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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 Hall of Fame group that had 19 songs chart on the Top 10 with 8 number 1 singles and sold over 100 Million Records/CDs ......

"The Four Seasons featuring Frankie Valli

Listen in as we go through their early begininngs and amazing career for a doo-wop group that had 71 Top 100 hits on the charts, a Hit Broadway Show a Movie and a Hall of Fame Musical career among their numerous acheivements and accolades!

CHAPTERS:

(1:34) Here are Frankie Valli and The 4 Seasons

(7:55) The Early days singing as the 4 Lovers

(12:28) Joe Pesci recruits Bob Gaudio and the 4 Seasons are born

(16:06) Vee Jay Records with Bob Crewe and the Hits start coming

(24:15) Frankie Valli's Solo career

(35:17) The Hall of Fame comes a calling and the 2 "Bob's" keep on writing

(48:22) Success?!! The accolades and "The Jersey Boys" hits Broadway

(54:51) Trivia, The Wonder Who, The Mob, New Jersey HOF and that's a wrap folks!

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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 "Brothers" Acts in the Record Business!

We introduce you to the 1st Rock n Roll Hall of Fame Class, Dynamic Duo and huge hitmaker "Brothers"---

"The Everly Brothers!!

Listen in as we go through their early begininngs and amazing career for arguably the Best Duo in Music History----Don and Phil Everly. With 31 Top 100 hits on the charts who had a huge influence on The Beatles, Simon and Garfunkel and many other musical acts over the years.

CHAPTERS:

(1:27) Here are the Everly Brothers

(5:24) The Road to Stardom--The Cadence years

(9:22) The "shady" record companies strike again!

(11:34) 1963 to 1970- The "lean" years

(16:44) The mid-1970's and the breakup of the Bro's

(20:12) One Final comeback!

(23:51) Their Personal Lives

(25:20) Their Achievements and more Facts and Trivia

(35:28) Everly Brothers Legacy and  its 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 "Brothers" Acts in the Record Business!

We introduce you to the Hall of Fame, Top Album selling, Hit making "Brothers"---

"The Righteous Brothers!!

Listen in as we go through their early begininngs and amazing career for one of the Best Duo's in Music History. Bobby Hatfield and Bill Medley put their Music talents on display in the 1960's with their classic hit songs with harmonic vocals that paved their way to the top of the Charts.

CHAPTERS:

(:54) Here are the Righteous Brothers

(2:19) Their 1st Hit---"Little Latin Lupu Lu"

(3:25) Phil Spector's production and song writing talents create the Hits

(16:31) The Big Hits

(18:20) "Ebb Tide"--The Haunting Classic features Bobby Hatfield

(21:09) "Rock and Roll Heaven"- a classic tribute to the dearly departed

(24:30) "Unchained Melody" and the movie "Ghost"

(30:48) The Number #1  Hit--- "You've Lost that Lovin' Feelin"

(36:50) The "Dirty Dancing" Effect- "I had the Time of my Life"

(41:21) Some Righteous Trivia and Facts

(52:58) "Blue Eyed Soul"-- Singers and their Songs

(57:13) In Review...Charted Hits and Goodbye!

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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 of the many musical "Brothers" Acts in the Record Business!

We introduce you to the Hall of Fame, Top Album selling, Hit making "Brothers"---

"The Doobie Brothers"!!

Listen in as we go through their early begininngs and discuss this diverse act as they recorded and performed some of the most popular and greatest songs ever recorded. There were many iterations of the Doobie Brothers so sit back and listen to our review and discussion.

CHAPTERS:

(:58) Here are the Doobie Brothers

(6:33) Many members over the years 

(13:45) Tom Johnston and Michael McDonald are co-lead SIngers

(17:48) "Black Water" and "Listen to the Music" music writer reviews

(20:01) "What a Fool Believes"  - the Backstory to this mega hit

(27:47) Doobies Trivia

(30:12) Our Final Chapter 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 the many musical "Brothers" Acts in the Record Business!

We introduce you to the Hall of Fame, Top selling, Hit making "Brothers"----

"The Isley Brothers"!!

Listen in as we go through their early begininngs and discuss this "family" led act as they recorded and performed some of the most popular and greatest songs ever recorded. 

CHAPTERS:

(1:05) Who are the Isley Brothers?!

(2:00) You know you make me wanna  "Shout"

(8:50) The Original "Twist n Shout"

(11:28) The Beatles "cover" of Twist n Shout

(15:04) Isley's and Motown

(19:00) "It's Your Thing" and ANOTHER Record label  Lawsuit

(24:00) "Who's That Lady" and other Hits

(27:30) Some Trivia 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 one of the most Legendary Comedy Performers ever!

We introduce you to the talented and world renown Comedy Actor/Producer/Juggler and Genius the great  "W.C. Fields"!

Listen as we go back almost 100 years ago and lay out the story of this famous comedy actor/producer and his humble beginnings in his home town of Philadelphia, PA,  and his future stardom in Vaudville, Radio and Motion Pictures.

CHAPTERS:

(1:52) Who is W.C. Fields? 

(5:36) The early Vaudville Days as a Juggler and Trickster

(7:47)  ALL his Movies and Shorts

(12:28) W.C.'s career in Radio, Movies and his untimely end

(22:48) W.C. Fields Trivia

(29:38) The epitaph "Rather here than Philadelphia" and it's folklore

(33:10) His movie "It's a Gift" and 3 hilarious audio clips to show his unique humor

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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 one of the most Legendary Comedy teams ever!

We introduce you to the zany and hilarious  "Marx Brothers"!

Listen as we go back almost 100 years ago and lay out the story of this famous comedy team and their humble early beginnings and future stardom in vaudville and the Big Screen aka Motion Pictures. 

CHAPTERS:

(10:15) 10 Funny Facts about the Marx Bros

(25:00) How they got their names - Groucho, Chico and Harpo

(31:06) The early days and the start of their careers in comedy

(38:40) The boys are winding down their careers yet Groucho becomes a beloved TV Celeb

(41:51) Groucho's "famous" jokes, puns and 1 liners

(46:54) Funny Audio clips from their movie "Duck Soup"

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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 2 Legendary Groups from the 1960's and 1970's!

We introduce to you "The Philly Sound" featuring Harold Melvin and the Bluenotes and The Stylistics!

These 2 Groups were Hit Makers with their own unique sound led by 2 of the greatest voices in R&B History....Teddy Pendergrass (Harold Melvin and the Bluenotes) and Russell Thompkins Jr. (The Stylistics)

Listen in as we discuss the beginning of their careers and the rise to stardom in the challenging 1960's and 1970's music scene.

CHAPTERS:

(:51) Philly International Records with Kenneth Gamble and  LeonHuff

(11:06) Harold Melvin and the Bluenotes

(32:40) The Stylistics

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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 2 Legendary Bands from the 1960's and early 1970's!

We introduce to you The Guess Who and The "Young" Rascals

These 2 Bands were Hit Makers with their own unique sound led by 2 of the greatest voices in Rock n Roll History....Burton Cummings (The Guess Who) and Felix Cavaliere (The Rascals/Young Rascals)

Listen in as we discuss the beginning of their careers and the rise to stardom in the challenging 1960's and 1970's music scene.

CHAPTERS:

(1:12) The Guess Who!

(20:45) The Young Rascals

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On this episode Tom and Bert complete the "Slang" Words and Meanings Podcast Part 2!

From the Vino to the Ingrates to the "Crazy" and Lazy" we cover "Slang" that gets to the point with a wry sense of humor and a wink and a nod! 

Listen in and have some fun.

CHAPTERS: 

(:51)  Wine/Vino- Reds/Whites and nicknames for God's Nectar!

(8:54) Crazy Slang- we all have a screw loose so take it for what it's worth!

(10:57) Crazy People Slang- All kinds of crazy is in this worl we live in

(13:27)  Ingratitude- lots of ungrateful people out there today, let's enjoy life and look at the brightside 

(43:06) Old People Slang terms- we all will get old so it's okay to have some fun at our expense! 

(52:15) Lazy People Slang terms- lots of fun with this category so enjoy the banter and humor here

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