Musician and Musicologist Mike Daley joins host Paul Romanuk to discuss side two of John Lennon's 1974 solo album Walls and Bridges (they discuss side one of the record in the previous episode, S2 E9). In Beatles lore, this is the famous "Lost Weekend" album that Lennon recorded when he was separated from Yoko Ono for about 18 months. Side two features the haunting Number Nine Dream, as well as Lennon's love song to his then-girlfriend May Pang - Surprise Surprise (Sweet Bird of Paradox). We also discuss the infamous John Lennon Sings The Great Rock & Roll Hits album of 1975 on the Adam VIII label. Here's the awful, K-Tel like, TV commercial that ran before the lawyers put a stop to it.You can find out more about Mike Daley by visiting his website: mikedaleymusic.com

Musician and musicologist Mike Daley talks to host Paul Romanuk about the first side of John Lennon's 1974 solo album Walls and Bridges - Lennon's so-called "Lost Weekend" album that he recorded while he was separated from Yoko Ono. Lots of cool stuff in here, including Lennon working with Elton John on the album's biggest hit, Whatever Gets You Through The Night. We also talk about a great overlooked Lennon "deep cut", the lovely ballad Bless You.Mike also talks about his work with one of the great lead guitarists of all time, the late Jeff Healey. If you're not familiar with Jeff's work, check out this cover that he did of While My Guitar Gently Weeps. It has over 2M views.Mike Daley's website is: mikedaleymusic.com. Lots of great stuff to see there, including Mike's extremely well researched video lecture series called The Beatles And Their World.

Musician and songwriter Alun Piggins talks to host Paul Romanuk in Part 2 of our look at The Beatles 1994 album The Beatles Live At The BBC. Tracks discussed in this episode include I Feel Fine, Ticket To Ride and Love Me Do.Although his grunge days are behind him, Alun used to front The Morganfields, a grunge band that enjoyed a run of success in the early 90s in Canada. He's put out some decent solo albums since those days; you can find out all about those records at Alun's website: alunpiggins.comHis Bandcamp page is here.There's loads of information out there about The Beatles BBC sessions. I think one of the best online stops is at BeatlesBible.com - here is their page on the BBC Sessions, with detail about what tracks were played on what shows.

Alun Piggins, the former front man of the Canadian, early 90s, grunge band The Morganfields, drops by on this episode to talk with host Paul Romanuk about The Beatles 1994 release The Beatles Live At The BBC.Alun's music - both playing in bands and as a solo artist - has been heavily influenced by his early days spent listening to Beatles records. He talks about those influences as well as telling a few great stories about his days spent playing bars and clubs around the world (the "Detroit Concert" story from when he was with The Morganfields is laugh out loud funny).Be sure to check out Alun's great website for loads of info about him, his career and his music at alunpiggins.comHere's a link to his Bandcamp page.Although I do talk about this in the episode, here is a more detailed listing of all of The Beatles appearances at the BBC and what they played on each show.

The Weber Brothers - Sam and Ryan - head up a crackin' episode as they dive into 1964's Beatles For Sale, track by track with host Paul Romanuk. If there is an underrated Beatles record, this may be it. It was The Beatles 2nd album of 1964 and came during a busy year that saw them touring the world, starring in a movie and recording two albums. Lots of discussion in this episode about the Fabs - but also the Weber's cool career. They both apprenticed under the great Ronnie "The Hawk" Hawkins and have stories to tell about that. They talk about the time John Lennon and Yoko Ono stayed with Ronnie on his farm (located near Toronto) back in December, 1969. The boys also tell a great story about waiting by a dumpster in St. Louis to serenade the great Chuck Berry and also getting to play with Chuck at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Check out their website: weberbrothers.com for all kinds of great info on them, their band and their great music - including their newest record, Choose Your Own Adventure.

Canadian indie music icon Stephen Stanley (Lowest of The Low, Stephen Stanley Band) talks to Paul Romanuk about the 1988 album Travelling Wilburys Vol. I. The album has a Beatles connection, as musical legends Bob Dylan, Roy Orbison, Tom Petty and Jeff Lynne teamed up with former Fab George Harrison.Stephen talks about his love of the record, Bob Dylan and making music with friends and how that can add to the outcome of the record you're making. He also talks about making an album, when he was in Lowest Of The Low, with the man who worked as an engineer on the Wilburys' record - Don Smith.For all things Stephen Stanley, visit his website at stephenstanleyband.com

In Part Two of our look at The Beatles 1968 classic, The White Album, songwriter/musician Jane Gowan of The Real Shade talks about Sides 3 & 4, track by track, with host Paul Romanuk.Lots of info about The Real Shade, and Jane's latest venture with Rheostatics singer/songwriter Tim Vesely, can be found at therealshade.com

The fantastic guitarist and singer/songwriter Terra Lightfoot talks about Sides One and Two of the Beatles eponymous 1968 double album - what has become known the world over as The White Album. Terra goes through the album, with host Paul Romanuk, track by track. As usual, lots of talk about her career and music as well.If you're looking for more information on Terra, her homepage is a great place to start:terralightfoot.comA couple of her songs that we talk about during the podcast are Straight Line, from her 2011 self-titled debut album, as well as Drifter, from her 2017 New Mistakes album. I highly recommend exploring both records. You can find them wherever you stream your music. Other subjects covered during our conversation include: recording with top session players in Memphis, getting rid of writer's block, cover art inspiration and teaching her brother to play Blackbird around a campfire.

In this episode, Canadian Songwriters Hall of Fame inductee and co-founder of the 70s band Klaatu - Terry Draper - talks with host Paul Romanuk about the North American release Beatles '65 album, track-by-track.For a brief history of the band, here's a link to their Wikipedia page.Here's a brief playlist I've put together on Apple Music that gives you a little taste of their sound.Terry continues to be quite prolific - and you can find loads of his work, available for purchase, at his own personal website.

Series Two of The Walrus Was Paul opens with musician and author Dave Bidini, of the Rheostatics, talking to host Paul Romanuk about the final studio album that the Beatles released, 1970's Let It Be.For an extremely granular look at the Get Back sessions (ie Let It Be), I highly recommend a visit to the website theymaybeparted.com The site's host - Dan - has some great observations on research he has done on what must surely be some of the most meticulously documented sessions ever held.

In the final episode of series one of The Walrus Was Paul, the founder of Canadian indy band The Pursuit of Happiness, Moe Berg, talks with host Paul Romanuk about the Beatles Canadian-only release from 1964 "Long Tall Sally".Find Moe Berg on Twitter and Instagram at the handle: @moetpohFind Paul Romanuk on Twitter and Instagram at the handle: @the_romycastThe Walrus Was Paul podcast website: romycast.com

Canadian musician and producer Tim Bovaconti lets the joy shine through as he talks about one of his favourite Beatles records - 1964's A Hard Day's Night - with host Paul Romanuk. Tim Bovaconti's webpage: timbovaconti.comTim on FaceBook: www.facebook.com/timbovacontiThe Walrus Was Paul web page: www.romycast.comPaul on Twitter or Instagram: @the_romycastPaul on memmo (for a personal, special occasion greeting: https://memmo.me/ca/en/profile/paul-romanuk

One of Canada's premier songwriters, Ron Sexsmith, talks with host Paul Romanuk about George Harrison's 1987 album "Cloud Nine", track-by-track.Ron Sexsmith's website: www.ronsexsmith.comRon on Twitter: @ronsexsmithThe Walrus Was Paul web page: www.romycast.comPaul on Twitter or Instagram: @the_romycast

In the final episode of 2020, multi-talented singer/composer and founding member of Canadian alternative band Odds, Craig Northey, discusses the North American only 1970 compilation The Beatles Again (aka Hey Jude) with host Paul Romanuk. Paul also shares a couple of his favourite records from 2020.Find Craig here: http://www.dogofthunder.comFind Odds here: https://www.oddsmusic.comThe Walrus Was Paul website: https://www.romycast.comPaul on Twitter or Instagram: @the_romycast

Special Christmas Episode!Host Paul Romanuk takes a look at The Beatles Christmas records and solo Christmas songs....The Walrus Was Paul: https://www.romycast.com

Paul & Linda McCartney's 1971 classic RAM gets the track-by-track The Walrus Was Paul treatment as singer/songwriter Dave Merrit and drummer Philip Shaw Bova, of the indy band The Golden Seals, chat with host Paul Romanuk.If you enjoy the episode..... please share or leave a review.Find The Golden Seals here: thegoldenseals.comTheir Bandcamp site is here: thegoldenseals.bandcamp.comThe Walrus Was Paul website is here: theromycast.comFind Paul Romanuk on Twitter here: @the_romycastThe Walrus Was Paul on Facebook: here

Canadian singer/songwriter, and lifetime John Lennon admirer, Jerry Leger discusses Lennon's emotionally raw 1971 record, John Lennon/Plastic Ono Band with host Paul Romanuk.Lots of talk about Jerry Leger's fantastic work as well, including his 2020 release Time Out For Tomorrow.Find Jerry Leger at: jerryleger.comHe's on Twitter: @jerryleger or Insta: @jerrylegermusicThe Walrus Was Paul website is: romycast.comFind Paul Romanuk on Twitter or Insta: @the_romycast

The Beatles amazing 1966 album, Revolver, gets the track-by-track go through from Barenaked Ladies drummer Tyler Stewart and host Paul Romanuk. Lots of Beatles and Barenaked Ladies talk.Tyler Stewart and Barenaked Ladies info here: www.barenakedladies.comTyler Stewart on Twitter: Baldy67The Walrus Was Paul website: https://www.romycast.comPaul on Twitter or Insta: @the_romycast

Musicians Alec Fraser and Mike Daley of the Fraser/Daley Band talk to host Paul Romanuk about the Beatles explosive debut record, 1963's Please Please Me. The boys have plenty of insights and observations as they go through the record track by track.Find Fraser/Daley here: https://fraserdaley.comMike Daley's website is here: https://mikedaleymusic.comThe podcast website is here: https://www.romycast.com

Musician, singer and songwriter Julian Taylor discusses the 1973 global smash hit album Band On The Run, by Paul McCartney and Wings, with host Paul Romanuk.You can find lots of info on Julian Taylor here: https://www.juliantaylormusic.caHe's on Twitter: @jtaylorbandThe Walrus Was Paul website is: https://www.romycast.comPaul is on Twitter: @the_romycastAnd the show has a Facebook Group

Christopher Ward co-wrote a global million selling song, was Canada's first VJ and has interviewed both Paul McCartney AND George Harrison. He chats with host Paul Romanuk about his favourite Beatles album, Help!, track by track.Christopher's website: https://www.christopherward.caFind his podcast here: Famous Lost WordsThe Walrus Was Paul website: https://www.romycast.comOn Twitter and Instagram: @the_romycastFacebook Group page: The Walrus Was Paul Facebook Group

Host Paul Romanuk talks with Stephen Stanley, solo artist and founding member of iconic Canadian indy band Lowest Of The Low. Stephen gets into his favourite Beatles record: 1967's Magical Mystery Tour.Find Stephen online at: stephenstanleyband.comHe's on Twitter here: @sstanleymusicInsta: @stephenstanleyFacebook: www.facebook.com/sstanleyband/Find info on the show here: romycast.com And Paul is on Twitter: @the_romycastand Insta: @the_romycast

Singer/songwriter Jane Gowan, who fronts indy band The Real Shade, goes through the Beatles 1969 classic Abbey Road with host Paul Romanuk.Find Jane's band here: https://www.therealshade.comFollow The Walrus Was Paul here: https://www.romycast.comFollow Paul on Twitter and Insta

Canadian musician/song writer/author Dave Bidini chats with host Paul Romanuk about the Beatles 1967 landmark album Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band. Find Dave here: https://www.rheostatics.caor here: https://www.westendphoenix.comPaul on Twitter or Insta: @the_romycast