We go back into the lab to dissect the Beatles' 1969 song "Old Brown Shoe," first known as the B-side of "The Ballad of John and Yoko." This is a great George Harrison track filled with quirky lyrics, as well as complex, yet grooving music. We discuss the lyrics, music, who plays drums on the song, cover versions, and more. And then Chris shares a …

In this episode, we discuss a bevy of new releases by Dhani Harrison, Sean Lennon, James McCartney, and of course, the cover of "Blackbird" (called "Blackbiird") by Beyoncé. We recommend you listen to or sample each of the releases before or after listening, or else the commentary may not make sense. Here are some links: 1. Dhani Harrison, Innersta…

In this episode, we examine "lost" songs -- those the Beatles wrote as a group and/or solo that never got an official release, or may truly be lost -- and talk about what we'd like to see happen. We'll discuss Ringo's "lost" 1987 album, two albums from Paul, some early Beatles/Quarrymen songs, and much more. Enjoy! Feel free to email us a message (…

Amazingly, after 12 years of doing this podcast, we've never done a full track-by-track analysis of the Paul McCartney and Wings 1973 album, Band on the Run. We give an overview of the album's genesis and history, go through the songs, discuss the many reissues, landing on the 50th anniversary edition (with the "underdubbed" mixes) released in Febr…

In this episode we go back into the lab to discuss John Lennon's 1972 song "New York City." Found on his double album Sometime in New York City, this song has been described as "journalese" and the "son of The Ballad of John and Yoko." We discuss some of the people mentioned in the lyrics, the production and music, and much more. We also tease our …

In this episode we look at the life and career of songwriter, guitarist, and vocalist Denny Laine, who died in December 2023. Along with Paul and Linda, Denny was the only constant member of Wings during the 1970s, but he was also involved to varying degrees with many other groups throughout his life. We end the episode talking about the upcoming B…

Hop on the bus and join us for a discussion of Paul McCartney and Wings's 1972 English university tour! We talk about the background of this little tour, the set list, the performances, and much more. If you want to hear the concerts in all their rough quality, here's a link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iO41mUdFrRc What do you think? It's fun t…

We're back with an IGABP tradition, our year in review and holiday gift episode! You'll hear us discuss all the releases from the Beatles (group and solo), including recordings, films, books, and much more. What were our favorites? We also play a fun game of "How much does this Beatles item cost?"; how does Dave do guessing prices? We also talk abo…

Here is our review and discussion of the new 2023 "Red" and "Blue" compliation albums featuring remixes by Giles Martin. We tackle many issues in this podcast: fan and critical reaction (including their complaints), the track listing, what was and wasn't included, packaging and distribution, our highlights (and a few lowlights), and much more. The …

This past week the Beatles released a short making-of documentary, song, and video of their completed version of John Lennon's song "Now and Then." Dave and Chris discuss the genesis of the song, the recording, the documentary, and the video–and don't always agree! What do you think of the song? We also get into a discussion of the upcoming release…

We know you love our Ringo reviews, and so here's our review of Ringo's new EP Rewind Forward! You might be surprised at our take on this EP compared to our previous reviews, so take a listen! We also talk about some of the latest Beatles news. Thanks as always for your support! Complete episodes can be found at https://ivegotabeatlespodcast.podbea…

You get two album reviews for the price of one in this episode! We examine the Beatles' second UK album With The Beatles, and compare it to their first US Capitol album, Meet The Beatles. Which one did Dave and Chris start with? What are the differences between the two? Which one do they like better? We also talk about the upcoming EP release from …

In this episode, Dave and Chris discuss the 2021 film The Beatles and India. This is a documentary that's just about what it says -- how the Beatles' connections to India began, developed, and ended. Along the way, you'll hear from pundits like Mark Lewisohn and Steve Turner, Patti Boyd, and many others who were in Rishikesh when the Beatles stayed…

In this episode Dave welcomes back a favorite guest, noted John Lennon expert Jude Southerland Kessler, as well as a new guest, Scott R. McKinley to talk about the new audiobook version of Jude's third book in the John Lennon Series, She Loves You. You'll learn about the audiobook recording process, how Scott studied and prepared the accents to per…

We're back after a summer hiatus! We begin the episode with a recap of all the latest Beatles/McCartney news and weigh in with our opinions, and then move on to our analysis of John Lennon's 1980 single, "Watching The Wheels." As always, we discuss the music, lyrics, and some of the cover versions. Enjoy! Complete episodes can be found at https://i…

When was the last time you thought about the 40+ Beatles/Solo instrumental tunes? We went deep into the catalog and ranked our top 10 best instrumentals, which includes some obvious choices, but also some obscure gems. All four Beatles are discussed, but clearly Paul McCartney wins the award for sheer numbers of instrumentals. Did we choose your fa…

In this episode, after many years of listener requests, we finally discuss The Rutles: All You Need Is Cash, the famous 1978 Beatles spoof film that combines elements of Monty Python and Saturday Night Live! We talk about the film's background, the stars, the plot, the famous cameos, and so much more. What will Dave and Chris think of the film? How…

What would've happened if the Beatles reunited to make an album in 1973 based on the four albums recorded that year? We draw from Mind Games, Band on the Run, Living in the Material World, and Ringo to compile a 12-track album that we think would be even better if all four Beatles played and contributed to the songs. Chris and Dave both had differe…

In an I've Got A Beatles Podcast first, we examine a song that wasn't written by a Beatle nor appeared on a Beatles or solo album -- but it features Paul McCartney prominently! In this episode, we discuss Michael Jackson and Paul McCartney's duet "The Girl is Mine" from 1982's Thriller album. What do we think about the lyrics ("doggone girl??") and…

In this episode we rank the 13 "canonic" Beatles albums on the basis of their cover artwork. Which ones do we think are the most interesting conceptually? How about the most creative? Do the covers tell us anything about the music on the album? We're sure that you will both agree and disagree with us, so leave us your opinion at any of our contact …

It's time for another one of our patented Ringo album reviews! This time it's his 1998 album Vertical Man, the first album he worked on with Mark Hudson. As is typical for Ringo albums, there are some great songs featuring Ringo's old band mates, as well as some filler, and a whole lot of background singers! We also discuss some potentially-interes…

In this episode, Dave and Chris kill two birds with one stone in this twofer episode combining a Beatle appearance in a film that happens to be a famous gig! What was the Rock and Roll Circus, held in 1968? What did John Lennon do at this event? Who were his bandmates? What other groups played at this event? How many of those groups were lip-synchi…

Happy 2023! We're back with our first episode of the new year, returning to the lab to analyze the Beatles' first #1 hit and title song of their first album, "Please Please Me." As usual, we'll discuss the music, lyrics, cover versions, and recording/chart history. Enjoy! Complete episodes can be found at https://ivegotabeatlespodcast.podbean.com. …

For our last episode of 2022, we discuss Paul McCartney's mammoth box set released at the end of this year. We have some fun with our review by choosing our favorite singles, best B-sides, best unknown tunes, and much more (set in fun and punny categories). Thanks for all your support this past year, and we're looking forward to being with you agai…

It's here! Our 2022 Beatles holiday gift episode -- get your favorite Beatlefan recordings, apparel, knickknacks, books, and much more. We also share our non-Beatles recommendations for reissues and new music in 2022. Enjoy! Complete episodes can be found at https://ivegotabeatlespodcast.podbean.com. Email: ivegotabeatlespodcast@hotmail.com Twitter…

We've finally gotten around to reviewing George Harrison's 1982 album Gone Troppo after having laughs at its expense for years. Why is the album so unknown? Should it be? Was George at a career low at this time? What are our favorites and duds? Check out this album review as it turns 40. Complete episodes can be found at https://ivegotabeatlespodca…

Here is our long-awaited review and discussion about the newly-released super deluxe Revolver box set! We talk about each track on the Revolver album and what is included in the set. Is it a must for every Beatlefan? Of course! Check out the new video for "I'm Only Sleeping" discussed in the episode: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5XwXliCK19Y Comp…

Many people know about Richard Lester's 1967 movie How I Won The War that starred Michael Crawford (the future "Phantom of the Opera") and John Lennon, but most haven't seen it. It's most famous because of Lennon, of course. But Dave and Chris have now seen it and share their review of the movie. Is it worth seeing? How is John Lennon as an actor? …

In this episode, we review Ringo Starr's new EP3 and Julian Lennon's new album Jude. We know you enjoy our Ringo reviews, so here it is! We also cover the upcoming Revolver reissue options, a Yoko reissue, and much more news! Complete episodes can be found at https://ivegotabeatlespodcast.podbean.com. Email: ivegotabeatlespodcast@hotmail.com Twitte…

In this episode, we discuss Paul McCartney's December 4, 1989 concert at the Rosemont Horizon near Chicago, IL. This was the first time Dave saw Paul McCartney live, so he shares memories of the show and then Dave and Chris discuss the set list and performance. We also talk about the rumors about the upcoming Revolver box set. Enjoy! Complete episo…