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.
For more information, visit https://www.notebynoteseries.com
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
- Update frequency
- every 3 days
- Average duration
- 49 minutes
- Episodes
- 102
- Years Active
- 2024 - 2025
EP014 - Twist And Shout
In this episode, Peter and Kenyon dive into the electrifying "Twist and Shout." They reveal the song's origins, originally written by Phil Medley and Bert Berns and covered by the Isley Brothers befo…
00:33:45 |
Sun 06 Oct 2024
EP013 - There's A Place
In this episode of The Beatles: Note by Note, Peter and Kenyon dive into "There's a Place," a track from the Beatles' debut album Please Please Me. The hosts explore the song's introspective lyrics, …
00:27:01 |
Sun 29 Sep 2024
LS013 - There's A Place - Lecture Series (bonus)
In this lecture series, Kenyon breaks down the lyrics and music of There's A Place. What features indicate that John and Paul felt that this was good enough to be their next single? How does the song…
00:29:11 |
Sun 29 Sep 2024
EP012 - A Taste Of Honey
Peter and Kenyon explore the Beatles' rendition of "A Taste of Honey" from their debut album "Please Please Me" in this episode. Recorded on February 11, 1963, the same day as most of the album, they…
00:30:03 |
Sun 22 Sep 2024
EP011 - Do You Want To Know A Secret
In this episode, Peter and Kenyon delve into "Do You Want to Know a Secret?" from the Beatles' "Please Please Me" album. Written by John Lennon in late 1962 and inspired by Disney's "Snow White and t…
00:26:23 |
Sun 15 Sep 2024
LS011 - Do You Want To Know A Secret - Lecture Series (bonus)
In this lecture series, Kenyon breaks down the lyrics and music of the Do You Want To Know A Secret. A masterclass in how to telegraph songwriting subtlties, Lennon hides dozens of chromatic motifs t…
00:44:52 |
Sun 15 Sep 2024
EP010 - Baby It's You
Peter and Kenyon explore "Baby, It's You," a track from the Beatles' debut album "Please Please Me," in this episode. Written by Burt Bacharach, Mack David, and Barney Williams, and first recorded by…
00:40:44 |
Sun 08 Sep 2024
EP009 - Boys
In this episode, Peter and Kenyon examine "Boys" from the Beatles' debut album "Please Please Me." Originally by The Shirelles, this track features Ringo Starr's first recorded lead vocal performance…
00:20:26 |
Sun 08 Sep 2024
EP008 - Chains
Peter and Kenyon delve into "Chains," a track from the Beatles' "Please Please Me" album, in this episode. They explore the song's origins, written by Gerry Goffin and Carole King and initially perfo…
00:15:00 |
Sun 08 Sep 2024
EP007 - Anna (Go To Him)
In this episode, Peter and Kenyon analyze "Anna (Go to Him)" from the "Please Please Me" album. They trace the song's roots to writer Arthur Alexander and its 1962 release. Peter prefers Alexander's …
00:19:51 |
Sun 08 Sep 2024
EP006 - Misery
Peter and Kenyon explore "Misery" from the Beatles' album "Please Please Me" in this episode. They discuss the band's groundbreaking approach of writing and performing their own material and the song…
00:33:41 |
Sat 31 Aug 2024
LS006 - Misery - Lecture Series (bonus)
In this lecture series, Kenyon breaks down the lyrics and music of Misery. Discover all the hidden secrets that Lennon wrote into this song to make you sing along. Find out why a song called Misery i…
00:30:12 |
Sat 31 Aug 2024
EP005 - I Saw Her Standing There
In this episode, Peter and Kenyon discuss "I Saw Her Standing There" from the Beatles' debut album "Please Please Me." They explore the song's creation, originally titled "Seventeen", and its composi…
00:34:46 |
Sat 24 Aug 2024
LS005 - I Saw Her Standing There - Lecture Series (bonus)
In this lecture series, Kenyon breaks down the lyrics and music of the very first release of the Beatles. Surprisingly, I Saw Her Standing There is a rewrite of a very popular song. Discover it's une…
00:44:51 |
Sat 24 Aug 2024
EP004 - Ask Me Why
This episode features a deep dive into "Ask Me Why," penned by John Lennon and influenced by Smokey Robinson and the Miracles. Peter and Kenyon highlight the song's sophisticated structure and musica…
00:28:00 |
Sun 18 Aug 2024
LS004 - Ask Me Why - Lecture Series (bonus)
In this lecture series, Kenyon breaks down the lyrics and music of the very first release of the Beatles. Kenyon catalogs many of John Lennon songwriting features, as they appear in this one-of-a-kin…
00:33:34 |
Sun 18 Aug 2024
EP003 - Please Please Me
Peter and Kenyon explore "Please Please Me," the Beatles' inaugural chart-topping hit, in this episode. Initially written by John Lennon as a slow Roy Orbison-inspired ballad, producer George Martin'…
00:46:17 |
Fri 16 Aug 2024
LS003 - Please Please Me - Lecture Series (bonus)
In this lecture series, Kenyon breaks down the lyrics and music of the very first release of the Beatles. Please Please Me is a masterclass of pop music songwriting. Kenyon highlights the amazing ten…
00:37:29 |
Fri 16 Aug 2024
EP002 - P.S. I Love You
In this installment of "The Beatles: Note by Note," Peter and Kenyon dissect "P.S. I Love You," the B-side to "Love Me Do." Composed by a young Paul McCartney, the song exemplifies the Beatles' early…
00:31:30 |
Sat 10 Aug 2024
LS002 - P.S. I Love You - Lecture Series (bonus)
In this lecture series, Kenyon breaks down the lyrics and music of Paul McCartney's dazzling P.S. I Love You. Listen as Kenyon describes how McCartney uses word painting to build an actual postscript…
00:26:55 |
Sat 10 Aug 2024
Disclaimer: The podcast and artwork embedded on this page are the property of Note By Note Series. This content is not affiliated with or endorsed by eachpod.com.