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This episode of "The Many Moods of Ben Vaughn" from the Relay Shack is dedicated to the often-underrated B-sides of 45 RPM records. Host Ben Vaughn presents a curated selection of tracks that were the flip sides to popular A-sides, showcasing a variety of artists and genres. The episode features songs like Bobby Womack's "Harry Hippie," Cream's "Slab," The Four Seasons' "Kanio," The Kinks' "I'm Not Like Everybody Else" (noted as a punk precursor), Nilsson's "Gotta Get Up," The Mamas & The Papas' "Got a Feeling," Them's iconic "Gloria," Manfred Mann's "John Hardy," Bill Haley & His Comets' "Thirteen Women" (a post-apocalyptic rock tune), The Beach Boys' "Girl Don't Tell Me," Lesley Gore's "Run, Bobby, Run," Chuck Berry's "Memphis, Tennessee," and Buddy Holly's "Every Day." The show concludes with Vaughn thanking listeners and providing information on how to stay connected.

Outlines

00:00:00

Introduction to B-Sides Special

Ben Vaughn introduces "The Many Moods of Ben Vaughn" from the Relay Shack, dedicating this episode to exploring the B-sides of 45 RPM records, a continuation of a popular theme.

00:01:34

Early Rock and Soul B-Sides

This segment features B-sides from influential artists, including Bobby Womack's "Harry Hippie" (flip side of "Looking for a Love"), Cream's "Slab" (B-side to "Sunshine of Your Love"), and The Four Seasons' "Kanio" (B-side to "Big Girls Don't Cry").

00:19:12

Rock Anthems and Proto-Punk B-Sides

The episode highlights The Kinks' "I'm Not Like Everybody Else," considered a precursor to punk rock, and Them's enduring rock anthem "Gloria," the B-side to "Baby Please Don't Go."

00:20:25

Diverse B-Sides from the 60s and 70s

This section includes Nilsson's urgent "Gotta Get Up" (B-side to "Without You"), The Mamas & The Papas' "Got a Feeling" (flip side of "Monday, Monday"), and Manfred Mann's narrative "John Hardy" (B-side to "Shalala").

00:39:14

Rock and Roll Classics and Pop Gems

Featured B-sides include Bill Haley & His Comets' unique "Thirteen Women" (flip side of "Rock Around the Clock"), The Beach Boys' "Girl Don't Tell Me" (B-side to "Barbara Ann"), and Lesley Gore's powerful "Run, Bobby, Run" (B-side to "You Don't Own Me").

00:49:19

Chuck Berry, Buddy Holly, and More

This part of the show presents Chuck Berry's "Memphis, Tennessee" (B-side to "Back in the U.S.A."), Buddy Holly's "Every Day" (B-side to "Peggy Sue"), and briefly mentions Henry Mancini and the Blues Magoos.

00:57:28

Show Outro

Ben Vaughn concludes the episode, thanking the audience, promoting the podcast's availability, and sharing the show's Facebook page before signing off with international farewells.

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Q&A

• What is the main theme of this episode of "The Many Moods of Ben Vaughn"?

  The main theme of this episode is a special dedicated to playing the B-sides of 45 RPM records. Host Ben Vaughn explores various genres and artists, highlighting songs that were not the primary focus of their respective single releases.

• Where does Ben Vaughn broadcast from?

  Ben Vaughn broadcasts from a location called the "Relay Shack" in "Parts Unknown USA." This space is described as being filled with various music formats like records, CDs, and tapes.

• Can you give an example of a B-side song discussed in the podcast?

  Yes, an example is "Harry Hippie" by Bobby Womack, which was the B-side to his hit "Looking for a Love." Another example is "I'm Not Like Everybody Else" by The Kinks, the flip side of "Sunny Afternoon."

• What makes the B-side "Gloria" by Them significant?

  "Gloria" by Them is significant because it was the B-side to "Baby Please Don't Go" and has become an enduring rock anthem, still performed by countless bar bands worldwide.

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