Long, Long, Long — Eoghan Lyng

Tim is joined by music journalist and author Eoghan Lyng as they delve into George Harrison's gorgeous Long, Long, Long. They discuss the song's creation, its spiritual themes, and the musical and lyrical elements that make it unique in the Beatles' lore.

• George Harrison in the 1970s, by Eoghan Lyng: https://www.sonicbondpublishing.co.uk/decades/george-harrison-in-the-1970s
• John & Yoko Special, with contributions from Eoghan Lyng: https://shop.recordcollectormag.com/product/rc-special-john-and-yoko
• Eoghan on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/mightylyng.bsky.social

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Chapters

• 0:00 Episode 47 – Eoghan Lyng – Long, Long, Long
• 5:26 Song choice: Long, Long, Long
• 9:46 Take 44 intro
• 12:46 Personal connection
• 16:08 Sitar-like acoustic
• 17:49 Bob Dylan's Sad Eyed Lady of the Lowlands
• 19:45 Rattling a bottle of Blue Nun
• 22:00 Ringo's drums
• 23:34 Ringo's influence on Phil Collins
• 28:58 Colin Newman quote
• 32:21 Happiness is a Warm Gun cover by U2