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UnBeatled
A brand new podcast that dives into EVERY song by the Fab Four and discusses what made them great.
UnBeatled is a new podcast that will dive into EVERY song by the Fab Four and discuss what made them great. An expert talks us through all the details and a musician unpicks the lyrics and the music behind iconic hi
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15. EP 15: And I Love Her
27:27||Season 1, Ep. 15This episode discusses And I Love Her, a song that was written for Paul McCartney's first true love - Jane Asher. Tune in to hear about the band's use of musical concepts such as key changes and the Picardy Third. Also, UnBeatled will discuss how living with Jane Asher opened Paul's eyes to arts and culture at the outset of swinging London.
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14. EP 14: Cry Baby Cry
27:06||Season 1, Ep. 14This episode delves into John's haunted nursery rhyme - Cry Baby Cry. The song was initially inspired by a TV advertisement before being finished while studying transcendental meditation in India. Tune in to hear discussion about John Lennon's childhood and the tensions while recording this track.13. EP 13: She's Leaving Home
36:05||Season 1, Ep. 13This episode discusses She's Leaving Home - a song that was inspired by a newspaper article about a runaway teenager. Tune in to hear about Mike Leander's arrangement and how it made Brian Wilson scrap an upcoming Beach Boys project.12. EP 12: I've Got A Feeling
33:18||Season 1, Ep. 12UnBeatled breaks down the 1970 rocker 'I've Got A Feeling'. This song blended two unfinished tracks - one from McCartney and one from Lennon. This was the last time they collaborated in such a way. Tune in to hear about Billy Preston's keyboard contributions and discussion on why McCartney has chosen to continue including it in his current live setlists.11. EP 11: Michelle
31:14||Season 1, Ep. 11UnBeatled takes a look at Michelle from Rubber Soul. It began life as a song Paul used to play at parties while singing in a French accent. Tune in to hear about Nina Simon's influence on the track and how they sought the help of their friend's wife to finish the lyrics.10. EP 10: Dear Prudence
27:12||Season 1, Ep. 10UnBeatled inspects Dear Prudence from The Beatles' self-titled album. It's a beautiful song written by John that utilises a guitar finger picking style that John learned from Donovan while studying transcendental meditation in India. Tune in to learn about Paul McCartney playing the flugelhorn and why Ringo did not play drums on this track.9. EP 9: She Said She Said
36:09||Season 1, Ep. 9UnBeatled delves deep into She Said She Said - a song that was written after a memorable experience with the actor Peter Fonda. Tune in to hear how the song was written in the Mixolydian mode and changes time signature.