Episode 15

Episode 15: I never imagined that we’d get this far in episodes but because i’ve gotten positive feedback, it’s continuing to inspire me. The LPs are numerous and the ideas continue to flow, so hope you’ll give a good listen to this new one, with music from The Band, John Prine, Flash (promised you this one many episodes ago), Dave Mason, Delaney and Bonnie, a great tune from an artist’s first solo LP (actually it was a triple LP set and had Derek and the Dominoes minus Duane on it) and a few besides those. Thanks for listening!

Episode 14 Interview with Bill Davis

Episode 14: Here’s an interview with my friend of 50 years, Bill Davis. We talk about our work together at WMUM and WBUS, along with some memories of our colleague, Gil Colquitt, who pushed hard to get Bruce a gig. That’s as in Springsteen. Another summer fun time episode. Allmans, ELP, Sly and The Band. Enjoy the tales Brian and Bill tell.

Episode 13 4th of July 2020 Birthday Party

Episode 13! Happy Birthday America! I’ve collected a few songs about America including America and hope you get the message. “We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness.” Let’s work together for equality, freedom and justice for all. Enjoy the party!

Episode 12 Juneteenth 2020

Episode 12 is the Juneteenth Episode, celebrating true emancipation of all slaves from white ownership. All tunes are by People of Color and I celebrate with all who desire for all to be free and equal, fair justice for all. Hootie, Bill Withers, James Brown and many more.

Episode 11 Protest Songs Special Episode

Special Episode: It’s patriotic to protest and in response to the deaths of numerous African Americans like George Floyd, Aumaud Aubery, Freddie Gray, Eric Garner, Trayvon Martin, Breonna Taylor involved with white police officers or those who think they have the authority to take a life, I am moved, in truth infuriated, at the way these brothers and sisters have been killed. This is my protest episode. Weep, scream, do what you need to do to stay sane, but most of all, Protest! Take peaceful action. Get involved to bring about peace, equality and justice for all people.

Episode 10 About Truth

Episode 10: Let’s call this the second season opener. It’s about truth. It’s about honesty…in all things. I’m working on it and see some holes in my life. This one rocks quite a bit with Derek and the Dominoes, Liar, Jeff Beck, Journey and more. Happy listening! Join the Tales Vinyl Tells Album club and get notice of every episode upload.

Episode 9

Episode 9: Nick Drake, his friend, John Martyn, Quicksilver, Byrds, Tom Petty are all playing on this episode. There are a few obscure toons and I hope you’ll figure them out before I give it away. Next episode we’re in double digits!

Episode 8 Laura Nyro Salute

Episode 8: This episode is full of great music from Yes, Chuck Negron, Firefall and more, and we salute another honored and talented songwriter who also sings and plays for you. She’s Laura Nyro and she’s our artist salute.

Episode 7 Interview with Chris Leuzinger

Episode 7: We interviewed Chris Leuzinger who is a Nashville studio musician and we’ll hear his work in his years of touring and playing with Crystal Gayle and Garth Brooks, who was chosen to be awarded this year’s Gershwin Prize by the Library of Congress. Musically, we’ll hear Iron Butterfly, The Paul Butterfield Blues Band with Mike Bloomfield, and believe it or not, we going to serve you some Peace and Quiet and The Band, not the “thing”. Enjoy and join the TVT Album Club. Thanks for turning us on.

Episode 6

Episode 6: Features Shuggie Otis, Derek and the Dominoes, The Boss and many more. Listen and feel the music of the late 60s and 70s from LPs. A bit scratchy but ear candy anyway. Thanks for listening!

Episode 5

Episode 5: The nickel show. Hear Boz Scaggs, Jefferson Starship, CTA (Chicago), Asia and a new feature, Tales Brian Tells. A little volume might help. Thanks for listening!

The Podcast

Brian’s Podcast: All songs played on this podcast are for the sole enjoyment and entertainment of the listener and promotion of the artists. I make no money putting this together. This is still a free podcast and contains no ads, so enjoy! And they’re downloadable so you can take them with you.
On “Tales Vinyl Tells”, I play cuts from the late 60s and forward, from my personal (well used) LP collection and other sources, adding my comments and a bit of musical history. Hope you’ll like these and let me know your thoughts.
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Episode 4 Interview with David Wood

Episode 4: We interview David Wood. He has so much music in his soul and we had fun with this. Music this episode includes Mike and The Mechanics, Beatles, Ace, Eagles, Hendrix and much more. Listen to it louder. It sounds better.

Episode 3 Interview with Kaly Adams

Episode 3: Our first interview, and it’s with Kaly Adams, a twenty-something musician here in Nashville, and we hear from Billy Preston, Badfinger, Todd Rundgren, Elton John, Traffic, Marvin Gaye, Fleetwood Mac, Beach Boys and more.

Episode 1

Episode 1: Moody Blues, Cowboy, Spirit, Airplane, Doobie Brothers, Blind Faith, Janis, Jimmie Spheeris and more. We’re off and running

Episode 2

Episode 2: A salute to the great city of Atlanta! Beatles, Joe Cocker, Canned Heat, Atlanta Rhythm Section, Little Feat, Allman Brothers, Santana, Blues Image and more.