#100 I Should Have Known Better with Laurie Kaye

As Paul noted in the Get Back series, The Beatles seemed to excel when their backs were against a wall. They were certainly feeling the time crunch during a several week residency in Paris in early 64. They hadn’t yet conquered America, but they were due to be there in a couple of weeks. They also had their first movie on the horizon, and they had to finish writing most of the songs for the film and it’s accompanying album. All while playing a bunch of shows, and trying to enjoy the fact that they’d just gotten their first #1 in the US.

Thankfully, they were able to knock out some classic material in that time, including this song, “I Should Have Known Better.” Featuring an effective harmonica hook, a 12 string guitar solo, and a wonderful lead vocal from John, this song almost exemplifies ’64-era Beatles. In fact, it’s often the song I think about what when I think about what typifies the band. It’s the first Beatles song I can remember hearing also, which may explain that. It’s simple, sustinct, effective, and so so catchy.

Joining us to chat this week is Laurie Kaye, author of the new book “Confessions of a Rock and Roll Name Dropper: My Life Leading Up to John Lennon’s Last Interview. We chat with Laurie about her journey in radio, including interviewing a couple of other Fabs, leading up to her December 8th 1980 interview with John. We also discuss some of the other legends she’s chatted with, harmonicas, the Hard Days Night Movie, and much much more! Check out Laurie’s book at ⁠https://www.confessionsofarocknrollnamedropper.com/⁠ or wherever you get Beatle books!