One Sweet Dream: A Beatles Podcast

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Get Back Series #6: Rob Sheffield May 06, 2022

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The One Sweet Dream Get Back Series continues with an interview with music journalist and author Rob Sheffield. Rob is a contributing editor at Rolling Stone, writing about music, TV, and pop culture; he is also the author of multiple books, including Dreaming the Beatles: The Love Story of One Band and the Whole World. In this interview, recorded in December 2021, Diana and Rob cover many topics, including the just-released film Get Back, Martha, the song Girl, Paul's relationship with Cynthia, and the enduring appeal of Maureen. Rob often writes about the Beatles for Rolling Stone Magazine. These are two of the articles mentioned in the episode. On Get Back: https://www.rollingstone.com/tv-movies/tv-movie-reviews/beatles-documentary-get-back-disney-1260172/ On the Breakup: https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-features/beatles-breakup-anniversary-rob-sheffield-980941/ Thanks to @robsheff! Support the show
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Get Back Series #5: Martin Carr (Pt 2) May 05, 2022

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In part two of this Get Back Series episode with Martin Carr, Martin and Diana discuss the dynamics of the Lennon and McCartney relationship around this period. Martin Carr https://www.facebook.com/GOLDLIFT/ @martin_carr Support the show
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Get Back Series Ep #5: Martin Carr (Pt 1) May 03, 2022

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In this two-part episode, Martin and Diana discuss the intricacies of the Get Back film with special emphasis on the dynamics between Lennon and McCartney at this time. This is part one. Martin Carr https://www.facebook.com/GOLDLIFT/ @martin_carr Support the show
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Hidden Gems & Unsung Masterpieces Series #2: With Michael Penn Apr 19, 2022

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In the next installment of the Hidden Gems and Unsung Masterpieces Series, Diana is joined by brilliant singer/songwriter/ film and TV composer Michael Penn to discuss the songs that make his list. Follow Michael Penn: @MPenn Support the show
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Hidden Gems & Unsung Masterpieces Series: Michael Penn Apr 13, 2022

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Diana is joined by brilliant singer/songwriter/ film and TV composer Michael Penn to discuss the songs that make his Hidden Gems and Unsung Masterpieces list. ----------------------------------- Michael's List: Anytime At All Things We Said Today She Said She Said The Family Way (Soundtrack and Movie) Within You Without You Penny Lane The End Maxwell's Silver Hammer Jenny Wren I Know I Know (Diana's selection) ------------------------------------- Michael Penn's songs referenced in the episode include: No Myth and A Revival Follow Michael Penn @MPenn ------------------------------------- About the podcast: Email: Onesweetdreampodcast@gmail.com Twitter: @onesweetdreamdi IG: @onesweetdreampodcast Patreon: Patreon.com/onesweetdream
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New Lens Series: Joe Hagan on Wenner, Rolling Stone Magazine and The Beatles Narrative Mar 14, 2022

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In this episode, Diana talks to Joe Hagan, author of the brilliant Jann Wenner biography Sticky Fingers, and host of Vanity Fair's podcast: Inside The Hive. We discuss Joe's experience writing the biography, his insight into the relationship between Wenner, Ono, and Lennon, and the impact of Wenner's partisanship on the Beatles narrative. We also discuss Joe's newfound appreciation of the early solo works by the individual Beatles — as well as his hot take on Wings. https://www.joehagan.net/ https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/inside-the-hive-by-vanity-fair/id1232383877 Support the show
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Get Back Series #4 Pt 3: Deep Dive with Jonathan Skovron: India, The Roof, Klein... Feb 23, 2022

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In part 3 of our deep dive into Get Back, Jonathan Skovron and I discuss the following: The India scene, Klein, the rooftop performance, the Peter Sellers scene, the hypothetical Beatles collective—and we again return to George Harrison walking out, Yoko, and of course, the Lennon/McCartney partnership. The majority of this episode was recorded in December 2021. About Jonathan Skovron: Jonathanskovron.bandcamp.com https://youtube.com/user/jonathanskovronmusic Thanks to Romane Cameron for the artwork! https://www.instagram.com/romane.cameron.art/ Support the show
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Get Back Series #4 Pt 2: Deep Dive with Jonathan Skovron: Lunchroom convo, Billy... Feb 18, 2022

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In part two of this deep dive into Peter Jackson's Get Back film, Jonathan Skovron and I discuss the trajectory and momentum of the project, the impact of Billy Preston, the secret lunchroom scene, leadership, George Harrison's walkout, the musical conversation between Lennon/McCartney and the musicianship of the group as a whole. In the next episode—part three, we cover the Peter Sellers scene, the hypothetical Beatles collective concept, the independent album concept, the India scene — and we return to George Harrison walking out, Yoko's presence, and the Lennon McCartney relationship. This interview was recorded in early December 2021. About Jonathan Skovron: Jonathanskovron.bandcamp.com https://youtube.com/user/jonathanskovronmusic Thanks to Romane Cameron for the artwork! https://www.instagram.com/romane.cameron.art/ Support the show
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Get Back Series #4 Pt 1: Deep Dive with Jonathan Skovron Feb 16, 2022

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This Deep Dive into the Get Back film was recorded on multiple occasions with musician Jonathan Skovron, resulting in the OSD Deep Dive Trilogy! Peter Jackson would be proud! In part 1, we explore Jackson's narrative choices, the Lennon and McCartney dynamics, George's predicament in the band, the working relationship between the men, and the impact of Yoko's presence. In Part 2, we cover the trajectory of the project, Billy Preston, the secret lunchroom scene, leadership, the musical conversation between L/M, and George Harrison's walkout. In Part 3, we cover the Peter Sellers scene, the hypothetical Beatles collective concept, the independent album concept, the India scene — and also always, we returned to the George Harrison walking, Yoko, and the Lennon McCartney relationship. About Jonathan Skovron Jonathanskovron.bandcamp.com https://youtube.com/user/jonathanskovronmusic Support the show
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Get Back Series #3: Breakup Recap & Roundtable with Paul Thompson & Dan Rivkin Jan 27, 2022

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The Get Back Series kicks off with a recap of the events of '67 & '68—as discussed in the Breakup Series—a primer for the series, and is followed by a roundtable discussion about the Get Back film with Dr. Paul Thompson and Dan Rivkin. Paul Thompson: https://www.amazon.com/Paul-McCartney-His-Creative-Practice/dp/3030790991 Dan Rivkin: https://theymaybeparted.com/ Additional References: The Nagra Tapes https://amoralto.tumblr.com/ Thanks to Tanya Clarke, as always. Support the show
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