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81–Runaway
Del Shannon's first and biggest hit got its distinctive sound from a musical instrument that his keyboard player pretty much invented.
7 years, 4 months ago
Episode 80–YMCA
Yeah, I know it's supposed to be spelled with periods, but that really screwed with the file names, so let's all just live with it, OK? Victor Willi…
7 years, 5 months ago
79–The Boxer
The first single from Simon and Garfunkel's final studio album wasn't their biggest hit, but technologically it was their most ambitious.
7 years, 5 months ago
Episode 78–My Generation
Click here for a transcript of this episode. The Who was gaining popularity in the UK, but they hadn't reached the point of having huge amounts of m…
7 years, 5 months ago
77–Somebody to Love
Jefferson Airplane's breakout hit was written by Grace Slick's brother-in-law and first performed by her in a band formed by her then husband. Ain't …
7 years, 5 months ago
76–You Never Even Called Me By My Name
Despite the lyrics, David Allan Coe's breakout hit isn't about a woman.
7 years, 5 months ago
75–Scenes From an Italian Restaurant
Billy Joel's longest studio track has a lot of Long Island landmarks in it, and most of them are easily identified. But what restaurant was he referr…
7 years, 6 months ago
74–Quarter to Three
Gary US Bonds was still just "US Bonds" on the record labels until shortly after this record came out. This week we look at the story behind this son…
7 years, 6 months ago
Episode 73–Classical Gas
Click here for a transcript of this episode. Let me open up with an apology for the delayed show. Those who know me well know that there was a medica…
7 years, 6 months ago
72–Total Eclipse of the Heart
Click here for a transcript of this episode. In 1981 Bonnie Tyler had exactly one hit, 1977's "It's a Heartache", so it was no mystery why p…
7 years, 7 months ago