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chrisshaweditor.bsky.social
Chris Shaw
@chrisshaweditor.bsky.social
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Christian; musician; host of Beatles podcast @eggpod.bsky.social ; Watford FC supporter. In that order. https://sgtpepperphotos.wordpress.com/2017/04/22/16/
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chrisshaweditor.bsky.social
For anyone who is interested… I’ve recorded two podcasts. Two more scheduled for December. At this rate hoping for an April launch. That’ll be nice won’t it - Spring. Blossoming. New starts. I like that. I like the idea of quietly launching it (like the last one) and people gradually discovering it🙂
November 29, 2025 at 10:35 PM
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samiraahmeduk.bsky.social
Beatle-y alert: @britishlibrary.bsky.social are hosting a special anniversary event to play the Stowe Tape with the student who made it, Mark Lewisohn and more special guests. I'll be hosting. April 4th 2026. Tickets here: events.bl.uk/events/the-b...
The Beatles at Stowe School | British Library
On 4 April 1963, The Beatles played a unique live concert at Stowe school in Buckinghamshire, having accepted a booking by one of the pupils.Present on the
events.bl.uk
November 27, 2025 at 4:01 PM
chrisshaweditor.bsky.social
Now recorded two new podcasts - five hours of editing ahoy!
a group of people in tuxedos are dancing together in a black and white photo .
ALT: a group of people in tuxedos are dancing together in a black and white photo .
media.tenor.com
November 19, 2025 at 7:31 PM
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eggpod.bsky.social
October 24, 2025 at 4:32 PM
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vickythelabrat.bsky.social
Paging @bigsort.bsky.social and @chrisshaweditor.bsky.social 😊
vickythelabrat.bsky.social Vicky the Labrat @vickythelabrat.bsky.social · Oct 24
A lady in a local art shop is making these for charity, I've just had the most wonderful life-affirming Beatles chat with her. She was one of Gerry Marsden's friends and her mum went out with George Harrison. I bloody love Beatle people.

If anyone wants one, I'm very happy to buy more Beatles!
Dolly pegs painted in the Pierre Cardin Beatle suits. Dolly pegs painted in the Sergeant Pepper suits
October 24, 2025 at 10:23 AM
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outonbluesix.bsky.social
Out Today!

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October 23, 2025 at 11:35 AM
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whenisbirths.bsky.social
I recently made a companion playlist of 300 tracks for my new #IntoTheGroove book. Chronologically arranged 1980-1989, some of it's familiar, some of it's less so. It's not an exhaustive list, but I hope it gives you a flavour of the book's scope. www.tunemymusic.com/share/kQHEUO...
Into the Groove: Extended 300-Track Playlist Compiled by Justin Lewis
justlewis70 shared this playlist with you. shared via @tunemymusic
www.tunemymusic.com
October 18, 2025 at 9:01 AM
chrisshaweditor.bsky.social
October 15, 2025 at 10:12 AM
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eggpod.bsky.social
👀 “Books are good!”

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October 14, 2025 at 4:02 PM
chrisshaweditor.bsky.social
There’s a pun here somewhere, but I’m baffled as to what it is…
October 10, 2025 at 6:46 PM
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stuffbymark.bsky.social
Entries 1 to 43 of an ongoing project reimagining Beatles songs as old, mid century design inspired film posters.
October 10, 2025 at 5:12 PM
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christhebarker.bsky.social
I kind of reckon that everyone who follows me who was planning to back this probably has done already (and it’s really appreciated…)… but if you haven’t and you WERE planning to, there really is only a few hours left to get one of the first or have your dedication in it…
October 6, 2025 at 8:29 PM
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johnrain.co.uk
This is wonderful. God bless, Kathy Burke. As gracious and kind as she is funny. www.thetimes.com/article/89f8...
What happened when Caitlin Moran met her heroine Kathy Burke
She grew up in poverty and went on to become a comedy icon and best actress winner at Cannes. Now Kathy Burke has written a shocking memoir about her childhood. Caitlin Moran meets her heroine
www.thetimes.com
October 3, 2025 at 11:23 AM
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nemonihil1664.bsky.social
Geoff Britton interviewed by Mark Lewisohn at the Liverpool Beatles Convention 2025.
youtu.be/ejMCF-NcAZg?...
Geoff Britton Interviewed by Mark Lewisohn | International Beatleweek 2025
YouTube video by The Cavern Club Liverpool
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October 3, 2025 at 11:25 AM
chrisshaweditor.bsky.social
#NowPlaying
Spine tinglingly beautiful!

Aside from the wondrous singles so far, a standout is I Want You.

Reliably top notch, fusing wit with poignancy & genuinely touching moments.

Neil Hannon is a genius - his songs move you in the same way as his namesake… Mr Innes
@divinecomedyhq.bsky.social
September 19, 2025 at 7:22 AM
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@teatles.bsky.social

“Please don’t try it on your own because there are various dangers associated with this”
September 18, 2025 at 7:25 PM
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eggpod.bsky.social
Glad they’ve seen sense, but I hope not too many people have already paid for the boxset in order to get Anthology 4.

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September 16, 2025 at 1:48 PM
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eggpod.bsky.social
New Beatles info!

Why Don’t we do it in the Road?, which was recorded on 9 October 1968, also makes a brief appearance on another White Album song recorded more than four months earlier.

Have a listen to this isolated backing track from 20/31 May 1968:

(From the fade out of Revolution 1 take 18)
September 15, 2025 at 8:07 AM
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squarewindowpod.bsky.social
Hello! Through the Square Window is a new podcast all about what we used to watch on British TV. Hosted by
@samiraahmeduk.bsky.social and
@gkw.bsky.social, the first ep launches Wednesday next week. A two-minute preview is available now. Just search for us, wherever you get your podcasts.
September 10, 2025 at 7:15 AM
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divinecomedyhq.bsky.social
New Single 'Invisible Thread' & Video!
Listen here: lnk.to/InvThr
Watch: youtu.be/5VXSQQ5YDIU
More info: thedivinecomedy.com/news/invisib...
#TheDivineComedy #InvisibleThread #RainySundayAfternoon
The third track taken from our forthcoming album ‘Rainy Sunday Afternoon’ is the bittersweet paean to parenthood, ‘Invisible Thread’. The links to listen to the track and watch the video are in our post. “It’s about that pang of worry when they board the bus for a camping trip,” Neil says. “The heart tug when they go on their first date. It’s not as simple as ‘the ties that bind’. They are a part of you.” Guest vocals on the track come from Neil’s daughter Willow. The stunning video that accompanies ‘Invisible Thread’ is directed by Wolf James and stars Ardal O’Hanlon. Debbie, who is also known as Wolf James, says: “Neil is such a beautiful writer and artist and it’s been a joy to work with him. There’s a sense of loss and grief under those sunny lyrics and when I spoke to Neil about his inspiration - parenthood, ageing, letting go - the idea of the tailor of time emerged. A man trapped by his work but freed by the creativity he feels in the presence of his daughter. Ardal was the perfect choice for the role; himself a father, also at the cusp of change in the relationship.” Neil adds “Debbie and her tremendous cast and crew have made a magical video. And my old friend Ardal O’Hanlon is the heart and soul of the piece. The very essence of careworn fatherhood.” A quick reminder that ‘Rainy Sunday Afternoon’ is available to pre-order now. The above text and album pre-order link can be found on our website. There is a link to our website in our post.
September 2, 2025 at 6:31 PM
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eggpod.bsky.social
A great - and balanced - preview of the Anthology collection by the ever reliable @parlogram.bsky.social

Includes comparisons between the 1990s/2025s versions and why Apple now need to rely on the next generation of fans

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The Beatles Anthology 2025 - What's In It & Who Is It For?
YouTube video by Parlogram
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August 31, 2025 at 4:00 PM
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eggpod.bsky.social
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
University of Liverpool to bring back Beatles' master's degree
The part-time, online MA course examines the lasting cultural and economic impact of the Fab Four.
www.bbc.co.uk
August 27, 2025 at 6:17 PM
chrisshaweditor.bsky.social
Currently on a massive early-1960s binge.

US/Russian tensions - threats of nuclear war - apartheid - civil rights movement/racial tension - older generation criticising the younger etc etc.

And so the beat goes on… and on…
August 26, 2025 at 5:34 PM
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whenisbirths.bsky.social
For an informative reality check on what the 80s were *really* like, my new book #IntoTheGroove traces the decade's pop history, month-by-month. Out on Thursday 2 October.
Cover image of my forthcoming book, INTO THE GROOVE: THE 1980S: THE ULTIMATE DECADE IN MUSIC HISTORY. 'An epic compendium of stories and trivia from the 80s music scene'
August 26, 2025 at 6:13 AM
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farleigh-start.bsky.social
Chris what did you make of the Ian Leslie book?
August 25, 2025 at 9:13 AM