Clay has always had a bit of a distaste for The Beach Boys…can Michael change his mind with the song “God Only Knows”?

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Audio Clips:

With A Little Help From My Friends - Joe Cocker

With A Little Help From My Friends - The Beatles

God Only Knows - The Beach Boys

Wouldn’t It Be Nice - The Beach Boys

Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Heart’s Club Band - The Beatles

I Get Around - The Beach Boys

Ennio Morricone's musical career spanned over 60 years. He scored over 400 films. We can barely scratch the surface in this show but we at least try.

* Audio Clips: Winds of Change - Scorpions (Sittin’ On) the Dock of the Bay - Otis Redding L’arena - Ennio Morricone The Good, The Bad, and the Ugly - Ennio Morricone Ancora Qui - Ennio Morricone, Elisa Toffoli The Ecstasy of Gold - Ennio Morricone A Fistful of Dollars, Ver. 2 - Ennio Morricone, Michele Lacerenza Gabriel’s Oboe - Ennio Morricone The Good, The Bad, & The Ugly theme - Hugo Montenegro and His Orchestra

One of the most iconic and beloved pieces of music from the 80s wasn’t heard on the radio…it was heard in a Nintendo game. Clay and Michael discuss Koji Kondo and his masterful work in Super Mario Bros ** Audio Clips: The Legend of Zelda Theme - Koji Kondo Final Fantasy Prelude - Nobuo Uematsu Super Mario Bros. Underground Theme - Koji Kondo Super Mario Bros. Underwater Theme - Koji Kondo Super Mario Bros. 2 Theme - Koji Kondo Super Mario Bros. 3 Map Theme - Koji Kondo April - Deep Purple Halo Theme - Martin O'Donnell, Michael Salvatori Super Mario Bros. Level Complete - Koji Kondo ** Thanks for listening and extra special thanks to the musicians and composers who makes video gaming extra magical with their musical talents and gifts.

What do you think about when you hear the word “ROCKSTAR”? Clay goes straight to Billy Idol and brings Michael along for the ride.

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Go see Billy Idol on tour and buy the new Rebel Yell (2CD Expanded Edition)! Rockaroll!

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Audio Clips: Eyes Without A Face - Billy Idol Dancing With Myself - Generation X Top Gun Anthem - Harold Faltermeyer, Steve Stevens I’m A Wonderful Thing, Baby - Kid Creole and the Coconuts I’m Corrupt - Kid Creole and the Coconuts

Eyes Without A Face (Poolside Remix) - Billy Idol, Poolside

White Wedding, pt. 1 - Billy Idol * * Guitar Center Sessions performance that we referenced and watched for the show (the Steve Stevens guitar solo is particularly exquisite) : https://youtu.be/8voHB7uugrk?si=-B3m3yJZ-cm8Jehy Go see Billy Idol on tour and buy the new Rebe Yell (Expanded Edition)! Rockaroll!

Musician, singer, songwriter (and childhood friend of Clay and Michael) David Galloway of Element 80 joins us on the show. We talk about the Smashing Pumpkins, Collective Soul, and a maybe a few too many 90's teenage memories... oh? The Pumpkins/Collective Soul beef that you may or may not know about? Yeah, it's in here too a little.

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Audio clips: Thirty-Three - the Smashing Pumpkins Shine - Collective Soul Black or White - Michael Jackson Candy Rain - Soul for Real Drown - the Smashing Pumpkins

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Let's introduce Michael to the song "These Days" in three ways. Plus, we talk a little Wes Anderson.

Audio Clips:

These Days - Nico

Femme Fatale - The Velvet Underground

These Days - Jackson Browne

These Days - Gregg Allman

The Man In Me - Bob Dylan

Summer Breeze - Seals & Croft

In 2004, Prince exceeded his own musical genius and delivered one of the most magical guitar solos ever recorded. Michael shares this once-in-a-lifetime performance with Clay.

See the performance here:

https://youtu.be/dWRCooFKk3c?si=KeZudTPmH54qa7sl

Audio clips:

Hunger Strike - Temple of the Dog

New Fang - Them Crooked Vultures

Higher Love - Steve Winwood

Dear Mr. Fantasy - Traffic

Gimme Some Lovin’ - Spencer Davis Group