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Date: Thursday, February 2, 2012
A nice local TV piece on The Beatles' Las Vegas concert, featuring your humble host.
Date: Wednesday, February 1, 2012
Ringo perfomring at the Sirius/XM Town Hall.
Date: Tuesday, January 31, 2012
Ringo's January 2012 update!
Date: Monday, January 30, 2012
Electronic Press Kit for "Kisses On the Bottom"
Date: Tuesday, December 20, 2011 CORRECTION: I got my Macca daughters mixed up! Of course, Mary was the first child born to Paul and Linda, and not Stella. Thanks to listener Jim Trawicki for
catching the error.
Date: Sunday, December 4, 2011 WEBSITE ALERT: Exciting news! Starting today, you will be able to listen to and/or download the entire show as a podcast through a portal here at the website that
has been made available by our good friends at Error FM in Sweden. It is built in such a way that you shouldn't need to download any
particular player or additional software to enjoy the show, so long as your flash and java settings are up to date. The new platform also includes RSS
accessibility and makes the show playable on virtually any mobile device or browser. Because of radio syndication considerations, the newest show will be posted late Sunday
mornings Pacific Time, and those of you on the Weekly Reminder list will be receiving your e-mail a little later than before. There is a moderate expense
involved in offering the podcast, so I hope you'll consider a donation to help offset that cost. Thank you! And thanks to Barry and Meatie at Error FM.
Date: Monday, November 21, 2011 HOST BLOG: I'm most pleased to (FINALLY) announce that my show has been added to the outstanding lineup of radio programs at United Stations Radio Network.
This is a major step forward and I'd like to thank each and every one of you who helped make it happen by listening every week. The cool staff at USRN are already busy
looking for new affiliates and placing the program on Classic Rock, Classic Hits and Oldies stations. If you're in a town where the show isn't featured, now would be
the time to contact your favorite station and ask the management (politely) if they'd like to be a part of the fun. Thanks once again for your
support, kindness and love of The Beatles' music through the years.
Date: Sunday, November 20, 2011 PROGRAM ALERT: This week my guest is artist Shannon MacDonald, a popular guest at Beatles conventions and art events. We’ll talk about her artwork on the
covers of Jude Kessler Sutherland's books, and her music career. Plus, a fun look at the connection between the Smothers Brothers and The Beatles, since it’s Dick’s 72nd
birthday. You can catch the first hour of the show by clicking the "Listen Now" tab on the left.
Date: Friday, October 21, 2011 Name: Stuart Weiss, Portland OR
"Lookin' 4 Luv": Great song! Always thought Julian was underrated.
Date: Thursday, October 20, 2011 ARTICLE: The Las Vegas Review-Journal offers up a very comprehensive piece on your humble host, and you can read it
here.
Date: Sunday, October 9, 2011 HOST BLOG: What a thrill it was to speak to Yoko Ono on the 40th anniversary of the release of "Imagine." Thanks for the nice e-mails. I've always
considered it one of the most important and influential albums ever, and it was great fun to have the co-producer herself on the show. Keep checking the
website, as we continue to build a platform that will allow you to download the show in podcast form and access some past episodes. Your donations are
a big help. We're about to take a big step up the radio syndication ladder, and we couldn't have done it without you listening week after week. Stay
tuned for the announcement, and THANK YOU!
Date: Sunday, July 31, 2011 SCHEDULE CHANGE: As of today, the online playback of the show will be posted on Sunday mornings, usually between 8:00 and 9:00am Pacific Time. We
continue to work toward archiving the show and making it available as a downloadable podcast. If you're not hearing the show on a local radio station
each week, we encourage you to send a polite request to your favorite local station and tell them all about the show and this website. Thanks!
Date: Thursday, June 9, 2011 HOST BLOG: A wonderful time at the Mirage Hotel on the Las Vegas Strip on June 8 to celebrate the 5th anniversary of The Beatles LOVE by
Cirque du Soleil. What better way to premiere our new Photos page? Click here to
check it out!
Date: Sunday, August 22, 2010 Name: Kristin, North Carolina
We love your show! My 11 year old daughter is a big fan of The Beatles. She broke her leg last week and has been feeling bad. Can you play a song for her...
her favorite "All my Loving" ? Thanks! HOST RESPONSE: Consider it done.
Date: Sunday, August 15, 2010 Name: Russ, Portland OR
This week's show with Ray Manzarek is a good one. He hit the nail on the head When you you guys were talking about concerts were so wild, and how fun they were. And now
they're so controlled, it isn't as fun, and more expensive. This leads to my next comment. I saw Ringo and his All-Starr Band last time they were in town. Colin Hayes from
MEN AT WORK fame was up doing his segment of the show. A guy in the crowd got up and started dancing. A crowd control attendant came over to tell him to sit down. Colin
stopped playing and asked the crowd control guy why he made the concert goer stop dancing and sit down. Colin said after all that's what were all here for, right? Actually
Colin was really upset about this so much, Ringo came onstage to calm him down. But I agree with Colin. Were there to enjoy the music and have fun singing along and dance.
I wrote the management of the venue to complain about the crowd control issue. They got an earfull! But I never received a reply. It's sad that concerts are so controlled.
And expensive! The average nosebleed ticket is $75 or higher!!!
Date: Saturday, July 24, 2010 Name: Linda, Idaho Falls ID
Request: I was wondering if there is any way to get any or all of the Christmas songs or singles or albums that were made back when. I have not heard so many of them. I
REALLY REALLY enjoy listening to your show every weekend. I set my alarm on Sat & Sun so I can be sure to hear it. You are on 98.1 and 102.5. Thank you so much! HOST RESPONSE: The Christmas recordings can be found through auction sites, but buyer beware. They are among the most heavily pirated of all Beatles recordings, though
there are some pretty good quality knockoffs out there. The original albums and flexi-discs are still quite collectible and likely to be pretty expensive if in good condition.
Date: Sunday, July 18, 2010 Name: Mark, Philadelphia PA
Really enjoying the extra hour on BWTB, coming up #1000 any ideas yet? One request Macca's great song "Sweet Sweet Memories" Thanks bubbie and God Blees you and yours
and thank you for the great memories.
Date: Friday, July 2, 2010 Name: Ron, Savannah GA
I have a copy of John Lennon singing a son called "India". can you tell me anything about it? HOST RESPONSE: It is a lovely tune that John recorded as a demo at the Dakota in the late 1970s. I'm hoping it will turn up on a future compilation.
Date: Sunday, June 27, 2010 Name: David, Las Vegas NV
Great show this week, as usual. 10 more shows to #1000. Congratulations.
Date: Tuesday, June 22, 2010 Name: Michael, Australia
Congrats on the great work keeping the Beatles flame burning - terrific stuff. Thought you might enjoy some of my work as 'John' in a one man tribute show based here in
Australia called LENNON ONLY. Here's a link to my YouTube Channel - hope you 'dig it'! http://www.youtube.com/user/Lennononly - Best wishes from 'across the water'!
Date: Thursday, June 3, 2010 Name: Russ, Portland OR
First of all, you are the most enthusiastic jock I have heard on the radio. You sound so genuine. I can feel the passion of not only the Beatles, but just for music in
general, and that is extremely rare these days. So thank you, because I love the Beatles and just real good music myself. I listen to BWTB on your website, not on the radio
due to poor reception. I have asked KGON 92.3 FM to air BWTB, but to no avail. Thanks Dennis. I love your passion for the Beatles and music. Thanks for your time.
Date: Sunday, May 23, 2010 Name: Mark, Delaware
Dennis, listening to the show with the "Pawn Stars." I can tell you I saw many of the stacking Beatles dolls you featured on the Arbat in Moscow. I didn't buy one at the time. But they are not rare,
you can pick them up at several different places around Moscow, and not for more than $10. They are sold at little tables by little old ladies, along with all kinds of others.
(I got one of Tsar Nicholas II, the last tsar, and his wife and children.) Second Kiev (Kyiv in Ukrainian), is in Ukraine, not Russia. Don't let my wife hear you call
Kyiv as being in Russia. It would be like calling a Scot or Irishman, English, and watch them come unglued, telling you they damn sure are not English. Many Ukrainians
don't hold fond memories of when Russia/Soviet Union controled Ukraine.
Date: Monday, May 3, 2010 Message from the host: We are very pleased to announce that the radio version of the show is expanding to two hours beginning the weekend
of May 15-16. This marks a return to the program's original length when it premiered on local radio in Las Vegas 19 years ago. We'll be updating the
Affiliates list shortly to reflect those stations that will carry the two-hour version. If your station isn't listed, call them up or e-mail them and
politely let them know you'd like all two hours of BWTB. For the time being, the web version will continue to reflect a re-feed of the one-hour version.
Thanks for your support over the years. I hope you'll enjoy the new two-hour BWTB!
Date: Friday, April 16, 2010 Name: Tim, Livonia, MI
I recently bought a 2009 CD by Gerry Rafferty (of Baker Street fame), called "Life Goes On." It culls many Rafferty tracks from the last 15 years or so,
when he's mostly been out of the limelight. It has a number of great tracks, including a cover of the Beatles "Because." Perhaps you weren't aware of
this version, but if you get the chance, please seek it out and play sometime on your show. REPLY: Thanks for the request, Tim, let me see what I can do.
Date: Tuesday, April 13, 2010 Name: Rich, Chicago IL
I have been a Beatles fan since 1964. I saw them live at Indy in '64. Went to Liverpool two years ago and met Sam Leach and Alan Williams. I have met
Louise Harrison and her band Liverpool Legends. Last summer we were in Vegas and saw LOVE at the Mirage. I have a Beatles room in my house. Need I say
I'm hooked?
Date: Monday, April 12, 2010 Name: Jim, St. Claire Shores, MI
Hi,Dennis! I enjoy your show immensely and I listen every Sunday morning at 10 on CKWW in Detroit-Windsor Ontario. The Hotrats' cover of "Drive My Car"
was very good. There's another cut I've heard by them as well. They did the Beastie Boys'"Fight For Your Right To Party" in the style The Who
in their mod days, circa 1967. 580AM is replaying your Beatles Breakup special tonight, so I'll tune in and listen.
Date: Friday, April 9, 2010 Name: Morgan, Las Vegas NV
I have to confess, the first time I heard The Beatles was on my car radio on my way to work in the early 60's, and I thought, "Just another British rock
group, it wont last."
Date: Saturday, March 27, 2010 Message from the host: For those of you getting ready to set sail on the Beatles Tribute Cruise, BON VOYAGE! Sounds like Woody has put together an awesome fun time with some
very cool guests. Please tweet/Facebook to keep us up to speed! And for those of you attending the Fest for Beatles Fans in the NY Metro, I'm missing
you all and wish you a splendid time!
Date: Wednesday, March 24, 2010 Name: Eve, Dallas OR
The first song I ever heard of the Beatles was "Hey Jude" on 106.3 KLOO-FM during Breakfast With The Beatles and I've loved the Beatles ever since.
My parents think it's odd that their 16 year old listens to music that's before their time but I love it. I just also wanted to let you know you're
spreading Beatlemania to new generations. Thanks Dennis!
Date: Saturday, March 6, 2010 Name: Bruce, Old Brookville, NY
Does anyone know anything at all about the new song "Yoko Dear?" The artist is Eddie Davenport of New York. I heard it for the first time in January
at the Fox Hollow and was blown away by it. Looking for any info whatsoever on the song or the artist. Thanks for a really great show. Breakfast With
The Beatles is top shelf.
Date: Friday, February 19, 2010 Name: Jim, St. Clair Shores, MI
Dennis, thanks for a wonderful show. I've been a Beatles fan since 1965. I was 4 years old and I remember listening to "Meet the Beatles" and the
love affair began then and there. The four Beatles don't get the recognition that's deserved in regards to their musicianship. All four
were or are very good musicians. It's wonderful that both Paul and Ringo are still creating good and vital music; they aren't just older performers that
are coasting on thier past.
Date: Thursday, February 18, 2010 Name: J.P., Atlanta, GA
In August 2009, Paul McCartney did a concert at Peidmont Park. Fantastic concert!!! I have written a story about our weekend that your listeners
might enjoy reading. The story is posted on my website, johnpaulnix.com which is a just
for fun website now. The story is called, "Our McCartney Weekend". Thanks and wanted to say I really enjoy the show.
Date: Monday, February 8, 2010
Ringo Starr receives a "Starr" on Hollywood's Walk of Fame