How Brian made All You Need Is Love broadcast happen
[Posted Thursday, June 4, 2026 6/4/26 10:05 am]
Taking a moment today to reflect on the upcoming anniversary of The Beatles' appearance on "Our World," the first live global satellite television broadcast, on June 25, 1967.
It was the Beatles' manager, Brian Epstein, who persuaded them to make their history-making appearance. It was also Brian who encouraged them to write and perform a special new song rather play an existing tune. He arranged for the band to represent Great Britain on the broadcast which resulted in a worldwide audience of over 400 million viewers simultaneously watching the Fab Four premiere "All You Need Is Love".
The "Our World" broadcast was a massive undertaking, featuring contributions from 19 different nations. Epstein enthusiastically championed the project to the group, viewing it as a perfect opportunity for them to deliver a universal message of love and unity in very stressful times, which included the Vietnam War.
For the performance of "All You Need Is Love", Epstein and the band transformed the studios at Abbey Road into a party-like atmosphere by inviting close friends and fellow musicians such as Mick Jagger, Keith Richards, Eric Clapton, Keith Moon and Graham Nash.
The event was the final triumph of the astonishing five and a half years during which Brian steered the group from obscurity to global Beatlemania. Tragically, he passed away just two months later in August 1967.
Click here for more information about Brian Epstein.
The Boys of Dungeon Lane Review
[Posted Thursday, May 28, 2026 5/28/26 9:30 pm]
Paul McCartney's most introspective album so far, The Boys of Dungeon Lane offers a glimpse into his early Liverpool years while maintaining the spirit that has defined his career.
Working with producer Andrew Watt, the 14 new tracks strike a balance between acoustic ballads and pop-rock. Lead single "Days We Left Behind" feels like a modern-day Yesterday backed up by years of hard-earned wisdom, and tracks like "Mountain Top" include elements like psychedelic tape loops.
Looking into his past, the song "Down South" recounts an early hitchhiking trip with George Harrison, while "Home to Us" is an historic first-ever duet between Paul and Ringo Starr. These memories are balanced by modern, romantic tributes to his wife, such as the song "Ripples in a Pond."
Paul closes the album with "Momma Gets By," a fully orchestrated ballad that reminds fans of Lady Madonna or She's Leaving Home.
The Boys of Dungeon Lane shows the ever-youthful 83-year-old Macca at his absolute best, refusing to stand still and proving his unmatched gift for making hit records.
New Paul McCartney album
[Posted Tuesday, May 26, 2026 5/26/26 8:00 am]
The new Paul McCartney album drops on Thursday Night!
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Paul's been keeping really busy lately, between his guest shot last week on Saturday Night Live and his surprise appearance at the end of Stephen Colbert's last show.
The introspective Boys of Dungeon Lane is McCartney's first solo album in nearly six years. So far, the two singles released from the album sound great, especially the duet with Ringo!
The new album becomes available on line at midnight, which means on the west coast we get it at 9pm.
Just two more days to go! I'm really looking forward to listening to it for the first time as we all do together!
Review: Ringo's Long Long Road
[Posted Saturday, April 25, 2026 4/25/26 9:45 am]
Following the critical and commercial success of his 2025 country record Look Up, Ringo Starr teamed up once again with legendary producer and songwriter T Bone Burnett for his new album, Long Long Road.
The tracklist features standout original pieces written primarily by Burnett, alongside co-writes by Ringo himself and longtime collaborator Bruce Sugar.
The lead single "It's Been Too Long" features the beautiful backing vocals of Molly Tuttle and Sarah Jarosz. The album also includes guest appearances from the likes of Sheryl Crow, Billy Strings, and St. Vincent.
A spirited re-recording of "Choose Love", the title track from his 2005 pop-rock album is reimagined here with an Americana heartbeat, as well as a beautiful cover of Carl Perkins' 1959 hit, "I Don't See Me in Your Eyes Anymore".
For Ringo fans old and new, Long Long Road offers reassurance that the road is still wide open and best traveled with good friends.
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