McGuigan Brothers Podcast

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Anytime At All Aug 25, 2021

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One from the LOOKING THROUGH THE GLASS ONION Podcast Archives – brought to you by the McGuigan Brothers Podcast.

On June 2, 1964, The Beatles went into the recording studio and belted out 3 songs: Things We Said Today, When I Get Home and the song discussed in today’s episode.
A song that John Lennon called a ‘rewrite’. A song that was released unfinished.
A song picked by Yesterday and Today superfan, Kevin Klimowski.
A song that got Billy and Jay talking about the BeatBugs and Playboy magazine in the same episode!

Old Brown Shoe Aug 25, 2021

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One from the LOOKING THROUGH THE GLASS ONION Podcast Archives – brought to you by the McGuigan Brothers Podcast.

Back to back George songs! Jay picked this George Harrison song to give the ‘Glass Onion’ treatment. Who played drums? Who produced this? Who played bass? Did this song get the ‘Beatle’ treatment it deserved? There are a lot of questions to be discussed this week...I’m so glad you came here, it won’t be the same now when I’m with you.

I Need You Aug 25, 2021

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One from the LOOKING THROUGH THE GLASS ONION Podcast Archives – brought to you by the McGuigan Brothers Podcast.

Billy and Jay discuss this George Harrison track from the Beatles 1965 album, Help! Who is the greatest rock muse? How does George get that cool guitar sound? Why does Jay stare extra hard at the teleprompter when performing this song live? Well, take a peak through the glass onion and find out!

Blackbird Aug 25, 2021

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One from the LOOKING THROUGH THE GLASS ONION Podcast Archives – brought to you by the McGuigan Brothers Podcast.

Billy and Jay take a look at one of the Beatles most complicated guitar songs yet simplest recordings: Blackbird. Written by Paul in 1968, this song is as relevant in 2020 as it has ever been.
As always, there’s a lot of insight and info on the song, but this is the one where we get a little political...enjoy!

Tomorrow Never Knows Aug 25, 2021

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One from the LOOKING THROUGH THE GLASS ONION Podcast Archives – brought to you by the McGuigan Brothers Podcast.

Turn off your mind, relax and float downstream… Billy and Jay dig into one of the most innovative songs of the rock and roll era. Did Paul invent Sampling? Who came up with the title? Find out how The Beatles and George Martin created a one of a kind tape loop that can never be recreated. And Jay draws a line from Tomorrow Never Knows all the way to Imagine that, much like this song, blew Billy’s mind.

Hey Jude Aug 25, 2021

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One from the LOOKING THROUGH THE GLASS ONION Podcast Archives – brought to you by the McGuigan Brothers Podcast.

This episode concentrates on one of the MOST popular of The Beatles' songs, Hey Jude. Who did what in the studio and where it was recorded. You’ll find out what Paul’s inspiration was behind this iconic track - and who it was written for. Billy and Jay also discuss what it means to perform this song night after night and the emotional bond it creates with the audience. And of course, they'll rate it with their unique Glass Onion rating system.

A Hard Day’s Night Aug 25, 2021

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One from the LOOKING THROUGH THE GLASS ONION Podcast Archives – brought to you by the McGuigan Brothers Podcast.

Billy and Jay peel back the layers of the Glass Onion on this Beatles classic. So much information in this episode…what’s a malapropism? Can Billy and Jay unlock the mystery of the opening chord? Who wrote this song and how quickly? What are the issues performing it live? How many Glass Onions for this song/album/movie? Listen and find out!

Something Aug 25, 2021

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One from the LOOKING THROUGH THE GLASS ONION Podcast Archives – brought to you by the McGuigan Brothers Podcast.

Something is one of the most beautiful and deep songs The Beatles ever recorded. The only #1 hit George Harrison had as a Beatle, it encapsulates the genius of all of The Beatles and George Martin. Billy and Jay break this one down as only they can.

I’m Looking Through You Aug 25, 2021

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One from the LOOKING THROUGH THE GLASS ONION Podcast Archives – brought to you by the McGuigan Brothers Podcast.

Billy and Jay delve into this classic cut off of Rubber Soul. Do you hear the American false start version or the British without the error? Do you have any idea what we're talking about? After episode 4 of this podcast, you'll soon know the answer!

I’ve Got a Feeling Aug 25, 2021

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One from the LOOKING THROUGH THE GLASS ONION Podcast Archives – brought to you by the McGuigan Brothers Podcast.

Recorded on the rooftop of Apple in Saville Row in January, 1969. Paul's written his part for his new found love, Linda Eastman and John is reflecting on his chaotic and drama filled year. Each part of the song sheds light on the differences in the two men's lives at that point.

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