Show Notes
Who was Jim Gretty and what chord did he teach The Beatles? More importantly, how did the group integrate this chord into their songs and arrangements? This week, we analyse another juicy, sometimes misunderstood chord.
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I am joined once again by journalist and author Bob Kealing to present the second half of a detailed, day-by-day account of The Beatles’ February 1964 visit to Miami.
This week and next I am joined by journalist and author Bob Kealing to present a detailed, day-by-day account of The Beatles’ February 1964 visit to Miami. Part 1 covers the first four days.
Legendary session drummer Bernard Purdie has long claimed that he played on some of the early Beatles recordings. This week, I investigate the evidence behind those claims and ask: is there any truth to Purdie’s story?
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The true story of how Capitol Records finally agreed to sign The Beatles and release ’I Want To Hold Your Hand’ has been obscured...until now! I am joined by author and popular historian Andrew Cook to discuss a key revelation from his latest book Capitol Gains.