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Back in 1976 Boston took the rock world by storm with their debut, and largely self-produced, album.  This highly anticipated second album made its appearance two years later, a span of time which would in retrospect be considered quite fast - no other Boston album would appear for eight years.  Don't Look Back was originally entitled "Arrival," until the band discovered that ABBA had already released an album with that name.  Guitarist and producer Tom Scholz considered the album to be rushed out by the record label, and believed it was too short and needed another song.  This would begin a multi-year legal battle with Epic Records that would eventually be settled in Boston's favor, but it would also be “a long time” until their third album was released, by which time only Scholz and front man Brad Delp were the only original band members in the lineup.The album was released in August and sold over four million copies in its first month, eventually being certified 7x platinum by the RIAA.  As with their first album, virtually every song will be familiar, as all received significant airplay on rock stations everywhere beyond the three singles released from the album.Join us as we explore this iconic album and the events of September 1978. Don't Look BackThis lead song is an iconic staple from the rock era.  It has a positive, future oriented feel to it.  It is the first song on the album and the first single released.  It was one of the most successful songs they released.  "I finally see the dawn arriving.  I see beyond the road I'm driving."  "The sun is shining, and I'm on that road."The JourneyIf it sounds like Don't Look Back is cut off on the radio before the song concludes, that's because there is no break on the album between it and The Journey.  This ethereal instrumental track transitions between the lead song and "It's Easy." Scholz considers this his favorite song, and wanted it to be longer on the album.It's EasyThis is a deeper cut from the album, and was not released as a single at the time.  "It's easy taking it day by day."A Man I'll Never BeThere's a big difference between Don't Look Back, the first single from the album, and A Man I'll Never Be, the second single.  This song is more pensive and less self-assured than the opening track, and presents a nice bookend to the first side of the album.  "If only I could find a way I'd feel like I'm the man you think I am.  And its getting harder every day for me to hide behind this dream you see a man I'll never be."  ENTERTAINMENT TRACK:Theme from “WKRP In Cincinnati”Hugh Wilson created this comedy based upon his experience working at pop radio station WQXI in Atlanta. STAFF PICKS:She's Always A Woman  by Billy JoelBruce features the fourth single from Billy Joel's biggest hit album - The Stranger.  It was written for his wife Elizabeth Weber.  She had taken over management of Joel's career, and took a lot of grief from her adversaries in negotiation for being "unfeminine."  But Joel says here, "she's always a woman." She apparently got Joel's finances back on track.Song on the Radio by Al StewartWayne brings us a surprisingly chill staff pick.  This is from Al Stewart's eighth studio album, “Time Passages,” produced by Alan Parsons.  Wayne mentions that this is a cruising song on a hot summer night.  Stewart refers to his style as creating songs as cinema.Life's Been Good   by Joe WalshRob's staff pick is an autobiographical piece from Eagles alumnus Joe Walsh off his album “But Seriously, Folks.”  Like many of his songs, Walsh doesn't take himself too seriously in this song.  He had a house in Beverly Hills, but he was never there.  The line about “tearing out the walls,” references a real life incident in a hotel with Keith Moon.Miss You  by The Rolling StonesBrian finishes off our staff picks with a Rolling Stones piece from their disco days, though they referred to it as "R&B."  But Charlie Watts (drummer) embraced the disco setting.  Billy Preston was riffing on the bass guitar one evening after Bill Wyman had left for the day, and Mick Jagger encouraged Wyman to play in Preston's style. LAUGH TRACK:The Thanksgiving Episode from "WKRP in Cincinnati"WKRP in Cincinnati came to an end in September, 1978, so for our Laugh Track we feature one of the most well-known episodes...  “As God as my witness, I thought turkeys could fly.”

Almost one year ago to the day of this episode's release, three losers with nothing better to do locked themselves in a MacEwan University study room and recorded themselves talking about the Hellboy movies. That was a mistake. Now, these same three losers meet in a Discord chat, this time to discuss Tim Burton's classic Batman duology: Batman (1989) and Batman Returns (1992). Along the way, Stefan, Brandon, and recurring guest and co-founder Chris Ranta also have indispensable discussions detailing the sorry, but improving state of Edmonton's pre-COVID nightlife, reminisce about their favourite (and least favourite) episodes of the podcast, and continue to push Stefan ever so slightly closer to his inevitable suicidal/homicidal mental breakdown. *** Leave a voice message at: https://anchor.fm/sequel-decay Follow Us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/DecaySequel Like Us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SequelDecay/ Check out our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/sequeldecay YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCunq81vQqDwoEVcXNPPzv5A Anchor: https://anchor.fm/sequel-decay Stefan’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/TruNoStroFree Brandon’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/BrandonPawlik Chris’ Twitter: https://twitter.com/rantaclaus97 --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/sequel-decay/message

At this point I'm just begging for copyright infringement issues. I ramble about passing out drunk outside of multiple bars, my only dream in life, and my funeral arrangements. Enjoy. JeffTheDeaf.com

Doctor, doctor!  Robert Palmer is Simply Irresistible, but The Girl is Mine! Life's Been Good, but If I Ever Lose My Faith in You, I Will Not Go Quietly.  I'll still be here after the Boys of Summer have gone,   We work our way up to some of the greatest solo artists of all time in the second half of this series.  Enjoy!

PJ Harvey [00:22] a side: "The Letter" b side: "Bows and Arrows" Island Records IS 861 2004 The first single from her 2004 album "Uh Huh Her", and a fine selection at that. Simlar to her 4-track Demos release, she plays all albums except the final mix drums. And she was the engineer, mixer and producer. What's not to love? The Castaways [07:29] a side: "Liar, Liar" b side: "Sam" Soma Record Co. 1433 1965 Another classic Nugget. Falsetto raving from Minneapolis' own The Castaways. If you're curious, check out their appearance in "It's a Bikini World". I dig the b-side too! Gene Pitney [12:48] a side: "Liberty Vallance" b side: "Take It Like a Man" Musicor MU 1020 1962 Classic theme from a classic Western, though it doesn't appear in the film. If you're a fan of Westerns, I can highly recommend The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance (with all of its modern flaws). Written by Burt Bacharach and Hal David. The b-side is an interestingly titled number written by Lieber and Stoller. Dick & Dee Dee [18:08] a side: "Life's Just a Play" b side: "All I Want" Liberty Records 55478 1962 The a-side is a bit meh, but the b-side! A mighty fine tune from Dee Dee Sperling and the improbably named Dick St. John. Joe Walsh [22:01] a side: "Life's Been Good" b side: "Theme from Boat Weirdos" Asylum Records E-45493 1978 Ah yes, the rock and roll lifestyle. Reached all the way up to #12 on Billboard's Hot 100. Fun fact for you audio enthusiasts: Joe Walsh's publishing company is called Wow and Flutter. Los Campesinos! [33:02] a side: "Light Leaves, Dark Sees" aa: side: "Four Seasons" Heat Rash HR #1 2011 The first of their self-released zine Heat Rash series, from Winter 2011. So nice. The Capsules [39:36] a side: "Light the Path" b side: "It Hangs Over Me" Isota Records sody008 2003 A lovely transluscent orange vinyl release for Isota Records' singles club. Some fine swirling post-punk. Nadja [48:51] a side: "Like a Hand on Your Brain/I Don't Mind If Your Hands Are Cold/Corrupting Host to Appease the Parasite" b side: "Freedom from Death Machines/Caught/The Smell of Bastards" Broken Spine Records BSP007 2014 Entitled "Tangled", that is a collection of the shortest songs you are likely to ever hear from Nadja. And yes, still super amazing and sublime. Music behind the DJ: "These Boots Are Made for Walkin'as performed by Les Brown and His Orchestra.

One of the most unique guys in rock brings us a delightfully cheeky song about stardom. In this episode: Intentional sloppiness Tambourines in church Sean Connery The harmonic series Want MORE show? Join us on PATREON for weekly reaction mini-sodes, new ways to interact with us, and chances to be part of the show! patreon.com/greatsongpod Connect with us on socials for Shenanigans, merch, and more! Facebook.com/groups/greatsongpod Twitter/Instagram: @GreatSongPod greatsongpodcast.com --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/greatsongpod/support

In this episode, Keith talks to 27-time LPGA winner Jane Blalock about her PGA Women's Clinic series. There's also plenty of Tower Talk about the Tour Championship, Ryder Cup and FedEx changes. Tune in.  

Flow along with these five songs and the various things Shanon and Jack had to say about them, along with whatever else came to their minds and mouths during this epic broadcast of eight-minute-plus songs. "Suzy Q," Credenece Clearwater Revival "Black Man," Stevie Wonder "Land," Patti Smith "The Prophet's Song," Queen "Life's Been Good," Joe Walsh