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Aug 2020
44m 9s

Why Did The Beatles Really Break Up?

Rolling Stone
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We preview Peter Jackson's Beatles movie and look back at the most heartbreaking band split ever, with Rob Sheffield and Brittany Spanos joining host Brian Hiatt Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices 
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