Author Ian Leslie discusses the songs that made his Hidden Gems list. Ian writes about psychology, culture, technology, and business for the New Statesman, the Economist, the Guardian, and the Financial Times — and he has a newsletter called the Ruffian. He is also the author of the book Conflicted and is working on a book about Lennon and McCartney. What do you think of Ian's list? Any favorites? Ian's newsletter: The Ruffian: https://ianleslie.substack.com/ @mrianleslie ------------- About One Sweet Dream: Website: Onesweetdreampodcast.com email: [email protected] Support the podcast: Patreon: Patreon.com/onesweetdream @onesweetdreamdi Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Journalist, broadcaster, and author, Pete Paphides discusses his impressions of Get Back and the Beatles in 1969. This episode was recorded before the Get Back Documentary Series was fully available to the public. 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 Greek: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07VX2DP7S/ref=dp-kindle-redirect?_encoding=UTF8&btkr=1 About the Podcast Support the podcast: Patreon.com/Onesweetdream Onesweetdreampodcast.com @onesweetdreamdi Thanks to Tanya Clarke, as always! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This episode revisits my interview with RAM engineer, Eirik "The Norwegian" Wangberg, the engineer that spent two months alone in a studio with Paul and Linda McCartney during the making of RAM. Due to these circumstances, Wangberg was able to observe the McCartneys at a time when they were quite insular, so it was a treat to speak to the charming Norwegian. According to Wangberg, McCartney "was in a tough, tough situation. But he did it marvelously...His spirit was totally free." Wangberg wore many hats in the album's creation, ultimately sequencing and mixing the album. http://www.eirikwangberg.com/ One Sweet Dream Info: Website: onesweetdreampodcast.com Email: [email protected] Patreon: Patreon.com/onesweetdream Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This episode with brilliant musician Michael Penn is worth revisiting! We explore Michael's inspiring list of Hidden Gems and Unsung Masterpieces, which include: 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 choice) Michael Penn songs referenced in this episode: No Myth @MPenn About the Podcast: onesweetdreampodcast.com Email: [email protected] Patreon: Patreon.com/Onesweetdream Twitter @Onesweetdreamdi IG: @Onesweetdreampodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, Diana explores Paul McCartney's artistry and creative process with Phillip McIntyre and Paul Thompson, authors of the book: “Paul McCartney 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 like James Bond. Phillip McIntyre is a Professor of Communication and Media at the University of Newcastle, Australia where he researches creativity and innovation. Phillip has published widely with a particular focus on the creative processes involved in various aspects of music including songwriting, sound engineering, and record production. He is the author of Creativity and Cultural Production: Issues for Media Practice (2012), co-editor of Creativity as a System in Action (2016), and co-author of Educating for Creativity within Higher Education (2018). Phillip also has extensive experience within the music industry.  Paul Thompson is a professional recording engineer and producer who has worked in the music industry for over 15 years. He is currently a Reader in Popular Music at Leeds Beckett University in Leeds School of Arts. His research is centered on record production, audio education, popular music heritage, creativity, and cultural production in popular music. His book ‘Creativity in the Recording Studio: Alternative Takes’ was published in early 2019 by Palgrave MacMillan. @paulthompson81 Podcast information: Onesweetdreampodcast.com [email protected] @onesweetdreamdi @onesweetdreampodcast Patreon.com/onesweetdream Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices