Face The Music: An Electric Light Orchestra Song-by-song Podcast

Singing from Kat Crabtree, and a lot of Radiophone messages.

Stoooogesss innnn SPAAAACCCCE!!!!

The first of many recurring episodes centered on early recording giant Cal Stewart. Donate to the podcast through PayPal eloftmpodcast@gmail.com

The Moody Blues may have been an afterthought of the 1960s, a one-hit wonder in most countries with their version of the R&B song "Go Now". However, in 1967, they were asked to appear on a stereo demonstration record for their label, Deram. That album, Days of Future Passed, became a major hit and revitalized their career. However, needing to sustain their success and without a symphony orchestra in tow, the Moody Blues released In Search of the Lost Chord, with the members playing all the instruments and Michael Pinder's use of the Mellotron making up for the absence of an orchestra. It was successful, but helped set up the pattern for their future releases. 

The top 40 songs from this week in 1959.

Roy's had just about enough of this Ella lady! Donate to the podcast through Patreon... https://www.patreon.com/ELOPod Or PayPal eloftmpodcast@gmail.com P.O. Box 1932 Superior, AZ 85173.

Eric's got a bellyful of rage and cumshots to unleash!

Antonio Banderas goes to war with violent furries.

It's the end of the world as we know it, and will the kids be fine? The Erics discuss their '80s cold war lives, and the music that came from it. Talk back to us at 623-850-3375 Donate to the podcast through PayPal eloftmpodcast@gmail.com P.O. Box 1932 Superior, AZ 85173. Subscribe to EPJ's comic strip at https://www.patreon.com/LNTCS

It's the most annoyingest time of the year!

Machine Head was the culmination of everything Deep Purple had worked for since reinventing themselves on Deep Purple in Rock. The 1972 album spawned a hit single in "Smoke on the Water" and became a heavy metal classic. At the time the band were on par with Led Zeppelin in terms of popularity. However, a worldwide tour, followed by label and management pressure to immediately return to the studio to make a follow-up to Machine Head, resulted in an album that sounds tired and increased tensions within the band. After an abortive tour this version of Deep Purple would not work together again until 1984.

The top 40 songs from this week in 1959.

The message from the country? Give a hoot! Don't pollute! Donate to the podcast through Patreon... https://www.patreon.com/ELOPod Or PayPal eloftmpodcast@gmail.com P.O. Box 1932 Superior, AZ 85173.

It's the introduction of The PhunFone! Plus Eric's plans to bug his new girlfriend's mother.

Eric Paul Johnson reviews a cinematic classic. (This review is not for younger ears.)

A few songs about a few holidays in February, and SIX songs entered the pop chart 100 years ago this week.

Afte the success of Rio the pressure was on to keep Duran Duran a hitmaking machine. Despite going to exotic locations to film videos, wearing the latest fashions and being featured on the cover of a number of magazines, the sudden fame was weighing on the band, and their fortunes were in danger of being seized by the British government. In tax exile they began working on what was originally a concept album, but soon became Seven and the Ragged Tiger. It would spawn their first number one hit in the U.S., but it would be the last the classic version of the band would record for over two decades. 

The top 40 songs this week in 1959.

Phun Phakt: Andy Kaufman was inspired by The Move. True story!! Donate to the podcast through Patreon... https://www.patreon.com/ELOPod Or PayPal eloftmpodcast@gmail.com P.O. Box 1932 Superior, AZ 85173.

The Shove It Line, Eric's unfortunate end at his sausage party, and his Gramma asks a very personal question. ("Underworld" by Cait Brennan.) Donate to the podcast through PayPal eloftmpodcast@gmail.com Or subscribe to Eric's comic strip.