This is the “Seinfeld” of songs, meaning that it is a song about…nothing! By the release of “Caribou” in 1974, Elton John’s career was so white-hot he could do no wrong. Hence, Elton unleashed a flimsy, tossed-off album chock full of half-baked songs (by a fully baked superstar), that topped the charts all over the […]
Song Of The Day by Eric Berman – “Your Call Is Very Important To Us, Please Hold” by Sparks
Today we have a track from Sparks’ “Lil’ Beethoven” album released in 2002. Sparks’ concept on “Lil’ Beethoven” was to meld their songs with lush orchestral backing, creating a rather ornate listening experience. Ornate is it, but all the orchestras in the world can’t obscure the singular brand of humor that the Mael brothers bring […]
Today in Rock History – May 30
1964, The Beatles went to number one on the singles chart with “Love Me Do,” the group’s fourth chart topper in five months. The version released in America had Andy White playing drums while Ringo played the tambourine. The British single was a take on which Ringo played the drums. 1965, The Who performed at […]
Today in Rock History – May 18
1967, The Beatles were selected to represent the UK for the first-ever global-wide satellite broadcast. The group agreed to be shown in the studio recording a song written especially for the occasion, scheduled for June 25. John Lennon wrote “All You Need is Love” which was thought to sum up the 1967 “Summer of Love” […]
Song Of The Day by Eric Berman – “Reggaejunkiejew” by Ween
MORE WEEN! This is the 2003 “All Request Live” version of a song originally released on the 1994 “Pure Guava” record by Ween. Before anyone gets too excited, I’m a Jew and so is Aaron Freeman (aka Gene Ween), so don’t get it in your head that this track is slamming Jews, Rastas or even […]
Today in Rock History – April 20
1968, Deep Purple made their live debut at a gig in Tastrup, Denmark. Formally known as Roundabout, guitarist Ritchie Blackmore suggested a new name, Deep Purple, after his grandmother’s favorite song. “Deep Purple” had been a hit for Peter De Rose. Blackmore’s grandmother had repeatedly asked if they would be performing the song. 1968, Apple […]
Song Of The Day by Eric Berman – Selections from “Popshopping Volume 1” by Various Artists
“Popshopping” is a compilation of German TV commercial production music from the 1960s and 1970s. Compilation producers Sir D’Oeuvre and Senor 45 collected these tracks from flexi discs and dusty TV production tape vaults. Many may consider this music nothing more than a bunch of blaring, dated commercials, to others (including me), this is highly […]
Today in Rock History – March 22
1965, Bringing It All Back Home, Bob Dylan’s fifth studio album was released. The album reached number six on Billboard’s Pop Albums chart, the first of Dylan’s albums to break into the US top 10, and it also topped the UK charts later that Spring. The lead-off track, “Subterranean Homesick Blues,” became Dylan’s first single to […]
Today in Rock History – March 5
1965, The Rolling Stones kicked off their fifth UK tour at The Regal Theatre, Edmonton, London. A 14-date package tour with The Hollies, The Konrads and Dave Berry and the Cruisers. 1966, Herb Alpert And The Tijuana Brass went to number one on the album chart with Going Places. 1966, Staff Sergeant Barry Sadler started a […]
Uncle Marty Gras – FaTuns3Day
Once again, it’s time for Uncle Marty Gras, as the 472nd happening of The 3D RadioActivity celebrates the yearly Fat Tuesday festival theme with songs and artists that are as tasty as a helping of An.doo.wee Sausage & Shrimp Jambalaya, Crawfish Étouffée, or a Po Boy sandwich, followed a cup of Chicory cafe au lait to wash […]
