The Beatles: Note By Note

Yesterday - Episode 101 with Kyle Hopson

Yesterday may be the most popular song The Beatles ever recorded, but it's surprising just how unusual its story really is. On this episode of our Beatles podcast, we are

I've Just Seen A Face - Lecture Series 100 (bonus)

In this Beatles lecture series, we are looking at I’ve Just Seen a Face, a song that captures the head-spinning rush of love at first sight. We examine how Paul combines

I've Just Seen A Face - Episode 100 with Ian Leslie

Have you ever realized that another person will change your life forever? Author Ian Leslie joins us to talk about I’ve Just Seen a Face and his book, John & Paul: A Love

Tell Me What You See - Lecture Series 99 (bonus)

In this Beatles lecture series, we analyze Tell Me What You See. We look at the way the lyrics gradually reveal that this promise is actually an attempt of persuasion. Mu

Tell Me What You See - Episode 99 with Caro Kelley

On this episode of our Beatles podcast, musician, singer, songwriter and obsessive album listener Caro Kelley joins us for Tell Me What You See. Caro has spent a lot of t

You Like Me Too Much - Lecture Series 98 (bonus)

In this Beatles lecture series, we look at the music and lyrics of George Harrison’s You Like Me Too Much. The uneasy relationship at the center of the song seems caught

You Like Me Too Much - Episode 98 with Anne (Beatles Research Society)

On this episode of our Beatles podcast, Peter and Kenyon look at George Harrison’s You Like Me Too Much, an overlooked Help! track that turns out to have more going for i

It's Only Love - Lecture Series 97 (bonus)

In this Beatles lecture series, we dive into the music and lyrics of It's Only Love. Lennon begins with a unique rhyming scheme, but somehow manages to build a story with

It's Only Love - Episode 97 with Elli Rader

John Lennon called It's Only Love a lousy song with abysmal lyrics. But is he right? Peter and Kenyon are joined by their long-time friend Elli to take a closer look at

Act Naturally - Episode 96

On this episode of our Beatles podcast, Kenyon, Peter, et al hold 3 important corporate meetings to determine once and for all which song will serve as Ringo's contributi

You're Going To Lose That Girl - Lecture Series 95 (bonus)

In this Beatles lecture series, we dive into the music and lyrics of You're Going To Lose That Girl. On first impression, the lyrics seem conniving, but there may be alte

You're Going To Lose That Girl - Episode 95 with Cameron (NationSquid)

On this episode of our Beatles podcast, you are going to lose assumptions you had about this Help! era song. Joined by Cameron from NationSquid and FeedYourHead, we dig d

Another Girl - Lecture Series 94 (bonus)

In this Beatles lecture series, Kenyon analyzes the lyrics and music for Paul McCartney's Another Girl. Underneath a fun blues jam, a sinister story starts to emerge. And

Another Girl - Episode 94

On this episode of our Beatles podcast, we cover another song, Another Girl. For the first time in a while, it's just Kenyon and Peter alone together, so things get loose

I Need You - Lecture Series 93 (bonus)

In this Beatles lecture series, Kenyon begins by focusing on the word "need." We follow the story from George's devotion to his heartbreak and devastation. From there, th

I Need You - Episode 93 with Harry and Sophie (The Inner Light Podcast)

On this episode of our Beatles podcast, "small" George Harrison song becomes bigger once everyone brings their own meaning to it. This episode, we are joined by the hosts

You've Got To Hide Your Love Away - Lecture Series 92

In this Beatles lecture series, Kenyon looks at John Lennon's beautiful ballad, You've Got To Hide Your Love Away. We take a look at the lyrics and how John avoids lockin

You've Got To Hide Your Love Away - Episode 92 with Andrew Shakespeare

On this episode of our Beatles podcast, we are joined by guest Andrew Shakespeare to discuss one of the most intimate John Lennon songs so far. From there, we attempt to

The Night Before - Lecture Series 91 (bonus)

In this Beatles lecture series, Kenyon breaks down the lyrics and music of The Night Before. The song feels immediate, but the lyrics keep shifting under your feet. We lo

The Night Before - Episode 91 with Rob Collier (Beatles Bass Lines)

On this episode of our Beatles podcast, we really put this song up to the test. Growing up, Peter felt that this might be one of the greatest Beatles songs, but does he s