Beth's Crate Digging Extravaganza: Harry Nilsson "Nilsson Schmilsson" (1971) 03-08-24

 

Let's take a trip to the record shop for another Beth's Crate Digging Extravaganza on this new episode of Boppin' With Beth! The spotlight is on Harry Nilsson's masterpiece, "Nilsson Schmilsson" from 1971. Hear a couple of tracks from the album, snippets of the other tunes, players on the album, the album cover, his daughter Olivia Nilsson talking about sequencing and more! There's some tunes from some of his influences and friends including Little Richard, Ray Charles, The Beatles, The Everly Brothers, Randy Newman, Micky Dolenz (covering a Nilsson classic with Phil Keaggy on guitar), Badfinger (with their original version of a Nilsson hit from this album), Robin Zander (covering a tune from this album) and Ringo Starr. There is even a cover of "Gotta Get Up" by Harry's daughter, Annie Nilsson! Beth's Bop Of The Week is a great tune from Al Jardine. Jammin' James Riley has a track from David Marks & The Marksmen in Hang Ten. Gotta Get Up and listen to this one! 

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

Little Richard- "Lucille"

Ray Charles- "What'd I Say (Pt. 1)"

The Everly Brothers- "Walk Right Back"

Randy Newman- "Living Without You"

Harry Nilsson- "Drivin' Along"

Harry Nilsson- "Down"

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

*BWB liner- Al Jardine

Al Jardine- "Waves of Love 3.0 Ocean Mix"

*Generic liner- The Beatles

The Beatles- "You Can't Do That"

Micky Dolenz (Featuring Phil Keaggy on guitar)- "Remember" (radio edit)

Annie Nilsson- "Gotta Get Up"

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

David Marks & The Marksmen- "Kustom Kar Show"

Badfinger- "Without You"

Robin Zander- "Jump Into The Fire"

Ringo Starr- "Postcards From Paradise"

Outro music bed: Link Wray- "Rumble Mambo"

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Side A Track Listing:

1. "Gotta Get Up"

2. "Driving Along"

3. "Early In The Morning"

4. "The Moonbeam Song"

5. "Down"

Track B:

1. "Without You"

2. "Coconut"

3. "Let The Good Times Roll"

4. "Jump Into The Fire"

5. "I'll Never Leave You"

Beth's Bop of the Week artist: Al Jardine

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Warren Zevon "Focus Beam" on Boppin' With Beth 12-08-23

 

The late, great Warren Zevon is the "focus beam" artist on the new Boppin' With Beth. Hear about his life, career and untimely passing. There's a couple of great solo tracks from his catalog as well as one from his side band, Hindu Love Gods. There's some songs from influences and peers including The Everly Brothers, Jackson Browne, Randy Newman, Bob Dylan as well as covers by Linda Ronstadt, The Turtles and The Bangles. Beth's Bop Of The Week is a great song from Warren's son, Jordan Zevon! Jammin' James Riley has a tune by The Trashmen in Hang Ten!

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

*BWB liner- Waddy Wachtel

The Everly Brothers- "I'm Tired Of Singing My Songs In Las Vegas"

*BWB liner- Jackson Browne

Jackson Browne- "Doctor My Eyes"

Randy Newman- "Mama Told Me Not To Come"

Bob Dylan- "Knockin' On Heaven's Door"

Warren Zevon- "Backs Turned Looking Down The Path"

Warren Zevon- "Keep Me In Your Heart"

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

Jordan Zevon- "This Girl"

Linda Ronstadt- "Poor Poor Pitiful Me"

The Turtles- "Like The Seasons"

The Bangles- "Outside Chance"

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

The Trashmen- "King of the Surf"

Hindu Love Gods- "I'm A One Woman Man"

Outro music bed: Link Wray- "Rumble Mambo"

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R.I.P. Warren William Zevon (January 24, 1947- September 7, 2003)

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Mike Love "Focus Beam" on Boppin' With Beth 03-11-22

Mike Love of The Beach Boys is our "focus beam" artist this week. Hear all about his life and career along with a few tracks from The Beach Boys, his solo career and his son, Christian Love. We also hear from some of his influences including Dion & The Belmonts, Chuck Berry, The Everly Brothers, Elvis Presley, Jerry Lee Lewis and his friend, George Harrison. Jammin' James Riley has a Joe Montgomery track in Rockabilly Rewind and we hear a cover of The Beach Boys by the Ramones and finish things off with a great Ventures cover by The Supraphonics!

Intro music bed: Carl Perkins/Brian Setzer- "Boppin' The Blues"

The Beach Boys- "Do It Again"

Dion & The Belmonts- "I Can't Go On (Rosalie)"

Chuck Berry- "You Can't Catch Me"

The Everly Brothers- "This Little Girl Of Mine"

Mike Love- "Hungry Heart"

*Liner- Mike Love

Mike Love- "Rockaway Beach"

Elvis Presley- "Wear My Ring Around Your Neck"

Jerry Lee Lewis- "Ubangi Stomp"

George Harrison- "Give Me Love (Give Me Peace On Earth)"

*Liner- Christian Love

Christian Love- "Talk About The Things"

*Rockabilly Rewind With Jammin' James Riley*

*Joe Montgomery- "Cool Cat"

The Beach Boys- "409"

Ramones- "Surfin Safari"

*Liner- Bruce Johnston

The Beach Boys- "Getcha Back"

Outro music bed: The Beach Boys- "Fun, Fun Fun" (instrumental)

 

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The Smithereens "Focus Beam" on Boppin' With Beth 02-04-22

New Jersey rock band The Smithereens are this week's "focus beam" band on Boppin' With Beth! We hear all about their story including tunes from those that influenced them (and some they influenced) like Buddy Holly, The Grip Weeds, The Kinks, The Who, Gin Blossoms, Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons, The Everly Brothers, The Beatles, Elvis Costello & The Attractions, Nirvana, The Beach Boys and The Rolling Stones! Of course, there's also a couple of choice rockers from their killer catalog and Jammin' James Riley has a Curtis Gordon track in Rockabilly Rewind!

Intro music bed: Carl Perkins/Brian Setzer- "Boppin' The Blues"

Buddy Holly- "Tell Me How"

The Everly Brothers- "'Til I Kissed You"

The Beatles- "From Me To You"

*Liner- Al Jardine

The Beach Boys- "Girl Don't Tell Me"

The Smithereens- "Crazy Mixed-Up Kid"

The Smithereens- "Tell Me When Did Things Go So Wrong"

The Rolling Stones- "Get Off Of My Cloud"

The Who- "Squeeze Box"

The Kinks- "Better Things"

Gin Blossoms- "Found Out About You"

*Rockabilly Rewind with Jammin' James Riley*

*Curtis Gordon- "Draggin'"

*Liner- Kurt Reil

*The Grip Weeds- "Shape of Things to Come"

Elvis Costello & The Attractions- "Pump it Up"

Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons- "Streetfighter"

Nirvana- "Come As You Are"

Outro music bed: Link Wray- "Rumble Mambo"

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