Episode 258: 2025 Year In Review!

Our annual holiday tradition is providing a year-end review episode covering the big Beatles and solo releases of 2025: the Anthology 4 launch and remasters, streaming-only content and marketing missteps, major John Lennon and Paul McCartney archival sets, George’s quiet reissues, Ringo’s strong country album and vinyl runs, the Sam Mendes film buzz, notable books and merch, plus non-Beatles reissue standouts and a seasonal gift guide. We also discuss the highs, lows, fan reactions and what to watch for in 2026. Feel free to email or record a message about this episode to [email protected] and we'll include you in our "Please Mr. Postman" segment. Try using Vocaroo for an audio message! Also, please comment on, like, and rate us wherever you listen to your podcasts. You can now watch us on YouTube! Complete episodes can be found at https://ivegotabeatlespodcast.podbean.com. Email: [email protected] X: @ivegotabeatles Facebook: I’ve Got A Beatles Podcast Check out our non-Beatles video venture: "Song Album Career!"   Full list of links to items mentioned in this episode: As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases. Music  Beatles Anthology 4 - 3 LP - https://amzn.to/4aaCtHs Anthology 4 - 2 CD - https://amzn.to/3XXdsbp Anthology collection - 12 LP - https://amzn.to/3XQnsTT  Anthology collection - 8 CD - https://amzn.to/48DUhtt   John Lennon Power To the People Super Deluxe 9 CD/3 Bluray - https://amzn.to/44rdkVl 2 LP - https://amzn.to/4iWJU7v 1 CD - https://amzn.to/4rXMRZv 2 CD - https://amzn.to/4iX6aOl Happy Xmas 7” LP (green) - https://amzn.to/4iYWcMv   Ringo Starr Look Up LP - https://amzn.to/4agWTi6 Look Up CD - https://amzn.to/3XUAPCp Goodnight Vienna, Ringo, Beaucoups of Blues, & Sentimental Journey - LP 4 Pack - https://amzn.to/3YpXEOv  Live at Soundstage LP Burgandy - https://amzn.to/48RUdVx   Paul McCartney WINGS deluxe 3 LP - https://amzn.to/44sGinP  WINGS deluxe 2 CD - https://amzn.to/4pCVMOp Wings 1 LP - https://amzn.to/4afPorJ   Venus & Mars (50th Anniversary half-speed Master LP) - https://amzn.to/4acabfJ    Wonderful Christmastime Canary Yellow 7" single - https://amzn.to/4sc2FrQ   SHM CDs Flaming Pie - https://amzn.to/4q6KX6W Chaos and Creation in the Backyard - https://amzn.to/4iWKSR7 Paul Is Live - https://amzn.to/4oXYk8T Amoeba Gig - https://amzn.to/4j2PYeO NEW - https://amzn.to/4oS48Ao  Pipes of Peace - https://amzn.to/4agDXA0 Tug of War - https://amzn.to/3MXOzdc  McCartney II - https://amzn.to/4se9WaH George Harrison  Let It Roll: Songs by George Harrison 2 LP - https://amzn.to/4oSjZPC  Others David Bowie - I Can’t Give Everything Away LP box - https://amzn.to/3MLYAKx David Bowie - I Can’t Give Everything Away CD box - https://amzn.to/44ugXtA  Bruce Springsteen - Nebraska 82: Expanded Edition LP - https://amzn.to/4pEAK20 Bruce Springsteen - Nebraska 82: Expanded Edition CD - https://amzn.to/4rXjRB8  Sufjan Stevens - Carrie & Lowell 10th anniv 2 LP - https://amzn.to/48P3bD1 Sufjan Stevens - Carrie & Lowell 10th anniv 2 CD - https://amzn.to/4agEBxq  Talking Heads - More Songs about Buildings & Food - 4 LP - https://amzn.to/48G78ve Jeff Tweedy - Twilight Override 3 LP - https://amzn.to/45azPho Jeff Tweedy - Twilight Override 2 CD - https://amzn.to/3XUw7ok Lady Gaga - MAYHEM 2 LP - https://amzn.to/4qdHLXA Lady Gaga - MAYHEM CD - https://amzn.to/48CZvWb Destroyer - Dan’s Boogie LP - https://amzn.to/4q7cB3V Destroyer - Dan’s Boogie CD - https://amzn.to/4q6Mdaa Geese - Getting Killed LP - https://amzn.to/48RJ5YN  Geese - Getting Killed CD - https://amzn.to/48P3EoL  BOOKS Wings: The Story of a Band on the Run Hardcover – https://amzn.to/3KXCN1Y The Beatles Anthology (25th Anniversary Edition) - https://amzn.to/458cbSC John & Paul: A Love Story in Songs - https://amzn.to/48YDsbx Ribbons Of Rust: The Beatles' Recording History In Context: Volume 1 - July 1954 Through January 1963 - https://amzn.to/48UrDD0 Luca Perasi - Back to the Egg - https://amzn.to/44ndblO Luca Perasi - Press to Play - https://amzn.to/4pL2ja4 Luca Perasi - Ringo Starr - https://amzn.to/4qaV3UB War is Over! - https://amzn.to/3MLZkPP Audible subscription discount - https://amzn.to/4oXb8MF  Other links Jude Southerland Kessler website - https://www.johnlennonseries.com/ The Beatles - https://www.thebeatles.com/ John Lennon website & link for War is Over on Youtube - https://www.johnlennon.com/ George Harrison - https://www.georgeharrison.com/\ Paul McCartney - https://www.paulmccartney.com/ Ringo Starr - https://www.ringostarr.com/#/ Rhino reserves - https://store.rhino.com/collections/rhino-reserves  Disney Plus Beatles Anthology page - https://ondisneyplus.disney.com/show/the-beatles-anthology

We're back to discuss all things Anthology! We do a review of Anthology 4, as well as the Disney+ Anthology series in detail, and even have a strong disagreement about the new remixes of the "Threetles" songs! ("Free As A Bird" and "Real Love"). What do you think? Are you into all the Anthology hype? Here's the fan site mentioned in the episode -- this person catalogued all the differences between the versions of the Anthology series. Feel free to email or record a message about this episode to [email protected] and we'll include you in our "Please Mr. Postman" segment. Try using Vocaroo for an audio message! Also, please comment on, like, and rate us wherever you listen to your podcasts. You can now watch us on YouTube! Complete episodes can be found at https://ivegotabeatlespodcast.podbean.com. Email: [email protected] X: @ivegotabeatles Facebook: I’ve Got A Beatles Podcast Check out our non-Beatles video venture: "Song Album Career!"

With all the Wings-related merchandise coming out in the past week -- a book, an audio collection, and an upcoming film -- we thought we'd join the fun and give you two ranked lists: 1) Best/Worst Wings Album Covers 2) Best/Worst Wings Albums  We had a lot of fun revisiting the Wings catalog and hope you will too! Buy your new Wings items here! Wings: The Story of a Band on the Run - Audible Audiobook – Unabridged https://amzn.to/43e2Nfz (paid link)   WINGS deluxe triple vinyl  https://amzn.to/4hGzjNp (paid link) WINGS triple vinyl with extras https://amzn.to/3JIQEZl (paid link) WINGS single vinyl https://amzn.to/3LGvcEU (paid link)   Paul McCartney Wings: The Story of a Band on the Run book https://amzn.to/4hHclFT (paid link)   Audible membership offer - Just $0.99/month for the first 3 months https://amzn.to/47xkVUl (paid link)   (As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases.)   Feel free to email or record a message about this episode to [email protected] and we'll include you in our "Please Mr. Postman" segment. Try using Vocaroo for an audio message! Also, please comment on, like, and rate us wherever you listen to your podcasts. You can now watch us on YouTube! Complete episodes can be found at https://ivegotabeatlespodcast.podbean.com. Email: [email protected] X: @ivegotabeatles Facebook: I’ve Got A Beatles Podcast Check out our non-Beatles video venture: "Song Album Career!"

We are back after a hiatus to discuss the new release of the "One to One" concert from 1972 featuring John Lennon, Yoko Ono, and Elephant's Memory. This concert appears in a beautifully remixed version that substantially improves over the 1986 John Lennon: Live in New York City release. But how does the concert hold up all these years later, and what about the set list, performances, and political messaging? We dig into all of it! Because only the concert was available on streaming (as of the time of recording), we do not discuss the other parts of the Power to the People box set, but we plan to do that as discs get released over the next few months.  Power To The People: Live at the One To One Concert Super Deluxe (9 CD/3 Bluray - paid link)  https://amzn.to/4lxxSB9    Power to The People: Live at the One to One Concert (2 LP paid link)  https://amzn.to/4fIQzR2   Power to The People: Live at the One to One Concert (2 CD paid link)  https://amzn.to/46W3jBz  (As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases.)   Feel free to email or record a message about this episode to [email protected] and we'll include you in our "Please Mr. Postman" segment. Try using Vocaroo for an audio message! Also, please comment on, like, and rate us wherever you listen to your podcasts. You can now watch us on YouTube! Complete episodes can be found at https://ivegotabeatlespodcast.podbean.com. Email: [email protected] X: @ivegotabeatles Facebook: I’ve Got A Beatles Podcast Check out our non-Beatles video venture: "Song Album Career!"

We take a break from all the news to look at an album that sometimes gets overlooked in the Beatles canon: 1965's Help! It's not just a movie, but a great listening experience as an album (the UK version, in particular). We talk about the album, all the songs, its lyrical themes, its place in the Beatles' output, and what it foreshadows for future albums. Enjoy! Purchase links: Help! LP https://amzn.to/3VzEuod (paid link)   Anthology Collection 2025 Edition - 12 LP set (paid link) https://amzn.to/47MvDH3   Anthology Collection (2025 Edition): 8CD Boxset https://amzn.to/46zkEPT   The Beatles Anthology (25th Anniversary Reissue) Paperback https://amzn.to/4meW6QX Power To The People: Live at the One To One Concert Super Deluxe (9 CD/3 Bluray - paid link)  https://amzn.to/4lxxSB9    Power to The People: Live at the One to One Concert (2 LP paid link)  https://amzn.to/4fIQzR2   Power to The People: Live at the One to One Concert (2 CD paid link)  https://amzn.to/46W3jBz  (As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases.)   Feel free to email or record a message about this episode to [email protected] and we'll include you in our "Please Mr. Postman" segment. Also, please comment on, like, and rate us wherever you listen to your podcasts. You can now watch us on YouTube! Complete episodes can be found at https://ivegotabeatlespodcast.podbean.com. Email: [email protected] X: @ivegotabeatles Facebook: I’ve Got A Beatles Podcast Check out our non-Beatles video venture: "Song Album Career!"

For the second time this month, we're back with a bonus episode tackling another hot-button Beatles release. This time, it's the Beatles Anthology—a sprawling project spanning film, book, and audio. And just like last time, fans are divided. We break down each format, share our personal takes, and talk about what’s next. If you'd like to get a copy of anything, preorder links are included below. Anthology Collection 2025 Edition - 12 LP set (paid link) https://amzn.to/47MvDH3   Anthology Collection (2025 Edition): 8CD Boxset https://amzn.to/46zkEPT   The Beatles Anthology (25th Anniversary Reissue) Paperback https://amzn.to/4meW6QX   (As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases).   Disney+ bundle options (we are not an affiliate at this time) https://www.disneyplus.com/welcome/disney-hulu-espn-bundle   Feel free to email or record a message about this episode to [email protected] and we'll include you in our "Please Mr. Postman" segment. Also, please comment on, like, and rate us wherever you listen to your podcasts. You can now watch us on YouTube! Complete episodes can be found at https://ivegotabeatlespodcast.podbean.com. Email: [email protected] X: @ivegotabeatles Facebook: I’ve Got A Beatles Podcast Check out our non-Beatles video venture: "Song Album Career!"  

Dave and Chris go back into the lab to discuss a quirky, satirical song about the copyright lawsuit leveled against George Harrison in 1976 called "This Song." As always, we discuss the musical arrangement, the lyrics, the musical allusions, and the witty lyrics. And make sure you watch the accompanying video to see some "guest stars" you might recognize!: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T0i9rjTxhpY We also give a quick news update, with a prescient foreshadowing about the reaction to the upcoming Beatles Anthology release!  Feel free to email or record a message about this episode to [email protected] and we'll include you in our "Please Mr. Postman" segment. Also, please comment on, like, and rate us wherever you listen to your podcasts. You can now watch us on YouTube! Complete episodes can be found at https://ivegotabeatlespodcast.podbean.com. Email: [email protected] X: @ivegotabeatles Facebook: I’ve Got A Beatles Podcast Check out our non-Beatles video venture: "Song Album Career!"   ORDER THE MUSIC DISCUSSED IN THIS EPISODE AND IN RECENT EPISODES! George Harrison This Song Disco 77 performance https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c_db_VAapkI    Elliot Mintz | The Magnificent Others with Billy Corgan full episode https://youtu.be/4MoRmOZEW8Y?si=F2IoUhsPmE7idElo    George Harrison Thirty Three & ⅓ vinyl (paid link)  https://amzn.to/45x3uAU    Power To The People: Live at the One To One Concert Super Deluxe (9 CD/3 Bluray - paid link)  https://amzn.to/4lxxSB9    Power to The People: Live at the One to One Concert (2 LP paid link) https://amzn.to/4fIQzR2    Power to The People: Live at the One to One Concert (2 CD paid link) https://amzn.to/46W3jBz    We All Shine On: John, Yoko, and Me Hardcover by Elliot Mintz (paid link) https://amzn.to/4gb9q7K    (As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases)

We're back from our summer breaks with a bonus news episode discussing the upcoming John Lennon release, Power To The People. This new collection, covering John's 1972 political period in live and studio performances, has been discussed recently and intensely by various podcasters and video creators, and we wanted to share our perspective. We'll go through the different configurations available, comment on the song selection, and of course, address the notable omission on the set. Share your thoughts with us on any of the social media sites below, and check out our pre-order links as well. Feel free to email or record a message about this episode to [email protected] and we'll include you in our "Please Mr. Postman" segment. Also, please comment on, like, and rate us wherever you listen to your podcasts. You can now watch us on YouTube! Complete episodes can be found at https://ivegotabeatlespodcast.podbean.com. Email: [email protected] X: @ivegotabeatles Facebook: I’ve Got A Beatles Podcast Check out our video venture: "Song Album Career!"   Power To The People: Live at the One To One Concert Super Deluxe (9 CD/3 Bluray)  (paid link) https://amzn.to/4lxxSB9 Power to The People: Live at the One to One Concert (2 LP) (paid link) https://amzn.to/4fIQzR2 Power to The People: Live at the One to One Concert (2 CD) (paid link) https://amzn.to/46W3jBz  Older versions of… Some Time in New York City (LP) (paid link) https://amzn.to/3JcmgWS  Some Time in New York City (CD) (paid link) https://amzn.to/3HBDXOT  (As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases)

At the suggestion of a listener, we rank Paul McCartney’s officially released live albums—that is, no video-only releases, bootlegs, or unofficial recordings. We explore the pros and cons of live albums in general, how Paul assembles them, the bands he’s played with, and the song choices for each release. We also share some ideas for future re-releases we’d love to see. As always, we wrap up with the latest news (and noting the passing of Brian Wilson and Sly Stone) as of our recording date and some listener feedback. (Ignore the report about James McCartney's "wedding" - it was an AI bot story) Have your own ranking? Share it with us by email or on social media. Enjoy the episode!   Want to buy any of the albums discussed in the episode? Do so here! Wings Over America - vinyl (paid link) https://amzn.to/3GGw6PM  Wings Over America - SHM CD (paid link) https://amzn.to/3TD1hyg  Wings Over America - CD (paid link) https://amzn.to/4o1TXdE  Tripping the Live Fantastic Highlights CD (paid link) https://amzn.to/4mdvK2n  Paul Is Live - 2 LP vinyl (paid link) https://amzn.to/44NuThK  Paul Is Live - SHM CD (paid link) https://amzn.to/4eYI97J  Back in the World CD (paid link) https://amzn.to/3IsE9QG  Back in the US CD (paid link) https://amzn.to/44XMHYB  Amoeba Gig 2 LP vinyl (paid link) https://amzn.to/4eSY1bU  Amoeba Gig SHM CD (paid link) https://amzn.to/40i4RBP  Good Evening New York City 2 CD DVD (paid link) https://amzn.to/4eNvKU5  (As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases)   Feel free to email or record a message about this episode to [email protected] and we'll include you in our "Please Mr. Postman" segment. Also, please comment on, like, and rate us wherever you listen to your podcasts. You can now watch us on YouTube! Complete episodes can be found at https://ivegotabeatlespodcast.podbean.com. Email: [email protected] X: @ivegotabeatles Facebook: I’ve Got A Beatles Podcast Check out our video venture: "Song Album Career!"

We continue our occasional series looking at the Beatles American albums with a discussion of 1964's Something New. We talk about the track listing, the sound, the packaging/cover, and its place in the Beatles American story. What do you think of the album, and which one should we examine next?  We also talk about a few recent news items including the rerelease of the mono albums set, Harrison reissues, and more.  If you want to buy Something New individually or the 1964 American albums box set on vinyl, here are links: Something New - Mono vinyl  https://amzn.to/3ZXTJK0   1964 US Albums In Mono - Vinyl set  https://amzn.to/4e2zwsp   (As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases.)   Feel free to email or record a message about this episode to [email protected] and we'll include you in our "Please Mr. Postman" segment. Also, please comment on, like, and rate us wherever you listen to your podcasts. You can now watch us on YouTube! Complete episodes can be found at https://ivegotabeatlespodcast.podbean.com. Email: [email protected] X: @ivegotabeatles Facebook: I’ve Got A Beatles Podcast Check out our video venture: "Song Album Career!"