Meet The Beatles Episode #23 Revolver Side 1

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 recording, the meaning behind the lyrics, and why “I’m a Boy” remains one of The Who’s most fascinating early singles.

I’m Looking Through You — Part 1This 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 realizing that someone you love has changed.We’ll also look at where the song fits into the remarkable creative leap The Beatles were making in 1965, Paul’s changing approach to songwriting, and the first version of “I’m Looking Through You” that The Beatles recorded — and ultimately abandoned.We’re not Beatles experts — just three fans digging into the music, history, and stories, seeing where they take us. And with Tyler experiencing much of the Beatles story with relatively fresh ears, there’s always a different perspective at the table.This is Part 1 of our deep dive into “I’m Looking Through You.”

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 musicians behind it, and why “I’d Wait a Million Years” remains such a great snapshot of late-’60s pop-rock.

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, the recording, and why this song still stands as one of the great examples of what made Chicago so different right from the start.

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 “Mississippi Queen” came together, what made Mountain such an important bridge between late-’60s blues rock and the heavier sound of the 1970s, and why this short, explosive track still hits just as hard more than five decades later.

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 continues more than half a century later.We’re not Beatles historians or experts — we’re fans who love the music, love discovering the stories behind it, and enjoy seeing where those stories take us. And with Tyler coming to the show as a relative Beatles novice, we get to experience some of that music and history through fresh ears along the way.Whether you’ve been a Beatles fan your entire life, know a handful of songs, or are just beginning to discover what all the fuss is about, you’re welcome to come along. We’ll explore the Beatles story one piece at a time, have some fun, learn a few things, and see where it takes us.Welcome to Revolution.

This week on Classic Vinyl Podcast and our Meet The Beatles series, Justin and Tyler listen to and review side two of the Beatles great album Revolver. Give it a listen and let us know what you think. 

This week on Classic Vinyl Podcast, Justin and Tyler return with their Meet The Beatles series and tackle the band's 7th studio album Revolver. Give it a listen and let us know what you think.

This week on Classic Vinyl Podcast, Justin is once again joined by his son Austin to listen to and review Tom Petty and The Heartbreakers 1978 song Listen To Her Heart. Give it a listen and let us know what you think.

This week on Classic Vinyl Podcast, Justin is joined by his son Austin to listen to and review Steely Dan and their popular 1973 hit song Reeling In The Years. Give it a listen and let us know what you think.