- Various Artists – Wild in the Streets Original Motion Picture Soundtrack (1968)
A perennial garage band favorite, "The Shape of Things to Come," originally released by a studio group credited as Max Frost and the Troopers, may be one of the most timeless and prophetic political anthems ever released. Capturing the eternal struggle of the generation gap in the face of revolution and change, the song is as relatable now as when it was releaased in 1968. But who were Max Frost and the Troopers? A look at the origins and continuous importance of "The Shape of Things to Come" and how it took a life of its own beyond the problematic film that introduced it, "Wild in the Streets."
- Cilla Black – Is It Love? (1965)
When Cilla Black's first US LP, "Is it Love?" was dropped on American soil, it claimed that the British songstress was "England's Most Popular Solo Singer." However, unlike many of the other women to come out of the British Invasion, Cilla never hit big in America. But there was two things that she had that the other girls didn't have - the backing of The Beatles, and the genius of Brian Epstein. A look at Cilla's place on the Merseybeat scene, her relationship with The Fab Four, the stories behind her biggest hits and the final gift that Brian Epstein left her which turned her into a UK entertainment legend. Extra: Cilla Black's rivalry with DIonne Warwick!
- Cilla Black – The Very Best of Cilla Black (1983)
In true "Surprise Surprise" fashion, British entertainment icon Cilla Black is back as a cultural phenome, now as a popular Tik Tok meme. But, with most of the platform's user's watching butchered clips from her Cillagrams, the laughs are on Cilla and not in spite of her. A look at the television career of Cilla Black, and putting some much needed context into "Surprise Surprise," "Cillagrams" and the origins of these bizarre Cilla Black Tik Tok videos.
- Paul McCartney – Give My Regards to Broad Street (1984)
At the age of nine future record collector Sam Tweedle brought a copy of Paul "McCartney's "Give my Regards to Broad Street" home from a school fun fair which opened the doorway into the music of The Beatles, although he didn't know it. One music fan's misstep into the music of McCartney, and a look at his early 1980's MTV period and his hit single "No More Lonely Nights." Extra: The importance of McCartney and Michael Jackson's collaborations on the MTV generation.
- Vinyl Stories Interview – Killing Us Softly with His Songs: A Conversation with Charles Fox
In conjunction with the new documentary "Killing Us Softly with His Songs," Sam Tweedle talks with composer Charles Fox about his unique life in music. Although he has worked in the fields of jazz, classical, opera, film scores and pop music, Charles Fox has made his unique mark on pop culture by co-writing some of the most iconic television theme songs of all time. From the streets of the Bronx to the conservatories of Paris, the Hollywood Hills to the music halls of Cuba, Charles Fox discusses some of the music which has become an important part of our lives.
- The First Class – The First Class (1974)
A bittersweet memory of a fantasy girl from the past opens up a look at British one hit wonder The First Class and their 1974 hit "Beach Baby." But just who was The First Class anyway? The answer is a bit more abstract than you might imagine. Bonus: How The Counting Crows' 1996 song "A Long December" became an unlikely companion song to "Beach Baby."