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All Your Favorite Music is (Probably)…
Author: Mark Montgomery French
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Once a week, “All Your Favorite Music is (Probably)...” takes a themed dive into popular songs and unearths the connections, like buried treasure. Hosted by Mark Montgomery French—music historian, film composer, and durian enthusiast. Follow him on Instagram and Twitter at @mrfr3nch
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Singer-songwriter-producer Darwin chats with me about songs that secretly talk smack about specific and usually famous people, including hits from Foo Fighters, Cypress Hill, Lauryn Hill, Tchaikovsky, and more.Thanks for subscribing and commenting! It helps big time!For extra support please join my Patreon: https://patreon.com/mmfrenchFollow me on Instagram: https://instagram.com/mrfr3nchFollow me everywhere: https://beacons.ai/mmfrenchWatch my YouTube show “Still Got It.” New music from vintage musicians. https://bit.ly/mmf-stillgotitTheme song by Spiky Blimp: https://spikyblimp.com
Thanks for subscribing and commenting! It helps big time!For extra support please join my Patreon: https://patreon.com/mmfrenchFollow me on Instagram: https://instagram.com/mrfr3nchFollow me everywhere: https://beacons.ai/mmfrenchWatch my YouTube show “Still Got It.” New music from vintage musicians. https://bit.ly/mmf-stillgotitNo Doubt had a cameo in the Terry Hall music video “Ballad of a Landlord”: https://youtu.be/PK6ancD7f1s?si=WGiGDvHbLB_Jf87kTheme song by Spiky Blimp: https://spikyblimp.com
Actor and Tour Guide Paul Jennings chats with me as we hear modern songs with old-timey dance grooves, including hits from Lorde, Queens of the Stone Age, Bobby Brown, Iron Maiden, and more.Listen to the playlist on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5ymRZAhi8SjrE8s09sDQKY?si=ce16a51abd43452eVisit SF Expeditions: https://sfexpeditions.com/Thanks for subscribing and commenting! It helps big time!Follow me on Instagram: https://instagram.com/mrfr3nchFollow me on Twitter: https://twitter.com/MrFr3nchFollow me everywhere: https://beacons.ai/mmfrenchWatch my YouTube show “Still Got It.” New music from vintage musicians. Fresh every Wednesday.: https://bit.ly/mmf-stillgotitTheme song by Spiky Blimp: https://spikyblimp.com
Voice and Performance Coach SJ Harrison chats with me as we hear songs created against the artist’s will, including hits from Yes, Kool & the Gang, Talk Talk, and more.Listen to the playlist on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0TO6ChE7i3SU6RWxSOAD5s?si=95f2992e0acc43b9Listen to SJ Harrison’s Podcast “On the Breath”: https://open.spotify.com/show/5O6GutbWNinn7rph3jwKmU?si=31767848f7194d98Thanks for subscribing and commenting! It helps big time!Follow me on Instagram: https://instagram.com/mrfr3nchFollow me on Twitter: https://twitter.com/MrFr3nchFollow me everywhere: https://beacons.ai/mmfrenchWatch my YouTube show “Still Got It.” New music from vintage musicians. Fresh every Wednesday.: https://bit.ly/mmf-stillgotitTheme song by Spiky Blimp: https://spikyblimp.com
Notes McGotes Podcast hosts Brandon Alberda and Steve Madole chat with me as we hear songs about murder, including hits from Nirvana, Primus, Shawn Colvin, and more.Listen to the playlist on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3WZTJ7eYVbBJ3UnXhpxCGg?si=0ce6b5a0387d4e72&pt=58e1ed92f19175b08b4b25b34a44009bListen to the Notes McGotes Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/1poVUJmpqPCEBc9eR68tGP?si=9f246aaa6b794f25Thanks for subscribing and commenting! It helps big time!Follow me on Instagram: https://instagram.com/mrfr3nchFollow me on Twitter: https://twitter.com/MrFr3nchFollow me everywhere: https://beacons.ai/mmfrenchWatch my YouTube show “Still Got It.” New music from vintage musicians. Fresh every Wednesday.: https://bit.ly/mmf-stillgotitTheme song by Spiky Blimp: https://spikyblimp.com
Singer Zoë Ellis chats with me as we hear songs that were stolen, including hits from New Order, The Staple Singers, Led Zeppelin, and more.Listen to the playlist on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1IefCmXvG27RvMRfWB3JFT?si=f940aa3b377144de&pt=679266004f92472c281f13986eca5625Thanks for subscribing and commenting! It helps big time!Follow me on Instagram: https://instagram.com/mrfr3nchFollow me on Twitter: https://twitter.com/MrFr3nchFollow me everywhere: https://beacons.ai/mmfrenchWatch my YouTube show “Still Got It.” New music from vintage musicians. Fresh every Wednesday.: https://bit.ly/mmf-stillgotitTheme song by Spiky Blimp: https://spikyblimp.com
Singer-Songwriter Sluggo from REQ’D chats with me as we hear songs secretly about drugs, including hits from David Bowie, System of a Down, Earth Wind & Fire, and more.Listen to the playlist on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/05QzsZ2HKgJ8swCvi2WC3t?si=4733c0419e7d475bThanks for subscribing and commenting! It helps big time!Follow me on Instagram: instagram.com/mrfr3nchFollow me on Twitter: twitter.com/MrFr3nchFollow me everywhere: https://beacons.ai/mmfrenchWatch my YouTube show “Still Got It.” New music from vintage musicians. Fresh every Wednesday.: https://bit.ly/mmf-stillgotitTheme song by Spiky Blimp: spikyblimp.com
Filmmaker Charlotte Gutierrez chats with me as we hear songs with secret Prince appearances, including hits from Madonna, Stevie Nicks, Kate Bush, Arrested Development, and more.Follow me on Instagram: instagram.com/mrfr3nchFollow me on Twitter: twitter.com/MrFr3nchMy site: mmfrench.comTheme song by Spiky Blimp: spikyblimp.comTears Of My Enemies underwrites this episode. Learn more at etsy.com/shop/tearsofmyenemiesOriginally broadcast on KACR-LP—Alameda.
Game composer Tracy W. Bush chats with me as we hear digitally unavailable new wave classics from Eurythmics, Psychedelic Furs, Devo, Nina Hagen, and more.Thanks for subscribing and commenting! It helps big time!Follow me on Instagram: https://instagram.com/mrfr3nchFollow me everywhere: https://beacons.ai/mmfrenchWatch my YouTube show “Still Got It.” New music from vintage musicians. Fresh every Wednesday.: https://bit.ly/mmf-stillgotitTheme song by Spiky Blimp: https://spikyblimp.comFollow Tracy W. Bush: @TracyWBushSJ Harrison underwrites this episode. Learn more at sjharrisoncoach.comOriginally broadcast on KACR-LP—Alameda.
Writer, KALX DJ, and storytelling jukebox Stefanie Kalem chats with me about contemporarily problematic songs from The Rolling Stones, Tone-Lōc, Ella Fitzgerald, Dire Straits, and more.Check out my online music course, "The Completely Abridged History of Bay Area Music," from July 27 through August 31: https://bit.ly/bam-rcwFollow me on Instagram: instagram.com/mrfr3nchFollow me on Twitter: twitter.com/MrFr3nchMy site: mmfrench.comTheme song by Spiky Blimp: spikyblimp.comLearn more about Stefanie Kalem: stefaniekalem.comOutdoor Afro underwrites this episode. Learn more at outdoorafro.comOriginally broadcast on KACR-LP—Alameda.
Singer-songwriter and music producer Will Hammond Jr chats with me about P-Funk's surprise appearances in classics from Talking Heads, D'Angelo, The Black Crowes, Too $hort, and more.Check out my online music course, "The Completely Abridged History of Bay Area Music," from July 27 through August 31: https://bit.ly/bam-rcwFollow me on Instagram: instagram.com/mrfr3nchFollow me on Twitter: twitter.com/MrFr3nchMy site: mmfrench.comTheme song by Spiky Blimp: spikyblimp.comLearn more about Will Hammond Jr: willhammondjr.bandcamp.comEcono Jam Records underwrites this episode. Learn more at econojamrecords.comOriginally broadcast on KACR-LP—Alameda.
Music nerd and fat positive blogger Briana Hernandez chats with me about George Clinton's and The Stooges' dog appreciation, Eminem's posse depreciation, The White Stripes’ comedy fascination, and more.Check out my online music course, "The Completely Abridged History of Bay Area Music," starting July 27: https://bit.ly/bam-rcwFollow me on Instagram: instagram.com/mrfr3nchFollow me on Twitter: twitter.com/MrFr3nchMy site: mmfrench.comTheme song by Spiky Blimp: spikyblimp.comJim Jarmusch's Stooges documentary: justwatch.com/us/movie/gimme-dangerLearn more about Briana Hernandez: hotfatmess.tumblr.comHero Marketing underwrites this episode. Learn more at heromarketing.comOriginally broadcast on KACR-LP—Alameda.
Guitarist Jafar Green from the band silent pictures chats with me about the Black origins of K-Pop and Goth, X-Ray Spex's influence on punk, the Jamaican crush of Madness, and more.Check out my online music course, "The Completely Abridged History of Bay Area Music," July 27–Aug 31: https://bit.ly/bam-rcwFollow me on Instagram: instagram.com/mrfr3nchFollow me on Twitter: twitter.com/MrFr3nchMy site: mmfrench.comTheme song by Spiky Blimp: spikyblimp.comLearn more about silent pictures: silentpictures.bandcamp.comRhythmix Cultural Works underwrites this episode. Learn more at rhythmix.orgOriginally broadcast on KACR-LP—Alameda.
Award-winning poet and minister Marvin K. White chats with me about Lenny Kravitz's ode to Jesus, the Buddhist principles of k.d.lang, Kool & The Gang's Quran-inspired hit, and more.Check out my online music course, "The Completely Abridged History of Bay Area Music," starting July 27: https://bit.ly/bam-rcwInstagram: instagram.com/mrfr3nchTwitter: twitter.com/MrFr3nchMy site: mmfrench.comTheme song by Spiky Blimp: spikyblimp.comLearn more about Marvin K. White: marvinkwhite.comDark Garden underwrites this episode. Learn more at darkgarden.com.Originally broadcast on KACR-LP—Alameda.
Cindy Emch of queer country band Secret Emchy Society chats with me about The Cure's masterful guitar work, Billy Preston's majestic artistry, The Residents' mysterious output, and more.Check out my online music course, "The Completely Abridged History of Bay Area Music," starting July 27: https://bit.ly/bam-rcwInstagram: instagram.com/mrfr3nchTwitter: twitter.com/MrFr3nchMy site: mmfrench.comTheme song by Spiky Blimp: spikyblimp.comLearn more about Secret Emchy Society: emchy.comSpotidol underwrites this episode. Learn more at spotidol.com.Originally broadcast on KACR-LP—Alameda.
Christian James Hand of "The Session" chats with me about Billie Eilish's home recordings, Eddie Van Halen's homemade guitar, Beastie Boys' love of janky microphones, and more.Check out my online music course, "The Completely Abridged History of Bay Area Music," starting July 27: https://bit.ly/bam-rcwInstagram: instagram.com/mrfr3nchTwitter: twitter.com/MrFr3nchMy site: mmfrench.comTheme song by Spiky Blimp: spikyblimp.comLearn more about The Session: thesessionwebsite.comSip Tequila underwrites this episode. Use Code AFM10 at checkout to get a one-time 10% discount. Learn more at siptequila.com.Originally broadcast on KACR-LP—Alameda.
Singer Laurian Rhodes of REQ'D chats with me about the hidden protests inside Eddy Grant's biggest hit, Radiohead's largest left-turn, The Cranberries' heaviest tune, and more.Check out my online music course, "The Completely Abridged History of Bay Area Music," starting July 27: https://bit.ly/bam-rcwInstagram: instagram.com/mrfr3nchTwitter: twitter.com/MrFr3nchMy site: mmfrench.comTheme song by Spiky Blimp: spikyblimp.comLearn more about REQ'D: reverbnation.com/reqd8Originally broadcast on KACR-LP—Alameda.
Author and educator Kaya Oakes talks with me about the sisters who co-wrote Hall & Oates’s biggest hits, one of Carol Kaye’s 10,000 bass lines, and how Art of Noise’s Anne Dudley won an Oscar.Check out my online music course, "The Completely Abridged History of Bay Area Music," starting July 27: https://bit.ly/bam-rcwInstagram: instagram.com/mrfr3nchTwitter: twitter.com/MrFr3nchMy site: mmfrench.comTheme song by Spiky Blimp: spikyblimp.comKaya Oakes's upcoming book The Defiant Middle: amzn.to/3zI8xheOriginally broadcast on KACR-LP—Alameda.
Drummer/composer Sage Baggott chats with me about “Tainted Love” before Soft Cell, the source of Missy Elliott’s “The Rain,” the decades of drama around “Killing Me Softly,” and they serve up many more tracks from the original artists. Thanks for subscribing and commenting! It helps big time!For extra support please join my Patreon: https://patreon.com/mmfrenchFollow me on Instagram: https://instagram.com/mrfr3nchFollow me everywhere: https://beacons.ai/mmfrenchWatch my YouTube show “Still Got It.” New music from vintage musicians. https://bit.ly/mmf-stillgotitTheme song by Spiky Blimp: https://spikyblimp.comOriginally broadcast on KACR-LP—Alameda.