Episode 21 Interview with Bob Luckin

Episode 21: It took some time to get this one ready for you and I hope you’ll find it worth the wait. I had a chat with my new friend, Bob Luckin, a while ago and he has some great suggestions of music to listen to and videos to watch that just might make you feel better but mostly, that might lift your soul. Featured tunes include Finlandia from Sibelius, a song that spanned 3 decades, a remake of a Lennon composition and more. I hope you like the path we took on this one. Mr. Luckin’s new book is called The Diary of a Mindful Dog. It’s touching, insightful, and smart. And it’s very fun to read.

I still need your help with a future podcast. I’m planning on doing a “7 Continent Show”. You know, Africa-Toto, Men at Work-Down Under. David W. named “Back in the USSR”, Regina mentioned some Brazilian artists, so help me here. You can break down artists or songs if you wish. I’d like your input. Email or call and leave a message. You can help program a future Tales Vinyl Tells. Thanks in advance.

Episode 20

Episode 20: This is a monumental task to get these podcasts put together and up to my standards for listening and dancing pleasure. Haha. Im finding that music can lift a weary soul and mine is weary from all the politicking and Covid crap. I wanted to play happy upbeat tunes so grabbed The Doobies with an invitation and played Pink Floyd from my Obsured by Clouds LP. The music from Steve Winwood is spotlighted today, there’s a song by Heart, a fave of mine from Marc Cohn, Walking in Memphis, and a few more. Hope it’s a good one for your ears and your head. Stay well and make sure to vote!

Episode 19 Salute to San Francisco

Episode 19: Hey, it’s #19! I had great fun when I was 19, when a lot of this music was fresh on vinyl and 8 track tape. The age of my teens, though, was ending and soon I was 20 and soon we’ll be on #20. Hope you enjoy my salute to the Great City by the Bay, San Francisco, which includes The Animals, Starship and more. Also, we hear Van Morrison, Joe Walsh and I share some Doobies. I need your help with a future podcast. I’m planning on doing a “7 Continent Show”. You know, Africa-Toto, Men at Work-Down Under. You can break down artists or songs if you wish. I’d like your input. Email or call and leave a message. You can help program a future Tales Vinyl Tells. Thanks in advance. Meanwhile, enjoy episode 19. Like Van sings, “Turn it up!”

Episode 18 Interview with Mike Zeiher

Episode 18: Moving through the episodes at a turtle’s pace. We’ve got an interview this time with Mike Zeiher, who got the ball rolling at that great radio station, WMUM FM, that was on Lake Worth Beach, Florida in 1970. Hope you enjoy the journey back to that time and that music. Music this time is from Spirit, King Crimson, The Airplane at Woodstock and more. It’s better in stereo, that’s how it’s recorded. A little volume too, please. Still downloadable, free and no ads. Enjoy! And thanks for the positive comments.

Episode 17 Love Episode

Episode 17: This is the love episode, suggested by Linda and approved by me. You’ll hear tunes about good love, lost love and I can think of a few that could make a 2nd love episode possible. Hear Arthur Lee and LOVE, Pure Prairie League, Chamber Brothers, Beatles and more. Listen loud, listen often. Replays are a treat too!

Episode 16 Interview with Brant Miller

Episode 16: We have a nice chat with our friend, Brant Miller, a songwriter and guitarist who lives in Nashville and has a new CD out that’s getting some nice accolades around the country. I surprised Brant by asking him to play a popular song he co-wrote and we have it live, as it happened, on this interview. Also, we have music from Cream, Buddy Guy and two guys from the Moody Blues. I was definitely saved by the music a long time ago, maybe you too. Join me for interesting conversation and great music. #16! Wow! Thanks for listening!

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.
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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.