Legacy Podcasts
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Legacy Recordings is the award-winning catalog division of Sony Music. Legacy's podcast takes you behind the scenes and in-depth into some of the greatest recordings ever made.
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Ben Folds Podcast 10 | The series concludes with the story of "Army," featuring its live performance from a 2008 one-off Ben Folds Five reunion show | 12/21/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Ben Folds Podcast 9 | "From Above" is one of Ben's collaborations with the author Nick Hornby | 12/20/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Ben Folds Podcast 8 | "There's Always Someone Cooler Than You" is one of those sort-of rarities that is actually quite well known. | 12/19/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Ben Folds Podcast 7 | "Rocking the Suburbs" as Ben's thesis on how much of pop culture comes from the burbs, not the cities. | 12/16/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Ben Folds Podcast 6 | The interesting tale of "Landed" - the smash hit that never was and the big-budget Paul Buckmaster string arrangement. | 12/15/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Ben Folds Podcast 5 | Ben remembers how the subtleties of "Brick," his biggest hit with Ben Folds Five, were inspired by watching Neil Young perform when they opened for him on tour. | 12/14/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Wynton Marsalis – Swinging into the 21st part 4 | Legacy Podcasts celebrates Wynton Marsalis' 50th birthday by launching the "Swinging into the 21st" series - looking back on the variety of themes present in the series of 10 albums he recorded for Columbia and Sony Classical 1999-2000. | 11/8/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Paul Simon – Songwriter 4 | Legacy Podcasts celebrates Wynton Marsalis' 50th birthday by launching the "Swinging into the 21st" series - looking back on the variety of themes present in the series of 10 albums he recorded for Columbia and Sony Classical 1999-2000. | 11/3/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Wynton Marsalis – Swinging into the 21st part 3 | Legacy Podcasts celebrates Wynton Marsalis' 50th birthday by launching the "Swinging into the 21st" series - looking back on the variety of themes present in the series of 10 albums he recorded for Columbia and Sony Classical 1999-2000. | 11/1/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Elvis Presley – Young Man with the Big Beat 4 | The “Young Man with the Big Beat” series concludes with more classic songs rare Elvis interview clips about his own feelings about all the positive and negative reactions to his earliest live performances. In stores now from Legacy Recordings – The Elvis Presley: Legacy Edition features his landmark RCA debut album plus more masters from those 1956 sessions on 2 discs. The Young Man with the Big Beat 5-CD box set adds three more discs of previously unreleased outtakes, live tracks and interviews in a deluxe package with expanded liner notes and collectibles as pictured below. More details at elvisthemusic.com. | 10/27/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Paul Simon – Songwriter 3 | Legacy Podcasts celebrates Wynton Marsalis' 50th birthday by launching the "Swinging into the 21st" series - looking back on the variety of themes present in the series of 10 albums he recorded for Columbia and Sony Classical 1999-2000. | 10/27/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Wynton Marsalis – Swinging into the 21st part 2 | Legacy Podcasts celebrates Wynton Marsalis' 50th birthday by launching the "Swinging into the 21st" series - looking back on the variety of themes present in the series of 10 albums he recorded for Columbia and Sony Classical 1999-2000. | 10/25/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Ben Folds Podcast 4 | Ben remembers how the subtleties of "Brick," his biggest hit with Ben Folds Five, were inspired by watching Neil Young perform when they opened for him on tour. | 10/24/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Ben Folds Podcast 3 | The third and final new Ben Folds Five track on the new compilation is “Stumblin’ Home Winter Blues” In stores now from Legacy Recordings – Ben Folds: The Best Imitation of Myself – 3CD career spanning compilation includes hits, live tracks and rarities from his years with Ben Folds Five and as a solo artist. Also includes three brand new Ben Folds Five songs recorded earlier this year – “House,” “Tell Me What I Did” and “Stumblin Home Winter Blues.” More details are also online at benfolds.com. | 10/20/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Elvis Presley – Young Man with the Big Beat 3 | In 1956 Elvis Presley was booked to open for the Louvin Brothers tour, but he was rising so fast, he was the headliner before the tour was over. The late Charlie Louvin comments on these dates. Biographer Peter Guralnick also speaks about Presley’s first Las Vegas shows that were not nearly as successful as his late 60s/early 70s run. In stores now from Legacy Recordings – The Elvis Presley: Legacy Edition features his landmark RCA debut album plus more masters from those 1956 sessions on 2 discs. The Young Man with the Big Beat 5-CD box set adds three more discs of previously unreleased outtakes, live tracks and interviews in a deluxe package with expanded liner notes and collectibles as pictured below. More details at elvisthemusic.com. | 10/20/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Paul Simon – Songwriter 2 | Paul Simon continues with more secrets to his songwriting success. First he discusses how to keep listeners engaged while taking songs off into the many directions to which they can go, followed by trying to unravel the mysteries of "Mystery Train." | 10/20/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Wynton Marsalis – Swinging into the 21st part 1 | Legacy Podcasts celebrates Wynton Marsalis' 50th birthday by launching the "Swinging into the 21st" series - looking back on the variety of themes present in the series of 10 albums he recorded for Columbia and Sony Classical 1999-2000. | 10/18/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Ben Folds Podcast 2 | Ben Folds discusses “Tell Me What I Did,” another brand-new Ben Folds Five track that the band actually played live in one of their final shows together in Spring 2000 at Scranton University. In stores now from Legacy Recordings – Ben Folds: The Best Imitation of Myself – 3CD career spanning compilation includes hits, live tracks and rarities from his years with Ben Folds Five and as a solo artist. Also includes three brand new Ben Folds Five songs recorded earlier this year – “House,” “Tell Me What I Did” and “Stumblin Home Winter Blues.” More details are also online at benfolds.com. | 10/17/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Paul Simon – Songwriter 1 | The four-part Paul Simon "Songwriter" series celebrates his 70th birthday by helping Paul look back on all the crap he learned in high school. But seriously...Paul Simon discusses how his creative process evolved over time through his comments between some of the best known tracks from his solo career. | 10/13/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Ben Folds Podcast 1 | The Ben Folds – Best Imitation of Myself podcast series launches with Ben’s comments on “House” – one of three brand-new Ben Folds Five reunion tracks on the new 3CD compilation. In stores now from Legacy Recordings – Ben Folds: The Best Imitation of Myself – 3CD career spanning compilation includes hits, live tracks and rarities from his years with Ben Folds Five and as a solo artist. Also includes three brand new Ben Folds Five songs recorded earlier this year – “House,” “Tell Me What I Did” and “Stumblin Home Winter Blues.” More details are also online at benfolds.com. | 10/13/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Elvis Presley – Young Man with the Big Beat 2 | The next piece in the “Young Man with the Big Beat” looks closely at Elvis’ manager, Col. Tom Parker – both the good and the bad. He was the creative mastermind behind Elvis’ rise to stardom, but there were always critics of his business practices that continued throughout Presley’s entire career. In stores now from Legacy Recordings – The Elvis Presley: Legacy Edition features his landmark RCA debut album plus more masters from those 1956 sessions on 2 discs. The Young Man with the Big Beat 5-CD box set adds three more discs of previously unreleased outtakes, live tracks and interviews in a deluxe package with expanded liner notes and collectibles as pictured below. More details at elvisthemusic.com. | 10/13/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Elvis Presley – Young Man with the Big Beat 1 | The first of four new episodes in our very popular Elvis podcast looks back on when he was not yet the king, but a young man with a big beat. You’ll hear music from his landmark 1956 RCA sessions that produced some of rock & roll’s most seminal recordings – the self-titled debut album for his new label, plus his early 45-only hit singles “Hound Dog,” “Love Me Tender” and “Don’t Be Cruel.” In stores now from Legacy Recordings – The Elvis Presley: Legacy Edition features his landmark RCA debut album plus more masters from those 1956 sessions on 2 discs. The Young Man with the Big Beat 5-CD box set adds three more discs of previously unreleased outtakes, live tracks and interviews in a deluxe package with expanded liner notes and collectibles as pictured below. More details at elvisthemusic.com. | 10/6/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Stevie Ray Vaughan 7 | -- | 9/10/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Heart – Red Velvet Car 4 | -- | 9/7/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Stevie Ray Vaughan 6 | -- | 9/3/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Heart – Red Velvet Car 3 | -- | 8/31/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Stevie Ray Vaughan 5 | -- | 8/27/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Heart – Red Velvet Car 2 | -- | 8/24/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Stevie Ray Vaughan 4 | -- | 8/20/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Heart – Red Velvet Car 1 | Part 1 takes a look at their new radio hit "Hey You," with clips of live acoustic performance from LA's Grammy Museum earlier this year. | 7/28/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Judas Priest British Steel – Part 10 | -- | 5/27/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Judas Priest British Steel – Part 9 | -- | 5/25/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Carole King and James Taylor – Part 4 | Producer: Joyride Media Essential Carole King In stores now on 2-CDs or mp3 album with King’s solo classics, plus 15 songwriting hits made famous by others (Aretha Franklin, The Shirelles, The Monkees, Billy Joel, Everly Brothers and more). Series also features music from Carole King & James Taylor: Live at the Troubadour CD/DVD. Carole King & James Taylor perform 15 early classics together on a new CD and bonus DVD. Recorded live at the Troubadour in 2007. In stores 5/4 from Hear Music. | 5/24/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Judas Priest British Steel – Part 8 | -- | 5/21/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Judas Priest British Steel – Part 7 | -- | 5/19/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Judas Priest British Steel – Part 6 | -- | 5/17/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Carole King and James Taylor – Part 3 | Producer: Joyride Media Essential Carole King In stores now on 2-CDs or mp3 album with King’s solo classics, plus 15 songwriting hits made famous by others (Aretha Franklin, The Shirelles, The Monkees, Billy Joel, Everly Brothers and more). Series also features music from Carole King & James Taylor: Live at the Troubadour CD/DVD. Carole King & James Taylor perform 15 early classics together on a new CD and bonus DVD. Recorded live at the Troubadour in 2007. In stores 5/4 from Hear Music. | 5/17/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Judas Priest British Steel – Part 5 | -- | 5/13/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Judas Priest British Steel – Part 4 | -- | 5/11/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Carole King and James Taylor – Part 2 | Producer: Joyride Media Essential Carole King In stores now on 2-CDs or mp3 album with King’s solo classics, plus 15 songwriting hits made famous by others (Aretha Franklin, The Shirelles, The Monkees, Billy Joel, Everly Brothers and more). Series also features music from Carole King & James Taylor: Live at the Troubadour CD/DVD. Carole King & James Taylor perform 15 early classics together on a new CD and bonus DVD. Recorded live at the Troubadour in 2007. In stores 5/4 from Hear Music. | 5/10/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Judas Priest British Steel – Part 3 | -- | 5/7/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Judas Priest British Steel – Part 2 | Part 2 of this series features excerpts of “Breaking the Law” and “Metal Gods” as Rob Halford remembers how they added sound effects into the tracks in the old days before digital sampling. More details on the British Steel 30th anniversary Legacy Edition are online at judaspriest.com. Producer: Joyride Media | 5/4/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Judas Priest British Steel – Part 1 | Judas Priest celebrates the 30th anniversary of their landmark album, British Steel, with this 10-part podcast series. Band members look back on what inspired songs like "Living After Midnight," "Breaking the Law" and more. | 5/3/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Carole King and James Taylor – part 1 | Welcome to the new 4-part podcast series, Carole King and James Taylor - You've Got a Friend. King and Taylor look back on their long musical friendship, and how it was influenced by the West Hollywood club, the Troubadour. New episodes go live Mondays in May - 5/3, 5/10, 5/17, 5/24. | 5/3/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Iggy and the Stooges – Raw Power 4 | -- | 4/27/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Iggy and the Stooges – Raw Power 3 | -- | 4/20/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Elvis 75 – Part 20: Walk a Mile in My Shoes | -- | 4/16/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Elvis 75 – Part 19: Only the Strong Survive | -- | 4/15/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Elvis 75 – Part 18: How Great Thou Art | -- | 4/14/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Iggy and the Stooges – Raw Power 2 | -- | 4/13/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Elvis 75 – Part 17: Suspicious Minds | -- | 4/12/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Elvis 75 – Part 16: Love Me | -- | 4/11/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Elvis 75 – Part 15: Bosom of Abraham | -- | 4/10/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Elvis 75 – Part 14: Santa is Back in Town | -- | 4/9/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Elvis 75 – Part 13: King Creole | -- | 4/8/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Elvis 75 – Part 12: If I Can Dream | -- | 4/7/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Elvis 75 – Part 11: Love Me Tender | -- | 4/6/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Elvis 75 – Part 10: Trying to Get to You | -- | 4/5/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Iggy and the Stooges – Raw Power 1 | The newest Legacy Podcast series pays tribute to new Rock & Roll Hall of Fame members, Iggy and the Stooges, and their 1973 album, Raw Power. Jon Langford (The Mekons, Waco Brothers) hosts this four part series on how this seminal album was made, and how it influenced future generations of punk rockers. | 4/5/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Elvis 75 – Part 9: Blue Christmas | -- | 4/4/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Elvis 75 – Part 8: Never Walk Alone | -- | 4/4/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Elvis 75 – Part 7: Tutti Frutti | -- | 3/26/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Elvis 75 – Part 6: Lovin’ Feeling | -- | 3/25/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Elvis 75 – Part 5: Kentucky Rain | Musician Mike Leech and producer Chips Moman discuss "From Elvis in Memphis" and the singles from those legendary 1969 sessions, such as "Kentucky Rain." | 1/22/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Elvis 75 – Part 4: Peace in the Valley | Gordon Stoker of the Jordanaires continues about Elvis' Gospel music, including the classic recording of "Peace in the Valley." | 1/20/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Elvis 75 – Part 3: So High | Gordon Stoker of Jordanaires, Elvis' longtime vocal backup group, touches on the most underrated segment of Elvis' catalog - his gospel recordings, including "So High." | 1/14/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Elvis 75 – Part 2: That’s All Right | Elvis biographer Peter Guralnick continues about the first impressions Elvis made upon others in his early years. He also sets up "That's All Right (Mama)" with some back story about its recording session. | 1/12/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Elvis 75 – Part 1: Good Rockin’ Tonight | Elvis Aaron Presley was born 75 years ago today, the perfect day to kick off our series of 75-second features about Elvis. Look for new pieces every Tuesday and Thursday at 7:50 am. In episode 1, he introduces himself to the world as a bright eyed young man, explaining why he can't stand still when he sings. | 1/8/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Weird Al Yankovic 4 | -- | 11/26/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Dolly Parton 4 | -- | 11/25/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Weird Al Yankovic 3 | -- | 11/19/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Dolly Parton 3 | -- | 11/18/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Weird Al Yankovic 2 | More proof from Tom Lennon and R Ben Garant that everything you know about Weird Al Yankovic is wrong, no matter what his friends say. | 11/12/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Dolly Parton 2 | Dolly Parton and her friends talk about how the early days of her career were influence by her Uncle Bill, Monument Records' Fred Foster and future duet partner, Porter Wagoner. | 11/11/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Weird Al Yankovic 1 | Everything you know about ‘Weird Al’ Yankovic is wrong. Comedians Tom Lennon and R Ben Garant joined Al’s road crew to make some cash after Comedy Central canceled their TV show, “Reno 911.” After only a few days on tour, they’re already here to tell all. Throughout this four-part series, Tom and R lay down the truth the mainstream media doesn’t want you to hear. For example, Dr. Demento is not a real Doctor. Featured songs include “Yoda,” “Another One Rides the Bus, “Like a Surgeon” and more from THE ESSENTIAL ‘WEIRD AL’ YANKOVIC two-disc set in stores now from Legacy Recordings. | 11/5/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Dolly Parton 1 | The four-part Dolly Parton podcast launches with an introduction to what makes her such a legendary figure in both country music and overall pop culture. Dolly Parton discusses how her own way of life and creative process relate to each other. Singer-songwriters Laura Cantrell and Janis Ian also add their own insights. Songs in this episode include “Joshua,” “Coat of Many Colors,” and others from the new 4-CD box set – DOLLY – in stores now from Legacy Recordings. | 11/4/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Woodstock – part 20 | Woodstock co-founders Michael Lang and Joel Rosenman talk about how they plan to use the internet to continue the Woodstock Experience online. Producer: Joyride Media In stores now – Woodstock Experience two-disc sets by Santana, Jefferson Airplane, Janis Joplin, Sly & The Family Stone and Johnny Winter feature their classic 1969 albums plus the first-ever commercial release of their full Woodstock live sets! Each release includes previously unreleased live tracks and collectible packaging. A super-deluxe 10-CD box set is also available. | 8/15/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Woodstock – Part 19 | Woodstock co-founders Michael Lang and Joel Rosenman talk about how the festival helped to close the generation gap, at least for a while. Producer: Joyride Media In stores now – Woodstock Experience two-disc sets by Santana, Jefferson Airplane, Janis Joplin, Sly & The Family Stone and Johnny Winter feature their classic 1969 albums plus the first-ever commercial release of their full Woodstock live sets! Each release includes previously unreleased live tracks and collectible packaging. A super-deluxe 10-CD box set is also available. | 8/14/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Woodstock – Part 18 | Joel Rosenman, Michael Lang and Richie Havens recall how Woodstock came to be filmed for the movie that helped to bring the Woodstock Experiece to many corners of the world. | 8/12/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Woodstock – Part 17 | Pete Fornatele and Richie Havens look back on the legdendary set by Jimi Hendrix, most notably, his performance of the Star Spangled Banner. | 8/11/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Woodstock – Part 16 | Woodstock stage and lighting director Chip Monck and the Grateful Dead's Mickey Hart remember the Dead's set and the notorious rain storm. Music in this piece includes the rare Woodstock recording of Grateful Dead's "Dark Star" included on Rhino's 6-CD box set "40 Years On - Back to Yasgur's Farm." | 8/7/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Woodstock – part 15 | Woodstock stage and lighting director Chip Monck remembers the logistical mess backstage and how he came to be the festival MC. The segment includes live Woodstock music by Jimi Hendrix and Sly & the Family Stone. | 8/6/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Woodstock part 14 | Richie Havens continues his memories of opening up the 1969 Woodstock festival. | 8/5/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Woodstock part 13 | Longtime NY radio personality Pete Fornatale remembers how he covered Woodstock for WNEW-FM, including the festival ad he read on the air. Interesting to now hear how people bought tickets in those simpler times. | 8/3/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Woodstock Part 12 | This episode is two actual minutes of peace & music, as Country Joe McDonald remembers how the general vibe at Woodstock helped to diffuse what would be fighting words at a normal rock concert. | 7/30/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Woodstock part 11 | Guitarist Johnny Winter talks about playing the blues and sleeping on a pile of garbage at Woodstock, between clips of his blistering set at the 1969 festival. | 7/29/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Woodstock part 10 | Legendary studio engineer, Eddie Kramer, talks about recording Woodstock in 1969, as well as his remixes for the new Woodstock Experience releases. Carlos Santana and members of his band laid in some new overdubs earlier this year to correct errors in the original audio footage, finally allowing for the release of the previously-unusable tracks like "Evil Ways." | 7/28/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Woodstock part 9 | Our 9th episode features the music of Crosby Stills & Nash, and comments by Graham Nash. More of Nash's thoughts on the late 60s singer/songwriter movement can also be heard in our Carole King podcast. | 7/23/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Woodstock part 8 | Woodstock festival founder Michael Lang remembers how he came to book the then-barely-known Santana for the 1969 festival. Carlos Santana adds his own thoughts about the era. | 7/22/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Woodstock part 7 | 2 MINUTES OF PEACE AND MUSIC - part 7 features Janis Joplin's performance at Woodstock, with comments by Big Brother & the Holding Company guitarist Sam Andrew and Janis biographer Myra Friedman. Janis, herself, speaks through live clips from her memorable Woodstock set. | 7/21/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Woodstock part 6 | Sly & the Family Stone singer/keyboardist Rose Stone and bassist Larry Graham conclude their Woodstock memories with their thoughts on hanging out with the other musicians back stage. Their live at Woodstock clips include "Everyday People," "I Want to Take You Higher" and "Dance to the Music." | 7/16/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Woodstock part 5 | Our fifth episode includes the first of two doses of Peace and Music with members of Sly & the Family Stone. Singer/Keyboardist Rose Stone and bassist Larry Graham remember what it was like when they arrived on site and performed late through the next sunrise. Their live at Woodstock clips include "Sing a Simple Song" and "You Can Make it if you Try." | 7/15/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Woodstock part 4 | Paul Kantner from Jefferson Airplane looks back on his Woodstock experience "you tell your grandchildren about," and what Patti Smith calls "the community of rock & roll." This episode also features the Airplane's live Woodstock performances of classics like "White Rabbit" and more. | 7/14/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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The Jayhawks part 3 | Our third Jayhawks podcast episode features Gary Louris and Mark Olson reflecting on a pivotal moment in their history - when Olson quit the band after Tomorrow the Green Grass, and Louris moved on with a new lineups for three more albums - Sounds of Lies, Smile and Rainy Day Music. Producer Rick Rubin also comments. | 7/13/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Woodstock part 3 | Woodstock opening act Richie Havens remembers what he calls “the first American people’s festival,” and his favorite onsite interview scene from the Woodstock movie. A clip of Havens’ anthem “Freedom” is also featured. Producer: Joyride Media In stores now – Woodstock Experience two-disc sets by Santana, Jefferson Airplane, Janis Joplin, Sly & The Family Stone and Johnny Winter feature their classic 1969 albums plus the first-ever commercial release of their full Woodstock live sets! Each release includes previously unreleased live tracks and collectible packaging. A super-deluxe 10-CD box set is also available. | 7/9/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Woodstock part 2 | Michael Lang and Joel Rosenman look back on their crash course in festival organization when the crowds were much larger than they expected. You’ll also hear clips of Arlo Guthrie and The Who live at Woodstock in 1969. Producer: Joyride Media In stores now – Woodstock Experience two-disc sets by Santana, Jefferson Airplane, Janis Joplin, Sly & The Family Stone and Johnny Winter feature their classic 1969 albums plus the first-ever commercial release of their full Woodstock live sets! Each release includes previously unreleased live tracks and collectible packaging. A super-deluxe 10-CD box set is also available. | 7/8/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Woodstock part 1 | Woodstock festival founders Michael Lang and Joel Rosenman kick off the 2 Minutes of Peace & Music series with their memories of what inspired the original event. | 7/7/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Jayhawks part 2 | Part 2 of The Jayhawks podcast begins with the legend of how they were signed to Rick Rubin’s (Def) American Records. Gary Louris and Mark Olson look back on the “Hollywood Town Hall” sessions, the initial reaction when it was released in 1992, and how it felt to be alt-country in the time of grunge (aka “the real music.”) Joe Henry also adds his memories of when the Jayhawks toured as his backup band. Producer: Joyride Media Recommended: Music from the North Country: The Jayhawks Anthology in stores now | 7/6/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Jeff Buckley on Jeff Buckley | Jeff Buckley talks about his artistry and more. In stores now – Grace Around The World Deluxe Edition (CD/DVD+DVD Documentary Amazing Grace: Jeff Buckley) Producer: Vella Interactive | 7/2/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Filmmaker Nyla Adams on Jeff Buckley | Nyla Adams, co-director of the documentary Amazing Grace Jeff Buckley, talks about her first experience hearing Jeff’s music and her findings during the production of the acclaimed film. In stores now – Grace Around The World Deluxe Edition (CD/DVD+DVD Documentary Amazing Grace: Jeff Buckley) Producer: Vella Interactive | 7/1/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Jayhawks Part 1 | Welcome to the first episode of the Jayhawks podcast. Throughout this four-part series, band members Gary Louris and Mark Olson discuss their history as one of America’s most influential roots-rock bands of the last 20 years. Musicians Jeff Tweedy and Joe Henry and Rick Rubin also comment. Featured music clips include a mix of their best-known tracks and rarities from Music from the North Country: The Jayhawks Anthology, the new two-disc set in stores from American/Legacy on July 7. Look for new pieces to launch on Mondays, July 6, 13 and 20. | 6/29/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Filmmaker Laurie Trombley on Jeff Buckley | Laurie Trombley, co-director of the documentary Amazing Grace Jeff Buckley, talks about her days working with Jeff and the inspiration behind the acclaimed film. In stores now – Grace Around The World Deluxe Edition (CD/DVD+DVD Documentary Amazing Grace: Jeff Buckley) Producer: Vella Interactive | 6/24/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Jazz: The 59 Sound 4 | -- | 6/24/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Simon & Garfunkel: Live 1969 4 | -- | 6/23/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Willie Nelson: Naked Willie 3 | Billy Bob Thornton and Mickey Raphael continue their discussion of how Mickey produced the Naked Willie album from Nelson’s 1960s RCA sessions. Producer: Vella Interactive Recommended: Naked Willie | 6/22/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Mary Guibert on her son, Jeff Buckley | Jeff’s mother, Mary Guibert, shares her insight on what made Jeff such a profound artist. In stores now – Grace Around The World Deluxe Edition (CD/DVD+DVD Documentary Amazing Grace: Jeff Buckley) Producer: Vella Interactive | 6/18/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Jazz: The 59 Sound 3 | Today’s podcast looks at Miles Davis’ background and what led to his own musical changes in 1959. Davis actually recorded two groundbreaking records that year – “Kind of Blue” and “Sketches of Spain.” Journalist Ben Ratliff adds how these records helped to change how people listened to Jazz, and Carlos Santana remembers what Bill Graham told him about “Sketches of Spain.” In stores now: Kind of Blue (Legacy Edition) Sketches of Spain (50th Anniversary Enhanced 2 CD Legacy Edition) Producer: Joyride Media | 6/17/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Simon & Garfunkel: Live 1969 3 | The Simon & Garfunkel “Live 1969″ podcast continues with Paul Simon discussing his songwriting style as interviewed in 1966. Bud Scoppa adds comments on the full band arrangements on this tour, and how the crowd reacted to their first exposure to songs from the yet-to-be-released “Bridge Over Troubled Water” album. Features these tracks from Live 1969 “Silver Haired Daddy of Mine” “Why Don’t You Write Me” “Mrs Robinson” “Kathy’s Song” “Bridge Over Troubled Water” “Time of Innocence” Producer: Joyride Media | 6/16/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Willie Nelson: Naked Willie 2 | Billy Bob Thornton and Mickey Raphael continue their discussion of how Mickey produced the Naked Willie album from Nelson’s 1960s RCA sessions. Producer: Vella Interactive Recommended: Naked Willie | 6/15/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Moby on Jeff Buckley | Acclaimed recording Artist, Moby, recalls his own experiences with Jeff Buckley and his music. He was instantly a fan when he first saw Buckley in 1991, even though Jeff was dating Moby’s ex-girlfriend at the time. In stores now – Grace Around The World Deluxe Edition (CD/DVD+DVD Documentary Amazing Grace: Jeff Buckley) Producer: Vella Interactive | 6/11/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Jazz: The 59 Sound 2 | In 1959, Jazz musicians and fans were both ready for changes beyond the bebop sound that had been popular since the mid 1940s. Unfortunately, there was some resistance at the record companies responsible for bringing the new music to the marketplace. Eventually, the labels were happy their artists like Dave Brubeck persisted, once “Take Five” became the biggest selling jazz single of all time. Ben Ratliff, Dave Brubeck and Brubeck’s manager Russell Gloyd recall what was different about Time Out. In stores now – Dave Brubeck Quartet: Time Out (2CD+DVD 50th Anniversary Edition) Producer: Joyride Media | 6/10/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Simon & Garfunkel: Live 1969 2 | Episode 2 begins with journalist Bud Scoppa’s thoughts on how Simon & Garfunkel’s music compared and contrasted with the early 1960s folk revivalists like The Kingston Trio, as well as the later folk-rock sounds of the three Bs – Bob Dylan, The Byrds and The Beatles. Features these tracks from Live 1969 “Why Don’t You Write Me” “That Silver Haired Daddy of Mine” “Scarborough Fair” “Sounds of Silence” “Time of Innocence” Producer: Joyride Media | 6/9/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Willie Nelson: Naked Willie 1 | Willie Nelson’s harmonica player Mickey Raphael and actor/musician Billy Bob Thornton discuss the making of the new album Naked Willie in this three-part podcast series. While producing Naked Willie, Raphael went back to the Nelson’s RCA masters from the 60s to strip away the orchestrations of Chet Atkins’ Nashville Sound. The result is 17 tracks as naked as Willie wanted them. In this first episode, Billy Bob and Mikey touch on Mickey’s own musical roots and the origins of this project. Producer: Vella Interactive Recommended: Naked Willie | 6/8/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Duncan Sheik on Jeff Buckley | Our Jeff Buckley podcast series celebrates the release of the Grace Around the World CD/DVD set with stories about Buckley told by his closest relatives, friends, and collaborators – plus some notable fans within the music industry. Singer/songwriter Duncan Sheik kicks this series off with his memories of seeing Jeff Buckley perform in 1994. He uses such vivid detail that its clear this show affected him deeply as both a fan and an artist. Producer: Vella Interactive Jeff Buckley – Grace Around the World New CD+DVD release compiles live audio and video footage of Jeff Buckley on tour in 94-95, performing songs from his breakthrough album Grace, including the title track, “Last Goodbye” and his now legendary take on Leonard Cohen’s “Hallelujah.” The standard DVD+CD package features 12 audio tracks and 17 video pieces. Rare, intimate interview clips are included between songs on the DVD. For true fans, the deluxe 3-disc package adds a second DVD with the acclaimed documentary Jeff Buckley – Amazing Grace, plus collectibles such as a poster, postcards and a backstage laminate. More details online at www.jeffbuckley.com | 6/4/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Jazz: The 59 Sound 1 | Welcome to the first episode of JAZZ: THE ’59 SOUND – a four-part look into how 1959 became jazz’s greatest year. Dave Brubeck – Time Out, Charles Mingus – Mingus Ah-Um and Miles Davis & Gil Evans – Sketches of Spain are three 1959 jazz albums featured as examples of new directions musicians began taking that year. Throughout this series, you’ll hear clips of songs from those albums, as well as interviews with Dave and Darius Brubeck, Sue Mingus, journalist Ben Ratliff and others. Producer: Joyride Media Free mp3 downloads by Miles Davis & Gil Evans, Charles Mingus and Dave Brubeck from Amazon.com | 6/3/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Simon And Garfunkel: Live 1969 1 | Rita Houston from WFUV-FM in New York hosts the story of Simon & Garfunkel, from their early days in Queens, NY to their 1969 tour captured on the new live album, Live 1969. Throughout this series, we’ll hear archival interview clips with Paul and Art and new comments by pop journalist Bud Scoppa. We’ll even hear from two of Paul & Art’s Forest Hills High School classmates – Stuart Hochman and Robert Lieberman (director of the documentary Last Stop Kew Gardens). Featured tracks from Live 1969 Homeward Bound Song For the Asking At the Zoo The 59th Street Bridge Song (Feelin Groovy) Old Friends For Emily, Wherever I May Find Her Producer: Joyride Media | 5/26/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Monty Python 3 | -- | 4/21/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Monty Python 4 | Eric Idle’s birthday! | 4/21/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Monty Python 2 | -- | 4/21/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Pearl Jam Ten Code – Part 10 | The Pearl Jam Ten Code podcast series concludes with Jeff Ament, wrapping up his thoughts on the path he has taken with his musical brothers. Speaking of which, the last piece of music in this series is “Brother” the TEN era outtake that is now available for the first time with vocals. | 3/27/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Pearl Jam Ten Code – Part 9 | Mike McCready continues his comments from last episode to working with Brendan O’Brien on the original TEN release, and his respect for O’Brien as a producer. A clip of one of O’Brien’s remixes, “Garden,” is featured in today’s episode. | 3/26/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Pearl Jam Ten Code – Part 8 | As we get near the end of the 10-part series, it’s time we finally hear from guitarist Mike McCready. Here in episode 8, Mike remembers when he and their unmaned, singer-less band first met Eddie, and how Eddie’s stage personna developed over their earliest live shows. Today’s track is “Porch” from the MTV Unplugged show features on the DVD from the TEN: Deluxe Edition in store now. | 3/25/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Pearl Jam Ten Code – Part 7 | March 24, 2009 is finally here – the day all the Pearl Jam TEN reissues hit the stores! More details on all the releases are online at www.pearljam.com. Today’s show features one of the bonus tracks featured on all the configurations – “Just a Girl.” A very rare track from the early Pearl Jam demos that the band may have only performed live once or twice. Eddie and Stone Gossard also take us back to their earliest days together when they were named “Mookie Blaylock,” and the strange encounters they had with the former NBA star who inspired them. | 3/24/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Monty Python – part 1 | 35 years ago today…Monty Python’s concert at the The Royal Theatre in Drury Lane (best known at the home of the muffin man) was recorded for their 1974 Live at Drury Lane album. To celebrate this moment in Monty Python history, we feature nothing from this recording in the first episode of the Gazillionth (or so) Monty Python Podcast hosted by MSNBC’s Keith Olbermann. Instead, you will hear clips of classic routines and songs recorded for some of their other classic albums, as well as comments from cast members Terry Jones and Eric Idle and MP historian Kim Howard Johnson about how politics, history and the news inspired their work. In other Python news, a charity screening of Life of Brian is set for this Sat March 28 in the Welsh village of Aberystwyth, where the fim was banned in 1979. Terry Jones and Michael Palin will appear, but not Eric Idle, most likely due to a previously scheduled brunch the next morning to celebrate his 66th birthday. Producer: Joyride Media We are contractually obligated to show this album cover. | 3/23/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Pearl Jam Ten Code – Part 6 | Today, we continue the live music theme from Part 5 with more inside details about the 1992 “Drop in the Park” show included on the 4-LP Vinyl Edition release. Bassist Jeff Ament tells the story of how the show was planned, followed by a clip of their live take on the TEN classic “Alive.” | 3/23/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Pearl Jam Ten Code – Part 5 | Today’s Pearl Jam Ten Code episode goes back to the 1991 Eddie Vedder interview and his thoughts on stage diving and other antics he frequently performed on stage back then. It’s interesting to hear his perspective back then on how he didn’t plan to keep doing those things once fans became more familiar with their songs. We then launch into a high energy live performance from the TEN tour of “State of Love and Trust” from the 1992 “Drop in the Park” show featured in the 4-LP Vinyl Edition release. www.pearljam.com | 3/20/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Monty Python Podcast hosted by Keith Olbermann premieres Monday, March 23 | Legacy Podcasts salutes the 40th anniversary of Monty Python’s Flying Circus with “The Gazillionth (or so) Monty Python Podcast” hosted by their biggest fan in cable news – MSNBC’s Keith Olbermann. March is John Philip Sousa’s favorite month, and 23 is a lucky number inspired by the recent news of Python’s 23,000% DVD sales increase due to youtube. Therefore, our four-part podcast series will launch on Monday, March 23. The series features clips of their sketches and musical pieces they recorded for their string of classic albums that brought their comedy empire beyond TV and film to the most enduring entertainment device of them all – the turntable. You’ll also hear interviews with cast members Eric Idle, John Cleese, and Terry Jones, plus Carol Cleveland and many others. We know you can’t wait until Monday so here’s Keith Olbermann (aka K-Dog) with a preview of what you’ll hear. Producer: Joyride Media Update: Holy hand grenade shuts down London pub. You can’t make this stuff up. | 3/19/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Pearl Jam Ten Code – Part 4 | Bassist Jeff Ament speaks today about his role as art director of both the original release and the new reissue. He’s very excited about many of the new packaging elements in this new release, as well as Brendan O’Brien’s new remixes, like the new version of “Once” heard in this episode. www.pearljam.com | 3/19/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Pearl Jam Ten Code – Part 3 | Today’s Pearl Jam podcast kicks off with Eddie Vedder from a 1991 interview, discussing what influenced him to write the song, “Jeremy,” as well as that classic song as they performed on MTV Unplugged in 1992. www.pearljam.com | 3/18/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Pearl Jam Ten Code – Part 2 | In today’s Ten Code episode, we hear from TEN producer Brendan O’Brien, who came back to remix all the original album tracks for a bonus disc in this reissue. You’ll also hear a clip of “Why Go” – a great example of the more in-your-face sound O’Brien sought for these remixes. www.pearljam.com | 3/17/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Pearl Jam Ten Code – Part 1 | Welcome to The Ten Code – a 10 part series with the inside story of Pearl Jam’s debut album TEN as told by the band. Each piece will include band member interviews and a clip of a previously unreleased bonus track from the expanded TEN reissues in stores on March 24. The first episode features a clip of “Black” from their 1992 MTV Unplugged performance – available now on DVD for the first time in the 3-disc Ten – Deluxe Edition. Jeff Ament adds how an early show in Europe helped give them the confidence to do acoustic shows. More details on the TEN reissues are online at www.pearljam.com and www.pearljamtengame.com. | 3/16/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Buddy Guy 4 | Producer: Joyride Media Recommended: Buddy Guy – Can’t Quit the Blues | 2/27/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Bill Withers 4 | Producer: Joyride Media Reccomended: Bill Withers catalog | 2/26/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Fats Waller 4 | Producer: Joyride Media Reccomended: Fats Waller: If You Gotta Ask | 2/25/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Sam Cooke 4 | Sam Cooke’s popularity didn’t stop him from trying to improve himself and his music, from an intellectual standpoint. Having started with traditional hymns and adding new lyrics, he had attained success and kept challenging himself intellectually, reading everything from Aristotle to James Baldwin. In this podcast, author Peter Guralnick, Sam’s brother LC Cooke and musicians Bobby Womack and Hal Blaine describe the man’s motivations as he created Night Beat, the blues recording literally recorded in the middle of the night. Recording engineer Al Schmitt, who worked on some of Cooke’s best known music: “He was really hands on in the studio… just amazing.” Songs included: “What A Wonderful World” “For Sentimental Reasons” “Trouble Blues” “Fool’s Paradise” and “Bring it on Home to Me” Producer: Joyride Media | 2/25/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Miles Kind of Blue 4 | Producer: Joyride Media Recommended: Kind of Blue -50th Anniversary Legacy Edition (2-cd) | 2/24/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Love Train 4 | In this episode, PIR artist Jean Carne describes the Philly sound as one that made you want to dance with its grooves, and was filled with positive lyrical messages as well. “If you sing with emotion, the better the audience will love you. And I wanted to be loved” – Bunny “Mr. Emotions” Sigler, who Gamble and Huff found in their now exhaustive talent-search. As the label worked with an ever increasing number of artists, its songwriters now included Linda Creed and Thom Bell, and Gene McFadden and John Whitehead, who kept the love train rolling along with in its distinctive style of great music and positive messages. Songs Included: ”TSOP” (MFSB); “Picture Us” (Bunny Sigler); “Sunshine” (The O’Jays); “Bad Luck” (Harold Melvin and the Bluenotes) Producer: Joyride Media Recommended: Love Train: The Sound of Philadelphia Concert DVD | 2/23/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Ashford and Simpson 4 | “I look cool but on the inside I’m a nervous wreck” – Nick Ashford. As they began their career as performers, Nick and Valerie found some challenges in appearing on stage, as Nick details in this podcast. ”In the early years, I was just uncomfortable. They would put towels around me I’d sweat so much before I’d even go on.” But they also found they enjoyed meeting most anyone could help with songwriting, as Nick explains “I get inspiration from the people I meet. Seems like everybody’s got a story. What people are feeling, that’s what we want to write about.” Their longevity and success may be built on this simple idea, and may be why President Barack Obama has a special version of one of their songs. As Nick says, “You can do it, if you have the energy and the will to do it.” Songs included: “Found A Cure” “I’m Every Woman” “Solid (as Barack)” Producer: Joyride Media Recommended: Ashford & Simpson: The Real Thing | 2/22/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Buddy Guy 3 | In this podcast, the living legend of blues guitar describes his start in Louisiana, his relationship with the instrument and the move to Chicago. Once there, he established himself at the 708 Club, which lead to his first encounter with the “MF”s at Chess, including “Muddy, Wolf and Walter” (as in Waters, Howling and Little!). Buddy’s excitement at his first recording session with Cobra Records, and the way he tells the story is the same excitement he had after seeing Guitar Slim perform. ”I want to sound like BB King and act like Guitar Slim.” Noting the man had a fishing line instead of a guitar strap, “That’s what you call PLAYING a guitar. He didn’t baby it and I don’t now. People want to know how come you break so many strings. If you don’t break ‘em, you aren’t playing.” Songs included: “Let Me Love You Baby” “Mustang Sally” “Stone Crazy” Producer: Joyride Media Reccomended: Buddy Guy – Can’t Quit the Blues | 2/20/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Bill Withers 3 | The story of Bill Withers continues with the artist, himself, thinking back to the the making of his debut album. The record was produced by legendary R&B keyboardist Booker T Jones. In an odd twist, the backing band was most of the Booker T & the MGs, but with Steven Stills subbing for Steve Cropper. The combination was perfect for Bill Wither’s acoustic soul. Critic Anthony DeCurtis adds some of his own insights about these sessions. Producer: Joyride Media Reccomended: Bill Withers catalog | 2/19/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Fats Waller 3 | Fats Waller’s famous compositions of the 1930s and 40s have attained an immortal, standard-level of recognition and have stood the test of time. But what is lesser known is that Fats Waller was also an entertainer par excellence, bringing the music he performed to life with jokes and asides to the audience. As historian Dick Hyman explains, “he was engaging in signifying – critiquing something while you are actually performing. Satirizing what he is singing in very sophisticated ways.” Playwrite and critic Murray Horowitz calls Waller “one of the greatest jazz musicians of the first 50 years of the music, but also one of the great comedians of the golden age of American comedy”! Music included: “Ain’t Misbehavin’” “Bessie Bessie” “Christopher Columbus” “A Change in Me” “It’s a Sin to Lie” and “Your Feets Too Big” Producer: Joyride Media Reccomended: Fats Waller: If You Gotta Ask | 2/18/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Sam Cooke 3 | Producer: Joyride Media | 2/18/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Miles Kind of Blue 3 | In this podcast, musicians Herbie Hancock, David Amram and Jimmy Cobb address the music theory behind Kind of Blue, and how the feeling of the musicians was equally as important as the compositions themselves in its creation. Considered “Modal Jazz” as it is written from a few basic notes that form the structure of the song, it is as Herbie Hancock says “a new use of an old technique.” David Amram expounds: “Miles knew that music from India, the middle east and native music around the world would have a basic scale, and the sophistication would be in HOW you did it.” Herbie Hancock concurs with Amram on his interpretation of this historic album: “Musicians could easily learn the songs, of course the challenge was playing them.” Songs included: “All Blues” “Blue in Green” and “Freddie Freeloader” Producer: Joyride Media Recommended: Kind of Blue -50th Anniversary Legacy Edition (2-cd) | 2/17/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Love Train 3 | Philadelphia International takes over the airwaves of the 70s: the incredible O’Jays are featured in this podcast, with founding member Walter WIlliams, who talks about growing up with Eddie Levert in Ohio, where they were REQUIRED to sing gospel. After an encounter with Gamble and Huff during and Intruders show at the Apollo Theatre, The O’Jays joined Philadelphia International as the label hit its creative and commercial peak. Gamble and Huff showed their prowess with established artists (The Spinners, Lou Rawls and Denice Williams) and with new groups such as The Three Degrees, as part of a Motown-like string of hits. Songs included in this podcast: “For the love of Money” “Backstabbers” (O’Jays) “Then Came You” (The Spinners featuring Dionne Warwick) “Gonna Take a Miracle” (Denice Williams) “Enjoy Yourself” (The Jacksons) “You’ll Never Find Another Love Like Mine” “When Will I See You Again?” (The Three Degrees) Producer: Joyride Media Recommended: Love Train: The Sound of Philadelphia Concert DVD | 2/16/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Ashford and Simpson 3 | Nick and Valerie describe their years as songwriters with Motown, and the moment when they asked Berry Gordy for a “divorce,” so they could become artists themselves. It turned out to be the best of both worlds, as they would frequently return to work with various Motown artists, while continuing to grow as performers themselves. Valerie Simpson maintains a generous point of view on writing for others: “I wear the hat of a songwriter when I’m writing. That’s the idea — for some great artist to sing your song. I’m really happy when I hear Diana Ross sing “Ain’t No Mountain High Enough” — I could not have done that better!” Reflecting on the countless covers of that most famous composition, she says, “the song belongs to everyone.”Songs included: “I’m Every Woman” “Your Precious Love” “Ain’t No Mountain High Enough” and “Reach Out and Touch Somebody’s Hand” Producer: Joyride Media Recommended: Ashford & Simpson: The Real Thing | 2/15/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Buddy Guy 2 | Producer: Joyride Media Reccomended: Buddy Guy – Can’t Quit the Blues | 2/13/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Bill Withers 2 | The music of Bill Withers can definitely speak for itself as a timeless collection of songs, perfect for 1971 with it’s mix of gritty southern R&B, introspective and politically charged lyrics, and even a touch of Woodstock hippie vibes. But his debut album, “Just as I Am” has a very underrated role in the history of landmark albums by DIY artists who circumvented the major label system. Bill discusses how he was put off by the LA star machine and wound up landing at Clarence Avant’s startup indie label, Sussex Records. Producer: Joyride Media Reccomended: Bill Withers catalog | 2/12/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Fats Waller 2 | Strangely enough, two things happened to Fats after he died: he essentially disappeared from our culture’s memory for over 30 years, and when he was talked about, it centered around his clowning and humor, which was sorely misunderstood. Despite his untimely death, Fats Waller spent nearly every day of his short life making the music he loved. In that time, he created a rich, prolific legacy that today is justly revered. Producer: Joyride Media Reccomended: Fats Waller: If You Gotta Ask | 2/11/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Sam Cooke 2 | The legendary track “Cupid” kicks off our second Sam Cooke feature. As soon as you hear his voice, it’s undeniable that this is what Sam Cooke was born to do. His brother, LC Cooke, talks here about the moment Sam knew that he was going to be pro very early in life. Even as a kid, he used to perform for popsicle sticks representing his audience to prepare for a life free of the 9-5 grind. Click the big play button for more. Producer: Joyride Media Recommended: The Best of Sam Cooke | 2/11/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Miles Kind of Blue 2 | Our second Miles Davis segment begins with legendary saxophonist Jackie McLean and Kind of Blue drummer Jimmy Cobb talking about the sound Miles was after with his 1959 sextet at the first Kind of Blue recording session on March 2, 1959. Herbie Hancock also adds his thoughts on Miles’ priority for the session to capture the moment – not to do multiple takes of the same piece to create something mistake-free. Music heard in all the Miles Davis episodes comes from the new 50th Anniversary Legacy Edition of Kind of Blue – winner of “Best Album Notes” at this past weekend’s Grammy© Awards! So please join us in congratulating the author, Francis Davis, for his achievement. Producer: Joyride Media Recommended: Kind of Blue -50th Anniversary Legacy Edition (2-cd) | 2/10/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Love Train 2 | As introduced by the host, Jeff Foxx, Philly International’s biggest hits were filled with lush strings and beautiful horns from their house orchestra, MFSB. Gamble & Huff recall what they remember about the arrangements, and call out many of the people who were responsible for these recordings. Members of the Delfonics discuss Thom Bell’s arrangements of their early hits like “Ready or Not” and “La La La La La Means I love You.” We also hear from Russel Tompkins, Jr of the Stylistics. Producer: Joyride Media Recommended: Love Train: The Sound of Philadelphia Concert DVD | 2/9/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Ashford and Simpson 2 | For part 2, Ashford and Simpson discuss how they first got introduced at Motown. They almost ran out before the meeting started, so thank got they stuck around. This piece includes bits of Nickolas and Valerie’s own performances of “Ain’t No Mountain High Enough” and “You’re All I Need to Get By” from their new live CD/DVD release The Real Thing. Producer: Joyride Media | 2/8/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Buddy Guy 1 | Our Black History Month feature for Saturdays will be bluesman Buddy Guy in his own words and music. Buddy Guy’s own comments come from an exclusive interview session, and include many recollections and insights that will heard on your station for the first time. Hosted by journalist Anthony DeCurtis, this four-part series also includes 15 classic tracks from throughout Guy’s career. Producer: Joyride Media Reccomended: Buddy Guy – Can’t Quit the Blues | 2/6/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Bill Withers 1 | Every Friday in February, find out why Bill Withers is just as he is. In a rare interview, Bill discusses his career as a groundbreaking singer/songwriter. He mostly focuses on his 1971 debut “Just as I am” – a classic album that features hits like “Ain’t No Sunshine” and “Grandma’s Hands.” His low-key mix of folk, funk and gospel is evident on those two hits and throughout the album. Producer: Joyride Media Reccomended: Bill Withers catalog | 2/5/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Fats Waller 1 | Thursdays are Fats Waller day here at the Legacy Podcasts, in honor of Black History Month. Fats Waller is one of America’s great composers and performers of the 20th century. His songs, stride piano style and on-stage and on-screen antics were legendary and made him one of the first African-American superstars. Count Basie sat at his feet to learn, Art Tatum considered Fats the best, and Waller’s stride style influenced Duke Ellington, Thelonious Monk, Dave Brubeck and many others. Producer: Joyride Media Reccomended: Fats Waller: If You Gotta Ask | 2/4/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Sam Cooke 1 | Legacy Podcasts’ Black History Month series continues with a four-part look at the highly influential career of Sam Cooke. You’ll hear music from throughout his career that displays the great bredth of his talent before his tragic death in 1964 at the age of 33 – from his gospel roots to his upbeat classic hits, and from his high energy live concerts to his recordings of late-night mood pieces. Interview subjects include R&B legend Bobby Womack, Sam’s brother L.C. Cooke, and drummer Hal Blaine. Look for updates every Wednesday all February! Producer: Joyride Media | 2/4/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Mariah Carey Ballads 4 | -- | 2/3/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Miles Kind of Blue 1 | Our Black History Month feature continues with another great African-American musician – Miles Davis, to honor the 50th anniversary of his landmark album “Kind of Blue.” Collaborators, friends, critics and historians look back on how this record was created and its impact on music and pop culture over the last 50 years. | 2/3/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Waylon Jennings – Nashville Rebel 1 | Legacy Podcast honors the 50th anniversary of “The Day the Music Died” by launching our Waylon Jennings podcast series. As legend goes, Waylon gave up his seat on the fateful plane to the Big Bopper, and the rest, as they say, is history. | 2/3/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Love Train 1 | Our Black History Month series continues with the first of four pieces on the great artists of Philly International Records. Producer: Joyride Media Recommended: Love Train: The Sound of Philadelphia Concert DVD | 2/2/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Ashford and Simpson 1 | We launch our 28 days of Black History series with the first of four segments on legendary songwriting duo Nickolas Ashford and Valerie Simpson. These two have been responsible for many of the biggest r&b hits of the last 40 years – including “Ain’t No Mountain High Enough,” “Ain’t Nothing Like the Real Thing,” “I’m Every Woman,” and their own classic “Solid.” The Real Thing – their new live album is in stores now on CD and DVD, featuring brand-new performances of these classic songs and many more. My Podcast Alley feed! {pca-9ca735816e488bb6e07e352a9a41477a} | 2/1/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Mariah Carey Ballads 3 | -- | 1/27/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Mariah Carey Ballads 2 | -- | 1/20/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Johnny Cash Folsom Prison Part 4 | It was 41 years ago today. Enjoy the final installment, and look for a new series on Cash’s San Quentin concert to start in late February. | 1/13/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Customer Reviews
A Rather Mixed Bag Now that they combined the Dylan with others
The Dylan podcasts are great - interviews and commentaries by others in the music business. Some of the Elvis podcasts were interesting. The Tony Bennett series on the other hand, was just one big ad to buy a particular album set. It was like listening to a commercial from the 50's - trying to seem like commentary, when in fact it was heavy-handed promotion. I like being subscribed to just the Dylan podcast as a separate feed.
Nice
Interesting podcast but I'd like to see more and on a timely basis
