Hosted by Bart Shore. In this themed program all our songs either mention the Beatles, members of the Beatles, or have a reference to Beatles songs. Hear from David Bowie, The Who, the Police, Billy Joel, Simon & Garfunkel, Sugarloaf, Chicago, John Fogerty, Three Dog Night, the Clash, Frank Zappa, Pink Floyd, Dr. Hook, Bare Naked Ladies, Dream Academy, The … [Read more...] about Psychedelic Time Warp – Songs About the Beatles
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Today in Rock History – September 11
1967, Filming began for The Beatles Magical Mystery Tour. There was no script, nor a very clear idea of exactly what was to be accomplished, not even a clear direction about where the bus was supposed to go. The "Magical Mystery Tour" bus set off for the West Country in England stopping for the night in Teignmouth, Devon were hundreds of fans greeted The Beatles at their … [Read more...] about Today in Rock History – September 11
Today in Rock History – August 19
1964, The High Numbers, (The Who) played at The Scene in Soho London, England. 1964, The Beatles kicked off a North American tour at the Cow Palace in San Francisco, California, to a crowd of 17,130. Playing 12 songs which made up their repertoire for the entire tour: Twist and Shout, You Can't Do That, All My Loving, She Loves You, Things We Said Today, Roll Over Beethoven, … [Read more...] about Today in Rock History – August 19
Today in Rock History – July 28
1960, Roy Orbison entered the UK chart with "Only The Lonely", which went on to become the first of Orbison's three UK chart toppers. Released as a 45 rpm single by Monument Records in May, 1960, "Only The Lonely" went to number two on the United States. The song was turned down by The Everly Brothers and Elvis Presley, so Orbison decided to record the song himself. 1965, … [Read more...] about Today in Rock History – July 28
Today in Rock History – July 25
1964, The Beatles third album A Hard Day's Night started a twenty-one week run at the top of the UK charts. This was the first Beatles album to be recorded entirely on four-track tape, allowing for good stereo mixes. 1965, Bob Dylan plugged in for his headlining set backed by the Butterfield Blues Band at The Newport Folk Festival in Newport, Rhode Island. Folk music purists … [Read more...] about Today in Rock History – July 25
