She Said She Said

Travel back to December of 1965 as Jude Southerland Kessler, author of The John Lennon Series, Terri Crain author of Copyrighting The Beatles, and voice/actor-narrator Scott R. McKinley join forces with producer/artist Rande Kessler and special guest Lisa Southerland Allen to give you a special glimpse of The Beatles 1965 Homeland Tour of England, Scotland and Wales. You'll meet each of the boys' opening acts and learn their stories. You'll examine the playlist and the most exciting events of that short but very eventful tour. Rare video footage and photos, music, and true stories - this is your chance to experience the very last time that The Beatles performed live concerts for their loyal UK fans. 

Join us for a great collection of rare music, videos, and photos as Jude Kessler of The John Lennon Series and Rande Kessler take you back to 12 October 1965 when The Beatles began Rubber Soul by recording "Run for Your Life." Then, the Rock and Roll Detective Jim Berkendstadt joins Jude for a lively discussion of the song's merits, answering the controversial question, "Why didn't John Lennon like this song?" We'll look at similar hits of the era and the Elvis hit that inspired John's rocker, a song that George Harrison believed to be one of Lennon's best songs. Lots to see and hear in this great episode with Berkenstadt, author of Mysteries in the Music: Case Closed and the best-selling classic, The Beatle Who Vanished. 

Lanea Stagg of The Recipe Records Series and Jude Southerland Kessler of The John Lennon Series chat with witty and entertaining journalist and author, Ivor Davis, announcing the 60th Anniversary re-release of his book, The Beatles and Me on Tour. Davis was the ONLY journalist to take the entire (Day One to Day End) 1964 North American Tour with The Beatles, and he also served as George Harrison's ghost writer for Harrison's "Daily Journal" in the London Daily Express. The following year, Ivor was one of only 2 journalists selected by The Beatles to accompany them when they met Elvis for the first time! Great true stories and a lively discussion follow as Davis releases his new book with 100 additional pages of info and photos from masters such as Harry Benson and Ron Joy. You will laugh and learn in this very exciting episode of "She Said She Said." 

The effervescent lead singer and drummer for Cowboy Mouth, Fred LeBlanc, is interviewed by Lanea Stagg of The Recipe Records Series of rock'n'roll cookbooks and Jude Southerland Kessler of biographical narrative series, The John Lennon Series. In addition to video of two of the band's top charted songs, "I Believe" and "Jenny Says," Fred shares his musical tribute to John Lennon, a touching emotional memory he wrote called "12-8." He talks candidly about the impact of John Lennon and The Beatles on his life and how the loss of John made him realize that we're promised no tomorrows...urging him to move forward with his band. That decision propelled his group into the Louisiana Music Hall of Fame and on to national success. Fred also discusses his love of New Orleans and Mardi Gras with the big hit, "Mardi Gras State of Mind." One of the most inspiring episodes of SSSS ever! Enjoy!

Bob Wilson and Don Jeffries new book From Abbey Road to Strawberry Fields: A Billy Shears Story revisits the "Paul is Dead" controversy of the late 1960s, looking back through the eyes of those who know Paul best: his hairstylist (and only your hairstylist knows for sure!) Leslie Cavendish, band mate Laurence Juber, and 1964 traveling companion on the North American Tour, Ivor Davis! They all chime in on this controversial topic. Furthermore, the viewpoints of noted Beatles authors such as Bruce Spizer, Jim Berkenstadt, Kit O'Toole, Charles Rosenay, Terry Crain, and Jude Southerland Kessler are expressed as well as the opinions of other famous entertainers. Most importantly, Fred LaBour, who says he started the entire "Paul is Dead" storyline, speaks frankly about his role. This entertaining and informative book examines one of the most curious parts of Beatlemania. Come along for a magical mystery tour through this debate that has raged for 60 years! 

Join "She Said She Said" co-hosts, Recipe Records author Lanea Stagg and The John Lennon Series author Jude Southerland Kessler as they welcome noted author Don Jeffries to the show. Don and his talented co-author Bob Wilson have just released a brand new book on the "Paul is Dead" controversy. Entitled From Strawberry Fields to Abbey Road: A Billy Shears Story, this new and refreshing look at the story that intrigued Beatles fans in the late 1960s is explored from the eyes of Beatles experts, former band members, and friends. As Don explains, the book houses opinions on the topic from Ivor Davis who toured with The Beatles in 1964 and 1965, Laurence Juber of Wings, Beatles music expert Bruce Spizer, and notables such as Tony Peck, Gregory Peck's son. Don gives an excellent overview of a very interesting book that shines a new light on the controversy that has raged for over 50 years.   

It's been years in the making, but Sara Schmidt will be releasing her comprehensive history of The Beatles North American Fan Clubs, a work entitled Dear Beatle People at the New York Metro Fest for Beatles Fans, 31 March- 2 April. This week, Sara sat down with Recipe Records author Lanea Stagg and John Lennon Series author Jude Southerland Kessler to discuss this beautiful hardback collector's book that includes over 100 unique photos!!! They talked about the difference between "sanctioned" clubs and "independent" fan clubs, the time that two rival Dallas clubs worked together for the lads, the "first" fan club in North America, and so much more! Sara was surprised to be joined by brilliant cover artist Eric Cash, her meticulous editor Janet Davis, and her gifted layout artist and advisor Amy McGrath Hughes. You'll enjoy this informative, fast-paced video episode. Join us!

Let me take you back, 'cos we're goin' to 1963...with two of the most respected journalists of the year, London Daily Express foreign correspondent, Ivor Davis (author of The Beatles and Me on Tour) and Westinghouse Network journalist, Art Schreiber (author of Out of Sight). Both were there on the scene...and because of their prominence were chosen to tour with The Beatles the following year. But what led up to the rise of The Beatles in America in early '64? We'll talk about that...about Vietnam, the assassination of President John F. Kennedy, and some of the year's biggest events. Lots of great photos of TV shows, stars, and events that made 1963 so singular. Hosted by Bob Wilson of "Don't Pass Me By" (also on Podbean) and half of the "She Said She Said" team, Jude Southerland Kessler of The John Lennon Series, this is a special show with two primary sources who WERE THERE for each of these events. Enjoy! Thank you to Lanea Stagg of The Recipe Records Series for letting us post this on the SSSS page!

This riveting interview with Jay Bergen, John Lennon's attorney in the Roots trial against mobster Morris Levy, is a true one-of-a-kind. Bergen discusses John, the man, John, the creative artist, and John, the superb witness. During the court proceedings, John was asked to discuss how he arranged songs in order on his LPs, why he valued the songs on his Rock'n'Roll LP that had been stolen by Levy to create the Roots bootleg, and what his creative process involved. This is testimony that reveals so much about Lennon...things you've never heard before. Bergen is brilliant, articulate, and entertaining. Hosts Lanea Stagg of The Recipe Records Series and Jude Southerland Kessler of The John Lennon Series enjoy a lively chat with this wonderful guest.