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!
In The Past: Garage Rock Podcast
Thinkin'!
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We think, therefore we are ... the best garage rock podcast! The end of summer has us in a pensive mood, so let's start with "I Think It's Time" by The Chosen Few ... it's jaunty & short, like a leprechaun! Our second thought experiment comes courtesy of The Poorboys, a number called "Think of Livin'" which is notable mainly for its laser-sounding organ ... You may think it's a typo in the title, but we explain the meaning of "You've Got Another Think Comin'" by The Mods. A classic put-down song that all the high hipsters groove to! Sometimes our thinkin' puts us in a mood, which leads us to the fierce "Thoughts of a Madman" by The Nomads. It's a "dirtnap" song, bridging the gap from garage rock to the dirtbag sound of the 70s. Finally, there's "Think About It" by The Dan-Dees, which isn't as profound as they think, methinks - but there is some great Byrdsian guitar to chew on ... whadda you think??