Here, There, and Everywhere: A Beatles Podcast

Jack Lawless, host of the Here, There, and Everywhere Beatles Podcasts speaks with Major Kathy Versfeld, mission director at Strawberry Field in Liverpool, about how Strawberry Field, the iconic site immortalized by John Lennon in The Beatles hit ‘Strawberry Fields Forever’, is home to a visitor exhibition, gardens, cafe and gift shop.   At the heart of Liverpool tourism, Strawberry Field offers an authentic visitor attraction with responsible tourism running central throughout everything it does. All profits help fund Strawberry Field’s charity work, keeping the ‘gates open for good’ and funding ‘Steps at Strawberry Field’ a series of programs that help adults with employment barriers find paid work or meaningful volunteering.   Its latest fundraising effort gives fans the unique opportunity to become part of Beatles’ history through the relaunch the John Lennon Photomosaic [https://www.strawberryfield.salvationarmy.org.uk/john-lennon-photomosaic] in our visitor exhibition. Upload a selfie to become a part of the giant John Lennon photomosaic and become permanent fixture in the visitor exhibition, helping us tell the story of John Lennon’s legacy. This floor-to-ceiling photomosaic stands pride of place in the exhibition, providing the perfect backdrop for John’s ‘Imagine’ piano. Find out more at bit.ly/jlpm [http://bit.ly/jlpm].   Use discount code: EARTH10 , which will give you 10% off your purchase!   Learn more about ways to support Strawberry Field on their website: https://www.strawberryfield.salvationarmy.org.uk/ [https://www.strawberryfield.salvationarmy.org.uk/] Learn more about the "Steps" program: https://www.strawberryfield.salvationarmy.org.uk/steps-strawberry-field [https://www.strawberryfield.salvationarmy.org.uk/steps-strawberry-field]   Follow Strawberry Field on social media:  X: https://x.com/strawberryfield [https://x.com/strawberryfield] Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/strawberryfieldliverpooluk/?hl=en [https://www.instagram.com/strawberryfieldliverpooluk/?hl=en]     ---- #Thebeatles #beatles #beatle #paulmccartney #johnlennon #georgeharrison #ringostarr #60smusic #60s #70smusic #70s #60s70s80s #70s80s90s #90s #iconic #rocknroll #classicmusic #fyp #foryoupage #foryou #recommended #beatlesfans #mclennon #lennon #viralreels #peaceandlove #letitbe    The Beatles were a highly influential and globally popular rock band that originated in Liverpool, England. The group consisted of four members: John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison, and Ringo Starr. The Beatles' journey began in the late 1950s when Lennon formed a skiffle group called The Quarrymen. McCartney and Harrison joined later, and the lineup eventually evolved into The Beatles. Ringo Starr replaced their original drummer, Pete Best, in 1962. The Beatles achieved unprecedented success and popularity during the 1960s, often referred to as the "Beatlemania" era. Their music was a blend of various genres, including rock and roll, pop, and later, elements of Indian music and psychedelia. They wrote and recorded numerous hit songs, becoming one of the most innovative and successful bands in the history of popular music. Some of their most famous albums include: 1. **"Please Please Me" (1963) 2. **"A Hard Day's Night" (1964):** The soundtrack to their first film. 3. **"Rubber Soul" (1965):** Marking a shift toward a more experimental sound. 4. **"Revolver" (1966):** Further experimentation and the use of studio techniques. 5. **"Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band" (1967):** Widely considered one of the greatest albums of all time. 6. **"The White Album" (1968):** A double album with diverse musical styles. 7. **"Abbey Road" (1969):** Their final studio album, known for its iconic cover and medley of songs. The Beatles' legacy extends far beyond their music. They revolutionized the music industry, set new standards for songwriting, and influenced countless artists across genres. Their impact on popular culture, fashion, and social movements of the 1960s is immeasurable. The Beatles remain one of the most celebrated and enduring musical acts in history.

Chris Peters is an Indiana born, Los Angeles based singer-songwriter with a refreshing mix of catchy and wholesome music that is sure to either get stuck in your head or pull at your heart strings. After graduating from Berklee College of Music and collaborating with anyone from Lizzy McAlpine to the Jonas Brothers. He just released his debut album, “To Be Known” which was written while he worked on a cruise ship! Chris joins Jack on the "Here, There, and Everywhere" podcast to discuss The Beatles, his tribute song to Paul McCartney "Ode to James and Linda [https://open.spotify.com/album/1XiqtT16JwaUwYSIhreyvM?si=q9CU8B0fTG6T60bigDr9oA]", and his thoughts on The Beatles's technical abilities.    Follow Chris on: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chris_peters_/ [https://www.instagram.com/chris_peters_/] Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@chrispeters_?lang=en [https://www.tiktok.com/@chrispeters_?lang=en] Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/3N2fOmUcEosdHSX0Klo2bt?si=QE9lwVtLRNelHIyZou5H2Q [https://open.spotify.com/artist/3N2fOmUcEosdHSX0Klo2bt?si=QE9lwVtLRNelHIyZou5H2Q] Chris's Website: https://chrispeterswebsite.com/ [https://chrispeterswebsite.com/]   Ode to James and Linda: https://open.spotify.com/album/1XiqtT16JwaUwYSIhreyvM?si=q9CU8B0fTG6T60bigDr9oA [https://open.spotify.com/album/1XiqtT16JwaUwYSIhreyvM?si=q9CU8B0fTG6T60bigDr9oA]   --------- #Thebeatles #beatles #beatle #paulmccartney #johnlennon #georgeharrison #ringostarr #60smusic #60s #70smusic #70s #60s70s80s #70s80s90s #90s #iconic #rocknroll #classicmusic #fyp #foryoupage #foryou #recommended #beatlesfans #mclennon #lennon #viralreels #peaceandlove #letitbe #beatlespodcast #podcast #mccartney #starr #harrison The Beatles were a highly influential and globally popular rock band that originated in Liverpool, England. The group consisted of four members: John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison, and Ringo Starr. The Beatles' journey began in the late 1950s when Lennon formed a skiffle group called The Quarrymen. McCartney and Harrison joined later, and the lineup eventually evolved into The Beatles. Ringo Starr replaced their original drummer, Pete Best, in 1962. The Beatles achieved unprecedented success and popularity during the 1960s, often referred to as the "Beatlemania" era. Their music was a blend of various genres, including rock and roll, pop, and later, elements of Indian music and psychedelia. They wrote and recorded numerous hit songs, becoming one of the most innovative and successful bands in the history of popular music. Some of their most famous albums include: 1. **"Please Please Me" (1963) 2. **"A Hard Day's Night" (1964):** The soundtrack to their first film. 3. **"Rubber Soul" (1965):** Marking a shift toward a more experimental sound. 4. **"Revolver" (1966):** Further experimentation and the use of studio techniques. 5. **"Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band" (1967):** Widely considered one of the greatest albums of all time. 6. **"The White Album" (1968):** A double album with diverse musical styles. 7. **"Abbey Road" (1969):** Their final studio album, known for its iconic cover and medley of songs. The Beatles' legacy extends far beyond their music. They revolutionized the music industry, set new standards for songwriting, and influenced countless artists across genres. Their impact on popular culture, fashion, and social movements of the 1960s is immeasurable. The Beatles remain one of the most celebrated and enduring musical acts in history.

After February 9, 1964, everyone wanted to be Debbie Gendler. On that date, she was just one of a relative handful of lucky fans who were in the live audience for The Beatles’ historic performance on The Ed Sullivan Show—an iconic television event viewed in the living rooms of 73 million Americans. Everyone has a story to share about where they were when they watched the appearance, but very few were there in person—and even fewer would actually go on not just to meet the Beatles, but end up building an entire career around the band. But Debbie did. In this episode, Jack talks with Debbie about her first moments as a Beatles fan - how she met Brian Epstein and how she eventually started to be in communication with George Harrison's mom. This is the story of a New Jersey teenager who managed to accomplish what millions only dreamed about. Prior to the Beatles arrival in America, Gendler met with the group’s manager Brian Epstein regarding the establishment of a U.S. Fan Club. Atthe start of the Beatles’ historic 1965 summer tour, she was the only teen to welcome them to America, and after their press conference at The Warwick Hotel she finally meets them in person.   Check out Debbie's book, "I Saw Them Standing There: Adventures of an Original Fan during Beatlemania and Beyond" here: https://www.amazon.com/Saw-Them-Standing-There-Beatlemania/dp/1493079743 [https://www.amazon.com/Saw-Them-Standing-There-Beatlemania/dp/1493079743]   Continuing her journey, Debbie recounts her unique and sometimes wacky experiences having witnessed first-hand some of the most historic events in pop culture. She shares concert antics from Forest Hills Tennis Stadium, Shea Stadium and Suffolk Downs and describes the mayhem outside the Plaza Hotel and later that year at the Delmonico Hotel chanting for the Beatles. Organizing fans to sleep on Broadway to purchase tickets for A Hard Day’s Night, representing the Official Beatles Fan Club on television, and promoting the Ringo for President novelty record are just some of the requests she fulfilled as one of the band’s leading ambassadors in the US.This coming-of-age tale details the adolescent journey of a devoted Beatles fan in all her youthful innocence against the backdrop of the turbulent 1960s, and a shifting cultural landscape. #Thebeatles #beatles #beatle #paulmccartney #johnlennon #georgeharrison #ringostarr #60smusic #60s #70smusic #70s #60s70s80s #70s80s90s #90s #iconic #rocknroll #classicmusic #fyp #foryoupage #foryou #recommended #beatlesfans #mclennon #lennon #viralreels #peaceandlove #letitbe

Musician and self-described Beatles fanatic Jonathan Pretus ranked the entire recorded catalog of the Beatles, because he's a big, big nerd. Then he decided to make a podcast, Ranking The Beatles, to talk with other people and learn about their connection with The Beatles' music. Jonathan and his guests, joined by his co-host/wife Julia (a more level-headed, casual fan) discuss the rankings, what they think makes each song so great (or not-so-great), and see if it really is a fool's errand to try and rank the music of the greatest band of all time.    In this episode, Jack and Jonathan discuss what it's like to run a Beatles podcast, what makes The Beatles's music so special, their thoughts on the upcoming Beatles biopics, and much more.    Follow Ranking The Beatles on social media here: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rankingthebeatles/ [https://www.instagram.com/rankingthebeatles/] Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rankingthebeatles [https://www.facebook.com/rankingthebeatles] YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheBretonSoundTV [https://www.youtube.com/@TheBretonSoundTV]   Follow us on all social media, @BeatlesEarth ! For questions/inquires, please reach us at BeatlesOfCourse @gmail. com   ------ #Thebeatles #beatles #beatle #paulmccartney #johnlennon #georgeharrison #ringostarr #60smusic #60s #70smusic #70s #60s70s80s #70s80s90s #90s #iconic #rocknroll #classicmusic #fyp #foryoupage #foryou #recommended #beatlesfans #mclennon #lennon #viralreels #peaceandlove #letitbe #beatlespodcast #podcast #mccartney #starr #harrison The Beatles were a highly influential and globally popular rock band that originated in Liverpool, England. The group consisted of four members: John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison, and Ringo Starr. The Beatles' journey began in the late 1950s when Lennon formed a skiffle group called The Quarrymen. McCartney and Harrison joined later, and the lineup eventually evolved into The Beatles. Ringo Starr replaced their original drummer, Pete Best, in 1962. The Beatles achieved unprecedented success and popularity during the 1960s, often referred to as the "Beatlemania" era. Their music was a blend of various genres, including rock and roll, pop, and later, elements of Indian music and psychedelia. They wrote and recorded numerous hit songs, becoming one of the most innovative and successful bands in the history of popular music. Some of their most famous albums include: 1. **"Please Please Me" (1963) 2. **"A Hard Day's Night" (1964):** The soundtrack to their first film. 3. **"Rubber Soul" (1965):** Marking a shift toward a more experimental sound. 4. **"Revolver" (1966):** Further experimentation and the use of studio techniques. 5. **"Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band" (1967):** Widely considered one of the greatest albums of all time. 6. **"The White Album" (1968):** A double album with diverse musical styles. 7. **"Abbey Road" (1969):** Their final studio album, known for its iconic cover and medley of songs. The Beatles' legacy extends far beyond their music. They revolutionized the music industry, set new standards for songwriting, and influenced countless artists across genres. Their impact on popular culture, fashion, and social movements of the 1960s is immeasurable. The Beatles remain one of the most celebrated and enduring musical acts in history.

Fan-favorite guests Elliot Roberts and Rob Sheffield return to the "Here, There, and Everywhere" podcast and join host Jack Lawless in a nearly 5 hour epic conversation about Paul McCartney's life, music, and career after The Beatles.    Welcome to Part 4 of our conversation about one of the most successful musicians in history, Paul McCartney. In this episode, we talk about some of Paul's albums, "Run, Devil, Run", "Venus & Mars", "McCartney II", The Fireman records, and discuss random songs in a lighting round...   Do we discuss your favorite Paul McCartney album? Tune in to find out! -- Rob Sheffield is a contributing editor at Rolling Stone and has been covering music, TV, and pop culture since 1997. He is the New York Times best-selling author of five books, including 'Love Is A Mix Tape,' 'Talking To Girls About Duran Duran,' 'Turn Around Bright Eyes,' 'On Bowie' and 'Dreaming The Beatles.'    Check out Rob Sheffield's book 'Dreaming The Beatles' [https://www.amazon.com/Dreaming-Beatles-Story-Whole-World/dp/0062207652] Follow Rob on Twitter: @robsheff [https://twitter.com/robsheff]   Elliot is a YouTuber who creates videos about The Beatles and their legacy. His YouTube videos have become quite popular, averaging close to a million views each, since his channel launched in late 2020. He's ranked every single Paul McCartney and John Lennon album - and has ranked every single Beatles biopic as well. His videos are some of the best Beatles content out there and are absolutely worth watching - you can subscribe to his channel, ElliotRobertsVideos [https://YouTube.com/ElliotRobertsVideos].    Follow Elliot on Twitter: @ElliotRoberts5 [https://twitter.com/ElliotRoberts5]   If you like this episode, be sure to subscribe to this podcast! Follow us on Twitter [https://Twitter.com/BeatlesEarth] and Instagram [https://Instagram.com/BeatlesEarth]. Or click here for more information: Linktr.ee/BeatlesEarth [http://Linktr.ee/BeatlesEarth]   --- The Beatles were an English rock [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rock_music] band, formed in Liverpool [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Liverpool] in 1960, that comprised John Lennon [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_Lennon], Paul McCartney [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Paul_McCartney], George Harrison [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/George_Harrison] and Ringo Starr [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ringo_Starr]. They are regarded as the most influential band of all time [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cultural_impact_of_the_Beatles]and were integral to the development of 1960s counterculture [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Counterculture_of_the_1960s] and popular music [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Popular_music]'s recognition as an art form. Rooted in skiffle [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Skiffle], beat [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Beat_music] and 1950s rock 'n' roll [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rock_and_roll], their sound incorporated elements of classical music [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Classical_music] and traditional pop [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Traditional_pop] in innovative ways; the band later explored music styles ranging from ballads [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sentimental_ballad] and Indian music [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Music_of_India] to psychedelia [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Psychedelic_music] and hard rock [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hard_rock]. As pioneers in recording [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Recording_practices_of_the_Beatles], songwriting and artistic presentation, the Beatles revolutionised many aspects of the music industry and were often publicised as leaders of the era's youth [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Baby_boomers] and sociocultural movements. Led by primary songwriters Lennon and McCartney [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lennon%E2%80%93McCartney], the Beatles evolved from Lennon's previous group, the Quarrymen [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Quarrymen], and built their reputation playing clubs in Liverpool and Hamburg [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hamburg] over three years from 1960, initially with Stuart Sutcliffe [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stuart_Sutcliffe] playing bass [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bass_guitar]. The core trio of Lennon, McCartney and Harrison, together since 1958, went through a succession of drummers, including Pete Best [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pete_Best], before asking Starr to join them in 1962. Manager Brian Epstein [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brian_Epstein] moulded them into a professional act, and producer George Martin [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/George_Martin] guided and developed their recordings, greatly expanding their domestic success after signing to EMI Records [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/EMI_Records] and achieving their first hit, "Love Me Do [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Love_Me_Do]", in late 1962.   Lennon, McCartney, Harrison and Starr all released solo albums in 1970. Their solo records sometimes involved one or more of the others; Starr's Ringo [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ringo_(album)] (1973) was the only album to include compositions and performances by all four ex-Beatles, albeit on separate songs. With Starr's participation, Harrison staged the Concert for Bangladesh [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Concert_for_Bangladesh] in New York City in August 1971. Other than an unreleased jam session in 1974, later bootlegged [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bootleg_recording] as A Toot and a Snore in '74 [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/A_Toot_and_a_Snore_in_%2774], Lennon and McCartney never recorded together again. Two double-LP sets of the Beatles' greatest hits, compiled by Klein, 1962–1966 [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1962%E2%80%931966] and 1967–1970 [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1967%E2%80%931970], were released in 1973, at first under the Apple Records imprint. Commonly known as the "Red Album" and "Blue Album", respectively, each has earned a Multi-Platinum certification [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Music_recording_certification] in the US and a Platinum certification in the UK. Between 1976 and 1982, EMI/Capitol released a wave of compilation albums without input from the ex-Beatles, starting with the double-disc compilation Rock 'n' Roll Music [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rock_%27n%27_Roll_Music_(album)]. The only one to feature previously unreleased material was The Beatles at the Hollywood Bowl [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Beatles_at_the_Hollywood_Bowl] (1977); the first officially issued concert recordings by the group, it contained selections from two shows they played during their 1964 and 1965 US tours. The music and enduring fame of the Beatles were commercially exploited in various other ways, again often outside their creative control. In April 1974, the musical John, Paul, George, Ringo ... and Bert [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John,_Paul,_George,_Ringo_..._and_Bert], written by Willy Russell [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Willy_Russell] and featuring singer Barbara Dickson [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Barbara_Dickson], opened in London. It included, with permission from Northern Songs, eleven Lennon-McCartney compositions and one by Harrison, "Here Comes the Sun [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Here_Comes_the_Sun]". Displeased with the production's use of his song, Harrison withdrew his permission to use it.Later that year, the off-Broadway musical Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band on the Road [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sgt._Pepper%27s_Lonely_Hearts_Club_Band_on_the_Road] opened. All This and World War II [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/All_This_and_World_War_II] (1976) was an unorthodox nonfiction film that combined newsreel footage with covers of Beatles songs by performers ranging from Elton John [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Elton_John] and Keith Moon [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Keith_Moon] to the London Symphony Orchestra [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/London_Symphony_Orchestra]. The Broadway musical Beatlemania [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Beatlemania_(musical)], an unauthorised nostalgia revue, opened in early 1977 and proved popular, spinning off five separate touring productions. In 1979, the band sued the producers, settling for several million dollars in damages. Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sgt._Pepper%27s_Lonely_Hearts_Club_Band_(film)] (1978), a musical film starring the Bee Gees [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bee_Gees] and Peter Frampton [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Peter_Frampton], was a commercial failure and an "artistic fiasco", according to Ingham. Accompanying the wave of Beatles nostalgia and persistent reunion rumours in the US during the 1970s, several entrepreneurs made public offers to the Beatles for a reunion concert.Promoter Bill Sargent first offered the Beatles $10 million for a reunion concert in 1974. He raised his offer to $30 million in January 1976 and then to $50 million the following month. On 24 April 1976, during a broadcast of Saturday Night Live [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Saturday_Night_Live], producer Lorne Michaels [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lorne_Michaels] jokingly offered the Beatles $3,000 to reunite on the show. Lennon and McCartney were watching the live broadcast at Lennon's apartment at the Dakota [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Dakota] in New York, which was within driving distance of the NBC studio [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Studio_8H] where the show was being broadcast. The former bandmates briefly entertained the idea of going to the studio and surprising Michaels by accepting his offer, but decided not to.