I’ve Got a Beatles Podcast!

In this episode, Dave and Chris go back into the lab to examine the Beatles’ early B‑side “Ask Me Why,” exploring its unusual and sophisticated (for the time) chord progression, three‑part vocals, lyrics, and recording history from the Pete Best era to Please Please Me. As usual, Chris digs deep to find interesting cover versions (linked below)!

We also catch you up on a couple of new items including George Harrison’s upcoming photo book, the Rubber Soul box set, and some recent Lennon family news.

 

"Ask Me Why" Covers 

Les Lionceaux - Je Suis Fou 1964

Dynasouls 1977

LOS BUITRES 1989 de Venezuela Pregúntame porqué (Ask me why) 

Smithereens (2008 album, “B-Sides The Beatles”)

Bill Anschell 2011 deconstructed piano version

 

Please Please Me remastered Stereo vinyl

https://amzn.to/4ijWsaR

Please Please me CD 

https://amzn.to/4cuE23i 

George Harrison - The Third Eye preorder

https://amzn.to/3SrUieM

 
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Dave and Chris return from summer hiatus to rank the 14 John Lennon–related tracks from The Beatles’ White Album, including the outtake “What’s the New Mary Jane.”

We discuss John's fantastic vocal performances, production choices, alternate mixes, and the songs’ contexts including “Happiness Is a Warm Gun,” “Dear Prudence,” and “I’m So Tired." And of course, we debate one of the most controversial pieces, “Revolution 9.”

We finish by recapping some of the Rubber Soul news. 

What is your ranking? Let us know!

Need to order any Rubber Soul variants or White Album sets?

White Album 2 disc 50th anniversary Giles Martin remix vinyl
https://amzn.to/4guPNYB
 
White Album 3 CD with Esher Demos
https://amzn.to/45PJBpi
 
White Album 2 CD "enhanced" 2009 remaster
https://amzn.to/4hRdU6e

 
Rubber Soul 5LP + 7" Single Special Edition Super Deluxe Box Set 
https://amzn.to/4zfbjsX
 

Rubber Soul Super Deluxe 4 CD

https://amzn.to/3Ssm62q
 
Rubber Soul Special Edition Blu-ray

https://amzn.to/4qihPeD
 

Rubber Soul Deluxe Half-speed Double vinyl 2 LP

https://amzn.to/4qnUo3y
 

Rubber Soul Deluxe 2 CD

https://amzn.to/45YozEP 
 
Rubber Soul Half-speed 1 LP
https://amzn.to/3S7kivG 

 
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The new Rubber Soul sets are coming on October 2! In this episode, we dive into the new reissues: Giles Martin’s stereo mixes, previously unreleased session takes, mono and U.S. albums, and exclusive vinyl and Blu-ray options. We also give you all the pricing details, bonus items, fan complaints, and whether the vault material still justifies the box set approach.

We engage in some speculation (!) as to future releases as well. 

Want to purchase any of the sets?

Rubber Soul 5LP + 7" Single Special Edition Super Deluxe Box Set 
https://amzn.to/4zfbjsX
 

Rubber Soul Super Deluxe 4 CD

https://amzn.to/3Ssm62q
Rubber Soul Special Edition Blu-ray

https://amzn.to/4qihPeD
 

Rubber Soul Deluxe Half-speed Double vinyl 2 LP

https://amzn.to/4qnUo3y
 

Rubber Soul Deluxe 2 CD

https://amzn.to/45YozEP 
 
Rubber Soul Half-speed 1 LP
https://amzn.to/3S7kivG 
 
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In this episode, Dave and Chris take a two-for-one deep dive into George Harrison’s “Here Comes the Sun” and its lesser-known companion (or sequel?) “Here Comes the Moon.” We explore the songs’ origins, lyrics, inspiration, unique musical elements (Moog synthesizer!), Ringo’s problems playing the meter changes, and a surprise uncredited co-writer for "Here Comes the Moon."

As usual, we mention notable covers — from the Concert for Bangladesh and SNL to versions by Nina Simone, Yusuf/Cat Stevens, Peter Tosh and more — and speculate as to why "Here Comes The Sun" is the most-streamed Beatles song while "Here Comes The Moon" is a hidden gem.

Check out the links below to buy the items mentioned in the episode:

Abbey Road (anniversary lp) 
https://amzn.to/4ykBw9a 
Let It Roll (vinyl) 
https://amzn.to/4gy0Ge4 
George Harrison (vinyl) 
https://amzn.to/44WRSHq 
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https://a.co/d/02mzfR62 
 
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Cover Songs mentioned in the episode: 
 
Here Comes the Sun (official video) 
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KQetemT1sWc 
Take 9 
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oIt8GN2sr4I 
Lost guitar solo 
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mMXDOWRUR7M 
Concert for Bangladesh 
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v5G26sTxMlo&list=RDv5G26sTxMlo&start_radio=1 
Paul Simon & George Harrison on SNL November 20,1976 
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KEgBMTMUanU&list=RDKEgBMTMUanU&start_radio=1 
Live in Japan 
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q54DO0B2atc&list=RDQ54DO0B2atc&start_radio=1 
Richie Havens 1971 
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P_Kq-2Xs8NY&list=RDP_Kq-2Xs8NY&start_radio=1 
Nina Simone 1971 
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T9gMsdNQSUM&list=RDT9gMsdNQSUM&start_radio=1 
Sergio Mendes 1975 
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dq8qEnTGtWg&list=RDdq8qEnTGtWg&start_radio=1 
The Runaways 1980 
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yubiSnR9Zkk&list=RDyubiSnR9Zkk&start_radio=1 
Womack & Womack 1985 
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f5twzxHZVHE&list=RDf5twzxHZVHE&start_radio=1 
Voodoo Glow Skulls 1994 
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vIPjTtPCls8&list=RDvIPjTtPCls8&start_radio=1 
Lou Rawls 1998 
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jd_YDU1NzFo 
Nick Cave 2002 - from I am Sam 
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uT9YgfdgUVI&list=RDuT9YgfdgUVI&start_radio=1 
Travis 2002 
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Za0ib4r0d5g&list=RDZa0ib4r0d5g&start_radio=1 
Joe Brown concert for George 2003 
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cTwWpkLEHCA&list=RDcTwWpkLEHCA&start_radio=1 
John Entwistle 2003 Songs From The Material World (Tribute To George Harrison) 
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F3e8MotBOoE&t=6s 
GeorgeFest version - Perry Ferrell - 
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ilQuPQF5zSM&list=RDilQuPQF5zSM&start_radio=1 
Yo Yo Ma & James Taylor 2021 
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qgO7BqAeeYk&list=RDqgO7BqAeeYk&start_radio=1 
Jon Bon Jovi - 2021 
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L5b5A8Tr9P0&list=RDL5b5A8Tr9P0&start_radio=1 
Yusuf/Cat Stevens 2023 
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iCF7opEbEw0 George Benson 1969 (Here Comes the Sun/I Want You (She's So Heavy) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b6IDWgIjH6I 
Peter Tosh Here Comes The Sun monomix 
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mrNzCP0f30Y 
George Benson
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0aLnb6FBWbI&list=RD0aLnb6FBWbI&start_radio=1
Here Comes The Moon 
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cu1dvIwk6pc 
Here Comes the Moon demo 
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PhvGr5Db1DU

In this episode, we've collected listener feedback on Paul McCartney's The Boys of Dungeon Lane, summarizing four core themes: the album as a slow burner that rewards repeat listens, praise as a surprising triumph for his age, debates about vocal tone and production, and a perceived lack of McCartney-style whimsy. 

We also highlight listener comments on standout tracks (e.g., "Life Can Be Hard"), track-by-track reactions, and a discussion of album variants and collector culture, concluding that overall fan response is positive and emotionally resonant.

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