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from February 2, 2013
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February 2, 2013: Includes an interview with Paul Collins!
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CLICK HERE for info on The Power-Pop-A-Licious Festival
CLICK HERE for info on how to get your own "Michael Shelley's #1 Hit Club" membership card!
CLICK HERE to subscribe to the free Michael Shelley podcast.
CLICK HERE for info and a trailer for a new documentary on the Muscle Shoals sound!
CLICK HERE for The Story of Pat and Lolly Vegas - former guest pat Vegas drives around L.A. and talks about their history.
CLICK HERE for a great video of Frank Howard & the Commanders.
CLICK HERE for an recent Montclair Times article on Michael Shelley!
CLICK HERE for WFMU's Dave Mandl's "Photo Essay: Unknown Brooklyn"
CLICK HERE for a peek at Michael's 2013 marathon premium cd!
CLICK HERE for some minor key songs reworked into major keys.
CLICK HERE to check out the new WFMU signal coverage map "91.1fm in the NY-NJ metropolitan area, 90.1 in Orange County, NY and 91.9fm in Rockland County NY"!
CLICK HERE to read how Big Star's
"September Gurls" was recorded at Ardent StudiosCLICK HERE to read a really bad review of a reissue of Keith Moon's "Two Sides of the Moon"
CLICK HERE to see Beastie Boy Mike D's lovely $9 a square foot wallpaper!
CLICK HERE to read "The Beatles and the Art of the Tambourine"
CLICK HERE to watch a robot band cover The Ramones
CLICK HERE to read Carol Kaye review of "The Wrecking Crew: The Inside Story of Rock and Roll's Best-Kept Secret"
CLICK HERE for a great Herman's Hermits Interview from the Oklahoma Historical Society!
CLICK HERE for a short film "The Life & Death of the American Arcade"
CLICK HERE for "Sony Releases Stupid Piece Of Shit That Doesn't Fucking Work" !
CLICK HERE for an article about Sandy Hook truthers who think they've found “absolute proof” that the Newtown shootings were a hoax.
CLICK HERE for a short film "Moon Hoax Not"
CLICK HERE to find out who played bass on some of Rolling Stone's 500 Greatest Songs of All Time.
CLICK HERE for “Confessions of a Bad News Bear”.
CLICK HERE for a great Beach Boys Interview from 1964 (starts @ 1:30).
CLICK HERE for seven minutes of David Bowie getting pissed off during interviews.
Apparently Bowie offered "Golden Years" to Elvis Presley - but The King declined. CLICK HERE former guest Stevie Riks nails the Elvis/Bowie duet version.
CLICK HERE for 1976 Frank Sinatra and Don Rickles on The Carson show!
CLICK HERE for 1974 Sly Stone on The Mike Douglas show!
CLICK HERE for a short film which explains how Mellotrons work.
CLICK HERE for 1974 Sly Stone on The Mike Douglas show!
CLICK HERE Led Zeppelin vs The Beatles - Whole Lotta Helter Skelter !
CLICK HERE for Chuck Berry's 1980 thoughts about The Sex Pistols, Talking Heads and Clash records.
CLICK HERE for Famous Album Covers Revisited Using Google Street View .
CLICK HERE for The Joe Smith Collection at the Library of Congress.
CLICK HERE to go to a useless website like
CLICK HERE for a reminder that you have to be 恋のホワン・ホワン!
CLICK HERE for info on an odd e-book "Nick Lowe: A Long Career That Never Gets Stale." It is 4 pages long and "sells" for $1.99. The same author has one about Dean Martin that was reviewed like this: "This pamphlet was complete gargbage. A sixth grader could have written a better essay. All of this author's works should be removed from Amazon."
CLICK HERE for a similar 156 page "Book On Demand" titled "Nick Lowe" that boasts being made from "High Quality Content by WIKIPEDIA articles!" What is the world coming to? Only $19.95.
CLICK HERE for the FREE download of "No Good To Cry" by The Explorers Club!
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Sat. 2/2/13 11:02am
G:
Numero Uno track is a totally numero uno hit. |
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Sat. 2/2/13 11:05am
Nanker de Tucson:
Not sure what to think of this new D Yoakum LP | |
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Sat. 2/2/13 11:08am
Michael Shelley:
That track is so #1. |
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Sat. 2/2/13 11:10am
G:
Eastern Shore MD represent! |
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Sat. 2/2/13 11:10am
Ken From Hyde Park:
So, what's the groundhog situation? Did he see his shadow? |
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Sat. 2/2/13 11:11am
Michael Shelley:
Good question! |
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Sat. 2/2/13 11:12am
G:
Punxatawney Phil supposedly said early spring |
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Sat. 2/2/13 11:13am
G:
ditto Staten Island Chuck. fwiw, ymmv |
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Sat. 2/2/13 11:14am
G:
not a tough call, there really hasn't been much hardcore winter this year. |
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Sat. 2/2/13 11:15am
glenn:
wiarton willy says early spring as well. nice to know our groundhog brethren can agree. |
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Sat. 2/2/13 11:15am
Jimmy Wipper:
Eastern Shore of Virginia, I'd say! ;) | |
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Sat. 2/2/13 11:15am
G:
group groundhug lol |
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Sat. 2/2/13 11:16am
G:
he was namechecking towns in MD. he didn't mention Accomack! |
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Sat. 2/2/13 11:16am
glenn:
t.s. mcphee likes groundhog day. |
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Sat. 2/2/13 11:18am
Connie T. Empress:
Eddie Floyd has some interesting choices | |
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Sat. 2/2/13 11:22am
Mike East:
your daughter has great taste, michael |
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Sat. 2/2/13 11:26am
Parq:
Never knew the Beach Men did that take on Frost. |
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Sat. 2/2/13 11:32am
G:
that's powerpop alright. |
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Sat. 2/2/13 11:33am
Jimmy Wipper:
G, I was kidding around. I'd rather stay here in Norfolk, Virginia, California on my mind! | |
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Sat. 2/2/13 11:33am
Phelger Nank:
What LP is the Beach Boys' cut from? | |
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Sat. 2/2/13 11:35am
Michael Shelley:
"Carl & The Passions: So Tough" |
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Sat. 2/2/13 11:35am
Philo Gristle:
@Phelger Carl and the Passions, 1972. Didn't know, cheated. Hello! |
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Sat. 2/2/13 11:37am
seang:
Hi Michael. Who was that California singer/songwriter surfer dude who put out one perfect album? He had a song called I think "Goin native"? I can't find it in the archives! | |
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Sat. 2/2/13 11:39am
G:
Norfolk is cool, just over the bridge/tunnel. I have a gf from there who moved to NY |
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Sat. 2/2/13 11:41am
G:
Major v. minor. That's a major difference :) |
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Sat. 2/2/13 11:47am
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Adult v. minor. That's a major difference! | |
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Sat. 2/2/13 11:47am
Michael Shelley:
QUESTIONS for Paul Collins? Post 'em here |
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Sat. 2/2/13 11:50am
paul:
Who does he listen to today? | |
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Sat. 2/2/13 11:50am
glenn:
does anybody ever mistake him for phil collins? |
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Sat. 2/2/13 11:57am
madi:
Just had to say I LOVE YOU PAUL 10,000 listens and counting. | |
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Sat. 2/2/13 11:58am
oba:
How was the The Two Beats Hearting As One Tour that Paul Collins Beat did with the English Beat? And did the two groups "jam" together on any songs? And has Paul ever jammed with or otherwise communed with Blondie/Deb Harry? And what was it like appearing on American Bandstand, what was Dick Clark like? Thankyouverymuch. | |
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Sat. 2/2/13 11:59am
glenn:
a tom collins is gin, lemon juice, sugar and soda water. what would a paul collins be? |
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Sat. 2/2/13 11:59am
oba:
oh, and what were Paul's first, formative concerts that he saw as a kid? | |
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Sat. 2/2/13 11:59am
drewo:
What is the makeup of his live audience today? Older folks? Younger folks? A mix? Does the audience makeup vary in different countries? Thanks! | |
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Sat. 2/2/13 12:01pm
Mike East:
Great interview michael |
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Sat. 2/2/13 12:04pm
Connie T. Empress:
What a great interview: I am such a power pop die hard: infectuous, abandonded and innocent with a slyness: keep it coming! | |
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Sat. 2/2/13 12:04pm
pierre:
the sweet sweet sound of Power Pop ! Bonjour Michael Shelley and folks |
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Sat. 2/2/13 12:08pm
Phelger Nank:
@ Mike & Philo Stupid me...I have Carl & the P's, on 2 formats, but the title didn't sound familiar...need to make a fresh fruit & veg jucie w/ vitamins/herb supplements & a few espresso shots thrown in... | |
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Sat. 2/2/13 12:09pm
Mike East:
I just downed a delicious fresh juice. No supplements or espresso tho |
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Sat. 2/2/13 12:13pm
SG:
I like everything I hear by Geraint Watkins! | |
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Sat. 2/2/13 12:20pm
Michael Shelley:
SEANG: www.discogs.com... |
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Sat. 2/2/13 12:25pm
Michael Shelley:
Ive tried to track Mark Eric down - but no luck so far. Anyone out there have a lead? |
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Sat. 2/2/13 12:29pm
Phelger Nank:
Too distracted to make that juice...double espresso + power bar + this groovy Group Sounds (?) tune | |
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Sat. 2/2/13 12:30pm
seang:
Thanks, man! love that song, "I'm goin' Native" | |
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Sat. 2/2/13 12:30pm
dale:
this is up there with del shannon. certainly much better than gary lewis and playboys | |
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Sat. 2/2/13 12:32pm
Michael Shelley:
gary lewis and playboys are the bomb |
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Sat. 2/2/13 12:33pm
Michael Shelley:
Sean - that whole lp is really great |
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Sat. 2/2/13 12:35pm
Sean T:
Where can I get The Buzzard Lope on 7". This has got to be in a vinyl Jukebox. | |
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Sat. 2/2/13 12:40pm
glenn:
by any chance, is there a comp of all the stuff the dillards did on andy griffith? |
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Sat. 2/2/13 12:43pm
Denis:
They're out to trap you. | |
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Sat. 2/2/13 12:47pm
Chris from Brooklyn:
Ah. No conflict or strife on the comments board today. Came late to the party so there is certainly a podcast in my future. As always great show Michael. |
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Sat. 2/2/13 12:49pm
Connie T. Empress:
Keep those "records" coming | |
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Sat. 2/2/13 12:53pm
Queens L. Bow:
Wow, so now I know where "12 Bar Blues" comes from (I heard it on an NRBQ album). And Don Covay really improved that song. | |
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Sat. 2/2/13 12:53pm
Sean T:
Wow I just looked for "The Buzzard Lope" on 45. Since I see Rex played it I know it is out there, but no listing or picture I could find anywhere. Guess I will have to come to the next record fare if I am serious. | |
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Sat. 2/2/13 12:56pm
fred:
@Sean T: You might want to check this out: kdhx.org... Looks like he might be that Gabriel |
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Sat. 2/2/13 12:57pm
Michael Shelley:
Rex says that Gabriel still does a radio show in St. Lewis and made a few good records |
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Sat. 2/2/13 12:58pm
Jimmy Wipper:
Never heard this one, Miguel! Good one! | |
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Sat. 2/2/13 8:35pm
A.J.Cabanellas:
http://thatsallritemama.blogspot.com/2012/12/the-flock-rocker-on-planet.html | |
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Sat. 2/2/13 8:36pm
A.J.Cabanellas:
http://thatsallritemama.blogspot.com/2012/12/the-flock-rocker-on-planet.html | |
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