The Beatles: Note By Note

In this lecture, Kenyon explores "All My Loving," one of Paul McCartney’s standout tracks from With the Beatles. The session delves into the song’s unique blend of emotional resonance and technical so...

15 Feb 202547min

Although "It Won’t Be Long" kicks off With the Beatles with a jolt of energy and ambition, "All I’ve Got to Do" takes a quieter, more introspective approach, marking a surprising tonal shift. Written ...

9 Feb 20251h 7min

In this lecture, Kenyon explores "All I’ve Got to Do," an introspective track from With the Beatles. Written by John Lennon, the song combines soulful simplicity with sophisticated musical elements, r...

9 Feb 202534min

What if the Beatles had chosen "It Won't Be Long" as a single instead of "I Want to Hold Your Hand"? Peter and Kenyon dive into this electrifying album opener, examining its sophisticated use of unusu...

2 Feb 20251h 17min

In this lecture, Kenyon unpacks "It Won’t Be Long," the electrifying opening track of With the Beatles. The session explores the song’s innovative structural ambiguity, examining how Lennon and McCart...

2 Feb 202540min

John Lennon believed "I'm in Love" could be a hit—but not for the Beatles. Instead, the 1963 track was handed off to the Fourmost, offering a glimpse into the Lennon-McCartney machine’s remarkable out...

25 Jan 202559min

In this lecture, Kenyon examines "I'm in Love," a 1963 John Lennon composition that was given to the Fourmost rather than being recorded by the Beatles themselves. The session explores the song’s lyri...

25 Jan 202538min

Peter and Kenyon explore "I Wanna Be Your Man," a pivotal 1963 Beatles song co-written by Lennon and McCartney and famously recorded by both the Beatles and the Rolling Stones. Written in just minutes...

19 Jan 20251h 9min