The Beatles Roundtable

06/18/2026

Beatlefan #280 includes a backstage report on Paul McCartney’s “SNL” appearance, several fans’ look back 50 years at Wings Over America, Bruce Spizer on the Butcher Cover, Kathy Urbanic reassessing George Harrison’s “Somewhere in England,” Clint Ard visiting Beatles movie locations, Jude Southerland Kessler talking with newscaster Tony Perkins about his friendship with Ringo Starr, Belmo on a new “Anthology” bootleg and more memories of John Lennon and Yoko Ono from Gary Van Scyoc of Elephant’s Memory. Plus, of course, the latest news (including Paul’s new album and Ringo’s tour), as well as reviews of recordings, films and performances, including Bill King’s review of McCartney’s “The Boys of Dungeon Lane” album. For more information on how you can get this issue or subscribe to Beatlefan, email [email protected] or go to beatlefan.com. Domestic copies of the new issue went into the U.S. mail June 18.

06/16/2026

Beatles News Briefs host Steve Marinucci talks to Global Beatles Day founder Faith Cohen about the idea she had in 2009 to celebrate Global Beatles Day on June 25 (the date on which the Beatles' worldwide premiere and global broadcast of "All You Need Is Love" took place back in 1967), which has now...

06/16/2026

Things We Said Today-Talk More Talk #461 – Some Quality Time with Laurence Juber
In episode #461 of Things We Said Today, Ken Michaels, Allan Kozinn, Darren DeVivo and Kit O’Toole interview Laurence Juber about a wide range of topics, including his time as the lead guitarist in the final iteration of Wings and his work since then (and before then, actually) as a session musician, a solo guitarist, an arranger and composer (for, among other things, the new Peter Asher documentary, “Everywhere Man”) and his impressions of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame’s expansive new Wings exhibition. The discussion begins after Ken’s news segment, at 12’41”.

In episode #461 of Things We Said Today, Ken Michaels, Allan Kozinn...

06/06/2026

I was thrilled to appear on Ed Rising's show "Ed's Pop-o-Matic," this time discussing what everyone is talking about--"The Boys of Dungeon Lane"! It was so much fun being on with friends Fred Velez, Daniel Coston, Ken Michaels, and Gail Bajkowski. Check out our conversation and track-by-track analysis here:

Guest panel Fred Velez. Daniel Coston, Gail Bajkowski, Kit O'Toole ...

06/04/2026

Our latest Things We Said Today video podcast takes a deep look into "The Boys of Dungeon Lane," plus we discuss Paul McCartney's recent appearances on SNL and the final Late Show with Stephen Colbert. What do you think of the new album? Let us know in the comments on our YouTube channel!

Things We Said Today-Talk More Talk #460 – “The Boys of Dungeon Lan...

06/03/2026

This week’s episode takes a deep dive into The Beatles by Jim Marshall – Candlestick Park Live, the newly released book showcasing a remarkable collection of never‑before‑seen photos from The Beatles’ final ticketed concert at Candlestick Park in San Francisco on August 29, 1966. The book ...

06/03/2026

My review of "The Boys of Dungeon Lane" in the WSJ:

The ex-Beatle’s new album is a collection of characteristically fresh and tuneful songwriting, mixing reflections on his Liverpool days with more contemporary-minded material.

06/02/2026

Things We Said Today-Talk More Talk #460 – “The Boys of Dungeon Lane,” “SNL” & “Late Show” review
In episode #460 of Things We Said Today, Ken Michaels, Allan Kozinn, Darren DeVivo and Kit O’Toole discuss Paul McCartney’s new album, “The Boys of Dungeon Lane,” as well as his recent appearances on “Saturday Night Live” and “The Late Show with Stephen Colbert,” as well as the recent passing of producer Jack Douglas. Here is where each topic begins: “SNL” at 3’08”; “Late Night” at 29’24”; Jack Douglas at 34’17” and “The Boys of Dungeon Lane” at 46’30”.

Things We Said Today-Talk More Talk #460 – “The Boys of Dungeon Lan...

05/29/2026

From Bill King of Beatlefan: I had an enjoyable 30-minute talk with Dan Whisenhunt of Decaturish about my book, “LARGE TIME: On the Southern Music Beat, 1976-1986” (and some about The Beatles, as well, including why John Lennon liked the B-52s). You can listen to the interview on the Decaturish Download podcast by clicking below. And, of course, the book is available on Amazon!
https://open.spotify.com/episode/2rKPW30vVuClxqelfdt3mr

05/26/2026

Bill King previews “The Boys of Dungeon Lane,” one of Paul McCartney’s most contemplative, personal and consistent albums, in a new post at SOMETHING NEW: The Beatlefan Blog. It’s an album that rewards repeated plays.

The album cover features a Liverpool street sign. Bill King reviews Paul McCartney’s “The Boys of Dungeon Lane” album, set for release May 29. … Aside from a general nostalgic bent on several of th…