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35: Episode 31: It Takes Two: Favorite Duets
All four Beatles had successful solo careers, but occasionally they would call upon famous friends to join them in the studio. In this episode we cover all the duets with Elvis Costello, Michael Jackson, Stevie Wonder, Buck Owens, Paul Simon, Elton John,...
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34: Episode 30: Guilty Pleasures from the Solo Years
We all have love songs that others might find corny. You crank them in the car when you’re alone. In this episode Talk More Talk explores “guilty pleasures,” the tracks you may be slightly embarrassed to admit you like (and why). Don’t worry—you’re among...
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32: Episode 28: The Beatles Go Country!
As a group and as solo artists, the four occasionally dabbled in country and western music. For this episode, Tom, Kit, Ken M., and Joe (aka Mean Mr. Mayo) examine the Fab Four's country influences and our favorite twangy tracks. Plus Ken M. shares the l...
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31: Episode 27: Revisiting Abbey Road
Talk More Talk dives into the 50th anniversary Abbey Road box set. Plus Ken Michaels shares the latest news, Kit O'Toole reports back from the recent Abbey Road conference at the Eastman School of Music, and Mean Mr. Mayo makes his debut as episode mo...
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30: Episode 26: Solo Years Mythbusting with Talk More Talk!
Join Tom, Ken M, Kit, and Joe (aka Mean Mr. Mayo) as they discuss some of the longtime stories and rumors surrounding the solo Beatles years. Did John Lennon really put down Ringo Starr's drumming? Was Paul McCartney's song "3 Legs" a dig at his former b...
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29: Episode 25: Favorite Solo Lyrics & Celebrating Our First Anniversary!
Tom, Ken, Kit, and Mean Mr. Mayo (subbing for Ken W., who is in the UK) share some of their favorite lyrics from solo Beatles songs. What are your favorites--the funniest, wisest, and most meaningful? Share your thoughts.We also played a trivia contest w...
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28: Episode 24: 30 Years of All-Starrs!
Join Ken Michaels, Mean Mr. Mayo, and Kit O’Toole as they travel through 30 years of All-Starr lineups. Which ones are your favorites? What artists would you like to see in future All-Starr tours? Tune in for some great conversation and share your though...
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27: Episode 23: Solo Trivial Pursuit with Mark Lewisohn
Recorded live at the Chicago Fest for Beatles Fans on August 10, 2019, this special episode sees Ken Womack and Kit O'Toole challenging renowned Beatles historian Mark Lewisohn to a fun game of solo trivial pursuit. The audience gets involved, and Sirius...
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26: Episode 22: Another Listen: “Ringo the 4th”
In the first of an occasional series, the Talk More Talk team (with our permanent guest host Mean Mr. Mayo subbing for Ken Womack) reassesses what are commonly considered the "worst" solo albums. Were the initial reviews correct, or have they aged better...