- Jimmy Hart – Outrageous Conduct (1986)
In the 1980's the WWF joined forces with MTV to form what has become kown as "The Rock n' Wrestling Connection" by wrestling historians. But for Memphis musician Jimmy Hart, he had been living the real life rock n' wrestling connection for at least a decade earlier. A look at Jimmy "the Mouth of the South" Hart's unusual career, and how he managed to merge music and wrestling with succuessful yet unusual results. Bonus: Jerry "the King" Lawler sings!
- The Gentrys – Keep On Dancing (1965)
In 1965 Memphis based garage band The Gentrys were catipulted to fame with the release of "Keep On Dancing." One of rock n' roll's most enduring party songs, the track would keep generations of music lovers dancing for nearly six decades. A look at the short and fast career of The Gentrys, and the continuing legacy of "Keep on Dancing." Extra: The Bay City Rollers, Pink Lady and Sam Tweedle meets Jimmy "The Mouth of the South" Hart.
- Vinyl Stories Interview – Mercy, Mercy, Mercy: A Conversation with The Buckinghams’ Carl Giammarese
Starting in 1967 The Buckinghams had a string of Billboard hits, including "Kind of a Drag," "Don't You Care" and "Hey Baby, Thier Playing Our Song" putting Chicago's colourful and ecclectic music scene on the rock n' roll map. Today, the music continues as original band members Carl Giammarese and Nick Fotuna keep The Buckinhams legacy going with concerts across North America for audiences still hungry for that specail 1960's sound. Sam Tweedle and Carl Giammarese discuss all of The Buckinghams original albums and Carl's 1970's era partnership with Dennis Tufano, as well as the Chicago music scene and his current music projects.
- Kasey Musgraves – Deeper Well (2024)
In 2024 Kasey Musgraves released her sixth studio album - "Deeper Well." A reflective album about self reflection and alternative spirituality, the title track has become an anthem about self care and healthy life choices. How "Deeper Wll" helped writerr Sam Tweedle ground himself again.
- Scott McKenzie – The Voice of Scott McKenzie (1967)
In 1967 reluctant singer Scott McKenzie had one of the biggest hits of the era with "San Fransisco (Be Sure to Wear Flowers in Your Hair," which became both an anthem for the entire "flower power" movement, and inspired thousands of wayward youth to migrate to California. However, despite its success, Scott McKenzie managed to get lost in the shuffle of the Summer of Love. A look at the origins of "San Fransisco (Be Sure to Wear Flowers in Your Hair)" and the voice of Scott McKenzie. Extra: How the Montery Pop Festival gave birth to "San Fransisco," and Scott McKenzie's life long friendship with "Papa" John Phillips.
- Cass Elliot – Bubble Gum, Lemonadde and Something for Mama (1969)
In 1969 Cass Elliot went bubblegum and for the first time since leaving the Mamas and the Papas, became a Top 40 Billboard hitmaker. However, despite her success in this genre, it was not a direction she desired to go into. Why was Cass Rlliot forced to go into bubblegum music, and how did she make it work? The story of "Make Your Own Kind of Music" and "Getrting Better,": and the final phase of Cass Elliot's career.
