This episode with brilliant musician Michael Penn is worth revisiting! We explore Michael's inspiring list of Hidden Gems and Unsung Masterpieces, which include:

Anytime At All

Things We Said Today

She Said She Said

The Family Way (Soundtrack and Movie)

Within You Without You

Penny Lane

The End

Maxwell's Silver Hammer

Jenny Wren

I Know I Know (Diana's choice)

Michael Penn songs referenced in this episode: No Myth

@MPenn

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In this episode, Diana explores Paul McCartney's artistry and creative process with Phillip McIntyre and Paul Thompson, authors of the book: “Paul McCartney and His Creative Practice. The Beatles and Beyond.” Phillip, Paul, and Diana have a wide-ranging discussion that covers topics such as flow state, collaboration, Crocodile Dundee, and how Paul McCartney is like James Bond.

Phillip McIntyre is a Professor of Communication and Media at the University of Newcastle, Australia where he researches creativity and innovation. Phillip has published widely with a particular focus on the creative processes involved in various aspects of music including songwriting, sound engineering, and record production. He is the author of Creativity and Cultural Production: Issues for Media Practice (2012), co-editor of Creativity as a System in Action (2016), and co-author of Educating for Creativity within Higher Education (2018). Phillip also has extensive experience within the music industry. 

Paul Thompson is a professional recording engineer and producer who has worked in the music industry for over 15 years. He is currently a Reader in Popular Music at Leeds Beckett University in Leeds School of Arts. His research is centered on record production, audio education, popular music heritage, creativity, and cultural production in popular music. His book ‘Creativity in the Recording Studio: Alternative Takes’ was published in early 2019 by Palgrave MacMillan. @paulthompson81

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In this interview, Diana and Erin discuss the Fab 4 Myth—how it was constructed and how the Beatles tried to break free of it. They also discuss core ideas from Erin Torkelson Weber's book: Beatles and the Historians: An Analysis of Writings about the Fab Four. It also includes an all-new postscript at the end of the episode.

Please check out Erin's book and her blog:

https://beatlebioreview.wordpress.com/reviews-for-the-beatles-and-the-historians/

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In this episode, Diana and Joshua Wolf Shenk, author of Powers of Two: Finding the Essence of Innovation in Creative Pairs, discuss the Lennon/McCartney partnership, and how they exemplify and light up many of the core tenets of creative pairings, which gives us new ways to think about their legendary partnership.

This reprised version includes a new intro and reflections on the episode upfront (30 mins). It was originally recorded in September 2020.

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This episode is jam-packed and full of goodies! Including meditations on the podcast — why it exists, what it's trying to do — and an announcement about what we're doing next, and reprised episode with Aimee Mann.

I adore this episode, it was an honor to have her on One Sweet Dream, and she was full of stellar insights and observations about the band's dynamics — drawing on her own experiences working in bands, collaborations, and as a solo artist.

In late 2022, Aimee was voted as one of the top ten greatest female songwriters of all time by American Songwriter Magazine readers: https://americansongwriter.com/american-songwriter-readers-vote-greatest-female-songwriters-of-all-time/

Follow Aimee at @realaimeemann

All the Aimee Mann music used in the episode: 

Queens of the Summer Hotel: "Burn It Out" and "In Mexico"

The Magnolia Soundtrack: "Save Me" 

Mental Illness: "Goose Snow Cone"

I Am Sam (music from and inspired by the motion picture): "Two Of Us" with Michael Penn

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In this episode, Host Diana Erickson and regular contributor Dr. Duncan Driver dig into Paul McCartney's commentary on the song, Dear Friend, from the book, The Lyrics.

This episode considers the musical conversation between Lennon and McCartney at this time, in 1971, so God, How Do You Sleep, and Jealous Guy are all explored.

Dear Friend is not only a beautiful song but an important one in the conversation between Lennon and McCartney in 1971—a time when their relationship was strained and spiraling. Diana and Duncan consider the context in which the song was created and what the song communicates.

Books referenced: The Lyrics

https://www.amazon.com/Lyrics-1956-Present-Paul-McCartney/dp/0241519330

Big thanks to Dr. Duncan Driver!

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This is part two of the Hidden Gems and Unsung Masterpieces Series with the hosts of Screw It We're Just Going To Talk About the Beatles. We go through the second half of their list!

The "SIWJGTTATB" group includes Will Hines, Joel Spence, Katie Plattner, and Brett Morris. Diana is a big fan of their podcast.

Check out the Screw It We're Just Going To Talk About the Beatles Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/screw-it-were-just-gonna-talk-about-the-beatles/id1192914201

Check out the Echoes ("In Liverpool") special, as discussed in the episode.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z275pKj0Xs0

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In the next installment of the Hidden Gems and Unsung Masterpieces Series, Diana is joined by the hosts of the brilliant podcast: Screw It We're Just Going To Talk About the Beatles. The "SIWJGTTATB" group includes Will Hines, Joel Spence, Katie Plattner, and Brett Morris. Diana is a big fan of this podcast.

Check out the Screw It We're Just Going To Talk About the Beatles Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/screw-it-were-just-gonna-talk-about-the-beatles/id1192914201

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In this two-part episode, Diana and Dr. Duncan Driver explore Cleave's profile on George Harrison. In part two they explore the second half of the interview which focuses on George's home, his home life with Pattie, and his thoughts on war, the old guard, and religion. As in part one, George is amusingly blunt, witty, and endearingly earnest.

These exceptional interviews, originally posted in the Evening Standard, provide rare intimate glimpses of the Beatles in 1966, sometimes countering the traditional view of them at this time.

Many thanks to the fabulous Dr. Duncan Driver! @drduncd

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In this two-part episode, Diana and Dr. Duncan Driver explore Cleave's profile on George Harrison.

In part one, they examine the first half of the interview, going on an adventure with George Harrison, who is unusually open and revealing at this time.

These exceptional interviews were originally posted in the Evening Standard in March and April 1966; They provide rare intimate glimpses into the world of the Beatles. 

Many thanks to the fabulous Dr. Duncan Driver! @drduncd

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