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What does it cost the world economy to not deal with people's depression, anxiety or other mental health issues?
what does it cost the world economy to not. deal, with people's depression anxiety or other. mental health
What does, it cost the world, economy to, not deal, with. people's depression anxiety or other mental health
what does it cost the world economy to not deal with people's depression, anxiety or other mental health issues?
Just depression and anxiety cause a trillion dollar worth of loss every year. And this is a trillion with a T. And unfortunately, most countries in the world are ignoring this. Our question is not whether you can afford to treat mental illnesses. The question is, can you afford not to do that? Because you are incurring...
just depression and. anxiety cause a trillion dollar worth of loss every year and this is a. trillion with a t and unfortunately, most countries, in, the world. are ignoring this. our question is not. whether you can. afford to treat mental. illnesses the question is can, you afford, not to do that? because you are inc...
Just depression and anxiety cause a trillion dollar worth of. loss every year And this, is a trillion; with a T And unfortunately. most countries in the world are ignoring, this Our. question is not whether you can afford, to treat mental. illnesses. The question is can you afford not to do that? Because, you. are incu...
just depression and anxiety cause a trillion dollar worth of loss every year. and this is a trillion with a t. and unfortunately, most countries in the world are ignoring this. our question is not whether you can afford to treat mental illnesses. the question is, can you afford not to do that? because you are incurring...
How do you get mental health services to a world where 60 million people are refugees, many of them on the move?
how do you get mental health services to, a world where 60 million people are refugees many of them on the
How do you get. mental health services to a world where 60 million people are refugees many of them on the
how do you get mental health services to a world where 60 million people are refugees, many of them on the move?
That's an important question. And our figures suggest that there is a 50 to hundred-percent rise in depression and anxiety amongst people who have to migrate forcibly, people who are refugees. And if we take care of their psychosocial and mental health needs, these people adjust better, adjust more quickly and can beco...
that's an important question and our figures; suggest that there is a 50 to hundred-percent rise. in depression and, anxiety amongst people who have to migrate forcibly people who are refugees and if we take, care of their psychosocial. and mental health needs these people adjust better adjust more quickly and can, bec...
That's an important question And our figures, suggest, that there is a; 50 to hundred-percent rise; in depression and anxiety amongst people who. have to migrate forcibly people who are, refugees And if we take; care of their psychosocial and mental, health needs these people adjust better adjust more quickly and can b...
that's an important question. and our figures suggest that there is a 50 to hundred-percent rise in depression and anxiety amongst people who have to migrate forcibly, people who are refugees. and if we take care of their psychosocial and mental health needs, these people adjust better, adjust more quickly and can beco...
Dr. Shekhar Saxena works for the World Health Organization, which wants to expand its focus on mental health issues. Thank you very much, sir.
dr shekhar saxena, works for. the world health organization, which. wants to expand its focus on mental health. issues thank you very much.
Dr Shekhar Saxena works, for the World Health Organization which wants to expand its focus on, mental health issues Thank you very much
dr. shekhar saxena works for the world health organization, which wants to expand its focus on mental health issues. thank you very much, sir.
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We want to talk more about this with Reverend William Barber the II. He's president of the North Carolina NAACP. He's led some of the largest civil rights gatherings of the modern era, the so-called Moral Mondays movement. He's with us now on the line from Wilson, N.C. Welcome back to the program, Reverend Barber. Than...
we want to talk more about, this with reverend william barber the ii he's president of, the north carolina naacp he's led some of the largest civil, rights gatherings of the modern era the so-called moral mondays movement he's with us now on the line from wilson n.c welcome back to the program reverend barber thanks fo...
We want to talk more about this with Reverend William Barber the II He's president, of the North Carolina NAACP He's led some of the largest civil rights gatherings of, the modern era the so-called Moral Mondays movement He's with us, now on the line from Wilson N.C Welcome back to the program Reverend Barber Thanks fo...
we want to talk more about this with reverend william barber the ii. he's president of the north carolina naacp. he's led some of the largest civil rights gatherings of the modern era, the so-called moral mondays movement. he's with us now on the line from wilson, n.c. welcome back to the program, reverend barber. than...
Thank you so much, sister Martin. Glad to be on.
thank you so much sister martin glad to be
Thank you so much sister Martin Glad, to be
thank you so much, sister martin. glad to be on.
How would you describe the mood there among your congregants and also your constituents? The NAACP is a membership organization. You have members all over the state. How would you describe the mood there right now?
how would you describe, the mood there among your congregants and also your, constituents? the naacp is a membership organization you have members all over the, state how would you describe the mood there right
How would you describe. the mood there among your congregants and also your constituents? The NAACP is, a membership organization You have members all over, the state How would you describe the mood there right
how would you describe the mood there among your congregants and also your constituents? the naacp is a membership organization. you have members all over the state. how would you describe the mood there right now?
Well, we're the largest state conference in the South, second-largest in the country. And I've been on the ground three times in Charlotte. They are black. They are white. They're young. They're old. They're gay. They're straight. So even though the mantra is black lives matter, it is - we have people of all different ...
well we're the largest state conference in the south second-largest in the country and i've been on the, ground three times. in charlotte they, are black they are white they're, young they're, old. they're gay they're straight so even though the mantra is black lives, matter it is, - we have people of all different rac...
Well. we're the. largest state conference, in the South second-largest in the country And I've; been on the ground three times in, Charlotte They are black They are white They're young They're old They're gay They're straight So even though the mantra is black lives matter it is - we have people of all different races ...
well, we're the largest state conference in the south, second-largest in the country. and i've been on the ground three times in charlotte. they are black. they are white. they're young. they're old. they're gay. they're straight. so even though the mantra is black lives matter, it is - we have people of all different ...
Now, I will say that people are angry. And I want to differentiate that from being mad. People are angry, but 99.999 percent of them have chosen to engage in non-violent justice-seeking protest. There is a sense of deep hurt, what we call daily ongoing traumatic stress syndrome. It seems as though we don't get a day. O...
now i will say that people are angry. and i want to differentiate that from being mad people are angry but 99.999 percent of them. have chosen to engage in non-violent justice-seeking protest there is a sense of deep hurt what. we call daily ongoing traumatic stress syndrome it seems as though we don't get a day one mi...
Now I will. say that people are angry And I want to differentiate that from being mad People are angry but 99.999 percent of them have chosen to, engage in non-violent justice-seeking protest There is a sense of deep hurt what we call daily ongoing traumatic stress syndrome It seems as though we don't get a day One min...
now, i will say that people are angry. and i want to differentiate that from being mad. people are angry, but 99.999 percent of them have chosen to engage in non-violent justice-seeking protest. there is a sense of deep hurt, what we call daily ongoing traumatic stress syndrome. it seems as though we don't get a day. o...
How would you want people to think about what's happening in Charlotte in these past few days, and what would you like people to be thinking about in the days ahead?
how would you, want. people to think about what's happening in charlotte in these past few days and what would you like people. to be thinking about in, the days
How would, you want people to think about what's happening, in Charlotte in these, past few days and what would you like. people to be thinking about in the days
how would you want people to think about what's happening in charlotte in these past few days, and what would you like people to be thinking about in the days ahead?
First of all, this is not a narrative of who's against the cops. The cry - the legitimate discontent around both racialized police brutality or just police brutality in general because, as you see, black Americans do not care if it's a black person that shoots another black person if they believe that shooting was unju...
first of. all this is not a narrative of who's against the. cops the cry - the legitimate discontent around both racialized police, brutality or just police brutality in general because as you see black americans do not, care if it's a black person that shoots another black person. if they believe, that shooting was un...
First. of all this is not a narrative of who's against the cops The cry - the legitimate discontent. around both racialized police brutality or just, police brutality in general because as, you see black Americans do not care if it's a; black person that shoots another black; person if they. believe. that shooting was ...
first of all, this is not a narrative of who's against the cops. the cry - the legitimate discontent around both racialized police brutality or just police brutality in general because, as you see, black americans do not care if it's a black person that shoots another black person if they believe that shooting was unju...
But let me stop you right there.
but let me stop you right,
But let me stop. you right.
but let me stop you right there.
Yeah.
yeah.
I do have to mention because this is something that people may or may not know, it has been reported that the officer involved in the shooting in Charlotte was African-American. Does that change anything for you?
i, do have. to mention. because this, is something. that people may or. may, not know it, has been reported that the, officer involved in the shooting. in charlotte was african-american does, that change anything for
I do, have to mention because this is something that people may or may not know it has been reported that the officer involved in, the shooting in Charlotte, was African-American Does that change. anything for
i do have to mention because this is something that people may or may not know, it has been reported that the officer involved in the shooting in charlotte was african-american. does that change anything for you?
That's the moral perspective of black people. You know, black people stood up against blacks in slavery who wanted to stay in slavery. Dr. King had to fight black ministers who stood against the civil rights movement. So there's a certain moral standard that says wrong is wrong and that still can be both a culture of r...
that's the moral perspective of black. people you know. black people stood up against. blacks in slavery who wanted to stay in slavery dr, king had to fight black ministers who stood against the civil rights movement. so there's a certain moral standard that says wrong is wrong and that still can be both a culture of r...
That's the moral perspective of black people You know black people stood up against blacks. in slavery who wanted to stay. in slavery Dr King had to, fight black ministers who stood against, the civil rights movement So there's a certain moral, standard that says wrong is wrong and that still can be both a, culture of ...
that's the moral perspective of black people. you know, black people stood up against blacks in slavery who wanted to stay in slavery. dr. king had to fight black ministers who stood against the civil rights movement. so there's a certain moral standard that says wrong is wrong and that still can be both a culture of r...
Can I ask you before I let you go, how are you feeling?
can. i ask you, before i let you go how; are you
Can I ask you before I let you go how are you
can i ask you before i let you go, how are you feeling?
I have three sons. I've had to have the talk. I have three sons who are tall and large. You know, I worry about them. I worry about my daughters. My sons - I've taught them to be strong, to stand up for what's right, to speak the truth. But on the other hand, I have to teach them if somebody - a cop - stops you - and e...
i have three sons i've had to have the talk i have three sons who are tall and large you know i worry about them i. worry about my daughters my sons - i've taught them to be strong to stand up for. what's right; to speak the truth but on the other hand, i have to teach, them if somebody - a cop, - stops you - and. even...
I have three sons I've had to have the talk I have three sons, who are tall, and large You know. I worry about, them I worry about my daughters My sons - I've taught them to be strong to stand up for what's right to speak the, truth But on the other hand I have to teach them if somebody - a cop - stops you - and even. ...
i have three sons. i've had to have the talk. i have three sons who are tall and large. you know, i worry about them. i worry about my daughters. my sons - i've taught them to be strong, to stand up for what's right, to speak the truth. but on the other hand, i have to teach them if somebody - a cop - stops you - and e...
That was the Reverend William Barber the II. He's president of the North Carolina NAACP. We reached him on the line in Wilson, N.C. Reverend Barber, thanks so much for speaking with us once again.
that. was the reverend william barber the. ii. he's president. of the. north carolina naacp we. reached him on the line in wilson, n.c. reverend barber, thanks, so much for speaking with us once
That was, the Reverend William Barber the II He's president of the North Carolina NAACP We reached, him on the line in Wilson N.C Reverend Barber thanks so much for speaking, with us once
that was the reverend william barber the ii. he's president of the north carolina naacp. we reached him on the line in wilson, n.c. reverend barber, thanks so much for speaking with us once again.
Thank you so much. God bless you.
thank you so, much god bless
Thank you so much God bless
thank you so much. god bless you.
Unless you had iPod turned up too loud, you already know that the album "Sgt. Peppers Lonely Hearts Club Band" just turned 40 years old. The Beatles released their concept album here in the U.S. June 2, 1967. And it was groundbreaking. One critic went so far as to describe it as a decisive moment in the history of West...
unless you had ipod turned up too loud you already know that the album "sgt peppers lonely hearts club band" just turned 40 years old the beatles released their concept album here in the u.s june 2, 1967. and it was groundbreaking one critic went so far as to describe it as, a decisive moment in. the history of western...
Unless you had iPod turned up too loud you already know that the album "Sgt Peppers Lonely Hearts Club Band" just turned 40 years old The, Beatles. released their concept album here in the U.S June 2, 1967. And it was groundbreaking One critic went so far as to describe it as a decisive moment in the history of Western...
unless you had ipod turned up too loud, you already know that the album "sgt. peppers lonely hearts club band" just turned 40 years old. the beatles released their concept album here in the u.s. june 2, 1967. and it was groundbreaking. one critic went so far as to describe it as a decisive moment in the history of west...
For at least one fan, it was a life-changing event. In an op-ed that ran in yesterday's New York Times, Aimee Mann said that she had a love affair like no other with that record. Looking back, what made the "Sgt. Peppers" album so different and what kind of effect did it have on you. Is the magic still there? And if no...
for at least one fan it was a life-changing event in. an op-ed that ran in yesterday's new. york times aimee mann said that she had a love affair like no. other with that record looking back what made the "sgt peppers" album, so different and what kind of effect did it have on you is the magic still. there? and if not ...
For at. least one fan, it was a life-changing event In an op-ed that ran in yesterday's New York Times Aimee Mann said that she had a love. affair like no other with that record Looking back what made the "Sgt Peppers" album so different and. what kind, of effect did it have on you Is the magic still there? And if not ...
for at least one fan, it was a life-changing event. in an op-ed that ran in yesterday's new york times, aimee mann said that she had a love affair like no other with that record. looking back, what made the "sgt. peppers" album so different and what kind of effect did it have on you. is the magic still there? and if no...
Aimee Mann is on our studios at NPR West. She's a Grammy Award-winning and Oscar nominated singer and songwriter. Her latest album is called the "Forgotten Arm". And thanks very much for coming in today.
aimee mann is. on our, studios at npr west she's, a grammy award-winning and, oscar nominated singer. and songwriter her latest album is called, the "forgotten, arm". and thanks very much for coming in
Aimee Mann is on our studios at NPR West She's a Grammy Award-winning and Oscar nominated, singer and songwriter Her latest album is called the "Forgotten Arm". And thanks very much for coming in
aimee mann is on our studios at npr west. she's a grammy award-winning and oscar nominated singer and songwriter. her latest album is called the "forgotten arm". and thanks very much for coming in today.
Thanks for having me.
thanks for having
Thanks for having
thanks for having me.
Now, you were just eight years old when this album came out?
now. you, were just eight years old, when this album, came.
Now, you were just. eight years old; when this, album came;
now, you were just eight years old when this album came out?
I think, you know, it came out 40 years ago, I'm 46, so I think I got it a little later, you know. It was, you know, as I said in the New York Times piece, my brother was really - my older brother was really the one responsible for bringing any cool music into the house. And, I mean, I just absolutely had no knowledge ...
i think you know it came, out 40 years ago i'm, 46, so i think i got it a little later you know it. was you know as i said in the new york times piece my brother was. really - my older brother was really the one responsible for bringing any cool. music into the, house and i mean i, just absolutely had no knowledge of p...
I think you, know it came out 40 years ago I'm 46, so I. think I got; it a little later you know It. was you know as I said in the New York Times piece my brother was. really - my older brother was really the one responsible for bringing any cool music into the house And I mean I just absolutely had no knowledge of pop...
i think, you know, it came out 40 years ago, i'm 46, so i think i got it a little later, you know. it was, you know, as i said in the new york times piece, my brother was really - my older brother was really the one responsible for bringing any cool music into the house. and, i mean, i just absolutely had no knowledge ...
So this must have been a revelation?
so this must have been a
So this must have been a
so this must have been a revelation?
Totally. I mean, he was vaguely aware of The Beatles because he'd had early Beatles records but, you know, I didn't realize that this was a Beatles record. And when I heard it I just, you know, it was - it's just amazing. I mean, I - you know, I think it's interesting that to, like, and eight-year-old kid, it can be, y...
totally i mean he was vaguely aware of. the beatles because he'd had. early beatles records but you know i didn't realize that this was a beatles record and. when i heard it i. just you know it. was - it's. just amazing i mean i - you know i think it's, interesting that to like and eight-year-old. kid it can, be, you k...
Totally. I mean he was vaguely aware of The Beatles, because he'd had early Beatles records but you know I didn't realize that, this was a Beatles record And when. I heard it. I just you know it was - it's just amazing I mean I, - you know I think it's interesting that to like and eight-year-old kid it can be you know;...
totally. i mean, he was vaguely aware of the beatles because he'd had early beatles records but, you know, i didn't realize that this was a beatles record. and when i heard it i just, you know, it was - it's just amazing. i mean, i - you know, i think it's interesting that to, like, and eight-year-old kid, it can be, y...
Because they were just four of the many people on the cover.
because they, were just. four of, the many. people, on the
Because they were just four of the many people on the
because they were just four of the many people on the cover.
Yeah. Yeah. I didn't really - I didn't care, and this, you know, I mean, I probably thought that they were more of historical figures or something. I didn't really know and I didn't pay attention. And I just really just listened to the music and it was totally captivating.
yeah yeah i didn't really - i didn't care and this you know i mean i. probably thought that they were more of historical figures or something, i didn't really know and i didn't. pay attention and. i just really just listened to the music and it was totally
Yeah; Yeah I didn't really - I didn't care and this you know I mean I probably thought, that they were more of historical figures or something I didn't really know and I didn't pay attention And. I just, really just listened to the music and it was totally
yeah. yeah. i didn't really - i didn't care, and this, you know, i mean, i probably thought that they were more of historical figures or something. i didn't really know and i didn't pay attention. and i just really just listened to the music and it was totally captivating.
And totally captivating without obviously at that age getting all the references that they were making.
and totally captivating without obviously at that age getting all the references that they were
And, totally captivating without obviously at that age getting all the references that they were
and totally captivating without obviously at that age getting all the references that they were making.
Yeah, clearly.
yeah
Yeah
yeah, clearly.
Yeah.
yeah.
Yeah, just beautiful melodies and great singing and you know, I also think, you know, like, I mean, this has been said before, but George Martin…
yeah just beautiful melodies and great singing and you know i also think you. know like i mean this has been said before but george
Yeah just beautiful melodies and great, singing and you know I also think. you know like. I. mean this has been said before but George.
yeah, just beautiful melodies and great singing and you know, i also think, you know, like, i mean, this has been said before, but george martin…
The producer.
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The
the producer.
Yeah. His production is responsible for so much of that record and how, you know, the horns and the orchestration, and you know, what really makes it super interesting.
yeah his. production is responsible for so much of that record and how you know, the horns and the orchestration and you know. what, really makes it super
Yeah. His production is responsible for so much of, that record, and how you know the horns and the orchestration; and you know what really, makes it super
yeah. his production is responsible for so much of that record and how, you know, the horns and the orchestration, and you know, what really makes it super interesting.
And super interesting I would think to a little kid even. I mean, as you previously described it in the piece, I mean, it was so bouncy and so flamboyant.
and super interesting i would think to a little kid even i mean as you. previously described it in the piece i mean it was so bouncy. and so,
And super interesting I would think to a little. kid even I mean as you previously described it in the piece I mean it was so bouncy and so
and super interesting i would think to a little kid even. i mean, as you previously described it in the piece, i mean, it was so bouncy and so flamboyant.
Yeah, like, very colorful and jaunty and you know, lots of novelty. You know, I've been thinking about this recently that people really like novelty and you know, they were novel kinds of sounds that caught the ear in a really fun way.
yeah. like very colorful and jaunty and you know lots of novelty you know i've been thinking about this recently that people really like novelty and you know they were novel kinds of sounds that caught the ear in a. really fun
Yeah like very colorful and jaunty and you know lots of, novelty You; know I've been thinking about this recently that people really like novelty and you. know they were novel kinds of sounds. that caught the ear in. a really fun
yeah, like, very colorful and jaunty and you know, lots of novelty. you know, i've been thinking about this recently that people really like novelty and you know, they were novel kinds of sounds that caught the ear in a really fun way.
Now, you mentioned your brother was the one who brought the - your older brother was the one who brought the hip music into the house, you though, managed to smuggle this album out without his knowledge?
now you mentioned your brother was the one who, brought the - your older brother was the one who brought the hip music into the house you though managed to smuggle this album out without, his,
Now you mentioned your. brother was the one who brought the - your older brother was. the one who, brought the, hip music into the house you though managed to smuggle this album out without his;
now, you mentioned your brother was the one who brought the - your older brother was the one who brought the hip music into the house, you though, managed to smuggle this album out without his knowledge?
Oh my God, he would've completely killed me. Yeah. In fact, I just - I was talking to him about it yesterday and you know, I told him about the New York piece and I was, like, you know, I sort of mentioned that, you know, like how I took your record out to a friend's house, and he was like, he's like, well, I'm pretty ...
oh my god he would've completely killed me; yeah in fact i just; - i was talking. to him about. it yesterday and you know i told; him about the new york piece and i was like you know i sort; of mentioned that you know like how i, took your record out to a friend's, house and he was like he's like well i'm pretty sure i...
Oh my God he would've completely killed, me Yeah In. fact I just. - I was talking to him about it yesterday and you know. I told him about the New York piece and I was like, you know I sort of mentioned that, you know like how I took your record out to a friend's house and he. was like he's like well I'm pretty sure I ...
oh my god, he would've completely killed me. yeah. in fact, i just - i was talking to him about it yesterday and you know, i told him about the new york piece and i was, like, you know, i sort of mentioned that, you know, like how i took your record out to a friend's house, and he was like, he's like, well, i'm pretty ...
Oh, weren't we all?
oh weren't we,
Oh weren't we
oh, weren't we all?
And - yeah.
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yeah.
Yeah.
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So you went to a friend's house and just played it over and over again?
so you, went to. a friend's house, and just played it over and over
So you went, to a friend's house and. just played it over and over
so you went to a friend's house and just played it over and over again?
Yeah. I just loved it. I mean it was, you know, it's like it has its own world. I think the fact that it's a concept album like really - and it's also like very circusy(ph), you know, because it's so kid friendly. But not in that condescending, kind of like wheels and the bus get around and around the way.
yeah i just loved it i mean it was you. know it's like it has its own world i think the. fact that it's a concept album like really, - and it's also like. very circusy(ph), you know because it's so kid friendly but not in. that condescending kind of, like. wheels and the bus get around and around the
Yeah I just loved it I mean it was you know it's like it has its own world I think the fact. that it's a, concept album like; really - and it's also like very circusy(ph), you know because it's so kid friendly But not in that condescending kind of like wheels and the bus get around and around the
yeah. i just loved it. i mean it was, you know, it's like it has its own world. i think the fact that it's a concept album like really - and it's also like very circusy(ph), you know, because it's so kid friendly. but not in that condescending, kind of like wheels and the bus get around and around the way.
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Yes, it's like the perfect children's record if, you know, like for -smart kids.
yes, it's like the perfect children's record. if you know like for -smart
Yes it's like the perfect children's record if you know like for -smart
yes, it's like the perfect children's record if, you know, like for -smart kids.
You - even though, particularly, on the second side of the album - the records came with two sides in those days - it does get pretty dark.
you - even though, particularly on the second side. of the album - the records came with two sides in those days - it. does get pretty
You - even though particularly on the second side of the album - the records came with two sides in those days - it does get pretty
you - even though, particularly, on the second side of the album - the records came with two sides in those days - it does get pretty dark.
It does. I mean, I do, you know, most of my friends - my musician friends - like "A Day in the Life" is sort of one of their favorite songs. And I think that was my least favorite because, I think, it was creepy in a way that I didn't understand. I didn't understand what was going on. I mean, I felt I don't really unde...
it does i mean. i do you know most of my friends - my musician friends - like "a day in the life" is sort of one of, their favorite songs and i think that, was, my least favorite because, i think it was creepy in a way that i didn't understand i didn't understand what was going on i mean i felt i don't really understan...
It does I mean I do you know most of my friends - my musician friends - like "A Day; in the Life" is sort of one of their favorite songs And I think that was my least favorite because I think it was, creepy in. a way that I didn't understand I didn't understand what was going on I mean I felt I don't really understand ...
it does. i mean, i do, you know, most of my friends - my musician friends - like "a day in the life" is sort of one of their favorite songs. and i think that was my least favorite because, i think, it was creepy in a way that i didn't understand. i didn't understand what was going on. i mean, i felt i don't really unde...
I'm not sure we we're meant to.
i'm. not sure we we're meant
I'm not sure we we're meant
i'm not sure we we're meant to.
Yes, exactly, exactly. It was all like kind of bringing nightmares in the house and trippy and - you know, I mean, it was musically super interesting. But, like, I think for kids, it was like - it'd kind of creep me out for sure.
yes exactly exactly it was. all like kind of bringing nightmares in the house and trippy and - you know i mean it was musically super. interesting but, like i, think for kids, it was like, - it'd kind of creep me out for
Yes exactly exactly It was all like kind of bringing nightmares in, the house and trippy and - you know I mean, it, was musically, super, interesting But like I think for kids it was like - it'd kind of creep me out for
yes, exactly, exactly. it was all like kind of bringing nightmares in the house and trippy and - you know, i mean, it was musically super interesting. but, like, i think for kids, it was like - it'd kind of creep me out for sure.
You also mentioned the other one, it's getting better all the time. I used to get mad at my woman. I beat her and kept her apart from the things that she likes.
you also mentioned the other one it's getting better all; the time i used to get mad at my woman i beat, her. and kept her apart from the things that. she,
You also mentioned the; other one it's getting better all the time I used, to get mad at. my woman I beat her and kept her apart, from the things that she.
you also mentioned the other one, it's getting better all the time. i used to get mad at my woman. i beat her and kept her apart from the things that she likes.
What has his government said about this particular case of gender discrimination by the med school?
what has his government said about this particular case, of gender discrimination by the med
What has, his government said about this particular case of gender discrimination by the, med
what has his government said about this particular case of gender discrimination by the med school?
And it took them a long time to, you know, when you're a kid, you kind of, just like, you just belt along, you don't really pay attention, and then - you know, one day I was like, wait a minute, I beat her? Like, that's seems a little…
and, it took them a, long time to you know when you're a kid you kind of just like you just belt, along, you don't really pay attention and then. - you know one, day i was like wait a minute i beat her? like that's seems, a,
And it took them a long time to you know when you're a kid you, kind of just like you just belt along you don't really pay attention, and then - you know one day I was like wait a minute I beat her? Like that's seems a
and it took them a long time to, you know, when you're a kid, you kind of, just like, you just belt along, you don't really pay attention, and then - you know, one day i was like, wait a minute, i beat her? like, that's seems a little…
That's (unintelligible) a little extreme.
that's (unintelligible) a little
That's (unintelligible) a little
that's (unintelligible) a little extreme.
Surely. The Billy Shears I know, wouldn't have beat anyone, you know? Yeah, it's - that was kind of a - I don't know. But then you just like, well, you know, I guess it's getting better so…
surely the billy shears. i know wouldn't have beat anyone you know? yeah it's - that was kind of a - i don't know but then you just like well you. know i guess it's getting better,
Surely The Billy Shears I, know wouldn't have beat anyone you know? Yeah it's - that was kind of a - I don't know But then you. just like well you know I guess it's getting better.
surely. the billy shears i know, wouldn't have beat anyone, you know? yeah, it's - that was kind of a - i don't know. but then you just like, well, you know, i guess it's getting better so…
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Maybe he didn't really be beat her. Maybe it's just, you know, a figure of speech.
maybe he didn't really be beat her maybe it's just you know a figure of
Maybe he didn't really. be beat her Maybe it's just you. know a figure. of
maybe he didn't really be beat her. maybe it's just, you know, a figure of speech.
Yes. And you also mentioned that, at some point, the magic of this record vanished or became too fragile for you to even look for it anymore?
yes and you also mentioned that at some point the magic of this record vanished, or became too fragile for you to, even, look for it
Yes And you, also mentioned that at some point the magic of this record vanished, or, became too fragile for you to even look for it
yes. and you also mentioned that, at some point, the magic of this record vanished or became too fragile for you to even look for it anymore?
You know, I think that it's - you hear songs, I mean, all Beatles songs, you hear them so much. They're in commercials. They're all over the place because, you know, people cover them. It's really hard to, it's hard to get any distance and sort of maintain that, you know?
you know i think that. it's. - you hear songs, i mean all beatles songs you hear them so much they're in commercials they're all over the place because you know people cover them it's really hard, to it's hard to get any distance, and sort of maintain that, you
You know I think that it's - you hear songs I mean all Beatles songs you hear them so much. They're in commercials They're all over, the place because you. know people cover, them It's really hard to it's hard to get any distance. and sort of maintain. that you
you know, i think that it's - you hear songs, i mean, all beatles songs, you hear them so much. they're in commercials. they're all over the place because, you know, people cover them. it's really hard to, it's hard to get any distance and sort of maintain that, you know?
I mean, the magic of music is very fragile, like, you can't - you do wear it out. It's like reading your favorite book over and over. You kind of have to space it out. And, you know, so I really am afraid to return to that. But I (unintelligible) say, just like sharing a fragment of that record. It's really, just like,...
i mean the magic of music is very fragile like you can't - you do wear it out it's like reading your. favorite, book over and, over you kind of have, to space it, out and you know; so i really am afraid to. return, to that but i (unintelligible) say just, like sharing a fragment of that record it's, really just like th...
I mean the magic of music is very. fragile like you can't - you do wear it out It's like reading your. favorite book over and over You kind of have to space it out And you know so I really am afraid to return to that But I (unintelligible) say just like sharing a fragment of. that record It's really just like there's e...
i mean, the magic of music is very fragile, like, you can't - you do wear it out. it's like reading your favorite book over and over. you kind of have to space it out. and, you know, so i really am afraid to return to that. but i (unintelligible) say, just like sharing a fragment of that record. it's really, just like,...
We're speaking today on the Opinion Page with Aimee Mann, whose op-ed on the Beatles' "Sergeant Pepper's" album, was in the New York Times on Sunday. 800-989-8255, if you'd like to join us 800-989-TALK, e-mail talk@npr.org. We'll start with Mike, and Mike's with us from northeastern Oregon.
we're speaking today on the; opinion page with aimee mann whose op-ed on the beatles' "sergeant pepper's" album was in the new, york times on sunday 800-989-8255, if you'd like to join, us 800-989-talk e-mail, talk@npr.org we'll start with mike. and mike's, with us from northeastern
We're speaking today on the Opinion Page with. Aimee Mann whose op-ed on the Beatles' "Sergeant, Pepper's" album was in the New York, Times on Sunday 800-989-8255, if you'd like to join us 800-989-TALK e-mail, talk@npr.org We'll, start with, Mike and Mike's with us from northeastern
we're speaking today on the opinion page with aimee mann, whose op-ed on the beatles' "sergeant pepper's" album, was in the new york times on sunday. 800-989-8255, if you'd like to join us 800-989-talk, e-mail talk@npr.org. we'll start with mike, and mike's with us from northeastern oregon.
Good morning, Neal.
good morning
Good morning
good morning, neal.
Hi.
hi.
You know, I'm listening really interestingly over the phone to Aimee's comments on "Sergeant Pepper." And I was, I am of age. I'm actually 60, where the release of that album - I guess, 40 years ago - it seems like a light year or light years with a major event. And I was in San Francisco, I returned there. Actually, I...
you know i'm listening really interestingly over the phone to aimee's comments on "sergeant pepper" and i was i am of age i'm actually 60, where, the release of that, album - i guess 40 years ago - it seems like a; light year or light years with a major event and, i was in. san francisco i. returned there actually i, w...
You know I'm listening really interestingly over the phone to Aimee's. comments on "Sergeant Pepper" And I was I am of age I'm. actually 60, where the. release of that album - I guess 40 years ago - it. seems like, a light year or light years with a major event And I was. in San Francisco, I returned. there Actually I ...
you know, i'm listening really interestingly over the phone to aimee's comments on "sergeant pepper." and i was, i am of age. i'm actually 60, where the release of that album - i guess, 40 years ago - it seems like a light year or light years with a major event. and i was in san francisco, i returned there. actually, i...
But that didn't really dampen our enthusiasm a whole lot. We were really, really looking forward to this record. And so, we got together. One of us bought - I don't know who had the money for it. I can't remember which of us have the money to buy one. But we did. And we went to somebody's house. We achieved alternate, ...
but, that didn't really dampen our enthusiasm a whole lot we were really really looking. forward. to this. record and so we got together one of us bought - i don't know who had the money for it i can't remember which of. us have the money to buy one but we did and we went, to somebody's house we; achieved alternate alt...
But that didn't really dampen, our enthusiasm a whole lot We were really really looking forward, to this; record And so we got; together One of us bought - I don't, know who had the money for it I can't remember which of us. have the money to buy one, But we did And we. went to somebody's house We achieved alternate al...
but that didn't really dampen our enthusiasm a whole lot. we were really, really looking forward to this record. and so, we got together. one of us bought - i don't know who had the money for it. i can't remember which of us have the money to buy one. but we did. and we went to somebody's house. we achieved alternate, ...
A-ha.
a-ha.
And we sat around and played it over and over again for a long time.
and we sat around and. played it over and over again for a long
And we sat around and played it over and over, again for a long
and we sat around and played it over and over again for a long time.
And when was the moment when you realized, you know, hey, this whole thing hangs together pretty well?
and when was the moment when you realized you, know hey this whole thing hangs. together pretty
And when was the moment when you realized you know hey this whole, thing hangs together pretty
and when was the moment when you realized, you know, hey, this whole thing hangs together pretty well?
I think - having heard bits and pieces of it earlier on the radio and then after listening to it several times - it was a grand work, I guess. That's the best way to put it with an - it was truly an accomplishment because the Beatles were representative to a lot of people of, not just a couple of guys playing music, bu...
i think - having heard bits and pieces of it earlier on the radio. and then after listening to it several times - it. was a grand work i guess that's the best way to. put it with an, - it, was truly an accomplishment because the beatles were representative to a lot of people. of not just a couple of guys playing music ...
I think - having heard bits and pieces of it earlier on the radio and then, after listening to it several times - it was a grand work I guess, That's the best way to put it with an - it was truly an accomplishment because the Beatles were representative to a lot of. people of not just a couple of guys playing music but...
i think - having heard bits and pieces of it earlier on the radio and then after listening to it several times - it was a grand work, i guess. that's the best way to put it with an - it was truly an accomplishment because the beatles were representative to a lot of people of, not just a couple of guys playing music, bu...
And they really, really, really, really did on that record. And I - and that's - and although I don't think maybe if you break each song down individually, they all hold up. I would certainly disagree with Aimee on "A Day in the Life". That's just an absolute - that song itself, to me, I think, represents just absolute...
and they really really really really did on that, record and, i. - and that's - and although i don't think maybe if. you break each song down individually they all hold up i would certainly disagree with aimee on "a day in the life". that's just an absolute - that song itself to me i think represents just absolute comp...
And they really really really really did. on that record And I - and that's - and although, I don't think, maybe if you break each song down individually they all hold up I would certainly disagree with Aimee on "A Day in the Life". That's just an absolute - that song itself to me I think represents just absolute compa...
and they really, really, really, really did on that record. and i - and that's - and although i don't think maybe if you break each song down individually, they all hold up. i would certainly disagree with aimee on "a day in the life". that's just an absolute - that song itself, to me, i think, represents just absolute...
Mike, thanks very much.
mike thanks very
Mike thanks very
mike, thanks very much.
You bet you. Thank you.
you, bet you thank
You bet. you Thank.
you bet you. thank you.
There are, as we mentioned, it's the, the first real concept album like that, at least in rock 'n' roll, Aimee. And, in a way, it's got a lot to answer for because every other rock 'n' roll group out there felt the need to come out with at least one more concept album.
there are as we mentioned it's the the first real concept album like that at least in rock 'n' roll aimee and in a way it's got a lot to. answer for because every other rock 'n' roll, group out there felt the need to come out with at least one more concept
There are as we mentioned it's the the first real concept. album like, that at least in rock 'n' roll Aimee And. in a way it's got a lot to. answer for because every. other rock 'n' roll group out there felt. the need to come out with at least one more concept
there are, as we mentioned, it's the, the first real concept album like that, at least in rock 'n' roll, aimee. and, in a way, it's got a lot to answer for because every other rock 'n' roll group out there felt the need to come out with at least one more concept album.
Yes.
yes.
Some of which weren't quite as good.
some of which weren't quite as
Some, of. which weren't quite as.
some of which weren't quite as good.
Well, you know, it's a hard act to follow. I mean, you know, it's like - that record really, really had it all. And one of the things I think is interesting about "Sergeant Pepper" is that it was so, you know, kind of advanced and ahead of its time. But it also, like, had so many elements of, like, older, you know, kin...
well you know it's a hard act to follow, i mean you know it's; like; - that record really. really had it all and one of the things i think is interesting about "sergeant pepper" is that it was so you know kind of, advanced and ahead of its time but it also like had so many elements of like older you know kind of dance
Well you know. it's a hard act to follow I mean you know it's like - that record really, really had it all And, one of the things I think is interesting about "Sergeant Pepper" is that it. was. so you know kind of advanced and ahead of. its time But it also like. had so many. elements of like older you know kind of dan...
well, you know, it's a hard act to follow. i mean, you know, it's like - that record really, really had it all. and one of the things i think is interesting about "sergeant pepper" is that it was so, you know, kind of advanced and ahead of its time. but it also, like, had so many elements of, like, older, you know, kin...
Music hall stuff, yes.
music hall stuff
Music hall stuff
music hall stuff, yes.
Yeah, music halls stuff like. Yeah, vaudeville kind of, you know, more old-fashioned elements. And I think was the mixing of those, you know, modern and older elements that made it so interesting.
yeah music halls stuff like yeah vaudeville kind. of you know more; old-fashioned elements and i think was the mixing, of those you know modern and older elements that made it so
Yeah music halls stuff like Yeah vaudeville kind, of you know more old-fashioned elements And I think was the mixing of those you know modern and older elements that made, it so
yeah, music halls stuff like. yeah, vaudeville kind of, you know, more old-fashioned elements. and i think was the mixing of those, you know, modern and older elements that made it so interesting.
Let's get Mark on the line, Mark's with us from Portland.
let's. get mark on the line mark's with us from
Let's get, Mark on the line Mark's with us from
let's get mark on the line, mark's with us from portland.
Hi, Neal. Thanks for taking my call.
hi neal thanks for taking my
Hi Neal Thanks, for taking my
hi, neal. thanks for taking my call.
Sure.
sure.
I should also say that welcome, Aimee Mann. I saw her for about 10 years ago. The local hall, they ever packed about, sold it out. It was a great performance by any…
i should also say, that welcome aimee mann, i saw. her for about 10 years ago the local hall they ever packed about sold it out it, was; a great performance by,
I should also say that welcome Aimee Mann I saw her for about 10 years. ago The local hall they ever packed about; sold, it out It was a great performance by
i should also say that welcome, aimee mann. i saw her for about 10 years ago. the local hall, they ever packed about, sold it out. it was a great performance by any…
Oh, thank you.
oh thank
Oh thank
oh, thank you.
…(unintelligible) Portland. It's interesting to hear because of her age and different reflect on how it affected them by age, and I was about not quite 13 at that time. And I had friends who were the hardest friends of mine that we could call ourselves at that age, but I (unintelligible) that they were influenced by my...
…(unintelligible) portland it's interesting to hear because of her age and different reflect on how it affected them by age and, i was about not quite 13 at that time and i had friends who were the hardest friends of mine that we could call ourselves; at that age but i (unintelligible) that they were influenced by my b...
…(unintelligible) Portland It's interesting to hear because of her age. and different reflect on. how it affected them by age and I was about not quite 13 at that, time. And I had friends who were the hardest friends of mine that we could call ourselves at. that age but I (unintelligible) that they were influenced by m...
…(unintelligible) portland. it's interesting to hear because of her age and different reflect on how it affected them by age, and i was about not quite 13 at that time. and i had friends who were the hardest friends of mine that we could call ourselves at that age, but i (unintelligible) that they were influenced by my...
If this isn't a statement that life imitates art - which I think really became confirmed at this point without denial by many people that was later talked about 10 years that, of course, there has been so many great things said about the Beatles, like, almost hard to cover it again.
if this isn't a statement that life imitates art - which i think really became confirmed at this point without denial by many people that was later talked about, 10 years that of course there has been so many great things said about, the beatles like. almost hard to cover it
If this, isn't a statement that life imitates art; - which I, think really became confirmed at this point without denial by many people that was later talked about 10 years that of course there has been so many great things said about the Beatles like almost hard to cover, it
if this isn't a statement that life imitates art - which i think really became confirmed at this point without denial by many people that was later talked about 10 years that, of course, there has been so many great things said about the beatles, like, almost hard to cover it again.
No, I'm just going down the list.
no i'm just going down the
No, I'm just going down the
no, i'm just going down the list.
But that they were probably the first statement in music that was existentialist, I think someone said, for a generation at their time. And, I guess, I'm sure anyone agree with this that there was, you know, it's a great impact on people. Even at younger age, it's usually 8 years old. Here's an 8-year-old that you, you...
but that they were probably the. first statement in music that was existentialist i think someone said, for a generation at their time and i guess i'm sure anyone agree with this that. there was you know, it's a great impact on people, even at younger age it's usually 8 years old here's an 8-year-old that you you said ...
But that they were probably the first statement in music that, was existentialist I think, someone said for a generation at their. time And I guess I'm sure anyone agree. with this that there was you know it's a great impact on people Even at younger age it's usually 8 years old Here's an 8-year-old that you you said y...
but that they were probably the first statement in music that was existentialist, i think someone said, for a generation at their time. and, i guess, i'm sure anyone agree with this that there was, you know, it's a great impact on people. even at younger age, it's usually 8 years old. here's an 8-year-old that you, you...
No, really, I mean, I thought, you know, that it was a band called "Sergeant Pepper's Lonely Heart Club" band…
no really i mean i thought you know that it was a band called "sergeant pepper's lonely heart
No really; I mean I thought you know that it was a band called "Sergeant. Pepper's Lonely Heart
no, really, i mean, i thought, you know, that it was a band called "sergeant pepper's lonely heart club" band…
Well, I love the actual band.
well i love the actual
Well I love, the; actual
well, i love the actual band.
Yes, I mean, I just didn't focused, I totally missed the fact that they were the Beatles and that the Beatles were the Beatles that I had heard, you know, a couple of years earlier…
yes i mean i just didn't focused i; totally missed the fact that they were the beatles and that the beatles, were the, beatles. that i had heard you. know a couple of years.
Yes I mean I just didn't. focused I totally missed the fact that they were the Beatles and that the Beatles were the Beatles that I had heard you know a couple of years
yes, i mean, i just didn't focused, i totally missed the fact that they were the beatles and that the beatles were the beatles that i had heard, you know, a couple of years earlier…
They're somebody new then, I see.
they're somebody new then i
They're somebody. new then I
they're somebody new then, i see.
Yes.
yes.
Yeah. Or new or I didn't even - you know, to me, it was like music just do existed all on its own with no history and no contacts. You know, I mean, I - because I didn't listen to the radio, and I was so young. And, you know, I didn't have friends saying, like, oh, you got to hear this or you got to hear that.
yeah or new or i didn't, even, - you, know to me it was like, music just do existed all on its own with no history and no contacts you know i mean i - because i didn't listen to the radio and i; was so young and you know i, didn't have friends saying like oh you got to hear this, or you got to hear,
Yeah Or new or I didn't even - you know to me it was like music just do existed all on its own with, no history. and no contacts You know I mean I - because I didn't listen to the radio and I, was. so young And you know I, didn't have. friends saying like oh you got to hear this or you got to hear
yeah. or new or i didn't even - you know, to me, it was like music just do existed all on its own with no history and no contacts. you know, i mean, i - because i didn't listen to the radio, and i was so young. and, you know, i didn't have friends saying, like, oh, you got to hear this or you got to hear that.
I was, like, I was too young for that. It was really just, you know, like a piece of music, kind of, out of nowhere. And it's interesting because it's really that kind of, like, if a tree falls in the middle of the forest and, you know, like devoid of any Beatle mania or, you know, any of that kind of culture, you know...
i was. like i was too young for that it was really just you know like a piece, of music kind of out of nowhere and it's interesting because it's really that kind of like if a tree. falls in the middle of the. forest and you know like devoid of. any beatle mania or you know, any of that kind of culture you know? i mean ...
I was like I was too young for that It was. really just you. know like a piece of music kind of out of nowhere And it's interesting because it's, really that kind of like if a tree falls in the middle of the forest and, you know, like devoid of any Beatle mania or you know any of that kind of culture you know? I mean l...
i was, like, i was too young for that. it was really just, you know, like a piece of music, kind of, out of nowhere. and it's interesting because it's really that kind of, like, if a tree falls in the middle of the forest and, you know, like devoid of any beatle mania or, you know, any of that kind of culture, you know...
(Unintelligible). She's older at the time when they first appeared in the "Ed Sullivan Show," maybe…
(unintelligible). she's older at the time when they first appeared in the "ed sullivan
(Unintelligible). She's older at the time when they. first appeared. in the "Ed Sullivan
(unintelligible). she's older at the time when they first appeared in the "ed sullivan show," maybe…
Yeah.
yeah.
…but that was an epic point in musical history.
…but that was an epic point in musical
…but that was an, epic point in, musical
…but that was an epic point in musical history.