Brunch Bytes
Pull up a chair to the table and nibble on Brunch Bytes, tiny tidbits of short Beatles interviews, music tracks, and other amazing gems!
Louise Harrison Intv by Joe Johnson
Sad to hear of George's sister Louise Harrison passing at the age of 91. In 1997 she spoke at length with Joe Johnson and talked about The Beatles role in peace, recalls being the nurse for George their first weekend here when he had pneumonia. Louise shares a memory of the day George was born and tells us about the first time she heard "All Things Must Pass", and whom it was written for. #RIPLouiseHarrison
Plastic Ono Band RADIO SPECIAL
John & Yoko's Plastic Ono Band 50th anniversary remix remaster is OUT. Here this this 1-hour radio show hosted by noted British archivist, author and radio personality, Kevin Howlett, featuring interviews with Ringo Starr, Klaus Voorman, Yoko Ono, Alan White and many others, PLUS historic recollections from John Lennon. Enjoy this commercial free special honoring John & Yoko's favorite project together: Plastic Ono Band.
Paul McCartney Concert for NY Intv Joe Johnson
Paul McCartney calls into Beatle Brunch to talk with Joe Johnson after The Concert for New York, 2001. Joe has a chance to thank him for putting the show together and lining up performers.
Ringo’s 4th EP “Rewind Forward” First Track Out Now!
Ringo has a new 4-song EP coming out, REWIND FORWARD. Hear the title track NOW!
Interview with Dave Schwensen Author of The Beatles @ Shea Stadium
Joe Johnson speaks with Dave Schwensen, author of The Beatles at Shea Stadium. Find out why they had a hard time finding a network to broadcast the special. Why hasn't the concert special ever been officially released? And so much more behind the scenes as told by Dave to Joe Johnson in 2015.
Reporter Interviews Kids at Beatles Shea Stadium 1966 Concert
An enjoyable (and sometimes annoying) interview with mainly frantic teenage girl-fans of The Beatles at their 2nd Shea Stadium Concert August 23, 1966.
Paul McCartney talks about recording a rock ‘n roll album
Paul McCartney with the bonus interview from his Run Devil Run CD in 1989, talking about making a Rock & Roll album
Carl Perkins Interview with Joe J November 1996
Beautiful interview with Old Tennessee himself, Carl Perkins, chatting with Joe Johnson back in November 1996 when his "Go Cat Go" album / CD came out. Carl was so loving and sweet and humble of even being interviewed himself.
Paul McCartney Talks “Getting Older” & Still Rockin’
FUN interview with Paul McCartney over the years being asked if he's too old to rock & roll, including one interview when Paul turned 60, our own Beatle Brunch Host Joe Johnson, asked him then. His answer is hilarious! Happy Birthday Paul!
May Pang Interview w Joe Johnson
Beatle Brunch host Joe Johnson speaks with photographer and one time personal assistant to John & Yoko, May Pang, about her 18 months with John in LA, New York and Palm Beach and her book, "Instamatic Karma" which came out in 2008, plus she tells the story of her new film, "The Lost Weekend - A Love Story" now in theaters.