When They Was Fab: Electric Arguments About the Beatles

When They Was Fab: Electric Arguments About the Beatles


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2024.42 Daytime Revolution Review pt.2 + Interview with Director Erik Nelson
October 20, 2024

Marv, Lonnie and I finish our review of "Daytime Revolution" (and to a certain extent, more generally John and Yoko's week on Mike Douglas). Following that, we are joined by Erik Nelson, the man behind "Daytime Revolution", who gives his own thoughts o

2024.41 Daytime Revolution (review, pt.1)
October 13, 2024

Marv and Lonnie join me for our discussion of the first few days of the Lennons on the Mike Douglas show in 1972, particularly as the days are represented in the new documentary "Daytime Revolution." John, Yoko, Jerry Rubin, Bobby Seale and Mike Dougla

2024.40 One Hand Clapping (Theater) Review
October 06, 2024

Lonnie joins as we review the theatrical presentation of "One Hand Clapping", combined with the first ever appearance of the full (?) "Backyard" film. Paul, Linda, Denny, Geoff and Jimmy. Also in the studio were two other musicians, an orchestra

2024.39 Revival 69
September 29, 2024

Lonnie and I spend this week looking at the Ron Chapman film "Revival 69." How much did we really know about the Toronto Rock and Roll Revival Festival? This fil goes into the nitty gritty of September 13, 1969 - and exactly how John Lennon ended

2024.38 Solo Beatles Number Ones in the 70s! Part 2!
September 22, 2024

Marv and I finish our look at the Seventies US number ones of John, Paul, George and Ringo. Casey drops by, as do clips of John, Paul, Elton and Billy Preston. Look for a bit of a Billy Revival as Jon Batiste portrays him in the forthcoming "SNL 1

2024.37 Solo Beatles Number Ones in the 70s! Part 1! + News.
September 15, 2024

While the four solo artists formerly known as the Beatles did not equal their illustrious previous decade, they did all show chart success in the Seventies. Eleven total number ones. This week we start our next multi-part series (hey, two counts as

2024.36 Mind Games Ultimate Box Review (Disc Six - The Outtakes)
September 08, 2024

Marv and I are joined by Antony Rotunno (Glass Onion: On John Lennon), as we finish our look at the Mind Games Box Set with Disc Six - The Outtakes. While we discuss the tracks, we also take a step back and consider Lennon the man. The personal, po

2024.35 Mind Games Ultimate Box Review (Disc Five - Raw Studio Mixes)
September 01, 2024

The return of friend of the show Darin Murphy (a man who portrayed John Lennon on Broadway, and played with Denny Laine, Todd Rundgren, Joey Molland, Micky Dolenz and more!) He pojoins us to discuss Disc Five of the Mind Games Box, the raw studio mixes.  

2024.34 Live From the Fest 2024! (Featuring Dr. Kenneth Womack!)
August 25, 2024

Recorded Live in Chicago (with additional audio from Houston, Cleveland and more), this week we present "When They Was Fab" in front of a live audience. Dr. Kenneth Womack ("Living the Beatles Legend", "Solid State", "John Lennon: 1980" and more) join

2024.33 Reunion a Rock 'n Roll Fairy Tale (Discussion with author Gary Burr)
August 18, 2024

Marv, Lonnie and I sit with Nashville HOF songwriter, author and man who worked with a Beatle about his lifelong love of the Fabs, touring (and writing!) with Carole King, his Brian Epstein-themed song on the new Billy J. Kramer record, collaborating (and