Classic Vinyl Podcast

Brian Epstein — Part 1: The Man Who Believed in The Beatles

Before the world knew The Beatles, Brian Epstein saw something in them.

In Part 1 of our three-part Revolution series on Brian Epstein, Justin, Austin, and Tyler go back to the beginning — Brian’s family and upbringing, his life before The Beatles, his work at NEMS, and the circumstances that brought him into the orbit of four young musicians from Liverpool...

This week on Classic Vinyl Podcast, Justin and Tyler take a trip into the wonderfully weird world of Klaatu and their 1976 song “Anus of Uranus.” Yes, that is really the title. We’ll dig into the mysterious Canadian band, the strange humor behind the song, and the mix of progressive rock, pop, and studio experimentation that made Klaatu such a fascinating band in the first place. Along the way, we’ll talk ab...

I’m Looking Through You — Part 2

Our deep dive into “I’m Looking Through You” continues as Justin, Austin, and Tyler head back into EMI Studios to explore how The Beatles finally turned Paul McCartney’s song into the version we know from Rubber Soul.

We get into the November 1965 remake, the instruments and recording techniques behind the finished track, the little details worth listening for on he...

This week on Classic Vinyl Podcast, Justin and Austin take a look at The Who and their 1966 song “I’m a Boy.” We’ll dig into Pete Townshend’s unusual concept behind the song, how it fits into The Who’s rapidly evolving mid-’60s sound, and the mix of sharp pop hooks, powerful playing, and offbeat storytelling that made the band so distinctive. Along the way, we’ll talk about the record...

I’m Looking Through You — Part 1

This week on Revolution, Justin, Austin, and Tyler dig into Paul McCartney’s “I’m Looking Through You,” one of the great overlooked tracks from Rubber Soul.

We explore the song’s connection to Paul’s increasingly strained relationship with Jane Asher, the surprisingly mature and direct lyrics, and how a catchy, upbeat recording disguises a song about rea...

This week on Classic Vinyl Podcast, Justin and Austin take a look at The Grass Roots and their 1969 hit “I’d Wait a Million Years.” We’ll dig into the story behind the song, the band’s rise during the late ’60s, and the polished mix of pop, rock, and soul that helped make The Grass Roots one of the era’s most recognizable hitmakers. Along the way, we’ll talk about the recording, the m...

This week on Classic Vinyl Podcast, Justin and Tyler take a look at Chicago Transit Authority and their song “Beginnings.” We’ll dig into how Robert Lamm wrote the song, how it came together on the band’s 1969 debut album, and how Chicago’s mix of rock, jazz, soul, and horns helped give “Beginnings” its unmistakable sound. Along the way, we’ll talk about the early days of the band, th...

This week on Classic Vinyl Podcast, Justin and Tyler crank up one of the most unmistakable hard-rock anthems of the early ’70s: Mountain’s “Mississippi Queen.” We dig into the band behind the song, Leslie West’s massive guitar sound, Felix Pappalardi’s production and musicianship, and the cowbell-driven groove that helped turn the track into a rock-radio staple. We’ll also look at how &ldqu...

Please check out our new Beatles Podcast titled Revolution.

This is a podcast about the music, history, culture, and incredible story of The Beatles.

Join Justin, Austin, and Tyler as we dig into the songs, albums, recording sessions, people, places, and moments that made The Beatles the most influential band in music history — and explore the culture that surrounded them, the world they helped change, and why their influence c...