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With The Beatles. That Difficult Second Album?

Exactly 8 months to the day after their debut album 'Please Please Me' was released in the UK. The Beatles second album 'With The Beatles' landed in record stores nationwide.Not only a significant day in the groups history, but an unforgettable day news wise. As it was 22 November 1963 that American president JFK was assimilated. An event which as we discuss in this weeks episode, could have been the reason why Capitol records finally took up distribution rights to the band.With its arty black and white cover image and a strong Motown influence. Does 'With The Beatles' suffer from 'Difficult Second Album' which most artists succumb to? To find out you will have to listen!Welcome to episode 63 of Fixing A Hole. The Beatles Podcast You Didn't Know You Needed.An extended version of this podcast is available on our Patreon channel:http://patreon.com/fixingaholeSample extended episodes can be downloaded via our Stan Store. https://stan.store/fixingaholeYou can contact Paul and Mark via:Email:info@fixingahole.co.ukFacebook:Fixing A Hole The Beatles Podcasthttps://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61562724166069 All previous episodes are available via all major podcast platforms, or our website:http://fixingahole.transistor.fmFixing A Hole YouTube Channel:https://www.youtube.com/@fixingahole62_70 Fixing A Hole is a 1386 Audio productionhttps://www.1386audio.com

Does The Beatles Debut Album, Please Please Me, 63 Years On?

11 February 1962 has become a legendary day in the history of Abbey Road. The recording studio located on a residential street in north London. For on that day, John, Paul, George and Ringo recorded 11* songs for there debut album, Please Please Me.In this weeks episode we start a new series taking a deep dive into The Beatles album catalogue, from Please Please Me released in March 1963, through to Let It Be in May 1970.Mark and I discuss, the background to the album, the recording sessions and its performance on the charts. Together with why Capitol records in the USA refused to touch the album.By the way if you think that a typo in the first paragraph, '11 songs', you'll have to listen to this episode to hear the answer.Welcome to episode 62 of Fixing A Hole. The Beatles Podcast You Didn't Know You Needed.An extended version of this podcast is available on our Patreon channel:http://patreon.com/fixingaholeSample extended episodes can be downloaded via our Stan Store. https://stan.store/fixingaholeYou can contact Paul and Mark via:Email:info@fixingahole.co.ukFacebook:Fixing A Hole The Beatles Podcasthttps://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61562724166069 All previous episodes are available via all major podcast platforms, or our website:http://fixingahole.transistor.fmFixing A Hole YouTube Channel:https://www.youtube.com/@fixingahole62_70 Fixing A Hole is a 1386 Audio productionhttps://www.1386audio.com

John Lennon Now And Then

Following the tragedy of December 1980, Yoko took control of her husbands audio, visual and written legacy. Producing a series of releases which would not only keep John's name out there, but also carry on his message of 'Peace'.In recent hears John's youngest son Sean has taken over control producing a series of wonderful archive box sets.In this week's episode Paul and Mark discuss how John's legacy stands up 46 years after his passing. Welcome to episode 61 of Fixing A Hole. The Beatles Podcast You Didn't Know You Needed.An extended version of this podcast is available on our Patreon channel:http://patreon.com/fixingaholeSample extended episodes can be downloaded via our Stan Store. https://stan.store/fixingaholeYou can contact Paul and Mark via:Email:info@fixingahole.co.ukFacebook:Fixing A Hole The Beatles Podcasthttps://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61562724166069 All previous episodes are available via all major podcast platforms, or our website:http://fixingahole.transistor.fmFixing A Hole YouTube Channel:https://www.youtube.com/@fixingahole62_70 Fixing A Hole is a 1386 Audio productionhttps://www.1386audio.com

From Quarry Men to Beat Brothers

In the Spring of 1961 The Beatles made their first professional recordings under the guidance of Bert Kaempfert. The German orchestra leader, composer and A&R man for Polydor records.Kaempfert was looking for musicians to back his recent signing Tony Sheridan. John, Paul, George and Pete Best would record two sessions for Polydor. In this weeks episode we look at the background to these historic recordings and how there status has diminished over the last 60 years due to a myriad of budget price reissues.Welcome to episode 60 0f Fixing A Hole. The Beatles Podcast You Didn't Know You Needed.An extended version of this podcast is available on our Patreon channel:http://patreon.com/fixingaholeSample extended episodes can be downloaded via our Stan Store. https://stan.store/fixingaholeYou can contact Paul and Mark via:Email:info@fixingahole.co.ukFacebook:Fixing A Hole The Beatles Podcasthttps://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61562724166069 All previous episodes are available via all major podcast platforms, or our website:http://fixingahole.transistor.fmFixing A Hole YouTube Channel:https://www.youtube.com/@fixingahole62_70 Fixing A Hole is a 1386 Audio productionhttps://www.1386audio.com

The Boys at Forthlin Road

In episode 58 Mark and Paul reviewed the rather excellent new album from Paul McCartney 'The Boys Of Dungeon Lane'. An album on which Paul reflects on his pre-fame past.In this episode we are also looking back to those years. With an overview of 2 tapes (or should that be 3?). Which capture the early days of group. The first dating from April and July 1960 and featuring Stuart on bass. The other recorded 2 years later in the autumn of 1962. Around the time the band had recorded there first single (in the UK) Love Me Do.Welcome to episode 59 0f Fixing A Hole. The Beatles Podcast You Didn't Know You Needed.An extended version of this podcast is available on our Patreon channel:http://patreon.com/fixingaholeSample extended episodes can be downloaded via our Stan Store. https://stan.store/fixingaholeYou can contact Paul and Mark via:Email:info@fixingahole.co.ukFacebook:Fixing A Hole The Beatles Podcasthttps://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61562724166069 All previous episodes are available via all major podcast platforms, or our website:http://fixingahole.transistor.fmFixing A Hole YouTube Channel:https://www.youtube.com/@fixingahole62_70 Fixing A Hole is a 1386 Audio productionhttps://www.1386audio.com

Dungeon Lane. Is It Worth The Journey?

With his 84th birthday just weeks away. Paul has gifted fans his first new collection of songs in 5 years.The question is: Is The Boys Of Dungeon Lane worth the wait?SPOILER ALERT!Yes!To find out why listen to episode 58 0f Fixing A Hole. The Beatles Podcast You Didn't Know You Needed.An extended version of this podcast is available on our Patreon channel:http://patreon.com/fixingaholeSample extended episodes can be downloaded via our Stan Store. https://stan.store/fixingaholeYou can contact Paul and Mark via:Email:info@fixingahole.co.ukFacebook:Fixing A Hole The Beatles Podcasthttps://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61562724166069 All previous episodes are available via all major podcast platforms, or our website:http://fixingahole.transistor.fmFixing A Hole YouTube Channel:https://www.youtube.com/@fixingahole62_70 Fixing A Hole is a 1386 Audio productionhttps://www.1386audio.com

I Feel Fine

3 Savile Row: Below the Surface

With the news that Apple are moving back into 3 Saville Row and opening a Beatles experience in 2027. To not only include access to the roof, but a recreation of the basement studio where they recorded and filmed the Get Back sessions in the January of 1969.In this episode Mark and Paul discuss the story of the Apple studio. From the disaster that 'Magic Alex' built to becoming one of the best equipped recording facilities in London.Welcome to episode 56 0f Fixing A Hole. The Beatles Podcast You Didn't Know You Needed.An extended version of this podcast is available on our Patreon channel:http://patreon.com/fixingaholeSample extended episodes can be downloaded via our Stan Store. https://stan.store/fixingaholeYou can contact Paul and Mark via:Email:info@fixingahole.co.ukFacebook:Fixing A Hole The Beatles Podcasthttps://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61562724166069 All previous episodes are available via all major podcast platforms, or our website:http://fixingahole.transistor.fmFixing A Hole YouTube Channel:https://www.youtube.com/@fixingahole62_70 Fixing A Hole is a 1386 Audio productionhttps://www.1386audio.com