One Sweet Dream: A Beatles Podcast

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Get Back Series #2: Pete Paphides Jan 26, 2022

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The OSD Get Back Series continues with an episode that was recorded before the Get Back Documentary Series was fully available to the public. Journalist, broadcaster, and author Pete Paphides screened and reviewed the documentary for the Evening Standard prior to its general release, and we discussed his impressions of the film. Pete's review of Get Back: https://www.standard.co.uk/culture/music/peter-jackson-beatles-documentary-review-get-back-disney-plus-b968008.html Pete's memoir, Broken Greek: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07VX2DP7S/ref=dp-kindle-redirect?_encoding=UTF8&btkr=1 Thanks to Tanya Clarke, as always! Support the show
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Get Back Series #1: Aimee Mann Jan 20, 2022

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The Get Back Series continues with a conversation with musician Aimee Mann. We discuss Aimee's impressions of the film and her observations of the band's dynamics — drawing on her experiences working in bands, collaborations, and as a solo artist. Follow Aimee at @realaimeemann Aimee Mann music referenced: Queens of the Summer Hotel: "Burn It Out" and "In Mexico" The Magnolia Soundtrack: "Save Me" Mental Illness: "Goose Snow Cone" I Am Sam (music from and inspired by the motion picture): "Two Of Us" with Michael Penn Support the show
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New Lens Series: Talking Beatles With Comedian Tim Heidecker Nov 12, 2021

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In this episode, Diana and comedian/Beatles aficionado Tim Heidecker explore some key Beatles themes. Tim Heidecker is a comedian, writer, musician, podcaster, actor, and half of the comedy duo Tim and Eric. He co-hosts a parody film review web series called, On Cinema and is the host of the podcast, Office Hours Live With Tim Heidecker. https://www.timheidecker.com/ Support the show
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New Lens Series: McCartney As Artist with Biographer Chris Salewicz Apr 14, 2021

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Diana and Chris Salewicz discuss Paul McCartney the man and the artist. They explore his defining traits and what people get wrong about him, and they also talk about Chris's epic 1986 interview with Paul — one of Paul's most candid interviews ever. Updated Audio! Support the show
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New Lens Series: Creative Partnerships with Joshua Wolf Shenk Apr 05, 2021

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A conversation with Joshua Wolf Shenk, author of Powers of Two: Finding the Essence of Innovation in Creative Pairs, about creative partnerships. Diana and Joshua discuss the Lennon/McCartney partnership, and how they exemplify and light up so many of the core tenets of creative pairings. Support the show
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New Lens Series: Paul McCartney's Creative Practice with Phillip McIntyre and Paul Thompson Apr 04, 2021

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In this episode, Diana explores Paul McCartney's artistry and creative process with Phillip McIntyre and Paul Thompson, authors of the upcoming book “Paul and His Creative Practice. The Beatles and Beyond.” Phillip, Paul, and Diana have a wide-ranging discussion that covers topics such as flow state, collaboration, Crocodile Dundee, and how Paul McCartney is just like James Bond. A link to their book: “Paul and His Creative Practice. The Beatles and Beyond.” Phillip and Paul's list of recommended/ representative McCartney songs: Phillip's List of Songs: Yesterday: A very real classic of Western songwriting which is to be to be honored as such. ‘Paperback Writer’: Not only a great set of lyrics but the guitar part also looks ahead to the playing on ‘Maybe I’m Amazed’ t!! ‘Rain/Taxman/And Your Bird Can Sing/I’m Only Sleeping’: If you want to hear why McCartney is one the pioneers of the electric bass listen to this much-imitated golden period. ‘Back in the USSR’: This is a great demonstration of how McCartney plays drums. ‘You Never Give Me Your Number/Golden Slumbers/Carry That Weight/The End’: Put these together in a playlist and you get a very good sense of what George Martin asked them to do with this album. ‘Maybe I’m Amazed’: It is so hard to pull this trick off and he does it in spades here. Every note, every part, does exactly what it should do and he played it all. The Mind boggles. Amazing! ‘Back Seat of My Car: A singer’s singer right there! ‘Listen to What the Man Said’: Just listen to the harmonies. ‘Hey Diddle’: Relaxed, simple, and loads of fun just like ‘Dance Tonight’. He keeps throwing them away. ‘Warm and Beautiful’ is An understated and underrated hymn. Paul's List You Never Give Me Your Money: Quite simply, this is my favorite McCartney song; his voice right at the end is just incredible. Drive My Car: McCartney's voice at its best. 1985: Killer piano, killer voice! On My Way to Work: Love the arrangement (I want to) Come Home: A beautiful arrangement and an example that showcases Paul's aging voice. Support the show
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New Lens Series: Deconstructing the Fab 4 Image with Historian Erin Torkelson Weber Mar 28, 2021

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Diana and Historian Erin Torkelson Weber discuss the Fab 4 Myth: How it was constructed, its accuracy, and how the Beatles tried to break free of it. They explore the importance of Cleave interviews and the Hunter Davies official biography as attempts to escape the constraints of their image. This conversation is based on the ideas contained in Erin Torkelson Weber's book: Beatles and the Historians: An Analysis of Writings about the Fab Four. Please check out Erin's book and her blog: https://beatlebioreview.wordpress.com/reviews-for-the-beatles-and-the-historians/ Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/Onesweetdream)
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New Lens Series. Revisiting RAM—McCartney's Eccentric Masterpiece (pt 2). With Duncan Driver Mar 27, 2021

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This is part three of the RAM extravaganza. In this episode, Diana and Duncan continue their deep dive into McCartney's brilliant album RAM. They pick up their analysis where they left off — with the exquisite Dear Boy — and make their way through the rest of the album. In the first part of their deep dive, they reviewed the cultural context of the album’s origin and reception and puzzled over why this ambitious, eccentric, and distinctive masterpiece remains overlooked by many. They also reframe Paul as an artist and cultural force. EPISODE INFORMATION Reviews Referenced: Ruth And Martin's Album Club https://unbound.com/books/ram-record-club/excerpt https://ramalbumclub.tumblr.com/ https://pitchfork.com/features/interview/8854-paul-mccartney/ https://www.allmusic.com/album/ram-mw0000198052 https://louderthanwar.com/paul-and-linda-mccartney-ram-album-review/ Thank you to the podcast Yesterday and Today for the sure of a clip: https://yesterdayandtodaypodcast.wordpress.com/ Kubla Khan https://www.poetryfoundation.org/poems/43991/kubla-khan To -- -- --. Ulalume: A Ballad https://www.poetryfoundation.org/poems/44889/to-ulalume-a-ballad Support the show
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New Lens Series. Revisiting RAM—McCartney's Eccentric Masterpiece (pt 1). With Duncan Driver Mar 26, 2021

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In this epic two-part journey from the wilds of Scotland to the sky-scrapers of Manhattan, Diana and Duncan fly above the maddening crowd of rock reviewers in celebration of Paul and Linda McCartney’s RAM. In Part A, they explore the cultural context of the album’s origin and reception and puzzle over why this ambitious, eccentric and distinctive masterpiece remains overlooked by many. They also amble (with their dogs) along the album’s first three hill-like songs, a luxuriant experience to be continued in the meadow of Part B. Support the show
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New Lens Series: Beatles go-to journalist Ray Connolly on his time with Lennon, Ono and McCartney Mar 25, 2021

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A wide-ranging discussion with British journalist Ray Connolly, who has the distinction of being friendly with both Lennon and McCartney in the 60s and 70s. Ray spent significant time with the Lennons from 1968 until 1980. He is a true insider, someone so deeply involved with the Beatles that he almost is a character in their story. Diana and Ray discuss a number of topics including Lennon/Ono's relationship, The Breakup, Paul and Linda McCartney, The Lost Weekend, and the Lennon/McCartney partnership. Ray is the author of many books including Being John Lennon: A Restless Life, The Ray Connolly Beatles Archive, and Sorry, Boys, You Failed The Audition. Most recently he wrote a radio play called Devoted, about his experience with Covid. DEVOTED: https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m000td1b https://www.rayconnolly.co.uk/books/ Support the show
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