PODCAST #33: 27/10/08: A Tribute To Steve Waldon

From Graeme Dickenson:

"Back in 1993 when Stereo 974 was better known as 3WRB The Voice Of The West, I would occasionally do guest spots on a program called Go To Hell. During this period I met Steve Waldon who also did guest spots on Go To Hell. Steve had a vast knowledge of media, because of this and his quick wit we hit it off. 

Steve was aware of Let It Be Beatles and as he was a huge Beatles fan himself, decided he would like to do an article in The Age where four Beatle fans would create the album that would have followed Abbey Road using tracks from the first solo albums of all four Beatles. I told him what a fantastic idea that was and that we had done it on the show the previous year. He took this in good spirits and invited me to take part. 

The article, titled "A Doll's House", was a double page feature in the EG section of The Age on Friday June 18 1993. The article led to virtually hundreds of Victorian Beatle fans becoming aware of our program. Some of those who became aware of us through that article now sit regularly on the panel. 

Steve appeared on LIBB with similar concepts such as Beatles vs. Beach Boys and "The Green Album" and would often do talkback when he felt he had something to add to whatever we were talking about. Steve also arranged a generous half-page of the Green Guide on September 19 2002 to celebrate LIBB's 10 year anniversary. 

When I spoke to him last he was keen to make another appearance on the show. Steve died in a scooter accident on October 26 and will be sadly missed by all at LIBB and our long time listeners who may have never known we existed without his help. Our hearts are with you my friend."

Show #726

PANEL: Graeme Dickenson, Greg Armstrong, David White

Do It Again - The Beach Boys

Every Night - Paul McCartney

Isolation - John Lennon

I'd Have You Anytime - George Harrison

It Don't Come Easy - Ringo Starr

Steve Waldon Tribute

McCartney Solo Work Discussion

At The Mercy - Paul McCartney

Drive My Car/What You're Doing (Love)

What You're Doing (Beatles VI)

I've Got A Feeling (Let It Be Naked)

One After GOG (Let It Be Naked)

Phil Spector on Let It Be

Steve Waldon LIBB Excerpts

I've Just Seen A Face

Steve Waldon Discussion

FAB FORGERIES : Eleanor Reggae - Beatles vs Seed

She Loves You (Swedish Radio Show)

Twist And Shout (Swedish Radio Show)

ESSENTIAL BEATLES: Norwegian Wood

WONSAPONATIME:

You Are Here - John Lennon

Attica State - John Lennon

Ringo Parody

In My Life

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PODCAST #32: 20/10/08

Show #725

PANEL: Graeme Dickenson, Gary Lally, Greg Armstrong

Day Tripper

You Won't See Me (US Stereo)

Sing The Changes - The Fireman

Ringo's Statement/Autograph Discussion

ITN Ringo Starr News Report

Ringo Parody "Return To Sender"

Ob-La-Di, Ob-La-Da - Gabriella Cilmi

Cat Call - Chris Barber Band

Catswalk (1962 Cavern Rehearsal)

Cold Turkey - Plastic Ono Band

Beatles iPod Discussion

McCartney's Lost His Wax Head

Percy Phillips Quarrymen Acetate

In Spite Of All The Danger - The Quarrymen

She's Leaving Home

ON THIS DAY: Tom Petty

Last Night - Traveling Wilburys

A Day In The Life - Neil Young

Yusef Islam & Paul McCartney Record

Gerry Marsden's Still Busy

Hello Goodbye

We Can Work It Out

Oh! Darling (Vocal Rehearsal)

ON THIS DAY

About bloody time Lane! The first of a steady stream of "catching-up" podcasts over the next week. Bold italic type above are songs and anything else is discussion. Question: who is the chap photographed above? Clue: it answers an unsolved query from Graeme in this weeks show. Prize to be decided. But it'll probably be a can of VB.

EDIT: Alfred Daniel won. He checked the file name of the photo. Cheeky bastard! Yes, it was Mike Leander, who arranged the strings for She's Leaving Home when George Martin was not available. Alf I owe you a beer...

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PODCAST #31: 13/10/08

Show #724

PANEL: Graeme Dickenson, Gary Lally, Gavin Myers

I assume everyone's okay with the m4a podcast, so we'll carry on in this format with chapters and changing photos for everyone with iPods.....a great show tonight.

SONGS PLAYED:

Julia (Take 22, Anthology 3)

Everybody's Got Something To Hide Except Me And My Monkey (RM5)

Martha My Dear

Sing For Changes - The Fireman

Heart Of The Country - Paul & Linda McCartney

I'll Be Back

Cranky Ringo's Video Update

I'm The Greatest - Ringo Starr

Don't Be Cruel - Ringo Starr

Jann Wenner on "Enough Rope"

Look At Me - John Lennon

Fool On The Hill

I Lie Around - Wings

Well Darling (Wildkat)

Georgie Girl - The Seekers

Penny Lane

Somethin' Stupid - Frank & Nancy Sinatra

For You Blue (Let It Be Naked)

Being For The Benefit Of Mr Kite

Segments include On This Day, Number One Number One (hence the Seekers track!!!), Dicko revives a Classic Boot that's laid dormant for 5 years, and Gav explores the links between Led Zeppelin and the Beatles. Ringo cops a fair slappin' for his insane online ramblings. And that new Fireman track is actually pretty good...just one folks' opinion...but I think So Bad is amazing so who am I to judge????

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PODCAST #30: 6/10/08

Show # 723

PANEL: Gary Lally, Greg Armstrong, David White

This week is the trial of the "enhanced podcast". Instead of one continuous 2 hour long MP3, presented here is an enhanced podcast in iTunes/iPod m4a format, broken up into chapters so you can access your favourite Heather Mills jokes instantly!

It'd be great to hear your feedback as whether it's something worth pursuing....

1. Something

2. Come Together

3. Love Me Do (Past Masters)

4. From Me To You

5. LIBB Intro

6. Introductions

7. Reader Letter/Australian Tour Video Footage

8. Julian Lennon Discussion

9. Backtrack

10. BBC Sessions Discussion

11. Podcast Plug

12. Song Introductions

13. Faster - George Harrison

14. Beware Of Darkness (string overdub)

15. Backtrack

16. Off-Topic: Bathurst/The Bangles

17. Pete Best Live In Benton, Illinois Review

18. Song Introductions

19. Saturday Club 26 Jan 1963

20. Thank You Girl (Live At The BBC)

21. Backtrack

22. Off-Topic: Suzy Quatro

23. Fireman Intro

24. Nothing Too Much Just Out Of Sight - The Fireman

25. Maybe I'm Amazed (Live in Moscow 2003)

26. Backtrack

27. Top 5 Beatle Cover Versions

28. WONSAPONATIME: Introduction

29. WONSAPONATIME: Rip It Up - John Lennon

30: WONSAPONATIME: Whatever Gets You Through The Night - John Lennon

31: FAB FORGERIES: Eleanor Rigby vs. Brain Stew - The Beatles/Green Day

32: Backtrack

33: McCartney Blu-Ray Releases

34: Myspace News

35: Eight Days A Week

36: #9 Dream (string overdub) - John Lennon

37: Backtrack

38: NEWS: McCartney

39: ON THIS DAY

40: Goodnights

41: LIBB Outro

42: This Guitar Can't Keep From Crying - George Harrison

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Podcast #29: 29/09/08

Show #722

PANEL: Graeme Dickenson, Greg Armstrong & David White

SONGS PLAYED:

Two Of Us – (Alternate Let It Be)
Yellow Submarine –UK Mono Mix (Alternate Yellow Submarine)
I've Just Seen A Face (Alternate Help)
Every Little Thing (Beatles For Sale)
One And One Is Two (Yellow Dog-Acetates, Single Disc Edition)
Isn't It A Pity-George (All Things Must Pass)
Jealous Guy –John (Take 1 from " Imagine All The Outtakes")
I'm Stepping Out –John (Milk & Honey)
(Just Like) Starting Over-John (Double Fantasy)
That'll Be The Day-The Quarrymen (Anthology 1)
Slow Down- (Past Masters Volume 1)

Plenty of good topics for discussion this week including McCartney's collaborations with Michael Jackson, as featured in a recent "Worst Songs Of All Time" news article.

The recording of the Quarrymen acetate is explained along with a website dedicate to the place it was recorded: phillipsacetates.com

Dave Farris calls in live from London where he talks about his trip to Liverpool, including a trip to John's Menlove Avenue house and a guided tour of the Casbah by Pete Best's sister in law, Lee. Last, but not least, his sighting of McCartney outside the MPL office.

Dave White introduces his new segment, going backwards chronologically through John's Solo catalogue. Tonight he looks at Double Fantasy and Milk & Honey.

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PODCAST #28: 22/9/08

Show #721

PANEL: Graeme Dickenson, Gavin Myers, Gary Lally


SONGS PLAYED:

What You’re Doing (Take 11- Turn Me On Dead Man)
And Your Bird Can Sing (Hodge Podge 3)
Every Little Thing (Beatles For Sale)
Sexy Sadie -Rachel Unthank & Winter Set (Mojo Uncovered)
Come Together-Meat Loaf (incomplete)
Let It Be-Meat Loaf
Teddy Boy (WBCN Get Back Reference Acetate)
I’m Outta Time – Oasis (Dig Out Your Soul)
Remember A Day – Pink Floyd

Lots of interesting chat tonight as well as diversions on to the AFL Brownlow Medal Count. (Google it if you don’t know what it means).

Beatlewise we have discussions of the Love project, and Classic Rock magazine’s recent Beatles career overview. The guys talk about the first broadcasts of Get Back material on radio and play a radio recording from 1969.

We also hear the controversial Lennon audio excerpt where he talks about his sexual feelings towards his mother.
Friend of the show Dave Farris recently spotted McCartney in London, but sometimes seeing a Beatle isn’t so fab and we hear that some folks have been surprised at their less than positive reception.

The show finishes with a tribute to Richard Wright of Pink Floyd who recently passed away.

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PODCAST #27: 15/9/08

Show #720

PANEL: Graeme Dickinson, Gary Lally, Greg Armstrong

SONGS PLAYED:

I Will (Take 1)

Glass Onion (Anthology 2)

Excerpts from Pete Best's Hayman's Green Album

I'll Get You - The Smithereens

Grow Old With Me - Glen Campbell

Some Other Guy - The Smithereens

Penny Lane (Essential Beatles)

Imagine Redemption - Jefferson Starship

Attica State - John Lennon & Yoko Ono

How (Take 12) - John Lennon

One After 909 (Sessions)

Oh Woman Oh Why - Paul McCartney

We Can Work It Out (McCartney Demo Fragment)

We Can Work It Out (Organ Mix) - Beatle Remixers Group)

Discussion revolving around Paul's supposed interest in Heather's house, his inclusion in the latest Guinness Book of Records as the world's most successful songwriter, Phillip Norman's new Lennon biography, Pete Best's foray into songwriting and his decision to not trouble the ol' vocal cords as a result, and Dicko reveals some great lost Pete Best compositions.....

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PODCAST #26: 8/9/08

Show #719

PANEL: Graeme Dickenson, Gary Lally, Greg Armstrong

SONGS PLAYED:

I'm A Loser (Take 3)

Penny Lane (Mono mix)

Aerial Tour Instrumental (Unsurpassed Masters)

Strawberry Fields Forever - Noel Gallagher & Gem Archer

Here Comes The Sun (Here Comes El Sun - Beatles Songs With A Cuban Twist)

I'm Looking Through You (Take 4, Another Sessions Plus)

I Saw Her Standing There (Swedish Drop In, Oct. 30, 1963)

Long Tall Sally (Swedish Drop In, Oct. 30, 1963)

Yesterday (Essential Beatles)

Pisces Fish (Brainwashed) - George Harrison

In My Life (Here Comes El Sun - Beatles Songs With A Cuban Twist)

'Paperba' (Tuned To A Natural E Vol. 3) - Beatles Remixers Group

Chat includes Heather Mills' hilarious battle with her publicist, The Beatles Swedish TV appearance and recent auctions. Segments include On This Day, In My Life and the continuation of Essential Beatles.

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MANY THANKS!!!!

I'm the one who puts his name to these posts every time they go up, but this is always very much a collaborative effort. As you've noticed the blog lay dormant for over a month up until now, so it's with much help that we've been able to get back up to date. Many thanks to me brother Alfred Daniel for recording the shows and logging playlists. Also to Gav Myers for doing the same when the compu-global hyper-meganet stream grinds to a halt! And to Dicko, Gary, Sherbert, and Posters for keeping my favourite radio programme/podcast (including Theme Time Radio Hour and The Ricky Gervais Show) going for nearly 17 years and running....

Davey

PODCAST #25: 1/9/08

Show #718

PANEL: Gary Lally, Greg Armstrong, David White

SONGS PLAYED:

Mr. Moonlight (Anthology 1)

Magical Mystery Tour (Stereo)

With A Little Help From My Friends (Vocal from multi-track)

Toronto '66 (Auction house audio samples)

Norwegian Wood (Anthology 1)

India (Free As A Bird - Dakota Beatle Demos) - John Lennon

Riding Into Jaipur (Driving Rain) - Paul McCartney

I Wanna Walk You Home ( A Tribute To Fats Domino) - Paul McCartney & Allan Tousaint

Ob-La-Di, Ob-La-Da - Gabriella Cilmi

Absolutely Sweet Marie (MSG Bobfest rehearsal) - George Harrison

Apple Scruffs (All Things Must Pass) - George Harrison

No Time Or Space (excerpt, Electronic Sound) - George Harrison

Crying (Wonderwall Music) - George Harrison

Live And Let Die (Wings Over America) - Wings

Maybe I'm Amazed (Tampa, Florida 2002) - Paul McCartney

Hold Me Tight

In My Life - Ben Lee

I Don't Wanna Face It - John Lennon

An Indian flavour to proceedings tonight, Dave White's about to journey to the subcontinent. Chat about the recent unearthing of the 1966 Toronto Maple Leaf Gardens tape, forthcoming Beatle remasters (as revealed by Mojo magazine). Maybe We're Amazed features and Dave's Gone Troppo winds to a close tonight.

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PODCAST #24: 25/8/08

Show #717

PANEL: Graeme Dickenson, Gav Myers, David White

SONGS PLAYED:

Free As A Bird

For No One (Control Room Monitor Mixes)

I Me Mine (Let It Be Naked)

Julia (Kinfauns To Chaos)

Sexy Sadie

Baby You're A Rich Man (Yellow Submarine Songtrack)

Maxwell's Silver Hammer (Anthology 3)

The Real Thing - Russell Morris

Get Back

Hair - The Cowsills

All My Loving

Don't Be Cruel - Ringo Starr

How I Won The War Radio Promo

Warm And Beautiful - Elvis Costello

Segments include On This Day, Essential Beatles, Rare B-Sides, Number One Number One, and Gav's Musical Beatle References. Chat on Free As A Bird, Beatle-themed movies and sport!

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PODCAST #23: 18/8/08

Show #716

PANEL: Graeme Dickenson, Gary Lally, Greg Armstrong

SONGS PLAYED:

There's A Place

She's A Woman

Little Child

Grow Old With Me - Glen Campbell

Dear Prudence - Laou

1882 (piano demo) - Paul McCartney

Let's Love (The Piano Tape) - Paul McCartney

The Continuing Story Of Bungalow Bill - Dawn Kinnard, Ron Sexsmith & The Suppliers

She Loves You (amazing faux-stereo mix)

How Do You Do It?

Gerry Marsden Interview Excerpt

Paperback Writer

Gerry Marsden Interview Excerpt

Hello Little Girl (Decca Audition)

Capitol Records 33 & 1/3 Radio Ad

Cavern Club Radio Ad

Hilarious repartee, updates on the latest magazines including the newest Mojo White Album special, Word's continual Beatle slagging, and plenty of hearty Gerry Marsden bashing (it was so good I never edited it out after all).

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PODCAST #22: 11/8/08

Show #715

PANEL: Graeme Dickenson, Greg Armstrong, David White

SONGS PLAYED:

The Beatles Movie Medley

Baby's In Black

I'm Happy Just To Dance With You

Lucy In The Sky With Diamonds (The Lost Pepperland Reel)

I Should Have Known Better (BBC outtake)

She's Leaving Home (vocal track)

Let It Be (Twickenham outtake)

I Want You (She's So Heavy)

Beatles 5KA Australian Radio Commercial

Oh Yoko (Take 9, Imagine All The Outtakes) - John Lennon

Cavern Club Radio Commercial

Three Cool Cats (Decca Audition)

Beatles US Interview August '66

Baby You're A Rich Man (Essential Beatles)

George Harrison 33 & 1/3 Capitol Records Radio Ad

Moody Blues Coca-Cola Commercial

Cavern Club Radio Commercial

It's What You Value (33 & 1/3) - George Harrison

Read All About It (Extra Texture) - George Harrison

As you can see, lots of radio ads interspersed tonight....Gone Troppo, On This Day, and Essential Beatles segments tonight amongst plenty of interesting chat and news.

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PODCAST #21: 4/8/08

Show # 714

PANEL: Gary Lally, Gav Myers, David White

SONGS PLAYED:

Thank You Girl

The Continuing Story Of Bungalow Bill

Get Back (Get Back with Don't Let Me Down & 15 Other Songs)

My Soul - Nitin Sawnhey (featuring Paul McCartney)

House Of Wax - Paul McCartney

Day Tripper - Whitesnake

Help (Instrumental, Turn Me On Dead Man)

While My Guitar Gently Weeps (Live Royal Albert Hall, April '92) - George Harrison

Maybe I'm Amazed (Nashville '74) - Wings

Because

Blood From A Clone (Somewhere In England) - George Harrison

Soft Hearted Hana (George Harrison) - George Harrison

The Lady Is A Champ - Frank Sinatra

Give Ireland Back To The Irish (Version) - Wings

My Baby - Traveling Wilburys

Lots of great solo music and chat tonight, plenty of On This Day with Maybe We're Amazed and Gone Troppo thrown in for good measure.

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PODCAST #20: 28/7/08

Show # 713

PANEL: Graeme Dickenson, Gary Lally, Alfred Daniel, Davey Lane

SONGS PLAYED:

All I've Gotta Do

Leave My Kitten Alone

Too Many People/She Came In Through The Bathroom Window (Live in Quebec 30/6/08)

Momma's Little Girl - Paul McCartney (Cold Cuts)

Many Rivers To Cross - Harry Nillsson/John Lennon (Pussy Cats)

I'll Follow The Sun (BBC outtake)

It's For You - The Beatnix

Eleanor Rigby ('66 McCartney demo)

Yellow Submarine (alternate)

Brian Wilson/Beatles Interview (excerpt)

She's Leaving Home (live excerpt) - Brian Wilson

With A Little Help From My Friends - The Beach Boys

Paul McCartney's Mashed Potato Recipe Instructions!

Cage - Paul McCartney

P.S. I Love You (Essential Beatles)

Within You Without You - Oasis

I'll Get You - Robyn Hitchcock

Plenty Of Time - The Rutles (Sweet Rutle Tracks)

Alfred Daniel and your lazy webmaster guest tonight, no real segments as such (Essential Beatles asides), just lots of interesting bits and pieces. Interesting chat from Alf, Dicko and Gary, stuttering and nonsensical interjection courtesy of me!

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