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This Sunday’s video is a little different.
It started as a discussion about “For No One” by The Beatles…
…but it slowly became something much more personal.
Sometimes a song can suddenly stop feeling like “just a song” — and start feeling like it understands something you actually lived through.
This may be one of the most personal videos I’ve made on the channel.
Coming Sunday.

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Last year, while visiting 3 Savile Row in London, we made a video asking:

“Why isn’t this The Beatles’ version of Graceland?”

Today Apple officially announced that the building will reopen in 2027 as “The Beatles at 3 Savile Row” — the first official Beatles fan experience.

So apparently we weren’t the only ones thinking it. 😂

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Spent more time with ‘In The Stars’… and I’ve got some thoughts. Full breakdown Sunday.

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…So I am finally going to talk about this band.
First question—does this actually sound good to you… or just weird?
Can’t wait to hear your reaction.
New video this Sunday!

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Quick question—
Should Record Store Day start including more CD releases?
Not instead of vinyl… but alongside it.
Posting a video on this later today where I will make my argument as to why it should, and would appreciate your comments when it releases.

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Is talent something you’re born with… or something you earn?

And can a movie actually change how you see that?

Revisited Amadeus recently and it brought something back I hadn’t thought about in years.

Video coming this Sunday.

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Last Sunday’s video asked a pretty big question about classic albums and whether they should ever be changed.
But that got me thinking about something else…
👉 Why do we remix these albums in the first place?
There are actually a few very different reasons—and not all of them are bad.
New video this Sunday.

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When the remix of Queen I came out, I had a pretty strong reaction to the idea of Freddie Mercury’s vocals being altered.
But after sitting with it for a while… I’m not sure it’s as simple as I first thought.
Especially with a new Queen II release right around the corner.
New video this Sunday.

2 months ago | [YT] | 11

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With the Oscars this Sunday, Sinners is leading the race with the most nominations of any film this year.
But the moment I can’t stop thinking about is the wild musical sequence where musicians from different eras suddenly appear and start playing together.
Past. Present. Future.
It’s a strange, beautiful moment — and it reminded me of something from my own years playing live music.
New video about that scene coming this Sunday.

2 months ago | [YT] | 16

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Thank you everyone who suggested this Sundays video after watching last weeks video exploring the two versions of Honky Tonk Woman by The Rolling Stones. A video exploring the three versions of Revolution by The Beatles will post this Sunday.

If you haven't seen last Sundays video, here is a link: https://youtu.be/qneBanVklvI

Looking forward to reading your reactions on Sunday.

PS: Tomorrow I will post a reaction video to: Paul McCartney-Man On The Run.

All the best

TJ

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