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The Beatles: Note By Note

Note By Note Series
The Beatles
Paul Mccartney
John Lennon
A Hard Day's Night
Music Composition
Please Please Me
Songwriting
Beatlemania
George Martin
Beatles For Sale
Music History
With the Beatles
George Harrison
Ringo Starr
She Loves You
Love
Peter and Gordon
Love Me Do
Billy J. Kramer
Music Theory

A Beatles podcast that goes song-by-song through every Beatles release in chronological order. We focus on the music itself, breaking down what you’re hearing and why it works.

Website: www.notebynoteseries.com

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In this Beatles lecture series, we look at the music and lyrics of George Harrison’s You Like Me Too Much. The uneasy relationship at the center of the song seems caught in a cycle: one person threatens to leave, but neither quite manages to end thin... more

On this episode of our Beatles podcast, Peter and Kenyon look at George Harrison’s You Like Me Too Much, an overlooked Help! track that turns out to have more going for it than its reputation suggests.

It is an entry point into the bigger story of h... more

In this Beatles lecture series, we dive into the music and lyrics of It's Only Love. Lennon begins with a unique rhyming scheme, but somehow manages to build a story within this constraint. Musically, John develops a number of melodic and rhythmic id... more

John Lennon called It's Only Love a lousy song with abysmal lyrics. But is he right?

Peter and Kenyon are joined by their long-time friend Elli to take a closer look at this late addition to Help! and figure out what works, what doesn’t, and whether... more

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Recent Guests

Elli Rader
Friend of the hosts, mutual connection from their band days, provides guest insights
Music industry/peer circle
Episode: It's Only Love - Episode 97 with Elli Rader
Andrew Shakespeare
Musician and guest on the show discussing Beatles history and music
Thanks For The Fish (band)
Episode: You've Got To Hide Your Love Away - Episode 92 with Andrew Shakespeare
Jack Beckett
Lawyer and Beatles legal history hobbyist
Storytime contributor
Episode: The Night Before - Episode 91 with Rob Collier (Beatles Bass Lines)
Stephen Ptacek
Film correspondent joining the episode for analysis
Film journalism / Beatles cinema history
Episode: Help! Film - Episode 90 with Stephen Ptacek
Erik McIntyre
Lifelong Nashville-based bassist and educator focused on Paul McCartney's bass lines
Ace Monroe (band)
Episode: I'm Down - Episode 89 with Erik McIntyre
Jeremy Ivey
Songwriter and musician, guest on the episode
Independent artist
Episode: Help! - Episode 88 with Jeremy Ivey
Mary Devlin
Mary Devlin, Beetle Dirt, songwriter and social media educator
Beetle Dirt / Beatle Dirt
Episode: That Means A Lot - Episode 87 with Mary Devlin (beatledirt)
Jesse Pollack
Host of All You Need Is Pod, Beatles-focused podcast
All You Need Is Pod
Episode: Bad Boy - Episode 86 with Jesse Pollack (All You Need Is Pod)
Dan Rivkin
A contributor to Beatles study and writer focusing on the Get Back sessions.
They May Be Parted
Episode: Everybody's Trying To Be My Baby - Episode 83 with Dan Rivkin (They May Be Parted)

Hosts

Kenyon
Host of Beatles-focused lecture and analysis, facilitates discussion and exploration of topics
Peter
Co-host; discusses songwriting and production details; project lead

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 113 ratings
  • Back to its original awesomeness (updated)

    What a fantastic show! Love the analysis and stories. I get so excited when a new episode pops up.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    All usernames are taken!!!
    United Statesa month ago
  • Changed for worst

    This used to be a fantastic podcast, but lately instead of really great details of the recording technical aspects and stories you get a bunch of talking heads telling their own person stories. I wish it would go back to the original team.

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    All usernames are taken!!!
    United States2 months ago
  • Ugh

    I got excited when I found this podcast. Boy was I disappointed. They spent way too much time talking about microphones. And ruined my favorite Beatles song by comparing it to another song. Now I can’t un-hear that. Thanks a lot.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    m0vielover1980
    United States3 months ago
  • Fantastic podcast!

    Informative and entertaining and thorough- as a long time Beatles fan and musician who has dissected a lot of what makes the Beatles special to me, I appreciate the fresh insights into some of the special sauce that makes the Beatles eternally relevant. Well done!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    80s Nut
    United States3 months ago
  • Awesome Experience!!!

    Have been listening and greatly enjoying this series since episode #1. I look forward to each release, as I have totally loved Beatles music and history since the 1964 Ed Sullivan Show first appearance! Keep up the really loved work!!! Thank you 😃

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Koalala2
    United States4 months ago

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I Need You - Episode 93 with Harry and Sophie (The Inner Light Podcast)
Q: Why is this song significant in the context of George Harrison's development as a songwriter?
Because at age 21 he delivered a mature exploration of longing, mortality, and relational complexity that foreshadows later work, establishing him as a central voice within the band.
I Need You - Episode 93 with Harry and Sophie (The Inner Light Podcast)
Q: What does this song teach you about love and life when viewed through The Beatles' lens?
It shows that love can be multidimensional, combining tenderness with longing and even grief, and that needing someone can be a powerful, sometimes heavy, emotional driver beyond simple romance.
The Night Before - Episode 91 with Rob Collier (Beatles Bass Lines)
Q: What role did George Martin play in shaping this track, and how does his orchestral version differ from the original?
Martin's orchestral approach adds a big-band texture that emphasizes the arrangement as a production decision, often lifting the happiness level of the performance and reducing the underlying melancholy, which some listeners find changes the song's core balance.
The Night Before - Episode 91 with Rob Collier (Beatles Bass Lines)
Q: How does The Night Before compare to other songs like She's a Woman in terms of key and modal feel?
It shares a bluesy-pop blend and a similar energetic groove, but The Night Before uses mode mixture elements and a more pronounced vocal delivery, giving it a distinct atmosphere that contrasts with the lighter phrasing of some contemporaries.
Everybody's Trying To Be My Baby - Episode 83 with Dan Rivkin (They May Be Parted)
Q: What do you think Beatles saw in Carl Perkins?
Dan thinks they loved his personal background and music, finding a connection there.

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A deep-dive music analysis podcast that walks through The Beatles' releases track by track, focusing on melody, harmony, arrangement, and production choices. Episodes blend rigorous music-theory commentary with storytelling, recording-era context, and host banter, often featuring guests who contribute historical perspective, performance insight, or technical expertise. Unique strengths include granular chord progressions, diatonic/non-diatonic moves, and cross-episode threads that connect lyrics, form, and studio technique, making it valuable for musicians, educators, and serious fans who want to understand how the music works as a whole. Potential listeners can expect thoughtful analysis, accessible explanations, and a clear through-line f... more

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