EPISODE · Jun 10, 2026 · 11 MIN
The Backwards Revolution: How Paul McCartney's Accident Launched a Thousand Psychedelic Ships
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In 1966, Paul McCartney accidentally threaded a tape loop backwards on his home recorder, creating a sound so otherworldly it would transform The Beatles forever and spark the psychedelic revolution. From 'Tomorrow Never Knows' to Hendrix's 'Are You Experienced,' we trace how one clumsy moment in a London flat rewired the DNA of popular music. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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In 1966, Paul McCartney accidentally threaded a tape loop backwards on his home recorder, creating a sound so otherworldly it would transform The Beatles forever and spark the psychedelic revolution. From 'Tomorrow Never Knows' to Hendrix's 'Are You Experienced,' we trace how one clumsy moment in a London flat rewired the DNA of popular music.
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