The Beatles Stuffology Podcast

Well, it's time for the episode that we have been trailing for literally years at this point - the potentially podcast-ending, friendship-ruining, reality-splitting With A Little Help From My Friends. Who really carries the best version of the song? Beyond "other people doing it", is there that much to analyse about the track itself? And how much of the actual song is the actual song anyway? Plus we dip into the postbag for some kind words and also.... drumroll please... Stuffology Bingo! Rankings: Track-by-track Ranking eMail: beatlesstuffology@gmail.com Instagram: beatlesstuffology JG's Blog: Judgementally Reviews… Andrew’s Blog: Stuffology Stuffology Bingo!: Bingo   Produced By: arguing over a song on Sgt Pepper, and JG McQuarrie

While this podcast might feel that it's been running for considerably longer than twenty years, we can assure you it's been substantially less as we move on to a new album and song, both in the shape of Sgt Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band. Does the song function as an effective prelude to the album? How many kids TV references can be shoehorned into one episode? And just how long can it take to get round to talking about the actual song? Plus we dip into the mailbag for a little bit of correspondence.   Rankings: Track-by-track Ranking eMail: beatlesstuffology@gmail.com Instagram: beatlesstuffology JG's Blog: Judgementally Reviews… Andrew’s Blog: Stuffology   Produced By: JG McQuarrie with a broken arm, so I hope you're all grateful

As we flip the single from Strawberry Fields to Penny Lane, there is much to consider. Is this as good as, or potentially even better than, Strawberry Fields? Does it manage the same deftness? And is the video any good? Alternative Penny Lane video   Rankings: Track-by-track Ranking eMail: beatlesstuffology@gmail.com Instagram: beatlesstuffology JG's Blog: Judgementally Reviews… Andrew’s Blog: Stuffology   Produced By: JG McQuarrie and not AI, in case there was any doubt

Songs don't come much bigger or more important than Strawberry Fields Forever so it's time to tackle one of the all-timers this episode. Does the song really deserve its reputation as a psychedelic classic for the ages? Do the lyrics manage to convey what Lennon's actually aiming for? And do the rest of the band's contributions help or hinder the song's reputation? And perhaps most importantly of all, can Andrew sketch JG over the course of this episode?    Rankings: Track-by-track Ranking eMail: beatlesstuffology@gmail.com Instagram: beatlesstuffology JG's Blog: Judgementally Reviews… Andrew’s Blog: Stuffology   Produced By: JG McQuarrie

It's time to sum up another album and take a look at Revolver as whole, rather than a series of parts. Does the album deserve the oft-sited "best of all time" monicker? How does it compare to the likes of Pet Sounds? And is it even faintly representative of what was going on in the charts at the time? (Apologies for the quality of Andrew's audio - thanks to technical issues, he's a lot less clear than usual - JG) Rankings: Track-by-track Ranking eMail: beatlesstuffology@gmail.com Instagram: beatlesstuffology JG's Blog: Judgementally Reviews… Andrew’s Blog: Stuffology   Produced By: JG McQuarrie and not AI. You can kind of tell.

Time to round off Revolver with the mighty Tomorrow Never Knows, as JG and Andrew take a dive into psychedelia. Or do they? Does the song deserve its towering reputation and Capital-I Importance? Do we think Lennon really understood what it was he was writing about? And just how critical is George Martin this time out?   Rankings: Track-by-track Ranking eMail: beatlesstuffology@gmail.com Instagram: beatlesstuffology JG's Blog: Judgementally Reviews… Andrew’s Blog: Stuffology   Produced By: Some technology, JG McQuarrie, but definitely no AI

Revolver is nearly done but before we get to the totemic final track, there's Got To Get You Into My Life to tackle. Does the song work as a Motown/Stax homage? Does it matter that it's actually about drugs? And how are the guitars sounding at this point in the album?   Rankings: Track-by-track Ranking eMail: beatlesstuffology@gmail.com Instagram: beatlesstuffology JG's Blog: Judgementally Reviews… Andrew’s Blog: Stuffology   Produced By: Super Human Being, JG McQuarrie (and not AI)

It's time for George's third go-around on Revolver as I Want To Tell You takes its spot in the limelight. Can George justify an unprecedented three songs on an album? Does the song succeed in capturing the uncapturable flow of ideas he wanted to express? And just what could put Andrew off JG? (You know, apart from everything)   Rankings: Track-by-track Ranking eMail: beatlesstuffology@gmail.com Instagram: beatlesstuffology JG's Blog: Judgementally Reviews… Andrew’s Blog: Stuffology   Produced By: JG McQuarrie, and not AI

Time to visit a medical practitioner for this episode as JG and Andrew pay a visit to Doctor Robert. Is it really about some alleged New York doctor? Is the NHS a worthy recipient of a Lennon lyric? And can the Beat Bugs really be the best cover version of this song?   Rankings: Track-by-track Ranking eMail: beatlesstuffology@gmail.com Instagram: beatlesstuffology JG's Blog: Judgementally Reviews… Andrew’s Blog: Stuffology   Produced By: A resident of Sol III, JG McQuarrie, and not by machine.

This podcast is definitely for someone but also, in a very real sense, For No One. Does the song's air of detached melancholy work? How good is that solo? And can any of the cover versions manage to capture the austere distance of the original?   Rankings: Track-by-track Ranking eMail: beatlesstuffology@gmail.com Instagram: beatlesstuffology JG's Blog: Judgementally Reviews… Andrew’s Blog: Stuffology   Produced By: An Earthling named JG McQuarrie and not AI

Time for something tuneful this episode as JG and Andrew tackle And Your Bird Can Sing. Does the song maintain the quality of the album? How much fun can be contained in one song? And are there any interesting cover versions?   Rankings: Track-by-track Ranking eMail: beatlesstuffology@gmail.com Instagram: beatlesstuffology JG's Blog: Judgementally Reviews… Andrew’s Blog: Stuffology   Produced By: alleged Human, JG McQuarrie, and not AI

It's time to let a little light into our lives this time out as Good Day Sunshine emerges from behind the clouds to kick off Side 2. How does the song work as an opener for the second side? Are there any outstanding moments? And why (oh why, oh why) does Robbie Williams's godawful "Angels" get a mention? Plus, "excitingly", how long can two old men ramble on for before getting to the sodding point already?   Rankings: Track-by-track Ranking eMail: beatlesstuffology@gmail.com Instagram: beatlesstuffology JG's Blog: Judgementally Reviews… Andrew’s Blog: Stuffology   Produced By: A Human calling himself JG McQuarrie, and not AI

Surrealism, pretentious, or something else is the question posed as Revolver's first side bows out with She Said, She Said. Does the song round the first side off in a satisfactory way? Does it suffer from (probably) not having McCartney on it? And what has Peggy Suicide got to do with any of this? Rankings: Track-by-track Ranking eMail: beatlesstuffology@gmail.com Instagram: beatlesstuffology JG's Blog: Judgementally Reviews… Andrew’s Blog: Stuffology   Produced by: JG McQuarrie and not AI, ever

It's time for a brightly-lit stroll down happiness lane as Yellow Submarine joyfully bobs into sight. Why is the song compared to A Day In The Life? Is it "just" a children's song or is there really a deeper meaning? And how many films can be inspired by Beatles song titles?   Rankings: Track-by-track Ranking eMail: beatlesstuffology@gmail.com Instagram: beatlesstuffology JG's Blog: Judgementally Reviews… Andrew’s Blog: Stuffology   Produced By: JG McQuarrie, in a land of submarines

Time for some balladeering on Stuffology this episode as Here, There, And Everywhere wafts into view. Is McCartney right when he describes this as his best song? Was Lennon? And does the song work as a capital-S Standard?   Rankings: Track-by-track Ranking eMail: beatlesstuffology@gmail.com Instagram: beatlesstuffology JG's Blog: Judgementally Reviews… Andrew’s Blog: Stuffology   Produced By: JG McQuarrie

Time for some full-on Indian music for the first time in the Beatles career as George gives us the curiously-named Love You To. Does the song work as an expression of Indian music? How sincere do we think it actually is? And does the lyric manage to match the music? Rankings: Track-by-track Ranking eMail: beatlesstuffology@gmail.com Instagram: beatlesstuffology JG's Blog: Judgementally Reviews… Andrew’s Blog: Stuffology   Produced By: JG McQuarrie

It's time for a little nap this episode as I'm Only Sleeping drifts soporifically into sight. Does the song work as in invocation of dreams? Is there a broader metaphysical interpretation that can stand? And what do we mean when we talk about psychedelia as a term in music?   Rankings: Track-by-track Ranking eMail: beatlesstuffology@gmail.com The flaming remains of Twitter: @beatles_ology Instagram: beatlesstuffology JG's Blog: Judgementally Reviews… Andrew’s Blog: Stuffology   Produced By: Staying awake and the editing skills of JG McQuarrie

We move to the second song on Revolver this episode with the straightforward classic that is Eleanor Rigby. Does the song deserve its status as one of the pinnacles of the Beatles' career? How does the song stand up to reinterpretation? And how does all that mythologising work?    Rankings: Track-by-track Ranking eMail: beatlesstuffology@gmail.com Twitter: @beatles_ology Instagram: beatlesstuffology JG's Blog: Judgementally Reviews… Andrew’s Blog: Stuffology   Produced By: Drinking heavily and JG McQuarrie

And so 1965 is left behind and we move into the bold new world of 1966 with the mighty Revolver and its opening track, Taxman. Is it a perfect album opener? How do the lyrics stand up today and do they still (or indeed did they ever) work? And just how good is everyone on this? Rankings: Track-by-track Ranking eMail: beatlesstuffology@gmail.com Twitter: @beatles_ology Instagram: beatlesstuffology JG's Blog: Judgementally Reviews… Andrew’s Blog: Stuffology   Produced By: Golly, by JG McQuarrie

It's B-side territory once again on Stuffology as JG and Andrew tackle deal with a little Rain (though shelter under a little Anthology chat first). Is it really as good as its reputation? Are the backwards vocals and guitar lines effectively pushing musical frontiers or cheesy and difficult to take seriously? And who wins the coveted "Best Cover Version of This Song?" award?   Rankings: Track-by-track Ranking eMail: beatlesstuffology@gmail.com Twitter: @beatles_ology Instagram: beatlesstuffology JG's Blog: Judgementally Reviews… Andrew’s Blog: Stuffology   Produced By avoiding rain and: JG McQuarrie

We have something of a disagreement on Stuffology this time round as one of our beloved hosts (it says here) considerably prefers this song compared to the other - but which one? It's time to tackle Paperback Writer. Is the song really the hinge around which the Beatles career pivots? Does it stand up to any kind of meaningless analogy. And - tangentially relevant - what ARE the best cover versions ever? (Not, it should be said, of this song...)   Rankings: Track-by-track Ranking eMail: beatlesstuffology@gmail.com Twitter: @beatles_ology Instagram: beatlesstuffology JG's Blog: Judgementally Reviews… Andrew’s Blog: Stuffology   Produced By: Jingo, it's JG McQuarrie

It's a minisode this week as Andrew and JG mop up a missing track that has thus far not been covered, Bad Boy. Is it a decent cover version as cover versions are mostly left in the past? Can much be said about the performances? And just how short can one episode of Stuffology be?   Rankings: Track-by-track Ranking eMail: beatlesstuffology@gmail.com Twitter: @beatles_ology Instagram: beatlesstuffology JG's Blog: Judgementally Reviews… Andrew’s Blog: Stuffology   Produced By: Spending very little time on it and JG McQuarrie

It's album review time on Stuffology as JG and Andrew tackle Rubber Soul in its entirety rather than piece by piece. Is the album truly the starting point for what was to come? What did contemporary critics make of it (to say nothing of current ones)? And is the album one that benefits from being seen as a whole rather than a series of parts? Rankings: Track-by-track Ranking eMail: beatlesstuffology@gmail.com Twitter: @beatles_ology Instagram: beatlesstuffology JG's Blog: Judgementally Reviews… Andrew’s Blog: Stuffology   Produced By: some minor miracle and JG McQuarrie

We bow out Rubber Soul with easily the most controversial song on it, Run For Your Life. Does the song deserve it's dismal reputation? Is Lennon right when he claims it's the worst song he ever wrote for the Beatles? And is there any redemption to be had here? Rankings: Track-by-track Ranking eMail: beatlesstuffology@gmail.com Twitter: @beatles_ology Instagram: beatlesstuffology JG's Blog: Judgementally Reviews… Andrew’s Blog: Stuffology   Produced By: The sounds of things, and by JG McQuarrie

We're almost at the end of Rubber Soul now but before the album bows out we have two final tracks to cover. One is rather notorious and the other is this, If I Needed Someone. How is George's songwriting coming along? Has he managed to pull up alongside Lennon and McCartney in the writing stakes? And how much jangle can one song meaningfully contain?   Rankings: Track-by-track Ranking eMail: beatlesstuffology@gmail.com Twitter: @beatles_ology Instagram: beatlesstuffology JG's Blog: Judgementally Reviews… Andrew’s Blog: Stuffology   Produced By: lateral disarmament in favour of JG McQuarrie

There's probably some really clever way of saying that we made you, um, wait for this episode but here it it now but I can't think of one so anyway, it's Wait! Is there much to get worked up about here? Does it continue to give Side 2 of Rubber Soul a boost? And who is the stand-out performer on the track? (Hint: rhymes with Bingo Car) Rankings: Track-by-track Ranking eMail: beatlesstuffology@gmail.com Twitter: @beatles_ology Instagram: beatlesstuffology JG's Blog: Judgementally Reviews… Andrew’s Blog: Stuffology   Produced By: some minor kind of miracle and JG McQuarrie

It's another all-time classic to fall under the Stuffology microscope this episode with Lennon's mighty In My Life. Does the song deserve its reputation as one of his very best pieces of work? Do the rest of the band contribute equally? And just how many cover versions are there to be discussed? Rankings: Track-by-track Ranking eMail: beatlesstuffology@gmail.com Twitter: @beatles_ology Instagram: beatlesstuffology JG's Blog: Judgementally Reviews… Andrew’s Blog: Stuffology

It's another Bitchy McCartney Number (tm), of which we have had a few lately but how does "I'm Looking Through You" comare to the others? Is there a Wilburys-esque twist (pun very much intended) in the mix? And who's playing what, exactly?   Rankings: Track-by-track Ranking eMail: beatlesstuffology@gmail.com Twitter: @beatles_ology Instagram: beatlesstuffology JG's Blog: Judgementally Reviews… Andrew’s Blog: Stuffology   Produced By: Dint of hard work, let's claim, and the fickle, fast fingers of JG McQuarrie

Time for a little Euro-jaunt? Why, I think it might be, as it's time for Girl to take the centre stage! Is it a metaphor around Catholic values? Can Lennon manage to land the genre style? And how funny can one set of backing vocals be?   Rankings: Track-by-track Ranking eMail: beatlesstuffology@gmail.com Twitter: @beatles_ology Instagram: beatlesstuffology JG's Blog: Judgementally Reviews… Andrew’s Blog: Stuffology   Produced By: Waiting for several million years of evolution to pass so the technology can be invented and used by JG McQuarrie

It's Ringo's chance to take centre stage on Rubber Soul as What Goes On dolefully shuffles into view. Is this song as doleful as all the other doleful songs Ringo has sung? Is it worthy of inclusion in a list of doleful Ringo songs at all? And is there any other world to describe this song as other than doleful? Doleful. Rankings: Track-by-track Ranking eMail: beatlesstuffology@gmail.com Twitter: @beatles_ology Instagram: beatlesstuffology JG's Blog: Judgementally Reviews… Andrew’s Blog: Stuffology   Produced By: State of the art hardware rendered only somewhat useful by JG McQuarrie

It's time for a little Gallic flair in podcastland as "Michelle" sashay's into view. How unusual is the song in the Beatles back catalogue? Do cover versions add anything at all? And how did our beloved podcast hosts (it says here) come to the song in the first place? Rankings: Track-by-track Ranking eMail: beatlesstuffology@gmail.com Twitter: @beatles_ology Instagram: beatlesstuffology JG's Blog: Judgementally Reviews… Andrew’s Blog: Stuffology   Produced By: Pressing some buttons in a DAW. But also by JG McQuarrie

It's time for Andrew and JG to discuss The Word this episode, but what is The Word anyway? Does this song work as a precursor to All You Need Is Love? How convincing does the whole thing sound? As is this where the mythologisation of Lennon as "the love one" really begins? Plus there's a discussion around JG's overall rankings of literally every single Beatles song (with the relevant playlist now available on Spotify!)   Rankings: Track-by-track Ranking eMail: beatlesstuffology@gmail.com Twitter: @beatles_ology Instagram: beatlesstuffology JG's Blog: Judgementally Reviews… Andrew’s Blog: Stuffology   Produced By: And large by JG McQuarrie

Time for George's first entry into Rubber Soul as JG and Andrew tackle Think For Yourself. Is the song as bitter as it sometimes appears? How does the political angle work? And who's the impost important player on the track? Plus we dive into the postbag for a little correspondence. (Also, apologies for JG's slightly odd sound - thanks to some technical constrains, the sound quality isn't it's usual high standard. Apologies, folks!)   Rankings: Track-by-track Ranking eMail: beatlesstuffology@gmail.com Twitter: @beatles_ology Instagram: beatlesstuffology JG's Blog: Judgementally Reviews… Andrew’s Blog: Stuffology   Produced By: Blind Luck and JG McQuarrie

It's time for a minor-league Lennon "classic" this week as we stray into Nowhere, Man (cough). Does the song deserve its high reputation? Is it fair to call it entry-level Beatles? And does it have the weight that's often attributed to it?   Rankings: Track-by-track Ranking eMail: beatlesstuffology@gmail.com Twitter: @beatles_ology Instagram: beatlesstuffology JG's Blog: Judgementally Reviews… Andrew’s Blog: Stuffology   Produced By: The bye, by JG McQuarrie

We turn to relationships and their success or lack thereof as Paul gives us "You Won't See Me" this week. How does the song stand up to the other Jane Asher songs? How must it feel to have your relationship very publically catalogued in this way? And is the song a little under-rated?   Rankings: Track-by-track Ranking eMail: beatlesstuffology@gmail.com Twitter: @beatles_ology Instagram: beatlesstuffology JG's Blog: Judgementally Reviews… Andrew’s Blog: Stuffology   Produced By: JG McQuarrie

Time for a bit of Scandi fun this episode as we indulge in a bit of Norwegian Wood (missus). Does the song represent a genuinely new direction for The Beatles? Does it actually manage to qualify as poetry? And are there any cover versions that do it justice? Plus we dip into the mailbox for a bit of commentary.   Rankings: Track-by-track Ranking eMail: beatlesstuffology@gmail.com Twitter: @beatles_ology Instagram: beatlesstuffology JG's Blog: Judgementally Reviews… Andrew’s Blog: Stuffology   Produced By: JG McQuarrie

It's time for a fresh new album with a fresh new sound this episode, as JG and Andrew kick off their Rubber Soul discussions with Drive My Car. Does the song prove to be a worthy album opener? Are there any interesting cover versions? Does this truly herald a new period in the band's history? And, perhaps most importantly, why did nobody check out the Beat Bugs episode with this title? Rankings: Track-by-track Ranking eMail: beatlesstuffology@gmail.com Twitter: @beatles_ology Instagram: beatlesstuffology JG's Blog: Judgementally Reviews… Andrew’s Blog: Stuffology   Produced By: JG McQuarrie

We flip the single this episode to cover the other A side of the first doube-A, Day Tripper. Do Andrew and JG manage to settle which is the best of the two songs? Does Day Tripper stand up to We Can Work It Out's high bar? And how many cover versions do you need to listen to in order to find a decent one? Rankings: Track-by-track Ranking eMail: beatlesstuffology@gmail.com Twitter: @beatles_ology Instagram: beatlesstuffology JG's Blog: Judgementally Reviews… Andrew’s Blog: Stuffology   Produced By: JG McQuarrie

It's time for not only a double-A single but in some ways the double-A single. In this case, Andrew and JG are tackling We Can Work It Out first (despite some faffing about). Is it the better of the two songs on the single? Will they both agree on which song is superior? And does the song work on its own terms?   Rankings: Track-by-track Ranking eMail: beatlesstuffology@gmail.com Twitter: @beatles_ology Instagram: beatlesstuffology JG's Blog: Judgementally Reviews… Andrew’s Blog: Stuffology   Produced By: JG McQuarrie

It's something of a minisode this week, as JG and Andrew plug a(nother) gap by covering I'm Down vastly out of sequence (but hey, at least they remembered!). Does the song work as a straightforward rocker? Is there a cover version that might surpass the original? And do minisodes work (answers to the mailbag please!)? Plus... well, plus nothing actually - it is a minisode!   Rankings: Track-by-track Ranking eMail: beatlesstuffology@gmail.com Twitter: @beatles_ology Instagram: beatlesstuffology JG's Blog: Judgementally Reviews… Andrew’s Blog: Stuffology   Produced By: JG McQuarrie

We draw our various discussions around Help! to a conclusion as JG and Andrew finally get to tackle the entirety of the actual album itself. Does the album cohere as a single unit despite being half-soundtrack, half-other-stuff? Is it effective as an overall piece of product? And does it really signify a change of eras? Plus we jump into our inbox once again for a little listener correspondence. Rankings: Track-by-track Ranking eMail: beatlesstuffology@gmail.com Twitter: @beatles_ology Instagram: beatlesstuffology JG's Blog: Judgementally Reviews… Andrew’s Blog: Stuffology   Produced By: JG McQuarrie

We return to movie-land this week as Help! hoves unconvincingly into view. Is the movie a worthy successor to A Hard Day's Night? Is the depiction of race as bad as everyone thinks it is? And, perhaps most importantly, is it actually entertaining in any way?   Rankings: Track-by-track Ranking eMail: beatlesstuffology@gmail.com Twitter: @beatles_ology Instagram: beatlesstuffology JG's Blog: Judgementally Reviews… Andrew’s Blog: Stuffology   Produced By: JG McQuarrie

With the unquestionable professionalism that everyone has come to expect from this podcast, unfortunately Dizzy Miss Lizzy got posted instead of Yesterday. Entirely JG's fault and he holds his hands up and admits it. Which is nice. So, um, here's Yesterday! Is one of the best-known songs of all time really worthy of that reputation? Is it possible to discuss the song without lapsing into conversations about cover versions? And is it a song that benefits from being covered anyway? Also, we're moving our posting day to Wednesdays now, rather than Saturdays. So now you can enjoy Stuffology during the week!   Rankings: Track-by-track Ranking eMail: beatlesstuffology@gmail.com Twitter: @beatles_ology Instagram: beatlesstuffology JG's Blog: Judgementally Reviews… Andrew’s Blog: Stuffology   Produced By: JG McQuarrie

We wrap up the Help! album this week with the closer, the classic (in some, none, or more sense of the word) Dizzy Miss Lizzy. Does the song provide a worthy album closer? As the last "proper" rock'n'roll cover version, does it earn its place alongside the likes of "Boys" and "Twist and Shout"? And will tracks like this be missed going forwards? Rankings: Track-by-track Ranking eMail: beatlesstuffology@gmail.com Twitter: @beatles_ology Instagram: beatlesstuffology JG's Blog: Judgementally Reviews… Andrew’s Blog: Stuffology   Produced by: JG McQuarre

Time for a bit of folk this episode as JG and Andrew face up to I've Just Seen A Face. How does the old folk angle work? Would this song have worked in the movie, had it been written in time? And do Simon and Garfunkel comparisons work? Rankings: Track-by-track Ranking eMail: beatlesstuffology@gmail.com Twitter: @beatles_ology Instagram: beatlesstuffology JG's Blog: Judgementally Reviews… Andrew’s Blog: Stuffology   Produced By: JG McQuarrie

Tell me what you hear this week, other than two people struggling to find mind to say about Help!'s latest efforts to keep us listening, Tell Me What You See. How Monkeesian is the song? Did John or Paul have much to say about it? And how much of a salvage job can a funky electric piano achieve?    Rankings: Track-by-track Ranking eMail: beatlesstuffology@gmail.com Twitter: @beatles_ology Instagram: beatlesstuffology JG's Blog: Judgementally Reviews… Andrew’s Blog: Stuffology   Produced By: JG McQuarrie

Things take a turn for the meh this week as George - somehow - manages to get a second song released. Does You Like Me Too Much deserve it's mediocre reputation? Does it have any redeeming features at all? And, in fact, is there much to say about it that isn't just shameless vamping until a run-time is hit?   Rankings: Track-by-track Ranking eMail: beatlesstuffology@gmail.com Twitter: @beatles_ology Instagram: beatlesstuffology JG's Blog: Judgementally Reviews… Andrew’s Blog: Stuffology   Produced By: JG McQuarrie

It's Only Love this week, and that is why we are talking about it! Does the song deserve a less-than-glittering reputation? Why is there is a disagreement over Bryan Ferry? And how does the song affect the shape of the album?   Rankings: Track-by-track Ranking eMail: beatlesstuffology@gmail.com Twitter: @beatles_ology Instagram: beatlesstuffology JG's Blog: Judgementally Reviews… Andrew’s Blog: Stuffology   Produced By: JG McQuarrie

It's Ringo's turn to mount the microphone like a bucking bronco (now there's an image for you) with the, let's say, country classic Act Naturally. Is it, in fact, a country classic? Is it a song in need of reappraisal? And how does it compare with the non-Ringo songs on the album?   Rankings: Track-by-track Ranking eMail: beatlesstuffology@gmail.com Twitter: @beatles_ology Instagram: beatlesstuffology JG's Blog: Judgementally Reviews… Andrew’s Blog: Stuffology   Produced By: JG McQuarrie

We turn to the (mean-spirited?) You're Going To Lose That Girl this week as JG and Andrew contemplate another one of Lennon's less-than-progressive lyrics. Is the song as sour as the lyrics look on paper? Why is this such a giggly episode? What do the Tindersticks have to do with anything? And how long can a diversion go on for before returning to the actual topic at hand? (Answer: quite long!)   Rankings: Track-by-track Ranking eMail: beatlesstuffology@gmail.com Twitter: @beatles_ology Instagram: beatlesstuffology JG's Blog: Judgementally Reviews… Andrew’s Blog: Stuffology   Produced By: JG McQuarrie

It's time for something a little jaunty this week as Another Girl hoves into view. Does the song help pick up the album's pace? Do the lyrics stand up to scrutiny? And can enthusiasm be mustered?  Rankings: Track-by-track Ranking eMail: beatlesstuffology@gmail.com Twitter: @beatles_ology Instagram: beatlesstuffology JG's Blog: Judgementally Reviews… Andrew’s Blog: Stuffology   Produced By: JG McQuarrie

It's George's second go-around on the songwriting carousel this week as - still live and in the same room! - JG and Andrew tackle I Need You. Is the song a step up from Don't Bother Me? Does the volume pedal (or waaaa-waaa WWAAAA WAAAAA bit if you prefer) work? And how often can the same points be made in a desperate attempt to pad out the running time? (Also, apologies for JG sounding a bit distant on the audio mix - one of us was rather further away from the mic than the other).   Rankings: Track-by-track Ranking eMail: beatlesstuffology@gmail.com Twitter: @beatles_ology Instagram: beatlesstuffology JG's Blog: Judgementally Reviews… Andrew’s Blog: Stuffology   Produced By: JG McQuarrie

It's time for a new innovation on Stuffology this episode as Andrew and JG are... unplugged? Live? Something like that. Anyway, rather than the usual two-tin-cans-and-a-bit-of-string approach to recording over the internet, this time they're both in the same actual room! How exciting? And the episode they're discussing? Slightly ironically, You've Got To Hide Your Love Away. Does the song stand up to the usual Dylanesque comparisons? Is there a meaningful advancement in the quality of Lennon's lyrics? And does the song deserve its mighty reputation?   Rankings: Track-by-track Ranking eMail: beatlesstuffology@gmail.com Twitter: @beatles_ology Instagram: beatlesstuffology JG's Blog: Judgementally Reviews… Andrew’s Blog: Stuffology   Produced By: JG McQuarrie

It's time for the second song on Help! as JG and Andrew find out what happened The Night Before. Why does the episode start with Andrew apologosing (you know, apart from the obvious reasons....)? Does the song really... er, inspire a future band? Can it hold it's head up next to the title track?   Rankings: Track-by-track Ranking eMail: beatlesstuffology@gmail.com Twitter/X/Depths of Hell: @beatles_ology Instagram: beatlesstuffology JG's Blog: Judgementally Reviews… Andrew’s Blog: Stuffology   Produced By: JG McQuarrie

It's time to start a new album this episode as we launch into the movie soundtrack - well, half of a movie soundtrack anyway - Help and kick off with the title track. Does it deserve to be the Big Album Opener? It's its reputation overstated? And can the song survive being covered?   Rankings: Track-by-track Ranking eMail: beatlesstuffology@gmail.com Twitter: @beatles_ology Instagram: beatlesstuffology JG's Blog: Judgementally Reviews… Andrew’s Blog: Stuffology   Produced By: JG McQuarrie

We're back (Pt 2)! This is the first episode recorded post-hiatus and we return with the exciting, pulse-racing, thundering climax of a track Yes It Is (ahem). Does the song deserve a higher status than a slightly-beloved and slightly-obscure B-side? Does the genre work for the Beatles? And can the boys keep it together after such a long recording break? (answer: ...ish?). But one question can be comprehensively answered - is it good to be back? Yes. Yes, it is! Rankings: Track-by-track Ranking eMail: beatlesstuffology@gmail.com Twitter: @beatles_ology Instagram: beatlesstuffology JG's Blog: Judgementally Reviews…   Produced By: JG McQuarrie

We're back! After a rather longer-than-hoped-for hiatus thanks to JG's wobbly health, Stuffology returns with one of the all-time classics of the band's back catalogue - the mighty Ticket To Ride. But does the song manage to live up to its titanic reputation? Does the song's reputation get in the way of actually appreciating it? And are cover versions able to do the original justice? Note: This episode was recorded before our extended break, hence the lack of any actual reference to the fact we've been away for a bit. Still, better late than never...   Rankings: Track-by-track Ranking eMail: beatlesstuffology@gmail.com Twitter: @beatles_ology Instagram: beatlesstuffology JG's Blog: Judgementally Reviews…   Produced By: JG McQuarrie

A quick explanation as to why we haven't posted anything for a while!    Rankings: Track-by-track Ranking eMail: beatlesstuffology@gmail.com Twitter: @beatles_ology Instagram: beatlesstuffology JG's Blog: Judgementally Reviews… Andrew’s Blog: Stuffology   Produced By: JG McQuarrie

It's time to put individual tracks behind us and tackle The Whole Of The Thing as this week we deal with the album Beatles For Sale. Does it continue the upward trajectory of the albums so far? How many times will the word "nascent" appear? And does the album deserve its knackered reputation? Rankings: Track-by-track Ranking eMail: beatlesstuffology@gmail.com Woe Woe and Thrice Woe / Twitter: @beatles_ology Instagram: beatlesstuffology JG's Blog: Judgementally Reviews… Andrew’s Blog: Stuffology   Eventually Produced By: JG McQuarrie

We continue playing catch-up on Stuffologgy this week as we plug the remaining hole in Beatles For Sale with What You're Doing. Does the song manage to point to the future of what the Beatles will do? How inevitable are discussions about the Byrds? And is this the most shambolic episode yet?   Rankings: Track-by-track Ranking eMail: beatlesstuffology@gmail.com Just. Make. It. Stop. / Twitter: @beatles_ology Instagram: beatlesstuffology JG's Blog: Judgementally Reviews… Andrew’s Blog: Stuffology   Produced And Eventually Posted By: JG McQuarrie

It's mea culpa time on Stuffology this week. The more eagle-eyed amongst you may have noticed two tracks absent from our Beatles For Sale coverage - Every Little Thing and What You're Doing. This is because - and there's no delicate way of putting this - JG is an idiot and mis-posted. So Every Little Thing will post this week, What You're Doing next week and then after that we'll have our coverage of the album. Aaaaaanyway.... How good is Every Little Thing anyway? How awesome is the timpani (answer: very awesome!)? And what cover version makes JG swear the air blue?  Rankings: Track-by-track Ranking eMail: beatlesstuffology@gmail.com SiXth Circle Of Hell / Twitter: @beatles_ology Instagram: beatlesstuffology JG's Blog: Judgementally Reviews… Andrew’s Blog: Stuffology   Produced, if that's the word this week, By: JG McQuarrie

We draw a veil over Beatles For Sale with the final song on the album, George's take on Everybody's Trying To Be My Baby. How does the song stack up against the other cover versions? Who actually wrote it? And are the live versions better than the studio recording?   Rankings: Track-by-track Ranking eMail: beatlesstuffology@gmail.com Twitter: @beatles_ology Instagram: beatlesstuffology JG's Blog: Judgementally Reviews… Andrew’s Blog: Stuffology   Produced By: JG McQuarrie

It's a stroll through country, er, country this week, as I Don't Want To Spoil The Party moseys on up to the stand. Does the song work for the band? Can they embrace country as easily as other influences? Does anything about this actually, you know, work?   Rankings: Track-by-track Ranking eMail: beatlesstuffology@gmail.com Twitter: / X / Rated @beatles_ology Instagram: beatlesstuffology JG's Blog: Judgementally Reviews… Andrew’s Blog: Stuffology   Produced By: JG McQuarrie

We head back to the land of Carl Perkins this episode, population Ringo. Yes, it's another cover version but how does this one fare? Can Ringo manage to sound enthusiastic? Does anyone - presenters included - care that much about this track? And will there be yet more Jeff Lynne commenatry?   Rankings: Track-by-track Ranking eMail: beatlesstuffology@gmail.com Twitter / X / Arseholes Anonymous: @beatles_ology Instagram: beatlesstuffology JG's Blog: Judgementally Reviews…   Produced By: JG McQuarrie

It's another cover version to be addressed in this episode as the Buddy Holly number "Words of Love" falls under the Beatles influence. Do they manage to capture anything of the original? Who says something nice about Jeff Lynne? And why no Ringo praise? Rankings: Track-by-track Ranking eMail: beatlesstuffology@gmail.com Twitter: @beatles_ology Instagram: beatlesstuffology JG's Blog: Judgementally Reviews… Andrew’s Blog: Stuffology   Produced By: JG McQuarrie

It's Christmas! Or at least it was when this episode dropped which makes this our Christmas episode! That means we kick off the episode with a discussion about Beatles music that gets used in Christmas adverts - is it effective? Or just blatant manipulation? Or something else? Then it's time to move on to our main feature, Eight Days A Week. Does the song stack up against other Beatles No 1's in America? Does the song deserve the description "slight"? And does the Ron Howard movie of the same name justify itself in the pantheon of Beatles documentaries?   Rankings: Track-by-track Ranking eMail: beatlesstuffology@gmail.com Twitter / X / Are We Still On This? : @beatles_ology Instagram: beatlesstuffology JG's Blog: Judgementally Reviews… Andrew’s Blog: Stuffology Produced by: JG McQuarrie

Like every living creature on planet Earth, it will come as no surprise to discover We Have Opinions on the new Beatles single Now And Then. So we kick off the podcast with a discussion about the new track, the video, whether it really is a Beatles song (spoiler: it is) and whether it's better than the 90s Beatles singles. And then after that it's back to our regularly scheduled programme with Kansas City / Hey-Hey-Hey-Hey. How does the song work in terms of being a medely? Does it help lift the rather doleful mood of the album so far? And - for the second episode in a row! - we have some listener mail to report on. Exciting stuff all round, in other words!   Rankings: Track-by-track Ranking eMail: beatlesstuffology@gmail.com Twitter / X / It's The End of Social Media As We Known It (And I Feel Fine): @beatles_ology Instagram: beatlesstuffology JG's Blog: Judgementally Reviews… Andrew’s Blog: Stuffology   Produced By: JG McQuarrie

Well, the time has arrived. We've talked about it often enough in the run-up to this episode but, finally, it's time to tackle the much-reviled Mr Moonlight. Does the song deserve it's reputation as one of the big stinkers of the early Beatles career? Is there much justification for it on the album? And just how far down the ranking (or up - it's that exciting!) will it land? Plus - shock of all shocks - we have some listener correspondence to discuss!   Rankings: Track-by-track Ranking eMail: beatlesstuffology@gmail.com Twitter / X / Not Going Well, Is It?: @beatles_ology Instagram: beatlesstuffology JG's Blog: Judgementally Reviews… Andrew’s Blog: Stuffology   Produced By: JG McQuarrie

It's a brief (very brief, in fact) foray in to the world of the Short McCartney Ballad with the rather charming "I'll Follow The Sun". Does the song deserve to be thought of as slight? How many weather-related other songs can get mentioned? And is there enough content to actually justify calling it a ballad?   Rankings: Track-by-track Ranking eMail: beatlesstuffology@gmail.com Twitter / X / Is This Still A Thing?: @beatles_ology Instagram: beatlesstuffology JG's Blog: Judgementally Reviews… Andrew’s Blog: Stuffology   Produced By: JG McQuarrie

It's time for a cover of one of the most well-known songs ever as The Beatles cover Chuck Berry's Rock and Roll Music. Does the song deserve the classic status it holds? Do The Beatles manage to make a decent fist of it? And how many times can the word "Showaddywaddy" me mentioned in one podcast? (If you're thinking the answer is "too many" then you're correct!) Rankings: Track-by-track Ranking eMail: beatlesstuffology@gmail.com Twitter / X / It's The End Of The World As We Know It: @beatles_ology Instagram: beatlesstuffology JG's Blog: Judgementally Reviews… Andrew’s Blog: Stuffology   Produced By: JG McQuarrie

Oh dear, what can we do, it's time to talk "Baby's In Black" at you. Ahem. Yes, it's waltz-time here at Stuffology! Can the song carry the change of pace for the album successfully? Why is the baby in black? Why is Han Solo mentioned?     Rankings: Track-by-track Ranking eMail: beatlesstuffology@gmail.com Twitter / X / Seventh Circle Of Hell: @beatles_ology Instagram: beatlesstuffology JG's Blog: Judgementally Reviews… Andrew’s Blog: Stuffology   Produced By: JG McQuarrie

It's time for Lennon's first Dylan attempt this week... or is it? It's I'm A Loser, either way! Does the song deserve its reputstion as following on the heels of Mr Zimmerman? Why are Spandau Ballet brought up (and dismissed out of hand)? Could this be the episode that talks least about the actual song itself and just provides a series of minor diversions instead? Rankings: Track-by-track Ranking eMail: beatlesstuffology@gmail.com Twitter: @beatles_ology Instagram: beatlesstuffology JG's Blog: Judgementally Reviews… Andrew’s Blog: Stuffology   Produced By: JG McQuarrie

It's time for a new album as Beatles For Sale falls under the spotlight and it's opening track, No Reply. Does this different way of starting an album on a more melancholy note work? Do the Anthology versions shed any light on the situation? And does this really signify Lennon's increasing maturity as a songwriter? Rankings: Track-by-track Ranking eMail: beatlesstuffology@gmail.com Twitter: @beatles_ology Instagram: beatlesstuffology JG's Blog: Judgementally Reviews… Andrew’s Blog: Stuffology   Produced By: JG McQuarrie

We flip the I Feel Fine single over to its B-side this time out to cover the McCartney rocker She's A Woman. Does the song manage to maintain the quality of its A-side? How do the cover versions stack up this time? And just how many other words rhyme with "presents" anyway?   Rankings: Track-by-track Ranking eMail: beatlesstuffology@gmail.com Twitter: @beatles_ology Instagram: beatlesstuffology JG's Blog: Judgementally Reviews… Andrew’s Blog: Stuffology   Produced By: JG McQuarrie

On to a single as we leave the world of albums temporarily behind and embrace I Feel Fine as this epsiode's Stuffology outing. Does the song manage to hold its own away from any kind of parent album? How much can someone say "I don't like this" while admitting to liking it and then changing their mind? And do the non-Lennon three-quarters of the band hold up their end of things?   Rankings: Track-by-track Ranking eMail: beatlesstuffology@gmail.com Twitter: @beatles_ology Instagram: beatlesstuffology JG's Blog: Judgementally Reviews… Andrew’s Blog: Stuffology

It's four for the price of one this episode, as JG and Andrew tackle the whole of the Long Tall Sally EP in one go. So that'll be Long Tall Sally itself, I Call Your Name, Matchbox and Slow Down - plenty to be getting on with! How does the EP stack up when compared to the material that surrounds it? Does the band manage to make a good fist of the covers? And what of the lone Lennon/McCartney original? Rankings: Track-by-track Ranking eMail: beatlesstuffology@gmail.com Twitter: @beatles_ology JG's Blog: Judgementally Reviews… Andrew’s Blog: Stuffology   Produced by: JG McQuarrie

It's a bumper-length episode this time out as JG and Andrew cover both the A Hard Day's Night album and movie. After a quick check-in to cover the health of the dynamic podcasting duo (it says here) and a discussion about Paul McCartney, AI, and all that Beatles news stuff, they get on with the task at hand. How does the album compare to the previous two? Is the movie as good as its reputation? And do the two come together (heh) in any kind of satisfying way?   You Can Really Get Ahold Of Us Rankings: Track-by-track Ranking eMail: beatlesstuffology@gmail.com Twitter: @beatles_ology JG's Blog: Judgementally Reviews… Andrew’s Blog: Stuffology   Produced by: JG McQuarrie

We round off the analysis - if that's the word, and it isn't - of the A Hard Day's Night album with the closing track, I'll Be Back (and not an Arnie joke in sight...er, earshot). After a fairly morose start (to the podcast, not the song), how does I'll Be Back work as an album closer? Does it manage to tie everything together? And why so much ELO discussion?    Rankings: Track-by-track Ranking eMail: beatlesstuffology@gmail.com Twitter: @beatles_ology JG's Blog: Judgementally Reviews… Andrew’s Blog: Stuffology   Produced by: JG McQuarrie

Time for something a little controversial this time out, as JG and Andrew tackle the notorious You Can't Do That. How big is the disjuncture between the music and the lyrics? Is there any justification for defending this song in a modern context? And how do you even begin to score something like this?   Rankings: Track-by-track Ranking eMail: beatlesstuffology@gmail.com Twitter: @beatles_ology JG's Blog: Judgementally Reviews… Andrew’s Blog: Stuffology   Produced by: JG McQuarrie

This week it's the chirpy When I Get Home that falls under the Stuffology spotlight. How much time do we think was spent on the lyrics for this particular song? How much chance is there that there will be an agreement over the song's modest merits? And does this work out to be the shortest episode of Stuffology yet?   Rankings: Track-by-track Ranking eMail: beatlesstuffology@gmail.com Twitter: @beatles_ology JG's Blog: Judgementally Reviews… Andrew’s Blog: Stuffology   Produced by: JG McQuarrie

We take a more thoughtful and melancholy turn this week as Andrew and JG tackle Things We Said Today.   Does the song deserve its great reputation? What is the difference between a horizontal and vertical melody? And what's Barbara Dickson got to do with anything?   Rankings: Track-by-track Ranking eMail: beatlesstuffology@gmail.com Twitter: @beatles_ology JG's Blog: Judgementally Reviews… Andrew’s Blog: Stuffology   Produced by: JG McQuarrie

I'll Cry Instrad - not an entirely unfair reaction to this week's track, as it turns out! How does the country influence work out this time? How many Billy Bragg references can be squeezed into one podcast? And just how long will it take to get around to talking about the song this episode is ostensibly meant to be about?   Rankings: Track-by-track Ranking eMail: beatlesstuffology@gmail.com Twitter: @beatles_ology JG's Blog: Judgementally Reviews… Andrew’s Blog: Stuffology   Produced by: JG McQuarrie

It's time for Any Time At All to take the spotlight as this grower-not-a-shower gets the Stuffology treatment. How does it compare to the previous episode's mighty Can't Buy Me Love? Is there much there there? And what's up with Second-Half Syndrome?   Rankings: Track-by-track Ranking eMail: beatlesstuffology@gmail.com Twitter: @beatles_ology JG's Blog: Judgementally Reviews… Andrew’s Blog: Stuffology   Produced by: JG McQuarrie

It's another one of the classics this episode, as JG and Andrew tackle the might, era-defining Can't Buy Me Love. What's going on with iterative processes? How long does it take for Pink Floyd to take a kicking? And is it possible to make a Shea Stadium reference without immediately deferring to the Rutles?    Rankings: Track-by-track Ranking eMail: beatlesstuffology@gmail.com Twitter: @beatles_ology JG's Blog: Judgementally Reviews… Andrew’s Blog: Stuffology   Produced by: JG McQuarrie

It's time to Tell Me Why on Stuffology as JG and Andrew tackle a rather forgotten song. Does it manage to hold its place on the album? How much Star Wars talk can get squeezed into a Beatles podcast (quite a bit actually!)? Plus, if you've ever wanted to know more about the film It's Trad, Dad! - and who wouldn't? - Andrew has a real treat in store for you!   Rankings: Track-by-track Ranking eMail: beatlesstuffology@gmail.com Twitter: @beatles_ology JG's Blog: Judgementally Reviews… Andrew’s Blog: Stuffology   Produced by: JG McQuarrie

It's time to move into ballad territory this episode as JG and Andrew cover And I Love Her.   Does the song manage to land its tone of wannabe-sophistication? Of the many cover versions, which is the worst? How does George's contribution stand up?   Rankings: Track-by-track Ranking eMail: beatlesstuffology@gmail.com Twitter: @beatles_ology JG's Blog: Judgementally Reviews… Andrew’s Blog: Stuffology   Produced by: JG McQuarrie

It's a quick dash around the ballroom this episode, as George informs us he's happy just to dance with you, despite very much not sounding like it. How does the song hang together? Does it belie its throwaway status? How many unrelated 80's references can be crammed in?   Rankings: Track-by-track Ranking eMail: beatlesstuffology@gmail.com Twitter: @beatles_ology JG's Blog: Judgementally Reviews… Andrew’s Blog: Stuffology   Produced by: JG McQuarrie

If I Fell falls under the, let's say, analytical spotlight this episode as JG and Andrew continue their way through A Hard Day's Night. Does the song continue the run of quality on the album? How often can JG use the word "charming" in one episode? And on this occasion, who did it better - The Beatles or the Rutles?   Rankings: Track-by-track Ranking eMail: beatlesstuffology@gmail.com Twitter: @beatles_ology JG's Blog: Judgementally Reviews...   Produced by: JG McQuarrie

It's time for the second song on A Hard Day's Night to fall under the spotlight as JG and Andrew turn their attention to "I Should Have Known Better". How does it fare next to the totemic title track? Why is there a discussion of McCartney's Tug Of War (not for the first time)? And why do the Beach Boys come up? Rankings: Track-by-track Ranking eMail: beatlesstuffology@gmail.com Twitter: @beatles_ology JG's Blog: Judgementally Reviews...   Produced by: JG McQuarrie

It's time to move on to some new territory this week as JG and Andrew break the seal on the A Hard Day's Night album with the song... A Hard Days Night! Join us for an unfeasibly large amount of Goon-related chat and general chart musings. Does the song make a good opener for the album? How long can two people talk about a song that doesn't clear three minutes? And why are Madness brought up so early on?   Rankings: Track-by-track Ranking eMail: beatlesstuffology@gmail.com Twitter: @beatles_ology JG's Blog: Judgementally Reviews...   Produced by: JG McQuarrie

We flip the single this week and cover the B-side, the largely-forgotten (or is it?) "This Boy". Why does Tom Jones get brought up so much? Just how well remembered or otherwise is this song? And is it a lost classic or one that deserves its place rather more towards the obscure end of the Beatles' catalogue?   Rankings: Track-by-track Ranking eMail: beatlesstuffology@gmail.com Twitter: @beatles_ology JG's Blog: Judgementally Reviews...   Produced by: JG McQuarrie

It's one of the biggest songs of all time on this week's episode as JG and Andrew get stuck into I Want To Hold Your Hand. Does the song deserve it's place as one of the most significant tracks in the Beatles' back catalogue? Is the whole more than the sum of its parts? And does it deserve to be the vanguard of the British Invasion in America? Plus there's more Doctor Who and Star Trek references than you're probably expecting, Portugese gets used as an unlikely comparison to something, and the Ed Sullivan show is, of course, gone over in far too much detail.   Rankings: Track-by-track Ranking eMail: beatlesstuffology@gmail.com Twitter: @beatles_ology JG's Blog: Judgementally Reviews...   Produced by: JG McQuarrie

We step aside from tracks for this episode to instead talk about the album With The Beatles in its entirety. How enthusiastic can one set of liner notes be? How does the album stack up as a coherent piece of art? What else was it up against in the charts? And, most importantly (well, "importantly") of all, what score does it get?   Rankings: Track-by-track Ranking eMail: beatlesstuffology@gmail.com Twitter: @beatles_ology JG's Blog: Judgementally Reviews...   Produced by: JG McQuarrie

With The Beatles draws to a close with the mighty "Money (That's What I Want)", a good excuse to see what John Lennon can do on vocals. Does the Beatles version still stand up to scrutiny when compared with the original? How do other cover versions fare? And why do the Decca tapes get brought up?   Rankings: Track-by-track Ranking eMail: beatlesstuffology@gmail.com Twitter: @beatles_ology JG's Blog: Judgementally Reviews...   Produced by: JG McQuarrie

The end is in sight! But before we get there, we have this - "Not A Second Time". Can Lennon find a tune to sing here? Is it a suitable second-last song as far as the album goes? And are the cover versions better than the original?   Rankings: Track-by-track Ranking eMail: beatlesstuffology@gmail.com Twitter: @beatles_ology JG's Blog: Judgementally Reviews...   Produced by: JG McQuarrie

Another episode, another cover version! This time it's Devil In Her Heart, as side 2 continues to wend its merry way. How does the song stand up? Can Harrison do anything convincing on vocals? Just how low a score can it get? These and other questions await their answers!   Rankings: Track-by-track Ranking eMail: beatlesstuffology@gmail.com Twitter: @beatles_ology JG's Blog: Judgementally Reviews...

Ringo's "I Wanna Be Your Man" is in the spotlight this episode, and after numerous technical issues JG and Andrew have finally managed to actually capture what they think of the song (no mean feat, this time out). How does the song work for Ringo's voice? How do things go with the inevitable Rolling Stones comparison? And was the song worth all the hassle of getting the blasted episode recorded in the first place?   Rankings: Track-by-track Ranking eMail: beatlesstuffology@gmail.com Twitter: @beatles_ology JG's Blog: Judgementally Reviews...

It's time for a Smokey Robinson cover on this episode of Stuffology with "You Really Got A Hold On Me". Can Lennon's vocals match the original (and will Andrew concede whether they're any good or not)? Where, and why, do UB40 fit into things? And how does the whole "cultural appropriation" thing work?    Rankings: Track-by-track Ranking eMail: beatlesstuffology@gmail.com Twitter: @beatles_ology JG's Blog: Judgementally Reviews...

We start Side 2 of With The Beatles with one of the most well-known songs of all-time, Roll Over Beethoven. Can the Beatles do the Chuck Berry classic justice? Why are there sidesteps into Superman movies? And what does a completely forgotten sitcom have to do with anything?   Rankings: Track-by-track Ranking eMail: beatlesstuffology@gmail.com Twitter: @beatles_ology JG's Writing: Judgementally Reviews...