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
LS036 - Hold Me Tight - Lecture Series (bonus)
In this lecture, Kenyon unpacks Paul McCartney’s “Hold Me Tight,” a deceptively simple track from With the Beatles that reveals deeper structural and harmonic complexity on close inspection. Though t…
00:30:55 |
Sun 30 Mar 2025
EP035 - Roll Over Beethoven
What happens when the Beatles take a Chuck Berry anthem and make it their own? In this episode, Peter and Kenyon dive into “Roll Over Beethoven,” a song they’d been playing since their earliest club …
01:08:06 |
Sat 22 Mar 2025
EP034 - Please Mister Postman
What happens when the Beatles take a Motown classic and make it their own? Please Mr. Postman was already a #1 hit for the Marvelettes, but John Lennon’s urgent, near-desperate vocal delivery transfo…
01:01:56 |
Mon 17 Mar 2025
EP033 - Till There Was You
Could Till There Was You be the Beatles’ most unexpected choice for their early setlists? A show tune from The Music Man, it stood out in their catalog—earning both praise and skepticism from fans an…
00:59:41 |
Sun 09 Mar 2025
EP032 - Little Child
Was "Little Child" ever meant to be sung by John Lennon? Originally intended as a showcase for Ringo Starr, the song took a different path when it proved a poor fit for his vocal range. In this episo…
01:04:08 |
Sun 02 Mar 2025
LS032 - Little Child - Lecture Series (bonus)
In this lecture, Kenyon analyzes Little Child, a track from With the Beatles that began as a rejected Ringo Starr vocal before becoming one of the album’s most relentless rockers. Despite its simplic…
00:26:08 |
Sun 02 Mar 2025
EP031 - Don't Bother Me
What inspired George Harrison to write his first song, “Don’t Bother Me”? A bout of illness and some friendly pressure from Mersey Beat’s Bill Harry played a role. In this episode, Peter and Kenyon e…
01:06:12 |
Sun 23 Feb 2025
LS031 - Don't Bother Me - Lecture Series (bonus)
In this lecture, Kenyon takes a detailed look at George Harrison’s songwriting debut with "Don’t Bother Me," from With the Beatles. Written during a bout of illness in a Bournemouth hotel room, the t…
00:41:21 |
Sun 23 Feb 2025
EP030 - All My Loving
What makes “All My Loving” the song that signaled a shift in the Beatles' dynamic? In this episode, Peter and Kenyon dive into Paul McCartney’s first major contribution to the Beatles’ catalog, writt…
01:28:10 |
Sat 15 Feb 2025
LS030 - All My Loving - Lecture Series (bonus)
In this lecture, Kenyon explores "All My Loving," one of Paul McCartney’s standout tracks from With the Beatles. The session delves into the song’s unique blend of emotional resonance and technical s…
00:47:12 |
Sat 15 Feb 2025
EP029 - All I've Got To Do
Although "It Won’t Be Long" kicks off With the Beatles with a jolt of energy and ambition, "All I’ve Got to Do" takes a quieter, more introspective approach, marking a surprising tonal shift. Written…
01:07:39 |
Sun 09 Feb 2025
LS029 - All I've Got To Do - Lecture Series (bonus)
In this lecture, Kenyon explores "All I’ve Got to Do," an introspective track from With the Beatles. Written by John Lennon, the song combines soulful simplicity with sophisticated musical elements, …
00:34:18 |
Sun 09 Feb 2025
EP028 - It Won't Be Long
What if the Beatles had chosen "It Won't Be Long" as a single instead of "I Want to Hold Your Hand"? Peter and Kenyon dive into this electrifying album opener, examining its sophisticated use of unus…
01:17:12 |
Sun 02 Feb 2025
LS028 - It Won't Be Long - Lecture Series (bonus)
In this lecture, Kenyon unpacks "It Won’t Be Long," the electrifying opening track of With the Beatles. The session explores the song’s innovative structural ambiguity, examining how Lennon and McCar…
00:40:39 |
Sun 02 Feb 2025
EP027 - I'm In Love
John Lennon believed "I'm in Love" could be a hit—but not for the Beatles. Instead, the 1963 track was handed off to the Fourmost, offering a glimpse into the Lennon-McCartney machine’s remarkable ou…
00:59:04 |
Sat 25 Jan 2025
LS027 - I'm In Love - Lecture Series (bonus)
In this lecture, Kenyon examines "I'm in Love," a 1963 John Lennon composition that was given to the Fourmost rather than being recorded by the Beatles themselves. The session explores the song’s lyr…
00:38:11 |
Sat 25 Jan 2025
EP026 - I Wanna Be Your Man
Peter and Kenyon explore "I Wanna Be Your Man," a pivotal 1963 Beatles song co-written by Lennon and McCartney and famously recorded by both the Beatles and the Rolling Stones. Written in just minute…
01:09:20 |
Sun 19 Jan 2025
LS026 - I Wanna Be Your Man - Lecture Series (bonus)
In this lecture, Kenyon dives into "I Wanna Be Your Man," the Beatles track written by Lennon and McCartney and performed by both the Beatles and the Rolling Stones in 1963. The session explores the …
00:31:21 |
Sun 19 Jan 2025
EP025 - I'll Keep You Satisfied
Peter and Kenyon dive into "I'll Keep You Satisfied," a song written by Paul McCartney in 1963 for Billy J. Kramer with the Dakotas. The track showcases McCartney’s melodic craftsmanship during the B…
00:53:13 |
Sun 12 Jan 2025
LS025 - I'll Keep You Satisfied - Lecture Series (bonus)
In this lecture, Kenyon examines "I'll Keep You Satisfied," a 1963 song written by Paul McCartney for Billy J. Kramer with the Dakotas. Exploring the lyrics, Kenyon describes the song as a confident …
00:39:31 |
Sun 12 Jan 2025
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