About this episode

The hosts discuss the U.S. version of Rubber Soul and its differences from the British version, along with various Beatles-related topics.

Originally aired May 22, 2021 ----- The British Rubber Soul is for the birds! OK, that might be a little aggressive. The album's a masterpiece, but T.J. and Tony make a pretty compelling argument that nobody really misses "What Goes On," and that Dave Dexter's U.S. version for Capitol Records is just a superior collection. It's so fine. It's sunshine. It's PART TWO of our U.S. Rubber Soul deep dish. And along the way, we ponder: Where does journalist Maureen Cleave fit into the lineup: Is she the fifth Beatle... or THE THIRD? And where does Ed McMahon land? (Spoiler: the ninth Beatle.) Which iconic songs would the guys etch into their solo Eagles Mt. Rushmores? "Run For Your Life" may not age well, but we like to think our dumb Peter Cetera jokes will. YOU BE THE JUDGE. EPISODE LINKS: Check out our Pandora playlist! Check out UBP's videos on TikTok/YouTube/Facebook/Instagram! Please support our scrappy show. Score some merch or find us on Patreon! We want all your corrections, hot takes, conspiracy theories, and love notes! Come hang out with us on Facebook. Help spread the worrrrrrrrrrrrrd about our show: rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen!

People in this episode

Hosts: T.J., Tony

Topics covered

• Rubber Soul
• Beatles commentary
• music analysis
• pop culture
• humor
• music history

Keywords

• Rubber Soul
• Beatles
• T.J.
• Tony
• music commentary
• Maureen Cleave
• Ed McMahon
• What Goes On
• Run For Your Life

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Capitol Records, Pandora, Patreon, Facebook, Apple Podcasts, Untitled Podcast Productions LLC

Books & works: Rubber Soul, What Goes On, Run For Your Life

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