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Tim welcomes author Tom Cox for a joyful deep-dive into the rooftop rocker I’ve Got a Feeling. They trace Tom’s earliest Fab Four memories (Paperback Writer on the rug, Yellow Submarine with his Liverpudlian nan), his love of that mid-’60s psychedelic sweet spot, and why McCartney’s work ethic and versatility shine here.

Together they unpack Lennon–McCartney’s last true collaboration: two half-songs woven into one, Billy Preston’s spark, George’s tasteful lines, Paul’s volcanic “scream” vocal, Dylan-ish wordplay, and those chromatic, energy-lifting runs.

Along the way they take in the Get Back tensions, the “loose” Let It Be groove, notable covers, and Tom’s new novel Everything Will Swallow You (with a delicious cameo from the Beatles).

Tom Cox – links

• Website: https://tom-cox.com/
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• Wallflower by RJ McKendree (from Tom’s novel Villager): https://rjmckendree.bandcamp.com/album/wallflower

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Original music by Joe Kane

Logo design by Mark Cunningham

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Tim welcomes documentary filmmaker Alan G Parker for a deep dive into John Lennon’s ethereal 1974 solo classic #9 Dream. They discuss the song’s dream-like production, Lennon’s lifelong fascination with the number nine, and the curious whispers that still intrigue fans. Alan also shares stories from his forthcoming feature documentary Borrowed Time, revealing new insights into Lennon’s unrealised 1981–82 tour plans.

Guest links

• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/alang.parker.7
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/agp1965director/
• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alan-g-parker-764b9397/
• Borrowed Time: Lennon's Last Decade: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt27687871/

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Original music by Joe Kane

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Tim chats with film director and writer Grant McPhee about the Beatles song Yellow Submarine. They talk about the song’s fun sound, its strange mix of ideas, and the way it has grown into a song for all ages.

Find out more about Grant McPhee and his work

• Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/grantmcphee.bsky.social
• X (Twitter): https://x.com/grantmcpheefilm
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/grantmcphee

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• Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/myfavebeatles.bsky.social
• X (Twitter): https://twitter.com/myfavebeatles
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MyFavouriteBeatlesSong
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/myfavouritebeatlessong

Original music by Joe Kane

Logo design by Mark Cunningham