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: 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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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"

Check out Micky's: FACEBOOK, INSTAGRAM, TWITTER, WEBSITE

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: 

Check out Ken's: FACEBOOK, REVERBNATION

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Switchfoot "Focus Beam" on Boppin' With Beth 03-24-23

 

American rock band Switchfoot is the "focus beam" artist on the new Boppin' With Beth! Hear about their career along with a couple of rockin' tunes from their discography. You'll also get tunes from some of their influences including The Beach Boys, The Police, Nirvana, The Beatles, Radiohead, Pearl Jam and Led Zeppelin. Beth's Bop Of The Week is a new version of a great tune by Christian Love. Jammin' James Riley has a classic from Bruce Johnston in Hang Ten and there's tracks from Phil Keaggy and Todd Bradley to end the show! 

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

*Liner- Mike Love (The Beach Boys)

The Beach Boys- "Wouldn't It Be Nice"

*Liner- The Beatles

The Beatles- "I Want To Tell You"

Radiohead- "How Do You"

Led Zeppelin- "Night Flight"

Switchfoot- "Meant To Live"

Switchfoot- "Lost 'Cause"

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

*Liner- Christian Love

*Beth's Bop Of The Week: Christian Love- "Even When Your Friends Are All Around"

The Police- "Can't Stand Losing You"

NIrvana- "Very Ape"

Pearl Jam- "Big Wave"

*Han Ten With Jammin' James Riley*

*Liner- Bruce Johnston 

Bruce Johnston- "The Original Surfer Stomp"

*Liner- Phil Keaggy

Phil Keaggy- "Everything Is Alright"

*Liner- Todd Bradley

Todd Bradley- "Next Summer"

Outro music bed: Dick Dale- "Night Rider"

Check out Switchfoot on: FACEBOOK, INSTAGRAM, TWITTER, WEBSITE

Beth's Bop Of The Week Artist: Christian Love

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Boppin' With Beth Christmas Show 12-23-22

 

It's a boppin' Christmas show on this week's Boppin' With Beth. A show dedicated to all the artists that we lost this year and 2 members of my family that passed away in 1958 (My Grandmother, Frances Letha Cook) and this year (my uncle, Grady Orbin Cook), respectively. The times are sad, the music doesn't have to be. There are tunes from The Brian Setzer Orchestra, James Taylor, Shenandoah, JD McPherson, Cory M. Coons (ft. his 8 year old daughter, Charleigh Lynn Coons), Chris Isaak, Jesse Terry, Shaun Young, Los Straitjackets, Dave Del Monte and The Cross County Boys, The Beach Boys, Mark Malibu & The Wasagas, Phil Keaggy, The Smithereens and Chris Hillman & Herb Pederson. Plus, there's tracks from Lucky Jones, The Chieftains with Jackson Browne, Diamond Rio and a tune from Pat Huggins to close out the show. Merry Christmas!

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

The Brian Setzer Orchestra- "(Everybody's Waitin' For) The Man With the Bag"

*Liner- James Taylor

James Taylor- "Santa Claus is Comin' to Town"

*Liner- Jim Seales (Founder and original lead guitarist of Shenandoah)

Shenandoah- "Rudolph The Red Nosed Reindeer"

*Liner- JD McPherson

JD McPherson- "All The Gifts I Need"

*Liner- Cory M. Coons & Charleigh Lynn Coons

Cory M. Coons- "I Saw Mommy Kissing Santa Claus" (ft. Charleigh Lynn Coons)

Chris Isaak- "Hey Santa!"

*Liner- Jesse Terry

Jesse Terry- "Hark! The Herald Angels Sing" 

*Liner- Shaun Young

Shaun Young- "Blue Christmas"

*Liner- Greg Townson

Los Straitjackets- "Frosty the Snowman"

*Liner- Dave Del Monte

Dave Del Monte & The Cross County Boys- "Hey Mrs. Claus"

*Liner- Mike Love (of The Beach Boys)

The Beach Boys- "Little Saint Nick"

*Liner- Mark Malibu

Mark Malibu & The Wasagas- "Ice Rider"

*Liner- Phil Keaggy

Phil Keaggy- "Let It Snow"

*Liner- Jim Babjak (of The Smithereens)

The Smithereens- "Rockin' Around The Christmas Tree"

*Liner- Chris Hillman

Chris Hillman & Herb Pederson- "Blue Christmas Lights"

*Hang Ten with Jammin' James Riley*

*Duane Eddy- "Movin' N Groovin'"

*Liner- Lucky Jones

Lucky Jones- "Run Rudolph Run"

*Liner- Jackson Browne

The Chieftains- "The Rebel Jesus" (with Jackson Browne)

*Liner- Marty Roe

Diamond Rio- "Christmas Times A Comin'"

*Liner- Pat Huggins

Pat Huggins- "Christmas In My Coupe de Ville"

Outro music bed: Joel Paterson- "Jingle Bell Rock"

In Loving Memory of  my Mawmaw, Frances Letha Cook (March 23, 1915- December 25, 1958)

In Loving Memory of my uncle, Grady Orbin Cook (January 7, 1932, October 25, 2022)

 Grady with baby me.

 Grady with my Dad and aunt Janette.

 Grady Orbin Cook....I sure miss him!

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