This is rather wonderful from the superb REO Brothers youtu.be/ryLjxyQYPXQ?...

As ever, Beatles fans across the world are doing the best work in remixing/restoring Beatles audio. Thanks to these diligent souls, the ropey Star-Club recordings are getting better all the time. If PJ’s tech is the best out there, then surely it’s only a matter of time? youtu.be/a5_GvdMqaO4?...

Glad they’ve seen sense, but I hope not too many people have already paid for the boxset in order to get Anthology 4. thebeatles.lnk.to/Anthology4EM...

If you’re interested, Macca’s The Lyrics book is £2 on Kindle today.

New Beatles info! Why Don’t we do it in the Road?, which was recorded on 9 October 1968, also makes a brief appearance on another White Album song recorded more than four months earlier. Have a listen to this isolated backing track from 20/31 May 1968: (From the fade out of Revolution 1 take 18)

Fascinating 1972 letters from John to Paul, proposing a joint performance with The Rolling Stones at the One to One gigs. And, perhaps, a show in Ireland. They’d previously met up on 29th Jan ‘72 (the day before Bloody Sunday) From the Power to the People book - thanks to @parlogram.bsky.social

I get the feeling this release is part 2 of the Anthology reboot. Designed for a new generation of intrigued fans who’ll inevitably discover The Beatles via the Anthologies, and then perhaps think, “I wonder what else they did after they split?”

Hearing John and Paul singing Two Of Us - minus instrumentation - is quite the thing. Love the “We’re going home” sections. Throughout the song John’s been singing the melody with Macca harmonising. Suddenly, just on these particular lines, they swap. youtu.be/v1dmH2BVmI8?...

I remember when @samiraahmeduk.bsky.social interviewed Macca for the lyrics book, the crap she got (primarily from jealous, old men) Watched it tonight. It’s brilliant. Paul’s interviews never reveal much - because he gets asked the same old questions. Not here! It’s class youtu.be/7SzmM0J6SWE?...

A great - and balanced - preview of the Anthology collection by the ever reliable @parlogram.bsky.social Includes comparisons between the 1990s/2025s versions and why Apple now need to rely on the next generation of fans youtu.be/1UU_EL5pnt4?...

As heard on Radio Caroline, on this day in 1967. From an incredible reel to reel bought by the wonderful @simongmusic.bsky.social

This is great - two chaps attempt to recreate Tomorrow Never Knows. Hats off! youtu.be/pw7twrFqFw0?...

Some wonderful Bank Holiday listening: an archive Capital Radio recording from 31 March 1975. Roger Scott and Kenny Everett play more than 5 1/2hrs of songs from 1967🌼 Turn on, tune in, drop scones - and put flour in your hair www.rogerscott.net/capital_radi...

Here’s a list of what is/isn’t new on Anthology 4: 1) I Saw Her Standing There (Tk 2) 2) Money (RM7 undubbed) • The Beatles Bootleg Recordings 1963 3) This Boy (Tk 12 & 13) • Free As A Bird CD single 4) Tell Me Why (Tk 4 & 5) 5) If I Fell (Tk 11) 6) Matchbox (Tk 1) • Previously unreleased

Definitely the most interesting side of Anthology 4. As predicted, much of the rest has already been issued on the super delux boxes etc. Having recently spent a fortune on the mono box (and already owning cd/vinyl versions of Anthology 1-3) you know what, I’m happy to just stream this time.

And we’re off…!

Wow…! m.youtube.com/watch?v=unJ7...

The Beatles' Anthology Collection box 12 records 21 November 2025

… can I have a little more… #Beatles #Anthology www.instagram.com/p/DNiuLkIs5W...

In September 1980 EMI asked Roger Scott to record promos for the reissues of The Beatles’ Rock’n’Roll Music volumes 1 & 2. Perhaps unwisely, EMI also arranged for these to be produced by Kenny Everett

Very excited to be reunited with - and interviewing - @quantick.bsky.social at the book launch of ‘And Other Stories’ on 7 August (at 6pm) It’s a brilliant book - and it’s a free event! Come along and say hello (And obviously buy a copy!) 7 August 2025 6pm.

Prescient Beatles Now and Then chat with @geofflloyd.bsky.social from six years ago…

God Bless you, Ozzy☹️ youtu.be/AuV0GVVGlCw?...

There’s a podcast that I would love to hear. Sadly, it doesn’t exist. Anywhere. So I’m going to make it

OTD From the 15 July 1967 edition of Disc and Music Echo. All You Need is Love is rush released - according to Dick James, partly due to “unscrupulous people” taping it - and it enters the chart at number 6. And talking of charts… look at that chart!

On this day: Melody Maker 9 July 1966. John and Ringo answer 10 questions to the MM - a month prior to the release of Revolver and The Beatles commencing their final US tour. (Of particular note - their response to questions 3 and 7!)

Tip for the day - if you have an idea, however ridiculous it seems, mull it over with someone you trust and sometimes it suddenly makes sense. Thanks @robmanuelyeah.bsky.social !

As part of Ringo’s birthday celebrations, here’s his isolated drums on Rain - but at the original speed. #TeamLeftHanded (You’ll be singing along… it’s the only way to understand what on earth is going on!) youtu.be/t7xILtmz2MA?...

Happy 85th birthday, Ringo! ✌️& ❤️ youtu.be/PD2FHqIwUU8?...

A year ago today. An unforgettable day, bringing together Beatles fans from all over the world. Thank you to all the guests and everyone who came!❤️ @samiraahmeduk.bsky.social @marklewisohn.bsky.social @stuartmaconie.bsky.social @quantick.bsky.social @lazbo.bsky.social @itskevineldon.bsky.social

Shameless Oasis bandwagon jumping alert! iamtheeggpod.com/2021/10/08/r...

Spot the Beatles connection…

Want to read the complete 4 Jan 1962 issue of MERSEY BEAT? You can! Inside: 🎵 A full breakdown of the poll 🎵 The NEMS top 20 singles chart 🎵 Brian Epstein picks his 10 favourite songs from 1961 (two of which were picked for The Beatles' Decca audition!) 🎵 Lots more! Enjoy! patreon.com/eggpod

60 years ago today - 1 July 1965. Rave magazine invites Donovan, Paul Jones and Stanley Unwin to review John Lennon’s second book ‘A Spaniard in the Works’ 1/4

Macca’s effortless vocal gymnastics on Maybe I’m Amazed aren’t done to simply ‘show off’. He’s clearly absorbed in the moment - and can’t help himself. It’d have been tempting to orchestrate this, but his restraint from doing so gives it all the more power. #Specmaccular youtu.be/6bBK21Ys0iI?...

Important point made by @bookyvikki.bsky.social and @missyel.bsky.social about the ways in which the sexiness of The Beatles changes as the years fly by!

For Macca's birthday, here are the songs chosen in the @eggpod.bsky.social 80th celebration. open.spotify.com/playlist/2tc... Link to episodes in replies.

Melody Maker 15 June ‘65 With singles sales dropping, MM asked artists, publicists, agents, and a nonce their thoughts. The more savvy were aware that for the first time it was now albums that were drawing fans. Later that year, Rubber Soul, Highway 61 Revisited, A Love Supreme et al.

Incredibly sad news. When Paul McCartney describes you as a genius you know there’s something beyond special and precious in your heart and music. RIP Brian Wilson x😔 youtu.be/LYR327oEdY8?...

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Before Twitter there was the Melody Maker’s letters page

Here’s one of the original Pablo Fanque posters from the same week in Rochdale. Being for the benefit of Mr Stonette and Mr Clarke. Imagine the alt lyrics- Mr Stonette running 100 times round his own head or Man Monkey Mackintosh. Mr Kite also makes an appearance as the Warrior of the West!

So happy to be name checked in the acknowledgments of @stuartmaconie.bsky.social’s Beatles book. Also, in fine company with lots of EggPod pals! @marklewisohn.bsky.social @feldmanbarrett.bsky.social @beatlesbookspod.bsky.social @ptbeatles.bsky.social @beatlespod.bsky.social + Chloe & Daisy x

Best video I've seen of Macca and Bruce in Liverpool last night. Only the 4th time Paul has performed Kansas City in concert since the Beatles! youtu.be/LeKZIplE6Hw?...

A great interview with that other Macca (and much loved EggPod alumnus) @stuartmaconie.bsky.social about his new Beatles book, ‘With a little help from their friends’ Definitely recommend this book - five thumbs aloft! 👍👍👍👍👍 youtu.be/QIRMrpZHIjk?...

Just another day at work for Lennon/McCartney (Full Hey Bulldog isolated tracks here: youtu.be/x7Mk7K8sv0Y?...)