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):

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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Beth's Crate Digging Extravaganza: Phil Keaggy- "Phil Keaggy and Sunday's Child" (1988) on Boppin' With Beth 06-28-24

 

It's Boppin' With Beth's 200th show and to celebrate we take a trip to the record shop for another fun Beth's Crate Digging Extravaganza. The focus this hour is on the awesome album by Phil Keaggy titled "Phil Keaggy And Sunday's Child" released on Myrrh and A&M in 1988. This retro sounding album has stood the test of time! Hear 2 full tracks from the release as well as snippets of all the other tunes from the album. There's songs from some of Phil's influences including Elvis Presley, The Beatles, Michael Bloomfield, Cream, Jeff Beck, Ricky Nelson and The Platters. There's a song from Glass Harp featuring Phil and he's featured on tunes with his pals Russ Taff and Randy Stonehill too! Beth's Bop Of The Week is a new instrumental solo release from Greg Townson. Jammin' James Riley has a song from Richie Allan & The Pacific Surfers in Hang Ten too! 

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- "I Want You, I Need You, I Love You"

*Generic liner- The Beatles

The Beatles- "What You're Doing"

Michael Bloomfield- "Next Time You See Me"

Cream- "Four Until Late"

Phil Keaggy- "I'm Gonna Get You Now"

*BWB liner- Phil Keaggy

Phil Keaggy- "Walk In Two Worlds"

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

*BWB liner- Greg Townson

Greg Townson- "Giggle Mug"

Jeff Beck- "Nessun Dorma"

Ricky Nelson- "I'm In Love Again"

The Platters- "Only You (And You Alone)"

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

Richie Allan & The Pacific Surfers- "The Lonely Surfer"

Phil Keaggy & Randy Stonehill- "Rockin' In A Hard Place"

*BWB liner- Russ Taff

Russ Taff (ft. Phil Keaggy)- "Your Love Broke Through"

Glass Harp- "Children's Fantasy"

Outro music bed: The Squires- "BaTmoBILE"

Check out Phil Keaggy's: BANDCAMP, FACEBOOK, PATREON, WEBSITE

Side 1 (vinyl):

1. "Tell Me How You Feel"

2. "Sunday's Child"

3. "I Always Do"

4. "I'm Gonna Get You Now"

5. "Blessed Be The Ties"

6. "This Could Be The Moment"

Side 2 (vinyl):

1. "Ain't Got No"

2. "Somebody Loves You"

3. "Big Eraser"

4. "I've Just Begun (Again)"

5. "Walk In Two Worlds"

6. "Talk About Suffering"

Side 1 (cassette) listing:

1. "Tell Me How You Feel"

2. "Sunday's Child"

3. "I Always Do"

4. "I'm Gonna Get You Now"

5. "Blessed Be The Ties"

6. "This Could Be The Moment"

Side 2 (cassette):

1. "Ain't Got No"

2. "Somebody Loves You"

3. "Big Eraser"

4. "Everything Is Alright"

5. "I've Just Begun (Again)"

6. "Walk In Two Worlds"

7. "Talk About Suffering"

Beth's Bop of the Week artist- Greg Townson:

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Hoyt Axton "Focus Beam" on Boppin' With Beth 05-10-24

 

The late, great American singer-songwriter, guitarist and actor Hoyt Axton is the "focus beam" artist on this new Boppin' With Beth! You'll hear about his story and a couple of great tunes from his catalog. There's also songs from some of his influences including Elvis Presley (Hoyt's mom wrote a hit for him), Woody Guthrie, Pete Seeger and artists that have covered him including Three Dog Night, The Kingston Trio, Waylon Jennings, Glen Campbell, The Astronauts and Dallas Moore. Beth's Bop Of The Week is from Hoyt's son, Matt Axton! Jammin' James Riley has a tune from The Martian Denny Orchestra in Hang Ten. There's also new tunes from The Lucky Odds and from an upcoming release by Johnny Cash too! 

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- "Heartbreak Hotel"

*Generic liner- Danny Hutton

Three Dog Night- "Joy To The World"

Woody Guthrie- "I Aint' Got No Home In This World Anymore"

Pete Seeger- "Passing Through"

Hoyt Axton- "Della and the Dealer"

Hoyt Axton- "Paid In Advance"

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

*BWB liner- Matt Axton

Matt Axton- "Morning Light"

The Kingston Trio- "Greenback Dollar"

*Generic liner- Waylon Jennings

Waylon Jennings- "Never Been To Spain"

*Generic liner- Glen Campbell

Glen Campbell- "Sweet Fantasy"

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

The Martian-Denny Orchestra- "The 2,000 Pound Bee (Part 2)"

The Astronauts- "Greenback Dollar"

*BWB liner- JD Larish (The Lucky Odds)

The Lucky Odds- "We Got It All"

*BWB liner- Dallas Moore

Dallas Moore- "Della and the Dealer"

Johnny Cash- "Well Alright"

Outro music bed: Link Wray- "Rumble Mambo" 

Rest In Peace, Hoyt Wayne Axton (March 25,1938- October 26, 1999)

Beth's Bop of the Week artist: Matt Axton

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Brady Seals "Focus Beam" on Boppin' With Beth 03-29-24

 

American country artist Brady Seals is the "focus beam" artist on this new episode of Boppin' With Beth. Hear about his career, his time in bands including Little Texas, Hot Apple Pie (including a full song of theirs) and others and a couple of solo tunes from his discography. There's tunes from some of his influences including Jerry Lee Lewis, Elvis Presley, Dobie Gray, Tom Petty and family members, Dan Seals of England Dan & John Ford Coley, Shenandoah (with cousin Jim Seales), Jim Seals of Seals & Crofts and Troy Seals. Beth's Bop Of The Week is from Jellyfish! Jammin' James Riley has a tune from The Boss Martians in Hang Ten and we hear Eli Young Band & George Birge cover a Little Texas classic too. The outro music is an instrumental tune by Jim Seales! 

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

*Generic liner- Jerry Lee Lewis

Jerry Lee Lewis- "Breathless"

*Generic liner- Elvis Presley

Elvis Presley- "Stuck On You"

Dobie Gray- "You and Me"

Tom Petty- "A Mind With A Heart Of Its Own"

Brady Seals- "Still Standing Tall"

*BWB liner- Brady Seals

Brady Seals- "My Love" (30th Anniversary Version)

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

Jellyfish- "Too Much, Too Little, Too Late"

*BWB liner- John Ford Coley

England Dan & John Ford Coley- "I'd Really Love To See You Tonight"

*BWB liner- Jim Seales

Shenandoah- "You Can Say That"

*Generic liner- Jim Seals & Darrell "Dash" Crofts (Seals & Crofts)

Seals & Crofts- "When I Meet Them"

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

The Boss Martians- "XKE"

Troy Seals- "One Night Honeymoon"

Eli Young Band & George Birge- "Amy's Back In Austin"

Hot Apple Pie- "I Should've Seen Her Leavin' Comin'"

Outro music bed: Jim Seales- "Lickity Split"

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Beth's Bop of the Week artist: Jellyfish