Eric and Eric discuss, give songfacts, and the history of a song a week by the Electric Light Orchestra.
Sifting through Legos Recorded Sunday December 7, 2025
The latest songs to hit the pop chart 100 years ago this week! Donate to the podcast through PayPal eloftmpodcast@gmail.com Or subscribe to my comic strip at patreon.com/LNTCS
After the success of 1973's We're an American Band Grand Funk Railroad (or simply Grand Funk) maintained producer Todd Rundgren for their 1974 album Shinin' On. Although it gave them another number one song with their cover of "The Loco-Motion," it didn't measure up in quality to the predecessor. The signs of the upcoming burnout were there but they still managed to produce a decent album. Donate to the podcast through Patreon... https://www.patreon.com/ericwincentsen728 Or PayPal eloftmpodcast@gmail.com P.O. Box 1932 Superior, AZ 85173.
The painted lady brought along new commentary from Mike Hudson, and a Rap song that samples this song. Donate to the podcast through Patreon... https://www.patreon.com/ELOPod Or PayPal eloftmpodcast@gmail.com P.O. Box 1932 Superior, AZ 85173.
The songs of 1925 that weren't big enough to make the pop chart. Donate to the podcast through PayPal eloftmpodcast@gmail.com Or subscribe to my comic strip at patreon.com/LNTCS
After a series of lackluster albums in the second half of the 1980s AC/DC came roaring back in 1990 with The Razors Edge. It gave them a top-40 hit with "Moneytalks" and revitalized their flagging career. It was a while before the next album came out and, when it did in 1995, Ballbreaker sounded like it came from a band and singer that were worn out.
Mister Kingdom returns with Mike Hudson, and samples from a Rap song. Donate to the podcast through Patreon... https://www.patreon.com/ELOPod Or PayPal eloftmpodcast@gmail.com P.O. Box 1932 Superior, AZ 85173.
Downtown Superior, AZ. Recorded by Eric Wincentsen on October 30, 2025 Thursday 6:05 PM.
It's another batch of my cylinders. Donate to the podcast through PayPal eloftmpodcast@gmail.com Or subscribe to my comic strip at patreon.com/LNTCS
Gin Blossoms scored a surprise hit with their second album New Miserable Experience. However, that success was bittersweet. Most of the songs were written by Doug Hopkins who was fired from the band while making the album due to his increased unreliability due to his alcoholism. A&M Records made things worse by making him sign over his royalties despite the fact he played on the majority of the release. Hopkins committed suicide in 1993 so, despite a top 10 hit from the soundtrack to Empire Records, it was a while before another Gin Blossoms album came out. When it did the title pretty much said it all.
It's the last of the bonus AT40s episodes. Unless somebody gives me another $100. Donate to the podcast through PayPal eloftmpodcast@gmail.com Or subscribe to my comic strip at patreon.com/LNTCS
The Poor Boy returns with Mike Hudson! Donate to the podcast through Patreon... https://www.patreon.com/ELOPod Or PayPal eloftmpodcast@gmail.com P.O. Box 1932 Superior, AZ 85173.
Stuff that didn't make it into episodes from 2025. Mostly from Christmas Carol Catastrophes. Talk back to us at 623-850-3375 Donate to the podcast through PayPal eloftmpodcast@gmail.com P.O. Box 1932 Superior, AZ 85173. Subscribe to EPJ's comic strip at https://www.patreon.com/LNTCS
It's a new year, and a new episode.
Peter Gabriel achieved his biggest solo success in 1986 with the album So. Not only did it produce some of the most memorable music videos of the decade, but it also produced some of the best songs. It took a number of years before the proper follow-up, Us, was released in 1992. By then things had changed but, in many ways, Gabriel had not.
Thanks to a generous donation, we're back for two more episodes! Donate to the podcast through PayPal eloftmpodcast@gmail.com Or subscribe to my comic strip at patreon.com/LNTCS
The tornado blows back into Laredo with new commentary from Mike Hudson, plus a snippet of a song that samples the ELO song, plus plus Vinnie Corbitt's self-recorded mash-up of "Laredo Tornado" and "Dark City." Donate to the podcast through Patreon... https://www.patreon.com/ELOPod Or PayPal eloftmpodcast@gmail.com P.O. Box 1932 Superior, AZ 85173.
Glenwood Sunday Market in Chicago, August 31, 2025. Recorded by Rich Izzo
Nine songs enter the Pop chart in the last week of 1925. Donate to the podcast through PayPal eloftmpodcast@gmail.com Or subscribe to my comic strip at patreon.com/LNTCS
Here we are! The top 10 songs of the 1940s.
It's the last top 40 hits of the 1950s. Donate to the podcast through PayPal eloftmpodcast@gmail.com Or subscribe to my comic strip at patreon.com/LNTCS
Hey, Boy Blue is back! And he brought Mike Hudson with him! Donate to the podcast through Patreon... https://www.patreon.com/ELOPod Or PayPal eloftmpodcast@gmail.com P.O. Box 1932 Superior, AZ 85173.
It's my 2012 spring break trip to Oregon to meet a lesbian dominatrix.
Eric learns the true meaning of...being rich. Donate to the podcast through PayPal eloftmpodcast@gmail.com Or subscribe to my comic strip at patreon.com/LNTCS
It's something every kid asks when they sit on Santa's lap. Donate to the podcast through PayPal eloftmpodcast@gmail.com Or subscribe to my comic strip at patreon.com/LNTCS
It's a Waxy Buildup Christmas party! Donate to the podcast through PayPal eloftmpodcast@gmail.com Or subscribe to my comic strip at patreon.com/LNTCS
We're almost there! The second to last block of the top 100 songs of the 1940s. Donate to the podcast through PayPal eloftmpodcast@gmail.com Or subscribe to my comic strip at patreon.com/LNTCS
The top 40 songs this week in 1959. Donate to the podcast through PayPal eloftmpodcast@gmail.com Or subscribe to my comic strip at patreon.com/LNTCS
After getting it removed, we're putting this episode back in your head. This time it's packed with all kinds of extra goodies. Donate to the podcast through Patreon... https://www.patreon.com/ELOPod Or PayPal eloftmpodcast@gmail.com P.O. Box 1932 Superior, AZ 85173.
The RadioVac 2000 suts in for a sick Eric, the Radiotrola Christmas song, and Eric's 2011 in review. Donate to the podcast through PayPal eloftmpodcast@gmail.com Or subscribe to my comic strip at patreon.com/LNTCS
Yet again, TV saves Christmas! Donate to the podcast through PayPal eloftmpodcast@gmail.com Or subscribe to my comic strip at patreon.com/LNTCS
Elton Britt has a surprise to hold over is rotten neighbors. But not until Christmas. Donate to the podcast through PayPal eloftmpodcast@gmail.com Or subscribe to my comic strip at patreon.com/LNTCS
It's another load of Christmas songs pulled from Santa's sack. Donate to the podcast through PayPal eloftmpodcast@gmail.com Or subscribe to my comic strip at patreon.com/LNTCS
Set 8 of 10 of the top 100 songs of the 1940s. Donate to the podcast through PayPal eloftmpodcast@gmail.com Or subscribe to my comic strip at patreon.com/LNTCS
The top 40 songs this week in 1959. Donate to the podcast through PayPal eloftmpodcast@gmail.com Or subscribe to my comic strip at patreon.com/LNTCS
The dreamer realizes his dream of a big orchestra for his orchestral Rock band. Donate to the podcast through Patreon... https://www.patreon.com/ELOPod Or PayPal eloftmpodcast@gmail.com P.O. Box 1932 Superior, AZ 85173.
Some Radiotrola Christmas fun! And some non-Christmas fun. Then a heartfelt Radiotrola Christmas message. Donate to the podcast through PayPal eloftmpodcast@gmail.com Or subscribe to my comic strip at patreon.com/LNTCS
It's a battle between good and evil to save Christmas! Donate to the podcast through PayPal eloftmpodcast@gmail.com Or subscribe to my comic strip at patreon.com/LNTCS
The Christmas tree isn't the only thing lit at John Denver's house. Donate to the podcast through PayPal eloftmpodcast@gmail.com Or subscribe to my comic strip at patreon.com/LNTCS
Still MORE old timey Christmas songs! Donate to the podcast through PayPal eloftmpodcast@gmail.com Or subscribe to my comic strip at patreon.com/LNTCS
It's another set of ten songs in the top 100 songs of the 1940s. Donate to the podcast through PayPal eloftmpodcast@gmail.com Or subscribe to my comic strip at patreon.com/LNTCS
The top 40 songs this week in 1959. Donate to the podcast through PayPal eloftmpodcast@gmail.com Or subscribe to my comic strip at patreon.com/LNTCS
Ok, last time we roll over Beethoven! Donate to the podcast through Patreon... https://www.patreon.com/ELOPod Or PayPal eloftmpodcast@gmail.com P.O. Box 1932 Superior, AZ 85173.
We get a taste of Eric's show when he worked at WLS in Chicago 6 1/2 years before he was born. Donate to the podcast through PayPal eloftmpodcast@gmail.com Or subscribe to my comic strip at patreon.com/LNTCS
It's a Christmas present nobody wanted, and nobody asked for. Donate to the podcast through PayPal eloftmpodcast@gmail.com Or subscribe to my comic strip at patreon.com/LNTCS
This year's Catastrophes podcast starts with "This Year's Santa Baby." Donate to the podcast through PayPal eloftmpodcast@gmail.com Or subscribe to my comic strip at patreon.com/LNTCS
IT'S CHRISTMAS!!!! And I brought carols! Donate to the podcast through PayPal eloftmpodcast@gmail.com Or subscribe to my comic strip at patreon.com/LNTCS
We hit the halfway point of the top 40 songs from the 1940s. Donate to the podcast through PayPal eloftmpodcast@gmail.com Or subscribe to my comic strip at patreon.com/LNTCS
The top 40 songs this week in 1959. Donate to the podcast through PayPal eloftmpodcast@gmail.com Or subscribe to my comic strip at patreon.com/LNTCS
A little penicillin should clear up those great balls of fire. Donate to the podcast through Patreon... https://www.patreon.com/ELOPod Or PayPal eloftmpodcast@gmail.com P.O. Box 1932 Superior, AZ 85173.
It's Christmastime at the Radiotrola Program! Holiday music, and faux-masturbating children in the parking lot! Donate to the podcast through PayPal eloftmpodcast@gmail.com Or subscribe to my comic strip at patreon.com/LNTCS
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