| TELL ME WHY – “A short, sharp podcast for busy Beatles People in-the-know!” |
| “Tell Me Why” on the YouTube Channel Host: Jude Southerland Kessler – Author of The John Lennon Series Producer: Rande M. Kessler |
Special Guest – Jay Bergen, author of Lennon, the Mobster & The Lawyer
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| Don’t forget to register for 10 December John Lennon Focal Points Free webinar The Beatles Holiday Party Featuring Co-Host Joe Johnson of Beatle Brunch Radio Special Guests – Scott R. McKinley presentsThe Beatles 1964 Christmas Message!! Mark and Carol Lapidos with a preview of the New York Metro Fest for Beatles Fans Register Here: A Fab Party!! |
| Upcoming guests on “Tell Me Why” David Bedford of The Beatles Bookstore, author of Liddypool, The Fab One Hundred and Four, The Country of Liverpool, and more… Bill King author of Large Time Editor of Beatlefan magazine Scott R. McKinley Narrator and Voice Actor for She Loves You, Vol. 3 in The John Lennon Series andJay Bergen’s Lennon, the Mobster & the Lawyer |
| Remember to visit the John Lennon Series to pre-order a signed, dated, numbered copy of Some Forever Shades of Life, Part Two (Aug. 1965 – March 1966) Book Release Party March 28-30, 2025 at The New York Metro Fest for Beatles Fans! |
Discover Jude’s Books at The Beatles Bookstore
Shoulda Been There (Vol. 1) 1940 – Dec 1961
In Jude Kessler’s stunning debut narrative biography, you’ll learn the truths behind the Lennon legend. You’ll discover why the popular, rich, famous singer called himself a “Nowhere Man.” There are no hard copies left, but you can get it on Kindle by clicking here for $9.99
Shivering Inside (Vol 2) Dec 1961 – Jan 1963
But for John Lennon, the hectic rise to glory failed to cure the constant Shivering Inside. He was still searching for something…or someone…to fill the hole in his heart. There are no hard copies left but you can get it on Kindle here for $9.99.
She Loves You (Vol. 3) 1963 – 1st March 1964
She Loves You, lets you ride along with John Lennon and The Beatles on the whirlwind tour that was 1963-early 1964. Available on Kindle only here
Should Have Known Better (Vol. 4) – 1964
1964 in John’s life! “A Hard Day’s Night”, and created/recorded the accompanying, best-selling soundtrack; a World Tour, a Scottish sojourn, a lengthy North American Tour hitting cities all across the U.S. and Canada.
Bergen’s book is excellent, but I have two quibbles. One is his ability to remember conversations verbatim from 50 years ago. The other is his comprehensive quoting of a song that’s supposed to be “Stand By Me” but clearly isn’t what John sang (certainly not on the album anyway) to prove a point.
Other than that, highly recommended.