Tim Friedmann's 70's Rock Conversations
191 episodes - English - Latest episode: 7 days ago - ★★★★★ - 8 ratingsInformative and Entertaining conversation about the greatest decade of music! Spanning the years 1967-'82. Spotlight Years, Featured Artists Plus! 1-Hit Wonders, "Not-so-good Songs," and more!
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Tim Friedmann's 70s Rock Conversations Season 11 Episode 5
July 08, 2024 06:00 - 1 hour - 64.9 MBFrank and I are wrapping our look at the Featured Years '67-'83..1983 it was a very interesting year in music; not to mention sports, news, movies and television. And a pivotal year for your "Rock Conversation" hosts as well! Next week, we begin featuring key states in our country with regard to where top rock artists hail from. California will be first up, followed by Ohio. It should be fun!
Tim Friedmann's 70s Rock Conversations Season 11 Episode 4
July 01, 2024 06:00 - 1 hour - 66.8 MBThis week, 1982 is our Featured Year! Frank & I had important milestones happen that year, and there was some great music of course! Our "Best Intro" category will have Deep Purple from Tim and an excellent one from Chicago. Next week, we'll conclude our Featured Year category and start looking at bands from around the country in our "Best States" topic. Enjoy!
Tim Friedmann's 70s Rock Conversations Season 11 Episode 3
June 24, 2024 06:00 - 1 hour - 59.4 MB1981 is in the spotlight this week! Frank and I recount some of the major news stories from that year, including assassination attempts that took place all over the world; a terrific 1-Hit Wonder courtesy of jazz artist Norman Connors and sung by Michael Henderson from 1976...and our Best Intros have Frankie with one from 1970; Tim's from 1980. Enjoy!
Tim Friedmann's 70s Rock Conversations Season 11 Episode 2
June 17, 2024 06:00 - 1 hour - 63.9 MBThis week, Frankie and I discuss the year 1980. Disco had finally ended, but what kind of Rock 'n Roll remained?...Also, our new category "Best Intros" gives us one by Zeppelin--the other by Steely Dan. And, Frankie has a great idea for the new topic "Hey! I thought someone else did this one!"...by the Canadian group Red Rider. Enjoy!
Tim Friedmann's 70s Rock Conversations Season 11 Episode 1
June 10, 2024 06:00 - 1 hour - 68.5 MBWe're kicking off Season 11 this week with a look back to the end of the "Disco Years"--1979! But there was still a lot of great rock 'n roll as we rounded out the '70s (Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers, Pat Benatar, Bruce Springsteen, Fleetwood Mac, Pink Floyd, The Cars to name a few!)...we'll also be kicking off some brand-new topics this season, including one we've been looking forward to for a long time, "Best Intros." Enjoy!
Tim Friedmann's 70s Rock Conversations Season 10 Highlights
June 03, 2024 06:00 - 1 hour - 58.9 MBWe hope you enjoy our look back at Season 10; which included our interview with local musician George Sipl, and our Featured Years from 1967-78. Season 11 kicks off next week with our Featured Year 1979.
Tim Friedmann's 70s Rock Conversations Season 10 Episode 14
May 27, 2024 06:00 - 1 hour - 58.1 MBWe round out Season 10 with a look back to the year 1978! Frank and I have some great music to play, as well as some of our favorite topics including "Did The Grammys Get It Right," and "Frankie Makes the Grade." Next week, we'll have our Highlight reel of Season 10--brand new episodes resume in a couple of weeks with Season 11.
Tim Friedmann's 70s Rock Conversations Season 10 Episode 13
May 20, 2024 06:00 - 1 hour - 55.9 MB1977 will be our Featured Year as we move through the 70s into the early 80s. Frank and I discuss one of the best years of rock, including the Eagles, Fleetwood Mac, Peter Frampton and even Andy Gibb! One more episode to go in Season 10--next week the year 1978. Enjoy!
Tim Friedmann's 70s Rock Conversations Season 10 Episode 12
May 13, 2024 06:00 - 1 hour - 59.3 MBThis week, our Featured Year is 1976, as we make our way through the 70s and into the early 80s. Tim will have a lot to say about prolific songwriter Otis Blackwell, who penned big hits for Elvis like "Don't Be Cruel," "Return to Sender," and "All Shook Up." Otis wrote over 1,000 songs! We'll have a terrific "Cover vs. Cover" segment as well; one from the '60s--then re-done two decades later. Enjoy!
Tim Friedmann's 70s Rock Conversations Season 10 Episode 11
May 06, 2024 06:00 - 1 hour - 67.3 MB1975 is our Featured Year this week as Frank and I look at the music, news events, sports and entertainment from that year. Also, we'll have a couple of terrific "Download Discoveries," a "1 Hit Wonder" from a British group named Christie, and much more. Enjoy!
Tim Friedmann's 70s Rock Conversations Season 10 Episode 10
April 29, 2024 06:00 - 1 hour - 68.2 MBSeason 10 resumes this week as Frankie and I take a look back to 1974! The music, the top news events, sports and more...I'll also run down the list of the new inductees for the Rock Hall Class of '24; some surprises for sure and some long-overdue. Enjoy!
Classic Conversations Grand Funk
April 22, 2024 06:00 - 51 minutes - 47.3 MBRounding out our "Classic Conversations" is one of our most-downloaded and favorite episodes--Mark Farner, founding member of Grand Funk Railroad! And next week, Frank and I return will all-new episodes of "70s Rock Conversations," as we continue with our look at the decade of the 70s--this week it's 1974. Thanks for sticking with us this winter and now spring! We hope you've had a chance to catch up on our over 150 episodes.
Classic Conversations Bob Seger
April 15, 2024 06:00 - 1 hour - 56 MBBob Seger and the Silver Bullet Band is the topic of this week's "Classic Conversations!" Frank and I will be back with all-new episodes of Season 10 in a couple of weeks. We hope you've been enjoying our trip down memory lane all winter long and now into the spring!
Tim Friedmann's Classic Conversations Chicago
April 08, 2024 06:00 - 1 hour - 61.2 MBChicago is our Featured Artist in this week's Classic Conversations! This Hall of Fame group from the Windy City was our very first Featured Artist. Keep in mind, all-new episodes of '70s Rock Conversations return on May 6th with 1975 in the spotlight.
Tim Friedmann's Classic Conversations Elton John
April 01, 2024 06:00 - 1 hour - 60.5 MBElton John is in the spotlight this week as our Featured Artist! Coming off of his final worldwide tour, Elton has been our Featured Artist a couple of times. Keep in mind, Frank & I return with brand new episodes as we continue on with Season 10 starting May 6th.
Tim Friedmann's Classic Conversations Billy Joel
March 25, 2024 06:00 - 1 hour - 66.2 MBThis week, Billy Joel is our Featured Artist as we continue with our Classic Conversations this spring! Next month, Frank and I return with all-new episodes in Season 10.
Tim Friedmann's Classic Conversations Fleetwood Mac
March 18, 2024 06:00 - 1 hour - 55.8 MBFleetwood Mac is our Featured Artist this week, as Frank and I close out the month of March in our Classic Conversations! Next week, we open April with Billy Joel; and new episodes pick up in early May. Enjoy!
Tim Friedmann's Classic Conversations Springsteen
March 11, 2024 06:00 - 1 hour - 57.4 MBThis week, "The Boss" Bruce Springsteen is our Featured Artist in our wintertime Classic Conversations! Next week, Fleetwood Mac is front-and-center as March concludes. Enjoy!
Tim Friedmann's Classic Conversations David Bowie
March 04, 2024 07:00 - 1 hour - 59.7 MBThis week, David Bowie is our Featured Artist as our Classic Conversations continue in March! Keep in mind, Season 10 picks up with the year 1975 when new episodes return in early May.
Tim Friedmann's Classic Conversations Stevie Wonder
February 26, 2024 07:00 - 1 hour - 60.1 MBThis week, we stay with Motown artists as Frank and I discuss the legendary Stevie Wonder! Next week, "Classic Conversations" continue with David Bowie as our Featured Artist!
Tim Friedmann's Classic Conversations Marvin Gaye
February 19, 2024 07:00 - 49 minutes - 45.1 MBThis week, our "Classic Conversations" continue with the cool-sounding voice of Marvin Gaye! Keep in mind, Frank and I will be back with brand new episodes in early May. Enjoy!
Classic Conversations Moody Blues
February 12, 2024 07:00 - 59 minutes - 54.6 MBThis week, Alan Hewitt of the Moody Blues joins Frank and I in our "Classic Conversations"! Alan's career spans several decades as a solo artist, keyboardist and musical director when the Moody Blues are on the road--and of course, his work contributing to the big Top 10 hit by the '80s rock band Warrant. Enjoy!
Classic Conversations Eagles
February 05, 2024 05:00 - 1 hour - 58.2 MBThis week, Frank and I begin our "Classic Conversations" with a show we brought to you last July in our "All-American" show! The Eagles will be the Featured Artist this week, as we begin our "Classic" shows extending throughout this winter. Enjoy!
Tim Friedmann's 70s Rock Conversations Season 10 Episode9
January 29, 2024 07:00 - 1 hour - 64.8 MBWe close out the month of January this week, as Frank and I roll down memory lane featuring the year 1973! Great music for sure!! Also, 2 terrific "Download Discoveries" including one by Seals & Crofts...and in our "Favorite Cuts" segment, Frank & I each have one from the Beatles; one from "Revolver" and the other from "Sgt. Pepper's." Thanks for your downloads!
Tim Friedmann's 70s Rock Conversations Season 10 Episode 8
January 22, 2024 07:00 - 1 hour - 63.6 MBThis week's episode looks at 1972: the news, the sports, the music! Frankie has a great "Cover vs. Cover;" a #3 original vs. the cover which hit #1 two decades later. Tim's "Download Discovery" comes from former lead singer of Boston--the late Brad Delp. And, we each make a case for deserving rock artists in our "2 Should Get In" topic. Enjoy!
Tim Friedmann's 70s Rock Conversations Season 10 Episode 7
January 15, 2024 07:00 - 1 hour - 64 MBEpisode 7 of Season 10 features a look back at the year 1971; the top news stories, cost of things, the music (Frankie's #1 Year!) and more! Tim has a cool 1 Hit Wonder from the "Quiet Storm" days of the late '80s with a group named Force MD's. And, Frankie gives his take on the song "Grazin' in the Grass," in a rarity: the instrumental vs. vocal version in our Cover vs. Cover segment.
Tim Friedmann's 70s Rock Conversations Season 10 Episode 6
January 08, 2024 07:00 - 1 hour - 67 MBWe hope you enjoyed our last 2 special episodes! Last week was a fun conversation with our guest George Sipl, and the week before was our "BIG Christmas Show" airing during Christmas week. This week, it's back to our new shows as we look back to the year 1970. The top news stories, big movies & TV shows, and the music! Also, Frankie has a terrific "Cover vs. Cover" between a couple of "Motown" artists. Enjoy!
Tim Friedmann's 70s Rock Conversations Season 10 Episode 5
January 01, 2024 07:00 - 1 hour - 88.5 MBHappy New Year! We have a special guest to begin 2024--our friend George Sipl. He has a new book about his amazing career, "Understated: My Life in Rock 'n Roll." This week, George joins us to talk about his new book, and gives us insight into working with Eric Carmen in the 70s, and his work on the "Dirty Dancing" soundtrack; plus his 30+ career as a top recording engineer, producer, jingle writer and performer. Enjoy!
Tim Friedmann's 70s Rock Conversations Big Xmas Show
December 25, 2023 07:00 - 1 hour - 60.3 MBIt's our BIG Christmas Show this week!! Frank and I hope you're enjoying your Christmas Day and Holiday Season--this week, we're bringing you a show completely dedicated to Christmas--the music, topics like our favorite gifts, artificial tree vs. live, and many more, all with the Holidays in mind! Next week, George Sipl will be our special guest as we begin 2024, to talk about his new book, "Understated." Have a wonderful Christmas and a very happy and safe New Year! Enjoy!
Tim Friedmann's 70s Rock Conversations Season 10 Episode 3
December 18, 2023 07:00 - 1 hour - 73.2 MBThis week, Frankie and I complete our rundown of our Top 10 Christmas songs, revealing #'s 5-#1. Also, a terrific Cover vs. Cover is on its way with a face-off between the Beatles and Kenny Rankin (That's right!)...Are you familiar with the duo "Everything But The Girl," the group from the '90s? Tim will have a mini-tribute to them! And, 1969 is in the spotlight this week as our "Featured Year." Keep in mind, next week is wall-to-wall Christmas music and Christmas topics in our "BIG Christma...
Tim Friedmann's 70s Rock Conversations Season 10 Episode 2
December 11, 2023 07:00 - 1 hour - 79.3 MBThis episode will feature the tumultuous year of 1968--the music, the news, sports and more in the spotlight this week...Frank and I begin to share our Top 10 Christmas Songs (from #10-#6 this week); and there will be some new ones this season. Plus, we also will have a little tribute to the late Denny Laine of Wings. Enjoy!
Tim Friedmann's 70s Rock Conversations Season 10 Episode 1
December 04, 2023 07:00 - 1 hour - 69.3 MBSeason 10 is underway!! Frank and I are excited about bringing another great bunch of episodes to you, with brand-new features like "Favorite Cut from our Favorite Albums," "Download...with a Twist!" and some more soon-to-come. Plus, starting in Season 10, we'll start focusing on each year from '67 to '83 in our new "Featured Year" segment. Enjoy this one!
Tim Friedmann's 70s Rock Conversations BIG 3rd Anniversary Show
November 27, 2023 07:00 - 1 hour - 61.9 MBIt's our BIG 3rd Anniversary Show!! Frank & I have been very happy to bring our podcast to you over the past 3 years (already!), and this week is a very special episode recapping some of our favorite bits from the past 9 seasons. And keep in mind, next week begins Season 10, as we take a look at "Featured Years" (from '67-'83) for the next episodes. Thanks so much for your downloads over the past 3 years--Enjoy!!
Tim Friedmann's 70s Rock Conversations Season 9 Episode 14
November 20, 2023 07:00 - 1 hour - 77.2 MBWe wrap up Season 9 this week, with our first look (Finally!) at Pink Floyd! Find out what surprised Frankie about this all-time supergroup, and what his favorite Pink Floyd song is...also this week, Frankie dives into the latest music by the Rolling Stones as well as The Beatles--you'll hear which one he likes better! Keep in mind, next week premieres our "BIG 3rd Anniversary Show! Season 10 kicks off in 2 weeks as we begin the month of December. Enjoy!
Tim Friedmann's 70s Rock Conversations Season 9 Episode 13
November 13, 2023 07:00 - 1 hour - 67.3 MBAt Last!! Rush is our Featured Artist! And not to be outdone, Pink Floyd is up next week to conclude Season 9! Find out why Rush was so particular about their live shows, and which of the 3 members wrote most of the lyrics. Also this week, Frankie looks at the musical career of Tony Levin--who's still touring these days. Our "1 Hit Wonder" is from the spring of '73--and which top female recording artist was first asked to record this future #1 hit. Enjoy!
Tim Friedmann's 70s Rock Conversations Season 9 Episode 12
November 06, 2023 07:00 - 1 hour - 66.7 MBThis week, Frank & I will take another look at Billy Joel! Although this brilliant entertainer hasn't written or recorded any new hit music since the early 90s, he continues to thrill audiences everywhere with his tremendous concerts--appearing with Stevie Nicks in Columbus and across the country this past summer. Also this week, Frankie will reveal his #2 year in our "Best Year In Rock Countdown." And keep in mind, our "BIG 3rd Anniversary Show" is just a few weeks away!
Tim Friedmann's 70s Rock Conversations Season 9 Episode 11
October 30, 2023 06:00 - 1 hour - 59.4 MBThis week, Frankie and I take another look at Genesis! From their progressive rock beginnings, to the more classic rock middle, then straight-ahead Top 40 rock, the Rock Hall of Famers were everywhere in the 70s 80s and into the 90s. Also, will Frankie get it right this time in our "Did the Grammys Get it Right" segment? Find out this week!!
Tim Friedmann's 70s Rock Conversations Season 9 Episode 10
October 23, 2023 06:00 - 1 hour - 58.9 MBWe're heading back to Motown for this episode! Our first look at perhaps the top female pop group all-time: Diana Ross & The Supremes!! Find out which record they held in the '60s for #1's--right behind Elvis and the Beatles. Tim's "Little Known Recording Artist...BIG contribution" is a saxophonist who did a ton of work with Paul McCartney & Wings in the mid-late 70s...and Frank has a terrific, if not campy, "Guilty Pleasure." Thanks for your downloads!
Tim Friedmann's 70s Rock Conversations Season 9 Episode 9
October 16, 2023 06:00 - 1 hour - 55.8 MBThis week, Season 9 continues as Frankie and I discuss the 6 "Soon-to-be Hits" making their debut on the Hot 100 Chart; 3 of these would hit #1...also, Frank as a great "Guilty Pleasure" from Eddy Grant (1983); Tim's is a #1 from Wham! just a year later! We'll take a new look at Crosby, Stills Nash & (Young) as this week's Featured Artist. And keep in mind, we're just a little more than a month away from our "Big 3rd Anniversary Show," set to air on Nov. 27th.
Tim Friedmann's 70s Rock Conversations Season 9 Episode 8
October 09, 2023 06:00 - 1 hour - 58.3 MBSmokey Robinson & The Miracles are this week's Featured Artist! Frank & I are excited to bring this one to you--Smokey got together with members of the Miracles back in 1958, and stayed with the group until 1972. Also this week, Frank has a terrific "Guilty Pleasure" as do I from the mid-60's. Keep in mind, our "BIG 3rd Anniversary Show" is just a few weeks away; it's set to air on Nov. 27th.
Tim Friedmann's 70s Rock Conversations Season 9 Episode 7
October 02, 2023 06:00 - 1 hour - 60.3 MBThis week, one of the (if not THE best) female voice is our Featured Artist--a new look at Linda Ronstadt! We'll also have a couple of cool tunes by The Sweet in our "Guilty Pleasures" category! Tim's was a staple of the middle school dances back in the day...also, it's David Bowie vs. Nirvana in the "Cover vs. Cover" this week. Enjoy!
Tim Friedmann's 70s Rock Conversations Season 9 Episode 6
September 25, 2023 06:00 - 1 hour - 56.4 MBThis week, Frank and I take a fresh look at one of the best of the late 70s'/early to mid 80s--Fleetwood Mac! We'll also let you know what Christine McVie's real name was...clue: it was a "perfect" name! Also, we'll have a terrific "1 Hit Wonder" from early in 1966 as we begin to expand our search of those great hits of the past. In our continuing segment, "Little...BIG!, I'll tell you about Ralph McDonald, a prolific bass guitarist who was also responsible for co-writing the hits "Just The ...
Tim Friedmann's 70s Rock Conversations Season 9 Episode 5
September 18, 2023 06:00 - 1 hour - 59.3 MBNeil Diamond is our Featured Artist (for the first time!)...also, we're excited to bring you a couple of great "Guilty Pleasures," including one from the Summer of '72 and the Carpenters; one of the early power ballads. There are 6 "Soon-to-be Hits" debuting this week in 1974, including "Back Home Again" by John Denver, which would hit its peak later that fall at #5. We also have "Tracks of my Tears" as our "Cover vs. Cover" this time around...Smokey Robinson & The Miracles vs. Linda Ronsta...
Tim Friedmann's 70s Rock Conversations Season 9 Episode 4
September 11, 2023 06:00 - 1 hour - 55.2 MBHeart is our Featured Artist in Episode 4 of Season 9! Frank & I take a new look at Ann & Nancy's band which dates back to the early '70s...also, a couple of great "Guilty Pleasures" this week, including one from ABBA and the Monkees!! And, as we make our way through this season, get ready--we'll be debuting some new exciting segments as head toward Season 10.
Tim Friedmann's 70s Rock Conversations Season 9 Episode 3
September 04, 2023 06:00 - 1 hour - 55.6 MBOn this Labor Day, Frankie and I take a fresh look at one of our favorite artists--Jackson Browne! Also, our "1 Hit Wonder" this week comes from 1969 with a song by the Youngbloods; a great "Guilty Pleasure" is on the way as well, also from '69...and Frankie continues his countdown of the Best years in Rock; this week #11. Enjoy!!
Tim Friedmann's 70 Rock Conversations Season 9 Episode 2
August 28, 2023 06:00 - 1 hour - 66.5 MBJT (James Taylor) is our Featured Artist for our 2nd episode of Season 9! Frankie gives us a great "Guilty Pleasure," which is actually a #1 Disco hit from 1974; Tim's is one of the early "Power Ballads" from the Mindbenders. This week, we debut a brand-new topic--"Little Known Recording Artist...BIG contribution". These can be top session musicians who played on hundreds of hits over the years, back up singers, producers, songwriters, etc. Thanks for your downloads--Enjoy!
Tim Friedmann's 70s Rock Conversations Season 9 Episode 1
August 21, 2023 06:00 - 59 minutes - 54.6 MBSeason 9 kicks off this week--Queen is our Featured Artist!! New topics are soon-to-come this season, including "Best B-Sides," "Least Favorite Cut(s) from our Favorite Albums," and the return of an old favorite--"Download Discovery"...but with a twist! And be sure to listen at the end of this season, as we will bring you our "BIG 3rd Anniversary Show!!"
Tim Friedmann's 70s Rock Conversations Season 8 Highlights
August 14, 2023 06:00 - 59 minutes - 54.8 MBThis season, our Highlight Reel brings you some new topics, like "Cover vs. Cover," "Did The Grammys Get It Right?" and "Frankie Answers 3 ?s"...plus, our usual and very popular segments "1 Hit Wonders" "Hall of Fame Albums" and "Guilty Pleasures" return. Featured Artists include Hall & Oates, Rolling Stones, David Bowie, the Four Tops, Stevie Wonder and many more. Join us next week, as Frankie and I have brand-new episodes of "70's Rock Conversations" as we begin Season 9!
Tim Friedmann's 70s Rock Conversations Season 8 Episode 14
August 07, 2023 06:00 - 1 hour - 60.9 MBThis concludes Season 8 as we take a fresh look at one of Motown's best--Stevie Wonder!! Frank & I also have a couple of great "Guilty Pleasures," our "1 Hit Wonder" comes from the soul group Hi Inergy; and we'll see if Frankie can get another one right in our "Did The Grammys Get It Right" segment! Next week, we'll take a look back at Season 8 with our Highlight package before we brand new episodes begin Season 9, starting with Queen. Thanks for listening!
Tim Friedmann's 70s Rock Conversations Season 8 Episode 13
July 31, 2023 06:00 - 1 hour - 55.5 MBEpisode 13 has The Four Tops as our Featured Artist!! That tremendous Motown sound of the 60s & early 70s (and later!) from the singing group that was together for several decades without any personnel changes. Also this week, Frank's "Guilty Pleasure" returns with a song by the Crazy World of Arthur Brown; Tim's is from Bobby Goldsboro (but...not "Honey"!). Next week, we conclude Season 8 with another Motown favorite--Stevie Wonder! Enjoy!!