The One Sweet Dream Get Back Series continues with an interview with music journalist and author Rob Sheffield. Rob is a contributing editor at Rolling Stone, writing about music, TV, and pop culture; he is also the author of multiple books, including Dreaming the Beatles: The Love Story of One Band and the Whole World. In this interview, recorded in December 2021, Diana and Rob cover many topics, including the just-released film Get Back, Martha, the song Girl, Paul's relationship with Cynthia,...
May 06, 2022•1 hr 54 min•Season 2Ep. 47
In part two of this Get Back Series episode with Martin Carr, Martin and Diana discuss the dynamics of the Lennon and McCartney relationship around this period. Martin Carr https://www.facebook.com/GOLDLIFT/ @martin_carr Support the show Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
May 05, 2022•1 hr 23 min•Season 2Ep. 40
In this two-part episode, Martin and Diana discuss the intricacies of the Get Back film with special emphasis on the dynamics between Lennon and McCartney at this time. This is part one. Martin Carr https://www.facebook.com/GOLDLIFT/ @martin_carr Support the show Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
May 03, 2022•2 hr 29 min•Season 2Ep. 39
In the next installment of the Hidden Gems and Unsung Masterpieces Series, Diana is joined by brilliant singer/songwriter/ film and TV composer Michael Penn to discuss the songs that make his list. Follow Michael Penn: @MPenn Support the show Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Apr 19, 2022•2 hr 40 min•Season 2Ep. 37
Diana is joined by brilliant singer/songwriter/ film and TV composer Michael Penn to discuss the songs that make his Hidden Gems and Unsung Masterpieces list. ----------------------------------- Michael's List: Anytime At All Things We Said Today She Said She Said The Family Way (Soundtrack and Movie) Within You Without You Penny Lane The End Maxwell's Silver Hammer Jenny Wren I Know I Know (Diana's selection) ------------------------------------- Michael Penn's songs referenced in the episode i...
Apr 13, 2022•2 hr 40 min
In this episode, Diana talks to Joe Hagan, author of the brilliant Jann Wenner biography Sticky Fingers, and host of Vanity Fair's podcast: Inside The Hive. We discuss Joe's experience writing the biography, his insight into the relationship between Wenner, Ono, and Lennon, and the impact of Wenner's partisanship on the Beatles narrative. We also discuss Joe's newfound appreciation of the early solo works by the individual Beatles — as well as his hot take on Wings. https://www.joehagan.net/ htt...
Mar 14, 2022•2 hr 8 min•Season 2Ep. 34
In part 3 of our deep dive into Get Back, Jonathan Skovron and I discuss the following: The India scene, Klein, the rooftop performance, the Peter Sellers scene, the hypothetical Beatles collective—and we again return to George Harrison walking out, Yoko, and of course, the Lennon/McCartney partnership. The majority of this episode was recorded in December 2021. About Jonathan Skovron: Jonathanskovron.bandcamp.com https://youtube.com/user/jonathanskovronmusic Thanks to Romane Cameron for the art...
Feb 23, 2022•2 hr 42 min•Season 2Ep. 33
In part two of this deep dive into Peter Jackson's Get Back film, Jonathan Skovron and I discuss the trajectory and momentum of the project, the impact of Billy Preston, the secret lunchroom scene, leadership, George Harrison's walkout, the musical conversation between Lennon/McCartney and the musicianship of the group as a whole. In the next episode—part three, we cover the Peter Sellers scene, the hypothetical Beatles collective concept, the independent album concept, the India scene — and we ...
Feb 18, 2022•2 hr 3 min•Season 2Ep. 31
This Deep Dive into the Get Back film was recorded on multiple occasions with musician Jonathan Skovron, resulting in the OSD Deep Dive Trilogy! Peter Jackson would be proud! In part 1, we explore Jackson's narrative choices, the Lennon and McCartney dynamics, George's predicament in the band, the working relationship between the men, and the impact of Yoko's presence. In Part 2, we cover the trajectory of the project, Billy Preston, the secret lunchroom scene, leadership, the musical conversati...
Feb 16, 2022•2 hr 36 min•Season 2Ep. 30
The Get Back Series kicks off with a recap of the events of '67 & '68—as discussed in the Breakup Series—a primer for the series, and is followed by a roundtable discussion about the Get Back film with Dr. Paul Thompson and Dan Rivkin. Paul Thompson: https://www.amazon.com/Paul-McCartney-His-Creative-Practice/dp/3030790991 Dan Rivkin: https://theymaybeparted.com/ Additional References: The Nagra Tapes https://amoralto.tumblr.com/ Thanks to Tanya Clarke, as always. Support the show Advertisin...
Jan 27, 2022•2 hr 41 min•Season 2Ep. 29
The OSD Get Back Series continues with an episode that was recorded before the Get Back Documentary Series was fully available to the public. Journalist, broadcaster, and author Pete Paphides screened and reviewed the documentary for the Evening Standard prior to its general release, and we discussed his impressions of the film. Pete's review of Get Back: https://www.standard.co.uk/culture/music/peter-jackson-beatles-documentary-review-get-back-disney-plus-b968008.html Pete's memoir, Broken Gree...
Jan 26, 2022•1 hr 54 min•Season 2Ep. 29
The Get Back Series continues with a conversation with musician Aimee Mann. We discuss Aimee's impressions of the film and her observations of the band's dynamics — drawing on her experiences working in bands, collaborations, and as a solo artist. Follow Aimee at @realaimeemann Aimee Mann music referenced: Queens of the Summer Hotel: "Burn It Out" and "In Mexico" The Magnolia Soundtrack: "Save Me" Mental Illness: "Goose Snow Cone" I Am Sam (music from and inspired by the motion picture): "Two Of...
Jan 20, 2022•1 hr 31 min•Season 2Ep. 28
In this episode, Diana and comedian/Beatles aficionado Tim Heidecker explore some key Beatles themes. Tim Heidecker is a comedian, writer, musician, podcaster, actor, and half of the comedy duo Tim and Eric. He co-hosts a parody film review web series called, On Cinema and is the host of the podcast, Office Hours Live With Tim Heidecker. https://www.timheidecker.com/ Support the show Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy...
Nov 12, 2021•2 hr 38 min•Season 2Ep. 27
Diana and Chris Salewicz discuss Paul McCartney the man and the artist. They explore his defining traits and what people get wrong about him, and they also talk about Chris's epic 1986 interview with Paul — one of Paul's most candid interviews ever. Updated Audio! Support the show Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Apr 14, 2021•2 hr 49 min•Season 1Ep. 24
A conversation with Joshua Wolf Shenk, author of Powers of Two: Finding the Essence of Innovation in Creative Pairs, about creative partnerships. Diana and Joshua discuss the Lennon/McCartney partnership, and how they exemplify and light up so many of the core tenets of creative pairings. Support the show Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy...
Apr 05, 2021•1 hr 38 min•Season 1Ep. 23
In this episode, Diana explores Paul McCartney's artistry and creative process with Phillip McIntyre and Paul Thompson, authors of the upcoming book “Paul and His Creative Practice. The Beatles and Beyond.” Phillip, Paul, and Diana have a wide-ranging discussion that covers topics such as flow state, collaboration, Crocodile Dundee, and how Paul McCartney is just like James Bond. A link to their book: “Paul and His Creative Practice. The Beatles and Beyond.” Phillip and Paul's list of recommende...
Apr 04, 2021•2 hr 2 min•Season 1Ep. 22
Diana and Historian Erin Torkelson Weber discuss the Fab 4 Myth: How it was constructed, its accuracy, and how the Beatles tried to break free of it. They explore the importance of Cleave interviews and the Hunter Davies official biography as attempts to escape the constraints of their image. This conversation is based on the ideas contained in Erin Torkelson Weber's book: Beatles and the Historians: An Analysis of Writings about the Fab Four. Please check out Erin's book and her blog: https://b...
Mar 28, 2021•2 hr 7 min•Season 1Ep. 21
This is part three of the RAM extravaganza. In this episode, Diana and Duncan continue their deep dive into McCartney's brilliant album RAM. They pick up their analysis where they left off — with the exquisite Dear Boy — and make their way through the rest of the album. In the first part of their deep dive, they reviewed the cultural context of the album’s origin and reception and puzzled over why this ambitious, eccentric, and distinctive masterpiece remains overlooked by many. They also refram...
Mar 27, 2021•2 hr 59 min•Season 1Ep. 20
In this epic two-part journey from the wilds of Scotland to the sky-scrapers of Manhattan, Diana and Duncan fly above the maddening crowd of rock reviewers in celebration of Paul and Linda McCartney’s RAM. In Part A, they explore the cultural context of the album’s origin and reception and puzzle over why this ambitious, eccentric and distinctive masterpiece remains overlooked by many. They also amble (with their dogs) along the album’s first three hill-like songs, a luxuriant experience to be c...
Mar 26, 2021•2 hr 48 min•Season 1Ep. 19
A wide-ranging discussion with British journalist Ray Connolly, who has the distinction of being friendly with both Lennon and McCartney in the 60s and 70s. Ray spent significant time with the Lennons from 1968 until 1980. He is a true insider, someone so deeply involved with the Beatles that he almost is a character in their story. Diana and Ray discuss a number of topics including Lennon/Ono's relationship, The Breakup, Paul and Linda McCartney, The Lost Weekend, and the Lennon/McCartney partn...
Mar 25, 2021•2 hr 48 min•Season 1Ep. 17
This is a multi-part episode that celebrates Paul and Linda McCartney's brilliant and influential album RAM. In part one, Diana talks to Eirik "The Norwegian" Wangberg, the engineer that spent two months alone in a studio with Paul McCartney during the making of RAM. Wangberg's access put him in a unique position as observer and collaborator and he not only paints a vivid picture of Paul and Linda at that time but he provides additional dimension to Paul as an artist. Few people have the ability...
Mar 24, 2021•1 hr 10 min•Season 1Ep. 18
A deep dive into McCartney's obsession with the Beatles' divorce story. Diana and Dr. Duncan Driver discuss Paul's obsessive need to promote the "John asked for the divorce" storyline, simplifying a complex subject down to a soundbite. They explore the reasons McCartney might be so attached to this idea and it's impact. Support the show Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy...
Mar 21, 2021•1 hr 47 min•Season 2Ep. 25
This episode marks the beginning of OSD's examination of the period after Lennon's divorce declaration. Diana is joined by Dr. Duncan Driver to analyze the meaning of the song Instant Karma. Could there be more to the song than a surface-level reading? Could it provide more insight into the breakup period? Diana and Duncan make the case that it does. “The two guys as friends, there was never a time when they wouldn’t have fought for the other guy, so, you know, they wrote songs about it, you kno...
Mar 20, 2021•2 hr 53 min•Season 1Ep. 16
Diana and Dr. Duncan Driver dive into the important interview John gave to Barry Miles three days after the infamous Divorce meeting, shedding light on John's state of mind. Onesweetdreampodcast@gmail.com Twitter: @onesweetdreamdi Support the show Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Mar 15, 2021•1 hr 44 min•Season 2Ep. 26
Diana and Phoebe discuss the infamous September 20th "divorce" meeting where John Lennon declared he wanted a divorce from the Beatles. We examine the various recollections of the meeting from both Lennon and McCartney's perspectives in an effort to understand what actually transpired between them, how they each viewed the meeting, and how they spun the story afterward. We debate whether John's declaration was reactionary, a true cry of emancipation, a strategic move that required a countermove,...
Mar 12, 2021•2 hr 10 min•Season 1Ep. 15
In this TWO PART episode, we focus on Paul's McCartney in September 1969. In PART 2 we examine how McCartney has been portrayed in the Beatles story and pressure test this characterization. We do this by considering what may have been going on with Paul at this time — as well as how he may have come across to the others in the band, while also attempting to accurately portray his value and power as an artist at this time.Diana EricksonOnesweetdreampodcast.comEmail: Onesweetdreampodcast@gmail.com...
Mar 11, 2021•2 hr 36 min•Season 1Ep. 14
In this TWO PART episode, we will track McCartney over the ten days leading up to the September 20th meeting — as we did for Lennon. In PART ONE we discuss Paul’s BBC interview and the impact on the situation when they lose Northern Songs. We unpack Paul’s interview —one of only a handful he gave that year—and examine what he was actually communicating. This is important because far too often thoughts, feelings, and motivations are projected onto Paul based on post-narrative spin rather than his...
Mar 08, 2021•2 hr 16 min•Season 1Ep. 13
John's decision to quit the band is portrayed as a foregone conclusion but we don't think it was. In episode 9 of the Break-up Series, we track John Lennon's roller coaster of highs and lows during the critical 10-day period before the infamous Divorce Meeting on September 20th.Diana EricksonOnesweetdreampodcast.comEmail: Onesweetdreampodcast@gmail.comTwitter: @onesweetdreamdi ---- Phoebe LordeAnotherkindofmind.comTwitter: @akompod or @akompodcast Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/Oneswe...
Feb 24, 2021•2 hr 50 min•Season 1Ep. 12
In this episode, Diana and Phoebe explore the events, meetings, maneuvers, and negotiations that took place during the first half of September 1969. They trace how things start to escalate and go off the tracks following the relative harmony of the Abbey Road sessions. Covered in this episode are John and Yoko’s cold turkey experience, Mary McCartney’s birth, The Isle of Wight festival, the 4/4/4/2 meeting, and the “myth” of Lennon/McCartney.Please check out:Another Kind of Mind Podcast: (https:...
Feb 23, 2021•2 hr 38 min•Season 1Ep. 11
In this two-part episode in the L/M Breakup Series, Diana and Phoebe dig into the relatively under-explored Abbey Road period and the songs that resulted from it. They examine the songs and the events surrounding the creation of the album through the lens of the breakup. In PART TWO Phoebe and Diana discuss the Medley, "I Want You (She's So Heavy)" and the overarching themes of the album.Please check out:Another Kind of Mind Podcast: (https://anotherkindofmind.com/); Twitter: @akompodcast; Phoeb...
Feb 20, 2021•1 hr 52 min•Season 1Ep. 10
