Tune in a find out - Does the fame and fortune that comes with hit music-making come with the inevitability of shitty behavior? These three artists don't answer the question - but it sure is fun to talk about!

• Marvin Gaye - Let's Get it On
• Jackie Wilson - Reet Petite
• James Brown - I Feel Good

SONGS OF THE WEEK

• Slye Dunbar - Punky Reggae Party https://youtu.be/SBAiWBJHwOU?si=9ar6L6o5kAlJt-YP
• Paul Simon - Diamonds on the Soles of Her Shoes https://youtu.be/-I_T3XvzPaM?si=vJQHSKLCQsuKYfuw

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Canadians? Jamaicans? A mobsters son? Oh My!

The Too Cool Club Chronicles never fails to astound with random smatterings of musical samples from across the globe.

• kd lang - Tune into My Wave
• Jeff Healey - I'm Tore Down
• Bobby Darin - Splish Splash
• Shaggy - Hope

SONGS OF THE WEEK

• Bruno Mars - I Just Might https://youtu.be/mrV8kK5t0V8?si=TOFvZvePSYtxH8pU

• Nicke Lowe - When I Write the Book https://youtu.be/gOQTS0mOFe8?si=CbKEtdpKPx24F7up

Note from Molly: "I will not now, or ever, post a song from The Eagles".

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This episode was recorded in January of 2026 - so much has changed since then...yet it all stays the same. Just like these 3 tunes with powerful lyrics; timeless and classic, still relevant today just like The Too Cool Club!

• Ten Years After - I'd Love to Change the World
• The Doobie Brothers - Listen to the Music
• The Johnny Otis Show - Signifyin' Monkey

SONGS OF THE WEEK

Special dedication to Dit-Doo on her 55th bday!

• Carly Simon - Older Sister https://youtu.be/XS1XH_09rPw?si=l4waUgke2btm6uRZ

• The Mad Caddies - Shot in the Dark https://youtu.be/WvJi3FG-pUA?si=AQhzNcITbXsxW5oC

• John Mayall - Find a Way to Care https://youtu.be/uofwPV_2ch0?si=ZG-GSS-O7kA6bNnR

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Who tops your list of Greatest Songwriters? Hint: it is the next 3 artists listed. But, please, feel free to write in with YOUR votes!

• James Taylor - Music
• Billy Joel - 2,000 Years
• Jackson Browne - Which Side?




BONUS -

Billy Joel https://youtu.be/eFTLKWw542g?si=P_qPWsD0-mdkbvjU

VS

Fallout Boy https://youtu.be/2LkVKCWL0U4?si=YPijz_885DRc46Fb




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You know what will give ya the blues?

Failing to hit record when you lay down the greatest podcast of all time. If you wonder where miraculous #51 went...

Perfect time to have The Blues - join the Schroeders talkin' 'bout these emotional tunes.

• Robben Ford - Talk to Your Daughter
• George Thorogood - Willie Dixon's Gone
• Jimmy Thackery & The Drivers - Mercury Blues
• Altered Five Blues Band - I've Got the Scars to Prove It

SONGS OF THE WEEK

• Steve Martin - Maxwell's Silver Hammer https://youtu.be/F__uGshlbOo?si=t5FPFOwB1e1ijn5z
• Lizzo ft. Lil Jon - STFU https://youtu.be/PvQYVDFjntQ?si=lSfawD2yVuArI24N
• Nimmo Brothers - Gotta Slow Down https://youtu.be/MCjNjdRIQn4?si=AJUCELTrE7_0D2mU

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The FCC tries to take us down - but we are back, baby!

Even small blips of songs puts us at risk for blowback by the powers-that-be... We gotta fight for our rights to par-tay!

Check out episode FIFTY where we discuss the blues and, as per usual, the songs that moved us through our week.

Can you believe it? Fifty episodes with the Schroeder gang and still going strong. Not even the FCC can shut us down. Maybe a petition by the public? But don't get any ideas...

• Mike Morgan & The Crawl - Movin' On
• Smokin' Joe Kubek & Benois King - Comin' Home Today
• Fabulous Thunderbirds - I'm Sorry
• Stray Cats - Rock This Town

SONGS OF THE WEEK

• Ike & Tine Turner - Proud Mary
• https://youtu.be/hzQnPz6TpGc?si=wOzc4BcO1MTqN8q9
• Role Model - Sally https://youtu.be/F1oKhsy8wGw?si=awTTYvuh2HgJV-Cr
• Garth Brooks - We Shall Be Free https://youtu.be/RcFny1rA2jA?si=7bZmC773nYL4ZpJE




*BONUS*

• Stray Cats - Rock This Town https://youtu.be/0RxBHRZpIdg?si=uOA2i6bTveEcm5af

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A fun romp with some ska throwbacks and a toe-tapper by Tower of Power. Don't miss it!

• Tower of Power - You Ought to Be Having Fun
• The Mighty Mighty Bosstones - The Impression That I Get
• Reel Big Fish - She Has a Girlfriend Now

SONGS OF THE WEEK

• Pixies - Where is My Mind? https://youtu.be/49FB9hhoO6c?si=JJYIcHuMeFGNWzMV
• Los Lobos - I Got Loaded https://youtu.be/hHrRhZAPI9k?si=C6wZ8nu2XrY-9vQy

Sometimes the songs just strike a chord (pun intended?).

This week the Schroeders are back and talking about moving tunes that have some heartfelt lyrics which elicit a bit of sadness. Make sure to check out our Songs of the Week down below for an emotional pallet cleanser!

• Donovan - Universal Soldier
• Richie Havens - Younger Men Grow Older
• John Hiatt - Child of the Wild Blue Yonder

Songs of the Week:

• The 502s - Your Nonsense Makes Sense https://youtu.be/kc0dFeUr0Xw?si=BraSgNtzK7j3E-6p
• X Ambassadors - BOOM https://youtu.be/mXLRy1cNMWs?si=uT9BJfAulCjSCwR_
• The Radiators - Go Back the Way You Came https://youtu.be/U0zgJpqoQrE?si=KiZptISsnrKIxR-L

What do Talking Heads, Harry Nilsson & Bob Marley have in common? Not much. But they can write a crafty tune that burrows into your heart and soul - the way only a classic jam can!

• Talking Heads - (Nothing But) Flowers
• Harry Nilsson - Everybody's Talkin'
• Bob Marley - Is This Love

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