Fixing A Hole - The Beatles podcast you didn't know you needed

In the Spring of 1961 The Beatles made their first professional recordings under the guidance of Bert Kaempfert. The German orchestra leader, composer and A&R man for Polydor records.Kaempfert was looking for musicians to back his recent signing Tony Sheridan. John, Paul, George and Pete Best would record two sessions for Polydor. In this weeks episode we look at the background to these historic recordings and how there status has diminished over the last 60 years due to a myriad of budget price reissues.Welcome to episode 60 0f Fixing A Hole. The Beatles Podcast You Didn't Know You Needed.An extended version of this podcast is available on our Patreon channel:http://patreon.com/fixingaholeSample extended episodes can be downloaded via our Stan Store. https://stan.store/fixingaholeYou can contact Paul and Mark via:Email:info@fixingahole.co.ukFacebook:Fixing A Hole The Beatles Podcasthttps://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61562724166069 All previous episodes are available via all major podcast platforms, or our website:http://fixingahole.transistor.fmFixing A Hole YouTube Channel:https://www.youtube.com/@fixingahole62_70 Fixing A Hole is a 1386 Audio productionhttps://www.1386audio.com

In the summer of 2006 a new Beatles album was announced, 'Love'. The soundtrack to the Cirque De Solei production in Las Vegas.When the album appeared in November of that year it received a mixed reaction. You were either in the this is sacrilege camp. 'How dare they tamper with the band pack catalogue'. Or, you were of the mindset of being curious as to how, Giles Martin with the help of his farther, had mashed up Beatles songs and what these remixes would reveal of the the original sessions tapes.I am definetely in the later camp. With this album becoming one of the most played CD's in my collection.Of course the album was a huge seller. As was the song which ran in Vegas for 17 years.In this episode we take a deep dive into the show and its soundtrack. Welcome to episode 41 of Fixing A Hole, The Beatles podcast you didn’t know you needed. If you’re a fan of the podcast, or you like to be a guest on an episode, we’d love to hear from you. Please get in touch via:Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/FixingAHole?utm_source=campaign-search-results&vanity=FixingAHoleFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/search/top?q=fixing%20a%20hole%20beatles Email: info@fixingahole.co.uk website: fixingahole.transistor.fm

Between their split in 1970 and Johns murder 10 years later. The media were obsessed with the question, ‘When are the Beatles getting back together?’ Even after the events of December 1980, the question became, ‘Are you going to regroup with Julian taking Johns place? However, as history tells us, John, Paul, George and Ringo did record together. Just not all in the studio at the same time, and not a Beatles reunion. Instead, it was three ex-bandmates helping their drummer record his third solo album ‘Ringo’ in 1973. In this episode we look at the story behind this album which included two hit singles ‘Photograph’ and ‘You’re Sixteen’. And the cast of musicians that help Ringo record his most successful album of the 1970’s.Welcome to episode 39 of Fixing A Hole, The Beatles podcast you didn’t know you needed.If you’re a fan of the podcast, or you like to be a guest on an episode, we’d love to hear from you. Visit our new patreon channel at patreon.com/fixingahole its currently free to join with new and exclusive material being added from January 2026. Please get in touch via:Facebook: Fixing A Hole https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61562724166069Email: info@fixingahole.co.ukwebsite: fixingahole.transistor.fm

Having spent a month watching and listening to the newly remastered Beatles Anthology. In this week episode, Paul and Mark review the newly give their thoughts on how this this audio visual feast of Beatlemannia holds up 30 years after its debut.Mark had never watched the TV series, but he does own the accompanying albums. While as you would expect, Paul watched the series on TV, purchased the VHS collection and has been watching the DVD's for over 20 years.Our findings might surprise you! Welcome to episode 37 of Fixing A Hole. The Beatles podcast you didn’t know you needed. If you’re a fan of the podcast, or you like to be a guest on an episode, we’d love to hear from you. Visit our new patreon channel at patreon.com/fixingahole its currently free to join with new and exclusive material being added from January 2026.. Please get in touch via:Facebook: Fixing A Hole https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61562724166069Email: info@fixingahole.co.uk