#85 - Beatles authors Candy Leonard and Al Sussman discuss how The Beatles made America fab in 1964

Listen to distinguished Beatles authors Candy Leonard ("Beatleness: How the Beatles and Their Fans Remade The World") and Al Sussman ("Changin' Times: 101 Days That Shaped a Generation") and Beatles News Briefs host Steve Marinucci in a great deep dive roundtable discussion on what the world was like in 1964 when the Beatles arrived in America, how the country reacted and how Beatlemania lives on in the 21st century. Plus news and information and an audience participation question. Please send your comments and questions to beatlesnewsbriefs@gmail.com.
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#82 - Don Dannemann of The Cyrkle on their career, Brian Epstein and touring with the Beatles

On this episode, we welcome Don Dannemann of The Cyrkle, the group whose Top 20 hits "Red Rubber Ball" (written by Paul Simon) and "Turn-Down Day" were familiar to AM audiences during 1966. But The Cyrkle's history also includes a huge Beatles connection, since they were managed by Brian Epstein and also went on tour with The Beatles in the U.S. He'll talk about all that and their current doings (which include a new album). Thanks for listening!
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#78 - Charles Rosenay remembers his friend Peter Tork of The Monkees

Charles Rosenay!!! shares his memories about his friend The Monkees' Peter Tork, who was a guest at his shows in the past, and the upcoming tribute he's putting on for him Feb. 8 in Connecticut. (For tickets or information, go to www.monkeesfanconvention.com.) As a special feature, the show also includes some rare audio of Tork at Rosenay's 2009 BeatExpo where he talked about both The Monkees and The Beatles. Pass the word and don't miss this special episode. Thanks for listening. 
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#75 - Reviewing Ringo's new album, latest Beatles news, chart news

Peace and love, peace and love! Today we feature our review of Ringo's new "What's My Name" album along with the latest Beatles news (including London police caught on Abbey Road crosswalk) and the latest chart news. Subscribe. Spread the word. (Your use of Amazon links helps us. Thank you.)
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#73 - The road to Abbey Road (with Contributing Editor Candy Leonard)

This show features a discussion with Contributing Editor Candy Leonard, author of "Beatleness," on what was going on in the world at the time the "Abbey Road" album was released and how it affected fans. Also included is our usual rundown of the latest Beatles news and features and maybe a couple of surprises. Thanks to all our recent new subscribers and pass the word. If you don't subscribe already, please do. And thanks for listening!!
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#71 - New Ringo album, Beatles "rediscovered" Abbey Road tape, more

Lots of news in this latest edition headlined by the official announcement of Ringo's new album and Paul McCartney's contribution to it, the controversial tape of the Beatles discussing their future work after Abbey Road, plus news on Brian Epstein, the 2020 edition of Abbey Road on the River, the latest chart news and much more. Thanks for listening and pass the word! 
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#69 - All news: Ringo, Peter Fonda, video and book news

A full show of news: The passing of Peter Fonda and the Beatles song he inspired, new book and video news, UK chart update and what Beatles video is out there for streaming. Thanks for listening!
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#68 - More on Abbey Road crossing 50th with British Beatles guide Richard Porter

British Beatles tour guide Richard Porter (www.beatlesinlondon.com) talks about what the scene was like at Abbey Road on the day of the 50th anniversary of the Beatles' iconic crossing photo and also reveals a few things you may not know. Plus we give the latest Beatles news including a new guest appearance by Paul McCartney. Listen now! 
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