Rock Talk with Dr. Cropper
271 episodes - English - Latest episode: 6 days ago -An entertaining and educational look at the live — and sometimes studio — histories of some of rock's biggest acts.
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E182: Bob Dylan — 'Nashville Skyline' 55th Anniversary
April 13, 2024 01:00 - 33 minutes - 22.8 MBIn this episode, we discuss Bob Dylan's 'Nashville Skyline' album in celebration of the 55th anniversary of its April 9, 1969 release. I've always loved his uncharacteristically warm, smooth vocals on this album, as well as the 'Blonde On Blonde'-descendant sonic palette... Support the show Subscribe to Rock Talk with Dr. Cropper + Instagram & TikTok — @rocktalk.dr.cropper Twitter — @RockTalkDrCropp Facebook, LinkedIn & YouTube — Rock Talk with Dr. Cropper Email — rocktalk.dr.cropper@gmail...
🔒 E181: Led Zeppelin — 'Led Zeppelin' Drum Sessions
March 28, 2024 04:00 - 15 minutes - 10.7 MBSubscriber-only episode For you premium subscribers, here is the full recording session for the drum parts I included in this week's main episode, discussing Led Zeppelin's eponymous debut in celebration of the 55th anniversary of its 1969 release... Subscribe to Rock Talk with Dr. Cropper + Instagram & TikTok — @rocktalk.dr.cropper Twitter — @RockTalkDrCropp Facebook, LinkedIn & YouTube — Rock Talk with Dr. Cropper Email — [email protected]
E180: Led Zeppelin — 'Led Zeppelin' 55th Anniversary
March 27, 2024 04:00 - 1 hour - 61.4 MBIn this episode, we discuss Led Zeppelin's eponymous debut in celebration of the 55th anniversary of its 1969 release. It hasn't lost any of its power to drive you back in your seat; I can only imagine what it was like dropping the needle on it for the first time back then... Support the show Subscribe to Rock Talk with Dr. Cropper + Instagram & TikTok — @rocktalk.dr.cropper Twitter — @RockTalkDrCropp Facebook, LinkedIn & YouTube — Rock Talk with Dr. Cropper Email — rocktalk.dr.cropper@gma...
E179: Super Bowl LVIII Halftime Show
February 17, 2024 22:00 - 25 minutes - 17.6 MBWelcome to Season 8! In this impromptu episode, I provide some loose thoughts on Usher's halftime show from Super Bowl LVIII in Las Vegas this past weekend. Support the show Subscribe to Rock Talk with Dr. Cropper + Instagram & TikTok — @rocktalk.dr.cropper Twitter — @RockTalkDrCropp Facebook, LinkedIn & YouTube — Rock Talk with Dr. Cropper Email — [email protected]
E178: Year In Review & Looking Ahead
December 21, 2023 08:00 - 14 minutes - 9.93 MBIn this episode, I recap 2023 and provide a brief update on what to expect moving forward. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year! Talk to you in a month or so... Support the show Subscribe to Rock Talk with Dr. Cropper + Instagram & TikTok — @rocktalk.dr.cropper Twitter — @RockTalkDrCropp Facebook, LinkedIn & YouTube — Rock Talk with Dr. Cropper Email — [email protected]
E177: Grateful Dead — 1972 vs. 1973
December 21, 2023 07:00 - 1 hour - 42.1 MBIn this episode, having now gone through the complete ranking exercise for both years, I discuss the differences I hear between 1972 and 1973 Grateful Dead, and tell you which year I prefer... Support the show Subscribe to Rock Talk with Dr. Cropper + Instagram & TikTok — @rocktalk.dr.cropper Twitter — @RockTalkDrCropp Facebook, LinkedIn & YouTube — Rock Talk with Dr. Cropper Email — [email protected]
E176: Grateful Dead — Ranking The 1973 Shows
December 21, 2023 07:00 - 3 hours - 152 MBIn this episode, as we did for 1972 last year, we rank the Grateful Dead's 1973 concerts to celebrate the 50th anniversary of one of their finest touring years! Support the show Subscribe to Rock Talk with Dr. Cropper + Instagram & TikTok — @rocktalk.dr.cropper Twitter — @RockTalkDrCropp Facebook, LinkedIn & YouTube — Rock Talk with Dr. Cropper Email — [email protected]
E175: The Rolling Stones — 'Beggars Banquet' 55th Anniversary (w/Spencer Cropper)
December 20, 2023 08:00 - 44 minutes - 30.6 MBIn this episode, we are joined by my brother, Spencer Cropper, to discuss the Rolling Stones' 'Beggars Banquet' album in celebration of the 55th anniversary of its December 6, 1968 release. Support the show Subscribe to Rock Talk with Dr. Cropper + Instagram & TikTok — @rocktalk.dr.cropper Twitter — @RockTalkDrCropp Facebook, LinkedIn & YouTube — Rock Talk with Dr. Cropper Email — [email protected]
E174: The Beatles — 'The White Album' 55th Anniversary (w/Spencer Cropper)
December 19, 2023 07:00 - 1 hour - 42.7 MBIn this episode, we are joined by my brother, Spencer Cropper, to discuss the Beatles' 'White Album' in celebration of the 60th anniversary of its November 22, 1968 release. Support the show Subscribe to Rock Talk with Dr. Cropper + Instagram & TikTok — @rocktalk.dr.cropper Twitter — @RockTalkDrCropp Facebook, LinkedIn & YouTube — Rock Talk with Dr. Cropper Email — [email protected]
E173: The Jimi Hendrix Experience — 'Electric Ladyland' 55th Anniversary
October 27, 2023 04:00 - 14 minutes - 10 MBIn this episode, we discuss the Jimi Hendrix Experience's third and final studio album, 'Electric Ladyland,' in celebration of the 55th anniversary of its October 16, 1968 release. Support the show Subscribe to Rock Talk with Dr. Cropper + Instagram & TikTok — @rocktalk.dr.cropper Twitter — @RockTalkDrCropp Facebook, LinkedIn & YouTube — Rock Talk with Dr. Cropper Email — [email protected]
E172: AC/DC — 'If You Want Blood You've Got It' 45th Anniversary
October 26, 2023 04:00 - 12 minutes - 8.89 MBIn this episode, we discuss AC/DC's first live album, 'If You Want Blood You've Got It' in celebration of the 45th anniversary of its Fall 1978 release. Support the show Subscribe to Rock Talk with Dr. Cropper + Instagram & TikTok — @rocktalk.dr.cropper Twitter — @RockTalkDrCropp Facebook, LinkedIn & YouTube — Rock Talk with Dr. Cropper Email — [email protected]
🔒 E171: Elton John — 'Goodbye Yellow Brick Road' 50th Anniversary
October 25, 2023 18:00 - 17 minutes - 12 MBSubscriber-only episode In this episode, we discuss Elton John's 'Goodbye Yellow Brick Road' album in belated celebration of the 50th anniversary of its October 5, 1973 release. Subscribe to Rock Talk with Dr. Cropper + Instagram & TikTok — @rocktalk.dr.cropper Twitter — @RockTalkDrCropp Facebook, LinkedIn & YouTube — Rock Talk with Dr. Cropper Email — [email protected]
E170: The Rolling Stones — 'Goats Head Soup' 50th Anniversary
October 20, 2023 04:00 - 24 minutes - 17.1 MBIn this episode, we discuss the Rolling Stones' 'Goats Head Soup' album in belated celebration of the 50th anniversary of its August 31, 1973 release. Support the show Subscribe to Rock Talk with Dr. Cropper + Instagram & TikTok — @rocktalk.dr.cropper Twitter — @RockTalkDrCropp Facebook, LinkedIn & YouTube — Rock Talk with Dr. Cropper Email — [email protected]
E169: Marvin Gaye — 'Let's Get It On' 50th Anniversary
October 19, 2023 04:00 - 7 minutes - 5.1 MBIn this episode, we discuss Marvin Gaye's 'Let's Get It On' album in belated celebration of the 50th anniversary of its August 28, 1973 release. Support the show Subscribe to Rock Talk with Dr. Cropper + Instagram & TikTok — @rocktalk.dr.cropper Twitter — @RockTalkDrCropp Facebook, LinkedIn & YouTube — Rock Talk with Dr. Cropper Email — [email protected]
🔒 E168: The Allman Brothers Band — 'Brothers And Sisters' 50th Anniversary
October 18, 2023 04:00 - 7 minutes - 5.48 MBSubscriber-only episode In this episode, we discuss the Allman Brothers Band's fourth studio album, 'Brothers And Sisters,' in belated celebration of its August 1973 release. Subscribe to Rock Talk with Dr. Cropper + Instagram & TikTok — @rocktalk.dr.cropper Twitter — @RockTalkDrCropp Facebook, LinkedIn & YouTube — Rock Talk with Dr. Cropper Email — [email protected]
E167: Grateful Dead — 'Anthem Of The Sun' 55th Anniversary
October 17, 2023 04:00 - 6 minutes - 4.71 MBIn this episode, we discuss the Grateful Dead's second studio album, 'Anthem Of The Sun,' in belated celebration of the 55th anniversary of its July 18, 1968 release. Support the show Subscribe to Rock Talk with Dr. Cropper + Instagram & TikTok — @rocktalk.dr.cropper Twitter — @RockTalkDrCropp Facebook, LinkedIn & YouTube — Rock Talk with Dr. Cropper Email — [email protected]
🔒 E166: Taylor Swift — Eras Tour Movie Reaction
October 17, 2023 02:00 - 22 minutes - 15.4 MBSubscriber-only episode In this episode, I recap my experience of attending a screening of Taylor Swift — The Eras Tour last night. Subscribe to Rock Talk with Dr. Cropper + Instagram & TikTok — @rocktalk.dr.cropper Twitter — @RockTalkDrCropp Facebook, LinkedIn & YouTube — Rock Talk with Dr. Cropper Email — [email protected]
E165: Bedtime Stories w/Dr. Cropper, Vol. 1
October 13, 2023 03:00 - 33 minutes - 23.2 MBWe're trying something new in this episode. The Grateful Dead's 'American Beauty' is one of my absolute favourite albums, securing a place on my personal "Mt. Rushmore," and is an album I always associate with this time of year. This time two years ago, I was writing and editing for a music magazine, and wrote an article on 'American Beauty' that was never published. I stumbled upon it recently and thought I would read it to you all, more like a bedtime story than a typical episode... For a...
🔒 E164: Grateful Dead — '72 vs. '73 Through 35 Shows
September 07, 2023 00:00 - 18 minutes - 12.7 MBSubscriber-only episode In this episode, I thought I would offer a quick update on my 50th anniversary pilgrimage through the Grateful Dead's 1973 shows — particularly how it compares with last year's 1972 journey through the same number of shows. Subscribe to Rock Talk with Dr. Cropper + Instagram & TikTok — @rocktalk.dr.cropper Twitter — @RockTalkDrCropp Facebook, LinkedIn & YouTube — Rock Talk with Dr. Cropper Email — [email protected]
E163: Grateful Dead — 'Here Comes Sunshine: 1973' Review
September 05, 2023 04:00 - 1 hour - 58 MBIn this episode, we review the Grateful Dead's latest box set, Here Comes Sunshine: 1973, which contains five complete shows from Spring '73, and can still be ordered in various formats here. For those of you who don't wish to spring for the box, the June 10 show at RFK Stadium has been selected as the "breakout" show from the box, and can be found here. I also had the pleasure of being a guest on Workingman's Pod about a month ago to discuss the June 10 show, so check it out too! Support ...
E162: Led Zeppelin — Ranking The 1973 Versions Of "No Quarter"
August 31, 2023 04:00 - 1 hour - 51.6 MBIn this episode, building off of last week's discussion of Led Zeppelin's 1973 North American Tour, we rank the 1973 versions of "No Quarter," just as we did for the 1975 versions two years ago in Episode 40, and for the 1977 versions last year in Episode 104. Support the show Subscribe to Rock Talk with Dr. Cropper + Instagram & TikTok — @rocktalk.dr.cropper Twitter — @RockTalkDrCropp Facebook, LinkedIn & YouTube — Rock Talk with Dr. Cropper Email — [email protected]
E161: Led Zeppelin — North America '73 (w/ledzepfilm)
August 24, 2023 04:00 - 3 hours - 160 MBIn this episode, joined by one of my best musical friends and collaborators, ledzepfilm, we discuss Led Zeppelin's record-breaking 1973 North American Tour in celebration of its recently-concluded 50th anniversary. I first discussed this tour three years ago, way back in Episode 7, so it was a lot of fun to put it "under the microscope" once again... This episode is really the third instalment in a trilogy of '73 Zeppelin episodes this year, as ledzepfilm and I also discussed their 1973 Uni...
🔒 E160: Grateful Dead — Ranking The 1972 Versions Of "Dark Star"
August 17, 2023 04:00 - 26 minutes - 18.2 MBSubscriber-only episode In July, I decided to listen to all 31 versions of "Dark Star" the Grateful Dead played in 1972 — one per day — as a "side quest" of sorts. I didn't want it to feel like work, but I did keep a loose ranking as I went along, and figured I would share it with you... Subscribe to Rock Talk with Dr. Cropper + Instagram & TikTok — @rocktalk.dr.cropper Twitter — @RockTalkDrCropp Facebook, LinkedIn & YouTube — Rock Talk with Dr. Cropper Email — [email protected]
E159: Taylor Swift — 'Speak Now (Taylor's Version)' Review
August 16, 2023 04:00 - 1 hour - 58 MBIn this, the Season 7 opener, we review the recently-released Speak Now (Taylor's Version), the latest instalment in Taylor Swift's re-recording campaign. Speak Now has long been my favourite of Swift's albums, so this was a fun one for me! As I already analyzed the original album in depth in my ranking of Swift's discography — way back in Episode 9 — I did not do so here, so I encourage you to check out that episode as well. Additionally, I have reviewed the following releases of hers: F...
E158: Dead & Company — 7/16/23 San Francisco
July 22, 2023 17:00 - 2 hours - 87.1 MBIn this, the Season 6 finale, we recap my trip to San Francisco this past weekend, centred around a review of Dead & Company's tour-closing show at Oracle Park on Sunday. I'll be taking a few weeks off now, but will be back for Season 7 in no time! Support the show Subscribe to Rock Talk with Dr. Cropper + Instagram & TikTok — @rocktalk.dr.cropper Twitter — @RockTalkDrCropp Facebook, LinkedIn & YouTube — Rock Talk with Dr. Cropper Email — [email protected]
🔒 E157: The Doors — 'Waiting For The Sun' 55th Anniversary
July 21, 2023 18:00 - 29 minutes - 20.3 MBSubscriber-only episode In this episode, we discuss the Doors' third studio album, 'Waiting For The Sun,' in celebration of the recently-passed 55th anniversary of its July 3, 1968 release. Oddly enough, it was their only No. 1 album, which I explain the potential causality behind. In the episode, I mention my alternative track listing, which you can take for a "test drive" here... Subscribe to Rock Talk with Dr. Cropper + Instagram & TikTok — @rocktalk.dr.cropper Twitter — @RockTalkDrCro...
🔒 E156: Robert Plant & Alison Krauss — 7/5/23 Toronto
July 07, 2023 17:00 - 16 minutes - 11.4 MBSubscriber-only episode In this episode, we review the Robert Plant & Alison Krauss concert I attended at Budweiser Stage here in Toronto this week... Subscribe to Rock Talk with Dr. Cropper + Instagram & TikTok — @rocktalk.dr.cropper Twitter — @RockTalkDrCropp Facebook, LinkedIn & YouTube — Rock Talk with Dr. Cropper Email — [email protected]
E155: Spencer Cropper — 'Love/Misery' Review (w/Spencer Cropper)
June 30, 2023 20:00 - 1 hour - 52.6 MBIn this episode, we are joined by my brother, Spencer Cropper, to discuss his recently-released debut album, 'Love/Misery." It may be a bit outside the scope of what we usually talk about, but it's inspired by much of what we typically discuss, so I think you'll dig it... Support the show Subscribe to Rock Talk with Dr. Cropper + Instagram & TikTok — @rocktalk.dr.cropper Twitter — @RockTalkDrCropp Facebook, LinkedIn & YouTube — Rock Talk with Dr. Cropper Email — [email protected]
🔒 E154: Aretha Franklin — 'Aretha Now' 55th Anniversary
June 23, 2023 04:00 - 13 minutes - 9.45 MBSubscriber-only episode In this episode, we discuss Aretha Franklin's 'Aretha Now' album in celebration of the 55th anniversary of its June 14, 1968 release. Subscribe to Rock Talk with Dr. Cropper + Instagram & TikTok — @rocktalk.dr.cropper Twitter — @RockTalkDrCropp Facebook, LinkedIn & YouTube — Rock Talk with Dr. Cropper Email — [email protected]
🔒 E153: Dead & Company — 6/9/23 Chicago "U.S. Blues"
June 18, 2023 16:00 - 8 minutes - 5.9 MBSubscriber-only episode In this episode, I present my complete recording of Dead & Company's "U.S. Blues" encore at Chicago's Wrigley Field this past Friday, June 9, 2023. Subscribe to Rock Talk with Dr. Cropper + Instagram & TikTok — @rocktalk.dr.cropper Twitter — @RockTalkDrCropp Facebook, LinkedIn & YouTube — Rock Talk with Dr. Cropper Email — [email protected]
🔒 E152: Dead & Company — 6/9/23 Chicago 'Sugar/Scarlet/Sunshine'
June 17, 2023 16:00 - 18 minutes - 12.6 MBSubscriber-only episode In this episode, I present my complete recording of Dead & Company's second set-closing "Sugar Magnolia"/"Scarlet Begonias" sandwich at Chicago's Wrigley Field this past Friday, June 9, 2023. Subscribe to Rock Talk with Dr. Cropper + Instagram & TikTok — @rocktalk.dr.cropper Twitter — @RockTalkDrCropp Facebook, LinkedIn & YouTube — Rock Talk with Dr. Cropper Email — [email protected]
E151: Dead & Company — 6/10/23 Chicago
June 16, 2023 07:00 - 1 hour - 69.9 MBThis is the second in a two-part series recapping my trip to Chicago this past weekend, centred around reviewing the Dead & Company shows at Wrigley Field that were the purpose of my trip. In this episode, we pick up Saturday morning and cover a lakeside bike ride, a half-rack of ribs, a massive blueberry muffin and an Allagash White — oh, and the main event: the June 10 show! Support the show Subscribe to Rock Talk with Dr. Cropper + Instagram & TikTok — @rocktalk.dr.cropper Twitter — @R...
E150: Dead & Company — 6/9/23 Chicago
June 16, 2023 03:00 - 1 hour - 61.3 MBThis is the first in a two-part series recapping my trip to Chicago this past weekend, centred around reviewing the Dead & Company shows at Wrigley Field that were the purpose of my trip. In this episode, we briefly recap my Deadhead journey to this point, discuss the first half of my trip, review the June 9 show, and leave off with me going to bed early Saturday morning... Support the show Subscribe to Rock Talk with Dr. Cropper + Instagram & TikTok — @rocktalk.dr.cropper Twitter — @Rock...
E149: The Rolling Stones — 'Some Girls' 45th Anniversary (w/Spencer Cropper & Alex Mihalopoulos)
June 09, 2023 04:00 - 2 hours - 119 MBIn this episode, we discuss the Rolling Stones' 'Some Girls' album in celebration of the 45th anniversary of its June 9, 1978 release. We are joined by both my brother, Spencer Cropper, and my great friend, Alex Mihalopoulos — simultaneously! Support the show Subscribe to Rock Talk with Dr. Cropper + Instagram & TikTok — @rocktalk.dr.cropper Twitter — @RockTalkDrCropp Facebook, LinkedIn & YouTube — Rock Talk with Dr. Cropper Email — [email protected]
🔒 E148: Bob Dylan — 'The Freewheelin' Bob Dylan' 60th Anniversary (w/Alex Mihalopoulos)
June 03, 2023 10:00 - 53 minutes - 36.6 MBSubscriber-only episode In this episode, my great friend, Alex Mihalopoulos, joins us to discuss Bob Dylan's second album, 'The Freewheelin' Bob Dylan,' in celebration of the 60th anniversary of its release. Subscribe to Rock Talk with Dr. Cropper + Instagram & TikTok — @rocktalk.dr.cropper Twitter — @RockTalkDrCropp Facebook, LinkedIn & YouTube — Rock Talk with Dr. Cropper Email — [email protected]
E147: The Rolling Stones — "Jumpin' Jack Flash" 55th Anniversary (w/Alex Mihalopoulos)
June 03, 2023 00:00 - 43 minutes - 29.8 MBIn this episode, we are joined by my great friend, Alex Mihalopoulos, to discuss the Rolling Stones' iconic "Jumpin' Jack Flash" in celebration of the 55th anniversary of its release. Support the show Subscribe to Rock Talk with Dr. Cropper + Instagram & TikTok — @rocktalk.dr.cropper Twitter — @RockTalkDrCropp Facebook, LinkedIn & YouTube — Rock Talk with Dr. Cropper Email — [email protected]
E146: AC/DC — 'Powerage' 45th Anniversary
May 25, 2023 20:00 - 1 hour - 69.5 MBIn this episode, we discuss AC/DC's fifth album, 'Powerage,' in celebration of its May '78 release. You may recall that we did the same for its predecessor, 'Let There Be Rock,' just over a year ago in Episode 92. I also reviewed 'Power Up' upon its November 2020 release, way back in Episode 22... Support the show Subscribe to Rock Talk with Dr. Cropper + Instagram & TikTok — @rocktalk.dr.cropper Twitter — @RockTalkDrCropp Facebook, LinkedIn & YouTube — Rock Talk with Dr. Cropper Email — r...
🔒 E145: Greatest Live Album Ever Made?
May 18, 2023 19:00 - 31 minutes - 21.8 MBSubscriber-only episode James Brown's famous 'Live At The Apollo' album, often cited as the greatest live album ever made, was released 60 years ago this month. As such, I figured I should finally listen to it! Another live album often cited as the greatest, the Who's 'Live At Leeds,' had its release anniversary this week — just 53 years — so I thought I would address both of their claims at the title together... Subscribe to Rock Talk with Dr. Cropper + Instagram & TikTok — @rocktalk.dr.c...
E144: Grateful Dead — Reappraising Cornell '77 (w/Alex Mihalopoulos)
May 14, 2023 03:00 - 1 hour - 53 MBWith the Grateful Dead's famed Cornell '77 show in the news again this week as Dead & Company returned to Barton Hall on the anniversary for a benefit show, my friend, Alex, and I thought it was the perfect time to add our two cents to the narrative surrounding this most polarizing concert... Support the show Subscribe to Rock Talk with Dr. Cropper + Instagram & TikTok — @rocktalk.dr.cropper Twitter — @RockTalkDrCropp Facebook, LinkedIn & YouTube — Rock Talk with Dr. Cropper Email — rockta...
🔒 E143: May The Fourth Be With You
May 04, 2023 19:00 - 16 minutes - 11.6 MBSubscriber-only episode Somewhat of an "off" week this week as I gear up for next week's 45th anniversary episode on AC/DC's 'Powerage,' but I wanted to update you premium subscribers on a few things... Subscribe to Rock Talk with Dr. Cropper + Instagram & TikTok — @rocktalk.dr.cropper Twitter — @RockTalkDrCropp Facebook, LinkedIn & YouTube — Rock Talk with Dr. Cropper Email — [email protected]
E142: Grateful Dead — Top 10 One-Drummer Shows w/o "Dark Star" or "The Other One"
April 29, 2023 14:00 - 38 minutes - 26.3 MBWhen evaluating pre-hiatus Grateful Dead shows, "Dark Star" and "The Other One" typically factor heavily. That's why I thought in this episode, it would be fun to talk about the best shows where they did not play either of their spacey '60s epics. I confined it to the one-drummer era for a more "apples-to-apples" comparison... Support the show Subscribe to Rock Talk with Dr. Cropper + Instagram & TikTok — @rocktalk.dr.cropper Twitter — @RockTalkDrCropp Facebook, LinkedIn & YouTube — Rock T...
🔒 E141: Taylor Swift — Ranking The Surprise Song Pairings So Far
April 29, 2023 02:00 - 31 minutes - 21.7 MBSubscriber-only episode In light of the popularity of Episode 130, I thought that in this episode we would rank the surprise song pairings of Taylor Swift's Eras Tour thus far — which we happen to be exactly a quarter of the way through, with 13 of the 52 shows in the books... Subscribe to Rock Talk with Dr. Cropper + Instagram & TikTok — @rocktalk.dr.cropper Twitter — @RockTalkDrCropp Facebook, LinkedIn & YouTube — Rock Talk with Dr. Cropper Email — [email protected]
E140: Grateful Dead — First Quarter Update On 1973 Pilgrimage
April 22, 2023 03:00 - 50 minutes - 34.5 MBIn this episode, I provide an update on my 50th anniversary pilgrimage through the 73 concerts the Grateful Dead performed in 1973. As we are through 20 shows already, and there are only 15 more between now and September 7, it seemed a fitting time to pause and reflect... Support the show Subscribe to Rock Talk with Dr. Cropper + Instagram & TikTok — @rocktalk.dr.cropper Twitter — @RockTalkDrCropp Facebook, LinkedIn & YouTube — Rock Talk with Dr. Cropper Email — [email protected]
E139: Led Zeppelin — Europe '73 (w/ledzepfilm)
April 14, 2023 04:00 - 1 hour - 70 MBIn this episode, with the help of my good friend, ledzepfilm, we discuss Led Zeppelin's legendary Europe '73 tour in celebration of its 50th anniversary. You may recall that we discussed this tour in great detail two years ago in Episode 42. Accordingly, we focus more on overall impressions of the tour in this episode... Support the show Subscribe to Rock Talk with Dr. Cropper + Instagram & TikTok — @rocktalk.dr.cropper Twitter — @RockTalkDrCropp Facebook, LinkedIn & YouTube — Rock Talk wi...
E139: Led Zeppelin — Europe '73 Tour 50th Anniversary (w/ledzepfilm)
April 14, 2023 04:00 - 1 hour - 70 MBIn this episode, with the help of my good friend, ledzepfilm, we discuss Led Zeppelin's legendary Europe '73 tour in celebration of its 50th anniversary. You may recall that we discussed this tour in great detail two years ago in Episode 42. Accordingly, we focus more on overall impressions of the tour in this episode... Support the show Subscribe to Rock Talk with Dr. Cropper + Instagram & TikTok — @rocktalk.dr.cropper Twitter — @RockTalkDrCropp Facebook, LinkedIn & YouTube — Rock Talk with...
🔒 E138: The Wailers — 'Catch A Fire' 50th Anniversary
April 13, 2023 22:00 - 16 minutes - 11.5 MBSubscriber-only episode In this episode, we discuss the Wailers' 'Catch A Fire' album, released on this day in 1973. I had actually never heard it in full until today, but when I saw that the today is the 50th anniversary of its release, I figured I would give you my impromptu thoughts... Subscribe to Rock Talk with Dr. Cropper + Instagram & TikTok — @rocktalk.dr.cropper Twitter — @RockTalkDrCropp Facebook, LinkedIn & YouTube — Rock Talk with Dr. Cropper Email — [email protected]
🔒 E137: Led Zeppelin — "The Ocean" Drum Cover
April 08, 2023 19:00 - 4 minutes - 3.21 MBSubscriber-only episode For this week's premium episode, I thought I'd try something different. Since we were discussing Led Zeppelin's 'Houses Of The Holy' album for its 50th anniversary this week, I figured I'd do a full drum cover of "The Ocean" for you paying subscribers... Subscribe to Rock Talk with Dr. Cropper + Instagram & TikTok — @rocktalk.dr.cropper Twitter — @RockTalkDrCropp Facebook, LinkedIn & YouTube — Rock Talk with Dr. Cropper Email — [email protected]
E136: Led Zeppelin — 'Houses Of The Holy' 50th Anniversary (w/Spencer Cropper)
April 07, 2023 06:00 - 3 hours - 145 MBIn this episode — joined by my brother, Spencer Cropper — we discuss Led Zeppelin's fifth studio album, 'Houses Of The Holy,' in celebration of the 50th anniversary of its March 1973 release. I've also made the video of Spencer and I's conversation available on YouTube for the first time. Be sure to check out Spencer's music as well, and give him a follow on Instagram — @spencercropper — to be kept in the loop about the impending release of his debut album! Support the show Subscribe to ...
🔒 E135: Baseball Was Better With Steroids
April 02, 2023 04:00 - 13 minutes - 9.32 MBSubscriber-only episode In this episode, I air a few of my grievances with Major League Baseball, discuss the setlist from Taylor Swift's first night in Dallas, and share a recent realization I had about the differences between '72 and '73 Dead... Subscribe to Rock Talk with Dr. Cropper + Instagram & TikTok — @rocktalk.dr.cropper Twitter — @RockTalkDrCropp Facebook, LinkedIn & YouTube — Rock Talk with Dr. Cropper Email — [email protected]
E134: The Beatles — 'Please Please Me' 60th Anniversary (w/Spencer Cropper)
April 01, 2023 16:00 - 44 minutes - 30.3 MBIn this episode — joined by my brother, Spencer Cropper — we discuss the Beatles' debut album, 'Please Please Me,' in celebration of the 60th anniversary of its March 22, 1963 release in the UK. Support the show Subscribe to Rock Talk with Dr. Cropper + Instagram & TikTok — @rocktalk.dr.cropper Twitter — @RockTalkDrCropp Facebook, LinkedIn & YouTube — Rock Talk with Dr. Cropper Email — [email protected]