My Favourite Beatles Song
Each episode Tim Tucker talks to a distinguished guest about their favourite song by the Beatles.
Episodes
41 episodes since 2021
Penny Lane – Jeff Young
Tim Tucker is joined by writer and author Jeff Young, who recounts his early memories of the Beatles, growing up in Liverpool during the height of Beatlemania. He reflects on the nostalgic and optimistic qualities of the song Penny Lane, relati...
September 16, 2024
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Season 1
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Episode 41
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42:21
And I Love Her – Bruce Spizer
Tim is joined by renowned Beatles author and historian Bruce Spizer. Bruce shares his insights into Paul’s classic ballad 'And I Love Her,' exploring its composition, arrangement, evolution and significance. He also talks about his upcoming boo...
August 26, 2024
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Season 1
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Episode 40
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32:19
Tell Me Why – Jude Southerland Kessler
Returning guest, John Lennon biographer Jude Sutherland Kessler provides an in-depth analysis of Tell Me Why. She talks about the song’s emotional and biographical context, and how it relates to John's relationship with his mother, Julia.
August 12, 2024
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Season 1
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Episode 39
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35:55
Revolution 9 – Adam S. Leslie
Adam S. Leslie, author of this year’s folk horror sensation Lost in the Garden, delves into the experimental art piece Revolution 9. He discusses why Lennon’s unique take on music concrete works so well, and how it fits within the White album’s...
July 26, 2024
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Season 1
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Episode 38
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1:00:27
We Can Work It Out – Jacob Balcom & Matt Howell
Tim Tucker is joined by returning guests Jacob Balcom & Matt Howell of the Bronze-Age Monsters podcast, to discuss a song that signalled a new direction for the band ahead of the Rubber Soul album. They share personal memories and musical i...
June 26, 2024
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Season 1
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Episode 37
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48:34
Lucy in the Sky with Diamonds – Jerry Hammack
Jerry Hammack has written extensively on the Beatles’ recording processes and techniques, providing expert guidance on how today’s musicians can recreate those classic sounds. In this episode, he shares his insights into the Beatles' psychedeli...
June 17, 2024
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Season 1
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Episode 36
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45:21
In My Life – Jeff Slate
Jeff Slate is a multi-talented singer, songwriter, musician, writer, and journalist. His writings have been featured in Rolling Stone magazine, WSJ, the New Yorker, and the Beatles’ Sgt. Pepper’s box set. He discusses how the Beatles influenced...
May 20, 2024
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Season 1
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Episode 35
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47:57
Cry Baby Cry – Chris Matheson
Chris Matheson, screenwriter of the Bill & Ted movies, joins to discuss Cry Baby Cry. The conversation delves into the track’s mysterious qualities, its thematic connections to childhood and loss, and how it fits into the eclectic mosaic of...
April 29, 2024
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Season 1
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Episode 34
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41:03
Within You Without You – Sam Whiles
Sam Whiles is the host of Paul or Nothing, a podcast dedicated to the life and music of Paul McCartney. In this episode, he returns to the show to discuss his current favourite Beatles song, Within You Without You, taking in George Harrison’s e...
March 29, 2024
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Season 1
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Episode 33
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40:34
Things We Said Today – Debbie Gendler
Debbie Gendler is a lifelong Beatles fan and writes about her experiences in her new book, I Saw Them Standing There. She was in the studio audience at the historic first Ed Sullivan appearance and met the band personally in 1965. In this episo...
February 29, 2024
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Season 1
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Episode 32
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36:56
Magical Mystery Tour – Steve Matteo
Steve Matteo, author of "Act Naturally: The Beatles on Film" and "Let It Be" from the 33 1/3 book series, talks about the Beatles’ iconic movie theme song Magical Mystery Tour. Steve’s work has been featured in The New York Times and Rolling St...
January 29, 2024
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Season 1
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Episode 31
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35:18
Free As A Bird – Steve O'Brien
In 1994, the three surviving Beatles worked on a John Lennon demo to create their first new song in 25 years, Free as a Bird. Writer and author Steve O’Brien discusses his love for arguably the most Beatle-y of Beatles songs. W...
December 15, 2023
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Season 1
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Episode 30
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31:52
All You Need Is Love – Vivek J. Tiwary
New episode! We get into a love groove with Vivek J. Tiwary, a mastermind in musical entertainment and the author of the #1 New York Times bestseller The Fifth Beatle. He shares his unique insights on the iconic Beatles song All You Need Is Lov...
November 27, 2023
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Season 1
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Episode 29
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37:28
She Said She Said – Dr Christine Feldman-Barrett
Turn up your speakers, we're playing ‘She Said, She Said’ and delving into the magic with Dr Christine Feldman Barrett, author of A Women’s History of the Beatles.X (Twitter): https://twi...
November 20, 2023
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Season 1
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Episode 28
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42:27
I Feel Fine – Joe Kane
Strap in for a fab journey with Joe Kane, the one-man beat group powerhouse behind The Poppermost. Together we explore the chiming guitars and swinging beat of The Beatles’ classic I Feel Fine.Joe Kane on Bandcamp:
November 06, 2023
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Season 1
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Episode 27
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30:07
Blackbird – Rob Williams
Rob Williams writes for comics, TV and film. His credits include Suicide Squad, Superman, Amazing Spider-Man, Ghost Rider, Judge Dredd, Doctor Who, Star Wars and Indiana Jones. His first feature film is in production at the time recording. ...
October 17, 2023
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Season 1
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Episode 26
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32:34
Twist and Shout – David Hepworth
David Hepworth has been writing, speaking and broadcasting about music since the 1970s. David launched and edited some of the most important music magazines in the UK, including Smash Hits, Q, Mojo and The Word. He was a presenter on the BBC's ...
September 29, 2023
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Season 1
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Episode 25
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46:57
Eleanor Rigby – Richard D. Driver
Richard D. Driver is the author of That Was Me: Paul McCartney’s Career and the Legacy of the Beatles. He is the Associate Professor of History at McLennan Community College, where he teaches courses in United States history.He discusse...
August 30, 2023
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Season 1
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Episode 24
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42:42
Hey Jude – James Campion
James Campion, author of Take a Sad Song, the Emotional Currency of Hey Jude, talks about the communal hymn that gave the Beatles their biggest hit single in America.Website: https://www.jamescampion.comTwitter: https://twitter.com/...
July 31, 2023
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Season 1
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Episode 23
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45:42
Rain – Daniel Rachel
Daniel Rachel, musician and award-winning author of the Lost Album of the Beatles, talks about the proto-indie rock masterpiece, Rain. Daniel's website: https://danielrachel.comThe Lost...
June 29, 2023
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Season 1
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Episode 22
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46:45
Day Tripper – Guy Pratt
Guy Pratt has played bass with some of the biggest names in rock and pop, including Pink Floyd, Roxy Music, Iggy Pop, Madonna, Michael Jackson and Elton John. He discusses the Beatles song that 'opened Pandora's Box' for rock musicians, Day Tri...
May 26, 2023
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Season 1
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Episode 21
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39:52
Tomorrow Never Knows – Brad Elmore
Brad Elmore is the writer and director of The Wolfman’s Hammer, Bit and Boogeyman Pop. He discusses his love of the song that ‘kicked down the doors’ between rock and roll and all music that followed. Brad's films:The W...
April 29, 2023
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Season 1
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Episode 20
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48:09
Helter Skelter – Russ Moran
In this episode, Russ Moran from the Gamma Charge podcast is my guest to discuss The Beatles' sonic rollercoaster Helter Skelter. We deep dive into the creation, cultural impact, and controversy surrounding The Beatles' iconic prot...
March 30, 2023
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Season 1
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Episode 19
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29:05
Hey Bulldog — Sam Whiles
Sam Whiles is the host of Paul or Nothing, a podcast all about Paul McCartney. He discusses one of the Beatles' finest rock tunes, Hey Bulldog.Paul or Nothing podcast: https://mccartneypod.podbean.comPaul or Nothing blog: <...
March 07, 2023
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Season 1
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Episode 18
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48:06
Help! — Jay Bergen
Trial lawyer and author Jay Bergen was John Lennon's trusted adviser during the Morris Levy litigation in the mid-1970s. He preserved the trial transcript and other related documents, and wrote about his time with John, in his book Lennon, the ...
January 30, 2023
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Season 1
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Episode 17
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38:16