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Take It Away: The Complete Solo Beatles PodcastBONUS: We Read the News TodayBonus episode time! Take it Away has once again combined forces with the Yesterday & Today Podcast (currently celebrating 200 episodes) to bring you a special all-new discussion we're calling WE READ THE NEWS TODAY. Hosts Paul Kaminski and Chris Mercer are joined by Wayne Kaminski to read, review and examine the fascinating TIME Magazine feature story from September 22nd, 1967 titled "The Beatles: Their New Incarnation". The goal of this series of episodes is to offer a glimpse into the minds of contemporaneous journalists and critics that analyzed the Beatles story in real time at various points in the band's history...2024-12-271h 44

Take It Away: The Complete Solo Beatles PodcastBONUS: One Hand ClappingLet's hear a round of one-handed applause for an all-new bonus episode of the Take it Away podcast! Your humble co-hosts are "live in the studio" to review, analyze and critique the two new Paul McCartney & Wings releases from this past year: One Hand Clapping and Band on the Run - Underdubbed. First up is the long-awaited standalone release of Wings Mach 1.5's most expansive effort before the departure of drummer Geoff Britton, an idea hatched by Paul & Linda to capture both audio and video of the band prepping for a new tour. While widely bootlegged and only ever off...2024-07-291h 01

Take It Away: The Complete Solo Beatles PodcastBONUS: Yesterday, Today and BangladeshAs we prepare our deep dive into George Harrison's Living in the Material World LP, the Take it Away podcast has once again partnered with the Yesterday & Today podcast to give you a holistic glimpse into the world of the former Beatles in the summer of 1971. Yesterday & Today - currently on its 185th episode at the time of this release - is a chronological journey of the world's most famous band using interviews, music and rarities collected since the debut of John, Paul, George and Ringo onto the world stage. Nowhere else this side of Tune In covers the Beat...2024-03-111h 32

Take It Away: The Complete Solo Beatles PodcastAll Things Must Pass (pt 3)A podcast may not last all day, but we sure do let it roll. Take it Away is proud to present the third and final installment of our analysis and review of George Harrison's solo masterpiece All Things Must Pass -- and to start we turn our attention to the oft-overlooked instrumental spotlight known as Apple Jam. George Harrison and some principal players from the 18 lyrical contributions to All Things Must Pass use this full third disc to unleash 29 minutes worth of musical prowess, virtuosity, and improvisational ability unseen anywhere else in Beatles or solo Beatles canon. All this...2024-01-011h 10

Take It Away: The Complete Solo Beatles PodcastAll Things Must Pass (pt 2)Let us in here, you know we've been here. Let us in for part two! The Take it Away podcast returns with the second installment in our three-part deep dive into All Things Must Pass by George Harrison. In the previous episode we covered the inception and recording of this triple album set - starting from the last gasp of the Beatles in those early months of 1970 right up through its release in time for the holiday season that same year. This time around we're picking back up where we left off on our track-by-track analysis with a look...2023-12-041h 35

Take It Away: The Complete Solo Beatles PodcastBONUS: Go Fund Denny LaineJoin us for a special bonus episode of Take It Away devoted to former Wings member and friend of the show Denny Laine. At the moment, Denny is struggling with serious health problems, and we’ve gotten together to promote his GoFundMe, inform our listeners about his situation, and take a moment to reflect on how important Denny is to us musically. We talked to Denny’s wife Elizabeth Hines for an update on Denny’s health and spent a little time discussing a few of our favorite Denny songs.There is a benefit concert for Denny in...2023-11-241h 13

Take It Away: The Complete Solo Beatles PodcastBONUS: Now and ThenWelcome to a special BONUS episode of the Take it Away podcast! This past week the world experienced a rarity decades in the making - the advent of a new single by The Beatles titled "Now and Then." Hardcore fans would of course be familiar with this track as the third John Lennon song attempted by Paul, George and Ringo in 1995 for the Anthology project - another demo in the spirit of "Free As A Bird" and "Real Love," which was left unfinished at the time and, as Paul put it, "languishing in a cupboard" for nearly 30 years. Thanks t...2023-11-1331 min

Take It Away: The Complete Solo Beatles PodcastAll Things Must Pass (pt 1)It all begins here! The dawn of the Beatles solo era is filled with some of the most memorable, innovative and downright classic moments from all four former fabs - but none left an initial impact quite like George Harrison. An epic 3-disc set, George's All Things Must Pass was more than a simple collection of songs - it was a statement to the world (and to his former bandmates) that he was a musical force to be reckoned with. In this episode of Take it Away, we'll take a look back at the inception of this mammoth release...2023-11-061h 34

Take It Away: The Complete Solo Beatles PodcastBeatle George (pt 2)Because you're sweet and lovely, we're back for part two of our deep dive into the songs of Beatle George on the Take it Away podcast. On this savoy second installment, we'll cover 1967's “It's All Too Much” right through the breakup of the Beatles -- as we witness George Harrison's songwriting evolution from gifted novice to peak contender with Lennon and McCartney. The trauma of fame mixed with the clarity of eastern philosophy altered George's outlook drastically from the mid-60s onward…his songwriting acting as a reflection of the sincerity of his convictions. It was the truth of his...2023-10-021h 42

Take It Away: The Complete Solo Beatles PodcastBeatle George (pt 1)The all-new TAKE IT AWAY starts here! Hosts Chris Mercer and Paul Kaminski journey beyond the music of McCartney into the mystical mind of George Harrison in "Beatle George" part one (of two)! In this preamble to the next phase of the podcast, we'll explore the origins of Harrison's songwriting, musicianship and legacy, as the "quiet one" fights for his place amongst both his bandmates and his musical contemporaries alike. We'll chronicle every single (official) George Harrison Beatles songwriting contribution from the band's beginnings up through 1967 in this first installment -- an extensive deep dive you will not want...2023-09-011h 30

Take It Away: The Complete Solo Beatles PodcastMcCartney & The Historians (A Yesterday & Today Crossover)The YESTERDAY & TODAY and TAKE IT AWAY podcasts are crossing over! In this special double-feature, double-interview episode, hosts Wayne Kaminski, Chris Mercer and Paul Kaminski join forces to discuss Paul McCartney historiography with special guest authors who have fresh releases on shelves now. Luca Perasi is certainly no stranger to the TAKE IT AWAY podcast -- Luca was interviewed by Chris and Ryan in 2019 to discuss his book PAUL McCARTNEY: RECORDING SESSIONS (1969-2013), which provided much of the framework for the original run of TAKE IT AWAY shows. Luca has returned to promote a brand-new book, PAUL McCARTNEY: MUSIC...2023-07-091h 07

Now Hear ThisSpinal Tap feat. SodajerkerThe season finale of Now Hear This has arrived, and with it a cranked-to-eleven episode! Brian and Simon from the Sodajerker podcast are on hand to guide us through This Is Spinal Tap. This epic album from the fake (but real) english (but American) hard rockers who want you to smell their respective glove is pound-for-pound one of the best rock-pastiche records in existence... and we're deep-diving through it all! From satanic Christmas celebrations to the twee cups and cakes of P.G. Woodhouse, we hope you enjoy walking through this surprisingly epic album as much as we did...2021-12-171h 35

Now Hear ThisJellyfish - Spilt MilkHope you're ready to join a fan club, because this episode is new and NOT a mistake! Now Hear This welcomes special guest Joe Pierandozzi to walk us through the wild, whacky and otherwise wonderful 1993 Jellyfish LP Spilt Milk. This Sturmer/Manning masterwork came in over-time, over-budget and over-blown, but has evolved into the kind of cult record that would spawn a million indie darlings - and continues to inspire to this day. Now hear this: "New Mistake," "Russian Hill," and "He's My Best Friend."Have something to say? Email us: nowhearthisofficial@gmail.comIf y...2021-11-261h 45

Now Hear ThisLucy Walsh - When Life Was Figured OutLucy Walsh joins us to discuss her 2020 EP When Life Was Figured Out, and this six-track tour de force features a stunning array of talents from our guest this week. Join us as we deep-dive into Lucy's roots as an intensely-trained singer and pianist, and discuss her songwriting evolution over the years alongside some of the biggest talents in the music industry. From touring the world to finding inspiration in unusual places, Lucy's breath of experience and abilities are a sight (and sound!) to behold - and the EP collection is a captivating highlight reel of but a few...2021-11-121h 17

Now Hear ThisRingo Starr - Old WaveWhat's his name? It's RINGO! What's the album we're talking about today? OLD WAVE! The best Ringo album you've likely...never heard? In 1983 when former Beatle Ringo Starr needed a new sound to revitalize his solo career, ol' Ritchie enlisted the help of Eagles rocker Joe Walsh to craft a clean, catchy, up-tempo record that embodied the very best in Starr's capabilities. But a string of flops wrecked label havoc with this collection, and its contents would take years to surface in the US and GB. Discussing Old Wave with us today is founder of the hit Yesterday & Today po...2021-10-291h 24

Now Hear ThisPeter Gabriel - Peter Gabriel 3 (Melt)Prepare yourself for podcasts without frontiers - it's the Now Hear This deep dive into Peter Gabriel's seminal third solo (and third self-titled) studio effort, affectionately dubbed "Peter Gabriel 3" or "Melt". This groundbreaking gem not only cemented the solo hit-making status of the original Genesis frontman, but also established sounds that would permeate popular music throughout the 1980's (and beyond). Joining us on this journey into the wire is longtime Ryan & Paul podcast contributor Jack Faye, whose own music is is enough to make you lose your self control! Now hear this: I Don't Remember, Not One Of Us...2021-10-151h 14

Now Hear ThisThe Rolling Stones - Exile On Main StreetReady to shine a light on the ultimate rock'n'roll band? Well, break out the cheap stuff and get those taxes in order because Now Hear This is taking a journey into the depraved south of France to deep dive into the Rolling Stones atmospheric masterpiece: Exile On Main Street. This torn and frayed offering of drunken stomps and trademark Jagger/Richards balls-out fury is held in high esteem by most...but has it always been that way? To answer that question, Paul is joined by the incomparable musician/singer/songwriter Luther Russell (Those Pretty Wrongs, The Bootheels) to uncover...2021-10-011h 55

Take It Away: The Complete Solo Beatles PodcastMcCartney III ImaginedPaul McCartney wouldn’t dare let a whole year go by without a new release, would he? Of course not! When Macca’s manager, Scott Rodger, came to him with the idea for a cover album of McCartney III tracks re-worked, re-recorded, re-mixed or otherwise, well, reimagined by some of the coolest names in modern music - our kid jumped at the opportunity. Enter McCartney III Imagined: an eclectic swath of wonderful music from the likes of St. Vincent, Beck, Phoebe Bridgers and more, bringing new interpretations to every track from last year’s McCartney III. Chris and Paul are on-h...2021-09-271h 49

Now Hear ThisElvis Costello - Armed ForcesSuit up in your green shirt and prepare for battle! At long last, Now Hear This tackles Elvis Costello with an over-sized examination of 1979's Armed Forces - Elvis's third studio LP and early breakthrough project in a career that now spans nearly five decades. Joining Paul for this discussion is none other than Chris Mercer - cofounder of the hit Take It Away: The Complete Paul McCartney Archive podcast and Declan McManus aficionado supreme. So join the big boys for a class in linguistics and venom with this unforgettable record for moderns! Now hear this: "Green Shirt," "Senior...2021-09-172h 18

Now Hear ThisAnnabel Jones - LibelleAnnabel Jones joins us to discuss her 2016 debut solo EP Libelle, and this five-track powerhouse is packed with emotional punch. In this career-spanning discussion, we venture from Annabel's musical beginnings in Lady and The Lost Boys, up through the harder-edged Bluebell and straight through to her most recent recordings. This defiant, bemused, truthful, human record is music to our ears. Now hear this: "Happy," "Magnetic," "Spiritual Violence," and "Normal Heights."Have something to say? Email us: nowhearthisofficial@gmail.comIf you want to listen to the music discussed on the show, then subscribe to this p...2021-09-031h 42

Now Hear ThisThe Kills - Ash and IceWe're loyal, oh-oh, We've got the heart of a pod! And heart is certainly in abundance when we're talking about the rock'n'roll uber-combo of Jamie Hince and Alison Mosshart: THE KILLS. This deep-dive into the band's 2016 studio effort Ash and Ice will take Paul and Ryan from London flats to the circus railway to Anthony Bourdain's kitchen and back again...and this raw, raunchy rock is the kind of sonic substance you curl up with on long Siberian nights. So get the vision...better yet, get ready for one of the best bands of the past 20 years to rock...2021-08-201h 23

Now Hear ThisTenacious DFriendship is rare, do you know what i'm saying to you? It's in that spirit of friendship that Paul & Ryan pay tribute to the self-titled debut album of one of the greatest bands to rock your socks since the turn of the millennium: the wonderboys known as Tenacious D. The story goes that tacos and the promise of guitar lessons brought Jack Black and Kyle Gass together to form this fateful duo back in the mid-1990's, and since then Kage & Jables have graced everything from the small screen, to the the silver screen, to the screen door of...2021-08-061h 23

Now Hear ThisT. Rex - Electric WarriorWe're dirty, sweet and we're your pod! For the season sophomore offering of NOW HEAR THIS we bring you the adventures of a man with stars in his beard, whose eye doth shine like an Egyptian ruby... Mr. Boogaloo himself - Marc Bolan! Under the band name T. Rex, Marc and his outfit of like-minded rock and roll jeepsters put some serious boogie in the bottoms of the world with their blockbuster LP Electric Warrior back in '71. Ryan and Paul will now peer into the mind of a mad magician, and our velvet hats just might start a...2021-07-231h 14

Now Hear ThisThe Presidents of the United States of AmericaNow Hear This is BACK! Kicking off season 3 of the great album exchange, Ryan brings to the table the high-energy twisted tunes of Chris Ballew, Dave Dederer and Jason Finn on their self-titled debut album The Presidents of the United States of America! This raucous recording captured the hearts, minds and eardrums of the nation when it was released in the spring of 1995, driven by monster singles like "Peaches" and "Lump", coupled with memorable music videos and a high-octane spirit that epitomized the decade itself. So get on out of that buggy marsh and move into the country with P...2021-07-091h 28

Take It Away: The Complete Solo Beatles PodcastMcCartney IIIChris and Paul take to the mic to tackle the latest McCartney release - the conclusion to a trilogy 50 years in the making. With McCartney III, Paul finds himself once again crafting a homespun record born of sudden time on his hands, this time the result of a global pandemic and a pause in the music business (rather than the band shake-ups that spurred McCartneys I and II). Of course, no pandemic could put a pause on the business of Paul McCartney...and Macca's creative engine is still firing on all cylinders. From up-front rockers like “Lavatory Lil” and “Slidin'” to the jam...2021-04-282h 14

Take It Away: The Complete Solo Beatles PodcastFor Ryan (pt2)Side B: The Take It Away and Now Hear This Podcasts have joined forces to pay tribute to friend and podcasting pioneer Ryan Brady. Hosts Chris and Paul are joined by guests, family and listeners to share the special music and memories given to them - and to all of us - by Ryan over the years in this two-part retrospective. We'll touch on the many facets of a life lived in joy and melody, and spotlight our favorite music made by, and enjoyed, by Ryan Brady. Our thanks go out to all those helping to keep Ryan's memory...2021-03-081h 54

Take It Away: The Complete Solo Beatles PodcastFor Ryan (pt1)Side A: The Take It Away and Now Hear This Podcasts have joined forces to pay tribute to friend and podcasting pioneer Ryan Brady. Hosts Chris and Paul are joined by guests, family and listeners to share the special music and memories given to them - and to all of us - by Ryan over the years in this two-part retrospective. We'll touch on the many facets of a life lived in joy and melody, and spotlight our favorite music made by, and enjoyed, by Ryan Brady. Our thanks go out to all those helping to keep Ryan's memory...2021-03-081h 20

Now Hear ThisFor Ryan (pt2)Side B: The Take It Away and Now Hear This Podcasts have joined forces to pay tribute to friend and podcasting pioneer Ryan Brady. Hosts Chris and Paul are joined by guests, family and listeners to share the special music and memories given to them - and to all of us - by Ryan over the years in this two-volume retrospective. We'll touch on the many facets of a life lived in joy and melody, and spotlight our favorite music made by, and enjoyed, by Ryan Brady. Our thanks go out to all those helping to keep Ryan's memory alive, an...2021-03-081h 54

Now Hear ThisFor Ryan (pt1)Side A: The Take It Away and Now Hear This Podcasts have joined forces to pay tribute to friend and podcasting pioneer Ryan Brady. Hosts Chris and Paul are joined by guests, family and listeners to share the special music and memories given to them - and to all of us - by Ryan over the years in this two-volume retrospective. We'll touch on the many facets of a life lived in joy and melody, and spotlight our favorite music made by, and enjoyed, by Ryan Brady. Our thanks go out to all those helping to keep Ryan's memory alive, an...2021-03-081h 20

The Third Men PodcastEnjoy Every SandwichHello fellow music fans, Paul here from The Third Men Podcast. We're taking a break from our regularly scheduled programming this week to pay tribute to a giant in the world of music podcasting - our dear friend Ryan Brady. News of Ryan's passing has left us shocked, saddened, and in need of a pause to reflect upon the enormous impact he had on us. If you've listened to our show, then you've heard Ryan's voice - whether it be walking through Lazaretto or spinning elaborate webs of Beatle trivia or making our dad laugh with his sharp wit. Ryan...2020-12-0208 min

Now Hear ThisThe Cars - Heartbeat CityHello ... HELLO again! Holy smokes folks, we're riding the new wave with The Cars' 1984 album Heartbeat City. Grab your skinny ties, Fairlight CMI synthesizers, headless Steinberger bass guitars, and best impressions of Ric Ocasek and let's fly. Wait, no ... drive. Paul and Ryan are both big fans of The Cars and this LP represents six months of Ric, Benjamin, Elliot, Greg, and David's painstaking production guided by legend Mutt Lange which ultimately resulted in a sparkling pop masterpiece. If you like big warm synth pads, carefully crafted bass guitar riffs, tuned and toned muscular drumming, burning acrobatic electric guitar...2020-09-041h 13

Now Hear ThisBeck - Modern GuiltHow do you all feel about that new Cream Soda Dr. Pepper? No matter your answer, and we're not going to wait for you to give one, it doesn't matter because we're back with our regularly scheduled programming. Back with what you ask? Beck's 2008 LP Modern Guilt and we don't feel guilty about it. Ryan definitely missed the memo about this one and Paul smacks him upside the head with it. In a spiritual sense. Beck teams up with Danger Mouse on a - AHEM - modern classic. Call it one hell of a shot in the arm of 21...2020-08-211h 16

Now Hear ThisSummer JamsSurprise. Annabel and Suzannah are back again. Why, you ask? Because, they said so that's why. No, no, only kidding, they're back to discuss one of everyone's favorite things - summer songs. Much like in our Holiday Songs episode in 2019, we each compiled a list of our three favorite summer songs and created the ultimate Now Hear This Summer Jams 2020 Playlist. We road-tested this playlist and then drove right through it on this very funny episode. Before we give away any of the fun, press play and enjoy. Best enjoyed with an ice cold glass of your favorite beverage, smoked...2020-08-071h 57

Now Hear ThisKanye West - My Beautiful Dark Twisted FantasyTrick question. If The Beatles were bigger than Jesus, were they bigger or smaller than Yeezus? Before you answer, consider listening to this high energy episode on Kanye West's My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy from 2010. No two men should have all that power so the boys brought in Max Perenchio aka The Pelican Boy to chop it up about the writing, recording, and baffling story behind this album. Not interested in rap? Good news, the three of us are here to change your mind and open you up to the genre. Already a fan? Get ready to yell at...2020-07-241h 17

Now Hear ThisBruce Springsteen - Darkness on the Edge of Town(SNARE DRUM) Baaaadlaaaaands! Do you enjoy jean jackets, well-worn Telecasters, New Jersey, old-fashioned blue collar grit, patriotism, and songs about broken dads or former high school heroes? Welcome back to Now Hear This where we jump - (SNARE DRUM) HUHf! BAAAAAAAAAADLANDS! - woah now, sorry, we cannot help ourselves this episode. Extraordinarily excited to walk you through Bruce Springsteen's 1978 Darkness on the Edge of Town, a classic from start to finish. Paul, a New Jersey native, walks Ryan through an album he somehow overlooked, and maybe you did too. As John Landau said, this one is a tone poem...2020-07-101h 14

Now Hear ThisSt. Vincent - MasseductionFrom New York to Los Ageless, from Sufjan Stevens to David Byrne, from Annie to St. Vincent, we're back with the very successful MASSEDUCTION album from 2017, and oh boy, this was a fun episode. Possibly one of society's top lead guitarists, songwriters, and artists, Anne Erin Clark pka St. Vincent turned in one hell of a wild electric clear chaos ride with this LP where she weaponizes the accoutrement of her monumental success with wit and ennui. Bonus alert, this episode operates almost as a mini-Wikipedia of the 2000-2020 music scene because context. That's right folks, we like new music...2020-06-261h 22

Now Hear ThisProcol Harum - A Salty DogOh, so you thought they only wrote "A Whiter Shade of Pale"? Wrong again listener. A sand so white, and sea so blue, we sail for parts unknown to man. Welcome back to THE great music exchange where Ryan and Paul set sail with Procol Harum's 1969 LP A Salty Dog. Sea-sick on his own salt-watered down power, old-man Ryan rambles and yet somehow leads us through another extremely entertaining episode about an album which acts as a fantasy for his alternate life. Will we make it back to land? Will Paul find all the power moons? When's the last...2020-06-121h 16

Take It Away: The Complete Solo Beatles PodcastCold Cuts - A Now Hear This CrossoverCrossover episode! Emotional moment, we enter the cage. Cage match that is ... Chris, Ryan, and Paul throw down on the most famous unreleased Paul McCartney project to date: Cold Cuts (or Hot Hitz, and Kold Kutz, for those keeping score). We talk about this long lost, ultimately found, and yet sort of released, yet still unofficially unreleased clutch of rare gems in the McCartney cannon. Will there be debates? Heated. Will there be laughs? Myriad. Did daddy love a dancer? Yes, though she never gave an answer. Mama's little boys and girls, grab your best friends, and hey diddle, hea...2020-05-291h 39

Now Hear ThisPaul McCartney - Cold Cuts - A Take It Away CrossoverHoly crossover Batman! Emotional moment, we enter the cage. Cage match that is ... Chris Mercer (Take It Away Podcast), Paul, and Ryan throw down on the most famous unreleased Paul McCartney project to date: Cold Cuts (or Hot Hitz, and Kold Kutz, for those keeping score). We talk about this long lost, ultimately found, and yet sort of released, yet still unofficially unreleased clutch of rare gems in the McCartney cannon. Will there be debates? Heated. Will there be laughs? Myriad. Did daddy love a dancer? Yes, though she never gave an answer. Mama's little boys and girls, grab...2020-05-291h 39

Now Hear ThisJack White - Lazaretto - A Third Men CrossoverAs you may know, Paul is a Jack White enthusiast, so you better believe us talking about Jack's 2014 album Lazaretto is a big deal. Such a big deal that Paul's brother James shows up to teach Ryan a thing or two about John Anthony "The Third Man" Gillis. An album partly inspired by White's own secret, lost, attic poems written when he was 19, and by kicking his legs out from under himself and diving into the magic music kitchen sink, Lazaretto sounds as if all of the best parts of Jack's career (up to that point) got drunk and...2020-05-151h 40

Now Hear ThisWarren Zevon - Excitable BoyAaaaawhooooo! The full moon blinds on this episode about Warren Zevon's 1978 smash Excitable Boy and boy are we excited. The razor sharp laconic king of macabre song craft, Zevon turned in an album about werewolves, lawyers, guns, headless gunners, discos on the train tracks, bone cages, Johnny Carson, and somehow much more. Grab a handle or two of your favorite drink, and drift with us through this 1970s Los Angeles classic. Now hear this: "Excitable Boy," "Werewolves of London," "Lawyers, Guns and Money," and "Roland the Headless Thompson Gunner."Have something to say? Email us: nowhearthisofficial@gmail...2020-05-011h 02

Now Hear ThisCourtney Barnett - Sometimes I Sit and Think, and Sometimes I Just Sit.We're back again with Courtney Barnett's 2015 Sometimes I Sit and Think, and Sometimes I Just Sit. - a punchy, wordy, refreshing thrill of a record from a young Australian song craft master. With an understated pride for her home (and a hook), Courtney's incredibly detailed lyrics, both dry and wistful, float on clean but pumping '90s tinged alt rock. Her sharp observations mirror the music and because of that we think you should just listen to this episode. Now hear this: "Elevator Operator," “Pedestrian at Best," and “Depreston."Have something to say? Email us: nowhearthisofficial@gmail.com 2020-04-1759 min

Now Hear ThisTim Heidecker - What The Brokenhearted Do...We're back again with Tim Heidecker's excellent 2019 LP What the Brokenhearted Do.... Ryan brought Paul this fresh slice of throwback 1970s pop-craftsmanship by one of the greatest living comedians. No, it's not a comedy album. It's about Tim's fake divorce and it's very serious. Trolls were involved. It's like a primordial podcast in the era of podcasts. What does that mean? We think you should stop reading this, put on the album, and then listen to this podcast. You will not regret it. Now hear this: "When I Get Up," "What the Brokenhearted Do," "Funeral Shoes," and "Insomnia."2020-04-031h 05

Take It Away: The Complete Solo Beatles Podcast'Egypt Station' Singles "Home Tonight," "In a Hurry," and the 'It's a Wonderful Life' MusicalWe're back for another surprise episode of Season 4 because Paul released two new Egypt Station singles: "Home Tonight" and "In a Hurry." Also, we touch on Paul's upcoming It's a Wonderful Life musical. We recorded this before the world shut down, but we thought now is the perfect time for a little laughter. Join us for this fun episode.Email us: takeitawaypodcast@gmail.comSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/takeitaway. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2020-03-2739 min

Now Hear ThisJenny Lewis - The VoyagerWow. The world is wild right now. We were going to save this episode for later in the year, but we think the world needs some more laughter in it. We're back with Season 2 or Episode 14, call it what you want. Paul brought Ryan Jenny Lewis's The Voyager and it did not disappoint. Join us if you want to take your mind off of everything going on right now. We laugh a lot in this one. You will too. Now hear this: "Just One of the Guys," "Slippery Slopes," "She's Not Me," "The Voyager".Have something to...2020-03-201h 12

Now Hear ThisThe Holiday Mixtape ft. Annabel Jones and SuzannahJust when you thought we were done for the year, we do something like this and totally redeem ourselves. That's right, Paul, Ryan, and their lovely wives, Suzannah and Annabel, did the unthinkable. They each compiled a list of their three favorite holiday songs, created the ultimate Now Hear This Holiday Songs Playlist, and then walked through it on this hilariously fun and long (great value) season one bonus episode. Because we don't want to ruin any of the surprises, we will say this: please get comfortable, pour yourself your favorite holiday beverage, snuggle up with those you love...2019-12-222h 36

Now Hear ThisBrian Eno - Another Green WorldWe're here live (just kidding, or are we?) with the last episode of the season. Listen up to Brian Eno's 1975 masterpiece album Another Green World. A glam rocker, ambient composer, hit producer, technology innovator, Windows 95 startup sound creator, and self-proclaimed non-musician - there is no one quite like Brian Eno. Will you open your heart and becalmed by Lord Eno? Will you find out about Oblique Strategies? Do we have anything else up our sleeves this season? Will we return for another season? Stay tuned and you will find out. Now hear this: "Sky Saw," "St Elmo's Fire," "I'll...2019-12-151h 06

Now Hear ThisBelle and Sebastian - The Life PursuitYou're still here? Great! Turns out this is the best episode of the season so far. You know that one you share with all your friends to turn them on to your new favorite (this) podcast? Yes, that one is this one. We're back with Belle and Sebastian's 2006 album The Life Pursuit, and wow ... what a ride. Will you jangle as if unchained? Are you in touch with your feelings? Will you also succumb to artistic discography addiction? Could you love an indie mid-2000s Beatles? Will we discover which of these songs is a full court shot, nothing...2019-12-081h 13

Now Hear ThisELO - TimeHere is the news: We have a serious case of rocket lag on this episode on ELO's Time. Come down from your plastic ivory tower, grab your Gynoid, her jumpsuit, your ticket to the moon, and join us in 2095 to look back at 1981 when things were so uncomplicated. Where is the plot line running through these songs? Will Jeff Lynne make it back to Julie? Have you rented an apartment on a roller coaster? In the future, will we attempt to send this podcast as a letter in the form of a dream back to you, the listener, in...2019-12-011h 01

Now Hear ThisBrendan Benson - What Kind of WorldWhat kind of world? The world of rock'n'roll's Charlie Brown that's what. Wait, maybe that's who, is that right? Anyway, what we do know is that Brendan Benson is possibly the best kept secret of rock'n'roll. Benson turns in an incredible collection of power pop on his 2012 album What Kind of World. Is what you want also what you need? It this tree sap dripping on your old reliable Telecaster or a brick of delicious sliceful hooks of tarty pop power punk? Will Ryan and Paul make it back from the Twilight Zone? Will we ever meet Jeb and hi...2019-11-2455 min

Now Hear ThisThe Beach Boys - SMiLEJoin Paul, Ryan, and America's favorite hamburger boy on a jaunt through the now released, unreleased, mythical masterpiece SMiLE. All jokes aside, the gloves fell off in this one, and we took a few long, deep dives into the 1960s, psychedelia, psychedelics, psychology, and Mike Love's hat. Have our kids done it and created their best episode of season one or have they finally alienated their audience and themselves? Grab your piano sandbox, modular musical sensibilities, and birthday cake and buckle up for the wild ride of The Beach Boys' SMiLE. Now hear this: "Heroes and Villains," "Good Vibrations," "...2019-11-171h 15

Now Hear ThisNick Lowe - Jesus of CoolSo it goes, and so it goes, and so it goes, and so it goes. Where it's going, no one knows! Join Paul and Ryan on this season one highlight where things kick into 12th gear. Are you more of a Jesus of Cool person or a Pure Pop for Now People person? We're both and you'll hear why in a second. How does Nick Lowe feel about his label? Did Brinsley Schwarz open for Wings? What ended up happening to Marie Provost's dog? Will Ryan's towering physical presence scare Paul off of podcasting for good? Will you enjoy...2019-11-101h 19

Now Hear ThisBen Folds - Rockin' the SuburbsY'all don't know what it's like to be male, middle class, and white, and to listen to a podcast, or to possibly have your own podcast. Wait, maybe you do. We're back again with Ben Folds's 2001 album Rockin' the Suburbs. Does this album hold up? Will Paul make a Weird Al reference? Will Ryan slam Macca's musical ability, again? Will Ben Folds marry, again? What happened to the drum set Folds threw into that lake? Did someone leave the cake out in the rain? Some of these questions answered and more on this episode. Now hear this: "Annie Waits," "...2019-11-031h 06

Now Hear ThisMargo Price - Midwest Farmer's DaughterMargo Price is a whiskey drinking, guitar slinging, establishment defying badass. Thank your lucky stars Paul dug her 2016 Midwest Farmer's Daughter album out for Ryan, who up to this point had a twangy slide guitar phobia. Price sells the truth, and once you take a taste, you won't stop lapping it up. (Shut up and take our money!) Has Margo done time? Has she successfully sung for Jack White? Will Ryan completely offend you, the listener? Will Paul occasionally wear a straw cowboy hat? Will you love this episode? Lift up the Evan Williams and find out. Now hear...2019-10-271h 01

Take It Away: The Complete Solo Beatles PodcastNow Hear ThisGood news everyone! Paul Kaminski and Ryan's episode on Bruce McMouse earlier this year has morphed into its own podcast called Now Here This. In each episode, Paul and Ryan trade their favorite records and talk about one album per podcast for about an hour. In every episode, imagine one guy is the "expert" and the other guy is the rookie. They swap roles throughout the season. They walk through the history of the albums, run through the track lists, and attempt to turn each other - and YOU, the listener - on to new music. E...2019-10-2021 min

Now Hear ThisRandy Newman - Trouble in ParadiseWe love L.A. and we also love Randy Newman. Good thing too because now you get to join us as we deliver a big slice of Randy's 1983 LP Trouble in Paradise as episode four of Now Hear This. Turns out Randy had a whole solo career before he started earnestly scoring your favorite Disney-sponsored toy movies. Our hats are off to the sarcastic, piano playing, soft-punk rocker himself. Paul's whole perception of reality changes and Ryan learns a few life lessons hidden in this LP he missed the first time around. Is this 2019 vintage of NHT starting to open...2019-10-2054 min

Now Hear ThisThe Fiery Furnaces - EPWe’re back with The Fiery Furnaces' 2005 EP, which is neither an EP nor an LP, but dammit we love it. Brian Eno art rock-era inspired band comprising of Matthew and Eleanor Friedberger, The Fiery Furnaces were indie-darlings on fire from 2003 to 2009 (they broke up in 2011). This collection of singles and b-sides remains a refreshing classic and easy entry point to the groups myriad eccentricities. Paul and Ryan get real emotional in this one bro when talking about their "lost" periods on the east coast. It's too late to turn back now. Now hear this: "Single Again," "Here Comes the...2019-10-131h 00

The Third Men PodcastHelp Us Stranger: Analysis & Review vol.1Postin' a podcast show in the order; trolling ourselves on an internet site; keeping an eye on our episode future; staying up late just to edit it right! Third Men Podcast bored and RAAAAAZZZZZED, but these days? We're posting yet another! And what a post it is - welcome to part one of our deep dive into new music from everyone's favorite ramblin' rock'n'roll quartet (sorry, Dean) - the Raconteurs! In Help Us Stranger: Album Analysis & Review vol.1 we'll explore the history behind the 11 years that separate the band's sophomore release Consolers of the Lonely and 2019's Help Us Stranger...2019-10-091h 34

Now Hear ThisMetric - FantasiesOur hearts are beating like hammers. Why? Because you're still with us with episode two of Now Hear This. Paul throws Metric's Fantasies into our faces and we lay back and enjoy it because it's a near perfect album. Emily Haines, James Shaw, Joshua Winstead, and Joules Scott-Key turn in possibly their best collection of well produced songs in 2009 and we sink our teeth right in. For some reason, Ryan and Paul spend an awful amount time talking about breakfast cereal. Will we make it to episode three? (Spoiler alert: yes.). Is this new-new wave? Will you hear from Bru...2019-10-0653 min

Now Hear ThisTodd Rundgren - A Wizard, a True StarHere we go again, the start of the end, but there's more. Welcome to episode one of Now Hear This. Paul and Ryan dig into Todd Rundgren's 1973 magnum opus A Wizard, a True Star. We weren't sure where to begin, so why not begin with one of rock'n'roll's most enigmatic artist's enigmatic albums? Exactly. You will not want to miss this entertaining take on the Runt as well as the introduction to your two new favorite podcast hosts: Paul and Ryan. International feel! Still there’s more. Now hear this: "International Feel," "Tic Tic Tic It Wears Off," "Is It...2019-09-291h 03

Take It Away: The Complete Solo Beatles PodcastSpecial Announcement: 'More to Come'In this short bonus episode, Mercer introduces his brand-new concept album More To Come. It’s an album about late night television from the early 70s through the mid-90s, using Johnny Carson (host of the Tonight Show from 1962-1992) as the focal point. The musical style is mainly art rock, but with clear influences from sunshine pop, baroque pop, musical theater, and film music. If you’re interested, please join me for a little more discussion on the album and a few musical excerpts.You can find More To Come, along with my other recent pop music proj...2019-08-2109 min

Take It Away: The Complete Solo Beatles PodcastEgypt StationDo you believe it? We made it from McCartney to Egypt Station. What a journey together. We're so glad to see you here with us at the end of the line. Join us as we discuss McCartney's #1 hit 2018 LP which was produced by Greg Kurstin and Ryan Tedder. Whether you enjoy the singles "I Don't Know," "Come on to Me," or "Fuh You," or are more inclined to album cuts like "Do It Now," "Dominoes," or "Back to Brazil," there's so much to love on this album. We hope you've enjoyed the ride, and we thank you all for...2019-08-171h 47

Take It Away: The Complete Solo Beatles PodcastCoversOh boy, this is a fun one. We attempt to tackle all of the songs Paul McCartney covered during his career. We dip back into The Beatles catalog, roll through Wings, and investigate the McCartney solo years. We also pose this question: "What defines a cover?" Find out if we answer it in this hilarious episode. It ain't a shame.Click here for the Episode 33 topic list.Email us: takeitawaypodcast@gmail.comPlaylist mentioned in the episode.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/takeitaway. Hosted on Acast...2019-06-221h 53

Take It Away: The Complete Solo Beatles PodcastLiveFancy a bit of rock'n'roll? If you're like us, the answer is yes. Join us as we walk through Paul's live albums and performances. Please note, this episode is an overview and is not intended to be definitive. This episode is very fun, and you will not want to miss it. Paul IS live, Jack!Click here for the Episode 32 topic list.Email us: takeitawaypodcast@gmail.comSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/takeitaway. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2019-05-121h 58

Take It Away: The Complete Solo Beatles PodcastSpecial Announcement: "It's Good to Have You Back"Please listen to Ryan Brady’s new song “It’s Good to Have You Back,” available everywhere now here.Special thanks:Vocals, bass, keys: Ryan Brady / Abject JoyProducer, guitar, vocals, keys: Chris PriceDrums: Ben LecourtLead guitar: Fernando PerdomoMixing: Daniel BrooksMastering: Ryan SmithVocal coach: Wendy ParrSongwriting coach: Jay TroopEmail us: takeitawaypodcast@gmail.comSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/takeitaway. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy...2019-05-0107 min

Take It Away: The Complete Solo Beatles PodcastThe Bruce McMouse Show ft. Paul KayOn January 21, 2019, Paul Kay of the Yesterday and Today Podcast and The Third Men Podcast and Ryan Brady drove to the ArcLight Theater in Hollywood to watch The Bruce McMouse Show on the big screen. Please join Paul and Ryan for a fun and impromptu podcast on the way to and from the theater. We think you may have a fun time with this one. It's the most to say the least! Email us: takeitawaypodcast@gmail.comSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/takeitaway. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy f...2019-04-1245 min

Take It Away: The Complete Solo Beatles PodcastLive at Northwestern UniversityOn February 28, 2019, Northwestern University Professor Jacob Smith hosted and led Ryan and Chris in discussion on campus in the Annie May Swift Hall Auditorium in Evanston, IL. Professor Smith is the founder and director of the Master of Arts in Sound Arts and Industries program at the University. In this episode, hear Ryan, Chris, and Jacob talk about the origin of Take It Away, what it takes to produce and market a podcast of your own, and much more. You will get an inside scoop on the nuts and bolts of becoming your own podcast entrepreneur. Stick around until...2019-04-051h 01

Take It Away: The Complete Solo Beatles PodcastNEWAfter a six year wait, five if you count The Fireman project, Paul McCartney returned with 2013's NEW. Mark Ronson, Paul Epworth, Giles Martin, and Ethan Johns take up production duties to varying degrees of efficacy. This is a fun late-era McCartney spin. Highlights include "New," "Queenie Eye," "Early Days," and more. Is this one of Paul McCartney's best albums of all time? Is this one of our best podcasts? Don't look at me, it's way too soon to see.Click here for the Episode 30 song list.Email us: takeitawaypodcast@gmail.comSupport...2019-03-111h 52

Take It Away: The Complete Solo Beatles PodcastThe FiremanBack in 1993 during the Off the Ground sessions, Paul McCartney and Youth formed The Fireman, an experimental electronic music duo. In this episode, we discuss their releases, including Strawberries Oceans Ships Forest, Rushes, Electric Arguments, and much more. Nothing too much just out of sight, man. This one's a clean machine. Click here for the Episode 29 song list.Email us: takeitawaypodcast@gmail.comThis episode's audio was edited and updated at 4:01 pm PT on 2/4/19.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/takeitaway. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy...2019-02-041h 44

Take It Away: The Complete Solo Beatles PodcastDenny Laine Returns and Luca PerasiDenny Laine returns to discuss the Wings Wild Life and Red Rose Speedway boxsets, his 2019 tour, his induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, and much more. Our friend Luca Perasi and author of Paul McCartney: Recording Sessions (1969-2013). A Journey Through Paul McCartney's Songs After The Beatles drops in as well. You may want to tune in for this one.Email us: takeitawaypodcast@gmail.comCatch Denny on Tour:Jan 8 - One Longfellow Square, Portland, MaineJan 9 - City Winery, Boston, MassJan 10 - The Kate, O...2019-01-052h 18

Take It Away: The Complete Solo Beatles PodcastMemory Almost FullAfter the smash success of Chaos and Creation, Paul McCartney followed up with Memory Almost Full, another excellent almost refreshing album produced by David Kahne. Taken from a cell phone, the title describes both modern day life and Paul’s songwriting reflections on the album. He explores his “early days” and even gives us a glimpse of the end with the second to last track on the LP. Highlights include “Ever Present Past,” “Only Mama Knows,” and “The End of the End.” Well, you can come on to our place if you want to, you can do anything you want to do, but lis...2018-12-011h 47

Take It Away: The Complete Solo Beatles PodcastChaos and Creation in the BackyardIn 2005, Paul McCartney released the acclaimed Chaos and Creation in the Backyard, produced by Nigel Godrich (Radiohead, Beck, The Divine Comedy). Critics and fans love this album and consider it one of the high-water marks in Macca’s solo career. This is a sober and serious outing that hangs best as a full length spin. Chris, Ryan, and special guest Kit O’Toole bring order to chaos in this long Season 4 opener. We can think of nothing more to say.Click here for the Episode 26 song list.This episode was re-uploaded with corrections on 11/9/18 at 2:42 pm PT...2018-11-032h 26

Take It Away: The Complete Solo Beatles PodcastEgypt Station and Iain LeeOn 9/7/18, Paul McCartney released his Egypt Station LP. Iain Lee asked Ryan and Chris to weigh in with their initial reactions live on his show The Late Night Alternative on talkRADIO that evening at 11 pm BST. Join us as we discuss the album and share that broadcast. Iain and Katherine, thank you for having us! Please stay tuned for our full episode on Egypt Station.Email us: takeitawaypodcast@gmail.comSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/takeitaway. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2018-09-1335 min

Take It Away: The Complete Solo Beatles PodcastDriving Rain1, 2, 3, 4, 5 ... let's go for a drive through Paul McCartney's 2001 album Driving Rain on our Season 3 finale. Arguably a critical and commercial failure (although possibly not), this episode walks through what some feel is the nadir of Macca's cannon. Highlights include "From a Lover to a Friend," "Magic," Your Way," and "Your Loving Flame." Stick around for a few interesting extras. Anyone tries to take it away, they'll have to answer, 'cause this is my right, we're talkin' about Driving Rain.Click here for the Episode 25 song list.Email us: takeitawaypodcast@gmail.comSupport this sho...2018-08-011h 53

Take It Away: The Complete Solo Beatles PodcastEgypt Station Singles: "Come On To Me" and "I Don't Know"On 6/20/18, Paul McCartney released two singles off his upcoming album Egypt Station. In this bonus episode, Ryan and Chris give you their initial reactions to the two songs, "Come On To Me" and "I Don't Know." Keep your eyes and ears open for the full episode on Egypt Station coming soon.Email us: takeitawaypodcast@gmail.comSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/takeitaway. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2018-07-0327 min

Take It Away: The Complete Solo Beatles PodcastFlaming Pie – Part 2 of 2We are back for the second helping of Flaming Pie. Chris and Ryan are joined by special guests Simon Barber and Brian O'Connor from the Sodajerker podcast on this two part mega-episode on 1997's Flaming Pie. Because of The Beatles Anthology, Paul McCartney refreshed his record making approach on this album. We close out the second half of Flaming Pie and dig deep into the extras. We always came back to the songs we were ... talking about. Yes, we always came back.Click here for the Episode 24 song list.Email us: takeitawaypodcast@gmail.comSu...2018-06-181h 20

Take It Away: The Complete Solo Beatles PodcastFlaming Pie – Part 1 of 2This one is so big we turned it into two episodes. Chris and Ryan are joined by special guests Simon Barber and Brian O'Connor from the massive hit podcast Sodajerker on this two part mega-episode on 1997's Flaming Pie. Because of The Beatles Anthology, Paul McCartney refreshed his record making approach on this album. We touch on "Free as a Bird," "Real Love," "Now and Then," and dive head first into Flaming Pie and all of its extras. Go ahead. Have a vision. This is the one on Flaming Pie.Click here for the Episode 23 song list.Ema...2018-06-041h 41

Take It Away: The Complete Solo Beatles PodcastSongs Paul Gave AwayGoing back to his Beatle days, Paul McCartney wrote many songs for other artists. Join Chris and Ryan along with author and Beatles expert Andrew Grant Jackson (Still The Greatest) for this special episode on the songs Paul gave away. We venture back to The Beatles' humble beginnings and walk through every song we could uncover up to present day. Artists discussed include Billy J. Kramer & The Dakotas, The Fourmost, Cilla Black, The Rolling Stones, Peter & Gordon, P.J. Proby, Mary Hopkin, Badfinger, John Christie, Peggy Lee, Rod Stewart, The Everly Brothers, Diana Krall, Charlotte Gainsbourg, and more. If...2018-05-012h 39

Take It Away: The Complete Solo Beatles PodcastOff the GroundAfter the heavily produced and commercially successful Flowers in the Dirt, plus the well received The Paul McCartney World Tour in 1989-1990, Paul decided his follow-up would be recorded “live in the studio.” 1993’s Off the Ground, the fruits from the 1991-1992 recording sessions, is a mixed bag. Off the Ground: The Complete Works, a collection of B-sides and songs that didn't make the album, reveals many great songs lurking under the often flimsy surface of the official album. Highlights of the period include “Hope of Deliverance,” “Big Boys Bickering,” “Style Style,” “Get Out of My Way,” and the title track. The last o...2018-04-022h 08

Take It Away: The Complete Solo Beatles PodcastLaurence JuberIn 1978, Laurence Juber joined Wings for their final flight. His stellar guitar work on Back to the Egg and the supporting British tour still shines after all these years. On September 23, 2017, at Atlantic Records in North Hollywood, Laurence found time between rehearsals to talk Wings, his incredible solo albums (including Standard Time, LJ, and Mosaic), his work with "yacht rock" icon Al Stewart, his television music career, as well as his fantastic book Guitar With Wings. Without question, Laurence is one of the best guitarists Paul McCartney worked with. Some say Laurence is one of the greatest guitarists of all tim...2018-03-011h 50

Take It Away: The Complete Solo Beatles PodcastFlowers in the DirtIn 1989, after several years of creative struggle, Paul McCartney released Flowers in the Dirt, a critical and commercial success. From the Beatlesesque pop of "My Brave Face" to the golden-era Hollywood glamour of "Distractions," or the paternal whimsy of "Put It There," Paul is in strong writing and performing form. Also, enter Elvis Costello, his acerbic wit balancing and enhancing McCartney's creative yet cloying compositions from the 1980s. Was Elvis Paul's finest collaborator since John Lennon? Is this Paul's best album of the 1980s? Is there more buried beneath the flowers in the dirt? You'll find out all this...2018-02-012h 27

Take It Away: The Complete Solo Beatles PodcastReturn to PepperlandWe are back for Season Three! From 1984 to 1987, Paul McCartney recorded an abundance of new material. Although not canon, Return to Pepperland is a canceled album (some say) originally slated for release in 1987 to commemorate the twentieth anniversary of Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band. Now mainly a curio, this bootleg album makes for a convenient catch-all for the stellar (and less than stellar) material from this period—songs written in the early '70s, polished gems not released until the late '90s, and a few fantastic tunes that remain in the MPL vaults. Press play to hear mo...2018-01-051h 59

Take It Away: The Complete Solo Beatles PodcastPress to PlayBy 1985, Paul McCartney is lost. The critical and commercial bomb of Give My Regards to Broad Street severely shook his confidence. Paul jumps right back in the studio to record his "comeback album" with then in-vogue producer Hugh Padgham (Peter Gabriel, Phil Collins, The Police) to turn in Press to Play in 1986. This eccentric "high 80s" album scored a few slightly successful singles including the featherweight "Press" and the #1 smash hit "Spies Like Us" for the John Landis movie of the same name. Love it or hate it, we're here to talk about it. One of the album's B-sides...2017-11-062h 13

Take It Away: The Complete Solo Beatles PodcastDenny Laine – Part 2 of 2On Monday, August 6, 2017, we sat down with Denny Laine in Evanston, IL to talk about his entire career from the 1960s to present day. We discussed songs from The Moody Blues, Ginger Baker’s Air Force, Balls, Wings, and Denny’s solo albums in this wide-ranging, two-part episode.Episode Includes:Wings Over America, Anyone Can Fly, Hometown Girls, Wings on my Feet, Lonely Road, Master Suite, All I Want is Freedom, The Rock Survivor, Reborn, Arctic Song, Colin Blunstone’s “Say You Don’t Mind,” Valley of Dreams, and more. If you want to discover Denny Laine...2017-09-151h 51

Take It Away: The Complete Solo Beatles PodcastDenny Laine – Part 1 of 2On Monday, August 6, 2017, we sat down with Denny Laine in Evanston, IL to talk about his entire career from the 1960s to present day. We discussed songs from The Moody Blues, Ginger Baker’s Air Force, Balls, Wings, and Denny’s solo albums in this wide-ranging, two-part episode.Episode Includes:Magnificent Moodies, Denny Laine String Band, Balls, Trevor Burton, Wings Wild Life, Red Rose Speedway, Ahh…Laine, Band on the Run, McGear, Venus and Mars, Speed of Sound, Wings Over America, Holly Days, London Town, Back to the Egg, Tug of War, Pipes of Peace, Japane...2017-09-081h 32

Take It Away: The Complete Solo Beatles PodcastGive My Regards to Broad StreetIn the 1980s, Paul experimented and took a few big risks. Sometimes risks don’t pay off, and the movie Give My Regards to Broad Street was both a critical and box office failure. Failure is feedback though, and we’ll trace the effects of this flop on the rest of Paul’s career. Fascinatingly, “No More Lonely Nights,” arguably one of Paul’s biggest artistic and commercial achievements, is from the soundtrack. So are the lost Wings songs “No Values” and “Not Such a Bad Boy.” But hey, Ringo is in the movie, so maybe you should just watch it and listen...2017-08-181h 27

Take It Away: The Complete Solo Beatles PodcastPipes of PeacePaul McCartney and George Martin follow up the smash success of Tug of War with a sequel in the also successful, if overlooked, Pipes of Peace. Denny has flown the coop, Michael Jackson shows up for a couple tracks, Ringo is back on drums, and Eric Stewart turns in stellar performances. This is “English country music” from the 1980s. Highlights include “Keep Under Cover,” “Say Say Say,” and “Through Our Love.” This is a fun episode you will want to check out. Miss it? It’s not on.Click here for the Episode 13 song list.Email us: takeitaw...2017-07-281h 46

Take It Away: The Complete Solo Beatles PodcastTug of WarAfter McCartney II, Paul and the world suffered the horrible loss of John Lennon in 1980. Tug of War picks up the plot in 1982 with Paul’s touching tribute to his brother Beatle “Here Today”; two duets with Stevie Wonder, including the smash hit “Ebony & Ivory”; and collaborators like former Beatles producer George Martin, Ringo Starr, Eric Stewart, and Carl Perkins. We named our podcast after a song on this album. You might want to stop and listen up to this one. Take it away, take it away ….This episode edited since initial publication.Click here for the Epis...2017-06-161h 58

Take It Away: The Complete Solo Beatles PodcastMcCartney IIAfter Wings’ dissolution, Macca hid at home and recorded another truly solo album in the vein of 1970’s McCartney. Paul is responsible for nearly everything on this record. The real difference this time around? Synthesizers. Despite its experimental nature, the album birthed the number-one hit single “Coming Up” – a favorite of John Lennon’s. Believe it or not, the perennial “Wonderful Christmastime” originates from these sessions. Is this album true genius or absolute garbage? Nobody knows.Click here for the Episode 11 song list.Email us: takeitawaypodcast@gmail.comSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/takeit...2017-05-121h 32

Take It Away: The Complete Solo Beatles PodcastBack to the EggAs the 1970s come to a close, Wings takes its last flight with Back to the Egg. McCartney’s answer to New Wave, the album features a brand-new Wings lineup, a dizzying array of genres, and incredible LP artwork. Although commercially unsuccessful, Back to the Egg is revered in the McCartney canon as an underground fan favorite. Love it or hate it, Chris and Ryan give their spin (it on) on it.Click here for the Episode 10 song list. Email us: takeitawaypodcast@gmail.comSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/takeitaway.2017-04-211h 48

Take It Away: The Complete Solo Beatles PodcastLondon TownChris and Ryan are back with Season Two and one of Paul McCartney’s most unusual and yet rewarding and relaxing releases of the 1970s, London Town. With a working title of Water Wings, it is no surprise we find Paul and crew recording on a boat in the Virgin Islands. Album highlights include “Girlfriend,” “Don’t Let It Bring You Down,” as well as the number-one smash hit “With A Little Luck.”Click here for the Episode 9 song list.Email us: takeitawaypodcast@gmail.comSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/takeitaway. Hos...2017-03-311h 50

Take It Away: The Complete Solo Beatles PodcastWings at the Speed of SoundIn 1976, Paul McCartney triumphs with his new band Wings, enjoying number one hits and a blockbuster tour. In the last episode of Season One, Ryan and Chris cover these Wings milestones and also find a moment to check in with George. Some people want to fill the world with silly love songs. What's wrong with that? Absolutely nothing.Click here for the Episode 8 song list. Email us: takeitawaypodcast@gmail.comSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/takeitaway. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2016-12-091h 24

Take It Away: The Complete Solo Beatles PodcastVenus and MarsIn a wide-ranging episode, Ryan and Chris cover Wings’ great Venus and Mars. Along the way, they touch on Jimmy McColloch’s background, the “secret Wings album” McGear by Paul’s brother Mike, solo Beatles output from 1974, and even a little something from Paul’s dad.Click here for the Episode 7 song list. Email us: takeitawaypodcast@gmail.comSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/takeitaway. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2016-11-251h 47

Take It Away: The Complete Solo Beatles PodcastBand on the RunRyan and Chris dig into Paul McCartney’s most celebrated solo album, Band on the Run. Released in 1973, it appears alongside a flood of high-quality solo Beatles material. Ryan and Chris place Band on the Run in the context of this peak period of solo Beatles output. We thought the only lonely place was on the moon.Click here for the Episode 6 song list. Email us: takeitawaypodcast@gmail.comSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/takeitaway. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2016-11-111h 41

Take It Away: The Complete Solo Beatles PodcastRed Rose SpeedwayIn 1972-73, Wings is making progress, and their second album is a considerable improvement over their first. Originally planned as a double LP, Red Rose Speedway is a modest hit and yields a number one single, “My Love.” As with Ram, however, the leftovers are as interesting as the album itself. Ryan and Chris provide a guided tour of the Red Rose Speedway that never was. Listen in and get on the right thing.An error regarding the attribution of the saxophone solo on "Leave It" is corrected in Episode 12 Tug of War. The solo is played by T...2016-10-281h 23

Take It Away: The Complete Solo Beatles PodcastWild LifeDuring a difficult period in 1971-72, McCartney starts his new band Wings. Their first album, Wild Life, leaves fans and critics puzzled. The series of singles that follows does not help. Ryan and Chris dig into the details of this little-known material and take a quick look at John and Yoko’s Some Time in New York City.Click here for the Episode 4 song list. Email us: takeitawaypodcast@gmail.comSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/takeitaway. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2016-10-151h 26

Take It Away: The Complete Solo Beatles PodcastRam – Part 2 of 2In an explosion of creativity, McCartney produces enough material for his first solo masterpiece, Ram (1971), and has enough left over for singles, B-sides, and even future album tracks. In part two, Ryan and Chris look into the fate of Ram’s voluminous high-quality outtake material.Click here for the Episode 3 song list.Email us: takeitawaypodcast@gmail.comSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/takeitaway. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2016-10-0144 min

Take It Away: The Complete Solo Beatles PodcastRam – Part 1 of 2In an explosion of creativity, McCartney produces enough material for his first solo masterpiece, Ram (1971), and has enough left over for singles, B-sides, and even future album tracks. In part one, Ryan and Chris cover Ram and single “Another Day.”Click here for the Episode 2 song list.Email us: takeitawaypodcast@gmail.comSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/takeitaway. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2016-09-161h 20

Take It Away: The Complete Solo Beatles PodcastMcCartneyWhile dealing with the break-up of The Beatles, Paul McCartney recorded his first solo album, McCartney, at home (mostly). In Episode 1, Ryan and Chris explore this difficult but fruitful period for Sir Paul. Highlights include “Maybe I’m Amazed,” “Every Night,” and “Junk.”Click here for the Episode 1 song list.Email us: takeitawaypodcast@gmail.comSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/takeitaway. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2016-09-0950 min

Take It Away: The Complete Solo Beatles PodcastAn IntroductionHello! Welcome to Take It Away: The Complete Paul McCartney Archive Podcast. Ryan Brady and Chris Mercer walk through every single Paul McCartney solo release from 1970 to present day. If you’re interested in The Beatles, Wings, or Paul McCartney the solo artist, you’ve come to the right place. Feel free to send any questions to our email at takeitawaypodcast@gmail.com. Thank you!Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/takeitaway. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2016-09-0313 min