My Favourite Beatles Song
Each episode Tim Tucker talks to a distinguished guest about their favourite song by the Beatles.
My Favourite Beatles Song
Long, Long, Long — Eoghan Lyng
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Tim Tucker
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Season 1
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Episode 47
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Tim is joined by music journalist and author Eoghan Lyng as they delve into George Harrison's gorgeous Long, Long, Long. They discuss the song's creation, its spiritual themes, and the musical and lyrical elements that make it unique in the Beatles' lore.
- George Harrison in the 1970s, by Eoghan Lyng: https://www.sonicbondpublishing.co.uk/decades/george-harrison-in-the-1970s
- John & Yoko Special, with contributions from Eoghan Lyng: https://shop.recordcollectormag.com/product/rc-special-john-and-yoko
- Eoghan on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/mightylyng.bsky.social
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Original music by Joe Kane
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Episode 47 – Eoghan Lyng – Long, Long, Long
Song choice: Long, Long, Long
Take 44 intro
Personal connection
Sitar-like acoustic
Bob Dylan's Sad Eyed Lady of the Lowlands
Rattling a bottle of Blue Nun
Ringo's drums
Ringo's influence on Phil Collins
Colin Newman quote
Happiness is a Warm Gun cover by U2