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Tunes: Uncovered

by Mark White & Carey Michael · 10 episodes

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Songs that you probably missed the first time around. One hit wonders and songs that never made the radio or charts, but are nevertheless great tunes.

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  1. Albums From the Year 1979 – Part 2

    Two of 1979’s best albums are the focus of this last episode on the Albums of the late 70’s series. Tom Petty’s Damn The Torpedoes and Pink Floyd’s The Wall continue to be sold and…

    31 min
  2. Albums From the Year 1979 – Part 1

    If you haven’t heard songs off of these two albums I really don’t know what to say. Off The Wall was on the charts in the top 10 for 8 months. 8 months, that’s not a typo. Don’t St…

    24 min
  3. Albums From the Year 1978 – Part 1

    Two of 1978’s best albums are our focus for this episode. The Cars debut album, The Cars, and Gerry Rafferty’s City to City each made their mark on the radio and our turntables. Th…

    20 min
  4. Albums From the Year 1977 – Part 2

    Two of 1977’s best albums are the focus of this episode, Billy Joel’s The Stranger and Styx’s Grand Illusion. Billy Joel’s career wasn’t in the best shape in 1977 and his record la…

    25 min
  5. Albums From the Year 1977 – Part 1

    In our next episode we discuss Steve Miller’s Book of Dreams and Steely Dan’s Aja, two of the year’s best albums. Steve Miller’s career has lasted for decades and his guitar master…

    20 min
  6. Albums From the Year 1976 – Part 1

    In the first of a multi-episode stretch this episode is all about the albums released in the very prolific year of 1976. The first of four albums we chose are: Peter Frampton – Fra…

    25 min
  7. Bush – Little Things

    The British Invasion didn’t stop with the Beatles and the Rolling Stones. Bush hit the scene in 1994 with Sixteen Stone, their debut album which spawned Comedown and Glycerine whic…

    18 min
  8. Boz Scaggs – Silk Degrees

    Not every artist has a Silk Degrees in their discography but Boz Scaggs most successful album was one of the top albums of 1976. With 4 amazing singles including this one, Georgia,…

    15 min
  9. Fleetwood Mac – Hypnotized

    Rumors was obviously the biggest Fleetwood Mac album, but there were other good albums and songs in their catalog. Their 1973 release Mystery To Me had one of those songs, Hypnotiz…

    17 min
  10. Storyville – Good Day For The Blues

    Austin Texas has turned out some amazing talent over the years. This episode’s uncovered tune is from one of those bands. Storyville was formed in 1993 and their second album gives…

    23 min
  11. Sister Hazel – Change Your Mind

    Looking for an encouraging word, a positive thought? Sister Hazel’s Change Your Mind fits that bill. From Gainesville Florida this five man band has released 11 albums of which For…

    16 min
  12. Wild Cherry – Hold On

    If you think Play That Funky Music was Wild Cherry’s biggest hit, you would be right. But they also had other songs that are worth your time to search out. We’ve done that for you…

    20 min
  13. Rick Springfield – Love Somebody

    Jessie’s Girl was a huge hit for Mr. Springfield but he is so much more than bubble gum pop. This song isn’t what some people would equate with Rick but is much closer to what his…

    17 min
  14. Foreigner – Fool For You Anyway

    Foreigner ruled the airwaves with their first album, songs like Feels Like The First Time and Cold as Ice were everywhere. This episode’s uncovered tune is a lesser known gem. Fool…

    19 min
  15. From The Archives – Giant I’m A Believer

    Take a listen to this episode originally published December 14, 2024. Rarely will you get such musicianship coupled with strong lyrics, great production, and great live performance…

    12 min
  16. From The Archives – The Silver Seas – What’s The Drawback?

    Sometimes a tune needs to be talked about again. This is one of those songs. Take a listen to this episode originally published July 13, 2024. Just a few hours down I-40 there once…

    11 min
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