Word Podcast 338 - Shea Stadium revisited

In which we we marvel at the Beatles' 12-song set 55 years ago (four of them covers), applaud a virtual gig in the Natural History Museum, ponder Alan Bennett and Ellen DeGeneres, wonder when musicians became "creative artists", spot the fake band (Canadian rock acts v 1972's 'Giants of Tomorrow'), and remember Fame, Bugsy Malone and the great Alan Parker.

I'm Down at Shea Stadium ...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w6D11NTWwU

Backstage at Shea Stadium ...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QElpSMJiLv0

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