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Musician Mike Leech and producer Chips Moman discuss "From Elvis in Memphis" and the singles from those legendary 1969 sessions, such as "Kentucky [...]
Gordon Stoker of the Jordanaires continues about Elvis' Gospel music, including the classic recording of "Peace in the [...]
Gordon Stoker of Jordanaires, Elvis' longtime vocal backup group, touches on the most underrated segment of Elvis' catalog - his gospel recordings, including "So [...]
Elvis biographer Peter Guralnick continues about the first impressions Elvis made upon others in his early years. He also sets up "That's All Right (Mama)" with some back story about its recording [...]
Elvis Aaron Presley was born 75 years ago today, the perfect day to kick off our series of 75-second features about Elvis. Look for new pieces every Tuesday and Thursday at 7:50 am. In episode 1, he introduces himself to the world as a bright eyed young man, explaining why he can't stand still when he [...]
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More proof from Tom Lennon and R Ben Garant that everything you know about Weird Al Yankovic is wrong, no matter what his friends [...]
Dolly Parton and her friends talk about how the early days of her career were influence by her Uncle Bill, Monument Records' Fred Foster and future duet partner, Porter [...]
Everything you know about ‘Weird Al’ Yankovic is wrong. Comedians Tom Lennon and R Ben Garant joined Al’s road crew to make some cash after Comedy Central canceled their TV show, “Reno 911.” After only a few days on tour, they’re already here to tell all. Throughout this four-part series, Tom and R lay down [...]
The four-part Dolly Parton podcast launches with an introduction to what makes her such a legendary figure in both country music and overall pop culture. Dolly Parton discusses how her own way of life and creative process relate to each other. Singer-songwriters Laura Cantrell and Janis Ian also add their own insights. Songs in [...]
Woodstock co-founders Michael Lang and Joel Rosenman talk about how they plan to use the internet to continue the Woodstock Experience online. Producer: Joyride Media In stores now - Woodstock Experience two-disc sets by Santana, Jefferson Airplane, Janis Joplin, Sly & The Family Stone and Johnny Winter feature their classic 1969 albums plus the first-ever commercial release [...]
Woodstock co-founders Michael Lang and Joel Rosenman talk about how the festival helped to close the generation gap, at least for a while. Producer: Joyride Media In stores now - Woodstock Experience two-disc sets by Santana, Jefferson Airplane, Janis Joplin, Sly & The Family Stone and Johnny Winter feature their classic 1969 albums plus the first-ever [...]
Joel Rosenman, Michael Lang and Richie Havens recall how Woodstock came to be filmed for the movie that helped to bring the Woodstock Experiece to many corners of the [...]
Pete Fornatele and Richie Havens look back on the legdendary set by Jimi Hendrix, most notably, his performance of the Star Spangled [...]
Woodstock stage and lighting director Chip Monck and the Grateful Dead's Mickey Hart remember the Dead's set and the notorious rain storm. Music in this piece includes the rare Woodstock recording of Grateful Dead's "Dark Star" included on Rhino's 6-CD box set "40 Years On - Back to Yasgur's [...]
Woodstock stage and lighting director Chip Monck remembers the logistical mess backstage and how he came to be the festival MC. The segment includes live Woodstock music by Jimi Hendrix and Sly & the Family [...]
Richie Havens continues his memories of opening up the 1969 Woodstock [...]
Longtime NY radio personality Pete Fornatale remembers how he covered Woodstock for WNEW-FM, including the festival ad he read on the air. Interesting to now hear how people bought tickets in those simpler [...]
This episode is two actual minutes of peace & music, as Country Joe McDonald remembers how the general vibe at Woodstock helped to diffuse what would be fighting words at a normal rock [...]
Guitarist Johnny Winter talks about playing the blues and sleeping on a pile of garbage at Woodstock, between clips of his blistering set at the 1969 [...]
Legendary studio engineer, Eddie Kramer, talks about recording Woodstock in 1969, as well as his remixes for the new Woodstock Experience releases. Carlos Santana and members of his band laid in some new overdubs earlier this year to correct errors in the original audio footage, finally allowing for the release of the previously-unusable tracks like "Evil [...]
Our 9th episode features the music of Crosby Stills & Nash, and comments by Graham Nash. More of Nash's thoughts on the late 60s singer/songwriter movement can also be heard in our Carole King [...]
Woodstock festival founder Michael Lang remembers how he came to book the then-barely-known Santana for the 1969 festival. Carlos Santana adds his own thoughts about the [...]
2 MINUTES OF PEACE AND MUSIC - part 7 features Janis Joplin's performance at Woodstock, with comments by Big Brother & the Holding Company guitarist Sam Andrew and Janis biographer Myra Friedman. Janis, herself, speaks through live clips from her memorable Woodstock [...]
Sly & the Family Stone singer/keyboardist Rose Stone and bassist Larry Graham conclude their Woodstock memories with their thoughts on hanging out with the other musicians back stage. Their live at Woodstock clips include "Everyday People," "I Want to Take You Higher" and "Dance to the [...]
Our fifth episode includes the first of two doses of Peace and Music with members of Sly & the Family Stone. Singer/Keyboardist Rose Stone and bassist Larry Graham remember what it was like when they arrived on site and performed late through the next sunrise. Their live at Woodstock clips include "Sing a Simple Song" and "You Can Make it if you [...]
Paul Kantner from Jefferson Airplane looks back on his Woodstock experience "you tell your grandchildren about," and what Patti Smith calls "the community of rock & roll." This episode also features the Airplane's live Woodstock performances of classics like "White Rabbit" and [...]
Our third Jayhawks podcast episode features Gary Louris and Mark Olson reflecting on a pivotal moment in their history - when Olson quit the band after Tomorrow the Green Grass, and Louris moved on with a new lineups for three more albums - Sounds of Lies, Smile and Rainy Day Music. Producer Rick Rubin also [...]
Woodstock opening act Richie Havens remembers what he calls “the first American people’s festival,” and his favorite onsite interview scene from the Woodstock movie. A clip of Havens’ anthem “Freedom” is also featured. Producer: Joyride Media In stores now - Woodstock Experience two-disc sets by Santana, Jefferson Airplane, Janis Joplin, Sly & The Family Stone and [...]
Michael Lang and Joel Rosenman look back on their crash course in festival organization when the crowds were much larger than they expected. You’ll also hear clips of Arlo Guthrie and The Who live at Woodstock in 1969. Producer: Joyride Media In stores now - Woodstock Experience two-disc sets by Santana, Jefferson Airplane, Janis Joplin, Sly [...]
Woodstock festival founders Michael Lang and Joel Rosenman kick off the 2 Minutes of Peace & Music series with their memories of what inspired the original [...]
Part 2 of The Jayhawks podcast begins with the legend of how they were signed to Rick Rubin’s (Def) American Records. Gary Louris and Mark Olson look back on the “Hollywood Town Hall” sessions, the initial reaction when it was released in 1992, and how it felt to be alt-country in the time of [...]
Jeff Buckley talks about his artistry and more. In stores now - Grace Around The World Deluxe Edition (CD/DVD+DVD Documentary Amazing Grace: Jeff Buckley) Producer: Vella [...]
Nyla Adams, co-director of the documentary Amazing Grace Jeff Buckley, talks about her first experience hearing Jeff’s music and her findings during the production of the acclaimed film. In stores now - Grace Around The World Deluxe Edition (CD/DVD+DVD Documentary Amazing Grace: Jeff Buckley) Producer: Vella [...]
Welcome to the first episode of the Jayhawks podcast. Throughout this four-part series, band members Gary Louris and Mark Olson discuss their history as one of America’s most influential roots-rock bands of the last 20 years. Musicians Jeff Tweedy and Joe Henry and Rick Rubin also comment. Featured music clips include a mix of their best-known [...]
Laurie Trombley, co-director of the documentary Amazing Grace Jeff Buckley, talks about her days working with Jeff and the inspiration behind the acclaimed film. In stores now - Grace Around The World Deluxe Edition (CD/DVD+DVD Documentary Amazing Grace: Jeff Buckley) Producer: Vella [...]
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Billy Bob Thornton and Mickey Raphael continue their discussion of how Mickey produced the Naked Willie album from Nelson’s 1960s RCA sessions. Producer: Vella Interactive Recommended: Naked [...]
Jeff’s mother, Mary Guibert, shares her insight on what made Jeff such a profound artist. In stores now - Grace Around The World Deluxe Edition (CD/DVD+DVD Documentary Amazing Grace: Jeff Buckley) Producer: Vella [...]
2 MINUTES OF PEACE & MUSIC is a new 20-part podcast series produced by Joyride Media that celebrates the 40th anniversary of the original Woodstock festival. Each 2:00 piece will feature clips of live Woodstock performances, interviews with festival performers and comments by the people who worked behind the scenes. Legacy Podcasts will present new [...] 
Today’s podcast looks at Miles Davis’ background and what led to his own musical changes in 1959. Davis actually recorded two groundbreaking records that year - “Kind of Blue” and “Sketches of Spain.” Journalist Ben Ratliff adds how these records helped to change how people listened to Jazz, and Carlos Santana remembers what [...]
The Simon & Garfunkel “Live 1969″ podcast continues with Paul Simon discussing his songwriting style as interviewed in 1966. Bud Scoppa adds comments on the full band arrangements on this tour, and how the crowd reacted to their first exposure to songs from the yet-to-be-released “Bridge Over Troubled Water” album. Features these tracks from Live [...]
Billy Bob Thornton and Mickey Raphael continue their discussion of how Mickey produced the Naked Willie album from Nelson’s 1960s RCA sessions. Producer: Vella Interactive Recommended: Naked [...]
Acclaimed recording Artist, Moby, recalls his own experiences with Jeff Buckley and his music. He was instantly a fan when he first saw Buckley in 1991, even though Jeff was dating Moby’s ex-girlfriend at the time. In stores now - Grace Around The World Deluxe Edition (CD/DVD+DVD Documentary Amazing Grace: Jeff Buckley) Producer: Vella [...]
In 1959, Jazz musicians and fans were both ready for changes beyond the bebop sound that had been popular since the mid 1940s. Unfortunately, there was some resistance at the record companies responsible for bringing the new music to the marketplace. Eventually, the labels were happy their artists like Dave Brubeck persisted, once “Take Five” [...]
Episode 2 begins with journalist Bud Scoppa’s thoughts on how Simon & Garfunkel’s music compared and contrasted with the early 1960s folk revivalists like The Kingston Trio, as well as the later folk-rock sounds of the three Bs - Bob Dylan, The Byrds and The Beatles. Features these tracks from Live 1969 “Why Don’t You Write [...]
Willie Nelson’s harmonica player Mickey Raphael and actor/musician Billy Bob Thornton discuss the making of the new album Naked Willie in this three-part podcast series. While producing Naked Willie, Raphael went back to the Nelson’s RCA masters from the 60s to strip away the orchestrations of Chet Atkins’ Nashville Sound. The result is 17 tracks as [...]
Our Jeff Buckley podcast series celebrates the release of the Grace Around the World CD/DVD set with stories about Buckley told by his closest relatives, friends, and collaborators - plus some notable fans within the music industry. Singer/songwriter Duncan Sheik kicks this series off with his memories of seeing Jeff Buckley perform in 1994. He uses [...]
Welcome to the first episode of JAZZ: THE ‘59 SOUND - a four-part look into how 1959 became jazz’s greatest year. Dave Brubeck - Time Out, Charles Mingus - Mingus Ah-Um and Miles Davis & Gil Evans - Sketches of Spain are three 1959 jazz albums featured as examples of new directions musicians began taking [...]
Rita Houston from WFUV-FM in New York hosts the story of Simon & Garfunkel, from their early days in Queens, NY to their 1969 tour captured on the new live album, Live 1969. Throughout this series, we’ll hear archival interview clips with Paul and Art and new comments by pop journalist Bud Scoppa. We’ll even [...]
To celebrate the 50th anniversary of Jazz’s Greatest Year, Legacy will be launching a series of podcasts examining the state of jazz in 1959 and since, as well as a multi-part episode dedicates to each of our 5 reissues: Charles Mingus “Mingus Ah Um” Dave Brubeck “Time Out” Tito Puente “Dance Mania” Miles Davis “Sketches of Spain” Babatunde Olatunji “Drums [...]
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The Pearl Jam Ten Code podcast series concludes with Jeff Ament, wrapping up his thoughts on the path he has taken with his musical brothers. Speaking of which, the last piece of music in this series is “Brother” the TEN era outtake that is now available for the first time with [...]
Mike McCready continues his comments from last episode to working with Brendan O’Brien on the original TEN release, and his respect for O’Brien as a producer. A clip of one of O’Brien’s remixes, “Garden,” is featured in today’s [...]
As we get near the end of the 10-part series, it’s time we finally hear from guitarist Mike McCready. Here in episode 8, Mike remembers when he and their unmaned, singer-less band first met Eddie, and how Eddie’s stage personna developed over their earliest live shows. Today’s track is “Porch” from the MTV Unplugged show [...]
March 24, 2009 is finally here - the day all the Pearl Jam TEN reissues hit the stores! More details on all the releases are online at www.pearljam.com. Today’s show features one of the bonus tracks featured on all the configurations - “Just a Girl.” A very rare track from the early Pearl Jam demos that [...]
35 years ago today…Monty Python’s concert at the The Royal Theatre in Drury Lane (best known at the home of the muffin man) was recorded for their 1974 Live at Drury Lane album. To celebrate this moment in Monty Python history, we feature nothing from this recording in the first episode of the Gazillionth (or [...]
Today, we continue the live music theme from Part 5 with more inside details about the 1992 “Drop in the Park” show included on the 4-LP Vinyl Edition release. Bassist Jeff Ament tells the story of how the show was planned, followed by a clip of their live take on the TEN classic [...]
Today’s Pearl Jam Ten Code episode goes back to the 1991 Eddie Vedder interview and his thoughts on stage diving and other antics he frequently performed on stage back then. It’s interesting to hear his perspective back then on how he didn’t plan to keep doing those things once fans became more familiar with their [...]
Legacy Podcasts salutes the 40th anniversary of Monty Python’s Flying Circus with “The Gazillionth (or so) Monty Python Podcast” hosted by their biggest fan in cable news - MSNBC’s Keith Olbermann. March is John Philip Sousa’s favorite month, and 23 is a lucky number inspired by the recent news of Python’s 23,000% DVD sales increase due [...]
Bassist Jeff Ament speaks today about his role as art director of both the original release and the new reissue. He’s very excited about many of the new packaging elements in this new release, as well as Brendan O’Brien’s new remixes, like the new version of “Once” heard in this episode. [...]
Today’s Pearl Jam podcast kicks off with Eddie Vedder from a 1991 interview, discussing what influenced him to write the song, “Jeremy,” as well as that classic song as they performed on MTV Unplugged in 1992. [...]
In today’s Ten Code episode, we hear from TEN producer Brendan O’Brien, who came back to remix all the original album tracks for a bonus disc in this reissue. You’ll also hear a clip of “Why Go” - a great example of the more in-your-face sound O’Brien sought for these remixes. [...]
Welcome to The Ten Code - a 10 part series with the inside story of Pearl Jam’s debut album TEN as told by the band. Each piece will include band member interviews and a clip of a previously unreleased bonus track from the expanded TEN reissues in stores on March 24. The first episode features a [...]
Coming soon. The Ten Code: a 10-part podcast series with the inside story behind Pearl Jam’s debut album TEN as told by the band. The first episode goes live on Monday March 16 at 10am, followed by new features online at 10am over the next nine weekdays. Each piece will include a clip of a previously [...]
Producer: Joyride Media Recommended: Buddy Guy - Can’t Quit the [...]
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Sam Cooke’s popularity didn’t stop him from trying to improve himself and his music, from an intellectual standpoint. Having started with traditional hymns and adding new lyrics, he had attained success and kept challenging himself intellectually, reading everything from Aristotle to James Baldwin. In this podcast, author Peter Guralnick, Sam’s [...]
Producer: Joyride Media Recommended: Kind of Blue -50th Anniversary Legacy Edition [...]
In this episode, PIR artist Jean Carne describes the Philly sound as one that made you want to dance with its grooves, and was filled with positive lyrical messages as well. “If you sing with emotion, the better the audience will love you. And I wanted to be loved” - Bunny “Mr. Emotions” [...]
“I look cool but on the inside I’m a nervous wreck” - Nick Ashford. As they began their career as performers, Nick and Valerie found some challenges in appearing on stage, as Nick details in this podcast. ”In the early years, I was just uncomfortable. They would put towels around me I’d [...]
In this podcast, the living legend of blues guitar describes his start in Louisiana, his relationship with the instrument and the move to Chicago. Once there, he established himself at the 708 Club, which lead to his first encounter with the “MF”s at Chess, including “Muddy, Wolf and Walter” (as in Waters, [...]
The story of Bill Withers continues with the artist, himself, thinking back to the the making of his debut album. The record was produced by legendary R&B keyboardist Booker T Jones. In an odd twist, the backing band was most of the Booker T & the MGs, but with Steven Stills subbing for Steve Cropper. [...]
Fats Waller’s famous compositions of the 1930s and 40s have attained an immortal, standard-level of recognition and have stood the test of time. But what is lesser known is that Fats Waller was also an entertainer par excellence, bringing the music he performed to life with jokes and asides to the audience. [...]
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In this podcast, musicians Herbie Hancock, David Amram and Jimmy Cobb address the music theory behind Kind of Blue, and how the feeling of the musicians was equally as important as the compositions themselves in its creation. Considered “Modal Jazz” as it is written from a few basic notes that form the [...]
Philadelphia International takes over the airwaves of the 70s: the incredible O’Jays are featured in this podcast, with founding member Walter WIlliams, who talks about growing up with Eddie Levert in Ohio, where they were REQUIRED to sing gospel. After an encounter with Gamble and Huff during and Intruders show at [...]
Nick and Valerie describe their years as songwriters with Motown, and the moment when they asked Berry Gordy for a “divorce,” so they could become artists themselves. It turned out to be the best of both worlds, as they would frequently return to work with various Motown artists, while continuing to grow [...]
Producer: Joyride Media Reccomended: Buddy Guy - Can’t Quit the [...]
The music of Bill Withers can definitely speak for itself as a timeless collection of songs, perfect for 1971 with it’s mix of gritty southern R&B, introspective and politically charged lyrics, and even a touch of Woodstock hippie vibes. But his debut album, “Just as I Am” has a very underrated role in the [...]
Strangely enough, two things happened to Fats after he died: he essentially disappeared from our culture’s memory for over 30 years, and when he was talked about, it centered around his clowning and humor, which was sorely misunderstood. Despite his untimely death, Fats Waller spent nearly every day of his short life making the music [...]
The legendary track “Cupid” kicks off our second Sam Cooke feature. As soon as you hear his voice, it’s undeniable that this is what Sam Cooke was born to do. His brother, LC Cooke, talks here about the moment Sam knew that he was going to be pro very early in life. Even as [...]
Our second Miles Davis segment begins with legendary saxophonist Jackie McLean and Kind of Blue drummer Jimmy Cobb talking about the sound Miles was after with his 1959 sextet at the first Kind of Blue recording session on March 2, 1959. Herbie Hancock also adds his thoughts on Miles’ priority for the session to capture [...]
As introduced by the host, Jeff Foxx, Philly International’s biggest hits were filled with lush strings and beautiful horns from their house orchestra, MFSB. Gamble & Huff recall what they remember about the arrangements, and call out many of the people who were responsible for these recordings. Members of the Delfonics discuss Thom Bell’s arrangements [...]
For part 2, Ashford and Simpson discuss how they first got introduced at Motown. They almost ran out before the meeting started, so thank got they stuck around. This piece includes bits of Nickolas and Valerie’s own performances of “Ain’t No Mountain High Enough” and “You’re All I Need to Get By” from their new [...]
Our Black History Month feature for Saturdays will be bluesman Buddy Guy in his own words and music. Buddy Guy’s own comments come from an exclusive interview session, and include many recollections and insights that will heard on your station for the first time. Hosted by journalist Anthony DeCurtis, this four-part series also includes 15 [...]
Every Friday in February, find out why Bill Withers is just as he is. In a rare interview, Bill discusses his career as a groundbreaking singer/songwriter. He mostly focuses on his 1971 debut “Just as I am” - a classic album that features hits like “Ain’t No Sunshine” and “Grandma’s Hands.” His low-key mix of [...]
Thursdays are Fats Waller day here at the Legacy Podcasts, in honor of Black History Month. Fats Waller is one of America’s great composers and performers of the 20th century. His songs, stride piano style and on-stage and on-screen antics were legendary and made him one of the first African-American superstars. Count Basie sat at his feet [...]
Legacy Podcasts’ Black History Month series continues with a four-part look at the highly influential career of Sam Cooke. You’ll hear music from throughout his career that displays the great bredth of his talent before his tragic death in 1964 at the age of 33 - from his gospel roots to his upbeat classic hits, [...]
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Our Black History Month feature continues with another great African-American musician - Miles Davis, to honor the 50th anniversary of his landmark album “Kind of Blue.” Collaborators, friends, critics and historians look back on how this record was created and its impact on music and pop culture over the last 50 [...]
Legacy Podcast honors the 50th anniversary of “The Day the Music Died” by launching our Waylon Jennings podcast series. As legend goes, Waylon gave up his seat on the fateful plane to the Big Bopper, and the rest, as they say, is [...]
Our Black History Month series continues with the first of four pieces on the great artists of Philly International Records. Producer: Joyride Media Recommended: Love Train: The Sound of Philadelphia Concert [...] |
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