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In the third and final part of our discussion, David reveals some little-known facts he's uncovered during his research, and fills us in some more on his books, films and other activities. Topics are: David's book "The Beatles: What If?" The Beatles' adventures in Hamburg The Beatles' My Bonnie leads to Brian EpsteinHow Ringo came to replace Pete Best on drums Fan reaction to Pete's ouster George Martin's decision to use a studio drummerThe recordings of the Beatles at the Star Club Will we see a deluxe Rubber Soul release? The forthcoming Beatles biopics"Looking For Lennon," "No Hamburg, No Beatles" and "Blackbird" David's stage play and novel The Beatles back Janice the StripperHow to keep up with what David's working onYou can check out what David's up to at https://davidabedford.com and you can find his books at https://beatlesbookstore.com, where you'll find all kinds of writings about the Beatles from over 20 different authors. You can also find David's books and movies on amazon.com. And you can follow David on X at @Liddypooldave. Please give us a thumbs up and leave a comment if you'd like. Thanks for watching!

In Part 2 of 3, I continue my conversation with famed Beatles historian David Bedford. Topics this time include: The Skiffle craze and its influence in EnglandEvolution of the Quarrymen into a Rock and Roll GroupHow the Quarrymen became Beatles with an AThe Saga of the Beatles tour of Scotland backing Johnny GentleThe first trip to Hamburg, with Pete BestThe popularity of jazz and efforts to protect it in the UKHow Liverpudlians could hear American musicThe influence of Black musicians in Liverpool on the BeatlesWhy was it so hard to find drummers and bass players?How Stuart joined the band on bassHow the Beatles were greater than the sum of their parts Be sure to subscribe so you'll be notified when Part 2 of my interview with David is posted. And please give us a thumbs up and leave a comment if you'd like.You can check out what David's up to at https://davidabedford.com and you can find his books there as well as at https://beatlesbookstore.com, where you'll find all kinds of writings about the Beatles from over 20 different authors. You can also find David's books on amazon.com and pretty much wherever books are sold. You can follow David on X at @Liddypooldave. Thanks for listening!

In Part 1 of 3, famed Beatles historian David Bedford joins us to talk about growing up in Liverpool, Liverpool history and how he became a Beatles historian. Topics in Part 1 include: Introduction to the Episode and to David The Beatles history that has surrounded David wherever he's lived in Liverpool David's earliest Beatles-related memories David's beginnings in Beatles-related writing David's books Liddypool: Birthplace of the Beatles and The Fab One Hundred and Four Liverpool's history as a seaport and its fate in World War II The rise of Beatles tourism in Liverpool Liverpool clubs the Cavern, the Jacaranda and the Casbah Be sure to subscribe so you'll be notified when Parts 2 and 3 are posted. You can check out what David's up to at https://davidabedford.com and you can find his books there as well as at https://beatlesbookstore.com, where you'll find all kinds of writings about the Beatles from over 20 different authors. You can also find David's books on amazon.com and pretty much wherever books are sold. You can follow David on X at @Liddypooldave. Thanks for listening!

Rachel Rosenman joins me in a discussion about her musical upbringing, doctoral studies, some of her favorite artists, and some of our favorite "novelty" songs. We touch on:Seattle and its musical heritageRachel's family and musical backgroundRachel's doctoral work in turn-of-the-20th-century French music"Art music" vs. "Popular" musicAlicia Keys, Brandi Carlile, Cocteau TwinsMort Garson's "Plantasia"Arlo Guthrie's "Alice's Restaurant Massacree""Birdhouse In Your Soul" by They Might Be Giants"Generic Up-Tempo Folk Song" by The Limeliters"Paul Cézanne" by Five Chinese Brothers