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
Episode 250
Better Than The Beatles: The Rutles
Better Than The Beatles: The Mascots
I'm Free
Outside Chance
Each Time
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