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Episode 54: The "Decca Audition"

How did the Beatles become the Beatles? We know about the Cavern and Hamburg days, but their audition for Decca Records on January 1, 1962 was extremely important in the group's development. We'll take you through the history, songs, and stories about the session, as well as reveal if we would have signed the Beatles (spoiler alert for those who don't know -- Decca Records didn't sign the group). Let us know your thoughts.

Episode 53: Ringo's Best Drumming!

What are the best examples of Ringo's drumming? We came up with our own list and included some obvious ones as well as a few that are more subtle and understated. In any case, we found many great examples and renewed our admiration for Ringo's drumming abilities! What are your favorite examples? Tell us on our Facebook page.

Episode 52: "Venus and Mars" at 40

Happy New Year from Dave and Chris! We're back with a full year of more episodes and topics to share with you...

Our first offering for 2015 is a review and reassessment of Wings's 1975 album, Venus and Mars, recently reissued as part of the Paul McCartney Archive series. We discuss the original 13-track album, and then delve into the bonus CD that comes with the reissue. Definitely worth a listen! 

Episode 51: 2014 Beatles Holiday Gifts!

Check out our annual Beatles gift episode, just in time for the holiday buying season. We discuss all the top releases in recordings, DVDs, books, and more in this episode. Have fun buying something for yourself or your favorite Beatles fan, and Happy Holidays from I've Got A Beatles Podcast!

Episode 50: A Celebration of Sgt. Pepper

Here it is--Episode 50! We're excited to present a listener-suggested topic called "A Celebration of Sgt. Pepper," the monumental 1967 Beatles album that changed music forever. Thanks for all the great suggestions, and as always we appreciate your continued support. Here's to the next 50 episodes!

Happy Thanksgiving!

Episode 49: Apple Scruffs, Vol. 2: James Taylor

Check out our second installment of "Apple Scruffs" where we look at artists signed by Apple Records. In this episode, we discuss James Taylor's debut album James Taylor, released in December 1968 on Apple Records. Hear some alternate versions of famous Taylor hits, discussion about a purported guest background vocalist, as well as the background behind Taylor's signing on Apple which launched his career as one of the most famous singer-songwriters of our time.

Coming next -- Episode 50!!

Episode 48: Songs Under the Microscope #1: "You Never Give Me Your Money"

In the first of an occasional series that we call "Songs Under the Microscope," we'll dissect a particular Beatles/solo track in detail from a musical (Dave) and lyrical (Chris) perspective. This edition looks at "You Never Give Me Your Money" from Abbey Road.

The episode was recorded late at night over the summer when Chris visited Dave in Kansas City, and we recorded it straight into the computer so there might be some ambient noise.  But we hope you like our live analysis, and stay tuned for more in the future.

Episode 47: What About Ed? The 1964 Beatles/Ed Sullivan shows

Everyone knows about the first Beatles Ed Sullivan performance in NYC that introduced them to America.  But in this episode we dig into the other two performances as well, on February 16 and 23, 1964, including their trip to Miami Beach.  Hear about microphone problems, the set lists, and Dave's experience staying at the Deauville Hotel in Miami.  

**Anyone recognize the introductory clip?  Tell us here or on our Facebook page!