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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Tom Jones "Focus Beam" on Boppin' With Beth 06-23-23

 

The legendary Sir Tom Jones is the "focus beam" artist on this new episode of Boppin' With Beth. Hear about his life and his long and stellar career that's still going! There's a couple of great tunes from his discography as well as tracks from influences and peers including Elvis Presley, Ike & Tina Turner, Solomon Burke, Paul Carrack, Jerry Lee Lewis, Little Richard, Jackie Wilson, Charlie Rich and Brook Benton. Beth's Bop Of The Week is a fun rockin' tune from Donny Most. Jammin' James Riley has a song by David Marks & The Marksmen in Hang Ten. 

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

*Generic liner- Elvis Presley

Elvis Presley- "I Beg Of You"

Solomon Burke- " Why Do Me That Way"

Jackie Wilson- "Etcetera"

Brook Benton- "Lie To Me"

Tom Jones- "Little By Little"

*Generic liner- Tom Jones

Tom Jones- "Black Betty"

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

*BWB liner- Donny Most

Donny Most- "(I Love The Way) My Baby Sings The Blues"

Charlie Rich- "Mohair Sam"

Little Richard- "True Fine Mama"

Jerry Lee Lewis- "Lovin' Up A Storm"

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

*David Marks and the Marksmen- "Sheriff of Noddingham"

*BWB liner- Paul Carrack

Paul Carrack- "Good and Ready"

Ike & Tina Turner- "Proud Mary"

Outro music bed: Glen Campbell- "It's Not Unusual"

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Beth's Bop of the Week artist: Donny Most

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Bill Withers "Focus Beam" on Boppin' With Beth 12-30-22

The late, great r&b, soul, pop and Rock & Roll Hall Of Famer Bill Withers is the "focus beam" artist on this week's Boppin' With Beth. Hear about his career along with a couple of great tunes from his catalog. Plus, hear songs from some of his influences and peers including Little Jimmy Dickens, Bobby Womack, Sam Cooke, Ben E. King, Marvin Gaye, Jackie Wilson, Ray Charles & His Orchestra and Curtis Mayfield. Jammin' James Riley has a Los Straitjackets tune in Hang Ten and there's tracks from Brian Wilson and Keb' Mo' as well! 

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

Little Jimmy Dickens- "A-Sleepin' At The Foot Of The Bed"

Sam Cooke- "Sugar Dumpling"

Ben E. King- "Stand By Me"

Jackie Wilson- "(Baby) I Just Can't Help It"

Bill Withers- "Let It Be"

Bill Withers- "I Don't Know"

Marvin Gaye- "Hitch Hike"

Ray Charles and His Orchestra- "Hide Nor Hair"

Bobby Womack- "Fly Me To The Moon"

Curtis Mayfield- "You Get All My Love"

*Hang Ten with Jammin' James Riley*

*Los Straitjackets- "Tailspin"

Bobby Womack & Bill Withers- "It's All Over Now"

Brian Wilson- "Let It Shine"

Keb' Mo'- "Let Your Light Shine"

Outro music bed: Link Wray- "Rumble Mambo"

In Memory of William Harrison Withers, Jr. "Bill Withers" (July 4, 1938- March 30, 2020)

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Freddy "Boom Boom" Cannon "Focus Beam" on Boppin' With Beth 04-15-2022

 

American rock and roll singer, Freddy "Boom Boom" Cannon is the "focus beam" artist this week. We'll hear about his great career and influences such as Hank Williams, The Five Keys, Big Joe Turner, Chuck Berry, Jackie Wilson, Fats Domino, Little Richard and The Drifters. Of course there's a couple of great rockers from his catalog as well as tunes from Slink Moss Explosion, Greg Townson, Al Dual, Webb Wilder and The Jerrells. Plus, Jammin' James Riley has a Billy Eldridge tune in Rockabilly Rewind!

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

Hank Williams- "Move It On Over"

Big Joe Turner- "Flip, Flop and Fly"

Chuck Berry- "Almost Grown"

Little Richard- "Bama Lama Bama Loo"

Freddy Cannon- "Boston (My Hometown)"

Freddy Cannon- "Kookie Hat"

Fats Domino- "I'm Gonna Be A Wheel Someday"

Jackie Wilson- "Reet Petite"

The Five Keys- "Ling Ting Tong"

The Drifters- "Up On The Roof"

*Rockabilly Rewind With Jammin' James Riley*

*Billy Eldridge With The Fire Balls- "Let's Go Baby"

*Liner- Mr. Moss

Slink Moss Explosion- "Loneliness Is Searchin'"

*Liner- Webb Wilder

Webb Wilder- "Rockin' Little Angel"

*Liner- Al Dual

Al Dual- "Diddley Is Alive"

*Liner- Jeremy Slemenda/The Jerrells

The Jerrells- "Wanted Man"

*Liner- Greg Townson

Greg Townson- "Take It From Me"

Outro music bed: Los Straitjackets- "Cal-Speed"

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Steve Perry "Focus Beam" on Boppin' With Beth 08-27-21

 

American singer-songwriter Steve Perry is this week's "Focus Beam" artist on Boppin' With Beth. Hear about his solo career from early bands, his monumental success as lead singer of Journey and continued solo career. There's 2 solo tracks and 1 deep track from Journey showcasing his amazing vocals. There's tunes from some of his influences too including Jackie Wilson, Sam Cooke, The Beach Boys, Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons, Joe Tex, Cream, Aretha Franklin and Lou Christie. Plus, Jammin' James Riley has a classic Johnny Burnette & The Rock N Roll Trio tune in Rockabilly Rewind!

Track Listing:

1. Sam Cooke- Cupid

2. Aretha Franklin- Good Times

3. The Beach Boys- Darlin'

4. Jackie Wilson- (Your Love Keeps Liftin' Me) Higher and Higher

5. Steve Perry (With Kenny Loggins)- Don't Fight It

6. Steve Perry- Sun Shines Gray

7. Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons- Let's Hang On

8. Lou Christie- I'm Gonna Make You Mine

9. Joe Tex- Show Me

10. Cream- Take it Back

Rockabilly Rewind:

11. Johnny Burnette & The Rock 'N' Roll Trio

12. Journey- Where Were You 

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