183. Peter Holsapple Discusses The Flame, self-titled

Peter Holsapple (dB’s, R.E.M., Hootie and the Blowfish, Continental Drifters, The Paranoid Style) pays YMAAA a visit to introduce Al to The Flame’s 1970 self-titled album. Peter talks about discovering the band’s music as an outgrowth of his love of the Beach Boys and why the album has held up for him as a favorite for more than 50 years. He also offers another album recommendation—The Pretty Things’ S.F. Sorrow. Peter winds up his visit with a discussion of his new solo album, The Face of 68 (out April 18), and his upcoming plans.

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1:31 Peter joins the show

3:11 Peter recalls the moment when he was introduced to The Flame

4:14 Peter talks about becoming a Beach Boys fan when he was growing up

6:18 Peter explains how his Beach Boys fandom led him to discover The Flame

11:11 Peter talks about his first impressions of The Flame

14:40 Is the band called The Flame or The Flames?

15:45 Peter reveals the existence of a second album by The Flame

18:07 Peter explains the meaning behind his song “My Idea #49”

18:58 Al identifies the one track on the album he doesn’t like

21:35 Peter cites some notable facts about The Flame and “See the Light”

24:51 Peter talks about the time he met Blondie Chaplin and Brian Wilson

27:53 Peter breaks down the elements that give The Flame its lasting appeal

34:06 Peter discusses The Flame’s varied influences

40:03 Peter notes that The Flame is heavily Beatles-influenced while still sounding distinctive

45;56 Peter’s love of listening to music keeps him going as a recording artist

48:06 Peter talks about the reissued dB’s albums

49:38 Peter explains why he decided to make The Face of 68

59:09 Peter mentions some of the albums that inspired the sound of his new album

1:01:14 Peter does not like bonus tracks as much as the next guy

1:05:14 “That Kind of Guy” taught Al about Dick Taylor

1:08:39 Peter talks about The Pretty Things’ S.F. Sorrow and other song cycles and rock operas

1:11:48 Peter shares his upcoming plans

Outro music is from “That Kind of Guy” by Peter Holsapple.