Talk More Talk: A Solo Beatles Videocast

03/01/2025

Kit here! Is it freezing and snowy where you are? Stay in and catch up on the latest toppermost of the poppermost podcast episodes! December 1964 sides A and B are now available for your listening pleasure on various podcasting platforms and Zencastr. Just go to our site at www.toppermostofthepoppermost.net, click on "Episodes," and click on the latest episodes (or find us on Spotify, Apple, Google, or TuneIn).

Hosts Ed Chen, Kit O'Toole, and Martin Quibell lead listeners through the UK and U.S. charts each month, discussing not only the Beatles' singles but the artists who made the journey with them.  Learn about artists who had connections to the group, influenced them, or musical trends that would prof...

22/12/2024

From us to you...Happy Holidays! Look for more fun and "talk more talk" in 2025! Thanks for your continued support.

21/12/2024

Looking for a last-minute gift idea? Why not give them the gift of Yacht Rock? I'm teaching part one on January 23 and 30, and part two on April 24 and May 1. Give one or both to the music fan in your life! You don't even need wrapping paper!

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/adult-education-series-yacht-rock-part-i-registration-1107376004439?aff=erellivmlt

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/adult-education-series-yacht-rock-part-ii-registration-1107379364489?aff=erellivmlt

This two-session virtual course taught by Kit O’Toole explores the nature of Yacht Rock as an evolving musical genre.

17/12/2024

Due to internet issues, health, and scheduling conflicts, we're not able to have an episode before Christmas. We'll be back bigger and better than ever after the holidays! Thank you all for your support in 2024, and we look forward to even more fun in 2025. Look for more surprises when we come back in January! We wish you Happy Holidays and all the best in the new year.

09/12/2024

toppermost of the poppermost podcast November 1964 sides A-C episodes are now available! Head over to our website to learn about the Beatles' history on the UK and US charts. We also discuss artists that either had a direct connection to the fabs, an influence on them, or a significant role in music in general. Subscribe and rate our show, and let us know what you think!

Hosts Ed Chen, Kit O'Toole, and Martin Quibell lead listeners through the UK and U.S. charts each month, discussing not only the Beatles' singles but the artists who made the journey with them.  Learn about artists who had connections to the group, influenced them, or musical trends that would prof...

07/12/2024

I'm thrilled to announce that I'm teaching the history of Yacht Rock next semester! Learn about how the genre developed, its major artists, how it made a huge comeback, and what makes a song "Yacht Rock." Is it Yacht...or Nyacht? Sail the seas of smooth sounds with me, but hurry--spots are filling up fast!

Part 1: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/adult-education-series-yacht-rock-part-i-registration-1107376004439?aff=erellivmlt

Part 2: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/adult-education-series-yacht-rock-part-ii-registration-1107379364489?aff=erellivmlt

This two-session virtual course taught by Kit O’Toole explores the nature of Yacht Rock as an evolving musical genre.

05/12/2024

Be sure to join KIT O'TOOLE's virtual class today (Dec. 5) and next week (Dec. 12), part 2 of her series of "BRING IN 'DA FUNK," a study of funk and R & B!

Parliament/Funkadelic’s George Clinton declared “we want the funk,” and by the mid-70s the genre was in full swing. On the R&B and pop charts as well as on the dance floor, funk had officially taken over. This two-session virtual course taught by Kit O’Toole covers the peak of the genre, its...

02/12/2024

Love funk? Part 2 of my "Bring in 'Da Funk" online course starts Thursday, Dec. 5! Through multimedia presentations & class discussions, you'll learn about George Clinton, women of funk, electro funk, & much more. Enroll and join the fun!

Parliament/Funkadelic’s George Clinton declared “we want the funk,” and by the mid-70s the genre was in full swing. On the R&B and pop charts as well as on the dance floor, funk had officially taken over. This two-session virtual course taught by Kit O’Toole covers the peak of the genre, its...

30/11/2024

We're taking the US Thanksgiving holiday weekend off, but will be back soon!

25/11/2024

Our friend Kenneth Womack’s review of the upcoming “Beatles ‘64” documentary!

https://www.salon.com/2024/11/25/beatles-64-review/?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAR1X_8CaoqYX9myTiJfDgLCvtFJcW_7_38wOrMxRgeqGv2-f8j-ZrhSsY58_aem_MHvJCS0qrCY8gmIiKzk3bg

The Disney+ doc is a visual and aural feast capturing how Beatlemania was the harbinger of pop cultural change

24/11/2024

Kit here! It's almost time for my annual Beatles holiday gift guide! Have items you'd like to nominate for consideration? List them here. Remember, they had to have been released in 2024, not before. Thanks!

15/11/2024

What a treat! George Harrison's (presumably) guide vocal over the backing track of "Sunshine Life for Me (Sail Away Raymond)" from the Super Deluxe version of the "Living in the Material World" 50th anniversary box set.

We'll discuss this and the entire anniversary edition on Talk More Talk: A Solo Beatles Videocast this Monday, Nov. 18, at 9 p.m. ET!

Official Video for George Harrison - Sunshine Life For Me (Sail Away Raymond)Design and Animation: Daniel CorderoCreative Director and Commissioner: Kelly Ma...

15/11/2024

New single from Ringo's upcoming country album!

The official lyric video for Ringo Starr's "Thankful (Feat. Alison Krauss) ". Listen to ""Thankful (Feat. Alison Krauss)"" here: https://strm.to/ThankfulSubs...

14/11/2024

All October 1964 episodes of toppermost of the poppermost podcast are now available! Check our website for those shows (and catch up on previous episodes):

Hosts Ed Chen, Kit O'Toole, and Martin Quibell lead listeners through the UK and U.S. charts each month, discussing not only the Beatles' singles but the artists who made the journey with them.  Learn about artists who had connections to the group, influenced them, or musical trends that would prof...

09/11/2024

The next Talk More Talk will be Monday, November 18 at 9 pm ET to discuss the 50th anniversary edition of Living in the Material World! See you then!

08/11/2024

Less than a month until part two of my "Bring in Da Funk" class starts! We'll survey the height of funk in the mid-70s; explore the work of another founding father, George Clinton; learn how the genre foreshadowed disco; and see how funk still influences music today. Register now before (virtual) seats fill up!

This two-session virtual course taught by Kit O’Toole explores the peak, decline, and lasting influence of funk.

05/11/2024

Paul McCartney's statement on the loss of the legendary Quincy Jones.

31/10/2024

Looking for a diversion from the election night returns next week? Join your friends at Tuesday Night Record Club for Bruce Springsteen's THE GHOST OF TOM JOAD. RSVP today!