Podcast appearances and mentions of Russ Ballard

Våra tankar om albumet...  Tema: Peter Criss - Let Me Rock You, 1982 Gäst Daniel Westman Vi tar oss an en av rockhistoriens mest omdiskuterade soloplattor: Peter Criss "Let Me Rock You". Följ med på en skarp genomgång när vi analyserar produktionen, texterna och albumets verkliga plats i KISStory. Vi utforskar de musikaliska vägvalen, konflikterna bakom kulisserna och det mottagande som formade dess rykte.  Var "Let Me Rock You" ett djärvt statement eller ett karriärmässigt snedsteg? Svaren och den djupgående analysen får du i en intensiv diskussion du inte vill missa. Välkommen till Hell or High Water. Samtalet fokuserar på låtarnas kvalitet, avsnittet avslutas med en sammanfattning av skivan. Som vanligt blir det samtal om annat Kiss relaterat under färden... Chapters 00:00 Introduktion till Kiss och deras musik 03:08 Omslag och utgåvor av skivor 05:59 Peter Chris och hans musikaliska resa 08:48 Producenter och låtskrivare bakom skivan 12:09 Skivans lansering och dess betydelse 15:01 Musikaliska influenser och samarbeten 18:00 Skivans mottagande och kritik 21:00 Avslutande tankar och reflektioner 22:41 Konflikter och samarbeten inom musikbranschen 27:41 Peter Chris och hans musikaliska resa 32:43 Diskussion om låtar och produktion 37:11 Lyssning och analys av låtar 50:00 Reflektioner kring låttexter och teman 53:24 Låtanalys och jämförelser 56:28 Musikaliska referenser och influenser 01:01:05 Kreativitet och låtskrivande 01:07:49 Diskussion om låtens känsla och tema 01:14:15 Russ Ballard och hans påverkan 01:23:45 Musikaliska Reflektioner och Låtanalys 01:31:45 Känslor och Minnen Kopplade till Musik 01:39:05 Dynamik och Låtens Struktur 01:46:59 Bästa Låten på Skivan och Teman i Texten 01:52:30 Musikaliska Referenser och Inspirationer 01:55:44 Låtens Mottagande och Personliga Favoriter 02:01:06 Albumets Misslyckande och Reflektioner 02:07:40 Förväntningar på Framtida Musik och Avslutande Tankar

Melodías, ritmos salvadores de grabaciones actuales - Σtella, Bon Iver, Víctor Martín, Lance Ferguson -, y rescates buscados y rebuscados: Rick Nelson, Russ Ballard, Dan Hill, Shot In The Dark, Harriet… ¿Shot in The Dark? ¿Harriet?DISCO 1 LANCE FERGUSON La Rue de la Paix (5)DISCO 2 BON IVER From (BON IVER & ZTELLA- 8)DISCO 3 DAN HARTMAN I Can Dream About You (Cara 1 Corte 2)DISCO 4 JOHN COUGAR MELLENCAMP This Time (4)DISCO 5 RUSS BALLARD What Does It Take (Cara 2 Corte 2)DISCO 6 HARRIET Woman To Woman (Cara 1 Corte último) DISCO 7 SHOT IN THE DARK Playing With Lightning (Cara 1 Corte 1)DISCO 8 MARCY LEVY Love Side (Cara 2 Corte último)DISCO 9 DAN HILL Pray That It’s Love (ESCA)DISCO 10 CHAKA KHAN & MICHAEL McDONALD You Belong to Me (11)DISCO 11 KIM CARNES Looking For A Big Night (Cara 1 Corte 4)DISCO 12 ΣTELLA Can I say (BON IVER & ZTELLA - 18)DISCO 13 RICK NELSON One x One (1)DISCO 14 VÍCTOR MARTÍN 7000 Momentos (ESCA)Escuchar audio

180 - Russ Ballard Hi Vintage Guitar people! welcome to “Have Guitar Will Travel”, presented by Vintage Guitar Magazine! With your host, me, James Patrick Regan. Today I'm speaking with Iconic songwriter, guitarist and vocalist Russ Ballard. In our conversation Russ tells us about his famous Silver ‘68 “Swiss Cheese” Strat and his other guitars throughout the years and one of Gary Moore's guitars that he owns. Russ takes us through his early bands through Argent and his early songwriting experiences and tells us about what it was like touring the U.S. for the first time and what London was like in the ‘60's. Russ tells us about touring at 79 and why he's not planning on stopping anytime soon… as well as his songwriting which he doesn't plan stopping either. Russ repeats words of wisdom his manager gave him early on that are still relevant. To find out more about Russ and to see his tour dates, check out his website: russballardmusic.com Please subscribe, like, comment, share and review this podcast! #VintageGuitarMagazine #RussBallard #Argent #GibsonGuitar #FenderStrat #songwriter #VintageGuitar #KISS #theDeadlies #haveguitarwilltravelpodcast #HGWT . . . . Please like, comment, and share this podcast! Download Link

Crank it up, metal maniacs! CHRIS AKIN PRESENTS... brings you songwriting legend Russ Ballard, tearing it up about his latest drop, NEW SONGS FROM THE WAREHOUSE AND THE HITS REIMAGINED. Chris and Russ riff on new tunes, his insane history, and how anthems like "New York Groove" and "Since You've Been Gone" came to life. Why's he never met Frida? Why'd he pick songwriting over the stage? Touring war stories? Hell yeah, it's all here. Plug in and bang your head to this one!BUY THE LATEST FROM RUSS BALLARD HERE: https://amzn.to/4hIUXipNOTE: Everything said here, and on every episode of all of our shows, are 100% the opinions of the hosts. Nothing is stated as fact. Do your own research to see if their opinions are true or not.Get a free Rumble Account so you can comment! https://rumble.com/register/classicmetalshow/Get commercial free versions of our episodes, advance releases and exclusive content by subscribing to Rumble Premium! https://rumble.com/premiumHashtags to dominate the pit: #RussBallardPodcast #MetalMusic2025 #SongwritingStories #RockLegends #HeavyMetalTalk

This week, Jeff Gaudiosi and Russ Ballard cover Topics discussed: New music Covers of his iconic songs Writing "New York Groove" This podcast is hosted by ZenCast.fm

On this episode of the Someone You Should Know Podcast, we're thrilled to welcome a true legend in rock and pop music - Russ Ballard.  His career took off at just 14 when The Shadows recorded one of his songs, and his songwriting went on to define generations. With timeless hits like “Since You Been Gone” (Rainbow), “God Gave Rock 'n' Roll to You” (Argent and Kiss), and “New York Groove” (Ace Frehley), Russ's work is legendary. He's also collaborated with icons like Roger Daltrey, America, and Elkie Brooks. His latest release, Songs From The Warehouse / The Hits Rewired, offers new material alongside fresh takes on classic hits. Don't miss this conversation with the incredibly talented Russ Ballard!. Russ is definitely Someone You Should Know. Click here to buy Rik Anthony a cold one.Show Links:Click here to go to Russ Ballard's WebsiteClick here to go to Russ Ballard's FacebookClick here to go to Russ Ballard's InstagramClick here to go to Russ Ballard's YouTube ChannelClick here to go to Russ Ballard's NewsletterClick here to go to Russ Ballard's PodcastVideos from this Episode (click the song title to see the video)Since You've Been Gone        Voices (Original MTV video)New York Groove    God Gave Rock and Roll to YouAll music used with permission from the artistSomeone You Should Know 2025 // CatGotYourTongueStudios 2025Feedback: Send us a text.How to Contact Us:Official Website: https://Someoneyoushouldknowpodcast.comGmail: Someoneyoushouldknowpodcast@gmail.comTwitter: @RIKANTHONY1Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rikanthonyInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/someoneyoushouldknowpodcast/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rik-anthony2019/TikTok: @SomeoneYouShouldKnow2023YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@someoneyoushouldknowpodcastThank you for listening!Theme music "Welcome to the Show" by Kevin MacLeod was used per the standard license agreement.

It's just days days before the release of Russ Ballard's long awaited new double album “Songs from the Warehouse/The Hits Rewired” and Ian talks to Russ in depth about the new album(s). Expect to hear some stunning new tracks alongside reworked versions of 13 hits from his back catalogue.

Russ Ballard on ‘Songs from the Warehouse' and the Hits That Shaped RockDiscover the music and magic of legendary songwriter Russ Ballard in this in-depth interview! Best known for writing chart-topping hits like “Since You've Been Gone” (Rainbow), “Winning” (Santana), “I Surrender” (Rainbow), and “God Gave Rock and Roll to You” (Kiss), Russ opens up about his incredible career, his iconic modified Fender Strat, and his brand-new double album on Frontiers Records: Songs from the Warehouse & The Hits Rewired.Learn how classic tracks came to life, the inspiration behind fresh material like “Courageous,” and what fans can expect from his upcoming shows. Don't miss this chance to hear the stories behind some of rock's most enduring anthems—straight from the man who wrote them.Thank you for all your supportPhil

Russ joins me to discuss his amazing song wriiting carrer, including the hits "New York Groove", "God Gave Rock n Roll To You", "Since You Been Gone", "You Can Do Magic" and more! We also discuss his KISS connection over the years, including his songs covered by Peter Criss!

Russ Ballard is back on VRP Rocks! In this exclusive interview, the legendary singer, songwriter, and musician talks to Paul about his brand new double album Songs from the Warehouse: The Hits Rewired. Russ opens up about the creative process behind 13 brand-new tracks written during lockdown, including the powerful and emotional “Courageous,” and shares insight into how he reimagined 13 of his biggest hits – from “Since You've Been Gone” and “I Surrender” to “New York Groove” and “Voices.” Hear never-before-shared stories about working on songs that became hits for the likes of Rainbow, KISS, Hot Chocolate, Uriah Heep, and more. Plus, the fascinating origins of “Voices” and how it ended up on Miami Vice, the story behind Ace Frehley's hit version of “New York Groove,” and what it's like for Russ to revisit the songs that made him a rock legend. If you're a fan of classic rock and great songwriting, this is one you don't want to miss.

Ian launches the final part of the Voices of Russ Ballard Podcast with Colin Blunstone and this time Colin is in conversation with Russ Ballard himself. They talk about how “I Don't Believe in Miracles” was written, the darker side of the music press and even Colin's Olympic potential! “Colin, you've got a unique voice, you're immediately identifiable and I love it when I hear your voice, love it”Russ Ballard to Colin BlunstoneTwo versions are available, one also on Youtube here-(that features a video of Colin & Russ playing “Miracles” live)https://youtu.be/aRG9fUlHsmI

Russ Ballard is back on VRP Rocks! In this exclusive interview, the legendary singer, songwriter, and musician talks to Paul about his brand new double album Songs from the Warehouse: The Hits Rewired. Russ opens up about the creative process behind 13 brand-new tracks written during lockdown, including the powerful and emotional “Courageous,” and shares insight into how he reimagined 13 of his biggest hits – from “Since You've Been Gone” and “I Surrender” to “New York Groove” and “Voices.” Hear never-before-shared stories about the songs that became huge hits for Rainbow, KISS, Hot Chocolate, Uriah Heep, and more. Plus, the fascinating origins of “Voices” and how it ended up on Miami Vice, the story behind Ace Frehley's hit version of “New York Groove,” and what it's like for Russ to revisit the songs that made him a rock legend. If you're a fan of classic rock and great songwriting, this is one you don't want to miss.

REBEL HEART EMISIÓN EN ASALTO MATA RADIO N.10 CON SEÑOR MELODICO Y PACO JIMENEZ. Argi lost in paradise.(SINTONIA) Daytona - Garder La Flamme (2024) Downtown. Streetlight (Sweden) Night Vision Long-Distance Runner(2025) Russ Ballard resurrection.(2025) Destiny Calls - Alive (2025) Out of Love. Angeline - Rhythm Of One (2025) Something's Gotta Give Blue Ambition Without Warning (2025) Amy Irons Lonely Road (2025) Jordi Castilla Artesanía 20.24 Sara se escapa (2025) Giant hold the night.(2025) Heaven's Reign - Northern Lights (2025) Bad boys. Danger Danger - Rock America (Danger Danger, 1989). Stellar Veil - Calling The Hearts Of The World Diamonds To Dust. Shiraz Lane dangerous.(2025) Lost Wingman Dry river.(2025) Lebrock - Running Wild ( EP 2023 UK) Timson AOR - The Next Level Nevermore (2025) Perfect Plan Heart Of A Lion Too Tough (2025) Heartbanger - Once In A Bluemoon After The Storm Feat. Mark Allen Lanoue(2025) Ray Of Light - Salute (2025) Frontline siguenos cada semana .!!

In Part Two of Ian's chat with Colin Blunstone, the spotlight turns to his brilliant solo career spanning nearly 60 years.  The episode also includes some great music and expect some more “deeper cuts” from Colins solo catalogue. We also focus on his extremely underrated songwriting skills and his famous appearances on The Alan Parsons Project albums. “In many ways, Ennismore was the beginning of me as a writer” Colin Blunstone “Old and Wise is one of my favourite songs that I've ever recorded” Colin Blunstone

The Voices of Russ Ballard Podcast is proud to kick off 2025 with an extra special guest, The Zombie's lead vocalist Colin Blunstone.  In Part One, Ian chats to Colin about his career in the band and their continued success to this day.  It's a fascinating insight into the band's image, Zombies impersonators, Elvis, recording studio secrets and how both John Lennon and George Harrison helped shape the future for them in different ways.  Oh and some great music from Colin too…. "When Susanna Hoffs from The Bangles says your voice is just plain sexy, it's difficult to know how to respond!” Colin Blunstone on Susanna Hoff's Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction speech for The Zombies  "I was half asleep when we recorded "Tell Her No” and in the first chorus, I definitely mumbled" Colin Blunstone "Odessey and Oracle would have been a totally different album if John Lennon hadn't left his mellotron behind in the studio at Abbey Road” Colin Blunstone 

Ian presents the final part of the Podcast with Ray Greene as special guest and it's a very enlightening and fun conversation with Ray and Russ Ballard himself. They discover they have similar tastes in both music and life in general. And have a sing along too…..available in both audio and video versions.  “I love the connection I feel with you" Ray Greene talking to Russ Ballard As usual you can listen here on Russ's website….. https://russballardmusic.com/podcast Or all mainstream platforms- Apple https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-voices-of-russ-ballard-podcast/id1562909888 Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/7mMNx0xe1akK6Sq3JQpLEO?si=T5iu1H4HQDKKyjh1IcCFZw Pocket Casts https://pca.st/93jv9ojn?fbclid=IwAR3dyJbD7qGVWErDJKwYJbl5zf6qzw1XS2rDvyHWvqDLzk7SwZkBey004DY And the video version can be found on YouTube here- https://youtu.be/ux9StjyQbjs

Vinyl records play a significant role in Jay and Deon's lives. They're 100% obsessed with music. But how did this madness all start? Well, episode 40 of LLR examines their origin stories. Ten classic artists who helped shape the Lickers' sonic identities are discussed while another crackin' mixtape is curated, created, and (hopefully) cranked. God gave rock and roll to us, Goddamn it! Put it in your souls already. Sonic contributors to the fortieth episode of Lightnin' Licks Radio podcast include (in order of appearance): Brothers Johnson, dialogue from Peter Pan Records' "G.I. Joe: Escape From Adventure Team Headquarters" storybook, DJ Sanz, James Todd Smith, Boy Meets Girl, Berlin, Super Lover Cee & Casanova Rud, The Treacherous Three, T La Rock, Rick Rubin, Beastie Boys , NPR's A. Martinez - Kye Ryssdal - Leilah Fadel, Dolly Parton, Whitney Houston, Dr. Pascal Wallisch, Aretha Franklin, Otis Redding, Queen, Elvis, Tommy Durden, Wings, James Horner & Will Jennings, Celine Dion, Right Said Fred, Greta Van Fleet, Dave Brubeck, Mac Demarco, Moose Charlap & Jule Styne, Jerry Goldsmith, M.M. Knapps, library “space” music and read-along storybook dialogue, Arc of All, Jim Kirk, Casey Kasem, Van Halen, Dion DiMucci, Leif Garrett, Jeff Barry & Ellie Greenwich, Shawn Cassidy, Gregg Diamond, Andrea True Connection, Sir Reginald Kenneth Dwight*, Stevie Wonder, Bernie Taupin, Norman Whitfield & Barrett Strong, The Undisputed Truth, Perry-Perkins-Johnson, Honey Cone, TV adverts from Firestone Tires and Post cereal's Pink Panther Flakes, The Jackson Five, the Motown Players & the Funk Brothers, the King of Pop*, Cameron Crowe & Nancy Wilson, Still Water, Temple of the Dog, Sweet Water, The Dust Brothers, Afrika Bambaataa, Dudley Taft (brandishing his axe and ripping a bong), Black Sabbath, Dancefloor Destruction Crew, The Wrecking Crew, The Partridge Family, Wally Gold, Idris Muhammad, Led Zeppelin, Beastie Boys (again), Alice Cooper (band), Digable Planets with Wah Wah Watson, Michael Franti and Spearhead, Jimmy Buffett, Disposable Heroes of Hypocrisy, Three Dog Night, Hoyt Axton, Randy Newman, Paul Williams, Russ Ballard, America, Rainbow, Cheap Trick, Freda, Argent, Wilson Pickett, Wu-Tang's RZA, Pinback, Three Mile Pilot, Lou Reed, Goblin Cock, Fruer, Black Sabbath (again), Bachman-Turner Overdrive, Jethro fucking Tull, the Source of Light and Power, DJT, Eric B., Soul Coughing, The Clockers. Love at First Listen mixtape [SIDE 1] (1) Sweet Water – King of '79 (2) King of Pop - GTBT* (3) Spearhead – Positive (4) The Partridge Family – Lay it on the Line (5) Pinback – Loro [SIDE 2] (1) Alice Cooper – You Drive Me Nervous (2) #6 Pop Hit W.E. 04_FEB_1984* (3) Jethro Tull – Two Fingers (4) Beastie Boys – Live at P.J.'s (5) Three Dog Night - Liar Thanks for Listening. Autumn has fallen. Do your best to not jump into a ravine. Please shop for your music locally. We suggest ⁠Electric Kitsch⁠. Drink ⁠Blue Chair Bay⁠ flavored rums. Feeling like jumping into a ravine? There's ⁠help⁠ available. *some details have been changed

Ian presents Part 2 of his chat with Ray Greene when the focus moves on to Santana and his solo career. A great insight into how Ray joined Santana (with a little help from Social Media), as well as some excellent music and commentary relating to the new album “Stay”. “He is just the best….” Ray Greene on working with Carlos Santana 

Clearly, vinyl records play a significant role in Jay and Deon's lives. But how did this all start? Well, episode 40 examines their origin stories. Ten classic artists who helped shape the Lickers' sonic identities are discussed and another crackin' mixtape is curated, created, and (hopefully) cranked. God gave rock and roll to us, Goddamn it. Put it in your soul already. Sonic contributors to the fortieth episode of Lightnin' Licks Radio podcast includes (in order of appearance): Brothers Johnson, Holland-Dozier-Holland, Derrick Harriott, Townes Van Zandt, James Todd Smith, Boy Meets Girl, Berlin, Super Lover Cee & Casanova Rud, The Treacherous Three, T La Rock, Rick Rubin, Beastie Boys , NPR's A. Martinez - Kye Ryssdal - Leilah Fadel, Dolly Parton, Whitney Houston, Dr. Pascal Wallisch, Aretha Franklin, Otis Redding, Queen, Elvis, Tommy Durden, Wings, James Horner & Will Jennings, Celine Dion, Right Said Fred, Greta Van Fleet, Dave Brubeck, Mac Demarco, Moose Charlap & Jule Styne, Jerry Goldsmith, M.M. Knapps, library “space” music and read-along storybook dialogue, Arc of All, Jim Kirk, Casey Kasem, Van Halen, Dion DiMucci, Leif Garrett, Jeff Barry & Ellie Greenwich, Shawn Cassidy, Gregg Diamond, Andrea True Connection, Elton John, Stevie Wonder, Bernie Taupin, Norman Whitfield & Barrett Strong, The Undisputed Truth, Perry-Perkins-Johnson, Honey Cone, TV adverts from Firestone Tires and Post cereal's Pink Panther Flakes, The Jackson Five, the Motown Players & the Funk Brothers, Michael Jackson, Cameron Crowe & Nancy Wilson, Still Water, Temple of the Dog, Sweet Water, The Dust Brothers, Afrika Bambaataa, Dudley Taft (brandishing his axe and ripping a bong), Black Sabbath, Dancefloor Destruction Crew, The Wrecking Crew, The Partridge Family, Wally Gold, Idris Muhammad, Led Zeppelin, Beastie Boys (again), Alice Cooper (band), Digable Planets with Wah Wah Watson, Michael Franti and Spearhead, Jimmy Buffett, Disposable Heroes of Hypocrisy, Three Dog Night, Hoyt Axton, Randy Newman, Paul Williams, Russ Ballard, America, Rainbow, Cheap Trick, Freda, Argent, Wilson Pickett, Wu-Tang's RZA, Pinback, Three Mile Pilot, Lou Reed, Goblin Cock, Fruer, Black Sabbath (again), Bachman-Turner Overdrive, Jethro fucking Tull, the Source of Light and Power, DJT, Eric B., Soul Coughing, The Clockers. Love at First Listen mixtape [SIDE 1] (1) Sweet Water – King of '79 (2) Michael Jackson – Got to be There (3) Spearhead – Positive (4) The Partridge Family – Lay it on the Line (5) Pinback – Loro [SIDE 2] (1) Alice Cooper – You Drive Me Nervous (2) Elton John – I Guess That's Why They Call it the Blues (3) Jethro Tull – Two Fingers (4) Beastie Boys – Live at P.J.'s (5) Three Dog Night - Liar Thanks for Listening. Autumn has fallen. Do your best to not jump into a ravine. Please shop for your music locally. We suggest Electric Kitsch. Drink Blue Chair Bay flavored rums. Feeling like jumping into a ravine? There's help available.

Date: november  13, 2024Name of podcast: Backstage Pass RadioS7: E8: Will Banister - Echoes of Nashville and New MexicoSHOW SUMMARY:Ever wondered how a musician crafts a successful career while staying true to their roots in a small town? Join us for a fascinating conversation with singer-songwriter Will Banister from Portales, New Mexico. With a following of nearly a quarter of a million fans, Will shares his journey of balancing his deep hometown connections with a music career that draws him across state lines to Nashville and beyond. Discover how the close-knit support from Portales and the power of social media have influenced his decisions about potentially relocating to a larger music market.  Unravel the artistry of songwriting as Will takes us through his creative process, highlighting the pivotal moments of his career. His collaboration with renowned songwriter Roger Springer in 2018 marked a significant turning point, leading to the creation of his first co-written song, "Everything Burns." Will offers insights into the intricacies of songwriting, discussing the influence of legendary songwriters like Russ Ballard and the mentor-mentee dynamic that has shaped his artistic journey. The conversation also explores the spontaneous and serendipitous nature of songwriting, including details of his latest release, "It's Gonna Be Me."  Step into the heart of Nashville's iconic music scene as we reflect on a memorable performance at the Bluebird Cafe. Will recounts the powerful connection between musicians and audiences in such intimate settings, offering his thoughts on the importance of attentive listening. We chat about meeting fellow New Mexican artist Brie Bagwell and how these encounters enrich the creative journey. Throughout this episode, listeners are treated to engaging stories and authentic reflections from Will Banister, highlighting the essence of music as a bridge between past, present, and future.Sponsor Link:WWW.ECOTRIC.COMWWW.SIGNAD.COMWWW.RUNWAYAUDIO.COM Backstage Pass Radio Social Media Handles:Facebook - @backstagepassradiopodcast @randyhulseymusicInstagram - @Backstagepassradio @randyhulseymusicTwitter - @backstagepassPC @rhulseymusicWebsite - backstagepassradio.com and randyhulsey.comArtist(s) Web Pagewww.willbanister.com Call to actionWe ask our listeners to like, share, and subscribe to the show and the artist's social media pages. This enables us to continue pushing great content to the consumer.   Thank you for being a part of Backstage Pass Radio  Your Host, Randy Hulsey 

Join us on the Voices Of Russ Ballard with our very special guest, the voice of Tower Of Power and Santana, Ray Greene.  Ray talks about his graduation from the Berkeley School of Music, playing alongside Aretha Franklin, Rick James, The Isley Brothers and of course, Tower Of Power. Some great music along the way too. Look out for Part Two coming soon….. (this episode was recorded just before the passing of the great Quincy Jones. RIP) “You give 100% every time you go that stage”  Ray Greene  “The music business has been phenomenal for me, especially the last 10  /15 years of my life”  Ray Greene 

The final episode with special guest Paul Shortino features a live chat between him and his friend from the “Rock Meets Classic” tour of Germany, Russ Ballard himself. A fascinating insight into their views on the music scene today and how technology is shaping the industry, together with hilarious stories guaranteed to make you smile. Oh and a couple of surprises along the way….don't miss it!  “Russ, I love you like a brother from another….” Paul Shortino  “Paul, I feel the same way…..” Russ Ballard

The second part of Ian's chat with Paul Shortino in which he gives us a fascinating insight to his landmark appearance at Hear N'Aid (America's rock equivalent to Band Aid), as well as detailing the close association with his mentor, Ronnie James Dio. Apart from Paul's infectious personality, enjoy more good music and commentary from his solo career and numerous collaborations including Carmine Appice's band, King Kobra. “That has changed recently. Russ Ballard gave me chills every night on Rock Meets Classic when I heard him sing “You Can Do Magic”. It has have to be his version, no one else's version of song. “ Paul Shortino's response when asked “what is your favourite song of all time?”

T E M P O R A D A 2 0 2 4 / 2 5 ! ! Allá vamos. Y después del receso veraniego, AOR! Y empezamos fuertes, muy fuertes, con un doble episodio publicado simultániamente, donde repasaremos todo lo que ha sido verano y obviamente lo que va a ser tempotrada 2024/25. Y en esta segunda parte, todo esto: Nuevos: Revolution Rebels, Pleasureland, Heartwind, Radioactive, Jim Peterik, Strangers, CWF, Diamante, Mike Tramp, Lebrock, Senses, Fans of the Dark, Roulette Clásicos: Heart, April Wine, Russ Ballard, America David Coverdale, más y más archivos Foreigner, rock N'Roll Hall Of Fame y Recopilatorio 1293

Sven is taking a break from the show so Ian kicks off a new series chatting to the legendary Paul Shortino from his home in Las Vegas.  Part 1 features Paul's climb to stardom from a young age, his role as “Duke Fame” in the movie “This is Spinal Tap”, Rough Cutt, Quiet Riot and much more. He also talks passionately about his recent tour of Germany on “Rock Meets Classic” and his affinity with Russ Ballard and all the other performing artists on that stage.  “I'm sure Russ Ballard could have written a hit song for me!”  Paul Shortino

En MetalProgPop Cast nos juntamos 4 amigos para hablar y discutir sobre música. Guido Vilariño (el Rey Tut) es el fanático del Metal, Angel Appiani es el fanático del Rock Progresivo, Gonzalo Ares (El Colo, El Colorado, ex-Bombi) es el fanático del Pop, y Santi Grillo es el fanático del podcast.  Nosotros la pasamos muy bien, y esperamos que Uds también. En el día de hoy analizamos.... Nexus es el quinto álbum de la banda de rock británica Argent. Fue lanzado en 1974 en CBS Records. "Nexus" fue el último álbum de Argent que contó con el guitarrista y cantante Russ Ballard.

Let's get this out of the way up front:  when you think of rock albums, Rick James is not the artist that immediately comes to mind.  But when former founding podcaster Brian Dickhute comes back and wants to do the album, we find it difficult to deny him.James Ambrose Johnson, Jr. was born in Buffalo where he was in a number of groups and bands as a teenager.  He joined the US Navy Reserves to avoid being drafted, then moved to Toronto in 1964 where he formed the rock band “The Minah Byrds.”  Unfortunately he failed to let Uncle Sam know of his change of address, and would spend a few months in jail on charges of desertion.  Shortly after his release he moved to California where he honed his craft in a number of rock and funk bands.  He became a bigger hit and better known after signing with Gordy Records in 1977.  Street Songs is Rick James' fifth solo studio album, and his most successful.  It was an immediate success and went to number 3 on the US pop charts, while also spending 20 weeks at the number 1 spot on the US R&B chart.James would go on to be a successful producer and songwriter.  His personal life would be unstable, and a hard life including drug abuse contributed to his early death in 2004.  WTR Host Lynch is out this week, so former founding host Brian Dickhute comes back with his funk on for this podcast. Give It To Me BabyThe lead single and lead-off track to the album went to number 40 on the Billboard Hot 100 and number 1 on the US R&B chart.  It is a big dance song with a strong horn section, and the lyrics are pretty straightforward.  Surprisingly, this is the best selling single from the album, even better than “Super Freak,” though that song would have more longevity. Ghetto LifeThis deeper cut was released as the third single from the album, though it barely missed cracking the Billboard charts when it reached number 102.  The lyrics in this funk song depict life in a depressed Buffalo inner city, where hustles were needed to make ends meet.Super FreakHere is the single that would become Rick James' signature song.  This ode to “a very kinky girl” reached number 16 on the Billboard Hot 100, and features background vocals from the Temptations.  James would get further benefit when the song was used by MC Hammer as the foundation for his hit single “U Can't Touch This.”Below the Funk (Pass the J)Another deeper cut, this funky track is somewhat autobiographical, describing how James grew up on the street as the child of a single mother “on the corners hangin' out with all the hoodlums.”  Rick James would struggle with drug addiction throughout his life. ENTERTAINMENT TRACK:Maybellene by Chuck Berry (from the motion picture “Porky's”)This is the movie that started the teen sex genre, with practical jokes and run-ins with corrupt authority figures. STAFF PICKS:Blood Stains by Agent OrangeWayne opens the staff picks with a heavy metal power punk trio.  The group takes its name from both the defoliant used by the military in Vietnam and the county in metro Los Angeles from which the group hails.  The song is considered “skate punk,” and was used in Tony Hawk's pro skater video game.Alien by the Atlanta Rhythm SectionBruce brings us the sole single from ARS's tenth studio album Quinella.  The lyrics are about feeling out of place and away from home.  This keyboard-heavy song peaked at number 29 on the Billboard Hot 100, and was the last top 40 hit by the group.Winning by SantanaRob features a song originally written and performed by Russ Ballard, and covered by Santana with Alex Ligertwood singing lead.  It went to number 17 on the Billboard Hot 100, one of Santana's biggest hits.  It is a positive song about overcoming difficulties.Say Goodbye to Hollywood by Billy JoelBrian closes out the staff picks with this song paying homage to Ronnie Spector.  While this track premiered several years prior on the Turnstyles album, the live version from the Songs In the Attic album came out in 1981.  It was recorded in the Milwaukee arena, and was more successful as a live song than as a studio song. INSTRUMENTAL TRACK:Hooked on Classics by the Royal Philhormonic Orchestra and Louis ClarkThis instrumental mosaic of well known classics from the symphony was a hit on the charts in 1981. 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.

On the 53rd Episode of the Album Review Crew of Shout It Out Loudcast, Tom, Zeus & special guest, rock journalist, author and fellow Pantheon podcaster, Martin Popoff review the 1981 rock album by Rainbow, "Difficult To Cure." Rainbow and was on its third incarnation by 1981. Rainbow was still led by one of the greatest guitarist of all time, Ritchie Blackmore. SIOL favorite Don Airey was still there on keyboards as was former bassist and chief lyricist, bassist Roger Glover. However, gone was drummer extraordinaire Cozy Powell and new singer Graham Bonnet, who only appeared on one album, the previously reviewed "Down To Earth", see Episode 25 of the Album Review Crew. Replacing Powell was American drummer, Bobby Rondinelli and replacing Bonnet, was another American, Joe Lynn Turner. JLT as he's known, gave Rainbow and even more commercial sound with his one of a kind melodic voice. Rainbow had come a long way from the Ronnie James Dio led Rainbow days. Ritchie wanted a more commercial band that could break through in America. Difficult To Cure's melodic sound was evident on the opening track, "I Surrender," another Russ Ballard song. The album featured a mixture of melodic, classical, hard rock and pop songs. There were two instrumental a signature of Ritchie Blackmore. The songs "Can't Happen Here" & "I Surrender" also received video plays, during the early days of MTV. The album was produced by Roger Glover and was the highest charting album in the UK for Rainbow and went Gold in the UK. As usual the boys breakdown and dissect the tracks and rank the songs. They then rank the album and the album cover against the previous 51 albums reviewed on the Album Review Crew. This was Zeus' pick. So tune in to hear to hear a battle on instrumentals, Martin's hilarious dry sense of humor and a wardrobe discussion about whether something rivals early Bon Jovi tight jeans. To Purchase Rainbow's “Difficult To Cure” On Amazon Click Below:   Rainbow's Difficult To Cure   For all things Shout It Out Loudcast check out our amazing website by clicking below:   www.ShoutItOutLoudcast.com   Interested in more Shout It Out Loudcast content? Care to help us out? Come join us on Patreon by clicking below:   SIOL Patreon   Get all your Shout It Out Loudcast Merchandise by clicking below:   Shout It Out Loudcast Merchandise at AMAZON   Shop At Our Amazon Store by clicking below: Shout It Out Loudcast Amazon Store   Please Email us comments or suggestions by clicking below: ShoutItOutLoudcast@Gmail.com   Please subscribe to us and give us a 5 Star (Child) review on the following places below: iTunes Podchaser Stitcher iHeart Radio Spotify   Please follow us and like our social media pages clicking below: Twitter Facebook Page Facebook Group Page Shout It Out Loudcasters Instagram YouTube   Proud Member of the Pantheon Podcast click below to see the website: Pantheon Podcast Network Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On the 53rd Episode of the Album Review Crew of Shout It Out Loudcast, Tom, Zeus & special guest, rock journalist, author and fellow Pantheon podcaster, Martin Popoff review the 1981 rock album by Rainbow, "Difficult To Cure." Rainbow and was on its third incarnation by 1981. Rainbow was still led by one of the greatest guitarist of all time, Ritchie Blackmore. SIOL favorite Don Airey was still there on keyboards as was former bassist and chief lyricist, bassist Roger Glover. However, gone was drummer extraordinaire Cozy Powell and new singer Graham Bonnet, who only appeared on one album, the previously reviewed "Down To Earth", see Episode 25 of the Album Review Crew. Replacing Powell was American drummer, Bobby Rondinelli and replacing Bonnet, was another American, Joe Lynn Turner. JLT as he's known, gave Rainbow and even more commercial sound with his one of a kind melodic voice. Rainbow had come a long way from the Ronnie James Dio led Rainbow days. Ritchie wanted a more commercial band that could break through in America. Difficult To Cure's melodic sound was evident on the opening track, "I Surrender," another Russ Ballard song. The album featured a mixture of melodic, classical, hard rock and pop songs. There were two instrumental a signature of Ritchie Blackmore. The songs "Can't Happen Here" & "I Surrender" also received video plays, during the early days of MTV. The album was produced by Roger Glover and was the highest charting album in the UK for Rainbow and went Gold in the UK. As usual the boys breakdown and dissect the tracks and rank the songs. They then rank the album and the album cover against the previous 51 albums reviewed on the Album Review Crew. This was Zeus' pick. So tune in to hear to hear a battle on instrumentals, Martin's hilarious dry sense of humor and a wardrobe discussion about whether something rivals early Bon Jovi tight jeans. To Purchase Rainbow's “Difficult To Cure” On Amazon Click Below:   Rainbow's Difficult To Cure   For all things Shout It Out Loudcast check out our amazing website by clicking below:   www.ShoutItOutLoudcast.com   Interested in more Shout It Out Loudcast content? Care to help us out? Come join us on Patreon by clicking below:   SIOL Patreon   Get all your Shout It Out Loudcast Merchandise by clicking below:   Shout It Out Loudcast Merchandise at AMAZON   Shop At Our Amazon Store by clicking below: Shout It Out Loudcast Amazon Store   Please Email us comments or suggestions by clicking below: ShoutItOutLoudcast@Gmail.com   Please subscribe to us and give us a 5 Star (Child) review on the following places below: iTunes Podchaser Stitcher iHeart Radio Spotify   Please follow us and like our social media pages clicking below: Twitter Facebook Page Facebook Group Page Shout It Out Loudcasters Instagram YouTube   Proud Member of the Pantheon Podcast click below to see the website: Pantheon Podcast Network Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ian and Sven conclude their conversation with Graham Bonnet from his home in LA and we hear from Beth Ami Heavenstone too.  “No” Graham Bonnet when asked if he does anything special to keep his unbelievable voice in shape. “It's just pure fluke, maybe one day it will just go but I don't think it will happen anytime soon. My voice is me. This is what I do.” Graham Bonnet when asked about the potential longevity of his voice.

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Check out VRP Rocks Radio : https://live365.com/station/VRP-Rocks-Radio-a61270 This weeks guest is the legendary musician and songwriter, Russ Ballard! Discover the enthralling backstory of Russ Ballard's musical journey, from his worldwide hit "Hold Your Head Up" with Argent to his solo career, years working with Roger Daltrey, the stories behind his anthems, such as "Since You've Been Gone" and "I Surrender" by Rainbow, "God Gave Rock and Roll to You," which gained attention through KISS and Ace Frehley's 70's hit with "New York Groove." He also speaks honestly and openly about his battle with depression and how it shaped his songwriting. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Check out VRP Rocks Radio : https://live365.com/station/VRP-Rocks-Radio-a61270 This weeks guest is the legendary musician and songwriter, Russ Ballard! Discover the enthralling backstory of Russ Ballard's musical journey, from his worldwide hit "Hold Your Head Up" with Argent to his solo career, years working with Roger Daltrey, the stories behind his anthems, such as "Since You've Been Gone" and "I Surrender" by Rainbow, "God Gave Rock and Roll to You," which gained attention through KISS and Ace Frehley's 70's hit with "New York Groove." He also speaks honestly and openly about his battle with depression and how it shaped his songwriting. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ian and Sven are proud to share their conversation with a member of rock royalty, Graham Bonnet (Rainbow, Michael Schenker, Alcatrazz and many more). Graham has recorded many Russ Ballard songs over the years and they are all featured here. Hear many great stories from his Rainbow days including the late, great Cozy Powell and Ritchie Blackmore himself.  “Cozy would say “Here comes the F…. Bank Manager” Graham Bonnet describing how Cozy Powell greeted him at breakfast on tour with Rainbow  “Don Airey came up to me and said, do you know we are the only two in this band who have got hair” A hair raising story from Graham Bonnet…..

Ian and Sven start 2024 with a very special guest who has one of the most versatile and powerful voices in rock, Robert Hart. He has worked with or alongside, the likes of Whoopi Goldberg, Sly Stone, The Jacksons, Bad Company, Zak Starkey, Vince Gill, Chic, Kenney Jones, Manfred Mann, Russ Ballard….need I go on?  Have a listen to Robert discussing an incredible career in music and also talking about his new album, “Circus Life”. Manfred Mann in conversation with Robert Hart  “Don't think of me as your boss, think of me as a friend who can fire you”

Frida, Russ Ballard, Phil Collins, and me.

Join Ian and Sven for a one off Voices of Russ Ballard special featuring the legendary drummer Bob Henrit (Kinks, Argent, Unit 4 Plus 2, Adam Faith and the Roulettes).  Bob talks about his new project “Borough Beats” which is a local exhibition celebrating many of the talented musicians who grew up in the Borough of Broxbourne including Cliff Richard, The Shadows, The Roulettes, Russ Ballard and of course, Bob himself.The exhibition runs until June 2024. 

Ian and Sven present the final episode of their conversation with Mike Moran. We discuss the diversity of Mike's brilliant career, his friendship with George Harrison (including singing backing vocals with three of The Beatles on a recording session), the day the Pythons asked for money, Ozzy Osbourne and so much more.  “George and I got on well and stayed friends until he died.” Mike on George Harrison “Here I am, in between George Harrison and Paul McCartney singing backing vocals with George Martin looking at us through the glass. If anybody had told me…….” Mike talking about how he did a lot of work with George Harrison

Welcome to the landmark edition of The Voices of Russ Ballard Podcast…..this is the 25th edition since we launched in the summer of 2020. Part Two of Ian and Sven's conversation with Mike Moran concentrates on his collaboration with the one and only Freddie Mercury and there are some legendary stories to hear. Discover how Mike takes Freddie to his local Garden Centre, Freddie tells Mike to keep playing that “Flashy Sh*t” on the keyboards, Mike becomes the only non Queen member to co write a song on a Queen Album and of course, Mike and Freddie create a new musical genre…..all this and more, it's a must listen! “They could have given Rami a smaller set of false teeth” Mike Moran on Rami Malek's portrayal of Freddie Mercury in the Bohemian Rhapsody movie 

The Blues Brothers Original Soundtrack is a powerhouse collection of rhythm and blues that captures the essence of the iconic film.  It features a blend of classic blues, soul, and rock 'n' roll performed by legendary artists including Aretha Franklin, Ray Charles, James Brown, and Cab Calloway.  The Blues Brothers originated as a musical comedy act created by Dan Aykroyd and John Belushi on the sketch comedy show “Saturday Night Live” in the late 1970's.  Inspired by their shared love for blues and R&B music, Aykroyd and Belushi created fictional characters, Jake and Elwood Blues, as their alter egos.  The act gained popularity, leading to the release of their self-titled debut album in 1978 and eventually to the creation of the Blues Brothers motion picture in 1980.  In the film, parolee Jake Blues is joined by his blood brother Elwood Blues on a “mission from God” to save the Catholic orphanage in which they were raised by reuniting their band and raising the $5000.00 for the property tax bill.  Their quest brings them to a number of characters played by iconic artists including Cab Calloway and James Brown.  The resulting soundtrack stands as a testament to the enduring power of blues music and left an indelible mark on both the film and music industry.John Lynch dons his suit and dark sunglasses to bring us this feature. Minnie the MoocherCab Calloway originally presented Minnie the Moocher back in 1931, and reprises the song for this film.  Calloway was a regular performer at the Cotton Club in Harlem, and a popular vocalist of the swing era.  Calloway plays Curtis in the film, a father figure and mentor to the Blues Brothers, and performs this song as a warm-up to the concert.Jailhouse RockAs the movie ends with Jake and Elwood back in prison after successfully paying off the tax bill for the orphanage.  The band plays Elvis Presley's "Jailhouse Rock" for the inmates as the credits roll.  Jake Blues (Belushi) takes lead on this upbeat number.ThinkAretha Franklin covers her own song as Mrs. Murphy, trying to persuade her husband Matt Murphy to not join the band.  Franklin had a lot of difficulty lip synching the song and would have preferred to just sing it live.  The Blues Brothers join her on this cover.Gimme Some Lovin'The Blues Brothers cover this piece originally performed by the Spencer Davis Group and made famous by Steve Winwood.  While the song was a top 20 hit on the Billboard Hot 100, in the film it gets a decidedly cooler reception in the honky tonk bar in which it is performed.  ENTERTAINMENT TRACK:Lookin' for Love by Johnny Lee (from the motion picture “Urban Cowboy”)With the decline of disco, crossover country & western hits became popular.  John Travolta starred in this movie which capitalized on the popularity of country music. STAFF PICKS:Train in Vain (Stand By Me) by the ClashBruce brings us the third single from the Clash's third album, “London Calling.”  This was a double album, and a post-punk turn by the group.  The song was originally intended to be a giveaway flexi single, but was put on the album at the last minute when that deal fell through.  Mick Jones wrote and sings lead on this song, inspired by his tumultuous relationship with Stiltz guitarist Viv Albertine.Free Me Big by Roger DaltreyWayne features the front man for the Who in a solo effort written by Argent guitarist Russ Ballard.  The song is on Daltrey's 1980 solo album “McVicar” It also appears on the soundtrack for the movie "McVicar" in which Daltrey plays John McVicar, an inmate in prison for a number of bank robberies.  The other members of the Who play on this song as uncredited musicians.We Live for Love by Pat BenatarRob's staff pick is performed by Benatar, but it is often confused for a Blondie song.  It is a single from Benatar's debut album, “In the Heat of the Night,” and was written by Neil Giraldo, Benatar's then-guitarist and now-husband (and still guitarist).  It was the leading track from side two.Ride Like the Wind by Christopher CrossLynch's staff pick went to number 2 on the Billboard Hot 100, held out of the number 1 slot by Blondie's “Call Me.”  It is Cross's debut single from his Grammy winning 1979 self-titled album.  Cross dedicated the song to Lowell George, formerly of the band Little Feat, who had died in 1979.  Michael McDonald is easy to identify on backing vocals.   NOVELTY TRACK:Turning Japanese by the VaporsSongwriter and Vapors lead singer David Fenton says this is all the cliches about angst and youth and turning into something you didn't expect to.  This new wave song went to number 36 on the Billboard Hot 100.

Welcome back to the Voices of Russ Ballard for another fascinating interview this time with the incredibly talented Mike Moran whose expertise spans so many different musical genres.In Part One we learn about his journey from the Royal College of Music (starting the same day as Rick Wakeman) to playing with 70's Rock bands and much more. Oh and that Eurovision song too…..“Reluctantly, I became an England International”Mike Moran talking about his appearance on Eurovision “I quite like being called a Professor”Mike Moran on his achievement of being Professor of Jazz Piano at The Royal College of Music

Some of the best songs from the pen of Russ Ballard. You'll know a bunch of these and hopefully even more that will be brand new to you. This guy is one of Melodic Rocks unsung heroes! Enjoy my friends!

The Voices of Russ Ballard Podcast is back and in this episode Ian and Sven talk to the frontman of the band Fugitive who have been established for over 30 years. Michael Angel tells the story of how a “legend” offered his help which culminated in two tracks written and produced by Russ Ballard. These songs are from the new album “Nobody Gets Out Alive” (released on 26th May) which is exclusively showcased here. Also listen to their fascinating story ranging from being homeless and sleeping in a van to working with a musician who has been responsible for over 100m record sales. “I ended up homeless and living in a van” -Mike Angel “Russ is so good at making you feel at ease” -Mike Angel on Russ Ballard

Date: March 15, 2023Name of podcast: Backstage Pass RadioEpisode title and number:  S4: E8: Russ Ballard (Argent) - Masterful Lyricist From WareArtist Bio -Originally coming to prominence as the lead singer and guitarist for the band Argent, Ballard became a songwriter and producer by the late 1970s. His compositions "New York Groove", "You Can Do Magic", "Since You Been Gone", "I Surrender", "Liar", "Winning", "I Know There's Something Going On", "Can't Shake Loose", "So You Win Again" and "God Gave Rock and Roll to You" were hits for other artists during the 1970s and 1980s. He also scored several minor hits under his own name in the early and mid-1980s.Sponsor Link:WWW.ECOTRIC.COMBackstage Pass Radio Social Media Handles:Facebook - @backstagepassradiopodcast @randyhulseymusicInstagram - @Backstagepassradio @randyhulseymusicTwitter - @backstagepassPC @rhulseymusicWebsite - backstagepassradio.com and randyhulsey.comArtist Media Handles:Website - www.russballardmusic.comInstagram  - https://www.instagram.com/russballardmusicofficial/Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/russballard.music/Call to actionWe ask our listeners to like, share, and subscribe to the show and the artist's social media pages. This enables us to continue pushing great content to the consumer. Thank you for being a part of Backstage Pass RadioYour Host,Randy Hulsey 

Ian and Sven present the last of our three Podcasts with very special guest Leo Sayer and we are joined by Russ Ballard himself for a long awaited catch up with Leo. The boys talk about Russ's musical contributions on “Silverbird” and his production of “Another Year” for Leo as well as both providing fascinating anecdotes from their multi million selling recording careers. To date the duo have unfortunately never written any songs together but following this Podcast, that might be about to change….. "I wanted to write songs with Leo in 1976" Russ Ballard on Leo Sayer “Great talking to Russ again, he's a wonderful man” Leo Sayer on Russ Ballard

Ian and Sven follow up their highly acclaimed Podcast featuring Leo Sayer with part 2 of the chat which focuses on some amazing stories, told the only way Leo can. These include how he became (after falling 25 feet off the stage), the last person to speak to Elvis before the King passed. Expect also to hear about sitting in British Airways First Class where he and Mohammed Ali became close friends and how Leo taught him and other famous boxers, how to to sing….. We also discuss his latest releases “Selfie” and “Northern Songs” as well some fun “desert island” questions. Elvis Presley (to Leo Sayer) “This is Elvis Aaron Presley and you Make Me Feel Like Dancing “ Muhammad Ali (to Leo Sayer) “I love you Leo”

We have an outstanding start to 2023 thanks to an extra special guest on the Voices of Russ Ballard Podcast with Ian and Sven, the one and only Leo Sayer who just celebrated 50 years in the music business. This is part 1 of two Podcasts with Leo himself before we feature a fascinating conversation with Leo and Russ in the final episode. We start here with the early years and many of Leo's hits are featured, as well as recollections of his first taste of fame thanks to Roger Daltrey recording his songs. Hear Leo describe his career in detail playing with amazing musicians in LA (Steve Lukather, Larry Carlton, Jeff Porcaro, David Hungate, Leland Sklar, David Paich and Tom Scott to name but a few) when he was at his peak as a household name and “TV personality”. And with Leo there are always some great stories to tell. The Podcast finishes with a Voices of Russ Ballard exclusive……is it true that Toto asked Leo to be their lead singer even before their first album was released? Join us and find out! Roger Daltrey (talking about Leo Sayer) “You wait until you hear this guy, he's a better singer than me….” Leo Sayer (on Russ Ballard) “He not only plays guitar but also mind-blowing piano. He's very wise and very cool”

This week we look to the stars for inspiration for our show theme. Oh yeah! We are talking about bands that have rock stars in them: Supergroups and Offshoots. A band consisting of well-known artists from other bands does not always equal great success. We dive into some of the more obscure supergroups and offshoots that didn't break with huge mainstream success or stay around very long.What is it we do here at InObscuria? Every show Kevin opens the crypt to exhume and dissect his personal collection; an artist, album, or collection of tunes from the broad spectrum of rock, punk, and metal. This week we talk exclusively about Supergroups featuring famous solo artists and band members along with, Offshoots which are bands that contain the bulk of a previous incarnation of a famous band. Our hope is that we turn you on to something new.Songs this week include:Screaming Lord Sutch - “Wailing Sounds” from Lord Sutch & Heavy Friends (1970)Living Loud - “Last Chance” from Living Loud (2004)SuperHeavy - “I Can't Take It No More” from SuperHeavy (2011)Contraband - “Loud Guitars, Fast Cars, & Wild, Wild Livin'” from Contraband (1991)Flint - “Better You Than Me” from Flint (1978)Gogmagog - “I Will Be There” from I Will Be There (1985)Spys4Darwin - “Dashboard Jesus” from microfish (2001)Please subscribe everywhere that you listen to podcasts!Visit us: https://inobscuria.com/https://www.facebook.com/InObscuriahttps://twitter.com/inobscuriahttps://www.instagram.com/inobscuria/Buy cool stuff with our logo on it!: https://www.redbubble.com/people/InObscuria?asc=uIf 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/Check out Robert's amazing fire sculptures and metal workings here: http://flamewerx.com/

From Bill and Ted's Bogus Journey comes our next Movie Month entry, the grand, uplifting power ballad, "God Gave Rock and Roll to You"...2? We'll answer all the questions and cover the significant versions leading up to this rock monster's inclusion in the film, and we'll chat with writer and original performer (as part of Argent) Russ Ballard. Also: - The wild journey to the opening key of this song - Argent and the ‘70s rock that birthed the original Join us on PATREON for early access, extended interviews, weekly reaction mini-sodes, full bonus shows, and more ways to be part of the show! patreon.com/greatsongpod Visit greatsongpodcast.com for archives, merch, and more! Connect with us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram @greatsongpod, and join the Facebook group at Facebook.com/groups/greatsongpod. The Great Song Podcast is a Tiger Leap Production. Check out the other fine Tiger Leap podcasts like Curio with Dan Buck, Project SSA, and The Punnery. Patreon Producers: Andrea Konarzewski, Ari Marucci, Brad Callahan, Michael Conley, Peter Mark Campbell, David Steinberg, Randy Hodge, Chaz Bacus, Juan Lopez, Jason Arrowood, Howard Passey, Matt Demec, Kevin Foley, Jason Arrowood and Micah Murphy --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/greatsongpod/message