Podcast appearances and mentions of Bruce Spizer

If you’re not a musician, you might occasionally think how great it would be to be a musician. If you are a musician, you might occasionally think how great it must have been to be in The Beatles. New Orleanian Bruce Spizer is not a musician. He’s a lawyer and an accountant. But, not only has he occasionally thought how great it must have been to be in The Beatles, he’s written 16 books about them. Bruce is a world-renowned Beatles expert. He’s been a guest on practically every major American TV news show. He’s made countless TV appearances around the world. He’s a Beatles consultant for Universal Music Group, Capital Records, and Apple Corps – the Beatles’ own label – and he wrote the questions and answers for The Beatles edition of Trivial Pursuit. In case you’re wondering why any of this would make Bruce Spizer a guest on a business show, his book sales alone have earned over $3m. One of his books is selling on Amazon for over $4,000, and there are more books in the works. If you live in New Orleans and you like festivals and live music – and if you don’t, you’re probably planning on leaving – you’ll be familiar with the work of Stephen St. Cyr. If you’re trying to place his name and wondering what band he’s in, or whether he’s maybe a celebrity chef, nope, it’s none of that. Stephen is President of a company called Vivid Ink. Vivid Ink makes visual artwork for festivals and events – like stage banners, sponsor signage, practically everything that’s not food or music, at events like Jazz Fest, Sugar Bowl, Hogs For The Cause, Tales of the Cocktail and a long list of others. There are two branches of Stephen’s company – a Baton Rouge office that works with corporate clients, and the more fun New Orleans division - a big building on Poydras Street where a staff of 29 creates all the live event stuff. It’s kind of nice at this point in their respective careers to talk with Stephen and Bruce about the extraordinary successes they’ve both accomplished. But none of this success was handed to either of them. Their own creativity and hard work has made all of this happen. And it doesn’t look either of them are taking their foot off the gas any time soon. Their future achievments may turn out to be as notable as their histories. Out to Lunch was recorded live over lunch at Columns in Uptown New Orleans. You can find photos from this show by Jill Lafleur at itsneworleans.com.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Beatles author Bruce Spizer wrote the liner notes for the new vinyl box The Beatles U.S. 1964 Albums in Mono, and here he digs into the history of these reconfigured U.S. Capitol albums, from Meet the Beatles! through Beatles '65 and The Early Beatles. Spizer is a New Orleans tax lawyer and CPA, and that expertise has helped him untangle the Beatles' early dealings with labels such as Chicago's Vee-Jay. Capitol executive Dave Dexter passed on the Beatles four times before being put in charge of their U.S. releases, and Spizer details how Dexter added singles and cut out other songs to create the albums that introduced millions of listeners to the Beatles. Then there's the sound of this all-analog-from-the-original-masters collection, with Spizer discussing how the U.S. mixes were different and sometimes more exciting than their U.K. counterparts. (Photo by Zach Smith.)

             In Episode 425 of Things We Said Today, Ken Michaels, Allan Kozinn and Darren Devivo discuss “The Beatles US Albums in Mono” box set with Bruce Spizer, who – in his capacity as an expert on the US releases and the legal, technical and aesthetic considerations behind them – wrote the liner notes for the seven albums in the box. Bruce's enlightening comments and observations follow the news segment, at 26'50”.             Bruce has been a regular guest on Things We Said Today: check out his previous appearances, on episodes 58, 179, 229, 250, 287 and 405. And check out his website, beatle.net             As always, we welcome your thoughts about this episode of the show or any other episode. We invite you to send your comments about this or any of our other shows to our email address thingswesaidtodayradioshow@gmail.com, join our "Things We Said Today Beatles Fans" Facebook page and comment there, tweet us at @thingswesaidfab or catch us each on Facebook and give us your thoughts. And we thank you very much for listening. You can hear and download our show on Podbean, the Podbean app and iTunes and stream us through the Tune In Radio app and from our very own YouTube page.  Our shows appear every two weeks. Please be sure and write a (good, ideally!) review of our show on our iTunes page. If you subscribe to any of our program providers, you'll get the first word as soon as a new show is available. We don't want you to miss us. Our download numbers have been continually rising, as more people discover us and it's all because of you. So we thank you very much for your support!             Be sure to check out the video version of Things We Said Today on our YouTube channel, https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-zgHaPfL6BGmOX5NoyFE-A. The audio version can be found at Podbean: https://beatlesexaminer.podbean.com/ as well as at iHeart Radio, Apple podcasts and other distributors of fine podcasts.             MANY MANY WAYS TO CONTACT US:             Our email address: thingswesaidtodayradioshow@gmail.com             Twitter @thingswesaidfab             Facebook:  Things We Said Today video podcast      ALLAN on Facebook: Allan Kozinn or Allan Kozinn Remixed.             Allan's Twitter feed: @kozinn             The McCartney Legacy's website: https://www.mccartneylegacy.com/             The McCartney Legacy on Facebook: McCartney Legacy, on Twitter/X: @McCARTNEYLEGACY and on Bluesky: @mccartneylegacy.bsky.social             The McCartney Legacy YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8zaPoY45IxDZKRMf2Z6VyA             KEN's YouTube Channel, Ken Michaels Radio: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCq_Dkp6fkIsYwGq_vCwltyg             Ken's Website Beatles Trivia Page: https://www.kenmichaelsradio.com/beatles-trivia--games.html Ken's other podcast, Talk  More Talk: A Solo-Beatles Videocast You Tube channel:  https://www.youtube.com/@talkmoretalksolobeatles             Ken's Weekly Beatles radio show "Every Little Thing" On Demand:  http://wfdu.fm/Listen/hd1%20recent%20archives/             Ken's e-mail:  everylittlething@att.net Ken's Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/ken.michaels.31/ DARREN's radio show can be heard 10pm to 2am Monday through Thursday and 1pm to 4pm Saturday on WFUV 90.7 FM (or 90.7 FM HD2), or at wfuv.org, or on the WFUV app.             Darren on Facebook: Darren DeVivo, and Darren DeVivo: WFUV DJ and Beatles Podcaster Darren's email: darrendevivo@wfmu.org

Bruce Spizer joins Frank Mackay on this episode of The Frank Mackay Show!

Bruce Spizer joins Frank Mackay on this episode of The Frank Mackay Show!

Tim is joined by renowned Beatles author and historian Bruce Spizer. Bruce shares his insights into Paul's classic ballad 'And I Love Her,' exploring its composition, arrangement, evolution and significance. He also talks about his upcoming book 'The Beatles, A Hard Day's Night and More,' highlighting historical perspectives on the album and film, with fan recollections from the time.Website: [https://www.beatle.net](https://www.beatle.net/)Twitter: https://x.com/bruce_spizerFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/beatle.netInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/brucespizer/Follow My Favourite Beatles SongX (Twitter): https://twitter.com/myfavebeatlesFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/MyFavouriteBeatlesSongInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/myfavouritebeatlessongOriginal music by Joe KaneLogo design by Mark Cunningham

            In Episode 417 of Things We Said Today, Ken Michaels, Allan Kozinn and Darren Devivo are joined by Al Sussman, the Executive Editor of Beatlefan, and Bruce Spizer, the prolific author whose latest book is “The Beatles A Hard Days Night and More.” [[The intro and news segment runs until 17'45” followed by the discussion with Bruce and Al.]] Bruce's website, from which his books (physical and PDF versions) can be ordered, is beatle.net             As always, we welcome your thoughts about this episode of the show or any other episode. We invite you to send your comments about this or any of our other shows to our email address thingswesaidtodayradioshow@gmail.com, join our "Things We Said Today Beatles Fans" Facebook page and comment there, tweet us at @thingswesaidfab or catch us each on Facebook and give us your thoughts. And we thank you very much for listening. You can hear and download our show on Podbean, the Podbean app and iTunes and stream us through the Tune In Radio app and from our very own YouTube page.  Our shows appear every two weeks. Please be sure and write a (good, ideally!) review of our show on our iTunes page. If you subscribe to any of our program providers, you'll get the first word as soon as a new show is available. We don't want you to miss us. Our download numbers have been continually rising, as more people discover us and it's all because of you. So we thank you very much for your support!             Be sure to check out the video version of Things We Said Today on our YouTube channel, https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-zgHaPfL6BGmOX5NoyFE-A. The audio version can be found at Podbean: https://beatlesexaminer.podbean.com/ as well as at iHeart Radio, Apple podcasts and other distributors of fine podcasts.             MANY MANY WAYS TO CONTACT US:             Our email address: thingswesaidtodayradioshow@gmail.com             Twitter @thingswesaidfab             Facebook:  Things We Said Today video podcast      ALLAN on Facebook: Allan Kozinn or Allan Kozinn Remixed.             Allan's Twitter feed: @kozinn             The McCartney Legacy's website: https://www.mccartneylegacy.com/             The McCartney Legacy on Facebook: McCartney Legacy, and on Twitter: @McCARTNEYLEGACY             The McCartney Legacy YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8zaPoY45IxDZKRMf2Z6VyA             KEN's YouTube Channel, Ken Michaels Radio: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCq_Dkp6fkIsYwGq_vCwltyg             Ken's Website Beatles Trivia Page: https://www.kenmichaelsradio.com/beatles-trivia--games.html Ken's other podcast, Talk  More Talk: A Solo-Beatles Videocast You Tube channel:  https://www.youtube.com/@talkmoretalksolobeatles             Ken's Weekly Beatles radio show "Every Little Thing" On Demand:  http://wfdu.fm/Listen/hd1%20recent%20archives/             Ken's e-mail:  everylittlething@att.net Ken's Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/ken.michaels.31/ DARREN's radio show can be heard 10pm to 2am Monday through Thursday and 1pm to 4pm Saturday on WFUV 90.7 FM (or 90.7 FM HD2), or at wfuv.org, or on the WFUV app.             Darren on Facebook: Darren DeVivo, and Darren DeVivo: WFUV DJ and Beatles Podcaster Darren's email: darrendevivo@wfmu.org

            In Episode 405, Ken Michaels, Allan Kozinn and Darren Devivo welcome author Bruce Spizer and Beatlefan Executive Editor Al Sussman for a discussion of our time at the recent Fest for Beatles Fans at the TWA Hotel at Kennedy Airport [11:00 to 49:50] and our memories of the start of Beatlemania in the United States, 60 years ago this month [starting at 49:50]. Along the way, we challenge a few of the standard myths about the time and the Beatles' visit. For fans of the news segment, we'll catch up with the last couple of months of Beatles news in a second episode later in the week.             As always, we welcome your thoughts about this episode of the show or any other episode. We invite you to send your comments about this or any of our other shows to our email address thingswesaidtodayradioshow@gmail.com, join our "Things We Said Today Beatles Fans" Facebook page and comment there, tweet us at @thingswesaidfab or catch us each on Facebook and give us your thoughts. And we thank you very much for listening. You can hear and download our show on Podbean, the Podbean app and iTunes and stream us through the Tune In Radio app and from our very own YouTube page.  Our shows appear every two weeks. Please be sure and write a (good, ideally!) review of our show on our iTunes page. If you subscribe to any of our program providers, you'll get the first word as soon as a new show is available. We don't want you to miss us. Our download numbers have been continually rising, as more people discover us and it's all because of you. So we thank you very much for your support!             Be sure to check out the video version of Things We Said Today on our YouTube channel, https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-zgHaPfL6BGmOX5NoyFE-A. The audio version can be found at Podbean: https://beatlesexaminer.podbean.com/ as well as at iHeart Radio, Apple podcasts and other distributors of fine podcasts.             MANY MANY WAYS TO CONTACT US:             Our email address: thingswesaidtodayradioshow@gmail.com             Twitter @thingswesaidfab             Facebook:  Things We Said Today video podcast      ALLAN on Facebook: Allan Kozinn or Allan Kozinn Remixed.             Allan's Twitter feed: @kozinn             The McCartney Legacy's website: https://www.mccartneylegacy.com/             The McCartney Legacy on Facebook: McCartney Legacy, and on Twitter: @McCARTNEYLEGACY             The McCartney Legacy YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8zaPoY45IxDZKRMf2Z6VyA             KEN's YouTube Channel, Ken Michaels Radio: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCq_Dkp6fkIsYwGq_vCwltyg             Ken's Website Beatles Trivia Page: https://www.kenmichaelsradio.com/beatles-trivia--games.html Ken's other podcast, Talk  More Talk: A Solo-Beatles Videocast You Tube channel:  https://www.youtube.com/@talkmoretalksolobeatles             Ken's Weekly Beatles radio show "Every Little Thing" On Demand:  http://wfdu.fm/Listen/hd1%20recent%20archives/             Ken's e-mail:  everylittlething@att.net Ken's Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/ken.michaels.31/ DARREN's radio show can be heard 10pm to 2am Monday through Thursday and 1pm to 4pm Saturday on WFUV 90.7 FM (or 90.7 FM HD2), or at wfuv.org, or on the WFUV app.             Darren on Facebook: Darren DeVivo, and Darren DeVivo: WFUV DJ and Beatles Podcaster Darren's email: darrendevivo@wfmu.org

Russian prison officials have announced the death of Alexey Navalny, the nation's most prominent opposition leader. A spokesman for Navalny says they are still trying to confirm his death. Alexey Navalny, the fiercest foe of Russian President Vladimir Putin, died in prison Friday, Russia's prison authorities said. He was 47. CBS News' Chris Livesay looks into the legacy of the politician who dared to challenge Putin's Russia.The shooting at the Kansas City Chiefs' Super Bowl parade is helping drive the conversation about how to curb gun violence in America including how to limit easy access to military-style weapon. CBS News' Nicole Sganga sat down with a group of gun violence survivors and family members who are rallying to revive the measure and hoping to save lives.With roughly 43 million Americans burdened by over $1.6 trillion in federal student loan debt, the Biden administration's latest proposal offers a glimmer of hope, aiming to extend the relief further after already canceling billions in debt. Experts like Betsy Mayotte offers insight and tips for those navigating these challenging financial waters.Caitlin Clark has not only broken the all-time NCAA women's scoring record but has also elevated the sport to unprecedented levels. With her sights now set on surpassing Pete Maravich's legendary record for the most points in NCAA college basketball, Clark is redefining the sport.Sixty years ago this week, The Beatles held their first U.S. concert in Washington, DC, before 8,000 fans, including a young Al Gore, future Vice President of the United States. Gore and Beatles historian Bruce Spizer look into the concert's significance and its impact on the band's legacy and popular culture.Brooke Hart Jones, founder of HBCyoU Dolls, created a unique line of dolls that honor the rich legacy of historically black colleges and universities. She joins “CBS Mornings” to share her journey from concept to seeing her dolls on store shelves.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Beatles historian Bruce Spizer takes us back 60 years ago, when The Beatles performed for 8,000 screaming fans at the Washington Coliseum.

Bob Wilson and Don Jeffries new book From Abbey Road to Strawberry Fields: A Billy Shears Story revisits the "Paul is Dead" controversy of the late 1960s, looking back through the eyes of those who know Paul best: his hairstylist (and only your hairstylist knows for sure!) Leslie Cavendish, band mate Laurence Juber, and 1964 traveling companion on the North American Tour, Ivor Davis! They all chime in on this controversial topic. Furthermore, the viewpoints of noted Beatles authors such as Bruce Spizer, Jim Berkenstadt, Kit O'Toole, Charles Rosenay, Terry Crain, and Jude Southerland Kessler are expressed as well as the opinions of other famous entertainers. Most importantly, Fred LaBour, who says he started the entire "Paul is Dead" storyline, speaks frankly about his role. This entertaining and informative book examines one of the most curious parts of Beatlemania. Come along for a magical mystery tour through this debate that has raged for 60 years! 

The Beatles are back with a new song, NOW and THEN; and it is Beatlemania 2023 style all over again! Listen to the Beatle Guru Brooke Halpin and Tom Gouker hosts of the limited run podcast called, The Beatles Come To America. The podcast is approximately 25 episodes and we reviewed all the US Beatle Albums like, 65, HEY JUDE, and SOMETHING NEW. We have a TON to say about NOW and Then so you will want to hear our takes on the new track. And, if you are a Beatle Fan...make sure you subscribe to The Beatles Come to America now, starting in December you will have access to the amazing show called, COME TOGETHER with Brooke Halpin. COME TOGETHER with Brooke Halpin now heard on THE BEATLES COME TO AMERICA! The show plays Beatles and solo Beatle songs, Beatle Collaborations, and includes Beatles Magazine New Headlines and The Beatles Cover Song of the Day. Special guests include RINGO STARR, ANGIE McCARTNEY, BRUCE SPIZER, ALBERT LEE, CHRIS WALTER and IVOR DAVIS. Brooke Halpin is a noted Beatles expert and has written 2 books on The Beatles: Do You Really Know The Beatles? and A Magical Mystery Time. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/somethingcame-from-baltim/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/somethingcame-from-baltim/support

Arguably, the most famous sitcom episode of the 1990's was from the syndicated-only “New WKRP In Cincinnati”, where station manager Arthur “Big Guy” Carlson challenges rival station WPIG to an on-air poker match. Two problems: 1) poker on the radio? WHUT. And 2) Despite the generational hilarity of its predecessor, “The New WKRP” su-su-su-su-SUCKED! What were you thinking, Bill Dial? But you know what doesn't suck? The Beatles! And especially non-sucking is The Beatles Trivial Pursuit special edition! This week, Tony & T.J. square off and conclude their inaugural game. No spoilers, but a last-minute rule change fixed the result worse than the only actual rigged election in recent memory, the one the Supreme Court handed to GW Bush that began the downfall of America! BUT WE DIGRESS!!! So girl, get your game play on, and join us as we also ask:

Join "She Said She Said" co-hosts, Recipe Records author Lanea Stagg and The John Lennon Series author Jude Southerland Kessler as they welcome noted author Don Jeffries to the show. Don and his talented co-author Bob Wilson have just released a brand new book on the "Paul is Dead" controversy. Entitled From Strawberry Fields to Abbey Road: A Billy Shears Story, this new and refreshing look at the story that intrigued Beatles fans in the late 1960s is explored from the eyes of Beatles experts, former band members, and friends. As Don explains, the book houses opinions on the topic from Ivor Davis who toured with The Beatles in 1964 and 1965, Laurence Juber of Wings, Beatles music expert Bruce Spizer, and notables such as Tony Peck, Gregory Peck's son. Don gives an excellent overview of a very interesting book that shines a new light on the controversy that has raged for over 50 years.   

We're back with our first new episode for May! We're going a bit different for this one. Beatle focused. This week we welcome Journalist Al Sussman (Beatlefan Magazine, contributor to Bruce Spizer books and Things We Said Today original cohost), and Ethan Alexanian (Fans On The Run Podcast) to discuss the differences between the US and UK versions of Rubber Soul. Most boomers/first generation American fans remain loyal to the US. However depending on when you first introduced to it you may have a different take. Did you discover it during the CD era when all the markets was changed to reflect the UK release? Or were you a Baby Boomer who bought it in 1965? Al Sussman: https://www.beatle.net/meet-al-sussman/ Ethan's Podcast: https://fansontherun.podbean.com/ See ya next week Tom & Andy

An interview with Bruce Spizer, author of "The Magical Mystery Tour and Yellow Submarine." --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/lights-camera-author/support

Jude Southerland Kessler of The John Lennon Series and Lanea Stagg of The Recipe Records Series sit down with noted Beatles music expert and author Bruce Spizer as he discusses the latest book in his Beatles album series, From Rubber Soul to Revolver. Spizer explores the important events of 1965 and 1966 that inspired these two pivotal LPs. He looks at the transition of The Beatles from a stage band to an innovative studio band, and he examines the impact of world music, orchestral compositions, drugs, and the changing role of women in The Beatles' lyrics. Spizer discusses the work that Beatles authorities Al Sussman, Frank Daniels, Bill King, Piers Hemmingsen, and Kessler added to this volume's close consideration of the music and the era. A lively 90-minute dive into both Rubber Soul and Revolver await!

White Album Bruce SpizerI'm Looking Through YOU 5-22-2022 Bruce SpizerBob welcomed author Bruce Spizer & Sir Warren Brown (of the Beatles Kingdom) onto I'm Looking Through You. Bruce discusses The Beatle's record that has become known as 'The White Album'.The double album rocked, rolled, gave a home to acoustic ballads, and gave a quarter of album space to the avant-garde, Revolution 9.Bruce's latest release will be The Beatles Rubber Soul to Revolver. Of course, we will have to ask the author all about this exciting new installment in his cannon. The prodigious output by the Fab Four leaves us with plenty of areas to explore. This was The White Album, and so very much more.Don Jeffries (On Borrowed Fame), and Chuck Ochelli also weigh in. They liven things up as only these two can.Lend us your ears, and we'll give you a show. LINKS:https://www.beatle.net/ https://www.youtube.com/c/WarrenBrownTheBeatlesKingdomhttps://www.facebook.com/groups/TheBeatlesKingdomhttps://www.facebook.com/groups/663743480404547

In Episode 360 of Things We Said Today, Ken Michaels, Allan Kozinn and Darren DeVivo discuss the often-overlooked “Yellow Submarine” album and the 1999  “Yellow Submarine Songtrack” expanded remix. We also, in light of the delay in the release of “The Beatles: Get Back” DVD/Blu-ray, pass along Peter Jackson's advice that we let Disney and Apple know that we want bonus material on such a release. Here are some relevant addresses, as well as a link to an online petition: To email Disney:  TWDS.Global.Communications@disney.com To catch their attention on Twitter, include @DisneyPlus, @disney and @thebeatles in your Tweet. (Disney's Facebook pages don't allow for messages, public or private.) In social media, use the hashtag #TheBeatlesGetBack.  To send Apple snail mail, write to Jeff Jones, Apple Corps, 27 Ovington Square, London, England SWW3 1JL. The petition: https://www.change.org/p/walt-disney-the-beatles-get-back-extended-cut?utm_content=cl_sharecopy_32233916_en-GB%3A6&recruiter=1251097143&recruited_by_id=60186320-83ab-11ec-926e-91f788da4087&utm_source=share_petition&utm_medium=copylink&utm_campaign=psf_combo_share_initial&utm_term=psf_combo_share_initial&share_bandit_exp=initial-32233916-en-US AND, for further discussion of Yellow Submarine, check out our interview with Dr. Bob Heironymus and Laura Cortner, authors of  “Inside the Yellow Submarine” and “It's All in the Mind”:     https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mimPhQnvxms&t=182s. Ken also interviewed them on his Ken Michaels Radio YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rlQqu5ntbF4&t=996s and he spoke with Bruce Spizer and Al Sussman about Bruce's latest book, “Magical Mystery Tour and Yellow Submarine”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q6ZJOmByEtA&t=602s  NOTE: This is an audio version of the podcast. There is also a video version on our YouTube page. As always, we welcome your thoughts about this episode of the show or any other episode. We invite you to send your comments about this or any of our other shows to our email address thingswesaidtodayradioshow@gmail.com, join our "Things We Said Today Beatles Fans" Facebook page and comment there, tweet us at @thingswesaidfab or catch us each on Facebook and give us your thoughts. And we thank you very much for listening. You can hear and download our show on Podbean, the Podbean app and iTunes and stream us through the Tune In Radio app and from our very own YouTube page.  Our shows appear every two weeks. Please be sure and write a (good, ideally!) review of our show on our iTunes page. If you subscribe to any of our program providers, you'll get the first word as soon as a new show is available. We don't want you to miss us. Our download numbers have been continually rising, as more people discover us and it's all because of you. So we thank you very much for your support!

For the fifth year, Lanea Stagg of The Recipe Records Series and Jude Southerland Kessler, author of The John Lennon Series host their lively "Best Beatles Books of 2021" show. (Number) Nine distinguished Beatles experts from all over the world discuss their new Beatles books and give you the inside track on getting these books and how to follow the authors on social media. You'll hear from Dr. Kenneth Womack of John Lennon 1980 and Solid State: The Story of Abbey Road and the End of The Beatles, Janice Mitchell of My Ticket To Ride, Bruce Spizer of The Beatles Magical Mystery Tour and Yellow Submarine, Debbie Greenberg of Cavern Club: The Inside Story, John Borack of The Beatles 100, Olivia Savvas and Michael X. Savvas, One Dream Ago: The Beatles' South Australian Connections, Leslie Cavendish of The Cutting Edge: The Story of The Beatles' Hairdresser Who Defined an Era, David Stark of It's All Too Much, and last, (but FAR from least) Jim Berkenstadt whose best-seller The Beatle Who Vanished (the story of Jimmie Nicol) is being made into a full-length feature film...and whose new book Mysteries in the Music: Case Closed is destined to be a sure hit! Meet each of these noted authors and get the quick scoop on their excellent books for your holiday shopping! Shine on and Happy Holidays!

In January 1969, the Beatles embarked on an ambitious yet doomed attempt to record an album while being surrounded by onlookers and a film crew. After multiple conflicts, compromises and producers, the album and film "Let It Be" emerged. Beatles author & historian Bruce Spizer takes us on that journey. Topics include: The state of The Beatles in 1969 The involvement of Allen Klein The state of Apple George Harrison quits the Beatles The song prep for the sessions The "Nagra reels" The Bootlegs of the "Get Back" sessions The Beatles publishing Twickenham to Apple studios George Martin and Glyn Johns The breakup of the Beatles The physical vinyl package of 1970 Special issues of Let It Be in 1970 The 2021 "Let It Be" boxset The upcoming "Get Back" documentary Listen on Apple: https://apple.co/2Y6ORU0 Listen on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/36qhlc8 Follow our Podcast: https://linktr.ee/vinylguide Facebook: www.Facebook.com/VinylGuide Instagram: www.Instagram.com/VinylGuide Support our show: www.Patreon.com/VinylGuide If you like records, just starting a collection or are an uber-nerd with a house-full of vinyl, this is the podcast for you. Nate Goyer is The Vinyl Guide and discusses all things music and record-related.

The Fab 4 Free 4 All crew talk with Beatles author Bruce Spizer about 'Let It Be'.

Yes, there was GOOD in 2020...especially in The Beatles World! Hosts Jude Southerland Kessler of The John Lennon Series and Lanea Stagg of The Recipe Records Series selected six of the most outstanding Beatles-inspired media of 2020 and sat down to chat with the creators. You'll hear from noted author (Long and Winding Roads: The Evolving Artistry of The Beatles, Maximum Volume: The Life of Beatles Producer, George Martin, and many others), Dr. Ken Womack, talking about his brilliant new book John Lennon 1980. Then, author and filmmaker, Jim Berkenstadt, fills us in on the new film that's being made from his best-seller, The Beatle Who Vanished on the life of drummer Jimmie Nicol. Nicole drummed for The Beatles in June of 1964 when Ringo was ill. The story is exciting! Then, Rock'n'Roll Hall of Fame lead guitarist for The Cars, Elliot Easton, joins Jude and Lanea to talk about his super-group, The Empty Hearts. The blockbuster band has just released The Empty Hearts Second Album, with Ringo Starr on drums during one number! You'll love this! Next up, Sirius XM's Tom Frangione announces his brand new Channel 18 (The Beatles Channel) weekly radio program, "Way Beyond Compare" that breaks down rare and unheard Beatles songs. And distinguished author, Bruce Spizer, who has published 13 books on The Beatles shares the scoop from his latest Beatles Album Series, The Beatles Finally Let It Be. Bruce has always been a best-seller with works such at The Beatles are Coming! and The Beatles for Sale on Parlophone Records. This new book is no exception! And last but not least, author Andrew Grant Jackson drops by to talk about The Beatles solo careers in his hot new book, 1973: Music at the Crossroads. He also covers the work of The Stones, The Who, Aerosmith, and many more! There's so much to enjoy on this "Best of 2020" episode of "She Said She Said."

At the onset of the Get Back/Let It Be project, John had a dilemma: he was short on songs. Paul and George had them falling out of their back pockets, but John was...going through some things, and didn't have a ton of material. He looked to the past, as the rest did, to old Lennon/McCartney tunes, rock & roll standards, covers, and old folk songs, like "Maggie Mae," a tale-as-old-as-time story about a prostitute robbing her...John. This tune, with's it's equally odd history, shows up between takes of "Two of Us," a light-hearted jaunt through songs they knew back when, relieving tension, and providing that "fly-on-the-wall" perspective that was the impetus behind the project. It's an enjoyable, if somewhat perplexing inclusion in the catalog. To somehow get an episode's worth of discussion on this track, we called the man who wrote the book on these sessions...literally. Bruce Spizer has written 10 books on the Beatles, examining everything from their releases on obscure independent record labels to band and solo releases on their own Apple Records, deep dives on their conquering of America, to in-depth analyses on Sgt. Pepper, The White Album, and now, Let It Be. He was the infuriating brain behind the questions on the Beatles' Trivial Pursuit game (10 points if you know what Jet Clipper Defiance is without Googling), and he's a regular speaker at Beatles conventions and events around the world. In addition to the odd history of "Maggie Mae," we touch on growing up as a 1st generation fan, what it takes to write some of the best Beatles books, the twists and turns of the Get Back/Let It Be project, and getting past book-burnout courtesy of an ex-Wings member. Bruce's new book, "The Beatles Finally Let It Be," is available now! You can get it (autographed and with a SLEW of extra goodies - all of which he outlines in the episode) at his website, Beatle.net. Get it now and you'll be able to get the addendum accompanying the release of the Peter Jackson "Get Back" film next year! We also highly recommend his other books if you're looking for informative deep dives on Beatles topics, packaged in wonderful coffee-table books. Be sure to follow along, leave your comments, and join in on the discussion on the rankings at Facebook (facebook.com/rankingthebeatles) and on Instagram @rankingthebeatles. Enjoying the show and want to show your support? Check out https://anchor.fm/rankingthebeatles/support! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/rankingthebeatles/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/rankingthebeatles/support

Bruce Spizer and Lou Longobardi discuss the origins of the "Paul Is Dead" conspiracy and interesting theories about how and why they persist after 50 years.Bruce Spizer is a first generation Beatles fan and a life-long native of New Orleans, Louisiana. He has an extensive Beatles collection, concentrating primarily on United States, Canadian and British first issue records, record promotional items, press kits and concert posters.Bruce has served as a consultant on several Beatles projects for Capitol Records, EMI, Universal Music Group and Apple Corps, Ltd., including The Capitol Albums Volumes 1 and 2, the 2009 remastered Beatles CD catalog, The U.S. Albums and the Deluxe Edition of Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band. He wrote the essay contained in the 56-page booklet included with The Capitol Albums Volume 2. Bruce’s articles on the Beatles are featured regularly in magazines such as Beatlefan and Goldmine.You can purchase Bruce's books at www.beatle.netThe Italian Marketplace Great deals on Italian themed tee shirts, hoodies, masks and much much more.

Fans On The Run Friday is here once more, with one of the true legend of the world of Beatles books, Bruce Spizer! Do we talk about how he first discovered The Beatles? Do we talk about how he first started writing his books? Do we talk about his new Let It Be book? Am I any good at interviewing people? You’ll have to listen to this very special interview to find out the answers to these questions, and so much more!This episode is available to stream wherever good podcasts can be heard!https://www.beatle.net/  Follow us elsewhere:https://www.facebook.com/fansontherunpodcast https://www.instagram.com/fansontherunpodcast https://fansontherun.podbean.com/

Join us for a fascinating interview with one the most prominent experts on the Beatles recordings, Bruce Spizer. Bruce is interviewed by our Beatle's expert Lou Longobardi. This is a "do not miss" episode.“Bruce Spizer is the ultimate presenter of the historical phenomenon known as the Beatles.”—Ken Mansfield, first U.S. manager of Apple RecordsA “taxman” by day, Bruce is a board certified tax attorney and certified public accountant. A “paperback writer” by night, he is the author of the critically acclaimed books, The Beatles Records on Vee-Jay, TheBeatles’ Story on Capitol Records Parts 1 & 2, The Beatles on Apple Records, The Beatles Solo on Apple Records, The Beatles Swan Song: “She Loves You” & Other Records, The Beatles Are Coming! The Birth of Beatlemania in America, Beatles For Sale on Parlophone Records, and his latest project, the Beatles album series, which includes The Beatles and Sgt. Pepper: A Fans’ Perspective, The Beatles White Album and the Launch of Apple and The Beatles Get Back to Abbey Road.Shop Beatle.net if you love the Beatles and want to learn more. We make a small commission on any sales at no cost to you!

On June 10, 1966, Capitol Records launched "Operation Retrieve", meant to recall nearly 250,000 vinyl records from across the USA. The record was The Beatles' "Yesterday & Today", a record now known as the "Butcher Cover", and highly desired by record collectors around the world. Beatles author & historian Bruce Spizer tells the tale of the album and aftermath of the recall. If you like records, just starting a collection or are an uber-nerd with a house-full of vinyl, this is the podcast for you. Nate Goyer is The Vinyl Guide and discusses all things music and record-related.

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Beatles author/expert Bruce Spizer comes on the Goldmine Magazine Podcast to talk about his latest book "The Beatles Get Back to Abbey Road." Beatles die-hards and emergent fans alike will enjoy this podcast episode regarding all things "Abbey Road." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Beatles author/expert Bruce Spizer comes on the Goldmine Magazine Podcast to talk about his latest book "The Beatles Get Back to Abbey Road." Beatles die-hards and emergent fans alike will enjoy this podcast episode regarding all things "Abbey Road."

In this fast-paced episode, Lanea Stagg of The Recipe Records Series and Jude Southerland Kessler of The John Lennon Series sit down with the Rock'n'Roll Detective, Jim Berkenstadt to talk about his best-seller, The Beatle Who Vanished: The Life of Jimmie Nicol. Nicol sat in for Ringo for 13 days on The Beatles' 1964 World Tour, and prior to Berkenstadt's book, very, very little had been written about this charismatic performer who coined the phrase, "Getting better all the time." Berkenstadt reveals that his biography of Nicol is being made into a motion picture for which he is the screen writer and executive producer. In addition, Berkenstadt talks about his upcoming role as Featured Author for Beatles at the Ridge, in a 2-day Beatles Symposium and festival in Walnut Ridge, AR, to take place on Sept. 20-21. Berkenstadt will be speaking on Friday night, Sept. 20, about major pieces of Beatles memorabilia, and in this episode he talks about scams that are prevalent in The Beatles World involving "rare collectibles" . Jim also shares wonderful memories of the time he spent with Olivia and Dhani Harrison when he served as the official historian for Martin Scorsese's film, "George Harrison: Living in the Material World." He'll be showing that film at Beatles at the Ridge on Saturday, 21 September, and answering questions about the film for Ridge viewers.Finally, Jim is joined by the official Emcee for Beatles at the Ridge, Susan Ryan, host of Fab 4 NYC Walking Tours which takes Beatles fans all over Manhattan, sleuthing out the places where The Beatles performed, lived, and enjoyed the city. Susan introduces the other authors and artists who will participate in the Ridge including Rande Kessler, Terry Crain, Sara Schmidt, Terri Whitney, Patti Gallo-Stenman, Cameron Hicks, Lanea Stagg, Jude Southerland Kessler and Featured Artist, Ken Orth. She also reminds people that on Friday night, 20 Sept., Beatles at the Ridge will be hosting the official Book Launch Party for Bruce Spizer's new book, The Beatles Get Back to Abbey Road. This episode is jam-packed with great info, good laughs, and lots of Beatles fab fun!!!

In this fast-paced episode, Lanea Stagg of The Recipe Records Series and Jude Southerland Kessler of The John Lennon Series sit down with the Rock'n'Roll Detective, Jim Berkenstadt to talk about his best-seller, The Beatle Who Vanished: The Life of Jimmie Nicol. Nicol sat in for Ringo for 13 days on The Beatles' 1964 World Tour, and prior to Berkenstadt's book, very, very little had been written about this charismatic performer who coined the phrase, "Getting better all the time." Berkenstadt reveals that his biography of Nicol is being made into a motion picture for which he is the screen writer and executive producer.  In addition, Berkenstadt talks about his upcoming role as Featured Author for Beatles at the Ridge, in a 2-day Beatles Symposium and festival in Walnut Ridge, AR, to take place on Sept. 20-21. Berkenstadt will be speaking on Friday night, Sept. 20, about major pieces of Beatles memorabilia, and in this episode he talks about scams that are prevalent in The Beatles World  involving "rare collectibles" .  Jim also shares wonderful memories of the time he spent with Olivia and Dhani Harrison when he served as the official historian for Martin Scorsese's film, "George Harrison: Living in the Material World." He'll be showing that film at Beatles at the Ridge on Saturday, 21 September, and answering questions about the film for Ridge viewers. Finally, Jim is joined by the official Emcee for Beatles at the Ridge, Susan Ryan, host of Fab 4 NYC Walking Tours which takes Beatles fans all over Manhattan, sleuthing out the places where The Beatles performed, lived, and enjoyed the city. Susan introduces the other authors and artists who will participate in the Ridge including Rande Kessler, Terry Crain, Sara Schmidt, Terri Whitney, Patti Gallo-Stenman, Cameron Hicks, Lanea Stagg, Jude Southerland Kessler and Featured Artist, Ken Orth. She also reminds people that on Friday night, 20 Sept.,  Beatles at the Ridge will be hosting the official Book Launch Party for Bruce Spizer's new book, The Beatles Get Back to Abbey Road.  This episode is jam-packed with great info, good laughs, and lots of Beatles fab fun!!!  

Abbey Road is perhaps the Beatles finest hour, however it was a hard-fought path that unwittingly became their end. Today Beatles historian Bruce Spizer shares the journey of the Beatles down Abbey Road. If you like records, just starting a collection or are an uber-nerd with a house-full of vinyl, this is the podcast for you. Nate Goyer is The Vinyl Guide and discusses all things music and record-related. Web  |  Facebook  |  Instagram  |  YouTube

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 week, Ken Michaels, Allan Kozinn and Darren DeVivo welcome back the prolific Beatles author Bruce Spizer for a chat about his latest book, “The Beatles White Album and the Launch of Apple.” As always, we welcome your thoughts about this episode of the show or any other episode. We invite you to send your comments about this or any of our other shows to our email address thingswesaidtodayradioshow@gmail.com, join our "Things We Said Today Beatles Fans" Facebook page and comment there, tweet us at @thingswesaidfab or catch us each on Facebook and give us your thoughts. And we thank you very much for listening. You can hear and download our show on Podbean, the Podbean app and iTunes and stream us through the Tune In Radio app and from our very own YouTube page.  Our shows appear just about every week. Please be sure and write a (good!) review of our show on our iTunes page. If you subscribe to any of our program providers, you'll get the first word as soon as a new show is available. We don't want you to miss us. And thank you very much for your continued support. Our download numbers have been continually rising each week as more people discover us and it's all because of you! So we thank you very much for supporting us.

The Beatles Multi-Track Meltdown features stripped down, deconstructed mixes of classic Beatles songs, live cuts, solo material, demos, and much more. By highlighting different instruments and vocals you will experience these songs in a way that you've never imagined.  For the 100th episode of The Beatles Multi-Track Meltdown I decided to do things a bit differently and invited a few friends, who also happen to be esteemed Beatles authors, to pick two songs and tell me what it is that makes them do special. I've only had a guest on once before when my daughter Ella, a fantastic musician in her own right, co-hosted episode 71, the musical children of the Beatles. As many of you can expect once you begin talking to a fellow Beatle fan, especially one who has written books about the group, the discussions can get pretty deep. Therefore episode 100 ended up being nearly three hours long. So in order to preserve the full conversations with each author I've split what was supposed to be one episode into three. So sit back and enjoy some Beatles related conversations and the selections of Jude Southerland Kessler, Aaron Krerowicz, and Bruce Spizer.

50 years ago The Beatles formed Apple Records and recorded The White Album. Noted Beatles historian Bruce Spizer tells the tale of that amazing year with details that music fans and record collectors will enjoy. If you like records, just starting a collection or are an uber-nerd with a house-full of vinyl, this is the podcast for you. Nate Goyer is The Vinyl Guide and discusses all things music and record-related. Web  |  Facebook  |  Instagram  |  YouTube

Join hosts Lanea Stagg (author of The Recipe Records Series of rock'n'roll cookbooks) and Jude Southerland Kessler (author of The John Lennon Series of narrative biographies on the life of Lennon and The Beatles) as they talk with Beatles music and recording expert, Bruce Spizer, about the Parlophone versions of both "A Hard Day's Night" and "Help!" In their last show together, Spizer discussed the American versions of the albums; now, he takes on the British versions with their added songs and their omission of the film instrumentals. Spizer will ultimately answer the question, "Which of the Parlophone film LPs was superior? Help!? Or A Hard Day's Night?" A lively debate indeed. Don't miss this great 40-minute show with Bruce Spizer, the author of The Beatles are Coming!,Beatles for Sale on Parlophone Records, The Beatles Swan Song, and many, many more respected works. And check out his website at http://www.beatles.net where his latest work on The White Album will be released in October 2018.

Parlophone or Capitol? Tune in to hear Bruce Spizer compare the soundtracks for both films and discuss the direction, the instruments, the scores and much more. You will be amazed!   www.beatle.net www.johnlennonseries.com www.laneastagg.com  

"We pick up where we left off with Bruce Spizer in our July interview series."

"We pick up where we left off with Bruce Spizer in our July interview series."

"We carry on with our July interview series and talk to a Beatles fanatic."

"We carry on with our July interview series and talk to a Beatles fanatic."

Over the years the company Apple Corps has moved beyond " this thing called 'Apple' which is going to be records, films, and electronics".    Although they no longer service other artists, they are now oversee the likenesses, trademarks, and musical output of the largest modern era global entertainment phenomena.       This week and next, we consider the future of this empire, and the people likely to control it for the forseeable future.     Consider that vinyl, 8-track, reel-to-reel, cassette, VHS, laserdisc and CD have come and (mostly) gone since the release of "Please Please Me".      As we moved into the future, our current audio and video streaming will look equally quaint.     Therefore, even beyond the point when this material enters the public domain, it seems ownership of the masters will matter and remain profitable.

Have you ever played Trivial Pursuit - The Beatles Edition? Then you enjoyed the work of Beatles author, Bruce Spizer. Bruce is our #i-Candy for this episode and you will enjoy hearing about his journey to become an expert at one of the loves of his life!  #Incredible www.beatle.net www.johnlennonseries.com www.laneastagg.com  

Renowned Beatles historian Bruce Spizer joins your TWST hosts Allan Kozinn, Ken Michaels and Steve Marinucci to remember the late great Fats Domino, who was a big influence on the Beatles. Bruce, who is from New Orleans, talks about seeing Fats Domino in concert and the day the Beatles met their music idol. Please be sure to let us know what you think about this episode of the show or any other episode. You can send your comments directly to our email address thingswesaidtodayradioshow@gmail.com, join our "Things We Said Today Beatles Fans" Facebook page, tweet us at @thingswesaidfab or catch us each on Facebook and give us your thoughts. And we thank you for listening. Don't forget, you can stream the show from our very own YouTube page. Subscribe to our show on our iTunes page and please write a review. Be sure to check our Podbean page and on iTunes regularly for our latest shows, which usually appear each week. And we're now available through the Tune In Radio app. Be sure to subscribe to one of our providers to get first word on when a new show is available. And thanks for your support. Our download numbers have been rising each week and it's because of you! So we thank you very much for supporting us.   

SHE SAID, SHE SAID! Don't miss the first episode by authors Jude Southerland Kessler and Lanea Stagg. The duo will interview Bruce Spizer and Alan Bernhoft, who are guests at Beatles at the Ridge, a two-day FREE Beatles festival in Walnut Ridge, Arkansas.  www.beatlesattheridge.com www.johnlennonseries.com www.laneastagg.com

The Fab 4 Free 4 All crew talks with Bruce Spizer about his book, 'The Beatles and Sgt. Pepper: A Fans' Perspective'.

Guests Jay Jay French and Bruce Spizer discuss the impact and longevity of The Beatles’ iconic album, “Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band.” French, the guitarist and founder of Twisted Sister, is a longtime Beatles fan and collector. Spizer is a celebrated author of all things Beatles-related. Later in the episode, contributor John M. Borack will detail some of the 50th Anniversary box set editions released by Capitol/Universal. Introduction music by Popdudes.

Guests Jay Jay French and Bruce Spizer discuss the impact and longevity of The Beatles' iconic album, “Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band.” French, the guitarist and founder of Twisted Sister, is a longtime Beatles fan and collector. Spizer is a celebrated author of all things Beatles-related. Later in the episode, contributor John M. Borack will detail some of the 50th Anniversary box set editions released by Capitol/Universal. Introduction music by Popdudes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Part two of out visit with author Bruce Spizer.     We talk about his new book, "The Beatles and Sgt. Pepper: A Fans' Perspective".     Highlights include Bruce's memories from June 1967, the release of Pepper in Canada, classic articles from Beatlefan magazine, and over 80 essays from public figures including Billy Joel, Peter Tork, Pat DiNizio, May Pang, Mark Lewisohn and more.      Stick around for "Return to Pepperland", Paul McCartney's musical remembrance of the era.

"It Was Fifty Years Ago Today!"     Author and renowned New Orleans tax attorney Bruce Spizer joins the show this week to discuss Sgt. Pepper in the context of its era, how the original stands up today, and the magic Giles Martin accomplished with the fiftieth anniversary remix just recenty released to the world.     Along the way we touch upon the surround sound mixes, the difference between "Love" and "Pepper" in 5.1, and how the album united fans across the globe for at least a couple of weeks.

Al, Ken, Allan and Steve welcome Beatles author Bruce Spizer, who talks about his new book about the Beatles "Sgt Pepper" album that chronicles what the album meant to fans. Also, we have a preview of the upcoming Beatles' "Sgt. Pepper" box set and talk about what's in it and what was left off. We also say goodbye to Al Sussman, who is making his last regular appearance on the show. Be sure to let us know what you think about this episode and any other. You can send your comments to our email address thingswesaidtodayradioshow@gmail.com, join our "Things We Said Today Beatles Fans" Facebook page, tweet us at @thingswesadfab or catch us each on Facebook and give us your thoughts. And we thank you for listening. Don't forget, you can also always stream the show from our very own YouTube page. And we invite you to please write a review of our show on our iTunes page. Be sure to check our Podbean page and on iTunes regularly for our latest shows, which usually appear each week. Or better yet, subscribe to our iTunes, Podbean or YouTube pages and get notified when a new show is waiting for you.    

In 1963 The Beatles were unknown in the USA and couldn't secure a record deal until Vee-Jay Records, a nearly broke Chicago-based rhythm & blues label, agreed to take them on. The next two years was an adventure in legal backflips from various record labels who were clamouring to hold onto the world's most popular band. Today Beatles expert, historian & fan Bruce Spizer takes us through that adventure as laid out in his book "The Beatles Records on Vee-Jay". If you like records, just starting a collection or are an uber-nerd with a house-full of vinyl, this is the podcast for you. Nate Goyer is The Vinyl Guide and discusses all things music and record-related. Web  |  Facebook  |  Instagram  |  YouTube

For over fifty years people have wanted to know all of the Beatles secrets.       That goal has not been accomplished.     However, some of the books stand above the others (and, as with Beatles music, our favorites change regularly).   Why?   It could be a particularly nice set of photographs, the text of a historic interviews, or great research.    All that and more this week.

Our guest this week is renowned Beatles author Bruce Spizer who talks about the Beatles' history on Capitol Records. Bruce has just published a digital version of "The Beatles Story on Capitol Records, Part 2: The Albums." It's available through his website www.beatle.net. Bruce will also be a guest at the upcoming NY Metro Fest for Beatles Fans. 

No one knows Beatles' music like author and Beatles expert, Bruce Spizer!!! His numerous books (including The Beatles Are Coming!, The Beatles' Swan Song, and many others) tell the complete story of the Fab Four - their singles and LP's. Invited to create the questions for "The Beatles Trivial Pursuit Game" because of his extensive knowledge of the lads' songbook, Spizer is a Beatles-effin-pedia of their musical facts, history, and trivia. In this episode, Lennon expert, Jude Southerland Kessler (author of The John Lennon Series http://www.johnlennonseries.com) will talk with Bruce about his brand new digital book, The Beatles on Capitol Records, Vol. 1, revised. This book - formerly in physical form - has been vasttly expanded to include new photo images and new information, and Spizer will give Beatles aficianodos a glimpse of this essential volume for informed fans. Funny, witty, and oh-so-smart, Bruce Spizer will delight listeners of all ages!

The Chicago Fest for Beatles Fans is only a few days away, starting this Friday night, 15 August, at the Hyatt O'Hare, and with us tonight are four prominent authors who will be appearing at the fest with exciting presentations, and of course,  with book sales and signings. One of the authors, and tonight's host, Jude Southerland Kessler will be discussing their books with each of them; Jim Berkenstadt's The Beatle Who Vanished, Chuck Gunderson's, Some Fun Tonight, and Bruce Spizer's, The Beatles Records on Vee-Jay. Jude will be taking callers tonight to chat with Jim, Chuck and Bruce at 646-668-2641. Join us!

Ken Michaels of "Every Little Thing" and Steve Marinucci Beatles Examiner talk to Bruce Spizer about his newly released digital edition of his book on Vee-Jay Records.