Best 45rpm Podcasts (2024)

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@45RPM - Luxury on the Jukebox (New Episode Preview) 17:18

11d ago17:18

17:18

This 45RPM episode features a look back at over 30 years of the music of a relatively obscure but critically acclaimed indie rock band, Luxury. We will go back to the beginning, when the band was known as The Shroud, playing with jangly punk abandon at their college in Toccoa, Georgia. We launched this podcast five years ago - when Luxury reconvene…

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Luxury: Making The Most Of Their Second Act 1:31:45

8d ago1:31:45

1:31:45

In the mid-nineties, it seemed to many of us that Luxury might be the band most likely to find real success in the wider alternative rock market. Their three-decade journey, however, has defied all expectations. From their early days of alt-punk abandon through a harrowing and deadly car crash and onto a very different path that found three of the …

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OTDF 425 / Timmmmmmberrrrrrr! 32:45

15d ago32:45

32:45

You can reach us at artbirdgallery@gmail.comBy Ranger John

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Albums and All That, Starting with the letter S as in Sierra, Part 7 52:08

19d ago52:08

52:08

6 Fat Dutchmen [00:22] "Minniehaha" 6 Fat Dutchmen RCA Victor LPM-1769 1958 Ooooom-pah! New Ulm's very own 6 Fat Dutchmen blazing up that Midwestern polka scene. Why heck, they played the Nebraska State Fair for 26 straight years, don't ya know. This album has some top-notch cover art by none other than the great Jack Davis. Jo Stafford with Paul W…

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Albums and All That, Starting with the letter S as in Sierra, Part 6 58:52

1M ago58:52

58:52

Heino [00:23] "Heute Singen Wir Mit Heino/Wißt Ihr Was? Heute Hat's Geschneit" Sing Mit Heino Folge 9 und 10 Winterzeit - Kinderzeit - Weihnachtzeit Hör Zu 1 C 066-45 322 1979 Sing along with Heino! And evidently, the old Deustschekrooner is still alive. For those of you who are unfamiliar with the German phenomenon that is Heino, of course, there'…

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An Alternative Legacy Changes Hands: Randy & Matthias Layton 1:08:16

1M ago1:08:16

1:08:16

Randy Layton has been a tireless advocate of some of our favorite artists since the 1980s. He was also an early influence and encourager of all things True Tunes. His "Alternative Records" imprint helped to define the indie / DIY approach long before it was common, and his current campaign to reissue yet another incredible (and obscure) album by Ro…

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Down Home Cajun Music- Les Blues 41:18

1M ago41:18

41:18

Down Home Cajun Music- Les Blues Douglas Bellard & Kirby Riley- "La Valse De La Prison" Amede Ardoin & Dennis McGee- "Two Step De Maman" Amede Ardoin & Dennis McGee- "Madame Atchen" Jimmy Peters- "J'ai fait tout le tour de pays" Freeman Fontenot- "Le Two Step A Jules" Freemon Fontenot- "Contredanse" Boozoo Chavis- "Bye Bye Catin" Clifton Chenier- "…

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OTDF 424 / Unintentional Littering 38:06

2M ago38:06

38:06

You can reach us at artbirdgallery@gmail.comBy Ranger John

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Down Home Cajun Music- Fais Do Do Stomp 53:07

2M ago53:07

53:07

Down Home Cajun Music- Fais Do Do Stomp This episode of the podcast features some of the great recordings that George Khoury, J.D. Miller and Eddie Shuler did from the late 40's to the early 1960's. Musical Four Plus One- "Tran La Ezy" Harry Choates- "Jole Blon's Gone" J.B. Fuselier & J. Stewart- "Talking In The Street" Amidie Breaux- "Acadian Two …

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Albums and All That, Starting with the letter S as in Sierra, Part 5 1:02:51

3M ago1:02:51

1:02:51

The Shirts [mm:ss] "Teenage Crutch" The Shirts Capitol Records SW-11791 1978 (US pressing) (see below) The Shirts [mm:ss] "Reduced to a Whisper" The Shirts Harvest 5C 062-06 717 1978 (Netherlands pressing) That's right, not one but 2 (two!) tracks from The Shirts' debut album. Normally, I am not one to buy 2 copies of the same album, but when I was…

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OTDF 423 / Programmed Daffodils 50:39

3M ago50:39

50:39

You can reach us at artbirdgallery@gmail.comBy Ranger John

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Lost and desolate 1:05:14

3M ago1:05:14

1:05:14

...and we didn't even plan to make a depressing show, but i guess we really are just pitiful sometimes. Did i say sometimes? from a blurry vision of doom: Pete Drake - The Spook (STARDAY) Stringbean - Suicide Blues (STARDAY) Buzz Busby - Lost (JIFFY) Tex Unrue - Go Gig (JUNE) Larry Bright - Mojo Man (TIDE) Roger Pinkley - Town Clown (BLUE STAR) Daw…

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God Gave Rock and Roll To You: The Clash of the CCM Historians w Dr. Leah Payne and JJT 1:22:58

4M ago1:22:58

1:22:58

Dr. Leah Payne, author of the new book God Gave Rock and Roll To You, joins us to talk about the roots - and fruits - of the contemporary Christian music subculture. From the Pentecostal and Holiness movements of a century ago to the January 6th riots, Payne and host John J. Thompson wrangle with the odd and sometimes troubling history of the scene…

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Albums and All That, Starting with the letter S as in Sierra, Part 4 58:18

4M ago58:18

58:18

The Beatles [00:29] "Lucy in the Sky with Diamonds" Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band Apple Records SMAS-2563 1967 (1971 Los Angeles gatefold pressing) Enjoy the stereo separation! Billy Preston [03:58] "Get Back" Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band RSO RS-2-4100 1978 So yeah. A soundtrack to a movie that is very much of it's time. Not only t…

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OTDF 422 / London! 55:24

4M ago55:24

55:24

You can reach us at artbirdgallery@gmail.comBy Ranger John

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@45RPM - Rolling Lost Tape with Jim Goodwin of The Call 33:55

5M ago33:55

33:55

Even with champions like Peter Gabriel, U2, Jim Kerr, and others singing their praises, and songs like “The Walls Came Down,” “I Still Believe” and “Let The Day Begin” scratching out a presence on college and alternative radio, The Call never lived up to the commercial potential their fans knew they deserved. And when frontman, vocalist, and primar…

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Too Many Teardrops 1:13:18

5M ago1:13:18

1:13:18

...these, among other things, were the reasons for a seemingly eternal break that we took from this podacsting thing. But don't worry, nothing has changed - here are some more goodies in bad condition. Just like us Though i lost the race i'm still a winner The Country Dudes - Have A Ball (AZALEA) Bobby Hart - Too Many Teardrops (INFINITY) Jackie O'…

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Microdose: Propaganda 4:51

6M ago4:51

4:51

On this "impossibly short version of the ongoing conversation you'll find at TrueTunes.com" we revisit our conversation with rapper, author, and activist PROPAGANDA! About The True Tunes Microdose Episodes: As we look back on our first 100 episodes we have gathered some of these "greatest hits" - never more than 5 minutes long - to remind long-time…

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Microdose: The Choir 5:02

6M ago5:02

5:02

On this "impossibly short version of the ongoing conversation you'll find at TrueTunes.com" we revisit our conversation with Steve Hindalong, Derri Daugherty, and Dan Michaels of The Choir. Few bands embody the spirit of spiritual yearning, artistic exploration, emotional risk, and impressionistic ambiance as completely as this veteran crew. About …

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Microdose: Young Oceans 5:21

6M ago5:21

5:21

On this "impossibly short version of the ongoing conversation you'll find at TrueTunes.com" we revisit our conversation with Eric Marshall, who has been releasing some of our favorite alternative worship music for well over a decade under the moniker YOUNG OCEANS. About The True Tunes Microdose Episodes: As we look back on our first 100 episodes we…

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Microdose: Neal Morse 4:39

6M ago4:39

4:39

On this "impossibly short version of the ongoing conversation you'll find at TrueTunes.com" we revisit our conversation with Prog Rock legend Neal Morse (of Spock's Beard, Transatlantic, Flying Colours, and The Neal Morse Band.) Morse took us on a journey through the history of progressive rock and his own artistic and spiritual discoveries. About …

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Microdose: Phil Cook’s Spiritual Helpline 5:02

6M ago5:02

5:02

On this "impossibly short version of the ongoing conversation you'll find at TrueTunes.com" we revisit our conversation with Pianist, songwriter, and filmmaker Phil Cook. Cook - who cut his teeth as a member of Bon Iver - has been releasing some incredible solo material lately AND has been chronicling some of the best North Carolina roots Gospel mu…

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Microdose: Natalie Bergman 5:00

6M ago5:00

5:00

On this "impossibly short version of the ongoing conversation you'll find at TrueTunes.com" we revisit our conversation with the Third Man Records artist Natalie Bergman. Her story, and her music, captivated us as she added her humble (but seriously impressive) offering to the Jesus Music repertoire. About The True Tunes Microdose Episodes: As we l…

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Microdose: Sandra McCracken 4:59

6M ago4:59

4:59

On this "impossibly short version of the ongoing conversation you'll find at TrueTunes.com" we revisit our conversation with songwriter, worship leader, artist, and hymnist, Sandra McCracken. Having recently joined forces with Taylor Leonhardt, Jess Ray, and Leslie Jordan to form The Paper Horses, Sandra continues to evolve and innovate. About The …

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Microdose: Terry Scott Taylor 4:40

6M ago4:40

4:40

On this "impossibly short version of the ongoing conversation you'll find at TrueTunes.com" we revisit our conversation with songwriter, artist, and pioneer, Terry Scott Taylor. Between his solo work, his groundbreaking work with the band Daniel Amos, his collaboration with The 77s' Michael Roe, The Choir's Derri Daugherty, and Adam Again's Gene Eu…

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Microdose: Steve Scott 3:52

6M ago3:52

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On this "impossibly short version of the ongoing conversation you'll find at TrueTunes.com" we revisit our conversation with artist, poet, author, and theologian STEVE SCOTT - who also served as the Arts Editor of the original True Tunes News magazine back in the 90s. Scott just released The Way of the Sevenfold Secret, a collection of poetry with …

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OTDF 421 / Traveling the Eulerian Path 31:35

6M ago31:35

31:35

You can reach us at artbirdgallery@gmail.comBy Ranger John

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Episode #32- "Big Legged Women, Spiked Ovaltine and Shortnin' Free Bread" 1:20:40

6M ago1:20:40

1:20:40

Sit back and enjoy an episode featuring some choice records from the stacks. Early country, western swing, jazz, rockabilly, Mexican string band music, blues and old time music. We’re going to hit it all in this episode. Please subscribe to the show if you haven't done so already and share with family and friends. If you could be so kind, leave a r…

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Albums and All That, Starting with the letter S as in Sierra, Part 3 59:49

7M ago59:49

59:49

Barbra Streisand [00:20] "The Christmas Song" Seasons Greetings from Barbra Streisand... and Friends Columbia Special Products CSS 1075 1969 Babs takes things in a particularly saccharine direction, but I suppose not every version can be the Nat King Cole Trio. Rockpile [04:25] "Heart" Seconds of Pleasure Columbia JC 36886 1980 The iconic album fro…

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OTDF 420 / Bigwig Syphilitics 34:31

7M ago34:31

34:31

You can reach us at artbirdgallery@gmail.comBy Ranger John

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Microdose: Taylor Leonhardt 4:47

7M ago4:47

4:47

On this "impossibly short version of the ongoing conversation you'll find at TrueTunes.com" we revisit our conversation with the always impressive and effervescent singer, songwriter, and producer, Taylor Leonhart. Taylor - who has recently joined forces with Sandra McCracken, Jess Ray, and Leslie Jordan to form The Paper Horses - continues to brin…

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Microdose: Michael Roe 3:48

7M ago3:48

3:48

On this "True Tunes Microdose" (an impossibly short version of the ongoing conversation you'll find at TrueTunes.com) we revisit a short bit of our chat with Michael Roe of The 77s and The Lost Dogs. The episodes with Mike proved to be some of the most popular in the history of our show, with many long-time fans chiming in and some new fans joining…

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OTDF 419 / All the Wilmingtons 33:21

7M ago33:21

33:21

You can reach us at artbirdgallery@gmail.comBy Ranger John

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Microdose: Amy Grant 5:09

8M ago5:09

5:09

Welcome to the True Tunes Microdose, an impossibly short version of the ongoing conversation you'll find at TrueTunes.com. As we look back on our first 100 episodes we have gathered some of these "greatest hits" - never more than 5 minutes long - to remind long-time listeners of where we've been and give new folks a chance to check us out. Amy Gran…

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Microdose: Charlie Peacock 3:41

8M ago3:41

3:41

Welcome to the True Tunes Microdose, an impossibly short version of the ongoing conversation you'll find at TrueTunes.com. As we look back on our first 100 episodes we have gathered some of these "greatest hits" - never more than 5 minutes long - to remind long-time listeners of where we've been and give new folks a chance to check us out. Charlie …

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OTDF 418 / Patagonian Toothfish 35:38

8M ago35:38

35:38

You can reach us at artbirdgallery@gmail.comBy Ranger John

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OTDF 417 / That's How They Getcha 30:53

9M ago30:53

30:53

You can reach me at: artbirdgallery@gmail.comBy Ranger John

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Albums and All That, Starting with the letter S as in Sierra, Part 2 59:18

9M ago59:18

59:18

Sarah Vaughan [00:36] "Hey Naughty Papa" Sassy Mercury Wing MGW 12237 1962 (originally released in 1956) Hey now. Evidently this one was written by Hoagy Carmichael? Here Sarah is backed by Hal Mooney and his Orchestra. Subway [02:51] "Jupiter" Satellites Soul Jazz Records SJR 157-12 2007 Beep boop boop beep. Jerry Byrd [08:27] "Cold Cold Heart" Sa…

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Mylon LeFevre (In His Own Words) 1:26:25

9M ago1:26:25

1:26:25

Mylon LeFevre was an award-winning, genre-defining, trailblazing artist and songwriter who had a song cut by Elvis when he was just a teen, got kicked out of his family's legendary Souther Gospel band for wearing his sideburns too long, and released on the earliest and most significant Gospel Rock albums ever ("We Believe" circa 1970.) He went on t…

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OTDF 416 / Say It Don't Spray It 34:34

10M ago34:34

34:34

You can reach me at: artbirdgallery@gmail.comBy Ranger John

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Nila and Samura 1:09:57

11M ago1:09:57

1:09:57

No, the title doesn't make any sense at all, but these names sound like you should expect the extra extravagant exotica excursion that this show isn't really. However, you can expect a bunch of great 45s - promoting suicide, superstition and smoking cornsilks. Good giggly wiggly! Chuck Hix - Loretta (FLARE) Don Weston - Wildfire (COAST) Danny & The…

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@45RPM The Choir’s 1988 Classic LP ”Chase The Kangaroo” 28:14

11M ago28:14

28:14

The Choir's 1988 LP Chase The Kangaroo is a classic, and when we heard that they had launched a Kickstarter campaign to raise the necessary funds to remaster and re-release it on vinyl and CD, we decided to pull together this special episode to lend some support. We spoke to primary songwriters Steve Hindalong and Derri Daugherty about the album a …

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Albums and All That, Starting with the letter R as in Romeo and some that begin with the letter S as in Sierra 56:12

11M ago56:12

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Fleetwood Mac [01:08] "I Don't Want to Know" Rumours Warner Bros. Records BSK 3010 1977 Funny how the classic rock radio format ruined so much music for me through it's incessant repetition of what it deemed classic, and yet I still thoroughly enjoy Rumours. A fun little number originally from the Buckingham Nicks days. Deerhoof [04:22] "Twin Kille…

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OTDF 415 / Dry Socket To Me 41:09

11M ago41:09

41:09

Dry Socket To Me Dark Forest 415 You can reach me at: artbirdgallery@gmail.com Here is the RSS feed: The Dark Forest RSS feedBy artbirdgallery@gmail.com (Ranger John)

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@45RPM John Pantano (Pantano/Salsbury) On Their 1977 Larry Norman Produced LP ”Hit The Switch” 23:38

11M ago23:38

23:38

John Pantano’s rock and roll roots go back to the 1960s psychedelic rock scene and the very genesis of the Jesus Movement. He and his friend, the late Ron Salsbury, were the core of JC Power Outlet - one of the earliest Jesus Rock bands on the scene. After two albums for Myrrh Records, the two signed with Larry Norman’s vanguard Solid Rock label an…

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Loving The Alien: JJT & Allan Aguirre Talk Bowie (Plus Scaterd Few & Spyglass Blue on the Jukebox) 1:36:22

12M ago1:36:22

1:36:22

On this episode we are joined by veteran artist and author Allan Aguirre (Scaterd Few, Spyglass Blue) to explore the artistic legacy of the late – and truly great – David Bowie. We’ll also crank up the Jukebox to listen to some of Allan’s music, which was clearly inspired by the Thin White Duke, but took that inspiration in many different direction…

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Delicious! 1:13:16

12M ago1:13:16

1:13:16

Uh huh! More delicious platters without any food theme, for you connoisseurs of melodic meals served on raw wax with spicy crackle. Go home to your mother, find yourself another...box of records: Steve Wright - Wild Wild Woman (LIN) Carol & The Country Rebels - Fire Below (RAYDAR) Roy Moss - You Don't Know My Mind (MERCURY) The Shenandoah Trio - Su…

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Episode #31- Rockabilly, Country, Bluegrass & Old Time Records: “Too Many Taverns, Faulty Excuses & Good ‘Ol Mexican Beans” 1:09:24

12M ago1:09:24

1:09:24

Sit back and enjoy an episode featuring some of my favorite country style records. Early country, bluegrass, hillbilly, western swing, rockabilly, and old time music. We’re going to hit it all in this episode. Please subscribe to the show if you haven't done so already and share with family and friends. If you could be so kind, leave a review over …

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Special Edition: Couples Skate (Jukebox Takeover) 59:07

1y ago59:07

59:07

This special Couples Skate episode of the True Tunes Podcast started out as a normal Jukebox feature for the Wild Harbors In Paris episode. But as we dug deeper and deeper into the world of amazing music made by couples, the dang thing demanded to become a separate show! So, we just rolled the Jukebox out into the middle of the rink for an extended…

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OTDF 414 / I Sit Corrected 37:18

1y ago37:18

37:18

I Sit Corrected Dark Forest 414 You can reach me at: artbirdgallery@gmail.com Here is the RSS feed: The Dark Forest RSS feedBy artbirdgallery@gmail.com (Ranger John)

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