Beatles News Briefs

We're back out of hibernation to review three recent releases by Ringo Starr, Paul McCartney and John Lennon. Enjoy!!!

On this episode, we welcome Don Dannemann of The Cyrkle, the group whose Top 20 hits "Red Rubber Ball" (written by Paul Simon) and "Turn-Down Day" were familiar to AM audiences during 1966. But The Cyrkle's history also includes a huge Beatles connection, since they were managed by Brian Epstein and also went on tour with The Beatles in the U.S. He'll talk about all that and their current doings (which include a new album). Thanks for listening!

On this show, we talk to author Jenny Boyd about her new book, "Jennifer Juniper: A Journey Beyond the Muse." The sister of Pattie Boyd, former wife of Mick Fleetwood of Fleetwood Mac, she talks about Pattie, George Harrison, meditation, the Maharishi, how she inspired two songs and much much more. Please spread the l(Beatles) news (Briefs). Thanks and enjoy the show! 

In another Beatles News Briefs Extra show, Gary Jacob of Abbey Road tells us the latest plans for the show in the wake of the coronavirus. Visit his website at http://www.arotr.com. 

In an exclusive interview taped March 11, Mark Lapidos tells us exclusively about the postponement of the Fest For Beatles Fans because of the coronavirus pandemic. We also both talk about the announcement of the new Beatles "Get Back" film in September. Be sure to visit Mark's website at www.thefest.com. 

Charles Rosenay!!! shares his memories about his friend The Monkees' Peter Tork, who was a guest at his shows in the past, and the upcoming tribute he's putting on for him Feb. 8 in Connecticut. (For tickets or information, go to www.monkeesfanconvention.com.) As a special feature, the show also includes some rare audio of Tork at Rosenay's 2009 BeatExpo where he talked about both The Monkees and The Beatles. Pass the word and don't miss this special episode. Thanks for listening. 

Our special guests on this show are Zeek and Lefty Weekling (Bob Burger and Glenn Burtnik) who discuss the making of the brand-new album "3," out Jan. 17, working with Peter "Herman" Noone (who's featured on one track) and their unique cover of "Baby You're a Rich Man," among many other surprises in this show. Thanks for listening!!

We have a "really big shew" on this edition with our exclusive interview with special guest Peter Asher, who talks about his new book "The Beatles: From A to Zed" and a whole lot more. We also have a report on Ringo's Los Angeles live interview and the surprise a fan found at a record show. Thanks for listening, please subscribe and pass the word about our show!!

Peace and love, peace and love! Today we feature our review of Ringo's new "What's My Name" album along with the latest Beatles news (including London police caught on Abbey Road crosswalk) and the latest chart news. Subscribe. Spread the word. (Your use of Amazon links helps us. Thank you.)

On this special EXTRA! edition, Jean Catharell talks about the campaign to put up a statue for Brian Epstein in Liverpool. Time is running out and the campaign needs your help. You can donate at https://www.crowdfunder.co.uk/the-brian-epstein-statue-project. The statue has been endorsed publicly by the Epstein family and the family of the late Cilla Black, among others. 

This show features a discussion with Contributing Editor Candy Leonard, author of "Beatleness," on what was going on in the world at the time the "Abbey Road" album was released and how it affected fans. Also included is our usual rundown of the latest Beatles news and features and maybe a couple of surprises. Thanks to all our recent new subscribers and pass the word. If you don't subscribe already, please do. And thanks for listening!!

We give you the first rundown on the new Abbey Road 50th anniversary deluxe box set - our thoughts on the set and a complete description of what you'll hear, including a detailed rundown on the outtakes in the set. Thanks for listening and we hope you'll spread the word about the show.

Lots of news in this latest edition headlined by the official announcement of Ringo's new album and Paul McCartney's contribution to it, the controversial tape of the Beatles discussing their future work after Abbey Road, plus news on Brian Epstein, the 2020 edition of Abbey Road on the River, the latest chart news and much more. Thanks for listening and pass the word! 

A special two-part show features a report from the scene in Liverpool at International Beatle Week with American Beatles fan Olivia Anne Morris Fuchs, Jon Keats from the Cavern Club, who is one of the organizers and Danilo Fiani, who plays George Harrison in the Brazilian Beatles tribute band the BlueBeetles. Also in the show is an interview with Johnathan Pushkar, whose new single, "Isabella," just was released. He'll talk about the song, its influences, his upcoming album (and some of the celebrity players) and his connection with Micky Dolenz of the Monkees. Plus the latest Beatles news, including the new Billboard chart positions and the sudden rise in popularity of a certain Beatles album. Spread the word and thanks for listening! (Our special thanks to Johnathan Pushkar and Marty Scott of JEM Records for allowing us to play "Isabella" in the show.)

A full show of news: The passing of Peter Fonda and the Beatles song he inspired, new book and video news, UK chart update and what Beatles video is out there for streaming. Thanks for listening!

British Beatles tour guide Richard Porter (www.beatlesinlondon.com) talks about what the scene was like at Abbey Road on the day of the 50th anniversary of the Beatles' iconic crossing photo and also reveals a few things you may not know. Plus we give the latest Beatles news including a new guest appearance by Paul McCartney. Listen now! 

On this very special EXTRA! show taped Aug. 8 on the 50th anniversary of the Beatles' photo shoot for the cover of the "Abbey Road" album, we cover the story internationally. We discuss the announcement and the new sets, plus we have exclusive interviews with three distinguished Beatles authors who have written recent books on the album -- Ken McNab ("And In the End"), Kenneth Womack ("Solid State: The Story of Abbey Road and the End of the Beatles") and Bruce Spizer ("The Beatles Get Back To Abbey Road"). We interviewed them on Wednesday after the rumors broke about the announcement and we discuss it with all of them. Bruce Spizer, who was in London, has heard the new mixes and gives a little preview. Thanks for listening!  

This Beatles News Briefs Extra! features an interview with Chip Madinger and Mark Easter, co-authors of the pioneering Beatles reference "Eight Arms to Hold You" that chronicled the Beatles' solo careers. They talk about the making of the book and how it's been updated for the digital age. Plus the latest Beatles news. Check it out, rate us on iTunes and please subscribe to us! (It's free!) And thanks for listening!

On this latest show, host Steve Marinucci and Contributing Editor Candy Leonard, author of "Beatleness," play Siskel and Ebert and discuss their views of the movie "Yesterday" and how it adds to the Beatles story. Plus the latest Beatles news. 

Our review of last week's San Jose McCartney show, plus all the latest news (and rumors) we can fit. Listen now!

A multi-faceted lineup on this show. We start this BNB Extra Edition with an interview with Glen Burtnik of The Weeklings and Tony Pallagrosi about a newly released Woodstock tribute that Glen is featured on plus some hot Weeklings news! Contributing Editor Candy Leonard and host Steve Marinucci discuss/debate the idea that the Beatles were a boy band. Plus a special appearance by Denny Laine who tells how Jimi Hendrix helped get him and Paul together for Wings. Thanks for listening!

Beatles News Briefs is back! (As John Lennon wrote, "Life is what happens when you're busy making other plans.") In this edition, we talk about Paul McCartney's new "Egypt Station" repackage, plus feature two interview clips. One is from a recent interview with Michael Lindsay-Hogg, director of "Let It Be," on the upcoming new "Let It Be" film. Also, we go into the archives for a clip of the late Russ Gibb (R.I.P.) talking about the Paul Is Dead hoax from an interview we did with him. Thanks for listening and please subscribe if you don't already!

On this week's Beatles News Briefs Extra, host Steve Marinucci and Contributing Editor Candy Leonard ("Beatleness") discuss that recent Google ad featuring the song "Help!" that's been getting a lot of discussion. Should the Beatles have done it? We want to hear from you. Plus some Beatles news and Beatles history. Thanks for listening. 

Author and former record promotion man Dave Morrell tells the complete story of how he got a Beatles butcher cover (and signed, no less!) from John Lennon. Plus other Lennon stories, his love of bootlegs and his thoughts on how Paul McCartney and Ringo Starr should be promoted in the current record scene. In addition, a Ringo All-Starr Band set list from his current tour. Thanks for listening! 

This emergency podcast gives the official set list (from Paul's press office) of the 3-20-19 show at National Stadium. (Don't accept substitutes.) Also, details on the theatrical release of a Rolling Stones film with John and Yoko. Thanks for listening. 

This week, we have an exclusive interview with Erik Calonius, who took a previously unreleased photo of John Lennon that we have published on Medium.com with a story. The interview here has Erik's audio recollection of his encounter. Also this week: First news of a new album by Ringo and the latest chart updates. Thanks for joining us and spread the word on our show with Beatles news and features you can't find elsewhere. 

On this latest show, journalist Steve Marinucci and author Candy Leonard ("Beatleness") talk about the implications of John Lennon's infamous comment about the Beatles and Jesus and how society reacted back in the '60s and its meaning now. Plus the latest Beatles news.

A tribute to George Harrison by Steve Marinucci (with a squeaky voice just coming off of a cold) and Candy Leonard ("Beatleness"), plus news about a John Lennon Record Store Day release. Thanks for listening!

In this special Beatles News Briefs Extra! tribute to Peter Tork, Steve Marinucci and Candy Leonard ("Beatleness") discuss him and his work with the Monkees. The show also features four never before heard clips from Steve's 2013 interview with Peter in which he talks about The Monkees, The Beatles and the Rock Hall of Fame. 

On this segment, bews about a new John & Yoko reissue, Yoko's star-studded birthday party, Ringo to play in a Woodstock 50 celebration and the latest on Paul's Egypt Station: Traveller's Edition.   

All the latest details about Paul McCartney's Egypt Station Traveller's Edition, plus a new movie that imagines the Beatles didn't exist, a new coffee table book on Beatles memorabilia and the latest chart news. 

More discussion from Steve Marinucci and Candy Leonard, author of "Beatleness," based on her Huffington Post essay, "The 7 Ways The Beatles Changed Childhood Overnight." Also the latest UK chart positions and This Day in History. And a big day it was. 

On this special EXTRA!, Steve Marinucci and "Beatleness" author Candy Leonard give their personal memories of seeing the Beatles on "The Ed Sullivan Show" and talk about what it was like back in 1964. We welcome your comments at beatlenewsdesk@gmail.com. 

EXCLUSIVE!: Gay Linvill, associate director of CBS' "The Big Bang Theory" tells us about Sirius/XM's "Big Bang Beatles" special show in which cast members and the show's executive producer talk about their Beatles love. 

On the day of the 50th anniversary of the Rooftop Concert, the Beatles made a spectacular announcement about the "Let It Be" movie. What's the scoop? It's here. 

A packed show as Contributing Editor Candy Leonard ("Beatleness") and Steve Marinucci look back at the Beatles' Rooftop Concert, celebrating its 50th anniversary this week, with special interviews with Michael Lindsay-Hogg, director of "Let It Be", and Ken Mansfield, author of "The Roof," who was then the liaison for Apple Records between the U.S. and UK and was among those on the Apple rooftop that great night. Send your comments to beatlesnewsdesk@gmail.com. (Stay tuned for a brief add-on after the show is finished with the news of the new "Let It Be" film recorded after the show was originally uploaded.)

This week along with the latest chart news from the U.S. and UK a look back at a 1968 concern about the Beatles Apple logo. 

This week we welcome our special guest Beatlefan Executive Editor (and my old former podcast co-host) Al Sussman, who along with Contributing Editor and "Beatleness" author Candy Leonard discuss Al's book, "Changing Times: 101 Days That Shaped a Generation," as well as the latest Beatles news. 

Steve talks about Paul and Ringo announcing new tour dates and the latest U.S. chart news. Also, Steve and Candy chat about an unusual Beatles topic and we'd like to hear from you. 

The first news and chart updates of the New Year, plus Steve and "Beatleness" author Candy Leonard give their views on Paul McCartney's new song "Get Enough". Autotune, anyone?

Emergency show with Billboard's year-end listings and Paul McCartney's New Year's Eve surprise (yes, it's music). 

On this show, we have the latest news, plus an interview with Denny Seiwell on the new McCartney box sets for Wild Life and Red Rose Speedway and the latest with his solo group the Denny Seiwell Trio. 

On today's show, Ringo joins Paul at 02 Arena, chart news, magazine alert, obscure Fab Christmas music. 

Lots of stuff packed in this one with the latest chart positions and Macca, Macca, Macca (McCartney) news!

On today's show, we give you the latest UK chart Beatles news, give first impressions of the new McCartney remasters and talk with Contributing Editor Candy Leonard, author of "Beatleness," about the legacy of John Lennon.  

A special episode with an interview with Jeremy Clyde of Chad & Jeremy, who talks about his career, his shows with Peter Asher and his solo work with the Bottom Drawer Sessions CDs. Plus the latest Beatles chart news, McCartney setlist changes and more. (Also available on iTunes, Google play and wherever podcasts are available, also on YouTube.)

A packed episode with McCartney setlist news and a tribute to George Harrison with "Beatleness" author Candy Leonard. 

What Ringo told Howard Stern on his live interview on Sirius/XM Tuesday (including some breaking news), and the latest chart news. 

Ringo to do live radio interview, and other news, plus a look back in history. Thanks for listening!

Journalist and Beatles author Brian Southall ("Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band: The Album, the Beatles, and the World in 1967," "Northern Songs", "The Beatles in 100 Objects"), talks about his latest book, "The White Album: Revolution, Politics and Recording: The Beatles and the World in 1968" and the state of the world surrounding the release of the album, in a wide-ranging and candid discussion. Also the latest Beatles chart update. Join in the discussion on our Facebook Beatles News and Information page. And be sure to visit our That's What I Want Beatles store page on Facebook. Thanks for listening. 

On this Extra edition, Steve Marinucci and contributing editor Candy Leonard ("Beatleness") discuss the 50th anniversary of George Harrison's surprise appearance on "The Smothers Brothers Comedy Hour" and a significance you probably never knew it had. Plus the White Album on the UK Charts, McCartney tour rumors and more.