Send us a textTim welcomes documentary filmmaker Alan G Parker for a deep dive into John Lennon’s ethereal 1974 solo classic #9 Dream. They discuss the song’s dream-like production, Lennon’s lifelong fascination with the number nine, and the curious whispers that still intrigue fans. Alan also shares stories from his forthcoming feature documentary Borrowed Time, revealing new insights into Lennon’s unrealised 1981–82 tour plans.Guest linksFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/alang.parker.7Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/agp1965director/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alan-g-parker-764b9397/Borrowed Time: Lennon's Last Decade: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt27687871/ Follow My Favourite Beatles SongBluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/myfavebeatles.bsky.socialX (Twitter): https://twitter.com/myfavebeatlesFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/MyFavouriteBeatlesSongInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/myfavouritebeatlessongOriginal music by Joe KaneLogo design by Mark Cunningham
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Yellow Submarine — Grant McPhee
Send us a textTim chats with film director and writer Grant McPhee about the Beatles song Yellow Submarine. They talk about the song’s fun sound, its strange mix of ideas, and the way it has grown into a song for all ages. Find out more about Grant McPhee and his workBluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/grantmcphee.bsky.socialX (Twitter): https://x.com/grantmcpheefilmFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/grantmcpheeFollow My Favourite Beatles SongBluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/myfavebeatles.bsky.socialX (Twitter): https://twitter.com/myfavebeatlesFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/MyFavouriteBeatlesSongInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/myfavouritebeatlessongOriginal music by Joe KaneLogo design by Mark Cunningham
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She's Leaving Home — Phil Lecomber
Send us a textTim chats with author Phil Lecomber about the Beatles’ unique song “She’s Leaving Home”. They share memories of the band, discuss the song’s dramatic musical style, and explore its rich story. Phil also talks about his new book, Midnight Streets, set in the 1920s in London Soho, and how real voices and working-class tales shape his work. Phil's website: https://www.phillecomber.comPhil on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/phillecomber/Phil on X: https://x.com/PhilLecomberSign up for an evening with Phil Lecomber, a free event in Greenwich, London, Tuesday 1st April 2025: https://www.waterstones.com/events/an-evening-with-phil-lecomber/london-greenwichFollow My Favourite Beatles SongBluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/myfavebeatles.bsky.socialX (Twitter): https://twitter.com/myfavebeatlesFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/MyFavouriteBeatlesSongInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/myfavouritebeatlessongOriginal music by Joe KaneLogo design by Mark Cunningham
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Two of Us — Ian Leslie
Send us a textTim Tucker chats with writer and author Ian Leslie, author of John & Paul: A Love Story in Songs, about the Beatles’ song “Two of Us” and the deep bond between Lennon & McCartney. They talk about the song’s shift from a hard rocker to a gentle, heartfelt tune, and explore how the music they made spoke for them when words fell short.Ian Leslie, The Ruffian: https://www.ian-leslie.comJohn & Paul: A Love Story in Songs: https://www.ian-leslie.com/p/introducing-john-and-paul-a-loveFollow My Favourite Beatles SongBluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/myfavebeatles.bsky.socialX (Twitter): https://twitter.com/myfavebeatlesFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/MyFavouriteBeatlesSongInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/myfavouritebeatlessongOriginal music by Joe KaneLogo design by Mark Cunningham
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I'm Only Sleeping — Antony Rotunno
Send us a textTim is joined by podcaster, musician, and life coach Antony Rotunno to explore John Lennon's dreamy Revolver track 'I'm Only Sleeping,' from its conception on the back of a phone bill to George Harrison's meticulous work on the backward guitar parts. They discuss the song's unique sound textures and how it reflects Lennon's state of mind in 1966.Antony Rotunno's website: https://www.antonyrotunno.com/Glass Onion Podcast on John Lennon: https://glassoniononjohnlennon.com/X.com: @OnionLennonLife And Life Only Podcast: https://lifeandlifeonly.podbean.comX.com: @lifeonly75Film Gold: https://creators.spotify.com/pod/show/filmgoldX.com: @filmgold75Antony has also appeared as a guest doing film reviews on Reel Britannia, The Stinking Pause and The Mind Renewed podcasts.Follow My Favourite Beatles SongBluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/myfavebeatles.bsky.socialX (Twitter): https://twitter.com/myfavebeatlesFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/MyFavouriteBeatlesSongInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/myfavouritebeatlessongOriginal music by Joe KaneLogo design by Mark Cunningham
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