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Fontella Bass – “Rescue Me”

This episode, we travel back to Chicago, 1965 and dive into Fontella Bass's iconic hit, "Rescue Me." Let's explore this timeless track, recorded at the legendary Chess Studios, and discover the musical elements, the stellar…Read more

Pink Floyd – “Have A Cigar”

Pink Floyd has been a cornerstone of rock history, producing some of the most iconic albums ever recorded. One song that stands out in their catalog is "Have a Cigar" from the album Wish You…Read more

Broken Homes – “An L.A. Rain”

For one hot moment, Broken Homes were the buzzed-about new band in LA, and big success was ahead. It never materialized. The band cut 3 albums for MCA, but they went nowhere. On this episode,…Read more

Blues Guitar Legends

 No genre had greater impact of the development of Rock & Roll than the Blues.  And no instrument has contributed more to Rock than the electric guitar.  In this episode, I’m joined by author Pete…Read more

Matthew Sweet – “Divine Intervention”

One of our greatest singer/songwriters, Matthew Sweet, suffered a stroke recently. He's facing some tough times ahead, but this isn't the first challenge he's faced. Things were not going Matthew Sweet’s way in 1990; his…Read more

Aerosmith – “Back In The Saddle”

Aerosmith were at their commercial & creative peak in 1976 when they released Rocks, a high-water mark in their career.  The album opens with “Back In The Saddle”, one of their hardest-rocking songs and the…Read more

Big Star – “September Gurls”

One song can’t really define a whole genre, but “September Gurls” by Big Star comes pretty damn close – it IS the sound of Power Pop.  Jangly guitars, plaintive vocal, angelic harmonies, all neatly wrapped…Read more

Titanic Love Affair – “Happy”

Titanic Love Affair never got a big break and flew under the radar with a couple of albums before calling it quits. On this episode, we explore a song by this underappreciated band—a supremely catchy number…Read more
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