Beth's Crate Digging Extravaganza: ZZ Top- "Eliminator" (1983) on Boppin' With Beth 09-06-24

 

ZZ Top gives us a special ride in their 1933 Ford Coupe (AKA the "Eliminator") to the record shop for another Beth's Crate Digging Extravaganza on this week's Boppin' With Beth. Fittingly, the album we dig into is ZZ Top's 1983 album "Eliminator" on Warner Bros. Records! Hear info about the album, a couple of full songs and snippets of all the others. There's covers of songs from the album by Nickelback, Robert Palmer, Andy Griggs, Lea Hart, Steve Overland, Walter Trout and Steve Grimmett. Beth's Bop Of The Week is a new tune from The Kenny Wayne Shepherd Band. Jammin' James Riley has a rocker from Dick Dale in Hang Ten. There's a song from John Fogerty featuring Billy F Gibbons to close the show too!  

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

Robert Palmer- "TV Dinners"

Walter Trout- "Gimme All Your Lovin'"

*Generic liner- Chad Kroeger

Nickelback- "Legs"

Steve Grimmett- "Sharp Dressed Man"

ZZ Top- "TV Dinners"

*BWB liner- Billy F Gibbons

ZZ Top- "Got Me Under Pressure"

Beth's Bop Of The Week music bed: Dan Seals- "Bop"

*BWB liner- Kenny Wayne Shepherd

Kenny Wayne Shepherd Band- "Long Way Down"

Steve Overland- "If I Could Only Flag Her Down"

Andy Griggs- "I Need You Tonight"

Lea Hart- "Got Me Under Pressure"

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

*Generic liner- Dick Dale

Dick Dale- "The Beast"

*Generic liner- John Fogerty

John Fogerty (with Billy F Gibbons)- "The Holy Grail"

Outro music bed: Kenny Wayne Shepherd- "A Little Bit More"

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Beth's Crate Digging Extravaganza: John Mellencamp "Scarecrow" (1985) 02-02-24

 

Beth's Crate Digging extravaganza returns on this week's Boppin' With Beth! We take a trip to the record shop and select John Mellencamp's 1985 album, Scarecrow (known then as "John Cougar Mellencamp")! Hear 2 songs from the project, snippets of the other tracks, musicians on the album, chart info and more! Plus, songs from artists mentioned in the song "R.O.C.K. In The USA" (Frankie Lymon, Bobby Fuller Four, Mitch Ryder & The Detroit Wheels, Jackie Wilson, The Shangri-las, The Young Rascals, Martha & The Vandellas and James Brown). There's also songs from albums that were on the chart in November 1985 when Scarecrow peaked at #2 by Mr. Mister, Dire Straits and Bruce Springsteen! Beth's Bop Of The Week is a NEW tune from The Black Crowes!! Jammin' James Riley has a rocker from Dick Dale in Hang Ten! 

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

The Teenagers ft. Frankie Lymon- "Why Do Fools Fall In Love"

Bobby Fuller Four- "I Fought The Law"

Mitch Ryder & The Detroit Wheels- "Shake A Tail Feather"

Jackie Wilson- "Lonely Teardrops"

John Mellencamp- "R.O.C.K. In The U.S.A."

John Mellencamp- "Rain On The Scarecrow"

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

*Generic liner- Chris Robinson

The Black Crowes- "Waiting And Waiting"

The Shangri-las- "Give Him A Great Big Kiss"

The Young Rascals- "Good Lovin'"

Martha and the Vandellas- "Dancing In The Street"

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

*Generic liner- Dick Dale

Dick Dale- "Night Rider"

James Brown- "I Got You (I Feel Good)"

*BWB liner- Pat Mastelotto

Mr. Mister- "Welcome To The Real World"

Dire Straits- "Walk Of Life"

Bruce Springsteen- "Born In The U.S.A."

Outro music bed: Link Wray- "Rumble Mambo"

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Side 1:

1. "Rain On The Scarecrow"

2. "Grandma's Theme"

3. "Small Town"

4. "Minutes To Memories"

5. "Lonely Ol' Night"

6. "The Face Of The Nation"

Side Two:

1. "Justice And Independence '85"

2. "Between A Laugh And A Tear"

3. "Rumbleseat"

4. "You've Got To Stand For Something"

5. R.O.C.K. In The U.S.A. (A Salute To 60's Rock)

Beth's Bop of the Week artist: The Black Crowes:

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The Trashmen "Focus Beam" on Boppin' With Beth 12-15-23

 

Legendary American rock band The Trashmen are the "focus beam" artist on this new episode of Boppin' With Beth. Hear about their early band, history and legacy (including talking with guitarist Tony Andreason about the 60th anniversary of "Surfin' Bird) as well as a couple of rockers from their discography and a tune with Deke Dickerson. There's tunes from artists they loved listening to including Dick Dale, Jerry Lee Lewis, The Ventures (classic lineup), Buddy Holly & The Crickets, Homer & Jethro, Jimmy Reed and Larry Lapole & The Polecats. Beth's Bop Of The Week is a new one from The Ventures (current lineup) that is out of this world. Jammin' James Riley has a rocker from the Surfaris in Hang Ten. Plus, there's songs from the Ramones (covering The Trashmen), Los Straitjackets, The Beach Boys and Mark Malibu & The Wasagas! Haven't you heard? The bird is the word!!

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

*Generic liner- Dick Dale

Dick Dale- "Misirlou Twist"

The Ventures- "Guitar Boogie Shuffle"

Jerry Lee Lewis- "High School Confidential"

*Generic liner- Buddy Holly

Buddy Holly- "Peggy Sue"

The Trashmen- "Bird Bath"

*BWB liner- Tony Andreason

The Trashmen- "It's So Easy"

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

*BWB liner- Bob Spalding

The Ventures- "The Alien"

Homer & Jethro- "On Top of Old Smokey" 

Jimmy Reed- "Big Boss Man"

Larry Lapole & The Polecats- "Meaner Than You"

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

*BWB liner- Bob Berryhill (The Surfaris)

The Surfaris- "Surfin' Drums"

Ramones- "Surfin' Bird"

*BWB liner- Deke Dickerson

Deke Dickerson & The Trashmen- "White Lightning"

*BWB liner- Jason Smay

Los Straitjackets- "Cal-Speed"

*BWB liner- Mike Love

The Beach Boys- "Papa-Oom-Mow-Mow" (live)

*BWB liner- Mark Malibu

Mark Malibu & The Wasagas- "Surfside 115"

Outro music bed: Duane Eddy- "Rebel Rouser"

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In loving memory of Steve Wahrer (November 22, 1941-January 21, 1989)

Beth's Bop of the Week artist- The Ventures:

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Arcade Fire "Focus Beam" on Boppin' With Beth 10-13-23

Canadian indie rock band Arcade Fire is the "focus beam" artist on the new Boppin' With Beth. Hear about the band's history as well as a couple of tracks from their catalog as well as from some of their influences including U2, David Bowie, Pixies, Talking Heads, The Cure, Radiohead and Roxy Music. Beth's Lightning Round features guest EG Vines as well as a new tune from him. Jammin' James Riley has a song from Stevie Ray Vaughan and Dick Dale in Hang Ten! 

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

U2- "I Fall Down"

Pixies- "Dig For Fire"

Talking Heads- "Thank You For Sending Me An Angel"

Roxy Music- "Pyjamarama"

Arcade Fire- "Neighborhood #2 (Laika)"

Arcade Fire- "The Lightning II"

The Cure- "Boys Don't Cry"

*Beth's Lightning Round teaser- EG Vines

Radiohead- "Karma Police"

*Beth's Lightning Round with EG Vines

*BWB liner- EG Vines

EG Vines- "The Swim"

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

Stevie Ray Vaughan & Dick Dale- "Pipeline"

David Bowie- "Space Oddity"

Outro music bed: Link Wray- "Rumble Mambo"

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Beth's Lightning Round guest: EG Vines

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Micky Dolenz "Focus Beam" on Boppin' With Beth 06-02-23

American musician, actor and producer Micky Dolenz is the "focus beam" artist on this new episode of Boppin' With Beth. Hear about his life and career including childhood tv star, a member of The Monkees, solo career, tv production and more! There's a couple of great solo tunes as well as a couple from The Monkees in the mix! Hear songs from a wide variety of musical influences including The Beatles, Harry Nilsson, The Kingston Trio, Jimmy Bryant (West Side Story), Sons Of The Pioneers and Tennessee Ernie Ford. Beth's Bop Of The Week is by Ken Tucker and Jammin' James Riley has a Dick Dale tune in Hang Ten. There's also tracks from The Grip Weeds (covering The Monkees) and Micky's pal Phil Keaggy too! 

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

The Monkees- "(I'm Not Your) Steppin' Stone*

Jimmy Bryant (from West Side Story)- "Something's Coming"

Harry Nilsson- "Gotta Get Up"

*Liner- The Beatles

The Beatles- Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band

Micky Dolenz- Piston Power

Micky Dolenz- Johnny B. Goode

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

*Liner- Ken Tucker

*Beth's Bop of the Week: Ken Tucker: "Big Train Tracks"

The Kingston Trio- "Blow Ye Winds"

Sons of the Pioneers- "Whoopie-Ti-Yi-Yo (Git Along Little Doggies)"

Tennessee Ernie Ford- "Sixteen Tons"

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

*Dick Dale- "Ring Of Fire"

*Liner- Kurt Reil

The Grip Weeds- "For Pete's Sake"

*Liner- Phil Keaggy

Phil Keaggy- "Tell Me How You Feel" 

The Monkees- "Me & Magdalena (Version 2)"

Outro music bed: The Ventures: "I'm A Believer"

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Micky & The One Nighters

Micky & The One Nighters

The Monkees (Micky on far left)

New book coming November 7th. Info HERE

Micky with Phil Keaggy mug. Phil played on
several tracks on Remember

Beth's Bop of the Week artist: Ken Tucker: 

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