On this day in music history, “Where Did Our Love Go,” the single that catapulted the Supremes – Mary Wilson, Diana Ross and Florence Ballard – to the top of the charts and the biggest stars in the Motown universe, was recorded in 1964.
As loyal listeners, you have come to expect three things: great music, rapier-like wit and technical difficulties. You always get the great music, the other two are sporadic. But tonight, gentle listener, you’ve hit the trifecta! Bill’s microphone stopped working, so don’t focus on the weird speech-like sounds emanating from deep in the background. Do, however, enjoy the great music and fabulous interview with John and Brenda Madden of JBM Productions, the premier purveyors of live roots music in the Tristate.
Cold weather arrived with a vengeance, leading to the Bangles’ rousing cover of the Simon & Garfunkel classic “Hazy Shade of Winter,” in addition to Edgar Winter’s “Save the Planet” and Bruce Springsteen’s “Tenth Avenue Freeze-Out.”
Bob took a shot at that week’s Grammy Awards, pointing out that a performance by AC/DC was the single highlight. And there’s no better way to pay tribute to the hard rock heroes than with Lucinda Williams’ cover of “It’s a Long Way to the Top (If You Want to Rock ’n’ Roll).
Bob couldn’t help but crow about his beloved Ohio State Buckeyes winning the national football championship behind quarterback Cardale Jones, while Bill sung the praises of Dave Mason’s “Alone Together” album.
Bob rings in the new year all by himself since Bill is probably out somewhere waiting for a ball to drop. Regardless, celebrate the coming year as Bob touches on the artists who passed away this year as well as some of the artists who will be in town in the coming year.
It’s Christmas Eve, and Bob is off celebrating with his family. But fear not…Santa’s favorite elf, Bill, is at the helm with his better half, Jannine. She’s probably the biggest supporter of this show, so it’s nice to have her on board tonight for some scintillating conversation and interesting Christmas stories.
The ballots have been counted, and this year’s inductees into the Rock ‘n Roll Hall of Fame have been announced. Topping Bill and Bob’s lists of those deserving of the honor is Ringo Starr. Originally inducted as a Beatle, he is the last of the Fab Four to to be recognized as a solo artist. Also on their lists are Joan Jett, Lou Reed, and Stevie Ray Vaughn. Enjoy music from them all.
Bob and Bill are guestless and (according to Bill) clueless. It’s December. It’s cold outside, and Christmas is two weeks away. Before getting to the holiday music, the guys spend an inordinate amount of time talking about how Marvin Lewis inserted both feet into his mouth by calling Johnny Manziel the “M” word.
With Bill back in the studio, Blue Snakes & Banjos mark the 33rd anniversary of the tragic Who concert at Riverfront Coliseum when 11 people lost their lives. Jack Greiner and Bob offer their unique perspectives on what happened that night.
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