Beatles Books Joe Wisbey
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A podcast that chats to a wide variety of Beatle authors and writers. What inspired them to add their entry into a library of over 1000 books?
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Debbie Gendler -'I Saw Them Standing There'
My guest today is Debbie Gendler who is here to discuss her book 'I Saw The Standing There - Adventures of an Original Beatle Fan During Beatlemania and Beyond'.
Debbie fell for The Beatles in late 1963 and soon found herself in the audience for their first US TV appearance on Ed Sullivan. This led to a lifetime of devotion and many crazy adventures and Beatle encounters - she shares all these stories with me, including a less than satisfactory meeting with the lads themselves. -
Mark Lewisohn on Beatles books
It's terrific to welcome Mark Lewisohn back to the pod, this time to discuss the stories behind some of the major works of Beatle literature.
From Hunter Davies to Derek Taylor, from Michael Braun to Richard Dilello - Mark offers his own fascinating insight into the books that so many of us have on our Beatle shelves. -
Mary McGlory & Sylvia Saunders - 'The Liverbirds'
I'm joined for this episode by Mary McGlory and Sylvia Saunders to talk about their book 'The Liverbirds - Our Life in Britain's First Rock n Roll Band'.
Despite some disparaging words from a certain John Lennon, Mary and Sylvia, along with Val and Pam form The Liverbirds, and become a thrilling live act, garnering huge success particularly in Germany - they share their story, including their many Beatle related encounters, with me for this episode. -
Mark Lewisohn on Mark Lewisohn
For this very special episode I'm joined by Mark Lewisohn to discuss his life, his books and the unique Beatle experiences that led him to become the writer he is today.
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Aaron Badgley -'Dark Horse Records: The Story of George Harrison's Post-Beatles Record Label'
My guest for this episode is Aaron Badgley, who joins me to discuss his book on Dark Horse Records, the label started by George Harrison in 1974.
Aaron tells us the story of the varied collection of artists on the label, and how as a commercial venture, it wasn't quite what George had hoped it would be. -
Laurie Kaye - ’Confessions of a Rock n Roll Name Dropper’
My very special guest for this episode is Laurie Kaye, who was part of the
the team that conducted John Lennon's last ever interview on December 8th 1980.
Laurie talks about what she calls the best and worst day of her life - and how its outcome went on to affect her over 40 years later.
Customer Reviews
Wonderful interviews
Really appreciate the interviewers soft hand style in letting the author flow and fully tell their tale without interruption other than to raise the next question. Having said that, when called upon it is clear that each party to the conversation is highly informed on music & the Beatles. Brilliant listening thank you . More please 🙏
Great content
Have very much enjoyed the several episodes I’ve listened to so far. Great guests and Joe mainly gives his guests the floor, only chipping in with intelligent comments and questions, which is a refreshing change versus some other podcasts.
A beautiful pod
Its quite hard to navigate the numerous Beatles books out there so Joe is a wonderful guide. His interviewing style is perfect - asks the right questions, lets his guests answer.
Ace!