My Fellow Americans, Life is actually just a microscopic, deluded moment in time, so let's cut to the freakin' chase. One look at our impending election debacle can solidify my case. It has been my contention since birth, that the answer to every difficulty we encounter on this sacred yet demented Stone, can be revealed with ultimate clarity through the ultra neurotic engagements of Music, Art, Literature, Film, Poetry and a good Pastrami sandwich. Why would any sane human spend so must time ...
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From famous founders to capitalist cooks, from sex scandals to the dirtiest blues song, AMERICAN FILTH dives into the filthier side of American history: uncovering people who society has largely excluded from the history books because they were too unconventional, provocative, seedy, dirty, trashy…. Or just plain filthy. And sure, some of these folks made great contributions to history. But that’s not the part of their lives AMERICAN FILTH is interested in. This podcast is here for the drama ...
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Interviews from Rob Silber's Rock Therapy show on WPKN. Rock Therapy is a free-form mix of Classic Rock, Punk, Indie Rock, Blues, Reggae, Prog Rock, Americana, and anything else that captures Rob's ear.
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A psychological examination of historically significant lives. We will peek into the minds of our subject to answer, what made them tick? Uncovering the personal motivations that drove their public acts and how those acts in turn changed all our lives.
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Inside Jokes provides an exclusive view in to the comedy world as never heard before on terrestrial radio. Host Dean Young delivers an inside look at the life of the comedy world.
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What happened in the cases that were all over the news when the camera stopped rolling? #explore #fridayfuckery #podcastlife #podcasts #youtube #book #deus #fy #fyp #interview #podcasthost #radio #90s #apple #applepodcasts #author #bringingthefuckery #comedy #richardpryor #80s #standup #comedians #actors #multiplesclerosis #goat #superman #death #actors # #richardpryor #pryor #blackcomedians #richardpryor #pryor #blackcomedians #funny #funnymemes #funnyvideos #funnymeme #funnyshit #funnyreel ...
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Meet Frank X. Gallagher, the legendary live sound engineer, and host of Soundman Confidential in conversation with some of the biggest names in the music world and beyond. Frank has worked with many iconic bands in his 50-year career including Talking Heads, The B-52's and Simple Minds. Plug in!
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A comedian said offensive stuff this week at a Trump gathering (is that what they're called?), so let's look at a comedian of yore, who fought for the right to say c**ks**ker on stage! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.Av iHeartPodcasts
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Interview with Dr Bob Beatty, author of Play All Night: Duane Allman And The Journey To Fillmore East.Av WPKN, Rob Silber
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Interview with Tish & Snooky about their 50 + years as singers and their long running Rock & Roll business Manic Panic.Av WPKN, Rob Silber
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Interview with Malcolm Bruce, son of Jack Bruce, on his tour with the son and grand nephew of Ginger Baker as the Sons of Cream.Av WPKN, Rob Silber
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THE BRAMBLE AND THE ROSE by Mary McCaslin and Jim Ringer (Philo, 1978). BILL MESNIK OF THE SPLENDID BOHEMIANS PRESENTS: THE SUNNY SIDE OF MY STREET - SONGS TO MAKE YOU FEEL GOOD - EPISODE #81
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I’d like to say that this is one of the best love duets ever recorded, but I demur from superlatives generally. However, I can say with certainty that it’s one of my favorites. Maybe it’s the simple, straightforward vocal delivery of these two raw-boned, pioneer types that makes me cry every time they ease into the sinuous harmonies of the chorus. …
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Interview with Lenny Kaye about his upcoming gig at Small Batch Cellars in North Haven. We'll discuss his 60 year career in Rock & Roll as a musician, journalist and historian just to name a few.Av WPKN, Rob Silber
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HOTEL BOHEMIA PRESENTS A SPECIAL ARCHIVAL EPISODE: THE SPLENDID BOHEMIANS TRIBUTE TO BARBARA DANE (BARBARA JEAN SPILLMAN) May 12, 1927 – October 20, 2024- ACTIVIST, JAZZ, FOLK, BLUES SINGER, RECORD PRODUCER ...
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Breaking News! FILM PREMIERE Maureen Gosling's THE 9 LIVES OF BARBARA DANE "The amazing story of Barbara Dane, a powerful radical citizen-artist whose magnificent voice and uncompromising dedication to freedom, social justice and global liberation, continues to ring." --Danny Glover, Executive Producer WATCH TRAILER https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=…
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Marisa Bloom talks about her new solo recordings as well as her work with Trashing Violet as well as her vlog Rock Mommy.Av WPKN, Rob Silber
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Dennis and Cindy Dunaway Interview
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Dennis & Cindy Dunaway discuss Verso Fest and their participation in the seminar about Rock Fashion. Dennis discusses some of his career as bass player in Alice Cooper and Cindy discusses her role as costume designer for the band that influenced the entire genre of Glam Rock.Av WPKN, Rob Silber
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Tommy Allen of The Half Cubes and The Flashcubes
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Tommy Allen of The Half Cubes discusses their current album Pop Treasures and his friendship with Eric Carmen.Av WPKN, Rob Silber
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Interview with Sophie B Hawkins about Whaler 30th Anniversary Tour and upcoming theatrical production.Av WPKN, Rob Silber
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Glen Tilbrook of Squeeze Interview about upcoming tour with Boy George
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Glen Tilbrook of Squeeze interview about current tour with Boy George and upcoming new Squeeze recordings.Av WPKN, Rob Silber
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Amy Rigby Interview About new album Hang In There With Me.Av WPKN, Rob Silber
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Interview with Willie Nile before his recent appearrance at North Batch Cellars in North Haven, Ct.Av WPKN, Rob Silber
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In the 1920s, the youths were kissing and touching each other! Disgusting! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.Av iHeartPodcasts
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WILDFLOWERS by The Holy Mackerel (Reprise, 1968) BILL MESNIK OF THE SPLENDID BOHEMIANS PRESENTS: THE SUNNY SIDE OF MY STREET - SONGS TO MAKE YOU FEEL GOOD - EPISODE #80
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I discovered this track on a WB compilation set named “My Mind Gets High”, and boy… upon hearing this cut did I ever started experiencing flashbacks. In 1968, The Holy Mackerel was explicitly created as a vehicle for young, up and coming singer-songwriter Paul Williams, whose heavily processed vocal, along with the sitar, places this psychedelic ar…
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"CAPTAIN BILLY’S MAGIC 8 BALL" -SEASON TWO- EPISODE FOUR. STIFFS LIVE (STIFF, 1978) IN HIGH DEFINITION - THE ENTIRE ALBUM WITH THE CAPTAIN'S MAGNETIC NARRATIVE -THE CAPTAIN EXPLORES HIS COVE OF 8 TRACK ...
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Last May, my son Jasper and my daughter-in-law Hannah asked me what I would like for my birthday. I said what I always say: “Surprise me.” But then Hannah suggested that they get me an 8 track because she knows I collect them. She wanted to know which genre or artist I like. Also, she didn’t know how, or where to buy one. “Ebay,” I said, and jumped…
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Munich ‘72: The Tragedy that Shook the Olympics
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The Munich hostage situation was a terrorist attack that occurred during the 1972 Summer Olympics in Munich, West Germany: What happened: On September 5, 1972, eight members of the Palestinian militant group Black September invaded the Olympic Village and: Failed rescue attempt: rescue attempt by the German police failed, resulting in: The deaths o…
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American Filth Live! London Edition
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American Filth recorded another live episode! This time with the Cheerful Earful Podcast Festival in London. We got to explain to the Brits how filthy America's Founding Fathers were and also recite Gabbie's Declaration of Dependence, a plea for Britain to take us back. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…
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The King of Self-Deprecation: Rodney Dangerfield
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Rodney Dangerfield (born Jacob Cohen on November 22, 1921, in Babylon, Long Island, New York – died October 5, 2004, in Los Angeles, California) was a beloved American comedian, actor, screenwriter, and producer1. Known for his self-deprecating humor and iconic catchphrase, "I don't get no respect," Dangerfield's career spanned decades, from stand-…
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HOTEL BOHEMIA PRESENTS “DARTH VADER AND OTHER SWEET INSPIRATIONS"- THE SPLENDID BOHEMIANS, RICH BUCKLAND AND BILL MESNIK WELCOME JAMES EARL JONES, CISSY HOUSTON, J.D. SOUTHER, AND KRIS KRISTOFFERSON TO ...
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A note from Bill: Rich says I'm too modest about discussing my Acting career - could be. But, today I have a story that I felt compelled to share about my "brush with greatness" with one of the greatest American actors of the 20th century: the titanic James Earl Jones, in a Shakespearean production of the rarely produced Timon of Athens. It's one t…
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Were you transported back in time to colonial America?? Well, don't worry. Follow this guide to get some hanky-panky. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.Av iHeartPodcasts
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Frozen in Fear: Unraveling the Dyatlov Pass Mystery
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The Dyatlov Pass incident is one of the most enduring and mysterious unsolved cases in history. It involves the deaths of nine Soviet hikers in the Ural Mountains in 1959 under puzzling circumstances. The group, led by Igor Dyatlov, was found dead after they had inexplicably fled their tent in the middle of the night, inadequately dressed for the h…
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JOHN FAHEY LIVE AT THE GREAT AMERICAN MUSIC HALL, OCTOBER 31, 1978. - A HOTEL BOHEMIA FAVORITE! FROM 1959'S "BLIND JOE DEATH" THROUGH HIS 5 TRIBUTE ALBUMS, MR. FAHEY ALTERED HOW THE GUITAR IS HEARD AND ...
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John Fahey (1939-2001) was a singular folklore musicologist, archivist, and record label entrepreneur who played his instrument like no other person alive. He made weird, earthy, mystical music, and lived a life to match. Bill and Rich are pleased to offer this excerpt from a 1979 Halloween concert given by Mr. Fahey in San Francisco at the famed G…
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APE MAN by THE KINKS (1970, Reprise) - BILL MESNIK OF THE SPLENDID BOHEMIANS PRESENTS: THE SUNNY SIDE OF MY STREET - SONGS TO MAKE YOU FEEL GOOD - EPISODE #79
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Haven’t we all wanted to just get away from the complexities of modern life? Escape the city, quit our jobs, and hit the hammock on some island in the South Pacific? This has been a predominant theme of Ray Davies’ lyrical output. Life today is too stressful; the past was more orderly and harmonious. In this song Ray goes WAY BACK to an imagined ed…
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Rachel Wall was executed for stealing a bonnet. But was that really her only crime??? Come see American Filth live in London! The podcast will be part of the Cheerful Earful Podcast Festival with a live show on October 15 at 8 p.m. at the Bedford Pub. Tickets can be found here. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…
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"CAPTAIN BILLY’S MAGIC 8 BALL" -SEASON TWO- EPISODE THREE - THE ELECTRIC FLAG "A LONG TIME COMIN'" (COLUMBIA, 1968) IN HIGH DEFINITION - THE ENTIRE ALBUM WITH THE CAPTAIN'S MAGNETIC NARRATIVE -THE CAPTAIN ...
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I scored this green plastic 4 track cart of musical magic on Ebay, along with Bookends by Simon and Garfunkel, and The Live Adventures of Bloomfield and Kooper, Vol. 2. I needed to acquire an antiquated device through which to hear them because 4s don’t play on standard 8 track machines, so I tracked down a heavy wooden Muntz cabinet model that sti…
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HOTEL BOHEMIA PRESENTS “ELECTRIC FLAG AT HALF-MAST”-NICK GRAVENITIS JOINS THE ETERNALS AT THE HOTEL LOUNGE - A CELEBRATION OF A LIFE “BURIED IN THE BLUES.”- FEATURING THE SPLENDID BOHEMIANS, RICH BUCKLAND ...
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https://nickgravenites.com/ This singing-songwriting, blues legend carried the standard of the Chicago masters such as Muddy Waters, Howlin' Wolf, James Cotton, Junior Wells, and many others beyond the Midwest, to a whole new audience of flower children in California and beyond, when he fronted Mike Bloomfield's foundational "All American" band, Th…
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Tenth president John Tyler annexed Texas and Florida into the United States, and if that's not filthy enough, he also married a woman 30 years younger than him, and even more sinister, he might have fathered a kid or to with an enslaved woman. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.Av iHeartPodcasts
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An interview with Hiss Golden Messenger in anticipation of his October 6th gig at Ridgefield Playhouse.Av WPKN, Rob Silber
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The Day Chicago Bled: Inside the Saint Valentine’s Day Massacre
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The Saint Valentine’s Day Massacre was a brutal event that took place on February 14, 1929, in Chicago. Seven members of George “Bugs” Moran’s North Side Gang were lined up against a wall and shot by four men, two of whom were disguised as police officers. This massacre was part of the violent rivalry between Moran’s gang and Al Capone’s Chicago Ou…
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HOTEL BOHEMIA PRESENTS "WINDS OF CHANGE-THE WALKING MILES, COLTRANE, KAMALA AND EVANS BLUES- A MEDITATION"- FEATURING THE SPLENDID BOHEMIANS, RICH BUCKLAND AND BILL MESNIK-THE CLEAR POWER OF INSPIRATION ...
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Sixty-five years ago, “Kind of Blue”was recorded and performed by a young group of talented musicians —before they were jazz legends — under the leadership of the visionary trumpeter Miles Davis. Initial sales were slow after the August 1959 release, but then the album caught fire, becoming the best-selling jazz album of all time. So why has “Kind …
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BAD MOTORCYCLE by THE STOREY SISTERS (1958, Cameo) - BILL MESNIK OF THE SPLENDID BOHEMIANS PRESENTS: THE SUNNY SIDE OF MY STREET - SONGS TO MAKE YOU FEEL GOOD - EPISODE #78
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I have always been drawn to fables of underdogs and the unrecognized. This affinity was engendered early on in childhood, and marinated throughout 30 years in the acting trade, where I’ve seen many of the finest talents of my generation wither on the vine of show biz obscurity. This catchy girl-group number from the Cameo catalogue is spunkily deli…
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KITES ARE FUN by The Free Design (Project 3, 1967) BILL MESNIK OF THE SPLENDID BOHEMIANS PRESENTS: THE SUNNY SIDE OF MY STREET - SONGS TO MAKE YOU FEEL GOOD - EPISODE #77
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This goofy confection of Sunshine Pop was so at odds with the popular music of the day that it seemed doomed from the start. The Dedrick family, (Chris, Sandy, Bruce, Ellen, and Stephanie), were so unhip that the classical-jazz compositional genius of Chris Dedrick and the sublime sibling harmonies on display were incomprehensible to the rock intel…
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Artist Sarah Goodridge sent a miniature painting of her bosom to a no-good senator. Some people say they were just friends, but then why did she send him a tit pic??? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.Av iHeartPodcasts
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Charles Whitman “Texas Tower Sniper”
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Charles Joseph Whitman (June 24, 1941 – August 1, 1966) was an American mass murderer and former Marine. He is infamously known as the “Texas Tower Sniper” for his deadly shooting spree at the University of Texas at Austin on August 1, 1966. During this tragic event, Whitman killed 14 people and wounded 32 others before being shot by police. Whitma…
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Roger McGuinn of the Byrds talks with Rob Silber ahead of his Saturday, Sept 21 appearance at District Music Hall in Norwalk, CT.Av WPKN, Rob Silber
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Chris Vachon of jump, blues and r'n'b group, Roomful of Blues, talks to Rob Silber ahead of their Saturday September 21st, FTC appearance at StageOne.Av WPKN, Rob Silber
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Bisexual Baddies Alexander Hamilton and John Laurens
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Were these young bucks just really good friends??? Or was something else going on??? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.Av iHeartPodcasts
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Rob Silber interviews singer-songwriter Jesse Dayton ahead of his appearance at Fairfield Theater Company's Saturday, September 14, StageOne show.Av WPKN, Rob Silber
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HOTEL BOHEMIA PRESENTS "PUT ON A STACK OF 45's" - JOHNNY NASH - "I CAN SEE CLEARLY NOW" (EPIC, 1972) - Featuring The Splendid Bohemians, Rich Buckland and Bill Mesnik - THE SAGA OF A REGGAE VISIONARY!
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http://johnnynash.com/ Texas born actor, singer, songwriter, producer, and entrepreneur, Johnny Nash (1940-2020) was a driven visionary that, undaunted by commercial challenges in the U.S. marketplace, relocated to Jamaica, founded JAD Records, discovered and signed Bob Marley, and helped grow Reggae's popularity around the world - first by coverin…
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BILL MESNIK OF THE SPLENDID BOHEMIANS PRESENTS: THE SUNNY SIDE OF MY STREET - SONGS TO MAKE YOU FEEL GOOD - EPISODE #76 - I’M A BOX (MUM-MUM-MUM) / THE HI FI’S (UNITED ARTISTS , 1967)
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What if your Amazon packages could talk? What if they had palpitating, expectant hearts as they sped to your house? And, what a let down, after you’d ripped them open, shredded them, and left them for the recycler. What ingratitude, after their selfless commitment to your happiness. Tool-maker, turned bassist Gary Unwin brings this anthropomorphic …
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Drugs, Death, and Deception: The Wonderland Murders
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The Wonderland Murders, also known as the Four on the Floor Murders, occurred on July 1, 1981, in Los Angeles’ Laurel Canyon. The victims were members and associates of the Wonderland Gang, a group involved in drug dealing and armed robberies. The murders took place at 8763 Wonderland Avenue, where four people were brutally bludgeoned to death with…
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BILL MESNIK OF THE SPLENDID BOHEMIANS PRESENTS: THE SUNNY SIDE OF MY STREET - SONGS TO MAKE YOU FEEL GOOD - EPISODE #75 - MAS QUE NADA by Sergio Mendes and Brasil ’66 (A&M, 1966)
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Blame it on the Bossa Nova’s magic spell that the Samba craze swept the nation in the mid-‘60s. And, two of the main proponents of this joyful, sun-splashed celebration were Sergio Mendes and Herb Alpert. Herbie had the record label, A&M, and Sergio had the secret sauce, not to mention the lovely lead singer Lani Hall, who later became Mrs. Alpert.…
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HOTEL BOHEMIA PRESENTS "PUT ON A STACK OF 45's" - AARON NEVILLE - "TELL IT LIKE IT IS" (PARLO, 1966) - Featuring The Splendid Bohemians, Rich Buckland and Bill Mesnik - BUTTERY TONE AND ANGELIC EXPRESSION ...
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ALL HAIL NEW ORLEANS' ROYALTY! The boys pay homage to one of the greatest voices - (and most spiritual human beings) - ever to grace the earth. And, you can read the recently released memoir that reveals his triumphs and tribulations. https://aaronneville.com/ Tell It Like It Is – OUT NOW! Aaron Neville shares his story, complete with stories of ov…
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AF GREATEST HITS: Bedfellows Headfellows
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One more week until American Filth returns! The show's crowning achievement has been outing historical figures who might have been gay. And it all started with some bigoted Southerners who sent a couple of spicy letters. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.Av iHeartPodcasts
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Lucille Désirée Ball (August 6, 1911 – April 26, 1989) was an iconic American actress, comedian, producer, and studio executive. Born in Jamestown, New York, she left home at fifteen to study drama in New York City. Her early career included modeling and small roles in films, earning her the nickname “Queen of the B’s” for her numerous roles in B-m…
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BILL MESNIK OF THE SPLENDID BOHEMIANS PRESENTS: THE SUNNY SIDE OF MY STREET - SONGS TO MAKE YOU FEEL GOOD - EPISODE #74 - BLESS THE WEATHER by John Martyn (Island, 1971)
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“Bless the Weather” by Iain David McGeachy, OBE (1948-2009)— known to the public as John Martyn, is an emblem of the unfathomable mysteries of the universe: How could music so divinely comforting have emanated from one so troubled? Of course, treading the path of this maestro’s biography we find the familiar signposts of drug addiction, marital abu…
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HOTEL BOHEMIA PRESENTS "PUT ON A STACK OF 45's" - SAM THE SHAM AND THE PHAROAHS - "WOOLY BULLY" (MGM, 1965) - Featuring The Splendid Bohemians, Rich Buckland and Bill Mesnik - INFECTIOUS NONSENSE!
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Domingo Samudio (b.February 28, 1937), better known as "Sam the Sham" is a quintessential American entrepreneur: a huckster with limited vocal ability, who took a simple, Show biz concept: - a corny, lovable, Rock n Roll persona - a TexMex Pharaoh in a turban, created a raft of top 10 smashes, and in the process became immortal. In 1965, Wooly Bull…
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