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Michael Jackson’s “Thriller” – one of the biggest hit albums of all time - also marks a quantum change in how rock music was marketed and sold. Brought up as part of The Jackson 5, Michael saw himself as an entertainer crossing musical genres and categories. He almost single-handedly made music videos into a serious art form.In those days, with typical video budgets around $50k, the video for “Thriller” had a budget of $1m and a top Hollywood director in John Landis. Total recording budget for the entire album was $750k! Our “Album you must hear Before you Die” is “So”, Peter Gabriel’s 1986 blockbuster, produced by Daniel Lanois, an Eno disciple who’d just produced U2’s “The Unforgettable Fire”. The hit single from this album, “Sledgehammer” also had a dynamite film clip featuring state-of-the art stop-motion photography. In Jeff’s Rant, he is surprisingly gentle to Justin Bieber. Who’d have thought it possible? There’s lots in this episode to enjoy. We hope you do! References: Justin Bieber, Ricky Gervais, Peter Gabriel, Daniel Lanois, So, world music, Manu Katché, Youssou N’Dour, Sledgehammer, Redeye Records, Don't Give Up, Kate Bush, Big Time, Tony Levin, In Your Eyes, Red Rain, Jerry Marotta, Number Ones, Tom Breihan, Billie Jean, I want you Back, The Wiz, Off The Wall, Quincy Jones, Beat It, biggest-selling album of all time, Singing in the Rain, John Landis, An American Werewolf in London, Moonwalk, Vincent Price, Welcome to my Nightmare, The Black Widow, Steve Lukather, Toto, Eddie Van Halen, Bad, Madonna, Bruce Springsteen, Phil Collins, George Michael, Weird Al YankovichEpisode PlaylistEat ItFatSmells Like NirvanaSend us a message, so we know what you're thinking!

Marianne Faithfull's journey from 60's elfin-voiced beauty to grande-dame of rock music has given us some wonderful music, including Broken English, inspired by the Baader-Meinhof terrorist gang. We look at her career, focusing on what this album meant for her. Many may know the title-track single, but the album brings a bunch of stunning tracks we know you’re going to really enjoy discovering, including, “The Ballad of Lucy Jordan” and Lennon’s “Working Class Hero”. Our “album you must listen to before you die” is Pink Floyd’s gloomy masterwork, “The Wall”, a stunning vision of British society said to be “so unremittingly dismal.... that it makes gloom-mongers such as Randy Newman or Nico seem like Peter Pan and Tinker Bell”. Needless to say, we love it, not least for the wonderful production by Bob Ezrin. (“Berlin”, Peter Gabriel”, and “Billion Dollar Babies” )In “Rock News”, Jeff brings us up to speed with upcoming tours by Roger Waters, Bruce Springsteen, Yes, and Kiss, Oh, goody! References: Roger Waters, Frankfurt, Germany, Brian Johnson, Bruce Springsteen Day, Yes, George Thorogood and the Destroyers, Kiss, The Wall, Pink Floyd, Enmore Theatre, Countess Eva Von Sacher-Masoch, Steve Vizard, Paul McCartney, Here, There and Everywhere, Rolling Stones, Keef, Wild Horses, heroin addiction, Broken English, Island Records, Chris Blackwell, 1001 Albums you must listen to before you die, Robert Dimery, Working Class Hero, The Ballad of Lucy Jordan, Shel Silverstein, Dr Hook and the Medicine Show, Stevie Winwood, Richard Lowenstein, Dogs in Space, Dangerous Acquaintances , A Child’s Adventure, Intrigue, Kissin’ Time, Before the Poison, Blazing Away Episode PlaylistSend us a message, so we know what you're thinking!

In 1975, “Pampered Menial” was released to 5-star critical ratings. It was not a commercial success. However, in the years since, it has become a gem, possibly one of the greatest albums of the 70’s! David Surkamp’s surreal 4-octave voice has been compared to Robert Plant. Matched with Siegfried Carver's violin and Steve Scorfina's guitar, it creates a stunning work of art – intricate and majestic with guts and delicacy in equal measure. With this episode, we want to open more ears to an amazing piece of symphonic rock/metal. Our “Album you must hear before you Die” is 1974’s “Crime of the Century” by Supertramp. Produced by Ken Scott of Bowie fame, this album is where their sound came together as a kind of Pink Floyd-lite. Mick and Jeff saw them live around this time where their light show was similar in many ways to the light/movie show Floyd toured in the mid-late ‘80’s. Mick’s comments on this album are quite contentious. Jeff wants to awaken listeners to the sport of extreme kayaking, with a proposal for a 970m drop over Angel Falls in Venezuela. Mick is not convinced. While they’re about it, Mick and Jeff pay tribute to their teen broadcast heroes - Roy & HG who still address callers to their program “Bludging on the Blindside” with “Happy Rugby League” Enjoy! ____________________________________________________________ References: Roy & HG, Bludging on the Blindside, tandem kayaking, 1001 Albums You Must Hear before You Die, Robert Dimery, Crime of the Century, Supertramp, Bloody Well Right, Crime of the Century, Rick Davies, Roger Hogson, Dreamer, Pavlov’s Dog, David Surkamp, Richard Nadler, Siegfried Carver, Steve Scorfina, Song Dance, Julia, Late November, Once and Future King, At The Sound of the Bell, She Came Shining, Yes, Bill Bruford, Roxy Music, Andy Mackay Pampered MenialEpisode PlaylistSkyakingSend us a message, so we know what you're thinking!

As a special treat, this episode features four tasty albums from the golden age of Rock. Rick Wakeman’s “Journey to the Centre of the Earth”, accused of hastening the arrival of punk, and of justifying the need for it, ultimately sold over 14 million copies. Go figure! “Not Fragile” by Bachman Turner Overdrive, topped the charts in USA and Australia proclaiming that “you ain’t seen nothin’ yet”! The pick of the crop, the self-titled “Bad Company” was hailed as “swing and swagger with power chords”. Arising from the ashes of Free and Humble Pie, Bad Company was one of the first bands to be dubbed a “supergroup” Our album that “You Must Hear before you Die” is Bowie’s "Young Americans" (1975), the album that first got America’s attention and laid the groundwork for “Heroes”, two years later. Jeff also has plenty to say about fake American “influencers”, especially at events like Coachella! Enjoy!! References: Young Americans, David Bowie, One Damn Sing, John Lennon, Fame, Across the Universe, A Day in the Life, Carlos Alomar, King Arthur on Ice, Jules Verne, orchestral concerts, The Who, Tommy, A&M Records, David Hemmings, Grumpy Old Men, Not Fragile, Randy Bachman, You Ain't Seen Nothing Yet, Roll on down the Highway, Paul Rodgers, Simon Kirke, Free, Mick Ralphs, Mott the Hoople, Boz Burrell, King Crimson, Peter Grant, Swan Song Records, Straight Shooter, Shooting Star, Led Zeppelin, Houses of the Holy, Hipgnosis, Can't Get Enough, Movin’ On, Bad Company, Rock Steady, Ready for Love Cochella Fashion 2023Episode PlaylistSend us a message, so we know what you're thinking!

Nico – one-time member of The Velvet Underground - is an enigma in modern rock music. Despite her wide-ranging influence, her music is not for the faint-hearted. Mick saw Nico at the Sydney Trade Union Club in 1986 and it was a concert unlike any other. She's not for everybody, or even most people, but have a listen, you’ll hear something new and might just broaden your view on the rest of the music you listen to. We discuss why we don’t play actual music on our podcast (licensing laws!) and why we put a curated playlist to help you get a feel for what we talk about. We like to think of our podcast as journalism for your ears! Our album "You Must Hear Before You Die” is Too-Rye-Ay by Dexy’s Midnight Runners, featuring the single, “Come On Eileen”, the only single from the album to be a hit. Adding strings (violin, viola and cello) to the band's existing horn section created a joyous riot of Irish music-influenced pop and soul, with a potent mix of S-E-X! Enjoy! References: Martin Mull, TripleJ, APRA, 1001 Albums You Must Hear before You Die, Robert Dimery, Too-Rye-Ay, Dexy’s Midnight Runners, Kevin Rowland, Come On Eileen, Van Morrison, Velvet Underground, Songs They Never Play on the Radio, Chelsea Girls, John Cale, Lou Reed, Roxy Music, Eno, June 1, 1974, Sydney Trade Union Club, Christa Paffgen, Andy Warhol, The Factory, Andrew Loog Oldham, I’m Not Saying, Gordon Lightfoot, The Plastic Exploding Inevitable, I’ll Be Your Mirror, All Tomorrow’s Parties, Femme Fatale, Desertshore, The Marble Index, Janitor of Lunacy, Nico, Cale and Lou Reed, Bataclan ‘72, Heroes, Bowie, The Blue Angel, Siouxsie and the Banshees, The Cure, Morrissey, Iggy Pop, Elliot Smith, Bjork, Peter Hook, Marianne Faithfull Books You Are Beautiful, and You Are Alone – Jennifer Otter Bickerdike UPTIGHT! The Velvet Underground Story – Victor Bockris (Reed, Cale, Stones) Nico. Songs they never play on the radio - James YoungThe PlaylistThe Love Boat with Andy WarholSend us a message, so we know what you're thinking!

In 1989, Lou Reed released his tour de force, “New York”. Many see this album as part of Reed’s holy trinity of spectacular albums - “Velvet Underground & Nico”, “Berlin” and “New York”. Commercially & artistically successful, this album took everything back to basics, and Reed himself was quoted as saying, “This is as good as it gets – two guitars, bass and drums”. Mick and Jeff both love this late-career revival album for its strong songs, caustic lyrics, perfect observations and great word play. This deals with the "everyday" – domestic violence, child abuse, corruption, politics – and it’s grittier for that reality. The album you must hear before you die is 1988’s self-titled “Tracey Chapman”. This album, very different to what was on the charts at the time, received 6 Grammy Award nominations, winning 3. The big hit from this album was “Fast Car", which sold strongly around the world, and still features in lists of the Greatest Songs of All Time. Needless to say, Mick and Jeff think it’s a terrific single on a terrific album Jeff leaps into the world of fashion with tips on the biggest style trends for men in 2023. The boys talk about Abbey Road and Star Wars parody T-shirts, with Mick’s Peruvian t-shirt featuring llamas crossing the famous road. They’ve found Abbey Road shirts featuring not only The Simpsons, but The Depps (yep, Johnny Depp), The Sherlocks (of the Holmes variety), Dr Who and a Social Distancing design, with each person 1.5 metres apart! We think you're going to love this episode. We sure did! References: Lou Reed, New York, Abbey Road, llamas, 1001 Albums You Must Hear before You Die, Robert Dimery, Tracey Chapman, Fast Car, Elektra, Talkin’ ‘bout a revolution, Billboard Hot 100, Globite School bag, Berlin, Dirty Boulevard, Songs for Drella, John Cale, Velvet Underground reunion tour PlaylistStyle trends for men 2023Linda Hurley song about invasive species to AustraliaSend us a message, so we know what you're thinking!

Vanilla Ice was the first artist to lose all his earnings from a hit through lawyers suing for copyright infringement. In a story with more twists than an Agatha Christie novel, all the profit from the first “rap” single to top the charts was gobbled up by lawyers, after Vanilla Ice sampled "Under Pressure" without clearance from Bowie or Queen. This story's found in an excellent book - “The Number Ones – Twenty chart-topping hits that reveal the history of pop music” by Tom Breihan - on how songs get, or don’t get, to the top of the charts. Other gems include: Chubby Checker's “The Twist” led to a wave of “Twist”-labelled hits, made “nicer” for white audiences, so that white DJs would play them. Human League’s “Don't You Want Me, Baby?” broke through simply because MTV needed video clips, and most existing bands didn't make them. Our album you must hear before you die is The Pogues’ “Rum, Sodomy and the Lash” (1985). The title came from Winston Churchill’s quote that “English Naval tradition was nothing but rum, sodomy and the lash.” Elvis Costello, who produced the album, captured the Pogues’ “dilapidated glory”, with the band drunk much of the time. Their name means, in Gaelic, “Pogue mahone”, or “up your arse”! Musical gems abound on the album, not least in Ewan MacColl’s “Dirty Old Town”, and Eric Bogle’s “The Band Played Waltzing Matilda” (listed as one of the 30 Greatest Australian songs of all time). We love The Pogues, and you should, too. Another jam-packed episode! _______________________________________________________________ Books “The Number Ones. Twenty chart-topping hits that reveal the history of pop music”, Tom Breihan, Hachette Books, New York The Show PlaylistTrump Justice for AllSend us a message, so we know what you're thinking!

This episode, we look at Ed Kuepper, whose fame sadly does not match in any way his contribution to rock’n’roll! Bursting out of Brisbane in the mid-70's, Ed helped found The Saints, one of the key influences on punk. Tiring of The Saints, he created The Laughing Clowns, before launching into a solo career interspersed with stints in The Aints and The Bad Seeds. The “Album You Must Hear before You Die” is the immortal “Tubular Bells” by Mike Oldfield, Virgin Records’ first-ever release. This was one of the first albums Mick ever bought, and what an album to start with! Mick recounts the story how the Tubular Bells themselves, left behind in the studio after John Cale recorded “Paris 1919”, were a late addition to what became an iconic album. On a lighter note, Jeff introduces extreme kayaking, and considers the possibility of a “Mick and the Phatman”-branded team, sponsored by a leading brand, leaping over 1000-metre waterfalls! Enjoy! The Ed Keupper Playlist"Also spake the King of Euro Disco" - YouTube - a MUST-LISTEN!!Send us a message, so we know what you're thinking!

Do you remember the best show you’ve ever seen? How about the worst? Mick and Jeff talk about what makes a great show and relive some of the best (and worst) they’ve seen. Our Album You Must Hear Before You Die is “The B-52s” self-titled first album from 1979. This high-energy album smashed the B-52s onto the world stage while looking like escapees from the Rocky Horror Show! To top it all off, Jeff brings you rock news featuring Alice Cooper, Pete Townshend, Brian Eno, Brian May, a Foo Fighters pinball machine, and a whole bunch of others. References: Nita Strauss, Alice Cooper, Pete Townshend, Ann-Margret, Everly Brothers, “Bye Bye Love”, Brian Eno, EarthPercent campaign, Brian May, Bohemian Rhapsody, Ozzy Osbourne, Frankfurt, Roger Waters, Foo Fighters pinball machine, “The Dark Side of the Moon”, Jimmy Barnes, The Barnestormers, The B-52's, Chris Blackwell, Island Records, REM, Cindy Wilson, Kate Pierson, Fred Schneider, Ricky Wilson, “Rock Lobster”, Dick Dale, narwhal, “matching towels”, The Bridge Hotel, Rozelle, Riverwood Millers, Bexley North Hotel, Family Inn, Rydalmere, Caringbah Inn, Coogee Oceanic, Mi-Sex, Hurstville Civic Centre, Coffs Harbour Civic Centre, Sydney Entertainment Centre, The Hordern Pavilion, Ignatius Jones, Joylene Hairmouth, “Baby’s on Fire”, Sydney Olympics ceremonies, Nirvana, Queen, Lou Reed, Bowie, Bob Dylan, The Angels, Rose Tattoo, John Cale, The Tigerlilies, The Kinks, John Cougar Mellencamp, Rolling Stones, Roxy Music, The Police PlaylistB52's ConcertSend us a message, so we know what you're thinking!

More than any band we’ve covered in over 50 episodes, this band has delivered us the most blank looks! “Never heard of them!”, people say! So, we thought we’d remedy this serious hole in people’s musical appreciation by looking at one of the most exciting but overlooked musical occurrences of the 70’s. The Sensational Alex Harvey Band (SAHB) could only have existed during the 70’s, and possibly only in Glasgow. Starting with the idea that, to call yourself “Sensational”, you’ve got to be sensational, Alex Harvey joined local band, Tear Gas, to form SAHB in 1972. Singing in a broad Glaswegian accent, Alex Harvey led the band to become the highest-grossing live band in the UK. When they launched a song called, “Faith Healer” at 1973 Reading Festival, they blew Rod Stewart and Status Quo off stage!SAHB has influenced bands like AC/DC, The Cure and Nick Cave and inspired a generation of bands over the years since then. There’re a million stories around SAHB. The anecdote involving The Doobie Brothers and the wrong dressing room is an absolute corker! Not to mention the time they gave AC/DC their big break on UK TV. Jeff is loving the possibilities of ChatGPT, and had it compose songs in the style of David Bowie and Elton John. Or a fruit-based limerick! Or an Eminem rap about cats. Yep, it’s as horrific as it sounds.Normally, we’d do an album “you must hear before you die”, but for a change, we’ve chosen to look at Rod Stewart’s wonderful mandolin effort, “Maggie May”, and how it’s based on an actual “experience” with an older woman where Rod’s biggest concern was that if his performance wasn’t good enough, his reputation could be ruined. Probably one of the best songs of Stewart’s career. References: Artificial Intelligence, Chat GPT, Open AI, David Bowie,“Anatomy of a Song”, Marc Myers, “Maggie May”, “Reason to Believe”, Ron Wood, celesta, Rod Stewart sexual performance, “Storyteller”, Tear Gas, SAHB, “Mid-Atlantic accent”, Zal Cleminson, Chris Glen, Hugh & Ted McKenna, Doobie Brothers, The Cure, AC/DC, “Framed”, The Coasters, “SAHB Live”, “Isobel Goudie”, “Faith Healer”, “Anthem”, “Tomahawk Kid”, “Delilah”, “Vambo” SAHB PlaylistVambo Live Youtube Send us a message, so we know what you're thinking!

We sometimes forget just how talented The Police - Sting, Stewart Copeland, Andy Summers - actually were. They arrived in the late-70's, merging elements of Reggae, New Wave & Punk. Their sound - simple, lean (bass, drums, guitar), well-produced - still sounds fresh, with songs like “Roxanne”, “Message in a Bottle”, and “Walking on the Moon”. We saw them live at the Hordern Pavilion back in 1980, in the days before digital light shows, when every single light can had a specific purpose – and what a show it was! Our "Album You Must Hear Before you Die" is Frank Sinatra’s “In the Wee Small Hours”, a classic from the early LP era. Sinatra is a master, and a joy to listen to. The man himself was certain that many baby boomers were conceived to the sound of this album. Jeff tells us more about Mr Beast, and digital sampling of Beavis and Butt-Head. It’s almost too much for one episode!! Police playlist_______________________________________ References: Nelson Riddle, Chairman of the Board, "Ol' Blue Eyes", Sting, Stewart Copeland, Andy Summers, Outlandos d’Amour, Regatta de Blanc, Zenyatta Mondatta, Ghost in the Machine, Synchronicity, Roxanne, “The Secret Policeman’s Ball”, Message in a Bottle, Walking on the Moon, Hordern Pavilion, John Cale, The Bottom Line, Every Little Thing She Does is Magic, King of Pain, Wrapped Around Your Finger, Every Breath You Take, physical light cans Send us a message, so we know what you're thinking!

The Smiths are, unarguably, one of the finest bands produced by Britain (or anywhere). Mick rates their third album, "The Queen is Dead", as one of the most exceptional albums ever made. We talk about where they came from, their influences, and why they are still popular today, over thirty years after they split. Jeff brings you up to speed on recent rock deaths, talking about Jeff Beck, David Crosby and Renee Geyer, among others. Our Album You Must Hear Before You Die is “New Wave”, by The Auteurs. Mick damns it with faint praise, but then, he’s very picky!! References: Robbie Bachman, David Crosby, Anita Pointer, The Pointer Sisters, Rodney Rude, This is a Man’s World, Crosby, Stills, Nash and Young, Johnny Rogan, The Severed Alliance, “The Smiths”, Johnny Marr, Morrissey, Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark, Neil Young, David Bowie, “Meat is Murder”, “The Queen is Dead”, “Strangeways Here we Come”, “How soon is now?”, “The Headmaster Ritual”, Rickenbacker, Phil Manzanera, “Panic”, Matt Johnson, The The, Mike Joyce (drums), Andy Rourke (bass), The wit of Steven Morrissey, The Smiths are very popular among depressedThe Smiths PlaylistAre The Smiths miserable? Survey linkBook: The Severed Alliance - Johnny RoganThe Cooker TravellingSend us a message, so we know what you're thinking!

How often have you heard of an artist being labelled “over-rated”? Did it strike you as fair, or just a subjective, lazy way to insult artists you don’t like? Mick & Jeff look at the concept of ‘over-rated’ as a way of describing artists, and consider whether certain artists ARE, in fact, over-rated, and, if so, why or why not? Our album you MUST Listen to Before You Die is “Bossanova” by the Pixies. We talk about where the Pixies fit into the music universe and where this album fits into their canon of work. Jeff provides a dip sample of some of the rock news so far this year, an update on what’s happened to Princess Fionnula now that’s she’s gone back to Ireland, and some of the finer points of beer tasting! References: Foo Fighters, Taylor Hawkins, Robert Forster, Go Betweens, “Venus”, Television, Marquee Moon, Justin Bieber, Mastodon, Elton John concert, Ian “Molly” Meldrum, Rolling Stone, “Top Australian Albums of 2022”, “King Stingray”, King Stingray, “Angel in Real Time”, Gang of Youths, “PrePleasure”, Julia Jacklin, “Matter of Time”, Meg Mac, Pixies, “Bossanova”, “Doolittle”, Tromp le Monde, “Wave of Mutilation”, Rolling Stones, Jeff Buckley, John Cale, “I like your old stuff better than your new stuff”, Ramones, REM, Red Hot Chili Peppers, The Doors, “The 27 Club”, Rage Against the Machine, Pink Floyd, “Another Brick in the Wall”, KISS, Aerosmith, The Rolling Stones, Coldplay, Sex Pistols, Led Zeppelin, Oasis/Liam Gallagher/Noel Gallagher, Guns’n’Roses, The Smiths, Toto Over-rated PlaylistSend us a message, so we know what you're thinking!

It’s St Valentine’s Day, and a chance for Jeff to show his sensitive side! Other than cars and protest songs, rock’n’roll is ALL ABOUT love songs! We talk about love songs, songs about sex, songs mourning lost love, break-up songs, songs that aren't really about love at all, and look at a couple of massive hits that are best considered rubbish. Our Album You Must Hear Before You Die is one of the greats - “Born in the USA”, Bruce Springsteen’s 7th album. The title track alone, regularly cited by right wing politicians in the US as an example of American superiority, is in fact one of the most biting comments on the way the USA uses then discards people. The boys also have another look at NFTs with the help of Formula 1 driver, Max Verstappen. Looking at investing? You'll feel much more confident with the help of Jeff and the ever-surprising Max. References: Clive Palmer, “We’re Not Gonna Take It”, Twisted Sister, “Khe Sanh”, Cold Chisel, “Dancing in the Dark”, Blinded by the Light, Annie Leibovitz, Bruce Springsteen “Live: 1975-1985", Globite School Bag, “My Boyfriend's Back”, Queen, “Crazy Little Thing Called Love”, Elvis Presley, "Can't Help Falling in Love", “Love Me Tender”, Claudia Jung, “Was Kann Mein Herz Dafur”, Jackie Wilson, "(Your Love Keeps Lifting Me) Higher and Higher", Crowded House, Neil Finn, “It’s only natural”, “I Hope I Never”, Olivia Newton-John, “I Honestly Love You”, Unit 4 + 2, “Concrete and Clay”, Martin Plaza, The Beatles, “I Want to Hold Your Hand”, “All you need is love”, “Here, There and Everywhere”, Paul McCartney, “Maybe I’m Amazed”, “My Love”, John Lennon, “Oh Yoko”, “Jealous Guy”, George Harrison, “Something”, 10cc, “I’m Not in Love”, Graham Gouldman, “The Things We Do for Love”, Carpenters, “Close to you”, Nick Cave, “Into Your Arms”, Bob Dylan, “If Not for You”, Buzzcocks, “Ever Fallen in Love”, David Bowie, “‘Heroes”, Troggs, “Love is all around me”, Warren Zevon, “Empty-Handed Heart”, ” Reconsider me”, U2, “With or Without You”, The Hugo & Luigi Chorus, The Rolling Stones, “Wild Horses”, Badfinger, “Without You”, Prince, Sinead O’Connor, “Nothing Compares 2 U”, Gotye, “Just somebody That I used to Know”, ABBA, “Knowing Me, Knowing You”, “Mamma Mia”, Taylor Swift, Linda Ronstadt, “You’re No Good”, REM, “The One I Love”, The Police, “Roxanne”, Dolly Parton, “I Will Always Love You”, Tina Turner, “What’s love got to do with it?”, Tom Jones, “Delilah” Love Songs PlaylistSomebody that I Used to Know Video GotyeWalk off the Earth Beatle MedleyWalk off the Earth GotyeSend us a message, so we know what you're thinking!

Mick and Jeff are back for a new season! The music world is focussed on the hit, the chart-topper, the NUMBER ONE! But simply getting onto the charts signifies a certain amount of commercial success, doesn’t it? We kick off with a look at some of the many songs that didn’t make it to the top of the charts, and see if they got different results in either the UK, US or Australia. Jeff brings us up to speed with some news about rock personalities. The year’s first “Album to Listen to Before You Die” is “Hypnotised” by The Undertones. We have a listen and wonder “Why”? References: Princess Fionnula returns to Ireland; Nickelback; Duran Duran; Andy Taylor; Noel Gallagher; Hawkwind; 2022 MTV Video Music Awards; Måneskin; The Undertones; The Guardian; Spice Girls; Rod Stewart; Oasis; Adam and the Ants;Eurythmics; Phil Collins; INXS; Blondie; Salt-N-Pepa; Slade; Roxy Music; Sparks; The Troggs – Wild Thing (1966); The Sweet; Sex Pistols; Diana Ross; Elvis Presley; The KinksUnder PressurePlaylistThe Guardian: Culture" section Send us a message, so we know what you're thinking!

A recap of the highlights of 2 years & 45 episodes of this podcast! Talked about more than 300 artists, shows, and albums - who could ask for more? They’ve recorded in some of Australia's most remote parts of Australia, regularly bad-mouthed Jeff Buckley, and decided that Alice Cooper was a pretty good guy despite his music after “Welcome to my Nightmare” being pretty terrible! The Rolling Stone 500 Best Songs of all Time got Jeff all hot under the collar: “How does Kelly ****ing Clarkson get into any list of the Top 500 songs?!”Peter from Mackay tried to tell US about Globite School Bags; Gabbie from LA hates Coldplay as much as Mick does; and Ian from Sydney wants more random "I think they're doing the drugs again" spin outs like the idea that a giant Elon Musk battery would revolutionise the Outback. Ian also started the scandal about Honey and Mead industry payola. (Thank you, Justine!) A big thank you to the fans, to the magazines who wrote some very complimentary articles, and of course, to Roy and HG, whose radio program, “This Sporting Life” was a staple during our youth and our inspiration to start up. 2023 is going to be a great year - more stories of your favourite musicians and a look at some musicians you might not be too familiar with. ______________________________________________________ Here’s a list of the best books and magazines Mick has referenced over the last 2 seasons: What’s Welsh for Zen? (John Cale) – Victor Bockris Up-Tight, The Velvet Underground Story – Victor Bockris/Gerard Malanga You are beautiful and you are alone (Nico) - Jennifer Otter Bickerdike The Severed Alliance (The Smiths) – Johnny Rogan Transformer (Lou Reed) – Bockris I’ll sleep when I’m dead (Warren Zevon) – Crystal Zevon On some faraway beach (Eno) - David Sheppard Tony Visconti, The Autobiography – Tony Visconti The History of Rock in the 70’s - Uncut Magazine (from Melody Maker & NME archives) Anger is an energy – John Lydon I’m your Man, The life of Leonard Cohen – Sylvie Simmons Peter Gabriel, An Authorized Biography – Spencer Bright The Birthday Party, and other epic adventures – Robert Brokenmouth David Hepworth: Overpaid, Oversexed and Over There Nothing is Real Uncommon People And of course...... Mr Robert Dimery's “1001 Albums You Must Hear before You Die” (2021) Magazines Mojo - print and on-line Classic Rock - on line Far Out - on lineThe Mick and the Phatman 2022 Spotify PlaylistMoonage or MoonAge: You decide.Send us a message, so we know what you're thinking!

Midnight Oil ("The Oils") are one of Australia's most-loved bands. Their solid political streak – Indigenous rights, the environment and nuclear disarmament, to name a few – sits well with a hard-earned reputation for red-hot live shows. Mick and Jeff look back at all the times they’ve seen Midnight Oil live, and the impact their music has had on Australian culture. Jeff’s Rant introduces us to Beard Meats Food, a young bearded lad who consumes huge meals live on YouTube. It's been a great month for terrific live concerts, with The Sisters of Mercy, The Underground Lovers and The Pixies all playing in Sydney. We'll talk about all those shows, as well as a guy called Harry Manx, who offers a blend of blues, folk music, and Hindustani music. Today’s Album You Must Hear Before You Die is “Ghosteen” by Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds (2019). This critically-acclaimed double album is so different to his earlier music, but still definitely Cave. Beard Meats FoodEpisode PlaylistSend us a message, so we know what you're thinking!

Joe Cocker was a staple of the rock world for around 50 years. His career took off with two songs gifted him by The Beatles (“She Came in Through the Bathroom Window”, “With A Little Help from My Friends”) and a brilliant cover of The Box Tops’ “The Letter”, and was almost destroyed by the "Mad Dogs and Englishmen" tour, album and film. This week’s “Album You Must Listen to Before You Die” is “Juju” by Siouxsie and the Banshees. This outstanding 1981 work is celebrated as a Gothic masterpiece. Siouxsie’s sonorous voice contrasts with John McGeoch’s wonderful guitar weaving a tapestry through a huge rhythm section. Jeff has a rant about the humble pogo stick gaining new life as a 21st Century mode of travel, while Mick talks about “Trainwreck” - a documentary about the disaster that was Woodstock ‘99, a poorly-planned festival meant to celebrate the original Woodstock. A lot to cover in an hour! Extreme PogoJoe Cocker PlaylistSend us a message, so we know what you're thinking!

The Go-Betweens were a great Aussie band of the 80’s - they wrote erudite world-weary songs about life and their loves with zilch success for their efforts. Their style, a mix of Velvet Underground's 3rd album’s gritty simplicity, Bob Dylan’s narrative skills and Television’s clear production highlighting guitar never brought them the success that their talent deserved. We did, though, find a fan from Dublin with an extraordinary appreciation of the Go-Betweens. We look at some emails we’ve received, including Rein who remembers Countdown, and note the comments from comedian Bill Bailey, who is less than complimentary about Coldplay! Our Album You Must Hear before You Die” this time around is “Parallel Lines” by Blondie. A great album from 1978, with a couple of surprise Aussie connections. The PlaylistFacebook Instagram [email protected] Send us a message, so we know what you're thinking!

As John Lennon said, "Life is what happens when you're busy making other plans". With so much going on, it’s easy to miss some fabulous music for one reason or another. This episode, the boys talk about some great stuff that never quite bothered the charts. Groups like Ultravox!, Echo & The Bunnymen, The Godfathers, Magazine, Death in Vegas and The Sisters of Mercy offer you something a little bit different that you may have missed first time around. This week’s Album You Must Hear Before You Die is “Go Girl Crazy” by The Dictators, while Mick has more to say about “Leaves Me Blind”, the 1992 masterpiece by Australia's Underground Lovers. After Jeff’s potty-mouthed rant about emails, we’ve got some! Ian wants us to do more unhinged raves, and Pete wants to give us his own Aussie supergroup. We think you’ll love it! PlaylistSend us a message, so we know what you're thinking!

Something a little different for you this episode, as we return from our mid-season break. How many times have you had the discussion “Who’s the best guitarist/ singer/ drummer/etc”? We’ve taken that discussion one step further and taken all our favourites and put them together into one HUGE supergroup. Only one rule: Anybody selected must be alive – that rules out Hendrix as lead guitarist! As you’d expect, Jeff has to take it one step too far and organises an all-star catering team to look after refreshments on our first world tour! He's picked Gordon Ramsay to pull it all together, probably because Gordon is the only person on TV with a filthier mouth than him! Our album you “must hear before you die” this week, is Roxy Music’s first album, “Roxy Music”. It’s a cracker! Remember to subscribe – it costs you nothing Follow us on Facebook – “Mick and the Phatman” - and Instagram Hit us up on our email: [email protected] Send us a message, so we know what you're thinking!

Genesis Redone The 2021 COVID lockdowns meant we couldn’t get together to record. This really impacted the sound quality on a couple of episodes, particularly the one about Genesis (Season 1 Ep 15)So, we’ve re-recorded that episode. The key facts are the same, but because our podcasts are a conversation and we don’t work from a tight script, it’s basically a new episode. If you've listened to the original episode already, you might like to see how different this one is. We think you’ll be impressed. *************Genesis is regarded by many as one of the most exceptional bands ever produced by England, and never better than their 5-man line-up in the early 70’s. Both Genesis and Steve Hackett completed COVID-delayed tours this year, so it's a great time to discover (or remember!) some of the finest music you'll ever encounter. In particular, we talk about two sublime albums, Selling England by the Pound, and The Lamb Lies Down on Broadway. “Selling England......” contains “Firth of Fifth”, a 9-minute-long ensemble piece with fluid guitar, delicate piano & synth parts, flute & vocal pieces, underpinned by a strong rhythm section in Phil Collins and Mike Rutherford. It's regarded by many to be the finest single work by Genesis! The Lamb Lies Down on Broadway, regarded by Genesis fans as their best complete work, is a complex story targeted at the US, with many American cultural references mixed with mythical and supernatural elements. It contains both their most delicate AND hard-edged pieces, still sounding fresh decades later. ************************* Oh, by the way, we’re taking a short break to travel around Australia. We'll be back with a bunch of new episodes on October 16. Stay with us – there's some great stuff coming up! References: Genesis, Selling England by the Pound, The Lamb Lies Down on Broadway, Ramones, Mr Mercedes, Rick Rubin, Peter Gabriel, Phil Collins, Steve Hackett, David Bowie, Elton John, Brian Eno"Pet Sematary" - The Ramones - from Mr MercedesGenesis PlayListEggSteve Hackett Firth of FifthSledgehammer - Peter Gabriel (awesome film clip)Send us a message, so we know what you're thinking!

Peter Gabriel, one-time member of Genesis, is an English musician who is renowned for powerful, innovative, "intelligent" music. When Gabriel left Genesis in 1975, after the album The Lamb Lies Down On Broadway, he stunned fans and critics alike by teaming up with Bob Ezrin (Lou Reed, Pink Floyd, Kiss, Alice Cooper) to produce the album known as “Car”, a disparate collection of songs – including “Solsbury Hill” - with strong riffs, great guitar work, a variety of styles, to establish his solo credentials. His 3rd album, known as “Melt”, broke him as a world phenomenon. It received great reviews (mostly 5-star) and was much more rhythm-focussed, with songs like “Games without Frontiers” and “Biko”. The album has a lot of “strange” sounds on it, and introduced Kate Bush on backing vocals. It was a high point for Gabriel, who made other great albums after this but never anything better! Our "Album to Hear before You Die” is “1999”, Prince’s 5th studio album from 1982. This album contains songs that have since become standards - “1999” and “Little Red Corvette” - and highlight his obsession with sex. Prince influenced so many people – as songwriter, musician and studio experimenter - and his sound was a key influence on R & B music through to the 90’s. “1999” is not the type of album we would normally listen to, but it’s just so damn good!References: Prince, “1999, Steve Lillywhite, Hugh Padgham, XTC - “Drums & Wires”, “Black Sea”, “War”, U2, Kirsty MacColl, “An Assassin’s Diary”, Arthur Bremer, George Wallace, JFK, Steve Biko, Polaroids, Lewis Morley, Ahmet Ertegun, Jerry Marotta, “Ein Deutsches Album”, Johnny Warman, “Walking into Mirrors", “Sledgehammer”, “The Book of Love”, Alan Parker, Hipgnosis, Peter Gabriel.com The Rock TiktokGabriel PlaylistGabriel ConcertSend us a message, so we know what you're thinking!

We look at Elton John’s “Goodbye Yellow Brick Road” (1973) one of the most important and influential albums of the modern rock period. An album with serious lyrics, tight ensemble playing from the band, and cover art as good as it gets, this album marks a high point for Elton John. In his career of over 50 years, he may have matched, but never bettered, this album. We also look at the 80’s, which get a bit of a bum rap from many people for “manufactured bands and music”. This is perhaps unfair, with a lot of great music, Live Aid, the Berlin Wall coming down and the arty New Romantic style following a direct line from punk right at the start of the decade! Spandau Ballet, along with ABC, Visage, Duran Duran, A Flock of Seagulls, Boy George / Culture Club were at the vanguard of a style that owed a lot to the simplification and availability of keyboards/synthesisers. Simple songs, no virtuoso playing but heaps of fun. From the burbling keyboards of “To Cut a Long Story Short” through to the blue-eyed soul of “True” and “Gold”, they provided a glamorous soundtrack for a new decade that still stands up today. Jeff's Rant urges everyone to get involved in bitcoin before becomes so worthless no one will want to buy it!!References: Gus Dudgeon, Elton John, Nigel Olsson, Dee Murray, Davey Johnstone, Goodbye Yellow Brick Road, “Candle in the Wind”, Paul Buckmaster, 1001 Songs You Must Hear Before You Die”, Robert Dimery, double albums, Spandau Ballet, New Romantics, Blitz, Bowie, Pierrot costume, Rick Wakeman, Tony Hadley, Journeys to Glory, “Soul Boys of the Western World”, “True”, “The Wedding Singer”, Steve Buscemi Spandau BalletYellow Brick RoadTrade DogecoinBored Ape Yacht ClubSend us a message, so we know what you're thinking!

Everybody knows Cyndi Lauper’s big hit, “Girls Just want to have Fun”, but not so well-known is her career since then - a star-turn on “We are the World”, a string of great albums including Billboard's Blues Album of the Year, and writing “Kinky Boots”, a hit Broadway musical, all contribute to her story. Our album "To Listen To Before You Die" this week – Leonard Cohen’s “Songs of Love and Hate” - is chock-full of understated songs and amazing turns of phrase. Show regulars will know that Mick loves it, and Jeff not so much. Tune in to find out why. Jeff takes a look at Extreme Ironing as an up-and-coming sport, and the boys look at how one of Elon Musk’s batteries could boost tourism to Central Australia by allowing a pizza shop and ice-creamery to open in the country’s most remote parts. References: “1001 Albums You Must Hear before You Die” Robert Dimery, Leonard Cohen, Songs of Love and Hate, Jennifer Warnes, Paul Buckmaster, Elton John, “Hallelujah”, ”Famous Blue Raincoat”, Lloyd Cole, “Avalanche”, Nick Cave, “From Her to Eternity”, “There’s a crack in everything / That’s how the light gets in”, “The Young Ones”, 70’s British comedy, Rick Mayall, Adrian Edmondson, Nigel Planer, Polydor Records, Portrait Records, David Thornton, Patti Smith, Debbie Harry, Eurythmics, Annie Lennox, Rolling Stone's 500 Greatest Albums of All Time, Sinead O’Connor, Prince, Masturbation, Donny Sutherland’s “Sounds”, “She’s So Unusual”, The Hooters, Eric Bazilian, ”We are the World”, Quincy Jones, Memphis Blues, Yoko Ono, John Lennon, “Working Class Hero”, “Life with Mikey”, “Mad About You”, The Simpsons, "Wild Barts Can't Be Broken", “Cyndi Lauper: A Memoir” By Cyndi Lauper with Jancee Dunn, Richmond Hill High School in Queens, Broadway, “Kinky Boots”, 2013 Tony Awards, Best Musical, Best Actor, first woman to win solo Best Original Score Tony Award, Mattel, Cyndi Lauper Barbie Doll Extreme Ironing Around the World Extreme Ironing Skysurf PlaylistSend us a message, so we know what you're thinking!

We live in a time of dramatic change, in music as much as anything else - what we listen to, how we collect it and how we consume it. The Walkman and the iPod have come and gone, and the record collection is a thing of memory. The boys look at how much has changed during the rock era, for good or ill. Our “Before You Die” album this episode is “The Madcap Laughs” by Syd Barrett, ex-Pink Floyd. David Gilmour (Pink Floyd) said that the sessions “were pretty tortuous and very rushed." He got very frustrated that Barrett wouldn’t get his finger out and do something. It shows! Mick’s conclusion? Despite a great cover by Hipgnosis, the album is terrible. Jeff's Rant takes a look at back-masking and tries to uncover Satanic messages in some of our most popular music. Pink Floyd takes the cake with, “You've just discovered the secret message!” and asks us to send our answer to “Old Pink, care of the funny farm”. References: Syd Barrett, “The Madcap Laughs”, Hipgnosis, “1001 Albums You Must Hear before You Die”, Robert Dimery, Roger Waters, Pink Floyd, “A Saucerful of Secrets”, David Gilmour, REM, “Dark Globe”, Record collections, “Nothing is Real”, David Hepworth, Record shops, Import Shops, Gene Simmons, Books/Bookshops, Cassettes, CDs, DVDs, Rock Magazines, RAM, Go-Set, Rolling Stone, Mojo, Juke, NMER, Melody Maker, Circus Raves, Creem, Countdown, Sounds Unlimited, Rage, Walkman, iPod, Mini-discs Stairway to Heaven in ReverseHidden Messages in SongsThe Madcap Laughs Syd BarrettContact UsAsk questions, or even let us know if we got something wrong!! Follow us on Facebook Follow us on Instagram Email us at: [email protected] us a message, so we know what you're thinking!

Alice Cooper - a story of intrigue, drugs and great stage shows. While influencing The Sex Pistols, Kiss, Bowie, the movie, “A Clockwork Orange” and Australia’s Jimmy and the Boys, Alice Cooper morphed from a band to an individual, and left an enormous legacy in today’s rock world. This week’s “Before You Die” album is Marc Bolan’s “Electric Warrior”, which didn’t impress the boys at all, despite Bolan’s reputation, some great singles and production by Tony Visconti. References: 1001 Albums You Must Hear before You Die, Robert Dimery, Vincent Damon Furnier, The Earwigs, The Spiders, The Naz, Todd Rundgren, Frank Zappa, School’s Out, Billion Dollar Babies, Glenn Buxton, Steve Hunter & Dick Wagner, alcohol and crack cocaine addiction, Shep Gordon, Bob Ezrin, Welcome to My Nightmare, I’m Eighteen, Under My Wheels, Bowie’s “Suffragette City”, No More Mr. Nice Guy, Only Women Bleed, Department of Youth, Alice Cooper Goes to Hell, I Never Cry, From the Inside, How You Gonna See Me Now, Stage Props of Live snakes, guillotines, and “dead babies”, Live at Sydney, Pennywise the Clown, Gene Simmons’ “Demon” character, Twisted Sister, Malcolm McDowell, Baby’s on Fire Alice Cooper PlaylistSend us a message, so we know what you're thinking!

We listen to songs all the time and think we know what they’re about. But do we really? Mick and The Phatman look at songs that have hidden meanings, or it’s not clear what they’re about or, to quote The Princess Bride, “I don’t think it means what you think it means”.Our “Before You Die” album is “Cosmo’s Factory” by Creedence Clearwater Revival, an album loaded with hits, and talk about why Creedence were (and are still) such a huge band. We also look at the Royal Philharmonic Concert Orchestra performing “Tubular Bells”, with Brian Blessed’s booming voice announcing, “2 slightly distorted guitars”!Meanings PlaylistReferences: Rick Wakeman, Six Wives Of Henry VIII, 1001 Albums You Must Hear before You Die. Robert Dimery, Led Zeppelin, Tolkien, Robert Plant, Lord of the Rings, Ramble On, Stairway Tol Heaven, The Battle for Evermore, Ringwraiths, Nazgul, Johnny B Goode, Chuck Berry, 2520 Goode Avenue, American Pie, Don McLean, Dreams, Fleetwood Mac, I Will always Love You, Dolly Parton, Whitney Houston, “The Bodyguard”, Mrs Robinson, Simon & Garfunkel, I Am the Walrus, Smells like Teen Spirit, Kurt Cobain, Nirvana, Teen Spirit deodorant, Nights in White Satin, The Moody Blues, Heartbreak Hotel, Elvis Presley, Col Tom Parker, Sunday Bloody Sunday, U2, Total Eclipse of the Heart, Bonnie Tyler, Got to Get You into my Life, Paul McCartney, You’re so Vain, Carly Simon, Smoke on the Water, Deep Purple, Candle in the Wind, Elton John, Bernie Taupin, Summer of 69, Bryan Adams, Born in the USA, Bruce Springsteen, Trump, Rocking’ in the Free World, Neil Young, The One I Love, REM, Helter Skelter, The Beatles, Every Breath You Take, The Police, One Way or Another, Blondie, Puff The Magic Dragon, Peter Paul and Mary, Lucy in the Sky with Diamonds, The Beatles, backward maskinghttps://www.facebook.com/Mick-and-the-Phatman-Talking-Music-104246385065739mickandthephatman@gmail.comSend us a message, so we know what you're thinking!

Rock stars generally are made almost completely of ego. They believe they are fantastic, and anyone who disagrees with must be wrong. Combine that with a bad attitude, or drugs and alcohol, and you’ve got a problem. The boys this week talk about some of the most famous feuds in rock, including Oasis, who could start a fight in an empty room.On top of that, this week's feature album is "The Ramones", an album that single-handedly kicked off the punk movement. With a name inspired by Paul MacCartney and song lengths of 2 minutes, "The Ramones" has been a favourite with the cool crowd for 40 years. References: 1001 Albums You Must Hear Before You Die, Robert Dimery, Lennon & McCartney, Brian Wilson, The Beach Boys, Pet Sounds, The Eagles, Don Felder, Don Henley, Glenn Frey, Hotel California, Pink Floyd, Roger Waters, David Gilmour, The Wall, “Comfortably Numb”, The Kinks, Ray Davies, Dave Davies, “You Really Got Me", Paul Simon, Art Garfunkel, Bridge Over Troubled Water, Van Halen, David Lee Roth, Eddie van Halen, Slash, Axl Rose, Guns’n’Roses, One Direction, Oasis, Liam Gallagher, Noel Gallagher, INXS, Blur, Keith Richards, Elton John, Eric Clapton, Morrissey, COVID , Rolling Stones, The Beatles Feuds PlaylistSend us a message, so we know what you're thinking!

We've all seen rock music on screen – movies, TV, documentaries, cable/streaming - purely rock music and musicians or simply featuring music or a notable performance. Sometimes it’s rock music as the soundtrack – setting the mood, making a comment. Mick and Jeff have a look at some fun examples - both good and bad!We take an in-depth look at "Sticky Fingers" by The Stones, and talk about getting out to see local bands like the Sun Bears or 19-Twenty. References: Sun Bears, 19-Twenty, Rage Against the Machine, Alexei Sayle, 1001 Albums You Must Hear before You Die”, Rolling Stones, Sticky Fingers, Mick Taylor, Get Yer Ya-Yas Out, Exile on Main Street, Goodbye Cream, Ziggy Stardust - The Motion Picture, Woodstock, Monterey Pop, Stop Making Sense, Talking Heads, The Last Waltz, The Band, Martin Scorsese, Concert for Bangladesh, Ravi Shankar, Rust Never Sleeps, Shine a Light, The Bridge Schools Concert, Big Easy Express, Black Sabbath, The Song Remains the Same, Led Zeppelin, Bohemian Rhapsody, Rocketman, Pink Floyd, The Beatles, The Who, Tommy, Spinal Tap, Rob Reiner, Bob Dylan, Rolling Thunder Revue, A Bob Dylan Story, Velvet Underground, Brian Eno, 1971-1977: The Man Who Fell to Earth, Let It Be, Get BackGreat Southern Mead and HoneyStream and RentNetflixRolling Thunder Apple The Bridge SchoolThe Big Easy Express1971The Velvet UndergroundShine a Light DisneyMcCartney 321StanAlexei Sayle19-TwentyThe Sun BearsSend us a message, so we know what you're thinking!

Who is most responsible for creating your favourite music? This episode, we look at the role of the record producer, and talk about some of the most successful producers of the rock era.We also take a look at another great album you should hear. In 1973, Lou Reed released "Berlin” , which has since come to be critically acclaimed, and regarded by many fans as Reed's best work. It's ground-breaking style opened the door for later artists to attempt challenging subject matter in their own work. References: Lou Reed, Bob Ezrin, Joy Division, Ian Curtis, role of a music producer, Chris Thomas, Roxy Music, Queen, Sex Pistols, INXS, John Cale, The Pretenders, Pete Townshend, “Paris 1919”, “For Your Pleasure”, “Street Life”, “Do the Strand”, Shabooh Shoobah, Kick, Brian Eno , Brian Turrington, Oblique Strategies, Rick Rubin, Johnny Cash, Andy Johns, Stock, Aitken and Waterman, Rick Astley, Paul Lekakis, Quincy Jones, Michael Jackson, “Off the Wall”, 'Check Your Ego at the Door' Phil Spector, George Martin, Jimmy Page, Todd Rundgren, Ringo’s All-Stars, The New York Dolls, Max’s Kansas City, Sylvain Sylvain, David Johansen, Tony Visconti, “Band on the Run”, May Pang, Giorgio Moroder, Donna Summer , “Electric Dreams”, Phil Oakey RewiggledJohnny Cash PlaylistLink to BBC interview (“Raised on Radio”) - Chris Thomas -Talks about working with The Beatles,Sex Pistols & more - Radio Broadcast 1984 Books: Bowie, Bolan and the Brooklyn Boy (2007) , Tony Visconti1001 Albums You Must Hear before You Die, Robert DimerySend us a message, so we know what you're thinking!

"Best of" lists can be subjective, depending on who is surveyed, and what they were asked. There’s a huge difference between popular and “all-time great”, and great music needs to stand the test of time. So, we’ve had a look back at Aussie albums over the years and decided we’d talk about some albums we regard as the "best of all time". References: Fleetwood Mac, Rumours, 1001 Albums You Must Hear Before You Die”, Robert Dimery, Sex and drugs and rock and roll, Go your Own Way, Dreams, Don’t Stop, You Make Lovin Fun, The Chain, Lindsey Buckingham, Kylie Minogue, Savage Garden, Crowded House, The Mullanes, Frogstomp, Silverchair, Diesel and Dust, Midnight Oil, Cold Chisel, Whispering Jack, John Farnham, INXS, Chris Thomas, Back in Black, AC/DC, The Boys Light Up, Australian Crawl, Beautiful People, Robert Palmer, Living in the 70’s, Skyhooks, The Angels, I'm Stranded, The Saints, Ed Kuepper, Business as Usual, Men at Work, Down UnderRolling Stone LinkAll the albums in one playlistSend us a message, so we know what you're thinking!

Cars and motorbikes have forever been a key part of rock’n’roll songs and lifestyle. In the Western world, kids had cars, sometimes borrowed from their parents but increasingly their own. Cars offered status, escape from daily life, and, of course, a means to sex!! When you’re in your car, you want to hear songs about cars and driving, and rock'n'roll was happy to deliver. In this episode, we look at songs that talk about cars, the artists who made those songs, and some strange stories about both. References: Joe Cocker, “The Letter”, The Box Tops, “Mad Dogs and Englishmen”, Austen Tayshus, “Australiana”, "I bet she's seen a cockatoo", Black Sabbath, Paranoid, J Mascis, Dinosaur Jr, Ted Mulry, “Jump in my Car”, Madness, Janis Joplin, Beach Boys, "Little Deuce Coupe", "Baby, You Can Drive my Car", The Beatles, John Lennon, Keith Moon, Brian Johnston, Nick Mason, Roger Taylor, "I'm in Love With my Car” , A Night at the Opera, John Cale, Elvis Presley, “Cars”, Gary Numan, “Unknown Legend”, Neil Young, “Highway Star”, Deep Purple", “Motorcycle Mama”, Stan Ridgway, "Drive, She Said” , "Radar Love”, Golden Earring, "Pink Cadillac", Springsteen, "Blinded by the Light", Manfred Mann’s Earth Band, "Little Red Corvette", Prince, "Get Out of my Dreams and into my Car”, Billy Ocean, David Bowie, “Always crashing in the same car”, Low, REM, "Drive” , "Rock On”, David Essex, The Cars, “Drive”, B-52's, “Love Shack”, Bob Seger, “Turn the Page”, The Wiggles, "Big Red Car”, Kraftwerk, “Autobahn” Send us a message, so we know what you're thinking!

Australian music tells the world who we are, who we think we are, about our landscape and history. In this episode, we talk about the songs that define Australia and look at some myths as we go. We also address the critical question: “ Where would we be without sugar cane?” References: Free, Bad Company, Paul Rodgers, The Go-Betweens, Peter Grant, Swan Song, Gangajang, Paul Kelly, Jimmy Barnes, Peter Allen, Men At Work, John Williamson, Cold Chisel, First Nations people, The Warumpi Band, My Island Home, Kev Carmody, Icehouse, Ted Egan, Midnight OilAussie playlistBad CompanySend us a message, so we know what you're thinking!

Welshman John Cale is a founder member of The Velvet Underground and a prolific solo artist. Over a career spanning seven decades, he sings and plays a multitude of instruments (viola, piano, guitar, et al), always questing for something new. His work, though sometimes challenging, has moments of rare beauty and musical virtuosity. Mick and the Phatman discuss the breadth of Cale’s career, pointing out highlights for those new to Cale, and giving insights into a career that has never settled for the easy road. References: COVID Immunity, “1001 Albums You Must Hear before You Die”, Robert Dimery, Bob Dylan, “Blood on the Tracks”, Chris Knox, Flying Nun Records, “Ghost Story”, Vintage Violence, Jonathon Richman, John Cage, La Monte Young, Aaron Copland, The Primitives, Mo Tucker, Close Watch, Hallelujah, Paris 1919, “The Island Years”, “Music for a New Society”, Sam Shepard, “Heartbreak Hotel”, Brian Eno, “Wrong Way Up”, The Bottom Line, New York, Andy Warhol, Scorgie’s Rochester, Enmore Theatre, “Songs for Drella”, “Autobiography”, “What’s Welsh for Zen?”, Le Bataclan, Patti Smith, “Horses”, NicoHit us up on our email: [email protected] Playlist (Spotify) John Cale - A More Accessible Collection Fears Just a Mans Best FriendFragments of a Rainy SeasonBooks What’s Welsh for Zen? – The Autobiography of John Cale - Victor Bockris & John Cale VideoCale: Bowie TributeContact us If you enjoy this podcast, share it with a friend who loves music. Or leave us a review and a 5-star rating as it helps our audience grow. What do you think of the podcast? What would you like us to talk about? Ask questions, or even let us know if we got something wrong!! Facebook Instagram [email protected] Send us a message, so we know what you're thinking!

What IS a cover version? Why do artists cover other artists' songs? Who has had the most songs covered? Has there ever been a cover version better than the original? Mick and the Phatman talk about these and other pressing issues to kick off Season 2 with a bang! References: COVID immunity, Crowded House, “Woodface”, “1001 Albums You Must Hear before You Die”, Robert Dimery, “Here Come the Warm Jets”, Brian Eno, Chris Thomas, Robert Christgau, Oblique Strategies, “Baby’s on Fire”, Carole King, Lou Reed, Clive Palmer, Twisted Sister, “We’re not gonna take it”, “Paradise City”, Guns’n’Roses, AC/DC, TripleJ Hottest 100, The Wiggles, Bruce Springsteen, “Blinded by the Light”, Manfred Mann’s Earth Band, Bob Dylan, Jimi Hendrix, “All along the Watchtower”, Jimmy Barnes, “Ship Song”, Nick Cave, Joe Cocker, The Beatles, “She came in through the bathroom window”, “With a little help from my friends”, “Hallelujah”, Leonard Cohen, John Cale, “Hurt”, Trent Reznor/Nine Inch Nails, Johnny Cash, Prince, “Heartbreak Hotel”, “Under the Covers”, Susanna Hoffs & Matthew Sweet, Bowie, “Pin Ups”, Warren Zevon, Hindu Love Gods 100 Best Covers of All TimeMusic is Love Richard ClaptonYouTube Links The Mike Flowers Pops - Wonderwall (Official Video) Other References Details about Beatles covers Podcast:Coverville by Brian Ibbott Send us a message, so we know what you're thinking!

After banging around the Australian Outback, the Globite school bag has turned red with a white furry fringe. Mick opened it and out erupted tinsel, mistletoe, snow angels, Santa hats, and around 3 tons of glittery baubles! It’s Christmas and Mick and the Phatman look at songs that fit the season. References: Patti Labelle, The Chipmunks, The Pogues, Kirsty MacColl, Bing Crosby, David Bowie, Paul McCartney, Bob Geldof, Love Actually, The Pretender, Chris Thomas, Hanson, Frank Sinatra, Elvis Presley, John Lennon Ella Fitzgerald ChristmasAussie Christmas with Bucko and ChampsChipmunk ChristmasChristmas CocktailsUltra Lounge PlaylistPatti LaBelleLittle Drummer Boy with Bowie and BingSend us a message, so we know what you're thinking!

Episode 23 - Pub Rock – Mi-Sex, INXS and other stories Mi-Sex burst onto the Aussie pub rock scene scene in the late-70's and early-80's with a fantastic first album, but gradually declined over the next 3 albums. We talk about their career, and touch on a whole bunch of bands from that period, including INXS before they became a huge stadium band.This podcast is the best way to hear about your rock’n’roll favourites from two mates who’ve been there and done that! References: Underground Lovers, Leaves Me Blind, Frenzal Rhomb, Neil Young, Barn, Paul Kelly, JPY, Computer Games, Midnight Oil, Space Race, INXS, Dogs in space, Richard Lowenstein Dogs in Space Trailer - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0M2VTIvTEhY Dogs in SpaceMi-Sex on SpotifyNeil Young & Crazy Horse - Welcome Back (Official Music Video) Neil Young / Crazy Horse - Heading West (Official Music Video) Neil Young BarnUnderground LoversSend us a message, so we know what you're thinking!

Before streaming, one of the great pleasures of rock music was looking at the record cover. The record cover was often an artistic statement by itself, sometimes featuring award-winning art, great photographs and creating an image for the artist.Mick and The Phatman talk through some highlights of that era and ask, "What's your favourite record cover?"Features: "The Great", "Bridgerton", Leonard Cohen, Simone Istwa, "Bird on a Wire", Goanna, The Dingoes, Broderick Smith, "Tommy" (Australian production), Andy Warhol, "Sticky Finders", Rolling Stones, Velvet Underground, The Clash, Elvis Presley, "London Calling", Pink Floyd, Hipgnosis, The Beatles, Roxy Music, Patti Smith, "Paul is Dead", Led Zeppelin, Nirvana, "Nevermind", Derek and Clive, Cold Chisel, Jethro Tull, Peter Gabriel, Bowie, Robert MapplethorpeAussie Music MonthFive Times the Sun by The DingoesSpirit of Place by GoannaBewareAdNauseumContact UsIf you enjoy this podcast, share it with a friend who loves music, life or anything. Leave us a review and a 5-star rating.Tell us what you think of the podcast and what you would like us to talk about? Ask questions, or even let us know if we got something wrong!! Follow us on Facebook Follow us on Instagram Email us at: [email protected] us a message, so we know what you're thinking!

In mid-70's London, the Sex Pistols released their first and only album, "Never Mind the Bollocks, Here's the Sex Pistols".After the controversy, the legal battles, and the arguments, we're left with one of the best rock-n-roll albums ever. Mick and the Phatman talk about the band, where they came from, and why the album is so great.References: Uluru, Red Sands Motel, Mr Mercedes, Chrissie Hynde, "I Shall Be Released", Santana, "Blessings and Miracles", Stevie Winwood, John Lydon, Johnny Rotten, Public Image Ltd, Glen Matlock, Sid Vicious, Bill Grundy, Julien Temple, "The Filth and the Fury", Richard Branson, Malcolm McLaren, Jamie Reid, Graham Chapman Bob Dylan 30th AnniversaryNever Mind the BollocksBlessings and MiraclesBook: "Anger is an Energy", John LydonContact UsIf you enjoy this podcast, share it with a friend who loves music. Or leave us a review and a rating (5-star?) to help our audience grow. What do you think of the podcast? What would you like us to talk about? Ask questions, or even let us know if we got something wrong!! Follow us on Facebook Follow us on Instagram Email us at: [email protected] us a message, so we know what you're thinking!

During COVID lockdown, Facebook challenged people to list the albums that influenced them most, one per day. Today, the boys talk about what they posted, and what makes those albums the best. With a list including Roxy Music's "Stranded", Television's "Marquee Moon", "The Queen is Dead" by The Smiths, Neil Young's "Rust Never Sleeps", Bowie's "Scary Monsters" and The Sex Pistols' "Never Mind the Bollocks, Here’s the Sex Pistols", as well as Elton John's "Goodbye Yellow Brick Road", Jeff Beck's "Wired", Led Zeppelin 4, "Pearl" from Janis Joplin, Bad Company's self-titled first album, Pink Floyd's "Wish you were Here", and U2's "Unforgettable Fire", there's something for everyone here!Plus the usual bits and pieces of opinions on everything to do with music!Follow us on Facebook – “Mick and the Phatman” - and Instagram Hit us up on our email: [email protected] Send us a message, so we know what you're thinking!

An inevitable feature of life is that it ends. The same applies to rock stars. Is death a good career move? Is there such a thing as a cursed band? We talk about famous stars who’ve died, from Elvis through to the New York Dolls, with some interesting detours along the way. References: Elvis, The Beatles, Lynyrd Skynyrd, DragonBob EvansPearl: Janis JoplinJim CroceSend us a message, so we know what you're thinking!

Rolling Stone is one of the oldest and most respected rock music publications in the world. They have just released a list called the "Top 500 Songs of all Time".Hard to believe, but Mick & the Phatman have some thoughts on this list - how good it is; what Rolling Stone got right; what they got wrong; and talk about some real "What were they thinking?" moments.Plus the usual collection of comments on popular music - some you might think unfair, some right on the money. References: The Beatles, Kelly Clarkson, Bill Withers, politically correct music, Motown, Aretha Franklin, "Respect", Moonlighting, Bruce Willis, "Heart of Glass", Miley Cyrus, Jon English, The Who, Triple J Hottest 100, Dancing Queen, ABBA Miley Cyrus Heart of GlassJulia Jacklin Crushing2021 Playlist2004 PlaylistSend us a message, so we know what you're thinking!

From Roxy Music in the 70's, through to producing some of the most influential music of the rock era, Brian Eno stands high as an artist for the ages. 40 years later, his four art/pop solo albums stand as testaments to his innovative spirit, while he has gone on to help create some of the strongest work of giants such as Bowie, Fripp, Talking Heads, Ultravox, U2 and Coldplay.Mick and the Phatman talk about his early music, and how it still impacts on what we listen to today,References: Roxy Music, David Bowie, Robert Fripp, Coldplay, U2, John Cale, Cluster, Ambient Music, Oblique Strategies and the Microsoft start-up sound.Eno PlaylistContact us If you enjoy this podcast, share it with a friend who loves music. Or leave us a review and a 5-star rating as it helps our audience grow. What do you think of the podcast? What would you like us to talk about? Ask questions, or even let us know if we got something wrong!! Facebook Instagram [email protected] Send us a message, so we know what you're thinking!

Episode 16 – Songs about Heroin We look at how pervasive heroin has been in the world of rock music. Some songs, like "Heroin" by The Velvet Underground, are clearly about the drug, but there are many more that aren't so obvious. Australia, too, also has its share of songs with drug references, and the human cost of lives lost.Songs, movies and lives have all been influenced by heroin. We take a wide-ranging look at some of those, with some surprises!References: Indigo Girls, Pete Townshend, Tasmanian farms, Velvet Underground, Rolling Stones, Nick Cave, Marianne Faithfull, The Cure, Eric ClaptonThe Only Ones - Another Girl, Another Planet Heroin Playlist1971 The Year that Music Changed EveryThingNick DrakeContact us If you enjoy this podcast, share it with a friend who loves music. Or leave us a review and a 5-star rating as it helps our audience grow. What do you think of the podcast? What would you like us to talk about? Ask questions, or even let us know if we got something wrong!! Facebook Instagram [email protected] Send us a message, so we know what you're thinking!

Genesis, Selling England by the Pound, The Lamb Lies Down on Broadway, Ramones, Mr Mercedes, Rick Rubin, Peter Gabriel, Phil Collins, Steve Hackett, Bowie, Elton John, Brian EnoWelcome to Episode 15.Mick and P. have moved to Byron Bay, where they are social distancing while trying out the local supply of avocadoes. Mick, 's been listening to the soundtrack of “Mr. Mercedes”, produced by Stephen King, who's big on music! Mick finds it hilarious that a song about one King story - The Ramones' “Pet Sematary” - is featured in a soundtrack for another. Also featuring songs by Radiohead, REM, Black Keys, Leonard Cohen, Jackson Browne, Randy Newman, Pixies The Phatman has been watching "McCartney 321" with Rick Rubin, one of the great record producers, and one we've previously covered in a couple of episodes. Paul talks about "Sgt Pepper" and how Jimi Hendrix paid the ultimate compliment to The Beatles by performing the title track live in London, a few days after its release. This week, we'll talk about how great a band Genesis was before they splintered after "The Lamb Lies Down on Broadway" in the mid-70's. Genesis – a 70’s band generally classified as “progressive” - have been described b6y Jon Michaud, in The New Yorker as “Peter Gabriel dressed in a flower costume while singing ten- and twenty-minute songs that sounded like excerpts from Gilbert and Sullivan operas as reimagined by Lewis Carroll” .We talk about their progression from a group of private school boys into one of the most highly-regarded bands of all time, with an extraordinary degree of virtuoso skill across the board. In particular, we talk about two albums, Selling England by the Pound, and The Lamb Lies Down on Broadway. One song we both love is “Firth of Fifth”, a wonderful ensemble piece. Over 9 minutes long, with fluid guitar, delicate piano & synth parts, flute & vocal pieces, underpinned by a strong rhythm section in Phil Collins and Mike Rutherford, it's regarded by many to be the finest single work by Genesis! The Lamb Lies Down on Broadway is often regarded by Genesis fans as their best complete work. A concept album, it's an immersive piece with a complex story featuring a load of mythical elements. Unlike their earlier albums, this album was specially targeted at the US, with very many American cultural references, inspired by a 200-date tour they did to support Selling England by the Pound. We talk about the origins of the "gated/distance mic" technique, used on Phil Collins' "In The Air Tonight", Bowie's "Heroes", and some of Peter Gabriel's most successful solo work. With both Genesis and guitarist Steve Hackett mounting tours featuring the music from Genesis' early period, it's a great time to discover (or remember!) some of the finest music you'll ever encounter. For your listening:"Pet Sematary" - The Ramones - from Mr MercedesGenesis PlayListEggSteve Hackett Firth of FifthSledgehammer - Peter Gabriel (awesome film clip)Send us a message, so we know what you're thinking!

The Angels are close to the best of the 80’s Aussie Guitar Bands. Their shows were a non-stop blast of high energy, with twin guitarists, Rick and John Brewster, standing totally still in sunglasses, while movement on stage was centred around Doc Neeson. Most Angels songs featured a solid riff over a pounding rhythm line underpinning Neeson's rapid-fire/machine gun/perfect diction vocal delivery. Sometimes Doc adopted a (hyper-Energiser Bunny!) “robotic” style of movement – take a look at the clip of “Take a Long Line” at Latrobe Uni in 1979, or live at Narara in 1983. They were fun!!!!! We saw The Angels many times and each show was a highlight. Their first gig in Sydney, playing a radio station promo show under the Sydney Harbour Bridge. Supporting Bowie when singer Doc Neeson climbed Bowie's PA. At Sundowners, a pub in south-western Sydney, Mick took off his shirt after 3 songs to find it still soaking wet at the end of the show! The audience got into the act, too. “Am I Ever Gonna See Your Face Again", became a fan favourite with an expletive-laden live crowd response of “No way, get fucked, fuck off”. This chant has been described by The Guardian's Darryl Mason as "one of the most famous in Australian rock history". Mick's been listening to Type O Negative's slow, heavy cover of Seals & Croft’s “Summer Breeze”, and The Phatman has been listening to They Might Be Giants' Flood album with great songs like "Istanbul (Not Constantinople)", and "Birdhouse in Your Soul". Contact us If you enjoy this podcast, share it with a friend who loves music. Or leave us a review and a 5-star rating to help us grow our audience. What do you think of the podcast? What would you like us to talk about? Ask questions, or even let us know if we got something wrong!! Facebook Instagram [email protected] Links: Angels Music Angels Live at Narara They Might be Giants: Flood Disturbed: Sounds of Silence Type O Negative: Summer Breeze Send us a message, so we know what you're thinking!

We’re in lockdown, so we look back at our first dozen episodes, including some lovely feedback that called us a “rollicking podcast (fuelled by) decades-worth of accumulated music knowledge (and) deceptively casual banter.” Another said that “there’s no hiding the expertise of Mick and Jeff, as they poke and prod into obscure music trivia”. Nice. This podcast allows us to share our excitement for the music we love. It's more a case of “isn’t this cool” than “we know stuff”! We're just guys who love music - not professionals, not journalists, not radio/TV people, not even music industry people (except for the many thousands of dollars we’ve invested over the years!). Only 1 in 3 podcasts last beyond the first 10 episodes, so at 13, we’re already a success! The next few episodes will be really interesting: Aussie Pub Rock - The Angels: One of our favourite bands of the 70’s and 80’s, whose live shows were amazing Genesis: There's some really some fierce opinions about this band, but we're not afraid of a strong opinion or two! Songs about Heroin: You'll be amazed how many there are!! Stay with us over coming months for some really interesting fun, and controversial opinions. Recommend us If you enjoyed this podcast, please share it with a friend who loves music. Or subscribe, leave us a review and a 5-star rating to help our audience grow. ___________________________________________________Pandemic Movies https://www.vulture.com/2020/04/best-pandemic-movies-on-netflix-hulu-prime-and-more.htmlPlaylists1973 https://open.spotify.com/playlist/38NBvWKbglGxQagX4rdDcw?si=3C0eS6X-S9OSs8u-loI7Ug&dl_branch=1Delta Dawn https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1DYuNlzkY5cDmKxRyooIbS?si=OMB-gmWcQzq-NfbDBFaqkQ&dl_branch=1Delta Dawn Nola Francishttps://youtu.be/Ybm1ChH4vxsContact us:https://www.facebook.com/Mick-and-the-Phatman-Talking-Music-104246385065739mickandthephatman@gmail.comSend us a message, so we know what you're thinking!

There's so much to Warren Zevon's story that we needed to split him over 2 episodes.The story of Zevon, hailed by Bruce Springsteen as “one of the great, great American songwriters”, is like a Greek tragedy, where everything that could happen to him, happened - and it was all his own fault! Zevon, an American based in LA, was a musician's songwriter. His songs seemed simple but were masterpieces of technique. He worked with key artists, like Neil Young, Bruce Springsteen, REM, Linda Ronstadt, Jackson Browne, Mick Fleetwood and John McVie. He was a drunk, by his own admission, who damned his own career when he went up to Jann Wenner, publisher of Rolling Stone and told him a few alcohol-fuelled home truths, and got banned from the magazine as a result.Live, he wasn't afraid of baring his soul to his audience, once saying, “I’d prefer you didn't dance; these songs are kind of personal”; or wryly introducing a song, “Here’s a song that brings back a lot of memories. For me, anyway.”His songwriting is full of characters such as Roland, a mercenary who ends up as a vengeful ghost searching for the “man who done him in”. Or Ray "Boom Boom" Mancini, a boxer who killed his opponent in a match. Or outlaws Frank & Jesse James."Werewolves of London" shows Zevon's humour with a werewolf "with a Chinese menu in his hand / Gonna get a big dish of beef chow mein”, and "drinking a Pina Colada at Trader Vic’s / His hair was perfect”, all set to an oft-sampled jaunty piano rhythm. On top of this, his love songs were often achingly beautiful. Songs such as "Reconsider Me”, for Crystal, his ex-wife and the love of his life, and “Hasten down the wind” - “She’s so many women, he can’t find the one who was his friend.” You can always count on finding great lyrics. In “Desperadoes Under the Eaves”, he states that “if California slides into the ocean / Like the mystics and statistics say it will/I predict this motel will be standing/Until I pay my bill”; in “Bed of Coals”, he's "too old to die young / and too young to die now” and in "Poisonous Lookalike", he's “so confused /(he) can't tell the salt from the wound” and refers to “Little Miss Gun-to-a-Knife-Fight". We make no apology for being Zevon fan-boys. You don't need to lock Zevon to a date or particular album. In this streaming age, you can just pick a random point and listen to a great bunch of songs. Mick has been listening to Kina Grannis, who does a lovely, moody version of Elvis' "(I Can't Help) Falling in Love with You" . The Phatman has been listening to Neil Young's "Lotta Love", by Nicolette Larson. Nicolette did a lot of work with Neil Young but unfortunately died from an overdose of paracetamol. References: Warren Zevon, Neil Young, Linda Ronstadt, Bruce Springsteen, REM, Fleetwood MacBook “I’ll sleep when I’m dead” - Crystal ZevonListening:Kina GrannisSend us a message, so we know what you're thinking!

Warren Zevon, hailed by Bruce Springsteen as “one of the great, great American songwriters”, is like a Greek tragedy, where everything that could happen to him, happened - and it was all his own fault! He was a musician's songwriter, whose simple songs were masterpieces of technique, full of characters, and, often, achingly beautiful love songs. He had his demons, and was not afraid of baring his soul to his audience, once saying, “I’d prefer you didn't dance; these songs are kind of personal”. You can always count on finding great lyrics, like where he's “so confused / (he) can't tell the salt from the wound” We’re Zevon fan-boys. Wherever you start listening to his work, you’ll always be rewarded by wonderful songs. Also featured: Zevon, Velvet Underground, Lou Reed, Glockenspiel, Serge Gainsbourg, Isaac Hayes, 1978 Top 40, Bruce Springsteen, Linda Ronstadt & Jackson Browne Book “I’ll sleep when I’m dead” - Crystal Zevon ______________________________ Laissez-Moi Tranquille Hot Buttered SoulBlack is Black La Belle EpoqueSend us a message, so we know what you're thinking!