Beatles Novelty Songs and Copyrights with Terry Crain

Get Back to the Beatles

Chachi and David discuss the world of Beatles novelty music and memorabilia with special guest Terry Crain, author of 'Copywriting the Beatles.' The trio delves into the fascinating stories behind various Beatles novelty records from the 1960s, highlighting key tracks and their origins. They also touch on modern-day parodies and the extensive research behind Terry's multi-volume book. The conversation spans a range of topics, including Beatles merchandising, the significance of copyright in the music industry, and the unexpected careers of artists involved in Beatlemania.

Topics

00:49 Record Store Day and Beatles Collectibles

01:26 Introducing Guest Terry Crain

02:29 The Journey of Beatles Merchandise

04:41 The Fascinating World of Beatles Copyrights

13:38 Novelty Songs and Beatles Memorabilia

29:40 Jump Up: A Musical Journey

29:48 Byron Lee's Silver Screen Moment

30:25 Ringo for President: A Beatles Fantasy

33:49 The Girl from Liverpool: A Beatles Novelty

36:45 Beatles Novelty Records: A Genre Explored

45:31 Weird Al and Beatles Parodies

47:53 Terry Crain's Beatles Insights

54:13 Conclusion and Final Thoughts