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EPISODE · Aug 31, 2025 · 25 MIN

Episode 253: Songs Under the Microscope, Vol. 35: George Harrison, "This Song"

from I’ve Got a Beatles Podcast! · host I’ve Got A Beatles Podcast

Dave and Chris go back into the lab to discuss a quirky, satirical song about the copyright lawsuit leveled against George Harrison in 1976 called "This Song." As always, we discuss the musical arrangement, the lyrics, the musical allusions, and the witty lyrics. And make sure you watch the accompanying video to see some "guest stars" you might recognize!: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T0i9rjTxhpY We also give a quick news update, with a prescient foreshadowing about the reaction to the upcoming Beatles Anthology release!  Feel free to email or record a message about this episode to [email protected] and we'll include you in our "Please Mr. Postman" segment. Also, please comment on, like, and rate us wherever you listen to your podcasts. You can now watch us on YouTube! Complete episodes can be found at https://ivegotabeatlespodcast.podbean.com. Email: [email protected] X: @ivegotabeatles Facebook: I’ve Got A Beatles Podcast Check out our non-Beatles video venture: "Song Album Career!"   ORDER THE MUSIC DISCUSSED IN THIS EPISODE AND IN RECENT EPISODES! George Harrison This Song Disco 77 performance https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c_db_VAapkI    Elliot Mintz | The Magnificent Others with Billy Corgan full episode https://youtu.be/4MoRmOZEW8Y?si=F2IoUhsPmE7idElo    George Harrison Thirty Three & ⅓ vinyl (paid link)  https://amzn.to/45x3uAU    Power To The People: Live at the One To One Concert Super Deluxe (9 CD/3 Bluray - paid link)  https://amzn.to/4lxxSB9    Power to The People: Live at the One to One Concert (2 LP paid link) https://amzn.to/4fIQzR2    Power to The People: Live at the One to One Concert (2 CD paid link) https://amzn.to/46W3jBz    We All Shine On: John, Yoko, and Me Hardcover by Elliot Mintz (paid link) https://amzn.to/4gb9q7K    (As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases)

Dave and Chris go back into the lab to discuss a quirky, satirical song about the copyright lawsuit leveled against George Harrison in 1976 called "This Song." As always, we discuss the musical arrangement, the lyrics, the musical allusions, and the witty lyrics. And make sure you watch the accompanying video to see some "guest stars" you might recognize!: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T0i9rjTxhpY We also give a quick news update, with a prescient foreshadowing about the reaction to the upcoming Beatles Anthology release!  Feel free to email or record a message about this episode to [email protected] and we'll include you in our "Please Mr. Postman" segment. Also, please comment on, like, and rate us wherever you listen to your podcasts. You can now watch us on YouTube! Complete episodes can be found at https://ivegotabeatlespodcast.podbean.com. Email: [email protected]: @ivegotabeatlesFacebook: I’ve Got A Beatles Podcast Check out our non-Beatles video venture: "Song Album Career!"   ORDER THE MUSIC DISCUSSED IN THIS EPISODE AND IN RECENT EPISODES! George Harrison This Song Disco 77 performance https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c_db_VAapkI    Elliot Mintz | The Magnificent Others with Billy Corgan full episode https://youtu.be/4MoRmOZEW8Y?si=F2IoUhsPmE7idElo    George Harrison Thirty Three & ⅓ vinyl (paid link)  https://amzn.to/45x3uAU    Power To The People: Live at the One To One Concert Super Deluxe (9 CD/3 Bluray - paid link)  https://amzn.to/4lxxSB9    Power to The People: Live at the One to One Concert (2 LP paid link) https://amzn.to/4fIQzR2    Power to The People: Live at the One to One Concert (2 CD paid link) https://amzn.to/46W3jBz    We All Shine On: John, Yoko, and Me Hardcover by Elliot Mintz (paid link) https://amzn.to/4gb9q7K    (As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases)

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