Things We Said Today

On this episode, Allan, Ken and Steve are very proud to present our special guest Mark Lewisohn on the occasion of the publication of the extended version of "The Beatles: All These Years: Tune In" in the United States. Mark discusses the writing and editing process that went into the book, some of the revelations in it and the upcoming books in the series. Please be sure to let us know what you think about this episode of the show or any other episode. You can send your comments to our email address [e-mail], join our "Things We Said Today Beatles Fans" Facebook page, tweet us at @thingswesaidfab or catch us each on Facebook and give us your thoughts. And we thank you for listening.

[@alfafender]

I enjoy Mark's research work a lot. I've learned so much reading his gigantic extended version of Tune In. Going way way back helps put the Beatles in context. Can't wait for the next volume !

[@wormsnake1]

Mark Lewisohn is the 6th Beatle.x

[@the-earl-of-whatever]

Boy are we ever so glad that John gave Paul that ultimatum, and that Paul chose the Beatles...

[@astrosjer822]

Mark was a great guest at the Fest and hope he is back again. Loved his work with Paul and can’t wait for his Volume 2.

[@chriswalker8844]

Great that we are at last getting the real story.

[@noelgibbons6055]

Fantastic to hear Mark talk about his work. I could have listened to this for hours. Thanks guys!

[@TheOompahRoundabout]

Excellent

[@oldskoolfool141]

I'd love to think the real story will come out one day, you'd have to be pretty naive to believe the 'lot of pluck/luck' narrative where so much just falls into place at the right time, it takes a lot of guiding hands and organisation to allow for such reach and influence, the idea that 4 lads just scaled those heights on the strength of mere talent and personality is quite preposterous, we know how nefarious it gets out there as regards to social control, to think the greatest success story going somehow navigated itself around any of that is kinda daft, too many anomalies/vague areas where things don't add up, Mark even presented George Martin with documented proof that was completely at odds with Martins own stated timeline of events, so much fishiness going on, I'll always love the Beatles but I just wish there was more honesty/transparency regarding their rise

[@normanby100]

I tend to agree. I also think there was an element of that in the Stones. Maybe Lennon and Brian Jones were offed when it was felt they could become too troublesome.

[@terrythekittieful]

Is Mark the newest fifth Beatle?