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

More stupid in America, and the secret to success in the early 21st century. Talk back to us at 623-850-3375 Donate to the podcast through PayPal eloftmpodcast@gmail.com P.O. Box 1932 Superior, AZ 85173. patreon.com/ericwincentsen728 Subscribe to EPJ's comic strip at https://www.patreon.com/LNTCS

It's all about cars in this episode. Donate to the podcast through PayPal eloftmpodcast@gmail.com Or subscribe to my comic strip at patreon.com/LNTCS

After dominating late '80s pop and hard rock radio with seven singles from their album Hysteria, it took a while for Def Leppard to get a new album out. During that time guitarist Steve Clark passed away and longtime producer Robert John "Mutt" Lange decided to go on to other projects. Still, the band carried on briefly as a quartet, using what they could of Clark's work on Adrenalize and still scoring a major hit album even though it was clear the formula was wearing thin. 

The top 40 songs this week in 1959.

Jeff Lynne goes down on his bay. Which I'm guessing is a duck? Donate to the podcast through Patreon... https://www.patreon.com/ELOPod Or PayPal eloftmpodcast@gmail.com P.O. Box 1932 Superior, AZ 85173.

A symbol of American freedom, and an erotic reading from a classic tale of desire. Donate to the podcast through PayPal eloftmpodcast@gmail.com Or subscribe to my comic strip at patreon.com/LNTCS

Is Xanadu still a Xanadon't?

Washing clothes in a 5 year-old Whirlpool washer. Recorded: March 11, 2025 9:53 am

This episode is a total disaster.

Peter Gabriel, the unique and flamboyant lead singer of Genesis, decided to part ways with the band in 1975 after the conclusion of their tour supporting their 1974 album, The Lamb Lies Down on Broadway. That album had been a major hit and, like the one before it, almost broke them on U.S. radio. With Gabriel gone, the search was on for a new singer, and much of the British press thought the band should just call it quits. Instead, after a fruitless search, they settled on drummer Phil Collins, who had sung the odd song on some of their previous albums. A Trick of the Tail was a hit in the UK and, surprisingly, did moderately well in the U.S. as well.

The top 40 songs from this week in 1959.

Ain't lookin' fer nuthin' but a good time girl of the Asian persuasion. Donate to the podcast through Patreon... https://www.patreon.com/ELOPod Or PayPal eloftmpodcast@gmail.com P.O. Box 1932 Superior, AZ 85173.

A song from Chris Snyder, the first appearance of Jesse from Casa Grande, and Eric's criminal history. Donate to the podcast through PayPal eloftmpodcast@gmail.com Or subscribe to my comic strip at patreon.com/LNTCS

Let's go back to the hellscape of late '80s high school!

The Erics discuss the anti-intellectualism infesting America. Talk back to us at 623-850-3375 Donate to the podcast through PayPal eloftmpodcast@gmail.com P.O. Box 1932 Superior, AZ 85173. patreon.com/ericwincentsen728 Subscribe to EPJ's comic strip at https://www.patreon.com/LNTCS  

Early 20th century songs about baseball.

After the double album Blonde on Blonde became one of the biggest selling and most lauded of his career, Bob Dylan decided, either for health or other reasons, to pull back on his exhaustive touring schedule. After abortive sessions with The Band, he went to Nashville and, with a small group, recorded an album of country and folk inspired songs that almost harkened back to his acoustic roots. 

The top 40 songs from this week in 1959.

It's booger-flippin' fun with my Marge! 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 only fist fight, playing with the holes in his head, and 17 year-old Eric sings. Donate to the podcast through PayPal eloftmpodcast@gmail.com Or subscribe to my comic strip at patreon.com/LNTCS