Hosted by Bart Shore. Hear songs about school, class, teachers, college - with Steely Dan, Jimmy Buffett, The Police, White Stripes, Muddy Waters, The Beatles, AC/DC, Rockpile, Ramones, Elton John, Paul McCartney, Beastie Boys, blink-182, Supertramp, Stanley Clarke, the MC5, School of Fish, Nirvana. Plus long lost LA band The Quick, a demo of a Paul Simon classic, … [Read more...] about Psychedelic Time Warp – School Days
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Today in Rock History – March 14
1964, For the first time in British recording history, all Top Ten singles in the UK were by British acts. Number one was "Anyone Who Had A Heart" by Cilla Black. Number two - "Bits and Pieces" by The Dave Clark Five. At number three, "Little Children "Diane" by The Bachelors. Number five, "Not Fade Away" by The Rolling Stones. Number six- "Just One Look" by The Hollies, … [Read more...] about Today in Rock History – March 14
Today in Rock History – March 1
1967, The Beatles began recording "Lucy in the Sky with Diamonds" at Abbey Road studios, London. Work on the new John Lennon song began the day before with extensive rehearsals. Despite the acronym of the song spelling out LSD, the origins of the composition came from a drawing that Lennon's son Julian had made of his classmate Lucy O'Donnell. John wrote a song inspired … [Read more...] about Today in Rock History – March 1
Today in Rock History – February 10
1967, The Beatles recorded the orchestral build-up for the middle and end of "A Day in the Life." At the Beatles' request, the orchestra members arrived in full evening dress along with novelty items. One violinist wore a red clowns nose, while another a fake gorilla's paw on his bow hand. Others were wearing funny hats and other assorted novelties. The recording was filmed for … [Read more...] about Today in Rock History – February 10
Today in Rock History – January 18
1964, The Beatles made their US chart debut when "I Want To Hold Your Hand" entered the chart at number 45 just ten days after its release, making it the fastest-breaking and the fastest selling single in Capitol Records history. It went on to spend seven weeks at the number one position. 1965, The Rolling Stones recorded "The Last Time" and "Play With Fire" at the RCA … [Read more...] about Today in Rock History – January 18
