The guys reflect on the monstrous career of Quincy Jones and what he meant (and continues to mean) to the world of popular music. SHOW NOTES: The Theme from Ironsides Ironside (Theme From "Ironside") I've Got You Under My Skin - with Sinatra, Basie at the Sands Vegas 1966 I've Got You Under My [...]
The guys have a run-in with copyright law and pull a listener letter about the notorious fight 2 of the Fab Four endured trying to own their own songs. This episode brought to you in part by Louder Than Life Music Festival. Louder Than Life America’s Biggest Rock Festival Louisville, KY September 21-24, 2023 Highland [...]
A listener letter about halftime shows sends the guys unpacking the culture and climate that turned a "wardrobe malfunction" into a headline-stealing, career-ending, congress-convening sideshow. WANT BONUS EPISODES AND WEEKLY NEWSLETTER? SUPPORT THE SHOW VIA PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/join/7645069 SHOW NOTES: Songs used in this episode: Al Hirt “Java”; Janet Jackson “Let’s Wait Awhile.” “Again,” [...]
Revisit Episode 27 and the bizarre story of the King of Pop's obsession with the Elephant Man. SHOW NOTES: https://kerryhennigan.wordpress.com/2017/10/07/leave-me-alone-michael-jackson-and-the-elephant-mans-bones/ Frank Dileo: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Frank_DiLeo David Bowie in The Elephant Man (ABC 1981): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K_FbWQG642g Joseph Merrick Biography: https://www.biography.com/news/elephant-man-joseph-merrick-biography MJ dancing with Elephant Man's Bones: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3A5myZJXPMk
The guys discuss the longstanding rumor that the King of Pop was behind the music for Sega's mascot and his third big game. SHOW NOTES: Songs used in this episode: "Banditos" by the Refreshments; "Hey Jealousy" by the Gin Blossoms https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Music_of_Sonic_the_Hedgehog https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sonic_the_Hedgehog https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Night_Trap Genesis ad campaign: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fkN9p0E91MY https://www.gamasutra.com/view/feature/4208/out_of_the_blue_naoto_ohshima_.php?page=2 https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Jetzons https://www.smoothradio.com/artists/michael-jackson/fired-his-director-live-on-stage-video/ https://www.megavisions.net/brad-buxer-opens-up-on-sonic-3-and-michael-jackson/ https://michael-jackson.fandom.com/wiki/Brad_Buxer Brad interview: http://info.sonicretro.org/Brad_Buxer_Interview_(Black_%26_White,_November/December_2009) [...]
Brian examines the connection between that one line in Spinal Tap and that band of studio musicians who owned the early eighties with "Rosanna" and "Africa." This episode is sponsored by Relief Factor. Get the QuickStart package (normally $70) for $19.95 HERE. SHOW NOTES: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rosanna_(song) https://rulefortytwo.com/secret-rock-knowledge/chapter-14/tragic-gardening-accident/ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Joe_Porcaro https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Toto_(band)#Band_members https://www.musicradar.com/news/drums/ten-great-tracks-featuring-jeff-porcaro-574361 Jeff's instructional video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NMI81yIlT0Q
Brian unravels the rumors around Michael Jackson's obsession with a 19th century oddity. PLUS - the guys recount their favorite visits to MJ's hometown... SHOW NOTES: https://kerryhennigan.wordpress.com/2017/10/07/leave-me-alone-michael-jackson-and-the-elephant-mans-bones/ "https://kerryhennigan.wordpress.com/2017/10/07/leave-me-alone-michael-jackson-and-the-elephant-mans-bones/" Frank Dileo: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Frank_DiLeo David Bowie in The Elephant Man (ABC 1981): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K_FbWQG642g Joseph Merrick Biography: https://www.biography.com/news/elephant-man-joseph-merrick-biography MJ dancing with Elephant Man's Bones: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3A5myZJXPMk
Brian breaks down the career and carousing of soul legend Jackie Wilson - and that one time he almost died in the hallway of his apartment building. SHOW NOTES: https://www.charlotteobserver.com/entertainment/ent-columns-blogs/state-of-the-art/article31127363.html https://www.history-of-rock.com/jackie_wilson.htm https://jackiewilsonlover.wordpress.com/jackie-wilson-bio/