Bill & Tony’s Excellent Adventure In Music: Recent Episodes
Bill Fraser & Tony Sarthou
Lifelong friends discuss the best albums from the most recent Rolling Stone top 500 album list. Interesting facts, figures, and anecdotes along with our own take on where the albums should rank.
Aight, picture this: it's Christmas Eve, the fruitcake's gone stale, and the carols are on repeat for the 5,000th time. You're trapped in a family movie marathon with Aunt Mildred's questionable fashion choices burning into your retinas. Sound famili...
Aight, picture this: it's Christmas Eve, the fruitcake's gone stale, and the carols are on repeat for the 5,000th time. You're trapped in a family movie marathon with Aunt Mildred's questionable fashion choices burning into your retinas. Sound familiar? Well, fear not, weary travelers, because Bill & Tony's Excellent Adventure is here to rescue you with a holiday special like no other: This year we take a "Celluloid Sleigh Ride and pick our Our Favorite Holiday Flicks.
This is your chance to eavesdrop on two pop culture fiends as they dissect holiday cinema like elves on sugar. So grab your spiked eggnog (or hot cocoa, if you're feeling virtuous) and settle in for a holiday movie chat that's as warm as a crackling fire and as sharp as a snowman's carrot nose. Just remember, if Aunt Mildred asks what you're watching, tell her it's a heartwarming tale about the power of friendship... and questionable fashion choices. Happy holidays, you magnificent misfits!!!!!
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Indiana Jones and The Dial of Destiny premiered on Disney+ on December 1st and judging by the disappointing box office numbers, a lot of folks didn’t go see this in the theater this summer. Bill and Tony think there is much to commend the movie to you. While it is not a perfect film, any movie with Harrison Ford, Phoebe Waller-Bridge, and Mads Mikkelsen in it is at least worth watching from home. Like Indy, Bill and Tony are back in the saddle for another Excellent Adventure in Movies.
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Robert Pattinson / Christopher Nolan article: click here
Bill and Tony are hard at work recording season 3 of Bill and Tony’s Excellent Adventure in Music. We went to a bunch of concerts this year and to get us back in the swing of things, we present to you episodes recapping some of those experiences. Our first concert episode features Sea Hear Now - the 2-day music festival on the beach in Asbury Park, NJ. The headliners were The Killers and Foo Fighters and they did not disappoint. Join us as we recap our festival experiences, then head into the archives for our season 2 episodes featuring “Hot Fuss” and “The Colour and the Shape”.
There was a near-zero chance we would destroy the world when we pressed the record button, and we taped the pod anyway! Bill and Tony are back for a summer season of Excellent Adventures in Movies instead of Music. This week, we're presenting a spoiler free review of Oppenheimer. We were fortunate to see it in the 70mm IMAX format and look forward to sharing our experience with you! To paraphrase J. Robert Oppenheimer: "They won't fear it until they understand it and they won't understand it until they've" listened to Bill and Tony’s Excellent Adventurer in Music.
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Robert Pattinson / Christopher Nolan article: click here
Hold on tight and get ready to shake your tailfeathers as Bill and Tony take you on a wild musical ride in this special episode of "Bill & Tony's Excellent Adventure in Music"! In loving memory of the iconic Tina Turner, we've compiled a playlist that'll make you wanna roll down the river and shout, "Simply the Best!" From the soul-stirring power of "What's Love Got to Do with It" to the fierce determination of "Private Dancer," this episode is a non-stop blast of Tina's greatest hits. So, grab your dancing shoes, turn up the volume, and prepare to have a "Nutbush City Limits" level of fun as we honor the irreplaceable Tina Turner in the most foot-stompin', shimmy-shakin' way imaginable!
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Van Halen debuted in the ‘70s but represented the best of the ’80s:: click here
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Get ready to rock out with Bill and Tony's Excellent Adventure in Music! This week, we have a special treat for you - author and historian Greg Renoff joins us for an in-depth discussion about the legendary band Van Halen and their iconic album "1984".
We'll be covering a lot of ground, from the early days of the band to the tense dynamic between Eddie and Dave, to their innovative use of synthesizer on "1984". And with Greg Renoff's extensive knowledge and expertise, we'll gain a unique perspective on the band's history and legacy.
So hold on to your guitar picks and get ready to turn up the volume, because this is an episode you won't want to miss. Join us for a fascinating conversation about one of the most influential bands in rock history - Van Halen!
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Van Halen Rising: book link here
Van Halen Gene Simmons Demos (1976): click here
Van Halen Warner Demos (1977): click here
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Are you ready to time travel back to 1984 with Bill and Tony's Excellent Adventure in Music? This week, we're shaking the foundations with Van Halen's electrifying album "1984". Get ready to be transported back to the era of big hair, neon colors, and legendary guitar riffs. From David Lee Roth's signature screams to Eddie Van Halen's epic guitar solos, this album is packed with hits so get ready to "Dance the Night Away", but don't be "Hot For Teacher", because we've got all the rock 'n' roll education you need right here. So, “we might as well Jump" in and start another excellent adventure in music!
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Van Halen debuted in the ‘70s but represented the best of the ’80s:: click here
Eddie Van Halen revisits 1984: click here
Tonight, We Eat Brown M&M’s in Eddie Van Halen’s Memory: click here
Hot for Teacher Fun Facts: click here
“Hot for Teacher” music video: click here
“Jump” music video: click here
Voodoo Queen: click here
“Panama” isolated guitar track: click here
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It's been a long time since Bill and Tony have rock and rolled. After episodes on Christmas music and Taylor Swift, let us get it back, let us get it back to where we come from as we return to classic rock with Led Zeppelin IV. Join us as we battle over "The Battle of Evermore". We have so many somethings you might not know, the leavee's goin' to break. But not to worry - we're buying a stairway to classic rock and getting the Led out!
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How Led Zeppelin Won Over Critics: click here
How Led Zeppelin IV Was Made: click here
How Robert Plant Nearly Joined The Who: click here
Why Led Zeppelin Brought in Sandy Denny: click here
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Once upon a time, a few mistakes ago, we had Taylor Swift in our sights and we got Red alone…for a podcast. Red begins Taylor’s transition from country-pop superstar to global media icon. Come join Bill and Tony as we walk through the door with you - the air might be cold but we promise to make it feel like home somehow on another episode of Bill and Tony's Excellent Adventure in Music.
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All Too Well Grammys performance: click here
Taylor Swift and Stevie Nicks Rhiannon performance: click here
Bob Lefsetz response to “Mean”: click here
All Too Well (10 minute version) SNL performance: click here
Folklore: Long Pond studio sessions (featuring Jack Antonoff): click here
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We don’t want a lot for Christmas. There is just one thing we need…a Bill and Tony’s Excellent Adventure in Holiday Music! We’ve made our list and we’ve checked it twice. Now it’s time to find out which holiday classics are naughty and which are nice. All we want for Christmas is for you to join us on the holiday road for a special adventure in Christmas music.
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Interesting Links
Ally Coalition general info: click here
Ally Coalition 8th Annual Talent Show: click here
Billy Squier “Rock Me Tonight”: click here
“All Things Must Pass” by George Harrison is the first triple album of original, unreleased music in rock history. Bill and Tony welcome Laura Cantrell from Dark Horse Radio on SiriusXM’s The Beatles Channel to help navigate our musical journey into this unprecedented masterpiece. We “really wanna go with you” on this adventure and “we really wanna show you” what we’ve learned. We promise “that it won’t take long, my Lord”.
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Interesting Links
Pitchfork 2016 album review: click here
The Ballad of Sir Frankie Crisp per Wikipedia: click here
Dark Horse Radio on SiriusXM: click here
Dark Horse Radio show overview: click here
Laura Cantrell’s bio: click here
Laura Cantrell’s George Harrison playlist: click here
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Unlike The Boss in “Dancing in the Dark”, Bill and Tony get up in the evening and have plenty to say about “Born in the U.S.A.” by Bruce Springsteen & The E Street Band. We welcome Jesse Jackson from the Springsteen fan podcast, “Set Lusting Bruce” to share many things we didn’t know about Bruce, this album and his fandom. We’ve got our best speedballs loaded and we’re dying for some action so come on now, baby, give us just one look. We invite you to join Bill and Tony on another excellent adventure in music.
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Interesting Links
Rolling Stone Top 500 Album List: click here
Springsteen Interview on Graham Norton - Fan Story: click here
Springsteen Concert “No Surrender” Flores Brothers YouTube: click here
Springsteen Interview on Howard Stern - Thunder Road : click here
Springsteen & The Killers at MSG: click here
Charlie Puth Breaks Down Hungry Heart on Howard Stern: click here
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We’re coming out of our cage and we’re doing just fine, and down to chat about ‘Hot Fuss’ by The Killers. You all know the rock anthems “Mr. Brightside” and “Somebody Told me”, but there is so much more to this album than just the signature hits. It’s not confidential and we’ve got potential so why not join Bill and Tony on another excellent adventure in music?
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NME - 40 Things You Never Knew About The Killers: click here
BBC - Mr. Brightside the Hit That Just Won’t Die: click here
The Full Story Behind The Murder Trilogy: click here
Early Video of Mr. Brightside Live 9/27/2002: click here
Crystal Music Video - New Order (fake band The Killers): click here
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“There are no second acts in American lives,” according to F. Scott Fitzgerald. Dave Grohl begs to differ. After the passing of Kurt Cobain ended Nirvana, Grohl started the Foo Fighters. 25 years later, his “second act” joined his first in the Rock and roll Hall of Fame. Bill & Tony return for a chat about ‘The Colour and The Shape’ by Foo Fighters. We invite you to join us for our conversation about the first full band release of arguably the most important rock band of the past 25 years
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Darling Nikki Cover by Foo Fighters: click here
Taylor Hawkins L.A. Tribute Concert Details & Video Links: click here
The Inside Story of the Colour and the Shape: click here
Guitar World Bio on Foo Fighters: click here
Miley Cyrus shares voicemail from Taylor Hawkins: click here
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“Son…have I got a little story for you”. Bill & Tony are “Alive” and back for season 2 with a chat about ‘Ten’ by Pearl Jam. “Ten” is ranked #160 on the most recent Rolling Stone top 500 album list, and may just be the quintessential grunge album born from the Seattle music scene in the early 90s. Bill & Tony “spoke in class today” and we invite you to listen to our conversation about this iconic album.
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Interesting Links
Loudwire - “Ten Superfan Facts about Pearl Jam”: click here
“Momma-Son and the Making of Pearl Jam”: click here
SoundCloud - Momma Son Demo Tape: click here
Documentary - “Pearl Jam Twenty”: click here
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Bill & Tony are ready to kick off Season 2 of their Excellent Adventure in Music. Join them for a short intro about what is on tap this season.
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The 80s gave us the musical art form known as the Mixtape. Join Bill & Tony as they bring the Mixtape back to life in their season 1 finale. Are you ready for a Mixtape battle?
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Mixtape Links
Bill’s Mixtape “The Struggle”: click here
Tony’s Mixtape “Both Sides Now”: click here
Bill’s Alternate Mixtape “The Love Mix”: click here
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“Here we are now, entertain us”. Bill & Tony are ready to do just that as they discuss ‘Nevermind’ by Nirvana. ‘Nevermind’ is ranked the 6th best album of all time on the most recent Rolling Stone top 500 album list, and it may just be the defining album of a generation. “Come As You Are” (as long as you’re wearing a flannel and combat boots) and join Bill & Tony for the final album review of season 1 of the show.
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YouTube Playlist of Nirvana Info: click here
PBS Article on Smart Studios: click here
Masterclass on Grunge Music: click here
NME 50 Things You Never Knew About Nirvana: click here
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In celebration of the release of Top Gun: Maverick, please join your favorite music ghost riders as Bill and Tony buzz the tower for our first excellent adventure…in movies! We are staying above the hard deck and breaking no rules of engagement with our spoiler free instant reactions to the most anticipated movie of 2022.
TRAILER LINK: https://youtu.be/giXco2jaZ_4
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“Darkness falls across the land, The midnight hour is close at hand”. Join Bill & Tony as they discuss the best-selling album of all time ‘Thriller’ by Michael Jackson. Ranked as the 12th best album of all time on the most recent Rolling Stone top 500 album list Thriller is celebrating its 40th anniversary this year. “For no mere mortal can resist, The evil of the thriller”
“Ah-ha-ha-ha-ha-ha-ha-ha-ha-ha-ha
Ah-ha-ha-ha-ha-ha-ha-ha-ha-ha-ha-ha-ha-ha-ha-ha-ha-ha-ha
Ah-ha-ha-ha-ha-ha-ha-ha-ha-ha-ha-ha”
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Interesting Links
Motown 25 Yesterday, Today, Forever Billie Jean “Moonwalk”: click here
Thriller Music Video: click here
Beat It Music Video: click here
Vincent Price Full Recording: click here
Michael Jackson and Prince on stage with James Brown in 1983: click here
David Bowie MTV criticism of MTC with Mark Goodman: click here
Thriller 40th Anniversary Addition Due in Fall: click here
Bill Murray sings “Physical” on 1st Late Night with David Letterman: click here
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“Cause tramps like us, baby, we were born to run”. Join Bill & Tony as they discuss ‘Born to Run’ by Bruce Springsteen. The 1975 classic is ranked as the 21st best album of all time on the most recent Rolling Stone top 500 album list.
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Jon Landau Article: click here
Time & Newsweek Covers: click here
Born to Run and the Decline of the American Dream: click here
Maria McKee “Backstreets”: click here
Album Links
Apple Music: click here
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Join us for “a bottle of white, a bottle red, perhaps a bottle of rose instead” as we talk about the 1977 masterpiece ‘The Stranger ’ by Billy Joel. Ranked as the 169th best album of all time on the most recent Rolling Stone top 500 album list, it is brilliant and underappreciated in the rankings.
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Interesting Links
Billboard Article “The Stranger Turns 40”: click here
Pitchfork Article: click here
Phil Ramone Article: click here
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Dearly beloved we are gathered here today to talk about the 1984 classic ‘Purple Rain ’ by Prince and the Revolution. Ranked as the 8th best album of all time on the most recent Rolling Stone top 500 album list, it is Prince’s masterpiece.
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Interesting Links
SPIN The History of Purple Rain: click here
Rolling Stone Why Purple Rain is a Masterpiece: click here
NPR The Purple Rain Story: click here
20 Things You Didn’t Know About ‘Purple Rain’: click here
What Happened 1984: click here
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Bill & Tony discuss the 1967 classic album ‘Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band ’ by The Beatles. Ranked as the 24th best album of all time on the most recent Rolling Stone top 500 album list, it’s one of the most impactful albums of all time.
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Interesting Links
Mr. Kite Article & Poster: click here
A Look Back at 1967: click here
Little Known Album Facts: click here
NYT Original Review: click here
Album Cover Info: click here
Sgt. Pepper Impact: click here
Lessons from Sgt. Pepper: click here
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Bill & Tony discuss the 1969 classic album ‘Let It Bleed’ by “the greatest rock & roll band of all time” The Rolling Stones. Ranked as the 41st best album of all time on the most recent Rolling Stone top 500 album list it’s as powerful and resonant today as when it was originally released in 1969.
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Interesting Links
Gimme Shelter Documentary on HBOMax
Library of Congress Altamont Home Movies
MoMA
The Rolling Stones, Hell’s Angels, and Altamont: A New View
Altamont Esquire Article
Astroworld/Altamont
The Inside Story of Rock’s Darkest Day
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Bill & Tony discuss the 1977 classic album ‘Rumours’ by Fleetwood Mac. Ranked as the 7th best album of all time on the most recent Rolling Stone top 500 album list ‘Rumours’ recently celebrated its 45th anniversary.
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Interesting Links
Classic Albums: Fleetwood Mac - Rumours
NME Article - 20 Things You Might Not Know About Rumours
This Day In Music Article
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Bill & Tony discuss the 1971 classic album ‘Hunky Dory’ by David Bowie. Ranked as the 88th best album of all time on the most recent Rolling Stone top 500 album list ‘Hunky Dory’ recently celebrated its 50th anniversary.
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Interesting Links
Ken Scott Interview: click here
Ken Scott & Rick Wakeman Interview: click here
"The Bewlay Brothers" Live Video: click here
"Queen Bitch" Live Version: click here
Why It Mattered: click here
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Listen as friends Bill Fraser and Tony Sarthou have fun discussing the 1991 album Achtung Baby by U2. Ranked as the 124th best album of all time on the most recent Rolling Stone top 500 album list Achtung Baby recently celebrated its 30th anniversary.
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Album Links:
https://music.apple.com/us/album/achtung-baby/1443063058
https://open.spotify.com/album/5n52kyQKeUZs5ObZJejLQd?si=BsaU-tduQcu6kyxXYz7kOw
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