Season 15 kicks off this week with the last album by Simon & Garfunkel (at least the first time)...Paul Simon and Art Garfunkel were heading in opposite directions at this point in early 1970; Paul to pursue his solo career, and Art with his budding acting career. "Bridge over Troubled Water" took nearly a year to complete as a result, yet out came…

Unfortunately, so many of our rockers have met with a tragic ending to their lives, and this week is one of the worst. In our continuing series, "Best Last Albums," it is the final album by Lynyrd Skynyrd, "Street Survivors." Frankie and I will take a closer look at the album, and the details behind that horrible plane crash which occurred just day…

This week-it's our BIG 5th Anniversary Show!! Thanks so much for listening over the past half-decade!! Frankie and I will relive many of our favorite topics, including 1 Hit Wonders, Best Debut Albums, Featured Artists and many more. Next week: our final episode of Season 14, with a look at "Street Survivors"...the last album from Lynyrd Skynyrd, r…

This week, our "Best Last Albums" takes us back to the fall of 1968 with "Electric Ladyland" by the Jimi Hendrix Experience! Only 3 studio albums were released before Jimi's untimely death a little more than 2 years later. Next week, join Frankie and me as we celebrate our "Big 5th Anniversary Show!! We've had hundreds of fun and informative topics…

This week, Frankie and I spotlight Billy Joel's final album (with lyrics): "River of Dreams." Billy became disillusioned with the music industry at the time he put together this album in 1993...album cover art by his then wife, Christie Brinkley. Next week, join us as we continue with our "Best Last Albums"...it will be "Electric Ladyland," the 3rd…

This week, John Lennon's final album, "Double Fantasy," is in our spotlight. Frank and I discuss the tragic events that began on December 8th, 1980, and for weeks, months, and years afterwards. It's still hard to believe, isn't it? Next week, Billy Joel's last one, with lyrics anyway: "River of Dreams."…

Jim Croce's final album, "I Got A Name," is this week's "Best Last Album." Little did anyone at the time this album was released, that it would be Jim's last. From the title cut to "I'll Have to say I Love You in a Song" and "Lover's Cross," Jim great songs and tireless touring would end so tragically in September, 1973. Frank and I will discuss, a…

Season 14 continues with Episode 8: The final studio album by The Doors--"LA Woman." 1971 signaled the end of the music by Jim Morrison, Robby Krieger, John Densmore and Ray Manzarek. From the title track, to "Riders on the Storm," Frankie and I will run down all the cuts, and give you some insight into the group's producer. Next week, Jim Croce's …

This week, before Frankie and I begin taking a look at "Best Last Albums," we'll begin the show with a fitting tribute to the late John Lodge of the Moody Blues, who passed away late last week at the age of 82. What great songs he wrote for us, including "Isn't Life Strange," "Ride My See-Saw" and "I'm just a Singer in a Rock 'n Roll Band." Then in…

This week, Frankie and I take a final look (at least for now!), at our "Best Debut Albums;" "Dream of the Blue Turtles" by Sting. The 1985 release marked the beginning of a tremendous solo career which still is here today. Next week, we'll begin our "Best Last Albums" feature--with Zeppelin's last, "In Through the out Door." Enjoy!…

Styx is this week's Featured Artist!! Frankie and I (especially me) have been clamoring for their induction, or at least, nomination into the Rock Hall. It won't be this year (Nov 8th in LA), but maybe next year! Next week, we'll take a look at yet another one of our Best Debut Albums--"Dream of the Blue Turtles" by Sting. He stepped out into the s…

This week--it's Def Leppard!! Frankie will be telling us how the band's name was originally spelled + we'll discuss how long it was-and how many albums it took-for them to break out! Next week, we'll take a look at Styx. Enjoy!Kirjoittanut Frank Aust

This week: at long last...Van Halen!! Find out all about the band, who helped them get started (its' someone you know!), who was their producer early on (also someone you know!), and hear Frankie's thoughts about who he thinks was the better lead singer. Enjoy!!Kirjoittanut Frank Aust

This week- It's R.E.M!! Frank and I will be discussing what has made this band so popular since the early '80s, as a campus favorite at the Univ. of Georgia. And now, more than 40 years later-their music sustains. Enjoy!!Kirjoittanut Frank Aust

It's a brand-new season! Frankie and I kick off Season 14 with a look at one of the long-time rockers--U2. The group from Dublin, Ireland has been on the scene since the late-70s, and the 4 members have been together since the start. Next week, another Rock Hall of Famer--REM.Thanks for joining us for Season 14!…

This week, we take a break from our usual conversations, with a look back to the year 1975! As Frankie says, this is the year that everybody came back out with great music. So much else happened that year as well, and Frank & I will get into it in this episode.Next week, we'll begin a brand-new season of shows--U2 will be front-and-center as our Fe…

This week, Frank and I wrap up a terrific Season 13, with the Debut Album of Pat Benatar's: "In the Heat of the Night." This one began a better than 4-decade career as a rocker, along with her husband-guitarist Neil Geraldo. Next week, we'll bring back a Classic Conversation from the year 1975; the year Frankie says "They all came out with great ro…

This week, certainly NOT an unlucky episode! Frank and I are featuring a not-to-well-known Debut album, but still a really good one--and one that Frankie wanted to hit, "The Clash." First released in the UK in '77; then two years later here in the US. Next week, we'll conclude Season 13 with a look at Pat Benatar's first album, "In the Heat of the …

As Frankie and I begin to wrap up Season 13, we continue with our "Best Debut Albums." This week, It's George Harrison's "All Things Must Pass." Hear how many top musicians performed with George on this 6-sided set! Next week, one of Frank's favorites: "The Clash." Enjoy!Kirjoittanut Frank Aust

This week, Phil Collins is featured with his debut album "Face Value." Next week, it's George Harrison's goodbye to the Beatles with his "All Things Must Pass;" which may-or may not be his actual debut album. Enjoy!Kirjoittanut Frank Aust

At the dawn of 1980, we were still dealing with the final big days of Disco, but things were finally changing-and for the better! Tom Petty's "Damn the Torpedoes," "Glass Houses" by Billy Joel, and the debut album from Christopher Cross all dominated the album charts at the start of the new decade. Cross' debut effort would become a 5-time Grammy W…

This week's Best Debut Album comes from Tom Petty. Though not widely known when released in 1976, a few of the songs have gone on to become staples of Classic Rock!! Next week, the debut from Christopher Cross will be front-and-center (1980). The album went on to win 5 Grammy Awards, including Best New Artist. Enjoy!…

Hope you had a terrific 4th of July holiday weekend! This week, Frankie and I head back to 1969 with the "Best Debut Album," Crosby, Stills & Nash. You'll learn how the trio got together, after some behind the scenes dealings of 2 powerful record company executives. Next week, we'll have Tom Petty's debut from 1976. Enjoy!…

This week's "Best Debut Album" features Toto! From late '78 into '79, and into today--Songs like "Hold the Line" and "I'll Supply the Love" are still staples of Rock and Contemporary stations all over the world. Top session musicians like Jeff and Steve Porcaro, Steve Lukather and David Paich formed Toto in the late 70's, and the group continues to…

This week, it's Bob Welch's first solo effort, "French Kiss." This Platinum Album was released in September, 1977 at the height of the Disco Era, and about the same time as the release of the mega-hit soundtrack to "Saturday Night Fever." Bob Welch, the former member of Fleetwood Mac, enlisted the help of former bandmates Lindsey Buckingham, Mick F…

Episode 5 of Season 13 brings us one of the best debut albums of the 80s for sure--"Bella Donna" by Stevie Nicks! Frank and I love this album, and we have some very interesting things to say about it. And we'll have a little tribute to some of the musical artists who have passed away so far in 2025. Plus, our other features come your way as well! N…

We are BACK!! Frankie and I return this week with all-new episodes of "70s Rock Conversations," as we continue with our rundown of the Best Debut Albums. This week, it's the first solo effort from Steve Perry. Was it a one-shot thing, or did it foretell the future of the band Journey?Street Talk is an excellent album. Next week, Stevie Nicks' "Bell…

This is our final Classic Conversation before Frank and I pick up next week with Season 13, and all-new episodes. This week, it's one of our Best Debut Albums- from the Pretenders!! Next week, we'll have a new one- "Street Talk" by Steve Perry from 1984. Thanks for hanging in there until now, and we hope you've enjoyed our Classic Conversations thi…

This is our 2nd to last Classic episode, before all-new shows return the week of June 9th! This week, it's a look back to the state of Illinois. Enjoy!Kirjoittanut Frank Aust

This week, we'll look back to our Conversation about the Buckeye State- Ohio. Frankie is stuck in Jury Duty for the time-being, so we will continue to run our Classic episodes; this one going back to late July '24. Enjoy!Kirjoittanut Frank Aust

Frankie's a bit under the weather, then he starts Jury Duty soon, so it'll be a bit until we have some new episodes to come you way in Season 13. In the meantime, enjoy this Classic Conversation from November of '24; the debut album from Foreigner. Enjoy!Kirjoittanut Frank Aust

One more Classic Conversation in this year's bank! It's from 1972--Steely Dan's "Can't Buy a Thrill." Listen carefully to the song, "Do It Again"--it's lead vocalist is NOT Donald Fagen. Frank and I will be back with all-new episodes as we continue with Season 13. "French Kiss" by Bob Welch is our "Best Debut Album" next week!…

This week, Frank and I conclude our "Classic Conversations," as we take a fresh look at Sir Elton John! Next week, all-new episodes of Season 13 return with our Best Debut Album--"French Kiss" by Bob Welch. Thanks for listening all winter and now into the spring! Classic Conversations were a big hit once again!!…

Our Classic Conversations continue this week with the 1976 debut album--Heart's "Dreamboat Annie." Next week, we'll round out the month of April with our Featured Artist-Sir Elton John! And, in just 2 weeks, Frank and I return with all-new episodes as we continue with Season 13 and our Best Debut Album--"French Kiss" by Bob Welch!!…

This week, Frank and I will feature one of the best debut albums ever--The Cars from June, 1978! Next week, Ann and Nancy Wilson of Heart will be in the spotlight with their debut album--"Dreamboat Annie." Just a few more weeks before all-new episodes!!Kirjoittanut Frank Aust

This week, Frank and I head back to the year 1978--one of the best years in music! Next week, we'll continue of Classic Conversations with a 1978 album--The Cars debut album!!Kirjoittanut Frank Aust

This week, Frank and I interview Alan Hewitt, keyboardist/music director for the Moody Blues when they tour. Next week, we begin April with our look back to the year 1978!Kirjoittanut Frank Aust and Alan Hewitt

This week, one of our most popular episodes-- Mark Farner of Grand Funk Railroad!! Next week, join us as we end the month of March with our interview with Alan Hewitt, Keyboardist/Musical Director for the Moody Blues. Enjoy!Kirjoittanut Frank Aust and Mark Farner of Grand Funk

This week's "Classic Conversation" is one of the best--The Boss! Bruce Springsteen! Next week, we'll bring back one of our highest-rated shows--our interview with Mark Farner of Grand Funk Railroad. Enjoy!Kirjoittanut Frank Aust & Mark Farner

Our "Best Debut Album" this week is "Chicago Transit Authority!" Next week, The Boss Bruce Springsteen takes center stage. Enjoy!Kirjoittanut Frank Aust

The Peach State, Georgia, is our "Featured State" this week, as our Classic Conversations continue into March. Next week, we'll look at Chicago, the subject of our very first episode back in November 2020.Kirjoittanut Frank Aust

This week--from fall of '86--it's Boston's Debut Album, our very first "Best Debut Album" of so many! Next week, Frank and I will talk about the Peach State of Georgia...lots of great music came from that great state.Kirjoittanut Frank Aust

Billy Joel is this week's "Classic Conversation!" This episode aired back in early November '23...next week, we'll have Boston's debut album from 1976. Enjoy!Kirjoittanut Frank Aust

Our Classic Conversations continue this week with Fleetwood Mac! Next week, we'll bring you our Featured Artist--Billy Joel! Brand-new episodes return in late April/early May with our Best Debut Album, Bob Welch's "French Kiss."Kirjoittanut Frank Aust

This week, our "Classic Conversations" continue as we head into February--our Best Debut Album is Led Zeppelin! Enjoy!Kirjoittanut Timothy Friedmann

This week, Frank Aust and I are happy to bring our "Classic Conversations," and we begin with our Featured State--California!!Classic Conversations will continue all winter long--next week, we'll re-air one of the best debut albums of all-time--Led Zeppelin! Brand-new episodes will return in late April/early May. Enjoy!…

This week, our Best Debut Album is Van Halen! Hard Rock at it's finest! Next week, Frank and I will begin our "Classic Conversations" to take you through the winter. We'll be back with all-new episodes come late-April/early May. EnjoyKirjoittanut Frank Aust

Back in June, 1972, the California sound shifted from the Beach Boys and late-70s Psychedelic to the harmonic voices of the Eagles, this week's Best Debut Album! Next week, it'll be Van Halen!Kirjoittanut Frank Aust

"Hey-Hey We're The Monkees!!" that is our Debut Album to begin '25! Great singers, songwriters and musicians added up to this #1 Album in 1966. Next week, the Eagles' debut album will be in the spotlight. Enjoy!Kirjoittanut Frank Aust

Season 12 Highlights are ready to be enjoyed as we end 2024!! Next week, Frank and I return with all-new episodes kicking off Season 13...with "The Monkees" our "Best Debut Album." Thanks so much for your downloads in '24--see you in '25!Kirjoittanut Frank Aust