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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Walter Egan "Focus Beam" on Boppin' With Beth 04-14-23

 

American rock musician Walter Egan is the "Focus Beam" artist this week. Hear a couple of boppin' tunes from his solo career, a couple as a member of bands including The Malibooz (also featuring guest vocals by Lindsey Buckingham) and The Brooklyn Cowboys and a tune featuring Jackson Browne on guest vocals too. Plus, there's tracks from some of his influences including The Beach Boys, The Ventures, The Kingston Trio, The Shangri-La's, The Beatles and a tune by Stevie Nicks who he collaborated with early in his solo career (and who inspired "Magnet & Steel"). Beth's Bop Of The Week is a tune by Jake Thistle and Jammin' James Riley has a Bond theme cover by The Blue Stingrays in Hang Ten. Plus, there's also a great surf track from Mark Malibu & The Wasagas!!

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

The Kingston Trio- "Coast Of California"

The Shangri- Las- "Leader Of The Pack"

*Liner- The Beatles

The Beatles- "Chains"

Stevie Nicks- "Think About It"

Walter Egan- "Only The Lucky"

*Liner- Walter Egan

Walter Egan- "Them That Do"

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

*Liner- Jake Thistle

*Beth's Bop Of The Week: Jake Thistle- "The Dreamer"

The Ventures- "Let's Go!"

*Liner- John Zambetti

The Malibooz- "308"

*Liner- Mike Love

The Beach Boys- "Catch A Wave"

*Hang Ten With Jammin' James Riley

The Blue Stingrays- "Goldfinger"

*Liner- Mark Malibu

Mark Malibu & The Wasagas- "Ain't Gunna Crash"

*Liner- Fredro Perry

The Brooklyn Cowboys- "I Was Wrong"

*Liner- Jackson Browne

Walter Egan (featuring Jackson Browne)- "Challenger"

Outro music bed: "Firestorm At Surfrider (longboard version)"

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Beth's Bop of the Week artist: Jake Thistle

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