Boston "Focus Beam" on Boppin' With Beth 01-12-24

American rock band Boston is the "focus beam" artist on this rockin' new episode of Boppin' With Beth! Hear about their story, discography, untimely passing of a couple of members and a couple of tunes from their catalog. There's also songs from some of their influences including The Beatles, The Kinks, The Yardbirds, Steppenwolf, The Animals, Rush and Iron Butterfly. Beth's Bop Of The Week is a Boston cover by Stryper (Michael Sweet from the band also spent a few years as a member of Boston too). Jammin' James Riley has a surf cover of a James Gang classic by Los Straitjackets in Hang Ten. Decarlo (feat. Tommy DeCarlo of Boston and his son) closes the show!

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

The Kinks- "You Really Got Me"

*BWB liner- Jim McCarty

The Yardbirds- "Shapes Of Things"

Steppenwolf- "Born To Be Wild"

The Animals- "Around And Around"

*Generic liner- Tom Scholz

Boston- "Used To Bad News"

*Generic liner- Gary Pihl

Boston- "Heaven On Earth"

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

*BWB liner- Michael Sweet (Stryper)

Beth's Bop Of The Week: 

Stryper- "Peace Of Mind"

Rush- "Fly By Night"

Iron Butterfly- "In-A-Gadda-Da-Vida (single version)

*Generic liner- The Beatles

The Beatles- "I Me Mine"

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

*BWB liner- Greg Townson

Los Straitjackets- "Surf 49"

Decarlo- "The One"

Outro music bed: Link Wray- "Rumble Mambo"

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In memory of Bradley Edward Delp (June 12, 1951- March 9, 2007)

In memory of Sib Hashian John Thomas (August 17, 1949- March 22, 2017)

Beth's Bop Of The Week artist: Stryper

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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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Deke Dickerson "Focus Beam" on Boppin' With Beth 06-16-23

 

American roots singer, songwriter, guitarist, producer and author Deke Dickerson is the "focus beam" artist on this extra boppin' new episode of Boppin' With Beth! Hear from some of his influences and peers including Joe Maphis, Johnny Burnette & The Rock 'N Roll Trio, Sean Mencher, Lorrie & Larry Collins, Big Sandy & His Fly-Rite Boys, McKinley James, Gene Vincent & His Blue Caps, The Morrells, Los Straitjackets (with Deke), Bloodshot Bill & Televisionaries, Mike Bell & The Belltones and Nikki Hill & Deke Dickerson with The Bo-Keys! Beth's Bop Of The Week is a cool new tune from Shaun Young! Jammin' James Riley has a classic from Duane Eddy in Hang Ten! 

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

Joe Maphis- "Fire On The Strings"

Lorrie & Larry Collins- "Whistle Bait"

*Generic liner- Gene Vincent

Gene Vincent & His Blue Caps- "Jumps, Giggles & Shouts"

The Morrells- "Ugly & Slouchy"

Deke Dickerson- "Looks Like I'm In Trouble Again"

*BWB liner- Deke Dickerson

Deke Dickerson and the Whippersnappers- "Bucket Of Blood"

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

*BWB liner- Shaun Young

*Beth's Bop Of The Week: Shaun Young- "Friday Night Drag Strip"

*BWB liner- Greg Townson (Los Straitjackets)

Los Straitjackets & Deke Dickerson- "Fury"

*Generic liner- Johnny Burnette

Johnny Burnette & The Rock 'N Roll Trio- "Rock Therapy"

Big Sandy & His Fly-Rite Boys- "Missouri Gal"

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

*Duane Eddy- "Peter Gunn"

*BWB liner- Sean Mencher

Sean Mencher- "Hit, Git & Split"

*BWB liner- McKinley James

McKinley James- "Thunderbird"

*BWB liner- Bloodshot Bill

Bloodshot Bill & Televisionaries- "Sha-La-Ba"

Mike Bell & The Belltones- "The Beat That Can't Be Beat"

*Liner- Nikki Hill

Nikki Hill & Deke Dickerson with The Bo-Keys- "Lovey Dovey"

Outro music bed: Merle Travis: "Blue Smoke"

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In Loving Memory of Dr. Kitty Lee Gardner Dickerson (March 30, 1940- January 15, 2017)

Beth's Bop of the Week artist: Shaun Young

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