48 episodes
Winter of Discontent - A Beatles Podcast Nick Anthony
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4.7 • 58 Ratings
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It’s January 1969 and The Beatles are commercially at their peak with a number one Album in the charts and the summers smash hit ‘Hey Jude.’ Professionally things couldn’t be worse, however. Paul has convinced them to rehearse for a live show before the cameras, but his band mates have misgivings which will only multiply as the days progress. This is ‘The Winter of Discontent’. And we’re going to listen in to what will transpire.
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Winter of Discontent Ep.45 - A Beatles Podcast Season Finale
January 8th 1969- Paul has a couple of new songs to teach George and Ringo. Michael and Denis try to get a decision about the show. Ringo moves to Yugoslavia and George puts his foot down.
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Winter of Discontent Ep. 44 - A Beatles Podcast
Day 5 - January 8th 1969. Rehearsals for I Me Mine conclude. Paul tries again to interest the band in The Long and Winding Road. Denis makes an appearance with some design ideas from the Art Department and Michael uses all his powers of persuasion on Ringo. www.buymeacoffee.com/wodpod
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Winter of Discontent Ep43 - A Beatles Podcast
January 8th 1969. Part 2 of 3 focussing on I Me Mine or at least the procrastination surrounding it’s development. Michael almost gets buy in for the show, Paul tries to interest them all in a new song, John loses his cool and George tells a story about meeting an old friend. www.buymeacoffee.com/wodpod
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Winter of Discontent Ep.42 - A Beatles Podcast
George teaches his band mates a new song. John and Yoko dance, Kevin has gone missing. And we learn what John and Yoko did in that Bag.
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Winter of Discontent Ep.41- A Beatles Podcast
January 8th 1969. George shows John “I Me Mine” but there’s a delay in rehearsals as they try out a new piece of equipment. George toys with using a new guitar. John auctions a painting and Paul introduces a new song.
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Winter of Discontent Ep.40 - A Beatles Podcast
Returning from lunch the Beatles get their teeth into Maxwell’s Silver Hammer. The song begins to outstay its welcome for the first time. We also learn about an encounter from their pre fame days that’s not so well known. www.buymeacoffee.com/wodpod
Customer Reviews
Fascinating podcast
Ever since the Get Back documentary, I’ve wanted to find out as much as possible about this Beatles era. I’ve listened to the Nagra tapes but it’s hard to make sense of everything. This podcast provides tons of helpful context about what was going on at the time (both in the Beatles’ lives and in the wider culture). I also really appreciate the musical/technical insights, as I lack any knowledge in those areas, yet they are essential for really understanding these sessions. Highly recommend to Beatles nerds and obsessives!
Turn It Up!
Fascinating, especially if you’re heavy duty into Beatles minutiae. However, lots of frustrating production choices. Whenever someone is quoted, the volume dips about 80% and some silly, scratchy sound affects are thrown on so these moments become completely inaudible. A shame because it’s an otherwise fine podcast.
Terrific deep dive
The Beatles Get Back sessions have been a source of fascination for decades, but attempting to wade through the hundred plus hours of Nagra recordings is daunting for even the most dedicated Beatles scholar. Fortunately, Nick Anthony has done it for us. He not only walks us through everything we hear, he provides invaluable context to enhance our understanding. It’s a first rate show, highly recommended for Beatle heads everywhere.