Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band – Laurence Rickard
Send us a textTim is joined by actor, writer, and comedian Laurence Rickard (Ghosts, Horrible Histories) to explore “Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band” (and its Reprise). They dig into the album’s “new band” concept, that razor-edged guitar tone, Edwardian brass colour, the art and conspiracies of the cover, and how the reprise frames the album like a live show.Guest links•Website: https://laurencerickard.com•Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lazbotron•Amandaland Christmas Special (BBC announcement): https://www.bbc.co.uk/mediacentre/2025/amandaland-christmas-special-series-2-filming-beginsFollow My Favourite Beatles Song- Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/myfavebeatles.bsky.social- X (Twitter): https://twitter.com/myfavebeatles- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MyFavouriteBeatlesSong- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/myfavouritebeatlessongOriginal music by Joe KaneLogo design by Mark Cunningham
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One After 909 – Rod Davis
Send us a textTim is joined by musician and original Quarryman Rod Davis to explore “One After 909.” They revisit Rod’s early days with John Lennon, the birth of the Quarrymen, and the song’s long journey from skiffle-era beginnings to its roof-top revival.Along the way they dig into train-song traditions, why the tune’s simple, bluesy structure works so well live, Billy Preston’s sparkling keyboard part, and Lennon’s fondness for the number nine. Rod also shares vivid memories of Julia Lennon, early recordings (and lost tapes), capos and chord choices, and what the Quarrymen are up to today.Guest links The Quarrymen website: http://www.originalquarrymen.co.uk/Follow My Favourite Beatles Song Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/myfavebeatles.bsky.social Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MyFavouriteBeatlesSong Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/myfavouritebeatlessong X (Twitter): https://twitter.com/myfavebeatlesOriginal music by Joe Kane. Logo design by Mark Cunningham.
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And Your Bird Can Sing – Nancy Howie
Send us a textTim is joined by musician and YouTuber Nancy Howie (aka Fathom) to explore “And Your Bird Can Sing.” They dive into Revolver-era innovation, Paul’s shape-shifting basslines, those tightly harmonised dual guitars, lyrical interpretations (from Sinatra to Lennon–McCartney dynamics), and why this two-minute gem feels so complete.Guest linksFathom on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@fathommusicnzFathom on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fathommusicnz/ Follow My Favourite Beatles SongBluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/myfavebeatles.bsky.socialFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/MyFavouriteBeatlesSongInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/myfavouritebeatlessongX (Twitter): https://twitter.com/myfavebeatlesCreditsOriginal music by Joe Kane.Logo design by Mark Cunningham.Solstice version of And Your Bird Can Sing by Tim Tucker, Dave Little & Jenny.
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You Know My Name (Look Up the Number) – Nick Frater
Send us a textTim is joined by songwriter, producer, and multi-instrumentalist Nick Frater for a deep dive into the wonderfully strange "You Know My Name (Look Up the Number)." They trace the song's bizarre journey from a playful 1967 jam session to its eventual release as the B-side to "Let It Be" in 1970. The discussion covers the track's suite-like structure of contrasting musical styles, the chaotic and fun-filled recording sessions featuring a guest appearance by Brian Jones of The Rolling Stones, and why Paul McCartney himself has called it his favourite Beatles track.Nick’s website: https://www.nickfrater.com/Nick on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nickfratermusic/Nick on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/7gAFzlaDvKcnPq27yqtMdJNick on Apple Music: https://itunes.apple.com/us/artist/nick-frater/id558502337Follow My Favourite Beatles SongBluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/myfavebeatles.bsky.socialFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/MyFavouriteBeatlesSongInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/myfavouritebeatlessongX (Twitter): https://twitter.com/myfavebeatlesOriginal music by Joe KaneLogo design by Mark Cunningham
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I’ve Got a Feeling – Tom Cox
Send us a textTim welcomes author Tom Cox for a joyful deep-dive into the rooftop rocker I’ve Got a Feeling. They trace Tom’s earliest Fab Four memories (Paperback Writer on the rug, Yellow Submarine with his Liverpudlian nan), his love of that mid-’60s psychedelic sweet spot, and why McCartney’s work ethic and versatility shine here. Together they unpack Lennon–McCartney’s last true collaboration: two half-songs woven into one, Billy Preston’s spark, George’s tasteful lines, Paul’s volcanic “scream” vocal, Dylan-ish wordplay, and those chromatic, energy-lifting runs.Along the way they take in the Get Back tensions, the “loose” Let It Be groove, notable covers, and Tom’s new novel Everything Will Swallow You (with a delicious cameo from the Beatles).Tom Cox – linksWebsite: https://tom-cox.com/Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/dj-acid-reflux.bsky.socialWallflower by RJ McKendree (from Tom’s novel Villager): https://rjmckendree.bandcamp.com/album/wallflowerFollow My Favourite Beatles SongBluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/myfavebeatles.bsky.socialFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/MyFavouriteBeatlesSongInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/myfavouritebeatlessongX (Twitter): https://twitter.com/myfavebeatlesOriginal music by Joe KaneLogo design by Mark Cunningham
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