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In this episode we trace the life of "Act Naturally": written by Johnny Russell and Voni Morrison, turned into a hit by Buck Owens, and later covered by the Beatles with Ringo Starr on vocals. First, we explore the original version, followed by discussion about why the song suited Ringo during the Help! session and what made their version stand out.
We also look at notable cover versions (including a Ringo–Buck duet and a Muppet performance), and share related music news and upcoming releases mentioned in the episode.
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In this episode, we discuss what makes rock music "psychedelic" and debate the Beatles songs that best capture the era’s "trippy" sounds.
We rank our top psychedelic Beatles tracks (including "Strawberry Fields Forever," "Tomorrow Never Knows," "I am the Walrus," "Lucy in the Sky with Diamonds," and many more), examine instrumentation and studio effects and of course the lyrics. We then cover news about reissues and Record Store Day releases.
Mentioned in the episode: Interview with William Echard, Episode 172.
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Happy 2026! In this new occasional series "Famous Covers," we'll explore some of the most successful Beatles and solo artist covers from a wide range of musicians.
The first entry features a 1975 double-sided single by Elton John, covering two John Lennon-penned songs - "Lucy In The Sky With Diamonds" and "One Day At A Time." Elton stays largely faithful to the original recordings, but puts his own spin on the tracks. John Lennon himself contributed guitar and background vocals on Elton's version of "Lucy In The Sky With Diamonds" and played guitar on "One Day At A Time."
So which Elton John cover do we like better - his take on the psychedelic "Lucy In The Sky" or the more introspective "One Day At A Time?"
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Our annual holiday tradition is providing a year-end review episode covering the big Beatles and solo releases of 2025: the Anthology 4 launch and remasters, streaming-only content and marketing missteps, major John Lennon and Paul McCartney archival sets, George’s quiet reissues, Ringo’s strong country album and vinyl runs, the Sam Mendes film buzz, notable books and merch, plus non-Beatles reissue standouts and a seasonal gift guide. We also discuss the highs, lows, fan reactions and what to watch for in 2026.
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We're back to discuss all things Anthology! We do a review of Anthology 4, as well as the Disney+ Anthology series in detail, and even have a strong disagreement about the new remixes of the "Threetles" songs! ("Free As A Bird" and "Real Love"). What do you think? Are you into all the Anthology hype?
Here's the fan site mentioned in the episode -- this person catalogued all the differences between the versions of the Anthology series.
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With all the Wings-related merchandise coming out in the past week -- a book, an audio collection, and an upcoming film -- we thought we'd join the fun and give you two ranked lists:
1) Best/Worst Wings Album Covers
2) Best/Worst Wings Albums
We had a lot of fun revisiting the Wings catalog and hope you will too!
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We are back after a hiatus to discuss the new release of the "One to One" concert from 1972 featuring John Lennon, Yoko Ono, and Elephant's Memory. This concert appears in a beautifully remixed version that substantially improves over the 1986 John Lennon: Live in New York City release. But how does the concert hold up all these years later, and what about the set list, performances, and political messaging? We dig into all of it! Because only the concert was available on streaming (as of the time of recording), we do not discuss the other parts of the Power to the People box set, but we plan to do that as discs get released over the next few months.
Power To The People: Live at the One To One Concert Super Deluxe (9 CD/3 Bluray - paid link) https://amzn.to/4lxxSB9 Power to The People: Live at the One to One Concert (2 LP paid link) https://amzn.to/4fIQzR2 Power to The People: Live at the One to One Concert (2 CD paid link) https://amzn.to/46W3jBz (As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases.)Feel free to email or record a message about this episode to ivegotabeatlespodcast@outlook.com and we'll include you in our "Please Mr. Postman" segment. Try using Vocaroo for an audio message!
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We take a break from all the news to look at an album that sometimes gets overlooked in the Beatles canon: 1965's Help! It's not just a movie, but a great listening experience as an album (the UK version, in particular). We talk about the album, all the songs, its lyrical themes, its place in the Beatles' output, and what it foreshadows for future albums. Enjoy!
Purchase links:
Help! LP https://amzn.to/3VzEuod (paid link) Anthology Collection 2025 Edition - 12 LP set (paid link) https://amzn.to/47MvDH3 Anthology Collection (2025 Edition): 8CD Boxset https://amzn.to/46zkEPT The Beatles Anthology (25th Anniversary Reissue) Paperback https://amzn.to/4meW6QX Power To The People: Live at the One To One Concert Super Deluxe (9 CD/3 Bluray - paid link) https://amzn.to/4lxxSB9 Power to The People: Live at the One to One Concert (2 LP paid link) https://amzn.to/4fIQzR2 Power to The People: Live at the One to One Concert (2 CD paid link) https://amzn.to/46W3jBz (As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases.)Feel free to email or record a message about this episode to ivegotabeatlespodcast@outlook.com and we'll include you in our "Please Mr. Postman" segment.
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For the second time this month, we're back with a bonus episode tackling another hot-button Beatles release. This time, it's the Beatles Anthology—a sprawling project spanning film, book, and audio. And just like last time, fans are divided.
We break down each format, share our personal takes, and talk about what’s next. If you'd like to get a copy of anything, preorder links are included below.
Anthology Collection 2025 Edition - 12 LP set (paid link) https://amzn.to/47MvDH3 Anthology Collection (2025 Edition): 8CD Boxset https://amzn.to/46zkEPT The Beatles Anthology (25th Anniversary Reissue) Paperback https://amzn.to/4meW6QX (As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases). Disney+ bundle options (we are not an affiliate at this time) https://www.disneyplus.com/welcome/disney-hulu-espn-bundleFeel free to email or record a message about this episode to ivegotabeatlespodcast@outlook.com and we'll include you in our "Please Mr. Postman" segment.
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Dave and Chris go back into the lab to discuss a quirky, satirical song about the copyright lawsuit leveled against George Harrison in 1976 called "This Song." As always, we discuss the musical arrangement, the lyrics, the musical allusions, and the witty lyrics. And make sure you watch the accompanying video to see some "guest stars" you might recognize!:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T0i9rjTxhpY
We also give a quick news update, with a prescient foreshadowing about the reaction to the upcoming Beatles Anthology release!
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