Talk More Talk: A Solo Beatles Videocast

26/07/2025

Good news! Talk More Talk is finally back with a new episode, this time discussing some of Paul McCartney's best duets. Catch the premiere at 6:30 pm ET today, or watch anytime on our YouTube channel.

Join us as we discuss our favorite Paul McCartney duets--including some picks you may not be familiar with! Plus we discuss the latest news, including our ex...

24/07/2025

Just finished this fantastic conversation with TONY KISHMAN, who has played PAUL McCARTNEY in BEATLES and McCARTNEY tribute bands for over 40 years, beginning with being one of the PAULs in the cast of BEATLEMANIA!
This Saturday night, July 26 Tony brings his show "LIVE AND LET DIE: THE MUSIC OF PAUL McCARTNEY" to the SAVIN ROCK MUSIC FESTIVAL, WEST HAVEN, CT from 8-10pm!!! Tony gives full details on the history of this show, which he often performs with an orchestra, the ever-changing setlists, how he does some songs that Paul himself has never done live, his meeting GEORGE MARTIN, and what it's been like performing Paul's music for his career!
If you see me in the crowd this Saturday night, please say hi, hi, hi!!!
and PLEASE SHARE THIS!!!

Tony Kishman has spent most of his career playing in tribute bands for the Beatles and Paul McCartney, beginning with being one of the Pauls in the cast of B...

20/07/2025

I'm thrilled to announce that my next class, "Disco Inferno," is now open for registration! In this two-part course, we'll explore the origins of disco, from its James Brown and Philly Soul origins to its continuing popularity today. Disco balls and polyester suits are encouraged but not required! Enroll today:

Part 1: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/adult-education-series-disco-inferno-part-i-registration-1507759532349?aff=ebemoffollowpublishemail&ref=eemail&utm_campaign=following_published_event&utm_content=follow_notification&utm_medium=email&utm_source=eventbrite

Part 2: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/adult-education-series-disco-inferno-part-ii-registration-1507760916489?aff=erellivmlt

This 3-session virtual course taught by Kit O’Toole explores disco, its longevity, key artists, and how the genre evolved into the present.

19/07/2025

In our latest THINGS WE SAID TODAY, we bring back BEATLES authors BRUCE SPIZER and AL SUSSMAN (also a former co-host of the podcast) to discuss the "HELP!" album for its 60th anniversary. Bruce and Al are also longime contributing writers for BEATLEFAN.)
Bruce has just released his latest book "BEATLES FOR SALE TO HELP!" and we also discuss more of what it's in his latest release. Al Sussman is also a contributor for all of Bruce's books dedicated to the BEATLES U.K. and U.S. albums!!!

In Episode 438 of Things We Said Today Ken Michaels, Allan Kozinn and Darren DeVivo are joined by Bruce Spizer and Al Sussman to talk about the Beatles’ seco...

17/07/2025

In just over a month, Kenneth Womack and I will host our second event in our "Classic for a Reason" series. This time we'll dive into the Beach Boys classic "Pet Sounds." Will we agree on its classic status? What do you think of the album? Join us on August 19th at 7:30 pm ET by enrolling at the link below.

Join music historians Ken Womack & Kit O’Toole as they revisit classic record albums. With Classic for a Reason, Ken & Kit will take listeners on a guided tour of our history’s most enduring popular musical accomplishments. Zoom Link will be provided upon registration.

11/07/2025

Apologies for the delay in posting our next episode. Among other things, my parents have been sick for the past couple of weeks. We'll be back as soon as possible--thank you for your patience. --Kit

10/07/2025

Paul McCartney is coming back to the U.S.A. and Canada. The 2025 leg of his "Got Back" tour will take place between September 29 and November 25. A special presale is starting this coming Tuesday, July 15 at 10AM and the general on sale is Friday, July 18 at 10AM. As usual, McCartney's band will feature Paul "Wix" Wickens (keyboards), Brian Ray (guitar, bass, vocals), Rusty Anderson (guitar, vocals) and Abe Laboriel Jr. (drums, vocals). Joining them will be the Hot City Horns - Mike Davis (trumpet), Kenji Fenton (saxes) and Paul Burton (trombone). The cities Paul will visit during "Got Back 2025" will include Palm Desert, California; Las Vegas, Nevada; Albuquerque, New Mexico; Denver, Colorado; Des Moines, Iowa; Minneapolis, Minnesota; Tulsa, Oklahoma; New Orleans, Louisiana; two shows in Atlanta, Georgia; Nashville, Tennessee; Columbus, Ohio; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania; Buffalo, New York; two shows in Montreal, Quebec; Hamilton, Ontario; and the final two shows in Chicago, Illinois. NO NEW YORK CITY AREA SHOW(S).

07/07/2025

85 Years Young!

Peace, Love, and a Happy Birthday to Ringo

07/07/2025

07/07/2025

Happy 85th birthday, Ringo!

This is the title track from Ringo's latest album, "Look Up".

"Look Up" was written by Daniel Tashian and T Bone Burnett and was one of the three focus tracks (singles) from the "Look Up" album. Burnett was the album's producer, but he did get help from Tashian and Ringo's musical partner, Bruce Sugar. Ringo is playing drums and singing lead (naturally), and is joined by guest vocalist Molly Tuttle on harmonies, Paul Franklin on pedal steel guitar, Dennis Crouch on bass, Tashian on acoustic and electric guitar and woodblock and Burnett on electric guitar and six string bass,

"Look Up" was released by Lost Highway Records on January 10, 2025 and is Ringo's twenty-first solo studio album and his first since 2019's "What's My Name". (In between "What's My Name" and "Look Up", Ringo released five EPs of new material - "Zoom In" (2021), "Change The World" (2021), "EP3" (2022), "Rewind Forward" (2023) and "Crooked Boy" (2024).)

The official music video for Ringo Starr's "Look Up". Listen to Ringo Starr's new album 'Look Up' here: https://strm.to/LookUp Subscribe and ring the bell to...

07/07/2025

PEACE AND LOVE!!

Happy Birthday, Ringo Starr!

07/07/2025

Happy birthday, Ringo Starr.

I think this is one of the official promotional films made for "It Don't Come Easy", Ringo's first solo hit single. The picture quality is lousy and the tempo of the song is too fast, but for historical purposes..........
"It Don't Come Easy" was released by Apple Records as a 'stand alone' single on April 9, 1971 in the U.K. and April 16, 1971 in the U.S. "Early 1970" was the b-side. This was exactly one year after the Beatles break up became reality. "It Don't Come Easy" was the second solo single released by Ringo, following the title track of Ringo's second solo album, "Beaucoups Of Blues", which was issued as a single on Apple in October 1970.
Although the song's official writing credit was 'Richard Starkey', it was actually co-written by Ringo and George Harrison. It was Harrison who produced the song. The initial sessions for "It Don't Come Easy" occurred in early 1970 during the recording of Ringo's first solo album, "Sentimental Journey". Ringo returned to the song numerous times throughout 1970, with the final sessions taking place in October.

"It Don't Come Easy" featured Ringo on drums and lead vocals, George Harrison on guitar, Gary Wright on piano, Klaus Voormann on bass, Mal Evans on tambourine and Badfinger's Pete Ham and Tom Evans on backing vocals.

Happy birthday, Ringo Starr.

I think this is one of the official promotional films made for "It Don't Come Easy", Ringo's first solo hit single. The picture quality is lousy and the tempo of the song is too fast, but for historical purposes..........
"It Don't Come Easy" was released by Apple Records as a 'stand alone' single on April 9, 1971 in the U.K. and April 16, 1971 in the U.S. "Early 1970" was the b-side. This was exactly one year after the Beatles break up became reality. "It Don't Come Easy" was the second solo single released by Ringo, following the title track of Ringo's second solo album, "Beaucoups Of Blues", which was issued as a single on Apple in October 1970.
Although the song's official writing credit was 'Richard Starkey', it was actually co-written by Ringo and George Harrison. It was Harrison who produced the song. The initial sessions for "It Don't Come Easy" occurred in early 1970 during the recording of Ringo's first solo album, "Sentimental Journey". Ringo returned to the song numerous times throughout 1970, with the final sessions taking place in October.

"It Don't Come Easy" featured Ringo on drums and lead vocals, George Harrison on guitar, Gary Wright on piano, Klaus Voormann on bass, Mal Evans on tambourine and Badfinger's Pete Ham and Tom Evans on backing vocals.

Music video by Ringo Starr performing It Don't Come Easy.