Tag: The Beatles
Spinning on Air
Mother & Son: Yoko Ono & Sean Lennon
Sunday, May 13, 2012
Yoko Ono and her son, Sean Lennon, join David Garland to present and talk about Yoko Ono's music. Yoko and Sean tell many interesting stories, speak intimately about the music, and reminisce about the events that inspired the compositions. Plus, see photos here.
Spinning on Air
Sixties Pop Opulence
Sunday, September 18, 2011
The Beatles helped introduce a new kind of sonic opulence to pop music in the 1960s. Host David Garland presents some Beatles recordings, cover versions of Beatles songs, and Sixties pop opulence by Pink Floyd, Love, and others.
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Why I Didn't Want To Do This Segment
Thursday, August 25, 2011
John Schaefer wishes he didn't have to listen to the start of today's show.
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When Covers Rule
Monday, July 11, 2011
John Schaefer wrestles with a list of truly original covers
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The Case for Live Music
Wednesday, July 06, 2011
Concert-going can be work - but worth it.
The Takeaway
John Lennon Quotes and Memories from Reporter Tom Brook
Wednesday, December 08, 2010
Thirty years ago today, music sensation John Lennon was shot and killed outside the Dakota building where he lived with his wife, Yoko Ono, in New York City. Radio reporter Tom Brook was the first British reporter on the scene. He explains his memory of that day and how Lennon's legacy continues to live on.
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This Song Will Be Right Back, After This Pause
Friday, October 15, 2010
Sometimes the best part of the music is a moment of silence.
The Brian Lehrer Show
Lennon's 70th Birthday
Friday, October 08, 2010
Michael Epstein, director, producer and writer of the PBS documentary LENNONYC, discusses the legacy of the famous Beatle. Lennon would have been 70 on Saturday.
»» Plus, hear the first ever on-air Brian Lehrer Show Chorus sing Give Peace A Chance. Find lyrics and instructions here!
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The Music Model - as a Model
Monday, September 20, 2010
The music world hates its business model. Now, publishing wants in?!
Spinning on Air
The Ghost of a Saber Tooth Tiger
Sunday, September 19, 2010
The Ghost of a Saber Tooth Tiger makes songs that are ornate, fanciful, tuneful, and unusual. It's a collaborative duo featuring Sean Lennon (son of John Lennon and Yoko Ono) and his partner in life and music, Charlotte Kemp Muhl. Host David Garland brings them to the WNYC Studio for lively conversation and performances.
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A New World Music Order
Monday, August 30, 2010
As usual, the best World Music is not on the pop charts.
The Takeaway
Roberta Flack on 40th Anniversary of The Beatles' 'Let it Be'
Tuesday, May 11, 2010
It's been 40 years since The Beatles released "Let It Be
The Takeaway
This Week's Agenda: Primaries, White House on the Oil Spill, Celebrating 'Let it Be', Betty White on 'SNL'
Monday, May 03, 2010
We take a look at what's ahead this week, with Marcus Mabry, associate national editor of The New York Times, and Derrick Ashong, host of "The Derrick Ashong Experience" on Sirius XM's Oprah Radio.