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This week, to celebrate the 100th episode of My Weekly Mixtape, I am creating "The Ultimate Mixtape" along with 65 guest curators, all of which were either previous My Weekly Mixtape guests, friends of the show or one of the amazing Patreon Mixtapers. And, because I simply couldn't celebrate 100 episodes in one sitting, this week will consist of three brand-new episodes! Now, to create this Ultimate Mixtape, I started by asking these 65 different people the same question: If you had to choose one song for the ultimate mixtape (any song / any genre), that would be locked away in a time capsule for others to discover years or decades for now…which song would you choose and why? Now, I'm not lost on the fact that the question is just a spin on the “desert island song” question that a lot of my guests have been asked countless times. The twist for the next few episodes is: I am taking those 65 song choices (all of which are from various bands, artists, decades, genres and tempos), and curating them into what I hope will be a properly sequenced playlist from a musical perspective! At the very least? This was a fun & unique twist on a question as old as interviews themselves. But at its best? Congratulations, you're listening to The Ultimate Mixtape!! Guests appearing in Vol. 1 (in no particular order): Robin Wilson of Gin Blossoms, Jim Loughlin of moe., Drew Copeland of Sister Hazel, Don Jamieson of RockStrap & VH1's That Metal Show, Coco Kinnon of Winona Fighter, Bryan Scott of Union Underground, Britt Lightning of Vixen, Sandy MacKinnon of Royal Tusk, Christian Swain of Rock & Roll Archaeology / Pantheon Podcasts, Joe Milliken, Author of “Let's Go! Benjamin Orr & The Cars”, DT Carel of SpaceCastle, Ed Cunard of Fawkes & Friends, Steve of Something For Nothing: A Rush Fancast, Zack Derby of NeatCast, Ben Montgomery of Records Revisited Podcast, Matt Kennedy of XRadioX, Tony G. of Podioslave, Miles Schuman of Rock Camp: The Podcast, and last (but certainly not least!) two of the incredible Patreon Mixtapers: Seeker & Tom Hutchinson. Be sure to visit MyWeeklyMixtape.com to hear all of the songs we discussed in this episode, and join the My Weekly Mixtape Discord Server via the link on the episode page! Theme music is "Unveiled" by The 4th. You can find the album on Spotify, Apple Music, Amazon Music, Pandora, YouTube, Bandcamp & more! FOR MORE ON MY WEEKLY MIXTAPE Website: http://www.myweeklymixtape.com Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/myweeklymixtape Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/myweeklymixtape X: https://x.com/myweeklymixtape Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/myweeklymixtape Threads: https://www.threads.net/@myweeklymixtape Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/myweeklymixtape.bsky.social TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@myweeklymixtape Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
This week is all about bands playing other bands' songs… In fact, we're going to listen to songs that many different artists have covered; compare them, and then ask, “Who did it better???”. In this episode, we showcase the diversity of how a band can take a hit that you've heard a million times and put their own spin on it. Who do you think did it best?What's this InObscuria thing? We're a podcast that exhumes obscure Rock n' Punk n' Metal and puts them in one of 3 categories: the Lost, the Forgotten, or the Should Have Beens. These are songs you are probably familiar with, but maybe not these versions. In any case, we got ya covered! Songs this week include:Overwhelming Colorfast – “She Said, She Said (The Beatles)” from Overwhelming Colorfast(1992)Gov't Mule – “She Said, She Said (The Beatles)” from Dose (1998) Big Wreck – “Good Times Roll (The Cars)” from Bag Of Tricks (2013)Warrior Soul – “Good Times Roll (The Cars)” from Cocaine & Other Good Stuff (2020)Halestorm – “Heathens (Twenty One Pilots)” from ReAniMate 3.0: The CoVeRs eP (2017)Wolves At The Gate – “Heathens (Twenty One Pilots)” from Lost In Translation (2023)Susanna Hoffs & Matthew Sweet – “Cinnamon Girl (Neil Young)” from Under The Covers, Vol. 1 (2006)Type O Negative – “Cinnamon Girl (Neil Young)” from October Rust (1996)Please subscribe everywhere that you listen to podcasts!Visit us: https://inobscuria.com/https://www.facebook.com/InObscuriahttps://x.com/inobscuriahttps://www.instagram.com/inobscuria/Buy cool stuff with our logo on it!: https://www.redbubble.com/people/inobscuria/og-shopCheck out Robert's amazing fire sculptures and metal workings here: http://flamewerx.com/If you'd like to check out Kevin's band THE SWEAR, take a listen on all streaming services or pick up a digital copy of their latest release here: https://theswear.bandcamp.com/If you want to hear Robert and Kevin's band from the late 90s – early 00s BIG JACK PNEUMATIC, check it out here: https://bigjackpnuematic.bandcamp.com/
It's not every day that we at What the Riff?!? review a rap album, but the Beastie Boys aren't your every day rap group either. Hailing from New York City, Adam “Ad-Rock” Horovitz, Adam “MCA” Yauch, and Michael “Mike D” Diamond came out of an experimental hardcore punk band (think “punk” but faster) called The Young Aborigines. After changing their name to the Beastie Boys, they saw some local success from a comedy hip hop single based on a prank call to a Carvel Ice Cream franchise. They then began to incorporate more rap and hip hop into their sets, and ended up connecting with Rick Rubin, who formed Def Jam Recordings with Russell Simmons.Many of their songs were locally distributed, and led to uncomfortable situations when three white guys would show up to perform for a mostly black audience that had heard their music but never saw the group. Their courage and live performance skills won the audience over.Shortly after supporting Madonna as an opening act on the Virgin Tour in 1985, the band recorded their debut studio and breakthrough album, Licensed to Ill. It was released by Def Jam and Columbia Records, and became one of Columbia Records' fastest-selling debut records, and had shipped over ten million copies in the United states by 2015. It was also a critical success, and was selected as one of "The Source's 100 Best Rap Albums." It was hailed for hits stylized rapping, and its combination of hip hop and punk sensibilities.The Beastie Boys would go on to greater heights of stardom in the mid to late 90's as they moved in a more alternative direction, but this is where it all started.Lynch brings us this illin' record for today's podcast. No Sleep Till BrooklynThe song that opens side 2 is inspired by an exhausting tour, and it chronicles many of the events that wear the band out along with their determination to not rest until they get back home to Brooklyn. It is often the closing song at their concerts. It also features a solo guitar riff by Kerry King of the heavy metal band Slayer. Paul RevereThis song is a fictionalized account of how the Beastie Boys met. It was inspired by an incident when they encountered Joseph Simmons aka "Run" of Run-D.M.C. in a recording studio. It features a reversed beat from an 808 drum machine.Hold It Now, Hit ItThis was the first single to be released from the album, and was ranked number 27 on VH1's 100 Greatest Songs of Hip Hop. The video switches between concert footage, and the band lip synching in front of a fish-eye lens. Brass MonkeyThis is a later-produced song that takes its name from an alcoholic drink by the Heublein Company. It samples Wild Sugar's “Bring It Here” in the song. ENTERTAINMENT TRACK:If I Only Had A Brain by Ray Bolger and Judy Garland (from the motion picture “The Wizard of Oz”)Actor, dancer, and singer Ray Bolger who played the scarecrow in “The Wizard of Oz” died in January of 1987. STAFF PICKS:Still In Hollywood by Concrete BlondeWayne kicks off the staff picks with the debut single from American alternative rock group Concrete Blonde's first and self-titled album. This post-punk sound was bubbling up in the LA street scene at the time, and the lyrics portray a life in Hollywood where the town drags you down. Right Next Door (Because of Me) by Robert CrayBruce's staff pick is a song off Robert Cray's fifth studio album, “Strong Persuader.” The lyrics chronicle an infidelity breaking up a marriage as told from the man who had an affair with the next door wife. Cray played with a number of artists, and was at the final concert with Stevie Ray Vaughan before his death in a helicopter crash. Too Hot to Stop by Benjamin OrrRob brings us a solo single from the second vocalist of The Cars. This keyboard-heavy piece was off Orr's only solo album entitled “The Lace.” After they released their Greatest Hits album in 1985, The Cars briefly split up to pursue solo projects, and both Orr and Ocasek hit the charts.Land of Confusion by GenesisLynch closes out the staff picks with a rare political track from Genesis that questions global leadership and the threat of nuclear war during the cold war era. It is famous for its video which uses puppets from Peter Fluck and Roger Law caricaturing political figures of the time, and the band members themselves. COMEDY TRACK:Ronnie's Rap by Ron and the DC CrewRonald Reagan was a hot commodity for comedy in 1987, as this satirical rap shows. Thanks for listening to “What the Riff?!?” NOTE: To adjust the loudness of the music or voices, you may adjust the balance on your device. VOICES are stronger in the LEFT channel, and MUSIC is stronger on the RIGHT channel.Please follow us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/whattheriffpodcast/, and message or email us with what you'd like to hear, what you think of the show, and any rock-worthy memes we can share.Of course we'd love for you to rate the show in your podcast platform!**NOTE: What the Riff?!? does not own the rights to any of these songs and we neither sell, nor profit from them. We share them so you can learn about them and purchase them for your own collections.
This week, to celebrate the 100th episode of My Weekly Mixtape, I am creating "The Ultimate Mixtape" along with 65 guest curators, all of which were either previous My Weekly Mixtape guests, friends of the show or one of the amazing Patreon Mixtapers. And, because I simply couldn't celebrate 100 episodes in one sitting, this week will consist of three brand-new episodes! Now, to create this Ultimate Mixtape, I started by asking these 65 different people the same question: If you had to choose one song for the ultimate mixtape (any song / any genre), that would be locked away in a time capsule for others to discover years or decades for now…which song would you choose and why? Now, I'm not lost on the fact that the question is just a spin on the “desert island song” question that a lot of my guests have been asked countless times. The twist for the next few episodes is: I am taking those 65 song choices (all of which are from various bands, artists, decades, genres and tempos), and curating them into what I hope will be a properly sequenced playlist from a musical perspective! At the very least? This was a fun & unique twist on a question as old as interviews themselves. But at its best? Congratulations, you're listening to The Ultimate Mixtape!! This ep. Includes the first 20 song choices! Stay tuned for Volume's 2 & 3 later this week, to get the full experience! Guests appearing in Vol. 1 (in no particular order): Robin Wilson of Gin Blossoms, Jim Loughlin of moe., Drew Copeland of Sister Hazel, Don Jamieson of RockStrap & VH1's That Metal Show, Coco Kinnon of Winona Fighter, Bryan Scott of Union Underground, Britt Lightning of Vixen, Sandy MacKinnon of Royal Tusk, Christian Swain of Rock & Roll Archaeology / Pantheon Podcasts, Joe Milliken, Author of “Let's Go! Benjamin Orr & The Cars”, DT Carel of SpaceCastle, Ed Cunard of Fawkes & Friends, Steve of Something For Nothing: A Rush Fancast, Zack Derby of NeatCast, Ben Montgomery of Records Revisited Podcast, Matt Kennedy of XRadioX, Tony G. of Podioslave, Miles Schuman of Rock Camp: The Podcast, and last (but certainly not least!) two of the incredible Patreon Mixtapers: Seeker & Tom Hutchinson. Be sure to visit MyWeeklyMixtape.com to hear all of the songs we discussed in this episode, and join the My Weekly Mixtape Discord Server via the link on the episode page! FOR MORE ON MY WEEKLY MIXTAPE Website: http://www.myweeklymixtape.com Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/myweeklymixtape Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/myweeklymixtape X: https://x.com/myweeklymixtape Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/myweeklymixtape Threads: https://www.threads.net/@myweeklymixtape Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/myweeklymixtape.bsky.social TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@myweeklymixtape Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
What's your most loved and least favorite song on Shake It Up?! Sam picked The Cars' fourth album to rank, group-average style. He even (again!) held up his old copy for all of our podcast listeners to see. The boys had different experiences with the Cars but all were fans of varying degrees. Adam got his bandmate, Cars mega-fan, and Smash Mouth lead singer Zach Goode to weigh in with his favorite track as well. Listen at WeWillRankYouPod.com, Apple, Spotify and your favorite car. Follow us and weigh in with your favorites on Facebook, Instagram & Threads and Twitter @wewillrankyoupod.SPOILERS/FILE UNDER:1981, A Dream Away, All Is Forgiven, All Mixed Up, Roy Thomas Baker, The Beatles, Boston, Bow Wow Wow, Cars, Cruiser, Devo, Duran Duran, Elliot Easton, Emotion in Motion, The End, Girls On Film, Greg Hawkes, I'm not the one, Jellyfish, Let's Go, Louie Louie, Maybe Baby, Martin Mull, Gary Numan, Ric Ocasek, Benjamin Orr, Panorama, Queen, David Robinson, Shake It Off, Shake It Up, Shake Some Action, Since You're Gone, Sunfish, Taylor Swift, Tears For Fears, Think It Over, This Could Be Love, Touch And Go, Treacherous, Victim, Victim of Love
RATINGS GOLD guest Amy Seeley comes back and this time the subject is the New Wave legends the Cars, led by Ric Ocasek and Benjamin Orr. Beave and Len discover they've been pronouncing "Ocasek" incorrectly all this time. Amy talks about her teenage love of the Cars, and has some outstanding stories as well. We go through our favorite albums, put together a tight 45-minute playlist, and discuss the secret of their appeal. And is the Cars' debut album one of the greatest of all time? (HINT: Yes.) It's a fun discussion, and apologies to Todd Rundgren for all the cheap shots! Tune in!
National Star Trek day. Entertainment from 2022. Michelangel unveiled his statue of David, Scoth Tape invented, 1st recorded Beastiality in North America. Todays birthdays - Jimmie Rogers, Frank Cady, Sid Caesar, Peter Sellers, Patsy Cline, Benjamin Orr, Aimee Mann, David Arquette, Martin Feeman, Pink.. Queen Elizabeth 2 died.Intro - Pour some sugar on me - Def Leppard http://defleppard.com/Star Trek TV themeAsit it was - Harry StylesLast night lonely - Jon PardiBirthdays - In da club - 50 Cent http://50cent.com/Waltzing Matilda - Jimmie rogersGrease movie sound trackCrazy - Patsy ClineJust what I needed - The CarsVoices carry - Til TuesdayRaise your glass - PinkExit - In my dreams - Dokken http://dokken.net/Follow Jeff Stampka on facebook and cooolmedia.com
Guest host DP Derringer joins the rest of Team Derringer as they explore the new-wave, pop-rock band, The Cars. In the latter part of 1976, founding members Ric Ocasek and Benjamin Orr were joined by Elliott Eston, David Robinson, and Greg Hawkes to form the new wave pioneering band, The Cars. The Cars were considered by many to be among the frontrunners of the New Wave music genre. By the early 1980s, The Cars' videos were in regular rotation on the fledging music video channel, MTV. Join Team Derringer as they delve into the formation of The Cars and highlight some of the band's most popular hits. Have the songs stood the test of time? Let us know! Derringer Discoveries: www.derringerdiscoveries.com Newsletter: www.derringerdiscoveries.com/subscribe Show notes: www.derringerdiscoveries.com/059 Derringer Discoveries episodes are released bi-monthly. Find all Derringer Discoveries episodes on our website: www.derringerdiscoveries.com/episodes. If you enjoyed this episode, please tell others about Derringer Discoveries. Subscribe to our podcast so you'll never miss an episode. You can follow us on social media: Instagram, Facebook, Threads, and X and sign up for our newsletter, if you're so inclined. We sure would appreciate it! Thanks for listening to Derringer Discoveries! ### The theme song by Derringer Discoveries, Your Sister's Room, is provided by the band Ho Jo Fro.
Guest host DP Derringer joins the rest of Team Derringer as they explore the new-wave, pop-rock band, The Cars. In the latter part of 1976, founding members Ric Ocasek and Benjamin Orr were joined by Elliott Eston, David Robinson, and Greg Hawkes to form the new wave pioneering band, The Cars. The Cars were considered by many to be among the frontrunners of the New Wave music genre. By the early 1980s, The Cars' videos were in regular rotation on the fledging music video channel, MTV. Join Team Derringer as they delve into the formation of The Cars and highlight some of the band's most popular hits. Have the songs stood the test of time? Let us know! Derringer Discoveries: www.derringerdiscoveries.com Newsletter: www.derringerdiscoveries.com/subscribe Show notes: www.derringerdiscoveries.com/059 Derringer Discoveries episodes are released bi-monthly. Find all Derringer Discoveries episodes on our website: www.derringerdiscoveries.com/episodes. If you enjoyed this episode, please tell others about Derringer Discoveries. Subscribe to our podcast so you'll never miss an episode. You can follow us on social media: Instagram, Facebook, Threads, and X and sign up for our newsletter, if you're so inclined. We sure would appreciate it! Thanks for listening to Derringer Discoveries! ### The theme song by Derringer Discoveries, Your Sister's Room, is provided by the band Ho Jo Fro.
Spring continues to bring great new rockin' tunes to the Catching A Wave playlist every week! This hour, we hear a tune from The Mermen from an album celebrating it's 30th anniversary in our Good Time segment. We board the Catching A Wave Time Machine for the week of February 12th, 1966 for some songs on the WQAM 560 AM Miami chart. Beth Riley has a deep track from The Beach Boys in her Surf's Up Beth's Beach Boys Break and we drop a coin in the Jammin' James Jukebox to hear our selection of the week (the band includes a young Benjamin Orr many years before helping form The Cars)! Plus, there's tunes from The Nebulas, Bankes Brothers, La Luz, Martin Cilia, Manic Vila, The Mings, The Hamiltones, Hypersonic Secret, Frank Turner, Los Oxidados and Rich Arithmetic! Intro music bed: "Catch A Wave"- The Beach Boys Los Oxidados- "Bingo" Rich Arithmetic- "Saving Sunset" The Nebulas- "Euphorion" Manic Vila- "Fever Dream" The Mings- "Just Like Your Love" Good Time segment: The Mermen 30th anniversary of Food For Other Fish (1994) The Mermen- "Ocean Beach" Hypersonic Secret- "Flightline" The Hamiltones- "Armed and Crazy (In Space)" Surf's Up- Beth's Beach Boys Break: The Beach Boys- "Amusement Parks USA" Follow "Surf's Up: Beth's Beach Boys Break" HERE Frank Turner- "Girl From The Record Shop" Martin Cilia- "Riding The Wave" La Luz- "Strange World" Catching A Wave Time Machine Week of February 12, 1966 for WQAM 560 AM Miami, FL #10 Neal Hefti- "Batman Theme" #9 The Golliwogs- "Brown Eyed Girl" #1 Nancy Sinatra- "These Boots Are Made For Walkin'" Jammin' James Jukebox selection of the week: The Grasshoppers- "Twin Beat" Bankes Brothers- "In Waves" Outro music bed: Link Wray- "The Wild One"
WYPR Senior Reporter Rachel Baye joins us to discuss the last year she spent, along with colleagues at American Public Media Reports, investigating what juvenile justice advocates say are arbitrary and inconsistent reasons to keep teenagers charged with serious crimes in adult court. A review of more than three dozen court hearings over the past three years found a process that subjects teenagers to adult jails, courts and sentences despite decades of research showing these tactics push teens to commit more crimes. When deciding whether to treat these children as adults, judges sometimes relied on questionable reasoning. Later, we speak to Benjamin Orr, the Director of the Maryland Center on Economic Policy, and a member of the Fair Share Coalition, which is advocating for changes in the law governing corporate taxes.Email us at midday@wypr.org, tweet us: @MiddayWYPR, or call us at 410-662-8780.
Avec Rainbow, The Cars, Bruce Springsteen et Queen. La magie, les sorts et autres thèmes d'heroic-fantasy, le groupe Rainbow, fondée par le guitariste Ritchie Blackmore dans les années 70 après son départ de Deep Purple, sort "Magic" en 1981. 1984, The Cars, groupe originaire de Boston dirigé par Ric Ocasek et Benjamin Orr, sortent eux aussi "Magic". Pour "Magic" le 15e album de Bruce Springsteen en 2007, la plage titulaire, la magie n'est pas très scintillante ou positive. Queen signe "A King of Magic" en 1986, écrit par le batteur Roger Taylor, réarrangé par Freddie Mercury, écrit pour se retrouver sur la B.O. du film "Highlander" avec Christophe Lambert, alias Connor MacLeod. MERCREDI 06/03/24 Avec Coldplay, Simple Minds, Jimi Hendrix et Santana. En 2014, Coldplay signe l'album le plus introspectif de sa carrière “Ghost Stories”, le chanteur et leader de Coldplay puise dans sa récente séparation avec l'actrice Gwyneth Paltrow. En 2018, Simple Minds sort son 18e album “Walk Between Worlds” sur lequel il publie “Magic”. En 1967, le Jimi Hendrix Experience publie “Spanish Castle Magic” qui revient sur les débuts du guitariste, c'était le nom d'un club de Seattle, le top du top en matière de boîte de nuit. Reprise d'un classique de Peter Green et Fleetwood Mac, Santana signe son premier véritable tube en 1970, référence à la magie noire, sorcellerie, exorcisme, au diable… JEUDI 07/03/24 Avec The Police, David Bowie et Heart. Chaque petite chose qu'elle fait est magique, “Every Little Thing She Does is Magic” classique du groupe Police sorti en 1981, le personnage masculin est clairement obsessionnel, 2 ans plus tard dans “Every Breath You Take” traitera aussi d'un homme basculant dans le harcèlement. En 1986, David Bowie se plonge dans la peau de Jareth, le roi des kobolds, l'acteur principal dans le film “Labyrinthe”, il signe aussi la bande originale, notamment “Magic Dance”. En 1975, Heart, le groupe des sœurs Wilson, Ann et Nancy, publient ce “Magic Man”, l'un de leurs plus grands succès. Qui parle de Mike Fisher, le premier guitariste de la formation, ensuite manager, ingénieur du son du groupe et petit ami de la chanteuse, Ann Wilson. VENDREDI 08/03/24 Avec Kiss, Aerosmith, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Electric Light Orchestra et Lou Reed. En 1979 sur son album “Dynasty”, le groupe américain Kiss publie “Magic Touch”. Autre morceau pour Aerosmith et "Magic Touch" sorti en 1987, Steven Tyler en demande de la “magic touch” de sa partenaire, charme et de sexualité. Le plus “magique” basketteur américain : Magic Johnson, stars des Los Angeles Lakers, sur “Mother's Milk” des Red Hot Chili Peppers en 1989, Flea, le bassiste, est un grand fan. En 1975, la magie du charme féminin évoquée par le groupe de Jeff Lynne, Electric Light Orchestra, dans "Strange Magic". En 1995, Lou Reed rend hommage à l'un de ses meilleurs amis, Doc Pomus, en reprenant “This Magic Moment” en hommage au compositeur. Le réalisateur David Lynch le choisi pour la bande originale de son film devenu culte “Lost Highway”. --- Du lundi au vendredi, Fanny Gillard et Laurent Rieppi vous dévoilent l'univers rock, au travers de thèmes comme ceux de l'éducation, des rockers en prison, les objets de la culture rock, les groupes familiaux et leurs déboires, et bien d'autres, chaque matin dans Coffee on the Rocks à 6h30 et rediffusion à 13h30 dans Lunch Around The Clock. Merci pour votre écoute Pour écouter Classic 21 à tout moment : www.rtbf.be/classic21 Retrouvez tous les contenus de la RTBF sur notre plateforme Auvio.be Et si vous avez apprécié ce podcast, n'hésitez pas à nous donner des étoiles ou des commentaires, cela nous aide à le faire connaître plus largement.
Avec Steve Miller Band, Muddy Waters, les Who et Fleetwood Mac. La magie analogie de la sexualité dans "Abracadabra" du Steve Miller Band en 1982, inspiré du répertoire de Diana Ross et des Supremes. "Mojo" évoqué par la légende du blues, Muddy Waters, en 1957, c'est un pouvoir magique selon la tradition Hoodoo des noirs américains transportés de force aux États-Unis équivalant de sex-appeal extraordinaire. En 1968, les Who publient "Magic Bus", le bus magique. Impossible d'évoquer la magie sans citer la sorcellerie que l'on retrouve dans "Rhiannon" (sorcière galloise, une reine maudite qui subit l'exil et une vie de pauvreté) classique de Fleetwood Mac sorti en 1975 signé Stevie Nicks. MARDI 05/03/24 Avec Rainbow, The Cars, Bruce Springsteen et Queen. La magie, les sorts et autres thèmes d'heroic-fantasy, le groupe Rainbow, fondée par le guitariste Ritchie Blackmore dans les années 70 après son départ de Deep Purple, sort "Magic" en 1981. 1984, The Cars, groupe originaire de Boston dirigé par Ric Ocasek et Benjamin Orr, sortent eux aussi "Magic". Pour "Magic" le 15e album de Bruce Springsteen en 2007, la plage titulaire, la magie n'est pas très scintillante ou positive. Queen signe "A King of Magic" en 1986, écrit par le batteur Roger Taylor, réarrangé par Freddie Mercury, écrit pour se retrouver sur la B.O. du film "Highlander" avec Christophe Lambert, alias Connor MacLeod. MERCREDI 06/03/24 Avec Coldplay, Simple Minds, Jimi Hendrix et Santana. En 2014, Coldplay signe l'album le plus introspectif de sa carrière “Ghost Stories”, le chanteur et leader de Coldplay puise dans sa récente séparation avec l'actrice Gwyneth Paltrow. En 2018, Simple Minds sort son 18e album “Walk Between Worlds” sur lequel il publie “Magic”. En 1967, le Jimi Hendrix Experience publie “Spanish Castle Magic” qui revient sur les débuts du guitariste, c'était le nom d'un club de Seattle, le top du top en matière de boîte de nuit. Reprise d'un classique de Peter Green et Fleetwood Mac, Santana signe son premier véritable tube en 1970, référence à la magie noire, sorcellerie, exorcisme, au diable… JEUDI 07/03/24 Avec The Police, David Bowie et Heart. Chaque petite chose qu'elle fait est magique, “Every Little Thing She Does is Magic” classique du groupe Police sorti en 1981, le personnage masculin est clairement obsessionnel, 2 ans plus tard dans “Every Breath You Take” traitera aussi d'un homme basculant dans le harcèlement. En 1986, David Bowie se plonge dans la peau de Jareth, le roi des kobolds, l'acteur principal dans le film “Labyrinthe”, il signe aussi la bande originale, notamment “Magic Dance”. En 1975, Heart, le groupe des sœurs Wilson, Ann et Nancy, publient ce “Magic Man”, l'un de leurs plus grands succès. Qui parle de Mike Fisher, le premier guitariste de la formation, ensuite manager, ingénieur du son du groupe et petit ami de la chanteuse, Ann Wilson. VENDREDI 08/03/24 Avec Kiss, Aerosmith, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Electric Light Orchestra et Lou Reed. En 1979 sur son album “Dynasty”, le groupe américain Kiss publie “Magic Touch”. Autre morceau pour Aerosmith et "Magic Touch" sorti en 1987, Steven Tyler en demande de la “magic touch” de sa partenaire, charme et de sexualité. Le plus “magique” basketteur américain : Magic Johnson, stars des Los Angeles Lakers, sur “Mother's Milk” des Red Hot Chili Peppers en 1989, Flea, le bassiste, est un grand fan. En 1975, la magie du charme féminin évoquée par le groupe de Jeff Lynne, Electric Light Orchestra, dans "Strange Magic". En 1995, Lou Reed rend hommage à l'un de ses meilleurs amis, Doc Pomus, en reprenant “This Magic Moment” en hommage au compositeur. Le réalisateur David Lynch le choisi pour la bande originale de son film devenu culte “Lost Highway”. --- Du lundi au vendredi, Fanny Gillard et Laurent Rieppi vous dévoilent l'univers rock, au travers de thèmes comme ceux de l'éducation, des rockers en prison, les objets de la culture rock, les groupes familiaux et leurs déboires, et bien d'autres, chaque matin dans Coffee on the Rocks à 6h30 et rediffusion à 13h30 dans Lunch Around The Clock. Merci pour votre écoute Pour écouter Classic 21 à tout moment : www.rtbf.be/classic21 Retrouvez tous les contenus de la RTBF sur notre plateforme Auvio.be Et si vous avez apprécié ce podcast, n'hésitez pas à nous donner des étoiles ou des commentaires, cela nous aide à le faire connaître plus largement.
This week, my guest curator is Joe Milliken, author of “Let's Go! Benjamin Orr & The Cars” and we are crafting a mixtape filled with our favorite songs from (you guessed it!) The Cars! We also talk about some of the subject matter from Joe's book, Benjamin Orr & Ric Ocasek's pre-Cars band Milkwood; The New Cars, a 2007 version of the band featuring Elliot Easton, Greg Hawkes from The Cars, and Todd Rundgren on vocals. It's no secret that The Cars' self-titled album is my favorite album of all time, so this was an extremely difficult episode for me, as I had to make sure to spread the love amongst all of their other (equally amazing) albums! Be sure to visit MyWeeklyMixtape.com to hear all of the songs we discussed in this episode! FOR MORE ON MY WEEKLY MIXTAPE Website: http://www.myweeklymixtape.com Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/myweeklymixtape Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/myweeklymixtape Twitter: https://twitter.com/myweeklymixtape Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/myweeklymixtape TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@myweeklymixtape Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
This week, my guest curator is Joe Milliken, author of “Let's Go! Benjamin Orr & The Cars” and we are crafting a mixtape filled with our favorite songs from (you guessed it!) The Cars! We also talk about some of the subject matter from Joe's book, Benjamin Orr & Ric Ocasek's pre-Cars band Milkwood; The New Cars, a 2007 version of the band featuring Elliot Easton, Greg Hawkes from The Cars, and Todd Rundgren on vocals. It's no secret that The Cars' self-titled album is my favorite album of all time, so this was an extremely difficult episode for me, as I had to make sure to spread the love amongst all of their other (equally amazing) albums! Be sure to visit MyWeeklyMixtape.com to hear all of the songs we discussed in this episode! FOR MORE ON MY WEEKLY MIXTAPE Website: http://www.myweeklymixtape.com Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/myweeklymixtape Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/myweeklymixtape Twitter: https://twitter.com/myweeklymixtape Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/myweeklymixtape TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@myweeklymixtape Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Message de l'animateur Starchild : "Hello à tous ! Je vous donne rendez-vous pour le 69ème numéro de Freeway. Le premier de la saison 7, qui porte, cette année le nom générique de « New Departures », et le titre de cet épisode : « Just Like Heaven ». Comme toujours, une histoire que je vous conte à l'antenne, illustrée sonorement par une playlist de 16 titres pour le moins éclectique, où alternent hard rock, Rock FM, rock, Rock Californien, Country et ballades avec entre autres ce soir : Adrian Gurvitz, Alanis Morissette, Benjamin Orr, Cinderella, Evanescence, Foo Fighters, Gerry Rafferty, Khymera, Laura Brannigan, Prince, Robbie Nevil, The 69 Eyes, Tim McGraw et Timbuk 3."
National Star Trek day. Entertainment from 2010. Michelangel unveiled his statue of David, Scoth Tape invented, 1st recorded Beastiality in North America. Todays birthdays - Jimmie Rogers, Frank Cady, Sid Caesar, Peter Sellers, Patsy Cline, Benjamin Orr, Aimee Mann, David Arquette, Martin Feeman, Pink.. Queen Elizabeth 2 died.Intro - Pour some sugar on me - Def Leppard http://defleppard.com/Star Trek TV themeLove the way you lie - Eminem and RihannaAll about tonight - Blake SheltonBirthdays - In da club - 50 Cent http://50cent.com/Waltzing Matilda - Jimmie rogersGrease movie sound trackCrazy - Patsy ClineJust what I needed - The CarsVoices carry - Til TuesdayRaise your glass - PinkExit - It's not love - Dokken http://dokken.net/ https://www.coolcasts.cooolmedia.com/show/history-factoids-about-today/
This week, Maryland Gov. Wes Moore signed into law bills focused on economic development. Today on Midday, we discuss some of the other bills passed during the 2023 session of the Maryland General Assembly that could have an economic impact on Baltimore. Tom talks with Benjamin Orr, the founding president and CEO of the Maryland Center on Economic Policy, a nonpartisan policy think tank. Benjamin Orr joins Tom in Studio A.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
We are joined by Marc Alden Taylor from the Free Form Rock Podcast to jump into The Cars and their sophomore album Candy-O! We discuss how revolutionary The Cars were to the 80s, why Candy-O in some ways may be better than the debut, the amazing album artwork, Candy Moore, Phoebe Cates, and Benjamin Orr's dreamy looks and voice! We also do a special news segment in which we hash out some Facebook drama with Marc, talk about David Crosby, heavy metal elitism, Metallica's new song, and we pay tribute to friend and brother Donny Allen.
This week, Steve picked a set of songs about comic strips. You will hear a song about Calvin & Hobbs, one about Gasoline Alley and one about Peanuts. And these artists will tickle your pickle: Royal Republic, Band of Skulls, Rialto, The Police, Pure Joy, Rod Stewart, The Style Council, The Beta Band, The Records, Two Door Cinema Club, Palaye Royale, Hazel English, Benjamin Orr, Shoes, The Soundtrack of Our Lives, The Hollywood Argyles. On the Air on Bedford 105.1 FM Radio *** 5pm Friday *** *** 10am Sunday *** *** 8pm Monday *** Stream live at http://209.95.50.189:8178/stream Stream on-demand most recent episodes at https://wbnh1051.podbean.com/category/suburban-underground/ And available on demand on your favorite podcast app! Twitter: @SUBedford1051 *** Facebook: SuburbanUndergroundRadio *** Instagram: SuburbanUnderground *** #newwave #altrock #alternativerock #punkrock #indierock
And… we are back! After fourteen months of no Deep Cuts and Superficial Wounds, the podcast is back with ninety minutes of 80s pop gems for you. We will not be returning to a week-to-week schedule, but my life is finally arranged in a way that I can afford to sort though music and start putting new episodes together. Let's rock. Listen to the Italoween episode of Different Head that finally got me to work on new episodes again. But also listen to the funky Christmas city pop episode of Different Head too. Just listen to Different Head, in general. Also, if you're so inclined, have a look at Thrilling Tales of Old Video Games. Tracklisting: 0:00: Chemise, “She Can't Love You” 7:42: Louise Freeman, “Mirage”14:30: Kermesse, “Mrs. Moon”20:56: Patrizia Pellegrino, “Automaticamore” 24:31: Flex, “Shakin' Night Boogey”30:16: Moy', “Fragile”39:58: Benjamin Orr, “Stay the Night”44:18: Berlin, “The Metro” 50:30: Mariko Tone, “Broken Eyes”55:13: Linda Jo Rizzo, “Heartflash”62:23: Renée, “Lay Me Down”67:06: Gaznevada, “Ticket To Los Angeles”72:01: Simona Sierra, “Muchacho”77:40: Totem, “Yeyuha”81:37: Obi Wan, “Dancing in My Mind”87:51: Glenn Frey, “You Belong to the City” The episode art for this new run of the show was designed by Ian O'Phelan, but drawing on the the original logo by Say Wickham.
Boston is a town known for rock'n'roll; J. Geils Band, Aerosmith, Boston, and, of course The Cars. There were few bands bigger in the late 70s and MTV ‘80s. Benjamin Orr was the co-founder, co lead singer and bassist for the group, and possessed a voice made for radio. Veteran music journalist Joe Milliken joins us to talk about his book “Let's Go!: Benjamin Orr and The Cars. From Max's Kansas City to The Rat, from MTV to LiveAid, Joe's book provides insight into Orr's life, which ended tragically young, as well as shows, sessions, and the dynamics behind a one-of a-kind band.
Boston is a town known for rock'n'roll; J. Geils Band, Aerosmith, Boston, and, of course The Cars. There were few bands bigger in the late 70s and MTV ‘80s. Benjamin Orr was the co-founder, co lead singer and bassist for the group, and possessed a voice made for radio. Veteran music journalist Joe Milliken joins us to talk about his book “Let's Go!: Benjamin Orr and The Cars. From Max's Kansas City to The Rat, from MTV to LiveAid, Joe's book provides insight into Orr's life, which ended tragically young, as well as shows, sessions, and the dynamics behind a one-of a-kind band.
Boston is a town known for rock'n'roll; J. Geils Band, Aerosmith, Boston, and, of course The Cars. There were few bands bigger in the late 70s and MTV ‘80s. Benjamin Orr was the co-founder, co lead singer and bassist for the group, and possessed a voice made for radio. Veteran music journalist Joe Milliken joins us to talk about his book “Let's Go!: Benjamin Orr and The Cars. From Max's Kansas City to The Rat, from MTV to LiveAid, Joe's book provides insight into Orr's life, which ended tragically young, as well as shows, sessions, and the dynamics behind a one-of a-kind band.
Our Dead Guy in the Envelope this morning was Benjamin Orr from The Cars who are on this list!
El 8 de septiembre de 2019 murió Camilo Sesto Y hoy hace 90 años nació Patsy Cline y hace 125 años el trovador pionero de Misisipí Jimmy Rodgers y hace 95 años otra gran figura del country: Harlan Howard… Ron Pigpen McKennan, fundador de Grateful Dead, hubiera cumplido hoy 77 años de no haber fallecido a la edad fatídica de 27 años. Benjamin Orr hubiera cumplido los mismos años de no haber muerto en 2000 a los 53. Y también es el cumpleaños de Neko Case, Aimee Mann, Ray Wilson (Stiltskin y Genesis), el gran bajista Will Lee, la estrella Pink. Y el 8 de septiembre de 1841 vino al mundo Antonín Leopold Dvořák… DISCO 1 ANTONY DVORAK Sinfonía nº 9 (4) DISCO 2 PATSY CLINE Crazy (ESCA) DISCO 3 PATSY CLINE Waling After Midnight (1) DISCO 4 HARLAN HOWARD I Fall To Pieces (ESCA) DISCO 5 JIMMY RODGERS Frankie & Johnny (ESCA) DISCO 6 NEKO CASE Theis Tornado Loves You (1) DISCO 7 AIMEE MANN The Moth (10) DISCO 8 GRATEFUL DEAD (Ron “Pigpen” McKennan) Good Morning, School Girl" DISCO 9 THE CARS (BENJAMIN ORR) Drive (4) DISCO 10 RAY WILSON (GENESIS) Calling All Stations (1) DISCO 11 WILL LEE Giorgy Porgy (ESCA) DISCO 12 PINK Family Portrait (7) DISCO 13 CAMILO SESTO Llueve sobre mojado (CD 1 - 4) Escuchar audio
Life is throwing a lot at young people these days, hitting some harder than others, undermining their mental health. The Kids Count Data book dives deep into factors that can affect their well-being, and identifies what states, cities and schools need to address. Benjamin Orr, head of the Maryland Center on Economic Policy, talks us through the research. Then, Clarrissa Taylor Jackson, Director of Programs and Outreach at the National Alliance on Mental Illness in Baltimore, tells why peer education is the superpower behind their work: “If you are living with a mental health condition and you're living well, we want to work with you in the ways that make sense, so that we can make it okay for someone else to get where you are. To feel comfortable navigating life with their mental health condition, just like you are.” Links: Kids Count Data Book full report, NAMI resources, Pathways to Hope NAMI conference, Aug. 26 and 27, 2022.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Steve Winwood was a well known vocalist and guitarist throughout the rock era due to his contributions to the Spencer Davis Group, Traffic, and Blind Faith. His solo career would hit its high water mark with his fourth studio album, Back in the High Life. It was originally released in June 1986, and we are featuring it in February 1987 when the last single, “The Finer Things” was released and was headed up the charts.Winwood had seen success as a soloist previously, but his last US album hit had been in 1980 when “Arc of a Diver” hit number 3 on the Billboard 200 chart. For this new album Winwood turned to Ron Weisner as manager, who had worked with Madonna and Michael Jackson. Weisner encouraged him to record in New York, away from his home where Winwood was having marital difficulties. He also encouraged Winwood to sing from the front of the stage rather than from behind the keyboards, positioning him as more of a front man than keyboardist.To say the result was a success would be an understatement. Five of the eight songs would be released as singles. Winwood would become a household name with this album, crossing over to find success in pop rock and adult contemporary genres.Rob brings us this album, and friend of the show Bill Cook joins us while Bruce is out.The Finer ThingsThis song went to number 8 on the charts. This synth-driven piece encourages people to take time to enjoy the moment. While finer things are often thought to be luxury goods, Winwood instead portrays "finer things" in terms of relationships. Split DecisionAnother single with a more rock-oriented feel, this track features Joe Walsh on guitar. It went to number 3 on the U.S. charts. The lyrics reflect the idea that there are two faces to us - one confident, one not sure. "One man puts the fire out, the other lights the fuse."Take It As It ComesThis is a deeper cut even though it was released as a single, and features a horn section. The lyrics take a stoic approach to life, that we need to take the good and the bad as it comes.Back In the High Life AgainA huge hit on both pop and rock stations, this title track starts with Winwood playing a mandolin, and features James Taylor on background vocals. This song would hit number 1 on the adult contemporary charts and number 13 on the Billboard Hot 100. These lyrics take a more positive tact than "Take It As It Comes," expressing confidence that we'll be back on top soon. ENTERTAINMENT TRACK:Winner Takes It All by Sammy Hagar (from the motion picture “Over the Top”Sylvester Stallone starred in this action movie focused on arm wrestling. It was released in February 1987. STAFF PICKS:Stay the Night by Benjamin Orr Brian brings us a solo effort from former Cars bassist Benjamin Orr. Both Cars front man Ric Ocasek and Orr had successful solo projects at the time. This synth-heavy piece hit number 24 on the Billboard Hot 100, and was Orr's only venture into the top 40. Will You Still Love Me by ChicagoFriend of the show Bill Cook features a song off Chicago XVIII, their fifteenth studio album. It is the second single from the album, and reached number 3 on the U.S. charts. Jason Scheff, new vocalist and bassist for the band, sings lead in the place of Peter Cetera who had left the band to pursue a solo career. Fight For Your Right by the Beastie BoysWayne's staff pick rocks out with a an anthem from the debut album from the Beastie Boys, "Licensed to Ill." It hit number 7 on the Billboard Hot 100. This song was intended as a parody of "party" and "attitude" themed songs, but it took on a life of its own as a legitimate "attitude" song.Ready Or Not by Lou GrammRob's finishes the staff picks with the front man from Foreigner. This is the title track off Gramm's solo album, and it made it to number 7 on the rock charts. It is the second single from the album. NOVELTY TRACK:Secret Agent Man/James Bond is Back by Bruce WillisBruce Willis was starring in Moonlighting at the time, and parleyed this into some music singles including this one.
On this episode of Analog Smile, Sherry speaks with Joe Milliken. He is author of the biography Let's Go!: Benjamin Orr and The Cars, Joe has been a music journalist, editor, and website publisher for 20 years. A life-long rock music fan with a degree in visual arts, Joe would turn to writing as his creative outlet, starting as a local reporter, then a Sports/Arts & Entertainment editor, while also freelancing for various national publications. In 2014, he launched Standing Room Only, a website dedicated to promoting music, the arts and specialty food on both a local (Boston, New England) and national level. Originally from Boston, he now resides in southern Vermont with his family. Let's Go is his first book. We chat about the book, his unforgettable interview with Ann Wilson, and much more! Check out benorrbook.com for more information.
Author Joe Milliken joins us on the show to talk about his fantastic book entitled "Lets Go" Benjamin Orr and The Cars", a biography of Benjamin Orr's career, which started in the early 60's in Cleveland Ohio and ended tragically at the age of 53 due to a losing battle with cancer. The book and the interview tell us a lot about the lifelong musicians journey. We also play a track from the outstanding 2019 Avoid One Thing album "Right Here Where You Left Me"... Music The Charms "So Pretty"(opening theme song) Avoid One Thing "Right Here Where You Left Me" The interview portion of the show was recorded on zoom and all additional content was recorded and edited by Mike Nash at Voice Motel, Somerville MA. on February 21, 2022 This episode was sponsored by Baby Loves Tacos, Pittsburgh PA Support the podcast www.patreon.com/twistedrico --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/blowingsmoketr/support
Elliot Easton, guitarist for The Cars (among others), continues his eclectic conversation with Andrew Loog Oldham in part two of the podchat. The two talk about their shared love for The Hollies, the difference between legendary producers Mutt Lange and Roy Thomas Baker, how Elliot was a teenage activist, the events leading to the breakup of The Cars, playing with Creedence Clearwater Revival, and what it means that Elliot shares a birthday with “Allen Crime."And, now, ladies and gentlemen — the show notes! : The Untold Truth of Creedence Clearwater RevisitedEugene McCarthy, Unsung HeroThe Poor People's Campaign, 1968In 1968, a ‘Resurrection City' of Tents, Erected to Fight PovertyThe Jim Kweskin Jug BandDale Hawkins - "Susie Q"10 Best Rhythm Sections Of All TimeThe HolliesAfter a tough start in Salford, Graham Nash is living the rock'n'roll dreamLaurel Canyon trailerThe Hollies - "Stop In The Name Of Love"All-Vox man… that's Tony HicksWhen The Hollies met Graham GouldmanHarvey Brian Lisberg – talent agent & impresarioPye RecordsMike Smith: The Most Underrated Singer in Classic Rock?Sam Cooke, The Rolling Stones, The Beatles -- and Allen KleinTime - The MusicalThe Dave Clark 5 - "Any Way You Want It"The Legendary Battle Between the Rolling Stones and Their Notorious Manager, Allen KleinMutt Lange: a guide to his best albumsThe Linn LM-1: The Drum Machine that changed everythingBee Gees & Arif Mardin - "40 Years Atlantic Records"Why the Cars Ran off the Road with 'Door to Door'Sounds and Vision - S2 – Johnny Marr (Part 1)Everyone Gets a Voice in the Oral History David Bowie: A LifeMarianne Faithfull - "As Tears Go By"The Truth About Ric Ocasek and Benjamin Orr's RelationshipMilkwood - "With You With Me"Benjamin Orr obituaryRic Ocasek obituaryAndrew Loog Oldham's Sounds and Vision is a partner of the Double Elvis podcast network. For more of the best music storytelling follow @DoubleElvis on Instagram or search Double Elvis in your podcast app.
Show NotesElliot Easton's guide to The Cars' discographyThe Cars (streaming discography)The Cars: Power SteeringWhat did you do to get your SAG card?Maxanne Sartori13th Floor Elevators - "You're Gonna Miss Me"Terry DoranThe Dark Side Of Colonel ParkerJust how difficult is it to make a sustainable living from streaming?The Cars on Midnight SpecialWolfman Jack!!!! Howlin' On The Air part 12018 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame - The Cars - Induction SpeechMega music manager Irving Azoff, still feared, still fightingShep GordonTony Dimitriades Wiki: Everything to Know about Tom Petty's ManagerSync Up: Elliot Roberts Interviewed by Warren ZanesFrom Mailroom to Boardroom: 10 Modern-Day Execs Who Started At The BottomRoy Thomas Baker: Taking Chances and Making HitsFree - "All Right Now"Gus DudgeonQueen - The Story of Bohemian RhapsodyStephens Electronics, maker of the 40-track analog multitrack machineThe Cars - "Drive"The Rolling Stones - "Heart of Stone"The Cars - "Just What I Needed" (demo version)The Cars - "Just What I Needed" (Roy Thomas Baker version)20 Struggles Only Left Handed People Will UnderstandThe Cars Rock Goes to College 1979 (Full Concert)Andrew Loog Oldham's Sounds and Vision is a partner of the Double Elvis podcast network. For more of the best music storytelling follow @DoubleElvis on Instagram or search Double Elvis in your podcast app.
Episode 11 has Frank's thoughts about the newly announced class of the Rock 'n Roll Hall of Fame, as well as the class of 1996. Our top albums from the year 1968, a couple of great 1-Hit Wonders, and our Featured Artist- The Cars. You probably know that Benjamin Orr was from Cleveland...but what about Ric Ocasek? You'll find in this episode!
Mike interviews author and music journalist Joe Milliken about his book "Let's Go! Benjamin Orr and The Cars." Benjamin Orr was the co-founder and co-lead singer of The Cars. They discuss Ben's life, his early years, super stardom with the Cars and enduring legacy. Joe's website is www.benorrbook.com
Despite a small discography, this new wave band has stood the test of time and managed to still amaze listeners with each song on the radio. "You Might Think" it's a chore to rank the discography of the band led by Ric Ocasek and Benjamin Orr, but take this "Drive" with BC, let the "Good Times Roll", and "Let's Go" count the albums down from worst to best. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/randumb-albumb/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/randumb-albumb/support
This is Play That Rock'n'Roll's interview with author Joe Milliken about his book, "LET'S GO! BENJAMIN ORR AND THE CARS". In this interview, we discuss his process for writing the book, the rock scene in Cleveland that Ben came out of, Ben's long-standing partnership with Ric Ocasek, their time in The Cars, and why The Cars ultimately broke up. For more info about Let's Go! Benjamin Orr and The Cars: https://www.benorrbook.com/ https://www.facebook.com/BenOrrBook https://twitter.com/BenOrrBook Follow us on Twitter at: https://twitter.com/playthatpodcast Find us on facebook at: https://www.facebook.com/playthatpodcast
Liberty DeVitto Interview: Lib on getting over his anger towards Billy Joel & learning to forgive, let go and choose to be happy, instead. Getting (and staying) sober… Details of his experiences playing in communist USSR, Cuba, and Madison Square Garden… the blessing and curse of having music as your muse & learning to find himself outside of musi… great stories about Billy Joel, Paul McCartney, Pat Travers, Leslie West… Long Island, New York City, Battle of the bands, his childhood and more. GREAT convo with this Rock and Roll Legend If you’d like to support this show: http://www.everyonelovesguitar.com/support Liberty DeVitto is most well-known for being Billy Joel’s studio and touring drummer for 30 years, the longest tenured member of Billy’s band. A successful side man, he also worked with artists like Mitch Ryder & The Detroit Wheels, Pat Travers, Meat Loaf, Karen Carpenter, Carly Simon, Paul McCartney, Mick Jones (Foreigner), Bob James, Rick Wakeman, Phoebe Snow & others. He was also a member of the band Big People, along with Jeff Carlisi, the late Benjamin Orr, Pat Travers & Derek St. Holmes Subscribe https://www.everyonelovesguitar.com/subscribe/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/EveryoneLovesGuitar/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/everyonelovesguitar/
Welcome to Conversations from Here with me, Dana Ziegler! In this episode I speak with Boston-born music journalist, author, editor, artist and current Vermonter, Joe Milliken. We delve into Joe's childhood, his love of music, his early introduction to rock 'n' roll, his time as a sports reporter and freelance music writer, writing his current book "Let's Go!: Benjamin Orr and The Cars" and his founding of the web site Standing Room Only to promote both local and national talent. Great talk and great stories! More Joe:https://www.benorrbook.com/http://www.facebook.com/BenOrrBookhttps://www.amazon.com/Joe-Milliken/e/B07D578H25%3Fref=dbs_a_mng_rwt_scns_sharehttp://www.standing-room-only.info Twitter: @thejockofrock and @benorrbook
On this Jeff Carlisi interview, he went VERY deep, talking about the serendipity of the recession which made getting a job as an architect impossible - so he joined .38 Special... Studio One, Ed King, Dan Hartman, Edgar & Johnny Winter, Benjamin Orr, Rodney Mills, Jim Peterik, Paul Rogers, Governor Mike Huckabee… the real truth behind why he left the band, his thoughts on why .38 Special are not in the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, dealing with the loss of his dad, his very cool and interesting vintage guitars… the real story behind he & Ronnie Van Zant creating the song “4 Walls of Raiford”... living in the present, letting stuff go, and his missed accordion opportunity. GREAT conversation, very intelligent and open Jeff Carlisi was the lead guitarist & an original founding member of 38 Special. He was responsible for SO MANY of the band’s great signature guitar solos and licks, and he was also the co-writer of many of the bands top hits, including my favorite 38 special song, “If I’d Been The One,” from Tour de Force (1983). Jeff was with the band from 1974 - 1996. Jeff grew up and played in bands with most of the members of the original Lynyrd Skynyrd & 38 Special. The band’s first 2 LPs weren’t very successful, but their 3rd LP, Rockin Into The Night earned them their first top 40 single and sold 250K records. The band wound up selling over 12 million LPs. Support this Show: http://www.everyonelovesguitar.com/support Subscribe https://www.everyonelovesguitar.com/subscribe/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/EveryoneLovesGuitar/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/everyonelovesguitar/
The Cars' bassist/vocalist Benjamin Orr is the topic of this podcast episode as his biographer Joe Milliken is our guest. Milliken published the biography Let's Go! about Orr's life growing up in Ohio and his integral involvement in the mega-popular rock group The Cars. Any Cars fan (or fan of that era) will want to listen to this one!This show is part of Pantheon Podcasts.
The Cars' bassist/vocalist Benjamin Orr is the topic of this podcast episode as his biographer Joe Milliken is our guest. Milliken published the biography Let's Go! about Orr's life growing up in Ohio and his integral involvement in the mega-popular rock group The Cars. Any Cars fan (or fan of that era) will want to listen to this one! This show is part of Pantheon Podcasts.
The Cars' bassist/vocalist Benjamin Orr is the topic of this podcast episode as his biographer Joe Milliken is our guest. Milliken published the biography Let's Go! about Orr's life growing up in Ohio and his integral involvement in the mega-popular rock group The Cars. Any Cars fan (or fan of that era) will want to listen to this one!This show is part of Pantheon Podcasts.
The Cars' bassist/vocalist Benjamin Orr is the topic of this podcast episode as his biographer Joe Milliken is our guest. Milliken published the biography Let's Go! about Orr's life growing up in Ohio and his integral involvement in the mega-popular rock group The Cars. Any Cars fan (or fan of that era) will want to listen to this one! This show is part of Pantheon Podcasts.
The Cars' bassist/vocalist Benjamin Orr is the topic of this podcast episode as his biographer Joe Milliken is our guest. Milliken published the biography Let's Go! about Orr's life growing up in Ohio and his integral involvement in the mega-popular rock group The Cars. Any Cars fan (or fan of that era) will want to listen to this one! This show is part of Pantheon Podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Baxie talks to Elliot Easton of The Cars about his incredible career. We'll talk about his wildly underrated guitar playing, the late Rick Ocasek & Benjamin Orr, and his new album with the band Empty Hearts. We'll also talk about how to properly fix a toilet! Seriously! We actually talk about his toilets! And it's wonderful!
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Hoy volveremos al año 1978, con el primer álbum homónimo de la banda de The Cars. un muy buen disco de Ric Ocasek, Benjamin Orr y los suyos... Nos dejó clásicos como "Moving on Stereo", "My best friend Girl" o "Just what I Needed" strangers"... y como siempre , crearemos una historia paralela traduciendo parte de las letras originales, para entre varias canciones, que cada oyente pueda imaginar, a su vez una historia distinta. No están todas las que son, pero son todas las que están. En estos tiempos de crisis, Radio Insomnia intenta seguir para adelante con sus propios medios. Tú puedes colaborar para que siga en funcionamiento, con muchos más programas, variados y que la buena música siga sonando. Tan sólo por 1,49€ al mes, ayudarías a que este sueño siga siendo realidad.
Agradece a este podcast tantas horas de entretenimiento y disfruta de episodios exclusivos como éste. ¡Apóyale en iVoox! Programa #973 | AOR Diamonds #212 | Continuamos con esta pequeña cruzada de haceros la vida en el confinamiento un poco más llevadera. Hoy volvemos con una edición regular del Diamantes, empezando con un pequeño homenaje a la figura de nuestro adorado José Antonio Manzano para conmemorar el primer aniversario de su muerte. Repasaremos algunos momentos musicales de su carrera con Niagara o Emergency. Tendremos clásicos de The Storm, Rockhead, Bon Jovi, Stone Soup, Benjamin Orr y otros. Y nos hemos puesto también al día con nuevos Álbumes de Bonfire, Saphire Eyes, H.E.A.T o Grand Design. Programa solo para suscriptores. Recordamos que podéis daros de alta y suscribiros por tan solo 1,49€/mes en ivoox.com. Entrad, seleccionar el botón 'apoyar' y seleccionar la cantidad de 1,49€.
Agradece a este podcast tantas horas de entretenimiento y disfruta de episodios exclusivos como éste. ¡Apóyale en iVoox! Programa #973 | AOR Diamonds #212 | Continuamos con esta pequeña cruzada de haceros la vida en el confinamiento un poco más llevadera. Hoy volvemos con una edición regular del Diamantes, empezando con un pequeño homenaje a la figura de nuestro adorado José Antonio Manzano para conmemorar el primer aniversario de su muerte. Repasaremos algunos momentos musicales de su carrera con Niagara o Emergency. Tendremos clásicos de The Storm, Rockhead, Bon Jovi, Stone Soup, Benjamin Orr y otros. Y nos hemos puesto también al día con nuevos Álbumes de Bonfire, Saphire Eyes, H.E.A.T o Grand Design. Programa solo para suscriptores. Recordamos que podéis daros de alta y suscribiros por tan solo 1,49€/mes en ivoox.com. Entrad, seleccionar el botón 'apoyar' y seleccionar la cantidad de 1,49€.Escucha este episodio completo y accede a todo el contenido exclusivo de AOR Diamonds. Descubre antes que nadie los nuevos episodios, y participa en la comunidad exclusiva de oyentes en https://go.ivoox.com/sq/75094
It Came From Boston: 5 experienced musicians come together to make something new: keyboard whiz Greg Hawkes; the bassist with the killer voice, Benjamin Orr; drummer David Robinson from the legendary Modern Lovers; one of the tastiest guitarists in the business, Elliot Easton; and singer/songwiriter/guitarist & mastermind Ric Ocasek. Merging classic guitar rock with the burgeoning synth-pop sounds to bring New Wave to the masses, The Cars defined that sound for the late-70's/Early '80's. It all started on local Boston radio with this song. "Just What I Needed" (Ric Ocasek) Copyright 1978 Lido Music, Inc.
Joe Milliken, Author of Let's Go: Biography Of The Cars' Benjamin Orr is my special guest tonight! Benjamin Orr was the co-founder, co-lead singer, and bassist for the platinum-selling rock band The Cars. Often considered the band’s heartthrob, Orr possessed an incredible voice, diverse musical talent, and rare stage presence, all balanced by an enigmatic personality and a relentless determination to reach rock stardom. ?Joe Milliken has been a music journalist, editor and ?website publisher for 20 years. In 2014, he launched Standing Room Only, a website dedicated to promoting music, the arts and specialty food on both a local (Boston, New England) and national level. Originally from Boston, he now resides in southern Vermont with his wife, Kelly, and his children, Nate and Erin.
The guys are joined by Ira Elliot of Nada Surf to discuss the Cars fantastic debut record and pay tribute to the genius of Ric Ocasek. Plenty of great stories from Ira who had the pleasure of knowing Ric as the producer of Nada Surf's first record and also got to play with Ric on the "Troublizing" record. Other discussion about Roy Thomas Baker, Bambi Kino and Bill Murray, Benjamin Orr, Phoebe Cates, and more. Catch Nada Surf at nadasurf.com Check out other episodes at RecordsRevisitedPodcast.com, Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, Castbox, iHeartMedia, and we're now on Google Podcasts and Spotify. Additional content is found at: Facebook.com/recordsrevisitedpodcast or twitter @podcastrecords
On Sunday, September 15th 2019, Ric Ocasek of The Cars passed away at his townhouse where he was recovering from surgery. This group was a staple of radio and video throughout the later 70's and 80's, and their album Heartbeat City propelled them to super-stardom both with the number of singles off the album and heavy video airplay on MTV.We covered The Cars' debut album on What the Riff?!? Ep. 28, but it seemed appropriate to make this group the first one we feature twice as a tribute to Ocasek and his work as front man of the group. We hope you enjoy this “Drive” down memory lane and keep Ocasek's family in your prayers.“Magic”This is one of the five single hits produced by this album. The video featured Ocasek "walking on water" in a pool at the Hilton estate. During the production, the Plexiglas used to facilitate the stunt cracked, dumping Ocasek in the water. “Looking for Love ”This deeper cut has a more New Wave feel. Ric Ocasek was the songwriter for The Cars. “You Might Think”The funny and strange video for this cut is iconic, and beat out Michael Jackson's ultra-successful “Thriller” for MTV Video of the Year. “Heartbeat City”The title track received radio airplay as the B-side of “You Might Think” in the U.S., but was not actually released as a single. Who is Jackie, and what took her so long? ENTERTAINMENT TRACK:“The Theme from Friday the 13th” by Harry ManfrediniThis month saw the release of the fourth iteration of the Friday the 13th movies was called “The Final Chapter”... but obviously wasn't the end. STAFF PICKS:“99 Red Balloons” by NenaThis song had two versions, and English language version and a German version. The German version was surprisingly popular in America. The song itself tells the story of worldwide destruction from war initiated after mistaking 99 helium balloons for an aerial attack. “Balls to the Wall” by AcceptThe title of Wayne's heavy staff pick references the throttles on a jet fighter. Full throttle is pushing the ball at the top of the throttle all the way forward. It means going full out. Like Nena, Accept is also from Germany.“Rebel Yell” by Billy IdolThis title track from Idol's second studio album. Though the song is about a one-night stand, the title was inspired by a late night session Idol had with Mick Jagger, Keith Richards, and Ron Wood taking swigs from a bottle of Rebel Yell bourbon whiskey.“So You Ran” by Orion the HunterThis group was made up of two artists from the group Boston, and the lead vocalist would actually join Boston to handle lead vocal duties on Boston's fourth album “Walk On” in Brad Delp's absence. This album is kind of hard to find these days — and the song is not on iTunes. INSTRUMENTAL:“Drive” by the CarsWe finish off this week with an instrumental version of the biggest hit off “Heartbeat City.” This one was originally sung by Benjamin Orr (who died of pancreatic cancer in October of 2000) rather than Ocasek, but the voiceless version seemed appropriate. Rest in peace gentlemen, and thank you for the music!
Ric Ocasek..., RIP to a real one. My relationship with The Cars started in 1983. Inspired by my tapehead father and uncle, all I wanted for my 8th birthday was a Sony Walkman (the blue one with orange foam pads on the headphones). That year my dad came through and my uncle even kicked in a few tapes that included The Cars debut. From then on I was a fan. Even as I've grown much older I remained astonished at the cool electronic synth and drum machine sounds they used on most of their albums. Like most of the coolest pop-culture things in modern American history, there's a Northeast Ohio connection in the form of their bass player and co-lead singer, Benjamin Orr, who sadly passed away in 2000. When you dig through The Cars' catalog, you quickly realize that it's actually Benjamin Orr who sings lead on 40% of their most noteworthy songs. I'm sure they're catching up in heaven right now as I type this up. I hope you enjoy my little playlist of Ric Ocasek Cars bangers. I took creative license by playing the Orr-led "Bye Bye Love" after "You're All I've Got Tonight" because not playing those two tracks in the proper sequence only serves to increase the chances of a black hole opening up in the universe to swallow us all. After many decades of strict observance, I've noticed that classic rock stations have recently started to ignore that unspoken rule, probably because their playlists are programmed by computers instead of human beings nowadays... Oh well, not on my watch. You're All I've Got Tonight Bye Bye Love Dangerous Type Since I Held You Don't Cha Stop Strap Me In Hello Again Magic A Dream Away I'm Not The One I'm In Touch With Your World Night Spots Got A Lot On My Head Candy-O Good Times Roll Since You're Gone
Ric Ocasek..., RIP to a real one. My relationship with The Cars started in 1983. Inspired by my tapehead father and uncle, all I wanted for my 8th birthday was a Sony Walkman (the blue one with orange foam pads on the headphones). That year my dad came through and my uncle even kicked in a few tapes that included The Cars debut. From then on I was a fan. Even as I've grown much older I remained astonished at the cool electronic synth and drum machine sounds they used on most of their albums. Like most of the coolest pop-culture things in modern American history, there's a Northeast Ohio connection in the form of their bass player and co-lead singer, Benjamin Orr, who sadly passed away in 2000. When you dig through The Cars' catalog, you quickly realize that it's actually Benjamin Orr who sings lead on 40% of their most noteworthy songs. I'm sure they're catching up in heaven right now as I type this up. I hope you enjoy my little playlist of Ric Ocasek Cars bangers. I took creative license by playing the Orr-led "Bye Bye Love" after "You're All I've Got Tonight" because not playing those two tracks in the proper sequence only serves to increase the chances of a black hole opening up in the universe to swallow us all. After many decades of strict observance, I've noticed that classic rock stations have recently started to ignore that unspoken rule, probably because their playlists are programmed by computers instead of human beings nowadays... Oh well, not on my watch. You're All I've Got Tonight Bye Bye Love Dangerous Type Since I Held You Don't Cha Stop Strap Me In Hello Again Magic A Dream Away I'm Not the One I'm in Touch With Your World Night Spots Got a Lot on My Head Candy-O Good Times Roll Since You're Gone
Ric Ocasek..., RIP to a real one. My relationship with The Cars started in 1983. Inspired by my tapehead father and uncle, all I wanted for my 8th birthday was a Sony Walkman (the blue one with orange foam pads on the headphones). That year my dad came through and my uncle even kicked in a few tapes that included The Cars debut. From then on I was a fan. Even as I've grown much older I remained astonished at the cool electronic synth and drum machine sounds they used on most of their albums. Like most of the coolest pop-culture things in modern American history, there's a Northeast Ohio connection in the form of their bass player and co-lead singer, Benjamin Orr, who sadly passed away in 2000. When you dig through The Cars' catalog, you quickly realize that it's actually Benjamin Orr who sings lead on 40% of their most noteworthy songs. I'm sure they're catching up in heaven right now as I type this up. I hope you enjoy my little playlist of Ric Ocasek Cars bangers. I took creative license by playing the Orr-led "Bye Bye Love" after "You're All I've Got Tonight" because not playing those two tracks in the proper sequence only serves to increase the chances of a black hole opening up in the universe to swallow us all. After many decades of strict observance, I've noticed that classic rock stations have recently started to ignore that unspoken rule, probably because their playlists are programmed by computers instead of human beings nowadays... Oh well, not on my watch. You're All I've Got Tonight Bye Bye Love Dangerous Type Since I Held You Don't Cha Stop Strap Me In Hello Again Magic A Dream Away I'm Not The One I'm In Touch With Your World Night Spots Got A Lot On My Head Candy-O Good Times Roll Since You're Gone
Six-Pack of Ric Ocasek, Volume Two On this Six-Pack episode, Alex Alt of the Sly Dog Music-Cast, Ben Montgomery of the Records Revisited Podcast, and Eric Miller of Pods & Sods celebrate the life and work of Ric Ocasek. Ric's career as a songwriter goes back to the late 60s, his relationship with Benjamin Orr started in 1967 and the two stuck together through the 70s in various configurations. But it wasn't until the two found themselves in Boston and connected with Elliot Easton, Greg Hawkes, and David Robinson that The Cars were truly born. They came out strong with what many consider to be the greatest debut album ever. A series of multi-platinum albums and a slew of hits followed until they kinda broke up in the mid-to-late 80s. Ric continued for the following decades as a beloved solo artist and highly successful and coveted producer. His unique style as a songwriter and singer coupled with his image as the coolest guy in any room have made him a true rock and roll icon and hero to many. Ric passed away earlier this week while recovering from surgery and so we wanted to pay tribute. So sit back, brush your rock and roll hair, and join us as we honor one of the greats, Mr Ric Ocasek.
Six-Pack of Ric Ocasek, Volume One On this Six-Pack episode, Jon Lamoreaux of The Hustle Podcast, Joe Royland of Sit & Spin with Joe, and Eric Miller of Pods & Sods celebrate the life and work of Ric Ocasek. Ric's career as a songwriter goes back to the late 60s, his relationship with Benjamin Orr started in 1967 and the two stuck together through the 70s in various configurations. But it wasn't until the two found themselves in Boston and connected with Elliot Easton, Greg Hawkes, and David Robinson that The Cars were truly born. They came out strong with what many consider to be the greatest debut album ever. A series of multi-platinum albums and a slew of hits followed until they kinda broke up in the mid-to-late 80s. Ric continued for the following decades as a beloved solo artist and highly successful and coveted producer. His unique style as a songwriter and singer coupled with his image as the coolest guy in any room have made him a true rock and roll icon and hero to many. Ric passed away earlier this week while recovering from surgery and so we wanted to pay tribute. So sit back, brush your rock and roll hair, and join us as we honor one of the greats, Mr Ric Ocasek.
The guys are joined by Simon Palombi of the Woolly Bushmen to discuss the 1979 sophomore album by the Cars. Plenty of discussion about Ric Ocasek and Benjamin Orr, the new record from the Woolly Bushmen (to be released May 2019), The Sonics, Slade, and what in the world is "Shoo Be Doo." Check out The Woolly Bushmen at: https://thewoollybushmen.bandcamp.com or on Pig Baby Records.
The Hombres [mm:ss] a side: "Let It Out (Let It All Hang Out)" b side: "Go Girl, Go" Verve Forecast KF5058 1967 Ugh, booze, cigarettes, women and rock 'n' roll, amirite? jk. A mighty fine Nuggets classic from Memphis's own garage rock band The Hombres. The Beat [mm:ss] a side: "Let Me Into Your Life" b side: "Walking Out on Love" Columbia Records 1-11161 1979 Goddamn, all killer and no filler on this rad release from the (US) Beat. The a-side co-penned by Eddie Money. Jimmy McCracklin [mm:ss] a side: "Let the Door Hit You" b side: "This Thing" Minit MN-880 1967 Great stuff from one of the Bay Area greats. David Bowie [mm:ss] a side: "Let's Dance" b side: "Cat People (Putting Out Fire)" EMI Records B-8158 1983 Yes indeed, that is the illustrious Stevie Ray Vaughan on lead guitar. And the b-side is a little number co-written with Giorgio Moroder for the 1982 Paul Schrader version of Cat People. Les Cooper & the Soul Rockers [mm:ss] a side: "Let's Do the Boston Monkey" b side: "Owee Baby" Enjoy Records EN 34569 1965 You know I love a good monkey song. The Cars [mm:ss] a side: "Let's Go" b side: "That's It" Elektra Records E-46063 1979 They're hit single from Candy-O. Dig that Prophet 5! B-side features Benjamin Orr on vox. Raspberries [mm:ss] a side: "Let's Pretend (Stereo)" b side: "Let's Pretend (Mono)" Capitol Records P-3546 1972 Some nascent power pop from Eric Carmen and company. This promo single features a contest for the Raspberries' Rollswagen. All you have to do is return the entry blank explaining which one of the Raspberries is the "foxiest" and why: Eric Carmen, Wally Bryson, Dave Smalley, or Jim Bonfanti. The lucky winner will be the happy owner of the Raspberries' Rollswagen (a VW bug with a Rolls Royce front end) with these "far-out" features: -Special Raspberry-Pearl paint and green vinyl top, personally designed by George Barris for the Raspberries. -Foxy fur upholstery! Created by California's leading auto interior designer Harold Mitchell. -Formula Super Stock Tires on Ansen Sprint Wheels. -Quadrasonic 8-Track Stereo System! Outasight sound with 4 speakers by Car Tapes, Inc of California. -A complete Library of 100 Capitol 8-track cartridges! Includes Beatles! Helen Reddy! Rick Springfield, Leon Russel! Many more favorites. Hoo boy. Wilbert Harrison One Man Band [mm:ss] a side: "Let's Work Together (Part 1)" b side: "Let's Work Together (Part 2)" Sue Records SUE 11 1969 As true today as it was then. You may be familiar with versions by Canned Heat, Bryan Ferry and as we heard a few episodes, Dwight Yoakam. Fine stuff. An improved variation on his original 1962 "Let's Stick Together". Music behind the DJ: "Irena's Theme" by Giorgio Moroder.
“The Cars” by the Cars This was one of the first albums Rob bought after he got his first Stereo System. The Cars are from Boston and clearly evolved out of the NEW WAVE trend. Ric Ocasek and Benjamin Orr met in Cleveland, Ohio in the 1960s, and released this hit-filled debut album in June of 1978. It reached 18 on the Billboard Charts, and the band was rewarded by Rolling Stone Magazine fans as “Best New Artist” that same year. Ric Ocasek and Benjamin Orr take turns on vocals on these synthesizer-heavy tracks. The Cars was a name selected for because it was easy to spell, hard to forget, and appeared at the top of the alphabet, which made it an easy group to find in the record store. In April 2018, The Cars were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, we hope you enjoy these picks and “like the way she dips.” “Moving in Stereo” One of the coolest ways to use stereo, this song has an eerie quality to it, that you just can't ignore. Sung by bassist Benjamin Orr, you may remember it from “Fast Times at Ridgemont High” as Judge Reinhold character’s dreams about Phoebe Cates’ removing her top. “Bye Bye Love” Originally performed, and recorded by Ocasek, Orr and Elliot in their first band, “Cap’n Swing,” this is Ocasek singning. “My Best Friend's Girlfriend” The band Nirvana actually performed “My Best Friend’s Girl” at their final concert on March 1, 1994 in Munich. “It’s All Mixed Up” Ric Ocasek’s “icy-cool” vocals garnered the attention of most fans, but Benjamin Orr’s voice adds a warm quality you can’t ignore. Keyboardest, Hawkes exchanged the keyboard for the SAX — the only one in the Cars’ library. ENTERTAINMENT TRACK: “Diff'rent Strokes” by The Edwin Davids Jazz Band Gary Coleman's vehicle to fame was this family TV show. STAFF PICKS: “Hot Child in the City” by Nick Gilder and Time Machine Wayne shares this hit off Gilder's second solo album -- a popular one at the skating rink. The lyrics are much darker than they appear at first, as it focuses on exploitation of girls in what would come to be known as sex trafficking. “Baby Hold On” by Eddie Money This hit is from Eddie Money's self-titled debut album, and one of Brian's favorites. The album went to number 37 on the strength of this song and "Two Tickets to Paradise." “Kill the King” by Rainbow Bruce shares how Ronnie James Dio and Ritchie Blackmore teamed up in this early heavy metal band. Blackmore tended to be a critic of the band members, and this would be Dio's last album with Rainbow before he went on to take over front man duties for Ozzy in Black Sabbath. “Imaginary Lover” by Atlanta Rythm Section “Imaginary Lover” is a 1978 hit single by the Atlanta Rhythm Section, the first release and greatest hit from their album Champagne Jam. If you play it at 45 Speed, it sounds like Stevie Nicks. According to Rolling Stone Magazine, “An FM station accidentally played the Atlanta Rhythm Section album cut “Imaginary Lover” at the wrong speed – 45. Favorable calls began to light up the switchboard, so the disc jockey let it play. Speeded up, the song sounded unmistakably like Fleetwood Mac, with Stevie Nicks warbling lead vocals.” “News quickly reached Nicks in Los Angeles. She rushed out to buy the record and played it at the wrong speed. “I got chills,” says Stevie. “It sounds exactly like something I’d sing, the way I’d sing it. I even played it for Christine [McVie], mixed in with some other demos for the new album. She complimented me on it.” LAUGH TRACK: “Feels So Good” by Chuck Mangione This popular jazz instrumental hit from the summer of 1978 takes us out for this What the Riff session.
Author John Milliken talks about his new book "Let's Go" about the great Benjamin Orr and The Cars.
Kaedy and Melissa were thrilled to interview Ric Ocasek about his artwork (yes, he draws and paints), being inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame earlier this year, and about his history with the late Benjamin Orr and the Cars.
Pat and Christy pay tribute to the memory of The Cars bassist Benjamin Orr. They also discuss the upcoming biography by Joe Milliken entitled "Let's Go!: Benjamin Orr and The Cars." Kyle plays the tunes and cracks wise.
Joe came on and chatted about his new book Let's Go Benjamin Orr And The Cars. His a local dude that been working on this book for 11 yrs about singer-bassist Benjamin Orr of The Cars.
Joe came on and chatted about his new book Let's Go Benjamin Orr And The Cars. His a local dude that been working on this book for 11 yrs about singer-bassist Benjamin Orr of The Cars.
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Attack of the Killer Soundtrack - Episode 45 This week we are coming to you "live" from Forecastle music festival. Where we hang out and build a soundtrack from the great line-up of bands on hand. Plus we sit down with our special guests *repeat repeat. They are an amazing band from Nashville who deliver spooky, surf-tinged pop with undeniable punk rock roots. We discuss not just their musical origins, but also what movies they loved growing up as well as some of their favorite songs featured on a soundtrack. And while we load up on dirty mac 'n' cheese, we also mention... The Last Unicorn, Return to Oz, Back to the Future 2, Big Fish, Tom Everett Scott, Cage the Elephant, Lana Del Rey, Baby Driver, amazingly... geniusly... different, Dick Dale, scientific weird kind of thing, our Walk the Line moment, Idiocracy, Micheal J. Fox is so cool, every kid alive at that point wanted that, it kind of started the spooky, The Pixies, crazy part where I'm screaming into the mic, Lil' Leslie Mann, hanging off the back of a car riding a skateboard, Run the Jewels, The Beach Boys, it changed the sound, the new Ghostbusters, dressed all in black at this fun times Summer festival, broadening our horizons, The Martinis, a podcast kind of people, artistic screw you attitude, hoverboards, Spoon, feeling like a beach party, an amazing group of musicians, Benjamin Orr, cool movie tattoos and PJ Harvey. "That's what makes a great children's movie... is if you can watch it as an adult... on drugs." For more on Forecastle, go to: http://forecastlefest.com/ For more on *repeat repeat, go to: http://repeatrepeatmusic.com/
The Strike Team along with guest bartender Shady Lane knock back some Spotted Cow (all the way from Wisconsin) and Jack Daniel's Honey Whiskey. They also disect JURASSIC WORLD, talk about how they're going to spend their summer vacations, discuss karaoke, and Mike reads passages from the new FIFTY SHADES OF GREY spinoff, GREY. New music from Rhett Miller is featured as well as Billy Squier, Benjamin Orr, and Billy Brag & Wilco.
join Kickin' It With Keeler every week for the best sports takes on Wednesday nights On tonight's show, Ricky talks about Andy Murray's win at Wimbledon, the developing details in the Aaron Hernandez case, NBA Free Agency, and Biogenesis At 10:15 ET, Patrick Creighton from Sports Talk Houston discusses with Ricky Dwight Howard's arrival with the Rockets, how he and Harcen can co-exist, and where Houston stands in the West. At 11:00 ET, Benjamin Orr, the editor of Reviewing the Brew joins the show to discuss Ryan Braun, Biogenesis, and John Rocker's comments that PED's made baseball more appealing.
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