#65 - Happiness Is A Warm Gun with Josh Bloom
About this episode
The episode explores the song 'Happiness Is A Warm Gun' from The Beatles' White Album with guest Josh Bloom.
We're back on the creepy side of the White Album this episode, exploring John's definitely not drug-influenced "Happiness Is A Warm Gun." This song moves through 3 different movements so quickly and adeptly you'd think it was a Paul tune. It's got an ominous vibe to it, though features some absolutely brilliant playing from the lads, and some insane time shifts. It's a really intriguing and vibey song, and it makes me feel a whole lot of things...including the creeps. Joining us this week is Josh Bloom, author of the book The Apples In Stereo , a biography about the band The Apples In Stereo. He's also a music publicist and industry vet we've worked with in the past, and have had a great time getting to know. He's a big Beatles nerd like us and a really funny fella. Check out iamjoshbloom.com to get a copy of the book, check out his substack, his videos, and more! What do you think about "Happiness Is A Warm Gun" at #65? Too high, too low or just right? Let us know in the comments on Facebook…
People in this episode
Hosts: Jonathan Pretus, Julia Pretus
Guest: Josh Bloom
Topics covered
- The Beatles
- Happiness Is A Warm Gun
- music analysis
- song structure
- guest interview
Keywords
- The Beatles
- Happiness Is A Warm Gun
- Josh Bloom
- music analysis
- song structure
Mentioned in this episode
Books & works: Happiness Is A Warm Gun, The Apples In Stereo
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