Between their split in 1970 and Johns murder 10 years later. The media were obsessed with the question, ‘When are the Beatles getting back together?’

Even after the events of December 1980, the question became, ‘Are you going to regroup with Julian taking Johns place?

However, as history tells us, John, Paul, George and Ringo did record together. Just not all in the studio at the same time, and not a Beatles reunion. Instead, it was three ex-bandmates helping their drummer record his third solo album ‘Ringo’ in 1973.

In this episode we look at the story behind this album which included two hit singles ‘Photograph’ and ‘You’re Sixteen’. And the cast of musicians that help Ringo record his most successful album of the 1970’s.

Welcome to episode 39 of Fixing A Hole, The Beatles podcast you didn’t know you needed.

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By 1966 John, Paul, George, and Ringo were entering the third phase of their career.

No longer playing the clubs, chasing success. No longer interested in the trappings of Beatlemannia. By 1966 developing their creativity and songwriters and musicians was where they were at. The Beatles were no longer pop stars; they were becoming serious rock musicians.

In this episode we look at this transition, through the final days of the touring Beatles. Looking at the evidence as to why they gave up touring to become a studio-based band.

Welcome to episode 38 of Fixing A Hole, The Beatles podcast you didn’t know you needed.

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Having spent a month watching and listening to the newly remastered Beatles Anthology. In this week episode, Paul and Mark review the newly give their thoughts on how this this audio visual feast of Beatlemannia holds up 30 years after its debut.

Mark had never watched the TV series, but he does own the accompanying albums. While as you would expect, Paul watched the series on TV, purchased the VHS collection and has been watching the DVD's for over 20 years.

Our findings might surprise you!

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Hello, Fixing A Hole listener.

Yes, we're back following our extended Christmas break.

Just a short episode to wish you a happy 2026 and give you an update on the new improved format of the podcast.

Regular episodes drop from the Friday the 9th January 2026.

Many thanks for your support during 2025.

Best wishes Paul & Mark

If you watch the Beatles Let It Be film, you could be forgiven for thinking that by January 1969, The Beatles were finished. The writing was on the wall and they couldn't wait to go their separate ways.

However, as always the truth is very different. 1969 is one of the most productive years in the bands history. Yes they work on solo projects, but they also collaborate on recordings for Apple artists and record another masterpiece in 'Abbey Road'.

In this weeks episode, Paul and Mark discuss how productive John, Paul, George and Ringo were during that final 12 months of the 1960's.

Welcome to episode 35 of Fixing A Hole. The Beatles podcast you didn’t know you needed.

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Starting with the 50th anniversary of Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band, Apple have gifted us deluxe boxed sets of the White Album, Abbey Road, Let It Be and most recently Revolver. Therefore it was assumed as 2025 marks the 60th anniversary of both Help! and Rubber Soul. That this year Beatles fan would gift one or both of these titles the super deluxe treatment.

But this was not to be. Instead Apple decided to celebrate the 30th anniversary of the Anthology. A worthy release, but not the deep dive into the vault we fans were expecting.

In this weeks episode we take a deep dive into both Help1 and Rubber Soul and ask the question, is Rubber Soul The Beatles first masterpiece?.

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For George, it must have been a double edged sword being a member of the worlds biggest band, with two of the greatest song writers. On the one hand George the budding songwriter was finding it difficult to get his compositions included on a Beatles record. But on the other hand he had two great mentors to learn from.

By 1969 he had matured into a great composer. While My Guitar Gently Weeps, Here cones The Sun are classics, while Something is the equal of the best of John and Paul.

By January 1969 George had built of a large reserve of unreleased material, that he can be seen in Peter Jackson's Get Back documentary talking to John about recording a solo album. Fast forward 12 months and George gifted us All Things Must Pass. A triple album box set.

In this weeks episode we take a deep dive into Georges solo masterpiece.

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In last week’s episode we took a deep dive into 1962. The final year of John, Paul, George and Ringo’s musical apprenticeship.

This week we look at the first year of the second phase of their career, 1963. In particular, we delve into their live appearances. As this was the year when they moved out of the clubs and halls and entered the world of the package tour circuit. It was also a transition period with regard their fame. As they were no longer the property of a small group of Merseyside teenagers, but now Beatlemania was a nationwide phenomenon.

Welcome to episode 32 of Fixing A Hole. The Beatles podcast you didn’t know you needed.

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