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Tom mentions that John Lennon was a big fan of 'Just William,' described as stories about a raggedy schoolboy with a gang of outlaws. This is discussed in the context of the Beatles' roots in decades before they were born, including influences from the 1920s-1940s.

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Conan discusses this book when talking about the Beatles' musical influences, specifically mentioning that Ian Leslie points out how early Beatles music was influenced by doo-wop groups and female groups. Conan describes it as 'the best Beatles book that's been written in quite a while' and praises Leslie's insights about the Beatles' vocal abilities and harmonies.