My Generation: Recent Episodes

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My Generation - Join musicologist and author John Einarson as he presents a fast-paced eclectic smorgasbord of musical flotsam and jetsam from the 1960s and 70s along with plenty of platter chatter about the artists and the recordings. It's an hour of music you won't want to miss.

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John country rock aficionado and author John Einarson for another episode of Desperados where he explores the roots of country rock, the artists and the recordings that would have an impact on country, Americana and rock music. This episode features recordings by the likes of the countrified Byrds, Ian Matthews, an epic experimental track from Poco, a rare unreleased Dillard & Clark track, Michael Nesmith's First National Band, early Linda Ronstadt, a country & western classic from Marty Robbins, a honky tonk tune from George Jones best known for The Byrds cover of it, bluegrass from Chris Hillman's early group The Hillmen and more plus plenty of backstory.

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John music historian John Einarson for the second hour of his look at some fascinating UK bands from the early 1970s who never made much of an impact in North America including Wild Turkey, Shoot, SNAFU, Family, Streetwalkers, Hookfoot, Budgie, and The Move plus plenty of backstory on the artists and tracks.

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Join award-winning music historian and author John Einarson for another episode of My Generation featuring tracks from his extensive music collection. On My Generation #11, John explores many of the hard rock bands he heard while living in the UK in the early '70s, some of whom may not have been heard in North America such as Babe Ruth, The Sensational Alex Harvey Band, Spooky Tooth, Mott The Hoople, Sammy, Patto, Boxer, and great album tracks from Free and Procol Harum. Plenty of backstory with each track, too.

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Enjoy another episode of the finest early country rock from country-rock expert, author and music historian John Einarson.

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Join musicologist and author John Einarson as he digs deep into the folk music boom which began in 1958 with The Kingston Trio's pop hit "Tom Dooley". John plays many of the songs that became pop music hits in the wake of that groundbreaking record including songs by The New Christy Minstrels, Serendipity Singers, Rooftop Singers, The Travellers, Bob Gibson, Ramblin' Jack Elliott, The Clancy Brothers with Tommy Makem, The Journeymen with John Phillips and Scott McKenzie, Au Go Go Singers featuring Stephen Stills and Richie Furay, and a traditional Maritime song from Ian & Sylvia. Singing along is encouraged. Cable-knit sweaters are optional.

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Join musicologist and author John Einarson as he digs into the folk music boom which began in 1958 with The Kingston Trio's pop hit "Tom Dooley" and plays many of the songs that became pop music hits in the wake of that groundbreaking record.

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Join author, music historian and country rock expert John Einarson for another look back (and forward too this episode) at the recordings and artists who pioneered the blending of rock and country music. Great tracks and plenty of backstories.

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Music historian and author John Einarson continues with rare and fascinating tracks from his collection and the stories and info behind them. Enjoy.

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Join music historian and author John Einarson for another smorgasbord of tracks from his extensive collection plus the stories behind the songs and artists.

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Sit back, relax and enjoy the soothing sounds of Night Moves featuring songs selected by music historian and author John Einarson for your pleasure. Episode 7 includes tracks by the Danny Kirwan-led Fleetwood Mac, Nick Drake, Camel, Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young, Richie Havens, Sandy Denny and Fotheringay plus more. Turn down the lights, kick back and let the music take you away.

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John music historian, author and guitar player John Einarson as he explores guitarist extraordinaire Jeff Beck's early years with some awesome recordings.

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Enjoy the second hour of choice selections from author and music historian John Einarson.

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Enjoy selected tracks and their history from music historian and author John Einarson.

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Join country rock authority, historian and author John Einarson as he presents tracks from the origins of country rock.

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Enjoy the second hour of choice tracks and platter chatter with music historian and author John Einarson.

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Enjoy a potpouri of choice tracks and platter with music historian and author John Einarson.

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Join author and music historian as he takes a look at some of the best-known Classic Rock songs beginning in 1970. John's upcoming book "Born To Be Wild: 1968 and the Origins of Classic Rock" will be published by Rowman & Littlefield Books in 2025.

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Musicologist John Einarson hosts another episode of Desperados examining the recordings at the root of what would become country rock.

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Enjoy a selection of rockin' Christmas songs with host John Einarson.

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An interview with Richard Campbell the author of the book "Gettin' Kinda Itchie", a chronicle of the early years of each of the Mamas ans the Papas.

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More of the guitar players who advanced the sound and style of the electric guitar in rock music.

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Another eclectic smorgasbord of tracks from The Old Professor, John Einarson

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An examination of the guitar players who shaped electric guitar playing.

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A selection of reflective music chosen from John Einarson's collection.

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On this episode I look back on the records and artists who introduced me to blues music in the 1960s.

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Cool tracks hidden on B-sides of 45s.

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Join music historian and author John Einarson as he explores the roots of country rock with the recordings of the pioneers of the genre. John is the author of several books on the subject including Desperados: The Roots of Country Rock, Hot Burrito: The True Story of The Flying Burrito Brothers, Mr. Tambourine Man: The Life and Legacy of The Byrds' Gene Clark, Four Strong Winds: Ian & Sylvia and For What It's Worth: The Story of Buffalo Springfield. He is widely regarded as an expert on country rock.

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Join broadcaster, music historian and country-rock expert John Einarson, author of such books as Desperados: The Roots of Country Rock, Hot Burritos: The True Story of The Flying Burrito Brothers, Mr. Tambourine Man: The Life and Legacy of The Byrds Gene Clark, For What It's Worth: The Story of Buffalo Springfield, Four Strong Winds: Ian & Sylvia, and Neil Young: Don't Be Denied as he explores the music, stories and history of the groundbreaking artists who paved the way for the explosion of country rock in the 1970s. Episode 6

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Join broadcaster, music historian and country-rock expert John Einarson, author of such books as Desperados: The Roots of Country Rock, Hot Burritos: The True Story of The Flying Burrito Brothers, Mr. Tambourine Man: The Life and Legacy of The Byrds Gene Clark, For What It's Worth: The Story of Buffalo Springfield, Four Strong Winds: Ian & Sylvia, and Neil Young: Don't Be Denied as he explores the music, stories and history of the groundbreaking artists who paved the way for the explosion of country rock in the 1970s. Episode 2.

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Join broadcaster, music historian and country-rock expert John Einarson, author of such books as Desperados: The Roots of Country Rock, Hot Burritos: The True Story of The Flying Burrito Brothers, Mr. Tambourine Man: The Life and Legacy of The Byrds Gene Clark, For What It's Worth: The Story of Buffalo Springfield, Four Strong Winds: Ian & Sylvia, and Neil Young: Don't Be Denied as he explores the music, stories and history of the groundbreaking artists who paved the way for the explosion of country rock in the 1970s. Episode 3

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Join broadcaster, music historian and country-rock expert John Einarson, author of such books as Desperados: The Roots of Country Rock, Hot Burritos: The True Story of The Flying Burrito Brothers, Mr. Tambourine Man: The Life and Legacy of The Byrds Gene Clark, For What It's Worth: The Story of Buffalo Springfield, Four Strong Winds: Ian & Sylvia, and Neil Young: Don't Be Denied as he explores the music, stories and history of the groundbreaking artists who paved the way for the explosion of country rock in the 1970s. Episode 4

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Join music historian and author John Einarson as he explores the year that rock music changed from hippy trippy flower power to hard rock, 1968. The social and political events of that dark and violent year influenced the music that came to dominate the music charts and set the template for the next decade and more.

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Join music historian John Einarson, author several books on the development of country rock including "Desperados: The Roots of Country Rock" as he traces the history of arguable the first true country-rock band, Poco, from the ashes of the Buffalo Springfield in 1968 to a reunion album by the original five members in 1990. 

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Join the old professor John Einarson for a fascinatingly eclectic potpourri of music from his extensive music collection with plenty of platter chatter.

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Join music historian and author John Einarson as he explores 1960s Bubblegum pop/rock.

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Join music historian and author John Einarson as he digs deep into the diversity of many of Winnipeg's talented recording artists from the last 50 years. 

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Join the old professor John Einarson as he dives deep into the recordings of one of the 1960s most beloved and influential bands, the Buffalo Springfield. John pulls out forgotten tracks, rare recordings and alternate arrangements, all the while telling the back story of the group. John is the author of the only biography of the band.

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Join John Einarson as he explores the 1960s rock 'n' roll subgenre given the title Garage Rock and plays some the genre's best known songs.

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Another eclectic potpouri of tracks from the old professor, John Einarson

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Join John Einarson for an hour of eclectic rock music.

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The old professor plays some One Hit Wonder singles and asks you to guess who the artist is. Lots of fascinating information about each record as well.

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An eclectic smorgasbord of great music and stories from John Einarson.

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A look at the music The Kinks recorded during the period between 1965 and 1968 when the group was banned from touring the the USA.

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Another hour chockful of music and info.

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Off The Record - Each week musicologist and author John Einarson explores the history and music of a particular recording artist, classic album, genre of music, or unique music scene. It’s a fascinating glimpse behind the music we know and love. This episode explores many of the forgotten gems on The Guess Who's canon of albums between 1968 and 1976.

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Join musicologist and author John Einarson as he presents a fast-paced eclectic smorgasbord of musical flotsam and jetsam from the 1960s and 70s along with plenty of platter chatter about the artists and the recordings. It’s an hour of music you won’t want to miss.

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Off The Record - Each week musicologist and author John Einarson explores the history and music of a particular recording artist, classic album, genre of music, or unique music scene. It’s a fascinating glimpse behind the music we know and love.

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Join musicologist and author John Einarson as he presents a fast-paced eclectic smorgasbord of musical flotsam and jetsam from the 1960s and 70s along with plenty of platter chatter about the artists and the recordings. It's an hour of music you won't want to miss.

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Join musicologist and author John Einarson as he presents a fast-paced eclectic smorgasbord of musical flotsam and jetsam from the 1960s and 70s along with plenty of platter chatter about the artists and the recordings. It's an hour of music you won't want to miss.

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My Generation - Join musicologist and author John Einarson as he presents a fast-paced eclectic smorgasbord of musical flotsam and jetsam from the 1960s and 70s along with plenty of platter chatter about the artists and the recordings. It's an hour of music you won't want to miss.

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Join musicologist and author John Einarson as he presents a fast-paced eclectic smorgasbord of musical flotsam and jetsam from the 1960s and 70s along with plenty of platter chatter about the artists and the recordings. It's an hour of music you won't want to miss.

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Off The Record - Each week, musicologist and author John Einarson explores the history and music of a particular recording artist, classic album, genre of music, or unique music scene. It's a fascinating glimpse behind the music we know and love. Join John this week as he looks at several 1960s era recording artists and the singles they released after the big hits they had enjoyed had dried up. Enjoy these forgotten gems.

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My Generation - Join musicologist and author John Einarson as he presents a fast-paced eclectic smorgasbord of musical flotsam and jetsam from the 1960s and 70s along with plenty of platter chatter about the artists and the recordings. It's an hour of music you won't want to miss.

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Off The Record - Each week, musicologist and author John Einarson explores the history and music of a particular recording artist, classic album, genre of music, or unique music scene. It's a fascinating glimpse behind the music we know and love. This week, John looks at some rare gems found on the B-sides of a number of singles. 

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My Generation - Join musicologist and author John Einarson as he presents a fast-paced eclectic smorgasbord of musical flotsam and jetsam from the 1960s and 70s along with plenty of platter chatter about the artists and the recordings. It's an hour of music you won't want to miss.

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My Generation - Join musicologist and author John Einarson as he presents a fast-paced eclectic smorgasbord of musical flotsam and jetsam from the 1960s and 70s along with plenty of platter chatter about the artists and the recordings. It's an hour of music you won't want to miss.