The Cleave Interview Series #4: George Harrison (Pt 1)

In part two of Cleave's profile of George Harrison, Diana, and Duncan explore the second half of the interview, which includes topics such as George's home, his home life with his wife Pattie, his thoughts on war, the old guard, and religion. In this interview, George is amusingly blunt and endearingly earnest. Originally posted in the Evening Standard, these interviews provide rare, intimate glimpses of the Beatles in 1966. Many thanks to Dr. Duncan Driver! @drduncdEmail: [email protected]: @ onesweetdreampodcastSupport: patreon.com/onesweetdreamAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

In this two-part episode, Diana and Dr. Duncan Driver explore Cleave's profile of George Harrison. In the first installment, they discuss the first segments of the interview where Harrison is remarkably candid and forthcoming. Originally featured in the Evening Standard during the spring of 1966, these extraordinary interviews offer a rare peek into the lives of The Beatles at the height of their fame.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

In this episode, Diana and Dr. Duncan Driver dive into the second half of Maureen Cleave's interview with Paul McCartney as it appeared in the Evening Standard in 1966. This interview captures McCartney when he is on top of the world and fully immersed in the counterculture and avant-garde scene, depicting a period when he and the Beatles reigned supreme. These exceptional interviews provide us with a rare glimpse into the Beatles' world in 1966. https://onesweetdreampodcast.com/Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/OnesweetdreamX: @onesweetdreamdiIG: @onesweetdreampodcastThanks to Dr Duncan Driver!Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

This is part one of the Cleave profile on Paul McCartney. In this episode, Diana and Dr. Duncan Driver explore the first half of Cleave's interview with McCartney. This interview series was originally titled "How A Beatle Lives" and appeared in the Evening Standard. They are remarkable because they give us a rare glimpse into the world of the Beatles in 1966.This fascinating interview with McCartney supports his account in the book Many Years From Now. It captures McCartney when he is on top of the world and immersed in the counterculture scene.Full Transcript: https://onesweetdreampodcast.com/blog/how-a-beatle-lives-no-4-by-maureen-cleave-161Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/OnesweetdreamX: @onesweetdreamdiIG: @onesweetdreampodcastThanks to Duncan Driver!Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

This is part two of the Maureen Cleave interview with John Lennon. In this episode, Diana and Dr. Duncan Driver dig into the second half of the Cleave interview visiting John's library, exploring his Phantom V Rolls Royce, and accompanying him to the doctor. John, as always, is entertaining and opinionated on the subject of money, power, and his future. This profile was originally written for the Evening Standard, and was titled, "How Does A Beatle Live? John Lennon Lives Like This".Support the show: Patreon.com/onesweetdreamWebsite: Onesweetdreampodcast.comEmail: [email protected] & books referenced:The Cleave John Lennon interview: https://onesweetdreampodcast.com/blog/how-does-a-beatle-live-no-1-john-lennon-by-maureen-cleave-095About the Phantom V: https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-features/john-lennons-phantom-v-the-story-of-the-psychedelic-beatle-mobile-253088/Flip Magazine article: http://www.beatlesinterviews.org/db1966.05flip.beatles.htmlHunter Davies Beatles Biography: https://www.amazon.com/Beatles-Hunter-Davies/dp/0393315711Pete Shotton's book: https://www.amazon.com/John-Lennon-Life-Pete-Shotton/dp/081286185XThanks to Dr. Duncan Driver! @drduncdAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

In this episode, host Diana Erickson and regular guest Dr. Duncan Driver dive into the first part of Maureen Cleave's 1966 profile of John Lennon, originally published in The Evening Standard under the title "How A Beatle Lives." These extraordinary interviews offer unique insight into the Beatles' world and lives at this time. John Lennon captivates with his swagger and charm.These contemporaneous portraits hold significant value because they challenge some of the dominant stories about the Beatles at this time. So much of our understanding of the Beatles has been informed by what the Beatles said after the breakup, and this close reading allows us to consider what they actually said at that time.Part 2 will come out on Thursday.Here is the full interview.Support the podcast: Patreon.com/onesweetdreamhttps://onesweetdreampodcast.com/Thanks to Dr. Duncan Driver! twitter.com/drduncdAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

The Cleave Series is an exploration of the interviews of the Beatles that were done for the Evening Standard in March 1966. Titled "How Does A Beatle Live," these exceptional profiles provide us with a rare glimpse into the world of the Beatles at a time when they were riding high. Dr. Duncan Driver joins Diana Erickson in this series.Episode one explores her piece on Ringo Starr. Here is the full interview.Website: Onesweetdreampodcast.comSupport the show: Patreon.com/onesweetdreamIG: @onesweetdreampodcastX: @onesweetdreamdiThanks, Duncan!Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

This is part two of our host's epic exploration of the Beatles' final masterpiece: "Now and Then." Diana Erickson and Halle Ryan discuss how this stunning composition, alongside its anthology companions, elegantly rewrites the closing chapter of the iconic Beatles story. This episode provides a comprehensive examination of the gorgeous masterwork "Real Love" and the Beatles' final single, "Now and Then," as well as a reflection on the profound impact of these three last songs on the Beatles' narrative and legacy.  Part One explores the path that led to the release of "Now and Then." and provides a deep exploration of the enchanting classic "Free As A Bird." Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

In this episode, Diana Erickson and Halle Ryan explore the Beatles' final masterpiece: "Now and Then." They unravel the intricate narrative of its path to public release and discuss how this stunning composition, alongside its anthology companions, "Real Love" and "Free As a Bird," elegantly rewrite the closing chapter of the iconic Beatles story. Part One explores the path that led to the release of "Now and Then." and provides a deep exploration of the enchanting classic "Free As A Bird." Part Two provides a comprehensive examination of the gorgeous masterwork "Real Love" and the Beatles' final single, "Now and Then," as well as a reflection on the profound impact of these three last songs on the Beatles' narrative and legacy.  Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Author Ian Leslie discusses the songs that made his Hidden Gems list. Ian writes about psychology, culture, technology, and business for the New Statesman, the Economist, the Guardian, and the Financial Times — and he has a newsletter called the Ruffian. He is also the author of the book Conflicted and is working on a book about Lennon and McCartney. What do you think of Ian's list? Any favorites? Ian's newsletter: The Ruffian: https://ianleslie.substack.com/ @mrianleslie ------------- About One Sweet Dream: Website: Onesweetdreampodcast.com email: [email protected] Support the podcast: Patreon: Patreon.com/onesweetdream @onesweetdreamdi Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy