The Big Beatles and 60s Sort Out (Garry Abbott)
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| 22 May 2023 | Series 3 Episode 29: Series 3 Round Up and Q & A (Version) | 01:15:51 | |
Welcome to the Big Beatles Sort Out Series 3! Every episode we explore and score 5 songs taken at random from the solo singles of the individual Beatles released in the decade following their break up. We have more or less finished now, and this would be the round up episode, had Paul not forgot two songs that we will cover in a bonus ep soon, and one song that we cover in this! If you are enjoying this podcast please let us know at @Big_Sort on Twitter and Instagram, and please leave us a review! You can also email us at BigBeatlesSortOut@Gmail.Com Garry's new album, 'Rusty Old World' is out now on CD and digital download! Buy it here! https://garryabbott.bandcamp.com/album/rusty-old-world Paul's band, Good Grief, have a new 'Tape' out on digital and, you guessed it, Tape. Get it here! https://goodgriefliverpool.bandcamp.com/album/tape Please listen out for Paul's other Podcasts, 'The Head Ballet' - all about novelty music, and 'Hark! 87th Precinct Podcast' - all about Ed McBain's seminal police procedural novel series. This week's one left over song (not quite) is: 'Give Ireland Back To The Irish (Version)'... | |||
| 19 Jul 2021 | Ep 41: Hey Flying Martha, It Won't Be A Week | 01:15:50 | |
Welcome to the Big Beatles Sort Out. Each episode we explore and score 5 songs drawn at random from the Beatles full recording catalogue. If you are enjoying this podcast please let us know at @Big_Sort on Twitter and Instagram, and please leave us a review! Garry is also a musician and a lot of his songs can be found here on Soundcloud. Please listen out for Paul's other Podcasts, 'The Head Ballet' - all about novelty music, and 'Hark! 87th Precinct Podcast' - all about Ed McBain's seminal police procedural novel series. You can listen along to the songs featured in this episode on this handy Spotify playlist: Keep up with the scoring charts, or start your own using the blank-master, with this handy google sheet: This Week's Songs: Hey Jude, It Won't Be Long, Flying, Martha My Dear, 8 Days A Week PLUS RUTLES BONUS! Shangri La and Another Day. | |||
| 15 Mar 2021 | Ep 25: I don't want what you're loving when I'm 909. | 00:55:56 | |
Welcome to the Big Beatles Sort Out, a show in which I, author and musician Garry Abbott, attempt to finally decide my favourite Beatles recordings by scoring each and every one for lyrical content, musicality and production. I am assisted in this venture by my brother and resident Beatles expert, Paul Abbott, with a deep knowledge of the Beatles and the wider context in which they operated. Each episode we explore and score 5 songs from the Beatles full recording catalogue. The songs are drawn at random to try and avoid any album or era prejudices skewing the results. So please join us as we try and sort out, The Beatles. This Week's Songs: I Don't Want To Spoil The Party, When I'm 64, What You're Doing, All My Loving, One After 909 PLUS DOUBLE RUTLES BONUS! Back in 64 and Hold Your Hand! Please let anyone know about this podcast who might be interested! You can contact me on Twitter @big_sort or @Garry_Abbott, or via my website www.garryabbott.co.uk. If you would like to support my music, please consider ordering my new EP 'Chapter And Multiverse' and/or listening to the singles here on Spotify. Please listen out for Paul's other Podcasts, 'The Head Ballet' - all about novelty music, and 'Hark! 87th Precinct Podcast' - all about Ed McBain's seminal police procedural novel series. You can listen along to the songs featured in this episode on this handy Spotify playlist: Keep up with the scoring charts, or start your own using the blank-master, with this handy google sheet: | |||
| 24 May 2021 | Ep 34: Love What Goes On Two Octopus's Honey | 01:11:24 | |
Welcome to the Big Beatles Sort Out. Each episode we explore and score 5 songs drawn at random from the Beatles full recording catalogue. If you are enjoying this podcast please let us know at @Big_Sort on Twitter and Instagram, and please leave us a review! If you would like to support Garry's music, please consider buying his new EP 'Chapter And Multiverse' and listening to the single 'Gotta Have a Slow One' here on Spotify. Please listen out for Paul's other Podcasts, 'The Head Ballet' - all about novelty music, and 'Hark! 87th Precinct Podcast' - all about Ed McBain's seminal police procedural novel series. You can listen along to the songs featured in this episode on this handy Spotify playlist: Keep up with the scoring charts, or start your own using the blank-master, with this handy google sheet: This Week's Songs: Honey Pie, Love me Do, Octopus's Garden, Two Of Us, What Goes On. | |||
| 06 Feb 2023 | Series 3 Episode 15: You're Getting Over Miss Cook | 01:09:46 | |
Welcome to the Big Beatles Sort Out Series 3! Every episode we explore and score 5 songs taken at random from the solo singles of the individual Beatles released in the decade following their break up. If you are enjoying this podcast please let us know at @Big_Sort on Twitter and Instagram, and please leave us a review! You can also email us at BigBeatlesSortOut@Gmail.Com Garry's new album, 'Rusty Old World' is out now on CD and digital download! Buy it here! https://garryabbott.bandcamp.com/album/rusty-old-world Paul's band, Good Grief, have a new 'Tape' out on digital and, you guessed it, Tape. Get it here! https://goodgriefliverpool.bandcamp.com/album/tape Please listen out for Paul's other Podcasts, 'The Head Ballet' - all about novelty music, and 'Hark! 87th Precinct Podcast' - all about Ed McBain's seminal police procedural novel series. This week's songs: Miss O'Dell (Harrison), Move Over Miss L (Lennon), Getting Closer (McCartney), You're Sixteen (Starr), Cook Of The House (McCartney) | |||
| 15 Apr 2024 | The Big 60s Sort Out Ep 16: 1963 Jun - Aug | 01:19:48 | |
The Big Beatles Sort Out Presents: The Big 60s Sort Out! Yes, for season 4 we are taking a look at the decade that made (or was made?) by The Beatles, by ranking every UK number one, looking for sneaky Beatles links, and generally putting ourselves in the world where they crafted their legacy. Please joins us as we try and sort out, the 60s! Songs this episode: Gerry and The Pacemakers - I Like It Frank Ifield - Confessin' (That I Love You) Elvis Presley - (You're the) Devil in Disguise The Searchers - Sweets for My Sweet Billy J. Kramer with the Dakotas - Bad to Me Garry's new album is out now! Find it below! It would be great if you would support us and have a listen. Paul's band is linked below too! Thanks. Smiles On Lonely Souls | Garry Abbott (bandcamp.com) https://goodgriefliverpool.bandcamp.com/ | |||
| 04 Nov 2024 | The Big 60s Sort Out Ep 35: 1966 Jul - Sep | 01:23:41 | |
The Big Beatles Sort Out Presents: The Big 60s Sort Out! Yes, for season 4 we are taking a look at the decade that made (or was made?) by The Beatles, by ranking every UK number one, looking for sneaky Beatles links, and generally putting ourselves in the world where they crafted their legacy. Please joins us as we try and sort out, the 60s! Songs this episode: Chris Farlowe - Out Of Time The Troggs - With A Girl Like You The Beatles - Yellow Submarine The Beatles - Eleanor Rigby The Small Faces - All Or Nothing If you want to view the chart up to the latest episode, you can do so here! Paul has a new music biopic Instagram feed you can check out here: https://www.instagram.com/Music_Biopic/ Below are links to our respective music projects! Smiles On Lonely Souls | Garry Abbott (bandcamp.com) https://goodgriefliverpool.bandcamp.com/
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| 17 May 2021 | Ep 33: Hold Me, Mr Kite, When I Get The Long Face. | 01:05:50 | |
Welcome to the Big Beatles Sort Out Each episode we explore and score 5 songs drawn at random from the Beatles full recording catalogue. If you are enjoying this podcast please let us know at @Big_Sort on Twitter and Instagram, and please leave us a review! If you would like to support Garry's music, please consider buying his new EP 'Chapter And Multiverse' and listening to the single 'Right On' here on Spotify. Please listen out for Paul's other Podcasts, 'The Head Ballet' - all about novelty music, and 'Hark! 87th Precinct Podcast' - all about Ed McBain's seminal police procedural novel series. You can listen along to the songs featured in this episode on this handy Spotify playlist: Keep up with the scoring charts, or start your own using the blank-master, with this handy google sheet: This Week's Songs: Hold Me Tight, When I Get Home, The Long And Winding Road, I've Just Seen A Face, Being For The Benefit Of Mr Kite | |||
| 13 Feb 2023 | Series 3 Ep 16: I Imagine The Boogaloo Man Crying | 01:21:42 | |
Welcome to the Big Beatles Sort Out Series 3! Every episode we explore and score 5 songs taken at random from the solo singles of the individual Beatles released in the decade following their break up. If you are enjoying this podcast please let us know at @Big_Sort on Twitter and Instagram, and please leave us a review! You can also email us at BigBeatlesSortOut@Gmail.Com Garry's new album, 'Rusty Old World' is out now on CD and digital download! Buy it here! https://garryabbott.bandcamp.com/album/rusty-old-world Paul's band, Good Grief, have a new 'Tape' out on digital and, you guessed it, Tape. Get it here! https://goodgriefliverpool.bandcamp.com/album/tape Please listen out for Paul's other Podcasts, 'The Head Ballet' - all about novelty music, and 'Hark! 87th Precinct Podcast' - all about Ed McBain's seminal police procedural novel series. This week's songs: Listen To What The Man Said (McCartney), Imagine (Lennon), I Lie Around (McCartney), This Guitar (Can't Keep From Crying) (Harrison), Back Off Boogaloo (Starr) | |||
| 13 Dec 2021 | Episode 48: The Songs They Gave Away Part 2 | 01:21:08 | |
Welcome to the Big Beatles Sort Out Series 2! Having ranked all the Beatles core catalogue releases in series 1, in this series we will be taking a curated look through the best of the rest - the unreleased, the alternatives, the songs that were given away, and more! If you are enjoying this podcast please let us know at @Big_Sort on Twitter and Instagram, and please leave us a review! Garry is also a musician and his recent songs can be found here on Spotify. Please listen out for Paul's other Podcasts, 'The Head Ballet' - all about novelty music, and 'Hark! 87th Precinct Podcast' - all about Ed McBain's seminal police procedural novel series. You can listen along to the songs featured in this episode on this handy Spotify playlist: And click here for 'One And One Is Two' which does not appear on Spotify! Keep up with the scoring charts with this handy google sheet: Big Sort Ranking Table Series 2 This Week's Songs: I'll Keep You Satisfied, I'm In Love, World Without Love, One And One Is Two, Nobody I Know | |||
| 05 Jul 2021 | Episode 39A - A Mini Big Bonus! | 00:21:24 | |
Welcome to a mini Big Beatles Sort Out Bonus Episode!
We've not had the time to do the full episode this week, so we've put together a mini bonus to keep you going! We still have 'On This Beatles Day', plus a radio interview with Paul and Garry, and a few bloopers!
Hopefully we will back very soon with Episode 40!
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| 25 Dec 2024 | The Big 60s Sort Out Ep 40: Beatles Xmas Flexi Special 1963 - 1966! | 00:40:30 | |
Hello! We just couldn't keep away, and having recently passed our first 100,000 listens, we thought we would say thank you and Happy Christmas with this special episode looking at the first 4 years of Beatles fan club Christmas flexi discs! We recorded the in person on a handheld recorder, so apologies if not up the usual audio quality. We hope you all have a lovely festive period and new year, and we will see you in 2025! If you want to view the chart up to the latest episode, you can do so here! Below are links to our respective music projects! Smiles On Lonely Souls | Garry Abbott (bandcamp.com) https://goodgriefliverpool.bandcamp.com/ | |||
| 12 Jul 2021 | Ep 40: It's All The Twist She's Leaving Boys. | 01:20:24 | |
Welcome to the Big Beatles Sort Out. Each episode we explore and score 5 songs drawn at random from the Beatles full recording catalogue. If you are enjoying this podcast please let us know at @Big_Sort on Twitter and Instagram, and please leave us a review! Garry is also an author, and all his books can be found on his Amazon Author Page. Please listen out for Paul's other Podcasts, 'The Head Ballet' - all about novelty music, and 'Hark! 87th Precinct Podcast' - all about Ed McBain's seminal police procedural novel series. You can listen along to the songs featured in this episode on this handy Spotify playlist: Keep up with the scoring charts, or start your own using the blank-master, with this handy google sheet: This Week's Songs: The End, Twist & Shout, Boys, It's All Too Much, She's Leaving Home PLUS RUTLES BONUS! Number 1 | |||
| 28 Oct 2024 | The Big 60s Sort Out Ep 34: 1966 Jun - Jul | 01:14:21 | |
The Big Beatles Sort Out Presents: The Big 60s Sort Out! Yes, for season 4 we are taking a look at the decade that made (or was made?) by The Beatles, by ranking every UK number one, looking for sneaky Beatles links, and generally putting ourselves in the world where they crafted their legacy. Please joins us as we try and sort out, the 60s! Songs this episode: Frank Sinatra - Strangers In The Night The Beatles - Paperback Writer The Kinks - Sunny Afternoon Georgie Fame and the Blue Flames - Get Away If you want to view the chart up to the latest episode, you can do so here! Paul has a new music biopic Instagram feed you can check out here: https://www.instagram.com/Music_Biopic/ Below are links to our respective music projects! Smiles On Lonely Souls | Garry Abbott (bandcamp.com) https://goodgriefliverpool.bandcamp.com/ | |||
| 21 Nov 2022 | Series 3 Episode 8: You Love Hari's Cryin' Beef | 01:13:00 | |
Welcome to the Big Beatles Sort Out Series 3! Every episode we explore and score 5 songs taken at random from the solo singles of the individual Beatles released in the decade following their break up. If you are enjoying this podcast please let us know at @Big_Sort on Twitter and Instagram, and please leave us a review! You can also email us at BigBeatlesSortOut@Gmail.Com Garry is also a musician and his latest song links can be found here: Garry's Linktree Links! Please listen out for Paul's other Podcasts, 'The Head Ballet' - all about novelty music, and 'Hark! 87th Precinct Podcast' - all about Ed McBain's seminal police procedural novel series. This week's songs: What You Got (Lennon), Cryin' (Starr), Hari's On Tour (Express) (Harrison), Beef Jerky (Lennon), Beware My Love (McCartney) Click here for a handy Spotify Playlist. | |||
| 20 Feb 2023 | Series 3 Episode 17: Oh Live You Love Box | 01:20:56 | |
Welcome to the Big Beatles Sort Out Series 3! Every episode we explore and score 5 songs taken at random from the solo singles of the individual Beatles released in the decade following their break up. If you are enjoying this podcast please let us know at @Big_Sort on Twitter and Instagram, and please leave us a review! You can also email us at BigBeatlesSortOut@Gmail.Com Garry's new album, 'Rusty Old World' is out now on CD and digital download! Buy it here! https://garryabbott.bandcamp.com/album/rusty-old-world Paul's band, Good Grief, have a new 'Tape' out on digital and, you guessed it, Tape. Get it here! https://goodgriefliverpool.bandcamp.com/album/tape Please listen out for Paul's other Podcasts, 'The Head Ballet' - all about novelty music, and 'Hark! 87th Precinct Podcast' - all about Ed McBain's seminal police procedural novel series. This week's songs: Oh Woman Oh Why (McCartney), You (Harrison), Live And Let Die (McCartney), Open Your Box (Ono), Learning How To Love You (Harrison) | |||
| 26 Aug 2024 | The Big 60s Sort Out Ep 25: 1965 Jan - Feb | 01:20:38 | |
The Big Beatles Sort Out Presents: The Big 60s Sort Out! Yes, for season 4 we are taking a look at the decade that made (or was made?) by The Beatles, by ranking every UK number one, looking for sneaky Beatles links, and generally putting ourselves in the world where they crafted their legacy. Please joins us as we try and sort out, the 60s! Songs this episode: Georgie Fame and The Blue Flames - Yeh Yeh The Moody Blues - Go Now! The Righteous Brothers - You've Lost That Lovin' Feelin' The Kinks - Tired Of Waiting If you want to view the chart up to the latest episode, you can do so here! Garry's new album is out now! Find it below! It would be great if you would support us and have a listen. Paul's band is linked below too! Thanks. https://open.spotify.com/album/3T816qE6bsQcCBDnA1u9eK?si=9XworDJmQSapLUGCzWhgpg Smiles On Lonely Souls | Garry Abbott (bandcamp.com) https://goodgriefliverpool.bandcamp.com/ | |||
| 26 Jul 2021 | Ep 42: Got To Get Da Moonlight Tomorrow | 01:17:24 | |
Welcome to the Big Beatles Sort Out. Each episode we explore and score 5 songs drawn at random from the Beatles full recording catalogue. If you are enjoying this podcast please let us know at @Big_Sort on Twitter and Instagram, and please leave us a review! Garry is also a musician and a lot of his songs can be found here on Soundcloud. Please listen out for Paul's other Podcasts, 'The Head Ballet' - all about novelty music, and 'Hark! 87th Precinct Podcast' - all about Ed McBain's seminal police procedural novel series. You can listen along to the songs featured in this episode on this handy Spotify playlist: Keep up with the scoring charts, or start your own using the blank-master, with this handy google sheet: This Week's Songs: Got To Get You Into My Life, Ob La Di Ob La Da, Mr Moonlight, Tomorrow Never Knows. PLUS! Rutles Bonus - Joe Public! | |||
| 10 Jun 2024 | The Big 60s Sort Out Ep 24: 1964 Nov - Dec | 01:06:46 | |
The Big Beatles Sort Out Presents: The Big 60s Sort Out! Yes, for season 4 we are taking a look at the decade that made (or was made?) by The Beatles, by ranking every UK number one, looking for sneaky Beatles links, and generally putting ourselves in the world where they crafted their legacy. Please joins us as we try and sort out, the 60s! Songs this episode: The Supremes - Baby Love The Rolling Stones - Little Red Rooster The Beatles - I Feel Fine If you want to view the chart up to the latest episode, you can do so here! Garry's new album is out now! Find it below! It would be great if you would support us and have a listen. Paul's band is linked below too! Thanks. https://open.spotify.com/album/3T816qE6bsQcCBDnA1u9eK?si=9XworDJmQSapLUGCzWhgpg Smiles On Lonely Souls | Garry Abbott (bandcamp.com) https://goodgriefliverpool.bandcamp.com/ | |||
| 10 May 2021 | Ep 32: For A Free, Wild, Misery Pie Life | 01:27:18 | |
Welcome to the Big Beatles Sort Out Each episode we explore and score 5 songs drawn at random from the Beatles full recording catalogue. If you are enjoying this podcast please let us know at @Big_Sort on Twitter and Instagram, and please leave us a review! If you would like to support Garry's music, please consider ordering his new EP 'Chapter And Multiverse' and/or listening to the single 'Right On' here on Spotify. Please listen out for Paul's other Podcasts, 'The Head Ballet' - all about novelty music, and 'Hark! 87th Precinct Podcast' - all about Ed McBain's seminal police procedural novel series. You can listen along to the songs featured in this episode on this handy Spotify playlist: Keep up with the scoring charts, or start your own using the blank-master, with this handy google sheet: This Week's Songs: Free As A Bird, A Day In The Life, Misery, Wild Honey Pie, For No One + Double Rutles Bonus! I Don't Know Why + Cheese And Onions | |||
| 17 Oct 2022 | Series 3 Ep 3: Another Jet Blindman, Don't Worry Maya Love | 01:17:07 | |
Welcome to the Big Beatles Sort Out Series 3! Every episode we explore and score 5 songs taken at random from the solo singles of the individual Beatles released in the decade following their break up. If you are enjoying this podcast please let us know at @Big_Sort on Twitter and Instagram, and please leave us a review! You can also email us at BigBeatlesSortOut@Gmail.Com Garry is also a musician and his latest song links can be found here: Garry's Linktree Links! Please listen out for Paul's other Podcasts, 'The Head Ballet' - all about novelty music, and 'Hark! 87th Precinct Podcast' - all about Ed McBain's seminal police procedural novel series. This week's songs: Don't Worry Kyoko (Mummy's Only Looking for a Hand in the Snow) (Ono/Lennon), Maya Love (Harrison), Another Day (McCartney), Blindman (Starr), Jet (McCartney) | |||
| 12 Apr 2021 | Ep 29: I wanna be your yellow night, anytime, without you. | 01:10:30 | |
Welcome to the Big Beatles Sort Out, a show in which I, author and musician Garry Abbott, attempt to finally decide my favourite Beatles recordings by scoring each and every one for lyrical content, musicality and production. I am assisted in this venture by my brother and resident Beatles expert, Paul Abbott, with a deep knowledge of the Beatles and the wider context in which they operated. Each episode we explore and score 5 songs from the Beatles full recording catalogue. The songs are drawn at random to try and avoid any album or era prejudices skewing the results. So please join us as we try and sort out, The Beatles. This Week's Songs: Hard Day's Night, I Wanna Be Your Man, Yellow Submarine, Anytime At All, Within You Without You PLUS RUTLES BONUS! I Must Be in Love AND Nevertheless Please let anyone know about this podcast who might be interested! You can contact me on Twitter @big_sort or @Garry_Abbott, or via my website www.garryabbott.co.uk. If you would like to support my music, please consider ordering my new EP 'Chapter And Multiverse' and/or listening to the singles here on Spotify. Please listen out for Paul's other Podcasts, 'The Head Ballet' - all about novelty music, and 'Hark! 87th Precinct Podcast' - all about Ed McBain's seminal police procedural novel series. Watch us on 'The Weekly Wheatley' podcast, talking about The Beatles, this show, and some other things! The Weekly Wheatley Youtube or listen here The Weekly Wheatley on Anchor You can listen along to the songs featured in this episode on this handy Spotify playlist: Keep up with the scoring charts, or start your own using the blank-master, with this handy google sheet: | |||
| 21 Jun 2021 | Ep 38: Ask Me To Hide All Your Long Universe | 01:06:57 | |
Welcome to the Big Beatles Sort Out. Each episode we explore and score 5 songs drawn at random from the Beatles full recording catalogue. If you are enjoying this podcast please let us know at @Big_Sort on Twitter and Instagram, and please leave us a review! Garry is also an author, and all his books can be found on his Amazon Author Page. Please listen out for Paul's other Podcasts, 'The Head Ballet' - all about novelty music, and 'Hark! 87th Precinct Podcast' - all about Ed McBain's seminal police procedural novel series. You can listen along to the songs featured in this episode on this handy Spotify playlist: Keep up with the scoring charts, or start your own using the blank-master, with this handy google sheet: This Week's Songs: Ask Me Why, You've Got To Hide Your Love Away, Long Tall Sally, Across The Universe, All Together Now | |||
| 14 Jun 2021 | Ep 37: P.S There Was Norwegian Friends I'll Get | 01:09:10 | |
Welcome to the Big Beatles Sort Out. Each episode we explore and score 5 songs drawn at random from the Beatles full recording catalogue. If you are enjoying this podcast please let us know at @Big_Sort on Twitter and Instagram, and please leave us a review! Garry is also an author, and all his books can be found on his Amazon Author Page. Please listen out for Paul's other Podcasts, 'The Head Ballet' - all about novelty music, and 'Hark! 87th Precinct Podcast' - all about Ed McBain's seminal police procedural novel series. You can listen along to the songs featured in this episode on this handy Spotify playlist: Keep up with the scoring charts, or start your own using the blank-master, with this handy google sheet: This Week's Songs: Norwegian Wood, With A Little Help From My Friends, Till There Was You, I'll Get You, P.S I Love You PLUS RUTLES BONUS! Rendezvous. | |||
| 23 Jan 2023 | Series 3 Episode 13: Woman, Don't You Snookeroo Enough True Love? | 01:19:08 | |
Welcome to the Big Beatles Sort Out Series 3! Every episode we explore and score 5 songs taken at random from the solo singles of the individual Beatles released in the decade following their break up. If you are enjoying this podcast please let us know at @Big_Sort on Twitter and Instagram, and please leave us a review! You can also email us at BigBeatlesSortOut@Gmail.Com Paul's band, Good Grief, have a new 'Tape' out on digital and, you guessed it, Tape. Get it here! https://goodgriefliverpool.bandcamp.com/album/tape Garry is also a musician and his latest song links can be found here: Garry's Linktree Links! Please listen out for Paul's other Podcasts, 'The Head Ballet' - all about novelty music, and 'Hark! 87th Precinct Podcast' - all about Ed McBain's seminal police procedural novel series. This week's songs: Woman (Lennon), Woman Don't You Cry For Me (Harrison), Snookeroo (Starr), True Love (Harrison), I've Had Enough (McCartney) | |||
| 01 Aug 2022 | The Big Beatles Sort Out - Live At The Hollywood Bowl! | 01:07:23 | |
Welcome to a mid-series Big Beatles Sort Out special looking at the one and only official Beatles live album! We also give a sneak peak of series 3 at the end and have a little chat about Macca's iconic Glastonbury set. If you are enjoying this podcast please let us know at @Big_Sort on Twitter and Instagram, and please leave us a review! Paul's band 'Good Grief' have a new album OUT NOW! Get your copy here: https://goodgriefliverpool.bandcamp.com/album/shake-your-faith Garry is also a musician and his recent songs can be found here on Spotify and Apple Music Please listen out for Paul's other Podcasts, 'The Head Ballet' - all about novelty music, and 'Hark! 87th Precinct Podcast' - all about Ed McBain's seminal police procedural novel series. | |||
| 17 Jul 2023 | The RINGO 1978 TV SPECIAL Special! | 01:15:48 | |
Welcome to the Big Beatles Sort Out. In this special episode we look at the 1978 Ringo TV special! If you are enjoying this podcast please let us know at @Big_Sort on Twitter and Instagram, and please leave us a review! You can also email us at BigBeatlesSortOut@Gmail.Com Garry's new album, 'Rusty Old World' is out now on CD and digital download! Listen here! https://garryabbott.bandcamp.com/album/rusty-old-world Paul's band, Good Grief, have a new 'Tape' out on digital and, you guessed it, Tape. Get it here! https://goodgriefliverpool.bandcamp.com/album/tape Please listen out for Paul's other Podcasts, 'The Head Ballet' - all about novelty music, and 'Hark! 87th Precinct Podcast' - all about Ed McBain's seminal police procedural novel series. | |||
| 04 Dec 2023 | The Big Sixties Sort Out: Episode 0 | 00:25:59 | |
The Big Beatles Sort Out Presents: The Big 60s Sort Out! Yes, for season 4 we are taking a look at the decade that made (or was made?) by The Beatles, by ranking every UK number one, looking for sneaky Beatles links, and generally putting ourselves in the world where they crafted their legacy. Please joins us as we try and sort out, the 60s! In this introductory episode, we discuss terms of reference ready for the proper start of the series in the new year! Enjoy! Garry and Paul are both musicians, and would love it if you would consider buying some of their music at the links below to help support them in all their creative endeavours: | |||
| 15 Feb 2021 | Episode 21: Because Sleeping Money Everywhere Darling! | 00:58:32 | |
Welcome to the Big Beatles Sort Out, a show in which I, author and musician Garry Abbott, attempt to finally decide my favourite Beatles recordings by scoring each and every one for lyrical content, musicality and production. I am assisted in this venture by my brother and resident Beatles expert, Paul Abbott, with a deep knowledge of the Beatles and the wider context in which they operated. Each episode we explore and score 5 songs from the Beatles full recording catalogue. The songs are drawn at random to try and avoid any album or era prejudices skewing the results. So please join us as we try and sort out, The Beatles. Episode 21 Songs: Money (That's What I Want), Because, Here There and Everywhere, Oh Darling!, I'm Only Sleeping Please let anyone know about this podcast who might be interested! You can contact me on Twitter @big_sort or @Garry_Abbott, or via my website www.garryabbott.co.uk. Please listen out for Paul's other Podcasts, 'The Head Ballet' - all about novelty music, and 'Hark! 87th Precinct Podcast' - all about Ed McBain's seminal police procedural novel series. You can listen along to the songs featured in this episode on this handy spotify playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/65fA3rIki6RyVmjft4dLQ9?si=726209b68c7748be Keep up with the scoring charts, or start your own using the blank-master, with this handy google sheet: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1Qc7mHMeBBM9LSPUV0L6zrYrF2Rib9eX-Xssua-Wox3g/edit?usp=sharing | |||
| 07 Feb 2022 | Episode 52: Live at the BBC Vol 1 Disc 1 | 01:09:18 | |
Welcome to the Big Beatles Sort Out Series 2! Having ranked all the Beatles core catalogue releases in series 1, in this series we will be taking a curated look through the best of the rest - the unreleased, the alternatives, the songs that were given away, and more! If you are enjoying this podcast please let us know at @Big_Sort on Twitter and Instagram, and please leave us a review! Paul's band 'Good Grief' have a new album coming out soon, why not pre-order your copy here: https://goodgriefliverpool.bandcamp.com/album/shake-your-faith Garry is also a musician and his recent songs can be found here on Spotify and Apple Music Please listen out for Paul's other Podcasts, 'The Head Ballet' - all about novelty music, and 'Hark! 87th Precinct Podcast' - all about Ed McBain's seminal police procedural novel series. You can listen along to the songs featured in this episode on this handy Spotify playlist: Also, we did a 'show and tell' video bonus about some of our sources for this series, you can see that here on YOUTUBE Keep up with the scoring charts with this handy google sheet: Big Sort Ranking Table Series 2 This Week's Songs: Keep Your Hands Off My Baby, Young Blood, Soldier of Love, Just To Know Her Is To Love Her, The Honeymoon Song | |||
| 20 Dec 2021 | Episode 49: The Songs They Gave Away Part 3 | 01:19:56 | |
Welcome to the Big Beatles Sort Out Series 2! Having ranked all the Beatles core catalogue releases in series 1, in this series we will be taking a curated look through the best of the rest - the unreleased, the alternatives, the songs that were given away, and more! If you are enjoying this podcast please let us know at @Big_Sort on Twitter and Instagram, and please leave us a review! Garry is also a musician and his recent songs can be found here on Spotify. Please listen out for Paul's other Podcasts, 'The Head Ballet' - all about novelty music, and 'Hark! 87th Precinct Podcast' - all about Ed McBain's seminal police procedural novel series. You can listen along to the songs featured in this episode on this handy Spotify playlist: And click here for the Demo of 'It's For You' which does not appear on Spotify! Keep up with the scoring charts with this handy google sheet: Big Sort Ranking Table Series 2 This Week's Songs: Like Dreamers Do, From A Window, It's For You, I Don't Want To See You Again, That Means A Lot | |||
| 01 Apr 2024 | The Big 60s Sort Out Ep 14: 1963 Jan - Feb | 01:12:26 | |
The Big Beatles Sort Out Presents: The Big 60s Sort Out! Yes, for season 4 we are taking a look at the decade that made (or was made?) by The Beatles, by ranking every UK number one, looking for sneaky Beatles links, and generally putting ourselves in the world where they crafted their legacy. Please joins us as we try and sort out, the 60s! Songs this episode: Cliff Richard and The Shadows - The Next Time Cliff Richard and The Shadows - Bachelor Boy The Shadows - Dance On! Jet Harris and Tony Meehan - Diamonds Frank Ifield - The Wayward Wind Garry and Paul are both musicians, and would love it if you would consider buying some of their music at the links below to help support them in all their creative endeavours: | |||
| 10 Apr 2023 | Series 3 Episode 24: A Head Ballet Bonus | 00:55:58 | |
Welcome to The Big Beatles Sort Out Series 3. Every episode we explore and score 5 songs taken at random from the solo singles of the individual Beatles released in the decade following their break up. Except in the episodes where we don't - like this one! Garry has been away on holiday and so he's left Paul minding the shop and he's sneaking out an episode of his Head Ballet podcast - which is all about novelty songs. The guest on this episode was I Am The Eggpod's Chris Shaw, who brought along a curio from 1967 to talk about. Hope you enjoy this episode. Let us know on social media and we'll be back next week for a 'normal' episode of BBSO. Hot dawg! | |||
| 14 Sep 2020 | Episode 2: Yes, the continuing brown sun is fixing a hole... | 00:35:40 | |
Welcome to the Big Beatles Sort Out, a show in which I, author and musician Garry Abbott, attempt to finally decide my favourite Beatles recordings by scoring each and every one for lyrical content, musicality and production. I am assisted in this venture by my brother and resident Beatles expert, Paul Abbott, with a deep knowledge of the Beatles and the wider context in which they operated. Each episode we explore and score 5 songs from the Beatles full recording catalogue. The songs are drawn at random to try and avoid any album or era prejudices skewing the results. So please join us as we try and sort out, The Beatles. Episode 2 Songs: Here Comes The Sun, The Continuing Story of Bungalow Bill, Yes It Is, Old Brown Shoe, Fixing a Hole. Please let anyone know about this podcast who might be interested! You can contact me on Twitter @big_sort or @Garry_Abbott, or via my website www.garryabbott.co.uk. Please listen out for Paul's other Podcasts, 'The Head Ballet' - all about novelty music, and 'Hark! 87th Precinct Podcast' - all about Ed McBain's seminal police procedural novel series. You can listen along to the songs featured in this episode on this handy Spotify playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1vaR7Z4pjloHYq7ozms0vq Keep up with the scoring charts, or start your own using the blank-master, with this handy google sheet: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1Qc7mHMeBBM9LSPUV0L6zrYrF2Rib9eX-Xssua-Wox3g/edit?usp=sharing | |||
| 03 Oct 2022 | Series 3 Episode 1: Hi Hi Angel. Oh My! A Dose Of Faster! | 01:23:24 | |
Welcome to the Big Beatles Sort Out Series 3! Every episode we explore and score 5 songs taken at random from the solo singles of the individual Beatles released in the decade following their break up. If you are enjoying this podcast please let us know at @Big_Sort on Twitter and Instagram, and please leave us a review! You can also email us at BigBeatlesSortOut@Gmail.Com Garry is also a musician and his latest song links can be found here: Garry's Linktree Links! Please listen out for Paul's other Podcasts, 'The Head Ballet' - all about novelty music, and 'Hark! 87th Precinct Podcast' - all about Ed McBain's seminal police procedural novel series. This week's songs: Yes I'm Your Angel (Ono), Faster (Harrison), Oh My My (Starr), Hi Hi Hi (McCartney), A Does of Rock n Roll (Starr) Click here for a handy Spotify Playlist. | |||
| 29 Mar 2021 | Ep 27: You can't think, mean baby Lucy... | 01:04:59 | |
Welcome to the Big Beatles Sort Out, a show in which I, author and musician Garry Abbott, attempt to finally decide my favourite Beatles recordings by scoring each and every one for lyrical content, musicality and production. I am assisted in this venture by my brother and resident Beatles expert, Paul Abbott, with a deep knowledge of the Beatles and the wider context in which they operated. Each episode we explore and score 5 songs from the Beatles full recording catalogue. The songs are drawn at random to try and avoid any album or era prejudices skewing the results. So please join us as we try and sort out, The Beatles. This Week's Songs: Think For Yourself, Mean Mr Mustard, Baby It's You, Lucy In The Sky With Diamonds, You Can't Do That PLUS RUTLES BONUS! See How The Good Times Roll! Please let anyone know about this podcast who might be interested! You can contact me on Twitter @big_sort or @Garry_Abbott, or via my website www.garryabbott.co.uk. If you would like to support my music, please consider ordering my new EP 'Chapter And Multiverse' and/or listening to the singles here on Spotify. Please listen out for Paul's other Podcasts, 'The Head Ballet' - all about novelty music, and 'Hark! 87th Precinct Podcast' - all about Ed McBain's seminal police procedural novel series. You can listen along to the songs featured in this episode on this handy Spotify playlist: Keep up with the scoring charts, or start your own using the blank-master, with this handy google sheet: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1Qc7mHMeBBM9LSPUV0L6zrYrF2Rib9eX-Xssua-Wox3g/edit?usp=sharing | |||
| 21 Mar 2022 | Episode 57A: A Beatles Budokan Bonus! | 00:46:20 | |
We take a small intermission from our run of rating the Beatles movies to look at the 1966, colour recording of The Beatles playing the Budokan in Japan!
We will be back next week with Magical Mystery Tour. See you soon! https://www.beatlesbible.com/1966/06/30/live-nippon-budokan-hall-tokyo/
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| 24 Oct 2022 | Series 3 Episode 4: Remember This Song Sally G? I'm Carrying My Heart | 01:04:50 | |
Welcome to the Big Beatles Sort Out Series 3! Every episode we explore and score 5 songs taken at random from the solo singles of the individual Beatles released in the decade following their break up. If you are enjoying this podcast please let us know at @Big_Sort on Twitter and Instagram, and please leave us a review! You can also email us at BigBeatlesSortOut@Gmail.Com Garry is also a musician and his latest song links can be found here: Garry's Linktree Links! Please listen out for Paul's other Podcasts, 'The Head Ballet' - all about novelty music, and 'Hark! 87th Precinct Podcast' - all about Ed McBain's seminal police procedural novel series. This week's songs: This Song (Harrison), Remember Love (Ono/Lennon), Sally G (McCartney), Heart On My Sleeve (Starr), I'm Carrying (McCartney) Click here for a handy Spotify Playlist. The best place to hear Ringo's 'Heart On My Sleeve' is around 9:50 into this full album video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y3Luh9vu4Cc | |||
| 11 Apr 2022 | EP 59: Movie Special! Yellow Submarine. | 01:24:29 | |
Welcome to the Big Beatles Sort Out Series 2! Having ranked all the Beatles core catalogue releases in series 1, in this series we will be taking a curated look through the best of the rest - the unreleased, the alternatives, the songs that were given away, and now... THE MOVIES! This week we continue with 'Yellow Submarine'! If you are enjoying this podcast please let us know at @Big_Sort on Twitter and Instagram, and please leave us a review! Paul's band 'Good Grief' have a new album OUT NOW! Get your copy here: https://goodgriefliverpool.bandcamp.com/album/shake-your-faith Garry is also a musician and his recent songs can be found here on Spotify and Apple Music Please listen out for Paul's other Podcasts, 'The Head Ballet' - all about novelty music, and 'Hark! 87th Precinct Podcast' - all about Ed McBain's seminal police procedural novel series. Keep up with the scoring charts with this handy google sheet: | |||
| 03 Jun 2024 | The Big 60s Sort Out Ep 23: 1964 Sep - Oct | 01:18:52 | |
The Big Beatles Sort Out Presents: The Big 60s Sort Out! Yes, for season 4 we are taking a look at the decade that made (or was made?) by The Beatles, by ranking every UK number one, looking for sneaky Beatles links, and generally putting ourselves in the world where they crafted their legacy. Please joins us as we try and sort out, the 60s! Songs this episode: The Kinks - You Really Got Me Herman's Hermits - I'm Into Something Good Roy Orbison - Oh, Pretty Woman Sandie Shaw - (There's) Always Something There To Remind Me If you want to view the chart up to the latest episode, you can do so here! Garry's new album is out now! Find it below! It would be great if you would support us and have a listen. Paul's band is linked below too! Thanks. https://open.spotify.com/album/3T816qE6bsQcCBDnA1u9eK?si=9XworDJmQSapLUGCzWhgpg Smiles On Lonely Souls | Garry Abbott (bandcamp.com) https://goodgriefliverpool.bandcamp.com/ | |||
| 17 May 2024 | How To Become Famous! Special Episode with Cass R. Sunstein | 00:42:34 | |
Hello and welcome to a Big Beatles Sort Out bonus episode! We have once again been speaking with author, Beatles fan, legal scholar, Harvard professor, and all round interesting chap, Cass R. Sunstein, about his new book: 'How To Become Famous' published by Harvard Business Review Press out on the 21st May 2024. The book features The Beatles as one of several case studies into the phenomenon, philosophy and mechanisms of 'fame', so we caught up with him via internet link to the US East Coast to chat the Beatles and fame! His book can be pre-ordered/purchased here (depending on when you are listening to this!): https://www.amazon.co.uk/How-Become-Famous-Einsteins-Superstars/dp/1647825369 Enjoy! | |||
| 01 Feb 2021 | Episode 20: Dear Taxman, We Can Work out Happiness Honey. | 01:02:27 | |
Welcome to the Big Beatles Sort Out, a show in which I, author and musician Garry Abbott, attempt to finally decide my favourite Beatles recordings by scoring each and every one for lyrical content, musicality and production. I am assisted in this venture by my brother and resident Beatles expert, Paul Abbott, with a deep knowledge of the Beatles and the wider context in which they operated. Each episode we explore and score 5 songs from the Beatles full recording catalogue. The songs are drawn at random to try and avoid any album or era prejudices skewing the results. So please join us as we try and sort out, The Beatles. Episode 20 Songs: Dear Prudence, Taxman, Happiness is a Warm Gun, We Can Work it Out, Honey Don't PLUS RUTLES BONUS! Let's Be Natural. Please let anyone know about this podcast who might be interested! You can contact me on Twitter @big_sort or @Garry_Abbott, or via my website www.garryabbott.co.uk. Please listen out for Paul's other Podcasts, 'The Head Ballet' - all about novelty music, and 'Hark! 87th Precinct Podcast' - all about Ed McBain's seminal police procedural novel series. You can listen along to the songs featured in this episode on this handy spotify playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/721DoSYkwNZA009X5DcQmy Keep up with the scoring charts, or start your own using the blank-master, with this handy google sheet: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1Qc7mHMeBBM9LSPUV0L6zrYrF2Rib9eX-Xssua-Wox3g/edit?usp=sharing | |||
| 21 Dec 2022 | Series 3 Episode 12: Merry Ding Dong Wonderful Falling Rudolph! | 01:15:28 | |
Welcome to the Big Beatles Sort Out Series 3! Every episode we explore and score 5 songs taken at random from the solo singles of the individual Beatles released in the decade following their break up. If you are enjoying this podcast please let us know at @Big_Sort on Twitter and Instagram, and please leave us a review! You can also email us at BigBeatlesSortOut@Gmail.Com Paul's band, Good Grief, have a new 'Tape' out on digital and, you guessed it, Tape. Get it here! https://goodgriefliverpool.bandcamp.com/album/tape Garry is also a musician and his latest song links can be found here: Garry's Linktree Links! Please listen out for Paul's other Podcasts, 'The Head Ballet' - all about novelty music, and 'Hark! 87th Precinct Podcast' - all about Ed McBain's seminal police procedural novel series. This week's songs: Merry Xmas (War is Over) (Lennon), Rudolph the Red Nose Reggae (McCartney), Ding Dong Ding Dong (Harrison), Wonderful Christmastime (McCartney), Listen The Snow Is Falling (Ono) | |||
| 16 Sep 2024 | The Big 60s Sort Out Ep 28: 1965 May - Jul | 01:25:18 | |
The Big Beatles Sort Out Presents: The Big 60s Sort Out! Yes, for season 4 we are taking a look at the decade that made (or was made?) by The Beatles, by ranking every UK number one, looking for sneaky Beatles links, and generally putting ourselves in the world where they crafted their legacy. Please joins us as we try and sort out, the 60s! Songs this episode: Sandie Shaw - Long Live Love Elvis Presley - Crying In The Chapel The Hollies - I'm Alive The Byrds - Mr Tambourine Man If you want to view the chart up to the latest episode, you can do so here! Garry's new album is out now! Find it below! It would be great if you would support us and have a listen. Paul's band is linked below too! Thanks. https://open.spotify.com/album/3T816qE6bsQcCBDnA1u9eK?si=9XworDJmQSapLUGCzWhgpg Smiles On Lonely Souls | Garry Abbott (bandcamp.com) https://goodgriefliverpool.bandcamp.com/ | |||
| 01 Mar 2021 | Episode 23: Getting to tell you she came in love please | 01:01:16 | |
Welcome to the Big Beatles Sort Out, a show in which I, author and musician Garry Abbott, attempt to finally decide my favourite Beatles recordings by scoring each and every one for lyrical content, musicality and production. I am assisted in this venture by my brother and resident Beatles expert, Paul Abbott, with a deep knowledge of the Beatles and the wider context in which they operated. Each episode we explore and score 5 songs from the Beatles full recording catalogue. The songs are drawn at random to try and avoid any album or era prejudices skewing the results. So please join us as we try and sort out, The Beatles. This Week's Songs: I Want To Tell You, Getting Better, She Came In Through The Bathroom Window, Please Please Me, Words of Love Please let anyone know about this podcast who might be interested! You can contact me on Twitter @big_sort or @Garry_Abbott, or via my website www.garryabbott.co.uk. If you would like to support my music, please consider ordering my new EP 'Chapter And Multiverse' and/or listening to the singles here on Spotify. Please listen out for Paul's other Podcasts, 'The Head Ballet' - all about novelty music, and 'Hark! 87th Precinct Podcast' - all about Ed McBain's seminal police procedural novel series. You can listen along to the songs featured in this episode on this handy Spotify playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/34GmsrN7o9NJcmcZnSiMKm?si=82a1efb7ddbf4155 Keep up with the scoring charts, or start your own using the blank-master, with this handy google sheet: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1Qc7mHMeBBM9LSPUV0L6zrYrF2Rib9eX-Xssua-Wox3g/edit?usp=sharing | |||
| 21 Sep 2020 | Episode 3: The Fool Walrus Got A Fine Feeling Julia. | 00:38:27 | |
Welcome to the Big Beatles Sort Out, a show in which I, author and musician Garry Abbott, attempt to finally decide my favourite Beatles recordings by scoring each and every one for lyrical content, musicality and production. I am assisted in this venture by my brother and resident Beatles expert, Paul Abbott, with a deep knowledge of the Beatles and the wider context in which they operated. Each episode we explore and score 5 songs from the Beatles full recording catalogue. The songs are drawn at random to try and avoid any album or era prejudices skewing the results. So please join us as we try and sort out, The Beatles. Episode 3 Songs: Julia, I Am the Walrus, I Feel Fine, I've Got a Feeling ,The Fool on the Hill, Plus RUTLES BONUS - Piggy in the Middle! Please let anyone know about this podcast who might be interested! You can contact me on Twitter @big_sort or @Garry_Abbott, or via my website www.garryabbott.co.uk. Please listen out for Paul's other Podcasts, 'The Head Ballet' - all about novelty music, and 'Hark! 87th Precinct Podcast' - all about Ed McBain's seminal police procedural novel series. You can listen along to the songs featured in this episode on this handy Spotify playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0FUiC5Qj1j4RJqfRMtlgOc Keep up with the scoring charts, or start your own using the blank-master, with this handy google sheet: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1Qc7mHMeBBM9LSPUV0L6zrYrF2Rib9eX-Xssua-Wox3g/edit?usp=sharing | |||
| 13 Jan 2025 | The Big 60s Sort Out Ep 41: 1967 Jan - Apr | 01:18:30 | |
The Big Beatles Sort Out Presents: The Big 60s Sort Out! Yes, for season 4 we are taking a look at the decade that made (or was made?) by The Beatles, by ranking every UK number one, looking for sneaky Beatles links, and generally putting ourselves in the world where they crafted their legacy. Please joins us as we try and sort out, the 60s! Songs this episode: The Monkees - I'm A Believer Petula Clark - This Is My Song Englebert Humperdinck - Release Me Frank & Nancy Sinatra - Somethin' Stupid If you want to view the chart up to the latest episode, you can do so here! Below are links to our respective music projects! Smiles On Lonely Souls | Garry Abbott (bandcamp.com) https://goodgriefliverpool.bandcamp.com/ | |||
| 06 May 2024 | The Big 60s Sort Out Ep 19: 1964 Jan - Feb | 01:24:27 | |
The Big Beatles Sort Out Presents: The Big 60s Sort Out! Yes, for season 4 we are taking a look at the decade that made (or was made?) by The Beatles, by ranking every UK number one, looking for sneaky Beatles links, and generally putting ourselves in the world where they crafted their legacy. Please joins us as we try and sort out, the 60s! Songs this episode: The Dave Clark Five - Glad All Over The Searchers - Needles and Pins The Bachelors - Diane Cilla Black - Anyone Who Had A Heart If you want to view the chart up to the latest episode, you can do so here! Garry's new album is out now! Find it below! It would be great if you would support us and have a listen. Paul's band is linked below too! Thanks. https://open.spotify.com/album/3T816qE6bsQcCBDnA1u9eK?si=9XworDJmQSapLUGCzWhgpg Smiles On Lonely Souls | Garry Abbott (bandcamp.com) https://goodgriefliverpool.bandcamp.com/ | |||
| 08 Feb 2021 | Episode 20 A Bonus 2 - The Black Album Special! | 00:48:56 | |
Welcome to the Big Beatles Sort Out, a show in which I, author and musician Garry Abbott, attempt to finally decide my favourite Beatles recordings by scoring each and every one for lyrical content, musicality and production. I am assisted in this venture by my brother and resident Beatles expert, Paul Abbott, with a deep knowledge of the Beatles and the wider context in which they operated. Each episode we explore and score 5 songs from the Beatles full recording catalogue. - but not this week! No! Because this week is episode 20 A Bonus 2 Black Album Special! Yes, Paul has tried his hand at selecting and sequencing the mythical 'Black Album' or 13th Beatles LP from tracks recorded by Beatles solo or in other groups in the 5 years following their split. As there are 14 songs to go at, I've not included the snippets in the episode itself due to length, but you can hear Paul's playlist in it's entirety here: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3Xe7HRUNwEUSsIKD8RAynt I did say in the episode I would list them out here too, but I think that might spoil it for fans of surprises, so even if you don't like Spotify, you can use the above link to get the list and then go listen somewhere else! Also, there is the usual 'On this Beatle day' and I round off the episode with a look at the album chart and a few other interesting charts from the main episode scores so far. Please let anyone know about this podcast who might be interested! You can contact me on Twitter @big_sort or @Garry_Abbott, or via my website www.garryabbott.co.uk. Please listen out for Paul's other Podcasts, 'The Head Ballet' - all about novelty music, and 'Hark! 87th Precinct Podcast' - all about Ed McBain's seminal police procedural novel series. If you want to make charts of your own, you can view all the scores so far as of the previous weeks episode here: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1Qc7mHMeBBM9LSPUV0L6zrYrF2Rib9eX-Xssua-Wox3g/edit?usp=sharing | |||
| 22 Jul 2024 | BBSO Exclusive! Behind The Scenes @ Egg Pod Live 2024 | 01:15:21 | |
Hello! We have the privilege and honour this week to share with you exclusive audio from behind the scenes at the recent live episode recording of Chris Shaw's final 'I Am The EggPod' podcast, featuring interviews by Rob Manuel with EggPod fans and alumni, including: Mark Lewisohn, Samira Ahmed, Joel Morris, Nadia Shireen, Jason Hazeley, Julia Raeside, Matt Everitt, Kevin Eldon, Jill Connolly, Mark Newlove, Eleanor Gray, Adam S Leslie, Chris Chibnall, James Marshall... and more! If you don't know, 'EggPod' was a massive influence on us starting our show. Chris brings such warmth and passion when talking about The Beatles, and meeting him last year and finding out that he listens to (and likes!) our little show has been a highlight of my podcasting journey so far. So, thanks Chris for the EggPod and for asking us if we would like to share this with our fans, and I expect, many people who will never have heard of us before! We hope you enjoy and please consider having a listen to some of our regular episodes from our first 4 series. | |||
| 20 Mar 2023 | Series 3 Episode 21: Big Beatles Bonus Time! | 01:06:32 | |
Welcome to the Big Beatles Sort Out Series 3! Every episode we explore and score 5 songs taken at random from the solo singles of the individual Beatles released in the decade following their break up. It's bonus week! Find out all you've ever wanted to know about our favourite beverages, our new psychic powers, how long it takes Garry to write his notes, and some ideas about series 4. We also look at the stats for series 3 so far and who is winning the averages game as well as loads of listener questions. If you are enjoying this podcast please let us know at @Big_Sort on Twitter and Instagram, and please leave us a review! You can also email us at BigBeatlesSortOut@Gmail.Com Garry's new album, 'Rusty Old World' is out now on CD and digital download! Buy it here! https://garryabbott.bandcamp.com/album/rusty-old-world Paul's band, Good Grief, have a new 'Tape' out on digital and, you guessed it, Tape. Get it here! https://goodgriefliverpool.bandcamp.com/album/tape Please listen out for Paul's other Podcasts, 'The Head Ballet' - all about novelty music, and 'Hark! 87th Precinct Podcast' - all about Ed McBain's seminal police procedural novel series. | |||
| 13 May 2024 | The Big 60s Sort Out Ep 20: 1964 Mar - May | 01:15:10 | |
The Big Beatles Sort Out Presents: The Big 60s Sort Out! Yes, for season 4 we are taking a look at the decade that made (or was made?) by The Beatles, by ranking every UK number one, looking for sneaky Beatles links, and generally putting ourselves in the world where they crafted their legacy. Please joins us as we try and sort out, the 60s! Songs this episode: Billy J. Kramer with The Dakotas - Little Children The Beatles - Can't Buy Me Love Peter and Gordon - World Without Love The Searchers - Don't Throw Your Love Away If you want to view the chart up to the latest episode, you can do so here! Garry's new album is out now! Find it below! It would be great if you would support us and have a listen. Paul's band is linked below too! Thanks. https://open.spotify.com/album/3T816qE6bsQcCBDnA1u9eK?si=9XworDJmQSapLUGCzWhgpg Smiles On Lonely Souls | Garry Abbott (bandcamp.com) https://goodgriefliverpool.bandcamp.com/ | |||
| 14 Dec 2022 | Series 3 Episode 11: Liverpool University Interview with Cass Sunstein | 01:17:59 | |
Welcome to a Big Beatles Sort Out Special Episode featuring a live interview with Professor Cass Sunstein. This event was hosted by Liverpool University Press (@LivUniPress), in conjunction with the Institute of Popular Music (@InstPopMusic) at the University of Liverpool and was presented by Dr Holly Tessler (@drhollytessler), the programme leader of the MA in Beatles, Music Industry and Heritage. The special guest was Professor Cass Sunstein (@CassSunstein), a legal scholar from Harvard Law School as well as a New York Times bestselling author and Beatles enthusiast. If you are enjoying this podcast please let us know at @Big_Sort on Twitter and Instagram, and please leave us a review! You can also email us at BigBeatlesSortOut@Gmail.Com Paul's band, Good Grief, have a new 'Tape' out on digital and, you guessed it, Tape. Get it here! https://goodgriefliverpool.bandcamp.com/album/tape Garry is also a musician and his latest song links can be found here: Garry's Linktree Links! Please listen out for Paul's other Podcasts, 'The Head Ballet' - all about novelty music, and 'Hark! 87th Precinct Podcast' - all about Ed McBain's seminal police procedural novel series. | |||
| 26 Jan 2025 | The Big 60s Sort Out Ep 43: 1967 Jul - Oct | 01:18:28 | |
The Big Beatles Sort Out Presents: The Big 60s Sort Out! Yes, for season 4 we are taking a look at the decade that made (or was made?) by The Beatles, by ranking every UK number one, looking for sneaky Beatles links, and generally putting ourselves in the world where they crafted their legacy. Please joins us as we try and sort out, the 60s! Songs this episode: The Beatles - All You Need Is Love Scott McKenzie - San Francisco (Be Sure to Wear Flowers in Your Hair) Englebert Humperdinck - The Last Waltz If you want to view the chart up to the latest episode, you can do so here! Below are links to our respective music projects! Smiles On Lonely Souls | Garry Abbott (bandcamp.com) https://goodgriefliverpool.bandcamp.com/ | |||
| 24 Feb 2025 | The Big 60s Sort Out Ep 47: 1968 Feb - Apr | 01:25:14 | |
The Big Beatles Sort Out Presents: The Big 60s Sort Out! Yes, for season 4 we are taking a look at the decade that made (or was made?) by The Beatles, by ranking every UK number one, looking for sneaky Beatles links, and generally putting ourselves in the world where they crafted their legacy. Please joins us as we try and sort out, the 60s! Songs this episode: Esther and Abi Ofarim - Cinderella Rockefella Dave Dee, Dozy, Beaky, Mick & Tich - The Legend of Xanadu The Beatles - Lady Madonna Cliff Richard - Congratulations If you want to view the chart up to the latest episode, you can do so here! Below are links to our respective music projects! Smiles On Lonely Souls | Garry Abbott (bandcamp.com) https://goodgriefliverpool.bandcamp.com/ | |||
| 30 Aug 2021 | EP 43B: Head Ballet Yellow Submarine Special! | 00:12:00 | |
Welcome to a Big Beatles Sort Out mini bonus episode. While we are busily preparing for some specials and series 2, we thought it would be good to share this mini episode of Paul’s always excellent 'The Head Ballet' podcast that takes a deep dive into the sea of Green to look at the most novel of all the Beatle’s songs, Yellow Submarine. Paul has also been busy producing our first 'Big Sort' merch which can be found here: If you are enjoying this podcast please let us know at @Big_Sort on Twitter and Instagram, and please leave us a review! Garry is also a musician and a lot of his songs can be found here on Soundcloud and here on Spotify Please listen out for Paul's other Podcasts, 'The Head Ballet' - all about novelty music, and 'Hark! 87th Precinct Podcast' - all about Ed McBain's seminal police procedural novel series. | |||
| 25 Mar 2024 | The Big 60s Sort Out Ep 13: 1962 Sep - Dec | 01:20:11 | |
The Big Beatles Sort Out Presents: The Big 60s Sort Out! Yes, for season 4 we are taking a look at the decade that made (or was made?) by The Beatles, by ranking every UK number one, looking for sneaky Beatles links, and generally putting ourselves in the world where they crafted their legacy. Please joins us as we try and sort out, the 60s! Songs this episode: Elvis Presley - She's Not You The Tornadoes - Telstar Frank Ifield - Lovesick Blues Elvis Presley - Return To Sender Garry and Paul are both musicians, and would love it if you would consider buying some of their music at the links below to help support them in all their creative endeavours: | |||
| 14 Feb 2022 | Episode 53: Live at the BBC Vol 1 Disc 2 | 01:09:16 | |
Welcome to the Big Beatles Sort Out Series 2! Having ranked all the Beatles core catalogue releases in series 1, in this series we will be taking a curated look through the best of the rest - the unreleased, the alternatives, the songs that were given away, and more! If you are enjoying this podcast please let us know at @Big_Sort on Twitter and Instagram, and please leave us a review! Paul's band 'Good Grief' have a new album coming out soon, why not pre-order your copy here: https://goodgriefliverpool.bandcamp.com/album/shake-your-faith Garry is also a musician and his recent songs can be found here on Spotify and Apple Music Please listen out for Paul's other Podcasts, 'The Head Ballet' - all about novelty music, and 'Hark! 87th Precinct Podcast' - all about Ed McBain's seminal police procedural novel series. You can listen along to the songs featured in this episode on this handy Spotify playlist: Keep up with the scoring charts with this handy google sheet: Big Sort Ranking Table Series 2 This Week's Songs: Lonesome Tears In My Eyes, Nothin' Shakin', I Just Don't Understand, Ooh! My Soul!, Don't Ever Change | |||
| 14 Nov 2022 | Series 3 Episode 7: Give Me The Life Kiss | 01:14:42 | |
Welcome to the Big Beatles Sort Out Series 3! Every episode we explore and score 5 songs taken at random from the solo singles of the individual Beatles released in the decade following their break up. If you are enjoying this podcast please let us know at @Big_Sort on Twitter and Instagram, and please leave us a review! You can also email us at BigBeatlesSortOut@Gmail.Com Garry is also a musician and his latest song links can be found here: Garry's Linktree Links! Please listen out for Paul's other Podcasts, 'The Head Ballet' - all about novelty music, and 'Hark! 87th Precinct Podcast' - all about Ed McBain's seminal police procedural novel series. This week's songs: Stand By Me (Lennon), The Mess (McCartney), What Is Life (Harrison), Give Ireland Back To The Irish (McCartney), Kiss Kiss Kiss (Ono) | |||
| 16 Aug 2021 | EP 43A: And In The End... | 01:06:29 | |
Welcome to the Big Beatles Sort Out Series 1 Wrap-Up Episode! We have finished our first task of rating all of the Beatles core catalogue releases, and now it just remains to make a few final adjustments and take a look at what it all means! PLUS a rambling discussion about what series 2 may hold, and of course 'On This Beatles Day'. I have created a final list in the order of the final chart, here: Paul has also been busy producing our first 'Big Sort' merch which can be found here: If you are enjoying this podcast please let us know at @Big_Sort on Twitter and Instagram, and please leave us a review! Garry is also a musician and a lot of his songs can be found here on Soundcloud and here on Spotify Please listen out for Paul's other Podcasts, 'The Head Ballet' - all about novelty music, and 'Hark! 87th Precinct Podcast' - all about Ed McBain's seminal police procedural novel series. You can find the updated final scoring chart here: | |||
| 07 Nov 2022 | Series 3 Ep 6: Call Whatever Backwards Power You Value | 01:19:52 | |
Welcome to the Big Beatles Sort Out Series 3! Every episode we explore and score 5 songs taken at random from the solo singles of the individual Beatles released in the decade following their break up. If you are enjoying this podcast please let us know at @Big_Sort on Twitter and Instagram, and please leave us a review! You can also email us at BigBeatlesSortOut@Gmail.Com Garry is also a musician and his latest song links can be found here: Garry's Linktree Links! Please listen out for Paul's other Podcasts, 'The Head Ballet' - all about novelty music, and 'Hark! 87th Precinct Podcast' - all about Ed McBain's seminal police procedural novel series. This week's songs: Whatever Gets You Through The Night (Lennon), What You Value (Harrison), Call Me (Starr), Power To The People (Lennon), Backwards Traveller/Cufflink (McCartney) | |||
| 10 Feb 2025 | The Big 60s Sort Out Ep 45 - 1966 and 1967 Album Special! | 00:54:26 | |
The Big Beatles Sort Out Presents: The Big 60s Sort Out! Yes, for season 4 we are taking a look at the decade that made (or was made?) by The Beatles, by ranking every UK number one, looking for sneaky Beatles links, and generally putting ourselves in the world where they crafted their legacy. Please joins us as we try and sort out, the 60s! This week we are looking at the albums that hit number 1 in 1966 and 1967 before we crack on with the 1968 singles next week! Enjoy! If you want to view the chart up to the latest episode, you can do so here! Below are links to our respective music projects! Smiles On Lonely Souls | Garry Abbott (bandcamp.com) https://goodgriefliverpool.bandcamp.com/ | |||
| 07 Mar 2022 | Ep 56: MOVIE SPECIAL 1! A Hard Day's Night! | 01:22:58 | |
Welcome to the Big Beatles Sort Out Series 2! Having ranked all the Beatles core catalogue releases in series 1, in this series we will be taking a curated look through the best of the rest - the unreleased, the alternatives, the songs that were given away, and now... THE MOVIES! This week we start, at the beginning, with 'A Hard Day's Night!' If you are enjoying this podcast please let us know at @Big_Sort on Twitter and Instagram, and please leave us a review! Paul's band 'Good Grief' have a new album coming out soon, why not pre-order your copy here: https://goodgriefliverpool.bandcamp.com/album/shake-your-faith Garry is also a musician and his recent songs can be found here on Spotify and Apple Music Please listen out for Paul's other Podcasts, 'The Head Ballet' - all about novelty music, and 'Hark! 87th Precinct Podcast' - all about Ed McBain's seminal police procedural novel series. Keep up with the scoring charts with this handy google sheet: | |||
| 18 Mar 2024 | The Big 60s Sort Out Ep 12: 1962 May - Sept | 01:14:55 | |
The Big Beatles Sort Out Presents: The Big 60s Sort Out! Yes, for season 4 we are taking a look at the decade that made (or was made?) by The Beatles, by ranking every UK number one, looking for sneaky Beatles links, and generally putting ourselves in the world where they crafted their legacy. Please joins us as we try and sort out, the 60s! Songs this episode: Elvis Presley - Good Luck Charm Mike Sarne & Wendy Richards - Come Outside Ray Charles - I Can't Stop Loving You Frank Ifield - I Remember You Garry and Paul are both musicians, and would love it if you would consider buying some of their music at the links below to help support them in all their creative endeavours: https://garryabbott.bandcamp.com/ https://goodgriefliverpool.bandcamp.com/ | |||
| 03 Feb 2025 | The Big 60s Sort Out Ep 44: 1967 Oct - Dec | 01:18:29 | |
The Big Beatles Sort Out Presents: The Big 60s Sort Out! Yes, for season 4 we are taking a look at the decade that made (or was made?) by The Beatles, by ranking every UK number one, looking for sneaky Beatles links, and generally putting ourselves in the world where they crafted their legacy. Please joins us as we try and sort out, the 60s! Songs this episode: Bee Gees - Massachussets The Foundations - Baby, Now That I've Found You Long John Baldry - Let The Heartaches Begin The Beatles - Hello Goodbye If you want to view the chart up to the latest episode, you can do so here! Below are links to our respective music projects! Smiles On Lonely Souls | Garry Abbott (bandcamp.com) https://goodgriefliverpool.bandcamp.com/ | |||
| 14 Dec 2020 | Episode 15: Run for your dizzy Beethoven, there's a ballad! | 00:58:18 | |
Welcome to the Big Beatles Sort Out, a show in which I, author and musician Garry Abbott, attempt to finally decide my favourite Beatles recordings by scoring each and every one for lyrical content, musicality and production. I am assisted in this venture by my brother and resident Beatles expert, Paul Abbott, with a deep knowledge of the Beatles and the wider context in which they operated. Each episode we explore and score 5 songs from the Beatles full recording catalogue. The songs are drawn at random to try and avoid any album or era prejudices skewing the results. So please join us as we try and sort out, The Beatles. Episode 15 Songs: Run for your Life, There's a Place, Dizzy Miss Lizzy, Roll Over Beethoven, The Ballad of John and Yoko PLUS RUTLES BONUS! Blue Suede Schubert!. Please let anyone know about this podcast who might be interested! You can contact me on Twitter @big_sort or @Garry_Abbott, email at BigBeatlesSortOut@Gmail.com, or via my website www.garryabbott.co.uk. Please listen out for Paul's other Podcasts, 'The Head Ballet' - all about novelty music, and 'Hark! 87th Precinct Podcast' - all about Ed McBain's seminal police procedural novel series. You can listen along to the songs featured in this episode on this handy spotify playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6bdTo8WIhXePPNZZlOMjg6 Keep up with the scoring charts, or start your own using the blank-master, with this handy google sheet: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1Qc7mHMeBBM9LSPUV0L6zrYrF2Rib9eX-Xssua-Wox3g/edit?usp=sharing | |||
| 04 Mar 2024 | The Big 60s Sort Out Ep 10 - Albums Special Vol 1! | 00:58:24 | |
The Big Beatles Sort Out Presents: The Big 60s Sort Out! Yes, for season 4 we are taking a look at the decade that made (or was made?) by The Beatles, by ranking every UK number one, looking for sneaky Beatles links, and generally putting ourselves in the world where they crafted their legacy. Please joins us as we try and sort out, the 60s! This episode we are taking a casual look at the first 2 years worth of Number 1 Albums and a round up of some recent Beatles news! Garry and Paul are both musicians, and would love it if you would consider buying some of their music at the links below to help support them in all their creative endeavours: https://garryabbott.bandcamp.com/ https://goodgriefliverpool.bandcamp.com/ | |||
| 06 Mar 2023 | Series 3 Episode 19: Hey! Let Me Photograph Junior's World | 01:14:54 | |
Welcome to the Big Beatles Sort Out Series 3! Every episode we explore and score 5 songs taken at random from the solo singles of the individual Beatles released in the decade following their break up. If you are enjoying this podcast please let us know at @Big_Sort on Twitter and Instagram, and please leave us a review! You can also email us at BigBeatlesSortOut@Gmail.Com Garry's new album, 'Rusty Old World' is out now on CD and digital download! Buy it here! https://garryabbott.bandcamp.com/album/rusty-old-world Paul's band, Good Grief, have a new 'Tape' out on digital and, you guessed it, Tape. Get it here! https://goodgriefliverpool.bandcamp.com/album/tape Please listen out for Paul's other Podcasts, 'The Head Ballet' - all about novelty music, and 'Hark! 87th Precinct Podcast' - all about Ed McBain's seminal police procedural novel series. This week's songs: Photograph (Starr), Junior's Farm (McCartney), World Of Stone (Harrison), Let Me Roll It (McCartney), Hey! Baby (Starr) | |||
| 15 Jul 2024 | By George! It's a BBSO Special with Tim Worthington! | 01:29:12 | |
While we are on our summer break from sorting the Number 1 singles of the 60s, we've been joined by Tim Worthington to talk about George Martin's 'By George!' album, featuring instrumental arrangements of various 60s hits and some original compositions. Find links to all Tim's various projects at https://timworthington.org Thanks for listening - we will be back soon with the second half of the 60s and maybe another bonus or two! Keep in touch @Big_Sort on Twitter and Instagram. | |||
| 19 Apr 2021 | Ep 30: I'm A Glass Back Hammer Down | 01:02:58 | |
Welcome to the Big Beatles Sort Out Each episode we explore and score 5 songs drawn at random from the Beatles full recording catalogue. If you are enjoying this podcast please let us know at @Big_Sort on Twitter and Instagram, and please leave us a review! If you would like to support Garry's music, please consider ordering his new EP 'Chapter And Multiverse' and/or listening to the singles here on Spotify. Please listen out for Paul's other Podcasts, 'The Head Ballet' - all about novelty music, and 'Hark! 87th Precinct Podcast' - all about Ed McBain's seminal police procedural novel series. Watch us on 'The Weekly Wheatley' podcast, talking about The Beatles, this show, and some other things! The Weekly Wheatley Youtube or listen here The Weekly Wheatley on Anchor You can listen along to the songs featured in this episode on this handy Spotify playlist: Keep up with the scoring charts, or start your own using the blank-master, with this handy google sheet: This Week's Songs: Glass Onion, Maxwell's Silver Hammer, I'm Down, I'll Be Back, I'm A Loser | |||
| 18 Apr 2022 | Episode 60: Movie Special 5 - Let It Be! | 01:04:28 | |
Welcome to the Big Beatles Sort Out Series 2! Having ranked all the Beatles core catalogue releases in series 1, in this series we will be taking a curated look through the best of the rest - the unreleased, the alternatives, the songs that were given away, and now... THE MOVIES! This week we conclude the Beatles movies with 'Let It Be'! If you are enjoying this podcast please let us know at @Big_Sort on Twitter and Instagram, and please leave us a review! Paul's band 'Good Grief' have a new album OUT NOW! Get your copy here: https://goodgriefliverpool.bandcamp.com/album/shake-your-faith Garry is also a musician and his recent songs can be found here on Spotify and Apple Music Please listen out for Paul's other Podcasts, 'The Head Ballet' - all about novelty music, and 'Hark! 87th Precinct Podcast' - all about Ed McBain's seminal police procedural novel series. Keep up with the scoring charts with this handy google sheet: | |||
| 07 Dec 2020 | Episode 14: Love you mine mother, all I got to dig it... | 00:56:24 | |
Welcome to the Big Beatles Sort Out, a show in which I, author and musician Garry Abbott, attempt to finally decide my favourite Beatles recordings by scoring each and every one for lyrical content, musicality and production. I am assisted in this venture by my brother and resident Beatles expert, Paul Abbott, with a deep knowledge of the Beatles and the wider context in which they operated. Each episode we explore and score 5 songs from the Beatles full recording catalogue. The songs are drawn at random to try and avoid any album or era prejudices skewing the results. So please join us as we try and sort out, The Beatles. Episode 11 Songs: Love You To \ I Me Mine \ Your Mother Should Know \ All I got to do \ Dig It + Rutles Bonus! Hey Mister! Please let anyone know about this podcast who might be interested! You can contact me on Twitter @big_sort or @Garry_Abbott, or via my website www.garryabbott.co.uk. Please listen out for Paul's other Podcasts, 'The Head Ballet' - all about novelty music, and 'Hark! 87th Precinct Podcast' - all about Ed McBain's seminal police procedural novel series. You can listen along to the songs featured in this episode on this handy spotify playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/7nUSJWfmJdEohYocWFVoYA Keep up with the scoring charts, or start your own using the blank-master, with this handy google sheet: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1Qc7mHMeBBM9LSPUV0L6zrYrF2Rib9eX-Xssua-Wox3g/edit?usp=sharing | |||
| 05 Apr 2021 | Ep 28: My Car Will Follow The Night Before Sun Doctor | 00:58:38 | |
Welcome to the Big Beatles Sort Out, a show in which I, author and musician Garry Abbott, attempt to finally decide my favourite Beatles recordings by scoring each and every one for lyrical content, musicality and production. I am assisted in this venture by my brother and resident Beatles expert, Paul Abbott, with a deep knowledge of the Beatles and the wider context in which they operated. Each episode we explore and score 5 songs from the Beatles full recording catalogue. The songs are drawn at random to try and avoid any album or era prejudices skewing the results. So please join us as we try and sort out, The Beatles. This Week's Songs: I Will, The Night Before, Doctor Robert, I'll Follow The Sun, Drive My Car Please let anyone know about this podcast who might be interested! You can contact me on Twitter @big_sort or @Garry_Abbott, or via my website www.garryabbott.co.uk. If you would like to support my music, please consider ordering my new EP 'Chapter And Multiverse' and/or listening to the singles here on Spotify. Please listen out for Paul's other Podcasts, 'The Head Ballet' - all about novelty music, and 'Hark! 87th Precinct Podcast' - all about Ed McBain's seminal police procedural novel series. You can listen along to the songs featured in this episode on this handy Spotify playlist: Keep up with the scoring charts, or start your own using the blank-master, with this handy google sheet: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1Qc7mHMeBBM9LSPUV0L6zrYrF2Rib9eX-Xssua-Wox3g/edit?usp=sharing | |||
| 17 Mar 2025 | The Big 60s Sort Out Ep 50: 1968 Aug - Sept | 01:20:49 | |
The Big Beatles Sort Out Presents: The Big 60s Sort Out! Yes, for season 4 we are taking a look at the decade that made (or was made?) by The Beatles, by ranking every UK number one, looking for sneaky Beatles links, and generally putting ourselves in the world where they crafted their legacy. Please joins us as we try and sort out, the 60s! Songs this episode: The Crazy World of Arthur Brown - Fire The Beach Boys - Do It Again Bee Gees - I've Gotta Get A Message To You The Beatles - Hey Jude If you want to view the chart up to the latest episode, you can do so here! Below are links to our respective music projects! https://goodgriefliverpool.bandcamp.com/ | |||
| 24 Mar 2025 | The Big 60s Sort Out Ep 51: 1968 Sept - Dec | 01:24:49 | |
The Big Beatles Sort Out Presents: The Big 60s Sort Out! Yes, for season 4 we are taking a look at the decade that made (or was made?) by The Beatles, by ranking every UK number one, looking for sneaky Beatles links, and generally putting ourselves in the world where they crafted their legacy. Please joins us as we try and sort out, the 60s! Rude content alert! Towards the end of the episode, we briefly discuss some early, quite explicit, versions of 'Lily the Pink' lyrics, so please beware if listening with anyone young or sensitive. Paul does make it clear when it is coming up though so you can skip ahead. Songs this episode: Mary Hopkin - Those Were The Days Joe Cocker - With A Little Help From My Friends Hugo Montenegro -The Good, The Bad and The Ugly The Scaffold - Lily the Pink If you want to view the chart up to the latest episode, you can do so here! Below are links to our respective music projects! https://goodgriefliverpool.bandcamp.com/ | |||
| 21 Feb 2022 | Episode 54: Live at the BBC Vol 2 Disc 1 | 01:12:11 | |
Welcome to the Big Beatles Sort Out Series 2! Having ranked all the Beatles core catalogue releases in series 1, in this series we will be taking a curated look through the best of the rest - the unreleased, the alternatives, the songs that were given away, and more! If you are enjoying this podcast please let us know at @Big_Sort on Twitter and Instagram, and please leave us a review! Paul's band 'Good Grief' have a new album coming out soon, why not pre-order your copy here: https://goodgriefliverpool.bandcamp.com/album/shake-your-faith Garry is also a musician and his recent songs can be found here on Spotify and Apple Music Please listen out for Paul's other Podcasts, 'The Head Ballet' - all about novelty music, and 'Hark! 87th Precinct Podcast' - all about Ed McBain's seminal police procedural novel series. You can listen along to the songs featured in this episode on this handy Spotify playlist: Keep up with the scoring charts with this handy google sheet: Big Sort Ranking Table Series 2 This Week's Songs: Talking About You, Lend Me Your Comb, Hippy Hippy Shake, Sure To Fall In Love, Beautiful Dreamer | |||
| 20 May 2024 | The Big 60s Sort Out Ep 21: 1964 May - July | 01:23:50 | |
The Big Beatles Sort Out Presents: The Big 60s Sort Out! Yes, for season 4 we are taking a look at the decade that made (or was made?) by The Beatles, by ranking every UK number one, looking for sneaky Beatles links, and generally putting ourselves in the world where they crafted their legacy. Please joins us as we try and sort out, the 60s! Songs this episode: The Four Pennies - Juliet Cilla Black - You're My World Roy Orbison - It's Over The Animals - House Of The Rising Sun If you want to view the chart up to the latest episode, you can do so here! Garry's new album is out now! Find it below! It would be great if you would support us and have a listen. Paul's band is linked below too! Thanks. https://open.spotify.com/album/3T816qE6bsQcCBDnA1u9eK?si=9XworDJmQSapLUGCzWhgpg Smiles On Lonely Souls | Garry Abbott (bandcamp.com) https://goodgriefliverpool.bandcamp.com/ | |||
| 08 Jan 2024 | The Big 60s Sort Ep 2: 1960 March - June | 01:13:50 | |
The Big Beatles Sort Out Presents: The Big 60s Sort Out! Yes, for season 4 we are taking a look at the decade that made (or was made?) by The Beatles, by ranking every UK number one, looking for sneaky Beatles links, and generally putting ourselves in the world where they crafted their legacy. Please joins us as we try and sort out, the 60s! Songs this episode: Lonnie Donegan- My Old Man's A Dustman Anthony Newley - Do You Mind? The Everly Brothers - Cathy's Clown Eddie Cochran - Three Steps To Heaven Garry and Paul are both musicians, and would love it if you would consider buying some of their music at the links below to help support them in all their creative endeavours: | |||
| 11 Mar 2024 | The Big 60s Sort Out Ep 11: 1962 Jan - May | 01:14:47 | |
The Big Beatles Sort Out Presents: The Big 60s Sort Out! Yes, for season 4 we are taking a look at the decade that made (or was made?) by The Beatles, by ranking every UK number one, looking for sneaky Beatles links, and generally putting ourselves in the world where they crafted their legacy. Please joins us as we try and sort out, the 60s! Songs this episode: Cliff Richard And The Shadows - The Young Ones Elvis Presley - Can't Help Falling In Love Elvis Presley - Rock-A-Hula Baby The Shadows - Wonderful Land B. Bumble And The Stingers - Nut Rocker Garry and Paul are both musicians, and would love it if you would consider buying some of their music at the links below to help support them in all their creative endeavours: https://garryabbott.bandcamp.com/ https://goodgriefliverpool.bandcamp.com/ | |||
| 28 Sep 2020 | Episode 4: Good Morning Secret Cry Baby, I'm So Tired I Fell... | 00:41:52 | |
Welcome to the Big Beatles Sort Out, a show in which I, author and musician Garry Abbott, attempt to finally decide my favourite Beatles recordings by scoring each and every one for lyrical content, musicality and production. I am assisted in this venture by my brother and resident Beatles expert, Paul Abbott, with a deep knowledge of the Beatles and the wider context in which they operated. Each episode we explore and score 5 songs from the Beatles full recording catalogue. The songs are drawn at random to try and avoid any album or era prejudices skewing the results. So please join us as we try and sort out, The Beatles. Episode 4 Songs: Good Morning Good Morning, Cry Baby Cry, I'm So Tired, Do You Want to Know a Secret, If I Fell Please let anyone know about this podcast who might be interested! You can contact me on Twitter @big_sort or @Garry_Abbott, or via my website www.garryabbott.co.uk. Please listen out for Paul's other Podcasts, 'The Head Ballet' - all about novelty music, and 'Hark! 87th Precinct Podcast' - all about Ed McBain's seminal police procedural novel series. You can listen along to the songs featured in this episode on this handy Spotify playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2B69VEjHxY7wlhZIpJlDWq Keep up with the scoring charts, or start your own using the blank-master, with this handy google sheet: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1Qc7mHMeBBM9LSPUV0L6zrYrF2Rib9eX-Xssua-Wox3g/edit?usp=sharing | |||
| 28 Feb 2022 | Episode 55: Live at the BBC Vol 2 Disc 2 | 01:14:16 | |
Welcome to the Big Beatles Sort Out Series 2! Having ranked all the Beatles core catalogue releases in series 1, in this series we will be taking a curated look through the best of the rest - the unreleased, the alternatives, the songs that were given away, and more! If you are enjoying this podcast please let us know at @Big_Sort on Twitter and Instagram, and please leave us a review! Paul's band 'Good Grief' have a new album coming out soon, why not pre-order your copy here: https://goodgriefliverpool.bandcamp.com/album/shake-your-faith Garry is also a musician and his recent songs can be found here on Spotify and Apple Music Please listen out for Paul's other Podcasts, 'The Head Ballet' - all about novelty music, and 'Hark! 87th Precinct Podcast' - all about Ed McBain's seminal police procedural novel series. You can listen along to the songs featured in this episode on this handy Spotify playlist: Keep up with the scoring charts with this handy google sheet: Big Sort Ranking Table Series 2 This Week's Songs: 'Memphis, Tennessee', Glad All Over, Happy Birthday Dear Saturday Club, I Got A Woman, And I Love Her | |||
| 03 Jan 2022 | Episode 51: The Songs They Gave Away Part 5 | 01:20:40 | |
Welcome to the Big Beatles Sort Out Series 2! Having ranked all the Beatles core catalogue releases in series 1, in this series we will be taking a curated look through the best of the rest - the unreleased, the alternatives, the songs that were given away, and more! If you are enjoying this podcast please let us know at @Big_Sort on Twitter and Instagram, and please leave us a review! Garry is also a musician and his recent songs can be found here on Spotify. Please listen out for Paul's other Podcasts, 'The Head Ballet' - all about novelty music, and 'Hark! 87th Precinct Podcast' - all about Ed McBain's seminal police procedural novel series. You can listen along to the songs featured in this episode on this handy Spotify playlist: Also, we did a 'show and tell' video bonus about some of our sources for this series, you can see that here on YOUTUBE Keep up with the scoring charts with this handy google sheet: Big Sort Ranking Table Series 2 This Week's Songs: Sour Milk Sea, Goodbye, Penina, Come And Get It | |||
| 19 Jun 2023 | Series 3 Episode 30: Rock Titanium and The Pseudonyms | 01:23:43 | |
Welcome to the Big Beatles Sort Out Series 3! Every episode we explore and score 5 songs taken at random from the solo singles of the individual Beatles released in the decade following their break up. Having almost finished the chart, this week we cover 2 leftover Wings songs and then look at some Pseudonym releases during the decade as a little bit of post series bonus for you! If you are enjoying this podcast please let us know at @Big_Sort on Twitter and Instagram, and please leave us a review! You can also email us at BigBeatlesSortOut@Gmail.Com Garry's new album, 'Rusty Old World' is out now on CD and digital download! Buy it here! https://garryabbott.bandcamp.com/album/rusty-old-world Paul's band, Good Grief, have a new 'Tape' out on digital and, you guessed it, Tape. Get it here! https://goodgriefliverpool.bandcamp.com/album/tape Please listen out for Paul's other Podcasts, 'The Head Ballet' - all about novelty music, and 'Hark! 87th Precinct Podcast' - all about Ed McBain's seminal police procedural novel series. This week's two left over songs to score are: 'Venus and Mars / Rock Show' (McCartney) and 'Magneto and Titanium Man' (McCartney). Click here for a handy Spotify Playlist. Click here for the Series 3 Chart up to this episode! | |||
| 02 Dec 2024 | The Big 60s Sort Out Ep 39: Beatles 64 Documentary Special | 00:52:23 | |
The Big Beatles Sort Out Presents: The Big 60s Sort Out! Yes, for season 4 we are taking a look at the decade that made (or was made?) by The Beatles, by ranking every UK number one, looking for sneaky Beatles links, and generally putting ourselves in the world where they crafted their legacy. In the last of our mid season pre-Xmas specials, we are talking about the new Beatles 64 documentary out now on Disney+. We recorded this literally the day after we both watched it, so this is very much a casual 'reaction' episode to ease us into our xmas break. I also mention the book 'The Beatle Who Vanished' by Jim Berkenstadt, which you can find out more about here: https://www.thebeatlewhovanished.com/ We hope you all have a lovely festive period and new year, and we will see you in 2025! If you want to view the chart up to the latest episode, you can do so here! Paul has a new music biopic Instagram feed you can check out here: https://www.instagram.com/Music_Biopic/ Below are links to our respective music projects! Smiles On Lonely Souls | Garry Abbott (bandcamp.com) https://goodgriefliverpool.bandcamp.com/ | |||
| 25 Jan 2021 | Episode 19: Number 19. Number 19. Number 19. Forever. | 01:11:28 | |
Welcome to the Big Beatles Sort Out, a show in which I, author and musician Garry Abbott, attempt to finally decide my favourite Beatles recordings by scoring each and every one for lyrical content, musicality and production. I am assisted in this venture by my brother and resident Beatles expert, Paul Abbott, with a deep knowledge of the Beatles and the wider context in which they operated. Each episode we explore and score 5 songs from the Beatles full recording catalogue. The songs are drawn at random to try and avoid any album or era prejudices skewing the results. So please join us as we try and sort out, The Beatles. Episode 19 Songs: Revolution 9. Don't Bother Me. This Boy. Strawberry Fields Forever. The Inner Light. Please let anyone know about this podcast who might be interested! You can contact me on Twitter @big_sort or @Garry_Abbott, or via my website www.garryabbott.co.uk. Please listen out for Paul's other Podcasts, 'The Head Ballet' - all about novelty music, and 'Hark! 87th Precinct Podcast' - all about Ed McBain's seminal police procedural novel series. You can listen along to the songs featured in this episode on this handy spotify playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1FJav5BqqpRd4pacNA6dYfV Keep up with the scoring charts, or start your own using the blank-master, with this handy google sheet: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1Qc7mHMeBBM9LSPUV0L6zrYrF2Rib9eX-Xssua-Wox3g/edit?usp=sharing 7tEOCJJCCHZ2qNkhYMgb | |||
| 13 Mar 2023 | Series 3 Episode 20: Silly Soft Sea Devil Baby | 01:18:55 | |
Welcome to the Big Beatles Sort Out Series 3! Every episode we explore and score 5 songs taken at random from the solo singles of the individual Beatles released in the decade following their break up. If you are enjoying this podcast please let us know at @Big_Sort on Twitter and Instagram, and please leave us a review! You can also email us at BigBeatlesSortOut@Gmail.Com Garry's new album, 'Rusty Old World' is out now on CD and digital download! Buy it here! https://garryabbott.bandcamp.com/album/rusty-old-world Paul's band, Good Grief, have a new 'Tape' out on digital and, you guessed it, Tape. Get it here! https://goodgriefliverpool.bandcamp.com/album/tape Please listen out for Paul's other Podcasts, 'The Head Ballet' - all about novelty music, and 'Hark! 87th Precinct Podcast' - all about Ed McBain's seminal police procedural novel series. This week's songs: Silly Love Songs (McCartney), Soft hearted Hana (Harrison), Drowning In The Sea Of Love (Starr), Baby's Request (McCartney), Devil Woman (Starr) | |||
| 08 Mar 2021 | Ep 24: Rock a Pony, Little Blackbird Baby. | 00:58:48 | |
Welcome to the Big Beatles Sort Out, a show in which I, author and musician Garry Abbott, attempt to finally decide my favourite Beatles recordings by scoring each and every one for lyrical content, musicality and production. I am assisted in this venture by my brother and resident Beatles expert, Paul Abbott, with a deep knowledge of the Beatles and the wider context in which they operated. Each episode we explore and score 5 songs from the Beatles full recording catalogue. The songs are drawn at random to try and avoid any album or era prejudices skewing the results. So please join us as we try and sort out, The Beatles. This Week's Songs: Dig A Pony, Blackbird, Baby's In Black, Rock And Roll Music, Little Child Please let anyone know about this podcast who might be interested! You can contact me on Twitter @big_sort or @Garry_Abbott, or via my website www.garryabbott.co.uk. If you would like to support my music, please consider ordering my new EP 'Chapter And Multiverse' and/or listening to the singles here on Spotify. Please listen out for Paul's other Podcasts, 'The Head Ballet' - all about novelty music, and 'Hark! 87th Precinct Podcast' - all about Ed McBain's seminal police procedural novel series. You can listen along to the songs featured in this episode on this handy Spotify playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6BC9m02pVc5g4DFHa1z1qU?si=3a0bac71cf614a24 Keep up with the scoring charts, or start your own using the blank-master, with this handy google sheet: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1Qc7mHMeBBM9LSPUV0L6zrYrF2Rib9eX-Xssua-Wox3g/edit?usp=sharing | |||
| 07 Sep 2020 | Episode 1: Something got a hold to lose that day tripper won't see me... | 00:37:16 | |
Welcome to the Big Beatles Sort Out, a show in which I, author and musician Garry Abbott, attempt to finally decide my favourite Beatles recordings by scoring each and every one for lyrical content, musicality and production. I am assisted in this venture by my brother and resident Beatles expert, Paul Abbott, with a deep knowledge of the Beatles and the wider context in which they operated. Each episode we explore and score 5 songs from the Beatles full recording catalogue. The songs are drawn at random to try and avoid any album or era prejudices skewing the results. So please join us as we try and sort out, The Beatles. Episode 1 Songs: Something ,Day Tripper, You're Going to Lose That Girl ,You Won't See Me, You Really Got a Hold on Me PLUS RUTLES BONUS! Now She's Left You. Please let anyone know about this podcast who might be interested! You can contact me on Twitter @big_sort or @Garry_Abbott, or via my website www.garryabbott.co.uk. Please listen out for Paul's other Podcasts, 'The Head Ballet' - all about novelty music, and 'Hark! 87th Precinct Podcast' - all about Ed McBain's seminal police procedural novel series. You can listen along to the songs featured in this episode on this handy spotify playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4Ikr8TW9ihgCuWtEDhstuV Keep up with the scoring charts, or start your own using the blank-master, with this handy google sheet: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1Qc7mHMeBBM9LSPUV0L6zrYrF2Rib9eX-Xssua-Wox3g/edit?usp=sharing | |||
| 01 Jan 2024 | The Big 60s Sort Ep 1: 1960 January - March | 01:22:04 | |
The Big Beatles Sort Out Presents: The Big 60s Sort Out! Yes, for season 4 we are taking a look at the decade that made (or was made?) by The Beatles, by ranking every UK number one, looking for sneaky Beatles links, and generally putting ourselves in the world where they crafted their legacy. Please joins us as we try and sort out, the 60s! Songs this episode: Emile Ford and The Checkmates - What Do You Want To Make Those Eyes At Me For? Michael Holliday - Starry Eyed Anthony Newley - Why? Adam Faith - Poor me Johnny Preston - Running Bear Garry and Paul are both musicians, and would love it if you would consider buying some of their music at the links below to help support them in all their creative endeavours: | |||
| 18 Jun 2022 | The Big Beatles Sort Out Big Macca Birthday Bonanza Special! | 01:05:10 | |
Welcome to a mid-series Big Beatles Sort Out birthday bonanza bonus episode to celebrate Paul McCartney's 80th! We revisit my faves from series 1, take a look at our and your favourite bass lines, and even touch on his influence on the Sex Pistols and punk! If you are enjoying this podcast please let us know at @Big_Sort on Twitter and Instagram, and please leave us a review! Paul's band 'Good Grief' have a new album OUT NOW! Get your copy here: https://goodgriefliverpool.bandcamp.com/album/shake-your-faith Garry is also a musician and his recent songs can be found here on Spotify and Apple Music Please listen out for Paul's other Podcasts, 'The Head Ballet' - all about novelty music, and 'Hark! 87th Precinct Podcast' - all about Ed McBain's seminal police procedural novel series. | |||
| 07 Jun 2021 | Ep 36: Back In My Golden Savoy Sun | 01:15:37 | |
Welcome to the Big Beatles Sort Out. Each episode we explore and score 5 songs drawn at random from the Beatles full recording catalogue. If you are enjoying this podcast please let us know at @Big_Sort on Twitter and Instagram, and please leave us a review! If you would like to support Garry's music, please consider buying his new EP 'Chapter And Multiverse' and listening to the single 'Gotta Have a Slow One' here on Spotify. Please listen out for Paul's other Podcasts, 'The Head Ballet' - all about novelty music, and 'Hark! 87th Precinct Podcast' - all about Ed McBain's seminal police procedural novel series. You can listen along to the songs featured in this episode on this handy Spotify playlist: Keep up with the scoring charts, or start your own using the blank-master, with this handy google sheet: This Week's Songs: Sun King, In My life, Back in the U.S.S.R, Savoy Truffle, Golden Slumbers PLUS RUTLES BONUS! We've Arrived (And To Prove It WE're Here) | |||
| 27 Mar 2023 | Series 3 Episode 22: Touch Wee Spin Car Games | 01:17:45 | |
Welcome to the Big Beatles Sort Out Series 3! Every episode we explore and score 5 songs taken at random from the solo singles of the individual Beatles released in the decade following their break up. If you are enjoying this podcast please let us know at @Big_Sort on Twitter and Instagram, and please leave us a review! You can also email us at BigBeatlesSortOut@Gmail.Com Garry has a short story published in this eBook short story collection commemorating 60 years of 'Please Please Me'! All proceeds go to charity: US - https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BZK81BPY UK - https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0BZK81BPY AUS - https://www.amazon.com.au/dp/B0BZK81BPY Garry's new album, 'Rusty Old World' is out now on CD and digital download! Buy it here! https://garryabbott.bandcamp.com/album/rusty-old-world Paul's band, Good Grief, have a new 'Tape' out on digital and, you guessed it, Tape. Get it here! https://goodgriefliverpool.bandcamp.com/album/tape Please listen out for Paul's other Podcasts, 'The Head Ballet' - all about novelty music, and 'Hark! 87th Precinct Podcast' - all about Ed McBain's seminal police procedural novel series. This week's songs: Back Seat Of My Car (McCartney), Oo Wee (Star), Spin It On (McCartney), Soft Touch (Harrison), Mind Games (Lennon) | |||
| 30 Sep 2024 | The Big 60s Sort Out Ep 30: 1965 Sept - Dec | 01:29:11 | |
The Big Beatles Sort Out Presents: The Big 60s Sort Out! Yes, for season 4 we are taking a look at the decade that made (or was made?) by The Beatles, by ranking every UK number one, looking for sneaky Beatles links, and generally putting ourselves in the world where they crafted their legacy. Please joins us as we try and sort out, the 60s! Songs this episode: Ken Dodd - Tears The Rolling Stones - Get Off Of My Cloud The Seekers - The Carnival Is Over The Beatles - Day Tripper The Beatles - We Can Work It Out If you want to view the chart up to the latest episode, you can do so here! Paul has a new music biopic Instagram feed you can check out here: https://www.instagram.com/Music_Biopic/ Below are links to our respective music projects! Smiles On Lonely Souls | Garry Abbott (bandcamp.com) https://goodgriefliverpool.bandcamp.com/ | |||
| 30 Nov 2020 | Episode 13: You like Yer Matchbox Baby Madonna | 00:54:24 | |
Welcome to the Big Beatles Sort Out, a show in which I, author and musician Garry Abbott, attempt to finally decide my favourite Beatles recordings by scoring each and every one for lyrical content, musicality and production. I am assisted in this venture by my brother and resident Beatles expert, Paul Abbott, with a deep knowledge of the Beatles and the wider context in which they operated. Each episode we explore and score 5 songs from the Beatles full recording catalogue. The songs are drawn at random to try and avoid any album or era prejudices skewing the results. So please join us as we try and sort out, The Beatles. Episode 11 Songs: Matchbox / You Like me too Much / Yer Blues / Baby You're a Rich man / Lady Madonna Please let anyone know about this podcast who might be interested! You can contact me on Twitter @big_sort or @Garry_Abbott, or via my website www.garryabbott.co.uk. Please listen out for Paul's other Podcasts, 'The Head Ballet' - all about novelty music, and 'Hark! 87th Precinct Podcast' - all about Ed McBain's seminal police procedural novel series. You can listen along to the songs featured in this episode on this handy spotify playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/7COmw6erNzQsEWd7S80JnA Keep up with the scoring charts, or start your own using the blank-master, with this handy google sheet: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1Qc7mHMeBBM9LSPUV0L6zrYrF2Rib9eX-Xssua-Wox3g/edit?usp=sharing | |||
| 02 Aug 2021 | Ep 43: Only A Real Skelter Girl | 01:21:50 | |
Welcome to the Big Beatles Sort Out. Each episode we explore and score 5 songs drawn at random from the Beatles full recording catalogue. If you are enjoying this podcast please let us know at @Big_Sort on Twitter and Instagram, and please leave us a review! Garry is also a musician and a lot of his songs can be found here on Soundcloud. Please listen out for Paul's other Podcasts, 'The Head Ballet' - all about novelty music, and 'Hark! 87th Precinct Podcast' - all about Ed McBain's seminal police procedural novel series. You can listen along to the songs featured in this episode on this handy Spotify playlist: Keep up with the scoring charts, or start your own using the blank-master, with this handy google sheet: This Week's Songs: Only A Northern Song, Girl, Real Love, Helter Skelter. | |||
| 23 Nov 2020 | Episode 12: You never give me your birthday rain, mother majesty | 00:54:39 | |
Welcome to the Big Beatles Sort Out, a show in which I, author and musician Garry Abbott, attempt to finally decide my favourite Beatles recordings by scoring each and every one for lyrical content, musicality and production. I am assisted in this venture by my brother and resident Beatles expert, Paul Abbott, with a deep knowledge of the Beatles and the wider context in which they operated. Each episode we explore and score 5 songs from the Beatles full recording catalogue. The songs are drawn at random to try and avoid any album or era prejudices skewing the results. So please join us as we try and sort out, The Beatles. Episode 11 Songs: Birthday / Mother Nature's Son/ You never give me your Money / Her Majesty / Rain Please let anyone know about this podcast who might be interested! You can contact me on Twitter @big_sort or @Garry_Abbott, or via my website www.garryabbott.co.uk. Please listen out for Paul's other Podcasts, 'The Head Ballet' - all about novelty music, and 'Hark! 87th Precinct Podcast' - all about Ed McBain's seminal police procedural novel series. You can listen along to the songs featured in this episode on this handy spotify playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4T48Ei2Y6VXtX42jEklGpE Keep up with the scoring charts, or start your own using the blank-master, with this handy google sheet: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1Qc7mHMeBBM9LSPUV0L6zrYrF2Rib9eX-Xssua-Wox3g/edit?usp=sharing | |||
| 04 Apr 2022 | Episode 58: Magical Mystery Tour Movie Special! | 01:23:50 | |
Welcome to the Big Beatles Sort Out Series 2! Having ranked all the Beatles core catalogue releases in series 1, in this series we will be taking a curated look through the best of the rest - the unreleased, the alternatives, the songs that were given away, and now... THE MOVIES! This week we continue with 'Magical Mystery Tour' where somehow we manage to talk for longer than the film itself. If you are enjoying this podcast please let us know at @Big_Sort on Twitter and Instagram, and please leave us a review! Paul's band 'Good Grief' have a new album OUT NOW! Get your copy here: https://goodgriefliverpool.bandcamp.com/album/shake-your-faith Garry is also a musician and his recent songs can be found here on Spotify and Apple Music Please listen out for Paul's other Podcasts, 'The Head Ballet' - all about novelty music, and 'Hark! 87th Precinct Podcast' - all about Ed McBain's seminal police procedural novel series. Keep up with the scoring charts with this handy google sheet: | |||
| 26 Feb 2024 | The Big 60s Sort Out Ep 9: 1961 Oct - Dec | 01:21:47 | |
The Big Beatles Sort Out Presents: The Big 60s Sort Out! Yes, for season 4 we are taking a look at the decade that made (or was made?) by The Beatles, by ranking every UK number one, looking for sneaky Beatles links, and generally putting ourselves in the world where they crafted their legacy. Please joins us as we try and sort out, the 60s! Songs this episode: Helen Shapiro - Walking Back To Happiness Elvis Presley - (Marie's The Name) His Latest Flame Elvis Presley - Little Sister Frankie Vaughan - Tower Of Strength Danny Williams - Moon River Garry and Paul are both musicians, and would love it if you would consider buying some of their music at the links below to help support them in all their creative endeavours: https://garryabbott.bandcamp.com/ https://goodgriefliverpool.bandcamp.com/ | |||
| 27 Dec 2021 | Episode 50: The Songs They Gave Away Part 4 | 01:21:46 | |
Welcome to the Big Beatles Sort Out Series 2! Having ranked all the Beatles core catalogue releases in series 1, in this series we will be taking a curated look through the best of the rest - the unreleased, the alternatives, the songs that were given away, and more! If you are enjoying this podcast please let us know at @Big_Sort on Twitter and Instagram, and please leave us a review! Garry is also a musician and his recent songs can be found here on Spotify. Please listen out for Paul's other Podcasts, 'The Head Ballet' - all about novelty music, and 'Hark! 87th Precinct Podcast' - all about Ed McBain's seminal police procedural novel series. You can listen along to the songs featured in this episode on this handy Spotify playlist: And click here for 'Cat Call' which does not appear on Spotify! We also did a little video bonus you can watch HERE! Keep up with the scoring charts with this handy google sheet: Big Sort Ranking Table Series 2 This Week's Songs: Woman, Love In The Open Air, Cat Call, Step Inside Love, Thingumybob | |||
| 10 Jan 2022 | Episode 51A - Get Back Xmas Chat Bonus | 00:45:46 | |
While series 2 is on a small hiatus, here is a little bonus episode recorded over Xmas face to face, all about the Get back documentary series and some of our rambling thoughts on it. Apologies for the slightly tinny quality - this was recored on a portable recorder rather than our usual home studio set up, so slightly more roomy and with added fly and background noises. We hope you enjoy anyway and look forward to being back soon with the 2nd half of Series 2 where we will be looking at the Movies and Live at the BBC! See you soon! Also, I (Garry) have a new song out for January 2022 called 'Rusty Old World! Here are all the links: | |||