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  • 41: Episode 37: Shine On! Re-examining John Lennon’s First Three Singles

    To launch his solo career, John Lennon released three non-album singles: “Cold Turkey,” “Give Peace A Chance,” and “Instant Karma!” How did they set the tone for the rest of his career? Why did he choose such songs, particularly the decidedly non-commerc...

  • 40: Episode 36: Artists We Wish Had Collaborated with Solo Beatles

    Are there artists and producers you wish George Harrison and John Lennon had worked with? Should Paul McCartney and Ringo Starr collaborate with different people on future albums? Let your imagination run wild and share your picks for singers, musicians,...

  • 39: Episode 35: Album Tracks That Should Have Been Singles

    While George Harrison, John Lennon, Paul McCartney, and Ringo Starr released many stellar singles in the 1970s and 1980s, certain album tracks should also receive greater attention. In this episode we each pick songs that we believe were strong enough to...

  • 38: Episode 34: Talk More Talk Has “Gone Troppo”!

    In the latest edition of our “Another Listen” series, we take a second look at George Harrison’s 1982 album. Has it aged well in the 38 years since its release? Did it deserve the critical scorn it received at the time? Join Tom Hunyady, Ken Michaels, Ki...

  • 37: Episode 33: Paul McCartney’s B-Sides That Should Be Album Tracks

    Does Paul McCartney always pick the best tracks for his albums? Should some b-sides have been at least a-sides? In our first show of 2020, we share tracks released as b-sides or bonus material that should have made the final album tracklists. Plus Ken Mi...

  • 36: Episode 32: Our Favorite (Beatles and Solo) Things of 2019

    It’s our final episode of 2019, and we invite you to join us for our holiday party! We’ll share our favorite Beatles and solo-related releases of the year, and reveal our wish lists for 2020. Facebook: Twitter: talkmoretalk1 Email: talkmoresolotalk@gmail...

  • 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,...

  • 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...

  • 33: Episode 29: What’s His Name? Ringo!

    This week Talk More Talk dives deep into Ringo Starr's latest album "What's My Name?"  What were the highlights and areas that were not as strong?  Plus Ken Michaels shares the latest solo-related news.   Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/talkmoretalkvi...

  • 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...