Classic Vinyl Podcast

This week on Classic Vinyl Podcast, Justin, Austin, and Tyler take a look at the early days of Scorpions and their song “I’m Going Mad.” Long before the arena-rock anthems that would make them international stars, the German band was experimenting with a darker, heavier, and more psychedelic sound. We’ll talk about where “I’m Going Mad” fits into the Scorpions’ beginnings, the band’s early musical direction, and how this unusual track offers a glimpse at a group that was still discovering the sound that would eventually make them famous.

Brian Epstein — Part 2: From Liverpool to the World

By the time Brian Epstein took on The Beatles, they were a popular Liverpool band. Within a few extraordinary years, they were the biggest musical phenomenon in the world.

In Part 2, Justin, Austin, and Tyler follow Brian through the whirlwind — pursuing a recording contract, helping reshape the group’s professional image, navigating the rapidly growing business surrounding them, and trying to manage something for which there was really no blueprint: Beatlemania.

We’ll look at Brian’s successes, his mistakes, his relationship with John, Paul, George, an...

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 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.

We explore his first encounters with The Beatles, what he saw in a group that was still rough around the edges, and how his de...

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 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 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...

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 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 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 songwrit...

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 decad

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...

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. 

This week on Classic Vinyl Podcast, Justin and Tyler listen to and review Ides of March and their 1970 hit song Vehicle. Give it a listen and let us know what you think. 

This week on Classic Vinyl Podcast, Justin and Tyler listen to and review The Velvet Underground and their controversial 1967 song Heroin. Give it a listen and let us know what you think of this song. 

This week on Classic Vinyl Podcast, Justin and Tyler travel back to 1962 to listen to and discuss The Beach Boys and one of their earliest hits, 409. Give it a listen and let us know what you think. 

This week on Classic Vinyl Podcast, Justin and Tyler take an actual Journey to 1978 to listen to and discuss Journey and their first hit song Wheel In The Sky. Give it a listen and let us know what you think. 

This week on Classic Vinyl Podcast, Justin and Tyler listen to and review The Kinks and their 1966 summer song Sunny Afternoon. Give it a listen and let us know what you think of it. 

This week on Classic Vinyl Podcast, Justin and Tyler listen to and review The Edgar Winter Group and Frankenstein. "Frankenstein" by The Edgar Winter Group is a groundbreaking 1973 instrumental rock single famous for its synthesizer riff and innovative tape-splicing construction. It was originally an extended jam session before being tightened into a 45 RPM edit that hit No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100. Give it a listen and let us know what you think. 

This week on Classic Vinyl Podcast and our Meet the Beatles series, Justin and Tyler listen to and review the band's 1966 singles Paperback Writer and Rain. Give them a listen and let us know what you think. 

This week on Classic Vinyl Podcast, Justin and Tyler listen to and review Donovan and his hit 1966 song Sunshine Superman. Give it a listen and let us know what you think. 

This week on Classic Vinyl Podcast, Justin and Tyler listen to and review CCR and their song Effigy off of their 1969 album Willy and The Poor Boys. Give it a listen and let us know what you think. 

This week on Classic Vinyl Podcast, Justin and Tyler listen to and review Spirit and their hit 1968 song I Got A Line On You. Give it a listen and let us know what you think. 

This week on Classic Vinyl Podcast, Justin and Tyler listen to Yes and their major hit song from 1971 Roundabout. Give it a listen and let us know what you think.

This week on Classic Vinyl Podcast, Justin and Tyler listen to and review Uriah Heep and their 1972 single Easy Livin'.

Long considered a pioneer of heavy rock and heavy metal, how do you think Uriah Heep and this song hold up to this day? Give it a listen and let us know what you think. 

This week on Classic Vinyl Podcast, Justin and Tyler listen to and review Ten Years After and their 1974 song Positive Vibrations. Somewhat of a buried deep cut, but still a good song. Give it a listen and let us know what you think.

This week on Classic Vinyl Podcast and our Meet The Beatles Series, Justin and Tyler have made it all of the way to The Beatles sixth studio album Rubber Soul. Give it a listen and let us know what you think. 

This week on Classic Vinyl Podcast and our Meet The Beatles Series, Justin and Tyler have made it all of the way to The Beatles sixth studio album Rubber Soul. Give it a listen and let us know what you think. And don't miss next weeks episode of side 2 and our reviews. 

This week on Classic Vinyl Podcast, Justin and Tyler listen to and review Deep Purple and their 1972 B side song When A Blind Man Cries. Originally recorded during the Machine Head album sessions, but left off of the album, how do you think the song would have fit in on that classic album? Give it a listen and let us know what you think.

This week on Classic Vinyl Podcast, Justin and Tyler listen to and review Neil Young and Crazy Horse and their 1969 hit single Cinnamon Girl. Give it a listen and let us know what you think. 

This week on Classic Vinyl Podcast, Justin and Tyler listen to and review Lynyrd Skynyrd and their 1970 demo song Junkie. Written by Ronnie Van Zant and Allen Collins, but not released until the band's 1991 box set. Give it a listen and let us know what you think.

This week on Classic Vinyl Podcast, Justin and Tyler listen to and review Big Brother & The Holding Company and their version of a Gershwin classic, Summertime. Give it a listen and let us know what you think. 

This week on Classic Vinyl Podcast, Justin and Tyler listen to and review Iron Butterfly and their epic 17 minute hard rock psychedelic song In-A-Gadda-Da-Vida. Give it a listen and let us know what you think. 

This week on Classic Vinyl Podcast and our Meet The Beatles series, Justin and Tyler listen to and review The Beatles and their double A side single We Can Work It Out and Day Tripper. Give it a listen and let us know what you think. 

On this episode of Classic Vinyl Podcast, hosts Justin and Tyler explore Heart's 1976 hit "Crazy on You," covering the band's history, the song's inspirations, and Ann Wilson's lyrics about seeking solace amid a troubled world.

We analyze the song's long acoustic intro, the shift to driving hard rock, chart performance, and give the track a 9/10 rating — while thanking listener Corey for the suggestion.

On this episode of Classic Vinyl Podcast Justin and Tyler tackle The Doors' live rendition of "Gloria," a raw and sexually charged performance that showcases Jim Morrison's powerful vocals and the band's intense live energy. We explore the song's origins (written by Van Morrison), the band's history, different live versions, and how the performance transforms the track into an almost classical depiction of passion.

We discuss the instrumentation, Ray Manzarek's backing vocals and bass/keyboard work, the song's live recordings (Alive She Cried, Bright Midnight Archives and others), and why "Gloria" remains a standout live piece in...

This week on the Classic Vinyl Podcast, Justin and Tyler fulfill a listener request by reviewing Badfinger's 1971 hit song, "Day After Day." We encourage you to listen and share your thoughts.