Planet Ludwig

With a title like "A GOMER PYLE FREAKOUT," you'll pretty much have to listen to do it justice...Go-o-o-lll-ly!!

From his first single, "Hanky Panky," in 1966 to his brand new single released in March 2020, Tommy James is a musical treasure. Enjoy our interview, plus some cool Tommy James music!
Over 100 million records sold ~ 23 Gold Records ~ 9 Platinum Albums ~ 32 Billboard 100 Chart Hits

BRIAN HYLAND INTERVIEW ~ From his first # 1 hit, "Itsy Bitsy Teeny Weeny Yellow Polka Dot Bikini," in 1960, to his latest single from 2020 - "One Beautiful Day" (which was inspired by Paul & Linda McCartney's relationship) - Brian Hyland's musical output covers six decades!
He's worked with Leon Russell, Del Shannon, The Band's Rick Danko & Levon Helm, and so many other fellow greats of music.
Host Steve Ludwig speaks with Brian for 60 minutes, as they talk about his incredible career and listened to some of his most-beloved songs.

How does one celebrate the Fabness of George Harrison? By commemorating his birthday, February 25, 1943, by listening to 60 minutes of medleys of his mastery of the guitar, some solo demos, & his Fab Four Harrisongs. PLUS ~ A brief flashback to host Steve Ludwig's bittersweet interview with George's sister, Louise, who tells us one of the last things George said to her, from his hospital bed...Enjoy!

WHAT BECOMES OF THE BROKEN-HEARTED? Join us as we ask that eternal question of the broken-hearted, with a 45-minute medley of sad songs & movie dialogue about broken hearts. We're saved at the end with some "salty" songs from Frank Zappa & Harry Nilsson. PLUS, a new song from Australia's Tol Puddle Martyrs' leader, Peter Rechter...and a new SAD album cut from Bill Ludwig...We're all in this broken-hearted thing together!

Show # 137 Part TWO ~ From his appearance as a 16-year-old on Australian TV's Safeway New Faces show in 1980 to his latest project (Stephanie Angelini's Life Lessons), Australia's Joe Mandica has been writing, performing, and producing some of the finest pop music in the world. Host Steve Ludwig interviews Joe in this wide-ranging conversation covering Joe's music career (so far!).

Show # 137 Part ONE ~ From his appearance as a 16-year-old on Australian TV's Safeway New Faces show in 1980 to his latest project (Stephanie Angelini's Life Lessons), Australia's Joe Mandica has been writing, performing, and producing some of the finest pop music in the world. Host Steve Ludwig interviews Joe in this wide-ranging conversation covering Joe's music career (so far!).

Hey! Hey! It's 60 minutes (give or take 17 minutes) of The Monkees, as special guest Charles Rosenay returns to speak about his friend, Peter Tork, and of his upcoming Peter Tork Memorial Convention. We'll also hear some alternate versions of Monkees hits, as well as Monkees' solo songs. Plus, a special Monkees version of Bill's Album Cut, and a very cool Monkees/Beatles Mashup!

On Show # 135, we go back to the late-60's/early 70's and those stylish FM radio promos for now classic rock albums. We'll listen to 29 Classic Rock Album Promos in a brilliant 27-minute segment. Then, special messages from Australia's pop/rock legends Joe Mandica & Peter Rechter. And we'll finish off with the return of Bill's Album Cut, usually an obscure, but very cool, song choice by Bill. Enjoy!

Beatles Hour # 55 ~ LET IT BE EVEN MORE ~ If you've heard the LET IT BE album or seen the LET IT BE movie, there's still so much more you haven't heard...UNTIL NOW! On this episode, you'll hear between-song banter & goings-on among the Fabs & the camera crew while on the Apple roof, not heard in the movie or album...Hear interviews from people on London streets not heard in the LET IT BE movie...Hear how the Beatles ACTUALLY sounded to the people down below...Hear songs that wound up on the IMAGINE & ALL THINGS MUST PASS albums...and hear 4 versions of songs different from the versions we're used to. Enjoy EVEN MORE!