The Guess Who-Undun

This week on Classic Vinyl Podcast Justin and Tyler head north to Winnipeg for The Guess Who's jazzy 1969 classic "Undun." It started life as the B-side of "Laughing" and became a hit in its own right. The guys dig into Randy Bachman's jazz chords, Burton Cummings' smoky vocal and that haunting flute, and ask why this song still sounds like nothing else from its era. Drop the needle and come unravel it with us.

Brian Epstein — Part 1: The Man Who Believed in The BeatlesBefore 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.We explore his first encounters with The Beatles, what he saw in a group that was still rough around the edges, and how his decision to manage them began changing both their lives and his own.Brian didn’t write the songs or play on the records, but it’s difficult to imagine the Beatles story unfolding the way it did without him.This is Part 1 of Brian Epstein: The Man Behind The Beatles.

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 about the recording, the musicians behind it, and why this bizarre little track is a perfect example of just how adventurous ’70s rock could get.

I’m Looking Through You — Part 2Our 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 headphones, and the differences between the mono and stereo versions.And then there are those famous false starts. Why did American listeners hear something at the beginning of “I’m Looking Through You” that British listeners didn’t? We look at one of the most memorable quirks of Capitol’s American Rubber Soul and how an apparent mistake became part of the song for a generation of Beatles fans.Finally, we step back and ask where “I’m Looking Through You” belongs in Paul McCartney’s development as a songwriter — and why this relatively unassuming album track tells us so much about where The Beatles were headed next.This is Part 2 of our deep dive into “I’m Looking Through You.”

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.