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TUNES: Uncovered
Hosted by Mark White & Carey Michael · EN
Songs that you probably missed the first time around. One hit wonders and songs that never made the radio or charts, but are nevertheless great tunes.
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Albums From the Year 1976 - Part 2
5d ago00:20:52Tap to summarizeThis episode is all about the everyman and the eclectic. From songs about life on the road to songs with a medieval angle these two albums were big hits in 1976. Bob Seger's Live Bullet and Kansas' Leftoverture were in constant rotation on FM radio. Live Bullet had a large number of songs touching R&B, soul, country and more. Leftoverture started with one of the best acapella openings in rock history. We mentioned the question of whether Bob Seger was in the R&R Hall of Fame and we are pleased to report is he! Inducted in 2004, Bob certainly deserved the accolades. (and yes, that's Mark's phone ringing halfway through, such a rookie move)
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Albums From the Year 1976 - Part 1
3w ago00:25:04Tap to summarizeIn the first of a multi-episode stretch this episode is all about the albums released in the very prolific year of 1976. The first of four albums we chose are:Peter Frampton - Frampton Comes Alive Boston - Boston (debut album)It was very difficult to narrow down to just 4 albums for a year that saw some of the most successful albums released. We start with one of Mark's favorite all-time albums, Peter Frampton's release Frampton Comes Alive. The best selling album for 1976 it still sells thousands of albums each year. Next comes Carey's entry, Boston's debut album Boston. Chock full of radio ready singles and for the time mind blowing guitar work. Tom Scholz's work on this album was a high water mark for guitar oriented music in the late 70's.
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Bush - Little Things
Jun 1300:17:38Tap to summarizeThe British Invasion didn't stop with the Beatles and the Rolling Stones. Bush hit the scene in 1994 with Sixteen Stone, their debut album which spawned Comedown and Glycerine which had good airplay. Little Things was also on the album but enjoyed less exposure but is nonetheless worthy of a listen. Led by Gavin Rossdale, the band enjoyed their heyday until around 2000 and then split up. They reunited later that same decade and are still going strong. Listen as Carey and Mark talk through the song and how songs are released these days.
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Boz Scaggs - Georgia
May 3000:15:28Tap to summarizeNot every artist has a Silk Degrees in their discography but Boz Scaggs most successful album was one of the top albums of 1976. With 4 amazing singles including this one, Georgia, the album stayed on the charts for more than 2 years. His studio musicians were the cream of the crop and their talent shows up in each and every song.
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Fleetwood Mac - Hypnotized
May 1600:16:54Tap to summarizeRumors was obviously the biggest Fleetwood Mac album, but there were other good albums and songs in their catalog. Their 1973 release Mystery To Me had one of those songs, Hypnotized. The title was an apt description of the tune as a hypnotizing feeling is what the song emotes. Bob Welch also released this on his solo album after leaving the Mac and it was well received there as well. Let's travel back to the early 70's for this uncovered tune.
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Storyville - Good Day For The Blues
May 200:23:06Tap to summarizeAustin Texas has turned out some amazing talent over the years. This episode's uncovered tune is from one of those bands. Storyville was formed in 1993 and their second album gives us this catchy tune, Good Day For The Blues. And as a special treat we have a guest joinging us for this one. We welcome John "Johnny Wishbones" Burrell to the show as we talk about one of the 90's most underrated bands. Spoiler Alert: he can sing too!
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Rickie Lee Jones - Last Chance Texaco
Apr 1800:19:28Tap to summarizeIn our 4th in a series of songs from past one hit wonders this episode introduces us to Rickie Lee Jones and another track from her debut album. Last Chance Texaco is Rickie Lee's story of a girl in need of a tune-up. Using thinly veiled references to garages and cars, she tells a compelling story. If you remember Chuck E.'s in Love, this was farther down the track list but a good tune nonetheless. Take a listen and let us know what you think.
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Sister Hazel - Change Your Mind
Apr 400:16:14Tap to summarizeLooking for an encouraging word, a positive thought? Sister Hazel's Change Your Mind fits that bill. From Gainesville Florida this five man band has released 11 albums of which Fortress was their 3rd. The song was written as a plea to 'change your mind' if you were going through a hardship and focus on the positive. This one was a fun one to record, remembering other one-hit wonders has us both laughing.
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Wild Cherry - Hold On
Mar 2100:19:42Tap to summarizeIf you think Play That Funky Music was Wild Cherry's biggest hit, you would be right. But they also had other songs that are worth your time to search out. We've done that for you with their much slower song Hold On. Written by lead singer and guitarist Robert Parissi Hold On was an ode to blue eyed soul, and man did they do it justice. Take a listen and let us know what you think.
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Rick Springfield - Love Somebody
Mar 700:17:12Tap to summarizeJessie's Girl was a huge hit for Mr. Springfield but he is so much more than bubble gum pop. This song isn't what some people would equate with Rick but is much closer to what his actual discography contains. The movie was a fairly close representation of touring and the soundtrack was very well done. Love Somebody dot some airplay and charted, but not as high and long lasting as Jessie's Girl. Take a listen and let us know what you think.
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