EPISODE 13: The Crossroads (Halloween Special)

Todays episode takes place in the 1930s on a dark, foggy road Deep down south in mississippi. At a place where two dirt roads meet. a place known as the Crossroad. Culturally throughout time a Crossroad represents a place of ambiguity. To some, its a portal between two realms, “a place that’s neither here nor there”. 

This tale follows a young man by the name of Robert Johnson. He is a legendary guitar player, known as one of the originators or the Delta Blues sound. According to legend one day the young mr. Johnson took himself on down to one of these crossroads and As Legend has it, he met The Devil Himself and made a deal to sell his soul in exchange for some ripping guitar skills that could melt the faces off everyone down on the river delta.

Featured:

Im Back! Instrumental

Gadzby - Grim Grinning Ghosts

Tom Conlon - Munsters Theme

Raymond Walker - Mississippi Dippy

Document Records - Mississippi Blues

Koki Nitobe - Terraplane Blues 

Jelly Roll Blues Band - Red Hots

 Danny Glovers Finest Moment

References:

Symbolic Meanings of the Crossroads 

Howstuff works: The Devil and Robert Johnson

Polyphonic: The Truth about the Devil and the Crossroads 

Amazing Robert Johnson Documentary Hosted by DANNY GLOVER! 

Devil At the Crossroads Film 

OpenCulture: Legend of Bluesman Robert Johnson 

EPISODE 12: Shel Shocked

  Our story Today follows a man named Shel Talmy. He is another “behind the scenes” type of figure in rock and roll history. He played a key role in some of rock music’s most iconic hits.. and while his name might ring a bell for a few of you rock and roll die hards, do you Really know who he is?? 

 Featured:

Tom Conlon - Hard Days Night

Tom Conlon - I Get Around

Robert Johnson - Sweet Home Chicago 

The Crows - Gee

Billy Joe & The Checkmates - Percolator (Twist)

The Marketts - Surfers Stomp

Camden Mckimm - Surfin' Safari

Manfred Mann - Do Wah Diddy

The Ravens - I Believe You 

 The Kinks - You Really Got Me

 The High Numbers - Im a Man

The High Numbers - Jam

The High Numbers - Zoot Suit

The Who - I Cant Explain

The Who - My Generation

 The Easybeats - Friday On My Mind

The Who - Circles

 

 

Extras: 

Quiz Kids

Produce Like a Pro - Full Interview

Browse Biography

Official Site

Chris Hunt Editorial

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EPISODE 11: Get Wrecked!

Today's Episode follows the story of another Often Overlooked Woman in Rock and Roll History. A Musician. A Legend. Carol Kaye. Another name that you should all know, but if you don't. After this episode it will be a name you will never forget since you have most definitely heard - and most definitely love, many of the hits she’s played on. 

 

We Also Talk about The Clique known as The Wrecking Crew! 

 

Featured:

Johnny Ramone - Viva Las Vegas

Tommy Dorsey - Sentimental Over You

Scott Joplin - Original Rag 

Czerny - Waterfall

Bobby Crosby Orchestra - Zoot Suit 

Guitar Avenues - Tea For Two 

Charlie Christian - Poor Butterfly

Achim Kohl - Bebop Jazz Blues 

Ritchie Valens - La Bamba

Ronettes - Walking in the Rain (Instrumental) 

Nancy Sinatra - These Boots (Instrumental) 

Batman Theme!  

Beach Boys - Good Vibrations

Extras:

Carol Kaye . com - Support!! 

Alka Seltzer / Wrigleys - Commercials

Carol Kaye - Sessions Legend Full Interview

The Wrecking Crew Documentary 

Batlemania Speaks! - Podcast Interview 

Midnight Lightning - Podcast Interview

Historylink

Please Kill Me

 

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