The Beatles: Note By Note
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
LS048 - Nobody I Know - Lecture Series (bonus)
In this Beatles Lecture Series episode, Kenyon offers a critical musicological analysis of “Nobody I Know,” written by Paul McCartney and performed by Peter and Gordon. Though it charted in 1964, the…
00:35:03 |
Sun 22 Jun 2025
EP047 - One And One Is Two
In this episode, Peter and Kenyon dive deep into one of the most obscure Lennon-McCartney tracks: “One and One Is Two.” Originally written for Billy J. Kramer, the song was ultimately passed down a s…
01:06:34 |
Sun 15 Jun 2025
LS047 - One And One Is Two - Lecture Series (bonus)
Welcome to the Beatles Lecture Series, where Kenyon unpacks the hidden layers of even the most overlooked entries in the Lennon–McCartney catalog. In this episode, we explore “One and One is Two,” a …
00:14:35 |
Sun 15 Jun 2025
EP046 - Long Tall Sally
The Beatles may have written hits by the dozen, but when it came to raw vocal power, they turned to “Long Tall Sally.” In this episode, Peter and Kenyon examine how Paul McCartney tackled Little Rich…
01:08:50 |
Sun 08 Jun 2025
EP045 - You Can't Do That
The Beatles wrote dozens of love songs—but “You Can’t Do That” is all jealousy, threat, and menace. In this episode, Peter and Kenyon unpack John Lennon’s ferocious 1964 track, a surprisingly harsh B…
01:16:37 |
Sun 01 Jun 2025
LS045 - You Can't Do That - Lecture Series (bonus)
This lecture examines “You Can’t Do That” as an early exemplar of John Lennon’s emotionally unvarnished songwriting. Kenyon dissects how the track pushes against the pop conventions of 1964, both mus…
00:39:37 |
Sun 01 Jun 2025
EP044 - Can't Buy Me Love
It sold 2 million copies in a day and knocked America off its feet—but was “Can’t Buy Me Love” the beginning of the end for the Beatles’ greatest songwriting era? In this episode, Peter and Kenyon di…
01:08:26 |
Sat 24 May 2025
LS044 - Can't Buy Me Love - Lecture Series (bonus)
In this lecture, Kenyon examines Paul McCartney’s “Can’t Buy Me Love,” a pivotal track in the Beatles’ early catalog that bridges 12-bar blues tradition with modern pop innovation. Written in Paris a…
00:25:28 |
Sat 24 May 2025
EP043 - A World Without Love
What happens when a teenage Paul McCartney writes a song so sentimental that even John Lennon rolls his eyes? In this episode, Peter and Kenyon explore “A World Without Love,” a track McCartney penne…
00:52:35 |
Sun 18 May 2025
LS043 - A World Without Love - Lecture Series (bonus)
In this lecture, Kenyon explores “A World Without Love,” a Paul McCartney composition that became a chart-topping hit for Peter and Gordon in 1964. Written when McCartney was just 16, the song reflec…
00:30:46 |
Sun 18 May 2025
EP042 - This Boy
What do the Beatles and classic doo-wop have in common? More than you might think. “This Boy” finds the Beatles experimenting with close harmonies, complex chord changes, and emotional storytelling i…
01:05:04 |
Sat 10 May 2025
LS042 - This Boy - Lecture Series (bonus)
In this lecture, Kenyon explores “This Boy,” one of the Beatles’ earliest attempts at doo-wop-inspired songwriting. The session examines the track’s compound 12/8 meter, close vocal harmonies, and un…
00:25:31 |
Sat 10 May 2025
EP041 - I Want To Hold Your Hand
What happens when a single song conquers two continents at once? “I Want to Hold Your Hand” wasn’t just a hit—it was the ignition switch for Beatlemania in America. In this episode, Peter and Kenyon …
01:47:30 |
Sun 04 May 2025
LS041 - I Want To Hold Your Hand - Lecture Series (bonus)
In this lecture, Kenyon offers a comprehensive analysis of “I Want to Hold Your Hand,” a track often celebrated for its cultural impact but rarely studied for its structural depth. Far from merely a …
00:36:52 |
Sun 04 May 2025
EP040 - Money (That's What I Want)
How did one of the roughest, hardest-rocking Beatles performances come from a $800 loan in Detroit? In this episode, Peter and Kenyon dive into “Money (That’s What I Want),” tracing its wild origins …
01:01:53 |
Sat 26 Apr 2025
EP039 - Not A Second Time
What do Mahler, Stephen King, and John Lennon’s “Not a Second Time” have in common? More than you’d think. In this episode, Peter and Kenyon dig into one of the Beatles’ most misunderstood songs—prai…
01:10:18 |
Sun 20 Apr 2025
LS039 - Not A Second Time - Lecture Series (bonus)
In this lecture, Kenyon offers a critical and introspective analysis of “Not a Second Time,” a John Lennon composition from With the Beatles that has baffled fans, critics, and even the band themselv…
00:26:52 |
Sun 20 Apr 2025
EP038 - Devil In Her Heart
How did one forgotten girl group from a Detroit suburb end up shaping one of the eeriest Beatles covers? In this episode, Peter and Kenyon uncover the story behind “Devil in Her Heart,” originally re…
01:00:05 |
Sun 13 Apr 2025
EP037 - You Really Got A Hold On Me
Could the Beatles really match Smokey Robinson? That’s the challenge they set for themselves with “You Really Got a Hold on Me”—and, incredibly, they just might have pulled it off. In this episode, P…
01:01:32 |
Sun 06 Apr 2025
EP036 - Hold Me Tight
Was “Hold Me Tight” really the Beatles’ weakest link—or a hidden pivot point in their early sound? Peter and Kenyon dig into this overlooked track from With the Beatles, a song Paul McCartney began w…
01:16:19 |
Sun 30 Mar 2025
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