Podcasts about country and western

Styx is approaching the height of their popularity and a bit of a turning point when they released their ninth studio album, Cornerstone.  Keyboardist and vocalist Dennis DeYoung, and lead guitarist and vocalist Tommy Shaw take the lion's share of the songwriting duites, with one or both developing all tracks save one.  The lead vocalist duties also alternate between DeYoung and Shaw, again with the sole exception being a song written and sung by guitarist James "JY" Young.This album finds the group shifting from a more prog rock sound to a pop rock orientation.  This transition would create a commercial success, with Cornerstone becoming the groups first top 5 album on the US charts - peaking at number 2.  The album would produce the groups first and only number 1 hit on the Billboard Hot 100 in the power ballad "Babe."  It would also be a critical success, earning a Grammy nomination for Best Rock Performance by a Duo or Group.  Not bad for a self-produced album.The successes, however would be tempered with the first fractures appearing between the group's primary singers and songwriters.  Dennis DeYoung wanted to see the group move in a more pop direction, while Tommy Shaw preferred the rock orientation of previous albums.  James Young sided with Shaw in this dispute.  It would eventually cause a rift in the band in the mid-80's, with Shaw and DeYoung splitting up.Friend of the show Steve Hardin presents this classic rock and pop sensation in today's podcast. Borrowed TimeThe third single from the album was the lead track to side 2.  The song is a political one, portraying a United States in trouble, but oblivious to its decline.  DeYoung and Shaw co-wrote this song, and Dennis DeYoung takes lead vocal duties on this high energy track.Boat on the RiverThis more folk-oriented tune was a charting single in the UK and hit number 5 on the German charts, but was not released as a single in the US.  Tommy Shaw wrote and sings lead on this track, as well as playing mandolin.  It began as an experiment when Shaw first acquired a mandolin, but the band thought it sounded good enough to make it on the album.Why MeThe second single was a compromise choice.  Originally DeYoung wanted the power ballad "First Time" to be released as the second single, but when Tommy Shaw objected so strenuously to releasing two ballads in a row that he threated to leave the band over it, "Why Me" became the single.  Also written and sung by DeYoung, it is about feeling depressed even in the midst of success.  BabeThe band's sole number 1 single is a ballad about having to leave the one you love for a period of time.  Dennis DeYoung wrote it as a birthday present for his wife Suzanne.  Despite its success, it was not originally intended to appear on the album.  Tommy Shaw and James Young convinced DeYoung to put it on the album. ENTERTAINMENT TRACK:Rawhide by the Blues BrothersThe band performs behind a protective fence in a country bar in one scene, and this is the single song from the Country AND Western genre they can play. STAFF PICKS:Mystery Train by UFOWayne launches the staff picks with a cover of a song originally recorded by Junior Parker in 1953.  UFO were an English rock band originally formed in 1968.  This song is off their eighth studio album which was produced by George Martin of Beatles fame. Love Stinks by the J. Geils BandLynch's staff pick is a description of a love triangle in which no one gets what they want.  Lead Singer Peter Wolf was married to actress Faye Dunaway at the time, and was headed towards a divorce which may have inspired the lyrics.  Many will remember this song from Adam Sandler's performance in "The Wedding Singer."Even It Up by HeartRob brings us the first single from Heart's fifth studio album, "Bebe le Strange."  It features the Tower of Power horn section in the instrumentation.  The lyrics call for reciprocity in a relationship, and also a subtle rant against the obstacles women face in the rock world.Run Like Hell by Pink FloydSteve Hardin wraps up the staff picks with a song written by David Gilmour and Roger Waters.  The song is used in the film "The Wall" to depict rock anti-hero Pink as a fascist dictator turning the audience into a lynch mob.   INSTRUMENTAL TRACK:Seduction by Giorgio MoroderThis instrumental love theme from the movie "American Gigolo" was on the charts at the time. 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Ray Charles refused to be held back by his blindness and his never-ending ambition led him to musical stardom AND full creative freedom from his record company. The boys talk about picking the right cover songs, navigating the music scene in an unfamiliar town, and the insane business savvy of Ray.Email us your complaints (or questions / comments) at 1001AlbumComplaints@gmail.comListen to our episode companion playlist (compilation of the songs we referenced on this episode) here:https://open.spotify.com/playlist/61iBcsF0v9QaHYaMN1N50F?si=8d2b5a1dde194c5cListen to Modern Sounds in Country and Western Music here:https://open.spotify.com/album/4j4w5DDWMKD7ePStAl19OF?si=7XUExo9wQGCQ0MmuH7V5tgIntro music: When the Walls Fell by The Beverly CrushersOutro music: After the Afterlife by MEGAFollow our Spotify Playlist of music produced directly by us. Listen and complain at homeFollow us on instagram @thechopunlimited AND @1001AlbumComplaintsSupport us on Patreonhttps://www.patreon.com/1001AlbumComplaintsWe have 1001 Merch! Support us by buying some.US Merch StoreUK Merch StoreNext week's album: The Beatles - Abbey Road

On this episode of Vinyl Verdict, Bell, Jamie and Plouffe listen to Jamie's next pick, Ray Charles' "Modern Sounds in Country and Western Music". Released in 1962, it was an immediate success, bridging the big band and jazz sound that Ray Charles had pioneered during the previous decade, with hits from country music. The album is made up of twelve covers of songs previously made famous by artists such as the Everly Brothers and Hank Williams. Three songs from the album were released as singles, with "I Can't Stop Loving You" being the biggest hit, going number one for five weeks. The single was also nominated and won the Grammy for Best Rhythm and Blues song at the 1963 Grammy's. Many country artists, including Willie Nelson, have cited this album as a turning point in expanding the appeal of country music and have noted it influenced their careers as well. Will the boys find this album impactful to the podcast? Come along and find out!

Humanity's FINAL Battle, features Jean Nolan. Jean is an award-winning country artist, songwriter & co-founder of the Inspired channel. . Socials: https://instagram.com/chris.thrall https://youtube.com/christhrall https://christhrall.com . Support the podcast at: patreon.com/christhrall (£2 per month plus perks) https://gofundme.com/christhrall https://paypal.me/teamthrall ' Mailing list: https://christhrall.com/mailing-list/

Help support The Scott Townsend Show via Patreon www.patreon.com/thescotttownsendshow In this heartfelt and soul-stirring episode of "The Scott Townsend Show," we are honored to welcome the talented country and western singer/songwriter, Ralyn Gayle, as she takes us on an intimate journey behind her latest single, "Talk About It."Join us as Ralyn Gayle opens up about her passion for songwriting, delving into the creative process that fuels her soul. With that signature interview style, Scott unravels the layers of Ralyn's inspiration, discovering the very essence of what makes her music so captivating.As the conversation unfolds, Ralyn shares her favorite part of the songwriting process, along with enchanting anecdotes and behind-the-scenes glimpses that will inspire aspiring songwriters and music enthusiasts alike.Scott poses the timeless question: "Can you know if you've written a good song?" Prepare to be spellbound by Ralyn Gayle's insights as she humbly and passionately reflects on how she gauges the impact of her compositions and the emotions that accompany sharing her creations with the world.As we delve deeper into the core of "Talk About It," Ralyn unveils the raw emotions and experiences that brought the song to life. Discover the sparks of inspiration that ignited the flame of this remarkable single, leaving listeners with an indelible mark on their hearts.But what is the true hallmark of a completed masterpiece? Scott deftly explores this question with Ralyn, as she walks us through the exhilarating, yet often challenging, process of knowing when a song is finished. Prepare to be captivated by the artistic struggle and the defining moments that shape her creations into perfection.So, tune in for an enchanting conversation that will resonate with your soul as Ralyn Gayle and Scott visit with each other, illuminating the essence of artistry, passion, and the transformative power of music. Join us on this soulful ride, exploring the magic of "Talk About It" and the captivating brilliance of the incomparable Ralyn Gayle.Ralyn Gayle on Instagram @_ralyngayleTiktok @ralyngayleSpotify ► Subscribe to The Scott Townsend Show Youtube channel --- https://bit.ly/3iV8sOTFor TSTS merchandise, go to https://teespring.com/stores/tsts-2 for a list of TSTS coffee mugs and t-shirts.  (I get a cut)Resources and Links--------------------------------------------My contact info:LinkedIn https://bit.ly/2ZZ4qweTwitter  https://bit.ly/3enLDQaFacebook   https://bit.ly/2Od4ItOInstagram  https://bit.ly/2ClncWlTranscribe your podcasts and videos with Otterhttps://otter.ai/referrals/ICNJ76HUExecutive Producer:  Ben TownsendCreative Consultant:  Matthew Blue TownsendShot with a 1080P Webcam with Microphone, WebCam USB Camera, Computer HD Streaming Webcam for PC Desktop & Laptop w/Mic, Wide Angle Lens & Large Sensor for Superior Low Light-wb-4 https://amzn.to/32gfgAuAudio by Samson Q2U https://www.amazon.com/Samson-Handheld-Microphone-Recording-Podcasting/dp/B001R747SGFollow The Scott Townsend Show podcast onSpotify  

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We have a very special Country and Western Extravaganza free Friday show for you today.  Dukes talks with Isaac Gibson from 49 Winchester about being on the road touring, the outlaw movement and the songs in their arsenal, as well as Brent and Josh from The Broken Spokes on how they figured out their sound, honesty in music and how they decided on their name.  He also got to talk music with Dylan Earl and our guy Mason from Mason and the Gin Line.

Back In The Saddle with Gene Autry, The Lone Ranger, Marshall Dillon, Country AND Western. A discussion of Western Music, the Singing Cowboys, The Great Western Movies and TV Show Theme Songs, and The Cowboy Code. Join Chris Wainscott and Jim O'Malley on a journey through the Old West and those thrilling days of yesteryear.https://www.patreon.com/user?u=81625843

The Shootouts play both kinds of music. That's right both of them. Country AND Western. The band also has a ripping guitar player named Brian Poston. Brian came on the show today to talk about his experiences working with and meeting some absolute legends in the country music scene, as well as some of his personal musical heroes. (Marty Stewart and Jim Campilongo anyone?) We also talk about his guitar rig, why he prefers quite stages, how there used to be no drumming at the Grand Ole Opry, and a whole lot more! Check out the band on their website: https://www.shootoutsmusic.com/ Also Brian's website is available here: https://www.brianposton.net/ You can keep the lights on and get bonus episodes by going to Patreon. You can also help out with your gear buying habits by purchasing stuff from Tonemob.com/reverb Tonemob.com/sweetwater or grabbing your guitar/bass strings from Tonemob.com/stringjoy Release your music via DistroKid and save 30% by going to Tonemob.com/distrokid Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Evan and Amanda review "Modern Sounds in Country and Western Music, Volume 1" by Ray Charles. Happy Reviewsday! Find us on Facebook! Follow us on Instagram and Twitter @worstpodonmars Send us an email! worstpodonmars@gmail.com

So far in the show we've spent some time exploring Rock's ancestry on the Blues side of its musical family tree. In this episode we begin our exploration of the roots of Rock's Country & Western heritage. The topics we cover include the Carter Family, Jimmie Rodgers, yodeling, modal harmonies, and, briefly, the Blues Brothers, and...Captain Planet...?

SORRY!!! I JUST GOT BACK FROM VEGAS AND I FORGOT IT WAS TUESDAY.  CALL THE BECK LINE TO COMPLAIN...   You can't stop loving Beck Did it Better and this week we return just a little lovin' with the best podcast about Ray Charles and the 127th greatest album of all time, Modern Sounds in Country and Western Music.   But before we get to the album, we talk about how De La Soul's music is coming to streaming services, the worst person you could share an office with, and a driver's ed story that is so nice you have to hear it twice. But before we get to the album, we talk about how De La Soul's music is coming to streaming services, the worst person you could share an office with, and an amazing driver's ed story that is so nice you have to hear it twice. We also actually talk about music for once and become the best Johnny Cash podcast and the best They Might Be Giants podcast when we share some concert experiences.    Then at (1:05:00) we talk about Ray Charles' ground-breaking album from 1962, Modern Sounds in Country and Western Music. We discuss Ray Charles' reinterpretation of country standards, his use of big band and strings, and the Mt. Rushmore of male singers. We also announce our inaugural class into the Granny hall of fame.    Call 802 277 Beck and leave a message so we love you and buy a shirt from the store here. All proceeds got to charity.    Next week's episode is sure to send shivers down your spine and leave your body aching all the time when we deliver the best Queen Podcast and discuss A Night at the Opera. Bismillah! No, we will not let you go! 

Known mononymously as IMAJ, the artist fans everywhere call their “Country Darling”, is a multi-talented Country singer-songwriter, speaker, artist and humanitarian. Born in Miami Beach, FL to a model mother and actor father, 80's TV icon Philip Michael Thomas (Tubbs of Miami Vice & more), IMAJ grew up in a home on the beach where her creativity was encouraged. IMAJ's voice is classic and pure [“like an angel” —Billy Ray Cyrus] with a special place in her heart for legends like Dolly Parton, Johnny Cash & Charley Pride. IMAJ sings in 6 languages, has headlined major venues, festivals and charity galas such as the State Fair of Texas, Hard Rock Hotel & Casino, House of Blues, Hometown Rising & the Congressional Medal of Honor Society gala. IMAJ has also toured and shared the stage with the likes of Billy Ray Cyrus, LeAnn Rimes, Tim McGraw, Neal McCoy, Keith Urban, Luke Bryan, Collin Raye and more. Her goal is to use her platform as a Country artist to inspire world peace.

Rick Monroe is a musician and fellow podcaster who just got off the road touring the country with Ted Nugent. He and Check Your Brain's Tony Mazur chatted about country music overall, trying to make a buck in the music streaming world, and why he doesn't fit into a specific genre. Check out his solo work, as well as the tunes he recorded with his band Rick Monroe & the Hitmen. Be sure to subscribe to Tony's Patreon. $5 a month gets you bonus content, extra podcasts, and early access to guests. Visit Patreon.com/TonyMazur. Tony is also on Locals! Visit CYBpod.locals.com and subscribe. Cover art for the Check Your Brain podcast is by Eric C. Fischer. If you need terrific graphic design work done, contact Eric at illstr8r@gmail.com.

En 1955 la casa Decca lanzó la caja Dance-O-Rama, Country & Western Dance-O-Rama, dedicada a 7 de las figuras más relevantes del género de los 20 años anteriores. El sello malagueño Sleazy Records reedita el box-set de siete vinilos en una lujosa y mimada edición que nos sumerge de lleno en aquel subgénero del country conocido como western swing. Playlist; MILTON BROWN and HIS BROWNIES “Texas hambone blues” MILTON BROWN and HIS BROWNIES “Right or wrong” MILTON BROWN and HIS BROWNIES “St Louis Blues” BOB WILLS and HIS TEXAS PLAYBOYS “Don’t let your deal go down” BOB WILLS and HIS TEXAS PLAYBOYS “San Antonio Rose” BOB WILLS and HIS TEXAS PLAYBOYS “Four or five times” SPADE COOLEY and HIS BUCKLE-BUSTERS “Sparkling silver bells” SPADE COOLEY and HIS BUCKLE-BUSTERS “Y ready” TEX WILLIAMS and HIS STRING BAND “Air mail special” TEX WILLIAMS and HIS STRING BAND “Rancho boogie” ADOLPH HOFNER and HIS SAN ANTONIANS “South Texas swing” ADOLPH HOFNER and HIS SAN ANTONIANS “Tickle toe song” GRADY MARTIN and HIS WINGING STRINGS “Slip in and slip out” GRADY MARTIN and HIS WINGING STRINGS “My window faces the South” GRADY MARTIN and HIS WINGING STRINGS “Pork chop stomp” BILLY GRAY and HIS WESTERN OKIES “Trippin’ in” BILLY GRAY and HIS WESTERN OKIES “Moonlight cocktail” Escuchar audio

Kevin Lovett from Wolf House Brewing is our in-studio guest today on Brew Ha Ha with Harry Duke and Herlinda Heras. Kevin was master brewer for Cloverdale Ale Co when he bought Wolf House in October 2019. He was going to open two places at once. He is inspired by Jack London, who was a Glen Ellen resident. Some other beers are also named after Jack London stories. The beer they are drinking is called Burning Daylight, which is the title of a Jack London short story. Dutch Courage is another one. We hear about how they managed to open the brewery and restaurant and then finally the music venue. This achievement has fulfilled his original goals. The Freshtival is coming up this Saturday, June 25, 2022. Check out the Freshtival page at the Hen House site for all the info. Lots of food, beer and music, including some gluten free choices, something for everybody. No beer will be older than seven days. Get tickets on Eventbrite. Kevin has brewed a special Hazy beer for the Freshtival that is flavored with some familiar and some new hops. Kevin's dad Michael Lovett was a co-founder with Don Barkley of the iconic Mendocino Brewing Co., makers of the renowned Red Tail Ale, which everyone misses. They worked at New Albion under Jack McCauliffe, the first new brewery to open after Prohibition and an originator in what became a movement. When New Albion closed, Don and Michael got the equipment to use for Mendocino Brewing. Kevin worked at his father's brewery when he was growing up and then he worked for others including Napa Smith and Brian Hunt's Moonlight Brewing. He became very good at building breweries and is grateful for the mentoring and the opportunities he found in brewing. Russian River Brewing Co. is open in Santa Rosa on 4th St. and at their big Windsor location. Visit their website for up-to-date hours, menus, beers and more info. The Wolf House Brewing taproom is located at 131 E. 1st Street in Cloverdale. There are locals and others who come from pretty far away because “the word is getting out.” Burning Daylight is his Pilsner. He thinks it's the best beer he has made. They also have a beer called Therapy Session. Pilsners are hard to make and he credits Brian Hunt for teaching him about Lagers and Pilsners and he always has each strain of yeast available. They have a 9-barrel system so he brews 3 times a month or so. They plan to raise their capacity so they can get into more places. Kevin and his sister and brother-in-law, a chef, are partners in the brewery. They have a full menu including something called a Cloverdale Twinkie, which is a jumbo Jalapeño pepper stuffed with cream cheese, wrapped in bacon and deep fried. Wolf House Brewing has a pedigree behind it due to Kevin Lovett's personal history and experience. He grew up at the Hopland brewery taphouse. His first job was bussing tables in about 1995 so he got to be a part of it before it all changed. When he came back in 2005 it was an empty lot and now Ron Lindenbusch has turned it into a destination again. Wolf House and Hopland Tap would be a good two-fer for a day trip. They have a lot of live music, including lots of kinds of Rock (the old joke, “Music? We got both kinds! Country AND Western!”) Kevin Lovett will pour his Hazy beer at the Freshtival but he won't give it a name until he tastes it.

 Merle Haggard was probably the most well-known person born and raised in Bakersfield. His career as a Country and Western singer, songwriter, and entertainer spanned over 50 years.Notorious Bakersfield takes a look back at this Bakersfield icon's criminal past.If you'd like to support the Notorious Bakersfield podcast, you can buy me a coffee. Visit here to make a donation:https://www.buymeacoffee.com/NotoriousVisit the Notorious Bakersfield website: https://www.notoriousbakersfield.com/Email: notoriousbakersfield@gmail.com

This week, Kirk and Paul finally discuss country music. Does that mean they won't talk about the 1980s this time? Nope!

Listen to our Choice Cuts This month! From October 23, 2021 - Ray Charles - Modern Sounds in Country and Western Music --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/album4theday/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/album4theday/support

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On this episode of The Lost Highway Daniel walks listeners through each track on his new Cosmic Country album. The stories, intentions, processes, and vision behind the album are all discussed in-depth, and Daniel talks about each of the 8 songs on the record as he plays along on his guitar. You'll hear him talk about the production, songwriting, and personnel that went into each song, sketching out a detailed rundown of his second studio release, Cosmic Country & Western Songs. Listen to the NEW Cosmic Country & Western Songs album here: https://onerpm.link/cosmiccountryandwesternsongs This podcast is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts. Please leave us a rating or review on Apple Podcasts!Daniel Donato's Lost Highway is presented by Osiris Media. Hosted, Produced, and Original Music by Daniel Donato. Executive Produced by Matt Dwyer for Osiris Media. Produced by Owen Canavan of Perry Street Management. Production Assistance from Matt Bavuso. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

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Ray Charles loved country music and it is evident on what most call his most successful album artistically. It was also his most successful album commercially and introduced a lot white audiences to "the genius".  In this episode we explore what made this album so compelling and why Charles decided to cover traditional country songs with sophisticated arrangements that made a lot of these songs really swing.

Many know the "perfect Country & Western song" is "You Never Even Called Me By My Name" performed by David Allan Coe, and written by Steve Goodman. But what many don't know is that John Prine was a co-writer of the song. This is the story of why his name was left off the iconic song, and how it was written.

Daddy Cool has both kinds of Music tonight COUNTRY and WESTERN

SDJP Battle Theme – Country & Western Track listing Bed Old Town Road (Lil' Nas X) 9 to 5 (Dolly Parton) Country Delight (Country Mike) Double K When You're In Love With A Beautiful Woman (Dr. Hook) Don't It Make My Brown Eyes Blue (Crystal Gayle) E-Volve Your Man (Josh Turner) High (Miley Cyrus) Echo Delicate (Damian Rice) Sleeping On A Black Top (Colter Wall) Comic Marvel The Gitup (Blanko Brown) Highway Man (Highway Men) Contact Us Email: info@shropshiredjspodcast.com Facebook: @shropshiredjspodcast Instagram: @shropshiredjspodcast Presenters Instagram Double K - @kingykdj E-Volve - @evolve_23 ComicMarvel - @comicmarvel Echo - @shaquilleforbes

First up we talk about an upcoming indoor country music concert sponsored by health care centers. Then we meet the worst nurse in history. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/sklarbrocountry/support

Episode ninety-five of A History of Rock Music in Five Hundred Songs looks at “You Better Move On”, and the sad story of Arthur Alexander. Click the full post to read liner notes, links to more information, and a transcript of the episode. Patreon backers also have a ten-minute bonus episode available, on “Mother-In-Law” by Ernie K-Doe. Tilt Araiza has assisted invaluably by doing a first-pass edit, and will hopefully be doing so from now on. Check out Tilt’s irregular podcasts at http://www.podnose.com/jaffa-cakes-for-proust and http://sitcomclub.com/ (more…)

We're on a mission from God... or is it for God?  Anna doesn't know, and it doesn't matter, do you know why?  Because it's time to talk about The Blues Brothers!  Join Dan, Anna, and special guest Alex Langosch as they talk about all things Blues, from The Voice judge Blake Shelton, to the logistics of an indoor Toys R Us, to both types of music: Country AND Western!  You better think (think) about listening to this episode!

Welcome to the seventh and final in the Pledge Week series of episodes, putting up old bonus episodes posted to my Patreon in an attempt to encourage more subscriptions. If you like this, consider subscribing to the Patreon at http://patreon.com/join/andrewhickey . I’m glad to say that this pledge week has been successful enough that I may do another of these in a year or so. This one is about “Sixteen Tons” by Tennessee Ernie Ford, a record that was a huge influence on many, many artists in the mid fifties. (more…)

Welcome to the third in the Pledge Week series of episodes, putting up old bonus episodes posted to my Patreon in an attempt to encourage more subscriptions. If you like this, consider subscribing to the Patreon at http://patreon.com/join/andrewhickey . This one is about “Blue Yodel #9” by Jimmie Rodgers, but it’s really about two great women who shaped twentieth century popular music without much credit — Lil Hardin and Elsie McWilliams Click the cut to view a transcript of this episode: (more…)

Welcome to Pledge Week! I’m doing a week of posting some of the Patreon bonuses I’ve done, to encourage those who can to sign up to my Patreon. Every day of Pledge Week will start with the same section, which I’ll transcribe once, below, before the cut. Pledge Week Intro This is not a proper episode of the podcast. Rather, this is something else. I’ve decided to hold a pledge week, to try to get a few more subscribers to my Patreon. So every day this week I’ll be putting one of the backer-only episodes I’ve done over the past year up on the main podcast feed, so people can hear what it is you get if you sign up for the Patreon, with this little introductory piece before them. If you’re already a backer, you will already have this episode, so you can skip this and everything else labelled “pledge week”. I do one of these every week for my backers, and backers even at the lowest levels get them — if you sign up for a dollar a month you get each new one as it comes out, and access to all the old ones. There are fifty-nine of them up so far, as well as a few other things like the monthly Q&As I’ve been doing for backers. I’m only making seven of these available on the public feed, so there’s a lot still there for you to listen to. If this works well, I might do another one next year, when there’ll be another fifty-odd episodes to choose from. None of this is meant to put any pressure on anyone who can’t afford it to back the podcast — the podcast will always remain free to listen to, and I hope it will remain ad-free as well. I know times are especially tough right now, and many of you literally can’t afford the money you’re already spending, let alone paying any more out. I only want backers who can spare the money. But if you can afford it, and you like these bonus episodes enough, then go to patreon.com slash andrewhickey, that’s spelled h-i-c-k-e-y, or follow the link in the shownotes, and sign up, and you’ll get one of these the same day as every new episode. If you can’t, well… enjoy this extra free bonus, and don’t worry about it. Transcript behind cut (more…)

Episode eighty-eight of A History of Rock Music in Five Hundred Songs looks at “Cathy’s Clown” by The Everly Brothers, and at how after signing the biggest contract in music business history their career was sabotaged by their manager. Click the full post to read liner notes, links to more information, and a transcript of the episode. Patreon backers also have a ten-minute bonus episode available, on “Poetry in Motion” by Johnny Tillotson. (more…)

The song 'Convoy' is a great snapshot into American culture in general and the trucking sub-culture in particular. But what do all the terms mean and why was the song so popular? In this fascinating insight into the world of the 1970s, we look at what the song's lyrics mean and how they came about to create a world-wide hit that reached No 1 in the US, Canada, Australia, New Zealand and No 2 in the UK.

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It's Valentine's Day and what a better day to witness the beginning of the bromance between Gunny and Stitch!Marine Corps Movie Minute Quarterdeck: https://www.facebook.com/groups/545010009420157/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MarineCorpsMovieMinute

Episode sixty-six of A History of Rock Music in Five Hundred Songs looks at “Great Balls of Fire” by Jerry Lee Lewis. Click the full post to read liner notes, links to more information, and a transcript of the episode. This one comes with a bit of a content warning, as while it has nothing explicit, it deals with his marriage to his thirteen-year-old cousin. Patreon backers also have a ten-minute bonus episode available, on “Rumble” by Link Wray. (more…)

Episode sixty-three of A History of Rock Music in Five Hundred Songs looks at “Susie Q” by Dale Hawkins, and at the difference between rockabilly and electric blues. Click the full post to read liner notes, links to more information, and a transcript of the episode. Patreon backers also have a ten-minute bonus episode available, on “Shake a Hand” by Faye Adams. (more…)

Episode sixty-one of A History of Rock Music in Five Hundred Songs looks at “That’ll Be the Day” by The Crickets. Click the full post to read liner notes, links to more information, and a transcript of the episode. Patreon backers also have a ten-minute bonus episode available, on “Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer” by Gene Autry (more…)

The guilty pleasure songs saga continues... This week we are joined by Kristin Maier; proud Canadian, Mommy (not Mummy, it's the outrageous accent) Blogger and the Mrs. to the Mr. of the, 'How Was Your Week Honey?' Podcast, to dump on some of our well-loved songs. The stakes are raised as we mix Hip-Hop, Metal, Christmas, Country AND Western music together to our bad, bad, bad behavior. Hide your kids, tuck the snowflakes away and join us this week. You can find Kristin on Twitter @kmaemaier and her show @HWYWHoney follow her blog HoneyBears & SydneyBeans   Thanks for listening!

Episode fifty-nine of A History of Rock Music in Five Hundred Songs looks at “Whole Lotta Shakin’ Goin’ On” by Jerry Lee Lewis. Click the full post to read liner notes, links to more information, and a transcript of the episode. Patreon backers also have a ten-minute bonus episode available, on “So Long I’m Gone” by Warren Smith. (more…)

Episode fifty-seven of A History of Rock Music in Five Hundred Songs looks at “Flying Saucers Rock ‘n’ Roll” by Billy Lee Riley and the Little Green Men, and at the flying saucer craze of the fifties. Click the full post to read liner notes, links to more information, and a transcript of the episode. Patreon backers also have a ten-minute bonus episode available, on “Silhouettes” by the Rays, and the power of subliminal messages. (more…)

Episode fifty-six of A History of Rock Music in Five Hundred Songs looks at “Bye Bye Love” by The Everly Brotherss, and at the history of country close harmony. Click the full post to read liner notes, links to more information, and a transcript of the episode. Patreon backers also have a ten-minute bonus episode available, on “Short Fat Fannie” by Larry Williams. (more…)

Motorcycles, mandolins, and near beers, oh my. Lots of topics discussed along with the epic conclusion to Kevan's journey.The BeersKevan's Drink: BrewDog Nanny StateMichael's Drink: BrewDog Nanny StateThe DiscussionSober OctroberJoe Rogan PodcastQuaker Steak and LubeO'DoulsThe Science Behind Non-Alcoholic BeerOld Town RoadQuad LockChris ThileMirage HotelMGM SignatureNickle Creek: Helena Apple Music • Amazon Music • Spotify

Welcome to episode thirty of A History of Rock Music in Five Hundred Songs. This is the last of our three-part look at Chess Records, and focuses on “Bo Diddley” by Bo Diddley. Click the full post to read liner notes, links to more information, and a transcript of the episode. (more…)

Welcome to episode twenty-nine of A History of Rock Music in Five Hundred Songs. This is the second of our three-part look at Chess Records, and focuses on “Maybellene” by Chuck Berry. Click the full post to read liner notes, links to more information, and a transcript of the episode. (more…)

Jessie Buckley talks about Wild Rose, the story of a Country And Western singer from Glasgow, in which she stars and sings and writes her own songs. She tells Antonia Quirke what was it was like to reach the final of talent show I'd Do Anything in 2008, and why she gave up a career on the West End stage to go back to drama school. Author and screenwriter Ronan Bennett reveals the moment he saw himself reflected on screen, in the prison drama The Jericho Mile. Writer Iain Sinclair pitches a 1960's London novel as a suitable case for the movie treatment. Industry insiders Clare Binns, Rowan Woods and Lizzie Francke pass judgement on the pitch. Antonia reflects on her recent encounter with the legendary director Agnes Varda, whose death was announced last week

Poet and essayist Wendy Bourgeois talks about growing up working class, shoe shopping, conservative relatives, her love of minor key country & western music, and her new book of essays "The Devil Says Maybe I Like It," published by Propeller Books.

Welcome to episode nineteen of A History of Rock Music in Five Hundred Songs. Today we’re looking at “That’s All Right Mama” by Elvis Presley. Click the full post to read liner notes, links to more information, and a transcript of the episode. (more…)

Welcome to episode sixteen of A History of Rock Music in Five Hundred Songs. Today we’re looking at “Crazy Man Crazy” by Bill Haley and the Comets. Click the full post to read liner notes, links to more information, and a transcript of the episode. (more…)

Welcome to episode fourteen of A History of Rock Music in Five Hundred Songs. Today we’re looking at “Jambalaya” by Hank Williams. Click the full post to read liner notes, links to more information, and a transcript of the episode. (more…)

Welcome to episode three of A History of Rock Music in Five Hundred Songs. Today we’re looking at Bob Wills and “Ida Red”. (more…)

Transcript   This is not a full episode of A History of Rock Music in 500 Songs. The full episode will also turn up in your podcatcher. But I thought I should do a separate episode as a disclaimer. I’m placing this one here because in the next epsiode proper I talk about “the king of Western swing” and I don’t refer to Spade Cooley, and I thought I should explain why.   You see, there were two people who were generally called “the King of Western Swing”, both had a good claim for it. One of them was Bob Wills, and I’m going to talk about him in the episode. The other was Spade Cooley, and Cooley was a domestic abuser who eventually murdered his wife.   Now, this is a history of rock and roll, and so I am going to have to deal with a lot of abusers, sex criminals, and even a few murderers. You simply can’t tell the history of rock and roll without talking about Ike Turner, Chuck Berry, Jerry Lee Lewis, Phil Spector, Jimmy Page… I could go on. But suffice to say that I think the assumption one should make when talking about rock music history is that any man discussed in it is a monster unless proved otherwise.   I’m going to have to talk about those men’s work, and how it affected other things, because it’s so influential. And I admire a lot of that work. But I never, ever, want to give the impression that I think the work in any way mitigates their monstrosity, or do that thing that so many people do of excusing them because “it was a different time”.   But in order for this to be a history of rock music, and not a prurient history of misogynistic crime, I’m probably not going to mention every awful thing these people do. I’m going to deal with it on a case by case basis, and I *will* make wrong calls. If I don’t mention something when I get to one of those men, and you think it needed mentioning, by all means tell me about it in comments. But please don’t take that lack of mention as being endorsement of those people.   However, in the case of Spade Cooley, he needed mentioning here, because I’m talking about Western swing in the next episode. But Cooley’s overall influence on rock and roll is basically zero, so in that episode, I’m going to pretend he never existed. If you want to hear about him, check out a podcast called Cocaine and Rhinestones. The episode there is horrifying, but it puts him in his proper context. But I thought I should make this disclaimer now and have it count for every episode of the podcast going forward. Thank you.

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As my Canadian brother-in law- is fond of saying, “I like every kind of music: Country AND Western”. This ones […]

Ray Charles landmark album covering country and western music during the civil right moment is incredible.

J.C. Hulsey has lived in Midlothian, Texas over thirty years. He's a father, grandfather, and great-grandfather. He has been married for 57 years. He enjoys Western movies and TV Shows, (especially the older ones) and reading about Mail-Order Brides. He is also the owner of six cats (all stray cats, showed up on the back porch) and one dog (rescue dog) He worked for 33 years at Bell Helicopter. He served in the USAF for five years, and the Air National Guard for four years. He started writing songs in his early twenties. He recorded a couple of songs in the late 1960s. He started writing poetry in the 1970s to share with others. He self-published them on Amazon in 2013. He still felt the need to write something different. He tried writing a book in the 1970s, but it was never finished. In 2014, he felt the urge to write a Western novel. However, he needed something different than what was on the market. What about a young Christian Gunfighter? That book turned into a series of seven books that won First Place for Best Westen Series in 2015 from Texas Association of Authors. His is also the founder and chairman of Outlaws Publishing LLC. Music by Cynthia Gale,Frank Martin Gilligan Chad Prather's Thought Fior The Day Special Guest Singer/Songwriter Sam Rochford

What does Johnny Depp's foot, a wardrobe full of vintage western shirts and an Australian academic have in common? Find out in our chat with Chris Gibson. 

MERRY CHRISTMAS from All of Us at EQUESTRIAN LEGACY RADIO... Join Gary Holt and co host Bobbi Jean Bell as we Celebrate Christmas and the Sounds of the Season with our special guest, multi award winning singer/songwriter Joni Harms. Listen Live this Thursday Dec 22nd at Noon CST or to the archived podcast anytime! Equestrian Legacy Radio is Heard Around the World on your Smartphone and Streaming Live Online and OnDemand at www.equestrianlegacy.net

J.C. Hulsey has lived in Midlothian, Texas over thirty years. He's a father, grandfather, and great-grandfather. He has been married for 57 years. He enjoys Western movies and TV Shows, (especially the older ones) and reading about Mail-Order Brides. He is also the owner of six cats (all stray cats, showed up on the back porch) and one dog (rescue dog) He worked for 33 years at Bell Helicopter. He served in the USAF for five years, and the Air National Guard for four years. He started writing songs in his early twenties. He recorded a couple of songs in the late 1960s. He started writing poetry in the 1970s to share with others. He self-published them on Amazon in 2013. He still felt the need to write something different. He tried writing a book in the 1970s, but it was never finished. In 2014, he felt the urge to write a Western novel. However, he needed something different than what was on the market. What about a young Christian Gunfighter? That book turned into a series of seven books that won First Place for Best Westen Series in 2015 from Texas Association of Authors. His is also the founder and chairman of Outlaws Publishing LLC. This weeks poetry by Andria Kidd & B.W. Hedgepeth This weeks music by Greg White Jr., Doug Figgs & Gord Bamford This weeks very special guest is Andria Kidd 

The Immortals are still without Sarah! She is still on her heroic quest to Georgia while the rest of the Immortals go to the industrial land of Metropolis for their second silent venture. They also determine whether Ray Charles is deaf or blind, whether La Mer is only good because of Bobby Darin, whether Maisy learned anything useful at playschool and whether or not Tony Hancock is even funny. Get excited for this plus excruciating heat!   Intro 0:00 – 5:18 Metropolis 5:18 – 32:10 Modern Sounds in Country and Western Music 32:10 – 40:40 Lucuma 40:40 – 41:25 La Mer 41:25 – 52:52 Maisy Goes to Playschool 52:52 – 1:05:09 Hancock's Half Hour 1:05:09 – 1:13:42 Outro: 1:13:42 – 1:21:39     --The Alloy Orchestra score of Metropolis, as heard at EbertFest --Leave your own henge ratings at TheArtImmortal.com --Be sure you leave an iTunes review so Pedro can give you a compliment on air.   Email Twitter iTunes YouTube   Join us Thursday next as we discuss more things. Until then, email or tweet us your thoughts, leave a review on iTunes and other crap every podcast asks you to do. (But we love that you do it!)   Artwork by Ray Martindale

A Review of Wailin’ Jennings’ “Mommas Don’t Let Your Babies Grow Up To Be Linguists”; by Praenomen Gentilicium Cognomen, Esq.; From Volume CLXV, Number 2, of Speculative Grammarian, August 2012 — Well-known kʌn.trɪ.n.wɛs.tʌrn star Wailin’ Jennings—son of famed rhotacism and blues crooner Moanin’ Jennings and grandson of beloved buggie-wuggie icon Hollerin’ Jennings—has released a groundbreaking new album. (Read by Trey Jones.)

Entertainer Dickie Stickhead joins The King of DC Media, William Powell to talk about his new smash hit song "The Turkey Song", which was featured recently on Good Morning America. At show's end you'll be singing: "Gobble, gobble, strut, strut. Shake your feathers, shake your butt!"

Comedian Cy Amundson likes both kinds, Country AND Western. We meet friend of the podcast LIGHTS before her show in Cincinnati. Fangirl interviews the Canadian chanteuse for her new blog. And as always, Fake News. DATES: Cy Amundson is at The Acme Comedy Tuesday November 20th. LIGHTS is in Philadelphia November 20th and in Cambridge, MA November 21 LNKS: Cy on The Conan O’Brien Show Fangirl’s new blog coming soon… If you’re hankering for more “Dumb Bits,” check out our SoundCloud page. Follow P.F. on Twitter @PF66 and like this podcast on Facebook. PF’s Tape Recorder logo designed by Dan Koabel. Email the show here. PLEASE HELP CALEB MEDLEY! Caleb, as you may know, is a stand-up comic, who was severely injured in the movie theater shootings back in July. You can donate to help pay his medical expenses here. Several victims of the tragedy have had their medical bills forgiven, but so far that does not appear to be the case for Caleb. Hey, be a pal and write a review on iTunes or here, or both. It really helps with rankings and such. Thanks for listening, and be sure to tell your friends, neighbors, your neighbor’s friends, and friends of people who used to be your neighbors, about us.

Gain rants, Ben talks (more then usual) and Kaze… sings?  This, and your weeks Top 3 Tech stories right here at Top3tech.com