Claim OwnershipFace the Music: An Electric Light Orchestra Song-By-Song Podcast (And Other Shows)
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A cornucopia of podcasts involving music, movie reviews, casual conversations, a radio show, and of course, the Electric Light Orchestra.
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It's a trio of terror tales. Or attempted terror.
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The subjects in this episode may be jumbled together in the title.
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Spooky Spooks, and other olde timey Hallowe'en songs.
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Progressive rock music had dwindled in popularity as the '70s came to a close. Still, Asia was able to score a major hit with "Heat of the Moment" from their 1982 debut album Asia. Their record label wanted more and wanted in quick and the result was 1983's Alpha, where the band tried to copy the hitmaking formula, but failed at making as engaging an album as their first.
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The top 40 songs this week in 1959.
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Since this is a rerun, would it be dreaming of 8000?
New commentary from Mike Hudson, and snippets of the songs that sample this ELO song.
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Eric is keyed up for the Super Bowl! Eric's early radio appearances. Wes does a heartfelt song about his mom's bird. And Eric let's his Funk flag fly.
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When the road is washed out by a storm, the straights meet the creepers in an old dark house.
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Recorded Tuesday July 15, 2025 3:36 PM
A pile of songs entered the Pop chart 100 years ago this week.
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Although only a minor hit in the U.S., "Video Killed the Radio Star" topped the charts in a number of countries, and Buggles' 1979 The Age of Plastic became a hit in many countries. It was popular enough that Trevor Horn and Geoff Downes, the two main members of the band, were asked to join Yes for their Drama album in 1980. When Yes broke up the plan was to make another Buggles album, only Downes got recruited into Asia. Horn went ahead anyway, using demos and new songs, to create the second, and last album by the band.
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The top 40 songs this week in 1959.
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Ma-Ma-Ma Belle calls again with Mike Hudson, and snippets of the cover versions.
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Eric takes stock of his life, and Mistress Sam asks him 10 dirty questions.
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Eric just keeps digging himself deeper into a friend's boobs.
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We're entertaining you! The least you could do is throw a dollar our way every week!
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Summer is DEAD! So let's celebrate with songs about Fall!
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Although he was already popular with fans of Dr. Demento, "Weird Al" Yankovic scored a top-40 hit with "Eat It" in 1984 from the album In 3-D, and followed it up with one of the best comedy albums ever in Dare to Be Stupid. It seemed that a "Weird Al" parody was just the thing an artist needed to be relevant. Or, that was what his label Scotti Bros. thought. Instead of letting him do what he does best, they started making suggestions. Combine that with a year that didn't produce the greatest pop songs and we get the first dud from the master of parody, Polka Party!.
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Another day breaks. This time with Mike Hudson's commentary shining in the sky.
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As the UK leaves the European Community this song is appropriate > Destination Unknown
Hi Guys - well I'm still here soaking in the U.K. bath listening each week to the podcast. I've learnt stuff, I've agreed with stuff and I have disagreed with stuff. The downward slipway absorbed ELO output for many years, which was so sad considering the early classics. The 80s killed it as the original roots are just thrown out as bee bop plastic contract obligations take priority. Indeed Bluebird is Dead. Great podcast though and looking forward to a few more baths ! As
Looking forward to the upcoming episodes as I try to catch up on the previous ones.
Now given the extensive knowledge of aeroplanes from this track, Pink Floyd and MMEB with the early April Fools I really think you should have mentioned "Nightingales and Bombers" by MMEB as being an influence on the Move and Jeff. I was surprised that there was no cross reference to BlackBerry Way or I Can Hear the Grass Grow and the influence of Roy Wood on ELO. Accepting no internet download at the time today's accessibility must enable the credit. Still in the UK bath listening "Shangri-la"
Another UK bath. It was a great April Fool that I have relived every day since as various family members have taken the piss out of me. You got me. Great pod cast. Really enjoying it. Keep it going.
.The opening of Tightrope - was that the single version as it missed out a chunk of great stuff before the vocals kicked in. Why not use the album version and extend my bath soaking by a few more minutes? What a great opening to a great album
I have now listened each Saturday to the Face the Music tracks and comments. The pod casts boom out through the cube speaker on the window ledge. What a great album that takes ELO into better things. Eldorado set the standard and in One Summer Dream and Waterfall the benchmark is raised. Thank God for last Saturday's 1hr plus pod cast as the 'track casts' are just not long enough for my full bath (lol). Brilliant cast. I'm amazed the UK hasn't got other ELO podcasts, so well done the USA. Keep going - Ian [Coventry England]
never had this as a protest song. One of the best
I always listen to the Podcast (which is brilliant; and you're right the only one on ELO) in the bath. So I'm in the West Midlands (near Birmingham) the ELO heartland and just love the breakdown of the tracks. My baths can usually take about 15 minutes but your end of album reviews mean my water goes cold! Well worth it. One suggestion- can you publish your Facebook page on the Podcast page itself. I listen through Castbox. Keep it going - Eldorado is just brilliant and I can't get it out of my head, but I am so looking forward to the weeks to come in 2019.
Just love Eldorado. My first ELO album that got me into the band. Never looked back.
that megamix was great. Where can I get it from ? Fan of ELO since Eldorado. Time is the worst album it diverges from true ELO So much