S1 E11: Phil Spector & Controversial Beatles Production and an Update On Alon Ohel

In this episode of _Storied_, songwriter John sits down with host Benji Rosenzweig for a deep dive into the *creative genius, collaboration, and legacy of The Beatles*. From early piano influences and discovering the iconic black Beatles songbook to the enduring impact of *McCartney’s melodies*, *Lennon’s edge*, and *George Harrison’s quiet brilliance*, this conversation explores why the band’s music continues to resonate across generations.

John and Benji discuss the artistic evolution from early pop hits to the experimental late-era albums, the famous *Lennon–McCartney dynamic*, and how friendly competition elevated their songwriting. They unpack stories of “Yesterday,” “Hey Jude,” and the meaningful editorial give-and-take that shaped some of the greatest songs ever written.



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Credits:
Host and Executive Producer: Benji Rosenzweig.
Producer: Ryan Storm
Editing: Andrea Rizzuto
Production and Project Management: Eric Nelson - mailto:[email protected]
Booking by Leanne Deutsch of 16 Mile Talent mailto:[email protected]
Design: Tessa Hewitt

Research by Avishai Bauman
Music was recorded by Evan Sherman
The song was written by Benji's late father, Rabbi Yosil Rosenzweig, as the original opening of the song that he wrote for the diaspora Yeshiva band, Pitchu Li 


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