Baby You Can Rate My Song
Baby You Can Rate My Song 40 episodes Nov 4, 2026
Tony and Eleanor rate and review every Beatles song, asking who was the greatest songwriter in the band: Paul, John, George, or Ringo. With in-depth research, analysis, and special guests, they revisit the Beatles catalog from A to Z with fresh ears. The show is a song-by-song debate for fans who want to reconsider familiar tracks and settle old arguments.
Episodes
Run For Your Truffle, Sexy Raccoon
Eleanor and Tony discuss the scariest song on Rubber Soul and a grab bag of Beatle contributions to The Beatles (aka the White Album.) Tony shares his takeaways from Where the Music Had to Go: How Bob Dylan and the Beatles Changed Each Other—and the World. Follow along with the song list from this episode, available on Youtube and Spotify."Rocky Raccoon""Run For Your Life""
Viva La Revolution!
Tony takes Eleanor on a revolutionary journey through many different iterations of one 1968 John Lennon song. When it comes to revolution, is John in, out, or both? Follow along with the song list from this episode, available on Youtube and Spotify."Revolution 1""Revolution""Revolution 9"See here for the Beatles Babes playlist feat. Dolly and other babes.See here for
Please Pam, I Love Rain
Tony and Eleanor return to discuss a highly varied selection from the boys: the first B-side, the first breakout hit, John's transition to the psychedelic era, and one of John's final contributions. They explore personal pronouns galore, Orbisonesque vocals, and Ringo's favorite ever drum part. Plus: What even is polythene, and how do you pronounce it? Follow along with the song lis
BONUS Beatles’ Covers
Eleanor and Tony discuss Paul’s recent media onslaught and a surprise selection of Beatles’ cover songs (that’s songs THE BEATLES covered, not Beatles songs covered by others). Follow along with the song list from this episode, available on YouTube and Spotify.See here for the "Understanding McCartney" Youtube series.Want to join the ride and rate these bad boys yourself? Shoot us a mes
Paperback Piggies Lane
The four lads show the world that they're more than a fad, one George rises, another falls, and the Paul McCartney obsession reaches a boiling point. These Beatles guys are pretty good. Follow along with the song list from this episode, available on YouTube and Spotify."Paperback Writer""Penny Lane""Piggies"See here for the NYT article on Dylan and Lennon's
Oh! Only One Shoe
This episode features the biggest disparity in scores in the history of the podcast, the debut of Tony's long-awaited Cartman impression, Lead Belly, and Lonnie Donegan. Follow along with the song list from this episode, available on YouTube and Spotify."Oh! Darling""Old Brown Shoe""One After 909""Only a Northern Song"Want to join the ride and rate thes
La-Di-Da, a Second Octopus Man
Tony and Eleanor go halfsies on research with two trailblazing John songs, a controversial Paul number, and Ringo's second (and final) song. Follow along with the song list from this episode, available on YouTube and Spotify."Not a Second Time""Nowhere Man""Ob-La-Di, Ob-La-Da""Octopus’s Garden" For more on the life of Jimmy Scott, see this great Substac
No Norwegian Son Has Nature’s Misery
As countless couples have experienced across time and space, a discussion of Bob Dylan leads to marital strife. Does anyone buy calendars at Meijer except Boomers and Beatles fans? When will George Harrison finally speak out against British colonialism? And will Tony be able to catch the end of the Pistons game? Follow along with the song list from this episode, available on YouTube and Spotify.&q
Dear Mr. Maxwell Michelle Mustard
Tony and Eleanor dig into a platter of Paul with a slice of Lennon. 4 M's, but will they say mmmm? Tune in to find out. Follow along with the song list from this episode, available on YouTube and Spotify."Martha My Dear""Maxwell's Silver Hammer""Mean Mr. Mustard""Michelle"For more background on Martha the dog and heartwarming pics, check out Serene
2nd Annual Holiday Spectacular
Tony and Eleanor ring in the holiday season with a Beatles fantasy movie casting and a name-that-song competition. A deep dive into the LOTR saga can be found here on How Did This Not Get Made podcast.The famed Jack White vid can be found here.Happy holidays, everyone!Want to join the ride and rate these bad boys yourself? Shoot us a message at bycrmspod@gmail.com to get a copy of our spreadsheet.
To Magical Lucy. Love, Me
Tony and Eleanor dive into a bevy of info on some biggies: the first Beatles single, the first George song focused around Indian instrumentation, a well-known Lennon classic (that's definitely NOT about drugs), and the titular song to Paul's avant garde movie idea (not JUST about drugs.) Follow along with the song list from this episode, available on YouTube and Spotify."Love Me Do&
BONUS Macca Live in the Flesh
We recap our experience seeing Paul live at Nationwide Arena in Columbus, Ohio on 10/08/2025. Check out the setlist on YouTube and Spotify.Our normal programming will resume in 2 weeks!Want to join the ride and rate these bad boys yourself? Shoot us a message at bycrmspod@gmail.com to get a copy of our spreadsheet. Loving the pod -- or think our ratings are rubbish? We want to hear from you! Leave
Little, Long, Lovely
Tony clears up allegations made in the last episode, Abbey Road's toiler paper is unraveled, and George finally gets his time to shine. Follow along with the song list from this episode, available on YouTube and Spotify."Little Child""Long, Long, Long""Lovely Rita"See here for the excellent Producing the Beatles episode on the Beatles' use of the varispeedin
Let It Be!
Tony and Eleanor accidentally talk about "Let It Be" for the whole ep. Additional topics include One Battle After Another, the Beatles industrial complex, and the role of music in social movements. Follow along with the song list from this episode, available on Youtube and Spotify.See here for the article we reference on the Beatles and leftist politics (paywalled, give us a holler if yo
Julia Will Want You, Heavy Lady
Tony and Eleanor return from their break with a celebrity guest and a truly stacked roster of late-era Beatles songs. It's the longest episode yet, featuring a McCartney impression showdown and a shocking revelation about Tony's past. Follow along with the song list from this episode, available on YouTube and Spotify."I Want You (She's So Heavy)""I Will""Jul
Halftime Special
In a very special episode, Tony and Eleanor reveal the lads’ halftime scores, respond to messages from BYCRMS listeners, and welcome back a fan favorite guest. The song journey will resume October 8th — keep an eye on your feeds!Want to join the ride and rate these bad boys yourself? Shoot us a message at bycrmspod@gmail.com to get a copy of our spreadsheet. Loving the pod -- or think our ratings
Tell Your Face I Wanna Hold Your Man
Tony and Eleanor are joined by an old buddy to discuss a Ringo vocal, a George joint, and some 50-50's (including a big, big boy). Topics of discussion include Akira Kurosawa, Franz Liszt, and trail mix. Follow along with the song list from this episode, available on YouTube and Spotify."I've Just Seen a Face""I Wanna Be Your Man""I Want To Hold Your Hand"&q
Won’t Be Feeling Too Much Love
Tony and Eleanor explore a peculiar Harrison contribution, mid-60’s Lennon love songs, and Paul and John’s final 50-50 effort. Follow along with the song list from this episode, available on YouTube and Spotify."It's All Too Much""It's Only Love""It Won't Be Long""I've Got a Feeling"**Special request for our listeners -- we're almost
You Saw My Life Better
Eleanor takes a turn in the listening chair while Tony assumes his post as leader of the podcast. They explore George's second tune and a debate between Paul and John about primary songwriting credit for an iconic song. Plus: some unexpected score differentials. Follow along with the song list from this episode, available on YouTube and Spotify."I Need You""In My Life"&quo
I’m Looking So Tired Just Sleeping With You
Tony and Eleanor pay tribute to Brian Wilson and round out the “I’m” songs with a discussion of the Beatles’ sleepiest tunes. Follow along with the song list from this episode, available on YouTube and Spotify."I’m Happy Just To Dance With You""I'm Looking Through You""I'm Only Sleeping""I’m So Tired"Want to join the ride and rate these bad boys yo
I’ll Get Me Mine, You Down Loser
A dear friend joins Tony and Eleanor to share strong takes, a fun Beatles origin story, and his insider perspective as a touring drummer. Buckle up for many a detour and lots of Bob talk. Wild ride!Follow along with the song list from this episode, available on YouTube and Spotify."I’ll Get You""I'm A Loser""I'm Down""I Me Mine"Want to join the rid
If I Needed the Sun, I’ll Follow Someone Back Instead
Tony and Eleanor continue trudging through the "I" songs, hitting a "no Paul" wall. What will they make of Macca's return? Plus: Toast makes a full GI recovery.Follow along with the song list from this episode, available on YouTube and Spotify."If I Needed Someone""I'll Be Back""I'll Cry Instead""I'll Follow The Sun"Wa
Fine If I Spoil Your Party Name
Tony and Eleanor follow the alphabetical song order to a weirdly specific place: John songs from 1964. They explore: Did the Beatles invent feedback? Is one of these songs worse than "Hold Me Tight"? Plus: Some fodder for the McLennon community. Follow along with the song list from this episode, available on YouTube and Spotify."I Call Your Name""I Don't Want To Spoil
Hey Honey, Hold the Walrus Pie
Tune in for a surprising change-up in Tony and Eleanor's tried-and-true podcasting formula, not without conflict. Several movies are discussed as well as the once in a lifetime talent of Tom Jones. Plus: Who really was the Eggman? Follow along with the song list from this episode, available on YouTube and Spotify."Hey Jude""Hold Me Tight""Honey Pie""I Am The
Hey There, Here Comes Her Bulldog
Tony and Eleanor break down 4 distinctive songs, reveal a major development in the Beatles’ hotness debate, and desperately plead for the BYCRMS global audience to get in touch. Plus: Tony takes a stand against monarchical governments. Follow along with the song list from this episode, available on YouTube and Spotify."Her Majesty""Here Comes the Sun""Here, There and Every
Hello, Help is a Warm Helter Skelter
Returning from their break, Eleanor and Tony explore some heavy hitter "H" songs. Just wait until you hear where the lads got their crazy titles from this time. Plus: Is "Happiness is a Warm Gun" a drug song? Did Paul invent heavy metal? And what does the Manson family have to do with it? Follow along with the song list from this episode, available on YouTube and Spotify."
Good Morning Sunshine, Got To Get Good Night Life
A trio of "good" songs, a big disagreement, and a provocative comparison of Paul McCartney and LeBron James. Follow along with the song list from this episode, available on YouTube and Spotify."Good Day Sunshine""Good Morning Good Morning""Good Night""Got to Get You Into My Life"Want to join the ride and rate these bad boys yourself? Shoot us a mes
Getting Golden Girl Onion Slumbers
Tony's audio engineer brother Daniel joins the pod to explain why those stereo mixes sound so bad, the still underrated contributions of George Martin, and the mystery of the bouzouki. Follow along with the song list from this episode, available on YouTube and Spotify."Getting Better""Girl""Glass Onion""Golden Slumbers"Want to join the ride and rate the
Get Me Blue From No One to You
Tony and Eleanor welcome a VIP guest to the podcast, a lifelong Beatles fan who saw the boys perform live (twice!) in the heart of Beatlemania. Follow along with the song list from this episode, available on YouTube (including some bonus vids for this ep) and Spotify. "For No One""For You Blue""From Me To You""Get Back"Want to join the ride and rate these b
Every Little Flying Monkey’s Got Something to Fix
Eleanor and Tony read some fan mail, settle the hottest Beatles debate (with data!), rate and review some underrated songs, and give tribute to a big Beatles fan, David Lynch. Follow along with the song list from this episode, available on Youtube and Spotify."Everybody's Got Something to Hide Except Me and My Monkey""Every Little Thing""Fixing a Hole""Flyin
BONUS Eleanor Rigby Lyrical Analysis
Eleanor and Tony put the playlists down and pick up their pens for a detour into leisurely analysis of "Eleanor Rigby". Jars, socks, and iambic pentameter? Who is it for? Want to join the ride and rate these bad boys yourself? Shoot us a message at bycrmspod@gmail.com to get a copy of our spreadsheet. Loving the pod -- or think our ratings are rubbish? We want to hear from you! Leave a c
Eleanor, Do You Want To Drive Eight Cars
In a titular episode, Tony battles COVID and a crippling Twin Peaks addiction, but the show must go on. Eleanor shares piles of research on two songs oddly-inspired by film soundtracks and two inspired by chauffeurs. And: has George been shortchanged by the Beatles and our own podcast? Follow along with the song list from this episode, available on Youtube and Spotify."Do You Want To Know A S
Don’t Pass Me Down, Robert
The new year brings a new songwriter into the fold: one Richard Starkey! Tony and Eleanor explore Ringo's origin story, Billy Preston's contributions to Let It Be, and the dull stories behind a couple of dull songs. And who exactly is the hottest Beatle? Follow along with the song list from this episode, available on Youtube and Spotify."Doctor Robert""Don't Bother Me
I Wanna Be a Happy Xmastime Ding Dong Again
Tony and Eleanor take a break from the Fab Four discography for a very special holiday episode. Which Beatle released the best Christmas song in their solo career? Plus: a Chrismukkah trivia game! Follow along with the song list from this episode, available on Youtube and Spotify.Want to join the ride and rate these bad boys yourself? Shoot us a message at bycrmspod@gmail.com to get a copy of our
Dig a Prudence, Dear Pony Tripper
A friend of the pod joins the quest to determine the greatest songwriter in the Beatles. Plus: Is it possible to meditate too much? Can Eleanor salvage her status as lead researcher after Tony’s deep dive into Let It Be? Follow along with the song list from this episode, available on Youtube and Spotify."Day Tripper""Dear Prudence""Dig a Pony""Dig It"Want to
Can’t Carry That Cry Baby Together
The two leaders of the Beatles face off in a battle of classic songs. Can the second half of Abbey Road be broken up into individual songs? Do we have to swear off swearing? Follow along with the song list from this episode, available on Youtube and Spotify."Can’t Buy Me Love""Carry That Weight""Come Together""Cry Baby Cry"Want to join the ride and rate thes
Being for the Birthday of Mr. Bluebird
A new film about Brian Epstein is discussed, Eleanor finds parallels between the lads and Blink 182, and George continues to catch strays. Follow along with the song list from this episode, available on Youtube and Spotify."Being the Benefit of Mr. Kite!""Birthday""Blackbird""Blue Jay Way"Want to join the ride and rate these bad boys yourself? Shoot us a mes
Because A Rich Baby’s in the USSR
Eleanor quizzes Tony about the Baby Beatles and the "B" songs reveal the inadequacy of 2009's remastered recordings. Plus: What's up with "Back in the U.S.S.R.?" Is Abbey Road overrated? Who is "the leader of the Beatles"? Follow along with the song list from this episode, available on Youtube and Spotify."Baby, You're a Rich Man""Baby&ap
Why Can Your Bird Sing Another Time
The lads from Liverpool send a special message to the pod and the casting choices for the four new Beatles biopics are discussed. Follow along with the song list from this episode, available on Youtube and Spotify."And Your Bird Can Sing""Another Girl""Any Time at All""Ask Me Why"Want to join the ride and rate these bad boys yourself? Shoot us a message at b
All I Need is Her Loving Now
Eleanor and Tony continue their quest to determine the greatest songwriter in the Beatles. Is there a modern day equivalent to Beatlemania? Can Tony perfect his Beatles impressions? Is George Harrison a bad guitar player? Follow along with the song list from this episode, available on Youtube and Spotify."All My Loving""All Together Now""All You Need is Love""And
I’ve Got a Hard Day in the Universe
Eleanor and Tony, partners in life and podcasting, begin their journey through the Fab Four's discography. As they rate and discuss every song in alphabetical order, they will determine once and for all who is the better songwriter, Lennon or McCartney? Or Harrison. Or Starkey! Follow along with the song list from this episode, available on Youtube and Spotify."A Day in the Life"&qu
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