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)

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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)

Beth's Bop of the Week artist- Jordan Zevon:

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Jeff Lynne "Focus Beam" on Boppin' With Beth 01-13-23

 

English musician, singer-songwriter and producer Jeff Lynne is the "focus beam" artist on the new Boppin' With Beth. Hear about his early bands, stardom with Electric Light Orchestra, The Traveling Wilburys and solo material. Plus, just a portion of the long and impressive list of artists he's produced. You'll hear tunes from some of his influences as well as some he produced including The Beatles, The Dave Clark Five, Roy Orbison, The Kinks, The Zombies, Elvis Presley, Buddy Holly, Paul McCartney and George Harrison. Beth's Bop Of The Week just happens to be a Tom Petty tune that Jeff co-wrote, produced and plays on! Also, Jammin' James Riley has a classic rocker from The Trashmen in Hang Ten! 

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

The Beatles- "Glass Onion"

The Dave Clark Five- "Over And Over"

The Kinks- "All Day And All Of The Night"

The Zombies- "Tell Her No"

Jeff Lynne- "Every Little Thing"

*Liner- Jeff Lynne

Jeff Lynne- "Mercy Mercy"

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

*Liner- Tom Petty

Beth's Bop Of The Week: Tom Petty- "Free Fallin'"

*Liner- Elvis Presley

Elvis Presley- "Return To Sender"

Buddy Holly- "Brown Eyed Handsome Man"

*Hang Ten With Jammin' James Riley*

The Trashmen- "Surfin' Bird"

George Harrison- "Got My Mind Set On You"

Paul McCartney- "Flaming Pie"

Outro music bed: Duane Eddy- "Rockabilly Holiday"

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