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On this Episode Tom and Bert introduce 2 more "Reel Dealz" Hall of Fame inductees (These are our next performers with many more to follow in the future)

Today's Podcast will cover 2 artists that have been "underappreciated"  by many "so called" Music experts over the years.

Their Music speaks for itself and Tom and Bert will give you their take and tell you why you must not dismiss these outstanding Performers.

We introduce you all to these 2 artists who sold Millions of  Records Worldwide, had many top hits on Billboards Top 100 Lists, and were pioneers in the Music business with their own unique sound and singing style........

The great "Singer Songwriter" who is a member of the Songwriters HOF since 1990 and is noted for his Rock/Folk classic ballads and upbeat songs... Jim Croce 

 Then another Rock/Folk/Country artist who has numerous top rated chart busting records and was noted as a great spokesperson and Humanitarian along with having 2 songs that are U.S. State songs in Colorado and West Virginia  the multi-talented Singer, Songwriter and Actor.... John Denver!

Listen in as we go through their early beginnings and their outstanding talented careers.

CHAPTERS:

(1:38) Intro Part 1 - You don't mess around with.... Jim

(2:54) Here is.... Jim Croce!

(5:41) The Early days trying to start a career with his wife

(8:56) Jim's amazing accomplishments and his untimely Death

(15:45) Jim's son "AJ" carries the torch for his Father

(21:00) Jim's Outstanding Musical Catalog and  we welcome  him to "Our" Hall of Fame 

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(25:18) Intro Part 2 - Here is.... John Denver!

(31:53) John's career Explodes

(37:59) Some life changes, Acting and TV career and his tragic ending

(41:56) Remembering John's humanitarian causes and accomplishments

(54:32) John's Musical Legacy, recording accomplishments and welcome to "Our" Hall of Fame with our final thoughts and It's a Wrap!

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On this Episode Tom and Bert discuss the "Famous" California Session Musicians known as "The Wrecking Crew"!

During the infancy years of Rock n Roll Music way back in the 1950's and 1960's many of the major Recording Labels like Columbia, Capital and Warner Brothers were trying to record great music tracks at their sound studios. 

Since many of the U.S.A. Acts were out west in Los Angeles the Label Managers wanted to enhance the recordings of many of the groups and bands so they decided to hire session musicians or as we would say "Real Pro's".... to lay down the "Music" and record with the artists.

That's where the "Wrecking Crew" created their magic and excelled! 

 It shows the impact that this group of pro's had on such artists as The Beach Boys, The Mama's and Papa's, Sonny and Cher, The Byrds, The 5th Dimension, John Denver, Elvis, The 4 Tops, The Supremes, Simon and Garfunkel and Stevie Wonder and many, many more.

Here is their Story!

CHAPTERS:

(:55) Intro - The Music behind the "Hits"

(1:12) Here are the Wrecking Crew!

(14:15) Notable Songs recorded with the "Crew"

(21:23) 100 MORE songs and our comments

(34:14) Netflix' 2014 Movie Documentary ---MUST see TV!

(37:51) Billboard Magazine's Top Artists Charts, Music Facts and Trivia and that's a Wrap!!

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On this Episode Tom and Bert introduce 2 more "Reel Dealz" Hall of Fame inductees (This is our next performers with many more to follow in the future)

Today's Podcast will cover 2 artists that have been "overlooked"  by many music moguls and writers over the years.

Their Music speaks for itself and Tom and Bert will give you their take and tell you why you must not dismiss these amazing Performers.

We introduce you to these 2 artists who sold Millions of records worldwide, won many music and Grammy awards, had many top hits on Billboards Top 100, and were pioneers in the Music business with their own unique and soulful sound.........

The great "Maestro" and deep baritone voice of Barry White and the beautiful, angelic solo and duet artist the sultry, soulful and great, Roberta Flack!

Listen in as we go through their early beginnings and their outstanding talented careers.

CHAPTERS:

(:35) Intro Part 1- "The Maestro" 

(1:30) Here is.... Barry White!

(6:05) "Love Unlimited" and the Midnight Special

(10:54) Barry's Hit Train keeps Rolling!

(16:35) Barry and Isaac Hayes collaborate

(21:28) The accolades, accomplishments and some comments from Barry and welcome to "Our" Hall of Fame and It's a Wrap!

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(27:55) Intro Part 2 - "Smooth and Soulful Songstress"

(30:40) Here is ... Roberta Flack!

(35:30) Roberta's Early Recording Days

(38:30) "The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face" wins the 1973 Grammy- Record of the Year plus "Play Misty for Me"

(41:38) "Killing Me Softly with His Song" wins the 1974 Grammy- Record of  the Year

(44:28) "Where is the Love"  the duets with Roberta and Donnie Hathaway then Roberta teams up with Peabo Bryson 

(48:19) Roberta's giving back and being honored for her advocacy work

(52:14) Roberta's recording accomplishments and welcome to "Our" Hall of Fame and It's a Wrap!

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On this Episode Tom and Bert introduce another "Reel Dealz" Hall of Fame inductee (This is our next Performer with many more to follow in the future)

Today's Podcast will cover an artist that has been criminally "overlooked" by many music moguls and writers. 

Her Music speaks for itself and Tom and Bert will give you their take and tell you why you must not dismiss this amazing Producer, Writer and Performer!

We introduce you to an artist who sold over 220 Million records worldwide with 19-- #1 Singles on the Billboard Top 100 charts and dubbed by Billboard in 2019 as the #1 Female Artist of ALL TIME with multiple Grammy Awards and many other accolades..........

The incomparable Mariah Carey!!

Listen in as we go through her early beginnings and her rise over a 30+ year career in the Music Industry. 

CHAPTERS:

(1:33) Intro - Mariah's outstanding accomplishments and qualifiers

(3:07) Here is  Mariah Carey! 

(6:26) Mariah's early musical genius during her childhood and her intro to Tommy Mottolo at Sony/Columbia Records

(8:49) Mariah's First LP and the Hits keep on coming!

(12:04) "All I Want for Christmas is You" breaks  streaming records

(16:14) #1 Hits in every year thru the Decade of the 1990's

(21:31) Mariah's collaborations with other artists and her induction into the Songwriters Hall of Fame

(25:45) Mariah's accolades, Trivia and our case for her immediate induction into the Rock n Roll HOF and that's a Wrap!!

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On this Episode Tom and Bert introduce the "Reel Dealz" Hall of Fame inductees (This is our 1st Class with many more to follow in the future)

There are times when the pioneers of the 1960's Rock n Roll era need recognition for their masterful works as artists.

Today's Podcast will cover artists that have been "overlooked" by many Music moguls and writers. 

The Music speaks for itself and Tom and Bert will give you their take and tell you why you must not dismiss these influencer artists.

We introduce you to the 3 outstanding Groups that dominated the charts in the mid to late 1960's.......

"The Association" ......"The Buckingham's"......and "Gary Lewis and the Playboys"

Listen in as we go through the early begininngs and amazing decorated careers of these underrated artists.

CHAPTERS:

(:40) Intro - Why we recognize these artists

(2:43) Here are the ASSOCIATION!

(19:10) Here are the BUCKINGHAM'S!

(29:06) Here are GARY LEWIS and the PLAYBOY'S!

(45:55) Facts, Q&A with The Buckingham's Dennis Tufano and Gary Lewis and our Final Thoughts ......and  it's a Wrap!!!

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On this Episode Tom and Bert continue "The Spotlight Series" on entertainment influencers thru the decades!

There are Stories to tell and the Guys will cover and discuss the beginnings and the careers of some of the greatest influencers throughout ALL of the entertainment industry.

Today's Podcast will cover Groups that had Romances "or" as we say, Love the one you're with, or Not!

We introduce you to the 1960's Classic Soul, R&B, Pop Group with amazing Harmony and outstanding Vocals...............

"The 5th Dimension"!

Listen in as we go through the early begininngs and amazing decorated career of the group.

CHAPTERS:

(1:13) Here are the 5th Dimension

(2:51) The beginnings of Stardom, Fame & Fortune

(9:00) Here come The Hits as we go "Up, Up and Away!

(12:50) Producer Bones Howe, writer Jimmy Webb and The Wrecking Crew 

(17:53) "The Age of Aquarius"

(25:43) "Wedding Bell Blues"

(39:26) Marilyn McCoo; The Voice of  the 5D

(45:24) The Group splits into 2 as Marilyn and Billy go out on their own

(47:04) Back on Tour as "The Original 5th Dimension"

(52:27) Q&A with the Ladies....Marilyn and Florence 

(1 hr 4 min) The accolades and that's a wrap!!

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On this Episode Tom and Bert continue "The Spotlight Series" on entertainment influencers thru the decades!

There are Stories to tell and the Guys will cover and discuss the beginnings and the careers of some of the greatest influencers throughout ALL of the entertainment industry.

Today's Podcast will cover Groups that had Romances "or" as we say, Love the one you're with, or Not!

We introduce you to the 1960's California Sounding, Music making machine and talented Hall of Fame Group of the "Flower Power" era...............

"The Mama's & Papa's"!

Listen in as we go through the early begininngs and unbelievable short lived career of the group.

CHAPTERS:

(4:11) Here are the Mama's and Papa's

(5:59) A little bit of Mama Cass Elliot

(9:23) The beginnings to Stardom and the Fame, Fortune, and Falls

(16:00) The Breakup of the group and Mama Cass' Solo career

(19:08) Mama's Death, John's drugs, Denny's drinking and Michelle's next move

(25:51) The Impact of the Mama's and Papa's and their Top Hits over a 3 year career!

(29:37) California Dreamin' , their legacy, Why Barry McGuire and it's a Wrap!

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On this Episode Tom and Bert continue "The Spotlight Series" on entertainment influencers thru the decades!

There are Stories to tell and the Guys will cover and discuss the beginnings and the careers of some of the greatest influencers throughout ALL of the entertainment industry.

Today's Podcast will cover another musical influencer.

We introduce you to the 1950's Doo-Wop Icon from the streets of NY City, multiple gold and platinum record singer and Hall of Fame artist the lead singer of the Belmonts......

"Dion DiMucci"!

Listen in as we go through the early begininngs and amazing career of Dion  DiMucci as the frontman of The Belmonts and his great solo career as well!

CHAPTERS:

(1:38) Here is Dion DiMucci

(4:13) The Early Beginnings of Dion and The Belmonts

(8:08) 1958 Laurie Records and "Teenager in Love", "I Wonder Why" 

(12:54) Dion breaks away from the Belmonts

(16:17) The drug demons and Heroin habit

(22:11) Rock n Roll HOF honors Dion BUT not the Belmonts?! Huh!

(24:04) "Abraham, Martin and John"

(25:53) Dion's favorite Songs

(27:23) "The Wanderer" in Dion's own words

(29:26) February 3, 1959--- "The Day the Music Died" - Dion reflects

(36:25) "Runaround Sue"--Dion's take and that's a Wrap!

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On this Episode Tom and Bert continue "The Spotlight Series" on entertainment influencers thru the decades!

There are Stories to tell and the Guys will cover and discuss the beginnings and the careers of some of the greatest influencers throughout ALL of the entertainment industry.

Today's Podcast will cover another musical influencer.

We introduce you to the Iconic Lead singer of "The Crests", "The Del Satins" and "The Brooklyn Bridge" the velvety voice of the 1950's and 1960's ----

"Johnny Maestro"!

Listen in as we go through their early begininngs and amazing career of this Artist as the frontman to 3 Groups over the years and his induction into the Vocal Singers Hall of Fame!

CHAPTERS:

(2:00) Here is Johnny Maestro

(3:10) The Early Beginnings with Johnny and "The Crests"

(15:20) "16 Candles" hits the Charts

(21:32) "The Crests" hit it big and Tour the South

(28:42) Dick Clark's American Bandstand and continued success

(37:44) Johnny leaves COED Records for a solo career

(42:56) Johnny and the "Del Satins"

(44:43) "The Brooklyn Bridge" and The Worst that could Happen!

(52:47) The end of Johnny's long and amazing career and that's a Wrap!

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On this Episode Tom and Bert continue "The Spotlight Series" on entertainment influencers thru the decades!

There are Stories to tell and the Guys will cover and discuss the beginnings and the careers of some of the greatest influencers throughout ALL of the entertainment industry.

Today's Podcast will cover another musical influencer.

We introduce you to the Hit making Funk, R&B, Latino and Soul Band who had a huge impact on the West Coast Scene back in the late 1960's and Early to mid-1970's.......

"WAR"!

Listen in as we go through their early begininngs and amazing career of this band who had 20 GOLD or Multi-Platinum Albums including "The World is a Ghetto", "Why Can't We be Friends" and "Eric Burden declares War"

CHAPTERS:

(1:38) Here is WAR!

(4:23) The Early Beginnings with their "Funk it Up" Sound

(12:15) Eric Burden's "War" Days 

(20:30) Burden says Goodbye then Hello again

(25:01) The early 1970's .. War is rolling with Major Hits

(31:43) The music dries up as New Band Members come on board

(34:01) War rebounds in 1992 as Rap Artists use their Music and some Trivia

(38:54) "Spill the Wine" backstory

(47:34) What do War and 3 Dog Night have in common? Well we hit that subject hard!

(48:16) WAR declares war against the Music Elites and it's a wrap!

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