Ticket to Ride — Chris Purcell

Send us Fan MailTim welcomes multi-award-winning documentary director and filmmaker Chris Purcell to talk about the band's 1965 single, Ticket to Ride. They chat about Chris’s Liverpool roots, his early memories of the Beatles, and how he once ended up playing drums on stage with Tony Sheridan. They explore the heavy sound of Ticket to Ride, the use of the 12-string Rickenbacker, and how the track paved the way for new studio techniques. They also celebrate John’s powerful vocal, Paul’s guitar flourishes, and Ringo’s unique drumming.Right Angle Films: https://www.rightanglefilms.co.ukLiverpool West’s library: https://liverpoolwestproductions.com/libraryWhy Don’t We Do It in the Road?: http://vimeo.com/46488387Reflected Glory: https://vimeo.com/29437388Evolver 62 promo: https://vimeo.com/1023543808Follow 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