Brunch Bytes
Pull up a chair to the table and nibble on Brunch Bytes, tiny tidbits of short Beatles interviews, music tracks, and other amazing gems!
McCartney Unplugged 4 Bonus Songs
When Paul McCartney's MTV Unplugged concert was released on CD in June of 1991, there were a few songs missing from this MOST ENJOYABLE performance, where Paul and his band kept true to the concept and REALLY unplugged. Hear four missing tracks here, which were found on Paul's "Biker Like an Icon" CD single and others.
The Beatles Meet Elvis – Their Words
On this Brunch Byte we celebrate Elvis Presley's birthday of Jan 8, 1935 with the Beatles memories of meeting The King of Rock n Roll August 27, 1965 in Bel Air California, interviewed by our good friend, Larry Kane.
Beatles Christmas Messages – All 7
Hear all 7 of The Beatles Christmas messages, from 1963 to 1969. The first five years the messages were straight-forward, but by 1966, the messages became more intricate, like a goon-show performance with skits and bits of songs. In 1968-69, all four Beatles recorded their own messages, and they were cut together EMI's Abbey Road Studio. Happy Christmas listeners!
Ringo Interview by Joe Johnson
Ringo Starr called into Joe Johnson's Beatle Brunch to talk about his new projects: His new EP called "Zoom In" and his book on the All Starr Band, plus Ringo tells us more about the "Get Back" film.
Why We’re Thankful for George Harrison
Hear great stories about how George Harrison changed the lives of these four authors, musicians and Beatle experts. Some of the stories will stay with you forever. Remembering George this week.
Gary Wright Interview w Joe Johnson
Beatle Brunch host Joe Johnson speaks with rock legend Gary Wright about his then new album "Connected", plus his connection to George Harrison. This interview was recorded in 2010 along with Tom Frangione of The Beatles Channel.
Roby Yonge Breaks Paul is Dead on WABC ’69
Hear legendary radio personality Roby Yonge announce The Paul is Dead clues live on the air on WABC on October 21, 1969 - Hear the broadcast as provided to us by Roby many years ago. He was fired that night while on the air. He migrated to Miami to work in radio in South Florida.
Beatles FIRST Radio Intv Oct. 27, 1962
Hear this historic interview with The Beatles, their first radio interview conducted on October 27, 1962. Ringo had only been in the group for two months and we hear how nervous he is. More importantly, John is named at the "acknowledged leader of the group" by Paul. Plus so much more!
Paul McCartney Concert for NY Intv Joe Johnson
Paul McCartney calls into Beatle Brunch to talk with Joe Johnson after The Concert for New York, 2001. Joe has a chance to thank him for what he's done.
4-Song Let it Be EP HERE!
Hear the NEWLY RELEASED 4-songs and mixes from the "Let it Be" box set / remasters / remixes from The Beatles Super Deluxe 5-CD blu-ray edition just out. Also available on the Super Deluxe vinyl.