
In The Past: Garage Rock Podcast
The usual format is this: we pick a song from the 1950s or 1960s (genres range from garage, R&B, Girl Groups, Motown and Doo-Wop), and discuss three versions of that song, or sometimes we just play a song we haven’t heard before and react to it. We’ve covered classics like “Little Bit o’ Soul” and “Psychotic Reaction” to rarities like “Jump and Dance” by the Carnaby, and “Ringo I Love You” by Bonnie Jo Mason (aka Cher). Our aim is to discuss what makes these songs interesting, ineffable, or even intolerable. We place special emphasis on the “moments” in these songs where, perhaps, a new interpretation will emerge from. A close look at song structure is also present in our discussions. If that sounds academic, maybe it is a little bit, but we like to keep the analysis in the spirit of the songs we speak of – which means we drink some spirits (for Erik, it’s bourbon, for Weldon, it’s Stambecco) – and that means by the third song, things can get a little wild. Basically, we talk about rock!
Episodes
Don't You Just Know It

Empty Heart

Searchin'

Alberta Garage Rock

Fluctuation ... With The Gruesomes!

(Just Like) Romeo and Juliet

Are You a Boy or Are You a Girl?

Greatest Greatest Hits!: Lou Christie

Tired of Waiting

No Reason To Complain

Mr. Personality Man

Get Me To The World On Time

Too Many Fish In The Sea

Pushin' Too Hard

Greatest Greatest Hits!: Pagliaro

The Last Time

Gimme Gimme Good Lovin'

Dirty Water

Dumb Head

I Don't Believe

Who? What? Why? When? Where?

Sit Down I Think I Love You
