Podcasts about 60s music

In this special edition of the Dissect DJs we open up the Grab Bag and ask some of the most thought-provoking, mind-shattering, inquisitive questions to ever be discussed in podcast form, to the soulful sounds of Young-Holt Unlimited's 1968 classic "Soulful Strut".Would you rather be an Oompa Loompa or one of The Lost Boys from Hook? Climb the beanstalk from Super Mario or run the loop in Sonic the Hedgehog? Be granted your biggest wish or avenge your greatest regret? Who would you rather fight-  The Breakfast Club cast or the entire team from The Mighty Ducks? All this and more on a very soulful episode of The Dissect DJs - NEXT!

This month we've gone back further than ever before to 1967 a time when none of us existed yet and everything was psychedelic and groovy. There's proto prog, primeval punk, pop masterpieces, and whatever you'd categorise Zabadak as...We've each chosen our 10 favourite songs of the year and sent them over to Colin's wife Helen, who put the playlists together and distributed them so we were each given a playlist of the 20 songs from the other two hosts, along with our own 10. We then ranked the playlists in order of preference and sent them back to Helen, who totalled up the points and worked out the order.She also joined us on the episode to read out the countdown, which we found out as we recorded so all reactions are genuine.Now, admittedly, in parts we're a little bit brutal to some of the songs in the list as we're three separate people with differing music tastes, but please remember that to be in this episode at all the songs have to have been in one of our top 10's of that year.Bands featured in this episode include (In alphabetical order, no spoilers here!) - The Beach Boys, The Beatles, Tim Buckley, Calico Wall, Captain Beefheart & His Magic Band, Country Joe & The Fish, Dave Dee, Dozy, Beaky, Mick & Tich, The Electric Prunes, Aretha Franklin, Jimi Hendrix, The Hollies, Jefferson Airplane, The LEft Banke, Love, The Lovin' Spoonful, Pink Floyd, Louis Prima & Phil Harris, Otis Redding & Carla Thomas, Kenny Rogers & The First Edition, Sam & Dave, The Seeds, Nina Simone, Stone Poneys, The Third Bardo, Vanilla Fudge, The Velvet Underground, Scott Walker, The Who, The West Coast Pop Art Experimental BandFind all songs in alphabetical order here - https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5AZHbpp2zaOQoCQwI2QjDN?si=9838e165b6d94229Find our We Dig Music Pollwinners Party playlist (featuring all of the winning songs up until now) here - https://open.spotify.com/playlist/45zfDHo8zm6VqrvoEQSt3z?si=Ivt0oMj6SmitimvumYfFrQIf you want to listen to megalength playlists of all the songs we've individually picked since we started doing best of the year episodes (which need updating but I plan on doing them over the next few months or so), you can listen to Colin's here – https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5x3Vy5Jry2IxG9JNOtabRT?si=HhcVKRCtRhWCK1KucyrDdgIan's here - https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2H0hnxe6WX50QNQdlfRH5T?si=XmEjnRqISNqDwi30p1uLqAand Tracey's here - https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2p3K0n8dKhjHb2nKBSYnKi?si=7a-cyDvSSuugdV1m5md9NwThe playlist of 20 songs from the other two hosts was scored as usual, our favourite song got 20 points, counting down incrementally to our least favourite which got 1 point. The scoring of our own list of 10 is now slightly more complicated in order to give a truer level of points to our own favourites. So rather than them only being able to score as many points as our 10th favourite in the other list, the points in our own list were distributed as follows -1st place - 20 points2nd place - 18 points3rd place – 16 points4th place – 14 points5th place – 12 points6th place – 9 points7th place – 7 points8th place – 5 points9th place – 3 points10th place -1 pointHosts - Ian Clarke, Colin Jackson-Brown & Tracey BGuest starring Helen Jackson-Brown.Playlist compiling/distributing – Helen Jackson-BrownRecorded/Edited/Mixed/Original Music by Colin Jackson-Brown for We Dig PodcastsThanks to Peter Latimer for help with the scoring system.Part of the We Dig Podcasts network along with Free With This Months Issue & Pick A Disc.Bluesky - https://bsky.app/profile/wedigmusic.bsky.socialInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/wedigmusicpcast/Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/wedigpusicpcast/Find our other episodes & podcasts at www.wedigpodcasts.com 

Guest Host Steve Reading fills in for me and presents the 48th edition of Variety Hits! Artists include Fleetwood Mac, ABC, The Beatles, Matchbox Twenty, The Allman Brothers Band, The Guess Who, Van Morrison, Jimmy Eat World, Jimi Hendrix, Eric Clapton, Stevie Wonder and more! Steve - a big thank you for coming back and lending your voice to the show again!You can hear Steve fill in for me on previous editions of the show. Scroll down and listen to Variety Hits 36 and Variety Hits 42 for Steve's two other appearances substituting for me.  Steve is a presenter on Rock Island Radio UK, which can be found here: https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/rockislandradioYou can also hear Rock Island Radio UK on any platform where you listen to this show!

Episode 136 throws it way back to 1958 when Ritchie Valens made this classic that still gets played today - "La Bamba", that then Los Lobos imitated in 1987.It's our second ever translation episode (first being Gangnam Style) where we try to decipher what this song is really all about, who did it better, and determine if it might have the best guitar breakdown in music history. LA BAMBA is NEXT!Watch the video podcast on YouTube at https://youtu.be/nkMqn8KXu2U

A mix of Top 40 hits from May 1966! Artists include The Lovin' Spoonful, The Rolling Stones, Bob Dylan, Johnny Rivers, The Temptations, The Mamas and the Papas, The Capitals and more! (R)

In this engaging conversation, Brian Karem and John Fugl discuss the legacy of the Beatles and their impact on modern activism. They explore how John Lennon would likely respond to today's political climate, the evolving activism of Paul McCartney, and George Harrison's humanitarian efforts. The discussion highlights the importance of protest music and the cultural significance of the Beatles in addressing social issues. In this engaging conversation, Brian J. Karem and John discuss the enduring legacy of George Harrison and The Beatles, exploring their impact on music, society, and personal lives. They delve into the underrated songs of George Harrison, the spirituality and activism of the band members, and the current state of protest music. The discussion highlights personal anecdotes, the cultural significance of The Beatles, and the need for more political expression in modern music.Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/JATQPodcastFollow us on BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/jatqpodcast.bsky.socialIntragram: https://www.instagram.com/jatqpodcastYoutube:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCET7k2_Y9P9Fz0MZRARGqVwThis Show is Available Ad-Free And Early For Patreon supporters here:https://www.patreon.com/justaskthequestionpodcastPurchase Brian's book "Free The Press"  

A mix of songs that say 'Hello' and 'Goodbye'. Artists include The Doors, Train, Michelle Branch, The Beatles, The Cars, Todd Rundgren, Steam, The Manhattans and more! (R)

Taking a look at my favorite song from each year of the 1960s. Artists include The Beatles, Johnny Preston, The Marcels, Sam The Sham & The Pharaohs, Spencer Davis Group and more!

A mix of 'Fool' songs from artists that include The Beatles, The Cars, John Mellencamp, RIck Springfield, Def Leppard, George Michael and more! (R)

The 47th edition of Variety Hits! Artists include Eddie Money, The Beatles, Falco, Bill Withers, Mick Jagger, Howard Jones, Kenny Rogers, Mitch Ryder & The Detroit Wheels, Lucy Woodward, Keith Urban and more!

It's a journey through my childhood record collection as we revisit my 100th show special! Artists include The Kingsmen, Napoleon XIV, The Doors, The Who, "Weird Al" Yankovic and The Beatles! (R)

It's a journey through my childhood record collection as we revisit my 100th show special! Artists include George Michael, The Rolling Stones, The Temptations and The Four Tops! (R)

It's a journey through my childhood record collection as we revisit my 100th show special! Artists include The Moody Blues, Eumir Deodato, Yes, The Surfaris and comedy from David Frye! (R)

The 46th edition of Variety Hits! Artists include Rush, The Rolling Stones, The Beatles, Lady Gaga, Bruno Mars, Sugar Ray, Rob Thomas, Journey, Wham!, Alanis Morissette and more! 

A mix of Top 40 hits from February 1964! Artists include Sam Cooke, Louis Armstrong, Dale Ward, The Beatles, Bob & Earl, The Trashmen and more! (R)

A mix of songs with one word titles. Artists include The Beatles, Three Dog Night, Duran Duran, The Bee Gees, The Who, Toto, Lifehouse, Billy Joel, Pure Prairie League and more! (R)

This show features the debut singles for iconic rock and pop acts like The Beatles, Buddy Holly, The Rolling Stones, Billy Joel, Elton John, Beyonce, Genesis and more!

Fight promoter Don King and his business partner Hank Schwartz join forces with African strong man, President Mobutu of Zaire to put on an epic boxing event. To up the star power of this international affair, Don King joins forces with Hugh Masekela and Stuart Levine to build the three-day music festival, Zaire ‘74. It will serve as the lead-in to the next great superfight. As Ali and Foreman get into fighting shape, jazzman Hugh Masekela pushes both musical and social boundaries, strengthening the bond between Black Americans and their roots. REFERENCE BOOKS: “The Rumble in the Jungle” by Lewis Erenberg “Ali: A Life” by Jonathan Eig “Only in America” by Don King (autobiography) “The Fight” by Norman Mailer “The Harder They Fall: Celebrities Tell Their Real Life Stories of Addiction and Recovery” by Gary Stromberg “Hit Me, Fred” by Fred Wesley (autobiography) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The 43rd edition of Variety Hits! We remember Quincy Jones and also hear artists that include The Beatles, The Doors, Chappell Roan, Johann Strauss, Nickelback, No Doubt, AC/DC, Stevie Nicks, Blake Shelton and more!

As we shift the clocks back to standard time, here is a mix of songs all about time! Artists include The Rolling Stones, Huey Lewis and the News, The Guess Who, The Zombies, Cher, Eddie Money and more! (R)

Lyd the SBW is back in the synth-pop groove with Bulletproof and more duos than you can shake a disco ball at. The SpaceTimeMusic theme music is a sample of the Ana-Tole x Jonah Christian Remix of Ready or Not by the Fugees.LINKS:Life–Noted PodcastA Sample, A Cover playlistFacebookMerchBulletproofLa Roux 2009FARR 2019Bulletproof  RemixLa Roux, GAMPER & DADONI2021DiscoproofChromeo2023

Lyd the SBW listens to Northern Soul and synth pop classic Tainted Love. Toxic relationships never sounded so good. The SpaceTimeMusic theme music is a sample of the Ana-Tole x Jonah Christian Remix of Ready or Not by the Fugees.LINKS:Life–Noted PodcastA Sample, A Cover playlistFacebookMerchTainted LoveGloria Jones1965 singleVixenGloria Jones1976Soft Cell1981The Best so Far…Stella Starlight Trio, Karen Souza2010Harrison2021Trinix, Queen D2023

Matt and Briggs create ultimate music playlists around a theme. This time we created the Ultimate Motown Playlist.    Follow us on:   Twitter: https://twitter.com/UPwithMB YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJWoLCPwdFdf9gjRQBd6Xsg   Matt's Music on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/4xxrTMyeailrpFvLXiyhDs?si=3cjpYTywT9GaRyjFV57EJQ

A mix of Top 40 hits from August 1967. Artists include The Grass Roots, The Temptations, The Beatles, The Doors, The Hollies, The Byrds, Jefferson Airplane and more!

Send us a Text Message.In this episode we explore how The Beach Boys transformed from a local California surf band into international icons, capturing the essence of summer like no other. We'll dissect the elements that make their music so timeless and evocative of those endless summer days. And, of course, we'll unpack the stories behind some of their most iconic songs, and learn why these tracks still resonate with us today. So, grab your shades and sunscreen, and get ready to feel the warmth of the sun, the thrill of the waves, and the harmony of The Beach Boys' music as we embark on this nostalgic journey.When it comes to summer anthems, The Beach Boys have a treasure trove of hits that instantly transport you to sun-drenched shores and carefree days. Their music encapsulates the essence of summer like no other, with harmonies that mimic the soothing rhythm of waves and lyrics that celebrate the joys of sun, surf, and sand. From the moment you hear those opening chords, you can almost feel the warmth of the sun on your skin and the salty breeze in your hair. Let's take a ride through some of their most beloved summer songs and uncover the stories behind them, along with why they continue to make waves in our hearts. These aren't just songs—they're a gateway to a nostalgic, idyllic world where every day feels like a vacation. These songs have endured not just because they're catchy, but because they tap into the universal longing for summer's freedom and joy. The Beach Boys' music is timeless, capturing moments of youth, adventure, and the simple pleasures of life. Their melodies and harmonies are like a sunbeam cutting through the clouds, bringing light and warmth to every listener. SONGS MENTIONED: Surfin' U.S.A.California GirlsSurfin' SafariKokomoGood VibrationsFun, Fun, FunSurfer Girl Support the Show.Keep listening, keep grooving, and let the music in you continue to shine. Thank you, and see you soon!CONTACT TERI:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/terirosborg/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/teri.rosborgYouTube: The Music in MeTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@terirosborgPodcast Facebook Page: The Music in Me Podcast Facebook pageTHEME SONG BY: Hayley GremardINTRODUCTION BY: Gavin Bruno

It's rare that an actor inhabits a role so much that even the people closest to the real Jim Morrison were confused on whether or not it was really him. In the 1991 film by Oliver Stone Val Kilmer became the legendary lead singer of The Doors.I was ultra stoked to talk about this film because I have a real life super fan of The Doors along for the ride, Jai! We talked about the real story of the band, the conspiracy theories, and wonder why Meg Ryan was cast as Pamela. *first appeared on Patreon May 2022----Get BONUS episodes on 90s/00s TV and culture (Freaks & Geeks, My So Called Life, Buffy, 90s culture documentaries, and more...) and to support the show join the  Patreon! Hosts: Lauren @lauren_melanie & Jai @jai_stylefactoryFollow Fashion Grunge PodcastSubstack The Lo Down: a Fashion Grunge blog/newsletterInstagram @fashiongrungepodTwitter @fgrungepodLetterboxd Fashion Grunge PodcastTikTok @fashiongrungepod

This week on Thursday Classics, Kel Jenkins and I we looked back at the incredible music of the British pop band Madness.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this episode of Off the Record, Rod Argent from the legendary 60s band The Zombies is being interviewed. We talked about what Britain was like in the 60s, their new album Different Game and the reality of making a living as a musician.

We immersed ourselves with the timeless melodies and heartfelt lyrics of Carole King, one of the greatest female singer-songwriters of all time, with a career spanning six decades. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Raized Wrong is two young brothers, Landon and Lyric Goldberg, and their father Donny. They are a newly minted but third generation family band. Donny, along with his dad and brother head up a Beach Boys tribute band called Surf's Up. Having learned his trade well from his dad, Donny is passing it on to his sons, ages 12 and 13. Their tight vocal harmonies on classic hits have shot their TikTok following climbing quickly towards a million and Lyric and Landon are on a fast track to teen idol heights so we hooked them up with a man who's been there, Bob Cowsill of The Cowsills.Bob understands pop melodies and intricate harmonies and he is duly impressed with the tight sounds of this accomplished and talented family band. Together, they are talking about musical roots and inspirations, sibling harmonies, parents in the band, rehearsal and performance experiences and balancing childhood with show business. Plus, Lyric and Landon go to Teen Mag Nosy Question school with Bob who has answered his share of them.You will remember when you first knew that Raized Wrong is on its way to musical history.Path Points of Interest:Raized WrongRaized Wrong on TiktokRaized Wrong on YoutubeRaized Wrong on FacebookRaized Wrong Mama Facebook GroupRaized Wrong on InstagramRaized Wrong MerchRaized Wrong on PatreonRaized Wrong on The Cowsills PodcastThe Beach Boys - "Feel Flows" The Sunflower & Surfs Up Sessions 1969-1971The CowsillsThe Cowsills on FacebookThe Cowsills PodcastFamily Band: The Cowsills StoryFamily Band: Trailer

In this episode we're looking over the Beatles song Get Back.This song has a great feel to it and some really fun major pentatonic country style licks.Get Back" is a song recorded by the British rock band the Beatles and Billy Preston, and written by Paul McCartney though credited to the Lennon–McCartney partnership. It was originally released as a single on 11 April 1969 and credited to "The Beatles with Billy Preston".The song is one of the few examples of John Lennon featuring prominently as lead guitarist. The album version of this song contains a different mix that features a studio chat between Paul McCartney and John Lennon at the beginning which lasts for 20 seconds before the song begins, also omitting the coda featured in the single version, and with a final dialog taken from the Beatles' rooftop concert. This version became the closing track of Let It Be (1970), which was released just after the group split up. The single version was later issued on the compilation albums 1967–1970, 20 Greatest Hits, Past Masters, and 1. If you find this stuff useful leave me a review on Spotify or Apple PodcastsBecome a Blues Guitar Show Member: https://www.buzzsprout.com/950998/subscribeShoot me a question to cover in the upcoming episodes by emailing ben@thebluesguitarshow.comFollow me on instagram @bluesguitarshowpodcastSupport the show

Grab your guitar and join me in learning the whole of this fantastic Beatles tune. An absolute classic riff and really fun solo to play. This is one I always reccomend my students to learn.Day Tripper" is a song by the English rock band the Beatles that was released as a double A-side single with "We Can Work It Out" in December 1965. The song was written primarily by John Lennon with some contributions from Paul McCartney and was credited to the Lennon–McCartney partnership. Both songs were recorded during the sessions for the band's Rubber Soul album. The single topped charts in Britain, Ireland, the Netherlands and Norway. In the United States, "Day Tripper" peaked at number five on the Billboard Hot 100 chart and "We Can Work It Out" held the top position. "Day Tripper" is a rock song based around an electric guitar riff and drawing on the influence of American soul music. The Beatles included it in their concert set-list until their retirement from live performances in late August 1966.If you find this stuff useful leave me a review on Spotify or Apple PodcastsBecome a Blues Guitar Show Member: https://www.buzzsprout.com/950998/subscribeShoot me a question to cover in the upcoming episodes by emailing ben@thebluesguitarshow.comFollow me on instagram @bluesguitarshowpodcastSupport the show

Introducing the Band:Your hosts Scot Bertram (@ScotBertram) and Jeff Blehar (@EsotericCD) are joined by guest Hannah Rowan. Hannah is the managing editor of Modern Age. You can find her on X at @Hannah_Cristine and read her review of Debbie Harry's memoir here.Hannah's Music Pick: BlondieHere's another artist we get to cross off the list of long-awaited episodes. Both Jeff and Scot have been hot to do Blondie for years and it has nothing (okay, relatively little) to do with the attractive woman fronting the band. It's the music that means so much, even after all these years.Blondie, as Jeff argues, is perhaps the quintessential new wave band, but they started by paying tribute to girl-group sounds and garage rock of the '60s on the band's first record. From there, singer Debbie Harry and guitarist Chris Stein, the two leaders of the group, led Blondie through a wide variety of styles and genres. The band was as comfortable playing power pop and new wave as they later would be incorporating disco, reggae, and even rap into their sound. Blondie recorded four number one songs -- "Heart of Glass," "Call Me," "The Tide Is High," and "Rapture" -- and you couldn't quite stick any of them inside the same box.And we can't escape the visual aspect. It's impossible to separate what you see from what you hear. Debbie Harry was a striking figure to lead the group. And Blondie was a band that was deliberate in how it presented itself -- from album covers to stage apparel to making videos for every song on a record, which predated the MTV-era by a good half-decade or so.The timeframe for the band's brilliance is relatively short and we spend very little time on the post-reunion work (apologies to fans of Pollinator). But what was created at the end of the 1970s truly stands the test of time. The music, in many ways, pointed forward toward what we would hear throughout the decade of the 1980s.

Journey back to the 1950s with the immersive soundscape of the Sci-Fi Dine-in Theater at Disney's Hollywood Studios. Relish in the retro ambiance of an old-school drive-in under a starlit sky, complete with nostalgic sci-fi trailers, the clink of utensils, and the buzz of diner conversations. Immerse yourself in this unique blend of comfort, nostalgia, and a touch of the fantastical. --------- Want More Here With The Magic? Choose Your Own Adventure! Watch Our Show: Here With The Magic More Videos: YouTube Visit The Website: https://herewiththemagic.com Join the Café: Become a Member Connect on Social Media: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/herewiththemagic Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/herewiththemagic/

Listening to Radio Luxembourg on his family's transistor as a teen in the British countryside, Simon Kirke  heard the siren song of The Beatles and was instantly hooked. Determined to make music his career, he spent two years in London before a fateful meeting with guitarist Paul Kossoff put him on a course to make his rock 'n' roll fantasy a reality. Along with Andy Fraser and Paul Rodgers, they formed the band Free which led to the mega hit/classic song All Right Now and Free becoming one of England's hottest bands. Then, in 1973, Simon, along with Free-mate Paul Rodgers, co-founded legendary hard rock supergroup Bad Company, a monster band that sold out record bins and stadiums worldwide. Their anthemic hits, Shooting Star, Feel Like Making Love, Can't Get Enough and Rock and Roll Fantasy remain among the most played songs in radio history.Simon joins us to share (mostly PG!) rock n' roll stories featuring his iconic bandmates and management and the music venues, record companies and recording studios where so much of his classic rock history played out. Simon tells us the story of Free and how All Right Now was written in desperation, to get the crowd dancing. Simon also details their legendary performance at the Isle of Wight Festival, and how Free stood up to the label that wanted to rebrand them the Heavy Metal Kids.He shares the backstage/pre-show moment when Bad Company's manager gifted them with platinum albums and we discuss the personality types drawn to each instrument. And, a quarter century sober, Simon considers whether productivity and creation may be the greatest high off all.Simon has written a possibly too spicy memoir. He is now scoring films and his pathway to sobriety has inspired an upcoming musical called Rock Bottom.Plus, Fritz and Weezy are recommending the Max doc series, Smartless: On The Road and The Untold Story of the Investigation Into January 6th by Denver Riggleman and Hunter Walker.Path Points of Interest:Simon KirkeSimon Kirke on WikipediaBad Company on WikipediaSimon Kirke FacebookBad Company InstagramRoad RecoveryThe Breach - The Untold Story of the Investigation Into January 6th by Denver Riggleman and Hunter WalkerSmartless On The RoadSmartless Podcast

The nightclub scene was magical in Chicago's South and West sides in the late 1950s and during that time, white kids from the suburbs were finding The Blues at the end of their radio dials, buying the records, studying the music and traveling down to the clubs to meet and play with their idols!That story is told in the new Bob Sarles film, Born in Chicago. We are joined by musician/bandleader Jimmy Vivino and Blues legend Barry Goldberg who, along with Mike Bloomfield and Paul Butterfield, learned his craft at the feet of Muddy Waters, Howlin' Wolf, B.B. King and Buddy Guy. Barry and Jimmy created the film's soundtrack and they are steeped in the history of Chicago Blues and loaded with stories and wisdom about class, race, inter-generational guidance and the joy of sharing and celebrating an art form that contains the power to transform us for the better.Barry and Jimmy give us a full account of the evolution of blues and blues rock from the '50s through today. Barry tells us about sitting in with Muddy Waters and Howlin' Wolf as a teenager and his frenemy relationship with the British invasion acts like The Stones and Eric Clapton who also idolized the Blues greats. He talks about playing in one of our nation's first racially integrated bands, Electric Flag and his experience on stage with Dylan when he “went electric” at the Newport Folk Festival.Jimmy and Barry describe composing the documentary's soundtrack & more and the blues standards that informed their musical choices.Plus, Fritz and Weezy are recommending Shiny Happy People: Dugger Family Secrets on Prime and Fair Play on Hulu and Prime.Path Points of Interest:Born in ChicagoBorn in Chicago - IMDBQ&A with Directors in Chicago ReaderBorn in Chicago on FacebookJimmy VivinoJimmy Vivino on WikipediaJimmy Vivino on InstagramJimmy Vivino on FacebookBarry GoldbergBarry Goldberg on WikipediaBarry Goldberg on imdbShiny Happy People: Dugger Family SecretsFair Play - Prime/Hulu

Thursdays is when we take a look at classic music from legendary artists with our guest super guitarist Kel Jenkins.  This week we shine the spotlight to the timeless music of Kool and The Gang. We delve into the fascinating insight about their musical journey, the two distinctive parts of their career, and the stories behind their chart topping hits.  Tune in and let the rhythm move you on this episode of The Night Shift. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Brian Wilson is one of my favourite songwriters, and he LOVES ii V Is (who doesn't). This video is a look at how 2 5 1s are used in the super underrated, and frankly BRILLIANT 1968 Beach Boys single, Break Away, which was written by Brian, and his father Murry. This is a mini follow up to a longer video I just put out about ii V Is generally in popular music, so check that one out too to learn about the chord progression generally!

Jazz/Rock Fusion greats Blood, Sweat & Tears were on top of their game in 1970, winning grammies, headlining Woodstock and racking up hit after hit with Spinning Wheel, And When I Die, and You've Made Me So Very Happy. And then they ventured behind the Iron Curtain.It was not their idea. Nixon was President. The Viet Nam War raged on and BS & T were blackmailed into acting as emissaries on behalf of the U.S. State Department, touring the Soviet Bloc countries of Yugoslavia, Romania and Poland.This precarious adventure and the ensuing stateside fallout are chronicled in the new doc, What The Hell Happened To Blood, Sweat and Tears? Director John Scheinfeld and BS&T Drummer Bobby Colomby join us to discuss this remarkable film, the newly unearthed tour footage, The State Departments' and the Soviet Bloc countries' respective agendas, and how America's response in 1970 reflects a nation as fractured and polarized as the one we see today. Plus, we learn about the jazz and soul origins of BS&T, Bobby's foggy Woodstock memories, John's story-telling principles and how the making of this documentary allowed Bobby, at long last, to recognize his own skill as a drummer!All that and Fritz and Weezy are recommending Sin Eater: The Crimes of Anthony Pellicano on Hulu & HBO's doc series, The Anarchists.Path Points of Interest:What The Hell Happened To Blood Sweat and TearsDirector John Scheinfeld John Scheinfeld on InstagramBobby Colomby Memorandum From the President's Assistant for National Security Affairs (Kissinger) to President NixonL.A. Times Article on the FilmRolling Stone Article on the FilmNew York Times Article on the FilmSin Eater: The Crimes of Anthony PellicanoThe Anarchists 

Babe, I'm Gonna Leave YouFortunate SonI Believe To My SoulI Heard It Through The GrapevineI Can't Help MyselfScarborough FairHelter SkelterMama Told Me Not To ComeI Won't Get Fooled AgainSinnermanBlack Magic WomanHeroes & VillainsThe WeightStreet Fighting ManThe Beat Goes OnWaterloo SunsetDesolation Row

At the dawn of the singer/songwriter era, there was a time when the genre was dominated by men. Then, along came Melanie. With but one minor hit charting at one radio station, she took the stage at Woodstock. Just Melanie. Her guitar and 500,000 peace loving new friends, holding candles in the rain. The experience inspired Melanie's anthem, Lay Down, landing her new album in the collection of every aspiring hippy girl the world over.The hits kept coming. Ruby Tuesday, What Have They Done To My Song, Ma? And Brand New Key. Melanie was everywhere. Writing, touring and creating a soundtrack that inspired young girls to grow into women who went after their dreams.Melanie Safka has raised a family but she's never stopped making music. Her story-telling is as epic as her songs. She shares how she defied her parents' debutant dreams for her and followed her passions, how she quite accidentally met her producer/manager/husband, Peter Schekeryk, her out of body Woodstock experience, featuring a pot of tea sent over by Joan Baez, her spiritual collaboration with The Edwin Hawkins Singers,  how fasting, hallucinating and McDonald's inspired the roller skate song, Brand New Key and her recent backyard duet with super fan, Miley Cyrus.Plus Fritz and Weezy recommend I'm Glad My Mom Died by Jennette McCurdy and A Spy Among Friends.Path Points of Interest:A Spy Among Friends - AmazonI'm Glad My Mom Died by Jennette McCurdyiCarly on NetflixiCarly on NickelodeonMelanie SafkaMelanie on YoutubeMelanie on WikipediaLay Down (Candles in the Rain) with the Edwin Hawkins singersMelanie on PatreonMelanie on FacebookMelanie on TwitterMelanie with Miley CyrusSurprise Duet with Todd Rundgren at Darryl's HouseMelanie's son Beau Jarred Schekeryk Melanie's daughter Leilah Hayman Melanie's daughter Jeordie SchekerykUpcoming Signing at Chiller Theatre in Parsippany, NJ

Stranger Cole doesn't recall a time before he started singing and writing music; it was always a part of his life. As a teenager in Jamaica in the early 60s, he took several of his songs to record producer Duke Reid, who liked his songwriting, but not his voice. He had Eric Monty Morris sing Stranger's song "In and Out The Window." After the song became a hit, he let Stranger sing a few of his songs. The next two, "Rough and Tough" and "When You Call My Name" (With Patsy Todd) were also big hits. These songs are STILL well-known songs from this era. The hits kept on coming for Stranger with "Uno Dos Tres" (With Ken Boothe), "Bangarang" (The first recorded-reggae song), Yeah Yeah Baby (With Patsy Todd) and many more. This week we are honored to speak with Jamaican ska icon, Stranger Cole. We talk about his vast and fascinating history with music, which includes playing with The Skatalites, performing at the Sombrero Club (featured in the 1964 BBC documentary, This Is Ska), working with Duke Reid, and how he stumbled into singing the first reggae song.  We also talk about his move to Toronto, Canada in the 70s, where he opened the Kensington Market record store Roots Records. We talk about the recording of his debut LP, "Forward" In The Land Of The Sunshine, and we ask what it's been like traveling all over the world in recent years, and getting backed by young and eager, ska-studious bands wherever he travels. He also explains how doing "rewinds" makes for a better live show.  Support the show

John Sebastian's rich musical catalogue reflects a life deeply steeped in craft, cultural resonance and history. John's career has taken him from The Lovin' Spoonful to Bob Dylan to Mama Cass to Woodstock to movie soundtracks and beyond. John joins us to share stories of his creatively colorful Greenwich Village childhood, surrounded by folk and classical luminaries, his harmonica virtuoso father, his screenwriting mother and his Godmother, Vivian Vance!His talent and experiences inspired him to write and record an ecclectic array of hits including: Summer In The City, Darlin' Be Home Soon, Welcome Back, Nashville Cats, You Didn't Have To Be So Nice, Did You Ever Have To Make Up Your Mind, Do You Believe In Magic and a bunch more.And John comes to us brining word of his newest album with Arlen Roth called John and Arlen Explore The Lovin' Spoonful Songbook.Plus, Fritz and Weezy are recommending Harry and Meghan on Netflix and Harry Chapin: When In Doubt, Do Something, on Prime Video. Also, we introduce our first Helping Folks Help charity partner, Children's Burn Foundation.Path Points of Interest:John SebastianJohn and Arlen Revisit The Lovin' Spoonful SongbookJohn Sebastion in The Songwriters' Hall of FameJ.B.s Harmonica by John SebastianDarlin' Be Home Soon Live On The Ed Sullivan ShowHarry and Meghan - Netflix Harry Chapin: When In Doubt, Do SomethingChildren's Burn Foundation

At the age of 19, David Leaf created a To-Do list: 1) Write about Brian Wilson 2) Become his friend 3) Help him finish SMILE. Mission accomplished.You may know Brian as an extraordinary artist who spread surf, song and Southern California style around the world, but there is SO much more to uncover.David has released an expanded version of his seminal tomb entitled ‘God Only Knows” The Story of Brian Wilson, The Beach Boys and the California Myth,'. First published in 1978, and updated in 1985, the story continues to unfold and this definitive opus has been extensively bookended with what amounts to an entirely bonus book of Brian Lore.David joins us for an in-depth conversation, digging into Brian Wilson's artistry and influences as we explore his relationships with family, fellow Beach Boys + the triumphant hero's journey of 'SMiLE'. Plus, Fritz and Weezy are recommending 1899 on Netflix and the movie 'She Said', now in theaters.Path Points of Interest:David LeafGod Only Knows by David LeafLong Promised Road TrailerBrian Wilson: Long Promised RoadBeautiful Dreamer: The Story of Smile DocumentaryI Just Wasn't Made For These Times (Don Was's Brian Wilson Documentary)BBC production of God Only Knows  God Only Knows Reader's Guide VIP Experience for purchasing the book David Leaf at UCLA 1899 - NetflixShe Said - In Theaters 

We are three guests deep, welcoming Guy's Guy, Robert Manni whose brand and purpose are all about guiding men and boys through an ever-changing cultural landscape towards a better understanding of themselves, women and our collective human experience.From there, we're backstage with The Cowsills who are bedecked with jolly and about to take the stage for the Andy Williams Moon River Theater Christmas Extravaganza in Branson. The Cowsills just dropped brand new music with their album, Rhythm of the World, they share a special history with our co-host Louise Palanker who directed the doc, Family Band: The Cowsills Story, they are armed with teen idol memories and ready to play Teen Mag Trivia AND, they will close out their appearance here with a helping of Christmas Carol!We culminate with KCRW's Steve Chiotakis, host of Greater L.A. and a man who truly understands Los Angeles on a granular, neighborhood level. What do Angelenos need and expect from their local NPR station? How is public media structured? What is the news/music/information mix that suits listeners? And how can public radio best entertain and inform the people it serves? Plus Fritz and Weezy are celebrating British women of particular note and character, recommending The Crown and Enola Holmes on Netflix and PBS's Miss Scarlet and The Duke.Path Points of Interest:The CowsillsRhythm of the WorldRhythm of the World on YoutubeThe Cowsills PodcastThe Happy Together TourFamily Band: The Cowsills Story on PrimeThe Andy Williams Moon River TheaterThe Cowsills on FacebookSusie squeals on The Cowsills Bob Answers 80 Intimate QuestionsOur Hates and Loves by The Cowsills Fritz and Weezy on The Cowsills' PodcastRobert ManniThe Guy's Guy Guide To Love by Robert ManniGuy's Guy TV Guy's Guy PodcastFritz and Weezy on Guy's Guy TV  Fritz and Weezy on Guy's Guy Podcast Robert Manni on InstagramRobert Manni on TwitterRobert Manni on FacebookSteve ChiotakisKCRWSteve Chiotakis Socials @RadioChio. Steve Chiotakis on FacebookBorn and RazedGreater L.A.Fritz and Weezy on Greater L.A.Miss Scarlet and The Duke on PBSEnola Holmes on NetflixThe Crown

We continue our two-part look at Nick Mason's Saucerful of Secrets with two guys from the band. One guy is Guy Pratt. He's played with Pink Floyd, Roxy Music, Madonna, The Smiths, Echo & The Bunnymen, Tears For Fears, and the list goes on. We also have a friend of the show, Gary Kemp. You know him as the guitarist and principal songwriter for Spandau Ballet.   Currently, they are spending their time with Nick Mason, recreating the music of Pink Floyd circa 1967-1972. We get into all the secrets this week on the What Difference Does It Make podcast.  We are a proud member of Pantheon Podcasts.

David Leaf is an award winning writer, producer and director and the creative visionary behind such critically acclaimed films as The U.S. vs. John Lennon, The Bee Gees: This Is Where I Came In and Beautiful Dreamer: Brian Wilson and the Story of SMiLE. But he's also a dear friend of Brian Wilson's. This was a friendship crafted through David's work on the 1978 book "The Beach Boys and the California Myth." David moved to LA in the mid-70s with the intention of writing a book that told the real story of Brian Wilson at a time of much public misunderstanding for the Beach Boy. The 3rd edition of the book titled "God Only Knows: The Story of Brian Wilson, The Beach Boys and the California Myth" is now available and it celebrates the close friendship David and Brian have cultivated since the first edition, the music Brian created as a solo artist, and it provides that happy ending that the 1st edition could not. We deep dive into Brian Wilson's solo career and the making and much-anticipated release of the album SMiLE. We'll also talk about some of his favorite rock moments throughout the years with The Bee Gees, Yoko Ono and Frank Sinatra.To buy "God Only Knows: The Story of Brian Wilson, The Beach Boys and the California Myth" click here:https://amzn.to/3zNkbbpMy Rock Moment is a proud member of the Pantheon network. http://pantheonpodcasts.com/Don't forget to follow us on Instagram at LA Woman Rocks: https://www.instagram.com/la_woman_rocks

Blue-eyed soul pioneer, Felix Cavaliere soared to chart topping heights with The Rascals and their smash hits, Good Lovin', Groovin', It's a Beautiful Morning, and People Got to Be Free, all designed to elevate your spirits and positively change the world.Rock and Roll, Songwriter, Musician, Vocal Group, and Grammy Hall of Famer Felix is adding best selling author to his list of accomplishments with the new biorgraphy, Felix Cavaliere: Memoir of a Rascal.Felix writes his heart into his words and his music and he joins Fritz and Weezy, who, this week, are recommending Mike on Hulu and the podcasts Fever Dreams and The Orange Wave.Path Points of Interest:Felix CavaliereFelix Cavaliere: Memoir of a RascalThe Rascals and Tom Jones The Orange Wave: A History of the Religious Right Since 1960 PodcastStraight White American Jesus PodcastFever Dreams PodcastMike on HuluGift of Democracy

From Chubby Checker and the Rolling Stones to obscure French pop songs, the music of Mad Men was just as iconic as the fashion. Hosts Candice Renee and Jeff Terich are joined by David Lizerbram and Andrew Keatts from the podcast Rock Docs to talk about how Mad Men used the music of the 1960s to create a soundtrack to the era that was both on-target and unexpected.

This week we talk about Aretha Franklin's granddaughter Grace and how she was turned down after auditioning for American Idol. This devolves into a chat about our own first concerts. Who's your favorite child of a celebrity that's also famous? Ours will be Steve.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/deathbypodcastteam)