The Way-Back Music Machine Podcast

Welcome to road trip 72 of The Way-Back Music Machine Podcast! 

This week a good will gesture by one of the biggest bands in the world goes horribly wrong. Was it a good will gesture or a PR nightmare? You decide.

Then Bob Dylan may not be as recognizable as one would assume, with a hilarious, yet slightly disturbing story at one of his concerts.

Finally Patti Smith experiences an incredible feel good moment.

All that, plus our Memphis to Merseyside segment, charts, and some fun chat between friends on episode 72!

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Here we go, on road trip 71 of The Way-Back Music Machine Podcast.

This week, another look at The Beatles, specifically Abbey Road.

We take a look at George Harrison's first 'A' side and what inspired him to write it.

We also take a look at the Beatles first single, which was released almost seven years to the day before Abbey Road.

We even talk a little about The King.

All that, plus chart talk, a commercial and great talk between friends, and a big announcement!

Join us on The Way-Back Music Machine, Episode 71!

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Here we are at show 70 of The Way-Back Music Machine. It also marks the fact that both Aaron and Tony are both officially retired.

In celebration, it is an all-Beatles episode of The Way-Back Music Machine. Did I mention that it was show 70?

First, we visit Paul McCartney as he announces his first world tour in ten years. We talk about the announcement and the tour.

Then, we look at the recording of an iconic and extremely complicated and cool song.

Then, it is off to Liverpool as the actual contract The Beatles signed with Brian Epstein is auctioned off.

Finally, a John Lennon tribute concert with some very special and cool guests.

All that and charts, a classic commercial, and engaging chat on Episode 70 of The Way-Back Music Machine.

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Well, well, well, here we are, our 69th road trip, episode 69 of The Way-Back Music Machine. That's right, 69 and counting.

This week, on our journeys, we look at a comic book that made it very big on the music charts in 1969, with help from Canadian Andy Kim.

Then we look at one of rock and roll's first supergroups, which, like most supergroups, just didn't stay around for long. We will explain on our travels.

Then we look at the sophomore, self-titled album by a group that pioneered Americana in rock music, although four fifths of them were from Canada. 

All that and our weekly Memphis to Merseyside moment, a tribute to the Prince of Darkness, chart talk and great conversation between to 12 year old kids disguised as middle aged men. Join us on The Way-Back Music Machine, Episode 69.

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Welcome to Episode 68 of The Way-Back Music Machine and this week we are going old school! First, we visit London, England for a teen icon getting his first number one single in the U.K. Old Blue Eyes finally makes it to number one with a song that also won an Academy Award.

Then we visit Tony Bennet and Diana Krall who set a Guinness Book of World Records while doing what they do best, singing. Finally, The Ford Motor Company introduces something that will change road trips forever.

All that, plus an old commercial, chart talk, and great talk between friends on this episode 68 of The Way-Back Music Machine.

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Charts are a staple in the rock era. What song made number one, who has had the most number ones and what was number one on my birthday? For this road trip on The Way-Back Music Machine, for Episode 67, we explore some famous and interesting number ones that topped the charts this week in rock history.

On this episode, we talk about The Animals, The Beatles, Stevie Nicks, Stevie Wonder, Soft Cell, Aerosmith, David Bowie and Mick Jagger, Shania Twain, and The Manic Street Preachers.

A different and special episode of The Way-Back Music Machine as we prepare for road trip 68.

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"Get your kicks, on Route 66", well, we are not on Route 66 but The Way-Back Music Machine is travelling for their 66th episode.

This week we go far and far back in time, right back to 1949.

We visit Hank Williams as he records his iconic song, a song that made it to the top 500 songs of all time on Rolling Stone's list. A song that Bob Dylan references. A song even Elvis took a turn at.

Then we explore the world of Kate Bush and her ability to cut through time. Her music has proven to be truly timeless.

Finally we look at some conditions artists have when they play your city. What is a rider and what are some of the more unusual ones?

All that, plus a classic commercial, chart talk and our weekly Memphis to Mersey segment. Don't forget two friends talking music!

This week on Episode 66 of The Way-Back Music Machine.

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Episode 65! Our 65th musical road trip in Th Way-Back Music Machine. This is an exciting trip and a Day In The Life for August 22.

A lot happened on this day.

In 1956, a rock idol/pioneer/icon begins filming his debut film performance. The film becomes a success, both with critics and fans.

Then in 1962, a fab band make their television debut in the city of Manchester, a hop, skip and a jump from Liverpool.

Next, in 1968, a famous drummer feels he has had enough and decides to leave the band for a short while. His break produces one of his best-loved songs.

Finally, we celebrate the life of a writer from the Brill Building, who passed away on August 22, 2011. He had an enormous connection to Elvis Presley.

All that, plus chart talk and great conversation between friends.

That is this week, on Episode 65 of The Way-Back Music Machine.

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"Will you still need me, will you still feed me, when I'm 64?"

Here we are on our 64th road trip. This one is very special. In celebration of Aaron heading to Liverpool, Tony has come up with an all-Beatles show.

We start off with the launch of a magazine, a special magazine, devoted to The Beatles that went for over 300 issues.

Then we look at a music store, in Liverpool, with a history connected with The Beatles.

Third, we visit The Cavern for The Beatles' final show. There is a lot to talk about, when you talk about The Cavern Club.

Finally, The Beatles are on the brink of making a name for themselves in America. Hear all about that story.

All that, plus chart talk, a commercial and great conversation with between best friends. All that and more on Episode 64 of The Way-Back Music Machine.

Note, we will be taking a two week hiatus...see you in August!

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The Way-Back Music Machine hits the road for the 63rd time. And this trip is as fun and exciting as the previous 62!

This week we start with the live debut of a super group in New York City at the Filmore East, in 1969. It is interesting how they came together and how they fell apart. But that didn't happen for a number of years.

Then a rockabilly cat, who is a major influence on The Beatles, has a hit in the United Kingdom with a song that was suggested by Johnny Cash. It sounds confusing but it isn't. And maybe Elvis does a better version of it?

Finally we look back at a famous comment that caused quite a stir in South America and the southern United States. Proof that The Beatles did not always win over fans.

All that, plus our From Memphis to Merseyside segment, charts, great stories and two friends chatting about rock and roll.

That is this week's episode of The Way-Back Music Machine.

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