Classic Rock Battles - The Limey & the Yank: Recent Episodes
Steve Atkins & Blake Bennett
Steve Atkins and Blake Bennett talk about some of their favorite rock & roll from both sides of The Big Pond. They tackle the great debate: from the UK to the USA, who really knows how to rock?
Only true friends would be willing to stand close by each other. And by "close by", we mean, "in a very small space, flapping your arms and shaking your tailfeather while facing the wrong way."Copyright Attribution:"Fox on the Run" – Performed by Sweet Writers: Brian Connolly, Steve Priest, Andy Scott, Mick Tucker ℗ 1974–1975 RCA Records / Sony Music Entertainment Publishing: BMG Rights Management Rights administered by Sony Music Entertainment"Slow Ride" – Performed by Foghat Writers: Dave Peverett ℗ 1975 Bearsville Records Publishing: Knee Trembler Music / Warner Chappell Music Rights administered by Warner Music Group"You're My Best Friend" – Performed by Queen Writer: John Deacon ℗ 1975 Queen Productions Ltd. / EMI Records Publishing: Queen Music Ltd. / Sony Music Publishing Rights administered by Universal Music Group & Queen Productions"Disco Duck" – Performed by Rick Dees and His Cast of Idiots Writer: Rick Dees ℗ 1976 RSO Records Publishing: Rick Dees Music / Universal Music Publishing Group Rights administered by Universal Music GroupThis content is used for informational and entertainment purposes only. All music and materials remain the property of their respective copyright holders. If any rights holder would like content removed or adjusted, we will comply immediately.
Only true friends would be willing to stand close by each other. And by "close by", we mean, "in a very small space, flapping your arms and shaking your tailfeather while facing the wrong way." Copyright Attribution:"Fox on the Run" – Performed by Sweet Writers: Brian Connolly, Steve Priest, Andy Scott, Mick Tucker ℗ 1974–1975 RCA Records / Sony Music Entertainment Publishing: BMG Rights Management Rights administered by Sony Music Entertainment"Slow Ride" – Performed by Foghat Writers: Dave Peverett ℗ 1975 Bearsville Records Publishing: Knee Trembler Music / Warner Chappell Music Rights administered by Warner Music Group"You're My Best Friend" – Performed by Queen Writer: John Deacon ℗ 1975 Queen Productions Ltd. / EMI Records Publishing: Queen Music Ltd. / Sony Music Publishing Rights administered by Universal Music Group & Queen Productions"Disco Duck" – Performed by Rick Dees and His Cast of Idiots Writer: Rick Dees ℗ 1976 RSO Records Publishing: Rick Dees Music / Universal Music Publishing Group Rights administered by Universal Music GroupThis content is used for informational and entertainment purposes only. All music and materials remain the property of their respective copyright holders. If any rights holder would like content removed or adjusted, we will comply immediately.
Hard Rock? Check! Disco? Check! Bubblegum? Pop!More music from America's Bicentennial, 50 years later.Copyright Attribution:“Show Me the Way”Written and performed by Peter FramptonMusical composition © 1975 Almo Music Corp. and Fram‑Dee Music Ltd.Sound recording ℗ 1976 A&M Records, Inc.All Rights Reserved.“You Should Be Dancing”Written by Barry Gibb, Robin Gibb, and Maurice GibbPerformed by Bee GeesMusical composition © 1976 Casserole Music Corp. and Unichappell MusicSound recording ℗ 1976 RSO Records, Inc. (Robert Stigwood Organisation)All Rights Reserved.“Saturday Night”Written by Bill Martin and Phil CoulterPerformed by Bay City RollersMusical composition © 1973 Mews Music Ltd.Sound recording ℗ 1973 Bell Records (U.K.)All Rights Reserved.All music is the property of the respective rights holders. No infringement is intended.
Time to celebrate! 2026 is the 250th Anniversary of the United States of America. We go back to the Bicentennial, 1976, and look at the songs from the charts back then. This was quite a year for variety, with Thin Lizzy and Walter Murphy representing two extremes.Music Attribution / Credits“The Boys Are Back in Town” – Thin LizzyWritten by Phil Lynott© 1976“Let Your Love Flow” – The Bellamy BrothersWritten by Larry E. Williams© 1976 Figs. D Music, Inc.“A Fifth of Beethoven” – Walter MurphyAdapted from Ludwig van Beethoven’s Symphony No. 5© 1976(Original classical composition is in the public domain)“When Forever Has Gone” – Demis RoussosWritten by Barry Mason and Stelios Vlavianos© 1976No copyright infringement intended. All rights belong to their respective owners.
With a new list and some great things to say, we're back! Come along and enjoy a look at one of the most interesting years in rock and roll.Song Credits, Copyright and Publishing:The Happy OrganWritten by Dave “Baby” Cortez, James J. Kriegsmann & Ken WoodPublished by Embassy Music CorporationPRO: BMIPerformed by Dave “Baby” CortezPoison IvyWritten by Jerry Leiber & Mike StollerPublished by Trio Music Company, Inc.PRO: BMIPerformed by The CoastersDon’t You Know?Written by Ray CharlesPublished by Progressive Music Publishing, Inc.PRO: BMIPerformed by Della ReeseYouTube Audio Library Credits (underlayments):Bored Shortz - Everet AlmondNever Slow Me Down - Everet AlmondFunk It - DyallaSpecial - Clark SimsTasty Waves - National SweetheardTomorrow's Light - Telecasted
With a new list and some great things to say, we're back! Come along and enjoy a look at one of the most interesting years in rock and roll.Song Credits, Copyright and Publishing:The Heart of a ManWritten by Paddy Roberts & Peggy CochranePublished by David Toff Music Ltd. / Peter Maurice Music Co. Ltd.PRO: PRSPerformed by Frankie VaughanC’mon EverybodyWritten by Eddie Cochran & Jerry CapehartPublished by Warner‑Tamerlane Publishing Corp. / EMI Unart Catalog Inc.PRO: BMIPerformed by Eddie CochranHoots MonWritten by Harry RobinsonPublished by Southern Music Publishing Co. Ltd.PRO: PRSPerformed by Lord Rockingham’s XIRagtime Cowboy JoeWritten by Grant Clarke, Lewis F. Muir & Maurice AbrahamsPublished by F. A. Mills (renewed/controlled by successor publishers)PRO: ASCAPPerformed by David Seville and the ChipmunksYouTube Audio Library Credits (underlayments):Dogtown - National SweetheartHopping Trains - Nathan MooreOn My Own - Bail BondsPacked - Density _TimeBored Shortz - Everet Almond
With a new list and some great things to say, we're back! Come along and enjoy a look at one of the most interesting years in rock and roll.Song Credits, Copyright and Publishing:What Do You Want to Make Those Eyes at Me For?Written by Joseph McCarthy, Howard Johnson & James V. MonacoPublished by Leo Feist, Inc.PRO: ASCAPPerformed by Emile Ford and the CheckmatesSea of LoveWritten by John Philip Baptiste (Phil Phillips) & George KhouryPublished by Fort Knox Music, Inc. / Trio Music Company, Inc.PRO: BMIPerformed by Marty Wilde and the WildcatsYouTube Audio Library Credits (underlayments):Soaring - Golden Palms Special - Clark Sims Flutter - Clark Sims With You - Everet Almond
With a new list and some great things to say, we're back! Come along and enjoy a look at one of the most interesting years in rock and roll.Song Credits, Copyright and Publishing:What Do You Want to Make Those Eyes at Me For?Written by Joseph McCarthy, Howard Johnson & James V. MonacoPublished by Leo Feist, Inc.PRO: ASCAPPerformed by Emile Ford and the CheckmatesSea of LoveWritten by John Philip Baptiste (Phil Phillips) & George KhouryPublished by Fort Knox Music, Inc. / Trio Music Company, Inc.PRO: BMIPerformed by Marty Wilde and the WildcatsYouTube Audio Library Credits (underlayments):Soaring - Golden Palms Special - Clark Sims Flutter - Clark Sims With You - Everet Almond
Final round! Last chance to chase those winter blues away with some cheery sunshine. It's the sunshine of your love and you are the sunshine of our lives. Don't let the sun catch you crying, there's a lot to be thankful for. We wish you all a joyous and wonderful holiday season and a Happy New Year!
Ooh! I bet you thought that was the Beach Boys! But nope, it's the Sunrays, and believe me when I say they live for the sun. Even heroes wear sunscreen though--there's only one Sunshine Superman who gets away with soaking up the sun. Chase away those SAD winter blues with our Sunny Songs series.
Did you soak up the sun? Did you tell everyone to lighten up? Well Sunny, it may not be a lazy Sunny Afternoon, but winter can still be a time to stand up, stretch the Kinks out, and say "Good Day, Sunshine!"
We had a rough ride with lots of rain! Hurricane Hellene and then Milton gave us more than we bargained for.
Now it's time for the sun to come out! And when the winter comes and the days get gloomy, let this series bring light to your day.
One of the greatest Concept Albums of all time gets a full exploration: Sargeant Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band by The Beatles. English co-host Steve Atkins talks in detail about the culture and everyday life that informed the stories in every song.
In part 3 of our 4-part series on Concept Albums, we share the incredible story of Blue Oyster Cult, Imaginos, and a random-access myth decades in the making.
From Ziggy Stardust to Marilyn Manson, we discuss legacy Concept Albums, ideas that span multiple artists, one inspiring the other. This is part 2 of a 4-part episode series.
Recorded on Memorial Day (US) 2024, we take you on a four-part journey through some amazing Concept albums. There are far too many to discuss them all, so we carefully curated curiosities just for you.
Love is all around us and the world needs love. It's easy to show your love and to feel the love of others, whether it's a smile from a neighbor or greeting a friend. We wrap this up with one great message from The Beatles
Nearly through - are you feeling the love? Spreading the love, spreading the joy, we hope you love the 1960s and songs of love as much as we do.
We continue our journey through the love of the 1960s, spreading happiness and love all around
We're back! Just in time for Valentine's Day we drop a bombshell set of episodes - Love Songs of the 1960s.
It's a big day for Steve! Join our Jubilation Celebration of the Island Nation's Coronation Situation! We celebrate with silly behavior and royalty-themed music.
It's a big day for Steve! Join our Jubilation Celebration of the Island Nation's Coronation Situation! We celebrate with silly behavior and royalty-themed music.
As we wrap up our look at the famous musicans whose parents were also famous musicians, we can't help but think about how delightful it must be to grow up with musical talent and encouragement and yet how hard it also must be to step out of mom or dad's shadow and do things your own way. We celebrate these hard-working entertainers for all their efforts to bring better music to the world.
We share some great examples of the children of musicians who went on to themselves become famous musicians.
We go further into the very famous, their famous kids, and how a good legacy can bring good music across the generations.
We've been waiting to do this one for quite a while! Let's talk about how famous musicians have children who in turn grow up to be famous musicians! It's a huge industry, and as they say, 'The apple doesn't fall far from the tree.' Some amazing talent came from learning beside mom or dad, and we love being able to share that with you.
We wrap up sharing with you a lot of later-career songs and appearances that you may not have heard of. Did you know she did a song with her daughter? Did you catch her appearance on the TV show 'Glee'? Did you know she released albums through Hallmark? Yes, the greeting card and movie company--that Hallmark.
Beyond 'Grease', beyond 'Xanadu', we have a singer who truly cared about others and tried to make the world a better place.
Olivia! We Honestly Love You! Stepping into the '80s we get Xanadu, and we get Physical--hey, it's healthy!--and we go through all the pop hits too.
We were sad to hear of Olivia Newton-John's passing and felt it very important to share how much of her career beyond the iconic movie 'Grease' leaves a legacy.
And so we wrap up with a reminder that if Europe flies to Venus, they'll be very disappointed with the weather up there. Looking ahead, there's hope. We have each other and together we'll get through this thing called 'history in the making'. Until next time! Because there will BE a next time!
David Bowie! Bob Dylan! Jimmie Rodgers! One of these things is not like the other...but that's okay, they all worry about the world. Or, in the case of Jimmie Rodgers, at least America. Maybe the Korean War, maybe the Vietnam War, maybe any one of the dozens of other wars that have taken place around the world in the last 75 years. Let's see how far we get when we think about the way the world turns.
Thought about the Apocalypse lately? Maybe in 1980s terms? Nena says it's very very super-scary...but she also says that everyone's a superhero, everyone's a Captain Kirk! So we should get through this.
It was a long summer break, but through it all, we knew the world wouldn't end...and now we're here to make sure you know it too! Things may seem rough right now, but we'll get through it because we always have. Inspired by the Billy Joel song "We Didn't Start the Fire", we wrap some past and present looks at the world around some great trivia and positive fun.
An amazing talent whose star is rising, Michelle "Shimmer" Johnson takes the time to tell us all about her music career, her metal band Circle the Wolves, and her favorite female artists who inspire her the most. Join us, learn a lot about the music industry, and hear some great new music!
An amazing talent whose star is rising, Michelle "Shimmer" Johnson takes the time to tell us all about her music career, her metal band Circle the Wolves, and her favorite female artists who inspire her the most. Join us, learn a lot about the music industry, and hear some great new music!
An amazing talent whose star is rising, Michelle "Shimmer" Johnson takes the time to tell us all about her music career, her metal band Circle the Wolves, and the favorite female artists who inspire her the most. Join us, learn a lot about the music industry, and hear some great new music!
An amazing talent whose star is rising, Michelle "Shimmer" Johnson takes the time to tell us all about her music career, her metal band Circle the Wolves, and the favorite female artists who inspire her the most. Join us, learn a lot about the music industry, and hear some great new music!
Well, now the cat is out of the bag and the hound dog's been crying all the time. Congratulations, that Devil Woman was a Devil in Disguise - how did we not see that one coming?
Who wins - Elvis or Cliff Richard? Who is the one true King of Rock & Roll? Find out now, because there is no part 5!
Wise men say, only fools like us debate the truth of Rock & Roll: Elvis is King! Hail to the King, baby.
But wait! Cliff Richard has far more top singles! He's still recording and performing. He got knighted by Her Majesty, which is almost like royalty!
My, what a dilemma we have. if only Rock & Roll weren't so big and complicated. Join us for the battle and find the answer to the question: from the UK to the USA, who really knows how to rock?
Sometimes those soft ballads sound like a lullaby, but no sleeping on the job Mister Limey! You have to do your best to prove the point: is Cliff Richard truly the King of Rock and Roll or a Knight in the Royal Rock & Roll Chess Set? Tunes to get up and dance and true declarations of love to people or inanimate objects (does a 'Living Doll' count as 'inanimate'?)
We all know that the King of Rock and Roll is Elvis.
Or is he?
Perhaps on one side of the Big Pond, the King is someone else?
Have we stumbled into an alternate universe? Was Thanos involved?
No--but we did happen across a Cliff.
Cliff Richard: the "English Elvis". See what you think.
Why do they say "When Pigs Fly"? Why not gorillas? Can you blame Duran Duran for wanting to Unionize those underground Snake kids? You know, the ones in the music video? They look downright impoverished! We wrap up our fun exploration of animal songs with some interesting trivia and kind-hearted well-wishes to you and the rest of the animal kingdom.
Would you swim with the alligators? Rock out with the crocodiles? (Oh Susie, how you broke our hearts!) What if I told you there was a collection of dirty used frisbees in it for you--would that sweeten the deal?
Okay, well, if you have other things to do...I guess we'll be here talking about animals and trying not to stand up too fast in shallow waters.
It's a rough life out there - I tell ya, it's a jungle. A jungle full of monkeys with posh accents and the occasional walrus. It can be dog eat dog. It's even harder to handle with that monkey on your back (gesundheit). Join us as we continue our exploration of why animals tell us so much about ourselves.
We begin our amazing SIXTH YEAR with a look at why animals mean so much and how clever poets made their ways something we can use to relate to ourselves. Whether you're a Wild Thing or just an Animal, a Walrus (or Paul, or not?), we have something to share for you.
Thank you so much for being part of our journey through Season Five! As we think about entering our SIXTH YEAR of doing this show, with people in over 80 countries downloading the show, we're delighted to bring on the Christmas tunes and good cheer.
Rounding out the storytime - "Read to me again from the book of bad ideas!" - we focus on emotional issues: ignoring the warnings, being happy when maybe a bit of worry is warranted, and bottling it all up because Melissa Manchester turns out to have difficulty putting together a good pep talk. We hope you enjoy the last chapter of Bad Advice (from Good Songs)
From mixing your alcohols to mixing alcohol with driving, to bad driving, we've got it all as we continue our journey into bad, bad advice. Great songs and fun music and silly fun as we get...well, silly!
Skydiving naked? Stepmother is an Alien? You might be radioactive! Let's make sure no one Wang Chungs tonight, or tomorrow, until we're all very clear what exactly a Wang Chung is. Bad advice and lots of laughs today.
We have fun with good songs that have bad ideas. Take these completely unseriously and have a laugh when Smokey Robinson and the Miracles suggest relationships aren't for you, or Stephen Stills goes the opposite direction and tells you to have all kinds of intimate relations with whoever's on hand.
Did the dark side of that last episode scare you? It's okay, we bring this journey in for a safe, secure landing as we move through the stuff of dreams. Mister Sandman may not have liked Roy Orbison calling him a candy-colored clown, and Enter Sandman may have been a tale of candy-colored revenge, Ella Fitzgerald & Louis Armstrong, the Mamas and the Papas, and Pink Floyd letting Roger Waters run amok with a dream of future history from long ago.
We enjoy the lighter side of dreams, with The Monkees and Weird Al, and Bobby Darin, the man gifted with two first names. This is a chance to enjoy your favorite dream songs or go out to our YouTube playlist from this episode to be motivated and inspired.
Sometimes a Daydream Believer can think that Life is But a Dream, and Dream On. We won't make that mistake - it's hard to stay awake when Roy Orbison is singing a Dream Song, but it's easy to be excited about sharing all these great tunes with you and telling you the history behind them.
Songs about Dreams and Dreaming, from Elvis telling you where to go (in a nice way!) to Oasis reminding you not to stop until you get there. These are inspirational, sometimes surreal, and definitely dreamy.
Well, mostly. It is Halloween soon.
All good things must come to an end, but this end of the Beginnings and Endings leaves you with a sneak peek and a new beginning: the show's next topic! In between those things is an ending episode with a middle full of great musical beginnings and endings. Confused? It'll all make sense in the end.
Suddenly vinyl is back! And now the old folks have the joy of explaining to young people that some record players would automatically lift and return the player arm when the album got to the end, while other record players would just let the stylus flap back and forth against the edge of the record label, looping through empty slack in the needle groove.
Except when The Beatles decided to fill that groove with something groovy, hidden right there at the end (and now returned in digital form)
By the time you left 2020 for 2021, you were probably asking yourself, "Is this the real life? Is this just fantasy?" If you were caught in a landslide, with no escape from reality, we wouldn't blame you. Spend time with us to talk about some great beginnings and endings to your favorite songs or songs you've never heard before
2020 was rough, but in 2021, Life's Been Good anyway. We look at memorable, interesting, and fun beginnings and endings to famous songs.
In celebration of the now-international holiday of Black History Month, we share some of the very talented black performers without whom much great music would never have been possible. Celebrate these amazing people and learn a bit about them as we once again share the love.
Part 4 of 4 concluding the episode series celebrating Black History Month 2021 - so many, many artists, we had to pick a small number of our favorites.
Part 3 of 4 in the episode series celebrating Black History Month 2021 - so many, many artists, we had to pick a small number of our favorites.
Part 2 of 4 in the episode series celebrating Black History Month 2021 - so many, many artists, we had to pick a small number of our favorites.
What a tremendous time for everyone around the world! So much going on, so many ways we're now aware of each other. And we thought we would celebrate ALL OF YOU! Classic Rock Battles: The Limey & the Yank, is now being listened to in 75 countries worldwide! This series will celebrate the top tunes in the top countries that listen to the show. Come along and get an earful of some great artists that maybe you've never heard of!
What a tremendous time for everyone around the world! So much going on, so many ways we're now aware of each other. And we thought we would celebrate ALL OF YOU! Classic Rock Battles: The Limey & the Yank, is now being listened to in 75 countries worldwide! This series will celebrate the top tunes in the top countries that listen to the show. Come along and get an earful of some great artists that maybe you've never heard of!
What a tremendous time for everyone around the world! So much going on, so many ways we're now aware of each other. And we thought we would celebrate ALL OF YOU! Classic Rock Battles: The Limey & the Yank, is now being listened to in 75 countries worldwide! This series will celebrate the top tunes in the top countries that listen to the show. Come along and get an earful of some great artists that maybe you've never heard of!
What a tremendous time for everyone around the world! So much going on, so many ways we're now aware of each other. And we thought we would celebrate ALL OF YOU! Classic Rock Battles: The Limey & the Yank, is now being listened to in 75 countries worldwide! This series will celebrate the top tunes in the top countries that listen to the show. Come along and get an earful of some great artists that maybe you've never heard of!
How about that 2020? If someone signed your yearbook "Have a Great Summer", we're guessing that before school was out, all bets were off. We spend time sharing fun tunes, trivia, and memories as we talk about the songs that really sum up our feelings during the summer of self-isolation that was 2020. As we switch to streaming, you'll be able to catch us live, be part of the show, and get these episodes pushed down to your player to enjoy.
Round 2 of our quiz show concludes! How did you do? Did you guess those performers? Did you learn something? Well get ready for the second half of our fun quiz-show theme for the month "Who's That Lady?" as we give you hints about famous female musicians and you have to guess who we're talking about. We then give you some great stories about the good these people have done for the world. Enjoy!
Round Two! We switch gears on our quiz-show fun and now we give you a chance to guess "Who's That Lady?" - the female performing artist. Some great musical talents here, and we hope you enjoy taking a guess and learning about some amazing artists.
Before we break for the summer, we have something fun for you! A quiz show in two parts.
In this episode, the second half of our Round One, we give you hints and you have to guess the song--a song about a lady. No hints or spoilers here! Let us know how you did by stopping by our website at http://www.thelimeyandtheyank.com
Before we break for the summer, we have something fun for you! A quiz show in two parts.
In this episode, the first half of our Round One, we give you hints and you have to guess the song--a song about a lady. No hints or spoilers here! Let us know how you did by stopping by our website at http://www.thelimeyandtheyank.com
Did Englebert Humperdinck scare you? Try to be brave. You don't want anyone to think you're Yellow. 1999 is long gone, and here we are two decades after the meltdown that never happened. It's amazing to think these tunes are two decades old, and you'll not only have some good memories but realize that some of these performers are still going strong today. Some were just getting started! Join us as we look back at the time when all the computers didn't crash, and the world survived.
It's a Beautiful Day - the Spice Girls Say You'll Be There and Then the Morning Comes and Bye Bye Bye. It's amazing to think these tunes are two decades old, and you'll not only have some good memories but realize that some of these performers are still going strong today. Some were just getting started! Join us as we look back at the time when all the computers didn't crash, and the world survived.
We were Fooled Again by The Real Slim Shady. Oasis told us to Go Let It Out and Only God Knows Why we did. It's amazing to think these tunes are two decades old, and you'll not only have some good memories but realize that some of these performers are still going strong today. Some were just getting started! Join us as we look back at the time when all the computers didn't crash, and the world survived.
She did it again! With the Jumpin' Jumpin' and Spinning Around. Whaddaya know Joe? The Backstreet Boys like Music and they Want It That Way. It's amazing to think these tunes are two decades old, and you'll not only have some good memories but realize that some of these performers are still going strong today. Some were just getting started! Join us as we look back at the time when all the computers didn't crash, and the world survived.
In the end, we give you Big Joe Turner, and you could be forgiven if he made you think of Chicken Run. Janis Joplin shows us how the 1960s went through another wave of Blues with Big Brother, the Holding Company, Big Mama Thornton, and a Ball and Chain. T. Bone Walker wins our award hands-down for 'most goth / metal name of all'. Shorten it to "Bone Walker" and it sounds like someone you'd meet in Game of Thrones!
Arthur Gunter and Elvis both want to play House. Not with each other, of course. And also not with that TV doctor (would that be "playing 'Doctor' " instead? Someone ask Hugh Laurie!). We get to Jeff Beck, walk through early and late years for B.B. King, and even spend some time with the Ganster of Love himself.
While the Rolling Stones covered Johnny B. Goode, this is our "Johnny come lately" episodes, with John Mayall and Johnny Winter (and his brother Edgar). No one puts Alexis in the Korner and we drag out all the hits from earlier days.
From the Rolling Stones through Jay-Z, we'll take you on a trip through the very early days of Rock & Roll, starting further back in the roots of the Blues. Lots of Chicago in this part, with plenty more Blues on both sides of The Big Pond as we go along. Join us!
Murray Head thoughtfully pointed out that One Night in Bangkok makes a hard man humble, but he'd never heard what the New Vaudeville Players had to say about Winchester Cathedral. I'm Too Sexy for Kung Fu Fighting when I'm Putting on the Ritz, so you'd be Crazy to Take on Me. Join us and see why it's Cruel to be Kind!
Whether it's Nena and Falco getting multi-lingual or just Telly Savalas speaking the language of love, it was one hit and then they were gone. You feel that Heartbeat when you're Hooked on a Feeling and it's got you on your knees, but you've got to Respect Yourself. It's what Bruce would do. Not THAT Bruce. Not "The Boss", Bruce. The Willis Bruce. "Whatcha talkin' about, Willis?"
When Anita Ward, you can Ring My Bell! We're not quite clear on what made Dexy's Midnight Runners want to be out jogging so late, but we do think a lot of these one-hit wonders had The Knack for Playing that Funky Music. Float on and see the surprise hit from a woman mostly known for her great comedy legacy (but the one-hit isn't actually funny...isn't that funny?).
From the past through today and into the future, there will always be those artists who for one moment capture the spotlight...and then never repeat that same magic again. Join us as we peer into the year 2525, ponder whether stars wander, and go Tubthumping for the Macarena. It's my life and I'll spend it thinking of Grandad and his sweet tooth. Sugar, sugar, and one-hit sweetness!
Another Freaky Friday as we end the year and our third season together: Steve the Limey is now The Yank! And that makes Blake the Yank stuck with the title of "Sir Blake the Limey" - a terrible turnabout for all! Join us for some fun and great musical memories as we take on the great debate: from the USA to the UK, who really knows who's who? And...who really knows how to rock?
Could it be any stranger? We end the year with both sides of the fence swapping out both sides of the Big Pond - what a strange situation! Join us as Blake the Limey and Steve the Yank battle over whose music is better: the UK or the USA?
50 years ago? Already? We celebrate three days of Peace, Love, and Music with a look back and some interesting conversation about the artists, those pivotal performances, and the social and political change blowin' in the wind in 1969. Join us!
An amazing milestone celebrating a pivotal piece of Rock & Roll history: Woodstock! Join us as we share some fascinating trivia and discuss the artists and their performances that created three days of Peace, Love, and Music.
"Showaddy Waddy" was funny to say, and imagining Ozzy in that fur suit Barking at the Moon was quite a fond memory, and now it's time to howl at the moon with Hank, Fly to the Moon with Hank, and then spend some time pondering the phenomenon of Underworld's "Moon in Water."
October! Halloween! The Moon! Apollo? We celebrate the 50th Anniversary of the Moon Landing alongside other songs that mythologize the moon. Can you fit a werewolf in a space capsule? Would you want to? Would fur be a bad thing to have in zero gravity? Find out why we were Godsmacked about such Space Oddities.
The big money goes around the world, so you probably shouldn't put your money where your mouth is - you have no idea where it's been! If you're a Gold Digger (and we ain't sayin'), you look for Opportunities to Take the Money and Run. We have fun with songs about money one more time in the second half of our Money theme. Enjoy!
It's strange to her: some people seem to have everything, while others get their money for nothing. Well, as Weird Al once said, "If money can't buy happiness, I guess I'll have to rent it." We found some really neat facts about songs about money, and we hope you have as much fun as we do, because this episode--like all our episodes--is entirely 100% free.
We closed down with Semisonic, but if that left you smarting, we've got more this time around. We'll give you a little TLC when it's cold outside. Wherever you see paradise we'll be watching you, working hard to give you the time of your life. And like Van Morrison's brown-eyed (?) girl, we'll still love you tomorrow.
It was all downhill when they caught Miss Molly rockin' at the house of blue light. We explore song meanings that sometimes get lost in translation--and other times get missed completely! Across the decades, songs can be subtle or obvious and we'll share some that you may not have noticed!
Had enough of Didgeridoos and Ding-a-ling-a-lings yet? Not by a long shot, we bet! The second half of our bawdy rock n' roll romp gets into those sneaky dirty words that somehow got through on the radio. We salute The Dirty Bits Podcast, the A podcast that covers the fierce, sexy, funny, scandalous, freaky, and salacious stories from history your teacher probably left out. What fun!
Get ready to get dirty! As a shout-out to our friends at The Dirty Bits Podcast, we talk about some of the naughty-but-nice and not-safe-for-work parts of Rock & Roll Music History. Don't worry! It all comes with a disclaimer, and we promise it's all in good fun. Whether Frankie Say Relax or we're elaborating on Didgeridoos, we hope you enjoy this bawdy rock-n-roll romp. The Dirty Bits is the podcast that covers the fierce, sexy, funny, scandalous, freaky, and salacious stories from history your teacher probably left out. What fun!
Doctor, doctor! Robert Palmer is Simply Irresistible, but The Girl is Mine! Life's Been Good, but If I Ever Lose My Faith in You, I Will Not Go Quietly. I'll still be here after the Boys of Summer have gone, We work our way up to some of the greatest solo artists of all time in the second half of this series. Enjoy!
This episode goes to 11! You'll think 10 wasn't loud enough when Sammy Hagar steps in. But meanwhile, Eric Clapton is looking wonderful, Gene Simmons is radioactive, and Gwen Stefani has No Doubt about what she's waiting for. We discuss some of the greatest artists who were able to succeed with bands or on their own. Join us!
Don't stop believing about tomorrow! Let your love flow, and you'll feel good vibrations and be hooked on a feeling as we take you through the second half of happiness. Enjoy!
C'mon! Get happy! Adulting can be hard sometimes, but that's no reason not to find time to smile. You'll be walking on sunshine when we take you through a delightful set of some of the cheeriest "in the mood" songs to lift your spirits.
From soft strings singing across the sea to confident front-men walking tall, this episode is Something Else. Join us on the second half of our journey back in time, the LOST EPISODE that looks at 1959.
The Lost Episode! We time-travel back to 60 years ago and look at the fascinating collection of hits on both charts on both sides of the big pond. There's rock and folk, ballads and beauty, and some sinister swing hiding here. Come back with us!
We nominate....Tom Jones and EVERYBODY! The man gets around...and did you know the Wu-Tang Clan had an indirect connection the Beatles? Of course you did! That makes perfect sense--well, in someone's reality it did, and that's how RZA and Yoko Ono decided to pair up and give it a go. Join us for part two of Odd Couples!
Did you know Lionel Ritchie spent time with Rob Zombie? Who was Cher hanging out with, and why is Tammy Wynette on Top of the Pops doing Brit-pop? What did we do to deserve this? Find out in part one of our two-part series on music's strangest pairings.
Back in time to the '80s, then forward again...and underneath it all, we really love LOVE. It's the great new addictive sensation that's now 110% more Everlasting than ever.
We're no Love Fool. We know a good Lovesong when we hear it, and we always reach for the brolly if there's going to be November Rain. Sometimes you need some time--and sometimes the love is just everlasting. Join us for the February fun of Valentine's Day!
We wander through Telstars and peer into Maggot Brains (eeww!) to bring you the very finest examples of rock & roll without a singer. Sing along! You already know all of the words!
We're back for a new year, with a fresh take on the songs without a singer: instrumentals! Does James Brown count? Is Tequila really singing? Find out more on this fun trip across the Rock n' Roll roadmap!
Spanning the decades and sprawling all over the musical map, we bring you our second celebration of Christmas music--and we debate whether Frank Zappa's "Don't Eat the Yellow Snow" counts as Christmas music. Thank you all for another great year, and we can't wait to bring you Season 3 in 2019!
Spanning the decades and sprawling all over the musical map, we bring you our second celebration of Christmas music--and we debate whether Frank Zappa's "Don't Eat the Yellow Snow" counts as Christmas music. Thank you all for another great year,
All about that Bass! How low can you go? Do you like thrumming rhythms or funk-tastic bounce? Take a ride with us and a walk on the moon as we explore those great bass players across rock history.
Chilly! The frost settles over a scary forest, where Witches dwell and magic abides...Eagles cry tales of the Witchy Woman...Donovan warns us about the season...there's a brief Panic at the Disco when the Queens of the Stone Age arrive, torches in hand. But never fear! Fleetwood Mac knows a good witch who'll come to our rescue. We know some Elizabeth Montgomerys and some Agnes Mooreheads, and we turned out just fine!
Saving the best for last? Our trilogy of Glam completes. A personality crisis in the mud, gets all crazee. A Killer Queen is The Passenger in Gary Numan's car, and T. Rex reminds us to take time out of our busy lives to Get It On and Bang a Gong. Enjoy!
It was Saturday Night...I was going to Rock & Roll All Nite, and Then She Kissed Me. She was a Sweet Fox on the Run, but then the man in the back said, "Everyone attack!" We continue walking through the many bands who adopted Glam,
It was Saturday Night...I was going to Rock & Roll All Nite, and Then She Kissed Me. She was a Sweet Fox on the Run, but then the man in the back said, "Everyone attack!" We continue walking through the many bands who adopted Glam, for a while or for keeps.
No glossing over the glitz as we go over the top! Walk with us through a blowout blitz of 1970s rock. We guarantee electric boobs, a mohair suit, and lyrics spoken by the poet Lou Reed, oh-ho! B-B-B-Bennie and the Jets...
The True-or-Falsetto question continues! When she taught Frank Ifield how to yodel, was Slim Whitman there too? A-Ha wants to know, "Can you take me on?", and The Bee Gees reach for the helium highs as Tragedy unfolds. Oh, what a night! We walk through the Valli of Frankie and come out the other side to find some Beach Boys bumming around.
We discuss the pitched battle for the highest of singers! Lightning strikes Lou Christie, Smokey's tears of Cathy's clown, and even rock giants Spinal Tap can't out-do Tiny Tim. Join us!
After a summer break for fun on the beach, we continue look back at 50 years ago, the music, the culture and the times. TV, Movies, Animation, and more--and what a very, very interesting time for Rock & Roll!
We look back at 50 years ago, the music, the culture and the times. TV, Movies, Animation, and more--and what a very, very interesting time for Rock & Roll!
Summer's here, and the time is right! Do you live for the sun or prefer grazin' in the grass? Sand, sun, surf, and more as we enjoy some of our favorite summertime music. Even Bananarama's Cruel Summer doesn't sound so bad after all, does it?
You got it: Every Little Thing is Like a Rolling Stone with this special super-group, and after Tom Petty taught us how to fly, we handled with care to the End of the Line. Join us in part 2 of this tribute to the amazing trans-Atlantic epic that was The Traveling Wilburys. Enjoy!
Look! Up in the sky! Is it The Byrds?Jefferson Airplane? No! It's...SUPER-GROUP! This special show about The Traveling Wilburys shines a spotlight on Florida native Tom Petty. We get superstars from both sides of The Big Pond collaborating on some amazing music, and we talk about their solo work as well. Come along for the fun!
Let us take you on a long and unexpected Journey. There will be some Faces-time, a Queen, and my brother Jake will be part of the conversation. Enjoy!
You'll be thunderstruck by this walk through great bands that changed their front man. When the Small Faces got smaller--so small they took the 'Small' out of their name--they still went on to do big things. When the front man is the fifth wheel, maybe a chance is just the thing to grease the Axl and get things rolling again.
So, where's the bathroom again? Whoa, whoa, whoa--it's my WHAT? It's hard to steer the walrus with those electric boobs in the way. We look at the fun and occasionally hilarious songs of rock and roll that many people don't quite understand. Join us and see if you agree.
Two mischevious Leprechauns have hijacked the show! Celebrate Irish rockers with O'Limey & O'Yank. Corrs (but not Blimey), a little Thin on the Lizzy side, and U2 can see that Cranberries are good for you. Enjoy! Recorded in the great outdoors of sunny Florida, USA.
After a Valentine's Day interlude, we return to our exploration of cover songs: does the artist stay faithful, or take the song and make it new? Phil Collins faces off against The Mindbenders over A Groovy Kind of Love, the Genesis of the Land of Confusion leaves us Disturbed, and we bring you a collision of decades in a surprise mash-up. Enjoy!
Love is in the air, and romance deserves its due. From the sweet Demis Roussos to the sour grapes of "Love Hurts", we give you a wide variety of songs about love. Get on the Love Train with the O'Jays and enjoy!
We dive into that murky world of "Should it sound like the original, or be something new?" and walk you through a lot of different songs that are all good in their own way. Well, except the occasional awkward one. Nancy Sinatra's boots walk all over Megadeth on their way to the door, and we give into The Temptations of Rod Stewart. The Beatles get pressed through an Aerosmith filter, but it all Comes Together in the end. Enjoy!
Some of our favorite songs that made the movie moments you love. Whether we time travel or just sit on a bench and look back in our minds, these classic songs brought us fun and rocked Hollywood too. Enjoy!
After ridding themselves of a hyperactive elf and a suddenly-gleeful Scrooge, our heroes find themselves filled with holiday spirit and eager to share. We get rock & roll Christmas tunes from both sides of the Big Pond, plus well wishes as The Limey & the Yank wrap Season One up neatly like a present, and start making New Year's Resolutions about Season Two.
Happy Holidays everybody!
Wrapping up two part series about hair, more hair, and rock & roll, we wax poetic about the brave and the bald; ask the daring question: do Sir Paul and James May compare notes on hairstyles?; and leave you a punk rock anthem and a glimpse into the future.
The Limey looks for Gomer Pyle, Beehives and wigs abound, and the Pompadour leads to the Shag cut. Part 1 of a 2-part series!
It's Halloween and we pulled out all the stops--this one goes to 11! An epic nightmare an hour in length, with a little bonus bit at the end. We hope you enjoy it! And we hope you survive The Limey & the Yank Halloween Special...MuhahahaHAHAHAhahaaaa!!!
After all that unsavory talk about underwear, we pick up the pieces and move on, making some Small Faces about the Wicked Pickett and getting Righteous about Mustang Sally. The Yank's first car was a 1965 Ford Mustang--so he can relate. He never slowed that Mustang down though...
Continuing our Soulful saga, we switch gears to men who aren't afraid to make you get up & move. A Godfather and a Man in Black, and Otis Redding just Can't Turn You Loose--but he gets credit for trying. Join us!
Amazing battling action! Juice Newton taken down by P.P. Arnold! The sordid tales of Mary Wilson's Stoned Love and Diana Ross' Love Hangover...the Three Degrees have nothing to do with Kevin Bacon--when will we see him again? All this and more...
Dashing from coast to coast, continent to continent, we bring you the lovely ladies of Motown and Soul and Rock & Roll. We get modern with Adele, surprise you with a Lulu of a young lady, and take the Friendship Train over River Deep and Mountain High.
We debate the merits of cribbing the Beatles, and talk about music becoming image with the rise of MTV. And we have very much fun reminding people of the genius of Harry Nilsson.
"These kids these days, with their Internet and their free music..." We talk about what was controversial then and now. We look to the future, in the year 2525. And The Yank shows his inability to find the right French word to speak English. And what to do when you need an eraser for your Rubber Soul...
In which we get awkward about disco! Dig in the Rolling Stones' attic. Explain why Small Faces isn't just a Photoshop meme... ...and spend time with the family, namely The Mamas and The Papas.
In which our heroes dedicate the episode to the many musical artists from Manchester UK; much talk is made about Mondays; and Steve ("The Limey") surprises us all with his all-time favorite Manchester-band pick. Enjoy!
In which we revisit The Kingsmen, and Dave Dee, Dozy, Beaky, Mick, and Tich have their moment. Emily Plays with Pink Floyd, I Saw Her Again with The Mamas and the Papas, and more hijinks are had.
Debut episode of the new podcast Classic Rock Battles: The Limey & the Yank - Steve Atkins and Blake Bennett talk about some of their favorite rock & roll from both sides of The Big Pond. They tackle the great debate: from the UK to the USA, who really knows how to rock?