Love, lust, and heartbreak are the secret soundtrack of the LA canyons.

In this episode of My Rock Moment we welcome Emmeline Summerton of Instagram's Lost Canyons LA, a historian of the LA Canyons and former writer of the New Topanga Times. Together we trace that soundtrack through eight songs — uncovering the romance, the messiness and the broken hearts behind the lyrics.

We start with “Guinnevere,” David Crosby’s mysterious song inspired by 3 women — Christine Hinton, Joni Mitchell, and the surprising third muse, “Delta Lady” — Leon Russell’s ode to Rita Coolidge and the wild, studio-to-road romance that sent them straight into Joe Cocker’s Mad Dogs tour. Then we move to the Mamas & the Papas’ “Go Where You Wanna Go,” a sunny single born from the band’s very messy affairs.   

From there:  “Our House,” Graham Nash’s tiny, perfect snapshot of life with Joni Mitchell in Laurel Canyon — ordinary moments made into a classic. Then Joni’s own “All I Want’ about her relationship with James Taylor. We’ll also unpack “Leather and Lace,” the duet that reunited Stevie Nicks and Don Henley after a broken romance and leer jet flirtations; “Faithless Love,” J.D. Souther’s devastating ballad given wings by Linda Ronstadt during their fraught romance and end with Neil Young’s "A Man Needs a Maid" off of Harvest.

This is a tour of romance and ruin, tenderness and betrayal — the songs that turned private heartbreak into something the rest of us could sing along to. We’ll share the stories behind each track and the music that made the canyons heartbreak famous.

Find out more about Emmeline Summerton of Lost Canyons LA:

https://topanganewtimes.com/author/emmeline-summerton

https://www.instagram.com/lostcanyonsla

For more information on My Rock Moment and the Host, Amanda Morck:

www.myrockmoment.com

For more information on upcoming episodes and your regular dose of rock history follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/la_woman_rocks

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In Episode 333 of History in Five Songs with Martin Popoff, Martin dives into those puzzling album openers that deflate excitement right out of the gate—exploring songs that worry, confuse, or misrepresent their bands, from The Who and Rush to Queen, Rainbow, and Yes.

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Russell Hitchcock, the legendary lead singer of Air Supply, is having quite a moment. With over 100 million records sold worldwide, the band is soon to receive a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, and an Air Supply feature film is currently in production.

Russell joins the podcast to share what these milestones mean to him, to reflect on Air Supply’s enduring legacy, and to reveal how he and bandmate Graham Russell have kept their musical partnership—and friendship—strong for five decades.

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Originally published in 2019, here is Cobras & Fire 4 part series. The Black Sabbath Story. With 2 bonus episodes of the complete interviews with Dave Walker & Martin Popoff.

⁠⁠Pantheon Podcasts⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Reach out to us!

Rate, review, and subscribe at Apple Podcasts: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Cobras & Fire: Comedy / Rock Talk Show on Apple Podcasts⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Join our fanpage on Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠(2) Cobras ON Fire: Private Group | Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Click like and follow on Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠(2) Cobras & Fire: Rock Podcast | Chicago IL | Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Follow us on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Follow us on Threads: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@cobrasandfirepodcast • Threads, Say more⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Subscribe to our YouTube channel: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Cobras & Fire Rock Podcast - YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Follow us on Bluesky: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Cobras & Fire Podcast (@cobrasfirepodcast.bsky.social) — Bluesky⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Email us:

Buy a shirt!:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠"Cobras and Fire Podcast" T-shirt for Sale by CobrasandFire | Redbubble | cobras and fire t-shirts - cobras fire t-shirts⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Stitcher: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Cobras & Fire: Comedy / Rock Talk Show on Stitcher⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Spreaker: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Cobras & Fire: Comedy / Rock Talk Show | Listen to Podcasts On Demand Free | TuneIn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Find it all here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Cobras and Fire Podcast - Comedy Rock Talk Show⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Join hosts Jesse Jackson and Sylvan Groth in this heartfelt episode of the Perfectly Good Podcast, where they delve into the emotional depths of John Hiatt's song 'Mr. Stanley.' Through personal anecdotes and profound discussions, they explore the song's themes of loss, love, and the influence of father figures. Special guest Darren Watson also shares his insights and connection to the song. Listeners are encouraged to reflect on their own relationships and the impact of meaningful figures in their lives.

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In today's episode, Melissa Ziobro shares her journey from being a history professor to managing the Bruce Springsteen Archives, and discusses her role in curating and interpreting the collection. The conversation also delves into the educational mission of the archives, the recent Born to Run 50th anniversary celebrations, and the anticipated opening of the new archives building. Join us for an insightful discussion about history, music, and Bruce Springsteen's lasting legacy.

00:00 Introduction and Guest Welcome

01:52 Melissa's Role at the Bruce Springsteen Archives

02:39 Museum Experiences and Inspirations

04:42 The Vision for the Bruce Springsteen Archives

11:46 Melissa's Journey and Passion for History

19:00 Incorporating Music into Education

21:18 Balancing Teaching and Archive Work

24:33 Engaging Different Audiences

27:59 Academic Conference on Born to Run

28:09 Marathon Week of Events

28:40 Springsteen and Long Branch Exhibit

29:29 Academic Conference Highlights

31:44 Unique Presentations and Panels

33:26 Moderating Panels and Personal Experiences

39:28 Supporting the Archives

41:24 Favorite Songs and Albums

43:20 The Thunder Road Question

46:17 Final Thoughts and Farewell

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, we're speaking with an artist whose musical journey is as compelling as his sound: A.J. Croce. While many recognize the name Croce from his father, the legendary singer/songwriter Jim Croce (who wrote classics like "Operator," "Time in a Bottle," "Bad Bad Leroy Brown," and many more) , A.J. has carved out his own distinct path in the music world. With a career spanning over three decades, he's been a working musician since he was 15 years old, releasing more than 10 albums and collaborating with icons ranging from James Brown to  Willie Nelson, showcasing his prowess as a virtuoso piano player and a versatile singer-songwriter.

A.J.'s latest album, "Heart of the Eternal," produced by Shooter Jennings,  is a testament to his evolving artistry.  In our conversation, A.J. delves into the inspirations behind his new album, his experiences growing up in a musical household, and how he's embraced his father's legacy while continuing his own musical prowess. He shares insights into his creative process, the stories behind his songs, and the personal experiences that have shaped his music.

Enjoying the show? Please leave us a 5-star review on ⁠⁠⁠Apple Podcasts⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠Goodpods⁠⁠⁠, or ⁠⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠⁠! Connect with us on ⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠X (Twitter)⁠⁠⁠. For the stories behind the songs, go to ⁠⁠⁠Songfacts.com⁠⁠⁠. Proud member of ⁠⁠⁠Pantheon Podcasts⁠⁠⁠.

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Marco Mendoza, the seasoned rock bassist known for his work

00:00 — Open: Show intro & housekeeping

Metal Mayhem ROC:

https://metalmayhemroc.com/

Marco Mendoza Official Website:

https://marcomendoza.com

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Trace Foster on AC/DC, Aerosmith & Close Enemies |

Guitar Tech to Rockstar

What’s it like teaching for AC/DC, Aerosmith, and The Rolling Stones—and then

stepping into the spotlight yourself? 🎤 On this explosive

episode of Metal Mayhem ROC, we sit down with Trace Foster,

longtime guitar tech for rock’s biggest legends and now frontman of the

high-powered band, Close Enemies, alongside Aerosmith’s Tom Hamilton.

Trace shares insane tour stories, what it takes to make it

behind the scenes and the whole story behind launching Close Enemies. From

working side by side with Angus Young, Joe Perry, and Ronnie Wood to starting

anew with original music and finding the perfect frontman, this is an

unfiltered, inspiring deep dive into rock history and reinvention.

If you enjoyed this episode, don’t forget to:

✅

Share this episode with a fellow rock fan

✅

Follow us on socials for behind-the-scenes exclusives!

Metal Mayhem ROC – https://metalmayhemroc.com

YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/@metalmayhemroc1851

Facebook Group – https://www.facebook.com/groups/metalmayhemroc

Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/metalmayhemroc

X (Twitter) – https://www.x.com/MetalmayhemROC

Merch – http://metalmayhemroc.etsy.com

Radio – https://metaldevastationradio.com

Podcast Network – http://pantheonpodcasts.com

Close Enemies – https://closeenemiestheband.com

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices