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Tim Friedmann's 70's Rock Conversations
Tim Friedmann's 70's Rock Conversations
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Informative and Entertaining conversation about the greatest decade of music! Spanning the years 1967-'82. Spotlight Years, Featured Artists Plus! 1-Hit Wonders, "Not-so-good Songs," and more!
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This week, our "Classic Conversations" take over until early spring, as Frank and I bring you an episode that originally aired in late September, 2023--Fleetwood Mac! Next week, perhaps our best "Debut Album"--it's "Boston" from fall '76. Plenty of great Classic episodes will run through the winter and early spring. Enjoy!!
Happy New Year!!
This week, Frankie and I bring you the last of our "Best Last Albums"-- "The Long Run" by the Eagles. Released in fall '79, we kind of had a feeling that this album would be their final effort for awhile. Solo albums were soon to come-but who knew that it would be 15 years until new music and any live performances by the group would happen. Next week, our "Classic Conversations" take over until May '26; as we feature Fleetwood Mac. And we're glad you're enjoying our new "70s Rock Daily" Podcast!!
Back to our regular episodes this week, as Frankie and I begin finishing up our look at "Best Last Albums"--this week it's "Synchronicity" from the Police. Little did we know when this album was released in 1983 that this album would be the last from this trio. We hope you enjoyed our "BIG Christmas Show" last week, and that your holiday season is enjoyable. Happy New Year! We'll see in 2026!!
This week--It's our "BIG Christmas Show!!" So as you're welcoming family and friends, sipping hot chocolate, egg nog, or something a little more zesty, you can enjoy our trip down memory lane. Frankie and I recall some of our best Christmastime memories, our favorite meals for the big day, and of course, our Top 5 Christmas songs. Merry Christmas!
This week, we head back to 1969, for perhaps the best of our "Last Best Albums!" The Beatles' "Abbey Road." Frankie will tell you the story behind the famous album cover photo (and Paul's "death"); and I'll give you a little tidbit about the back cover. Also, we'll start running down our Top 10 Xmas Songs (from #10-#6 this week)...What do we have cooked up for you this holiday season? Find out this week!
Next week, is our "BIG Christmas Show!," so be sure to add that show to your Christmas week plans!
Season 15 kicks off this week with the last album by Simon & Garfunkel (at least the first time)...Paul Simon and Art Garfunkel were heading in opposite directions at this point in early 1970; Paul to pursue his solo career, and Art with his budding acting career. "Bridge over Troubled Water" took nearly a year to complete as a result, yet out came some of their best work in this their 5th and final studio album. Next week, Frank and I look at perhaps the best of the last albums--"Abbey Road." And, in just 2 weeks, we'll have our "BIG Christmas Show!!"
Unfortunately, so many of our rockers have met with a tragic ending to their lives, and this week is one of the worst. In our continuing series, "Best Last Albums," it is the final album by Lynyrd Skynyrd, "Street Survivors." Frankie and I will take a closer look at the album, and the details behind that horrible plane crash which occurred just days after the albums' release.
This week-it's our BIG 5th Anniversary Show!! Thanks so much for listening over the past half-decade!! Frankie and I will relive many of our favorite topics, including 1 Hit Wonders, Best Debut Albums, Featured Artists and many more. Next week: our final episode of Season 14, with a look at "Street Survivors"...the last album from Lynyrd Skynyrd, released just days before the tragic plane crash.
This week, our "Best Last Albums" takes us back to the fall of 1968 with "Electric Ladyland" by the Jimi Hendrix Experience! Only 3 studio albums were released before Jimi's untimely death a little more than 2 years later. Next week, join Frankie and me as we celebrate our "Big 5th Anniversary Show!! We've had hundreds of fun and informative topics over the 1/2 decade of Podcasts, and we'll head down memory lane next week.
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This week, Frankie and I spotlight Billy Joel's final album (with lyrics): "River of Dreams." Billy became disillusioned with the music industry at the time he put together this album in 1993...album cover art by his then wife, Christie Brinkley. Next week, join us as we continue with our "Best Last Albums"...it will be "Electric Ladyland," the 3rd and final album by the Jimi Hendrix Experience. And in just 2 weeks--our "BIG 5th Anniversary Show" will air!!
This week, John Lennon's final album, "Double Fantasy," is in our spotlight. Frank and I discuss the tragic events that began on December 8th, 1980, and for weeks, months, and years afterwards. It's still hard to believe, isn't it? Next week, Billy Joel's last one, with lyrics anyway: "River of Dreams."
Jim Croce's final album, "I Got A Name," is this week's "Best Last Album." Little did anyone at the time this album was released, that it would be Jim's last. From the title cut to "I'll Have to say I Love You in a Song" and "Lover's Cross," Jim great songs and tireless touring would end so tragically in September, 1973. Frank and I will discuss, and play some of those wonderful album tracks. Next week, John Lennon's "Double Fantasy."
Season 14 continues with Episode 8: The final studio album by The Doors--"LA Woman." 1971 signaled the end of the music by Jim Morrison, Robby Krieger, John Densmore and Ray Manzarek. From the title track, to "Riders on the Storm," Frankie and I will run down all the cuts, and give you some insight into the group's producer. Next week, Jim Croce's last album: "I Got a Name."
This week, before Frankie and I begin taking a look at "Best Last Albums," we'll begin the show with a fitting tribute to the late John Lodge of the Moody Blues, who passed away late last week at the age of 82. What great songs he wrote for us, including "Isn't Life Strange," "Ride My See-Saw" and "I'm just a Singer in a Rock 'n Roll Band." Then in our new Feature, "Best Last Albums, this week it's "In Through the Out Door" by Led Zeppelin.
This week, Frankie and I take a final look (at least for now!), at our "Best Debut Albums;" "Dream of the Blue Turtles" by Sting. The 1985 release marked the beginning of a tremendous solo career which still is here today. Next week, we'll begin our "Best Last Albums" feature--with Zeppelin's last, "In Through the out Door." Enjoy!
Styx is this week's Featured Artist!! Frankie and I (especially me) have been clamoring for their induction, or at least, nomination into the Rock Hall. It won't be this year (Nov 8th in LA), but maybe next year! Next week, we'll take a look at yet another one of our Best Debut Albums--"Dream of the Blue Turtles" by Sting. He stepped out into the solo spotlight with this top album from 1985.
This week--it's Def Leppard!! Frankie will be telling us how the band's name was originally spelled + we'll discuss how long it was-and how many albums it took-for them to break out! Next week, we'll take a look at Styx. Enjoy!
This week: at long last...Van Halen!! Find out all about the band, who helped them get started (its' someone you know!), who was their producer early on (also someone you know!), and hear Frankie's thoughts about who he thinks was the better lead singer. Enjoy!!
This week- It's R.E.M!! Frank and I will be discussing what has made this band so popular since the early '80s, as a campus favorite at the Univ. of Georgia. And now, more than 40 years later-their music sustains. Enjoy!!
It's a brand-new season! Frankie and I kick off Season 14 with a look at one of the long-time rockers--U2. The group from Dublin, Ireland has been on the scene since the late-70s, and the 4 members have been together since the start. Next week, another Rock Hall of Famer--REM.
Thanks for joining us for Season 14!



