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Inside Tracks #51: Bacharach/David, "Knowing When to Leave," 1968 w/Covers by Carpenters, Sue Raney, Jill O'Hara, Dionne Warwick, Michele…
"Knowing When to Leave"--A veritable handbook for bolting, this Bacharach/David classic nails down the importance of "getting a clue" in a wilting…
 • Brad Kyle and NickS (WA)
Inside Tracks #50: Klaatu, "Calling Occupants," 1976 w/Covers by Carpenters, Babes in Toyland, Atom, Sweet Harriet, Isabela Taviani
In a collab with Dan Pal, we take a look at a 1976 album oddity, and the subsequent embracing of an unlikely song as a career-boosting single. Did it…
 • Brad Kyle and Dan Pal
Inside Tracks #49: Neil Sedaka, "Solitaire," 1972, w/Covers by Carpenters, Jane Olivor, Elvis, Nana Mouskouri, Dana Valery, Mark Lanegan, …
In a collab with Steve Goldberg, we celebrate the career of the late Neil Sedaka! We'll deep-dive into his & Phil Cody's "Solitaire," with a few covers…
 • Brad Kyle and Steve Goldberg
Inside Tracks #48: Duran Duran, "Ordinary World" 1992, w/Covers by Luciano Pavarotti, Sister Cristina, Diane Schuur, Fernanda Takai…
The passing of a childhood mate inspires Simon Le Bon to honour his memory, helping craft the song that re-kindled the fame his band once enjoyed in…
 • Brad Kyle and Andres
Inside Tracks #47: Melissa Manchester, "Come in From the Rain" 1976, w/Covers by Captain & Tennille, Vic Damone, Diana Ross, Peggy Lee…
We open with the Melissa who got the "Rain" ball rolling, and we'll end with a completely different Melissa! In between, veritable legends tackle this…
 • Brad Kyle and Dan Pal
Inside Tracks #46: Terry Reid, "Without Expression" 1968, w/Covers by Hollies, Graham Nash, CSNY, REO Speedwagon, John Mellencamp, Michael…
The recent passing of rock legend, Terry Reid, prompts the discovery of a song he wrote at 14, plus the several covers it whelped! Some artists changed…
 • Brad Kyle
Inside Tracks #45: Spinners, "Games People Play" 1975, by Jefferson, Hawes & Simmons, w/covers by Chi-Lites, The Nylons, Tripwires
Philly Soul, Chi-town, Acapella, a little rock! Would you believe the all-terrain vehicle this one song has become? Hop aboard! Sometimes the "games…
 • Brad Kyle
Inside Tracks #44: Babys, "Isn't It Time" by Ray Kennedy & Jack Conrad, w/Covers by John Waite, Robin Trower, Sisters, Bert Heerink, Michael…
Taking a shot at recording a song written outside the band, The Babys took a chance on a song by veterans, produced by a proven rock producer, Ron…
 • Brad Kyle and Keith R. Higgons
Inside Tracks #43: "Tonight"-Tina Turner Covers David Bowie & Iggy Pop, Live, 1988
In an attempt to clean up, Ig & David travel to the Heroin Capital of the World to write and record in 1976! They wind up with a song that both record…
 • Brad Kyle
Inside Tracks #42: "Lovin' Things" by Artie Schroeck, Jet Loring: Evolution of a Hit, feat. Bobby Rydell, Marmalade, Petula Clark, Grass…
A jingle writer gets his start writing pop songs! In a handful of covers, we track the evolution of a mighty pop song from its humble '60s beginnings to…
 • Brad Kyle
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…
 • Brad Kyle
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 …
 • Brad Kyle
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