Latest Oldies Music History Podcast Episodes
99th Floor
In The Past: Garage Rock Podcast - July 13, 2024 17:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 9 ratingsThree versions of 99th Floor, all featuring Billy Gibbons of future ZZ Top fame! Two demos by The Coachmen V, his original band, and the more well-known Moving Sidewalks version. All different, all great - but that's not all! In the mid-70s, some weirdos from Pennsylvania called TNT recorded the...
We Choose the Greatest Fretless Bass Player of All Time
In The Past: Garage Rock Podcast - July 11, 2024 07:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 9 ratingsThe sound is timeless, the bass is fretless. This is the bonus episode we recorded immediately after "I'm a King Bee", celebrating the sexy sliding sound of the fretless bass. In the words of Erik Komarnicki, "The fretless bass is like a road with no speedbumps." It was late, we were drunk, and ...
Ken Osmond (Eddie Haskell)
Bob Barry's Unearthed Interviews - July 10, 2024 05:00 - 5 minutes ★★★★★ - 9 ratingsToday’s podcast features more nostalgia from the sixties. At that time there was a very popular TV sitcom “Leave it to Beaver.” On the show Ken Osmond played Eddie Haskell, Wally Beaver’s best friend and, at times, his worst friend. He appeared in many of the 235 episodes. Ken also appeared on t...
176: Influential Women, Pt1–Renee Fladen-Kamm
How Good It Is - July 06, 2024 03:59 ★★★★★ - 23 ratingsFor the next several episodes, we're going to take a look at the women who inspired some of the Rock Era's most iconic songs. There will be six episodes in this series; five of them will concentrate on a specific woman, each of whom inspired multiple songs. The sixth episode will look at several...
George Molchan
Bob Barry's Unearthed Interviews - July 03, 2024 05:00 - 8 minutes ★★★★★ - 9 ratingsFor this Fourth of July, what’s more American than hot dogs? And what’s more hot dog than Oscar Mayer wieners? And I swear, after you finish this podcast, you’ll be singing the catchy Oscar Mayer wiener song all day long. The spokesperson for this famous meat company commercial was George Molcha...
The Cat Came Back
In The Past: Garage Rock Podcast - June 29, 2024 05:00 - 2 hours ★★★★★ - 9 ratingsI guess this could be a Canada Day Long Weekend Special? The song this week is "The Cat Came Back," a song written in the 1890s by a Tin Pan Alley songwriter but made famous by a Canuck. The first version is by Sonny James, a country dude who picks n grins his way through this Goofy Great. The m...
James Darren
Bob Barry's Unearthed Interviews - June 26, 2024 05:00 - 5 minutes ★★★★★ - 9 ratingsIn the late 50s and early 60s a lot of you watched the very popular “Gidget” movies. Television, film actor, and TV director James Darren was the star of these films, along with co-star Sandra Dee. He played the part of Moondoggie. James was also in “The Guns of Navarone” and “Because They’re Yo...
89-99-09-19
ROCK PHOENIX LIVE - June 23, 2024 23:51 - 3 hoursIn 1989, music was marked by the dominance of pop and rock with iconic albums like Madonna's "Like A Prayer" and the debut of Nirvana, signaling the rise of grunge. By 1999, pop music reached a peak with the popularity of boy bands like *NSYNC and Backstreet Boys, and the emergence of teen pop s...
I'm A King Bee
In The Past: Garage Rock Podcast - June 21, 2024 20:00 - 2 hours ★★★★★ - 9 ratingsThis week we buzz awhile about Slim Harpo's 1957 concoction, "I'm a King Bee." A slow and syrupy groove, a slightly sinister mood, and drums which sound like someone's hammerin' a nail. Even the harmonica solo sounds like it's emerging out of the swamp! 7 years later, the song travelled from the...
Garry Moore
Bob Barry's Unearthed Interviews - June 19, 2024 05:00 - 5 minutes ★★★★★ - 9 ratingsIf you were a game show fan in your youth, you’ll remember Garry Moore. It was on this day in 1952 that the TV panel game “I’ve Got a Secret” premiered. Garry hosted that show and “To Tell the Truth.” He also had his own program, “The Garry Moore Show.” At that time, he introduced comedienne Ca...
175: In the Still of the Night
How Good It Is - June 17, 2024 03:00 - 14 minutes ★★★★★ - 23 ratingsAfter this many episodes, it gives me a moment of "Huh, isn't that interesting" when I start writing the post for an episode and discover that I haven't covered a song from that particular year before. In this case, that year would be 1956. In retrospect, that shouldn't be a surprise, given that...
I'm A Hog For You
In The Past: Garage Rock Podcast - June 15, 2024 06:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 9 ratingsIt's always good to hear The Coasters, and this week we're studying their Goofy Great, "I'm a Hog For You." Written by Leiber/Stoller, loaded with A-pluses, hogsnort sax work, with a one-note guitar solo - this'll make you happier than pig in poopy! The second swine is by The Deejays, a bunch of...
Tom T. Hall
Bob Barry's Unearthed Interviews - June 12, 2024 05:00 - 8 minutes ★★★★★ - 9 ratingsTom T. Hall wrote twelve no. 1 hit songs including a no. 1 pop crossover hit “Harper Valley PTA.” It won a Grammy, a CMA award, and inspired a movie and TV program of the same name. Even though the song sold in the millions, he only made about $90,000. He had other hits you might remember includ...
Hey Joe
In The Past: Garage Rock Podcast - June 06, 2024 17:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 9 ratingsThree versions of "Hey Joe"! But they're all by The Leaves!! The first one is chaotic, the second one is cleaner, the third one is canonical (Nuggets)- but which one blows OUR minds the most? Listen in to hear the song's lore, including the suspicious "original" demo, and more. It's a wild tale,...
Susan Anton
Bob Barry's Unearthed Interviews - June 05, 2024 05:00 - 5 minutes ★★★★★ - 9 ratingsSusan Anton had a 35-year a career as a singer and actress. She received a Golden Globe nomination for “Golden Girl” and that led to a contract for her own variety show on NBC. She performed with Frank Sinatra, Tom Jones, Sammy Davis Jr., and Kenny Rogers. She also had a top ten country song “Ki...
Vaughn Meader
Bob Barry's Unearthed Interviews - May 29, 2024 05:00 - 6 minutes ★★★★★ - 9 ratingsWhat unusual tie does Vaughn Meader have to Milwaukee? Vaughn was a film actor, musician, comedian, and impersonator. He was best known for his number one album “The First Family,” a 1962 comedic take off on the Kennedys in the White House. “The First Family Volume Two” was also top 10. At the t...
Memorial Day 24
ROCK PHOENIX LIVE - May 25, 2024 23:45 - 2 hoursOn Memorial Day, as we gather to honor the brave souls who have sacrificed for our freedom, music becomes a powerful conduit for reflection and unity. The melodies of patriotic songs played during parades and ceremonies, evoke a sense of national pride and gratitude. From the heartfelt strains o...
Gara-ha!-ha!-ge Rock: 5 Serious Songs About Laughing
In The Past: Garage Rock Podcast - May 25, 2024 15:00 - 2 hours ★★★★★ - 9 ratingsBack with another one of those block-rocking themes! All of this episode's songs center on laughter, but very few of our subjects this week seem too mirthful. The first funny guy is "Ho Ho Rock n' Roll" by Peter Roberts & Sid Ramin. This 1956 tune is mostly instrumental, featuring the goofy guff...
Bubba Smith
Bob Barry's Unearthed Interviews - May 22, 2024 05:00 - 7 minutes ★★★★★ - 9 ratingsBubba Smith was a defensive end in college and pro football. He was a star player for the Michigan State Spartans, one of six players to have his jersey retired by the university. He was inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame in 1988. Bubba was the number one pick in the NFL/AFL draft. ...
Little Latin Lupe Lu
In The Past: Garage Rock Podcast - May 17, 2024 18:00 - 2 hours ★★★★★ - 9 ratingsThe very first Righteous Brothers release was "Little Latin Lupe Lu" in '62. It has a slight rockabilly/surf feel, with the great vocals we came to expect, plus the immortal love song line, "She's My Mash Potato Baby"! In 1964, our frat friends The Kingsmen trashed the song, a la "Louie Louie." ...
Jack Mercer (Popeye)
Bob Barry's Unearthed Interviews - May 15, 2024 05:00 - 4 minutes ★★★★★ - 9 ratingsDid you ever think you would hear a Popeye podcast? Jack Mercer was a voice actor and one of his cartoon characters was Popeye the Sailor Man. He did Felix the Cat and others that he’ll talk about, and he’ll provide some samples. Jack also read the opening lines for the Popeye movie starring Rob...
Bad Little Woman
In The Past: Garage Rock Podcast - May 11, 2024 19:00 - 2 hours ★★★★★ - 9 ratingsThis week, we take on one of the greatest "she done me wrawng" songs of all time - "Bad Little Woman" by The Wheels. We analyze the religious slant of the song written by these Northern Ireland velocity boys - is the singer's woman dating the literal devil?? Wild screams, a sparking organ, a mal...
Terry Moore
Bob Barry's Unearthed Interviews - May 08, 2024 05:00 - 6 minutes ★★★★★ - 9 ratingsActress Terry Moore was married five times, six, if you include her disputed marriage to eccentric business magnate Howard Hughes. She received a reported $350,000 settlement from the Hughes estate. Terry was nominated for an Oscar in “Come Back, Little Sheba” with co-star Burt Lancaster. She ap...
Cinco de Musica
ROCK PHOENIX LIVE - May 05, 2024 16:54 - 2 hoursGracias a todos por escuchar y apoyar a Rock Phoenix Live. Hoy es tu dia y te apoyamos!!! Jenn our fact checker is back so guaranteed to have lots of bios on some of the bands we are playing. I really like the Puerto rico dance sound. There's something about it that while I'm working you just s...
So Much In Love
In The Past: Garage Rock Podcast - May 03, 2024 21:00 - 2 hours ★★★★★ - 9 ratingsDid The Tymes come up with their 1963 hit "So Much In Love" by repurposing the official song of the United States Army? That's Erik's theory, and we talk about it as well as the tune as doo-wop's "swan song" -its gentle and elegaic quality serves also as a goodbye to a more innocent era. Later i...
Hugh Downs
Bob Barry's Unearthed Interviews - May 01, 2024 05:00 - 7 minutes ★★★★★ - 9 ratingsHugh Downs was a radio and TV broadcaster into the late 1990s. He was Jack Paar’s sidekick on the “Tonight Show,” co-host on the “Today Show” and anchor on “20/20.” Hugh was also the announcer on the “Kuka, Fran and Ollie Show,” “Sid Caesar Hour” and the game show “Concentration.” Downs was very...
Socialcast
ROCK PHOENIX LIVE - April 28, 2024 08:25 - 2 hoursAnother episode dedicated to promoting Rock Phoenix Live. But also something you want to listen too. Not just boring stuff but fun stuff or wow i didnt know that stuff!! The music, the knowledge, the show it all right here on Rock Phoenix Live. Check out our tik tok @rockphoenixlive and if yo...
Name That Vid
In The Past: Garage Rock Podcast - April 26, 2024 21:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 9 ratingsAt In The Past, we always take things to the next level - some people are still satisfied with "Name That Tune," but we've invented "Name That Vid!" In this episode, your hosts read the Wikipedia descriptos of notable music videos, and try to guess which tune it belongs to. If you grew up in t...
Name That Vid!
In The Past: Garage Rock Podcast - April 26, 2024 21:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 9 ratingsAt In The Past, we always take things to the next level - some people are still satisfied with "Name That Tune," but we've invented "Name That Vid!" In this episode, your hosts read the Wikipedia descriptos of notable music videos, and try to guess which tune it belongs to. If you grew up in t...
Lawrence Welk
Bob Barry's Unearthed Interviews - April 24, 2024 05:00 - 7 minutes ★★★★★ - 9 ratingsWho is more Milwaukee than Lawrence Welk? With his accordion and orchestra, played polkas plus light and bubbly “champagne music,” which laid claim to the bubble machine. He played many dance dates in Milwaukee, including George Devine’s Million Dollar Ballroom. It was there, as a youngster, my ...
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