We're happy to bring you our latest interview with contributing editor for GOLDMINE magazine, John Borack. John also authored the book "John Lennon-Life Is What Happens" (2010,) plus "Shake Some Action: The Ultimate Power Pop Guide" (2008) and the followup " Shake Some Action 2.0: A Guide To The 200 Greatest Power Pop Albums 1970-2017." We anxiously await his upcoming book, THE BEATLES 100: 100 PIVOTAL MOMENTS IN BEATLES HISTORY due out very soon. Recently, John listed Paul & Linda McCartney's album "Ram" and John Lennon's "Imagine" as his Top 2 Albums for 1971. Because of John's most excellent taste, I thought we'd have a discussion as to why he holds these 2 albums so dear and special. Enjoy our conversation below (look right under Peter Asher,) and many thanks to John for sharing his thoughts and insights to these 2 great albums!!! And John, you didn't have to cover your t-shirt!
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his 1974 McGear album, his time in The Scaffold, the influence his father was, and
"the family." !!! (Click Player below!!!)
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Brand new interviews below with Steve Matteo, author of the 2004 book "Let It Be"; Ken McNab, author of the recent book "And In The End: The Last Days Of The Beatles"; John Lennon's childhood friend, Michael Hill; former Wings lead guitarist Laurence Juber; Dan Richter, personal assistant to John & Yoko when they recorded the "Imagine" album; Marc Mann, guitarist/arranger who worked on George Harrison's "Brainwashed" album, and played at "The Concert For George;" Michael Epstein, director for the new documentary "John & Yoko: Above Us Only Sky,"-Michael also directed the documentary "LennoNYC" in 2010; Elliot Mintz, longtime friend to John & Yoko and host of the radio series "The Lost Lennon Tapes"; Ken Mansfield, the former U.S. Manager for Apple Records, who discusses how he met the Beatles while working at Capitol Records, working with the group for their Apple label, and being on the Apple Rooftop for their historic last live performance. His new book is called "The Roof: The Beatles' Final Concert."
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PETER ASHER (Peter & Gordon; Legendary Producer)
Pt. 1 - His book "The Beatles From A To Zed: An Alphabetical History Tour"; Unusual Solo-Beatles tracks worthy of attention; Likes different arrangements of classic songs-"All Shook Up" and "Bye Bye Love"; Brian Epstein as a role model; Magic Alex; "The Fool On The Hill" and "I Want To Hold Your Hand" being played by Paul and John at your house; How Ringo "changed the nature of rock and roll drumming forever"; Ringo's influence on Russ Kunkel; Helped out on session of Mary Hopkin's "Those Were The Days"; Richard Hewson; Paul performed "Help!" for you before it was released; Attending Beatles' BBC sessions. JOHN BORACK (Cont. Editor Goldmine Magazine; Author "The Beatles 100: 100 Pivotal Moments In Beatles History)
Pt. 1 - Do you agree with John's assessment of his solo-work?; "Imagine" was Plastic Ono Band "sugarcoated"; Stereotypes for John & Paul; misinterpretations of songs John and Paul wrote to each other; Favorite songs from Imagine album. |
PETER ASHER (Peter & Gordon; Legendary Producer)
Pt. 2 - First record Peter ever producer was for Paul Jones with Paul McCartney on drums, and Jeff Beck on guitar; "Here Comes The Sun"; George imaginative about tempo changes; "Norwegian Wood" and its title; "Little Child," and "Rain"; Defending the "Magical Mystery Tour" film; How "Please Please Me" (the song) was innovative; Harmony work with Gordon; Different time signatures in Beatles songs; Performing "I Wanna Be Your Man" with Gordon before its release by the Rolling Stones or Beatles; How George Martin influenced Peter as a producer; The Rutles; Bobby Rydell amd Ed Sullivan; Linda Ronstadt; His radio show on Sirius/XM. JOHN BORACK (Cont. Editor Goldmine Magazine; Author "The Beatles 100: 100 Pivotal Moments In Beatles History)
Pt. 2 - Why has Ram gained in stature? "Eat At Home"; Very solid album; What John's 2nd favorite McCartney album is; "Smile Away"; "Monkberry Moon Delight" is unhinged; Albums placed in context; Is "Ram" Paul's best vocal album; favorite songs from "Ram." |
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GLEN BURTNIK - (Weeklings)
Pt. 1 - Concept of Weeklings album and how it happened. Glen's early history. GLEN BURTNIK - (Weeklings)
Pt. 3 - Weeklings' original material; "Little Tease;" "Leave Me With My Pride;" easter eggs left on album; "Mona Lisa." GLEN BURTNIK & BOB BURGER
(Lefty & Zeek, The Weeklings) Pt. 1 - "Studio 2" Album; How you finished incomplete Beatles songs "You Must Write" and "Some Days;" "Because I Know You Love Me So," "Love Of The Loved;" used 2 pianos that ended "A Day In The Life;" Establishing your own identity.
LAURENCE JUBER (Former Wings Lead Guitarist)
Pt. 1 - Looking at "Back To The Egg" 40 years later; "Spin It On"; Now in Top 3 Wings albums; Denny Laine underutilized on BTTE; Discovering the Beatles through Wings; Chris Thomas' contribution, and more band sensibilities in the music; Steve Holley's contribution on "Old Siam Sir"; Laurence's musical flourishes on "Winter Rose"/"Love Awake"; Was Wings a real band?; Perception of Wings-both a pop and rock band; Denny Laine in Rock HOF for Moody Blues, and not Wings; Paul writing differently for solo and band songs; "Last Flight" bootleg mixed by Geoff Emerick; What should be in the BTTE box set?; "Maisee"; Flamenco guitar on "Goodnight Tonight"; Why did Wings break up?; Considering Wings reunion tour?; Charity benefit show; Working with Stephen Kalinich JUDE KESSLER (Author, Series of John Lennon Books)
Pt. 1 - Jude interprets John's songs as being very influenced by Julian and Cynthia; Discussing what Jude feels are overlooked John's Beatles songs. CHIP MADINGER & MARK EASTER (Authors, "Eight Arms To Hold You Remastered")
Pt. 1 - How the book got started; Format of the book; Covering all creative works of Solo-Beatles; Side projects; Interviews conducted; Sources for information; Unbootlegged; Updates to revised book; Research for live dates; Wings Over America and Dark Horse tours; Lost Lennon Tapes and different takes; John & George meeting at Capitol in LA. in April 1970; Birthday party for Patti Harrison with all 4 Beatles attending; Different track listings for All Things Must Pass and Double Fantasy; Songs that took a long time from genesis to finished product; Change in releasing Beatles recordings from vaults. MARC MANN (Producer, Guitarist)
Pt. 1 - Early guitar influences; Danny Elfman; dual life as rock musician and scoring films; working with Peter Asher; Influenced by George Harrison; working with Jeff Lynne; "Maybe Baby"; ELO "Zoom" album and tour; George's guitar solos; Cleaned up John's demos for "Free As A Bird" and "Real Love" and further work on them; "Now And Then"; "Brainwashed" album; string arrangement on "Marwa Blues"; Dhani's involvement; string arrangement for "Rising Sun." KEN MANSFIELD (Former U.S. Manager for Apple Records)
Pt. 1 - How Ken got to work for Capitol Records and The Beatles; Tried to get Capitol to sign new upcoming bands; Ken's band the Town Cryers; Apple Records had to break in America; Beatles took Apple seriously; Paul worried about making "Hey Jude" the A-side; Beatles tried to do to much with Apple divisions; Why didn't Apple's recording artists sell better?; James Taylor was a mystery; Badfinger; Jackie Lomax KEN MANSFIELD (Former U.S. Manager for Apple Records)
Pt. 3 - Never noticed internal problems with the Beatles; Felt that George wanted to leave first; "Two Virgins" and naked photos; More on "Hey Jude"; Didn't feel the same enthusiasm from media when solo-records came out; Respect given to "Sentimental Journey"; working with Mary Hopkin; Jackie Lomax; James Taylor; Glen Campbell; "Sour Milk Sea" STEVE MATTEO (Author, "Let It Be.")
Pt. 1 - Steve's book and 33 1/3 series; Why "Let It be" film remained out of print for so long; Beatles releases since breakup; People Steve has interviewed; Morea a journalist than a critic; Why George wanted to leave the Beatles; John's heroin use; Why didn't the group record more of George's songs; Reissuing Beatles material. KEN McNAB (Author "And In The End: The Last Days Of The Beatles")
Pt. 1 - Purpose of your book; Beatles meeting for plans beyond Abbey Road album; Plans changed after Live Peace In Toronto; John told Ray Connolly he was leaving the Beatles; John's use of heroin, and did that have an impact on his music and the Beatles breakup? JOHN MERJAVE (The Weeklings, Liverpool)
Pt. 1 - Getting in the band Liverpool; Chris Camilleri (their drummer); Appreciating George Harrison more now as an artist; Opening for the Beach Boys; Why Liverpool doesn't tour; Crediting musician Kenny Forgione; Backing up Ronnie Spector on "Try Some, Buy Some;" Favorite artists they've backed up at The Fest For Beatles Fans; Backing Donovan on cruise ship; Learning to play the sitar for "Within You Without You." ELLIOT MINTZ (Publicist, Spokesperson, Friend to John & Yoko, Host "Lost Lennon Tapes.")
Pt. 1 - How the relationship started with John & Yoko; Early conversations with the Lennons; Is John misunderstood?; John was non-sensorial guy; John changed his opinions quite often; John listened to WBAI; John's political activism. JOHN MONTAGNA (Musician, Journalist, Beatles Enthusiast)
Pt. 1 - His start in music business; Godfrey Townsend; A Walk Down Abbey Road; touring and working with Alan Parsons; Injecting your own style into classic songs; Happy Together Tours; Gary Lewis; Hippiefest and Felix Cavaliere; Honeymooners analogy, and ad-libbing. JOHN MONTAGNA (Musician, Journalist)
Pt. 3 - Fans who take their own opinions too seriously; Dave Dexter; "Band On The Run" Vs. "Tug Of War"; No one has final say on anything in music; Albums that are more respected now; "Pure McCartney" compilation. TED MONTGOMERY (Author, "The Paul McCartney Catalog: A Complete Annotated Discography Of Solo Works, 1967-2019."
Pt. 1 - Paul's solo work and with Wings in the 70's. DAVE MORRELL (Author, "Run-Out Groove: Inside Capitol's 1980's Hits And Stiffs")
Pt. 1 - Why do your autobiography in volumes?; New York City and bootleg scene; John and "Yellow Matter Custard"; Graham Nash story; John remembered your name after 8 years; First time meeting John and Howard Smith; Getting Butcher Cover. DAVE MORRELL (Author, "Run-Out Groove: Inside Capitol's 1980's Hits And Stiffs.")
Pt. 3 - Hit records are like Broadway plays; Capitol's conference calls; What's more difficult-to work a hit single or album?; WABC and Rick Sklar, calling retail stores; WNEW-FM and Scott Muni, Dennis Elsas, needed more commitment to break FM artists; "Flowers In The Dirt," and Ron Weisner. KIEFO NILSSON (Pt. 1 ) - His musical background; Harry died when Kiefo was only 8; Studio craft became Harry's work; Separation of studio and home family life; Kiefo's favorite bass players; Has education in jazz and theory; Natural musical abilities with his siblings; New album "Losst And Founnd"; Harry covering Yoko Ono's material; Mark Hudson's involvement with the album; "U.C.L.A."; "Try"; "Yo Dodger Blue"-anthem for the Dodgers?' "Love Is The Answer" and Perry Botkin Jr.; Harry's friendship with Jimmy Webb; How did Harry define himself as artist and songwriter?; Was he happy or frustrated with his career?; Kiefo learns about Harry through his music.
ZAK NILSSON (Harry's first son)
Pt. 1 - Zak's musical background; family situation; brother Kiefo musical; realizing who is father is; Songs in commercials; Harry didn't talk much about his career; Harry was Ringo's best friend; Influenced by "Sentimental Journey" album?; Harry's unusual career; "For The Love Of Harry" album; Paul played "Blackbird" for Harry; Zak meeting George and Dhani; "Harry's Song" and "Missouri Loves Company." ALEX ORBISON (Drummer, Roy's son)
Pt. 1 - Beatles 1963 U.K. tour with Roy; "Please Please Me" started as a Roy Orbison ballad; "Candy Man" influential on "Love Me Do;" Beatles covered "Dream Baby" live and on BBC Radio; Traveling Wilburys experience; recording Wilburys first album very quickly; So impressed working with Jeff Lynne; "Not Alone Anymore;" "Mystery Girl" album; career on the upswing; build up to "Black and White Night" concert and its importance. BRIAN RAY (Paul McCartney Band, Bayonets)
Pt. 1 - How he joined Paul's band; His input in Paul's musical set list; How to handle playing iconic bass and guitar parts live; most memorable concerts; discussing Paul's studio albums; Working with different producers on Paul's "New" album; why this band has lasted for so long. DAN RICHTER (John & Yoko's Personal Assistant)
Pt. 1 - How Dan got to be in 2001: A Space Odyssey; Met Yoko in 1964 in Japan; Worked for John & Yoko, lived at Tittenhurst; John & Yoko felt ostracized at Apple; Dan took over rebuilding the estate; John & Yoko found each other; John wanting to break free of the Beatles; "Imagine" long form video and various scenes; Designing the original "Imagine" album cover; Language John used came from Yoko; Yoko's influence on songs from "Imagine"; "Oh My Love"; Yoko's piano playing. DENNY SEIWELL (Drummer in Wings, Session and Jazz Drummer)
Pt. 1 - Wings in the shadow of the Beatles?; How he approaches his drum parts; launching Wings with "Wild Life" album; "Mumbo;" "Love Is Strange;""Dear Friend;" witnessing Paul writing a song from scratch; "Live And Let Die;" Was Wings a real band or sidemen to Paul?; Picking material for Red Rose Speedway; "Little Lamb Dragonfly;" Deciding b-sides and what makes the album; New Wings Over Europe disc; different arrangements of songs-"Hi, Hi, Hi" and "Soily." BRUCE SPIZER (Author: "The Beatles And Sgt. Pepper: A Fan's Perspective" and numerous Beatles books)
Pt. 1 - Idea for writing this book; special fan memories; articles from Al Sussman, Bill King and Frank Daniels; celebrities who shared their memories; who the real Sgt. Pepper was; importance of the packaging. BRUCE SUGAR (Engineer for Ringo Starr)
Pt. 1 - His musical background; Played drums because of Ringo; How he got into the production side of music; How he started working with Ringo on "Ringo Rama" album; Ringo writing with Mark Hudson, Gary Burr and Steve Dudas; "Choose Love" album more of a band; Guests on albums Willie Nelson and Chrissie Hynde; Ringo's interest in producing; Songwriting for Ringo after Mark Hudson; Ringo working with Paul McCartney. JIMMY WEBB (Legendary Singer-Songwriter)
Pt. 1 - Beatles influence on his music; Rubber Soul; Importance of "Yesterday"; George Martin the 5th Beatle; Geoff Emerick; Paul McCartney was the engine; Paul asked Jimmy to write for Mary Hopkin; attending "Honey Pie" session; Helping John was The Troubadour incident; Ringo on Jimmy's album "Land's End." KEN WOMACK (Author "Solid State: The Story of Abbey Road And The End Of The Beatles.")
Pt. 1 - Purpose of your book; The TG Console; Why the Beatles used different studios at the time; problems at EMI with technology and feeling uncomfortable; "The Ballad Of John And Yoko"; John's comments about the medleys; Anecdote on Paul's vocals on "Oh! Darling"; Paul influenced by Keith West's "Excerpt From a Teenage Opera"; "Revolution" and intro taken from Pee Wee Crayton's "Do Unto Others"; "Maxwell's Silver Hammer." KEN WOMACK (Author "Maximum Volume - The Early Life of Beatles Producer George Martin, The Early Years 1926-66.)
Pt. 1 - What fans will discover about George that they didn't know before; Importance of Mark Lewisohn's work; early childhood interests; strong interest in aviation; Importance of Sydney Harrison; Brian Epstein and George Martin were "outsiders"; George came from a poor family. KEN WOMACK (Beatles Author)
Pt. 3 - Mark Lewisohn's "Tune In" and confusion over how the Beatles got their record contract; Why didn't the Beatles record "Like Dreamers Do" for EMI; "Please Please Me" changed everything; Why was George Martin late for Beatles first session |
GARY BURR (Songwriter, Musician, in Ringo's Roundheads)
Pt. 2 - Songwriting with Roundheads; "Free Drinks." GLEN BURTNIK - (Weeklings)
Pt. 2 - Glen's view of the songs the Beatles gave away; "You Know What To Do," "That Means A Lot," "It's For You." GLEN BURTNIK - (Weeklings)
Pt. 4 - Glen picks favorite early Beatles song; Paul as a bass player; Future for Weeklings. GLEN BURTNIK & BOB BURGER
(Lefty & Zeek, The Weeklings) Pt. 2 - More on "Studio 2" album; Original songs "Little Elvis," "Don't Know Don't Care;" "Morning Noon And Night;" "Love Can;" Album has more 1964 and "Rubber Soul" feel; their lead guitarist Rocky; Recording at Abbey Road Studios; Ken Scott and Alan Parsons; Recording in mono.
LAURENCE JUBER(Former Wings Lead Guitarist)
Pt. 2 - New album "Downtown"; Always been a fan of standards; "Standard Time" album; Working on another album of Beatles covers; In 9-piece band Root 66 (including Denny Seiwell on drums) playing in L.A.; Laurence's motivation for playing; Developing "A Very Brady Musical"; Learning about improvisation from studying standup comedians; Favorite Pre-Rock composers; "Willow Weep For Me" and composer Ann Ronell; Dorothy Fields; Analyzing John and Paul as songwriters; discussing "Yesterday" film; Analyzing early vs. later Beatles; Al Schmit as engineer; Hope Juber's contribution as producer; Laurence as producer, Al Stewart; CD vs. Vinyl; Released book "The Evolution of Fingerstyle Guitar," won award for Best Guitar Notation JUDE KESSLER (Author, Series of John Lennon Books)
Pt. 2 - Overlooked songs from John's Solo-Career; Status of her latest book, and 4th in her series, "Should Have Known Better." CHIP MADINGER & MARK EASTER (Authors, "Eight Arms To Hold You Remastered")
Pt. 2 - Are there recordings of Band On The Run rehearsals with Henry McCullough and Denny Seiwell?; Recording dates and musicians found for John's Rock 'N Roll album; "Too Many Cooks" from Pussy Cats sessions; Sunny view rehearsals really from Record Plant; "You Saved My Soul" - John's last composition?; MCRT tapes running during Double Fantasy/Milk and Honey sessions; Quad mixes; What remains of unreleased George; "Let It Be Me"; Any interesting unreleased Ringo?; Approached to work on Ringo's Rotogravure reissue; Paul's song with Peter Gabriel; Other songs from Flaming Pie sessions. MARC MANN (Producer, Guitarist)
Pt. 2 - "Easy Money" with Ringo on drums; "Long Time Gone" George's guitar playing; "State Of Mind"; sequencing songs on "Zoom"; "Concert For George"; Eric Clapton and Jeff Lynne said Marc can handle anything; Marc does guitar solo for "Something" and Eric's bits for "While My Guitar Gently Weeps"; Ravi Shankar singing parts to players; Bob Dylan contingency plan; Tom Petty story; New album Lefty And The Hatman "Deja Blue"; many lead vocalists; "Dumbstruck." KEN MANSFIELD (Former U.S. Manager for Apple Records)
Pt. 2 - "Two Virgins;" "King Of Fuh;" Zapple Records; Ken knew Billy Preston during early years at Capitol; Witnessing the Beatles during "Let It Be" sessions at Apple Studios; Didn't see any dissension in the group; Paul resented being de-facto leader; Why do the concert on the Apple rooftop?; Ken's observations about the concert; Paul's statement that they are re-editing "Let It Be" film; Reasons for the group's breakup. KEN MANSFIELD (Former U.S. Manager for Apple Records)
Pt. 4 - Was Ken asked by the media about a possible breakup?'; "Thingumybob"; More on Mary Hopkin; "The Long And Winding Road"; Feeling of less unity on Let It Be & The White Album; Apple headquarters when Let It Be was released; Ken's thoughts on Let It Be album and film; Revisionism aspect STEVE MATTEO (Author, "Let It Be.")
Pt. 2 - Going from Glyn Johns to Phil Spector and decisions made; Did Phil Spector have carte-blanche?; Paul unhappy with Spector's production of "The Long And Winding Road"; Any chance of revising the book?; Music from the Beatles' sons; Concern about revisionism. KEN McNAB (Author "And In The End: The Last Days Of The Beatles")
Pt. 2 - Concert at Cambridge; Scottish film director Joe McGrath; Ringo took his acting seriously; Photographer Bruce McBroom; George's difficulties with Paul; John's cousin Stan Parkes; "Give Peace A Chance" at Vietnam Protest in Washington, D.C. JOHN MERJAVE (The Weeklings, Liverpool)
Pt. 2 - How John joined the Weeklings; Process of writing original Weeklings songs and inserting Beatles "spice;" "Love Can" guitar solo very Harrisonesque; Co-writing "You're The One" with Bob Burger; John's musical background; Released album with band 27 West; "Next Big Thing" sounding like "I'll Cry Instead;" Picking the rare Beatles material; "You Must Write" - guitar solo like "I Call Your Name;" New cover version of "Paperback Writer;" Future plans for The Weeklings; New live album at Daryl's House; Playing in "Live And Let Die" tribute to Paul McCartney. ELLIOT MINTZ (Publicist, Spokesperson, Friend to John & Yoko, Host "Lost Lennon Tapes.")
Pt. 2 - John felt creatively stifled in the Beatles; Was it difficult for John to deal with his Beatles past?; trappings of fame; "Lost Lennon Tapes"; The Ballad of John & Yoko musical; How political would John be today? JOHN MONTAGNA (Musician, Journalist, Beatles Enthusiast)
Pt. 2 - Comparing "Cloud Nine" to "All Things Must Pass"; With ATMP, George felt he had something to prove; CN was George on his own terms; "Adapt Or Die" period in the 80's; Organic sound on CN; Expectations of an ex-Beatle in 1987; Phil Spector; Wonderous Stories and tributes to George. JOHN MONTAGNA (Musician, Journalist)
Pt. 4 - John's Podcast show "Radio 418," a chat show among musicians; Interviewing performers from Happy Together tour-Chuck Negron, Howard Kaylan; what their lives as musicians are all about. TED MONTGOMERY (Author, "The Paul McCartney Catalog: A Complete Annotated Discography Of Solo Works, 1967-2019."
Pt. 2 - Paul's solo work throughout the 80's. DAVE MORRELL (Author, "Run-Out Groove: Inside Capitol's 1980's Hits And Stiffs")
Pt. 2 - Meeting Paul in 1986; Beatles "Sessions" album; Why change in attitude in issuing unreleased material; Beatles committee at Capitol Records; "Spies Like Us" and movie screening; Paul returning to Capitol with standalone single; Struggle in promoting "Press To Play"; Couldn't get airplay for Badfinger and McGear albums. DAVE MORRELL (Author, "Run-Out Groove: Inside Capitol's 1980's Hits And Stiffs.")
Pt. 4 - Beatles releases of the 80's - "Rarities," "Reel Music" and "20 Greatest Hits;" "Twist And Shout" a hit again; How radio handled Paul with Elvis Costello; Difficulty promoting Lennon records; Neil Aspinall; Derek Taylor; Playing "Beatles At Washington Coliseum" for John. KIEFO NILSSON (Pt. 2) - Kiefo performing "The Point!" in concert with 15 musicians in the band; 50th Anniversary BluRay for "The Point!"; "Pussy Cats" Japanese import; Mom oversees all business projects; Use of Harry's songs in TV commercials; "Gotta Get Up" in Netflix' "Russian Doll"; "Son Of Dracula" not likely to be reissued; Harry's Beatles medley in "You Can't Do That"; Harry being overlooked for the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame; Gun problem in U.S. and Harry and family's involvement with National Coalition To End Gun Violence, and Kiefo's views on NRA and gun problem in U.S.; Kiefo's current music activities; in band Brother, Sister.
ZAK NILSSON (Harry's first son)
Pt. 2 - "Cuddly Toy" as the game changer, "The Puppy Song" and Mary Hopkin; "Daddy's Song;" Harry's singing voice; "Coconut;" "Pussy Cats" album and rupturing his vocal chords; "Many Rivers To Cross;" Harry as a family man; Lost Weekend; "The Point"; Frustration after popularity waned; RCA's contract with Harry; harry was stage fright; Favorite song and album from Harry. ALEX ORBISON (Drummer, Roy's son)
Pt. 2 - How the biography "The Authorized Roy Orbison" came about, and Jeff Slate's involvement; Roy's singing voice and influences; "Only The Lonely" and Elvis Presley; Roy's favorite songs of his; Alex's start as a musician, playing with Roy; many covers of Roy's hits; The film "Pretty Woman" made the song the most popular oldie on radio; Competing with his past; New CD "A Love So Beautiful" with the Royal Philharmonic Orch.; other projects coming. BRIAN RAY (Paul McCartney Band, Bayonets)
Pt. 2 - Band's strong r & b, 60's sound with great guitar riffs; Benmont Tensh on Vox Continental on album; Songs "Vagabond Soul," "Like She Does," "Smartphone"; songwriting with Oliver Lieber; Lucrecia Lopez Sanz' contributions to band; Paul's reaction to Brian's solo-music. DAN RICHTER (John & Yoko's Personal Assistant)
Pt. 2 - Witnessing "Imagine" sessions; All the music was in John's head; How John & Yoko worked creatively; John with George Harrison; John's relationship with Julian; How complicated was John?; Pressures of fame; The private John and celebrity John; John & Paul as a team; How difficult it was to follow the Beatles; How complicated was Yoko?; Why Yoko doesn't fight back to accusations; Funny story on her exhibit at the Museum of Modern Art; "Half A Wind" Show; Yoko always provocative; Tribute concert to Yoko held at Walt Disney Hall; Her music more accepted today, and is successful on the dance charts. DENNY SEIWELL (Drummer in Wings, Session and Jazz Drummer)
Pt. 2 - "Loup (1st Indian On The Moon;)" Denny's trio covering the song; New album "Boomerang;" Live CD "Mumbo;" "The Mess"-love Denny's drumming on it; Why was "Tragedy" left off Red Rose Speedway?; "Mary Had A Little Lamb;" memories of "The Bruce McMouse Show;" James Paul McCartney TV special and "Live And Let Die;" Forming the Denny Seiwell Trio; Jazz is his first love; Quarto Valley Records; New album released on CD and Vinyl BRUCE SPIZER (Author: "The Beatles And Sgt. Pepper: A Fan's Perspective" and numerous Beatles Books)
Pt. 2 - Bruce's assessment of the 2017 stereo remix, songs that represent the greatest sonic improvement; favorites outtakes from Sgt. Pepper Box Set; debate over whether Sgt. Pepper was the Beatles best album. BRUCE SUGAR (Engineer for Ringo Starr)
Pt. 2 - Songwriting collaborations; Richard Marx; Ringo more comfortable with his singing; "Mystery Of The Night"; Steve Lukather; Paul McCartney replaced Lukather's bass playing on 2 songs; Dave Stewart as co-writer for Ringo's autobiographical songs; "So Wrong For So Long"; Ringo and country music; Peter Frampton; Glen Ballard; Gary Nicholson; Alberta Cross and Vanderveer; Use of autotune; What impresses Bruce most about working with Ringo. JIMMY WEBB (Legendary Singer-Songwriter)
Pt. 2 - First heard Glen Campbell on radio "Turn Around Look At Me"-knew he wanted to write songs for Glen; Glen was an amazing session guitar player and songs Glen played on; Self-Depreciation in Glen, downplaying his singing; Glen among the best singers; Glen filling in for Brian Wilson on Beach Boys tour; Jimmy's multi-media show "The Glen Campbell Years" KEN WOMACK (Author "Solid State: The story Of Abbey Road And The End Of The Beatles."
Pt. 2 - Dispute over lead guitar part in "You Never Give Me Your Money" and bass on "Old Brown Shoe"; "Come Together" and Timothy Leary; "She Came In Through The Bathroom Window"; Woodstock Festival and James Taylor; The meeting tape with the Beatles discussing plans after Abbey Road; Biggest revelations for Ken from doing this research. KEN WOMACK (Author "Maximum Volume - The Early Life Of Beatles Producer George Martin, The Early Years 1926-66.)
Pt. 2 - Producing comedy records at right time to save Parlophone; Experimenting with tape speeds; George great at head arrangements; "Can't Buy Me Love"; starting songs with chorus; Witnessing Frank Sinatra session; How behind the times was EMI?; success with Matt Monroe. KEN WOMACK (Beatles Author)
Pt. 4 - George producing Brian's other acts; How did George handle the pressure of keeping the Beatles on top while producing other acts?; Dealing with deadlines; Why did George attempt to get Ardmore & Beechwood out of Beatles' circle? |
