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47: Episode 42: Favorite Paul McCartney/George Martin Collaborations
In this super-sized episode, we each reveal our top five favorite Paul McCartney/George Martin collaborations. Anything goes: soundtracks, singles, albums, arrangements, etc. Plus Ken Michaels shares the latest news, and we celebrate Ken’s 2,000th broadc...
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46: Episode 41: Who Is Ognir Rrats? Revisiting Ringo’s 1978 TV Special
Who is Ognir Rrats? We answer this question in the first of a new occasional series looking at solo TV specials. This week we revisit Ringo Starr’s 1978 special “Ringo” which chronicles the adventures of the ex-Beatles and his fictional half-brother Ogni...
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45: Episode 40: The Day the Beatles Broke Up: Death or Rebirth?
April 10, 1970 marks a dark day in many Beatles fans’ hearts. The date marks Paul McCartney’s announcement of his departure from the band. Of course, the story is more “long and winding.” This week Talk More Talk revisits the 50th anniversary of the even...
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44: Episode 39: Celebrating 50 Years of Ringo Starr’s “Sentimental Journey”
This year marks the 50th anniversary of Ringo Starr’s solo debut “Sentimental Journey.” Join us as we dig into this album of standards arranged by such noted musicians as Quincy Jones, Maurice Gibb, and Paul McCartney. Produced by George Martin, the LP w...
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43: Bonus Episode: Our Top Three Favorite Solo Songs (Recorded at the Virtual Fest for Beatles Fans 2020)
Recorded at the 2020 Virtual Fest for Beatles Fans, Ken Womack joins us as we discuss (via Zoom) our top three favorite solo songs from each Beatle. Special thanks to the Lapidos family for letting us take part in this special event on what would have b...
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42: Episode 38: Another Listen: Paul McCartney’s Press to Play
You’ve been asking for it...it’s finally here! Talk More Talk gives another listen to Paul McCartney’s 1986 album Press to Play. One of his most polarizing discs, it inspires either love or hate from fans. What do you think? Let the debate begin! Ken Mic...
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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...
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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,...
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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...