Badfinger "Focus Beam" on Boppin' With Beth 07-26-24

 

Welsh rock band Badfinger is the "focus beam" artist on this week's Boppin' With Beth. Hear about their career including their early days as The Iveys plus 2 rockin' tracks from their discography. There's songs from some of their influences (particularly band member Joey Molland) including Elvis Presley, Chuck Berry, The Beatles, Buddy Holly, The Yardbirds, Todd Rundgren and a solo track from Joey Molland. There's a new request segment called "Play That Song" and we hear a special request for a Freddie King tune by Jim Suhler (from George Thorogood & The Destroyers, Monkey Beat and Texas Scratch). Jammin' James Riley has a song from The Hi-Risers in Hang Ten. There's also tunes from The Smithereens and a Badfinger cover by Phil Keaggy as well.

Intro music bed: Carl Perkins- "Boppin' The Blues", Brian Setzer- "Boppin' The Blues" and The Cars- "My Best Friend's Girl"

*Generic liner- Elvis Presley

Elvis Presley- "Blue Suede Shoes"

Chuck Berry- "Sweet Little Sixteen"

*Generic liner- Buddy Holly

Buddy Holly & The Crickets- "You've Got Love"

*Generic liner- The Beatles

The Beatles- "Penny Lane"

Badfinger- "I Can't Take It"

Badfinger- "Sometimes"

*Play That Song segment music bed: Train- "Play That Song"

*Play That Song requester: Jim Suhler

*Freddie King- "Palace Of The King"

*BWB liner- Jim McCarty

The Yardbirds- "Heart Full Of Soul"

*Generic liner- Joey Molland

Joey Molland- "Better Tomorrow"

Todd Rundgren- "Who's That Man"

*Hang Ten With Jammin' James Riley music bed: The Surfaris- "Wipe Out"

*BWB liner- Todd Bradley

The Hi-Risers- "Volcano"

*BWB liner- Phil Keaggy

Phil Keaggy- "Baby Blue"

*BWB liner- Jim Babjak

The Smithereens- "Only A Memory"

Outro music bed: Jim Suhler & Monkey Beat- "Pickin' The Blues"

Play That Song Requester: Jim Suhler (George Thorogood & The Destroyers, Monkey Beat and Texas Scratch):

Beth's Crate Digging Extravaganza: Led Zeppelin- "Led Zeppelin" (1969) on Boppin' With Beth 07-19-24

 

Take a walk with us to the record shop for another Beth's Crate Digging Extravaganza on this new episode of Boppin' With Beth. This week, the spotlight is on the self-titled debut album from Led Zeppelin (also referred to as "Led Zeppelin I") from 1969. Hear about this album, a couple of full tunes from it as well as snippets of the others. There's covers or originals of songs from the album by The Plebs, Godsmack, The Jeff Healey Band, Sandie Shaw, Jake Holmes, Big Jim Sullivan and Muddy Waters. Beth's Bop Of The Week is a NEW single by JD McPherson (also out on tour with Robert Plant & Alison Krauss). Jammin' James Riley has a rocker from The Untamed Youth (feat. Deke Dickerson) in Hang Ten. There's also tunes from Robert Plant and The Firm to close out the show!

Intro music bed: Carl Perkins- "Boppin' The Blues", Brian Setzer- "Boppin' The Blues" and The Cars- "My Best Friend's Girl"

The Plebs- "Babe, I'm Gonna Leave You"

*Generic liner- Sully Erna

Godsmack- "Good Times, Bad Times"

The Jeff Healey Band- "Communication Breakdown"

Sandie Shaw- "Your Time Is Gonna Come"

Led Zeppelin- "Good Times, Bad Times"

Led Zeppelin- "I Can't Quit You Baby"

*Beth's Bop of the Week music bed: Dan Seals- "Bop"

*BWB liner- JD McPherson

JD McPherson- "Sunshine Getaway"

Jake Holmes- "Dazed and Confused"

Big Jim Sullivan- "How Many More Times"

Muddy Waters- "You Shook Me"

*Hang Ten with Jammin' James Riley music bed: The Surfaris- "Wipe Out"

*BWB liner- Deke Dickerson

The Untamed Youth- "Haulin' Honda"

Robert Plant- "Pink and Black"

The Firm- "Together"

Outro music bed: Link Wray- "Rumble Mambo"

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Side One track listing:

1. "Good Times, Bad Times"

2. "Babe I'm Gonna Leave You"

3. "You Shook Me"

4. "Dazed And Confused"

Side Two track listing:

1. "Your Time Is Gonna Come"

2. "Black Mountain Side"

3. "I Can't Quit You Baby"

4. "How Many More Times"

Beth's Bop of the Week artist- JD McPherson:

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April Wine "Focus Beam" on Boppin' With Beth 07-12-24

 

Canadian rock band April Wine is the "focus beam" artist on this week's Boppin' With Beth! Hear about their story and a couple of rockin' tracks from their catalog. There's tunes from some influences of their late lead singer (and primary songwriter), Myles Goodwyn including Hank Snow, Elvis Presley, The Beatles, Led Zeppelin, The Rolling Stones and Rush. Beth's Lightning Round returns with guest Cory M. Coons and a track from him celebrating its 20th anniversary this year. Jammin' James Riley has a song from The Surfrajettes in Hang Ten! A solo track by Myles Goodwyn closes the show. Fellow Canadian Darren Michael Boyd is the outro music bed too!

Intro music bed: Carl Perkins- "Boppin' The Blues", Brian Setzer- "Boppin' The Blues" and The Cars- "My Best Friend's Girl"

Hank Snow- "Canadian Pacific"

*Generic liner- Elvis Presley

Elvis Presley- "I Need Your Love Tonight"

*Generic liner- The Beatles

The Beatles- "You Like Me Too Much"

Led Zeppelin- "Celebration Day"

*Generic liner- Brian Greenway

April Wine- "Good From Far, Far From Good"

*Generic liner- Myles Goodwyn

April Wine- "Sign Of The Gypsy Queen"

*Generic liner- Geddy Lee & Alex Lifeson

Rush- "Need Some Love"

The Rolling Stones- "Rip This Joint" (Live at El Mocambo in Canada 1977)

*Beth's Lightning Round music bed: Randy Bachman- "Noah"

*Beth's Lightning Round with Cory M. Coons

*BWB liner- Cory M. Coons

Cory M. Coons- "Crumbs" 

*Hang Ten With Jammin' James Riley music bed- "The Surfaris- "Wipe Out"

*BWB liner- Shermy Freeman

The Surfrajettes- "Party Line"

Myles Goodwyn- "When Your Ship Came In (I Was At The Train Station Drinking)"

Outro music bed: Darren Michael Boyd- "Flesh On The Fretboard"

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Beth's Lightning Round guest- Cory M. Coons:

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Michael Sweet "Focus Beam" on Boppin' With Beth 07-05-24

 

American singer, songwriter, guitarist and producer Michael Sweet is the "focus beam" artist on this extra rockin' episode of Boppin' With Beth! Hear about his career both solo and his main band Stryper, time in Boston and more band ventures! There's a tune from a solo release, a couple from Stryper as well as Sunbomb in the mix. Plus, songs from some of his influences including his dad Phil Sweet, Van Halen, Kiss, Foreigner, Iron Maiden, Judas Priest and Dio. Beth's Bop Of The Week is a classic from Impellitteri. Jammin' James Riley has a new tune from Chris Casello in Hang Ten! The outro music is by our good buddy, Darren Michael Boyd!

Intro music bed: Carl Perkins- "Boppin' The Blues", Brian Setzer- "Boppin' The Blues" and The Cars- "My Best Friend's Girl"

*Generic liner- Robert Sweet

Phil Sweet- "Still Rockin' After All These Years"

*Generic liner- Eddie Van Halen

Van Halen- "Atomic Punk"

*Generic liner- Kiss

Kiss- "Let Me Know"

*Generic liner- Lou Gramm

Foreigner- "She's Too Tough"

*Generic liner- Oz Fox

Stryper- "Loud 'N' Clear"

*BWB liner- Michael Sweet

Michael Sweet- "Better Part Of Me"

*Beth's Bop of the Week music bed: Dan Seals- "Bop"

*BWB liner- Graham Bonnet

Impelitterri- "Goodnight and Goodbye"

*Generic liner- Bruce Dickinson

Iron Maiden- "Running Free"

*Generic liner- Rob Halford

Judas Priest- "Breaking The Law"

*Generic liner- Ronnie James Dio

Dio- "Stand Up and Shout"

*Hang Ten With Jammin' James Riley music bed: The Surfaris- "Wipe Out"

*BWB liner- Chris Casello

Chris Casello- "Surfin' Hayride"

Stryper- "The Way"

Sunbomb- "Born To Win"

Outro music bed: Darren Michael Boyd- "Vulgar Lore"

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Beth's Bop of the Week artist- Impellitteri: