Beatles Books

My guest today is Steve Taylor, who brings us his book 'Across The Universe - 'The Magic and Mystery of The Beatles Creativity'.

Steve's book looks at the psychological, cultural and spiritual forces behind The Beatles genius. How were they elevated above their peers? What made them transcend the 1960's and endure into the 21st Century?

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My guest for today's episode is Piers Hemmingsen who joins me to discuss the second volume of his books covering the Beatles in Canada.

Piers' book goes into incredible detail on The Beatles Canadian connections - the stories behind their concerts, how the press covered them, fan reactions and so much more.

The books also tells the amazing stories behind John's time there in 1969 as he made 3 visits, for a bed in, a music festival and finally a meeting with the Prime Minister.

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My guest today is Richard Ogden who is here to discuss his book 'Bigger Than The Beatles'.

Richard was Paul McCartney's manager from 1987 to 1993 and he tells us the ups and downs of managing a superstar.

Richard oversaw Paul's collaboration with Elvis Costello, his return to form with the 'Flowers in the Dirt' album and Paul getting back on the road with 1989/90 World Tour.

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My guests for this episode are Amelia Davis and Joel Selvin who are here to discuss their work on 'Live at Candlestick Park 1966' a book which collates Jim Marshall's incredible backstage and on stage pictures of The Beatles final concert at Candlestick Park.

Amelia was Jim's assistant for many years and writer Joel was a close friend of Jim's so they provide an informed and entertaining insight into these mostly unseen pictures.

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For this episode I'm joined by Spencer Leigh to discuss his memoir '80 @ 80'.

Spencer was a first generation Beatles fan from Liverpool who began making programmes for BBC Radio Merseyside in the mid 70's. He amassed a huge library of interviews with Merseybeat musicians which led to his first book 'Let's Go Down to the Cavern' in 1984.

Many other Beatle books followed, which include his biography of Cavern MC Bob Wooler and a look at the Pete Best sacking 'Drummed Out.'

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