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The Beatles: Note By Note

 Note By Note Series

Join former bandmates and lifelong friends Peter and Kenyon as they dive deep into the legendary discography of The Beatles in "The Beatles: Note by Note." With decades of friendship and a shared passion for music, these lifelong Beatles fans meticulously analyze each Beatles song in chronological order of release. Blending historical context with personal anecdotes and technical insights, Peter and Kenyon's discussions are enriched by their background as musicians. From their humble beginnings to their rise as music icons, explore how The Beatles' songs were crafted, recorded, and how they transformed the music industry. Whether you're a die-hard fan or new to The Beatles' music, "The Beatles: Note by Note" offers a comprehensive and definitive journey through the catalog of one of the greatest bands of all time. This podcast is a must-listen for anyone seeking an in-depth, authoritative exploration of The Beatles' musical legacy.


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Update frequency
every 3 days
Average duration
49 minutes
Episodes
102
Years Active
2024 - 2025
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EP059 - Any Time At All

EP059 - Any Time At All

What happens when a Beatles deep cut reveals more than you ever expected? In this episode, we dive into "Any Time At All"—a song John Lennon once called a rewrite of “It Won’t Be Long,” but that reve…
01:49:30  |   Sat 06 Sep 2025
LS059 - Any Time At All - Lecture Series (bonus)

LS059 - Any Time At All - Lecture Series (bonus)

In this lecture, we dive deep into John Lennon’s Any Time At All, one of the standout tracks from A Hard Day’s Night. While the lyrics appear simple—a declaration of friendship, comfort, and uncondit…
00:24:43  |   Sat 06 Sep 2025
EP058 - Tell Me Why ft. Lars (larsland)

EP058 - Tell Me Why ft. Lars (larsland)

Was “Tell Me Why” just a filler track—or something deeper? On this week’s episode of The Beatles: Note for Note, we welcome special guest Lars (of the YouTube channel larsland) to unpack the vocal la…
01:25:50  |   Sat 30 Aug 2025
LS058 - Tell Me Why - Lecture Series (bonus)

LS058 - Tell Me Why - Lecture Series (bonus)

John Lennon’s “Tell Me Why” might seem like just another early Beatles breakup song—but this lecture uncovers the subtle drama lurking beneath its simple exterior. We dig into the emotional confusion…
00:27:47  |   Sat 30 Aug 2025
EP057 - And I Love Her ft. Gareth (They Came to a Land Downunder)

EP057 - And I Love Her ft. Gareth (They Came to a Land Downunder)

Today, we’re turning the spotlight on the Beatles’ first intentional ballad—“And I Love Her.” With guest Gareth from They Came to a Land Down Under, we unpack the origins, cultural shifts, and musica…

01:30:58  |   Sat 23 Aug 2025
LS057 - And I Love Her - Lecture Series (bonus)

LS057 - And I Love Her - Lecture Series (bonus)

In this episode of the Lecture Series, Kenyon unpacks the quiet power and tonal ambiguity of Paul McCartney’s “And I Love Her.” He traces how even the song’s title hints at emotional complexity—why n…
00:36:00  |   Sat 23 Aug 2025
EP056 - I'm Happy Just To Dance With You ft. Nancy Howie (Fathom)

EP056 - I'm Happy Just To Dance With You ft. Nancy Howie (Fathom)

George double-tracked his vocal “to perfection,” and the rest is Beatles history—maybe. In this episode, Kenyon and Peter are joined by special guest Nancy from Vinyl Friday for a full-bodied takedow…
01:25:52  |   Sat 16 Aug 2025
LS056 - I'm Happy Just To Dance With You - Lecture Series (bonus)

LS056 - I'm Happy Just To Dance With You - Lecture Series (bonus)

In this episode of the Beatles Lecture Series, Kenyon dives deep into the oft-overlooked “I’m Happy Just to Dance with You,” written by John Lennon and sung by George. While John dismissed it as a “w…
00:32:59  |   Sat 16 Aug 2025
EP055 - If I Fell ft. Peter Pisano

EP055 - If I Fell ft. Peter Pisano

In this episode of Note by Note, we unravel the layered vulnerability of If I Fell, a Lennon ballad that holds more than meets the ear. Kenyon, Peter, and Justin explore its striking intro—modulating…

01:15:55  |   Sat 09 Aug 2025
LS055 - If I Fell - Lecture Series (bonus)

LS055 - If I Fell - Lecture Series (bonus)

John Lennon’s “If I Fell” may sound like a tender ballad, but dig a little deeper and you’ll find a song loaded with ambiguity and emotional risk. In this lecture, Kenyon explores the idea that it’s …
00:53:45  |   Sat 09 Aug 2025
EP054 - I Should Have Known Better

EP054 - I Should Have Known Better

Before Help! and long before Norwegian Wood, there was I Should Have Known Better—John Lennon’s first brush with Bob Dylan-style introspection. In this episode, Kenyon and Peter explore the song’s pi…
01:18:58  |   Sat 02 Aug 2025
LS054 - I Should Have Known Better - Lecture Series (bonus)

LS054 - I Should Have Known Better - Lecture Series (bonus)

At first glance, “I Should Have Known Better” seems like a standard early Beatles love song. But in this lecture, we uncover a deeper emotional arc beneath its simple title. Is John Lennon reflecting…
00:43:15  |   Sat 02 Aug 2025
EP053 - A Hard Day's Night ft. Justin Mann

EP053 - A Hard Day's Night ft. Justin Mann

In this packed episode of The Beatles: Note by Note, Kenyon, Peter, and Justin dive deep into the song “A Hard Day’s Night.” They unravel the song's hectic creation on April 13, 1964, when Lennon fam…
01:51:56  |   Sat 26 Jul 2025
LS053 - A Hard Day's Night - Lecture Series (bonus)

LS053 - A Hard Day's Night - Lecture Series (bonus)

John Lennon had a problem: how do you write a love song called “A Hard Day’s Night”? In this lecture, we analyze how he solved it—lyrically and harmonically—using idioms, tonal ambiguity, and jazzy f…
00:52:14  |   Sat 26 Jul 2025
EP052 - A Hard Day's Night Film ft. Stephen Ptacek

EP052 - A Hard Day's Night Film ft. Stephen Ptacek

A Hard Day’s Night wasn’t just the Beatles’ first film—it was a cinematic reset button for the music movie. In this episode, Peter, Kenyon and special guest Stephen explore how Richard Lester’s direc…

02:18:58  |   Sat 19 Jul 2025
EP051 - Matchbox

EP051 - Matchbox

Originally a Carl Perkins B-side, Matchbox became a showcase for Ringo Starr during the Beatles’ whirlwind studio sessions of mid-1964. In this episode, we explore why Ringo was chosen to sing this r…

01:11:35  |   Sat 12 Jul 2025
EP050 - Slow Down

EP050 - Slow Down

“Slow Down” might be credited to The Beatles, but this cover of a Larry Williams B-side reveals more about the band’s limitations than their strengths. In this episode, we take a close listen to John…

01:03:13  |   Sat 05 Jul 2025
EP049 - Like Dreamers Do

EP049 - Like Dreamers Do

Before The Beatles were a household name, before “Love Me Do,” there was Like Dreamers Do—a teenage composition by Paul McCartney that became one of their earliest calling cards. In this episode, we …

01:11:13  |   Sun 29 Jun 2025
LS049 - Like Dreamers Do - Lecture Series (bonus)

LS049 - Like Dreamers Do - Lecture Series (bonus)

In this lecture, we dive into Paul McCartney’s early composition Like Dreamers Do, exploring its melodic construction, lyrical themes, and musical architecture as performed by the Applejacks. The son…
00:35:39  |   Sun 29 Jun 2025
EP048 - Nobody I Know

EP048 - Nobody I Know

Join hosts Peter and Kenyon for an in-depth look at “Nobody I Know,” the follow-up to Peter and Gordon’s breakout hit “A World Without Love.” Written by Paul McCartney specifically for Peter Asher, t…
01:00:14  |   Sun 22 Jun 2025
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