According to Spotify, Ed Sheeran's popularity puts him at #2 worldwide.  In this episode, while shedding light on Sheeran's songwriting talent, the Derringer Brothers and special guests discuss important music-related matters, such as the five eras of recorded music and why 1,250 digital streams counts as a unit sold.  Everyone also weighs-in on whether or not Sheeran has Jumped the Shark!

Stay tuned after this episode for a special interview with a Derringer Discoveries listener regarding Cougar vs. Mellencamp from episode 7.

The songs discussed in this episode can be found on our Ed Sheeran Inspired playlist, along with other fantastic artists from around the world.  To submit a song to this playlist, visit Soundplate.com.

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For the Top 25 best new songs worldwide, according to Derringer Discoveries and as updated monthly, please visit The Turnip Music Radio (TMR) Top 25.

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Your Sister's Room by Ho Jo Fro is the theme song for Derringer Discoveries and is available for streaming on most platforms.  In addition, today's post-episode playout features a snippet of 1970 (Just Passing Thru), also by Ho Jo Fro.

Using humor, unique insights, and brotherly love, The Derringer Brothers debate the merits of John Cougar compared with John Mellencamp.  Dave fights for Cougar while Paul defends Mellencamp.  Along the way, they discuss John's best songs and albums; his 35+ years spearheading Farm Aid; and whether or not John jumped the shark!

The songs in this episode are featured on Cougar & Mellecamp's Best Playlist - Derringer Discoveries #007.

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Derringer Discoveries' theme song, Your Sister's Room, is by the band Ho Jo Fro.  The post-episode playout also features a snippet of the song Brother from Ho Jo Fro's 2019 album Hope Springs Eternal.  Support a struggling artist by adding a song or two of theirs to your favorite playlist!

Using humor, unique insights, and brotherly love, The Derringer Brothers celebrate and discuss the best songs by the Electric Light Orchestra (ELO).  With three special guests and memory-fests of first loves and misspent youth, the brothers reveal which long-time, core member of ELO got shafted by the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame and whether or not ELO jumped the shark!

The songs in this episode are featured on ELO's Best Playlist - Derringer Discoveries.

Contact Paul & Dave at [email protected] and follow Derringer Discoveries on your favorite digital platform.

Derringer Discoveries' theme song, Your Sister's Room, is by the band Ho Jo Fro.  Support a struggling artist by adding a song or two of theirs to your favorite playlist!

In this episode, The Derringer Brothers celebrate and discuss the five sides of Ben Folds while highlighting Ben's impressive and far-reaching global impact as a songwriter, musician, and collaborator.  Stay to the end and discover The Derringer Brothers' favorite side of Ben and whether or not Ben Folds Jumped the Shark!

The songs discussed in this episode are included on the Ben Folds Inspired playlist, along with other worthy artists worldwide who have been inspired by Ben Folds and the Ben Folds Five.

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Starting October 2021, Derringer Discoveries officially unveiled The Turnip Music Radio (TMR) Top 25.  Updated monthly, the TMR Top 25 contains the 25 best songs of what's new worldwide in fresh folk, adult rock, and power pop.  Click the link and see if you agree.

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Your Sister's Room by Ho Jo Fro is the theme song for Derringer Discoveries and is available for streaming on most platforms.

By this fourth episode, you might think that The Derringer Brothers would have the mixing process firmly in their grasp, but this episode had to be quickly remixed after Paul & Dave's extreme stereo separation drove many listeners to the brink of madness.  The remix marked a new beginning- an unbroken string of hopefully enjoyable episodes.  Special thanks to our listeners who didn't give up on us.

Using humor, unique insights, and brotherly love, in this Part B of a two-part tribute to Eddie Van Halen, The Derringer Brothers and two special guests take you on a musical adventure celebrating the life of Eddie while debating Van Halen's three distinct line-ups: VH I (with David Lee Roth), VH II (with Sammy Hagar) and VH III (with Gary Cherone).  Part B focuses on VH II & III and everyone weighs-in on which Van Halen they think is the best.  Stay to the end and find out whether or not Van Halen jumped the shark!

Enjoy the songs discussed in this episode on the Spotify playlist Van Halen's Best Playlist - Derringer Discoveries #002 & #003

Contact Paul & Dave at [email protected] and follow Derringer Discoveries on your favorite digital platform.

Derringer Discoveries' theme song, Your Sister's Room, is provided by Ho Jo Fro .  You can support Ho Jo Fro simply by clicking on their name or following them on a digital platform of your choice, including Spotify, Apple, and Stitcher.

Using humor, unique insights, and brotherly love, in this Part A of a two-part tribute, The Derringer Brothers and two special guests take you on a musical journey to celebrate the life of Eddie while debating Van Halen's three distinct line-ups: VH I (with David Lee Roth), VH II (with Sammy Hagar) and VH III (with Gary Cherone).  Part A focuses on VH I and Part B focuses on VH II & III.

Enjoy the songs discussed in this episode on the Spotify playlist Van\ Halen's Best Playlist - Derringer Discoveries #002 & #003

Contact Paul & Dave at [email protected] and follow Derringer Discoveries on your favorite digital platform.

Derringer Discoveries' theme song, Your Sister's Room, is provided by Ho Jo Fro .  You can support Ho Jo Fro simply by clicking on their name or following them on a digital platform of your choice, including Spotify, Apple, and Stitcher.

Using humor, unique insights, and brotherly love, in this episode Paul & Dave Derringer take you on a musical adventure as they discuss what they consider to be Queen's best album (and it barely hit the charts).  Think of your favorite songs by Queen and then think again- you will probably not guess this collection.

The songs discussed in this episode are featured on Queen's Best Album Playlist - Derringer Discoveries #001.

Contact Paul & Dave at [email protected] and follow Derringer Discoveries on your favorite digital platform.

Derringer Discoveries' theme song, Your Sister's Room, is by the band Ho Jo Fro.  Support a struggling artist by adding a song or two of theirs to your favorite playlist!