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HISTORY of the MUSIC VIDEO and MTV / TAPEHEADS Movie Review / Top 10 from 1981 - SHOW 48

SHOW 48 - THE HISTORY of the Music Video and MTV / Movie Review of TAPEHEADS & More 

Rob & Jeremy start off with a look at the a Top 10 list from 1981 (where we go over each song in some detail), Albums turning 50 / 40 / 30 for September, A Brief History of the Music Video & A Review of the 1988 film TAPEHEADS starring John Cusack & Tim Robbins.

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SINEAD O’CONNOR TRIBUTE - Remembering a life in Music - Top 5 Sinead O’Connor Songs - Memories of Sinead

A Tribute to SINEAD OCONNOR - Special Edition Podcast

We (Rob & Matt) recorded a special podcast today where we talk about Sinead O'Connor who passed away on July 26, 2023 in Herne Hill London UK.

Sinead struggled throughout life despite being an incredible singer songwriter and finding fame (which most times doesn't matter at all).  

We all hoped Sinead would win against her demons but in the end they won.  We were looking forward to her touring again and a new album.

We were big fans of Sinead O'Connor's music from the start back in 1987 and followed her throughout her career and life.   We share our memories of Sinead throughout the years and we will tell you what our top 5 Sinead O'Connor songs are.

 

Thank you for listening!

 

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JESSE DANIEL EDWARDS Interview / Morrissey / Milking Goats / Violensia / Eddie the Tabby Cat

Today on KNOW GOOD MUSIC we talk with singer/songwriter : JESSE DANIEL EDWARDS

We talk to Jesse while he is relaxing poolside about his new incredible album "VIOLENSIA", growing up in a small California town milking goats, his time as tour manager with Morrissey and some details on one of his new songs "What Ever Happened To"

Jesse's voice is mesmerizing.  Think Morrissey meets Freddie Mercury meets Jeff Buckley!  

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A little bit about JESSE DANIEL EDWARDS :

Jesse Daniel Edwards is an alternative songwriter from the small mountain town of Cuyamaca, CA where he grew up without TV, internet, or significant exposure to the outside world. Leaving home at 16, he spent his late teens busking on street corners around the US and abroad.

While singing outside of bars on Music Row in Nashville, TN, Jesse struck up a friendship with the late Al Bunetta (John Prine). Bunetta served as a mentor to the young artist, encouraging Jesse to write and tour full-time in the years to follow.

After a sabbatical from touring, Jesse returned to the stage in 2021 with critically acclaimed Juni Ata - a collaborative project produced by Steve Cropper (Otis Redding, RCA), and arranger/co-producer Jacob Rosswog.  The resulting album "Saudade" charted successfully in the U.S. and abroad, while receiving significant airplay and garnering reviews in Mojo Magazine, American Songwriter, and the Associated Press.

2023 marks the vinyl re-release of 2012's "American Dreaming" (Cavity Search Records- Elliott Smith), and the summer release of piano rock opus "Violensia" (produced by Joe Chiccarelli- The Strokes, The Shins).

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COPYRIGHT CLAIM: The songs used on the podcast : "Backyard Party MDA", "Drop Dead and Die", "Whatever Happened To" and "Missed Call From Evangeline" used with permission from Jesse Daniel Edwards.

FORGOTTEN BANDS 3 - Thin Lizzy /Nitty Gritty Dirt Band / Humble Pie / Wishbone Ash - SHOW 47

FORGOTTEN BANDS vol. 3

Today Rob and Matt talk about 6 bands who you may not have heard of or maybe completely forgot about from the 1960s / 1970s.  We like to do this once a year so this is our 3rd podcast talking about Forgotten Bands!

We tell you all about:

WISHBONE ASH
APRIL WINE
ELLEN MCLLEWAINE
THIN LIZZY
NITTY GRITTY DIRT BAND
HUMBLE PIE

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We begin the podcast with Albums that are turning 50 and 40 years old in August and we talk about some new albums coming out soon.

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MELANIE Interview - Woodstock / Brand New Key / Miley Cyrus

Rob and Matt talk with legendary singer / songwriter MELANIE!

We talk to Melanie about her experience at the original woodstock as one of only 3 solo performers.  Melanie goes into great detail about her experience; Starting with the moment she first heard of woodstock, flying for the first time in a helicopter and taking the stage in front of a massive audience (unlike anything she ever experienced).

We also talk about:
Her #1 song (in 1970) BRAND NEW KEY and how she came up with the idea for the song (you won't believe what it was).  

Performing with Miley Cyrus (Backyard Sessions)

Melanie's new album MAGIC BUS.  This is a radio interview and music from 1972.  

We loved talking to Melanie and reliving many memories with her and you'll love this interview.

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A little bit about Melanie:

Melanie landed in the New York City music and radio scene in the late 1960’s. Her first single Beautiful People immediately became a turntable hit. Her first tour began with an impressive 40-day run of shows at Paris’ world-famous L’Olympia Theater at the personal invitation of Bruno Coquatrix. In the years to come she would entertain millions: at An Aquarian Exposition (the 1969 Woodstock Music Festival), at Carnegie Hall, and the Isle of Wight and Glastonbury music festivals, The Sydney Opera House, the South Korean DMZ, the Theatre Royal Drury Lane, the Royal Albert Hall, and other theaters, halls and beloved music clubs around the globe. Melanie launched Neighborhood Records, making her the first American woman to open a mainstream record label. She recorded over 20 chart hits and many have been re-recorded. Melanie received an Emmy after composing lyrics for the theme song of the hit television series Beauty and the Beast. “What Have They Done to My Song Ma” was re-recorded by Ray Charles with the Count Basie Band. Nina Simone delivered a remarkable rendition, as well. “(Lay Down) Candles in the Rain” was re-recorded by Mott the Hoople on their 1971 album Wildlife. Meredith Brooks and Queen Latifah later re-recorded the anthem. “Some Say (I Got Devil)" was re-recorded by Smith’s frontman Morrissey. Melanie has always known her calling in life was to entertain. Audiences have welcomed her to the stage for more than fifty years, and she continues to perform today.

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COPYRIGHT CLAIM: The songs used on the podcast : "Hearing the News", "Beautiful People", "Birthday of the Sun", "Brand New Key", "Look what they've done to my song, ma", and "Lay Down (Candles in the Rain)" used with permission from Melanie

ELVIS - IT HAPPENED AT THE WORLD’S FAIR Movie Review / New Albums / 82 Worlds Fair

Today we review of the ELVIS movie IT HAPPENED AT THE WORLD'S FAIR 

Today we talk about the 1963 film IT HAPPENED AT THE WORLD'S FAIR starring ELVIS, Gary Lockwood, Kurt Russell (his film debut), Yvonne Craig (batgirl) & Joan O'Brien!

We start the show with a some new albums that were released and some new albums coming out soon.  We get into some new music books, the 1982 world's fair (in Knoxville, TN) that Rob attended.. and then of course the movie and the movie soundtrack.

We tell you what we thought of IT HAPPENED AT THE WORLD'S FAIR.  This was Jeremy's second Elvis movie he's ever seen.  Not as good as King Creole and kind of an odd one (we thought).

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TURN OFF THE TV
TURN UP THE MUSIC!

Thanks for listening - Rob & Jeremy

ELVIS KING CREOLE movie review - Top 10 from 1958 / albums turning 50 and 40

Today we talk about the 1958 film KING CREOLE starring ELVIS, Walter Matthau, Carolyn Jones, Dolores Hart & Vic Morrow.

We start the show with a TOP TEN from July of 1958 and then go into albums turning 50 years old and 40 years old.
We tell you what we thought of King Creole (It's the first Elvis movie Jeremy has ever seen) and we go into the movie soundtrack.

Another great show!

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TURN OFF THE TV
TURN UP THE MUSIC!

Thanks for listening - Rob & Jeremy

RICHARD BARONE Interview - The Bongos / Greenwich Village in the 60s / Tiny Tim / Dylan / Bowie

Today on KNOW GOOD MUSIC we talk with singer/songwriter/author : RICHARD BARONE from the 80s band THE BONGOS.

Richard is quite the music historian!  We talk about Richard's early days in music as the littlest DJ, promoting bands at 16, forming the Bongos, touring, moving to Greenwich village on the advise of Tiny Tim (who became one his good friends) and Richard's great new book all about Greenwich Village in the 60s called MUSIC + REVOLUTION!  
You will learn alot after listening to this interview!  Highly informative.

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Richard's upcoming shows : PINUPS AT 50 (David Bowie Tribute) - June 30th - City Winery - New York City / PINUPS AT 50 (David Bowie Tribute) - July 2nd - City Winery - Philadelphia 

CARNEGIE HALL - Music + Revolution - Greenwich Village in the 60s - Music & readings from Richard's Book with special guests like Marshall Crenshaw (more to be announced) - November 19, 2023

To order Richard's book you can order anywhere you buy books.  Signed copies are available on Richard's website at: www.richardbarone.com

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A little bit about RICHARD BARONE:

Richard Barone is a recording artist, performer, producer, and author. Since pioneering the indie rock scene in Hoboken, NJ as frontman of The Bongos and then helping to launch the chamber pop movement with his solo debut “cool blue halo”, Barone has produced  numerous studio recordings and worked with artists in every musical genre. His list of collaborators includes Tony Visconti, Donovan, the late Lou Reed, and folk legend Pete Seeger. He has scored shows and staged all-star concert events at venues such as Carnegie Hall, the Hollywood Bowl, and SummerStage in Central Park. His memoir Frontman: Surviving The Rock Star Myth was published by Hal Leonard Books. His album Sorrows & Promises and his latest book, Music + Revolution, are celebrations of the 1960s music scene in Greenwich Village NYC, where Barone lives. He teaches the course “Music + Revolution” at The New School’s School of Jazz & Contemporary Music, has served on the Board of Governors of The Recording Academy (GRAMMYs), serves on the Advisory Board of Anthology Film Archives, and hosts Folk Radio on WBAI New York. 

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KNOW GOOD MUSIC can be found on Podbean (host site), Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Iheart Radio, Pandora and almost anywhere you listen to podcasts.  

 

Visit our YouTube Channel where you can see 2 video segments from this interview.  Just search "know good music".

 

COPYRIGHT CLAIM: The songs used on the podcast : "Brave New World", "Numbers with Wings", "Did you ever have to make up your mind", "Bleeker Street" and "Glow in the Dark" used with permission from Richard Barone.