John Lennon/Plastic Ono Band is the debut solo album by John Lennon after the Beatles breakup. It was released by Apple Records in December of 1970 in tandem with the similarly titled album by his wife, Yoko Ono. At the time of its issue, John Lennon/Plastic Ono Band received mixed reviews overall, but later came to be widely regarded as Lennon's best solo album...Enjoy

Jamaican Dance Hall Riddims are the background track, the sample, the foundation, of literally hundreds of songs that are made from using and re-purposing the original beat/song. Created specifically for this to be done, Riddims are a way for Jamaican artists to sho what they can do better or bigger or more creatively with the original track....let me explain. Enjoy!

In this episode, we discuss the Funk masters Sly and the Family Stone. From San Francisco California, this mixed group of some family, some mix genders and mixed races was revolutionary for the time. We discuss the heartbreaking story of addiction and internal turmoil and mental illness that ran through the band's leader Sylvester Stone. enjoy!

In this episode we discuss the soulful, jazzy, and R&B legend Bobby Caldwell. Known Best for his hit song "what you won't do for love" we discuss his hits and his under-the-radar songs that you should know. Sadly, we lost Bobby recently but his music lives on. enjoy !

Released in early 1970, CCR at this time was at their pinnacle of creativity, fame, and sound. This album, full of hits, is almost like a greatest hits. we discuss the album, the songs, where the name comes from, and a funny personal story during our "this is my jam" segment at the beginning of the show. enjoy!

In this episode, we each pick three of our favorite one-hit-wonders that we love and discuss why. We also discuss what it means to be a one hit wonder in the first place and set some criteria for future podcast. enjoy!

In this episode, we discuss the classic, never tired, never hated "Easy Lover" by two of the best Phils in the music business. enjoy.

So what exactly is the genre that is called "New Wave?" is it 80's pop with a a bit of digitized synths? or is it Punk with less harsh vocal melodies? or is it something else? in this episode, we discuss all of that and learn why its so important. Enjoy

In this episode we discuss the band Nirvana. They're almost a genre in themselves, paving the way for grunge and the Seattle sound that emerged from just a very short time of the band's existence. Within a topic that could span many epodes, we try and cover all the things that one needs to know. Told from the perspective of a true fan from the beginning. Enjoy.

In this episode, we again discuss what "Yacht Rock" is as a genre and what defines it, Why its become the popular style of music that it has and what criteria a song needs to meet to be part of the group. Ahoy and happy sailing. Enjoy