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!
Interview with “Ed Sullivan” George Trullinger
Hear Joe Johnson's interview with Ed Sullivan! What? Well, actually it's George Trullinger who portrays Ed on stage with The Fab Four Beatles tribute band. Listen to this full interview and hear George on the Nov 12-13th Beatle Brunch program.
Beatles FIRST Radio Intv and Two Others
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!
Interview with Jay Berger – Lennon Laywer
Hear lawyer and author Jay Bergen tell us what it was like to work with John Lennon for nearly two years to dismiss and then counter-sue music publisher Morris Levy, in Jay's new book! Featured on the Oct 8-9 Beatle Brunch program.
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.
Beatles Recording Engineer Geoff Emerick intv by Joe Johnson, 2006
Joe Johnson interviews the author of a must-have book, "Here There and Everywhere, My Life Recording the Music of The Beatles. Author / engineer Geoff Emerick wrote this book in 2006 and we hear him interviewed all about it.
Smithereens Cover 1962 Beatles with Andy White
It's been 60 years since The Beatles recorded their first single for Parlaphone with George Martin and three different drummers (if you include June 6). Love Me Do & PS I Love You were remade by The Smithereens. Joe J interviews the drummer Dennis Diken and we hear BOTH covers.
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.
Carl Perkins’ Songs Get Paul & George Emotional
FUN interview with Paul McCartney over the years being asked if he's too old to rock & roll, including one interview when Paul turned 60, our own Beatle Brunch Host Joe Johnson, asked him then. His answer is hilarious! Happy Birthday Paul!
Reporter Interviews Kids at Beatles Shea Stadium 1966 Concert
An enjoyable (and sometimes annoying) interview with mainly frantic teenage girl-fans of The Beatles at their 2nd Shea Stadium Concert August 23, 1966.
Paul McCartney Talks “Getting Older” & Still Rockin’
FUN interview with Paul McCartney over the years being asked if he's too old to rock & roll, including one interview when Paul turned 60, our own Beatle Brunch Host Joe Johnson, asked him then. His answer is hilarious! Happy Birthday Paul!