Name: Karl, Mankato MN
Date: Tuesday, August 26, 2008

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Loved the David Brenner interview! Very interesting.

Name: Robert, Las Vegas NV
Date: Saturday, August 23, 2008

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Another great show (#893)! The first time I saw their "Midsummer" performance, I thought of the 'Paul Is Dead' rumor when Paul, as Pyramus, was saying, "Now am I dead... now die, die, die." "Yesterday" was reminiscent of Kevin Kline's unusually plaintive version of Nick Bottom / Pyramus in the latest film of the play. Other things in the #893 that were surprizing appropriate were the LOVE version of George's "While My Guitar Gently Weeps" (with the line "the play you are staging") and the riff from "Green Sleeves" at the end of "All You Need Is Love" having the line by Falstaff in act 5, scene 5 of "Merry Wives of Windsor" ("...let it thunder to the tune of Green Sleeves..."). Very cool indeed!

Name: Robert, Las Vegas NV
Date: Wednesday, August 13, 2008

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Three better-than-average BwtB shows, all in a row (#s 890, 891, and 892) - impressive! Those Dhani and Pete songs were very cool, like icing on the cake. I don't mind "Say Say Say" because the video of it was so good. Most of Paul's videos are top notch; not just playing the song, but putting it into context with a 'story' going on around it.

Name: Marty, Asbury Park NJ
Date: Friday, August 8, 2008

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To celebrate perhaps the greatest Beatles record of all time, Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band will be performed live in its entirety Saturday August 16th on the Stone Pony's Outdoor Summer Concert Series Stage in Asbury Park. The album will be performed by Todd Rundgren, Christopher Cross, and Denny Laine, accompanied by The Classical Hits Symphonette. Aside from performing the album, the trio will also perform their own individual hits!

Name: Robert, Las Vegas NV
Date: Sunday, August 3, 2008

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I thought show #890 was one of the best you've put together in a couple of months at least. The clip of Marino Marini singing in "Luna de Miel" of what Paul covered with the Beatles is one of the neat things about BwtB. The German live set was cool also, especially the unusual instrumental work on "Yesterday" - no string quartet and not even an acoustic guitar. It actually sounded like a solid-body electric guitar, like a Fender or something, with Ringo doing some quite drumming. Nice to hear the song in a different format. Dhani's "Another John Doe" was very good, and it sure sounded like his dad! I'm pleasantly surprised that it was in the body of the show and not locked into the Odd Track Out. I think it's only fair; Paul and Ringo can release new material any time, but the 'voice of George' now is Dhani and the 'voice of John' is now Julian and Sean. Just a personal opinion, but it 'feels' right.

Name: Steve, Windsor CA
Date: Sunday, July 13, 2008

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I just was given the 2-Disc Deluxe Edition of ‘Across The Universe.’ I was quite impressed how the sense of the 60's and 70's was captured, especially since I grew up in its midst. I enjoyed the Director's (Julie Taymor) comments and interviews. I think our younger generation can learn a lot about the times and the people of the time. The performances and communicated associations are splendid. The character names are cool, too: Lucy, Jude, Sadie, & Prudence! The theater is very artistic. Highly recommend! .

Name: Tom, Las Vegas NV
Date: Thursday, June 5, 2008

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ALL TOGETHER NOW, the new movie about the Beatles and LOVE at the Mirage, plays at 7pm on June 18 at CineVegas, and again at 2pm on June 20, 2008.

Name: Mal, Goldfield NV
Date: Wednesday, June 4, 2008

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Hey Sean! 4 words: KARAOKE BEATLES CHARITY PARTY!

Name: Rick, Buffalo NY
Date: Saturday, May 31, 2008

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Great DJ, please play LET IT BE! We are looking for people who want to share their history as a Beatles fan for our book, which will feature Beatles fans young & old from anywhere in the world. Our online group is at: http://launch.groups.yahoo.com/group/BeatlefansDocumentary/. We want to know their lives as Beatlefans, their memories, what was it like growing up loving The Beatles, what people did for you because they knew you loved the Beatles, what did your parents think, your brother/sister and schoolmates think? How old were you when you became aware of your feelings for the Beatles? What did you do before & after the Beatles or John, Paul, George or Ringo's concerts if you went? Beatle people, please contact us! We need approximately 360 personal stories.

Name: Trevor, Park City UT
Date: Wednesday, May 21, 2008

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Sean, one of the best activities you can do is to LISTEN! Have listening parties where you listen to Dennis' show or pick an album and play it, and then talk about what it means, or what you liked about it. Just a suggestion. Good luck!

Name: Sean, Goodland KS
Date: Tuesday, May 13, 2008

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I am interested in starting up a Beatles Club at my high school, and I was wondering if you or any of your many fans had ideas about different activities we could do. I want to get people to have fun both with each other in the club, and perhaps benefit the community as well. Any suggetions?

Name: Robert, Las Vegas NV
Date: Monday, May 12, 2008

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I was generally pretty pleased with the "Across The Universe" DVD, especially the surprising 'war context' of "Strawberry Fields" and "I Want You." I can't get the image of the Uncle Sam poster singing, "I want you... I want you SO bad..." out of my head! And I would never thought about that if I were making the film, but it fits perfectly.

Name: Emily, Auburn Hills MI
Date: Wednesday, April 9, 2008

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Welcome to Detroit! We've missed having BWTB, glad to hear you on Oldies 580!

Name: John, Boulder, CO
Date: Wednesday, March 05, 2008

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I just got to hear your show for the first time here in Denver. It's great. I heard the music again with whole new ears. Good Times.

Name: Alice, Boulder City NV
Date: Monday, March 03, 2008

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Reminder to Everyone:::Go see the Fab at Sam's Town every Wednesday nite from 8 til midnite. Brody from Yellow Brick Road sang Live & Let Die and David St. John played drums that nite. And, an excellent time was had by all. Call 393-4FAB and hear the wonderful Dennis Mitchell's voice giving you updates of their venues. I had a fantastic time last Wednesday evening and danced till they left the stage. Hope to see you all at Sam's Town!! Come on out all you Beatles's Fans ...

Name: Alice in BC
Date: Monday, March 03, 2008

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Hi Dennis & Beatles Fans::: Don't miss The Fab at Sam's Town every Wednesday nite from 8 til Midnight. I went last week for the first time in almost a year and yes, the music is incomparable. I am still recuperatingfrom the excitement and just getting up and dancing alone with all other fans on their dance floor. The most exciting that happened that evening tho was that Brody, lead singer from the Yellow Brick Road, sang McCartney's Live & Let , etc., and blew us all away. Besides being very cute, his songs were spellbinding. Also, David St. John, played drums for The Fab that nite. Miss you David as a regular. In any event, if you have a free Wednesday nite, don't miss The Fab. Call 393-4FAB and hear Dennis Mitchell announce their venues!!! Hope to see you there, because a splendid time will be had by all...

Name: Tom
Date: Thursday, February 14, 2008

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Ringo's east coast tour dates were posted today at rolling stone's website

Name: Joe
Date: Saturday, February 02, 2008

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http://www.votenumber1.com/ Go and vote for: "Number one rock band of all time" CALLING ALL BEATLES FANS, DON'T LET BON JOVI BEAT THEM!!! I mean... Bon Jovi???

Name: Ryan
Date: Friday, January 18, 2008

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hello wondering if anyone could help i have beatles vinyls from 1967 in perfect condition are these collectors items and are they worth a lot of money?

Name: Robert Meyer
Date: Wednesday, January 09, 2008

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FAR OUT, DENNIS!!! Aaron's work fits perfectly in the context of a show dedicated to the brilliance of George Martin's contributions to both the original tracks and the LOVE show now. Great work!

Name: Your host!
Date: Thursday, December 13, 2007

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"Liverpool 8" will be featured on the upcoming edition of my show, starting this weekend. If your local radio station doesn't carry it, call them! The next online edition will be posted here Saturday night Dec. 15 Pacific Time.

Name: mrjinks
Date: Monday, December 03, 2007

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Anyone know where Ringo's new single "Liverpool 8" can be heard? It's due to be released today...

Name: kmac
Date: Saturday, November 17, 2007

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The Veterans show always cracks me up with the very bad editing and the stoic presentation of the announcer LOL. Great choice for 'Odd Track Out' this week Robert and Dennis, I absolutely love Roger's use of the Ric 12 string, nobody quite jingles and jangles like Rog. Check out a quick interview on YouTube with Jim "Roger" McGuinn from a David Letterman appearance. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SrZ7ZJiKnvc

Name: Robert, Las Vegas NV
Date: Sunday, November 11, 2007

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FAR OUT, DENNIS!!! Thanks! If anyone wants to get Roger McGuinn's CD "Limited Edition" (the front is just brown/black with only his name and the title in gold/yellow letters) that his cover of "If I Needed Someone" it's available at his web site  http://mcguinn.com . The rest of the album is a mix of traditional folk songs like "Shenandoah" and originals (often with lyrics by wife Camilla) like "Made in China." Sorry for the "shameless plug" but I really like the CD. Thanks again, Dennis.

Name: Your humble narrator
Date: Thursday, November 08, 2007

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Just checking in with my fellow Beatlemaniacs...If you don't have it yet, make sure you either buy the new "Help!" DVD or make sure someone gets it for you for Christmas! The picture and sound really are all that, a drastic improvement from the 1997 edition. Watch the site for news on Ringo's new album "Liverpool 8," including your chance to win! Thanks for listening...

Name: Shane and Liza
Date: Tuesday, October 30, 2007

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Great show!! We love to have breakfast with the Beatles every Sunday! What a great way to wake up! Keep up the good work!!

Name: Robert Meyer
Date: Saturday, September 22, 2007

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What is the longest Beatle recording? Longer than Hey Jude, longer than I Want You, longer than Revolution #9, longer than any or all of the Christmas Fan Club records. In fact, it's longer than all of them put together. For that matter, that recording is longer than all other Beatle songs and interviews put back to back. Give up? It's the inner groove at the end of the EMI version of Sgt Pepper, infinitely repeating itself!

Name: Randall, Henderson NV
Date: Sunday, August 12, 2007

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Great show with Mr Spizer this week. You're right, his books are excellent. I have all of them except for the Beatles on Vee-Jay (can't bring myself to paying $300 for a book). However he does a very good recap of the Vee-Jay days in his book The Beatles are Coming. The Vee-Jay story is comical and tragic at the same time. It's amazing how many records they were able to release off those 16 tracks and how they were constantly dodging lawsuits. Imagine what might have been the fate of the Beatles in the US if Vee-Jay had made those 1963 royalty payments and kept the Beatles all to themselves. Such a small label would surely have hurt their popularity. Ah, the What-ifs! The Beatles Swan Song just released is another fun read, talking about all the off kilter Beatles records from Atco, MGM, etc that came out during Bealtemania. I hope you can get Mr Spizer for other interviews.

Name: Robert Meyer
Date: Saturday, August 04, 2007

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As John said, "Let's hear it for Dennis!" Two questions though: what's the instrument that sounds like water boiling that Rolf Harris is playing in "Tie Me Kangaroo Down" and did the "Little Girl" interview tape inspire the title "You Know My Name (Look Up the Number)" since she found the Beatles by merely looking in the phone book?

Name: Robert Meyer
Date: Saturday, July 28, 2007

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Dylan is such a trip, "the Persian drunkard, he follows me...", i.e., Omar Khayyam ("A book of verses underneath the bough, / a jug of wine, a loaf of bread, and Thou"); thanks for playing "Absolutely Sweet Marie"! Is the album still in print? Is that Dylan playing the harmonica on "If Not For You"? I know a number of record labels were possessive, to the point of paranoia, those days (cf. Gram Parsons on "Sweetheart", or for that matter, George's "L'Angelo Misterioso"). The ending was perfect with James Ray's original version of "Got My Mind Set On You." I love how the brass section is off-set by the banjo. Nice interview Pete Best at the beginning of the show. Great job, as usual, Dennis.

Name: Robert Meyer
Date: Sunday, July 15, 2007

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Cool Ringo show. You know I absolutely LOVE that duet with Buck Owens! I can just see their video of it on some Hollywood lot with the phony Western scenes. Thanks for playing it! I've never seen "Magic Christian." Who said "try to tear your face apart" in that funny voice? Ringo? It has me doubled up in laughter, every time I'd hear it. Doesn't Jakob Dylan sound like his dad? If you didn't tell me, I'd think it was Bob. If reminded me of their two dads on side 5 of the "Concert For Bangla Desh" LPs.

Name: Robert Meyer
Date: Sunday, July 08, 2007

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Saw all three days of the Fest and it was all great, but I must confess my favorite were the two Pete Best sets. He and his band confined themselves to re-creating the three semi-bootlegs of the pre-EMI period: the live Star Club tape, the Decca audition, and the Tony Sheridan sessions. Very well done, it was like you were actually there as it happened.

Name: LJK
Date: Thursday, July 05, 2007

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Dennis, It was a treat to watch you talk with Peter & Gordon as well as the other interviews you conducted at the recent Fest for Beatles Fans in Las Vegas. You did a great job and I'm looking forward to hearing more on your show. Keep up the good work, LV is glad to have you as one of our own.

Name: Brian Kenwood
Date: Saturday, June 30, 2007

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With summer in full swing now, Beach boys music always seems to be the appropriate compliment to our favorite Beatles music. With the 50th anniversary of the time when john met Paul, I can only be reminded of the time when Brian Wilson met Paul. I once head a great audio clip of Brian explaining about first meeting Paul. I would like much to hear that audio clip once again. Thanks Dennis, Brian Kenwood Lincoln Ne.

Name: Robert Meyer
Date: Monday, June 25, 2007

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Paul's "222" sounds a lot like Dave Brubeck's jazz hit "Take Five" (recorded, oddly enough, on July 1, 1959), especially the recurring piano riff. The Peter Asher interview was very interesting, especially with the comments about The Byrds.

Name: The Back Office
Date: Tuesday, June 05, 2007

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Big fan of the show. I produce a rock music discussion blog and one of our members posted something regarding the noises heard at the end of the Day In The Life final chord. Thought other listeners would enjoy it. Click here to read

Name: Robert Meyer
Date: Saturday, June 02, 2007

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The two-part Pepper shows, #829 and #830, were great. I've always thought Pepper was the best rock album, bar none; and it's kind of appropriate that it would be the first shows on KUNV, like it's a totally new era. The station was also the 'exile community' from the classical station 15 to 20 years ago (I will have to send you an e-mail about it: Midday Mozart like Breakfast with Beatles, etc). The "Making Of..." dvd sounds cool, with George Martin's and Paul's memories; I will have to get a copy of it. The bit about "When You're 64" in the Caveran, after they have some problems with amps, actually does make sense with the "mending a fuse" line. John's "...Incredible Sheep Shrinking Grateful Airplane" bit was hilarious. The Frampton / Bee Gees 'Odd Track Out' on #830 fun. Keep up the good work!

Name: Robert Meyer
Date: Saturday, June 02, 2007

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Dennis, pgm #828 was the best for several months. "Dead Meat" is surprisingly good; this will sound a bit heretical here, but I'd be hard pressed to name more than 4 or 5 non-Beatles John songs any better. It's just that good. Paul's "Dance Tonight" is very good; looks like his new CD is going to be great, with "Ever Present Past" too. Was that the song that Paul was demonstrating the overdubbing to the audience on that PBS special? George saying, "help, help, help.." in the commercial reminded me of "number nine, number nine...". Loved the German set! ...though each time I hear "Baby's In Black" I still see the cartoon of the song (the vampires, etc.) in my head. I always thought that they played the Star Club only twice, not three times; the 2nd time was when Stu quite the band just before his stroke / hemorrhage. I didn't get the 'Pig' bootleg of the Star Club set because they were doing just doing cover versions of songs from the 50s. Later I of regretted not getting it, but then I saw double LP of it (in the Vegas Sears, no less!), song for song, from "Lingasong" as "Live! at the Star Club in Hamburg, Germany" (# LS-2-7001). It still didn't have any original songs, but 8 of the 26 were released in studio versions later: Roll Over Beethoven (track #2), Mr Moonlight (#8), A Taste Of Honey (#9), 'Til There Was You (#11), Kansas City (#12), Everybody's Trying To Be My Baby (#21), Matchbow (#22), and Long Tall Sally (#25). I've never heard that version of "I Saw Her Standing There" before (or any other Lennon / McCartney song at the Star Club), but it's great; both the performance and really, the recording of it sounds pretty good too. Great job!

Name: kmac
Date: Sunday, May 20, 2007

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The rock tentacles that lead to or from the Beatles never ceases to amaze. George revealed that his occasional association with Delaney & Bonnie in the late 60s led to the discovery of his slide guitar techniques. Delaney & Bonnie, because of the connections that Delaney formed as a highly regarded session man, hosted the likes of Eric Clapton after Blind Faith, Carl Radle, Bobby Whitcock,Jim Gordon - all of which later formed Derick & the Dominoes. Also,at various times they were associated with Jim Keltner, Dave Mason, Duane Allman and King Curtis - quite an impressive list. Its no surprise that many of the artists above contributed on the highly acclaimed Harrison projects - All Things Must Pass and Concert For Bangladesh. Thanks Dennis, your show never fails to educate the ever curious rock fan.

Name: Robert Meyer
Date: Saturday, May 19, 2007

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Dennis, the Georgie Fame was cool; but what happened to "Vera"? Maybe it's hard find "truth" (...Latin pun) when you're sixty-four, especially when "digging the weeds."

Name: Ernie Clark
Date: Sunday, May 13, 2007

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Hi, just wanted to mention another cover version of "It's For You". It was by a group called Springwell. It was released in 1971 on Parrot Records and was a minor hit. Our local radio station played it and it charted on their tunedex. It was similar to 3 Dog Night's version as far as the vocals but was faster and more hard rock. Quite a good record actually! Wish I still had my 45 of it.

Name: Robert Meyer
Date: Friday, May 11, 2007

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Yeah, I loved the 3 Dog Night version, got it on the flipside of "One" (their first single), and was mystified where it was from for a number of years. Finally got the Cilla Black version, VERY different than 3DN's, on one of the 'Pig' bootlegs. Saw 3DN in Memphis just after the release of the 2nd LP, so they did everything from the first 2 LPs. Their version of "It's For You" is what I'd call a great cover, unique to them; the only thing I could fault it for was it was too short, less than 2 mins I think. Of the three parts of their performance, a capella - just piano with the voices - full rock band, in many ways I liked the middle part best; there was a poignancy to the piano that struck me.

Name: Your humble host
Date: Monday, May 07, 2007

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THANK YOU ALL for your cool posts! Hey, sis, why didn't you just post my NAKED BABY PICTURES?!? lol...Glad you're all enjoying those cool covers. How about this week's Three Dog Night gem, "It's For You?" That should strike a chord with you Southern California natives. Please pile on and add your favorites, no matter how obscure, and I'll try to find them. And keep listening, a splendid time is guaranteed for all!

Name: Robert Meyer
Date: Sunday, May 06, 2007

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The new Paul ("Ever Present Past") is very good; I think the meaning is appropriate for him, for me, and I'm guessing a lot of other people too. What I was really meaning to write about is that great cover of "I'm Happy Just To Dance With You" by The Cyrkle. This is another example of my philosophy of good covers, go for something way off the beaten path of the original, here using a sitar on one of the earliest Beatle songs (at least a year or more before "Norwegian Wood") so it was an unusual performance (plus the odd rhythms). I have the same thoughts on going the over way also, when the Beatles were covering other people's stuff. They do decent covers of Chuck Berry / Carl Perkins / Little Richard etc, but nothing surprising; but when they take more chances, like especially "Twist & Shout" (replacing the sax on the Isley Brothers original with their guitars), it's spectacular. To a lesser extent, "Please Mr Postman" does that too I think. Thanks for finding and playing that Cyrkle version of it; as they say, YOU'RE THE MAN. See you sometime; keep the faith, brother. As Paul said, "It's Getting Better All The Time" (although sometimes it doesn't look it).

Name: mustangkelly
Date: Sunday, April 29, 2007

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Hi Dennis, This is your youngest sister. Just wanted to say how proud to say "your my brother" is. I still find it hard to belive that you actually grew up to do what we use to play as kids. To all that dont know, Dennis would have a piece of the water hose running from his room to me and my sisters room. He would be the radio announcer. We would answer questions, through the "phone hose" and win Beatles 45's. Wish I had some of them today! Your the greatest! Love, Kelly

Name: kmac
Date: Sunday, April 22, 2007

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Loved the Doris Troy version of Get Back, nice R&B take on the song. Excellent choice Dennis, the list of my favorite covers continues to grow.

Name: Tom
Date: Wednesday, April 18, 2007

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Cheap Trick has signed on to be the house band for a 40th anniversary celebration of the Beatles album Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band. The events will take place on August 10th and 11th at the Hollywood Bowl in Los Angeles, and Cheap Trick will back a number of vocalists who will re-create the Sgt. Pepper's album, as well as other Beatles favorites. None of the singers have been announced yet for Sgt. Pepper's At 40... A Beatles Celebration, but the shows will also feature the Hollywood Bowl Orchestra and conductor Edwin Outwater.

Name: kmac
Date: Sunday, April 15, 2007

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Dennis, thanks for sharing the Dibbs interview with us fans, it was both entertaining and revealing. Ringo was affable as usual and John exhibited his legendary moodiness. But the real gems of the interview were Paul and George. Paul, always the professional, exposed the candor and maturity he possessed at such a young age. George's comments were most insightful, even at such an early date he was discussing the possibility of leaving the performance side of the business in favor of producing other artists. I always thought that the turning point for George's desire to separate from the band came after his spiritual enlightenment, but the short term plans he had for his role in the Beatles is indisputable by Dec. 1963. Very interesting. Lastly, R.E.M. has done Lennon proud with their emotive #9 Dream, well done. Another very good show Dennis, thanks again.

Name: Ken
Date: Sunday, April 08, 2007

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Thanks for the fire drill Dennis, one never knows when a raging Beatles blaze will catch you unprepared. I don't know what Paul's problem was with his song "That Means A Lot" which can be heard on this weeks playlist. Granted the song was not one of his best efforts but he certainly had worse on subsequent albums. I read somewhere (or maybe it was Dennis' fine anecdotal commentary) that Paul disliked the song so much that during the printing of Anthology 2 he moved "I'm Down" to the #3 slot in place of "That Means A Lot", even though possibly several hundred thousand albums (the exact number escapes me) had to be recalled and replaced with the new running order approved by Paul. The cost of this recall was charged off to Apple Corps. The song is very interesting, especially the twist on the harmonies. I quite enjoy this song from the Help period. Dennis, thanks for the fun show this week. Cheers.

Name: ah in bc
Date: Sunday, March 18, 2007

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What a beautiful show this week Dennis, just lovely pure Beatles' music. Was listening at 4:30 a.m. Sunday on the internet with lites turned out. Screensaver popped up with fish swimming in the ocean. My cat jumped up in front of the monitor silhouetted against the blue screen following "semolina pilchards" gliding thru the water. Just two little ears moving back and forth and then a paw batting the screen while John hauntingly sang "Across the Universe." Not only did I smile, but somehow I felt John smiling and watching over my shoulder too.

Name: TCC
Date: Monday, March 12, 2007

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new site www.thefestforbeatlesfans.com

Name: Ken
Date: Wednesday, March 07, 2007

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Nice cover list Robert, you have given me some homework to do. I look forward to finding and playing a couple of the songs listed that are unknown to me. Thanks for sharing.

Name: Alice in BC
Date: Sunday, March 04, 2007

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How beautiful are the harmonies between Paul & George in P.S. I Love You??? According to my Beatle Bible, Paul was a mere 19 years old when he wrote this in Hamburg. George Margin didn't "like the material" and said that their "songwriting ability had no saleable future!" Words that would soon come back to haunt him. But apparently, it was their personalities that fascinated them in the control booth afterwards. Thank you Dennis for playing the exceptional "You Know My Name, Look Up The Number." I remember when I first heard this how unique it was & could not believe it was the Beatles!! Since you don't hear it very often, thank you for playing it so that we can hear just how talented and playful the Fab Four really were and their peerless dispositions. Also dont think enuf kudos are given to Ringo whose wonderful downbeats keep the songs moving and keep me swaying. Don't you guys think that he was about the first drummer in a band that we actually knew his NAME?? And then, he had a PERSONALITY too!! Great work Ringo! And then George, the quiet Beatle. No one ever suggested cutting him out of the Beatles, did they. Why? Because of his utter genius guitar playing and his voice which blended right inbetween John & Paul's. Yep, the quiet one with the unrivaled soul. God bless ya George. As they say, "The world is a sadder place with fewer Beatles in it." Long Live the Beatles and thanks to Dennis Mitchell for keeping them alive for us. Much luv & Good Health, ah p.s. the Fab will be at the cannery on march 30th, and a splendid time will be had by all!

Name: Robert Meyer
Date: Friday, March 02, 2007

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My favorite cover versions on Beatles songs would be: Vanilla Fudge's "Eleanor Rigby" (from self titled album), Julian (brother of Andrew)Lloyd Webber's "When I'm Sixty-Four" w/ "E. Rigby" riff (on "Travels With My Cello Vol. 2"), Charles River Valley Boys' "I've Just Seen A Face" and "Norwegian Wood" (from "Beatle Country"), The Four Seasons' "We Can Work It Out" w/ "I Want You" riff (on "All This & WWII"), Jeff Lynne's "The Inner Light" w/ Anoushka Shankar (from "Concert For George"), They Might Be Giants' "Savoy Truffle" (on "Songs from the Material World"), Status Quo's "Getting Better" (from "All This & WWII"), [the two dead Who-ies] John Entwistle's "Here Comes The Sun" (on "Songs from the Material World"), Keith Moon's "When I'm Sixty-Four" (from "All This & WWII"), ...and not to forget Man's Best Friend, "All My Loving" and "I Want To Hold Your Hand" (on "Live From The Pound").

Name: Ken
Date: Friday, March 02, 2007

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I am starting a post to elicit listener's favorite covers of Beatle songs. I will start it off with just two of my favorites: Rufus Wainwright - I Am Sam Soundtrack- Across the Universe, Stevie Wonder - We Can Work it Out - Greatest Hits Vol 2. Share your favorites with fellow fans.

Name: Robert Meyer
Date: Sunday, February 25, 2007

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Nice 'George' show. He and Cavett play off of each other well. I've never heard the 'Inner Light riff' on the LOVE version of "Here Comes the Sun" back-to-back with "The Inner Light" itself. Sounds like George Martin slowed the tape down to match the key of "Here Comes The Sun" because the key is higher (and the rhythm faster) on "The Inner Light" (original version of the single). Fascinating. I remember reading a Lennon interview many years ago where he said that he (John) did that with the two halves of "Strawberry Fields" to make it in one key. Enjoyed the show, as always!

Name: Ken
Date: Sunday, February 25, 2007

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Kudos Dennis, Fabulous tribute to George. As Ringo so poignantly observed of his soul brother George, "Every part of you was in your song" the birthday playlist faithfully reveals the essence of George. The song selection exposes George's unquenchable desire to seek clarity, simplicity, and the purpose of his existence. But, more importantly, his wonderfully wry and offbeat sense of humor is appreciated in todays tense environment. Very few recording artists have the ability to speak to the human condition like George Harrison did in his lyrics and music. I will never forget the impact he has had in my personal quest for purpose and he will always be in my thoughts. Peace and Love. Cheer Down ;) kmac

Name: tom
Date: Monday, February 19, 2007

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please see the smithereens' myspace site www.myspace.com/officialsmithereens lotsa concert appearances !!!

Name: Robert Meyer
Date: Monday, February 19, 2007

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I just realized it, Dennis, but for Chinese New Year ("Year of the Pig") you could have used George's song "Piggies" and, for the Odd Track Out, you could have used that masterpiece by The Rutles, "Piggy In The Middle."

Name: Alice in BC
Date: Monday, February 05, 2007

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Loved hearing John's voice on Monday nite football with Howard Cosell. That is also the way I heard the news of how his life ended. That, according to me, is "the day the music died." Saw Elton John this past week in concert at Caesar's and he, like most old rockers, cannot hit the high notes any longer. But, Sir Paul still can. That's why I will try to never miss any of his shows that hit Vegas. Ya gotta love him!! Luv, ah in bc

Name: Alice in Boulder City
Date: Monday, January 29, 2007

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Hello Everyone:::Once again, I loved the show this morning Dennis!! My Saints lost last week, but at least a New Orleans' boy, Peyton Manning, will be representing the Crescent City in the SuperBowl along with his Dad, Archie Manning. Anyway, on the play list today was one of my favorites, Here, There & Everywhere by Sir Paul. Just love the line " Making each day of the year, changing my life with the wave of her hand." What a lovely image he paints in our mind. And also, it was one of John Lennon's favorites too. Heavy sigh!! Can't wait until this week ... have a ticket to go see Elton John & His Red Piano!! Rock On, Luv, AH in BC

Name: Robert Meyer
Date: Sunday, January 28, 2007

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Dennis, did you ever hear that when Dylan first heard "I Want To Hold Your Hand" he thought that the line 'I can't hide' was really 'I get high' !

Name: Robert Meyer
Date: Sunday, January 21, 2007

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Program #810 was great. I've always liked Donovan, both the early folksie stuff on Hickory Records and especially the later Epic period when he experimented with raga, jazz, medieval, etc. styles. Wasn't there a party on the Dylan film "Don't Look Back" when all or some of the Beatles are there (but not credited)? I haven't seen it for ages, but I know Donovan is in the film, back in his Hickory days. Sometime it would be cool if you'll play "Heather" on BwtB; I've never heard it, or for that matter, even knew it existed. Bad "Sadie" joke for the day: the Yogi made a Boo Boo. Can you bear it?

Name: Alice Hocking in Boulder City
Date: Sunday, January 14, 2007

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Hey Dennis: Great Play List Today -- the day after my beloved New Orleans Saints' won their game!! Still can't believe it - have to pinch myself. Anyway, I went on-line to research Donovan and his biography is extremely interesting and actually found the Hurdy Gurdy Man link on YouTube and his singing it in Liverpool at a BeatlesFest. I just Love It!! Thanks for bringing it to our attention and keep up the good work. Alice in BC

Name: Tom
Date: Friday, January 05, 2007

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check out the website officialsmithereens.com, they are releasing an album called Meet The Smithereens. their versions of songs from Meet The Beatles.

Name: Billie in Michigan
Date: Sunday, December 31, 2006

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Will there be a marathon of Beatles music this year like you have had some years? I have heard nothing about it. Also I'd love to hear Sexy Sadie again some time soon, it's been awhile. Love the show. Thanks

Name: Robert Meyer
Date: Saturday, December 23, 2006

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"...then one foggy Christmas Eve, Santa came to say, he said, 'Santa' ...no he didn't, he said 'Rudolph'..." - I love that! X-mas 68 is my 2nd favorite (1966 is all time fav with the Banjo song!), mostly because the way it cycles around (Paul starts his song but gets interrupted, starts again, ad infinitum). When I first got a copy of X-mas 68 in 1973, I was surprised because I was familiar with the two John stories ("two Balloons" and "short haired butchers boy") from a "John & Yoko Calendar" that came with the "Live Peace in Toronto, 1969" LP.

Name: Alice in Vegas
Date: Tuesday, December 19, 2006

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Just flew back from a 13 hr. Beatles Marathon in Toronto, Canada, on 12/17. Extremely talented and devoted CAL Musicians played all 12 albums in order, PLUS I Want to Hold Your Hand AND She Loves You in GERMAN. Have never heard that B4 in my life!! Sat there from 12 noon til almost 2 a.m. in utter awe and extreme pleasure, and wanted to push the "repeat" button, but alas, there was none. Sir Craig Martin did a fab job arranging it all and in making me feel like Royalty since I came from afar. Check out www.classicalbumslive.com to see the results on the message board. A Splendid Time Was Had By All!! Luv & Good Health!

Name: Robert Meyer
Date: Saturday, December 16, 2006

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Paul (X-mas '64): "I don't know where we'd be without you..." John: "in the army, perhaps" (...How I Won The War?) John's parody of talk-radio star Paul Harvey ("page two") is still funny. I've always liked Bonnie Prince Ringo's "Little Drummer Boy" - thanks playing it! In the late 70s, a Union Premium store (SW corner of Maryland and Flamingo) that had a copy of "Let It Be" on Beta, but I had a VHS machine so I spent several years in a fruitless search for a VHS copy. The memorable image of the film is John and Yoko waltzing, but I can't remember which song they were waltzing to. Do you know? The point on the X-mas '64 record when George talks about a "new film" (to be "Help!") it's fascinating to think that will eventually lead to his friendship with Ravi Shankar.

Name: Alice in Vegas
Date: Sunday, December 10, 2006

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Excellent show this morning. May listen to it again this week, the Saints are playing this afternoon and that is a must see for me ... am from New Orleans. I have been looking all over, albeit not that deeply, for LET IT BE the VHS, but now that I have a home computer, will be more diligent. Have seen snipets and it looks utterly amazing. Went to Tower Records in Galleria which is closing and directly to the "B's," "Mc's," and "W's" for, what else, Beatles, McCartney and Wings, and, you guessed it, they were cleaned out EXCEPT for one copy of FLAMING PIE, so I got it 60% off $7 which was a bargain to me. Luv BWTB!! Later, ah

Name: Robert Meyer
Date: Saturday, December 09, 2006

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"I'll have a Blue..." Revolution? ...Last Nov 7?

Name: Alice in Boulder City
Date: Sunday, December 03, 2006

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Just got an e-mail from my friend in Canada that LOVE the CD is now #1 on the charts in Toronto and Canada in particular!! How about that?? Am also now listening to this a.m.'s BWTB because I fell asleep during it this a.m. Had surgery this past week and am still recup'ing. Doing great work Dennis!! Keep it up... ah

Name: Alice
Date: Friday, December 01, 2006

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Next July 1, 2 and 3, 2007 (I believe that's right) there will be a BeatleFest here in Las Vegas. It will take place at the Mirage and a Good Time Will Be Had By All!! They will be selling tickets for same and will probably start around $80. Pete Best & his band will be there, along with Peter & Gordon, et al. I plan on being there, along with my new-found friend from Toronto, Vanessa, who is a Beatlemaniac, and, more particularly, a MACCA-iac, just like little ole me!! Believe you me, I plan on being there all 3 days and all fest attendees are making reservations to see L O V E; Vanessa and I already have our seats!! Be there or be a Rolling Stone! Peace and Luv, ah

Name: Robert Meyer
Date: Monday, November 27, 2006

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Programs 802 and 803 were better than even the usual. The "Savoy Truffle" cover by They Might Be Giants (on #803) was VERY cool (almost C&W!). I can't remember the artist, but around 1969-1971 there was a long (7-9 mins?) blues rock / R & B cover of the song that the Memphis underground rock station was always playing. Lot of guitar on it and it was getting more air-play than the original "Savoy Truffle" from the White Album. I've been searching the internet but I can't find anything remotely similar from that time period (maybe even 68-71). For some reason I'm thinking Albert King or Jeff Beck... too many years have passed! Anyway, keep up the good work!

Name: Alice - Oops Forgot!!
Date: Saturday, November 18, 2006

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Dennis: I am going to set my alarms right now for tomorrow morning at 7:50 a.m. Don't want to miss you. My 2 cats love to listen also. ah

Name: Alice
Date: Saturday, November 18, 2006

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Funny Story??? I am signed up for e-mails on MACCA's www.parlophone.co.uk website so whenever I get an e-mail, naturally, it says from Paul McCartney. Whenever I see that, I think, Well, he has finally found me! In any event, he will be signing his most recent book and Ecce album at the Virgin record store in London on 11/21 for people with wristbands only ... those who get there first. So anyone with enuf $$$ to fly over, sleep out on the sidewalk and wait until Sir Paul arrives, can shake his wonderfully soft hands. If I had wealth behind me, I would be on the next jet :-} ah

Name: kaptain spark
Date: Friday, November 17, 2006

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BEATLES, What more is there to say

Name: Alice -- Again!
Date: Wednesday, November 15, 2006

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Saw on another website that 17 artists from LOVE will be on Jay Leno tonite 11/15, along with one of the VW Beatles from the show. If you are able to watch, you should because they will be playing a collage of Beatles songs on the Tonight Show! Cheers, ah.

Name: Alice
Date: Wednesday, November 15, 2006

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Saw LOVE Sunday nite and would not call it a Vegas show, but more of a "magical experience." Sir George Martin & Son did an outstanding job of mixing the songs in ways no one could ever imagine. It made me feel as tho I was 14 yrs old again listening to them for the 1st time and getting goosebumps listening to the fresh voices and lyrics. Hearing George's solo voice was haunting! Blackbird was really fun .. since I knew the reason behind why Paulie really wrote it. Octopus' Garden was gorgeous! Have got to go see it 2 or 3 more times at least. That was my birthday present to myself and I did an exceptional job!! ah

Name: Your host
Date: Tuesday, November 14, 2006

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To my understanding, the orchestration of "While My Guitar Gently Weeps" is one of only three pieces of audio that was added to Beatles' music on the "LOVE" album. It was scored by Sir George Martin in 1994 during the assembly of the Anthology.

Name: Beatlegirl61
Date: Monday, November 13, 2006

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LOVE the LOVE songs...I've pre-ordered my copy! Thanks for sharing Dennis!! The show was great today, as usual...I listen 5-7 times per week! YEP! :)) Beatles Rule!! lol OH yeah.,..Hubby got me third row tix for "RAIN, The Beatles Experience" Now all I need is tickets to Love...Maybe for Christmas?? lol Take care Beatlemaniacs and all the best to you Dennis! Carol in Philadelphia

Name: Robert Meyer
Date: Monday, November 13, 2006

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Love the "LOVE" versions of "Strawberry Fields/Sgt Pepper/Penny Lane/Piggies/Hello Goodbye", and the acoustic "While My Guitar" with orchestra (or mellotron?). Was the orchestra added to the track? Cool lyrics, too.

Name: Marcy
Date: Sunday, November 12, 2006

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YAY, "In My Life" to end today's show today was perfecto, I had requested it many mos ago, we played it for my dear late Sista Allison-at her Memorials-who died before she was 50 (just under 3 yrs ago); I turned 50 this week-it seems like a finale'-kinda-song. Al & I saw Beatles in '64, so also love hearing "When I'm 64." Thanks for the great radio!

Name: Limp73
Date: Saturday, November 11, 2006

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Love listening to the show Saturday mornings 8am on 1600 WULM Springfield/Dayton (www.1600wulm.net)and on your website when I miss the show. WULM plays great classic hits from the 60s/70s and early 80s so your program and the station's format compiment each other quite well.

Name: amh
Date: Tuesday, November 07, 2006

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Last time, I promise -- the Marathon is on December 17th, this year.

Name: amh
Date: Tuesday, November 07, 2006

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Oops! Forgot to tell Dennis that he Rocks! I set my clock every Saturday nite to wake up on Sunday morn so that I don't miss my Breakfast With the Beatles. You autographed my 2/4/2001 #500 CD wherein you thanked me as one of your fans and now you hit #800. I gave you the Abbey Rd. photo for your office. God Bless The Beatles (and especially MACCA)! amh

Name: amh
Date: Tuesday, November 07, 2006

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Am going to see LOVE for the 1st time this week!! Can't Wait. Also there is a Beatles Marathon in Toronto, Canada, played by the Sgt. Pepper Band. They were at the Hard Rock in Vegas back in Sept. They will play every single Beatles song ever written all day long and it sounds like fun. Tickets can be purchased thru the Canadian Ticketmaster. The show takes place at the Phoenix Theater in downtown Toronto...And A Good Time Will Be Had By All!

Name: Joseph
Date: Sunday, November 05, 2006

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Love the new look of the web site been listing to BWTB ever since I found it on the internet.I listen to It every sunday.Keep up the good work. The Beatles Rock.

Name: jude03
Date: Sunday, October 15, 2006

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hi, just listened and heard about a lunch and dinner place in princeton,nj for beatles fans. anyone know it's name and address? thanks, bill

Name: Your host
Date: Wednesday, October 04, 2006

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To listen to the show with a Mac, follow these instructions at this link: http://www.microsoft.com/mac/otherproducts/otherproducts.aspx?pid=windowsmedia

Name: Anonymous
Date: Wednesday, October 04, 2006

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I have a Mac so I'm unable to listen to your show. I was just wondering if you ever play any Beatles songs featuring Pete Best on drums? "Ain't She Sweet," and "My Bonnie," are excellent! Also, any thing by the Pete Best Combo is really good too. "I'm Gonna Knock On Your Door," "Don't Play With Me," and "Wait And See," are really good songs that I don't think a lot of Beatlefans have heard. Pete really shows off his drumming on some of these tracks. The last three above mentioned songs are on the cd "The Pete Best Combo-Beyond The Beatles 1964-66" while "I'm Gonna Knock On Your Door," is available on a cd compilation entitled "The Beat Scene." Highly recommended stuff!

Name: cosmo
Date: Friday, September 15, 2006

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I believe it was in the 70's that the Beatles released a 2-album set called "Love Songs." Was it ever put on CD? I have never seen it.

Name: Alexandra
Date: Tuesday, September 12, 2006

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I have been listening to BWTB for over a year now, It is my favorte show! I love being able to listen online during the week as well. All my Loving, Alexandra

Name: Beatman
Date: Monday, September 11, 2006

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Nice Yoko interview.

Name: Anetski
Date: Sunday, September 03, 2006

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Dennis, I love the new site and have loved your BWTB show since day 1. It's better than any other I've heard because of your sincerity as a fan. If any of you haven't been to LOVE yet - what are you waiting for? It's amazing. Peace & Love.

Name: Joseph
Date: Sunday, September 03, 2006

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Denis I think the new look of the website is cool.I listen to your show evey sunday.I love your show.I would recomend your show to any beatles fan.

Name: Laura Daly
Date: Sunday, September 03, 2006

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Dennis, I have listened to your program since the first Sunday that you had it on KKLZ, and I think that your show and your new website are great!

Name: Randall
Date: Thursday, August 31, 2006

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I have listened to Dennis' BWTB since the early 90s on Las Vegas's KKLZ and in recent years over the net. Before I landed in Vegas, I traveled the country on business for over a decade and heard many local Beatles' shows. Dennis is by far the best one. There is a great mix of official Beatles' tracks, rarities, and solo performances. You can really tell this guy loves his subject matter. The net makes it easy for me to get my Beatles fix either at work or at home. Good job on the program and the site looks good too.

Name: Frank Meachum
Date: Wednesday, August 30, 2006

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First this is a great site period, end of story, great job all the time to all involved. Dennis Mitchell and his BWTB format ROCKS. It seems like an obvios question to ask...when it this show going to get licensed and put onto DVD for sell perhaps to support BWTB future endeavors (been listening for about a year now wonderng the obvious???) Certainly there is a demand for this in a DVD format packed with BWTB episodes since it's all audio. JMHO :-) Great Job in any event to all, keep it up and coming. Jeez what a cool site..

Name: jlpluscl@clearwire.net
Date: Sunday, August 27, 2006

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I have been a breakfast with beatles listener now for about 6 months very informative.I like the website changes.Dennis Mitchell is very impressive withe his radio show.Keep it up!

Name: Robert Meyer
Date: Sunday, August 27, 2006

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I like the individual pictures at the top right: John and Paul sing to the crowd, Ringo intimately stares into the camera, while George looks to heaven. Very cool. The Windows Media player seems to be working a lot better than a week or so ago. This is going to be a great web site.

Name: xray152
Date: Saturday, August 19, 2006

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It is so good that your keeping the dream alive. OMG was it not just a wonderfull time. Peace and Love

Name: Sair
Date: Wednesday, August 16, 2006

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Love the show. I like to have the show start then click on the "This week's show" tracklisting link. Now it would seem that I have to open two browsers to do this?

Name: Harris
Date: Sunday, August 13, 2006

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Great New Site!! All The Best.

Name: Kind Karma
Date: Sunday, August 13, 2006

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Nice layout for new site...seems to be a bit slower now when I stream the audio and a bit quirky? Very glad that you're doing what you're doing. BWTB + homemade pancakes = a Happy Lazy Sunday :) thanks and peace.

Name: shakedownstreet
Date: Sunday, August 13, 2006

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Love the new site , have no more room to put all my recorded shows of BWTB. Keep up the great work Dennis, Sunday Morning would not be the same without the show. YA YA YA . RICK ANDERSON LADYSMITH WI.

Name: ONAIRLA
Date: Saturday, July 29, 2006

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Welcome to the Breakfast With The Beatles Message Board.