Podcast appearances and mentions of Al Stewart

Dr. Brian McFalda is my first guest this week. He's a hard core outdoorsman and a Neurologist at My Michigan Hospital in Midland. The medical team there helped my get through my recent stroke. We talk a stroke awareness and prevention as part of Stroke Awareness Month. Then Kerry Heckman from the Michigan DNR describes the status of clean up from the devastating northern Michigan ice storm. Hour two kicks off with Greg McClinchey of the Great Lakes Fishery Commission. Greg talks about the lamprey control project and why it's critical for the health of the Great Lakes fishery. Justin Tomei of MUCC is up next with details on proposed legislation to fund the DNR and how that could affect hunting and fishing license fees. We're talking late season turkey hunting and more in Hour 3 with Al Stewart. Al is a retired DNR Wildlife Biologist and head of the Nimrod Education Center at Hillsdale College.   We wrap it all up with Chef Dixie Dave Minar. This week it's a brook trout recipe.

George Harrison, Los Stones, Joni Mitchell, Bowie, Bruce, Carole King, Eagles, Gerry Rafferty, Al Stewart, Carly Simon, Linda Ronstadt, Ian Dury, Billy Joel, Pedro Mari Sánchez, Rosario, Dire Straits, Rod Stewart, Men At Work… Y, por supuesto, Steely Dan. ¿Quién no requirió un saxo para confirmar el éxito en los años ochenta y noventa del siglo pasado? Tercera entrega de la serie con atención a los estilos que Michael McDonald o Steely Dan contagiaron en la segunda mitad de los años setenta y parte de los ochenta. ¿Yatch Rock? Bueno, bien, vale. Y los éxitos de Rod Stewart, Dave Stewart, Chris Rea o Nicolette Larson.DISCO 1 DAVE STEWART Lily Was Here(ESCA)DISCO 2 ROD STEWART Da Ya Think I’m Sexy (ESCA)DISCO 3 NICOLETTE LARSON You Send Me (Cara 1 Corte 3)DISCO 4 STEELY DAN Black Cow (1)DISCO 5 TERENCE BOYLAN Hey Papa (ESCA)DISCO 6 IAN MATTHEWS Shake It (ESCA)DISCO 7 RICKIE LEE JONES Young Blood (4)DISCO 8 MARC JORDAN Margarita (Cara 1 Corte 2) DISC0 9 VALERIE CARTER Taking The Long Way Home (4) DISCO 10 MICHAEL JOHNSON Almost Like Being In Love (Cara 2 Corte )DISCO 11 MICHAEL FRANKS Don’t Be Blue (Cara 1 Corte ) DISCO 12 MICHAEL McDONALD Any Foolish Thing (Cara 1 Corte ?) DISCO 13 LAUREN WOOD Fallen (Cara 2 Corte ?) Escuchar audio

This episode was recorded on April 6th, 2025 at Hylton Performing Arts Center in Manassas, VA. The lineup includes Al Stewart, Livingston Taylor, Sweet Honey In The Rock, The Nighthawks, and Cristina Vane.  https://bit.ly/4lWtFIy 

George Harrison, Los Stones, Joni Mitchell, Bowie, Bruce, Carole King, Eagles, Gerry Rafferty, Al Stewart, Carly Simon, Linda Ronstadt, Ian Dury, Billy Joel, Pedro Mari Sánchez, Rosario, Dire Straits, Rod Stewart, Men At Work… Y, por supuesto, Steely Dan. ¿Quién no requirió un saxo para confirmar el éxito en los años ochenta y noventa del siglo pasado? Segundo capítulo de la serie cuando el saxo resonaba en canciones grabadas en la órbita del Reino Unido y Australia/Nueva Zelanda. De Dire Straits o Sting a Kate Bush, The blow Monkeys, Everything But The Girl, Supertramp o George Harrison.DISCO 1 RAPHAEL RAVENSCROFT Sex & Drugs & Rock & RollDISCO 2 DIRE STRAITS Your Latest TrickDISCO 3 EVERYTHING BUT THE GIRL DrivingDISCO 4 STING If You Love SomebodyDISCO 5 SUPERTRAMP The Logical SongDISCO 6 ALI THOMSON Take A Little RhythmDISCO 7 THE BLOW MONKEYS Digging Your Scene DISCO 8 LITTLE RIVER BAND Middle ManDISCO 9 TIM FINN Through The YearsDISCO 10 GEORGE HARRISON I Got My Mind Set On YouDISCO 11 GEORGE MICHAEL Careless WhisperDISCO 12 JOHN MARTYN Lonely LoveDISCO 13 KATE BUSH The Saxophone SongEscuchar audio

Boldly pursuing tariff-free trade in rock and roll news, nostalgia, gossip and old hokum since 2007 and, this week, featuring … … the romantic allure of life as a critic. … Sting's part in the success of ‘Adolescence'. … Mick Jagger's long engagement to Melanie Hamrick (born when Steel Wheels came out!) … "Contained within these grooves are twelve convincing arguments against the capitalist system" and other vicious reviews revisited. … when Bob Marley recorded ‘Sugar Sugar' by the Archies. … Al Bowlly's menacing ‘Midnight, The Stars And You' and how film soundtracks change your relationship with music. … what Mike Chapman had to tell Blondie to make ‘Parallel Lines' a hit. … little-known pop fact no 97: Dave Pegg was at the same school as the man who invented the internet! … "I can lose weight but you will always be the director of Brown Bunny” – cracking film review one-liners from Roger Ebert. … the Jaws film and the Jeeves musical: both came out 50 years ago, both riddled with catastrophe. One broke box office records, the other died like a louse in a Russian's beard. … Gabrielle Drake - “If you're going to be in a flop, best it be a huge one.” … why Elvis Costello and Al Stewart should hit the lecture circuit. … and David Hemmings, inconsolable, in a shower.   Plus birthday guest Chuck Loncon stages a quiz.Find out more about how to help us to keep the conversation going: https://www.patreon.com/wordinyourear Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Boldly pursuing tariff-free trade in rock and roll news, nostalgia, gossip and old hokum since 2007 and, this week, featuring … … the romantic allure of life as a critic. … Sting's part in the success of ‘Adolescence'. … Mick Jagger's long engagement to Melanie Hamrick (born when Steel Wheels came out!) … "Contained within these grooves are twelve convincing arguments against the capitalist system" and other vicious reviews revisited. … when Bob Marley recorded ‘Sugar Sugar' by the Archies. … Al Bowlly's menacing ‘Midnight, The Stars And You' and how film soundtracks change your relationship with music. … what Mike Chapman had to tell Blondie to make ‘Parallel Lines' a hit. … little-known pop fact no 97: Dave Pegg was at the same school as the man who invented the internet! … "I can lose weight but you will always be the director of Brown Bunny” – cracking film review one-liners from Roger Ebert. … the Jaws film and the Jeeves musical: both came out 50 years ago, both riddled with catastrophe. One broke box office records, the other died like a louse in a Russian's beard. … Gabrielle Drake - “If you're going to be in a flop, best it be a huge one.” … why Elvis Costello and Al Stewart should hit the lecture circuit. … and David Hemmings, inconsolable, in a shower.   Plus birthday guest Chuck Loncon stages a quiz.Find out more about how to help us to keep the conversation going: https://www.patreon.com/wordinyourear Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Boldly pursuing tariff-free trade in rock and roll news, nostalgia, gossip and old hokum since 2007 and, this week, featuring … … the romantic allure of life as a critic. … Sting's part in the success of ‘Adolescence'. … Mick Jagger's long engagement to Melanie Hamrick (born when Steel Wheels came out!) … "Contained within these grooves are twelve convincing arguments against the capitalist system" and other vicious reviews revisited. … when Bob Marley recorded ‘Sugar Sugar' by the Archies. … Al Bowlly's menacing ‘Midnight, The Stars And You' and how film soundtracks change your relationship with music. … what Mike Chapman had to tell Blondie to make ‘Parallel Lines' a hit. … little-known pop fact no 97: Dave Pegg was at the same school as the man who invented the internet! … "I can lose weight but you will always be the director of Brown Bunny” – cracking film review one-liners from Roger Ebert. … the Jaws film and the Jeeves musical: both came out 50 years ago, both riddled with catastrophe. One broke box office records, the other died like a louse in a Russian's beard. … Gabrielle Drake - “If you're going to be in a flop, best it be a huge one.” … why Elvis Costello and Al Stewart should hit the lecture circuit. … and David Hemmings, inconsolable, in a shower.   Plus birthday guest Chuck Loncon stages a quiz.Find out more about how to help us to keep the conversation going: https://www.patreon.com/wordinyourear Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Grammy-winning artist and Mountain Stage host Kathy Mattea joins Dave Weekley on Hotline to share a heartwarming and hilarious backstage tale from her first road gig with Bobby Goldsboro — complete with World Series scores, Johnny Bench's restaurant, and a polyester Reds jersey. They also preview upcoming Mountain Stage performances featuring Livingston Taylor, Al Stewart, Sweet Honey in the Rock, and more. From Riverfront Stadium to the Kodak Theatre, this segment is a music lover's gem.

Today we review the 50 year impact of The University of New South Wales' Campus Bible Study on Christian ministries across Australia and around the world - in raising up gospel workers, sending missionaries, planting churches and in Christian publishing. Former Anglican Dean of Sydney Phillip Jensen led the ministry for thirty years till 2005.  Since then Paul Grimmond and Carl Matthei have been senior chaplains. Alan Stewart started studying at the University of New South Wales just two years after Phillip Jensen arrived as Anglican Chaplain.  Alan was saved by Jesus in 1979 and went on to assist in the ministry, before becoming CEO of Anglican Youthworks, Bishop of Wollonong, head of Church Planting for Sydney Anglicans and then national director of the Fellowship of Independent Evangelical Churches. Tony Payne and Tracey Gowing started as undergraduate a few years after Alan.  Tony went on to run the influential Christian publishing house Matthias Media, while Tracey led the Christian ministry at  Cumberland College Christian Group before returning to UNSW as a senior staff member at Campus Bible Study. Reach Australia National ConferenceReach Australia's National Conference is happening from 19 to 22 May 2025 on the Central Coast of NSW. This year's theme is URGENT: The Necessary Task of Mission Before Christ Returns. For more info.Anglican AidAnglican Aid - To find out more about how to support Anglican Aid. The Church CoA website and app platform built specifically for churches: http://www.thechurchco.com Dominic Steele's preaching at Village Subscribe to Dominic Steele's weekly sermons from the Village Church website. Support the show--Become a regular financial supporter of The Pastor's Heart via Patreon.

We kick off the new month with a little slower paced show this week. First, outdoor writer Dave Rose joins me to talk about late season ice fishing and early spring open water angling. Then, Tom Campell from Woods-n-Waternews talks about their latest issue. Hour 2 features Michigan DNR biologist Chad Stewart. First, we talk about Michigan moose, then the conversation turns to whitetail. Al Stewart of the Nimrod Education Center at Hillsdale College is my guest in hour 3. We talk about the the promotion of hunting and conservation. Chef Dixie Dave Minar wraps it all up with a very nice venison recipe.

"Well gonna write a little letter gonna mail it to my local D.J.It's a rocking little record I want my jockey to playRoll over Beethoven gotta hear it again today"Well Boys & Girls, you don't have to write a letter just tune in and join me this afternoon for Super  Sounds Of The Seventies. Joining us are Laura Nyro, Van Morrison, Dire Straits, Steely Dan, Al Stewart,   Fleetwood Mac, Alice Cooper, Blues Image, Joe Walsh, The Moody Blues, Hollies, Doobie Brothers, Kinks, Friends Of Distinction, War, Three Dog Night, Crosby Stills & Nash, The Rascals, Monkees, Thunderclap Newman, Aerosmith, Kansas and Electric Light Orchestra.

Set a course for easy listening as Deep Cuts: Lost and Found sail away in a special 'Yacht Rock' episode. (Just don't tell Donald Fagen.) Featuring Boz Scaggs, Raydio, Al Stewart, Loggins & Messina, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The couple's view of life is trying to cut through the bone-chilling cold with warm thoughts and sharp observations. Excitement over flooring, scheduling gaffes, new books, viewing old favorites and making new ones, musical rabbit holes, and more in the always enjoyable ride. Come join us!

The 17 year-old Al Stewart played electric guitar in a dance band in Bournemouth in 1963. When he borrowed an acoustic and sang Masters Of War in the break, he heard the sweet sound of applause. The next night he played three Dylan songs and sensed which way the wind was blowing. He talks here about moving to London, playing at Bunjies and becoming the compere at Les Cousins as his now 60-year career began to lift off. And about his Farewell Tour which kicks off in the UK in October 2025, a combination of songs and story-telling coloured by two great heroes, Peter Ustinov and Alistair Cooke. This cracking exchange steers by way of Bert Jansch, Bob Dylan, Helen of Troy, Stalin, Hitler and the Battle of Moscow, the Weeley Festival of 1971, the three songs he always plays, the young Cat Stevens and what he told Paul Simon he should do with the just-composed Homeward Bound. Order Al Stewart tickets here:https://www.ents24.com/uk/tour-dates/al-stewartFind out more about how to help us to keep the conversation going: https://www.patreon.com/wordinyourear Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The 17 year-old Al Stewart played electric guitar in a dance band in Bournemouth in 1963. When he borrowed an acoustic and sang Masters Of War in the break, he heard the sweet sound of applause. The next night he played three Dylan songs and sensed which way the wind was blowing. He talks here about moving to London, playing at Bunjies and becoming the compere at Les Cousins as his now 60-year career began to lift off. And about his Farewell Tour which kicks off in the UK in October 2025, a combination of songs and story-telling coloured by two great heroes, Peter Ustinov and Alistair Cooke. This cracking exchange steers by way of Bert Jansch, Bob Dylan, Helen of Troy, Stalin, Hitler and the Battle of Moscow, the Weeley Festival of 1971, the three songs he always plays, the young Cat Stevens and what he told Paul Simon he should do with the just-composed Homeward Bound. Order Al Stewart tickets here:https://www.ents24.com/uk/tour-dates/al-stewartFind out more about how to help us to keep the conversation going: https://www.patreon.com/wordinyourear Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The 17 year-old Al Stewart played electric guitar in a dance band in Bournemouth in 1963. When he borrowed an acoustic and sang Masters Of War in the break, he heard the sweet sound of applause. The next night he played three Dylan songs and sensed which way the wind was blowing. He talks here about moving to London, playing at Bunjies and becoming the compere at Les Cousins as his now 60-year career began to lift off. And about his Farewell Tour which kicks off in the UK in October 2025, a combination of songs and story-telling coloured by two great heroes, Peter Ustinov and Alistair Cooke. This cracking exchange steers by way of Bert Jansch, Bob Dylan, Helen of Troy, Stalin, Hitler and the Battle of Moscow, the Weeley Festival of 1971, the three songs he always plays, the young Cat Stevens and what he told Paul Simon he should do with the just-composed Homeward Bound. Order Al Stewart tickets here:https://www.ents24.com/uk/tour-dates/al-stewartFind out more about how to help us to keep the conversation going: https://www.patreon.com/wordinyourear Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Send us a textFollowing up on the smashing success of our inaugural Mount Rushmore series, we explore 1978, which happens to be a very strong year for rock music.Jim forgets his dollar--againMount Rushmore explained--againAnother thanks to feegee for our original theme musicPat K's email Eddie Money missNewt's--Apple Valley Minnesota's premiere juicy burger, ice cold beer, fresh-popped popcorn and always hot pulltab box Emporium.  Check 'em out--but leave two spots at the bar for The Ascertainers if you please.Daylight savingsRadio GameHighland, NY listener--who are you??1978--what a year for rock albums!!!  VH, Cars, Journey, Dire Straits, Boston, Al Stewart....., George Thorogood, Cheap Trick, Police, Molly Hatchet and more!Thanks to anyone who has listened!  We really do appreciate your support.TheAscertainers@gmail.com#Newt's#SockTalk#BobPizzaThe Ascertainers pick for best song from best album of 1978:  Ain't Talkin' 'Bout Love (2015 Remaster) - YouTubeBecause 'Merica:  Gator Country - YouTubeAnd one for the female listeners (if we ever get one):  Journey - Patiently (Official Audio)Just for fun:  California Man

The writer, Jon Kremer, has lived in Bournemouth, a town on the south-coast of England, since he was a teenager, coinciding with the start of the 1960s.  That famous decade of cultural change allowed him to experience many aspects of the UK music industry via both the ownership of his town's original vintage vinyl shop, Bus Stop Records, which opened during 1967's Summer of Love, and a long-standing friendship with ‘Year of the Cat' singer-songwriter, Al Stewart.  A 60's music highlight was meeting the Beatles at the height of Britain's Beatlemania.  The story of Jon and Al finding themselves in the backstage company of John Lennon moments after the Fabs had first performed “She Loves You” live for an audience, days before the record's release, became known as ‘The Men from Rickenbacker'. The tale of two teenagers pretending to be representatives of Rickenbacker guitars and needing to talk with the Beatles, eventually was retold many times in books, magazines, newspapers, tour programs, and on TV and radio.  Jon's first book, Bournemouth A Go! Go! – A Sixties Memoir, visited the story in-depth, as it takes a look back at the Bournemouth music scene in the early 60's, featuring future members of The Police, King Crimson and Emerson, Lake, and Palmer - Andy Summers, Robert Fripp, and Greg Lake.   A long-time fascination with the often obscure or overlooked key history-making moments that created and energized the story of pop and rock led to Jon writing the book, Chain Reaction, Rock ‘n Pop's Magic Moments.  I've read Chain Reaction and can tell you it's a fascinating exploration of how artists influence one another as they build out their careers, especially so in the music industry.

Bill and Noah pivot to animal exploitation this week as they discuss the moist Thai sensation. @noahandbillshow -- @williamscurry -- @noahtarnow This week's theme: "Hipposong” by Al Stewart. New episodes every Monday morning on Spotify, Soundcloud, iTunes, and GooglePlay!

You're Not A Bat (parody of Al Stewart's "Year of the Cat") Poor Batman... he needs a 6+ minute Noir style tribute song. (well, that's what I think anyway) For the impatient, the words kick in at about the 1 minute mark ;-) Dedicated to the memory of Adam West, the one true Batman Copyright 2024, Joe J.Thomas, Joe's Dump JoesDump.com All Rights Reserved. Not a Quinn-Martin Production.

Spencer Davis was a British rock musician and bandleader who became a major figure in the 1960s British Invasion, most notably as the founder of The Spencer Davis Group. Born in Swansea, Wales, Davis began his musical journey at a young age, inspired by American blues, jazz, and skiffle music. After moving to Birmingham to attend university, Davis immersed himself in the city's burgeoning music scene, forming the Rhythm and Blues Quartet in 1963, which quickly evolved into The Spencer Davis Group. The band's classic lineup—featuring Spencer Davis on guitar and vocals, Steve Winwood on keyboards and vocals, Muff Winwood on bass, and Pete York on drums—created a distinctive blend of R&B, blues, and rock. With Steve Winwood's soulful voice at the forefront, the band quickly found success with chart-topping hits like "Keep On Running," "Somebody Help Me," "Gimme Some Lovin'," and "I'm a Man." These tracks became iconic anthems of the era, solidifying their place in British rock history. The Spencer Davis Group was known for its energetic performances and blues-driven sound, and their influence extended across the Atlantic, helping to shape the sound of the British Invasion in the U.S. Davis's keen eye for talent was evident in his discovery of Steve Winwood, whose vocals and keyboard skills were integral to the group's success. While Steve Winwood's presence made the band famous, Davis was the guiding force, handling the management and direction of the group. When Winwood left in 1967 to form Traffic, The Spencer Davis Group underwent changes but continued to release music. Though the post-Winwood years didn't achieve the same level of success, Davis remained an active and passionate musician. He relocated to the U.S. in the late 1970s and became involved in various music projects, including collaborations with other musicians and solo work. He also became an advocate for preserving the legacy of 1960s rock music. Spencer Davis's contributions to rock extended beyond just his band's success. He played a crucial role in bringing American blues and R&B influences into the British mainstream, helping shape the direction of rock music in the 1960s. His ability to bridge these genres created a lasting impact on both sides of the Atlantic. Davis continued performing well into his later years, touring and reuniting with various iterations of The Spencer Davis Group. His career, spanning over six decades, is a testament to his enduring passion for music. Spencer Davis passed away in 2020 at the age of 81, leaving behind a legacy that continues to inspire generations of musicians. His influence on rock music, particularly the fusion of blues and rock, remains a cornerstone of his legacy. As the leader of one of the British Invasion's most iconic bands, Spencer Davis helped to define the sound of an era, and his contributions to music continue to resonate today. This week we're joined by Spencer's friend and bandmate, Ed Tree who is a highly respected American guitarist, producer, and songwriter known for his versatile work across genres like rock, Americana, country, and blues. He gained widespread recognition for his collaboration with British rock icon Spencer Davis, performing as Davis's guitarist and musical partner for many years. Tree's exceptional guitar skills and keen musical sensibilities made him an integral part of Davis's live performances, adding depth to the iconic sound of The Spencer Davis Group in its later iterations. Beyond his work with Spencer, Ed Tree has enjoyed a rich career as a session musician, playing with renowned artists such as Rita Coolidge, Juice Newton, and Al Stewart. He has also produced numerous albums, further solidifying his reputation in the music industry. As a songwriter, Tree has contributed to a wide array of projects, showcasing his talent for crafting songs that resonate across multiple genres. Ed honours his friend Spencer by sharing his story with us.

"It's nature's way of telling you, it's in the breezeIt's nature's way of telling you, dying trees, warming seasIt's nature's way of receiving you, it's nature's way of retrieving youIt's nature's way of telling you something's wrong"Nature reminds us that today is the 1st day of the Autumnal Equinox as the days become ever shorter...Please join me as we welcome Fall with Taste, Les Dudek, David Bowie, Joe Walsh, Harry Chapin, Neil Young, Al Stewart, Joni Mitchell, Gerry Rafferty, Joe Jackson, Bad Company, Blodwyn Pig, War, Crosby, Stills & Nash, Colosseum, Santana . Foreigner, Steve Miller Band, Quicksilver Messenger Service, Jefferson Airplane and Spirit...

Lauren Textor was my guest for Episode No. 127, and my mind is still reeling from everything that she has accomplished at such a young age.I have no real direct reason to be as proud of her as I am, but I am, nonetheless. And I truly feel that she is just getting started.There're a number of ways in which one could keep tabs on this daughter, sibling, writer, producer, girlfriend, lover of Ireland, bandmate/cat mom. And those'er these: Muck Rack, Instagram, etc.Lauren and I talked about a good many things, and of course a part of all that were a few of her favorite albums. Those were these:Al Stewart's Year of the Cat (1976)Time (1981) Electric Light OrchestraTom Petty's Wildflowers (1994)In the Magic Hour (2016), Aoife O'DonovanLorde's Solar Power (2021)Meeting Lauren and having the opportunity to sit down and visit with her was an experience I won't soon forget. Many thanks to her for her time and positive energy. Oh, and anyone that considers Tom Petty to be their ghost dad his a-okay in my book.And thank you to all of you that support the podcast.Cheers.copyright disclaimer: I do not own the rights to the audio samples contained within this episode. They are cuts from a Phish track called, "Breath and Burning," which comes from their oft-trashed (but not wisely so) 2016 release, Big Boat (c/o 1016 Phish). As Machines Within guy once said, "Eff all the haters."

"Did you hear the cops finally busted Madame MarieFor tellin' fortunes better than they doFor me this boardwalk life's through, babeYou ought to quit this scene, tooSandy, the aurora is rising behind usThis pier lights our carnival life foreverOh, love me tonight and I promise I'll love you foreverOh, I mean it, Sandy, girl"With Summer now in full swing, please join me and Sandy live from Laguna Beach on the Saturday Edition of Whole 'Nuther Thing. Joining us are Al Stewart, Pat Metheny, Robert Plant, Roxy Music, The Beatles, Doobie Brothers, Yes, Rod Stewart, Gerry Rafferty, Marc Cohn, Phil Collins, Lonnie Mack, Genesis, Meat Loaf, Mott The Hoople, Dire Straits, Tommy James & The Shondells, Elvis Presley and Bruce Springsteen. And don't forget your Sunscreen.

Singer/Songwriter Al Stewart came out of the London Folk scene, but by the mid-70's struck it big with MOR/AM Radio hit, "Year Of The Cat". But there's more to this Mr. Stewart than just this one hit. On this episode, I'm joined by fellow podcaster (and Al Stewart fan extraordinaire) Craig Smith to discuss the deep cut "Life In Dark Water". "Life In Dark Water" - Al Stewart Copyright 1978 D.J.M./Frabjous Music Approximate Music Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Singer/Songwriter Al Stewart came out of the London Folk scene, but by the mid-70's struck it big with MOR/AM Radio hit, "Year Of The Cat". But there's more to this Mr. Stewart than just this one hit. On this episode, I'm joined by fellow podcaster (and Al Stewart fan extraordinaire) Craig Smith to discuss the deep cut "Life In Dark Water". "Life In Dark Water" - Al Stewart Copyright 1978 D.J.M./Frabjous Music Approximate Music Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Co-host Peter takes us into the lyrically dense world of Al Stewart. We play selections from the Scottish-born singer-songwriter's most commercially successful album and share some entertaining stories about both his creative process and his life thus far.   If you like us, please support us at patreon.com/idbuythatpodcast to get exclusive content, or tell a friend about us. Broke and have no friends? Leave us a review, it helps more people find us. Thanks!

Digital Democracy is the result of a collaboration between Cal Poly and CalMatters that aims to give every Californian access to information about what our lawmakers in Sacramento are doing. Al Stewart is appearing at the Cuesta CPAC with his band Empty Pockets on Saturday April 20th. He talks with KCBX's Sal Espana about history, wine, and songwriting in this interview from the KCBX archives. On Peace Love & Pets, host Robin Coleman speaks with Kristin Howland of Pacific Wildlife Care about their rehabilitation programs.

Hour three kicks off with Al Stewart of the Nimrod Education Center at Hillsdale College. Al talks about the role of that group. He also has great turkey hunting advice. The show wraps up with Chef Dixie Dave Minar and another tasty fish recipe.

Simon Finn in conversation with David Eastaugh https://simonfinn.bandcamp.com/ First performance was opening for Al Stewart at the Marquee Club. He released his Pass the Distance LP in 1970, which in later years attained legendary status. "Pass the Distance" was remastered and re-released on Durtro/Jnana records in 2004 and again in 2008 on vinyl by Mayfair Music. In the same year, after a thirty-five-year absence from the music scene, he began touring again. His first performance was in support of the band Current 93 at St George the Martyr Church in Toronto in June 2004. His second album, Magic Moments, was his first new recording in 35 years and was released by Durtro/Jnana.

"You got a lotta nerve to say you are my friendWhen I was down you just stood there grinningYou got a lotta nerve to say you got a helping hand to lendYou just want to be on the side that's winning"Hopefully, you have no one in your life like that and you can join me on the Sunday edition of Whole 'Nuther Thing on Planetary Jam on the Morning Breeze.Org. Joining us are Dar Williams, Rotary Connection, America, Mamas & Papas, Will Ackerman, John Prine, Joni Mitchell, Frank Sinatra, Simon & Garunkel, John Lennon, John Coltrane, Paul Simon, The Doors, Counting Crows, Al Stewart, Eva Cassidy, The Chambers Brothers, Charles Minus, Seals & Crofts, Blind Faith, Dave Mason, Donovan, Bob Dylan, Donovan, Peter Gabriel and Johnny Rivers.

Corey Lucas and Kaj Carlson sit down in the Cedar Run studio with Chris Stewart, conservationist, avid hunter, and host of the YouTube "Prince of Wildlife" series.Chris has an interesting story in that he has navigated a life with parents that are well-known and decorated in the wildlife management community. He's taken what he's learned from his younger years, hanging out with all of the different personalities and professionals in the conservation world, to pursue a passion for wildlife education through Learn to Hunt programs, hosting out-of-town hunters, and in his latest venture with The Prince of Wildlife show.It was a fun conversation with another truly great person, looking forward to seeing what Chris continues to do in helping protect our hunting heritage!Check out Chris' show on YouTube where he gives a background on who and his father (Al Stewart) are, and how turkey hunting has built a strong bond through their fourteen doubles in the turkey woods. https://www.youtube.com/@PrinceOfWildlife

Many thanks to SRAA contributor, Dan Greenall, who shares the following recording and notes:Broadcaster: Trans World Radio Bonaire "The DX Special" circa 1974Frequency: 11.815 MHzReception location: Ancaster, Ontario, CanadaReceiver and antenna: Realistic DX-150A with a long wire antennaNotes: Trans World Radio from the island of Bonaire in the Netherlands Antilles broadcast on shortwave from 1964 to 1993. They used to put a strong signal into my receiver location in southern Ontario, Canada. The station also used to air a program called "The DX Special", hosted by Al Stewart, which appears to have been produced in their Monte Carlo studio. I recently came across a short recording I made circa 1974, where I happened to catch the end of one of these programs.

Recorded live on KX FM 104.7 in Laguna Beach, California, today's Keith's Music Box show features Tom Petty & the Heartbreakers, Social Distortion, Lou Reed, The Outlaws, Billy Idol, The Presidents of the United States, Creedence Clearwater Revival, Randy Newman, Lynyrd Skynyrd, The Greg Kihn Band, The McCoys, Steve Winwood, Alice Cooper, Al Stewart, The Alan Parsons Project, Yes, Rod Stewart, The Grass Roots, Lee Michaels, Isaac Hayes, Marvin Gaye, Don McClean and Styx.

"Speak out, you got to speak out against the madnessYou got to speak your mind, if you dareBut don't—no, don't no—try to get yourself electedIf you do you had better cut your hair, mmAnd it appears to be a long (Yes it does)Appears to be a long (Mm)Appears to be a long timeSuch a long, long, long, long time before the dawn, yeah"Things haven't changed much in 55 years, have they?Well, no worries! Join us as we begin our New Years Weekend on this weeks "Red Eye Flight" where your presence counts. Joing us on this week's flight are Eric burdon & The Animals, Traveling Wilbury's, Ambrosia, Todd Rundgren, Al Stewart, Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers, Spooky Tooth, Weather Report, Donovan, George Harrison, Miles Davis, Beatles, Billy Joel, Traffic, Art Garfunkel, Derek & The Dominos, Strawberry Alarm Clock, Marmalade, Vanilla Fudge,, Electric Prunes, Jefferson Airplane, Badfinger, Moody Blues, Frank Sinatra, Alan Parsons Project and Crosby Stills & Nash,,,

Seattle singer/songwriter Scott Yoder took a break from his seemingly non-stop touring to sit down and discuss British folk singer Al Stewart and his beautifully enigmatic 1975 album 'Modern Times'.  "I was drawn by the sirens of Titan Carried along by their call Seeking for a way to enlighten Searching for the sense of it all" Songs discussed in this episode: Pink Panther Theme (Live 1978 WKQX Studios, Chicago) - Al Stewart; Love Theme From How's It Gonna End, You'll Never Know - Scott Yoder; Year Of The Cat, You Should Have Listened To Al, Time Passages - Al Stewart; Cosmic Dancer - T-Rex; West End Girls - Pet Shop Boys; Captain Fantastic and the Brown Dirt Cowboy - Elton John; Down To The Waterline - Dire Straits; Eye In The Sky - The Alan Parsons Project; Carol, Sirens Of Titan, What's Going On, Not The One - Al Stewart; Queen Bitch - David Bowie; Next Time - Al Stewart; Everybody's Talkin' - Fred Neil; Life And Life Only - Al Stewart (with Richard Thompson); Apple Cider Re-Constitution - Al Stewart; The Star Of The County Down - Graham Johnson & Ann Murray; The Dark and The Rolling Sea, Modern Times - Al Stewart; Finale From How's It Gonna End, Silver Screen Starlet - Scott Yoder

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Hour two features Al Stewart from Hillsdale College and the Nimrod Education Center. He talks about the role of hunters in today's world. MUCC lobbyist Justin Tomei is up next with a look at issues in Lansing.

Montrose was considered to be America's answer to Led Zeppelin in the early 70's.  Founder Ronnie Montrose had played with a number of musicians including Van Morrison, Boz Scaggs, and with Edgar Winter on the hit singles “Frankenstein” and “Free Ride.”  He formed the band bearing his name with bassist/keyboardist Alan Fitzgerald, drummer Denny Carmassi, and front man Sammy Hagar.  Paper Money is the group's second album, and was the band's highest-charting release, reaching number 65 on the Billboard 200 chart.  This follow-up to their self-titled debut album took on a broader style, with a stronger range of rhythm and dynamics while downplaying the heavy metal feel of the first album.  Ronnie Montrose thought that the heavier music was a passing thing.  However Montrose was just ahead of its time, and heavy metal was about to explode.  Ronnie Montrose had a strict no-drug use policy for concerts, as he wanted all the members to be in top shape on their instruments and vocals for the show.The sessions for Paper Money were often marred by the deteriorating relationship between Montrose and Hagar.  Soon after this album release, Sammy Hagar would leave the band for a solo career and eventual duties as the front man for Van Halen. Fitzgerald would go on to play for Night Ranger, and as an offstage keyboard player for Van Halen in the 90's.  Carmassi would play for a number of artists including Heart, Whitesnake, Al Stewart, Kim Carnes, and Joe Walsh, as well as his own solo work, placing him on more recorded albums than Sammy Hagar.Wayne features this rocking album for today's podcast. StarlinerWe start this podcast with an instrumental with a space theme — prior to Star Wars.  This song is the final track for side 1 of the album.  Spaceage SacrificeAnother space themed song, this one was written by Hagar and Montrose.  Although considered “sci-fi rock,” the song itself is a bit critical of the effort and money spent to go to the moon when troubles remained unsolved on Earth.  "Don't think twice spaceage sacrifice.  Well, let's go back when it all was starting.  A man on the moon and people were starving."Paper Money This track is a critique of the monetary system in a time of inflation.  “Take away all my silver, take away my gold, and hand me a stack of paper, paper money don't hold.”  This one is the first single from the album, and the concluding track.I've Got the FireWayne saves his favorite track for last.  It is a hard-driving song with explosive energy.  This one may benefit from the concealed tension between Montrose's edgy tone and Hagar's vocal virtuosity.  It would be the last one the band recorded before Hagar left the band to pursue a solo career. ENTERTAINMENT TRACK:Puttin' On the Ritz by (from the motion picture “Young Frankenstein”)Mel Brooks' black and white comedy classic featured Dr. Frankenstein (pronounced FRAHNK-en-steen) and the monster in Broadway-styled number. STAFF PICKS:You Ain't Seen Nothing Yet by Bachman Turner OverdriveRob get's the staff picks rolling with a Canadian band's number 1 hit on the Billboard Hot 100.  The song was intended as a joke for Randy Bachman's brother Gary, who had a stutter.  It was used as a “work track” to set up the mics and amps in the studio, but it wound up being a hit after it was included on their “Not Fragile” album.Killer Queen by QueenBruce's staff pick is the first U.S. hit from Queen.  It went to number 12 on the Billboard Hot 100, and is off their third album “Sheer Heart Attack.”  It is the first Queen song to incorporate the cabaret-style and harmonies that we know today as the quintessentially Queen sound.  The lyrics are about a high class call girl.Longfellow Serenade by Neil Diamond Lynch brings us a song inspired by an incident in school where Diamond used the poetry of Henry W. Longfellow to woo a girl.  It went to number 5 on the Billboard Hot 100 and number 1 on the Adult Contemporary charts.  It is off Diamond's ninth studio album, "Serenade."I've Got the Music In Me by Kiki Dee and the Kiki Dee BandWayne wraps up the staff picks on a positive note.  The lyrics describe how the singer will not be deterred because they have the music in them.  Kiki Dee is best known in the U.S. for her duet with Elton John, but is better known in England as a singer of "blue eyed soul."  She was the first white British artist to be signed by Motown. NOVELTY TRACK:Kung Fu Fighting by Carl DouglasInterest in martial arts in the early 70's inspired this song which would go to number 1 on the US, UK, Canadian, and Australian charts.

Al Stewart is featured in Hour 3 this week. Al was formerly a DNR Wildlife Biologist. These days he's Director of the Nimrod Education Center at Hillsdale College. We wrap it up with chef Dixie Dave Minar and a very nice turkey breast recipe.

On Saturday, May 20, the classic alternative, punk, new wave, post-punk, goth, synth pop, and dark wave tribes will gather once again in Pasadena, California for the second Cruel World festival. It's an amazing lineup featuring the first Siouxsie live appearance in the US in over 15 years, Iggy Pop, Billy Idol, Love and Rockets, Echo & The Bunnymen, Adam Ant, The Human League, Gary Numan, Modern English, Gang Of Four, ABC, The Vapors, Berlin, Animotion, and a fine selection of like-minded "next generation" bands. The Lads break down the acts that they will be checking out, festival survival tips, and a heck of a lot more. Whether you are going or just wish you were, let O3L be your "pre-game show" for Cruel World! We're shining the O3L Spotlight on The Midnight Sailors, the new project from amazingly talented singer/songwriter Rich Longley and guitarist David Osborne, who share a fondness for Al Stewart, The Lilac Time, and songs about memories, childhood and history. They've produced a marvelous self-titled concept album of sorts about their experiences, and along with the ornate beauty and ambitious song structures of the aforementioned influences, there are dashes of The Go-Betweens and The Clientele and probably the best banjo flourishes you'll hear on a pop record this year. We play the gorgeous album cut, "This Time It Was Me." Check them out at themidnightsailors.bandcamp.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On Saturday, May 20, the classic alternative, punk, new wave, post-punk, goth, synth pop, and dark wave tribes will gather once again in Pasadena, California for the second Cruel World festival. It's an amazing lineup featuring the first Siouxsie live appearance in the US in over 15 years, Iggy Pop, Billy Idol, Love and Rockets, Echo & The Bunnymen, Adam Ant, The Human League, Gary Numan, Modern English, Gang Of Four, ABC, The Vapors, Berlin, Animotion, and a fine selection of like-minded "next generation" bands. The Lads break down the acts that they will be checking out, festival survival tips, and a heck of a lot more. Whether you are going or just wish you were, let O3L be your "pre-game show" for Cruel World! We're shining the O3L Spotlight on The Midnight Sailors, the new project from amazingly talented singer/songwriter Rich Longley and guitarist David Osborne, who share a fondness for Al Stewart, The Lilac Time, and songs about memories, childhood and history. They've produced a marvelous self-titled concept album of sorts about their experiences, and along with the ornate beauty and ambitious song structures of the aforementioned influences, there are dashes of The Go-Betweens and The Clientele and probably the best banjo flourishes you'll hear on a pop record this year. We play the gorgeous album cut, "This Time It Was Me." Check them out at themidnightsailors.bandcamp.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Happy Anniversary to us, 2023 Rock & Roll Hall inductees, Jackson Mahomes arrested, Jamie Foxx's mystery illness, Britney Spears' tit pic, Trump on the Royal Family, Gwyneth Paltrow's past dongs, 90's music is the best, frosted tips, and another YouTube antagonizer. Milestones: Our YouTube hits 7500 subs in the first 7 years 2 months. It is our 7-year anniversary! Pray for Jamie Foxx. No one knows what's wrong with him... but pray for him. He allegedly "wrote" this breaking his silence. Nick Cannon is taking his Beat Shazam gig. Geoffrey Fieger is recovering from his stroke. ML recently did a piece on the attorney. Dana Nessel takes awesome legal and highly unethical tropical trips paid for by Traverse City lawyers/donors. Music: 2023 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Class. Tons of snubs! Drew is really into Johnny Depp's vocals. Anybody in the mood for Al Stewart? Jackson Mahomes has finally been arrested for sexual battery. Richard Simmons needs to make a comeback. Texas Massacre shooter Francisco Oropesa has been arrested. Politricks: The White House doesn't want to talk about Joe Biden's bastard grandchild. Apparently there is some whistleblower out there exposing Joe Biden. Meanwhile, Donald Trump is coming to town. He's not even thinking about that E. Jean Carroll thing. Trump gave an interview to English TV and slammed Meghan Markle along the way. Britney Spears decided to post her boobs on Instagram. Her first husband, Jason Alexander, has remarried. Happy horse execution season! The Kentucky Derby is this weekend. We randomly say Dannielynn Birkhead's name... so we have to try and call Bobby Trendy. Mark McGrath is among the many stars who rocked frosted tips. Jack Nicholson finally showed his face in public. He looks better than the paparazzi photos. Bad news for Brad Falchuk as Gwyneth Paltrow went on Call Her Daddy to talk about nailing everybody that isn't her husband. Ed Sheeran is skipping his grandma's funeral to try and win his Marvin Gaye case. He promises to quit music if he loses the case. Kevin Costner's wife files for divorce. Some people are saying she's banging Cal Ripken Jr. Maria Menounos has been battling cancer. Gordon Chaffin doesn't mess with people in the bike lane. P.K. Subban made a joke at Lizzo's expense and the obese singer is angry. P.K. is trying to change the narrative with a hell of an excuse. Steve Martin has a new audiobook out. Hollywood writers are on strike. Rob Lowe is proud of his nepo-baby. Barstool Sports are not fans of James Corden. Music in the 90's was the best. Drew is still stuck in the 60's. Thanks for sticking with us for 7 years. Visit Our Presenting Sponsor Hall Financial – Michigan's highest rated mortgage company If you'd like to help support the show… please consider subscribing to our YouTube Page, Facebook, Instagram and Twitter (Drew and Mike Show, Marc Fellhauer, Trudi Daniels, Jim Bentley and BranDon). Or don't, whatever.

Al Stewart joins Reid to discuss his work with The Nimrod Education Center at Hillsdale College. Al, who retired from 50 years with Michigan DNR, is a gamebird specialist who has studied and hunted internationally. In retirement, he has taken a post with the Nimrod Education Center in Michigan, educating students about the North American Conservation model. The two discuss the future of conservation, and where it may impact hunters, gamebirds, and wild places throughout North America.

Former DNR biologist and current Director of the Nimrod Education Center at Hillsdale College, Al Stewart is featured in Hour 3. Al talks about declining turkey numbers and also the work they're doing to promote hunting and fishing. We wrap it all up with Chef Dixie Dave Minar and another great wild game recipe.

Day 1 of the 2023 NWTF Convention and Short Show podcast conversations are now available! On day 1 you'll hear from co-CEO Jason Burckhalter, Cuz Strickland, Robbie Kroger, Al Stewart, Matt Hughes with Sandy Brady, Matt Light, Sydney Broadaway, Beau Brooks, Aaron Warbritton, Helen Cho & Durrell Smith!

Al Stewart came to stardom as part of the legendary British folk revival in the sixties and seventies and developed the combination of folk-rock songs with delicately woven tales of the great characters and events from history. He has 19 studio albums between “Bedsitter Images” in 1967 and “Sparks of Ancient Light” in 2008, plus the live album "Uncorked" with Dave Nachmanoff in 2009. He is perhaps best known for his hits ‘Year of the Cat” from the Platinum album of the same name and the Platinum follow up album “Time Passages.” But his career spans four decades as a key figure in British music. He played at the first ever Glastonbury Festival in 1970, worked with Yoko Ono pre-Lennon and shared a London apartment with a young Paul Simon.

This episode is part of Pledge Week 2022. Every day this week, I'll be posting old Patreon bonus episodes of the podcast which will have this short intro. These are short, ten- to twenty-minute bonus podcasts which get posted to Patreon for my paying backers every time I post a new main episode -- there are well over a hundred of these in the archive now. If you like the sound of these episodes, then go to patreon.com/andrewhickey and subscribe for as little as a dollar a month or ten dollars a year to get access to all those bonus episodes, plus new ones as they appear. Click below for the transcript Transcript Before I start, a warning. Even though this episode is short it deals with many, many, upsetting subjects. If you're likely to be upset by a story dealing with the death and disfigurement of small children, disability, mental illness, gun violence and eye injuries, you're probably best off skipping this episode altogether, as it deals with these subjects right from after the first excerpt of music until the end. It's not a happy story. In this week's main episode we talk briefly about a record that Paul Simon produced while he was in Britain, before "The Sound of Silence" became a big hit. The performer whose record he produced only released that one album in his lifetime, but it's a record that had an outsized influence on the British folk-music scene. So today, we're going to have a look at the tragic life of Jackson C Frank, and at "Blues Run the Game": [Excerpt: Jackson C Frank, "Blues Run the Game"] Jackson C Frank's life started to go badly, irrevocably, wrong, when he was just eleven years old. His family lived in Buffalo, New York, where the winters are long and cold, and Jackson was a Baby Boomer. Because of the tremendous number of new children going through the school system, the brick schoolhouse at the school he attended had been augmented with an annexe, made out of wood, and he was in that annexe, in a music lesson, when the boiler exploded and set fire to it. Jackson was one of the lucky ones. That fire took the life of fifteen of his classmates, and spurred a national movement towards banning timber buildings for schools and the institution of fire drills, which up to that point had not been a thing. Jackson got thrown out of a window by a teacher, and the snow put out the flames on his back, meaning he "only" suffered burns over sixty percent of his body, scarring him for life. He had to spend a year in hospital, have a tracheotomy, and have a metal plate put in his head. He developed thyroid problems, got calcium deposits that built up over the years and frequently left him in agony, and always walked with a limp and only had limited movement in his arms. Many celebrities did things to comfort the children, who became nationally known. Kirk Douglas came to the hospital to visit them, and later in his childhood Jackson was able to go and meet Elvis, who became a big inspiration for the young man. He spent his teenage years going around the local music scene, including spending a long time with a friend who later became known as John Kay of Steppenwolf, but then when he turned twenty-one he got a massive insurance payout that had been held in trust for him. I've seen different numbers for this -- it was either fifty or a hundred thousand dollars, and in modern terms that would be about ten times that much. Being a young man, he didn't want to invest it, he wanted to buy expensive cars. He wanted an Aston Martin and a Bentley, and Britain was where they made Aston Martins and Bentleys, so he caught a boat to England, and on the trip over started writing songs, including the one that would become his best known: [Excerpt: Jackson C Frank, "Blues Run the Game"] Once he was in the UK, Frank moved into Judith Piepe's flat, where he started a relationship with an eighteen-year-old nurse, who was also trying to be a singer. Frank encouraged her to follow her dreams and become a professional, and Sandy Denny would later record some of his songs, and wrote the song "Next Time Around" about him: [Excerpt: Sandy Denny, "Next Time Around"] While he was in London, he became well known on the folk circuit, regularly playing Les Cousins, and as Ralph McTell put it, "EVERYONE" sang 'Blues Run the Game'". Over the years, the song has been performed by everyone from Bert Jansch: [Excerpt: Bert Jansch, "Blues Run the Game"] to Counting Crows: [Excerpt: Counting Crows, "Blues Run the Game"] Frank's own version of the song was recorded on his one and only album,  which was produced by Paul Simon, as we heard in the main episode. That album also included songs like "Carnival", which has now possibly become the song of Frank's that has been heard by most people, as it was featured both on the soundtrack and in the dialogue of the 2019 film Joker: [Excerpt: Jackson C Frank, "Carnival"] The album didn't sell, and Frank returned to the US, after marrying Elaine Sedgwick, the cousin of Edie Sedgwick. He was missed when he left, and Roy Harper, another folk musician who played the same circuit, wrote "My Friend" about his departure: [Excerpt: Roy Harper, "My Friend"] When he came back in 1968 to do a couple of shows, though, his depression, which had always been bad since the fire, had worsened. Al Stewart said "He proceeded to fall apart before our very eyes. His style that everyone loved was melancholy, very tuneful things. He started doing things that were completely impenetrable. They were basically about psychological angst, played at full volume with lots of thrashing. I don't remember a single word of them – it just did not work. There was one review that said he belonged on a psychologist's couch." He was withdrawn, and wouldn't speak to people, and he had writer's block. To make matters worse, his home life was also going awfully. His insurance money had all run out, but Paul Simon had given him a loan of three thousand dollars, with Simon taking Frank's publishing as surety, so he could start a business, but the business failed and Simon kept the publishing. In 1971, when Art Garfunkel was recording his first solo album, he asked Frank if he had a song that might be suitable. Frank had actually written a new song, "Juliette": [Excerpt: Jackson C Frank, "Juliette"] Unfortunately, when he turned up to see Garfunkel, he brought along a few hippy friends, who all made fun of Garfunkel for being a sell-out, and so Garfunkel didn't record the song, though he did give Frank a new guitar. By the early seventies, Frank was in a very bad way. He and his wife had had two children, but one had died of cystic fibrosis, and the marriage had ended. He spent periods of time in psychiatric hospitals, and was diagnosed with paranoid schizophrenia, though he always said himself that he wasn't schizophrenic, he was suffering from depression because of the loss of his son. He was living off handouts from friends, even as his songs were inspiring new artists like Nick Drake, who recorded four of his songs: [Excerpt: Nick Drake, "Here Comes the Blues"] In the early eighties he was living with his parents, but then in 1984 while his mother was in hospital he got an idea -- he could go to New York and find his old friend Paul, and ask him for his publishing back, or maybe just for some money. He didn't leave a note, and his parents had no idea where he'd gone. He did go to New York, but he couldn't find his friend, and he ended up homeless, living on the streets, and in and out of psychiatric institutions. In the early nineties, a fan tracked him down and helped sort out some accommodation for him in Woodstock, where he'd lived in his twenties. By this time he was in an awful physical and mental state, and the fan described him as looking like the Elephant man because of the bloating from his thyroid problems and his joint issues affecting his posture (though I have to say that from the couple of photos I've seen of him at this time, that's quite an exaggeration). But just to rub salt in the wound, after the accommodation had been arranged, but before he'd had a chance to move, he was sat on a park bench in Queens, and some kids, shooting randomly with a pellet gun, hit him in his left eye, permanently blinding him in that eye. His rediscovery got a bit of publicity, and led to his album being reissued on CD. He also started writing again, and recorded some demos on a cheap cassette recorder in 1997, many of which have since been released on various compilations: [Excerpt: Jackson C Frank, "(Tumble) in the Wind"] But 1997 was also the year that Frank moved into a care home, and he wouldn't record any more after that. In 1998, Paul Simon finally returned his publishing to him, presumably having given up on ever getting his three thousand dollars back. And on March the third, 1999, one day after his fifty-sixth birthday, Jackson C Frank died of pneumonia. His game had finally run to its end.

Petros and Money are LIVE at Dodger Stadium before the Dodgers-Mets game. Hall of Famer James Worthy on the NBA Finals. Update on the chase for Al Stewart.