Tony takes Eleanor on a revolutionary journey through many different iterations of one 1968 John Lennon song. When it comes to revolution, is John in, out, or both? Follow along with the song list from this episode, available on Youtube and Spotify.

"Revolution 1"

"Revolution"

"Revolution 9"

See here for the Beatles Babes playlist feat. Dolly and other babes.

See here for an interview with author Jim Windolf, on his new book "Where the Music Had to Go: How Bob Dylan and The Beatles Changed Each Other--and the World."

See here for what Beatles hairdresser Leslie Cavendish has to say about the set photos from the forthcoming Sam Mendes biopics.

See here for John Platoff's article, "John Lennon, “Revolution,” and the Politics of Musical Reception"

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Tony and Eleanor return to discuss a highly varied selection from the boys: the first B-side, the first breakout hit, John's transition to the psychedelic era, and one of John's final contributions. They explore personal pronouns galore, Orbisonesque vocals, and Ringo's favorite ever drum part. Plus: What even is polythene, and how do you pronounce it? Follow along with the song list from this episode, available on Youtube and Spotify.

"Please Please Me"

"Polythene Pam"

"P.S. I Love You"

"Rain"

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Eleanor and Tony discuss Paul’s recent media onslaught and a surprise selection of Beatles’ cover songs (that’s songs THE BEATLES covered, not Beatles songs covered by others). Follow along with the song list from this episode, available on YouTube and Spotify.

See here for the "Understanding McCartney" Youtube series.

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