Tim Friedmann's 70's Rock Conversations

This week's Best Debut Album comes from Tom Petty. Though not widely known when released in 1976, a few of the songs have gone on to become staples of Classic Rock!! Next week, the debut from Christopher Cross will be front-and-center (1980). The album went on to win 5 Grammy Awards, including Best New Artist. Enjoy!

Hope you had a terrific 4th of July holiday weekend! This week, Frankie and I head back to 1969 with the "Best Debut Album," Crosby, Stills & Nash. You'll learn how the trio got together, after some behind the scenes dealings of 2 powerful record company executives. Next week, we'll have Tom Petty's debut from 1976. Enjoy!

This week's "Best Debut Album" features Toto! From late '78 into '79, and into today--Songs like "Hold the Line" and "I'll Supply the Love" are still staples of Rock and Contemporary stations all over the world. Top session musicians like Jeff and Steve Porcaro, Steve Lukather and David Paich formed Toto in the late 70's, and the group continues to tour today. Enjoy!

This week, it's Bob Welch's first solo effort, "French Kiss." This Platinum Album was released in September, 1977 at the height of the Disco Era, and about the same time as the release of the mega-hit soundtrack to "Saturday Night Fever." Bob Welch, the former member of Fleetwood Mac, enlisted the help of former bandmates Lindsey Buckingham, Mick Fleetwood and Christine McVie. Enjoy!

Episode 5 of Season 13 brings us one of the best debut albums of the 80s for sure--"Bella Donna" by Stevie Nicks! Frank and I love this album, and we have some very interesting things to say about it. And we'll have a little tribute to some of the musical artists who have passed away so far in 2025. Plus, our other features come your way as well! Next week, 1977's "French Kiss" by former Fleetwood Mac'er Bob Welch.

We are BACK!! Frankie and I return this week with all-new episodes of "70s Rock Conversations," as we continue with our rundown of the Best Debut Albums. This week, it's the first solo effort from Steve Perry. Was it a one-shot thing, or did it foretell the future of the band Journey? Street Talk is an excellent album. Next week, Stevie Nicks' "Bella Donna" will be in the spotlight--her first solo album. Enjoy!

This is our final Classic Conversation before Frank and I pick up next week with Season 13, and all-new episodes. This week, it's one of our Best Debut Albums- from the Pretenders!! Next week, we'll have a new one- "Street Talk" by Steve Perry from 1984. Thanks for hanging in there until now, and we hope you've enjoyed our Classic Conversations this year.

This is our 2nd to last Classic episode, before all-new shows return the week of June 9th! This week, it's a look back to the state of Illinois. Enjoy!

This week, we'll look back to our Conversation about the Buckeye State- Ohio. Frankie is stuck in Jury Duty for the time-being, so we will continue to run our Classic episodes; this one going back to late July '24. Enjoy!

Frankie's a bit under the weather, then he starts Jury Duty soon, so it'll be a bit until we have some new episodes to come you way in Season 13. In the meantime, enjoy this Classic Conversation from November of '24; the debut album from Foreigner. Enjoy!

One more Classic Conversation in this year's bank! It's from 1972--Steely Dan's "Can't Buy a Thrill." Listen carefully to the song, "Do It Again"--it's lead vocalist is NOT Donald Fagen. Frank and I will be back with all-new episodes as we continue with Season 13. "French Kiss" by Bob Welch is our "Best Debut Album" next week!

This week, Frank and I conclude our "Classic Conversations," as we take a fresh look at Sir Elton John! Next week, all-new episodes of Season 13 return with our Best Debut Album--"French Kiss" by Bob Welch. Thanks for listening all winter and now into the spring! Classic Conversations were a big hit once again!!

Our Classic Conversations continue this week with the 1976 debut album--Heart's "Dreamboat Annie." Next week, we'll round out the month of April with our Featured Artist-Sir Elton John! And, in just 2 weeks, Frank and I return with all-new episodes as we continue with Season 13 and our Best Debut Album--"French Kiss" by Bob Welch!!

This week, Frank and I will feature one of the best debut albums ever--The Cars from June, 1978! Next week, Ann and Nancy Wilson of Heart will be in the spotlight with their debut album--"Dreamboat Annie." Just a few more weeks before all-new episodes!!

This week, Frank and I head back to the year 1978--one of the best years in music! Next week, we'll continue of Classic Conversations with a 1978 album--The Cars debut album!!

This week, Frank and I interview Alan Hewitt, keyboardist/music director for the Moody Blues when they tour. Next week, we begin April with our look back to the year 1978!

This week, one of our most popular episodes-- Mark Farner of Grand Funk Railroad!! Next week, join us as we end the month of March with our interview with Alan Hewitt, Keyboardist/Musical Director for the Moody Blues. Enjoy!

This week's "Classic Conversation" is one of the best--The Boss! Bruce Springsteen! Next week, we'll bring back one of our highest-rated shows--our interview with Mark Farner of Grand Funk Railroad. Enjoy!

Our "Best Debut Album" this week is "Chicago Transit Authority!" Next week, The Boss Bruce Springsteen takes center stage. Enjoy!

The Peach State, Georgia, is our "Featured State" this week, as our Classic Conversations continue into March. Next week, we'll look at Chicago, the subject of our very first episode back in November 2020.

This week--from fall of '86--it's Boston's Debut Album, our very first "Best Debut Album" of so many! Next week, Frank and I will talk about the Peach State of Georgia...lots of great music came from that great state.

Billy Joel is this week's "Classic Conversation!" This episode aired back in early November '23...next week, we'll have Boston's debut album from 1976. Enjoy!

Our Classic Conversations continue this week with Fleetwood Mac! Next week, we'll bring you our Featured Artist--Billy Joel! Brand-new episodes return in late April/early May with our Best Debut Album, Bob Welch's "French Kiss."

This week, our "Classic Conversations" continue as we head into February--our Best Debut Album is Led Zeppelin! Enjoy!

This week, Frank Aust and I are happy to bring our "Classic Conversations," and we begin with our Featured State--California!! Classic Conversations will continue all winter long--next week, we'll re-air one of the best debut albums of all-time--Led Zeppelin! Brand-new episodes will return in late April/early May. Enjoy!

This week, our Best Debut Album is Van Halen! Hard Rock at it's finest! Next week, Frank and I will begin our "Classic Conversations" to take you through the winter. We'll be back with all-new episodes come late-April/early May. Enjoy

Back in June, 1972, the California sound shifted from the Beach Boys and late-70s Psychedelic to the harmonic voices of the Eagles, this week's Best Debut Album! Next week, it'll be Van Halen!

"Hey-Hey We're The Monkees!!" that is our Debut Album to begin '25! Great singers, songwriters and musicians added up to this #1 Album in 1966. Next week, the Eagles' debut album will be in the spotlight. Enjoy!

Season 12 Highlights are ready to be enjoyed as we end 2024!! Next week, Frank and I return with all-new episodes kicking off Season 13...with "The Monkees" our "Best Debut Album." Thanks so much for your downloads in '24--see you in '25!

It's our "Big Christmas Show" for 2024!! Frank Aust and I will take you through an hour's worth of Christmas music, stories of our past and present, and much more great Holiday memories! Next week, our Highlight Reel from Season 12 will air. Merry Christmas and a very Happy New Year!

This week, the debut album from the Cars is front-and-center! Frank and I will discuss the tracks--just about all of whom could've been hits! Also this week: we'll begin our rundown our "Top 10 Christmas Songs" (#10-#6), with the Top 5 revealed during our "Big Christmas Show" on Dec. 23rd.

Ann & Nancy Wilson of Heart and "Dreamboat Annie" is our "Best Debut Album" this week! Released in early '76, it featured the hits "Magic Man," "Crazy on You" and the title cut. Next week it's the Cars debut album, plus Frank & I will begin running down our "Top 10 Christmas Songs" (#10-#6)...and a few surprises will be coming your way this yearl! Enjoy!

This week, our Best Debut Album in from 1967--Jimi Hendrix and "Are You Experienced." He only recorded a handful of albums before his untimely death, and this one is Frankie's favorite of Jimi's! And, in just 2 weeks we'll begin running down our "Top 10 Christmas Songs;" and there will be some surprises this year! Enjoy!!

Frank and I celebrate our "Big 4th Anniversary Show" this week!! We take a walk down memory lane and look at some of our favorite topics from the past 4 years. Next week, we'll return with brand-new episodes as Jimi Hendrix is in the spotlight with his debut album, "Are You Experienced." Enjoy!!

This week, it's the debut album from Lynyrd Skynyd! Some great stuff from this band's first album to be sure!! Next week, join us as Frankie and I bring you our "Big 4th Anniversary Show!" We'll remember some of our most popular topics like "1 Hit Wonders, Guilty Pleasures and Best Intros"...Thanks so much for your downloads!!

This week, Frank and I take a look/listen to another fabulous debut album--Foreigner! At the time, Foreigner had trouble finding any act to be their warm-up on stage mainly because no one could believe that this new group could be SO popular...Next week, we'll feature Lynyrd Skynyrd's debut album. Enjoy!!

Episode 7 of Season 12 brings us the Super Group Asia, in our continuing series--"Best Debut Albums"...keep in mind, our "Big 4th Anniversary Show" will air the last week of November. Next week, Frank and I discuss Foreigner's debut album from 1977.

This week, we'll take a look at one of the best Debut Albums--The Doors from 1967! Next week, from 1982--the Supergroup-- Asia! Enjoy!!

Steely Dan's debut album, "Can't Buy a Thrill" is in focus this week on '70s Rock Conversations! Songs like "Do It Again," "Reelin' in the Years" and "Dirty Work" helped launch the career of this influential group in 1972. Next week, it's the debut album by The Doors!

Chicago Transit Authority is this week's Best Debut Album! Frank and I will tell you all about this great double-album. Next week, back to 1972 for Steely Dan's "Can't Buy A Thrill."

This week, Frankie and I continue looking at some of the Best Debut Albums of Rock--this time around it the Pretenders! Next week, one of Frankie's favorites--Chicago Transit Authority. Enjoy!!

Frankie and I continue our look at the "Best Debut Albums," and this week it's Led Zeppelin. Released in January, 1969, this became a benchmark for this supergroup's early Heavy Metal music! Next week, it's Pretenders. Enjoy!!

Frank and I begin a brand-new season of episodes! This week, we'll start looking at the Best Debut Albums--Kicking things off with Boston! Other episodes will featured Zeppelin, Steely Dan, Chicago and many more. Enjoy!

This week, Frankie and I bring our "Season 11 Highlights" to you! Next week, we'll begin our look at "Best Debut Albums," with one of the best--Boston. You'll still all of the cuts from this debut album on Classic Rock stations today. Enjoy!

This week, Frankie and I conclude our first look at Featured States as we hit "The Land of Lincoln," Illinois! Next week, we'll bring our Highlight Reel of Season 11 your way--then, a week later--we'll start a new "Featured Segment"--Best Debut Albums...And Boston! Thanks for listening!

Georgia, the Peach State, is our Featured State this week as head toward the end of Season 11. Frank and I explore some of the top rock artists from Georgia; next week--we conclude our look at States with "The Land of Lincoln"--Illinois. Enjoy!

3 Episodes to go in Season 11 and this week, Frankie and I look at the Garden State--New Jersey! What a mix of all-time recording artists come from that state, Frank Sinatra, Dionne Warwick, Bon Jovi and of course--The Boss!! We'll talk about Georgia next week. Enjoy!

This week, it's Michigan! Frankie and I will be finishing up our look at some of the best States in Rock with New Jersey next week, followed by Georgia and finally Illinois. We'll look at some of the other States as the Seasons progress!

This week, Frankie and I look at the Commonwealth of Massachusetts! Just a few top rock acts hail from there, yet they certainly were huge!! We'll have details. Enjoy!

This week, Frank and I focus on the Sunshine State of Florida! Next week, we'll continue our look at Featured States with Massachusetts in the spotlight. Enjoy!

This week, our Featured State is New York. Plenty of great rock acts hail from the Empire State! Next week, we'll take a look at the Sunshine State of Florida. Enjoy!