Episode 171

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19th Aug 2024

#171 James Taylor - Sweet Baby James

James Taylor was recovering from a horrific accident after a false start to his music career in London when he went in to record his sophomore effort Sweet Baby James. The team discuss the intersection of dad rock and blues music, the piano playing of Carole King, and D sus chords.

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Outro music: After the Afterlife by MEGA

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