Pop – Legacy Podcasts

Roy Orbison – Mystery Girl 4

Roy Orbison – Mystery Girl 2

Roy Orbison – Mystery Girl 1

HARRY NILSSON 1

Harry Nilsson story from Mark Hudson after Q104.3 in NYC played the world-premiere of Nilsson's "Blackbird" cover from the RCA Albums Collection box set.

Art Garfunkel – The Singer 4

The final Art Garfunkel The Singer podcast includes a clip of a brand-new song, “Long Way Home” and a tribute to his son written for a children’s record. Art Garfunkel: The Singer in stores now from Legacy Recordings      

Art Garfunkel – The Singer 3

Episode 3 begins as Art looks back on how he, Paul Simon and James Taylor approached their recording of “What a Wonderful World.”  Art concludes with his unique ruminations about the on-stage experience. Art Garfunkel: The Singer in stores now from Legacy Recordings      

Art Garfunkel – The Singer 2

The Art Garfunkel The Singer podcast continues with Art’s feelings about the last Simon & Garfunkel tour, leading into a clip of “Cathy’s Song” recorded on that tour.  He also provides some background to his best-selling solo album, Breakaway. Art Garfunkel: The Singer in stores now from Legacy Recordings      

Art Garfunkel – The Singer 1

Four part Art Garfunkel podcast series features "the singer" looking back on his favorite moments as a solo artist, with Paul Simon and other harmony partners. The host is David Dye (World Cafe).

Paul Simon – Graceland 4

Simon counters criticism that Graceland songs weren't political enough.

Paul Simon – Graceland 3

Ladysmith Black Mambazo joins Simon and others in the NYC sessions that created "Homeless" and "Diamonds of the Soles of Her Shoes."

Paul Simon – Graceland 2

Paul Simon describes how jams recorded at the South African sessions developed into the final tracks.

Paul Simon – Graceland 1

Paul Simon looks back on the 25th anniversary of Graceland

Paul Simon – Songwriter 4

Legacy Podcasts celebrates Wynton Marsalis' 50th birthday by launching the "Swinging into the 21st" series - looking back on the variety of themes present in the series of 10 albums he recorded for Columbia and Sony Classical 1999-2000.

Paul Simon – Songwriter 3

Legacy Podcasts celebrates Wynton Marsalis' 50th birthday by launching the "Swinging into the 21st" series - looking back on the variety of themes present in the series of 10 albums he recorded for Columbia and Sony Classical 1999-2000.

Paul Simon – Songwriter 2

Paul Simon continues with more secrets to his songwriting success. First he discusses how to keep listeners engaged while taking songs off into the many directions to which they can go, followed by trying to unravel the mysteries of "Mystery Train."

Paul Simon – Songwriter 1

The four-part Paul Simon "Songwriter" series celebrates his 70th birthday by helping Paul look back on all the crap he learned in high school. But seriously...Paul Simon discusses how his creative process evolved over time through his comments between some of the best known tracks from his solo career.

Roy Orbison 75 – part 1

10 part series of 75 second Roy Orbison tributes in honor of his 75th birthday (4/23). Includes excerpts of the newly released mono mixes from the "Monument Singles Collection," plus clips of interviews with Roy Orbison, Bruce Springsteen, Robin Gibb, and Fred Foster.

Simon & Garfunkel: Bridge over Troubled Water 1

Legacy Podcasts explores one of the most beloved albums of the last 40 years - "Bridge over Troubled Water" by Simon & Garfunkel with brand new interviews and excerpts of album tracks. Episode 1 includes the making of "The Boxer."

Billy Joel – Words and Music 4

Billy Joel – Words and Music 3

Billy Joel – Words and Music 2

Billy Joel – Words and Music 1

“Billy Joel – Words and Music” includes Billy Joel, himself, with his own thoughts behind what inspires him as an artist.  These recordings come from the many master class lectures he hosted as colleges around the country since the 1990s.   Includes excerpts his many hit songs – “Big Shot,” “The Entertainer,” “Tell Her About It” […]

Carole King and James Taylor – Part 4

Producer: Joyride Media Essential Carole King In stores now on 2-CDs or mp3 album with King’s solo classics, plus 15 songwriting hits made famous by others (Aretha Franklin, The Shirelles, The Monkees, Billy Joel, Everly Brothers and more). Series also features music from Carole King & James Taylor: Live at the Troubadour CD/DVD. Carole King […]

Carole King and James Taylor – Part 3

Producer: Joyride Media Essential Carole King In stores now on 2-CDs or mp3 album with King’s solo classics, plus 15 songwriting hits made famous by others (Aretha Franklin, The Shirelles, The Monkees, Billy Joel, Everly Brothers and more). Series also features music from Carole King & James Taylor: Live at the Troubadour CD/DVD. Carole King […]

Carole King and James Taylor – Part 2

Producer: Joyride Media Essential Carole King In stores now on 2-CDs or mp3 album with King’s solo classics, plus 15 songwriting hits made famous by others (Aretha Franklin, The Shirelles, The Monkees, Billy Joel, Everly Brothers and more). Series also features music from Carole King & James Taylor: Live at the Troubadour CD/DVD. Carole King […]

Carole King and James Taylor – part 1

Welcome to the new 4-part podcast series, Carole King and James Taylor - You've Got a Friend. King and Taylor look back on their long musical friendship, and how it was influenced by the West Hollywood club, the Troubadour. New episodes go live Mondays in May - 5/3, 5/10, 5/17, 5/24.

Simon & Garfunkel: Live 1969 4

Simon & Garfunkel: Live 1969 3

The Simon & Garfunkel “Live 1969” podcast continues with Paul Simon discussing his songwriting style as interviewed in 1966. Bud Scoppa adds comments on the full band arrangements on this tour, and how the crowd reacted to their first exposure to songs from the yet-to-be-released “Bridge Over Troubled Water” album. Features these tracks from Live […]

Simon & Garfunkel: Live 1969 2

Episode 2 begins with journalist Bud Scoppa’s thoughts on how Simon & Garfunkel’s music compared and contrasted with the early 1960s folk revivalists like The Kingston Trio, as well as the later folk-rock sounds of the three Bs – Bob Dylan, The Byrds and The Beatles. Features these tracks from Live 1969 “Why Don’t You […]

Simon And Garfunkel: Live 1969 1

Rita Houston from WFUV-FM in New York hosts the story of Simon & Garfunkel, from their early days in Queens, NY to their 1969 tour captured on the new live album, Live 1969. Throughout this series, we’ll hear archival interview clips with Paul and Art and new comments by pop journalist Bud Scoppa. We’ll even […]

Mariah Carey Ballads 4

Mariah Carey Ballads 3

Mariah Carey Ballads 2

Mariah Carey Ballads 1

Welcome to the four-part Mariah Ballads podcast series, celebrating the release of “THE BALLADS” in stores on 1/20/2009. Mariah Carey discusses the writing process of ballads and her love for romantic songs. Also, the joys of inspiring people through her music.  This episode includes clips of “Visions of Love,” “Dreamlover,” and “Hero,” plus her exclusive […]

Roy Orbison Black and White Night Part 3

Tributes from Black and White Night participants Tom Waits (“He added the color to the Black and White Night” — Barbara Orbison), Elvis Costello, T-Bone Burnett, Jackson Browne and JD Souther make up this episode.  Mrs. Orbison describes Roy’s elation after the filming had concluded that day.  As JD Souther pronounces, “He has the best, […]

Roy Orbison Black and White Night Part 2

Barbara Orbison relives the night at the Coconut Grove and the spontaneity of the incredible performances. Hear Roy Orbison and Bruce Springsteen rehearse their performance of “Dream Baby” and singers Bonnie Raitt, kd lang and Jennifer Warnes describe the experience of singing with one of the all-time great vocalists. Anthony DeCurtis of Rolling Stone explains […]

Roy Orbison Black and White Night Part 1

Dave Marsh hosts this inside look at Roy Orbison’s Black and White Night event and what lead to Roy’s comeback in the mid – 80s.  Roy’s widow Barbara, who envisioned the film with T Bone Burnett, Tom Waits, Anthony DeCurtis and Bruce Springsteen: “He seemed to have great respect for the music and his audience. […]

Darryl DMC McDaniels – Part 2 (The Sarah McLachlan Podcast)

Darryl DMC McDaniels talks about his love for Sarah McLachlan’s music.

Roy Orbison 3

Dave Marsh’s continues to narrate Roy Orbison’s professional and personal life from the mid 60’s to the 80’s.  Following the success of Pretty Woman was a chain of tragic events of Orbison’s personal life.  He continued to made music through the 60s and 70s, but a major comeback began in the mid-1980s when David Lynch […]

Roy Orbison 2

Dave Marsh recounts Roy Orbison’s journey and success as a songwriter and vocalist.  Big hits such as “Only the Lonely”, “Crying”, and “Sweet Dreams” have shaped Orbison’s popular and influential songwriting and singing style.  Roy Orbison worked with his longtime producer, Fred Foster, with these renowned hits.  Fred Foster particularly comments on the storyline of  […]

Roy Orbison – Soul of Rock & Roll 1

The three-part “Roy Orbison – Soul of Rock & Roll” podcast series begins with clips of Roy’s first recording sessions in 1955.   Roy Orbison’s own recollections of the early days are featured from interviews recorded throughout his life.    Other comments come from early producers Chet Atkins and Fred Foster. Recommended: Roy Orbison: The Soul of […]

Darryl DMC McDaniels – Part 1 (The Sarah McLachlan Podcast)

Darryl DMC McDaniels talks about his love for Sarah McLachlan’s music.

The Stranger 2 – The Billy Joel Podcast

On this episode, Billy Joel talks about the songs on The Stranger.

The Stranger 1 – The Billy Joel Podcast

On this episode, Billy Joel talks about the making of The Stranger.

Phil Ramone Commentary Side B – The Billy Joel Podcast

On this episode, legendary producer Phil Ramone comments on Side B of The Stranger.

Sting – The Billy Joel Podcast

On this episode, Sting talks about meeting Billy, Just The Way You Are, success and The Stranger. (Sting photo credit: Kevn Mazur)

Phil Ramone Commentary Side A – The Billy Joel Podcast

On this episode, legendary producer Phil Ramone comments on Side A of The Stranger.

Phil Ramone – The Billy Joel Podcast

On this episode, legendary producer Phil Ramone talks about Billy and his recollections of producing The Stranger.

Bill Leeb of Delerium (The Sarah McLachlan Podcast)

Co-leader of the group Delerium, Bill Leeb recounts meeting and collaborating with Sarah.

Alan Light (The Sarah McLachlan Podcast)

Music journalist Alan Light recounts his first experience seeing Sarah perform live and his intro spin of the classic album “Fumbling Towards Ecstasy.”