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Buzz Knight
Well, hi, I'm Buzz Knight, the host of the Taking a Walk podcast. And welcome to another week in music history for the week of February 17th. And we go to the Music History desk. To my friend, former radio programmer, media executive, podcaster and also music fan, what else can I add to your vast list? Harry Jacobs, Dog dad and I and.
Harry Jacobs
I. I suspect he's hungry right now. I've been. I've been hearing a little bit from him. So we may get interrupted at some point. But yeah, dog dad, you can add that to the to the list.
Buzz Knight
That would be nice. You might hear my two delinquents, possibly because they're shockingly might be another Amazon delivery today which never happens around here.
Harry Jacobs
How many Amazon deliveries do you think that you get a week at your house not just for you, for you and your wife.
Buzz Knight
There's about 14, 14 that come here to the house, and then there's another five or six where I go to one of those lockers where I'm dispatched.
Harry Jacobs
Do you really have that many?
Buzz Knight
No, I'm just exaggerating.
Harry Jacobs
I was going to say we got to have another podcast about Amazon problems.
Buzz Knight
This is called, like, writer's embellishment.
Harry Jacobs
Yeah.
Buzz Knight
Anyway, let's go to the week of February 17th and see what was going on that week.
Harry Jacobs
Harry in 72. This is a great week for music. Pink Floyd actually did their first performance of Dark side of the Moon in, in total at the Rainbow in London, and we started talking about Darkseid. You know, in a couple of recent episodes, there were some news that, you know, that had come up. The, you know, the recording, the, you know, all kinds of different things. And I, I put a, I put it on a. A playlist. And I have been listening to it pretty religiously in the car and, and at home at night with, you know, the, the airpods on to just hear it in a completely different way now for some reason. It's one of those things that no matter how many times I listen to it, I always seem to hear a little something different, a little something else, but it's a just so epic.
Buzz Knight
Oh, I couldn't agree more. And a quiz for you. What's the song off of Dark side of the Moon that has that incredible saxophone solo?
Harry Jacobs
Is it Great Gig in the Sky?
Buzz Knight
I believe that's correct, sir.
Harry Jacobs
Yeah. Great Gig in the Sky. What a haunting song that is. I mean, it's just. Think about it, just the, the, the screams through that, you know, when you look at, you know, at the thing that never really happened, that when, when they talked about Darkseid scoring Wizard of Oz, our friend George Taylor Morris, again, we tip the hat to him. When you watch Darkseid, and that's, you know, matched up with, with wizard of Oz during Great Kick in the sky, it's the scene where the house is flying around during Dorothy's nightmare. And it, and it gets picked up off the ground in Kansas and it's flying around and, and that's the soundtrack to that little section of the movie. It's pretty incredible.
Buzz Knight
It's kind of eerie if you think about it, right?
Harry Jacobs
Completely eerie. And listen, I may have, when I first saw that, I may have had a substance in me while I was, you know, just something natural, something that, you know, grows in the ground.
Buzz Knight
God's green earth as Henry Dill.
Harry Jacobs
Exactly, let's say. And I might have had a little bit of that in my system and been thinking to myself, oh, my God, this really happened. This is what they did. They just didn't tell anybody.
Buzz Knight
I hate to break the news to everybody, but that's how we listen to the music when we first heard it.
Harry Jacobs
Back then, you know, it used to be one of those things you just couldn't talk about. But I mean, let's face it, I was as high as a lab rat when I saw that the first time I went, holy shit, are you kidding me with this? And I told everyone I knew, and then I told Alan Parsons about it and he said, I have no idea what you're talking about.
Buzz Knight
I believe the gentleman's name is Dick Parry. P A R R Y, I believe, who did that iconic solo, which I'm just struck with because I had heard that about a month ago driving and reconnected with that song. Great Gig in the sky because it, it is. It's just so haunting.
Harry Jacobs
You know, you've got to track this thing down. There was a story on Netflix on David and Roger on the making of, of Darkseid. And it's incredible to see, you know, there's somebody sitting at the soundboard and things are isolated and, and when you think about all the things that were involved, I mean, think about time, think about how it opened up with, you know, the, the different clocks and the chimes and all that stuff. It's just. It was so intricate and in, in this day and age, you can create whatever between AI and whatever you want to find on YouTube. This was 1972, 1971, when this was going on. There was no AI, there were no sound effects libraries for, you know, for, for. For acid taking dope smoking music artists in, in London. Right. This is way pre tech.
Buzz Knight
Exactly.
Harry Jacobs
Crazy.
Buzz Knight
Yeah. And by the way, one last thing on it, from a DJ perspective, I think you can agree when you played something off of Dark side of the Moon in the album days, it was fairly easy to walk outside, have to go to the bathroom and, you know, take a leak and, and not feel so concerned that you were going to miss the transition from one song to the other because you could just let.
Harry Jacobs
It, let it play. There was no dead air. 1998, Bob Dylan won three Grammys for album of the Year for Time out of Mind, which marked a significant comeback for, for Dylan. I got, you know, you were the real Dylan fan among us. I love him and, and certainly have gotten a greater appreciation. But this is not an album that I was really one that I spent a lot of time with.
Buzz Knight
Yeah, it wasn't airplay friendly in those days, when we think about that. And yet it was so great for him to be celebrated. I wonder really how he really felt about it when it really comes down to it, because I know, you know, he's one to shy away from a lot of the spotlight and the limelight.
Harry Jacobs
I, I don't think he cared.
Buzz Knight
I don't think he cared. You know, I don't think he could care less, really.
Harry Jacobs
He, He. He's going out on the road, right? Yeah.
Buzz Knight
He and Willie Nelson, I understand, are going back out for. I think that what they call it, the Outlaw tour. And of course, we're dealing in this, which I find, you know, amusing because I've always been a fan. And now there's, you know, a tremendous resurgence in popularity for Bob because of the, the. The Timothy Shamalay movie.
Harry Jacobs
Couple of things. You know, he sold his catalog for 300, $300 million. Huge debate about that. You and I, I think, have, have talked about, you know, whether this is the right thing or not. But let's face it, at, at 80, maybe 81 years old at this point, there's no way BOB Dylan's making $300 million doing anything. I don't care if he's going out with Willie Nelson or, you know, the remaining members of the Grateful Dead, he's not making $300 million. I think it was a great play for him and for his legacy as kids or charity or whatever he's going to do.
Buzz Knight
Yeah, my understanding many times is, and I don't have inside track, but many times these moves are. Are done preemptively, so there is no messiness and, you know, family matters and estates and whatnot. So I think we sometimes see it as the, you know, there is the money grab and everything. And I don't understand whatsoever the way the, the valuations of these things really ultimately hold up, you know, from the investment side. It boggles me still to this day. But yeah, that was a noteworthy, you know, moment that, that, that, that happened. But I'm just amused where there's a resurgence because it's like really you're just discovering him, everybody, you know, that's how I look at it.
Harry Jacobs
You know, people are late to the party at times. Know my own, per. My own personal example like that. And there was no movie, but was Neil Young, you know, his voice when I was younger, when I was on the air, when you and I worked together, In. In. In. In Boston. I was never a monster. Neil Young fan. And the older that I've gotten, the more beauty I have seen in his lyrics, in his voice. He's got the voice of an angel. And as a guitar player, being able to pick up a guitar and play the needle and the damage done, or Old Man Harvest Moon and hear the beauty and the simplicity as a guitar player, you know, he had one. He's got one or two tricks up his sleeve, but, you know, I just love it. I just love it. And Dylan. I'm starting to feel the same way again. And I'm really, you know, kind of late to that party as well.
Buzz Knight
But that's okay. It's like a fine wine, you know.
Harry Jacobs
You discover things when you discover them. Let's talk about the movie for a minute. I'm anxious to see it. Have you seen it? Are you wanting to see it?
Buzz Knight
I want to see it. I don't want to go to the movies to see it, but I do. I do want to see it. And you know, I. I'm gonna be a tough cookie with it because I. I'm such a fan. So I'm. I don't know if I'm going to be the pushover customer for that movie, but I am dying. I saw Timothy Shamalay on Saturday Night Live a few weeks back. Performed a couple songs. Dylan songs. One I never heard of and I can't remember the other, but it was fairly. Fairly obscure. But I'm cure. I am curious for sure, but I don't. You know, I'm. We'll see. The jury for me will be until I see it.
Harry Jacobs
You know, Levi read that this kid learned how to play guitar. And by the way he sang. It's his voice in the movie. For the movie. Right. He. He learned how to do these things. That's incredible to me.
Buzz Knight
That is. That is incredible.
Harry Jacobs
Why aren't you. Why are you going to go to the movies, by the way? I love them. I just went to the movies a few weeks back.
Buzz Knight
Why am I. Well, that's a whole other. I don't know. It's just habit now. I'd rather see it in my living room, you know.
Harry Jacobs
Did you like going to the movies? At one point. And then Covid hit and then everyone stayed out of the theaters.
Buzz Knight
And then y. I should. There, you know, new theaters popping up and new ways of seeing movies. So should give it. I should give it a. A shot. But it is winter here, Harry, in New England.
Harry Jacobs
So I. I just went and we can Move on in a minute. And got a biggest thing of popcorn I could. And I stopped at Walgreens before, and I got some Milk Duds. And not just some Milk Duds. I got the thing that's like a milk carton, you know, the large Milk Duds, and I got the popcorn with the butter, and I dumped the entire thing of Milk Duds in the popcorn, and I just ate my face off.
Buzz Knight
Feedback, feedback, attachment.
Harry Jacobs
Feedback, yeah.
Buzz Knight
Feedback, attachment. One more thing on Dylan, Dave Stewart. Dave Stewart, fame of the Eurythmics and many other, you know, great bodies of work. Dave is releasing for Record Store Day a Dylan collection that I'm looking forward to hearing as well.
Harry Jacobs
Interesting. He. I loved his. His playing and. Would I lie to you?
Buzz Knight
Oh, God, yeah.
Harry Jacobs
This is kind of what pisses me off about, you know, the podcast. Like, I would love to be able to. To throw a few seconds of that on, you know, with music rights and again, another podcast for, you know, another discussion for another podcast. But, man, think about that. What a great song that was.
Buzz Knight
Oh, yeah, he's. He's an amazing talent.
Harry Jacobs
1974, Kiss released their debut album. Remember the COVID of this? Just.
Buzz Knight
I do. Yeah. Were you a Kiss fan, Harry?
Harry Jacobs
Oh, yeah. I joined the KISS Army.
Buzz Knight
Oh, boy.
Harry Jacobs
When. When Destroyer came out. By the way, Destroyer's still one of my favorite. I'm embarrassed to say this. It's my guilty pleasure, but one of my favorite albums. I mean, Detroit Rock City, King of the nighttime world, Flaming Youth, shouted out loud, do you love me, Beth? Like, I. They're every song I. I love. Even Beth. Yeah. I don't know why there's something. Sorry, you're judging me.
Buzz Knight
Buzz over, Beth. I am. You're correct.
Harry Jacobs
So let's talk. So let's talk about this for a minute. With Kiss, he. Gene Simmons was a genius. You know, I think about it in 1975, when. When we bought Destroyer 76, whenever that came out, I remember going to Hurdy Gurdy Records in Worcester. My father brought me, and when I opened the album, there was a pamphlet in there to join the Kiss Army. This was marketing in 1976, before there was any marketing for bands or anything. Gene Simmons built that brand. Remember the reality show? Remember his office? It was all. All brand stuff. When you look at his face, there's something called unaided recall in advertising, and that is, as an example, if you cut your finger, Buzz. Here's a question for you. If you cut your finger, what do you do? What do you.
Buzz Knight
Go get a paper towel.
Harry Jacobs
You answer that Incorrectly. I will take that. What do you get?
Buzz Knight
You go get Band Aid.
Harry Jacobs
That's right. You go get a Band Aid. Well, Band Aid's the name of a brand. It's not what that actual thing is. You're putting a bandage on your finger unaided. Recall. They have created. You look at Gene Simmons face, you show anyone in the world Gene Simmons face, and there's a 90% chance someone's going to look at that and go, kiss or Gene Simmons. They have created from a. From such a. You know, from the beginning, honestly, something that I don't know of anyone else that did anything like that for years and years.
Buzz Knight
Do you think he knew back then that he was ultimately going to be creating a Kiss casket for purchase?
Harry Jacobs
Is there really a Kiss Casket?
Buzz Knight
Yes.
Harry Jacobs
Oh, gosh. Well, you know, after seeing the reality show, I'd say there probably was, but, you know, I don't know. He. There's nothing. He wouldn't put his name on. But it's not just the name Buzz, like there was. There was something stylistically that blended with everything that he's done. I think the guy's a genius. I'm not a fan, really. Now, I don't know that I'd go see him, but I will tell you, I went to see them in Rochester, New York, and. And Jim McDonald and John Shear. You know John Shear from. From New York.
Buzz Knight
I know. I don't. I don't know him personally, but I. He's a legendary figure.
Harry Jacobs
Well, when I was at CMF in Rochester, John Sher did a bunch of shows in western New York, and I did. So we did. The radio station did so much work that I got a pass. I got a laminate for Metropolitan Entertainment, that was their company, and I was told I could use it at any Metropolitan show anywhere in the country. And I never used it right. I would always. If they were coming, I would say, I'll come. I'll use my pass. But I didn't. If they weren't there, I didn't go. Kiss played the Rochester, you know, auditorium or whatever it was. And I remember calling John Sher before saying, hey, listen, I'm going backstage for Kiss. He said, behave yourself, young man. And I stood outside what. What they call the sewing room, and Gene Simmons came out and he had his. All dressed, full makeup, and, you know, I'm 6:1 or something like that. And I remember looking up at him going, holy. Holy shit.
Buzz Knight
He had the lift song.
Harry Jacobs
Yeah, yeah. Had every. And then the rest of the band came out, and they were Standing around shooting the breeze. And I remember the discussion, the discussion was Gene Simmons talking about how bad it was in Batavia up the road. He's like a Batavia.
Buzz Knight
So at any rate, this may be the only time.
Harry Jacobs
Yeah.
Buzz Knight
On any podcast ever that Batavia was singled out.
Harry Jacobs
Listen, Batavia. I will defend Batavia. I used to live in Rochester and we'd go back and forth between Buffalo. I would. I think I might have spent a night there one night when I was just too tired to get all the way to Rochester. But yeah, Batavia, New York.
Buzz Knight
Don't you start defending Syracuse to me.
Harry Jacobs
Okay, sorry. All right, all right, listen. 1980, ACDC's lead singer Bon Scott was found dead in London after a night of bad behavior. Tragic moment in rock history.
Buzz Knight
And pretty incredible that the band survived that. Really.
Harry Jacobs
That's. That's kind of my mind blowing when.
Buzz Knight
You think about it. You know, you think about it.
Harry Jacobs
Back in Black came out in. In 81. Right. An unbelievable recovery for a band with a lead singer. And he sings Bon Scott songs. He. He sings It's a Long Way to the Top and TNT and highway to Hell. Honestly. Better than Bon Scott did.
Buzz Knight
Yeah, yeah. Mr. Brian Johnson. You're talking about Brian Johnson.
Harry Jacobs
Yeah, yeah, yeah.
Buzz Knight
Who's wonderful. I love him.
Harry Jacobs
Yeah. He's been a gap. By the way, if you are a fan of ACDC or Brian Johnson, Shameless, plug on the Taking a Walk podcast. You'll find an episode of Brian Johnson and there's a little video. And on the YouTube page, just go to Taking a Walk or go to YouTube and find the Taking a Walk podcast there and you'll see a little clip and a great episode that you did, by the way.
Buzz Knight
Thank you.
Harry Jacobs
1967, Kurt Cobain was born. He would obviously go on to be a huge figure. And Dave Grohl and Nirvana and his daughter just reunited at the, at the fire benefit, the fire aid benefit in Los Angeles.
Buzz Knight
Yeah. Which sounded really good, which was nice to see. I think that was a nice surprise. And I do also want to plug on Kurt's birthday on February 20th. Had an interview with a author named Kelly. Caitlin, who has a book called Forever in Bloom. And she's. It's a very nice story that she has created. She's trying to. And has interviewed a number of people, Danny Goldberg included, who's been on the podcast, the former manager of Nirvana. And Kelly, who has experienced in her life and her family members, you know, some mental health related issues and challenges and misfortunes, is trying to shine a light not only on that topic, but also shine a light on some of the other elements in Kurt Cobain's life that she discovered through those interviews. How he cared deeply about, you know, social justice and, and was really looking out, you know, for people and issues differently than many of us maybe knew. So just a little plug for that upcoming episode.
Harry Jacobs
This is an awful segue, but in 2003, the great white concert happened at the station nightclub in Rhode island. Resulted in a tragic fire. Friend of mine, Bud Paris was the general manager. It was a whjy, you know, promoted event and a hundred people lost their lives that night.
Buzz Knight
Yeah, it was a terrible tragedy. I remember, you know, being in this area when that happened and knowing, you know, some of the folks at HJY as well.
Harry Jacobs
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Buzz Knight
That's right. Yep.
Harry Jacobs
Let's wrap up with this. This is kind of funny. I ordinarily wouldn't use some bit of science in this week in in history, but science, I normally would not include any science in this, but in 1997, scientists in Scotland announced the birth of Dolly the sheep. She was cloned that in 97. That really didn't mean what it does today to us because clones are buzz. They're taking over the damn world. Everything's cloned.
Buzz Knight
This is why I don't go to the movies and go out in public like that.
Harry Jacobs
Buzz, don't worry about the clones in public. Okay, that's our last story. You and I will talk separately. That's. That's it for the for this week.
Buzz Knight
Thank you, Harry. For a look at this week in music history for the week of February 17th. And thanks for checking out the Taking a Walk podcast. You could check us out on Apple Podcasts, Spotify and we are proudly part of the iHeart podcast network.
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Podcast Title: Takin' a Walk
Host: Buzz Knight
Episode: This Week in Music History on the "Takin' a Walk" Podcast 2-17
Release Date: February 17, 2025
Producer: iHeartPodcasts
In this engaging episode of "Takin' a Walk," host Buzz Knight, alongside co-host Harry Jacobs, delves deep into significant moments in music history that occurred during the week of February 17th. The episode is rich with insightful discussions, personal anecdotes, and reflections on iconic artists and their enduring legacies.
Discussion Highlights: Buzz and Harry reminisce about Pink Floyd's inaugural performance of their groundbreaking album, "Dark Side of the Moon," at the Rainbow in London. Harry shares his personal connection and the profound impact the album has had on him over the years.
Notable Quote:
Harry Jacobs [03:03]: "It's one of those things that no matter how many times I listen to it, I always seem to hear a little something different, a little something else, but it's just so epic."
Saxophone Solo Discussion: Buzz quizzes Harry on identifying the song from the album featuring an iconic saxophone solo, leading to a lively discussion about the haunting quality of "Great Gig in the Sky."
Notable Quote:
Buzz Knight [04:09]: "Oh, I couldn't agree more. And a quiz for you. What's the song off of 'Dark Side of the Moon' that has that incredible saxophone solo?"
Grammy Achievements: The hosts celebrate Bob Dylan's triumph in winning three Grammys for Album of the Year with "Time Out of Mind," marking a significant comeback for the legendary artist.
Discussion Points:
Notable Quote:
Harry Jacobs [07:44]: "I'm starting to feel the same way again. And I'm really, you know, kind of late to that party as well."
Tragic Loss and Recovery: The conversation shifts to ACDC's lead singer Bon Scott's untimely death in 1980 and the band's remarkable recovery, leading to the release of "Back in Black" with Brian Johnson stepping in.
Brian Johnson's Contribution: Buzz and Harry praise Brian Johnson's vocal prowess, noting his ability to honor and elevate the songs originally performed by Bon Scott.
Notable Quote:
Harry Jacobs [19:35]: "Honestly better than Bon Scott did."
Birth and Impact: Marking Kurt Cobain's birthday on February 20th, the hosts discuss his enduring influence on music and his recent reunion with Dave Grohl and Nirvana at a fire benefit in Los Angeles.
Upcoming Episode Teaser: They hint at an upcoming episode featuring an interview with Kelly Caitlin, author of "Forever in Bloom," who explores Cobain's commitment to social justice and personal struggles.
Notable Quote:
Harry Jacobs [20:21]: "She's trying to shine a light not only on that topic, but also shine a light on some of the other elements in Kurt Cobain's life..."
Tragic Event Recap: Buzz and Harry briefly cover the devastating 2003 Great White concert fire at the Station Nightclub in Rhode Island, emphasizing its impact on the music community and personal connections to the event.
Notable Quote:
Harry Jacobs [21:37]: "A friend of mine, Bud Paris was the general manager. [...] a hundred people lost their lives that night."
Scientific Milestone: The hosts touch upon the 1997 announcement by Scottish scientists about the birth of Dolly the sheep, the first cloned mammal, discussing its significance and the advancements in cloning technology since then.
Notable Quote:
Harry Jacobs [22:13]: "Dolly the sheep. She was cloned that in '97. That really didn't mean what it does today to us..."
Gene Simmons' Branding Prowess: Harry shares a personal anecdote about meeting Gene Simmons and praises his unparalleled ability to build the KISS brand, highlighting Simmons' impact on advertising and brand recall.
Notable Quote:
Harry Jacobs [15:48]: "They have created. You look at Gene Simmons' face, you show anyone in the world Gene Simmons' face, and there's a 90% chance someone’s going to look at that and go, 'Kiss' or 'Gene Simmons.'"
Personal Reflections: Throughout the episode, Buzz and Harry interweave personal stories, adding depth and relatability to the historical discussions. From Harry's experience with Kiss concerts to Buzz's thoughts on modern movie-going habits, these narratives enrich the conversation.
Notable Quote:
Buzz Knight [11:23]: "It's like a fine wine, you know."
Buzz Knight and Harry Jacobs deliver a captivating exploration of pivotal moments in music history, blending factual recounting with personal insights and heartfelt reflections. Listeners gain a deeper appreciation for the artists discussed and the enduring impact of their work on the musical landscape.
Notable Quotes Timestamps:
Connect with Us: For more insightful discussions and deep dives into music history, tune into the "Takin' a Walk" podcast available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and other major platforms through the iHeartPodcast network.