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BREAKFAST W/ THE BEATLES PLAYLIST APRIL 5TH 2015 2
Special Guest RINGO!
Start with some religious references from hero’s JPG&R on this Holy weekend right here on BWTB…
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Paul McCartney – Heaven On A Sunday – Flaming Pie ‘97 Written in August 1996 while in the US, it featured Linda and son, James McCartney who contributed the lead guitar.
George Harrison – My Sweet Lord - All Things Must Pass ‘70 This was the major smash hit of the album by Christmas 1970. It was originally intended for the Edwin Hawkins Singers (who had record, “Oh Happy Day,” which greatly influenced “My Sweet Lord.” George had also let Billy Preston release his own version before George’s – but it was George’s version that was the huge hit and remains the biggest single song success of his entire solo career.
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Ringo – Oh My Lord – Choose Love
John Lennon – God - Plastic Ono Band ‘70 This was the definitive track on the LP. This song was “stuck together” from three different, unfinished compositions. This included a laundry list of John’s opinions on his lost beliefs (namely people and philosophies). This was the song that confirmed the Beatles were over – John revealed he didn’t believe in the band, nor was Paul the walrus. John finally reveals that he was indeed the walrus.
Some religious thoughts from solo artists JPG&R…in this reverent time of year
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The Beatles - I Am The Walrus - Magical Mystery Tour Recorded 5th September 1967 flip of “Hello Goodbye“ John said the first line came from an acid trip one weekend; the second line came from an acid trip the following weekend. Lead vocal John Lennon 1.00 UK EP EGGMAN 6
The Beatles - Savoy Truffle (Harrison) - The Beatles Recorded Oct. 3rd 1968 Written about Eric Clapton’s sweet tooth for all kinds of candies…and again on a George white LP song John Lennon is nowhere to be found. Candy – Easter Baskets
Paul McCartney & Elvis Costello – So Like Candy (Demo)
Wings – Bluebird (bonus San Fran) – Wings Over America
Paul & Jimmy Fallon – Scrambled Eggs – Live
Super QUICK BREAK TO PICK AN EGG SONG HERE 7
Add a song from Back To The Egg that fits the time situation…then a Quiz Denny Laine, Laurence Juber, Dave Gilmour, Hank Marvin, Pete Townshend. Steve Holly, John Bonham, Kenney Jones. John Paul Jones, Ronnie Lane, Bruce Thomas. Gary Brooker, Tony Ashton. Ray Cooper, Howie Casey, And Paul & Linda McCarney
Quite the band there read from top
Wings – So Glad To See You Here – Back to the Egg ‘79 8
Using the group from the Rockestra sessions, this was the backing vocal of the Rockestra Theme. Paul added lead vocal and included a reggae-style coda.
*Add long quiz tones here QUIZ #1 Since Ringo’s our guest today how about a Ringo quick Mix? We play “snippets” of 5 Ringo sung songs…you name `em And you WIN! 800-955-KLOS We’ll give ya 3 chances to hear em. Go! Oh My My What Goes On Back Off Boogaloo Beacoups Of Blues It Don’t Come Easy
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April 5th…it’s Easter Sunday…it’s Passover… April 5th is also National Caramel Day! National Deep Dish Pizza Day! National Raisin and Spice Bar Day! As well as Read a Road Map Day! And and…this weekend in 51 years ago in 1964 the Beatles had the TOP 5 Spots on the Billboard Hot 100! Ya can’t buy that…or love! 9
This week a BIG ONE in Beatles US CHART History… When 'Can't Buy Me Love' went to 1 here in the states.. it headed up the most complete USA chart domination of all time gang – The Beatles monopolized the entire top five places on the Billboard Hot 100 for THIS WEEK IN 1964…and here are is that TOP 5ive! TOP 5IVE US billboard
1 - Can't Buy Me Love (Capitol 5150)
2 - Twist and Shout (Tollie 9001)
3 - She Loves You (Swan 4152)
4 - I Want To Hold Your Hand (Capitol 5112)
5 - Please Please Me (Vee Jay 498)
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We just head songs 1 through 5 on this weeks Billboard Singles chart 51 years ago this weekend…1964… & Don’t forget our guest during hour 3 our today’s show …Mr. Richard Starkey
The Beatles – Boys – Please Please Me (Dixon-Farrell) Lead vocal: Ringo Recorded in just one take on February 11, 1963. “Boys” was drummer Ringo Starr’s first recorded lead vocal. Luther Dixon and Wes Farrell’s song was originally recorded by The Shirelles and was the b-side to their smash hit “Will You Love Me Tomorrow?” This song was usually Ringo’s contribution at The Beatles’ live performances during their North American Tour in the summer of 1964. On U.S. albums: 11
Introducing… The Beatles - Vee-Jay LP The Early Beatles - Capitol LP
The Beatles - If I Fell - A Hard Day’s Night (Lennon-McCartney) Lead vocal: John and Paul John Lennon’s stunning ballad “If I Fell” was by far the most complex song he had written to date. It could be considered a progression from “This Boy” with its similar chord structure and intricate harmonies by John and Paul, recorded – at their request – together on one microphone. Performed live on their world tour throughout the summer of 1964. Completed in 15 takes on February 27, 1964. Flip side of “And I Love Her” in the U.S. On U.S. album: A Hard Day’s Night - United Artists LP Something New - Capitol LP
The Beatles - I’ve Just Seen A Face - Help! (Lennon-McCartney) Lead vocal: Paul Written by Paul at the Asher family home on Wimpole Street. Paul had the tune prior to coming up with the lyrics and originally named the song “Auntie Gin’s Theme” because his aunt liked it. George Martin’s instrumental “Help!” album includes an orchestrated version of “I’ve Just Seen A Face” using the title “Auntie Gin’s Theme.” Recorded in six takes at the same June 14, 1965 McCartney-dominated session that produced “Yesterday” and “I’m Down.” One of only five Beatles songs Paul chose to perform live on his Wings Over America tour in 1976. On U.S. album: 12
Rubber Soul - Capitol LP
BEATLES NEWS HERE W/ JACKIE
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Bumper/ The Beatles - The Word - Rubber Soul (Lennon-McCartney) Lead vocal: John Recorded in three takes at a late night session starting on November 10, 1965 that ran until 4 a.m. the next morning. Overdubs include Paul on piano, George Martin on harmonium, and Ringo playing the maracas. The song is a full collaboration between Lennon and McCartney, and began as an attempt to write a song based around a single note. On U.S. album: Rubber Soul - Capitol LP
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George Harrison – The Lord Loves The One (That Loves The Lord) - Living In The Material World ‘73 A lengthy-titled composition has a promising introduction, but fails to live up to George’s standards. It was also played live (for one night only) in 1974 and was sent packing with “Who Can See It.”
The Beatles - All You Need Is Love - Non-LP track (Lennon-McCartney) Lead vocal: John The Beatles’ fifteenth single release for EMI’s Parlophone label. Written by John Lennon especially for the first-ever worldwide television transmission. The epic event, a 6-hour program entitled “Our World,” featured segments linking 24 countries in five continents via satellite, with a potential of 400 million viewers. The Beatles were honored to be invited to represent Great Britain in the program. For the event, they would premiere a brand new song written just for the occasion. John Lennon’s “All You Need Is Love” became the anthem of 1967, the summer of love. To decrease the chances of an on-air foul-up, George Martin had the Beatles play to their own pre-recorded rhythm track. Only the vocals, bass guitar, lead guitar solo in the middle eight, drums and orchestra would be live. Recording began on June 14, 1967 at Olympic Studios. In all, 33 takes of the basic rhythm track and a few vocals were completed this evening. Overdubbing the lead and backing vocals took place on June 19. The orchestra was recorded for the first time on June 23. On June 24, the day before the event, it was decided that “All You Need Is Love” would be issued as the new 14
Beatles single as soon as possible after the program aired the evening of June 25. Guests in the studio during the performance included the Rolling Stones’ Mick Jagger and Keith Richards, the Who’s Keith Moon, Eric Clapton, Marianne Faithfull, Donovan wore colorful mod clothing. The 13 orchestra members wore formal evening attire. After the guests left the studio, additional overdubs were made to what was now take 58. Ringo added the now-familiar snare drum roll to the song’s introduction and John re- recorded part of his vocal. Chris Farley on LOVE The Beatles – Golden Slumbers - Abbey Road Recorded w/ “Carry That Weight” as one song on July 2nd 1969 Based on a 400 year old poem by Thomas Decker whose original words were: Golden Slumbers kiss your eyes; Smiles awake you when you rise. Sleep pretty wantons do not cry, And I will sing a lullaby…..Paul wrote the rest of the lyrics. McCartney .7 / Decker .3
The Beatles – Carry That Weight - Abbey Road Recorded July 2nd 1969 Featuring all 4 fabs on “Carry That Weight” but Ringo bowed out on the “I never give you my pillow” line.
The Beatles – The End –Abbey Road Recorded July 23rd 1969 John, Paul and George take turns on the lead fills at the end….of The End. 15
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Some love on this Holiday Sunday…from JPG&R Now I know it’s hard to believe…but not everybody loves the Beatles …it’s true…and since it is Passover we have up next for ya one of our favorite Jewish song stylists Mr. Alan Sherman who will now sing about his love for the Beatles…
We won’t play it until you guess…which may be better for some of you!
HIT SHORT QUIZ TONES NO BATMAN 800-955-KLOS…. Name the Alan Sherman song we always play during Passover here on BWTB? (go live to phones)
Alan Sherman – Pop Hates The Beatles - `64
FOR SWINGIN' LIVERS ONLY One track from My Son, The Nut, a spoof of summer camp entitled "Hello Muddah, Hello Fadduh," 10.57 BREAK
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The Beatles – Free As A Bird – Anthology I John piano demo recorded New York circa 1977. Paul, George and Ringo took enhanced the song starting on February 11th 1994 to the end of the month. These sessions take place at Paul's Mill studios in Sussex
Julian Lennon – Saltwater – Help Yourself
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The Beatles - In My Life - Rubber Soul (Lennon-McCartney) Lead vocals: John with Paul Recorded October 18, 1965 and written primarily by John, who called it his “first real major piece of work.” Of all the Lennon-McCartney collaborations only two songs have really been disputed by John and Paul themselves -- “Eleanor Rigby” and “In My Life.” Both agree that the lyrics are 100% Lennon, but John says Paul helped on the musical bridge, while Paul recalls writing the entire melody on John’s Mellotron. The gorgeous piano solo is provided by George Martin. To give his solo a harpsichord sound the producer played the piano at half speed and an octave lower so that when played at regular speed it would be in the correct key for the song. On U.S. album: Rubber Soul - Capitol LP
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The Beatles - Don’t Pass Me By - The Beatles (Starkey) 18
Lead vocal: Ringo
The second song to be recorded for the “White Album” was the first solo songwriting credit for Richard Starkey, aka Ringo Starr. Although Ringo had assistance from Paul McCartney on the catchy, very McCartney-ish chorus (“Don’t pass me by, don’t make me cry, don’t make me blue, ‘cuz you know darlin’ I love only you”), the verses are all Ringo, who had been dabbling with this song off and on since 1963! The rhythm track was recorded in three takes on June 5, 1968, with only Paul on piano and Ringo on drums. Overdubs included a second piano part, sleigh bells, and bass guitar part. Work continued on June 6 with the recording of Ringo’s lead vocal. On July 12, outside musician Jack Fallon was brought in to play the violin part. The quirky introduction was a seven-second edit piece of Paul tinkling piano keys, recorded on July 22. A slightly longer introduction to the song was put together by George Martin, but was not used. This 48-second piece, entitled “A Beginning,” can be found on the “Anthology 3” album
RINGO INTERVIEW HERE! Ringo – Postcards From Paradise Ringo – Rory Storm & The Hurricanes Ringo – Let Love Lead Ringo – Have You Seen My Baby? (Hold On) Ringo- Back Off Boogaloo Ringo – Photograph The Beatles – Paperback Writer fin
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