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Audio Autopsy, 1968: The Flirtations, "Nothing But a Heartache"💔Songwriters Wayne Bickerton & Tony Waddington
They wrote one song that floundered, so they re-purposed one of its hooks, and re-cast their musical net into the high Cs (and B-sharps) & came up with…
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Tune Tag #57 with Ryan Stubbs aka Miter, Pt. 2: Daft Punk, George Duke, Frank Zappa, Don Williams, Barry Manilow, Guided By Voices, Puhdys
For the first time in Tune Tag history, we offer the addition of newly-recorded cover versions of many of this edition's songs...all played and sung by…
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Tune Tag #49 with Ian Sharp of "LP": Beatles, Rupert Holmes, Steve Hillage, XTC, Knickerbockers, Todd Rundgren, James McCartney, The Rutles
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🐰Audio Autopsy, 1970: Before Dr. Demento, He Was Warner Bros. Records PR Writer, Barry Hansen
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The Beatles Diaries: Celebrating 60 Years and The Feb 9, 1964 Appearance on "The Ed Sullivan Show"
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Tune Tag #53 with Hugh Jones of "The Record Store Years": Led Zeppelin, Steeleye Span, Pete Droge, Stillwater, Peter Frampton, Grand Funk…
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Tune Tag #50 with Mark Edward Randall: Nick Lowe, Airwaves, Diodes, Nick Gilder, Bay City Rollers, Simon & Garfunkel, Rosetta Stone
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Tune Tag #51 with Robert C. Gilbert of "Listening Sessions": Elvis Presley, Doors, Mink DeVille, Minnie Riperton, Smothers Brothers, Todd…
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Torture Device or Child's Toy? Rubik's Cube Hits 50! What Hath Erno Wrought?
Confounding a couple generations, the vexing, multi-colored hexahedron celebrates its golden anniversary. While some celebrate wildly, others stifle…
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Tune Tag #56 with Bryan Padrick of "The Bus": Frank Zappa, Diana Ross, Steely Dan, Tom Waits, Joe Cocker, Richard Thompson
I took a rather simple road in choosing my tagged songs. Bryan somehow managed to find links from one song to the next I'd not even considered! Standing…
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🏫The Ramones "Rock'n'Roll High School" Turns 45:🎉Front Row & Backstage Parties!🍾🎈
🌟We suddenly care about history, 'cause this is where we wanna be! What almost became Disco High somehow had Van Halen & Todd Rundgren attached! What…
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Tune Tag #55 with Chase Roper of "Kiss Me, Son of Blog": They Might Be Giants, Scorpions, Royal Canoe, Miriam Makeba, Manhattan Transfer
They might be Scorpions, Royal Canoe, or Miriam Makeba! They might even be Manhattan Transfer! But, to suggest they might actually be Giants? It'll take…
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Inside Tracks #41: "Then Came You"-Sherman Marshall & Phil Pugh: The Spinners & Dionne Warwick, 1974, w/Covers by Gordon feat. Karin…
Around two dozen covers have been made of this song in its 5 decades of life, as both duets and solo arrangements! I'd have guessed twice as many! Span…
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Tune Tag #54 with PeDupre of "The Twelve Inch": Dishwalla, Bruce Springsteen, Elkin & Nelson, Arthur Baker, Brenda K. Starr, Spiral…
The PVC is real at the Tune Tag Battle of the 12-Inch Vinyls! It's albums vs. Disco Singles, Remixes & Extendeds! Which will win? It's Brad vs. Pe in…
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GROW BIGGER EARS #21: The Weekend Playlist of Hipster Roscoe: Chicago, Monkees, Rubinoos, Spanky & Our Gang, Michael Bublé
Everybody and their granny seems to be creating playlists, so why should my nose be pressed against the glass? After a year, here's a re-boot of our…
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Tune Tag #53 with Hugh Jones of "The Record Store Years": Led Zeppelin, Steeleye Span, Pete Droge, Stillwater, Peter Frampton, Grand Funk…
It's the battle of the former bin jockeys, both of whom managed to avoid contracting PVC poisoning at their respective record stores! Spin the…
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Inside Tracks #40: Chicago, "Saturday in the Park" (Robert Lamm), 1972 w/Covers by Panda Transport, Marco De Farco ft. Rosetta Bove, Leonid…
Like Sly's "Hot Fun in the Summertime," Chicago's 1972 paean to kites and sunny days practically ushers in the season, itself. Add a sing-along melody …
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