This week, on The Way-Back Music Machine, we explore the great 'what if''. What if Keith Moon had not turned up at that Who gig where he filled in as drummer, what if the Beatles had signed with Decca Records and never had George martin as a producer, what if Bob Dylan never had that motorcycle accident. This week we look at 1976 and a great 'What If' as George Harrison joins Paul Simon on Saturday Night Live.

Then it is off to Los Angeles for a sad and somewhat disturbing press conference. Artists have been lip syncing for years. Going on stage, or TV and appearing as if they are live but really just mouthing the words as the song plays. One band got caught and maybe took it one step too far.

Finally, we go to England for an historic chart moment in the mid 1980s. We were both surprised it took that long to happen.

We also introduce a new feature this week, From Memphis to Merseyside and all points in between. Tune in to find out more.

All this, plus chart information and great chat on episode 31 of The Way-Back Music Machine.

Be sure to check out the Spotify playlist that goes with this episode!

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