Beatles Books Podcast

A big smile from Big Mal Evans as Paul McCartney marries Linda Eastman, April 12th 1969.

I know it’s Monday, but John Lennon and Paul McCartney are here looking cool so there’s always that.

George Harrison awaits another insightful and detailed question at a Beatles press conference.

It’s Saturday so please enjoy this particularly handsome picture of Paul McCartney.

Folks if you have enjoyed any of my recent pods - I know have a Buy Me a Coffee link where you can make a tiny one off donation - I’d be stupidly appreciative if you could! buymeacoffee.com/beatlesbooks

Friday night listening. It never fails to ashtonish me.

Paul McCartney and a hair dryer, ‘A Hard Days Night’, 1964. ‘Zzzaappp!’

No idea why I love this photo so much. A crisp London morning, Paul and Linda heading into Abbey Road for another day, a black cab motors past them in the background. All oddly reassuring.

Paul, Linda, Heather, Mary McCartney at London Airport, March 1971.

Jane and Peter Asher, Los Angeles, March 1967.

Paul McCartney and Wilfred Brambell, ‘A Hard Day’s Night’, 1964.

Evening watching. Truly a perfect film, on my humble.

A quick thank you for the positive feedback to my episode with Gary Kemp about his Brian Epstein book - great chat, even better book!

Paul McCartney in New York City, October 16th, 2001

New Podcast! I’m joined by Gary Kemp to discuss the book he cowrote with Simon Halfon ‘1967 The World of Brian Epstein and The Beatles’. Gary purchased Brian Epstein’s address book in 2020 and decided to delve into the cast of characters that it contained and tell Brian’s story.

Father and daughter share a moment in front of the 42nd President. John Cusack looks on.

New Podcast! I’m joined by Gary Kemp to discuss the book he cowrote with Simon Halfon ‘1967 The World of Brian Epstein and The Beatles’. Gary purchased Brian Epstein’s address book in 2020 and decided to delve into the cast of characters that it contained and tell Brian’s story.

John Lennon pictured with Richard Milred, a Swedish schoolboy who had visited John at Kenwood in Summer 1967 to interview him for his school newspaper.

The Beatles and Derek Guyler in ‘Hard Day’s Night’, 1964. ‘What is all this?!’

Lovely night at Conway Hall listening to Tom Holland’s perceptive questions for Gary Kemp and Simon Halfon on their fine new Brian Epstein book.

Paul McCartney talks about the first time he met Linda. ‘I don’t want to let this moment go’ is a pretty great piece of advice all told.

The Beatles in ‘Help!’, 1965 ‘London…’

When i get a bit sad I think about Paul McCartney’s 404 page.

Particularly lovely fan photo of Paul McCartney, 1976.

New Podcast! I’m joined by Simon Halfon to discuss the book he co-wrote with Gary Kemp ‘1967 - The World of Brian Epstein and The Beatles’ Simon designed this beautiful book based on Brian’s address book and tells us why he chose the images he did to tell Brian’s story.

Paul and Linda McCartney with Tina Turner, 1986.

‘Give My Regards to Broad Street’, 1984.

Three Beatles in Chiswick Park filming the promo films for Rain and Paperback Writer, 1966.

Paul McCartney films ‘Help!’, 1965.

Paul and Linda McCartney, 1973.

In which Ringo Starr meets a sleeping cat.

The Beatles having the best time possible in Miami, 1964.

Things I wasn’t expecting to see today - Twiggy having a quiet coffee and cake alone in the Southwark Cathedral cafe.

Things I wasn’t expecting to see today - Twiggy having a quiet coffee and cake alone in the Southwark Cathedral cafe.

On the train to spend my day off wisely. And yes, it’s a well loved copy…

Paul and Linda McCartney somewhere in London, 1984.

The Beatles and Brian Epstein on the Eamonn Andrews show, 1965.

The Beatles launch Sgt Pepper at Brian Epstein’s house, May 19th 1967.

2 Beatles and 1 Magic Alex, 1968.

Paul McCartney and his band in Kansas City, 1993.

Paul McCartney meets Patti Boyd and Prue Bury on the Hard Day’s Night train. ‘I’d ask you meself only I’m shy…’

Thinking of the wonderful Linda McCartney, who would have celebrated her birthday today. ‘Every love song I write is for Linda’ - Paul McCartney

Lucky enough to get an advance copy of this - Gary Kemp and Simon Halfon’s book that tells the story of everyone in Brian Epstein’s 1967 address book. One of my favourite Beatles books of the year - takes you into Brian’s world - beautifully written, really well designed - officially recommended.

Ringo Starr and George Harrison, 1991.

Paul and Linda McCartney, 1989.

‘Monday Morning 5:19’ by Rialto, ‘Starbucks’ by A and ‘Going to California’ by Led Zeppelin strong consecutive playlist choices for the Opticians waiting room I’m currently sat in.