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EPYSODE 91: Changin' Times by Ike White. Guest: Producer Jerry Goldstein. Additional commentary by The Psychedelic Wizard, Uncle Herff. This week we explore the incredible true story behind Changin’ Times, the remarkable 1976 album by the mysterious and immensely talented Ike White. Recorded while White was incarcerated in prison, the album blends soulful grooves, funk, rock and a pinch of jazz coupled with deeply personal songwriting into a record unlike anything else of its era. Despite its brilliance, Changin’ Times slipped into obscurity, becoming one of the great forgotten albums of the 1970s until later rediscovery brought renewed attention to White’s singular talent and tragic story. We examine the music and the circumstances surrounding this one-of-a-kind release. Best of all, this epysode features exclusive commentary from producer Jerry Goldstein, who shares firsthand insight into working with Ike, the making of the album, and the extraordinary events behind one of soul music’s most compelling lost treasures. I hope you dig Changin' Times as much as I do. - Farmer John ===LINKS=== Buy yourself a copy of the RSD release of Changin' Times here: https://recordstoreday.com/UPC/081227805456 ===CONNECT & SUPPORT=== Transport yourself into the realm of grooviness by supporting us on Patreon for as little as $2/month using this link --> patreon.com/FarmerJohnMusic Follow Vinyl Relics on Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, X and BlueSky. Email me @ farmerjohnmusic@gmail.com   ===THE MUSIC=== Songs used in this Epysode, in order of appearance. Here's a link to a Spotify playlist for all the tracks featured. *denotes track is not available on Spotify. https://open.spotify.com/playlist/7I4n9IWQylCBSptRbVK0aN?si=4f9b7352df354314 ROGÉR FAKHR "Lady Rain" ELLA FITZGERALD “Misty” CHOPIN “Nocturne op.9 No.2” BIG MAMA THORNTON “Hound Dog” JOHNNY CASH “San Quentin” ERIC BURDON & WAR “Spill The Wine” ERIC BURDON AND JIMMY WITHERSPOON “Going Down Slow” IKE WHITE "Changin' Times" IKE WHITE "Comin' Home" IKE WHITE "Antoinette" IKE WHITE "I Remember George" IKE WHITE "Happy Face" IKE WHITE "Love And Affection" *DAVID MAESTRO “More Than You Know” ??MYSTERY ARTIST?? Tune in to our next epysode to find out... NEWPORT ELECTRIC "Bad Idea" ^^ that's my band. This is shameless self-promotion!! Listen to all our music here: https://open.spotify.com/artist/5y6kGmYnS4SWvqAfijhDdp?si=L2oD878uRTGr9BoQMLYY4w Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

EPYSODE 90: Fine Anyway by Rogér Fakhr. Guests: Rogér Fakhr, Habibi Funk label co-owner Jannis Stürtz. Additional commentary by The Psychedelic Wizard, Uncle Herff. This week we uncover the remarkable story behind Fine Anyway, the long-lost album by Lebanese singer-songwriter Rogér Fakhr that quietly disappeared for decades before finally finding the audience it always deserved. Originally recorded in the late 1970s during a turbulent period in Lebanon’s history, the album blends warm folk rock, jazz-infused arrangements, subtle psychedelia, and deeply personal songwriting into a sound that feels both timeless and strangely familiar. Often compared to the introspective craftsmanship of the California singer-songwriter movement, Fine Anyway stands as one of the great rediscoveries of recent years. Best of all, this epysode features exclusive commentary from Rogér Fakhr himself, sharing firsthand memories of the album’s creation and the unexpected journey that transformed it from a forgotten treasure into a cult classic. I hope you dig Fine Anyway as much as I do. - Farmer John ===CONNECT & SUPPORT=== Transport yourself into the realm of grooviness by supporting us on Patreon for as little as $2/month using this link --> patreon.com/FarmerJohnMusic Follow Vinyl Relics on Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, X and BlueSky. Email me @ farmerjohnmusic@gmail.com ===LINKS===  Buy this album from the Habibi Funk label here: https://habibifunkrecords.bandcamp.com/album/habibi-funk-016-fine-anyway-2 ===THE MUSIC=== Songs used in this Epysode, in order of appearance. Here's a link to a Spotify playlist for all the tracks featured. *denotes track is not available on Spotify. https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4XuY4OjCziCJOOOYRlfs3Y?si=c49749ff5bcf448a GANDALF “I Watch The Moon” FAIRUZ “Bektoub Ismak Ya Habibi” JETHRO TULL “Song For Jeffrey” CAT STEVENS “Katmandu” BRYAN ADAMS “Summer Of ‘69” THE BEATLES “Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band (Reprise)” JAMES TAYLOR “You’ve Got A Friend” ISSAM HAJALI “Intazirne” MUNIR KHAULI “Heik ha Nishtghil?” ROGÉR FAKHR "Lady Rain" ROGÉR FAKHR "Insomnia Blue" ROGÉR FAKHR "Fine Anyway" ROGÉR FAKHR "Express Line" ROGÉR FAKHR "My Baby, She Is As Down As I Am" ROGÉR FAKHR "Everything You Want" ROGÉR FAKHR "Waiting For It Everyday" ROGÉR FAKHR "Dancer On The Ceiling" ROGÉR FAKHR "Sad Sad Songs" ROGÉR FAKHR "Little Woman By My Side" ROGÉR FAKHR "Every Body Is Going Home" ROGÉR FAKHR "Sitting In The Sun" ROGÉR FAKHR "Had To Come Back Wet" ROGÉR FAKHR "The Wizard" ROGÉR FAKHR "(Such A) Trip Thru Time" ROGÉR FAKHR "Keep Going" ROGÉR FAKHR "Gone Away Again" *ROGÉR FAKHR “Fine Anyway" (live) ROGÉR FAKHR “Rainhill” ROGÉR FAKHR “Drinking Tea” ??MYSTERY ARTIST?? Tune into our next epysode to find out... NEWPORT ELECTRIC "If Wishes Were Horses" ^^ That's my band. This is shameless self-promotion!! Listen to all our music here: https://open.spotify.com/artist/5y6kGmYnS4SWvqAfijhDdp?si=pVNg_0LiRQyh1-6BKptLMQ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

EPYSODE 89: Gandalf by Gandalf. Guest: Guitarist/vocalist Peter Sando. Additional commentary by The Psychedelic Wizard, Uncle Herff. This week we step into the dreamlike world of Gandalf, the enigmatic 1969 self-titled album that quietly vanished upon release only to emerge decades later as a revered psychedelic cult classic. We explore the album’s atmospheric and melancholic beauty and its ethereal blend of psych-pop, folk rock, and studio experimentation. We also uncover the strange story behind the album’s failed release and how its legend grew among collectors. Best of all, this epysode features exclusive commentary from founding member Peter Sando, sharing firsthand stories about the making of the album and the twists of fate that turned it into a lost masterpiece rediscovered by generations of psych fans. I hope you dig Gandalf as much as I do. - Farmer John ===CONNECT & SUPPORT=== Transport yourself into the realm of grooviness by supporting us on Patreon for as little as $2/month using this link --> patreon.com/FarmerJohnMusic Follow Vinyl Relics on Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, X and BlueSky. Email me @ farmerjohnmusic@gmail.com ===LINKS=== Check out all things Gandalf and Peter's solo work here: https://www.petersando.com   ===THE MUSIC=== Songs used in this Epysode, in order of appearance. Here's a link to a Spotify playlist for all the tracks featured. *denotes track is not available on Spotify. https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1xHC4SHlEQGsn6LZl1fVZc?si=f621ec591f824bef SUPERSISTER "Present From Nancy" BO DIDDLEY “Hey! Bo Diddley” ELVIS PRESLEY “Hound Dog” THE BELL NOTES “I’ve Had It” THE RAHGOOS “Do The Rahgoo” THE TURTLES “Happy Together” LOTHAR & THE HAND PEOPLE “Machines” GANDALF "Golden Earrings" GANDALF "Hang On To A Dream" GANDALF "Never Too Far" GANDALF "Scarlet Ribbons" GANDALF "You Upset The Grace Of Living" GANDALF "Nature Boy" GANDALF "Tiffany Rings" GANDALF "Me About You" GANDALF "I Watch The Moon" THE BARRACUDA “The Dance At St. Francis” PETER SANDO “Creatures Of Habit” GANDALF “Days Are Only Here And Gone” GANDALF “Downbound Train” GANDALF “You’re Free” ??MYSTERY ARTIST?? Tune in to our next show to find out... NEWPORT ELECTRIC "Bad Idea" ^^ That's my band. This is shameless self promotion!! Check out all our music here: https://open.spotify.com/artist/5y6kGmYnS4SWvqAfijhDdp?si=DVFmdBvXSnC-4P5GR1c-fw Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

EPYSODE 88: Present From Nancy by Supersister. Guest: Supersister bandleader Robert Jan Stips. Additional commentary by The Psychedelic Wizard, Uncle Herff. This week we step into the adventurous world of Dutch progressive rock as we explore Present From Nancy, the remarkable 1970 debut album by Supersister. Blending Canterbury-inspired experimentation, jazz-infused musicianship, quirky humour, and dazzling instrumental interplay, the album stands as one of the most imaginative and overlooked progressive rock releases of the early ’70s. In this epysode, we unpack the album’s unique sound and lasting influence on European prog music. Best of all, this epysode features exclusive commentary from Supersister founder Robert Jan Stips (aka "The Magician of Dutch Pop"), who shares firsthand stories about the making of the album and how it  helped define the sound of Dutch progressive rock. I hope you dig Present From Nancy as much as I do. - Farmer John ===CONNECT & SUPPORT=== Transport yourself into the realm of grooviness by supporting us on Patreon for as little as $2/month using this link --> patreon.com/FarmerJohnMusic Follow Vinyl Relics on Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, X and BlueSky. Email me @ farmerjohnmusic@gmail.com ===LINKS=== Check out more about Robert Jan Stip's amazing career in music through his various groups and solo projects at http://www.stips.net   ===THE MUSIC=== Songs used in this Epysode, in order of appearance. Here's a link to a Spotify playlist for all the tracks featured. *denotes track is not available on Spotify. https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5SxU5kb2ujfBbDMIDHXbOx?si=05d8a6a42f7c4a67 THE CRAZY ROCKERS “Carioca” THE THEILMAN BROTHERS “Record Hop” CLIFF RICHARD & THE SHADOWS “Theme For A Dream” THE WHO “I Can’t Explain” SHOCKING BLUE “Venus” Q65 “The Life I Live” THE OUTSIDERS “You Mistreat Me” SOFT MACHINE “Hibou, Anemone And Bear”   DAVE BRUBECK “Take Five” GROUP 1850 “Mother No Head” SUPERSISTER “She Was Naked” SUPERSISTER "Present From Nancy" SUPERSISTER "Memories Are New (Boomchick)" SUPERSISTER "Corporation Combo Boys" SUPERSISTER "Metamorphosis" SUPERSISTER "Dona Nobis Pacem" SUPERSISTER “No Tree Will Grow” SUPERSISTER “Music For Ballet” SUPERSISTER “Dareios The Emperor” *SUPERSISTER “Soft Sister, Part 1” GOLDEN EARRING “Radar Love” GOLDEN EARRING “Twilight Zone” SWEET d’BUSTER “Angel” ROBERT JAN STIPS “Nuts In A Shell” NITS “Spirits Awake” SUPERSISTER “For You And Nobody Else” STIPS GOULDING “Love & Affection” ??MYSTERY ARTIST?? Tune in to our next epysode to find out... *NEWPORT ELECTRIC "Brilliant Love" ^^ That's my band. This is shameless self-promotion!! Check out our music here: https://open.spotify.com/artist/5y6kGmYnS4SWvqAfijhDdp?si=4QemMgHiRFGKiS-Rge0Ouw Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

EPYSODE 87: Where Did The Sunshine Go by The Glass Cage. Guests: Norm Roth, Marcus Pollard and Jason Flower. Additional commentary by my twin brother Maurice. This week we explore Where Did the Sunshine Go, a long-lost psychedelic and garage rock recording by The Glass Cage. Originally recorded in 1968, the songs sat unheard for decades, surviving only on rare acetates until their recent rediscovery and reissue in 2026. Featuring raw fuzz guitar, cool vocal harmonies, and the vibrant energy of a band at the height of the late ’60s psychedelic wave, Where Did the Sunshine Go is both a snapshot of its time and a thrilling listen for modern psych and garage enthusiasts. This epysode dives into the making of the recordings with one of the original band members and the unbelievable story of how archivists resurrected the tapes for modern ears. This is an incredible story from start to finish and at the heart of it all is some truly unbelievable music. I hope you dig Where Did The Sunshine Go? as much as I do. - Farmer John ===CONNECT & SUPPORT=== Transport yourself into the realm of grooviness by supporting us on Patreon for as little as $2/month using this link --> patreon.com/FarmerJohnMusic Follow Vinyl Relics on Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, X and BlueSky. Email me @ farmerjohnmusic@gmail.com ===LINKS=== Check out the Supreme Echo site to purchase this album along with other great stuff they have available here: https://supremeecho.com   ===THE MUSIC=== Songs used in this Epysode, in order of appearance.  As this album is not available on Spotify, there is no playlist available for this Epysode. IT'S ALL MEAT "Crying Into The Deep Lake" THE SONICS "The Witch" THE PAINTED SHIP "And She Said Yes" THE PAINTED SHIP "Frustration" AS SHERIFF "His Father's Good Machine" THE GLASS CAGE "I Think I Love You" THE GLASS CAGE "All Alone" THE GLASS CAGE "Think It Over" THE GLASS CAGE "When I See Her" THE GLASS CAGE "Where Did The Sunshine Go?" THE GLASS CAGE "Outside Woman Blues" THE GLASS CAGE "Outro" THE PARTRIDGE FAMILY "I Think I Love You" ??MYSTERY ARTIST?? Tune in to our next show to find out... NEWPORT ELECTRIC "Them Pretty Lights" ^^ That's my band. This is shameless self-promotion!! Listen to our music here: https://open.spotify.com/artist/5y6kGmYnS4SWvqAfijhDdp?si=eA7XI347Qkib55PFZ2wmJw Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

EPYSODE 86: It's All Meat by It's All Meat. Guests: Band members Jed MacKay and Rick McKim. Additional commentary by Uncle Herff. This week we spin the self-titled debut from It’s All Meat, a 1970 release that blends heavy psychedelic rock with raw garage energy. Recorded in Canada and largely forgotten until collectors unearthed it decades later, the album is a thunderous one-off statement of early ’70s underground rock. The fuzzy guitar riffs and pounding rhythms capture a band experimenting at the edge of psychedelic and hard rock. We break down standout tracks, explore the band’s creative approach, and highlight why this cult classic has become so sought after for collectors of rare psych‑garage recordings. A fleeting but powerful glimpse into a band that burned bright and fast, this one remains a hidden gem of Canadian psychedelic hard rock. I hope you dig It's All Meat as much as I do. - Farmer John ===CONNECT & SUPPORT=== Transport yourself into the realm of grooviness by supporting us on Patreon for as little as $2/month using this link --> patreon.com/FarmerJohnMusic Follow Vinyl Relics on Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, X and BlueSky. Email me @ farmerjohnmusic@gmail.com ===LINKS=== Buy the fantastic Guerssen pressing of this album here: https://guerssen.com/product/its-all-meat/   ===THE MUSIC=== Songs used in this Epysode, in order of appearance. Here's a link to a Spotify playlist for all the tracks featured. *denotes track is not available on Spotify. https://open.spotify.com/playlist/48Lx4Uoei9bvArIWqCdOej?si=e4aa0c866eea47e7 *JODO "Nightmare" JERRY BUTLER “Find Another Girl” LITTLE RICHARD “Keep A’ Knockin’” THE ROLLING STONES “Heart Of Stone” SHORTY LONG “Devil With The Blue Dress” THE ROLLING STONES “It’s All Over Now” THE VELVET UNDERGROUND “Heroin” THE JIMI HENDRIX EXPERIENCE “The Wind Cries Mary” COUNTRY JOE & THE FISH “Not So Sweet Martha Lorraine” *UNDERWORLD “Go Away” JACK LONDON & THE SPARROWS “It’s Been One Of Those Days” STEPPENWOLF “Born To Wild” IT’S ALL MEAT “Feel It” IT’S ALL MEAT "You Don't Notice The Time You Waste" IT’S ALL MEAT "Make Some Use Of Your Friends" IT’S ALL MEAT "Crying Into The Deep Lake" IT’S ALL MEAT "Roll My Own" IT’S ALL MEAT "Self-Confessed Lover" IT’S ALL MEAT "If Only" IT’S ALL MEAT "You Brought Me Back To My Senses" IT’S ALL MEAT "Sunday Love" *IT’S ALL MEAT “I Don’t Need You Above Me” ??MYSTERY ARTIST?? Tune in next week to find out... NEWPORT ELECTRIC "Bad Idea" ^^That's my band. This is shameless self-promotion!! Listen to our music here: https://open.spotify.com/artist/5y6kGmYnS4SWvqAfijhDdp?si=igmOwyxYQ0ubUUTW_lDM4A Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

EPYSODE 85: Guts by Jodo. Guest: Jodo guitarist Rod Alexander. Additional commentary by Uncle Herff. This week we dive into Guts, the explosive and overlooked debut from British hard-rock band Jodo. Recorded in 1971, Guts blends blues-infused riffs, dual-lead vocals, and a raw energy that sits somewhere between early heavy rock and proto-metal. Though Jodo never achieved commercial success, their sole LP has become a cult favorite among collectors, celebrated for its ferocious guitar work, powerhouse rhythm section, and gritty, soulful vocals. In this epysode we walk through the history of the album with guitarist Rod Alexander. Jodo were a band at the edge of the British rock explosion, and this one remains a hidden treasure of the era's heavier sounds. I hope you dig Guts as much as I do. - Farmer John ===CONNECT & SUPPORT=== Transport yourself into the realm of grooviness by supporting us on Patreon for as little as $2/month using this link --> patreon.com/FarmerJohnMusic Follow Vinyl Relics on Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, X and Bluesky. Email me @ farmerjohnmusic@gmail.com ===LINKS=== Check out the most recent reissue of Guts on the Guerssen label here: https://guerssen.com/product/guts-test-pressing/   ===THE MUSIC=== Songs used in this Epysode, in order of appearance. Normally I provide a link to a Spotify playlist, but in this case the featured album is not available on Spotify. TOMMY JAMES & THE SHONDELLS "Crimson & Clover" JOHNNY KIDD & THE PIRATES “Shakin’ All Over” CLIFF RICHARDS & THE SHADOWS “Move It” EDDIE COCHRANE “C’mon Everybody” BUDDY HOLLY “Well…Alright” DAVE CURTISS & THE TREMORS “What Kind Of Girl Are You” CURTISS MULDOON “Sepheryn” MADONNA “Ray Of Light” TED HEATH & HIS ORCHESTRA “Hawaiin War Chant” JOHN BARRY “James Bond Theme” RORY GALLAGHER “I Could’ve Had Religion” ALEX HARVEY “To Make My Life Beautiful” TONY SHERIDAN “Get On The Right Track, Baby” BILL KIMBER & THE COURIERS “Alright” BILL KIMBER “Lazy Life” JASPER “Ain’t No Peace” GREEN BULLFROG “My Baby Left Me” JODO "Nightmare" JODO "One Night Stand" JODO "I'm Still Trying" JODO "What's Your Number" JODO "Rat Race" JODO "Seventeen" JODO "Wish You'd Never Been Born" JODO "It's No Good" JODO "Pushing" JODO "There's Still Time" AXE “Running Wild” BLACKWATER JUNCTION “Keep On Turning The World” EARL JORDAN “Baby You Touch My Soul” NICK NACK “The Old Man” ??MYSTERY ARTIST?? Tune in next week to find out... NEWPORT ELECTRIC "Boom!" ^^ That's my band. This is shameless self-promotion!! Listen to our music here: https://open.spotify.com/artist/5y6kGmYnS4SWvqAfijhDdp?si=i4ccLYqORCuiJPt-dNgl3w Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

EPYSODE 84: Crimson & Clover by Tommy James & The Shondells. Guest: Tommy James. Additional commentary by Uncle Herff. This week we step into the psychedelic swirl of 1969 as we explore Crimson & Clover, the groundbreaking album by Tommy James & The Shondells that pushed far beyond pop hits and into bold sonic experimentation. From the hypnotic title track to adventurous deep cuts, we uncover how the band reinvented themselves at the height of the psychedelic era. Best of all, this epysode features exclusive commentary from Tommy James himself, sharing behind-the-scenes stories about the making of the album, its groundbreaking production, and the creative risks that shaped one of the most fascinating records of the late ’60s. I hope you dig Crimson & Clover as much as I do...and let's get these guys in the Rock 'n' Roll Hall of Fame!! - Farmer John ===CONNECT & SUPPORT=== Transport yourself into the realm of grooviness by supporting us on Patreon for as little as $2/month using this link --> patreon.com/FarmerJohnMusic Follow Vinyl Relics on Instagram, TikTok Facebook, X and Bluesky. Email me @ farmerjohnmusic@gmail.com   ===LINKS=== Check out Tommy's website for merch, show dates and more here: https://www.tommyjames.com ===THE MUSIC=== Songs used in this Epysode, in order of appearance. Here's a link to a Spotify playlist for all the tracks featured. https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1kNUMKhD9MTAIMzCN5q6nU?si=969f27c76cf74f29 *denotes track is not available on Spotify. MICHAEL FENNELLY "Touch My Soul" ELVIS PRESLEY “Hound Dog” THE SILHOUETTES “Get A Job” PERRY COMO “Because” *TOM & THE TORNADOS “Long Ponytail” TOMMY JAMES & THE SHONDELLS “Hanky Panky” TOMMY JAMES & THE SHONDELLS “I Think We’re Alone Now” TOMMY JAMES & THE SHONDELLS “Mony, Mony” THE BEATLES “Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band (Reprise)” THE BEATLES “Lucy In The Sky With Diamonds” TOMMY JAMES & THE SHONDELLS "Crimson & Clover" TOMMY JAMES & THE SHONDELLS "Kathleen McArthur" TOMMY JAMES & THE SHONDELLS "I'm A Tangerine" TERENCE TRENT D'ARBY "Wishing Well" TOMMY JAMES & THE SHONDELLS "Do Something To Me" TOMMY JAMES & THE SHONDELLS "Crystal Blue Persuasion" TOMMY JAMES & THE SHONDELLS "Sugar On Sunday" TOMMY JAMES & THE SHONDELLS "Breakaway" TOMMY JAMES & THE SHONDELLS "Smokey Roads" TOMMY JAMES & THE SHONDELLS "I'm Alive" GRAPEFRUIT “Another Game” TOMMY JAMES & THE SHONDELLS “Cellophane Symphony” TOMMY JAMES & THE SHONDELLS “Sweet Cherry Wine” TOMMY JAMES & THE SHONDELLS “Evergreen” TOMMY JAMES & THE SHONDELLS “Gotta Get Back To You” TOMMY JAMES “Draggin’ The Line” TOMMY JAMES “Paper Flowers” HOG HEAVEN “Glass Room” JOAN JETT & THE BLACKHEARTS “Crimson And Clover” BILLY IDOL “Mony Mony” ??MYSTERY ARTIST?? Tune in next week to find out... NEWPORT ELECTRIC "Bad Idea" ^^ That's my band. This is shameless self-promotion!! Listen to our music here: https://open.spotify.com/artist/5y6kGmYnS4SWvqAfijhDdp?si=fe3gUP8VSg-_zF7yolauXA Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

EPYSODE 83: Lane Changer by Michael Fennelly. Guest: Michael Fennelly. Additional commentary by Uncle Herff. This week it's our final stop on our "Fennelly Fest" as we turn our attention to Lane Changer, the underappreciated solo LP from Michael Fennelly. Moving beyond the lush studio experimentation of The Millennium and the punchy pop-rock of Crabby Appleton, Fennelly steps into a more personal, grounded sound blending West Coast sensibilities with the polish of early AOR. With sharp songwriting and a reflective tone, Lane Changer captures an artist navigating both creative evolution and an ever-shifting music industry. Fennelly shares firsthand insight into the making of the record, the influences behind its sound, and why a record this strong slipped quietly out of view. Want an added bonus? Michael allowed us to use one of his unreleased tracks for the epysode! A hidden gem of the mid-’70s, this album is the sound of an artist finding his footing just as the road ahead begins to change. I hope you dig Lane Changer as much as I do. - Farmer John ===CONNECT & SUPPORT=== Transport yourself into the realm of grooviness by supporting us on Patreon for as little as $2/month using this link --> patreon.com/FarmerJohnMusic Use this link to follow us on Facebook --> https://www.facebook.com/farmerjohnmusic/ Use this link to follow us on Instagram --> https://www.instagram.com/vinylrelics/ Use this link to follow us on TikTok --> https://www.tiktok.com/@vinylrelicspodcast Use this link to follow us on BlueSky --> https://bsky.app/profile/farmerjohnmusic.bsky.social And find us on X @VinylRelicsPod Email me @ farmerjohnmusic@gmail.com   ===THE MUSIC=== Songs used in this Epysode, in order of appearance. Here's a link to a Spotify playlist for all the tracks featured. *denotes track is not available on Spotify. https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1jTUuz4j7BZ13qss0BjYtS?si=a73afce1d9b7470a THE MILLENNIUM “It Won’t Always Be The Same” CRABBY APPLETON “Go Back” THE FACES “Wicked Messenger” MICHAEL FENNELLY "Lane Changer" MICHAEL FENNELLY "Touch My Soul" MICHAEL FENNELLY "Won't You Please Do That" MICHAEL FENNELLY "Over My Dead Body" MICHAEL FENNELLY "Dark Night" MICHAEL FENNELLY "Easy To Love" MICHAEL FENNELLY "Shine A Light" MICHAEL FENNELLY "Bad Times" MICHAEL FENNELLY "Flyer" MICHAEL FENNELLY "Watch Yerself" MICHAEL FENNELLY "Give Me Your Money" *MICHAEL FENNELLY “Turn To Me” *MICHAEL FENNELLY “Stranger’s Bed” *MICHAEL FENNELLY “Terror Of Love” (previously unreleased) *MICHAEL FENNELLY “Old Rock ‘n’ Rollers” (previously unreleased) MICHAEL FENNELLY “Go Back” (acoustic demo) MICHAEL FENNELLY “I Don’t Think That I’ll See That Time Again” (acoustic demo) MICHAEL FENNELLY “The Other Side” (acoustic demo) ??MYSTERY ARTIST?? Tune in next week to find out... *NEWPORT ELECTRIC "Now It's All This" (to be released fall 2026) *MICHAEL FENNELLY “Tomorrow We Love” (previously unreleased) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

EPYSODE 82: Crabby Appleton by Crabby Appleton. Guest: Michael Fennelly. Additional commentary by Uncle Herff. This week we spin the self-titled debut from Crabby Appleton, a record that fused pop instincts with a tougher, guitar-driven edge. Featuring exclusive commentary from Michael Fennelly, we trace the band’s evolution from the more pop ambitions he mined while with The Millennium to the leaner rock sound of this band. Anchored by the hit single “Go Back,” Crabby Appleton had all the ingredients of a breakout: memorable melodies, tight songwriting, and radio-friendly energy. So why didn’t it last? Fennelly reflects on the album's creation and the band's attempt to carve out their identity. Crabby Appleton remains a compelling and often overlooked piece of early ’70s pop-rock history. I hope you dig it as much as I do. - Farmer John ===CONNECT & SUPPORT=== Transport yourself into the realm of grooviness by supporting us on Patreon for as little as $2/month using this link --> patreon.com/FarmerJohnMusic Use this link to follow us on Facebook --> https://www.facebook.com/farmerjohnmusic/ Use this link to follow us on Instagram --> https://www.instagram.com/vinylrelics/ Use this link to follow us on TikTok --> https://www.tiktok.com/@vinylrelicspodcast Use this link to follow us on BlueSky --> https://bsky.app/profile/farmerjohnmusic.bsky.social And find us on X @VinylRelicsPod Email me @ farmerjohnmusic@gmail.com   ===THE MUSIC=== Songs used in this Epysode, in order of appearance. Here's a link to a Spotify playlist for all the tracks featured. *denotes track is not available on Spotify. https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4FA02LxW2ZTyphcSbxUROb?si=5cd0aa7304be40d0 THE MILLENNIUM “To Claudia On Thursday” THE MILLENNIUM “The Know It All”  *TOUCH "Down At Circes Place" CRABBY APPLETON "Go Back" CRABBY APPLETON "The Other Side" CRABBY APPLETON "Catherine" CRABBY APPLETON "Peace By Peace" CRABBY APPLETON "To All My Friends" CRABBY APPLETON "Try" CRABBY APPLETON "Can't Live My Life" CRABBY APPLETON "Some Madness" CRABBY APPLETON "Hunger For Love" CRABBY APPLETON "How Long Will It Take" CRABBY APPLETON “It’s So Hard” CRABBY APPLETON “Love Can Change Everything” CRABBY APPLETON “Lookin' For Love” CRABBY APPLETON “Gonna Save You (From That)” TOM PETTY & THE HEARTBREAKERS “The Waiting” MICHAEL FENNELLY “Dark Night” NEWPORT ELECTRIC "Bad Idea" ^^ That's my band. This is shameless self-promotion!! Listen to all our music here: https://open.spotify.com/artist/5y6kGmYnS4SWvqAfijhDdp?si=JgmrYyLbQFa6jx4fp2iAPA Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

EPYSODE 81: Begin by The Millennium. Guest: Michael Fennelly. Additional commentary by Uncle Herff. This week we dive into Begin (1968) by The Millennium, a breathtaking studio creation that pushed pop music to its limits and then quietly disappeared. Featuring exclusive commentary from band member Michael Fennelly, we uncover the story behind one of the most ambitious albums of its time. With its layered harmonies, orchestral flourishes, and groundbreaking production, Begin was designed to be the future of pop. Instead, it became a cult artifact...rediscovered decades later as a defining statement of sunshine pop and baroque psych. A beautiful failure, or a masterpiece the world simply wasn’t ready for? I hope you dig Begin as much as I do. - Farmer John ===LINKS=== Here's an article I wrote about this album for Psychedelic Scene:https://psychedelicscene.com/2026/08/24/vinyl-relics-begin-by-the-millennium/ ===CONNECT & SUPPORT=== Transport yourself into the realm of grooviness by supporting us on Patreon for as little as $2/month using this link --> patreon.com/FarmerJohnMusic Use this link to follow us on Facebook --> https://www.facebook.com/farmerjohnmusic/ Use this link to follow us on Instagram --> https://www.instagram.com/vinylrelics/ Use this link to follow us on TikTok --> https://www.tiktok.com/@vinylrelicspodcast Use this link to follow us on BlueSky --> https://bsky.app/profile/farmerjohnmusic.bsky.social And find us on X @VinylRelicsPod Email me @ farmerjohnmusic@gmail.com ===LINKS=== Portland College Radio Station interview with Sandy Salisbury, 2012:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i5WNmiK7X4w   ===THE MUSIC=== Songs used in this Epysode, in order of appearance. Here's a link to a Spotify playlist for all the tracks featured. *denotes track is not available on Spotify. https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1JGEhgWHIiBcB0cO5zhMfw?si=f7dde73b87544686 ARMAGEDDON "Buzzard" THE GOLDEBRIARS “Sea Of Tears” LEE MALLORY “That’s The Way It’s Gonna Be” THE ASSOCIATION “Along Comes Mary” THE ASSOCIATION “Cherish” SAGITTARIUS “The Truth Is Not Real” *SANDY SALISBURY “All I Really Have Is A Memory” THE BALLROOM “Spinning, Spinning, Spinning” *THE MUSIC MACHINE “Talk Talk” THEME FROM “GUNSMOKE” THE EVERLY BROTHERS “All I Have To Do Is Dream” RICKY NELSON “Travellin’ Man” THE PRETTY THINGS “Rosalyn” THE ZOMBIES “She’s Not There” MARVIN GAYE “Hitch Hike” BUFFALO SPRINGFIELD “For What It’s Worth” SCOTT McKENZIE “San Francisco” THE MILLENIUM "Prelude" THE MILLENIUM "To Claudia On Thursday" THE MILLENIUM "I Just Want To Be Your Friend" THE MILLENIUM "5 A.M." THE MILLENIUM "I'm With You" THE MILLENIUM "The Island" THE MILLENIUM "Sing To Me" THE MILLENIUM "It's You" THE MILLENIUM "Some Sunny Day" THE MILLENIUM "It Won't Always Be The Same" THE MILLENIUM "The Know It All" THE MILLENIUM "Karmic Dream Sequence #1" THE MILLENIUM "There Is Nothing More To Say" THE MILLENIUM "Anthem (Begin)" *THE MILLENIUM “Dying With You” THE MILLENIUM “I Just Don’t Know How To Say Goodbye” *THE MILLENIUM “A Younger Me” SANDY SALISBURY “Spell On Me” LEE MALLORY “Hey You” JOEY STEC “Give My Love To You” CURT BOETTCHER “I Love You More Each Day” CRABBY APPLETON “Go Back” NEWPORT ELECTRIC "So It Goes" ^^ That's my band. This is shameless self-promotion!! Listen to all our stuff here: https://open.spotify.com/artist/5y6kGmYnS4SWvqAfijhDdp?si=jJpxTXitTQeKSQWRuMGRcg Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

EPYSODE 80: Armageddon by Armageddon. Guest: Louis Cennamo. Additional commentary by the Psychedelic Wizard Uncle Herff. This week we explore the explosive sound of 1975's Armageddon, the self-titled debut and only album by the British progressive hard rock band Armageddon. This album fuses progressive rock, hard rock, and psychedelic textures, delivering a powerful and intricate listening experience that has captivated collectors and prog-rock enthusiasts for decades. Featuring dynamic guitar work and rich rhythmic interplay, Armageddon stands as a seminal statement of 70s British hard prog. This epysode is particularly special because it marks the conclusion of our mini-series featuring exclusive commentary by legendary bassist Louis Cennamo, who provides insider insights and reflections on the creative process that went into crafting this iconic album. Listeners will gain unique perspectives on the recording sessions and collaborative energy of the band. Tune in for track-by-track analysis and firsthand insights from a rock legend, as we close out the mini-series with a celebration of a record that remains a must-have for collectors, prog aficionados, and fans of classic 70s British rock. I hope you dig Armageddon as much as I do. - Farmer John ===CONNECT & SUPPORT=== Transport yourself into the realm of grooviness by supporting us on Patreon for as little as $2/month using this link --> patreon.com/FarmerJohnMusic Use this link to follow us on Facebook --> https://www.facebook.com/farmerjohnmusic/ Use this link to follow us on Instagram --> https://www.instagram.com/vinylrelics/ Use this link to follow us on TikTok --> https://www.tiktok.com/@vinylrelicspodcast Use this link to follow us on BlueSky --> https://bsky.app/profile/farmerjohnmusic.bsky.social And find us on X @VinylRelicsPod Email me @ farmerjohnmusic@gmail.com ===LINKS=== Keith and Louis’s interview from the A&M promo album, 1975: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xbBYkGkTqYw Buy Louis' book "Awake In The Dream" here: https://www.amazon.com/Awake-Dream-Spiritual-Diary-Rockstar/dp/1917056737   ===THE MUSIC=== Songs used in this Epysode, in order of appearance. Here's a link to a Spotify playlist for all the tracks featured. *denotes track is not available on Spotify. https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6BvOm4DLpMjXzbO1XNU9S8?si=45bc718744674131 RENAISSANCE “Kings And Queens” COLOSSEUM “Bring Out Your Dead” STEAMHAMMER “Mortal Thought” *THE GROUP “Land Of Lakes” *NOAH’S ARK “Love In” JOHNNY WINTER AND “Jumpin’ Jack Flash” RICK DERRINGER “Rock and Roll, Hoochie Koo” CAPTAIN BEYOND “Dancing Madly Backwards” ARMAGEDDON "Buzzard" ARMAGEDDON "Silver Tightrope" ARMAGEDDON "Paths And Planes And Future Gains" ARMAGEDDON "Last Stand Before" ARMAGEDDON "Basking In The White Of The Midnight Sun" ILLUSION “Man Of Miracles” ??MYSTERY ARTIST?? Tune in next week to find out... NEWPORT ELECTRIC "Bad Idea" ^^ That's my band. This is shameless self-promotion!! Check out our music here: https://open.spotify.com/artist/5y6kGmYnS4SWvqAfijhDdp?si=KH09exGTSVqRI_seDS6yLw Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

EPYSODE 79: Speech by Steamhammer. Guest: Louis Cennamo. Additional commentary by the Psychedelic Wizard, Uncle Herff. This week we delve into 1972's Speech, the final album by Steamhammer. A masterful blend of blues-rock, progressive textures, and psychedelic experimentation. Speech showcases the band at a creative peak during an adventurous time in British rock. With help from bassist Louis Cennamo, we learn how he achieved that unique sound never before heard. And get a load of this: with Louis' blessing, we were able to include snippets of a couple tracks from the "lost" Steamhammer album, Axis, the album recorded after Speech that has never been released. Whether you’re a longtime fan or new to Steamhammer, this epysode offers a deep dive into one of the most underrated British rock albums of the decade. I hope you dig Speech as much as I do. - Farmer John ===CONNECT & SUPPORT=== Transport yourself into the realm of grooviness by supporting us on Patreon for as little as $2/month using this link --> patreon.com/FarmerJohnMusic Use this link to follow us on Facebook --> https://www.facebook.com/farmerjohnmusic/ Use this link to follow us on Instagram --> https://www.instagram.com/vinylrelics/ Use this link to follow us on TikTok --> https://www.tiktok.com/@vinylrelicspodcast Use this link to follow us on BlueSky --> https://bsky.app/profile/farmerjohnmusic.bsky.social And find us on X @VinylRelicsPod Email me @ farmerjohnmusic@gmail.com ===LINKS=== Steve Joliffe 2019 Interview with Red Octupus Media: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PFpLnsg5ShM Buy Louis' book "Awake In The Dream" here: https://www.amazon.com/Awake-Dream-Spiritual-Diary-Rockstar/dp/1917056737   ===THE MUSIC=== Songs used in this Epysode, in order of appearance. Here's a link to a Spotify playlist for all the tracks featured. *denotes track is not available on Spotify. https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1qnaKktjRWoOh91RNGBOT0?si=294808539803486d RENAISSANCE “Bullet” COLOSSEUM “Time Lament” FREDDIE KING “Hideaway” STEAMHAMMER “Lost You Too” STEAMHAMMER “Junior’s Wailing” STEAMHAMMER “On The Road” *METHUSELAH “Prism Fawn” STEAMHAMMER “Passing Through” STEAMHAMMER “Another Travelling Tune” STEAMHAMMER “Mountains” STEAMHAMMER "Penumbra: 1) Entrance 2) Battlements 3) Passage To Remorse 4) Sightless Substance 5) Mortal Thoughts" STEAMHAMMER "Telegram (Nature's Mischief)" STEAMHAMMER "For Against" ROD STEWART “Maggie May” *STEAMHAMMER “Small Boar And Gibbon” (previously unreleased) *STEAMHAMMER “Christine” (previously unreleased) *STEAMHAMMER “A Buzz To Armageddon” (previously unreleased) ARMAGEDDON "Silver Tightrope" NEWPORT ELECTRIC "Nice And Slow" ^^ That's my band! This is shameless self-promotion!! Listen to my band's music here: https://open.spotify.com/artist/5y6kGmYnS4SWvqAfijhDdp?si=Bk880y33QNSK_gZLSQvv_A Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

EPYSODE 78: Daughter Of Time by Colosseum. Guest: Louis Cennamo. Additional commentary by the Psychedelic Wizard, Uncle Herff. Step into the innovative soundscape of 1970's Daughter of Time, by Colosseum. Known for its seamless fusion of progressive rock, jazz improvisation, and psychedelic textures, this album showcases the band at the height of their creative powers. Complex arrangements galore! With help from bassist Louis Cennamo, we explore the tracks and the story behind this tremendous LP. I hope you dig Daughter Of Time as much as I do. - Farmer John ===CONNECT & SUPPORT=== Transport yourself into the realm of grooviness by supporting us on Patreon for as little as $2/month using this link --> patreon.com/FarmerJohnMusic Use this link to follow us on Facebook --> https://www.facebook.com/farmerjohnmusic/ Use this link to follow us on Instagram --> https://www.instagram.com/vinylrelics/ Use this link to follow us on TikTok --> https://www.tiktok.com/@vinylrelicspodcast Use this link to follow us on BlueSky --> https://bsky.app/profile/farmerjohnmusic.bsky.social And find us on X @VinylRelicsPod Email me @ farmerjohnmusic@gmail.com ===LINKS=== Jon Hiseman 2007 interview: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V7NMZGXiWWM   Jon Hiseman Interview Progressive Music Awards 2016: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BH2KfrOubcI Buy Louis' book "Awake In The Dream" here: https://www.amazon.com/Awake-Dream-Spiritual-Diary-Rockstar/dp/1917056737   ===THE MUSIC=== Songs used in this Epysode, in order of appearance. Here's a link to a Spotify playlist for all the tracks featured. *denotes track is not available on Spotify. https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6nIAOtklQUlZow3KJlAdWS?si=75d94a5e69734b2f RENAISSANCE "Kings And Queens" THE GRAHAM BOND ORGANIZATION “Neighbour Neighbour” ALEXIS KORNER’S BLUES INCORPORATED “I Thought I Heard That Whistle Blow” *JOHN MAYALL’S BLUES BREAKERS “She’s Too Young” *THE WES MINSTER FIVE “Sticks And Stones” CHRIS FARLOWE & THE THUNDERBIRDS “Dawn” COLOSSEUM “Walking In The Park” COLOSSEUM “The Road She Walked Before” COLOSSEUM “The Kettle” COLOSSEUM “The Valentyne Suite” COLOSSEUM “Lost Angeles” BAKERLOO “Gang Bang” CHRIS FARLOWE “Out Of Time” COLOSSEUM "Three Score And Ten, Amen" COLOSSEUM "Time Lament" COLOSSEUM "Take Me Back To Doomsday" COLOSSEUM "The Daughter Of Time" COLOSSEUM "Theme For An Imaginary Western" COLOSSEUM "Bring Out Your Dead" COLOSSEUM "Downhill And Shadows" COLOSSEUM "Time Machine" COLOSSEUM “Skellington” (live) ATOMIC ROOSTER “Little Bit Of Inner Air” HUMBLE PIE “Hot ‘N’ Nasty” TEMPEST “Foyers Of Fun” COLOSSEUM II “Down To You” COLOSSEUM II “Put It That Way” JON HISEMAN “A Night In The Sun” COLOSSEUM “Bread & Circuses” COLOSSEUM “Not Getting Through” ??MYSTERY ARTIST?? Tune in next week to find out... NEWPORT ELECTRIC "Bad Idea" ^^ That's my band. This is shameless self-promotion!! Listen to all our music here: https://open.spotify.com/artist/5y6kGmYnS4SWvqAfijhDdp?si=OL-6gnfZRQWOgEQHlwL6Gg Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Epysode 77: Renaissance, by Renaissance. Guest: Renaissance bassist Louis Cennamo. Additional commentary by the Psychedelic Wizard, Uncle Herff. This week we step into the mesmerizing world of 1969's Renaissance, the debut album from the pioneering British band Renaissance. Far ahead of its time, this record blends progressive rock, psychedelic textures, and classical influences to create a soundscape that remains unique in the late 60s British rock scene. With their melodic arrangements, this album set a template for many of the prog bands that followed. With help from Louis Cennamo, we'll dive into the tracks and the stories of this truly groundbreaking LP. I hope you dig Renaissance as much as I do. - Farmer John ===CONNECT & SUPPORT=== Transport yourself into the realm of grooviness by supporting us on Patreon for as little as $2/month using this link --> patreon.com/FarmerJohnMusic Use this link to follow us on Facebook --> https://www.facebook.com/farmerjohnmusic/ Use this link to follow us on Instagram --> https://www.instagram.com/vinylrelics/ Use this link to follow us on TikTok --> https://www.tiktok.com/@vinylrelicspodcast Use this link to follow us on BlueSky --> https://bsky.app/profile/farmerjohnmusic.bsky.social And find us on X @VinylRelicsPod Email me @ farmerjohnmusic@gmail.com ===LINKS=== Keith Relf’s interview from 1969: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4NX8FgVrg-c Buy Louis' book "Awake In The Dream" here: https://www.amazon.com/Awake-Dream-Spiritual-Diary-Rockstar/dp/1917056737   ===THE MUSIC=== Songs used in this Epysode, in order of appearance. Here's a link to a Spotify playlist for all the tracks featured. *denotes track is not available on Spotify. https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0FOK2hB8hVRpgUaZI4DqBZ?si=5f1f284554144298 THE YARDBIRDS "What Do You Want" TOGETHER “Henry’s Coming Home”  TOGETHER “Love Mum And Dad” THE NASHVILLE TEENS “Tobacco Road” DJANGO REINHARDT “Minor Swing” JOHN LEE HOOKER “Dimples” CHUCK BERRY “Night Beat” *JIMMY POWELL & THE FIVE DIMENSIONS “That’s Alright” THE HERD “So Much In Love” THE HERD “I Can Fly” JAMES TAYLOR “Something In The Way She Moves” JAMES TAYLOR “Carolina In My Mind” RENAISSANCE "Kings & Queens" RENAISSANCE "Innocence" RENAISSANCE "Island" RENAISSANCE "Wanderer" RENAISSANCE "Bullet" RENAISSANCE “Love Is All” RENAISSANCE “Carpet Of The Sun” *ILLUSION “Isadora” ILLUSION “Louis’ Theme” ??MYSTERY ARTIST?? Tune in to next week's show to find out... NEWPORT ELECTRIC "If Wishes Were Horses" ^^ That's my band. This is shameless self-promotion!! Check out our music here: https://open.spotify.com/artist/5y6kGmYnS4SWvqAfijhDdp?si=dCVg_wePQDuPtPEN-YwUdQ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Epysode 76: Roger The Engineer by The Yardbirds. Additional commentary by Uncle Herff. Step into the groundbreaking world of the album most commonly referred to as Roger the Engineer. Often overshadowed by the band’s popular hits, this record is a masterclass in British blues-rock, garage energy, and early psychedelia. Featuring the electrifying guitar work of Jeff Beck, this album captures the creative explosion of mid-60s London. In a year that featured a long list of incredible albums, we explore why this one stands proudly among the best 1966 had to offer. Whether you’re a long-time fan, a vinyl enthusiast, or discovering The Yardbirds for the first time, this epysode provides a rich, immersive journey into a pivotal 1966 release that continues to inspire musicians and collectors alike. I hope you dig Roger The Engineer as much as I do. - Farmer John ===CONNECT & SUPPORT=== Transport yourself into the realm of grooviness by supporting us on Patreon for as little as $2/month using this link --> patreon.com/FarmerJohnMusic Use this link to follow us on Facebook --> https://www.facebook.com/farmerjohnmusic/ Use this link to follow us on Instagram --> https://www.instagram.com/vinylrelics/ Use this link to follow us on TikTok --> https://www.tiktok.com/@vinylrelicspodcast Use this link to follow us on BlueSky --> https://bsky.app/profile/farmerjohnmusic.bsky.social And find us on X @VinylRelicsPod Email me @ farmerjohnmusic@gmail.com ===LINKS=== Jimmy Page 1967 Canadian TV interview: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BskZBUy4oM4 1965 BBC Paul Samwell-Smith interview https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9ZNjAB8nNyA&list=RD9ZNjAB8nNyA&start_radio=1 1966 BBC Paul Samwell-Smith interview: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vjA7dnYHDCI&list=RDvjA7dnYHDCI&start_radio=1 Here's an article I wrote about this album for Psychedelic Scene: https://psychedelicscene.com/2026/03/29/vinyl-relics-roger-the-engineer-by-the-yardbirds/ ===THE MUSIC=== Songs used in this Epysode, in order of appearance. Here's a link to a Spotify playlist for all the tracks featured. *denotes track is not available on Spotify. https://open.spotify.com/playlist/7MH2kes2Q4xlGVQl7Tbx60?si=f2d0e6b6e93a443b THE NASHVILLE TEENS “Tobacco Road” THE BEATLES “Tomorrow Never Knows” THE ROLLING STONES “Paint It Black” THE 13th FLOOR ELEVATORS “You’re Gonna Miss Me” BOB DYLAN “Like A Rolling Stone” MARTY ROBBINS “El Paso” PERCY SLEDGE “When A Man Loves A Woman” MUDDY WATERS “Mannish Boy" TOP TOPHAM “Ascension Heights” THE YARDBIRDS “I’m A Man” SONNY BOY WILLIAMSON II & THE YARDBIRDS “Mister Downchild” THE YARDBIRDS “Too Much Monkey Business” THE YARDBIRDS “Got Love If You Want It” THE YARDBIRDS “I Wish You Would” THE YARDBIRDS “For Your Love” JIMMY PAGE “She Just Satisfies” THE YARDBIRDS “Heart Full Of Soul” THE YARDBIRDS “Heart Full Of Soul” (alternate sitar version) THE YARDBIRDS “Shapes Of Things” THE YARDBIRDS “Lost Women” THE YARDBIRDS “Over, Under, Sideways, Down” THE YARDBIRDS “The Nazz Are Blue” THE YARDBIRDS “I Can’t Make Your Way” THE YARDBIRDS “Rack My Mind” THE YARDBIRDS “Farewell” THE YARDBIRDS “Hot House Of Omagararshid” THE YARDBIRDS “Jeff’s Boogie” THE YARDBIRDS “He’s Always There” THE YARDBIRDS “Turn Into Earth” THE YARDBIRDS “What Do You Want” THE YARDBIRDS “Ever Since The World Began” THE YARDBIRDS “Train Kept A-Rollin’” (live) JEFF BECK “Beck’s Bolero” THE YARDBIRDS “Happenings Ten Years Time Ago” THE YARDBIRDS “Psycho Daisies” THE YARDBIRDS “Stroll On” THE YARDBIRDS “Ha Ha Said The Clown” THE YARDBIRDS “Little Games” THE YARDBIRDS “Dazed And Confused” (live) THE YARDBIRDS “Knowing That I’m Losing You” LED ZEPPELIN “Whole Lotta Love” BOX OF FROGS “Back Where I Started” ??MYSTERY ARTIST?? Tune in next week to find out... NEWPORT ELECTRIC "Boom!" ^ That's my band. This is shameless self-promotion!! Hear all our music here: https://open.spotify.com/artist/5y6kGmYnS4SWvqAfijhDdp?si=loLrRfDNT5i_FTtPUNxXSg Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Epysode 75: Tobacco Road by The Nashville Teens. Additional commentary by Uncle Herff. In 1964, at the height of the British Invasion, one of the rawest and most hard-driving R&B records to cross the Atlantic was “Tobacco Road” by The Nashville Teens. Gritty, blues-soaked, and powered by explosive vocals, this UK hit stood apart from the jangling pop dominating the charts and delivered a ferocious take on American blues rock. This week, we dig into how “Tobacco Road” became a defining British R&B classic, examining its roots in American blues and its impact on the emerging blues-rock movement in the UK. What made this 1964 recording so powerful? How did The Nashville Teens carve out their place in the British Invasion era? And why does this track still sound so urgent and uncompromising decades later? From its chart success to its enduring influence on British blues rock, we revisit a record that captured the raw energy of early UK R&B and helped shape the sound of 60s rock history. If you’re into British Invasion music, classic 1960s R&B, blues rock origins, or overlooked vinyl-era classics, this is an essential listen. I hope you dig Tobacco Road as much as I do. - Farmer John ===CONNECT & SUPPORT=== Transport yourself into the realm of grooviness by supporting us on Patreon for as little as $2/month using this link --> patreon.com/FarmerJohnMusic Use this link to follow us on Facebook --> https://www.facebook.com/farmerjohnmusic/ Use this link to follow us on Instagram --> https://www.instagram.com/vinylrelics/ Use this link to follow us on TikTok --> https://www.tiktok.com/@vinylrelicspodcast Use this link to follow us on BlueSky --> https://bsky.app/profile/farmerjohnmusic.bsky.social And find us on X @VinylRelicsPod Email me @ farmerjohnmusic@gmail.com ===LINKS=== Arthur Sharpe interview for UK Rock History:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jzlLBGsc55M Ray Phillips interview for Secret Records Limited: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wjISl4izoe4   ===THE MUSIC=== Songs used in this Epysode, in order of appearance. Here's a link to a Spotify playlist for all the tracks featured. *denotes track is not available on Spotify. https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2vNSYkrqwyLMHwRmGG8Hso?si=6f73021a97034e90 VAN DUREN "Chemical Fire" THE EVERLY BROTHERS “Nashville Blues” JERRY LEE LEWIS “Lewis’ Boogie” (live) JERRY LEE LEWIS “High School Confidential” (live) JERRY LEE LEWIS “Great Balls Of Fire” (live) *CARL PERKINS “Big Bad Blues” JOHN D. LOUDERMILK “Tobacco Road”  THE NASHVILLE TEENS “Tobacco Road”  THE NASHVILLE TEENS “Mona” THE NASHVILLE TEENS “Need You” THE NASHVILLE TEENS “Bread And Butter Man” THE NASHVILLE TEENS “Hurtin Inside” THE NASHVILLE TEENS “Hootchie Cootchie Man”THE NASHVILLE TEENS “Google Eye”THE NASHVILLE TEENS “Too Much” THE NASHVILLE TEENS “Parchment Farm” THE NASHVILLE TEENS “I Like It Like That” THE NASHVILLE TEENS “How Deep Is The Ocean” THE NASHVILLE TEENS “La Bamba” *THE NASHVILLE TEENS “Watcha Gonna Do” THE NASHVILLE TEENS “The Biggest Night Of Her Life” THE NASHVILLE TEENS “All Along The Watchtower” *THE ARIZONA SWAMP COMPANY “Train Keeps Rollin’” THE NASHVILLE TEENS “Find My Way Back Home” (live) ??MYSTERY ARTIST?? Tune in next week to find out... NEWPORT ELECTRIC "Boom!" ^ That's my band. This is shameless self-promotion!! Check out our music here: https://open.spotify.com/artist/5y6kGmYnS4SWvqAfijhDdp?si=2tKdzuwIQNmrMkBtOEZ_Rg Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

EPYSODE 74: Are You Serious? by Van Duren. Guest: Van Duren. Additional commentary by Uncle Herff. In 1978, while punk was exploding and disco ruled the charts, a razor-sharp pop record quietly slipped through the cracks. Are You Serious? should have been a defining album of the late ’70s. Instead, it became a cult favourite whispered about by collectors and power pop devotees. This week, we dig into the story behind this Memphis-born gem: the jangling guitars, the smart lyrics, and the Big Star–adjacent brilliance that makes this album one of the great lost power pop records of the era. How did it miss commercial success? From studio lore to standout tracks, we revisit a record that proves sometimes the best albums aren’t the ones that topped the charts...they’re the ones waiting to be rediscovered. If you love 70s power pop or overlooked vinyl-era classics, this one’s essential listening. I hope you dig Are You Serious? as much as I do. - Farmer John ===CONNECT & SUPPORT=== Transport yourself into the realm of grooviness by supporting us on Patreon for as little as $2/month using this link --> patreon.com/FarmerJohnMusic Use this link to follow us on Facebook --> https://www.facebook.com/farmerjohnmusic/ Use this link to follow us on Instagram --> https://www.instagram.com/vinylrelics/ Use this link to follow us on TikTok --> https://www.tiktok.com/@vinylrelicspodcast Use this link to follow us on BlueSky --> https://bsky.app/profile/farmerjohnmusic.bsky.social And find us on X @VinylRelicsPod Email me @ farmerjohnmusic@gmail.com ===LINKS=== Grab all of Van’s albums here: https://omnivorerecordings.com/van-duren/  Here’s a link to the award winning documentary titled “Waiting: The Van Duren Story”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bwxjkFjFPv4 Check out the Loveland Duren website here: https://www.lovelandduren.com   ===THE MUSIC=== Songs used in this Epysode, in order of appearance. Here's a link to a Spotify playlist for all the tracks featured. *denotes track is not available on Spotify. https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0H17drhsCAEubGQW3c59vb?si=fe6d380cb2de4079 *SHANTI "We Want To Be Free" VAN HALEN “Eruption” THE ROLLING STONES “(I Can't Get No) Satisfaction” THE DAVE CLARK FIVE “Glad All Over” FREE "All Right Now" ICEWATER "All I See Is You" BIG STAR "In The Street" CHRIS BELL “I Am The Cosmos” BIG STAR “Kizza Me” THE BEATLES “A Hard Day’s Night” PAUL McCARTNEY “Oh Woman Oh Why” VAN DUREN "Chemical Fire" NICK LOWE "I Love The Sound Of Breaking Glass" VAN DUREN "This Love Inside" VAN DUREN "Oh Babe" SUPERTRAMP "Bloody Well Right" VAN DUREN "Waiting" VAN DUREN "Grow Yourself Up" VAN DUREN "Guaranteed" VAN DUREN "Positive" VAN DUREN "New Year's Eve" VAN DUREN "So Good To Be Me (For The Time Being)" VAN DUREN "Yellow Light" VAN DUREN "For A While" VAN DUREN "Stupid Enough" VAN DUREN "The Love That I Love" VAN DUREN “Bear With Me All The Way” VAN DUREN “Make A Scene” VAN DUREN “Tenessee, I’m Trying” VAN DUREN “That” VAN DUREN “Love At The Heart Of It/Mad At The Moon” *GOOD QUESTION “Girls In Uniforms” GOOD QUESTION “Jane” *VAN DUREN AND TOMMY HOEHN “Your Beautiful Self” *VAN DUREN “Europa” LOVELAND DUREN “Within Crying Distance” ??MYSTERY ARTIST?? Tune in next week to find out... *NEWPORT ELECTRIC "Now It's All This" ^^ That's my band. This is shameless self-promotion!! Here's a link to my band's music: https://open.spotify.com/artist/5y6kGmYnS4SWvqAfijhDdp?si=YsBCG3jtQiukZvkvQ5iFXQ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

EPYSODE 73: Shanti, by Shanti. Guest: Shanti guitarist Neil Seidel. Additional commentary by Uncle Herff. This week we explore Shanti, the self-titled 1971 album that stands as one of the great crossroads records of the West Coast counterculture. While other bands dipped their toes into Eastern music, Shanti went all-in. Guitarist Neil Seidel joins us with exclusive commentary, reflecting on the band’s formation, its musical philosophy, and the creative environment that shaped the record. Together, we revisit an album that is equal parts jam-session, spiritual statement, and time capsule from an era where East and West merged. I hope you dig Shanti as much as I do. - Farmer John ===CONNECT & SUPPORT=== Transport yourself into the realm of grooviness by supporting us on Patreon for as little as $2/month using this link --> patreon.com/FarmerJohnMusic Use this link to follow us on Facebook --> https://www.facebook.com/farmerjohnmusic/ Use this link to follow us on Instagram --> https://www.instagram.com/vinylrelics/ Use this link to follow us on TikTok --> https://www.tiktok.com/@vinylrelicspodcast Use this link to follow us on BlueSky --> https://bsky.app/profile/farmerjohnmusic.bsky.social And find us on X @VinylRelicsPod Email me @ farmerjohnmusic@gmail.com ===LINKS=== Check out all of Neil's work (music and written) here: https://neilseidel.com Fransisco Lupica interview from 2017:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tvFDqZHbSMM One of the few existing videos of Shanti performing: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hWR8NrdKVi8&list=RDhWR8NrdKVi8&start_radio=1   ===THE MUSIC=== Songs used in this Epysode, in order of appearance. As this album is not available on Spotify, this Epysode has no link to a playlist. THE TRAVEL AGENCY "What's A Man" THE BEATLES "Norwegian Wood (This Bird Has Flown)" THE BEATLES “Love You To” THE ROLLING STONES “Paint It Black” TRAFFIC "Hole In My Shoe" THE HOLLIES "Maker" DONOVAN "Sunshine Superman" JOE SOUTH "Games People Play" THE INCREDIBLE STRING BAND "Mad Hatter's Song" THE KINKS “See My Friends” RAVI SHANKAR “Bangla Dhun” QUICKSILVER MESSENGER SERVICE “Who Do You Love” THE LIVELY ONES “Surf Rider” COUNT BASIE “Shiny Stockings” GARY LEWIS & THE PLAYBOYS “This Diamond Ring” SHANTI "We Want To Be Free" SHANTI "Innocence" SHANTI "Out Of Nowhere" SHANTI "Lord I'm Comin' Round" SHANTI "Good Inside" SHANTI "Shanti" SHANTI "I Do Believe" NEIL SEIDEL “Rosetta” SEASICK STEVE “Doghouse” SHAKTI “La Danse Du Bonheur” GEORGE HARRISON “Living In The Material World” ??MYSTERY ARTIST?? Tune in next week to find out... NEWPORT ELECTRIC "If Wishes Were Horses" ^^That's my band. This is shameless self-promotion!! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Epysode 72: The Travel Agency by The Travel Agency. Additional commentary by Uncle Herff. This week we explore the self-titled album by The Travel Agency, a quietly adventurous record that drifted through the late-’60s underground and never quite found its audience. Blending folk-rock and studio psychedelia, the album feels like a band's debut record where they are trying to find their feet. Over the years, it's become a bit of a cult-classic for some, while others dismiss it as nothing more than a throwaway from the era. Take a listen and decide for yourself. I hope you dig The Travel Agency as much as I do. - Farmer John ===CONNECT & SUPPORT=== Transport yourself into the realm of grooviness by supporting us on Patreon for as little as $2/month using this link --> patreon.com/FarmerJohnMusic Use this link to follow us on Facebook --> https://www.facebook.com/farmerjohnmusic/ Use this link to follow us on Instagram --> https://www.instagram.com/vinylrelics/ Use this link to follow us on TikTok --> https://www.tiktok.com/@vinylrelicspodcast Use this link to follow us on BlueSky --> https://bsky.app/profile/farmerjohnmusic.bsky.social And find us on X @VinylRelicsPod Email me @ farmerjohnmusic@gmail.com ===LINKS=== Fransisco Lupica interview from 2017: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tvFDqZHbSMM   ===THE MUSIC=== Songs used in this Epysode, in order of appearance. Here's a link to a Spotify playlist for all the tracks featured. *denotes track is not available on Spotify. https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5oLXvrQWjHN5BFpsn71YQK?si=44bc0f92243d4b79 HONEYBUS "Black Mourning Band" CLINT EASTWOOD “Bouquet Of Roses” DIANA KRALL “Why Should I Care?” CLINT EASTWOOD “Theme From Mystic River" *ACT III “Made For You” *THE US “Just Me” THE TRAVEL AGENCY “Time” THE TRAVEL AGENCY "What's A Man" THE TRAVEL AGENCY "Sorry You Were Born" THE TRAVEL AGENCY "Cadillac George" THE TRAVEL AGENCY "So Much Love" THE TRAVEL AGENCY "Make Love" THE TRAVEL AGENCY "That's Good" THE TRAVEL AGENCY "I'm Not Dead" THE TRAVEL AGENCY "She Understands" THE TRAVEL AGENCY "Come To Me" THE TRAVEL AGENCY "You Will Be There" THE TRAVEL AGENCY "Old Man" ??MYSTERY ARTIST?? Tune in next week to find out... NEWPORT ELECTRIC "If Wishes Were Horses" ^^ That's my band. This is shameless self-promotion!! Here's a link to our music: https://open.spotify.com/artist/5y6kGmYnS4SWvqAfijhDdp?si=FvYvjpkzTy6r8fg7FKwKPA Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

EPYSODE 71: Story by Honeybus. Guest: Honeybus guitarist Colin Hare. Additional commentary by Uncle Herff. This week we drop the needle on Story, the lone and luminous album from Honeybus, a band forever linked to one perfect song, yet capable of so much more. Blending baroque pop, pastoral psychedelia, and late-’60s studio ambition, Story captures a moment when British pop was quietly shifting gears. Guitarist Colin Hare joins us with exclusive commentary, sharing firsthand memories of the band’s creative highs, industry frustrations, and the strange afterlife of an album that slipped through the cracks. Story is what happens when the music outlives the moment it was born into. I hope you dig Story as much as I do. - Farmer John ===CONNECT & SUPPORT=== Transport yourself into the realm of grooviness by supporting us on Patreon for as little as $2/month using this link --> patreon.com/FarmerJohnMusic Use this link to follow us on Facebook --> https://www.facebook.com/farmerjohnmusic/ Use this link to follow us on Instagram --> https://www.instagram.com/vinylrelics/ Use this link to follow us on TikTok --> https://www.tiktok.com/@vinylrelicspodcast Use this link to follow us on BlueSky --> https://bsky.app/profile/farmerjohnmusic.bsky.social And find us on X @VinylRelicsPod Email me @ farmerjohnmusic@gmail.com ===LINKS=== Dutch program dicussing one-hit wonders: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WxesvcavSOU Check out Colin’s solo albums here: https://colinhare.bandcamp.com   ===THE MUSIC=== Songs used in this Epysode, in order of appearance. Here's a link to a Spotify playlist for all the tracks featured. *denotes track is not available on Spotify. https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2u8Bq59frvsExdybMYeRgi?si=XT39-WwjTp6DV7eEzDQhOw PETER KAUKONEN "That's A Good Question" GRANT TRACY "Everybody Shake" THE APPLEJACKS "Over Suzanne" HONEYBUS "Delighted To See You" CLIFF RICHARDS & THE SHADOWS "Move It" THE BEATLES "Bad Boy" THE HONEYCOMBS "Have I The Right" HONEYBUS "(Do I Figure) In Your Life" HONEYBUS "I Can't Let Maggie Go" HONEYBUS "Throw My Love Away" *HONEYBUS "Francoise" HONEYBUS "Girl Of Independent Means" HONEYBUS "Would You Believe" ENGLEBERT HUMPERDINCK "Release Me" HONEYBUS "Story" HONEYBUS "Black Mourning Band" HONEYBUS "Scarlet Lady" HONEYBUS "Fresher Than The Sweetness Of Water" HONEYBUS "He Was Columbus" HONEYBUS "Celings No. 1" HONEYBUS "Under The Silent Tree" HONEYBUS "She's Out There" THE ROLLING STONES "She Said Yeah" HONEYBUS "She Said Yes" HONEYBUS "I Remember Caroline" HONEYBUS "How Long" HONEYBUS "Celings No. 2" *COLIN HARE "Underground Girl" *COLIN HARE "New Day" *COLIN HARE "Just Like Me" PETE DELLO & FRIENDS "A Good Song" PETE DELLO & FRIENDS "It's The Way" *HONEYBUS "Big Ship" HONEYBUS "Cross Channel Ferry" HONEYBUS "Be Thou By My Side" COLIN HARE "Saw Her Face" COLIN HARE "Incredibly Bad" ??MYSTERY ARTIST?? Tune in next week to find out... NEWPORT ELECTRIC "Beauty In The Wasteland" ^^That's my band. This is shameless self-promotion!! Here's a link to our music: https://open.spotify.com/artist/5y6kGmYnS4SWvqAfijhDdp?si=MiKHDGQwQ6Kyzw1t4QM0Gg Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

EPYSODE 70: Black Kangaroo by Peter Kaukonen. Guest: Peter Kaukonen. Additional commentary by Uncle Herff. This week we dive deep into Black Kangaroo, the cult-classic album by Peter Kaukonen. This epysode features exclusive commentary from Peter himself, as he reflects on the album’s creation, the musical influences behind it, and the stories woven into its tracks. From the recording process to the legacy of the record on vinyl, this conversation offers rare insight for fans of classic albums, vinyl collectors, and listeners discovering it for the first time. I hope you dig Black Kangaroo as much as I do. - Farmer John ===CONNECT & SUPPORT=== Transport yourself into the realm of grooviness by supporting us on Patreon for as little as $2/month using this link --> patreon.com/FarmerJohnMusic Use this link to follow us on Facebook --> https://www.facebook.com/farmerjohnmusic/ Use this link to follow us on Instagram --> https://www.instagram.com/vinylrelics/ Use this link to follow us on TikTok --> https://www.tiktok.com/@vinylrelicspodcast Use this link to follow us on BlueSky --> https://bsky.app/profile/farmerjohnmusic.bsky.social And find us on X @VinylRelicsPod Email me @ farmerjohnmusic@gmail.com ===LINKS=== Check out Peter's website for album info, merch and more. https://peterkaukonen.com   ===THE MUSIC=== Songs used in this Epysode, in order of appearance. Here's a link to a Spotify playlist for all the tracks featured. *denotes track is not available on Spotify. https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2UBKztnoBIUTXgGVtyhUQ1?si=dfdc2a942d9d4238 FIELDS "Love Is The Word" *Edgar Varise "Platinum" *Chalo Dildar Chalo - song title unknown LITTLE WALTER "My Babe" MUDDY WATERS "Rollin' Stone" THE CARTER FAMILY "Wildwood Flower" SONNY TERRY & BROWNIE McGHEE "Born And Livin' With The Blues" REV. GARY DAVIS "Death Don't Have No Mercy" THE CHARLATANS "High Coin" PETER KAUKONEN "Up Or Down" PETER KAUKONEN "Postcard" PETER KAUKONEN "What We All Know And Love" PETER KAUKONEN "Billy's Tune" PETER KAUKONEN "Barking Dog Blues" PETER KAUKONEN "Dynamo Snackbar" PETER KAUKONEN "Prisoner" PETER KAUKONEN "That's A Good Question" STARSHIP "We Built This City" PAUL KANTNER/JEFFERSON STARSHIP "Let's Go Together" LINK WRAY "Be What You Want To" TERRY ALLEN "The Juarez Device (aka Texican Badman)" *PETER KAUKONEN "Bare Oaks" *PETER KAUKONEN "That's A Good Question" (version 2) ??MYSTERY ARTIST?? Tune in next week to find out... NEWPORT ELECTRIC "If Wishes Were Horses" ^^That's my band. This is shameless self-promotion!! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

EPYSODE 69: Fields by Fields. Guest: Richard Fortune (aka Richard Fortunato). Additional commentary by Uncle Herff. This week we drop the needle on the criminally overlooked, self-titled debut album from California psych-rock band Fields. Blending fuzz-drenched guitars with a West Coast vibe, Fields (1969) remains a rare and coveted LP among collectors, yet few know the story behind its creation. Join us as we explore the band’s origins and why Fields has earned a cult following among psychedelic rock aficionados. Whether you’re a crate-digging vinyl hunter or a fan of late '60s rock obscurities, this epysode is your gateway into one of the era’s best hidden treasures. I hope you dig Fields as much as I do. - Farmer John ===CONNECT & SUPPORT=== Transport yourself into the realm of grooviness by supporting us on Patreon for as little as $2/month using this link --> patreon.com/FarmerJohnMusic Use this link to follow us on Facebook --> https://www.facebook.com/farmerjohnmusic/ Use this link to follow us on Instagram --> https://www.instagram.com/vinylrelics/ Use this link to follow us on TikTok --> https://www.tiktok.com/@vinylrelicspodcast Use this link to follow us on BlueSky --> https://bsky.app/profile/farmerjohnmusic.bsky.social And find us on X @VinylRelicsPod Email me @ farmerjohnmusic@gmail.com ===LINKS=== Here's an article I wrote about the Fields album for Psychedelic Scene magazine: https://psychedelicscene.com/2026/02/10/vinyl-relics-fields-by-fields/   ===THE MUSIC=== Songs used in this Epysode, in order of appearance. Here's a link to a Spotify playlist for all the tracks featured. *denotes track is not available on Spotify. https://open.spotify.com/playlist/69upfBS0flXVPdXwqvG1xs?si=bb2c64766f584d28 MELLOW CANDLE "Dan The Wing" THE ROLLING STONES “She Said Yeah” WILLIAM CLARK GREEN “She Likes The Beatles” THE PREACHERS “Who Do You Love” THE YARDBIRDS “Happenings Ten Years Time Ago” THE VEJTABLES “I Still Love You” *THE W.C. FIELDS MEMORIAL ELECTRIC STRING BAND “I’m Not Your Stepping Stone” THE W.C. FIELDS MEMORIAL ELECTRIC STRING BAND “Hippy Elevator Operator” THE MERRY-GO-ROUND “You’re A Very Lovely Woman” FIELDS "Elysian Fields" FIELDS "Bide My Time" FIELDS "Take You Home" FIELDS "Jump On You" FIELDS "Sun Would Set" FIELDS "Love Is The Word" THE PARASITES OF THE WESTERN WORLD “A Rare Case Of The Blues” FORTUNE “Thrill Of It All” FORTUNE “Level Ground" ??MYSTERY ARTIST?? Tune in next week to find out... NEWPORT ELECTRIC "Seemed Like A Good Idea At The Time" ^^ That's my band, this is shameless self-promotion!! Here's a Spotify link to our music: https://open.spotify.com/artist/5y6kGmYnS4SWvqAfijhDdp?si=7zRH2mG6SPmkdC4ysT7oOw Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

EPYSODE 68: Swaddling Songs by Mellow Candle. Guest: Mellow Candle's Alison O'Donnell. Additional commentary by my twin brother Maurice. This week we drop the needle on a true cult classic. Released in 1972 and largely overlooked in its time, this singular album has since become a holy grail of progressive folk-rock, revered for its mysticism and haunting beauty. Led by the spellbinding voices of Clodagh Simonds and Alison Williams (now Alison O'Donnell), Mellow Candle fused pastoral folk with progressive rock flourishes, baroque arrangements, and flashes of jazz and classical influence. Tracks like “Sheep Season” and “Dan the Wing” unfold with dramatic, almost otherworldly crescendos. With Alison's help, we explore the story behind the band, the circumstances that shaped Swaddling Songs, and why it vanished so quickly after its release, only to be rediscovered decades later by collectors and crate diggers. Light a candle, settle in, and join us as Vinyl Relics revisits one of the most enchanting lost records of the early ’70s. I hope you dig Swaddling Songs as much as I do. -Farmer John ===CONNECT & SUPPORT=== Transport yourself into the realm of grooviness by supporting us on Patreon using this link --> patreon.com/FarmerJohnMusic Use this link to follow us on Facebook --> https://www.facebook.com/farmerjohnmusic/ Use this link to follow us on Instagram --> https://www.instagram.com/vinylrelics/ Use this link to follow us on TikTok --> https://www.tiktok.com/@vinylrelicspodcast Use this link to follow us on BlueSky --> https://bsky.app/profile/farmerjohnmusic.bsky.social And find us on X @VinylRelicsPod Email me @ farmerjohnmusic@gmail.com ===LINKS=== Check out all of Alison's music here: https://alisonodonnell.bandcamp.com   ===THE MUSIC=== Songs used in this Epysode, in order of appearance. Here's a link to a Spotify playlist for all the tracks featured:https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0jtVg6Mft71ZW9Niixuma1?si=f05d853ad16b44cb *denotes track is not available on Spotify. BILLY NICHOLLS "London Social Degree" OTIS REDDING “(Sittin’ On The) Dock Of The Bay” THE SUPREMES “Reflections” *LOVE “She Comes In Colours” JONI MITCHELL “Blue” *MELLOW CANDLE “Feeling High” *MELLOW CANDLE “Tea With The Sun”  JETHRO TULL “Teacher” MELLOW CANDLE "Heaven Heath" MELLOW CANDLE "Sheep Season" MELLOW CANDLE "Silver Song" MELLOW CANDLE "The Poet And The Witch" MELLOW CANDLE "Messenger Birds" MELLOW CANDLE "Dan The Wing" MELLOW CANDLE "Reverend Sisters" MELLOW CANDLE "Break Your Token" MELLOW CANDLE "Buy Or Beware" MELLOW CANDLE "Vile Excesses" MELLOW CANDLE "Lonely Man" MELLOW CANDLE "Boulders On My Grave" *FOVEA HEX “A Hymn To Sulphur” *FLIBBERTIGIBBET “Episodes” UNITED BIBLE STUDIES “Circles & Chambers” UNITED BIBLE STUDIES “Hoist The Drawbridge” *MELLOW CANDLE “The Virgin Prophet” ??MYSTERY ARTIST?? Tune in next week to find out... NEWPORT ELECTRIC "Now It's All This" ^^ That's my band. This is shameless self-promotion! Here's a Spotify link to hear all our music: Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

EPYSODE 67: Would You Believe by Billy Nicholls. Guest: Billy Nicholls. Additional commentary by Uncle Herff. This week we present one of the most beautiful and bittersweet stories in 1960s British pop: Billy Nicholls’ legendary 1968 album Would You Believe. Hailed by critics, this shimmering psych-pop masterpiece was shelved before its proper release and went on to become one of the rarest and most sought-after records in the collector world. We explore the album’s lush orchestration, studio craftsmanship, and the influence of the Immediate Records scene, including the key roles played by producer Andrew Loog Oldham and some of Billy's famous musician friends. We discuss the label troubles and twists of fate that kept this stunning record in the shadows for decades. Plus a great story of how a Beatle helped kickstart Billy's career! Whether you’re a long-time admirer of this wonderful album or discovering it for the first time, this epysode unpacks the music, the myth, and the enduring magic that transformed a once-lost LP into a psych-pop holy grail. I hope you dig Would You Believe as much as I do. - Farmer John ===CONNECT & SUPPORT=== Transport yourself into the realm of grooviness by supporting us on Patreon using this link --> patreon.com/FarmerJohnMusic Use this link to follow us on Facebook --> https://www.facebook.com/farmerjohnmusic/ Use this link to follow us on Instagram --> https://www.instagram.com/vinylrelics/ Use this link to follow us on TikTok --> https://www.tiktok.com/@vinylrelicspodcast Use this link to follow us on BlueSky --> https://bsky.app/profile/farmerjohnmusic.bsky.social And find us on X @VinylRelicsPod Email me @ farmerjohnmusic@gmail.com ===LINKS=== Check out Billy's albums and other merchandise here: https://www.billynicholls.com   ===THE MUSIC=== Songs used in this Epysode, in order of appearance. Here's a link to a Spotify playlist for all the tracks featured: *denotes track is not available on Spotify. https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1WPmas1G4PACpC7Jy8VdEm?si=4a4261f398e545e3 *RELATIVELY CLEAN RIVERS "The Persian Caravan" THE SQUADRONAIRES “Cement Mixer” JOE BROWN “See You In My Dreams” EDDIE COCHRAN “Summertime Blues” THE EVERLY BROTHERS “When Will I Be Loved” BUDDY HOLLY “Crying, Waiting, Hoping” *BILLY NICHOLLS “Cut And Come Again” (demo) DEL SHANNON “Cut And Come Again” BILLY NICHOLLS “Would You Believe” BILLY NICHOLLS "Come Again" BILLY NICHOLLS "Life Is Short" BILLY NICHOLLS "Feeling Easy" BILLY NICHOLLS "Daytime Girl" BILLY NICHOLLS "Daytime Girl (Coda)" BILLY NICHOLLS "London Social Degree" BILLY NICHOLLS "Portobello Road" BILLY NICHOLLS "Question Mark" BILLY NICHOLLS "Being Happy" BILLY NICHOLLS "Girl From New York" BILLY NICHOLLS "It Brings Me Down" BILLY NICHOLLS “Kew” BILLY NICHOLLS “White Lightning” WHITE HORSE “Give It Up” WHITE HORSE “Can’t Stop Loving You” PETE TOWNSHEND “Forever’s No Time At All” BILLY NICHOLLS “Under One Banner” MORGAN “Flying High” ??MYSTERY ARTIST?? Tune in next week to find out... NEWPORT ELECTRIC "Written In The Cards" ^^That's my band. Shameless self-promotion!! Here's a Spotify link to our music: https://open.spotify.com/artist/5y6kGmYnS4SWvqAfijhDdp?si=7zRH2mG6SPmkdC4ysT7oOw Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Epysode 66: Relatively Clean Rivers by Relatively Clean Rivers. Additional commentary by Uncle Herff. This week we drop the needle on one of the most elusive albums in psych-folk/rock history: the self-titled 1976 release by Relatively Clean Rivers. Join us as we explore the origins of this enigmatic project, the visionary mind of Phil Pearlman, and the winding path that turned this quietly released LP into a collector’s holy grail. We break down the album’s dreamy acoustic textures and the unique blend of folk, country, and West Coast psychedelia that has kept crate diggers searching for original pressings for decades. Whether you're discovering it for the first time or revisiting a beloved classic, this epysode uncovers the legacy that make this record a true vinyl treasure. I hope you dig Relatively Clean Rivers as much as I do. - Farmer John ===CONNECT & SUPPORT=== Transport yourself into the realm of grooviness by supporting us on Patreon using this link --> patreon.com/FarmerJohnMusic Use this link to follow us on Facebook --> https://www.facebook.com/farmerjohnmusic/ Use this link to follow us on Instagram --> https://www.instagram.com/vinylrelics/ Use this link to follow us on TikTok --> https://www.tiktok.com/@vinylrelicspodcast Use this link to follow us on BlueSky --> https://bsky.app/profile/farmerjohnmusic.bsky.social And find us on X @VinylRelicsPod Email me @ farmerjohnmusic@gmail.com ===LINKS=== Karen Darby of The Beat of the Earth full interview: https://members.tripod.com/lysergia_2/LamaWorkshop/Bote/lamaBeatOfTheEarth.htm Here's a link to an article I wrote about this album for Psychedelic Scene: https://psychedelicscene.com/2026/01/19/vinyl-relics-relatively-clean-rivers/   ===THE MUSIC=== Songs used in this Epysode, in order of appearance. There is no playlist for this epysode as the album is not available on Spotify. TÍR NA NÓG "Dance Of Years" PHIL & THE FLAKES “Chrome Reversed Rails” BEAT OF THE EARTH “The Beat Of The Earth Side One” THE ELECTRONIC HOLE “The Golden Hill” THE ELECTRONIC HOLE “Love Will Find A Way” RELATIVELY CLEAN RIVERS "Easy Ride" RELATIVELY CLEAN RIVERS "Journey Through The Valley Of O" RELATIVELY CLEAN RIVERS "Babylon" RELATIVELY CLEAN RIVERS "Last Flight To Eden" RELATIVELY CLEAN RIVERS "Prelude" RELATIVELY CLEAN RIVERS "Hello Sunshine" RELATIVELY CLEAN RIVERS "They Knew What To Say" RELATIVELY CLEAN RIVERS "The Persian Caravan" RELATIVELY CLEAN RIVERS "A Thousand Years" ??MYSTERY ARTIST?? Tune in next week to find out... NEWPORT ELECTRIC "Nobody Sings The Blues Anymore" ^^ That's my band, this is shameless self-promotion!! Here's a Spotify link to our music: https://open.spotify.com/artist/5y6kGmYnS4SWvqAfijhDdp?si=7zRH2mG6SPmkdC4ysT7oOw Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

SPECIAL EPYSODE: The 2025 "In Memoriam" Fantasy Band Discussion. GUESTS: Uncle Herff and Christian Swain. In this special epysode, we honour the artists who left us in 2025 by building the ultimate “In Memoriam” Fantasy Band. Through reflection and a deep appreciation for their musical legacies, we imagine what it would sound like if these departed legends shared the same stage. We discuss their standout contributions, the impact they made on their genres, and why their absence leaves such a lasting void. It’s part tribute, part creative celebration, and all heart. Whether you love fantasy band drafts, year-end music retrospectives, or simply want to remember the voices that shaped the soundtrack of our lives, this epysode offers a heartfelt and thoughtful sendoff. The great gig in the sky added some incredible talent this year. From all of us here, and on behalf of all the fans throughout the world, we say thank you for the incredible music you leave behind. RIP. ===CONNECT & SUPPORT=== Transport yourself into the realm of grooviness by supporting us on Patreon for as little as $2/month using this link --> patreon.com/FarmerJohnMusic Use this link to follow us on Facebook --> https://www.facebook.com/farmerjohnmusic/ Use this link to follow us on Instagram --> https://www.instagram.com/vinylrelics/ Use this link to follow us on TikTok --> https://www.tiktok.com/@vinylrelicspodcast Use this link to follow us on BlueSky --> https://bsky.app/profile/farmerjohnmusic.bsky.social And find us on X @VinylRelicsPod Email me @ farmerjohnmusic@gmail.com   ===THE MUSIC=== Songs used in this Epysode, in order of appearance. Here's a link to a Spotify playlist for all the tracks featured. *denotes track is not available on Spotify. https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0qpwMQ1gWbDiVAu7VwoEEH?si=1cf3a9b654974061 SLY & THE FAMILY STONE "Thank You" JANIS JOPLIN "Kozmic Blues" BLONDIE "Heart Of Glass" THE PRETTY THINGS "Don't Bring Me Down" THE BEACH BOYS "God Only Knows" CHAKA KHAN "Move Me No Mountain" JOHN MARTYN "Solid Air" BOOKER T. & THE MG'S "Green Onions" *WATCHPOCKET "Four Walls" OTIS REDDING "Try A Little Tenderness" TOM LEHRER "The Folk Song Army" THE BAND "Ophelia" THE BAND "Chest Fever" THE BAND "Whispering Pines" TERRY REID "Superlungs My Supergirl" TERRY REID "To Be Treated Rite" SLY & THE FAMILY STONE "Everyday People" SLY & THE FAMILY STONE "I Wanna Take You Higher" (live) CHRIS REA "The Road To Hell Part 2" JOE ELY "The Road Goes On Forever" THE YOUNGBLOODS "Get Together" KISS "Shock Me" ROBERTA FLACK "Killing Me Softly With His Song" THE ALARM "Rain In The Summertime" BADFINGER "I Can't Take It" MARIANNE FAITHFULL "Broken English" OZZY OSBOURNE "Crazy Train" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

EPYSODE 65: Tír na nÓg by Tír na nÓg. Guest: Tír na nÓg's Leo O'Kelly. Additional commentary by Uncle Herff. This week, we journey back to 1971 to explore the mesmerizing self-titled debut by Irish folk-prog duo Tír na nÓg. Known for their intricate acoustic arrangements, poetic songwriting, and genre-blurring harmonies, Tír na nÓg carved out a sound unlike anything else on the early ’70s folk scene. This week, we’re honoured to feature exclusive commentary from band member Leo O’Kelly, who shares personal stories from the group’s earliest days, the creative energy behind the album, and what it was like crafting these now-beloved songs. His insights bring a rare, intimate perspective to a record long cherished by collectors and fans of progressive folk. Join us as we dive into the tracks, production choices, musical influences, and the lasting legacy of an album that continues to inspire more than five decades later. Whether you’re a longtime devotee or discovering Tír na nÓg for the first time, this epysode offers a rich and immersive listen. I hope you dig Tír na nÓg as much as I do. - Farmer John ===CONNECT & SUPPORT=== Transport yourself into the realm of grooviness by supporting us on Patreon for as little as $2/month using this link --> patreon.com/FarmerJohnMusic Use this link to follow us on Facebook --> https://www.facebook.com/farmerjohnmusic/ Use this link to follow us on Instagram --> https://www.instagram.com/vinylrelics/ Use this link to follow us on TikTok --> https://www.tiktok.com/@vinylrelicspodcast Use this link to follow us on BlueSky --> https://bsky.app/profile/farmerjohnmusic.bsky.social And find us on X @VinylRelicsPod Email me @ farmerjohnmusic@gmail.com   ===THE MUSIC=== Songs used in this Epysode, in order of appearance. Here's a link to a Spotify playlist for all the tracks featured. *denotes track is not available on Spotify. https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4zM5HEbJCVWYXGZ6kYflLN?si=2bfa118b1bc740df *MAY BLITZ "Smoking The Day Away" ELVIS PRESLEY “Guitar Man” EMMET SPICELAND “Bunclody” EMMET SPICELAND “Mary From Dungloe” JONI MITCHELL “Night In The City” TÍR NA NÓG: "Time Is Like A Promise" TÍR NA NÓG: "Mariner Blues" TÍR NA NÓG: "Daisy Lady" TÍR NA NÓG: "Tír na nÓg" TÍR NA NÓG: "Aberdeen Angus" TÍR NA NÓG: "Looking Up" TÍR NA NÓG: "Boat Song" TÍR NA NÓG: "Our Love Will Not Decay" TÍR NA NÓG: "Hey Friend" TÍR NA NÓG: "Dance Of Years" TÍR NA NÓG: "Live A Day" TÍR NA NÓG: "Picadilly" TÍR NA NÓG: "Dante" TÍR NA NÓG “The Lady I Love” TÍR NA NÓG “So Freely” TÍR NA NÓG “Two White Horses” TÍR NA NÓG “Most Magical” TÍR NA NÓG “Strong In The Sun” NICK DRAKE “Place To Be” TÍR NA NÓG “Free Ride” SONNY CONDELL “Down In The City” *SCULLION “Carol” *LEO O’KELLY “Will" *LEO O’KELLY “I Prayed To The Devil Last Night” TÍR NA NÓG “I Have Known Love” TÍR NA NÓG “You In Yellow” ??MYSTERY ARTIST?? Tune in next week to find out... NEWPORT ELECTRIC "I Will Wait" ^^That's my band. Shameless self-promotion!! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

EPYSODE 64: May Blitz by May Blitz. Guest: May Blitz bassist Reid Hudson. Additional commentary by Uncle Herff. Fresh off our deep dive into As Sheriff’s lost 60's recordings, we follow the trail to London in 1970, where bassist Reid Hudson helped forge something far heavier. With guitarist Jamie Black and drummer Tony Newman, May Blitz delivered a self-titled debut that captured the raw, thunderous spirit of the era’s underground rock scene.We spin through the album’s molten riffs, jazz-inflected rhythms, and acid-soaked atmosphere, an explosive mix that put the band in the same league as Black Sabbath and Atomic Rooster.Half power trio, half psychedelic séance, this album remains a cult cornerstone of the heavy progressive movement. I hope you dig "May Blitz" as much as I do. - Farmer John ===CONNECT & SUPPORT=== Transport yourself into the realm of grooviness by supporting us on Patreon using this link --> patreon.com/FarmerJohnMusic Use this link to follow us on Facebook --> https://www.facebook.com/farmerjohnmusic/ Use this link to follow us on Instagram --> https://www.instagram.com/vinylrelics/ Use this link to follow us on TikTok --> https://www.tiktok.com/@vinylrelicspodcast Use this link to follow us on BlueSky --> https://bsky.app/profile/farmerjohnmusic.bsky.social And find us on X @VinylRelicsPod Email me @  farmerjohnmusic@gmail.com   ===THE MUSIC=== Songs used in order of appearance. There is no Spotify playlist available for this Epysode as the album is not available there. AS SHERIFF "His Father's Good Machine" BAKERLOO "Big Bear Ffolly" URIAH HEEP “Wake Up (Set Your Sights)” SOUNDS INCORPORATED “Rinky Dink” TONY NEWMAN “Soul Thing” THE JEFF BECK GROUP “Rice Pudding” AS SHERIFF “Palm Fronds” MAY BLITZ "Smoking The Day Away" MAY BLITZ "I Don't Know?" MAY BLITZ "Dreaming" MAY BLITZ "Squeet" MAY BLITZ "Tomorrow May Come" MAY BLITZ "Fire Queen" MAY BLITZ "Virgin Waters" MAY BLITZ “Snakes And Ladders” MAY BLITZ “For Mad Men Only” MAY BLITZ “Honey Coloured Time” MAY BLITZ “8 Mad Grim Nits” (live) MAY BLITZ “Fire Queen” (live) THREE MAN ARMY “Butter Queen” BOXER “Hip Kiss” ??MYSTERY ARTIST?? Tune in next week to find out... NEWPORT ELECTRIC "El Dorado's Gold" ^^That's my band. This is shameless self-promotion!! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

EPYSODE 63: Six Ways To The Ace by As Sheriff. Guests: As Sheriff band members Reid Hudson and Andy Godon, Supreme Echo record label owner Jason Flower. Additional commentary by Uncle Herff. This week we dig deep into the hazy archives of Canada’s late-60s underground with "Six Ways to the Ace", a new release from Supreme Echo featuring the long-lost recordings of As Sheriff. Emerging from the Victoria/Vancouver scene, As Sheriff blended shimmering folk harmonies with a psychedelic edge, a sound as coastal as it was cosmic. We explore how these reels of tape survived half a century, what they reveal about a vibrant yet overlooked West Coast music scene, and how bassist Reid Hudson’s journey from local gigs to May Blitz links this forgotten band to the heavier chapters of rock history.This album is a revelation...and a resurrection. I hope you dig "Six Ways To The Ace" as much as I do. - Farmer John ===CONNECT & SUPPORT=== Transport yourself into the realm of grooviness by supporting us on Patreon using this link --> patreon.com/FarmerJohnMusic Use this link to follow us on Facebook --> https://www.facebook.com/farmerjohnmusic/ Use this link to follow us on Instagram --> https://www.instagram.com/vinylrelics/ Use this link to follow us on TikTok --> https://www.tiktok.com/@vinylrelicspodcast Use this link to follow us on BlueSky --> https://bsky.app/profile/farmerjohnmusic.bsky.social And find us on X @VinylRelicsPod Email me @  farmerjohnmusic@gmail.com ===LINKS=== Check out Supreme Echo's stuff here: https://supremeecho.com The As Sheriff songs are not available on Spotify, but you can hear them hear on Bandcamp: https://supremeecho.bandcamp.com/album/as-sheriff   ===THE MUSIC=== Songs used in order of appearance. There is no Spotify playlist available for this Epysode as the album is not available there. Please see the Bandcamp link above to stream the tracks of the album. STAINED GLASS “Soap And Turkey" JEFFERSON AIRPLANE “Somebody To Love” PETER, PAUL & MARY “Leaving On A Jet Plane” THE DOORS "Roadhouse Blues" (live) THE PEANUT BUTTER CONSPIRACY “Too Many Do” AS SHERIFF "Palm Fronds" AS SHERIFF "It Makes Your Eyes Hurt" AS SHERIFF "32-20" AS SHERIFF "Chocolate Guitar" AS SHERIFF "Stark Naked When The Phone Rang" AS SHERIFF "Head Of Stake" AS SHERIFF "Jerry The Junker" AS SHERIFF "When She Comes" AS SHERIFF "Red Hot Spicy Rich Racy Rare Daring Risqué" AS SHERIFF "His Father's Good Machine" AS SHERIFF "Six Ways To The Ace" AS SHERIFF "Crying Shame" CHEECH AND CHONG "Marijuana" HYDRO ELECTRIC STREETCAR “Gardens And Flowers” STONEDELIGHT “Reach Out For Me” NOON TIDE “On A Lifeline” THE TIGER FOOT STUDIO BAND “Sometimes You Win, Sometimes You Lose”  MAY BLITZ "Smoking The Day Away" NEWPORT ELECTRIC "El Dorado's Gold" ^^That's my band. This is shameless self-promotion!! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

EPYSODE 62: Crazy Horse Roads by Stained Glass. Guest: Stained Glass drummer Dennis Carrasco. Additional commentary by Uncle Herff. This week we trace the winding, electric path of Stained Glass through their powerful and often-overlooked 1970 album "Crazy Horse Roads", a burst of psychedelic energy from a band caught in the shifting tides of the West Coast scene. With exclusive commentary from original drummer Dennis Carrasco, we explore the album’s varied styles, a stark evolution from their earlier, harmony-rich garage-psych sound. We dive into the tracks and the story as Carrasco offers rare insight into the band’s creative crossroads. Recorded as the psychedelic '60s gave way to the introspective '70s, this album is an underrated gem that is deserving of more attention. I hope you dig "Crazy Horse Roads" as much as I do. - Farmer John ===CONNECT & SUPPORT=== Transport yourself into the realm of grooviness by supporting us on Patreon using this link --> patreon.com/FarmerJohnMusic Use this link to follow us on Facebook --> https://www.facebook.com/farmerjohnmusic/ Use this link to follow us on Instagram --> https://www.instagram.com/vinylrelics/ Use this link to follow us on TikTok --> https://www.tiktok.com/@vinylrelicspodcast Use this link to follow us on BlueSky --> https://bsky.app/profile/farmerjohnmusic.bsky.social And find us on X @VinylRelicsPod Email me @ farmerjohnmusic@gmail.com   ===THE MUSIC=== Songs used in this Epysode, in order of appearance. Here's a link to a Spotify playlist for all the tracks featured. *denotes track is not available on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/00iIL9mL8e61OeZIsB3kPy?si=e1051904fe8241c4 MU "Ain't No Blues" LINK WRAY “Jack The Ripper” *THE TROLLS “Walkin’ Shoes” STAINED GLASS “If I Needed Someone” STAINED GLASS “We Got A Long Way To Go” STAINED GLASS “A Scene In Between” STAINED GLASS "I Sing You Sing" STAINED GLASS "Finger Painting" STAINED GLASS "Soap And Turkey" STAINED GLASS "Twiddle My Thumbs" STAINED GLASS "Fahrenheit" STAINED GLASS "Nightcap" STAINED GLASS "Horse On Me" STAINED GLASS "Two Make One" STAINED GLASS "Light Down Below" STAINED GLASS "Piggy Back Ride And The Camel" STAINED GLASS "Doomsday" *STAINED GLASS “Mad Lynn Ball” *STAINED GLASS “A Common Thief” *STAINED GLASS “Inca Treasure” COPPERHEAD “They’re Making A Monster” JEFFERSON STARSHIP “Jane” DENNIS CARRASCO “Thunder Bay” ??MYSTERY ARTIST?? Tune in next week to find out... NEWPORT ELECTRIC "El Dorado's Gold" ^^That's my band. This is shameless self-promotion!!   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

EPYSODE 61: MU by MU. Guest: Merrell Fankhauser. Additional commentary by Uncle Herff. This week we journey into the cosmic unknown with "MU" , the cult 1971 debut album from Merrell Fankhauser’s post-H.M.S. Bounty band, formed with ex-Captain Beefheart guitarist Jeff Cotton (aka Antennae Jimmy Semens). With exclusive commentary from Merrell himself, we uncover the origins of the band’s name (a nod to the mythical lost continent of MU), the spiritual inspiration behind the tracks, and the band’s eventual migration to Maui in search of metaphysical truth and better vibes. Blending desert blues, psychedelic folk, and exploratory jam-rock, "MU"  is a hidden gem of the early ’70s underground, one that has quietly influenced generations of psych-heads, crate-diggers, and cosmic seekers. If you’ve ever wondered what happens when acoustic blues, psychedelia, and esoteric mysticism collide, this epysode is your portal. I hope you dig "MU" as much as I do. - Farmer John ===CONNECT & SUPPORT=== Transport yourself into the realm of grooviness by supporting us on Patreon using this link --> patreon.com/FarmerJohnMusic Use this link to follow us on Facebook --> https://www.facebook.com/farmerjohnmusic/ Use this link to follow us on Instagram --> https://www.instagram.com/vinylrelics/ Use this link to follow us on TikTok --> https://www.tiktok.com/@vinylrelicspodcast Use this link to follow us on BlueSky --> https://bsky.app/profile/farmerjohnmusic.bsky.social And find us on X @VinylRelicsPod Email me @  farmerjohnmusic@gmail.com   ===THE MUSIC=== Songs used in this Epysode, in order of appearance. Here's a link to a Spotify playlist for all the tracks featured. ( *denotes track is not available on Spotify): https://open.spotify.com/playlist/7zoCf4Tjkj8zhV9vprdg6R?si=31718efdba754015 MERRELL FANKHAUSER AND H.M.S. BOUNTY “Things (Goin’ Round In My Mind)” MERRELL & THE EXILES “Tomorrow’s Girl” CAPTAIN BEEFHEART & HIS MAGIC BAND “Son Of A Mirror Man - Mere Man” CAPTAIN BEEFHEART & HIS MAGIC BAND “Moonlight On Vermont” CAPTAIN BEEFHEART & HIS MAGIC BAND “My Human Gets Me Blues” MU "Ain't No Blues" MU "Ballad Of Brother Lew" MU "Blue Form" MU "Interlude" MU "Nobody Wants To Shine" MU "Eternal Thirst" MU "Too Naked For Demetrius" MU "Mumbella Baye Tu La" MU "The Clouds Went That Way" *MU “Land Of Mu” *MU “Make A Joyful Noise” MERRELL FANKHAUSER “The Wind Cries Maui” MERRELL FANKHAUSER “Dharmic Connection” MERRELL FANKHAUSER “On Our Way To Hana” HARRY NILSSON “Joy” *MERRELL FANKHAUSER & WILLIE NELSON “Wipe Out” (Live) *MERRELL FANKHAUSER “California Cosmic Jam” ??MYSTERY ARTIST?? Tune in next week to find out... NEWPORT ELECTRIC "So It Goes" ^^ That's my band. This is shameless self-promotion!!   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

EPYSODE 60: Things! by Merrell Fankhauser & H.M.S. Bounty. Guest: Merrell Fankhauser. Additional commentary by Uncle Herff. This week we resurrect one of the most intriguing and overlooked gems of the psychedelic era: "Things!", the lone LP by Merrell Fankhauser and H.M.S. Bounty. With exclusive commentary from Merrell himself, we journey through the album’s sun-soaked melodies, acid-drenched lyrics, and fuzzed-out textures that reflect California’s transition from surf rock innocence to psychedelic introspection. Hear the backstory behind the tracks plus tales from the band’s brief brush with fame. We explore how Fankhauser’s surf and folk-rock pedigree (The Impacts, Fapardokly) evolved into something stranger and more visionary, making "Things! " a cult classic among garage-psych collectors and psychedelic historians alike. Whether you’re a crate-digger, lysergic listener, or new to the psych-pop underground, this epysode is a front-row seat to the making of a lost masterpiece. I hope you dig "Things!" as much as I do. - Farmer John ===CONNECT & SUPPORT=== Transport yourself into the realm of grooviness by supporting us on Patreon using this link --> patreon.com/FarmerJohnMusic Use this link to follow us on Facebook --> https://www.facebook.com/farmerjohnmusic/ Use this link to follow us on Instagram --> https://www.instagram.com/vinylrelics/ Use this link to follow us on TikTok --> https://www.tiktok.com/@vinylrelicspodcast Use this link to follow us on BlueSky --> https://bsky.app/profile/farmerjohnmusic.bsky.social And find us on X @VinylRelicsPod Email me @ farmerjohnmusic@gmail.com   ===THE MUSIC=== Songs used in this Epysode, in order of appearance. Here's a link to a Spotify playlist for all the tracks featured: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1iWlPhXKF0MZB7xMGUpjQB?si=cf7688c8e1a9444b JOHN KONGOS "He's Gonna Step On You Again" THE IMPACTS “Revellion” THE IMPACTS “Wipe Out" MERRELL & THE EXILES “Can’t We Get Along” MERRELL & THE EXILES “Run Baby Run” MERRELL & THE EXILES “Tomorrow’s Girl” FAPARDOKLY “Mr. Clock” FAPARDOKLY “Lila” FAPARDOKLY “Gone To Pot” MERRELL FANKHAUSER & H.M.S. BOUNTY "Things (Goin' Round In My Mind) MERRELL FANKHAUSER & H.M.S. BOUNTY "Girl (I'm Waiting For You) MERRELL FANKHAUSER & H.M.S. BOUNTY "What Does She See In You" MERRELL FANKHAUSER & H.M.S. BOUNTY "Lost In The City" MERRELL FANKHAUSER & H.M.S. BOUNTY "Your Painted Lives" MERRELL FANKHAUSER & H.M.S. BOUNTY "Drivin' Sideways (Down A One Way Street)" MERRELL FANKHAUSER & H.M.S. BOUNTY "In A Minute Not Too Soon" MERRELL FANKHAUSER & H.M.S. BOUNTY "A Visit With Ashiya" MERRELL FANKHAUSER & H.M.S. BOUNTY "The Big Gray Sky" MERRELL FANKHAUSER & H.M.S. BOUNTY "Rich Man's Fable" MERRELL FANKHAUSER & H.M.S. BOUNTY "Ice Cube Island" MERRELL FANKHAUSER & H.M.S. BOUNTY "Madame Silky" MERRELL FANKHAUSER & H.M.S. BOUNTY "I'm Flying Home" MERRELL FANKHAUSER “Tampa Run” MU "Mumbella Baye Tu La" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

EPYSODE 59: Kongos by John Kongos. Guest: John Kongos. Additional commentary by Uncle Herff. This week we drop the needle on "Kongos", the 1972 cult-favourite album that fused glam rock, African rhythms, early sampling, and psychedelic textures long before such mashups became the norm. With exclusive commentary from John Kongos, we explore the bold studio experimentation behind tracks like “He’s Gonna Step on You Again”, a UK Top 5 hit that famously used tape loops and tribal drums, influencing artists from Happy Mondays to U2. Kongos shares firsthand stories about working with producer Gus Dudgeon (Elton John), the intense sessions at Trident Studios, and how the album’s futuristic sound puzzled critics but built a cult following that still grows today. This is a deep-dive into one of the most forward-thinking albums of the era...one that sounds as vital now as it did over 50 years ago. I hope you dig "Kongos" as much as I do. - Farmer John ===CONNECT & SUPPORT=== Transport yourself into the realm of grooviness by supporting us on Patreon using this link --> patreon.com/FarmerJohnMusic Use this link to follow us on Facebook --> https://www.facebook.com/farmerjohnmusic/ Use this link to follow us on Instagram --> https://www.instagram.com/vinylrelics/ Use this link to follow us on TikTok --> https://www.tiktok.com/@vinylrelicspodcast Use this link to follow us on BlueSky --> https://bsky.app/profile/farmerjohnmusic.bsky.social And find us on X @VinylRelicsPod Email me @ farmerjohnmusic@gmail.com ===AIR OARS END O'MISHUNS=== In Uncle Herff's commentary, he mentioned the Kongos album being released on the Dawn label. John's first album "Confusions About a Goldfish" was released on Dawn, but "Kongos" was released on Fly. No goldfish were harmed in this minor faux pas.   ===THE MUSIC=== Songs used in this Epysode, in order of appearance. Here's a link to a Spotify playlist for all the tracks featured ( *denotes track is not available on Spotify): https://open.spotify.com/playlist/03Hc0ElOSr7zerfpLArswj?si=0c7745a5dafb4a61 WILLIE NILE "Vagabond Moon" TOMMY STEELE “Rock With The Caveman” CHET ATKINS “Mr. Sandman” ARTISTS AGAINST APARTHEID “Sun City” THE G-MEN “Campbell’s Rock” *JOHNNY KONGOS & THE G-MEN “Cruel Sea” JOHNNY KONGOS & THE G-MEN “It’s All Over Now” JOHNNY KONGOS “Little Boy Cryin’” JOHN T. KONGOS “I Love Mary” FLORIBUNDA ROSE “Linda Loves Linda” SCRUGG “Lavender Popcorn” DALIAH LAVI “Oh, wann kommst du?” JOHN KONGOS “Confusions About A Goldfish” JOHN KONGOS “Blood” JOHN KONGOS “Amendment To Confusions About A Goldfish” JOHN KONGOS “Seat By The Window” DAVID BOWIE “The Laughing Gnome” ELTON JOHN “Your Song” JOHN KONGOS "Tokoloshe Man" JOHN KONGOS "Jubilee Cloud" JOHN KONGOS "Gold" JOHN KONGOS "Lift Me From The Ground" JOHN KONGOS "Come On Down Jesus" JOHN KONGOS "I Would Have Had A Good Time" STEPHEN STILLS "Love The One You're With" JOHN KONGOS "Try To Touch Just One" RALPH McTELL "Streets Of London" JOHN KONGOS "Tomorrow I'll Go" JOHN KONGOS "He's Gonna Step On You Again" JOHN KONGOS “Higher Than God’s Hat” *JOHN KONGOS “Ride The Lightning” JOHN KONGOS “I’m Dreaming” *JOHN KONGOS “Blind Date” THE HAPPY MONDAYS “Step On” JOHN KONGOS “Nature’s Game” KONGOS “I Am Not Me” ??MYSTERY ARTIST?? Tune in next week to find out... NEWPORT ELECTRIC "If Wishes Were Horses" ^^ That's my band. This is shameless self-promotion!!   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

EPYSODE 58: Willie Nile, by Willie Nile. Guest: Willie Nile. Additional commentary by Uncle Herff. This week we spotlight the electric, poetic debut of Willie Nile, whose 1980 self-titled album emerged straight from the streets of New York’s post-punk underground and instantly drew comparisons to Dylan, Springsteen, and Lou Reed. With exclusive commentary from Willie himself, we revisit the making of this cult classic, recorded in the heart of Manhattan during a time when punk grit met folk wisdom. From the raw energy of “Vagabond Moon” to the street-lit soul of “That’s the Reason,” Nile reflects on the scenes and sounds that shaped his early songs. Discovered by Clive Davis and praised by The Who, this album remains a landmark for fans of literate rock 'n' roll. Whether you're discovering it for the first time or dropping the needle again, this epysode captures the urgency and charm of an artist who’s never stopped chasing truth through song. Spoiler alert: he's still going strong. His newest album may be his best... I hope you dig "Willie Nile" as much as I do. - Farmer John ===CONNECT & SUPPORT=== Transport yourself into the realm of grooviness by supporting us on Patreon using this link --> patreon.com/FarmerJohnMusic Use this link to follow us on Facebook --> https://www.facebook.com/farmerjohnmusic/ Use this link to follow us on Instagram --> https://www.instagram.com/vinylrelics/ Use this link to follow us on TikTok --> https://www.tiktok.com/@vinylrelicspodcast Use this link to follow us on BlueSky --> https://bsky.app/profile/farmerjohnmusic.bsky.social And find us on X @VinylRelicsPod Email me @ farmerjohnmusic@gmail.com ===LINKS=== Check Willie's website for merch, tour info, newsletters and more: https://www.willienile.com   ===THE MUSIC=== Songs used in this Epysode, in order of appearance. Here's a link to a Spotify playlist for all the tracks featured :  https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2sQoDlLmDaWVwdl09nL5k4?si=cb13ab47c0ee49f1 QUILL "Thumbnail Screwdriver" WILLIE NILE "God Laughs" WILLIE NILE "Life On Bleecker Street" BUDDY HOLLY & THE CRICKETS “Peggy Sue” THE BEATLES “I Want To Hold Your Hand” THE WHO “Can’t Explain” TELEVISION “Marquee Moon” TALKING HEADS “Psycho Killer” ROBERT PALMER “Addicted To Love” WILLIE NILE "Vagabond Moon" WILLIE NILE "Dear Lord" WILLIE NILE "It's All Over" WILLIE NILE "Across The River" THE ROLLING STONES “Shattered” THE ROLLING STONES “She’s So Cold” WILLIE NILE "She's So Cold" PATTI SMITH GROUP “Because The Night” WILLIE NILE "I'm Not Waiting" WILLIE NILE "That's The Reason" WILLIE NILE "They'll Build A Statue Of You" WILLIE NILE "Old Men Sleeping On The Bowery" WILLIE NILE "Behind The Cathedral" WILLIE NILE "Sing Me A Song" WILLIE NILE “I Like The Way” WILLIE NILE “Rite Of Spring” WILLIE NILE “Heaven Help The Lonely” WILLIE NILE “Streets Of New York” WILLIE NILE “Children Of Paradise” WILLIE NILE “An Irish Goodbye” WILLIE NILE “One Guitar” ??MYSTERY ARTIST?? Tune in next week to find out... NEWPORT ELECTRIC "Bad Idea" ^^ That's my band. This is shameless self-promotion!! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

EPYSODE 57: Quill by Quill. Guest: Quill band member Phil Thayer. Additional commentary from Uncle Herff. This week we spin the self-titled 1970 debut album by Quill, the Boston-based psychedelic rock band best known for opening day 2 of Woodstock and then seemingly vanishing into the mist of rock history. Featuring exclusive commentary from Phil Thayer, Quill's multi-instrumentalist, we dive into the stories behind the band’s brief but electric rise, their unique fusion of psych, prog, and theatrical performance, and why their album never got the recognition it deserved...despite being on a major label. Whether you're a crate-digging psych-rock obsessive or discovering Quill for the first time, this deep dive is your backstage pass into one of rock’s most fascinating "what could’ve been" stories. I hope you dig "Quill" as much as I do. - Farmer John ===CONNECT & SUPPORT=== Transport yourself into the realm of grooviness by supporting us on Patreon using this link --> patreon.com/FarmerJohnMusic Use this link to follow us on Facebook --> https://www.facebook.com/farmerjohnmusic/ Use this link to follow us on Instagram --> https://www.instagram.com/vinylrelics/ Use this link to follow us on TikTok --> https://www.tiktok.com/@vinylrelicspodcast Use this link to follow us on BlueSky --> https://bsky.app/profile/farmerjohnmusic.bsky.social And find us on X @VinylRelicsPod Email me @  farmerjohnmusic@gmail.com ===LINKS=== Listen to Quill's Woodstock performance here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WmbfcDl7PsU&list=RDWmbfcDl7PsU&start_radio=1   ===THE MUSIC=== Songs used in this Epysode, in order of appearance. Here's a link to a Spotify playlist for all the tracks featured ( *denotes track is not available on Spotify): https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5W7dQDfLuVyj0LffsepJFc?si=fd38232f3f914454 *B.J. COLE "The Regal Progression" CREEDENCE CLEARWATER REVIVAL “Born On The Bayou” (live) BENNY GOODMAN & HIS ORCHESTRA “Sing, Sing, Sing” MOZART “Clarinet Concerto In A Major” THE ROLLING STONES “Come On” CREAM “Sunshine Of Your Love” BLUE CHEER “Parchment Farm” SANTANA “Soul Sacrifice” (live) *QUILL “Waiting For You” (live) *THE HOLLOW PINES “I Wish I Was At Woodstock” QUILL "Thumbnail Screwdriver" QUILL "The Tube Exuding" QUILL "They Live The Life" QUILL "BBY" QUILL "Yellow Butterfly" QUILL "Too Late" QUILL "Shrieking Finally" ??MYSTERY ARTIST?? Tune in next week to find out... NEWPORT ELECTRIC "If Wishes Were Horses" ^^ That's my band. This is shameless self-promotion!! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

EPYSODE 56: The New Hovering Dog by B.J. Cole. Guest: B.J. Cole. Additional commentary by my twin brother Maurice. This week we explore the adventurous 1972 solo album from legendary pedal steel guitarist BJ Cole. Known for his groundbreaking work with artists like Elton John, David Gilmour, and John Cale, he fused progressive rock, country, and experimental textures into one of the most unique records of the early ’70s. With exclusive commentary from BJ himself, we uncover the inspirations, studio sessions, and collaborations that brought this cult classic to life. From its dazzling pedal steel work to its eclectic songwriting, this album remains a hidden gem for vinyl collectors and prog-country enthusiasts alike. I hope you dig "The New Hovering Dog" as much as I do. - Farmer John ===CONNECT & SUPPORT=== Transport yourself into the realm of grooviness by supporting us on Patreon using this link --> patreon.com/FarmerJohnMusic Use this link to follow us on Facebook --> https://www.facebook.com/farmerjohnmusic/ Use this link to follow us on Instagram --> https://www.instagram.com/vinylrelics/ Use this link to follow us on TikTok --> https://www.tiktok.com/@vinylrelicspodcast Use this link to follow us on BlueSky --> https://bsky.app/profile/farmerjohnmusic.bsky.social And find us on X @VinylRelicsPod Email me @ farmerjohnmusic@gmail.com ===LINKS=== Check out BJ's website here: https://bjcole.co.uk Brother Shaw’s YouTube video discussing lap steel vs. pedal steel guitars: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wgp2TfSU6_k I used a portion of this clip from the “Read To Me” series. This installment is for Franz Kafka’s “Investigations Of A Dog” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GoSWBkb0tjc I used a portion of Rick Beato’s video discussing “Tiny Dancer” from his “What Makes This Song Great” series: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dijrGXvSS-g&list=RDdijrGXvSS-g&start_radio=1 ===THE MUSIC=== Songs used in this Epysode, in order of appearance. There is no Spotify playlist for this Epysode as the featured album is not available. WISHBONE ASH "The King Will Come" BUCK OWENS "Together Again" THE SHADOWS "Man Of Mystery" THE SHADOWS "Apache" BARNEY KESSEL "Heat Wave" MERLE TRAVIS "Guitar Rag" SANTO & JOHNNY "Sleep Walk" PETE DRAKE "Forever" MESSIAEN "Quartet For The End Of Time" ALBERT LEE "Lay Lady Lay" WILLIE NELSON "Night Life" THE YARDBIRDS "Heart Full Of Soul" THE FLYING BURRITO BROTHERS "Sin City" COCHISE "Moment And The End" COCHISE "Axiom Of Maria" MICK GRABHAM "Let It All Down" NICK DRAKE "Way To Blue" BJ COLE "The Regal Progression" BJ COLE "The Cold Mountain Mariner" BJ COLE "Now You See Them, Now You Don't" BJ COLE "Up On The Hill Where They Do Do The Boogie" BJ COLE "You're Probably Lost" BJ COLE "Five Pieces For Steel Guitar & Percussion" BJ COLE "I Know Now" BJ COLE "The East Winchley Tango" ELTON JOHN "Tiny Dancer" NAZARETH "Country Girl" TRAPEZE "Coast To Coast" JOAN ARMATRADING "Down To Zero" THE VERVE "The Drugs Don't Work" JERRY DAVID DeCICCA "Morning Locket" BJ COLE "Window On The Deep" TERRY REID "Faith To Arise" ??MYSTERY ARTIST?? Tune in next week to find out... NEWPORT ELECTRIC "If Wishes Were Horses" ^ That's my band, this is shameless self-promotion! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

EPYSODE 55: Argus by Wishbone Ash. Guest: Wishbone Ash band leader Andy Powell. Additional commentary by Uncle Herff. This week we revisit "Argus", the landmark third album by Wishbone Ash. Widely regarded as one of the greatest classic rock albums of all time, it defined the twin-lead guitar sound and blended progressive rock, hard rock, and folk influences into a timeless masterpiece. With exclusive commentary from guitarist Andy Powell, we explore the creative process behind the album, the band’s unique dual-guitar harmonies, and how this record earned its place as Melody Maker’s Album of the Year in 1972. From “The King Will Come” to “Blowin’ Free,” discover the stories and legacy behind one of the most influential rock records of the ’70s. I hope you dig "Argus" as much as I do. - Farmer John ===CONNECT & SUPPORT=== Transport yourself into the realm of grooviness by supporting us on Patreon using this link --> patreon.com/FarmerJohnMusic Use this link to follow us on Facebook --> https://www.facebook.com/farmerjohnmusic/ Use this link to follow us on Instagram --> https://www.instagram.com/vinylrelics/ Use this link to follow us on TikTok --> https://www.tiktok.com/@vinylrelicspodcast Use this link to follow us on BlueSky --> https://bsky.app/profile/farmerjohnmusic.bsky.social And find us on X here @VinylRelicsPod Email me here @ farmerjohnmusic@gmail.com ===LINKS=== Check out the Wishbone Ash website for sweet merch, upcoming gigs and more: https://www.wishboneashofficial.com I used a portion of this interview with Martin Turner: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sgcjXjyE1kY   ===THE MUSIC=== Songs used in this Epysode, in order of appearance. Here's a link to a Spotify playlist for all the tracks featured ( *denotes track is not available on Spotify): https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5dvd2t0Lt8pTc0wwjJUVx0?si=96728248d6c24ec7 TROYKA "Dear Margaret" CHUCK BERRY “No Particular Place To Go" THE SHADOWS “Apache” SAM & DAVE “Hold On, I’m Coming” *THE EMPTY VESSELS “My Son John” THE POLICE “Roxanne” FLEETWOOD MAC “Oh Well (Part 1)” THE BEATLES “Martha My Dear” DEEP PURPLE “Hush” ERIC WEISSBERG & STEVE MANDELL “Duelling Banjos” THE WHO “Won’t Get Fooled Again” WISHBONE ASH “Errors Of My Way” WISHBONE ASH “Blind Eye” WISHBONE ASH “The Pilgrim” WISHBONE ASH “Valediction” WISHBONE ASH "Time Was" WISHBONE ASH "Sometime World" WISHBONE ASH "Blowin' Free" WISHBONE ASH ''The King Will Come" WISHBONE ASH "Leaf And Stream" WISHBONE ASH "Warrior" WISHBONE ASH "Throw Down The Sword" DAVID BOWIE “Ziggy Stardust” WISHBONE ASH “Jail Bait” (live) WISHBONE ASH “Everybody Needs A Friend” WISHBONE ASH “Sorrel” HOME “Time Passes By” WISHBONE ASH “Persephone” WISHBONE ASH “The Ring” WISHBONE ASH “Back In The Day” ??MYSTERY ARTIST?? Tune in next week to find out... NEWPORT ELECTRIC "El Dorado's Gold" ^That's my band. This is shameless self-promotion!! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

EPYSODE 54: Troyka by Troyka. Guest: Troyka guitarist Robert Edwards. Additional commentary by Uncle Herff. This week we dive deep into the self-titled 1970 album "Troyka", a rare Canadian psych-rock masterpiece that blends heavy fuzz, experimental jazz touches, and Eastern European influences. We explore the band’s origins, unique sound, and legacy, with exclusive insights from guitarist Robert Edwards, who shares behind-the-scenes stories from the recording sessions and life in Edmonton’s underground rock scene. Whether you’re a crate-digging vinyl collector or a psych-rock enthusiast, this epysode shines a spotlight on one of Canada’s most intriguing forgotten albums. I hope you dig "Troyka" as much as I do. - Farmer John ===CONNECT & SUPPORT=== Transport yourself into the realm of grooviness by supporting us on Patreon using this link --> patreon.com/FarmerJohnMusic Use this link to follow us on Facebook --> https://www.facebook.com/farmerjohnmusic/ Use this link to follow us on Instagram --> https://www.instagram.com/vinylrelics/ Use this link to follow us on TikTok --> https://www.tiktok.com/@vinylrelicspodcast Use this link to follow us on BlueSky --> https://bsky.app/profile/farmerjohnmusic.bsky.social And find us on X @VinylRelicsPod Email me @ farmerjohnmusic@gmail.com   ===THE MUSIC=== Songs used in this Epysode, in order of appearance. Here's a link to a Spotify playlist for all the tracks featured ( *denotes track is not available on Spotify): https://open.spotify.com/playlist/58XTd2QcATEhOqK7c1g67Q?si=491d6e57a90041dd BLOSSOM TOES "Indian Summer" THE VENTURES “Walk Don’t Run” *THE ROYAL FAMILY “I Told A Lie” *THE ROYAL FAMILY “Solitude” THE HAUNTED “1-2-5” LITTLE ANTHONY & THE IMPERIALS “Goin’ Out Of My Head” THE VELVET UNDERGROUND “Sweet Jane” TROYKA "Introduction" TROYKA "Natural" TROYKA "Early Morning" TROYKA "Life's O.K." TROYKA "Burning Of The Witch" TROYKA "Rub-A-Dub Dub Troyka In A Tub" TROYKA "Troyka Lament" TROYKA "Rolling Down The Back Road" TROYKA "Berry Picking" TROYKA "Dear Margaret" TROYKA "Go East Young Man Beautiful Pink Eyes" TROYKA "Troyka Finale" *TROYKA "Wedding Song" ??MYSTERY ARTIST?? Tune in next week to find out... NEWPORT ELECTRIC "If Wishes Were Horses" ^^ That's my band. This is shameless self-promotion!! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

EPYSODE 53: If Only For A Moment by Blossom Toes. Guest: Blossom Toes guitarist Jim Cregan. Additional commentary by Uncle Herff. This week we dive deep into "If Only For a Moment " (1969), the cult-favorite psychedelic rock masterpiece from Blossom Toes. Joining us is guitarist Jim Cregan, who shares rare, behind-the-scenes stories about the making of the album, the band’s evolution from baroque pop to heavier rock, and how the record fits into the late-60s psychedelic movement. Whether you’re a long-time fan or discovering Blossom Toes for the first time, this conversation brings new life to one of the era’s most overlooked albums. I hope you dig "If Only For A Moment" as much as I do. - Farmer John ===CONNECT & SUPPORT=== Transport yourself into the realm of grooviness by supporting us on Patreon using this link --> patreon.com/FarmerJohnMusic Use this link to follow us on Facebook --> https://www.facebook.com/farmerjohnmusic/ Use this link to follow us on Instagram --> https://www.instagram.com/vinylrelics/ Use this link to follow us on TikTok --> https://www.tiktok.com/@vinylrelicspodcast Use this link to follow us on BlueSky --> https://bsky.app/profile/farmerjohnmusic.bsky.social And find us on X here --> @VinylRelicsPod Email me here --> farmerjohnmusic@gmail.com ===LINKS=== Read an article I wrote for Psychedelic Scene Magazine about this album here: https://psychedelicscene.com/2025/09/19/vinyl-relics-if-only-for-a-moment-blossom-toes/   ===THE MUSIC=== Songs used in this Epysode, in order of appearance. Here's a link to a Spotify playlist for all the tracks featured ( *denotes track is not available on Spotify): https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2FeFu3VbQ9MjCmBvqoZJTu?si=ee265faaf3414b86 JEANNIE PIERSOL "Gladys" *THE CHEYNES (track title unkown) CHUCK BERRY “Ingo" THE INGOES “Fast Eddie” THE INGOES “I Don’t Want You” SONNY BOY WILLIAMSON II & THE YARDBIRDS “Take It Easy Baby” THE MULDOONS “Lost Without You” THE VENTURES "Walk Don't Run" THE INGOES “Au Secours” THE INGOES “Se non Mi Aiuti Tu” BLOSSOM TOES “The Intrepid Baloonist’s Handbook, Vol. 1” BLOSSOM TOES “Mr. Watchmaker” BLOSSOM TOES “Look At Me, I’m You” BLOSSOM TOES “Postcard” BLOSSOM TOES "Peace Loving Man" BLOSSOM TOES "Kiss Of Confusion" BLOSSOM TOES "Listen To The Silence" BLOSSOM TOES "Love Bomb" BLOSSOM TOES "Billy Boo The Gunman" BLOSSOM TOES "Indian Summer" BLOSSOM TOES "Just Above My Hobby Horse's Head" BLOSSOM TOES "Wait A Minute" B.B. BLUNDER “Go Have Yourself A Good Time” B.B. BLUNDER “New Day” *CENTIPEDE “Septober Energy” *MIRAGE “King’s Head” FULL MONTE “Spark In The Dark” STUD "Sail On" STEVE HARLEY & COCKNEY REBEL “Make Me Smile (Come Up And See Me)” ROD STEWART “Passion” ROD STEWART “Tonight I’m Yours” ROD STEWART “The Best Days Of My Life” GLASS TIGER feat. ROD STEWART “My Town” ROD STEWART “Forever Young” ROD STEWART “Handbags And Gladrags” (live) ROD STEWART “Young Turks” THE LONDON QUIREBOYS “7 O’Clock” ??MYSTERY ARTIST?? Tune in next week to find out... NEWPORT ELECTRIC "One Of A Million" ^^That's my band. This is shameless self-promotion!! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

EPYSODE 52: The Nest by Jeannie Piersol. Guests: Jeannie Piersol, Alec Palao. Additional commentary by: Uncle Herff. Here we explore the story behind "The Nest", a 2025 release showcasing the mesmerizing recordings of Jeannie Piersol, a once-overlooked voice from the late '60s Bay Area scene. While never released as a full album at the time, these tracks — produced during a brief but creatively rich period, have been carefully compiled and reissued for the first time. We're joined by Jeannie Piersol herself, along with music historian Alec Palao, for an exclusive conversation about the music’s origins, the vibrant scene that shaped it, and the process of curating "The Nest" nearly six decades later. Discover how these long-shelved recordings finally found their moment, and why it's being hailed as a hidden gem of psychedelic soul and folk-pop history. I hope you dig "The Nest" as much as I do. - Farmer John ===CONNECT & SUPPORT=== Transport yourself into the realm of grooviness by supporting us on Patreon using this link --> patreon.com/FarmerJohnMusic Use this link to follow us on Facebook --> https://www.facebook.com/farmerjohnmusic/ Use this link to follow us on Instagram --> https://www.instagram.com/vinylrelics/ Use this link to follow us on TikTok --> https://www.tiktok.com/@vinylrelicspodcast Use this link to follow us on BlueSky --> https://bsky.app/profile/farmerjohnmusic.bsky.social And find us on X here --> @VinylRelicsPod Email me here --> farmerjohnmusic@gmail.com ===LINKS=== Buy Jeannie's album, as well as other great releases from High Moon Records here: https://highmoonrecords.com Here's an article I wrote for Psychedelic Scene: https://psychedelicscene.com/2025/09/12/vinyl-relics-the-nest-by-jeannie-piersol/   ===THE MUSIC=== Songs used in this Epysode, in order of appearance. Here's a link to a Spotify playlist for all the tracks featured ( *denotes track is not available on Spotify):  https://open.spotify.com/playlist/109b3seP8CQhyPEy3OiiC8?si=8ed49d9fe10d4c8e THE RISING STORM "I'm Coming Home" JEFFERSON AIRPLANE "Chauffeur Blues" THE GREAT SOCIETY “Someone To Love” *THE GREAT SOCIETY “White Rabbit" MINNIE RIPERTON "Lovin’ You" SAGITARRIUS "Gladys" JEANNIE PIERSOL "The Nest" JEANNIE PIERSOL "Joined In Space" JEANNIE PIERSOL "Gladys" YELLOW BRICK ROAD "Quivering" JEANNIE PIERSOL "Everyone Needs Love" HAIR "Shot Me Through" JEANNIE PIERSOL "Your Sweet Inner Self" Hair "Gladys" (demo) JEANNIE PIERSOL " Mr. Bright Eyes" JEANNIE PIERSOL "Heading For The Sun" JEANNIE PIERSOL "With Your Love" YELLOW BRICK ROAD "Light Sinking Down" ??MYSTERY ARTIST?? Tune in next week to find out... NEWPORT ELECTRIC "Bad Idea" ^ That's my band. Shameless self-promotion!! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

EPYSODE 51: Calm Before by The Rising Storm. Guests: All 6 original band members. Additional commentary by Uncle Herff. In this rare and revealing epysode, we dive deep into the 1967 cult classic and one of the most sought-after garage-psych albums of the era. Joined by all six original band members, they reunite to share behind-the-scenes stories from the Phillips Academy dorms where the band began, the DIY spirit that fueled the album’s recording, and how it surprisingly became a timeless underground gem. Hear candid reflections on their favorite tracks, the behind-the-scenes stories, and the unexpected resurgence of "Calm Before" among collectors and psych-rock historians. Whether you're a longtime fan or just discovering The Rising Storm, this epysode is a treasure trove of insight, nostalgia, and rare audio history. I hope you dig "Calm Before" as much as I do. - Farmer John ===CONNECT & SUPPORT=== Transport yourself into the realm of grooviness by supporting us on Patreon using this link --> patreon.com/FarmerJohnMusic Use this link to follow us on Facebook --> https://www.facebook.com/farmerjohnmusic/ Use this link to follow us on Instagram --> https://www.instagram.com/vinylrelics/ Use this link to follow us on TikTok --> https://www.tiktok.com/@vinylrelicspodcast Use this link to follow us on BlueSky --> https://bsky.app/profile/farmerjohnmusic.bsky.social And find us on X here --> @VinylRelicsPod Email me here --> farmerjohnmusic@gmail.com   ===LINKS=== Check out The Rising Storm's website here: https://rising-storm.com Buy Richie Unterberger's book "The Unknown Legends of Rock 'N' Roll" which features The Rising Storm and other fantastic bands here: http://www.richieunterberger.com/ulrhome.html ===THE MUSIC=== Songs used in this Epysode, in order of appearance. Here's a link to a Spotify playlist for all the tracks featured ( *denotes track is not available on Spotify):  https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5HrdD82jz36ugmV1AhYPnk?si=5c9b3b4ca70b4ee1 BE-BOP DELUXE “Axe Victim” *THE BBA JUGBAND “Louie Louie” THE BEATLES “I Wanna Be Your Man” THE ROLLING STONES “She Said Yeah” THE RISING STORM “Don’t Look Back” THE RISING STORM “To L.N./Who Doesn’t Know” THE RISING STORM “I’m Coming Home” THE RISING STORM “A Message To Pretty” THE RISING STORM “In The Midnight Hour” THE RISING STORM “Frozen Laughter” THE RISING STORM “She Loved Me” THE RISING STORM “Mr. Wind” THE RISING STORM “Big Boss Man” THE RISING STORM “Bright Lit Blue Skies” THE RISING STORM “The Rain Falls Down” THE RISING STORM “Baby Please Don’t Go” *THE RISING STORM “She Loved Me” (live) *THE RISING STORM “Full Moon Yesterday” *THE RISING STORM “Love Walks Away” *THE RISING STORM “Boy With A Drum” ??MYSTERY ARTIST?? Tune in next week to find out… NEWPORT ELECTRIC “Bad Idea” ^ That's my band. Shameless self-promotion!! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

EPYSODE 50: Axe Victim by Be-Bop Deluxe. Guest: Bill Nelson. Additional commentary by Uncle Herff. This week we revisit "Axe Victim" — the 1974 debut by Be Bop Deluxe that blended glam rock attitude with progressive rock sophistication and established Bill Nelson as one of the era’s most inventive guitarists. Featuring exclusive commentary from Bill Nelson himself, this conversation takes us inside the making of the album, the musical landscape of the mid-’70s, and how "Axe Victim" set the stage for Be Bop Deluxe’s adventurous career. Discover the stories behind the songs, the influences that shaped the record, and why this cult favourite still resonates with fans today. I hope you dig "Axe Victim" as much as I do. - Farmer John ===CONNECT & SUPPORT=== Transport yourself into the realm of grooviness by supporting us on Patreon using this link --> patreon.com/FarmerJohnMusic Use this link to follow us on Facebook --> https://www.facebook.com/farmerjohnmusic/ Use this link to follow us on Instagram --> https://www.instagram.com/vinylrelics/ Use this link to follow us on TikTok --> https://www.tiktok.com/@vinylrelicspodcast Use this link to follow us on BlueSky --> https://bsky.app/profile/farmerjohnmusic.bsky.social And find us on X here --> @VinylRelicsPod Email me here --> farmerjohnmusic@gmail.com ===LINKS=== Check out Bill's website for music, forums, merch and more: https://www.billnelson.com   ===THE MUSIC=== Songs used in this Epysode, in order of appearance. Here's a link to a Spotify playlist for all the tracks featured ( *denotes track is not available on Spotify): https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6A5sSR3pbzkTVVq07XHMeA?si=8150b1a754064f6b THE KITCHEN CINQ "You'll Be Sorry Someday" FREDDY GARDNER “Body And Soul” DUANE EDDY “Rebel Rouser” THE SHADOWS “Apache” *GLOBAL VILLAGE “Babe” BILL NELSON “Smiles” *JUMBLE LANE "Five In A Van" BE-BOP DELUXE “Teenage Archangel” BE-BOP DELUXE "Axe Victim" BE-BOP DELUXE "Love Is Swift Arrows" BE-BOP DELUXE "Jet Silver And The Dolls Of Venus" BE-BOP DELUXE "Third Floor Heaven" BE-BOP DELUXE "Night Creatures" BE-BOP DELUXE "Rocket Cathedrals" BE-BOP DELUXE "Adventures In A Yorkshire Landscape" BE-BOP DELUXE "Jets At Dawn" BE-BOP DELUXE "No Trains To Heaven" BE-BOP DELUXE "Darkness" COCKNEY REBEL “My Only Vice” BE-BOP DELUXE “Maid In Heaven” BE-BOP DELUXE “Jean Cocteau” BE-BOP DELUXE “Ships In The Night” BE-BOP DELUXE “Modern Music” BE-BOP DELUXE “Panic In The World” *BILL NELSON’S RED NOISE “For Young Moderns” BILL NELSON “False Alarms” *BILL NELSON “Fancy Planets” ??MYSTERY ARTIST?? tune in next week to find out... NEWPORT ELECTRIC "If Wishes Were Horses" ^ that's my band. Shameless self-promotion!! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

EPYSODE 49: Everything But by The Kitchen Cinq. Guest: The Kitchen Cinq's Jim Parker. Additional commentary by Uncle Herff. This week we spin "Everything But" , the lone 1967 full-length by Amarillo’s own The Kitchen Cinq, a band that bridged Texas garage energy with West Coast pop ambitions. Often overlooked yet deeply loved by collectors, the album showcases sharp songwriting, tight harmonies, and a raw edge that set it apart from its era’s polished productions. Even better, we’re joined by guitarist Jim Parker, who offers exclusive commentary on the band’s journey from Amarillo to L.A., their connection with Lee Hazlewood, and the making of this cult classic. I hope you dig "Everything But" as much as I do. - Farmer John ===CONNECT & SUPPORT=== Transport yourself into the realm of grooviness by supporting us on Patreon using this link --> patreon.com/FarmerJohnMusic Use this link to follow us on Facebook --> https://www.facebook.com/farmerjohnmusic/ Use this link to follow us on Instagram --> https://www.instagram.com/vinylrelics/ Use this link to follow us on TikTok --> https://www.tiktok.com/@vinylrelicspodcast Use this link to follow us on BlueSky --> https://bsky.app/profile/farmerjohnmusic.bsky.social And find us on X here --> @VinylRelicsPod Email me here --> farmerjohnmusic@gmail.com ===LINKS=== Check out Jim Parker's website here: https://jimparkermusic.com Buy the Light In The Attic "Kitchen Cinq" 2-LP Anthology here: https://lightintheattic.net/collections/the-kitchen-cinq?srsltid=AfmBOoo2QWPxVMBfH7NFJbQiFawuBlMOLRxsO6jPONLAVhajbhGVMXrS   ===THE MUSIC=== Songs used in this Epysode, in order of appearance. Here's a link to a Spotify playlist for all the tracks featured ( *denotes track is not available on Spotify): https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0r960CBEYXZ4NYkIlWuNdZ?si=c1fbcd16f5474014 THE AMERICAN DREAM “Big Brother” THE FIREBALLS feat. JIMMY GILMER “Sugar Shack” THE FIREBALLS feat. JIMMY GILMER “Bottle Of Wine” DUANE EDDY “Peter Gunn” BRYAN ADAMS “Summer Of ‘69” BUDDY HOLLY “Peggy Sue” THE Y’ALLS “Run For Your Life” DUANE EDDY “Rebel Rouser” NANCY SINATRA “These Boots Are Made For Walkin’” THE INTERNATIONAL SUBMARINE BAND “Blue Eyes” THE BYRDS “The Christian Life” SUZY JANE HOKOM & LEE HAZLEWOOD “Summer Wine” THE KITCHEN CINQ "You'll Be Sorry Someday" THE KITCHEN CINQ "Solitary Man" THE KITCHEN CINQ "Determination" THE KITCHEN CINQ "Please Come Back To Me" THE KITCHEN CINQ "Codine" THE KITCHEN CINQ "Young Boy" THE KITCHEN CINQ "Last Chance To Turn Around" THE KITCHEN CINQ "Still In Love With You Baby" THE KITCHEN CINQ "If You Think" THE KITCHEN CINQ "I Can't Let Go" THE KITCHEN CINQ "Need All The Help I Can Get" THE KITCHEN CINQ “Street Song” THE KITCHEN CINQ “When The Rainbow Disappears” A HANDFUL “Dying Daffodil Incident” LONGBRANCH PENNYWHISTLE “Kite Woman” THE EAGLES “Heartache Tonight” *ARMAGEDDON “Armageddon Theme” THEM “Gloria” THEM “Can You Believe” THEM “Gloria” (2nd Version) JOHN PRINE “Sam Stone” *BABY “Back To The Country” JOHN ANDERSON “Chicken Truck” *JOHN ANDERSON “I’ve Got A Feeling (Somebody’s Been Stealin’)” *GARY NICHOLLS “Only Taking Me” BILLY DROZE “Better With Time” THE ILLUSIONS “Figareux Figareux” THE ILLUSIONS “Try” ??MYSTERY ARTIST?? Tune in next week to find out… NEWPORT ELECTRIC “Yippie-i-o” ^ that's my band. Shameless self-promotion! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

EPYSODE 48: The American Dream by The American Dream. Guest: American Dream guitarist Nick Jameson. Additional commentary by Uncle Herff. Step back to 1970 and discover "The American Dream", the spirited debut from a Philadelphia band that blended rock, folk, and a dash of psychedelia into something wholly their own. In this epysode we revisit this overlooked gem with exclusive commentary from guitarist Nick Jameson, who shares behind-the-scenes stories about the band’s formation, the recording sessions, and their brush with producer Todd Rundgren. From its infectious energy to its place in Philly rock history, this is an album worth rediscovering. I hope you dig "The American Dream" as much as I do. - Farmer John ===CONNECT & SUPPORT=== Transport yourself into the realm of grooviness by supporting us on Patreon using this link --> patreon.com/FarmerJohnMusic Use this link to follow us on Facebook --> https://www.facebook.com/farmerjohnmusic/ Use this link to follow us on Instagram --> https://www.instagram.com/vinylrelics/ Use this link to follow us on TikTok --> https://www.tiktok.com/@vinylrelicspodcast Use this link to follow us on BlueSky --> https://bsky.app/profile/farmerjohnmusic.bsky.social And find us on X here --> @VinylRelicsPod Email me here --> farmerjohnmusic@gmail.com   ===THE MUSIC=== Songs used in this Epysode, in order of appearance. Here's a link to a Spotify playlist for all the tracks featured ( *denotes track is not available on Spotify): https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5Tq0SGr5aOr23ViJAanSZX?si=534316bcdb07467f COMUS "Song To Comus" JAMES BROWN "Night Train" *ZOO "Go" THOMAS A. EDISON ELECTRIC BAND "The Name Of The Game" ELIZABETH "Not That Kind Of Guy" THE MANDRAKE MEMORIAL "Witness The End" *THE FINESTUFF "Big Brother" *THE CHANGING TYMES "You Make It Hard" NAZZ "Open My Eyes" NAZZ "Hello, It's Me" THE AMERICAN DREAM "Good News" THE AMERICAN DREAM "Big Brother" THE AMERICAN DREAM "The Other Side" THE AMERICAN DREAM "Credemphels" THE AMERICAN DREAM "Storm" THE AMERICAN DREAM "Cadillac" THE SPENCER DAVIS GROUP "My Babe" THE AMERICAN DREAM "My Babe" THE AMERICAN DREAM "I Ain't Searchin'" THE AMERICAN DREAM "Future's Folly" THE AMERICAN DREAM "I Am You" THE AMERICAN DREAM "Frankford El" THE AMERICAN DREAM "Raspberries" THE AMERICAN DREAM "Egg Carton Wall" THE AMERICAN DREAM "Love A Little" *DON LEE VAN WINKLE "The Other Side" (live) DON LEE VAN WINKLE "Dancin' At Delilah's" FOGHAT "Sarah Lee" FOGHAT "Slow Ride" NICK JAMESON "In The Blue" *NICK JAMESON "Weatherman" ??MYSTERY ARTIST?? Tune in next week to find out... NEWPORT ELECTRIC "If Wishes Were Horses" ^ that's my band. This is shameless self-promotion! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

EPYSODE 47: First Utterance by Comus. GUESTS: Roger Wooten, Bobbie Seagroatt (née Bobbie Watson), John Seagroatt. Additional commentary by Uncle Herff. Prepare to enter the shadowy woods of early ’70s Britain with "First Utterance", the bone-chilling debut from Comus...a band that pushed folk music into terrifying, transcendent new territory. In this epysode we explore the making, meaning, and enduring mystery of this cult classic, featuring exclusive commentary from two original members. From its unsettling lyrics to its wild instrumentation, discover why this album remains one of the most haunting and original LP's of its era. I hope you dig "First Utterance" as much as I do. - Farmer John ===CONNECT & SUPPORT=== Transport yourself into the realm of grooviness by supporting us on Patreon using this link --> patreon.com/FarmerJohnMusic Use this link to follow us on Facebook --> https://www.facebook.com/farmerjohnmusic/ Use this link to follow us on Instagram --> https://www.instagram.com/vinylrelics/ Use this link to follow us on TikTok --> https://www.tiktok.com/@vinylrelicspodcast Use this link to follow us on BlueSky --> https://bsky.app/profile/farmerjohnmusic.bsky.social And find us on X here --> @VinylRelicsPod Email me here --> farmerjohnmusic@gmail.com ===LINKS=== Check out Bobbie Seagraott's artwork at her site here: https://bobbieseagroatt.com   ===THE MUSIC=== Songs used in this Epysode, in order of appearance. Here's a link to a Spotify playlist for all the tracks featured ( *denotes track is not available on Spotify): https://open.spotify.com/playlist/678OgPaHlGXKSvfWo2lP5O?si=c8e6e88d1dc5495e *THE MONKS “Black Monk Time” DAVY GRAHAM “She Moved Through The Fair” PENTANGLE “No More My Lord” INCREDIBLE STRING BAND “Three Is A Green Crown” THE AMAZING BLONDEL “Minstrel’s Song” DAVID BOWIE “Unwashed And Somewhat Slightly Dazed” COMUS “Diana” COMUS “The Herald” COMUS “Drip Drip” COMUS “Song To Comus” COMUS “The Bite” COMUS “Bitten” COMUS “The Prisoner” *COMUS “Perpetual Motion” *COMUS “Touch Down” *COMUS “Children Of The Universe” TOYAH “It’s A Mystery” OPETH “The Moor” COMUS “Out Of The Coma” COMUS “The Malgaard Suite” *BOBBIE & JOHN SEAGROATT “Glow” WINGS “Famous Groupies” ??MYSTERY ARTIST?? tune in next week to find out… NEWPORT ELECTRIC “If Wishes Were Horses” ^ that's my band. This is shameless self-promotion!! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

EPYSODE 46: Black Monk Time by The Monks. Guest: Monk's bassist Eddie Shaw. Additional commentary by What Wave Dave. This week we dive into "Black Monk Time", the groundbreaking 1966 album by The Monks, with special guest Eddie Shaw, the band’s bassist and author of the memoir also titled "Black Monk Time". Hear firsthand stories about their wild time in Germany, their proto-punk sound, and how five American GI's accidentally created one of the most radical records of the '60s. Thanks for tuning in, turning on & dropping by Vinyl Relics. I hope you dig this album as much as I do. - Farmer John ===CONNECT & SUPPORT=== Transport yourself into the realm of grooviness by supporting us on Patreon using this link --> patreon.com/FarmerJohnMusic Use this link to follow us on Facebook --> https://www.facebook.com/farmerjohnmusic/ Use this link to follow us on Instagram --> https://www.instagram.com/vinylrelics/ Use this link to follow us on TikTok --> https://www.tiktok.com/@vinylrelicspodcast Use this link to follow us on BlueSky --> https://bsky.app/profile/farmerjohnmusic.bsky.social And find us on X here --> @VinylRelicsPod Email me here --> farmerjohnmusic@gmail.com ===LINKS=== Buy Eddie's amazing memoir here: https://www.amazon.ca/Black-Monk-Time-Coming-Anti-Beatle/dp/0963337122 Buy some of Ritchie Unterberger's excellent books here: http://www.richieunterberger.com ===AIR OARS END O'MISHUNS=== I referred to a song "Love Can Time The Wild" incorrectly as "Love Can Tame The World". Oopsie.   ===THE MUSIC=== Songs used in this Epysode, in order of appearance. Since this album is not available on Spotify, there is no link to a playlist for this week's show. THUNDERCLAP NEWMAN "Something In The Air" BOOKER T. & THE MG’S “Green Onions” THE FIREBALLS “Torquay” THE BEATLES "I Want To Hold Your Hand" THE TORQUAYS “Boys Are Boys” THE TORQUAYS “There She Walks” THE MONKS “I Can’t Get Over You”   THE MONKS “Cuckoo” THE MONKS “Monk Time” THE MONKS "Shut Up" THE MONKS "Boys Are Boys And Girls Are Choice" THE MONKS "Higgle-Dy-Piggle-Dy" THE MONKS "I Hate You" THE MONKS "Oh, How To Do Now" THE MONKS "Complication" THE MONKS "We Do Wie Du" THE MONKS "Drunken Maria" THE MONKS "Love Came Tumblin' Down" THE MONKS "Blast Off!" THE MONKS "That's My Girl" THE JIMI HENDRIX EXPERIENCE “Voodoo Child”  THE MONKS “Love Can Tame The World” MINNESODA "Let's Get It On" THE MONKS "Black Monk Time" (live) THE MONKS “I’m Watching You” THE MONKS “Julia” THE SILVER APPLES “Silver Monk Time” ??MYSTERY ARTIST?? Tune in next week to find out... NEWPORT ELECTRIC "Seemed Like A Good Idea At The Time" ^ that's my band. This is shameless self-promotion!!! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

EPYSODE 45 (pt. 2): Hollywood Dream by Thunderclap Newman. Guest: Mark Wilkerson, author of "Hollywood Dream: The Thunderclap Newman Story". Additional commentary by Uncle Herff. This is the conclusion of our two part story of this incredible album. You really need to go back and listen to part one first. Thanks for tuning in, turning on & dropping by Vinyl Relics. I hope you dig "Hollywood Dream" as much as I do. - Farmer John ===CONNECT & SUPPORT=== Transport yourself into the realm of grooviness by supporting us on Patreon using this link --> patreon.com/FarmerJohnMusic Use this link to follow us on Facebook --> https://www.facebook.com/farmerjohnmusic/ Use this link to follow us on Instagram --> https://www.instagram.com/vinylrelics/ Use this link to follow us on TikTok --> https://www.tiktok.com/@vinylrelicspodcast Use this link to follow us on BlueSky --> https://bsky.app/profile/farmerjohnmusic.bsky.social And find us on X here --> @VinylRelicsPod Email me here --> farmerjohnmusic@gmail.com ===LINKS=== Buy Mark's book "Hollywood Dream: The Thunderclap Newman Story" here: https://www.thirdmanbooks.com/catalog/hollywooddream I used a portion of the podcast "Buskin With The Beatles", episode 98 titled "Wings Wino Junko: The Firing of Jimmy McCulloch". Listen to the full episode here: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OIzIXBFYxtk⁠ Listen to Mark's interview with Pete Townshend, discussing the band and Mark's book here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HDKUHw1Vets ===THE MUSIC=== Songs used in this Epysode, in order of appearance. Here's a link to a Spotify playlist for all the tracks featured ( *denotes track is not available on Spotify): https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6yo1oH4phbfCa6gjIxNWhZ?si=d895612145f34c4d THUNDERCLAP NEWMAN “Hollywood #1” THUNDERCLAP NEWMAN “The Reason” THUNDERCLAP NEWMAN “Open The Door Homer” THUNDERCLAP NEWMAN “Look Around” THUNDERCLAP NEWMAN “Accidents” (album version) THUNDERCLAP NEWMAN “Accidents” (single version) THUNDERCLAP NEWMAN “Wild Country” THUNDERCLAP NEWMAN “When I Think” THUNDERCLAP NEWMAN “The Old Corn Mill” THUNDERCLAP NEWMAN “I Don’t Know” THUNDERCLAP NEWMAN “Hollywood Dream” THUNDERCLAP NEWMAN “Hollywood #2” THUNDERCLAP NEWMAN “Something In The Air” THUNDERCLAP NEWMAN “Stormy Petrel” THUNDERCLAP NEWMAN “I See It All” *THUNDERCLAP NEWMAN “Wild Country” (live) *THUNDERCLAP NEWMAN “The Reason” (live) *JOHN MAYALL’S BLUESBREAKERS “Slow Blues” (live) STONE THE CROWS “Good Time Girl” BLUE “Little Jody” WINGS “Junior’s Farm” WINGS “Wino Junko” WINGS “Medicine Jar” WHITE LINE “Call My Name” THE DUKES “Heartbreaker” *JOHN “SPEEDY” KEENE “Old Fashioned Girl” *JOHN “SPEEDY” KEENE “Let Us In” *JOHN “SPEEDY” KEENE “Someone To Love” *JOHN “SPEEDY” KEENE “Crazy Love” JOHNNY THUNDERS & THE HEARTBREAKERS “All By Myself” MOTORHEAD “Lost Johnny” *ANDY NEWMAN “Rainbow” THE THUNDERCLAP NEWMAN BAND “Accidents” (live) TOM PETTY & THE HEARTBREAKERS “Something In The Air” THE EURYTHMICS “Something In The Air” FISH “Something In The Air” *AMANDA MARINO & ROCKIT “Something In The Air” ELBOW “Something In The Air” GAMMA “Something In The Air” HERBIE MANN “Something In The Air” *I PUNTI CARDINALI “Something In The Air” LABELLE “Something In The Air” *PROMISED LAND “Something In The Air” THE BIGNESS “Something In The Air” THE MAGNETIC FIELDS “Something In The Air” U.K. SUBS “Something In The Air” *THE POLYPHONIC SPREE “Something In The Air” ??MYSTERY ARTIST?? Tune in next week to find out… THE WHO “The Kids Are Alright” NEWPORT ELECTRIC “Bad Idea” ^^ that's my band. This is shameless self-promotion!! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

EPYSODE 45 (pt. 1): Hollywood Dream by Thunderclap Newman. Guest: Mark Wilkerson, author of "Hollywood Dream: The Thunderclap Newman Story". Additional commentary by Uncle Herff. If you can't beat 'em...ask 'em to be on your show. I thought I was the only Thunderclap Newman fanatic (Thunderhead? Newmanhead??). When I came up with the ingenious idea of interviewing Pete Townshend, my theory was that he was probably so sick of answering the same old questions about The Who and his solo career that he would welcome chatting about this band that he put together and the album he produced. Turns out, I was right. Little did I know however that someone else was already talking to Pete about this very subject, and was delving deep to uncover the story of this almost forgotten band. Who better than to have on the show then the guy Pete says "knows more about Thunderclap Newman than I do". This epysode dives into the story of the unlikely characters that make up this utterly unique band, their fascinating album and the amazing journey author Mark Wilkerson took to write his compelling book. Thanks for tuning in, turning on & dropping by Vinyl Relics. I hope you dig "Hollywood Dream" as much as I do. - Farmer John ===CONNECT & SUPPORT=== Transport yourself into the realm of grooviness by supporting us on Patreon using this link --> patreon.com/FarmerJohnMusic Use this link to follow us on Facebook --> https://www.facebook.com/farmerjohnmusic/ Use this link to follow us on Instagram --> https://www.instagram.com/vinylrelics/ Use this link to follow us on TikTok --> https://www.tiktok.com/@vinylrelicspodcast Use this link to follow us on BlueSky --> https://bsky.app/profile/farmerjohnmusic.bsky.social And find us on X here --> @VinylRelicsPod Email me here --> farmerjohnmusic@gmail.com ===LINKS=== Buy Mark's book "Hollywood Dream: The Thunderclap Newman Story" here: https://www.thirdmanbooks.com/catalog/hollywooddream Listen to Mark's interview with Pete Townshend, discussing the band and Mark's book here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HDKUHw1Vets   ===THE MUSIC=== Songs used in this Epysode, in order of appearance. Here's a link to a Spotify playlist for all the tracks featured ( *denotes track is not available on Spotify): https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6yo1oH4phbfCa6gjIxNWhZ?si=f560a85e27bd44a6 WINGS “Spin It On” JOHN LENNON “Bring On The Lucie (Freeda People)” THE WHO “Bargain” THE ROMANTICS “What I Like About You” THE WHO “Who Are You” PETE TOWNSHEND “Love Reign O’er Me” PETE TOWNSHEND “Bargain” *BIX BEIDERBECKE “In A Mist” *JELLY ROLL MORTON “The Crave” THE EVERLY BROTHERS “I’m Finding It Rough” THE WHO “Run, Run, Run” OSCAR “Club Of Lights” THE WHO “Armenia City In The Sky” ONE IN A MILLION “Fredereeck Hernando” ONE IN A MILLION “Use Your Imagination” THE MAGIC MIXTURE “Urge To Leave” THE JIMI HENDRIX EXPERIENCE “Purple Haze” THE CRAZY WORLD OF ARTHUR BROWN “Fire” THUNDERCLAP NEWMAN “Something In The Air” THUNDERCLAP NEWMAN “Wilhelmina” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

EPYSODE 44 (pt. 2): Back To The Egg by Wings. Guest: Wings' guitarist Laurence Juber. Additional commentary by Uncle Herff. This is the conclusion of our "Back To The Egg" discussion. Go back and listen to part 1 first!! Thanks for tuning in, turning on & dropping by Vinyl Relics. I hope you dig this album as much as I do. -Farmer John ===CONNECT & SUPPORT=== Transport yourself into the realm of grooviness by supporting us on Patreon using this link --> patreon.com/FarmerJohnMusic Use this link to follow us on Facebook --> https://www.facebook.com/farmerjohnmusic/ Use this link to follow us on Instagram --> https://www.instagram.com/vinylrelics/ Use this link to follow us on TikTok --> https://www.tiktok.com/@vinylrelicspodcast Use this link to follow us on BlueSky --> https://bsky.app/profile/farmerjohnmusic.bsky.social And find us on X here --> @VinylRelicsPod Email me here --> farmerjohnmusic@gmail.com  ===LINKS=== Check out Laurence's website here: https://laurencejuber.com I used several archived interviews for this epysode. Here are the links for anyone who wishes to hear them in their entirety. 1979 Wings KHJ Radio interview: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YWUte0UWg70 Back To The Egg Filming Locations with Tudor Smith: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qpvtB85VvxQ John Heaton review of Back To The Egg: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_uDy3dZ2wvA Michael Noland - The Bottom Line BTTE review: https://www.youtube.com/shorts/SuX5bKQRlyU Beatley Tone’s Beatle Channel “Is Back To The Egg - Is It Actually Any Good?”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hvpQC4MdDHU Paul McCartney “Back To The Egg” interview, 1979: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S79QvQ2QqFs Paul McCartney interview, 1986: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=stIwherKnJU Paul discusses his arrest in Japan: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B1CuU4i6Hmo Denny Laine interview, 2012: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c4FXk1cQMRo Denny Laine interview, 1994: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9K2ZMTDmHCU ===THE MUSIC=== Songs used in this Epysode, in order of appearance. Here's a link to a Spotify playlist for all the tracks featured ( *denotes track is not available on Spotify):  https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0wMKIakzvRIICsSCcR4yaH?si=4e51015f4a3c4fed WINGS "Reception" WINGS "Getting Closer" WINGS "We're Open Tonight" WINGS "Spin It On" WINGS "Again And Again And Again" WINGS "Old Siam Sir" WINGS "Arrow Through Me" WINGS "Rockestra Theme" WINGS "To You" WINGS "After The Ball/Million Miles" WINGS "Winter Rose/Love Awake" WINGS "The Broadcast" WINGS "So Glad To See You Here" WINGS "Baby's Request" PAUL McCARTNEY “Waterfalls” WINGS “Coming Up” (Live) WINGS “Maybe I’m Amazed” (Live) *WINGS “Rockestra Theme” (Live) PAUL McCARTNEY “Tug Of War” DENNY LAINE “Japanese Tears” DENNY LAINE “Mull Of Kintyre” JULIAN LENNON “Valotte” LAURENCE JUBER “Maisie” LAURENCE JUBER “Penny Lane” LAURENCE JUBER “Go Now” THE MONKEES “That Was Then (This Is Now)” ERIC CARMEN “Make Me Lose Control” BILL MEDLEY & JENNIFER WARNES “Time Of My Life” PATRICK SWAYZE “She’s Like The Wind” BELINDA CARLISLE “Mad About You” ILSEY JUBER “No California” *WINGS “Cage” *PAUL McCARTNEY “Love Awake” (unreleased demo) *PAUL McCARTNEY “Getting Closer” (unreleased demo) ??MYSTERY ARTIST?? Tune in next week to find out... NEWPORT ELECTRIC "Bad Idea" ^That's my band. This is shameless self-promotion!! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

EPYSODE 44 (pt. 1): Back To The Egg by Wings. Guest: Wings' guitarist Laurence Juber. Additional commentary by Uncle Herff. Rules are meant to be broken. I couldn't help myself. I know I said that I would be discussing "under-the-radar" types of albums on this show. So why am I featuring an album that sold 4 million copies, won a grammy, and whose bandleader just so happens to be Sir Paul McCartney?!? 'Cuz I love this one!! Many critics (and some fans) have a different opinion of this record. These are the people I like to call...wrong. "Back To The Egg" has divided music listeners for over 4 decades now. With some wonderful commentary from Wings' guitarist Laurence Juber, we break down the songs to explain why this really IS a fantastic album. If you haven't given this one a fair chance, take a listen with us. Maybe you'll be amazed... Thanks for tuning in, turning on & dropping by Vinyl Relics. I hope you dig "Back To The Egg" as much as I do. - Farmer John ===CONNECT & SUPPORT=== Transport yourself into the realm of grooviness by supporting us on Patreon using this link --> patreon.com/FarmerJohnMusic Use this link to follow us on Facebook --> https://www.facebook.com/farmerjohnmusic/ Use this link to follow us on Instagram --> https://www.instagram.com/vinylrelics/ Use this link to follow us on TikTok --> https://www.tiktok.com/@vinylrelicspodcast Use this link to follow us on BlueSky --> https://bsky.app/profile/farmerjohnmusic.bsky.social And find us on X here --> @VinylRelicsPod Email me here --> ⁠farmerjohnmusic@gmail.com⁠ ===LINKS=== Check out Laurence's website here: https://laurencejuber.com I used several archival interviews in this epysode. Here are the links to listen to them in their entirety. 1979 Wings KHJ Radio interview: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YWUte0UWg70 Back To The Egg Filming Locations with Tudor Smith: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qpvtB85VvxQ⁠ John Heaton review of Back To The Egg: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_uDy3dZ2wvA⁠ Michael Noland - The Bottom Line BTTE review: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/shorts/SuX5bKQRlyU⁠ Beatley Tone’s Beatle Channel “Is Back To The Egg - Is It Actually Any Good?”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hvpQC4MdDHU Paul McCartney “Back To The Egg” interview, 1979: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S79QvQ2QqFs⁠ Paul McCartney interview, 1986: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=stIwherKnJU⁠ Paul discusses his arrest in Japan: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B1CuU4i6Hmo Denny Laine interview, 2012: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c4FXk1cQMRo⁠ Denny Laine interview, 1994: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9K2ZMTDmHCU⁠   ===THE MUSIC=== Songs used in this Epysode, in order of appearance. Here's a link to a Spotify playlist for all the tracks featured ( *denotes track is not available on Spotify): https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1bsKvLl7RQMUDSly3ROQ3w?si=fa6d5f41f4ca43d0 *THE MUSIC MACHINE “Talk Talk” MEL & KIM “Respectable” THE SHADOWS “Apache” JOHN MAYALL & THE BLUESBREAKERS “All Your Love” DAVY GRAHAM “Angi” JR. WALKER & THE ALL-STARS “Shotgun” AL STEWART “The Year Of The Cat” ALAN PARSONS PROJECT “A Dream Within A Dream”  *CLEO LAINE “Sunday” *MARVIN HAMLISCH “Gunbarrel” CARLY SIMON “Nobody Does It Better” DAVID ESSEX “Rock On” PAUL McCARTNEY “Maybe I’m Amazed” PAUL McCARTNEY “Another Day” PAUL & LINDA McCARTNEY “Too Many People” THE MOODY BLUES “Go Now” WINGS “Wild Life” JOE COCKER “Don’t Let Me Be Misunderstood” PAUL McCARTNEY & WINGS “My Love” PAUL McCARTNEY & WINGS “Band On The Run” THUNDERCLAP NEWMAN “Something In The Air” WINGS “Junior’s Farm” WINGS “I’ve Just Seen A Face” (live) WINGS “Let Me Roll It” (live) WINGS “Mull Of Kintyre” WINGS “With A Little Luck” *PAUL McCARTNEY “Same Time Next Year” WINGS “Goodnight Tonight” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

EPYSODE 43: Turn On The Music Machine by The Music Machine. Guest: Music Machine guitarist Mark Landon. Additional commentary by Uncle Herff. This week, step into the dark, fuzz-drenched grooves of "Turn On The Music Machine", the 1966 debut album from proto-punk pioneers The Music Machine. Known for their all-black attire and snarling, hypnotic sound, The Music Machine helped define the garage rock era with hits like “Talk Talk” and “The People In Me.” We’re joined by  guest Mark Landon, the band’s guitarist, who shares exclusive behind-the-scenes stories from the recording sessions, insights into their creative process, and what it was like to be part of one of the most influential — and underrated — acts of the ‘60s. Thanks for tuning in, turning on & dropping by Vinyl Relics. I hope you dig "Turn On The Music Machine" as much as I do. - Farmer John ===CONNECT & SUPPORT=== Transport yourself into the realm of grooviness by supporting us on Patreon using this link --> patreon.com/FarmerJohnMusic Use this link to follow us on Facebook --> https://www.facebook.com/farmerjohnmusic/ Use this link to follow us on Instagram --> https://www.instagram.com/vinylrelics/ Use this link to follow us on TikTok --> https://www.tiktok.com/@vinylrelicspodcast Use this link to follow us on BlueSky --> https://bsky.app/profile/farmerjohnmusic.bsky.social And find us on X here --> @VinylRelicsPod Email me here --> farmerjohnmusic@gmail.com ===LINKS=== Here’s a link to the Ron Edgar interview I mentioned: ⁠https://www.minniepaulmusic.com/artists/k-to-n/music-machine-ron-edgar-keith-olsen/⁠ Check out Ritchie Unterberger's books here: http://www.richieunterberger.com ===AIR OARS END O'MISHUNS=== I mistakenly referred to Gale Garnett's song as "We'll Walk In The Sunshine". Of course, it's actually "We'll Sing In The Sunshine".   ===THE MUSIC=== Songs used in this Epysode, in order of appearance. Here's a link to a Spotify playlist for all the tracks featured ( *denotes track is not available on Spotify): https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3JrnQUvETC5fTpMYHZU1ww?si=70a98a6000ea46d7 THE MISUNDERSTOOD “Children Of The Sun” SCOTT McKENZIE “San Francisco” THE WAYFARERS “Progress Is The Middle Name Of Man” *THE GOLDEBRIARS “I’m Going to Marry You” GALE GARNETT “We’ll Sing In The Sunshine” THE RAGAMUFFINS “Two Much” THE RAGAMUFFINS “Push Don’t Pull” THE RAGAMUFFINS “Talk Me Down” THE MARKETTS “Out Of Limits” THE PURPLE GANG “Bring Your Own Self Down” THE ASSOCIATION “Cherish” *THE MUSIC MACHINE “Talk Talk” *THE MUSIC MACHINE “Trouble” *THE MUSIC MACHINE “Cherry Cherry” *THE MUSIC MACHINE “Taxman” *THE MUSIC MACHINE “Some Other Drum” *THE MUSIC MACHINE “Masculine Intention” *THE MUSIC MACHINE “The People In Me” *THE MUSIC MACHINE “See See Rider” *THE MUSIC MACHINE “Wrong” *THE MUSIC MACHINE “96 Tears” *THE MUSIC MACHINE “Come On In” *THE MUSIC MACHINE “Hey Joe” THE BONNIWELL MUSIC MACHINE “Double Yellow Line” THE BONNIWELL MUSIC MACHINE “The Eagle Never Hunts The Fly” THE BONNIWELL MUSIC MACHINE “The Day Today” THE BONNIWELL MUSIC MACHINE “Absolutely Positively” THE BONNIWELL MUSIC MACHINE “Dark White” THE BONNIWELL MUSIC MACHINE “Mother Nature-Father Earth” *T.S. BONNIWELL “Sleep” *T.S. BONNIWELL “Black Snow” *T.S. BONNIWELL “Where It Belongs” *SEAN BONNIWELL & THE FUZZTONES “Talk Talk” (live) *SEAN BONNIWELL & THE LARKSMEN “Burn Like A Boy” THE MILLENIUM “It Won’t Always Be The Same” SAGITTARIUS “I’m Not Living Here” FLEETWOOD MAC “Monday Morning” PAT BENETAR “Hit Me With Your Best Shot” FOREIGNER “Double Vision” RICK SPRINGFIELD “Jesse’s Girl” WHITESNAKE “Here I Go Again” IKE & TINA “Get Back” *MARK LANDON “I Can’t Help Myself” ALICE COOPER “Talk Talk” ??MYSTERY ARTIST?? ...tune in next week to find out… NEWPORT ELECTRIC “Boom!” ^that's my band. This is shameless self-promotion!! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

EPYSODE 42: Before The Dream Faded by The Misunderstood. Guest: Misunderstood lead singer Rick Brown. Additional commentary by Uncle Herff. This week we turn the spotlight on one of the most tragic stories of the psychedelic era... The Misunderstood. Formed in Riverside, California and exiled to London in the mid-'60s, The Misunderstood fused American garage rock with British psychedelia, creating a sound that was years ahead of its time. With searing slide guitar, political lyrics, and sonic ambition to spare, their music foreshadowed both heavy rock and acid experimentation and yet, they faded before they could truly rise. We’re joined by guest Rick Brown, the band’s original lead singer, who shares powerful firsthand stories about the band's creative vision, their turbulent rise, and the circumstances that tore them apart just as they were poised for greatness. It's one of the most fascinating “what coulda been” stories in rock history. Thanks for tuning in, turning on & dropping by Vinyl Relics. I hope you dig "Before The Dream Faded" as much as I do. - Farmer John ===CONNECT & SUPPORT=== Transport yourself into the realm of grooviness by supporting us on Patreon using this link --> patreon.com/FarmerJohnMusic Use this link to follow us on Facebook --> https://www.facebook.com/farmerjohnmusic/ Use this link to follow us on Instagram --> https://www.instagram.com/vinylrelics/ Use this link to follow us on TikTok --> https://www.tiktok.com/@vinylrelicspodcast Use this link to follow us on BlueSky --> https://bsky.app/profile/farmerjohnmusic.bsky.social And find us on X here --> @VinylRelicsPod Email me here --> farmerjohnmusic@gmail.com   ===THE MUSIC=== Songs used in this Epysode, in order of appearance. Here's a link to a Spotify playlist for all the tracks featured ( *denotes track is not available on Spotify): https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1Pr8RWEhBaLCgU1fP5HAmT?si=56f23d77f6eb4188 GENESIS "Angeline" THE ANIMALS "Don't Let Me Be Misunderstood" THE MISUNDERSTOOD "End Of Time" THE MISUNDERSTOOD "She Got Me" (version 1) THE MISUNDERSTOOD "She Got Me" (version 2) THE MISUNDERSTOOD "Why" THE MISUNDERSTOOD "Thunder 'N Lightnin'" GLEN CAMPBELL "Rhinestone Cowboy" LEON MCAULIFFE & HIS WESTERN STRING BAND “Take It Away, Leon” *THE GOLDTONES “Gutterball” THE MISUNDERSTOOD “Who’s Been Talkin’” THE YARDBIRDS “Mister, You’re A Better Man Than I” THE YARDBIRDS “I’m A Man” THE CREATION “Making Time” THE YARDBIRDS “Shapes Of Things” THE MISUNDERSTOOD “Children Of The Sun” THE MISUNDERSTOOD “My Mind” *THE MISUNDERSTOOD “Who Do You Love” THE YARDBIRDS “Still I’m Sad”  THE MISUNDERSTOOD “I Unseen” THE MISUNDERSTOOD “Find The Hidden Door” THE MISUNDERSTOOD “I Can Take You To The Sun” THE MISUNDERSTOOD “I’m Not Talking” THE MISUNDERSTOOD “Who’s Been Talking” THE MISUNDERSTOOD “I Need Your Love” THE MISUNDERSTOOD “You Don’t Have To Go” THE MISUNDERSTOOD “I Cried My Eyes Out” THE MISUNDERSTOOD “Like I Do” THE MISUNDERSTOOD “You’ve Got Me Crying Over Love” *THE DIRTY BLUES BAND “Checking Up On My Baby” THE MISUNDERSTOOD “Golden Glass” JUICY LUCY “Who Do You Love” HIGH TIDE “Nowhere” THE MISUNDERSTOOD “No Survivors” THE MISUNDERSTOOD “Mona” ??MYSTERY ARTIST?? tune in next week to find out... NEWPORT ELECTRIC "Bad Idea" ^ that's my band...this is shamefless self-promotion!! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

EPYSODE 41: In The Beginning by Genesis. Guest: Genesis bassist "Foxy" Fred Rivera. Additional commentary by Uncle Herff. This week we dig into one of the great overlooked curiosities of late-‘60s American rock: "In the Beginning" by the Los Angeles-based Genesis — not the British prog giants, but a raw, garage-psych outfit that burned bright and fast in 1968. With its blend of fuzzed-out guitars, moody organ lines, and Sunset Strip attitude, this epysode uncovers why this album has become a cult favorite among psych-rock collectors and crate diggers alike. We’re joined by  guest Fred “Foxy” Rivera, the original bassist of the band, who shares exclusive firsthand stories from inside the L.A. scene, the band’s short-lived journey, and what really went down behind the recording of their one and only album. Tune in, turn on & drop by to discover the "other" Genesis... I hope you dig "In The Beginning" as much as I do. - Farmer John ===CONNECT & SUPPORT=== Transport yourself into the realm of grooviness by supporting us on Patreon using this link --> patreon.com/FarmerJohnMusic Use this link to follow us on Facebook --> https://www.facebook.com/farmerjohnmusic/ Use this link to follow us on Instagram --> https://www.instagram.com/vinylrelics/ Use this link to follow us on TikTok --> https://www.tiktok.com/@vinylrelicspodcast Use this link to follow us on BlueSky --> https://bsky.app/profile/farmerjohnmusic.bsky.social And find us on X here --> @VinylRelicsPod Email me here --> farmerjohnmusic@gmail.com ===LINKS=== You need to check out Fred Rivera's book "Raw Man". Seriously, it's good. Here's a link to buy a copy: https://www.amazon.com/Raw-Man-Mr-Fred-Rivera/dp/0988464632  ===THE MUSIC=== Songs used in this Epysode, in order of appearance. Here's a link to a Spotify playlist for all the tracks featured ( *denotes track is not available on Spotify): https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2Pn7m1FXxJ2ae5QnXz8c8k?si=fdce36177faa4304   KEITH CROSS & PETER ROSS "The Dead Salute" GENESIS (U.K.) "Supper's Ready" GENESIS (U.K.) "The Lamb Lies Down On Broadway" GENESIS (U.K.) "Follow You, Follow Me" GENESIS (U.K.) "Turn It On Again" GENESIS (U.K.) "Land Of Confusion" GENESIS (U.K.) "I Can't Dance" *THE PACIFIC OCEAN “Road To Hell” SONS OF ADAM “Feathered Fish” BLUE CHEER “When It All Gets Old” *RAIN “E.S.P.” SPIRIT “I Got A Line On You” GENESIS "Angeline" GENESIS "Suzanne" GENESIS "Gloomy Sunday" GENESIS "What's It All About" GENESIS "Mary, Mary" GENESIS "Ten Second Song" GENESIS "Girl Who Never Was" GENESIS "World Without You" CROSBY, STILL, NASH & YOUNG “Almost Cut My Hair” BLUES IMAGE “Ride, Captain Ride” *DELANEY BRAMLETT “Nothing Without You” *INDIGO “Prisoner Of The Spirit World” ??MYSTERY ARTIST?? tune in next week to find out... NEWPORT ELECTRIC "If Wishes Were Horses" ^ that's my band. This is shameless self-promotion!! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Epysode 40: Bored Civilians by Keith Cross & Peter Ross. Additional commentary by Uncle Herff. This week we unearth a hidden gem from the early '70s . A one-off collaboration between two underground talents, this hauntingly beautiful album blends British folk, progressive rock, and melancholy songwriting in ways that still resonate today. We explore the unique alchemy between Cross’s intricate guitar work and Ross’s introspective lyricism, unpack the album’s short-lived legacy, and consider why this obscure release has earned cult-classic status among collectors and audiophiles. Thanks for tuning in, turning on & dropping by Vinyl Relics. I hope you dig "Bored Civilians" as much as I do. - Farmer John ===CONNECT & SUPPORT=== Transport yourself into the realm of grooviness by supporting us on Patreon using this link --> patreon.com/FarmerJohnMusic Use this link to follow us on Facebook --> https://www.facebook.com/farmerjohnmusic/ Use this link to follow us on Instagram --> https://www.instagram.com/vinylrelics/ Use this link to follow us on TikTok --> https://www.tiktok.com/@vinylrelicspodcast Use this link to follow us on BlueSky --> https://bsky.app/profile/farmerjohnmusic.bsky.social And find us on X here --> @VinylRelicsPod Email me here --> farmerjohnmusic@gmail.com   ===THE MUSIC=== Songs used in this Epysode, in order of appearance. Here's a link to a Spotify playlist for all the tracks featured ( *denotes track is not available on Spotify): https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5jsd6lOtC2KfNLVEXHuC3p?si=baa5c3ab713d49b3 THE SONICS "Have Love Will Travel" BULLDOG BREED “Eileen’s Haberdashery Store” BULLDOG BREED “Paper Man” BULLDOG BREED “Friday Hill” THE FLIES “Magic Train” T2 “No More White Horses” T2 “Morning” T2 “Highway” T2 “Careful Sam” *SUNBURST “Cheese Wire” LEAF HOUND “Drowned My Life In Fear” HOOKFOOT “Bluebird” FAIRPORT CONVENTION “Throwaway Street Puzzle” *CROSS & ROSS “Can You Believe It?” CROSS & ROSS “Blind Willie Johnson” CROSS & ROSS "Last Ocean Rider" CROSS & ROSS "Bored Civilians" CROSS & ROSS "Peace In The End" CROSS & ROSS "Story To A Friend" CROSS & ROSS "Loving You Takes So Long" CROSS & ROSS "Pastels" CROSS & ROSS "The Dead Salute" CROSS & ROSS "Bo Radley" CROSS & ROSS "Fly Home" CROSS & ROSS "Prophets Guiders" *GRAND THEFT “Body Talk” *PIRANHA “Gonna Take It Up” *TOBA “Moving Up” ??MYSTERY ARTIST?? Tune into next week's show to find out... *NEWPORT ELECTRIC "Beauty In The Wasteland" ^ that's my band. This is shameless self-promotion!! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

EPYSODE 39: Here Are The Sonics!!! by The Sonics. Guests: Sonics drummer Bob Bennett and filmmaker Jordan Albertsen. Additional commentary by What Wave Dave. NOTE: Sadly, I was not aware that my guest Bob Bennett had passed until this epysode was released. Bob's drumming was ferocious, and a key to the Sonics' sound. He shared some great stories and I really enjoyed our discussion. This represents likely the last interview he gave about his time with this amazing band. My sincere condolences to the Bennett family for your loss. You'll be missed Bob, you were one of the greats. Thank you for giving us, your fans, the gift of your timeless music. Rest in peace... - John Crank up the volume, it's time for "Here Are The Sonics!!!", the ferocious 1965 debut from Tacoma’s own The Sonics, a band whose sound was decades ahead of its time. We’re joined by Bob Bennett, the band’s original drummer, and Jordan Albertsen, writer/director of "Boom! A Film About The Sonics", for exclusive commentary and behind-the-scenes stories. Together, we dive into the legacy of this seminal album, its influence on garage, grunge, and punk—and ask the big question: Were The Sonics the first punk band? Thanks for tuning in, turning on & dropping by Vinyl Relics. I hope you dig "Here Are The Sonics!!!" as much as I do. - Farmer John ===CONNECT & SUPPORT=== Transport yourself into the realm of grooviness by supporting us on Patreon using this link --> patreon.com/FarmerJohnMusic Use this link to follow us on Facebook --> https://www.facebook.com/farmerjohnmusic/ Use this link to follow us on Instagram --> https://www.instagram.com/vinylrelics/ Use this link to follow us on TikTok --> https://www.tiktok.com/@vinylrelicspodcast Use this link to follow us on BlueSky --> https://bsky.app/profile/farmerjohnmusic.bsky.social And find us on X here --> @VinylRelicsPod Email me here --> farmerjohnmusic@gmail.com   ===THE MUSIC=== Songs used in this Epysode, in order of appearance. Here's a link to a Spotify playlist for all the tracks featured ( *denotes track is not available on Spotify): https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1s3JkQ9yX7aEUCSrK2x0w5?si=d0692c659f0e4687 LONNIE MACK “Wham” ANDY WILLIAMS “A Fool Never Learns” BARBARA STREISAND “People” AL HIRT “Cotton Candy” DIANE RENAY “Navy Blue” DEAN MARTIN “Everybody Loves Somebody” AL MARTINO “I Love You More And More” LOUIS ARMSTRONG “Hello Dolly” MAJOR LANCE “Um, Um, Um, Um, Um” MINNIE SMALL “My Boy Lollipop” PETER & GORDON “A World Without Love” STAN GETZ “The Girl From Ipanema” THE DIXIE CUPS “Chapel Of Love” SAMMY DAVIS JR. “The Shelter Of Your Arms” THE TRASHMEN “SURFIN’ BIRD” ROY ORBISON “Oh, Pretty Woman” THE BEATLES “I Want To Hold Your Hand” IKE & TINA TURNER “Shake” THE VELVET UNDERGOUND “I’m Waiting For The Man” THE STOOGES “I Wanna Be Your Dog” MC5 "Kick Out The Jams" THE RAMONES “I Wanna Be Sedated” THE SEX PISTOLS “Anarchy In The U.K” THE SONICS "The Witch" THE SONICS "Do You Love Me" THE SONICS "Roll Over Beethoven" THE SONICS "Boss Hoss" THE SONICS "Dirty Robber" THE SONICS "Have Love Will Travel" THE SONICS "Psycho" THE SONICS "Money" THE SONICS "Walkin' The Dog" THE SONICS "Nighttime Is The Right Time" THE SONICS "Strychnine" THE SONICS "Good Golly Miss Molly" THE SONICS “Louie, Louie” THE SONICS “Cinderalla” THE SONICS “Love Lights” THE SONICS “You Got Your Head On Backwards” THE SONICS “I’m Going Home” THE SONICS “Be A Woman” THE SONICS “Have Love Will Travel” (live)  ??MYSTERY ARTIST?? tune in next week to find out... NEWPORT ELECTRIC "Tales Of Woe" ^That's my band. This is shameful self-promotion!! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Epysode 38: The Wham Of That Memphis Man! by Lonnie Mack. Additional commentary by Uncle Herff. Time to get raw as we dive into the reverb-soaked world of Lonnie Mack’s 1963 debut album, "The Wham of that Memphis Man!" A trailblazing blend of rock, blues, country, and soul, this record helped shape the sound of electric guitar in the decades to follow. From the iconic instrumental “Wham!” to Mack’s soulful vocals on tracks like “Where There’s a Will”, this epysode explores how the album became a touchstone for guitar legends and a cult favorite among collectors. Join us as we break down its influence and lasting legacy in the pantheon of American roots music. Thanks for tuning in, turning on & dropping by Vinyl Relics. I hope you dig "The Wham Of That Memphis Man!" as much as I do. - Farmer John ===CONNECT & SUPPORT=== Transport yourself into the realm of grooviness by supporting us on Patreon using this link --> patreon.com/FarmerJohnMusic Use this link to follow us on Facebook --> https://www.facebook.com/farmerjohnmusic/ Use this link to follow us on Instagram --> https://www.instagram.com/vinylrelics/ Use this link to follow us on TikTok --> https://www.tiktok.com/@vinylrelicspodcast Use this link to follow us on BlueSky --> https://bsky.app/profile/farmerjohnmusic.bsky.social And find us on X here --> @VinylRelicsPod Email me here --> farmerjohnmusic@gmail.com ===LINKS=== I used portions of this 2000 Lonnie Mack interview with John Broughton: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BLhZIMw99go ...as well as a portion of “The Flying V Documentary”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WUUYjHTdzIc   ===THE MUSIC=== Songs used in this Epysode, in order of appearance. Here's a link to a Spotify playlist for all the tracks featured ( *denotes track is not available on Spotify): https://open.spotify.com/playlist/55bCtrkFoPxnTdVGl63z1u?si=9a80c41590494e78  PLAINSONG "Call The Tune" *UNCLE DAVE MACON AND DORRIS “Night Train To Memphis” THE CHARIOTEERS “Wade In The Water” T-BONE WALKER “Stormy Monday” MERLE TRAVIS “Nine Pound Hammer” LES PAUL & MARY FORD “How High The Moon” GEORGE JONES “White Lightning” AL DEXTER & HIS TROOPERS “Pistol Packin’ Mama” THE CHARMAINES “Don’t Take Away Your Love” CHUCK BERRY “Memphis, Tennessee” LINK WRAY “Rumble” DUANE EDDY “Rebel Rouser” THE SHADOWS “Apache” DICK DALE “Miserlou” CHUCK BERRY “Johnny B. Goode” LONNIE MACK “Wham!” LONNIE MACK "Where There's A Will There's A Way" LONNIE MACK "Bounce" LONNIE MACK "I'll Keep You Happy" LONNIE MACK "Memphis" LONNIE MACK "Baby What's Wrong" LONNIE MACK "Down And Out" LONNIE MACK "Satisfied" LONNIE MACK "Suzie Q" LONNIE MACK "Why" LONNIE MACK "Down In The Dumps" LONNIE MACK “Chicken Pickin’” LONNIE MACK “Old House” LONNIE MACK “Too Much Trouble” LONNIE MACK “Gotta Be An Answer” THE DOORS “Roadhouse Blues” LONNIE MACK “The Hills Of Indiana” LONNIE MACK “All Good Things Will Come To Pass” LONNIE MACK “Hound Dog Man” LONNIE MACK & STEVIE RAY VAUGHAN “Double Whammy” ??MYSTERY ARTIST?? Tune in to next week's epysode to find out... NEWPORT ELECTRIC "Nobody Sings The Blues Anymore" ^ that's my band. This is shameless self-promotion!! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

EPYSODE 37: In Search Of Amelia Earhart by Plainsong. GUEST: Plainsong/Matthews' Southern Comfort/Fairport Convention's Iain (aka Ian) Matthews. Additional commentary by my twin brother Maurice. This week it's the folk-rock gem "In Search of Amelia Earhart", the 1972 debut album by British group Plainsong. Blending historical reference with lyrical introspection, the album offers a unique lens on myth, memory, and the cultural echo of one of the 20th century’s most enigmatic figures. With exclusive commentary from bandleader Iain Matthews, together we walk through the album’s narrative themes, compositional style, and contextual relevance within the early '70s folk revival. Ian offers firsthand insight into the album’s creation, intent, and enduring resonance. Thanks for tuning in, turning on & dropping by Vinyl Relics. I hope you dig "In Search Of Amelia Earhart" as much as I do. - Farmer John ===CONNECT & SUPPORT=== Transport yourself into the realm of grooviness by supporting us on Patreon using this link --> patreon.com/FarmerJohnMusic Use this link to follow us on Facebook --> https://www.facebook.com/farmerjohnmusic/ Use this link to follow us on Instagram --> https://www.instagram.com/vinyl.relics.podcast/ Use this link to follow us on TikTok --> https://www.tiktok.com/@vinylrelicspodcast Use this link to follow us on BlueSky --> https://bsky.app/profile/farmerjohnmusic.bsky.social And find us on X here --> @VinylRelicsPod Email me here --> farmerjohnmusic@gmail.com ===THE MUSIC=== Songs used in this Epysode, in order of appearance. Here's a link to a Spotify playlist for all the tracks featured ( *denotes track is not available on Spotify): https://open.spotify.com/playlist/7KKEnzSwTvU0q6jB45PMWK?si=98d19bd0ddaf4913 AQUILA "How Many More Times" THE DEEP RIVER BOYS “Shake, Rattle & Roll” JIM REEVES “Streets Of Laredo” THE IMPRESSIONS “People Get Ready” OTIS REDDING “Ole Man Trouble” GERRY & THE PACEMAKERS “You’ve Got What I Like” *THE PYRAMID “Summer Of Last Year” FAIRPORT CONVENTION “It’s Alright Ma, It’s Only Witchcraft” *SANDY DENNY & THE STRAWBS “I’m On My Way” FAIRPORT CONVENTION “Who Knows Where The Time Goes” FAIRPORT CONVENTION “She Moves Through The Fair” MATTHEWS SOUTHERN COMFORT “Colorado Springs Eternal” MATTHEWS SOUTHERN COMFORT “Woodstock” *MATTHEWS SOUTHERN COMFORT “Southern Comfort” SOUTHERN COMFORT “The Passing” IAN MATTHEWS “Tigers Will Survive” THE LIVERPOOL SCENE “Elsie Straws Saga” THE LIVERPOOL SCENE “I’ve Got Those Fleetwood Mac Chicken Shack John Mayall Can’t Fail Blues” THE LIVERPOOL SCENE “The Entry Of Christ Into Liverpool” THE LIVERPOOL SCENE “The Raven” PLAINSONG “For The Second Time” MASON WILLIAMS “Classical Gas” PLAINSONG “Yo Yo Man” PLAINSONG “Louise” PLAINSONG “Call The Tune” PLAINSONG “Diesel On My Tail” RED RIVER DAVE “Amelia Earhart’s Last Flight” PLAINSONG “Amelia Earhart’s Last Flight” PLAINSONG “True Story Of Amelia Earhart” PLAINSONG “I’ll Fly Away” FAIRPORT CONVENTION “Meet On The Ledge” PLAINSONG “Even The Guiding Light” PLAINSONG “Side Roads” PLAINSONG “Raider” IAN MATTHEWS “Old Man At The Mill” STEVE YOUNG “Seven Bridges Road” EAGLES “Seven Bridges Road” IAN MATTHEWS “Seven Bridges Road” IAN MATTHEWS “Shake It” *HI-FI “Walk Away” PLAINSONG “Nothing’s Changed” PLAINSONG “Bold Marauder” (live) IAIN MATTHEWS “Ripples In A Stream” ??MYSTERY ARTIST?? tune into the next Epysode to hear the story... NEWPORT ELECTRIC “Yippie-i-o” ^ that's my band. This is shameless self-promtion!! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Epysode 36: Aquila by Aquila. Additional commentary by Uncle Herff. Step into the world of early ’70s psych/prog rock as we explore "Aquila"...a bold, genre-blending debut that fuses jazz, blues, and classical flourishes into one powerful sound. This overlooked 1970 release showcases the adventurous spirit of the era, packed with complex arrangements and dynamic shifts that prog fans and vinyl collectors alike will appreciate. Thanks for tuning in, turning on & dropping by Vinyl Relics. I hope you dig "Aquila" as much as I do. - Farmer John ===CONNECT & SUPPORT=== Transport yourself into the realm of grooviness by supporting us on Patreon using this link --> patreon.com/FarmerJohnMusic Use this link to follow us on Facebook --> https://www.facebook.com/farmerjohnmusic/ Use this link to follow us on Instagram --> https://www.instagram.com/vinylrelics/ Use this link to follow us on TikTok --> https://www.tiktok.com/@vinylrelicspodcast Use this link to follow us on BlueSky --> https://bsky.app/profile/farmerjohnmusic.bsky.social And find us on X here --> @VinylRelicsPod Email me here --> farmerjohnmusic@gmail.com ===LINKS=== I referenced this article and interview for some of the content of this epysode: https://www.psychedelicbabymag.com/2015/04/aquila-interview.html ===THE MUSIC=== Songs used in this Epysode, in order of appearance. Here's a link to a Spotify playlist for all the tracks featured ( *denotes track is not available on Spotify): https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1iP0gQnLdsQ6wYRUrm4BPX?si=e2fffa6f168c400b THE ELECTRIC PRUNES "I Happen To Love You" AQUILA (Chilean band) “Um Allah” *AQUILA (French band) “Dans Les Ruines” AQUILA (Dutch band) “Still Standing” AQUILA (Australian Artist) “Aqua Divae” *AQUILA (German band) “Time’s There” BLONDE ON BLONDE “Ride With Captain Max” BRIAN HOWARD & THE SILHOUETTES “Hooked” TAPESTRY “Like The Sun” THE LONDON BEATS “Walk In The Sunshine” *HAMILTON & THE MOVEMENT “I’m Not The Marrying Kind” NIRVANA “Wings Of Love” AQUILA "Change Your Ways AQUILA "How Many More Times" AQUILA "While You Were Sleeping" AQUILA "We Can Make It If We Try" AQUILA "The Aquila Suite" (three movements) ??MYSTERY ARTIST?? ...tune in next week to find out... NEWPORT ELECTRIC "If Wishes Were Horses" ^that's my band, this is shameless self-promotion!! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

EPYSODE 35: Underground by The Electric Prunes. Guest: Electric Prunes bandleader James Lowe. Additional commentary by Uncle Herff. Take a plunge with me this week into the psychedelic/garage-rock masterpiece "Underground" by The Electric Prunes. Join us as we explore the innovative sounds that defined an era, with exclusive commentary from band leader James Lowe, who shares behind-the-scenes insights and stories from the making of the album. From its bold musical experimentation to its cultural impact, this epysode offers a unique look at one of the most influential albums of the 1960s. Sad note: since James passed away only a few weeks later, this likely represents the last interview he ever gave. Thanks for tuning in, turning on & dropping by Vinyl Relics. I hope you dig "Underground" as much as I do. - Farmer John ===CONNECT & SUPPORT=== Transport yourself into the realm of grooviness by supporting us on Patreon using this link --> patreon.com/FarmerJohnMusic Use this link to follow us on Facebook --> https://www.facebook.com/farmerjohnmusic/ Use this link to follow us on Instagram --> https://www.instagram.com/vinyl.relics.podcast/ Use this link to follow us on TikTok --> https://www.tiktok.com/@vinylrelicspodcast Use this link to follow us on BlueSky --> https://bsky.app/profile/farmerjohnmusic.bsky.social And find us on X here --> @VinylRelicsPod Email me here --> farmerjohnmusic@gmail.com ===LINKS=== Buy some of Richie Unterberger’s amazing books ‘n’ stuff here: http://www.richieunterberger.com ===THE MUSIC=== Songs used in this Epysode, in order of appearance. Here's a link to a Spotify playlist for all the tracks featured ( *denotes track is not available on Spotify): https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1wpu3KQTp1fbpbbekFCOQV?si=cb7b3792bf354fb4 ALVIN LEE & MYLON LEFEVRE "On The Road To Freedom" DICK DALE "Miserlou" *THE SANCTIONS "What'd I Say" JIM & THE LORDS "I'm Free" JIM & THE LORDS "I'm Down" THE CHIPMUNKS "Hard Day's Night" THE GYPSY TRIPS "Ain't It Hard" THE ELECTRIC PRUNES "Ain't It Hard" THE ELECTRIC PRUNES "Little Olive" THE ELECTRIC PRUNES "I Had Too Much To Dream (Last Night)" THE ELECTRIC PRUNES "Get Me To The World On Time" THE ELECTRIC PRUNES "The Great Banana Hoax" THE ELECTRIC PRUNES "Children Of Rain" THE ELECTRIC PRUNES "Wind-Up Toys" THE ELECTRIC PRUNES "Antique Doll" THE ELECTRIC PRUNES "It's Not Fair" THE ELECTRIC PRUNES "I Happen To Love You" THE ELECTRIC PRUNES "Dr. Do-Good" THE ELECTRIC PRUNES "I" THE ELECTRIC PRUNES "Hideaway" THE ELECTRIC PRUNES "Big City" THE ELECTRIC PRUNES "Captain Glory" THE ELECTRIC PRUNES "Long Day's Flight" THE ELECTRIC PRUNES "You Never Had It Better" (Live) THE ELECTRIC PRUNES "Try Me On For Size" (Live) THE ELECTRIC PRUNES "Kyrie Eleison" THE ELECTRIC PRUNES "Holy Are You" THE ELECTRIC PRUNES "14 Year Old Funk" SPARKS "Girl From Germany" TODD RUNDGREN "Hello It's Me" THE ELECTRIC PRUNES "Lost Dream" *THE ELECTRIC PRUNES "The Dream I Had Last Night" *THE ELECTRIC PRUNES "Pacific Ocean Blues" ??MYSTERY ARTIST?? tune in next week to find out... NEWPORT ELECTRIC "Devil's Bargain" ^that's my band. This is shameless self-promotion!!   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Epysode 34: On The Road To Freedom by Alvin Lee and Mylon LeFevre. Additional commentary by Uncle Herff. This week we explore a unique fusion of rock, blues, and gospel for an album that brings together two powerful musical forces. Featuring guest musicians like George Harrison, Steve Winwood, Ron Wood, Mick Fleetwood, Boz Burrell, Jim Capaldi and more. We dive into the stories behind the album, its standout tracks, and its place in the evolution of both artists' careers. Don’t miss this deep dive into a classic collaboration that shaped the sound of the early '70s. Thanks for tuning in, turning on & dropping Vinyl Relics. I hope you dig "On The Road To Freedom" as much as I do. - Farmer John ===CONNECT & SUPPORT=== Transport yourself into the realm of grooviness by supporting us on Patreon using this link --> patreon.com/FarmerJohnMusic Use this link to follow us on Facebook --> https://www.facebook.com/farmerjohnmusic/ Use this link to follow us on Instagram --> https://www.instagram.com/vinyl.relics.podcast/ Use this link to follow us on TikTok --> https://www.tiktok.com/@vinylrelicspodcast Use this link to follow us on BlueSky --> https://bsky.app/profile/farmerjohnmusic.bsky.social And find us on X here --> @VinylRelicsPod Email me here --> farmerjohnmusic@gmail.com ===LINKS=== I referenced several archived interviews throughout this epysode. Here are links to all of them. Alvin Lee interviews: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aGjM-QptBDM https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dXDeSuJYHzU https://www.youtube.com/watch?si=roBvwqFxGiFnBDgL&v=Eg5Wmq6YFJ0&feature=youtu.be Mylon LeFevre interviews: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NJOlAjGK28g https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yz8e-xFAp_s Leo Lyons interview: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HaitO1jjXNA Ric Lee interview: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HyXo2xZgtVc ===THE MUSIC=== Songs used in this Epysode, in order of appearance. Here's a link to a Spotify playlist for all the tracks featured ( *denotes track is not available on Spotify): https://open.spotify.com/playlist/14CefnCRZpOVEWT9c0dMop?si=0552808ffe0849c5 RUTH COPELAND "Gimme Shelter" BIG BILL BROONZY "Hey Hey" CHUCK BERRY "Sweet Little Rock And Roller" *THE JAYBIRDS "Over You" *THE JAYBIRDS "All Day And All Of The Night" TEN YEARS AFTER "Feel It For Me" TEN YEARS AFTER "I Woke Up This Morning" TEN YEARS AFTER "I'm Going Home" (live) TEN YEARS AFTER "As The Sun Still Burns Away" TEN YEARS AFTER "I'd Love To Change The World" *THE LEFEVRES "Take My Hand, Precious Lord" *THE LEFEVRES "Way Down Deep In My Soul" ELVIS PRESLEY "Without Him" *MYLON LEFEVRE "My Only Hope" *MYLON LEFEVRE "Sunday School Blues" *MYLON LEFEVRE "Baby I'm Down" *MYLON LEFEVRE "Peace Begins Within" PINK FLOYD "The Final Cut" ALVIN LEE & MYLON LEFEVRE "On The Road To Freedom" ALVIN LEE & MYLON LEFEVRE "The World Is Changing" ALVIN LEE & MYLON LEFEVRE "So Sad (No Love Of His Own)" ALVIN LEE & MYLON LEFEVRE "Fallen Angels" ALVIN LEE & MYLON LEFEVRE "Funny" ALVIN LEE & MYLON LEFEVRE "We Will Shine" ALVIN LEE & MYLON LEFEVRE "Carry My Load" ALVIN LEE & MYLON LEFEVRE "Lay Me Back" ALVIN LEE & MYLON LEFEVRE "Let 'Em Say What They Will" ALVIN LEE & MYLON LEFEVRE "I Can't Take It" ALVIN LEE & MYLON LEFEVRE "Riffin'" ALVIN LEE & MYLON LEFEVRE "Rockin' Til The Sun Goes Down" ALVIN LEE "Going Through The Door" MYLON LEFEVRE & BROKEN HEART "Crack The Sky" ALVIN LEE "Still On The Road To Freedom" ??MYSTERY ARTIST?? tune into next week's epysode to find out... NEWPORT ELECTRIC "Bad Idea" ^that's my band. This is shameful self-promotion!! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

EPYSODE 33: I Am What I Am by Ruth Copeland. Guest: Ruth Copeland. Additional commentary by Uncle Herff. An exciting dive into this wonderful album by Ruth Copeland. Known for her unique blend of soul, funk, and rock, I Am What I Am features iconic members of P-Funk, including musicians who helped shape the sound of the era. This epysode includes exclusive commentary from Ruth herself, where she discusses her collaborations with George Clinton and how P-Funk influenced her work. Don’t miss Ruth’s insights into her journey, the making of this album, and the incredible musicianship that brought it to life. It's a rare behind-the-scenes look at one of funk's unsung innovators. Thanks for tuning in, turning on & dropping by Vinyl Relics. I hope you dig "I Am What I Am" as much as I do. - Farmer John ===CONNECT & SUPPORT=== Transport yourself into the realm of grooviness by supporting us on Patreon using this link --> patreon.com/FarmerJohnMusic Use this link to follow us on Facebook --> https://www.facebook.com/farmerjohnmusic/ Use this link to follow us on Instagram --> https://www.instagram.com/vinyl.relics.podcast/ Use this link to follow us on TikTok --> https://www.tiktok.com/@vinylrelicspodcast Use this link to follow us on BlueSky --> https://bsky.app/profile/farmerjohnmusic.bsky.social And find us on X here --> @VinylRelicsPod Email me here --> farmerjohnmusic@gmail.com ===LINKS=== I referenced an article about Ruth Copeland written by Charles Donovan. Here is a link to that article: https://www.charlesdonovan.com/2019/12/04/ruth-copeland-interview/ ===THE MUSIC=== Songs used in this Epysode, in order of appearance. Here's a link to a Spotify playlist for all the tracks featured ( *denotes track is not available on Spotify): https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0Q6RcxC38oF8LcWxQiOoog?si=1b104af7a9c840be RON DAVIES “It Ain’t Easy” *FREDDIE “FINGERS” LEE “I’m Gonna Buy Me A Dog” *KELLY MICHAELS “I Need Him” RARE EARTH “Born To Wander” RARE EARTH “I Just Want To Celebrate” EDWIN STARR “War” MARTHA & THE VANDELLAS “Heat Wave” MARVIN GAYE “Can I Get A Witness?” THE SUPREMES “Where Did Our Love Go?” THE FOUR TOPS “Baby I Need Your Loving” THE SUPREMES “Stop! In The Name Of Love” MARTHA & THE VANDELLAS “Nowhere To Run” THE ISLEY BROTHERS “This Old Heart Of Mine” THE SUPREMES “You Keep Me Hangin’ On” THE FOUR TOPS “Bernadette” PARLIAMENT “Up For The Down Stroke” PARLIAMENT “Little Ole Country Boy” PARLIAMENT “The Silent Boatman” RUTH COPELAND “I Got A Thing For You Daddy” RUTH COPELAND “Your Love Been So Good To Me” RUTH COPELAND “Un Bel Di” RUTH COPELAND “The Medal”  RUTH COPELAND “Cryin’ Has Made Me Stronger” RUTH COPELAND “Hare Krishna” RUTH COPELAND “Suburban Family Lament” THE ROLLING STONES “Play With Fire” RUTH COPELAND “Play With Fire” RUTH COPELAND “Don’t You Wish You Had (What You Had When You Had It)” RUTH COPELAND “Gimme Shelter” RUTH COPELAND (with guest appearance by Darryl Hall) “Heaven”  RUTH COPELAND “Take Me To Baltimore” ??MYSTERY ARTIST?? ...tune into the next Epysode to find out... NEWPORT ELECTRIC "Nobody Sings The Blues Anymore" ^that's my band. This is shameless self-promotion!!   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Epysode 32: Silent Song Through The Land by Ron Davies. Additional commentary by Uncle Herff. Ron Davies' 1970 album "Silent Song Through the Land" is a stunning blend of folk and rock that showcases his incredible storytelling. Known for his songs being covered by legends like David Bowie, Three Dog Night, Dolly Parton, Joe Cocker, Long John Baldry, Dave Edmunds, and many others, Ron Davies’ impact on music is undeniable. We’ll also treat you to an exclusive, never-before-released track from Ron himself, offering a rare glimpse into his creative process. Don’t miss this chance to discover a hidden gem of the 70s and hear a song that’s never been heard—until now! Thanks for tuning in, turning on & dropping by Vinyl Relics. I hope you dig "Silent Song Through The Land" as much as I do. - Farmer John ===CONNECT/SUPPORT=== Transport yourself into the realm of grooviness by supporting us on Patreon using this link --> patreon.com/FarmerJohnMusic Use this link to follow us on Facebook --> https://www.facebook.com/farmerjohnmusic/ Use this link to follow us on Instagram --> https://www.instagram.com/vinyl.relics.podcast/ Use this link to follow us on TikTok --> https://www.tiktok.com/@vinylrelicspodcast Use this link to follow us on BlueSky --> https://bsky.app/profile/farmerjohnmusic.bsky.social And find us on X here --> @VinylRelicsPod Email me here --> farmerjohnmusic@gmail.com ===LINKS=== Listen to the full interview with Eric Apoe on KUOW Radio here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vXGrv2Zp79s Buy Gail's book "The Last of The Outlaws" and other great stuff at www.gaildavies.com Check out Ron's albums and other information at wwwrondavies.com ===THE MUSIC=== Songs used in this Epysode, in order of appearance. Here's a link to a Spotify playlist for all the tracks featured ( *denotes track is not available on Spotify): https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6Xq5koBXcoGLzvnsjTK5aJ?si=c01bd731696a436d *BULLANGUS "No Cream For The Maid" HANK WILLIAMS "Jambalaya" ELVIS PRESLEY "That's All Right Mama" *ANDRES SEGOVIA "Prelude In Chords" THE WAILERS "Tall Cool One" *THE WAILERS "Hold" *THE WAILERS "My Girl" *THE WAILERS "Tears (Don't Have To Fall)" *THE WAILERS "Think Kindly Baby" *THE WAILERS "It's You Alone" *RON AND GAIL DAVIES "Yesterday's Blues" (exclusive track, never before released) THREE DOG NIGHT "It Ain't Easy" LONG JOHN BALDRY "It Ain't Easy DAVID BOWIE "Ziggy Stardust" DAVID BOWIE "Amsterdam" DAVID BOWIE "It Ain't Easy" RON DAVIES "It Ain't Easy" SON HOUSE "Death Letter Blues" RON DAVIES "What Life Must Be Like For Some" RON DAVIES "Change" RON DAVIES "The Clown" THE ROLLING STONES "Gimme Shelter" RON DAVIES "Silent Song Through The Land" RON DAVIES "Yesterday Is All I Want" RON DAVIES "Open Road, The Open Sky" RON DAVIES "Lover And The Loved" *RON DAVIES "Misty Roses" *RON DAVIES "It Ain't Easy" (second version) *RON DAVIES "I Don't Believe It" JOAN BAEZ "Steal Across The Border" RON DAVIES "Cool, Southern Breeze" RON DAVIES "Tie It In A Knot" GAIL DAVIES "Grandma's Song" *RON AND GAIL DAVIES "It's You Alone" *JOHN PRINE "You Stayed Away Too Long" *DOLLY PARTON "It's Too Late" *RON DAVIES "Sittin' On Top Of The Clouds" ??MYSTERY ARTIST?? tune into next week's epysode to find out... NEWPORT ELECTRIC "So It Goes" ^that's my band. This is shameless self-promotion!! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

EPYSODE 31: BullAngus by BullAngus. Guest: BullAngus bandleader Larry LaFalce. Additional commentary by Uncle Herff. Hard blues-rock at its finest! This week we dive into BullAngus' 1971 self-titled album, a raw and heavy classic rock gem that has long been overlooked. Featuring exclusive commentary by band leader Larry Lafalce, we explore the creation of the album, the band's unique sound, and the impact it had on the rock scene of the early '70s. Plus, hear why Deep Purple's Ritchie Blackmore once called LaFalce "a mother****er"(!!) and get firsthand insights into the tensions and triumphs that defined this iconic era of rock history. Thanks for tuning in, turning on & dropping by Vinyl Relics. I hope you dig "BullAngus" as much as I do. - Farmer John ===CONNECT & SUPPORT=== Transport yourself into the realm of grooviness by supporting us on Patreon using this link --> patreon.com/FarmerJohnMusic Use this link to follow us on Facebook --> https://www.facebook.com/farmerjohnmusic/ Use this link to follow us on Instagram --> https://www.instagram.com/vinylrelics/ Use this link to follow us on TikTok --> https://www.tiktok.com/@vinylrelicspodcast Use this link to follow us on BlueSky --> https://bsky.app/profile/farmerjohnmusic.bsky.social And find us on X here --> @VinylRelicsPod Email me here --> farmerjohnmusic@gmail.com   ===THE MUSIC=== Songs used in this Epysode, in order of appearance. Normally I provide a link to a Spotify playlist for all the songs used, but this album is not available.   ZIOR “Before My Eyes Go Blind” THE 9 LA FALCE BROTHERS “Clementine” THE 9 LA FALCE BROTHERS “Home On The Range” CREAM “Strange Brew” THE JIMI HENDRIX EXPERIENCE “Manic Depression” THE JEFF BECK GROUP “Beck’s Bolero” THE OXFORD WATCHBAND “Diagnosis” BULLANGUS “Run Don’t Stop” BULL ANGUS “Mother’s Favorite Lover (Margaret)” BULLANGUS “Uncle Duggie’s Fun Bus Ride” BULLANGUS “A Time Like Ours” BULLANGUS “Miss Casey” BULLANGUS “Pot Of Gold” BULLANGUS “Cy” BULLANGUS “No Cream For The Maid” BULLANGUS “Savoy Truffle” BULLANGUS “City Boy” BULLANGUS “Loving Till End” FRANKE & THE KNOCKOUTS “Sweetheart” FRANKE & THE KNOCKOUTS “Hungry Eyes” FRANKE & THE KNOCKOUTS “I’ve Had The Time Of My Life” AMII STEWART “Why’d Ya Have To Be So Sexy?” THE GAP BAND “You Dropped A Bomb On Me” ??MYSTERY ARTIST??...tune in to the next epysode to find out... NEWPORT ELECTRIC "Them Pretty Lights" ^ that's my band. This is shameless self-promotion!! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Epysode 30: Ton Ton Macoute! by Johnny Jenkins. Additional commentary by Uncle Herff. This week we explore the electrifying 1970 album "Ton Ton Macoute!" by legendary guitarist Johnny Jenkins. This album is a powerful blend of blues, rock, and soul, featuring incredible guitar work that helped shape the sound of the era. What makes "Ton Ton Macoute! " even more special is the all-star lineup of musicians who contributed, including four members of the Allman Brothers Band. Legendary guitarist Duane Allman, along with Berry Oakley, Jaimoe and Butch Trucks, all played on the album, adding their signature sound to Jenkins’ raw, emotional style. Join us as we dive into the history behind this incredible collaboration, the cultural impact of the album, and why it remains a hidden gem in music history. Whether you're a diehard Allman Brothers fan or discovering Johnny Jenkins for the first time, this episode will give you a deeper appreciation for an album that has become a timeless classic. Thanks for tuning in, turning on & dropping by Vinyl Relics. I hope you dig "Ton Ton Macoute!" as much as I do. - Farmer John ===CONNECT & SUPPORT=== Transport yourself into the realm of grooviness by supporting us on Patreon using this link --> patreon.com/FarmerJohnMusic Use this link to follow us on Facebook --> https://www.facebook.com/farmerjohnmusic/ Use this link to follow us on Instagram --> https://www.instagram.com/vinylrelics/ Use this link to follow us on TikTok --> https://www.tiktok.com/@vinylrelicspodcast Use this link to follow us on BlueSky --> https://bsky.app/profile/farmerjohnmusic.bsky.social And find us on X here --> @VinylRelicsPod Email me here --> farmerjohnmusic@gmail.com ===LINKS===  Here's a link to the Johnny Jenkins documentary trailer: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mWyl9Fo6TUQ⁠ Here's a link to the History of Rock Music in 500 Songs Episode 163 which discusses the career of Otis Redding and how it intertwines with Johnny Jenkins: ⁠https://500songs.com/podcast/episode-163-sittin-on-the-dock-of-the-bay-by-otis-redding/ ===THE MUSIC=== Songs used in this Epysode, in order of appearance. Here's a link to a Spotify playlist for all the tracks featured ( *denotes track is not available on Spotify): https://open.spotify.com/playlist/7eEz7yTAGmYEoDyeR420ke?si=390d52edc79d46cb THE FLAMIN' GROOVIES "Whiskey Woman" *OTIS REDDING & THE PINETOPPERS "Shout Bamalama" *JOHNNY JENKINS & THE PINETOPPERS "Pinetop" *JOHNNY JENKINS & THE PINETOPPERS "Love Twist" BOOKER T. & THE MG's "Green Onions" *JOHNNY JENKINS "Spunky" OTIS REDDING "These Arms Of Mine" OTIS REDDING "(Sittin' on) The Dock Of The Bay" WILSON PICKET “Hey Jude” THE ALLMAN BROTHERS BAND “Dreams” THE HOUR GLASS “So Much Love” DR. JOHN “I Walk On Gilded Splinters” *MARSHA HUNT “I Walk On Gilded Splinters”.  BECK "Loser" OASIS "Go Let It Out" JOHNNY JENKINS "I Walk On Gilded Splinters" JOHNNY JENKINS "Leaving Trunk" JOHNNY JENKINS "Blind Bats And Swamp Rats" JOHNNY JENKINS "Rollin' Stone" JOHNNY JENKINS "Sick And Tired" JOHNNY JENKINS "Down Along The Cove" JOHNNY JENKINS "Bad News" JOHNNY JENKINS "Dimples" JOHNNY JENKINS "Voodoo In You" JOHNNY JENKINS “Don’t Start Me To Talkin’” JOHNNY JENKINS “’Til The Blues Go Home” JOHNNY JENKINS “Johnny’s Blues” JOHNNY JENKINS “Down The Road I Go” *THE ALLMAN BROTHERS BAND “I Walk On Gilded Splinters” (live) ??MYSTERY ARTIST?? tune in next week to find out... NEWPORT ELECTRIC "I'm Alive" ^ that's my band. This is shameless self-promotion!! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

EPYSODE 29: Teenage Head by The Flamin' Groovies. Guest: Bandleader Cyril Jordan Additional commentary by What Wave Dave. This week we get down 'n' dirty with "Teenage Head" by The Flamin' Groovies, a pivotal album that helped define the power pop and garage rock movement. With its high-energy sound and catchy riffs, this album remains a timeless classic. Join us as we explore its impact and behind-the-scenes stories, featuring exclusive commentary from guitarist and bandleader Cyril Jordan. Don't miss this insider look at one of rock's most influential records. Thanks for tuning in, turning on & dropping by Vinyl Relics. I hope you dig "Teenage Head" as much as I do. - Farmer John ===CONNECT & SUPPORT=== Transport yourself into the realm of grooviness by supporting us on Patreon using this link --> patreon.com/FarmerJohnMusic Use this link to follow us on Facebook --> https://www.facebook.com/farmerjohnmusic/ Use this link to follow us on Instagram --> https://www.instagram.com/vinylrelics/ Use this link to follow us on TikTok --> https://www.tiktok.com/@vinylrelicspodcast Use this link to follow us on BlueSky --> https://bsky.app/profile/farmerjohnmusic.bsky.social And find us on X here --> @VinylRelicsPod Email me here --> farmerjohnmusic@gmail.com   ===THE MUSIC=== Songs used in this Epysode, in order of appearance. Here's a link to a Spotify playlist for all the tracks featured ( *denotes track is not available on Spotify): https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6QjKxkx1nUrDyvGNdxZaW1?si=d1f82c6a19ce44d7 EMITT RHODES “With My Face On The Floor” FLAMIN’ GROOVIES “Shake Some Action” BUDDY HOLLY “Peggy Sue” EDDIE COCHRAN “Summertime Blues” THE VENTURES “Walk Don’t Run” THE FIREBALLS WITH JIMMY GILMER “Sugar Shack” THE SINGING NUN “Dominique” THE BEATLES “I Want To Hold Your Hand” THE FLAMIN’ GROOVIES “The Slide” THE FLAMIN’ GROOVIES “My Yada” THE FLAMIN’ GROOVIES “Bam Balam” THE FLAMIN’ GROOVIES “A Part From That” THE FLAMIN’ GROOVIES “Coming After Me” THE FLAMIN’ GROOVIES “Sweet Roll Me On Down” THE FLAMIN’ GROOVIES “High Flyin’ Baby” THE FLAMIN’ GROOVIES “City Lights” RANDY NEWMAN “Have You Seen My Baby?” THE FLAMIN’ GROOVIES “Have You Seen My Baby?” THE FLAMIN’ GROOVIES “Yesterday’s Numbers” THE FLAMIN’ GROOVIES “Teenage Head” THE FLAMIN’ GROOVIES “32-20” ELVIS PRESLEY “Mystery Train” THE FLAMIN’ GROOVIES “Evil Hearted Ada” DR. ROSS “Boogie Disease” FLAMIN’ GROOVIES “Dr. Boogie” THE FLAMIN’ GROOVIES “Whiskey Woman” ROY LONEY & THE PHANTOM MOVERS “Born To Be Your Fool” ROY LONEY & THE PHANTOM MOVERS “Phantom Mover” THE CHARLATANS “High Coin” LOOSE GRAVEL “Blue Skies & Sunshine” THE FLAMIN’ GROOVIES “Slow Death” DAVE EDMUNDS “I Hear You Knocking” THE FLAMIN’ GROOVIES “Please Please Girl” THE FLAMIN’ GROOVIES “I’ll Cry Alone” THE FLAMIN’ GROOVIES “Sometimes” THE RAMONES “Blitzkreig Bop” THE FLAMIN’ GROOVIES “Shake Some Action (Live)” THE FLAMIN’ GROOVIES “Yeah My Baby” THE FLAMIN’ GROOVIES “Jumpin’ In The Night” THE FLAMIN’ GROOVIES “Way Over My Head” MAGIC CHRISTIAN “She’s So Good” THE FLAMIN’ GROOVIES “Cryin’ Shame” TEENAGE HEAD “Let’s Shake” THE KINKS “You Really Got Me” ??MYSTERY ARTIST??...tune into next week's epysode to find out... NEWPORT ELECTRIC “Nice & Slow” ^ that's my band. This is shameless self-promotion!! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Epysode 28: Emitt Rhodes by Emitt Rhodes. Additional commentary by Uncle Herff. This week we dive head first into the 1971 self-titled album by Emitt Rhodes, an often-overlooked masterpiece of the singer-songwriter era. Known for its lush melodies, intricate arrangements and Rhodes' soulful lyrics, this album captures the essence of early '70s pop and folk rock. We’ll explore the stories behind each track, the challenges Emitt Rhodes faced during its creation and how this album remains a timeless example of musical craftsmanship. Join us for a journey into one of the most influential yet underappreciated records of the era. Thanks for tuning in, turning on & dropping by Vinyl Relics. I hope you dig "Emitt Rhodes" as much as I do. - Farmer John ===CONNECT & SUPPORT=== Transport yourself into the realm of grooviness by supporting us on Patreon using this link --> patreon.com/FarmerJohnMusic Use this link to follow us on Facebook --> https://www.facebook.com/farmerjohnmusic/ Use this link to follow us on Instagram --> https://www.instagram.com/vinylrelics/ Use this link to follow us on TikTok --> https://www.tiktok.com/@vinylrelicspodcast Use this link to follow us on BlueSky --> https://bsky.app/profile/farmerjohnmusic.bsky.social And find us on X here --> @VinylRelicsPod Email me here --> farmerjohnmusic@gmail.com ===LINKS=== I used portions of this interview from 2010. Here's a link to the full interview: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PfqEhZO7I3w Here's a link to the Omnivore Recordings promo video for "Rainbow Ends": https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vwklFEv0Z68 Here's a link to the documentary "Emitt Rhodes: One Man Beatle" which I also used portions of: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m3KRJLPn0zA   ===THE MUSIC=== Songs used in this Epysode, in order of appearance. Here's a link to a Spotify playlist for all the tracks featured ( *denotes track is not available on Spotify): https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1jHS43YyaThnScEOA48w1a?si=56812ff544a64501 ZIOR “Before My Eyes Go Blind” *THE PALACE GUARD “A Girl You Can Depend On” *THE PALACE GUARD “Falling Sugar” THE LEAVES “Hey Joe” THE MERRY-GO-ROUND “Live” THE MERRY-GO-ROUND “You’re A Very Lovely Woman” THE MERRY-GO-ROUND “Listen, Listen”  FAIRPORT CONVENTION “Time Will Show The Wiser” EMITT RHODES "With My Face On The Floor" EMITT RHODES "Somebody Made For Me" EMITT RHODES "She's Such A Beauty" EMITT RHODES "Long Time No See" EMITT RHODES "Lullabye" EMITT RHODES "Live Till You Die" EMITT RHODES "Promises I've Made" EMITT RHODES "You Take The Dark Out Of The Mind" EMITT RHODES "You Should Be Ashamed" EMITT RHODES "Ever Find Yourself Running" EMITT RHODES "You Must Have" EMITT RHODES “The Man He Was” EMITT RHODES “Mother Earth” EMITT RHODES “Mirror” EMITT RHODES “Really Wanted You” EMITT RHODES “Farewell To Paradise” EMITT RHODES “Rainbow Ends” EMITT RHODES "If I Knew Then" ??MYSTERY ARTIST?? Tune in next week to find out... NEWPORT ELECTRIC "I Will Wait" ^ that's my band. This is shameless self-promotion!! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

EPYSODE 27: Zior by Zior. Guest: Zior bandleader Keith Bonsor. Additional commentary by Uncle Herff. Bands like Alice Cooper weren't the only ones shock-rocking their audiences back in the day. Zior were applying a similar theatrical style to their stage show, complete with "human sacrifices". The press picked up on their antics and before you knew it, they were tagged with being purveyors of the occult and black magic. Join us as we explore the band's unique sound and creative process, with exclusive commentary from bandleader Keith Bonsor. Thanks for tuning in, turning on & dropping by Vinyl Relics. I hope you dig "Zior" as much as I do. - Farmer John ===CONNECT & SUPPORT=== Transport yourself into the realm of grooviness by supporting us on Patreon using this link --> patreon.com/FarmerJohnMusic Use this link to follow us on Facebook --> https://www.facebook.com/farmerjohnmusic/ Use this link to follow us on Instagram --> https://www.instagram.com/vinylrelics/ Use this link to follow us on TikTok --> https://www.tiktok.com/@vinylrelicspodcast Use this link to follow us on BlueSky --> https://bsky.app/profile/farmerjohnmusic.bsky.social And find us on X here --> @VinylRelicsPod Email me here --> farmerjohnmusic@gmail.com ===LINKS=== I wrote an article for Psychedelic Scene about this album, here's a link --> ⁠Vinyl Relics: Zior BY Zior - Psychedelic Scene Magazine   ===THE MUSIC=== Songs used in this Epysode, in order of appearance. Here's a link to a Spotify playlist for all the tracks featured ( *denotes track is not available on Spotify): https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6NrMMy86am34M7sVbRxAGS?si=32184a6dd3634568 HOWLIN’ WOLF “Smokestack Lightnin’” *CARDBOARD ORCHESTRA “Zebedy Zak” *CARDBOARD ORCHESTRA “Nothing But A Sad Sad Song” *BUM “God Of Darkness” IRON MAIDEN “Run To The Hills” IRON MAIDEN “Falling” *IRON MAIDEN “Liar” *THE TRANSATLANTICS “Louie, Go On Home” ZIOR “I Really Do” ZIOR “Za Za Za Zilda” ZIOR “Love’s Desire” ZIOR “New Land” ZIOR “Now I’m Sad” ZIOR “Give Me Love” ZIOR “Quabala” ZIOR “Oh Mariya” ZIOR “Your Life Will Burn” ZIOR “I Was Fooling” ZIOR “Before My Eyes Go Blind” ZIOR “Rolling Thunder” MONUMENT “Don’t Run Me Down” MONUMENT “Give Me Life” ZIOR “Time Is The Reason” ZIOR “Strange Kind Of Magic” MAC KISSOON “Lavender Blue” *JOHNNY HOLT “Stoned Out Of My Mind” ZIOR “The Spirit Of India” ??MYSTERY ARTIST??...tune in to the next Epysode to find out *NEWPORT ELECTRIC “The Ways & The Means” ^ that's my band. This is shameless self-promotion!! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Epysode 26: Moanin' In The Moonlight by Howlin' Wolf. Additional commentary by Uncle Herff. Here we take an in-depth look at Howlin' Wolf's seminal album "Moanin' in the Moonlight", a record that defined the sound of Chicago blues and cemented Wolf’s place as one of the genre's greatest voices. From the hauntingly powerful vocals to the iconic guitar riffs, we explore the album’s lasting influence and its unique blend of raw emotion and gritty storytelling. Join us as we delve into the legacy of one of blues' most electrifying artists, examining the tracks that captured the spirit of the era and continue to inspire musicians today. Thanks for tuning in, turning on & dropping by Vinyl Relics. I hope you dig "Moanin' In The Moonlight" as much as I do. - Farmer John ===CONNECT & SUPPORT=== Transport yourself into the realm of grooviness by supporting us on Patreon using this link --> patreon.com/FarmerJohnMusic Use this link to follow us on Facebook --> https://www.facebook.com/farmerjohnmusic/ Use this link to follow us on Instagram --> https://www.instagram.com/vinylrelics/ Use this link to follow us on TikTok --> https://www.tiktok.com/@vinylrelicspodcast Use this link to follow us on BlueSky --> https://bsky.app/profile/farmerjohnmusic.bsky.social And find us on X here --> @VinylRelicsPod Email me here --> farmerjohnmusic@gmail.com ===LINKS=== I used excerpts of the following interviews in this Epysode. Here are links to listen to them in their entirety: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7S1OUHHDnsw⁠ ⁠https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9G0noWNEsXk⁠ Visit the Howlin' Wolf website here: ⁠http://www.howlinwolf.com/   ===THE MUSIC=== Songs used in this Epysode, in order of appearance. Here's a link to a Spotify playlist for all the tracks featured ( *denotes track is not available on Spotify): https://open.spotify.com/playlist/47Kpd670fCtgUFzZalYH3G?si=08d97f5ba00e4b3c KILLING FLOOR “Woman You Need Love” BLIND LEMON JEFFERSON “Black Snake Moan” CHARLEY PATTON “A Spoonful Blues” JIMMIE RODGERS “Blue Yodel #1” SONNY BOY WILLIAMSON II “Don’t Start Me To Talkin’” ROSCO GORDON “City Women” HOWLIN' WOLF "Moanin' At Midnight" HOWLIN' WOLF "How Many More Years" HOWLIN' WOLF "Smokestack Lightnin'" HOWLIN' WOLF "Baby, How Long" HOWLIN' WOLF "No Place To Go" HOWLIN' WOLF "All Night Boogie" HOWLIN' WOLF "Evil" HOWLIN' WOLF "I'm Leavin' You" HOWLIN' WOLF "Moanin' For My Baby" HOWLIN' WOLF "I Asked For Water (She Gave Me Gasoline)" HOWLIN' WOLF "Forty-Four" HOWLIN' WOLF "Somebody In My Home" HOWLIN’ WOLF “Shake For Me” HOWLIN’ WOLF “Little Red Rooster” HOWLIN’ WOLF “Spoonful” HOWLIN’ WOLF “Back Door Man”  HOWLIN’ WOLF “Down In The Bottom” HOWLIN’ WOLF “Riding In The Moonlight” HOWLIN’ WOLF “Dust My Broom” HOWLIN’ WOLF/MUDDY WATERS/BO DIDDLEY “Long Distance Call” HOWLIN’ WOLF “Evil” (2nd version) DEREK & THE DOMINOS “Evil” HOWLIN’ WOLF “Little Red Rooster” (2nd version) HOWLIN WOLF “Moving" ??MYSTERY ARTIST?? ...tune in to next week's show to find out... NEWPORT ELECTRIC "The Game" ^ that's my band. This is shameless self-promotion!! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

EPYSODE 25: Killing Floor by Killing Floor. Guest: Killing Floor's Mick Clarke. Additional commentary by Uncle Herff. Let's dive into the heavy, blues-infused sound of "Killing Floor" by Killing Floor. Released in 1969, this album blends gritty psychedelic rock with raw blues energy, capturing the spirit of a transformative musical era. Join us as we explore the band's unique style, the album’s standout tracks, and its place in the history of late '60s rock. Whether you're a fan of classic blues rock or discovering Killing Floor for the first time, this episode offers an in-depth look at a forgotten gem from the British blues/psychedelic rock movement. Thanks for tuning in, turning on & dropping by Vinyl Relics. I hope you dig "Killing Floor" as much as I do. - Farmer John ===CONNECT & SUPPORT=== Transport yourself into the realm of grooviness by supporting us on Patreon using this link --> patreon.com/FarmerJohnMusic Use this link to follow us on Facebook --> https://www.facebook.com/farmerjohnmusic/ Use this link to follow us on Instagram --> https://www.instagram.com/vinylrelics/ Use this link to follow us on TikTok --> https://www.tiktok.com/@vinylrelicspodcast Use this link to follow us on BlueSky --> https://bsky.app/profile/farmerjohnmusic.bsky.social And find us on X here --> @VinylRelicsPod Email me here --> farmerjohnmusic@gmail.com ===LINKS===  Visit Mick Clarke's site to check out his solo music as well as information on Killing Floor here --> www.mickclarke.com ===THE MUSIC=== Songs used in this Epysode, in order of appearance. Here's a link to a Spotify playlist for all the tracks featured ( *denotes track is not available on Spotify): https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0vb5eJIZxMEj6a5OlRE5fy?si=764828c0e6e94805 JAN AND LORRAINE “Break Out The Wine” LEAD BELLY “Rock Island Line” LONNIE DONEGAN “Rock Island Line” BIG BILL BROONZY “Glory Of Love” MUDDY WATERS “Rollin’ Stone” BLUES INCORPORATED “I Wanna Put A Tiger In Your Tank” HOWLIN’ WOLF “Killing Floor” CAPTAIN BEEFHEART & HIS MAGIC BAND “Zig-Zag Wanderer” *FREDDIE KING “I Loved The Woman” KILLING FLOOR “Woman You Need Love” KILLING FLOOR “Nobody By My Side” KILLING FLOOR “Come Home Baby” KILLING FLOOR “Bedtime Blues” KILLING FLOOR “Sunday Morning” KILLING FLOOR “My Mind Can Ride Easy” KILLING FLOOR “Keep On Walking” KILLING FLOOR “Forget It!”  KILLING FLOOR “Lou’s Blues” KILLING FLOOR “People Change Your Mind” *KILLING FLOOR “Soon There Will Be Everything” *KILLING FLOOR “Call For The Politicians” *KILLING FLOOR “Milkman” CLIFF BENNETT & THE REBER ROUSERS “One Way Love” *TOE FAT “Just Like Me” TOE FAT “Brand New Band” RORY GALLAGHER “Tattoo’d Lady” MICK CLARKE “Dirty Work” KILLING FLOOR “Burnout” *KILLING FLOOR “Acid Bean” ??MYSTERY ARTIST?? Tune in to the next Epysode to find out... NEWPORT ELECTRIC "Boom!" ^ that's my band. This is shameless self-promotion!! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Epysode 24: Gypsy People by Jan & Lorraine. Additional commentary by Auntie V. Walk with me as we take a deep dive into the mysterious and haunting album "Gypsy People" by Jan & Lorraine. This acid folk gem has intrigued vinyl collectors for years, with its ethereal melodies and captivatingly strange atmosphere. Despite its cult status, very little is known about the artists themselves — who they were, where they came from, or even how they came to record this enigmatic album. The album’s lack of details and the absence of any concrete information about Jan & Lorraine only adds to its allure, leaving fans and collectors alike to speculate on its origins. Join us as we attempt to unravel the mysteries of this obscure piece of vinyl history. Thanks for tuning in, turning on & dropping by Vinyl Relics. I hope you dig "Gypsy People" as much as I do. - Farmer John ===CONNECT & SUPPORT=== Transport yourself into the realm of grooviness by supporting us on Patreon using this link --> patreon.com/FarmerJohnMusic Use this link to follow us on Facebook --> https://www.facebook.com/farmerjohnmusic/ Use this link to follow us on Instagram --> https://www.instagram.com/vinylrelics/ Use this link to follow us on TikTok --> https://www.tiktok.com/@vinylrelicspodcast Use this link to follow us on BlueSky --> https://bsky.app/profile/farmerjohnmusic.bsky.social And find us on X here --> @VinylRelicsPod Email me here --> farmerjohnmusic@gmail.com ===AIR OARS END O'MISHUNS=== I accidentally cited the title of the Perth Country Conspiracy song incorrectly; the correct title is "Crucifix Cartoon". My apologies to all involved for the error.   ===THE MUSIC=== Songs used in this Epysode, in order of appearance. Here's a link to a Spotify playlist for all the tracks featured ( *denotes track is not available on Spotify): https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4NEfp8lGmpCYEcdXCY3KH1?si=7aaabe7ff2f44b06 BUFFALO “Shylock” *ANTHONY BROWNE “Without Her” *THE PERTH COUNTY CONSPIRACY “Crucifix Cartoon” *RICHARD RUSKIN “Break Out The Wine” JAN & LORRAINE “Break Out The Wine” JAN & LORRAINE “Bird Of Passage” JAN & LORRAINE “Gypsy People” JAN & LORRAINE “Foolin’ Myself” JAN & LORRAINE “Old Tyme Movie” JAN & LORRAINE “Life’s Parade” JAN & LORRAINE “Snow Roses” JAN & LORRAINE “The Assignment Song - Sequence” JAN & LORRAINE “Number 33” JAN & LORRAINE “Don’t You Feel Fine?” NINA SIMONE “The Assignment Song” THE BRIAN JONESTOWN MASSACRE “The Assignment Song” ??MYSTERY ARTIST??…tune in to next week’s show to find out… NEWPORT ELECTRIC “Seemed Like A Good Idea At The Time” ^ That's my band. This is shameless self-promotion!! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

EPYSODE 23: Volcanic Rock by Buffalo. Guest: Buffalo lead singer Dave Tice. Additional commentary by Uncle Herff. This week we dive into "Volcanic Rock", the fiery 1973 album by Australian rock legends Buffalo. Known for its raw energy and blistering guitar riffs, the album blends hard rock with bluesy undertones, establishing Buffalo as one of the era's most underrated bands. We’re joined by lead singer Dave Tice, who shares behind-the-scenes stories and insights into the creation of this heavy classic. Thanks for tuning in, turning on & dropping by Vinyl Relics. I hope you dig "Volcanic Rock" as much as I do. - Farmer John ===CONNECT & SUPPORT=== Transport yourself into the realm of grooviness by supporting us on Patreon using this link --> patreon.com/FarmerJohnMusic Use this link to follow us on Facebook --> https://www.facebook.com/farmerjohnmusic/ Use this link to follow us on Instagram --> https://www.instagram.com/vinylrelics/ Use this link to follow us on TikTok --> https://www.tiktok.com/@vinylrelicspodcast Use this link to follow us on BlueSky --> https://bsky.app/profile/farmerjohnmusic.bsky.social And find us on X here --> @VinylRelicsPod Email me here --> farmerjohnmusic@gmail.com   ===THE MUSIC=== Songs used in this Epysode, in order of appearance. Here's a link to a Spotify playlist for all the tracks featured ( *denotes track is not available on Spotify): https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4gpxrCXXh2tqHEYfmxQ5PB?si=f7eeec3a871f446e PARISH HALL "How Can You Win" BILLY THORPE & THE AZTECS “Poison Ivy” BILLY THORPE & THE AZTECS “Gangster of Love” BLACKFEATHER “At The Mountains Of Madness” HOWLIN’ WOLF “Smokestack Lightning” THE ROLLING STONES “I’m Alright” THE PAUL BUTTERFIELD BLUES BAND “Two Trains Running” *HEAD “Hobo” BUFFALO “Leader” BUFFALO “Sunrise (Come My Way)” BUFFALO “Freedom” BUFFALO “’Till My Death” BUFFALO “The Prophet” BUFFALO “Pound Of Flesh” BUFFALO “Shylock” BUFFALO “I’m A Skirt Lifter (Not A Shirt Raiser)” BUFFALO “Taste It Don’t Waste It” BUFFALO “Hotel Ladies” ROSE TATTOO “Stuck On You” SOUTHERN CROSS “Money Maker” THE COUNT BISHOPS “I Need You” THE COUNT BISHOPS “I Want Candy” BUFFALO REVISITED “The Prophet” BLACK SABBATH “Symptom Of The Universe” ??MYSTERY ARTIST?? Tune into the next Epysode to find out... NEWPORT ELECTRIC “Boom!” ^ that's my band. This is shameless self-promotion! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Epysode 22: Parish Hall by Parish Hall. Additional commentary by Uncle Herff. Ah yes, the "Power Trio". So many famous ones come to mind...The Jimi Hendrix Experience, Cream, Blue Cheer, Rush...the list goes on and on. But in this epysode, we dive into a NOT so famous one. Very little is known about the band Parish Hall. They only recorded the one album, but it's a beauty. If you like early 70's blues-rock, this one is going to hit home for you. Thanks for tuning in, turning on & dropping by Vinyl Relics. I hope you dig "Parish Hall" as much as I do. - Farmer John ===CONNECT & SUPPORT=== Transport yourself into the realm of grooviness by supporting us on Patreon using this link --> patreon.com/FarmerJohnMusic Use this link to follow us on Facebook --> https://www.facebook.com/farmerjohnmusic/ Use this link to follow us on Instagram --> https://www.instagram.com/vinylrelics/ Use this link to follow us on TikTok --> https://www.tiktok.com/@vinylrelicspodcast Use this link to follow us on BlueSky --> https://bsky.app/profile/farmerjohnmusic.bsky.social And find us on X here --> @VinylRelicsPod Email me here --> farmerjohnmusic@gmail.com   ===THE MUSIC=== Songs used in this Epysode, in order of appearance. Here's a link to a Spotify playlist for all the tracks featured ( *denotes track is not available on Spotify): https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3vHT5LwsSVadPcA2x3CVT4?si=0e348a40db6d4a79  *FAIR WEATHER - God Cried Mother CREAM - Sunshine Of Your Love THE JIMI HENDRIX EXPERIENCE - Foxey Lady TASTE - Blister On The Moon MUDDY WATERS - Rollin’ And Tumblin’ *CHOSEN FEW - Nobody But Me *THE GARY WAGNER BLUES BAND - I Can’t Go On Without You PARISH HALL - My Eyes Are Getting Heavy PARISH HALL - Dynaflow PARISH HALL - Ain’t Feeling Too Bad PARISH HALL - Silver Ghost PARISH HALL - Skid Row Runner PARISH HALL - Lucanna PARISH HALL - We’re Gonna Burn Together PARISH HALL - Somebody Got The Blues PARISH HALL - How Can You Win PARISH HALL - Take Me With You When You Go ??MYSTERY ARTIST?? - tune into the next Epysode to find out… *NEWPORT ELECTRIC - Seemed Like A Good Idea At The Time ^ that's my band. This is shameless self-promotion!! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

EPYSODE 21: Beginning From An End by Fairweather. Guest: Andy Fairweather-Low. Additional commentary by Uncle Herff. When you're in a band that has had a string of smash hits, it's not easy to walk away. But that's exactly what Andy Fairweather-Low did when he said goodbye to Amen Corner, who were at the peak of their game scoring a #1 and several other top 10 hits. Andy wanted to move from just singing to playing guitar and he wanted to write more of his own material. Thus from the end of Amen Corner came the beginning of Fair Weather. They released two albums in the early 70's taking in influences from American soul combined with the English psych and prog sounds they were surrounded by. Andy of course went on to a very successful career with solo albums and working on a host of amazing projects as a sideman for the stars. And he's still going, still releasing great music. Thanks for tuning in, turning on & dropping by Vinyl Relics. I hope you dig "Beginning From An End" as much as I do. - Farmer John ===CONNECT & SUPPORT=== Transport yourself into the realm of grooviness by supporting us on Patreon using this link --> patreon.com/FarmerJohnMusic Use this link to follow us on Facebook --> https://www.facebook.com/farmerjohnmusic/ Use this link to follow us on Instagram --> https://www.instagram.com/vinylrelics/ Use this link to follow us on TikTok --> https://www.tiktok.com/@vinylrelicspodcast Use this link to follow us on BlueSky --> https://bsky.app/profile/farmerjohnmusic.bsky.social And find us on X here --> @VinylRelicsPod Email me here --> farmerjohnmusic@gmail.com ===LINKS=== Check out Andy's great stuff at ⁠⁠https://andyfairweatherlow.com/⁠⁠   ===THE MUSIC=== Songs used in this Epysode, in order of appearance. Normally I add a Spotify link for a playlist, but this album is not available. BENT WIND - Sacred Cows MIKE SARNE - Come Outside THE ROLLING STONES - Talkin’ ‘Bout You BESSIE SMITH - Me And My Gin AMEN CORNER - Gin House Blues AMEN CORNER - The World Of Broken Hearts AMEN CORNER - If Paradise Is Half As Nice AMEN CORNER - Get Back AMEN CORNER - Scream And Scream Again FAIR WEATHER - Natural Sinner FAIR WEATHER - God Cried Mother FAIR WEATHER - Don’t Mess With Cupid FAIR WEATHER - Dead And Past SMILEY LEWIS - I Hear You Knockin’ DAVE EDMUNDS - I Hear You Knockin’ FAIR WEATHER - I Hear You Knockin’ FAIR WEATHER - Ain’t No Friend FAIR WEATHER - Sit And Think FAIR WEATHER - Looking For The Red Label FAIR WEATHER - Poor Man’s Bum-A-Run FAIR WEATHER - Let Your Mind Roll On FAIR WEATHER - The Blues Today ANDY FAIRWEATHER-LOW - Every Day I Die ANDY FAIRWEATHER-LOW - Spider Jiving ANDY FAIRWEATHER-LOW - Wide Eyed And Legless ERIC CLAPTON - Rollin’ And Tumblin’ ANDY FAIRWEATHER-LOW - Waiting On The Up ANDY FAIRWEATHER-LOW - At The End Of All The Roads ??MYSTERY ARTIST?? - Tune in to next Epysode to find out... NEWPORT ELECTRIC - Bad Idea ^ that's my band. This is shameless self-promotion!!   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Here’s a special Epysode to tide you over until our next featured album. Every year Uncle Herff and I create a fantasy band with members who passed away in the most recent calendar year. Sadly, 2024 was another rough year for fans as we lost so many wonderful musicians.  We will miss all these artists immensely. The great jam in the sky just keeps getting bigger and bigger. RIP to all those we lost...your music will live on forever. - Farmer John ===CONNECT & SUPPORT=== Transport yourself into the realm of grooviness by supporting us on Patreon using this link --> patreon.com/FarmerJohnMusic Use this link to follow us on Facebook --> https://www.facebook.com/farmerjohnmusic/ Use this link to follow us on Instagram --> https://www.instagram.com/vinylrelics/ Use this link to follow us on TikTok --> https://www.tiktok.com/@vinylrelicspodcast Use this link to follow us on BlueSky --> https://bsky.app/profile/farmerjohnmusic.bsky.social And find us on X here --> @VinylRelicsPod Email me here --> farmerjohnmusic@gmail.com ===AIR OARS END O'MISHUNS=== In the wrap up at the end of our discussion, I mistakenly referred to Karl Wallinger as "Kurt" Wallinger. My apologies for this error.   ===THE MUSIC=== Songs used in this Epysode, in order of appearance. Here's a link to a Spotify playlist for all the tracks featured ( *denotes track is not available on Spotify): https://open.spotify.com/playlist/60XbvSQMoJGh9bs3fEKN8d?si=fb07d08bdc6e40d5 JEFF BECK - ‘Cause We’ve Ended As Lovers ROBBIE ROBERTSON - Broken Arrow THE SENTINELS - Latinia CROSBY, STILLS, NASH & YOUNG - Ohio THE TURTLES - Happy Together THE TURTLES - She’d Rather Be With Me HILL, BARBATA & ETHRIDGE - L.A. Getaway DAVID BOWIE - Space Oddity LOU REED - Walk On The Wild Side FRANK ZAPPA - Echida’s Arf (Of You) FRANK ZAPPA - Po-Jama People IRON BUTTERFLY - Iron Butterfly Theme IRON BUTTERFLY - In-A-Gadda-Da-Vida WORLD PARTY - Way Down Now THE WATERBOYS - The Whole Of The Moon WORLD PARTY - Ship Of Fools MOBY GRAPE - Miller’s Blues *MOBY GRAPE - Never LED ZEPPELIN - Since I’ve Been Loving You *ROBERT PLANT - Little Hands MOBY GRAPE - Hey Grandma THE ALLMAN BROTHERS - Ramblin’ Man DICKEY BETTS - Highway Call FRANK ZAPPA - Theme From The 3rd Movement Of Sinister Footwear CAN - Vitamin C DAMO SUZUKI’S NETWORK - Give Me More Light CAN - Moonshake KRIS KRISTOFFERSON - Me & Bobby McGee *KRIS KRISTOFFERSON - Blame It On The Stones JOHN MAYALL’S BLUESBREAKERS - All Your Love THE GRATEFUL DEAD - Unbroken Chain GEORGE HARRISON - Living In The Material World IT’S A BEAUTIFUL DAY - White Bird THE RASPBERRIES - Go All The Way ERIC CARMEN - All By Myself MOBY GRAPE - 8:05             Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Well, time flies doesn’t it kids? In this special Epysode we do a quick recap of all the 20 albums featured in year one of the Psychedelic Relics - now known as the “Vinyl Relics” podcast. Thank you again to all my guests in 2024, thank you to everyone who helped me connect with them and thank you to YOU, the listeners for tuning in, turning on and dropping by. We have one more “special” Epysode coming next week, and then we’ll be back to our regularly scheduled programming with another fantastic album time has forgotten. I hope you dig the recap of Year 1 as much as I dug making it. - Farmer John ===CONNECT & SUPPORT=== Transport yourself into the realm of grooviness by supporting us on Patreon using this link --> patreon.com/FarmerJohnMusic Use this link to follow us on Facebook --> https://www.facebook.com/farmerjohnmusic/ Use this link to follow us on Instagram --> https://www.instagram.com/vinylrelics/ Use this link to follow us on TikTok --> https://www.tiktok.com/@vinylrelicspodcast Use this link to follow us on BlueSky --> https://bsky.app/profile/farmerjohnmusic.bsky.social And find us on X here --> @VinylRelicsPod Email me here --> farmerjohnmusic@gmail.com   ===THE MUSIC=== Songs used in this Epysode, in order of appearance. Here's a link to a Spotify playlist for all the tracks featured ( *denotes track is not available on Spotify): https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4und5liTTeWWPMuM5NJIsW?si=da11bd2939f3458c JUNIOR WALKER & THE ALL-STARS - Shotgun JK & CO. - Christine JK & CO. - Fly JK & CO. - Dead BLUE MOUNTAIN EAGLE - Love Is Here BLUE MOUNTAIN EAGLE - Troubles BLUE MOUNTAIN EAGLE - Yellow’s Dream MIGHTY BABY - Egyptian Tomb MIGHTY BABY - At A Point Between Fate And Destiny MIGHTY BABY - Same Way From The Sun BUBBLE PUPPY - Hot Smoke And Sasafrass *BUBBLE PUPPY - A Gathering Of Promises *BUBBLE PUPPY - Todd’s Tune SHAPE OF THE RAIN - Yes SHAPE OF THE RAIN - Willowing Trees SHAPE OF THE RAIN - Woman SHAPE OF THE RAIN - Castles JJ LIGHT - Na Ru Ka JJ LIGHT - Hey Yo Hanna Wanna JJ LIGHT - Heya THE WAILERS - Tall Cool One THE WAILERS - High Wall FUCHSIA - Shoes And Ships FUCHSIA - The Nothing Song FUCHSIA - Just Anyone BLONDE ON BLONDE - Colour Questions BLONDE ON BLONDE - Heart Without A Home BLONDE ON BLONDE - Castles In The Sky CHRISTMAS - Heritage CHRISTMAS - Bustin’ Out Tonight CHRISTMAS - Point Blank THE BOWES ROAD BAND - Tomorrow’s Truth THE BOWES ROAD BAND - Inside My Head THE BOWES ROAD BAND - Grass Is Grass THE ROSE GARDEN - Look What You’ve Done THE ROSE GARDEN - Next Plane To London MICHAEL CHAPMAN - Soulful Lady MICHAEL CHAPMAN - Postcards Of Scarborough MICHAEL CHAPMAN - Aviator GARY HIGGINS - I Pick Notes From The Sky GARY HIGGINS - It Didn’t Take Too Long GARY HIGGINS - Thicker Than A Smokey DRAGONFLY - Portrait Of Youth DRAGONFLY - Enjoy Yourself MOBY GRAPE - Apocolypse MOBY GRAPE - Gypsy Wedding MOBY GRAPE - Horse Out In The Rain *HENRY SCHIFTER - Green Rocky Road HENRY SCHIFTER - Another Time *HENRY SCHIFTER - Shady Green Pastures BRIDGET ST. JOHN - The Lady And The Gentle Man BRIDGET ST. JOHN - Back To Stay BRIDGET ST. JOHN - Early Morning Song THE BLUES MAGOOS - (We Ain’t Got) Nothin’ Yet THE BLUES MAGOOS - Tobacco Road THE BLUES MAGOOS - Gotta Get Away THE BLUES MAGOOS - Sometimes I Think About *BENT WIND - Hate *BENT WIND - Touch Of Red *BENT WIND - Riverside *BENT WIND - Sacred Cows Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

EPYSODE 20: Sussex by Bent Wind. Guests: Bent Wind band members Marty Roth and Ed Thomas. Additional commentary by Uncle Herff. *This epysode was released in season 1, when the show was titled "Psychedelic Relics". When the Beatles hit, bands started cropping up everywhere. Sure, the most successful groups came from the US or the UK, but that doesn't mean smaller countries weren't immune to "cool". Bands from these areas had a difficult time breaking through as they were on smaller labels, with smaller budgets and a reluctance from American radio at the time to take a chance on playing "outsider" music. As a result we have a ton of high quality albums that never achieved any level of commercial success at the time of their release, but now are considered classics. Bent Wind's "Sussex" falls into that category. In 1969 the Canadian band couldn't give them away. Now original copies fetch over $10,000. If you like your psych hard and heavy, this ramshackle album is going to be right up your alley.  Thanks for tuning in, turning on & dropping by Vinyl Relics. I hope you enjoy "Sussex" as much as I do. - Farmer John ===CONNECT & SUPPORT=== Transport yourself into the realm of grooviness by supporting us on Patreon using this link --> patreon.com/FarmerJohnMusic Use this link to follow us on Facebook --> https://www.facebook.com/farmerjohnmusic/ Use this link to follow us on Instagram --> https://www.instagram.com/vinylrelics/ Use this link to follow us on TikTok --> https://www.tiktok.com/@vinylrelicspodcast Use this link to follow us on BlueSky --> https://bsky.app/profile/farmerjohnmusic.bsky.social And find us on X here --> @VinylRelicsPod Email me here --> farmerjohnmusic@gmail.com ===LINKS=== With permission, I used a portion of the podcast "The Ongoing History of New Music with Alan Cross" in this episode. To hear that show's episode in full (#360 titled "The History of the Record Store"), click here:  ⁠ https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/ongoing-history-of-new-music/id1201968027?i=1000664843377   ===THE MUSIC=== Songs used in this Epysode, in order of appearance. Normally I add a link to a Spotify playlist, however in this case none of Bent Wind's material is available. THE BLUES MAGOOS “(We Ain’t Got) Nothin’ Yet” BENT WIND "Castles Made Of Man" BENT WIND “Sacred Cows” (single version) BENT WIND “Touch Of Red” BENT WIND “Riverside” BENT WIND “The Lions” BENT WIND “Going To The City” BENT WIND “Hate” BENT WIND “Look At Love” BENT WIND “Mistify” THE DOORS "Roadhouse Blues" BENT WIND "Sacred Cows" (album version) BENT WIND “Leroy Goes West” BENT WIND “It’s Not Jazz” BENT WIND “Beautiful Lady” ??MYSTERY ARTIST?? Tune in to the next Epysode to find out... NEWPORT ELECTRIC “If Wishes Were Horses” ^ that's my band. This is shameless self-promotion!!   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

EPYSODE 19: Psychedelic Lollipop by The Blues Magoos. Guest: Blues Magoos singer/guitarist Peppy Castro. Additional commentary by Uncle Herff. *This epysode was released in season 1, when the show was titled "Psychedelic Relics". At the tender age of 14, Peppy Castro was taught the famous E minor chord on an acoustic guitar. "The minute I played that chord, it was like the heavens opened up". He left home, dropped out of school and pursued a different path. A chance meeting introduces him to Ronnie Gilbert and Ralph Scala and the seeds for The Blues Magoos were planted. "We Ain't Got Nothing Yet" is ubiquitous with 60's American garage/psych rock. It's two minutes of rock 'n' roll perfection. The rest of the "Psychedelic Lollipop" album proves that these guys - kids really - had some serious skill. This record is a mix of fantastic originals along with choice covers.  Sadly all momentum was lost when their first single from their follow up album was banned. One more fantastic LP followed before band politics reared its ugly head. What we are left with is some incredible music highlighted by this killer album - a necessity for any collection. Thanks for tuning in, turning on & dropping by Vinyl Relics. I hope you dig "Psychedelic Lollipop" as much as I do. - Farmer John ===CONNECT & SUPPORT=== Transport yourself into the realm of grooviness by supporting us on Patreon using this link --> patreon.com/FarmerJohnMusic Use this link to follow us on Facebook --> https://www.facebook.com/farmerjohnmusic/ Use this link to follow us on Instagram --> https://www.instagram.com/vinylrelics/ Use this link to follow us on TikTok --> https://www.tiktok.com/@vinylrelicspodcast Use this link to follow us on BlueSky --> https://bsky.app/profile/farmerjohnmusic.bsky.social And find us on X here --> @VinylRelicsPod Email me here --> farmerjohnmusic@gmail.com   ===LINKS=== Read an article I wrote about this album for Psychedelic Scene Magazine here: ⁠ https://psychedelicscene.com/2024/11/27/psychedelic-relics-psychedelic-lollipop/⁠ Catch The Blues Magoos performing "Tobacoo Road" on the Jack Benny program here:  ⁠https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XGQxUQfbEz4 ===THE MUSIC=== Songs used in this Epysode, in order of appearance. Here's a link to a Spotify playlist for all the tracks featured ( *denotes track is not available on Spotify): https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5esSavBWaN1DA4xB4I33wF?si=8462b4a139164712 BRIDGET ST. JOHN “Early Morning Song” THE KINGSTON TRIO “Greenback Dollar” TOM AND JERRY “Dream Alone”, *THE BLOOS MAGOOS “The People Had No Faces” THE BLOOS MAGOOS “So I’m Wrong And You Are Right” THE BLUES MAGOOS “(We Ain’t Got) Nothing Yet” PORGY AND BESS “Summertime” BILLIE HOLIDAY AND HER ORCHESTRA “Summertime” SAM COOKE “Summertime" RICKY NELSON “Summertime” THE LIVERPOOL FIVE “She’s Mine” DEEP PURPLE “Black Night” THE SPECTRES “(We Ain’t Got) Nothing Yet” KISS “Love Gun” JOHN D. LOUDERMILK “Tobacco Road” THE NASHVILLE TEENS “Tobacco Road” THE BLUES MAGOOS “Psychedelic Lollipop" (full album - 10 tracks) “Pipe Dream”, “Life is Just A Cher O’Bowlies”, “Yellow Rose”, “Sybil Green (Of The In Between)”, “There She Goes”, “Let Your Love Ride”*, “Who Do You Love”, “Never Goin’ Back To Georgia” THE DEPENDABLES “I Don’t Know” EXUMA “The Obeah Man” BARNABY BYE “She Was Pleased” BARNABY BYE “The Way” WIGGY BITS “Place In The Sun” BALANCE “Breaking Away” THE BLUES MAGOOS “I’m Still Playing” THE TROGGS “Love Is All Around” ??MYSTERY ARTIST?? tune in to the next Epysode to find out... NEWPORT ELECTRIC “If Wishes Were Horses”  ^ that's my band. This is shameless self-promotion!! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

EPYSODE 18: Songs For The Gentle Man by Bridget St. John. Guest: Bridget St. John. Additional commentary by Auntie V. *This epysode was released in season 1, when the show was titled "Psychedelic Relics". When the most famous DJ in the world champions you and decides to open a record label specifically to record and market your music, well, you're doing something right. Bridget St. John's name may not be as widely known as some of her British folk contemporaries, but her music is deserving of attention for any fan of the genre. Recording her first three albums for John Peel's Dandelion label between 1969 and 1972 she released consistently high quality work, garnering excellent reviews. A fourth album followed for Chrysalis a couple years later and then...silience. Nothing for 20 years. After a long delay, she's back recording and touring again and sounding better than ever. Bridget recalls stories of meeting John Martyn, playing with Michael Chapman, recording demos at Al Stewart's house, hearing David Bowie's acetate of a famous song before it was released and being in an uncomfortable car ride with Jethro Tull when they fired Mick Abrahams.  It's a shame Bridget's work didn't find a wider audience as her songwriting and guitar skills are only outshined by her exquisite voice. Thanks for tuning in, turning on & dropping by Vinyl Relics. I hope you dig "Songs For The Gentle Man" as much as I do. - Farmer John ===CONNECT & SUPPORT=== Transport yourself into the realm of grooviness by supporting us on Patreon using this link --> patreon.com/FarmerJohnMusic Use this link to follow us on Facebook --> https://www.facebook.com/farmerjohnmusic/ Use this link to follow us on Instagram --> https://www.instagram.com/vinylrelics/ Use this link to follow us on TikTok --> https://www.tiktok.com/@vinylrelicspodcast Use this link to follow us on BlueSky --> https://bsky.app/profile/farmerjohnmusic.bsky.social And find us on X here --> @VinylRelicsPod Email me here --> farmerjohnmusic@gmail.com   ===THE MUSIC=== Songs used in this Epysode, in order of appearance. Here's a link to a Spotify playlist for all the tracks featured ( *denotes track is not available on Spotify): https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0AvWIlxZ7vPZ92IPbRsDyV?si=04cf0e03949840ae *HENRY SCHIFTER “Green Rocky Road” *THE MILLS BROTHERS “Window Washer Man” CLIFF RICHARD “Living Doll” ELVIS PRESLEY “Old Shep” THE BEATLES “She Loves You” DONOVAN “Colours” HELEN SHAPIRO “Don’t Treat Me Like A Child” NICK DRAKE “I’ve Been Smoking Too Long” JOHN MARTYN “London Conversation” BLODWYN PIG “The Change Song” DAVID BOWIE “Space Oddity” AL STEWART “Year Of The Cat” T. REX “Jeepster” BRIDGET ST. JOHN “To Be Without A Hitch” BRIDGET ST. JOHN “Ask Me No Questions” BRIDGET ST. JOHN “Curl Your Toes” KEVIN AYERS “The Oyster And The Flying Fish” BRIDGET ST JOHN “A Day A Way” BRIDGET ST JOHN “City Crazy” BRIDGET ST JOHN “Early Morning Song” JOHN MARTYN “Back To Stay” BRIDGET ST JOHN “Back To Stay” BRIDGET ST JOHN “Seagull Sunday” BRIDGET ST JOHN “If You’d Been There” BRIDGET ST JOHN “Making Losing Better” BRIDGET ST JOHN “The Lady And The Gentle Man” BRIDGET ST JOHN “Downderry Daze” BRIDGET ST JOHN “The Pebble And The Man” BRIDGET ST JOHN “It Seems Very Strange” BRIDGET ST JOHN “Lazarus” *BRIDGET ST JOHN “Song For John” *BRIDGET ST JOHN “The Aviator” BRIDGET ST JOHN “I Don’t Know If I Can Take It” ??MYSTERY ARTIST??...tune in to the next show to find out! NEWPORT ELECTRIC “If Wishes Were Horses” ^ that's my band. This is shameless self-promotion!! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

EPYSODE 17: Out Of Nowhere by Henry Schifter. Guest: Henry Schifter. Additional commentary by Uncle Herff. *This epysode was released in season 1, when the show was titled "Psychedelic Relics". Here we have yet another album by a one-and-done artist. Henry was an American guitarist who released a few singles with a few labels in the sixties. He finally got the opportunity to record a full-length album in 1971, though he had to go to France to do it. He recorded a strong album, and one that should have warranted some follow ups but it never came to pass.  Henry shares some great stories about the recording of the album, his run-in with Johnny Rivers (spolier alert: he didn't like him) and a great tale that includes a cool looking belt, a pistol and weed. What a rock and roll trifecta! Thanks for tuning in, turning on & dropping by Vinyl Relics. I hope you enjoy "Out Of Nowhere" as much as I do. - Farmer John ===CONNECT & SUPPORT=== Transport yourself into the realm of grooviness by supporting us on Patreon using this link --> patreon.com/FarmerJohnMusic Use this link to follow us on Facebook --> https://www.facebook.com/farmerjohnmusic/ Use this link to follow us on Instagram --> https://www.instagram.com/vinylrelics/ Use this link to follow us on TikTok --> https://www.tiktok.com/@vinylrelicspodcast Use this link to follow us on BlueSky --> https://bsky.app/profile/farmerjohnmusic.bsky.social And find us on X here --> @VinylRelicsPod Email me here --> farmerjohnmusic@gmail.com   ===THE MUSIC=== Songs used in this Epysode, in order of appearance. Here's a link to a Spotify playlist for all the tracks featured ( *denotes track is not available on Spotify): https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3EBbIpiBJdkl6eqqKfrE1n?si=TgC8Q_nySKqEJJy6Vtjh7g MOBY GRAPE “Apocalypse” HENRY SCHIFTER “Toys” *HANK SHIFTER “Saturday Noontime” *HANK SHIFTER “On The Beach” *HANK SCHIFTER “Long John” *HENRY SCHIFTER “Temnaya Noch” (aka “Dark Night”) *HENRY SCHIFTER “Green Rocky Road” PEARLS BEFORE SWINE “Another Time” HENRY SCHIFTER “Another Time” HARRY BELAFONTE “Diamond Joe” *HENRY SCHIFTER “Diamond Joe” POCO “Calico Lady” *HENRY SCHIFTER “Calico Lady” RONNIE HAWKINS “Mary Lou” *HENRY SCHIFTER “Mary Lou” *HENRY SCHIFTER “Salvation Is My Beat” *HENRY SCHIFTER “Shady Green Pastures” THE SHIRELLES “Boys” THE BEATLES “Boys” *HENRY SCHIFTER “Deep Sea Diver” THEE MIDNITERS “Making Ends Meet” *HENRY SCHIFTER “Making Ends Meet” MYSTERY ARTIST??...Stay tuned to next Epysode to find out about this artist... NEWPORT ELECTRIC “Bad Idea” ^ that's my band. This is shameless self-promotion!! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

EPYSODE 16: 20 Granite Creek by Moby Grape. Guest: Moby Grape drummer Don Stevenson. Additional commentary by Uncle Herff. *This epysode was released in season 1, when the show was titled "Psychedelic Relics". Of all the great 60’s bands that came from the San Francisco area, Moby Grape may have been the best. Their 1967 debut album stands tall among the other giants released that year. Bad luck, terrible management decisions and a record company gaffe for the ages derailed all their momentum (wait until you hear Don’s ‘record company executive’ impression!). By 1969 they had called it quits. But they got the itch to get back together and record a standout album in their discography...the rare “reunion album” that’s actually good. Take a trip with Don and I as we discuss the formation, the demise, the-reformation, the demise, the re-reformation...well, you get the idea - of one of the greatest bands of the 1960’s and as we dive into each track of this wonderful yet underrated gem. I hope you dig "20 Granite Creek" as much as I do. - Farmer John ===CONNECT & SUPPORT=== Transport yourself into the realm of grooviness by supporting us on Patreon using this link --> patreon.com/FarmerJohnMusic Email me here --> farmerjohnmusic@gmail.com   ===LINKS=== Buy official Moby Grape music and merchandise here: https://mobygrape.us ===AIR OARS END O'MISSIONS=== I attributed the song "Ode To The Man At The End Of The Bar" to Bob Mosley, when in fact it was actually written by his brother Andy. Also, I reported that the band toured Europe after the release of 20 Granite Creek; this is incorrect. They toured there in 1969. ===THE MUSIC=== Songs used in this Epysode, in order of appearance. Here's a link to a Spotify playlist for all the tracks featured ( *denotes track is not available on Spotify): https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1Py3tRrfQdzIucFGn3WmQN?si=cqIUIU2rR9iXBJkNrI8Vsw DRAGONFLY “Portrait of Youth” QUICKSILVER MESSENGER SERVICE “Who Do You Love?” *THE FRANTICS “Human Monkey” DAVID ROSE “The Stripper” *THE MISFITS “This Little Piggy” JEFFERSON AIRPLANE “Blues From an Airplane” JEFFERSON AIRPLANE “Let’s Get Together” *THE CORNELLS “Surf Fever” MOBY GRAPE “Omaha” MOBY GRAPE “Hey Grandma” MOBY GRAPE “Sitting By The Window” MOBY GRAPE “8:05” MOBY GRAPE “Fall On You” *MOBY GRAPE “Hey Grandma” (Live at the Monterey Pop Festival) *MOBY GRAPE “Omaha” (Live at the Monterey Pop Festival) MOBY GRAPE “Murder In My Heart For the Judge” MOBY GRAPE “Bitter Wind” MOBY GRAPE “Hoochie” MOBY GRAPE “Seeing” SKIP SPENCE “Little Hands” SKIP SPENCE “War In Peace” MOBY GRAPE “Looper” THE RHYTHM DUKES “Love Your Daddy” MOBY GRAPE “Gypsy Wedding” MOBY GRAPE “I’m the Kind of Man That Baby You Can Trust” MOBY GRAPE “About Time” MOBY GRAPE “Goin’ Down to Texas” MOBY GRAPE “Road to the Sun” MOBY GRAPE “Apocalype” MOBY GRAPE “Chinese Song” MOBY GRAPE “Roundhouse Blues” MOBY GRAPE “Ode to the Man at the End of the Bar” MOBY GRAPE “Wild Oats Moan” MOBY GRAPE “Horse Out in the Rain” *FINE WINE “If You Feel Like Dancin’” THE CALL “Let The Day Begin” THE DUCKS “Younger Days” (Live) *MOBY GRAPE “That Lost Horizon” *MOBY GRAPE “Silver Wheels” *MOBY GRAPE “All My Life” MOBY GRAPE “Bitter Wind” (Alternate take) *MOBY GRAPE “Omaha” (Live) BOB MOSLEY “Gypsy Wedding” BOB MOSLEY “Can’t Keep A Good Man Down” *ROBERT PLANT “Little Hands” *SKIP SPENCE “Motorcycle Irene” *SKIP SPENCE “After Gene Autrey” PETER LEWIS “Imagination” *JERRY MILLER “Now I See” DON STEVENSON “King of the Fools” DON STEVENSON “Buskin’ In The Subway” ??MYSTERY ARTIST??...Tune into the next epysode to find out... NEWPORT ELECTRIC “More Than This” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

EPYSODE 15: Dragonfly by Dragonfly. Guest: Dragonfly guitarist Randy Russ. Additional commentary by Uncle Herff. *This epysode was released in season 1, when the show was titled "Psychedelic Relics". Hooking up with a couple of managers from California, they thought they were on their way to the big time. But while the band was living off a $12/day allowance, the managers were getting their cars reupholstered and buying custom-made alligator briefcases.  They released one album as The Legend - a mediocre effort of cover tunes and songs from outside musicians thanks to decisions made by the management team. For the second time out though, it was a different story. Given creative freedom, they created a monster, guitar-centric, psychy-blues/rock gem. But continued battles with management resulted in the band breaking up before the album was even released. The label decided to release it under a new name ("Dragonfly"), with no band information on the cover. And just after it was released, the record company closed shop. An album by a defunct band with no record label released in a sleeve with no band information was destined to sink without a trace. One fantastic review at the time wasn't enough to save this one from obscurity.  If you like your 60's rock loud, hard and heavy, crank it up and check this one out. Thanks for tuning in, turning on & dropping by Vinyl Relics. I hope you dig "Dragonfly" as much as I do. - Farmer John ===CONNECT & SUPPORT=== Transport yourself into the realm of grooviness by supporting us on Patreon using this link --> patreon.com/FarmerJohnMusic Use this link to follow us on Facebook --> https://www.facebook.com/farmerjohnmusic/ Use this link to follow us on Instagram --> https://www.instagram.com/vinylrelics/ Use this link to follow us on TikTok --> https://www.tiktok.com/@vinylrelicspodcast Use this link to follow us on BlueSky --> https://bsky.app/profile/farmerjohnmusic.bsky.social And find us on X here --> @VinylRelicsPod Email me here --> farmerjohnmusic@gmail.com ===LINKS=== You can read an article about the story of this band and album at The Psychedelic Scene here: ⁠ https://psychedelicscene.com/2024/10/09/psychedelic-relics-dragonfly-by-dragonfly/   ===THE MUSIC=== Songs used in this Epysode, in order of appearance. Here's a link to a Spotify playlist for all the tracks featured ( *denotes track is not available on Spotify): https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5It8pIh52lw3XyAIleN6Ga?si=3W9M4GzQT_mhfaixFPlocw   GARY HIGGINS “Thicker Than A Smokey” *THE LORDS OF LONDON (U.S. version) “Broken Heart C.O.D.” *THE BUNDY’S “I Don’t Need You” MIKE RENOLDS AND THE INFANTS OF SOUL “When Will I Find You” *THE LORDS OF LONDON (Canadian version) “Within Your Mind” *THE LEGEND “The Kids are Alright” *THE LEGEND “Cold Wind in August” *THE LEGEND FEATURING MIKE KELLY “I Like the Little Girls” THE LEGEND “Portrait of Youth” (Credited on Spotify to Dragonfly) THE LEGEND “Enjoy Yourself” (Credited on Spotify to Dragonfly) DRAGONFLY “Blue Monday” DRAGONFLY “Enjoy Yourself” DRAGONFLY “Hoochie Coochie Man” DRAGONFLY “I Feel It” DRAGONFLY “Trombodo” DRAGONFLY “Portrait of Youth” DRAGONFLY “Crazy Woman” DRAGONFLY “She Don’t Care” DRAGONFLY “Time Has Slipped Away” DRAGONFLY “To Be Free” DRAGONFLY “Miles Away” *JIMMY CARL BLACK WITH BIG SONNY AND THE LO BOYS “Sick and Tired” ?? MYSTERY BAND ?? Tune into the next epysode to hear this band’s story... NEWPORT ELECTRIC “Mattagami River” ^ that's my band. This is shameless self-promotion!! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

EPYSODE 14: Red Hash by Gary Higgins. Guest: Gary Higgins. Additional commentary by Uncle Herff. *This epysode was released in season 1, when the show was titled "Psychedelic Relics". Here's the scenario: you've been convicted of a crime and have only a few weeks before you begin to serve your jail sentence. What would YOU do with that time? For Gary Higgins, that answer was simple: corrale your musical buddies and knock out a fantastic psychedelic-folk album. No time for rehearsal, just get in the studio, quickly work out the tunes and get 'em down. Gary had just enough time to complete the recordings before he changed his address to the Conneticut State Penitentiary. His pals completed the mixing, mastering, cover design and got a few hundred copies pressed. And then it sank into obscurity for decades... After completing his sentence Gary rebuilt his life, focusing on his family and his job as a nurse. "Red Hash" was in the rear view mirror...or so he thought. Decades later he started noticing his "lost classic" was commanding huge dollars. A push by Drag City Records to find Gary finally paid off and almost 40 years after quickly recording an album that hardly anyone heard, "Red Hash" got a proper re-release briging much deserved attention and critical acclaim to his music. It even allowed him to record a follow up album. Thanks for tuning in, turning on & dropping by Vinyl Relics. I hope you dig "Red Hash" as much as I do. - Farmer John ===CONNECT & SUPPORT=== Transport yourself into the realm of grooviness by supporting us on Patreon using this link --> patreon.com/FarmerJohnMusic Use this link to follow us on Facebook --> https://www.facebook.com/farmerjohnmusic/ Use this link to follow us on Instagram --> https://www.instagram.com/vinylrelics/ Use this link to follow us on TikTok --> https://www.tiktok.com/@vinylrelicspodcast Use this link to follow us on BlueSky --> https://bsky.app/profile/farmerjohnmusic.bsky.social And find us on X here --> @VinylRelicsPod Email me here --> farmerjohnmusic@gmail.com   ===THE MUSIC=== Songs used in this Epysode, in order of appearance. Here's a link to a Spotify playlist for all the tracks featured ( *denotes track is not available on Spotify): https://open.spotify.com/playlist/7dIkwwXhnGaD6sGzDB51jf?si=ad171dd9a36046b3 MICHAEL CHAPMAN “Soulful Lady” GARY HIGGINS “Thicker Than a Smokey” GARY HIGGINS “It Didn’t Take Too Long” GARY HIGGINS “Windy Child” GARY HIGGINS “Telegraph Towers” GARY HIGGINS “I Can’t Sleep At Night” GARY HIGGINS “Cuckoo” GARY HIGGINS “I Pick Notes From the Sky” GARY HIGGINS “Stable the Spuds” GARY HIGGINS “Down on the Farm” GARY HIGGINS “Unable to Fly” GARY HIGGINS “Looking for June” 6 ORGANS OF ADMITTANCE “Thicker than a Smokey” GARY HIGGINS “Demons” GARY HIGGINS “Don’t Ya Know” GARY HIGGINS “Last Great Sperm Whale” GARY HIGGINS “Stormy Weather” RANDOM CONCEPT “Old Friend” ??MYSTERY ARTIST?? ...tune into the next Epysode to learn the story of this band... NEWPORT ELECTRIC "Tales Of Woe" ^ that's my band. This is shameless self-promotion!!   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

EPYSODE 13: Fully Qualified Survivor by Michael Chapman. Guests: Andru Chapman, Bridget St. John & Steve Gunn. Additional commentary by Uncle Herff. *This epysode was released in season 1, when the show was titled "Psychedelic Relics". In this Epysode we delve into the career of an artist that spanned 5 decades, who recorded more than 50 albums, was adored by generations of musicians and who critics fawned over...yet hardly anyone knows his name. Michael was an immensely skilled guitarist and an excellent songwriter who released album after album to critical acclaim. Even his last albums - more than 50 years after his debut were considered among his best. Here was an artist who never settled, continually pushing musical boundaries...maybe that's why he remained on the fringes.  "Fully Qualified Survivor" is universally considered his best album and we dive into it track by track, though an artist with this body of work has to be explored further, so we also make pit stops throughout the rest of his amazing career too. Michael Chapman is a name most people have never heard of and that's a shame, as I can't think of another artist with this amount of incredible work who is more deserving of recognition. Thanks for tuning in, turning on & dropping by Vinyl Relics. I hope you dig "Fully Qualified Survivor" and the rest of Michael's incredible career as much as I do. - Farmer John ===CONNECT & SUPPORT=== Transport yourself into the realm of grooviness by supporting us on Patreon using this link --> patreon.com/FarmerJohnMusic Use this link to follow us on Facebook --> https://www.facebook.com/farmerjohnmusic/ Use this link to follow us on Instagram --> https://www.instagram.com/vinylrelics/ Use this link to follow us on TikTok --> https://www.tiktok.com/@vinylrelicspodcast Use this link to follow us on BlueSky --> https://bsky.app/profile/farmerjohnmusic.bsky.social And find us on X here --> @VinylRelicsPod Email me here --> farmerjohnmusic@gmail.com ===LINKS=== I used portions of two interviews with Michael for the show. The first was by UK Rock History, and you can hear the full interview here: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N190mQheNyM⁠ The second was by Secret Records Limited and you can also hear that full interview here: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y1MBhckOTLo   ===THE MUSIC=== Songs used in this Epysode, in order of appearance. Here's a link to a Spotify playlist for all the tracks featured ( *denotes track is not available on Spotify): https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4TrYk3aWbSHRb8cMBxOFGy?si=7ab618e97809468b THE ROSE GARDEN “Next Plane to London” MICHAEL CHAPMAN “Rainmaker” MICHAEL CHAPMAN “No One Left to Care” BRIDGET ST. JOHN “Ask Me No Questions” MICHAEL CHAPMAN “Aviator” MICHAEL CHAPMAN “Naked Ladies and Electric Ragtime” MICHAEL CHAPMAN “Stranger in the Room” MICHAEL CHAPMAN “Postcards of Scarborough” MICHAEL CHAPMAN “Fishbeard Sunset” MICHAEL CHAPMAN “Soulful Lady” MICHAEL CHAPMAN “Rabbit Hills” MICHAEL CHAPMAN “March Rain” MICHAEL CHAPMAN “Kodak Hills” MICHAEL CHAPMAN “Andru’s Easy Rider” MICHAEL CHAPMAN “Trinkets and Rings” MICHAEL CHAPMAN “An Old Man Remembers” MICHAEL CHAPMAN “Wrecked Again” MICHAEL CHAPMAN “Firewater Dreams” MICHAEL CHAPMAN “Deal Gone Down” MICHAEL CHAPMAN “Among the Trees” MICHAEL CHAPMAN “Northern Lights” *MICHAEL CHAPMAN “Heartbeat” MICHAEL CHAPMAN “The Resurrection of Clayton Peacock” JACK ROSE “Kensington Blues” STEVE GUNN “Way Out Weather” MICHAEL CHAPMAN “Memphis in Winter” MICHAEL CHAPMAN “That Time of Night” MICHAEL CHAPMAN “The Youth is Wasted on the Young” MICHAEL CHAPMAN “It’s Too Late” MICHAEL CHAPMAN “New York Ladies (live)” *BRIDGET ST. JOHN “Aviator” ?? MYSTERY ARTIST ?? Tune in to the next epysode to hear his story... *NEWPORT ELECTRIC "Beauty In The Wasteland" ^ that's my band. This is shameless self-promotion!!     Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

EPYSODE 12: The Rose Garden by The Rose Garden. Guests: Rose Garden bandmembers John Noreen and Bill Fleming. Additional commentary by Uncle Herff. *This epysode was released in season 1, when the show was titled "Psychedelic Relics". Mid 60's Los Angeles; a band called "The Blokes" were knocking out their versions of Beatles and note-for-note, immaculate copies of Byrds songs when a chance meeting with Gene Clark - who had just left the Byrds culminates with him joining the teenagers on stage for a couple of tunes. Next thing you know, he's giving them some of his songs and writes one specifically for them to record. He even considers managing them at one point.  Adding a new lead singer, they change their name and record one folk-rock gem that spawns a hit and an appearance on American Bandstand. The future looks bright, but some poor management decisions combined with Uncle Sam's draft notices derails their momentum and we're left only with the one album and a follow up single.  With help from Rose Garden guitarist John Noreen and bassist Bill Fleming, we dive into this self-titled 1968 folk-rock beauty. Thanks for tuning in, turning on & dropping by Vinyl Relics. I hope you dig "The Rose Garden" as much as I do. - Farmer John ===CONNECT & SUPPORT=== Transport yourself into the realm of grooviness by supporting us on Patreon using this link --> patreon.com/FarmerJohnMusic Use this link to follow us on Facebook --> https://www.facebook.com/farmerjohnmusic/ Use this link to follow us on Instagram --> https://www.instagram.com/vinylrelics/ Use this link to follow us on TikTok --> https://www.tiktok.com/@vinylrelicspodcast Use this link to follow us on BlueSky --> https://bsky.app/profile/farmerjohnmusic.bsky.social And find us on X here --> @VinylRelicsPod Email me here --> farmerjohnmusic@gmail.com   ===THE MUSIC=== Songs used in this Epysode, in order of appearance. Here's a link to a Spotify playlist for all the tracks featured ( *denotes track is not available on Spotify): https://open.spotify.com/playlist/7skVY3785KJ7XYTZDVNzDB?si=67e9e41dcdb54d37 BOWES ROAD BAND “Grass is Grass” THE BYRDS “Feel a Whole Lot Better” GENE CLARK “Till Today” (demo) GENE CLARK “A Long Time” (demo) *THE GIANT SUNFLOWER “February Sunshine” THE ROSE GARDEN “Next Plane to London” REDBONE “Come and Get Your Love” THE ROSE GARDEN “I’m Only Second” THE ROSE GARDEN “February Sunshine” THE ROSE GARDEN “Coins of Fun” THE ROSE GARDEN “Rider” THE ROSE GARDEN “She Belongs To Me” THE ROSE GARDEN “Flower Town” THE ROSE GARDEN “Till Today” THE ROSE GARDEN “Look What You’ve Done” THE ROSE GARDEN “Long Time” *THE ROSE GARDEN “If My World Falls Through” *THE ROSE GARDEN “Here’s Today” *ROTUNDI “Everyone and Everything” THE DELEVANTES “Long About That Time” SMITH “Baby It’s You” ?? MYSTERY ARTIST ?? Tune into the next epysode to hear his story... NEWPORT ELECTRIC "Yippie-i-o" ^ that's my band. This is shameless self-promotion!!   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

EPYSODE 11: Back In The HCA by The Bowes Road Band. Guests: All 4 Bowes Road Band Members - Alan Lewis, Phil Rawle, Dave Pescod, Ted Rockley plus Jakarta Records label co-owner Jannis Stürtz. Additional commentary by Uncle Herff. *This epysode was released in season 1, when the show was titled "Psychedelic Relics". In a Rodriguez-like tale, we hear how an album recorded 50 years earlier for a school project gets discovered in the unlikliest of places by the one person who can make a story like this happen. This "band" didn't even have a name until 2023, and now hundreds of thousands of people have streamed their album and bought vinyl copies. From an original private press of 50 copies to international attention, it's an amazing story about a wonderful album their creators made and then for all intents and purposes completely forgot about for 50 years. With help from all four band members and the record label owner, we hear this incredible two-part story: the unbelievable fortune the band had to even get the album recorded in the first place and then the even more unbelievable tale of how it was discovered decades later. "It's like digging up a time capsule", the band says. As great as the story is...the music is even better! BONUS: With approval from the band and record label, we are also happy to include a track left off the reissue, playing it in it's entirety here, making it the world-wide exclusive premeire of the track! Thanks for tuning in, turning on & dropping by Vinyl Relics. I hope you dig "Back In The HCA" as much as I do... - Farmer John ===CONNECT & SUPPORT=== Transport yourself into the realm of grooviness by supporting us on Patreon using this link --> patreon.com/FarmerJohnMusic Use this link to follow us on Facebook --> https://www.facebook.com/farmerjohnmusic/ Use this link to follow us on Instagram --> https://www.instagram.com/vinylrelics/ Use this link to follow us on TikTok --> https://www.tiktok.com/@vinylrelicspodcast Use this link to follow us on BlueSky --> https://bsky.app/profile/farmerjohnmusic.bsky.social And find us on X here --> @VinylRelicsPod Email me here --> farmerjohnmusic@gmail.com   ===THE MUSIC=== Songs used in this Epysode, in order of appearance. Here's a link to a Spotify playlist for all the tracks featured ( *denotes track is not available on Spotify): https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4BIN7NjJpResxbtoSNSqvD?si=1b9ec50582ae4f57 CHRISTMAS "Heritage" THE CREATION "Painter Man" BOWES ROAD BAND "Grass Is Grass" BOWES ROAD BAND "Tomorrow's Truth" BOWES ROAD BAND "Goodbye To Rosie" BOWES ROAD BAND "I Hear A Knocking" (aka "Inside My Head") BOWES ROAD BAND "Doctor, Doctor" BOWES ROAD BAND "Two Fingers" *THE PHOENIX RISING BAND "North London Boy And Girl" ??MYSTERY ARTIST??...Tune in to the next Epysode to find out... *BOWES ROAD BAND "Back In The HCA" NEWPORT ELECTRIC "Yippie-i-o" ^ that's my band. This is shameless self-promotion!   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

EPYSODE 10: Heritage by Christmas. GUEST: Christmas bandleader Bob Bryden. Additional commentary by Uncle Herff. *This epysode was released in season 1, when the show was titled "Psychedelic Relics". Welcome to Canada, eh! We’ve showcased albums from around the globe but this time out it’s an all Canadian affair as we discuss the incredible career of Bob Bryden. From his early teen days as the “accidental musician” to his time with Reign Ghost and the formation of Christmas, “I wanted to start my dream band”. We dig into each track of their fantastic 1970 album "Heritage" and discuss their follow up "Lies to Live By" and the ultimate dissolution of the band. Bob’s story doesn’t end there though as we then chat about his other bands and his solo career as well as his time producing one of Canada’s premier punk bands. He’s had a fascinating life in music with many great albums along the way. Thanks for tuning in, turning on & dropping by Vinyl Relics. I hope you dig "Heritage" as much as I do. - Farmer John ===CONNECT & SUPPORT=== Transport yourself into the realm of grooviness by supporting us on Patreon using this link --> patreon.com/FarmerJohnMusic Use this link to follow us on Facebook --> https://www.facebook.com/farmerjohnmusic/ Use this link to follow us on Instagram --> https://www.instagram.com/vinylrelics/ Use this link to follow us on TikTok --> https://www.tiktok.com/@vinylrelicspodcast Use this link to follow us on BlueSky --> https://bsky.app/profile/farmerjohnmusic.bsky.social And find us on X here --> @VinylRelicsPod Email me here --> farmerjohnmusic@gmail.com   ===LINKS=== Check out Bob’s music at ⁠https://bobbryden.bandcamp.com⁠ Check out Bob’s YouTube video for the song “Cowboys are Guys you can Trust”, dedicated to Cousin Bill here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pfc3nqr7ZD8 ===THE MUSIC=== Songs used in this Epysode, in order of appearance. Here's a link to a Spotify playlist for all the tracks featured ( *denotes track is not available on Spotify): https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2SRrlKdAWtNEHT0ytQwn9J?si=54e2b2cacbed46fa BLONDE ON BLONDE “Heart Without a Home” JEFFERSON AIRPLANE “Saturday Afternoon” THE DOORS “The End” BOB BRYDEN “Cowboys Are Guys you can Trust” REIGN GHOST “Reaching” REIGN GHOST “Southern Hemisphere Blues” REIGN GHOST “Enola Gay” REIGN GHOST “Long Day Journey” REIGN GHOST “Solar Nice” CHRISTMAS “Just Suppose” CHRISTMAS “Jungle Fabulous” CHRISTMAS “Don’t Give it Away” CHRISTMAS “Zenith” CHRISTMAS “Rise Up” CHRISTMAS “Goin’ To Oklahoma” CHRISTMAS “Something Borrowed” CHRISTMAS “Point Blank” CHRISTMAS “Zephyr Song” CHRISTMAS “Bustin’ Out Tonight” CHRISTMAS “Blues on an Iceberg” CHRISTMAS “April Mountain” CHRISTMAS “Heritage” CHRISTMAS “I am a Song (Sing Me)” CHRISTMAS “When Night Falls” *PRESTON WYNN “Happy Man” THE SPIRIT OF CHRISTMAS “Voice in the Wilderness” THE SPIRIT OF CHRISTMAS “The Factory” *BENZINE JAG “Heavy Water” AGE OF MIRRORS “Talk to the Crowd” BOB BRYDEN “Love in the Atomic Age” THE FORGOTTEN REBELS “No Beatles Reunion” ??MYSTERY BAND?? tune in to the next Epysode to find out... NEWPORT ELECTRIC “Yippie-i-o”  ^ that's my band. This is shameless self-promotion!! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

EPYSODE 09: Rebirth by Blonde On Blonde. GUEST: Blonde On Blonde vocalist/guitarist Dave Thomas. Additional commentary by Uncle Herff. *This epysode was released in season 1, when the show was titled "Psychedelic Relics". In this epysode, we dive into this Welsh band's 2nd album, Rebirth. Dave Thomas provides detailed background information of the band's formation, their time on the BBC, touring with major acts, their 1969 Isle of Wight performance and the recording of their third and final album when they knew it would be their last. We also discuss Dave's resurgence, decades later ("I signed my second recording contract at the tender age of 70").  Blonde On Blonde mixed folk, psychedelia, blues-rock and prog all into a unique style all their own.  It's a great story of a great band and album.  Thanks for tuning in, turning on & dropping by Vinyl Relics. I hope you dig "Rebirth" as much as I do. - Farmer John ===CONNECT & SUPPORT=== Transport yourself into the realm of grooviness by supporting us on Patreon using this link --> patreon.com/FarmerJohnMusic Use this link to follow us on Facebook --> https://www.facebook.com/farmerjohnmusic/ Use this link to follow us on Instagram --> https://www.instagram.com/vinylrelics/ Use this link to follow us on TikTok --> https://www.tiktok.com/@vinylrelicspodcast Use this link to follow us on BlueSky --> https://bsky.app/profile/farmerjohnmusic.bsky.social And find us on X here --> @VinylRelicsPod Email me here --> farmerjohnmusic@gmail.com   ===LINKS=== Check out Dave Thomas's website at ⁠https://davethomasblues.uk⁠ I used a portion of the following fan review of Ralph Denyer's book "The Guitar Handbook" in the show. To listen/watch the full review, click here: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XQ0bqjfW50o ===THE MUSIC=== Songs used in this Epysode, in order of appearance. Here's a link to a Spotify playlist for all the tracks featured ( *denotes track is not available on Spotify): https://open.spotify.com/playlist/40eD3PNpfPl1XtpYLYuXpl?si=6017ee4a1fba41c9 FUCHSIA “Shoes And Ships” JIMMY REED “Bright Lights, Big City” BLONDE ON BLONDE “All Day All Night” BLONDE ON BLONDE “Country Life” BLONDE ON BLONDE “Eleanor Rigby” AQUILA “Flight of the Golden Bird” BLONDE ON BLONDE “Castles in the Sky” BLONDE ON BLONDE “Broken Hours” BLONDE ON BLONDE “Heart Without a Home” BLONDE ON BLONDE “Time is Passing” BLONDE ON BLONDE “Circles” BLONDE ON BLONDE “November” BLONDE ON BLONDE “Colour Questions” BLONDE ON BLONDE “You’ll Never Know Me/Release” BLONDE ON BLONDE “Happy Families” *CRYSTAL SUSPENSION “Boats” GREENSLADE “Country Dance” G AND T “Green and Pleasant Land” DAVE THOMAS “One More Mile” ??MYSTERY BAND??...tune into the next epysode to find out...   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

EPYSODE 08: Fuchsia by Fuchsia. Guest: Fuchsia bandleader Tony Durant. Additional commentary by Uncle Herff. *This epysode was released in season 1, when the show was titled "Psychedelic Relics". Exeter University, 1971. Hearing classical music played in lunchtime concerts sparks a creative idea for a young student who decides "I can do that!". Corralling 5 classmates, they help develop his uniquely written songs melding rock with classical instrumentation. Together they record a brilliant album that goes completely unnoticed. Without an opportunity to record a follow up, the band split and the album is forgotten...until 40 years later when it makes a suprise comeback re-igniting the career of their songwriter and bandleader, kickstarting an unlikely "Act II" of the Fuchsia story. A fantastic interview with Tony Durant who helps tell the story of this amazing album.  Thanks for tuning in, turning on & dropping by Vinyl Relics. I hope you dig "Fuchsia" as much as I do. - Farmer John ===CONNECT & SUPPORT=== Transport yourself into the realm of grooviness by supporting us on Patreon using this link --> patreon.com/FarmerJohnMusic Use this link to follow us on Facebook --> https://www.facebook.com/farmerjohnmusic/ Use this link to follow us on Instagram --> https://www.instagram.com/vinylrelics/ Use this link to follow us on TikTok --> https://www.tiktok.com/@vinylrelicspodcast Use this link to follow us on BlueSky --> https://bsky.app/profile/farmerjohnmusic.bsky.social And find us on X here --> @VinylRelicsPod Email me here --> farmerjohnmusic@gmail.com ===LINKS=== I used a portion of an interview with drummer Chris Cutler, interviewed by Progdocs.com. You can hear the full interview here: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VLCKNg9XbBU&t=59s⁠ I used a portion of the Gormenghast series, by Marvin Peake, narrated by Padded Cell Studios. Specifially book 1 "Titus Groan", chapter 6: Fuchsia. Here is a link to this chapter, and from there you can seek out the entire series: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kdCa9FGnZdE&t=7s ===AIR OARS END O'MISHUNS=== Tony wanted to ensure that songwriting credit for the song "Me And My Kite" was properly given to Bob Chudley. This was not mentioned in the epysode. ===THE MUSIC=== Here's a link to a Spotify playlist for all the tracks featured in this epysode: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2JpQBeWIUxWWSjM769xlIx?si=91887391abe9472a     Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

EPYSODE 07: The Fabulous Wailers by The Wailers. Guest: Wailers guitarist Neil Andersson. Additional commentary by Uncle Herff. *This epysode was released in season 1, when the show was titled "Psychedelic Relics". In this epysode we go WAY back...all the way to the start of what we now call "Garage Rock". Many music scholars point to The Wailers as being the first true Garage Rock band. My guest Neil Andersson has a very unique perspective on the band. Before he joined, he was a fan! He would play along to Wailers albums having no idea that one day he would have the good fortune to join them. He tells the story about being nervous for his first gig with the band opening for the Everly Brothers in front of 2000 fans...with no rehearsal! The Wailers version of 'Louie Louie' became the template for all others to follow, including the most well known version by the Kingsmen (they even copied the yelp before the solo). These guys even started their own label (as teenagers!) and released the first albums by The Sonics.  It's a fascinating story about a fantastic band that was pivotal in influencing so many acts to follow. You like Hendrix's "Spanish Castle Magic"? Thank The Wailers for that too... Thanks for tuning in, turning on & dropping by Vinyl Relics, I hope you dig "The Fabulous Wailers" as much as I do. - Farmer John ===CONNECT & SUPPORT=== Transport yourself into the realm of grooviness by supporting us on Patreon using this link --> patreon.com/FarmerJohnMusic Use this link to follow us on Facebook --> https://www.facebook.com/farmerjohnmusic/ Use this link to follow us on Instagram --> https://www.instagram.com/vinylrelics/ Use this link to follow us on TikTok --> https://www.tiktok.com/@vinylrelicspodcast Use this link to follow us on BlueSky --> https://bsky.app/profile/farmerjohnmusic.bsky.social And find us on X here --> @VinylRelicsPod Email me here --> farmerjohnmusic@gmail.com ===LINKS=== Check out Neil Andersson's fantastic music and art at his website: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.neilandersson.com/⁠⁠ I used a few seconds of another podcast called "History of Rock Music in 500 Songs", specifically Episode 106 which discusses the history of the song 'Louie Louie'. This episode goes into great detail of this song, providing much more information and insight than I had time to discuss here. I highly recommend this podcast to any music fans, it's excellent. Here is the link to the episode I referenced: ⁠⁠ https://500songs.com/podcast/episode-106-louie-louie-by-the-kingsmen/⁠⁠ ===THE MUSIC=== Here's a Spotify playlist featuring all the tracks used in this epysode: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6rWCvNsANERVZUK80cY3C8?si=91fc155b359f4123   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

EPYSODE 06: Heya! by J.J. Light. Guest: J.J. Light (aka Jim Stallings). Additional commentary by Uncle Herff. *This epysode was released in season 1, when the show was titled "Psychedelic Relics". In this epysode we hear the tale of how an American artist recorded an album featuring songs about his Navajo background, with the title track becoming a smash hit in Europe...yet inexplicably the record company decided not to release the album in North America. What?!? The album was recorded with a huge budget and had most of The Wrecking Crew as session musicians, which automatically means you are in for a good time. J.J. Light was an artist that should have gone on to more fame and fortune, but as it turns out success was his biggest failure. I hope you dig "Heya!" as much as I do. - Farmer John ===CONNECT & SUPPORT=== Transport yourself into the realm of grooviness by supporting us on Patreon using this link --> patreon.com/FarmerJohnMusic Use this link to follow us on Facebook --> https://www.facebook.com/farmerjohnmusic/ Use this link to follow us on Instagram --> https://www.instagram.com/vinylrelics/ Use this link to follow us on TikTok --> https://www.tiktok.com/@vinylrelicspodcast Use this link to follow us on BlueSky --> https://bsky.app/profile/farmerjohnmusic.bsky.social And find us on X here --> @VinylRelicsPod Email me here --> farmerjohnmusic@gmail.com   ===THE MUSIC=== Here's a Spotify playlist featuring all the songs used in this epysode: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/78auu3RPQ21eohWMJp5AuC?si=e0317ac528c64419     Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

EPYSODE 05: Riley, Riley, Wood & Waggett by Shape Of The Rain. Guests: Ian ("Tag") Waggett, Shape of the Rain drummer; David McPhie, Shape of the Rain band manager; with additional audio excerpts used with permission of Keith Riley, Shape of the Rain singer/guitarist/songwriter. Additional commentary by Uncle Herff. *This epysode was released in season 1, when the show was titled "Psychedelic Relics". A SPECIAL NOTE ABOUT THIS EPYSODE: The Shape of the Rain epysode was completed a few weeks ago. I had intended to release it earlier than this, however on the day before it was set to be published news broke that Keith Riley had passed away. I made the decision to leave the epysode as is, recorded when Keith was still alive. I felt re-editing would take away from the story. Instead I added a short prologue to commemorate Keith's life. He was an extraordinary talent and I can only hope my love for his music comes across in this epysode. I love this band, I love this album and I love Keith's songwriting. RIP Keith, you will be missed. In this epysode, we learn how this fantastic UK band was influenced by the West Coast sounds of Love, HP Lovecraft etc. to create a unique sound all their own. With excellent songwriting from band leader Keith Riley, they incorporated 12 string guitars with a pedal steel - very unusual for a psychedelic band to use at that time.  Shape of the Rain played with EVERY major band of the day. Only releasing one album in their lifetime, it's the classic tale of a band who had all the components to be major stars. However fate it seems had other plans. I hope you dig "Riley, Riley, Wood & Waggett" as much as I do. - Farmer John ===CONNECT & SUPPORT=== Transport yourself into the realm of grooviness by supporting us on Patreon using this link --> patreon.com/FarmerJohnMusic Use this link to follow us on Facebook --> https://www.facebook.com/farmerjohnmusic/ Use this link to follow us on Instagram --> https://www.instagram.com/vinylrelics/ Use this link to follow us on TikTok --> https://www.tiktok.com/@vinylrelicspodcast Use this link to follow us on BlueSky --> https://bsky.app/profile/farmerjohnmusic.bsky.social And find us on X here --> @VinylRelicsPod Email me here --> farmerjohnmusic@gmail.com ===LINKS=== A recent reissue of their lone album is a great addition for fans as it includes not only a remastered version of the album, but a plethora of fantastic unreleased tracks plus a complete live album. Buy this today! ⁠⁠ https://www.cherryred.co.uk/shape-of-the-rain-riley-riley-wood-amp-waggett-3cd-digipak#:~:text=It's%20a%20fascinating%20overview%20of,immediately%20post%2DBeatles%20new%20dawn⁠⁠.    ===THE MUSIC=== Here's a Spotify playlist featuring all the tracks used in this epysode: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2kqvEAJuZLn7OB8FoIe7zz?si=1a845f59435d4f69     Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

EPYSODE 04: A Gathering Of Promises by Bubble Puppy. Guest: Bubble Puppy drummer David Fore. Additional commentary by Uncle Herff. *This epysode was released in season 1, when the show was titled "Psychedelic Relics". In this epysode we learn how this Texan band came swinging right out of the gates with a smokin' hit in 1969. After some unfortunate record company shenanigans they were forced to move to another label and change their name to Demian. One album later and with a promising future ahead, it all falls apart. "It was stupid. Don't ever be in a band!", David said jokingly. We also end the debate as to which album is better - "A Gathering of Promises" or "Demian". David also assists in my pronunciation! I hope you dig "A Gathering of Promises" as much as I do! - Farmer John ===CONNECT & SUPPORT=== Transport yourself into the realm of grooviness by supporting us on Patreon using this link --> patreon.com/FarmerJohnMusic Use this link to follow us on Facebook --> https://www.facebook.com/farmerjohnmusic/ Use this link to follow us on Instagram --> https://www.instagram.com/vinylrelics/ Use this link to follow us on TikTok --> https://www.tiktok.com/@vinylrelicspodcast Use this link to follow us on BlueSky --> https://bsky.app/profile/farmerjohnmusic.bsky.social And find us on X here --> @VinylRelicsPod Email me here --> farmerjohnmusic@gmail.com ===LINKS=== David is still recording and performing live. You can see his information at ⁠⁠www.davidfore.com⁠⁠. Also check out his substack if you want to get first-hand accounts of life as a rock 'n' roll star in the late 60's/early 70's. It's a fantasatic read, always informative and entertaining. Here's the link: ⁠⁠https://davidfore.substack.com/⁠    ===THE MUSIC=== Here's a Spotify playlist featuring all the tracks used in this epysode: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/7bcYnBV8mlcbp1UKlQRbaj?si=a913d799b78b4d3a     Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

EPYSODE 03: Mighty Baby by Mighty Baby. Guest: Mighty Baby's Ian Whiteman. Additional commentary by Uncle Herff. *This epysode was released in season 1, when the show was titled "Psychedelic Relics". In this epysode, we hear how the UK mod/soul-inspired band The Action - who were produced by none other than George Martin - morphed into Mighty Baby. Vocalist/multi-instrumentalist Ian Whiteman joins the show to talk about his memories of his days with this fascinating band that is often cited as "England's Grateful Dead" due to the improvisational elements of their live shows, which culminated as the closing act on day one of 1970's famous Isle of Wight festival in front of 600,000 people. "People compared us the Grateful Dead, but not really. We were more structured", Ian said. Ian shares some great stories about his bandmates, the songs and who was influencing them ("The Byrds had a seismic effect"). We do a track analysis, see what the critics had to say and of course we hear from Uncle Herff. I hope you dig "Mighty Baby" as much as I do. - Farmer John ===CONNECT & SUPPORT=== Transport yourself into the realm of grooviness by supporting us on Patreon using this link --> patreon.com/FarmerJohnMusic Use this link to follow us on Facebook --> https://www.facebook.com/farmerjohnmusic/ Use this link to follow us on Instagram --> https://www.instagram.com/vinylrelics/ Use this link to follow us on TikTok --> https://www.tiktok.com/@vinylrelicspodcast Use this link to follow us on BlueSky --> https://bsky.app/profile/farmerjohnmusic.bsky.social And find us on X here --> @VinylRelicsPod Email me here --> farmerjohnmusic@gmail.com ===AIR OARS END O'MISHUNS=== In this epysode I mistakenly credited the artwork for the Mighty Baby LP to guitarist Martin Stone; the design was actually the work of artist Martin Sharp. ===THE MUSIC=== Here's a link to a Spotify playlist for all the tracks featured in this epysode: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/213u6KIfJ8afGIFQ5fXh2S?si=04f3378794fe4f11   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

EPYSODE 02: Blue Mountain Eagle by Blue Mountain Eagle. Guest: Blue Mountain Eagle drummer Don Poncher. Additional commentary by Uncle Herff. *This epysode was released in season 1, when the show was titled "Psychedelic Relics". In this epysode, Farmer John unearths the fantastic self titled album by West Coast band Blue Mountain Eagle. A unique group featuring 3 guitarists, 5 vocalists and 5 songwriters. Hear how this band was formed from the ashes of Buffalo Springfield. Fans of that band and of the West Coast sound that was dominant in the mid to late 60's should definitely explore this album. Background information, track analysis, reviews and of course we hear from Uncle Herff. I hope you dig "Blue Mountain Eagle" as much as I do. - Farmer John ===CONNECT & SUPPORT=== Transport yourself into the realm of grooviness by supporting us on Patreon using this link --> patreon.com/FarmerJohnMusic Use this link to follow us on Facebook --> https://www.facebook.com/farmerjohnmusic/ Use this link to follow us on Instagram --> https://www.instagram.com/vinylrelics/ Use this link to follow us on TikTok --> https://www.tiktok.com/@vinylrelicspodcast Use this link to follow us on BlueSky --> https://bsky.app/profile/farmerjohnmusic.bsky.social And find us on X here --> @VinylRelicsPod Email me here --> farmerjohnmusic@gmail.com   ===THE MUSIC=== Here's a link to a Spotify playlist for all the tracks featured in this epysode. https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4taWHCIXWSTaYZVOpjtjdd?si=9a056ac55a8d4da5     Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

EPYSODE 01: Suddenly One Summer by J.K. & Co. Guest: Suddenly One Summer Musician/Arranger Bob Buckley. Additional commentary by Uncle Herff. *This epysode was released in season 1, when the show was titled "Psychedelic Relics". In this epysode, Farmer John unearths the fantastic 1968 psychedelic album "Suddenly One Summer". Guest Bob Buckley worked on the album and acted as the arranger. Bob solves the mystery of which musicians played on this record (note: even the liner notes of a recent reissue have it wrong!). Background information, track analysis, reviews and of course we hear from Uncle Herff. I hope you dig "Suddenly One Summer" as much as I do. - Farmer John ===CONNECT & SUPPORT=== Transport yourself into the realm of grooviness by supporting us on Patreon using this link --> patreon.com/FarmerJohnMusic Use this link to follow us on Facebook --> https://www.facebook.com/farmerjohnmusic/ Use this link to follow us on Instagram --> https://www.instagram.com/vinylrelics/ Use this link to follow us on TikTok --> https://www.tiktok.com/@vinylrelicspodcast Use this link to follow us on BlueSky --> https://bsky.app/profile/farmerjohnmusic.bsky.social And find us on X here --> @VinylRelicsPod Email me here --> farmerjohnmusic@gmail.com ===LINKS=== For more information on Bob Buckley's impressive career, visit ⁠www.bobbuckley.com⁠.   ===THE MUSIC=== Here's a link to a Spotify playlist for all the tracks featured in this epysode. https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6aBI7Udi8EMZwpC3P79xny?si=86d2ef69fcd44ee0     Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

*This epysode was released in season 1, when the show was titled "Psychedelic Relics". Welcome to Psychedelic Relics!  This is a short introductory epysode to give you an idea of what we're all about. A full epysode is coming your way soon, stay tuned! Bonus content will be available at: https://www.patreon.com/FarmerJohnMusic       Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices