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The greater-than-great record producer, George Martin (Beatles, America...), led quite an orchestra with The George Martin Orchestra. Here are 22 tracks - a wonderful & creative variety of tunes. (60 mins.)
Winchester CathedralA Whiter Shade of PaleSgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club BandTo Sir With LoveAlfieTheme OneHole in My ShoeI Am the WalrusItchycoo ParkElephants & CastlesKings Road Raspberry ParadeTime BeatWaltz in OrbitMusic from the film, Ferry 'Cross the Mersey (1965)I've Been Wrong Before (Cilla Black with The George Martin Orchestra)All Quiet on the Mersey Front (mono single version)Out of the Picture (mono single version)The Niagara Them (mono...

Robert Altman's 1980 film, POPEYE, featuring the music of Grammy winner Harry Nilsson, starred Robin Williams & Shelley Duvall. Harry Nilsson's demos are wonderful; he wrote and sings them all. My personal fave among this superb collection of demos is Nilsson's duet demo with Shelley Duvall.
Included are previously unreleased tracks from the film score, by Thomas Pierson.
PLUS the original Popeye theme AND the original 1930 Popeye vocal track.
Enjoy!
SweethavenSwee' Pea's Lullabye ("Dear Swee' Pea")Blow Me DownEverything Is FoodHe Needs MeEverybody's Got To EatSail With MeI Yam What I YamIt's Not Easy Being MeKidsI'm Popeye the...

Paul McCartney wrote & performed the theme song for the 1985 John Landis-directed comedy, SPIES LIKE US. 
For those keeping score, on the song Paul performs vocals (along with Linda & Eric Stewart of 10cc), plays bass guitar, electric guitar, drums, keyboards, percussion, & tambourine. Eddie Rayner added synyhesizers.
Within the promotion for the "Spies Like Us" single, Paul released seven versions.
Enjoy~
7" Single (3:17)Art of Noise Remix (5:36)Party Mix (7:14)Demo (3:18)Alternate Mix (4:03)DJ Mix (3:48)Full-Length Mix (4:47)

Paul McCartney wrote & performed the theme song for John Landis's 1985 comedy, SPIES LIKE US.
Within the promotions for the "Spies Like Us" single, are these seven versions. Enjoy!
Spies Like Us (7" Single) 3:17Spies Like Us (Art of Noise Remix) 5:36Spies Like Us (Party Mix) 7:14Spies Like Us (Demo) 3:18Spies Like Us (Alternate Mix) 4:03Spies Like Us (DJ Mix)Spies Like Us (Full-Length Mix) 4:47

RARE ~ Electric Light Orchestra's FOUR 12" Remixes of their songs found on the XANADU Soundtrack (but not found in the movie itself). Plus a B-side of ELO's "I'm Alive" Xanadu single, also not found on the Soundtrack album. Add to those five ELO songs, we also have TWO 12" versions of the ELO/Olivia Newton-John duet from XANADU, "Xanadu."
"The Fall" (12" version) - Starts at 0:00"I'm Alive" (12" Dance Mix version) - Starts at 5:37"Don't Walk Away" (12" version) - Starts at 11:14"All Over the World" (12" Mix version) - Starts at 18:10"Drum Dreams" (B-side of "I'm Alive") - Starts at 25:15"Xanadu (feat. Olivia...

Electric Light Orchestra & Olivia Newton-John (Livvie makes a guest appearance on this setlist) teamed up for the 1980 XANADU movie soundtrack. Olivia sang her songs, ELO sang theirs, & they even duetted on a track (or so).
However, the 12-INCH DISCO/EXTENDED MIXES presented within these 40 very cool minutes are very hard-to-find (dare I say, "rare"?). 
In addition to the four ELO 12" mixes, I've also included the equally-rare ELO B-side to "I'm Alive," "Drum Dreams" (which really COOKS!), and we finish up with guest Livvie Newton-John joining Jeff Lynne & his c...

Here's a 2-hour, 15-minute LIVE compilation of FLO & EDDIE ~ aka THE TURTLES ~ shows from the legendary, but unfortunately, now-defunct New York City nightclub, The Bottom Line, from the years 1979-1994. The compilation is comprised from two main sources: "The Turtles Featuring Flo & Eddie Captured Live" and "New York 'Times' Live at The Bottom Line featuring Flo & Eddie." The "New York 'Times'" performances were recorded, with microphones literally hanging from the ceiling of The Bottom Line. Thus, the audio is not always 100%, but certainly worth hearing because it's a tremendous example of Flo & Eddie's fun, chaotic insanity ever-present during their live...

SYD BARRETT RARITIES - PINK FLOYD YEARS 1966-1968
Here are 38 rare PINK FLOYD tracks, concentrating on Syd Barrett, with a few Nick Mason & Roger Waters interviews mixed in from '66 to '68, for good measure. Please enjoy!
Interstellar Overdrive (San Francisco 10/31/66)Interstellar Overdrive with Interview (12/66)Let's Roll Another One (1/22/67)Matilda's Mother - Live at UFO Club (1/27/67)Interstellar Overdrive - Live at UFO Club (1/27/67)Candy & a Currant Bun - Alternate Lyrics Acetate (1/29/67)Arnold Layne - BBC (1/29/67)Candy & a Currant Bun - Multitrack BBC (1/29/67)Nick Mason Interview (Stockholm 3/67)K4 Discoteque...

THE LOST LENNON TAPES was a series of John Lennon demos, plus never-before released songs, John Lennon in the studio, et al.
The Best of THE LOST LENNON TAPES COLLECTION #2 of 5 (2 hours)
Bless YouMany Rivers to CrossMy LifeI Watch Your FaceServe YourselfThe Worst Is Over (early Starting Over)Watching the WheelsBeautiful Boy (Darling Boy)I'm the Greatest (Written for Ringo)Bring on the Lucie (Freeda Peeple)No. 9 Dream (earliest demo)People (demo for the song, "Angela")Luck of the Irish (unfinished lyrics)Only PeopleMind Games promoForgive Me (My Little Flower Princess)Tower Records spotI Don't Want to Be...

THE LOST LENNON TAPES was a series of John Lennon demos, plus never-before released songs, John Lennon in the studio, et al.
The Best of THE LOST LENNON TAPES COLLECTION #5 of 5 (79 mins.)
Happy Birthday John (for John's 30th birthday) -Ringo, Stephen Stills, Billy Preston, Klaus VoormannI Found Out - longer version with extended outroWhat'd I Say &... - Ringo, Klaus, Phil Spector, Allen Ginsberg, & othersYellow Submarine in Syracuse Hotel Room 10/8/71Chi Chi's Cafe - John & RingoHowling at the Moon - unreleased songMemories - unreleased song - borrows melody from "Tennessee" & the opening piano from "Grow Old with Me"Everybody's...

THE LOST LENNON TAPES was a series of John Lennon demos, plus never-before released songs, John Lennon in the studio, et al.
The Best of THE LOST LENNON TAPES COLLECTION #4 of 5 (2 hours)
Nobody Told MeWomanI Am the Walrus (snippet)Strawberry Fields Forever (acoustic)What a Shame, Mary Jane Had a Pain at the Party (acoustic)JuliaRock & Roll PeopleRock Island Line (SO SORRY ABOUT THE SKIPS IN THE RECORD)It Just Happened to Be YouMy LifeDon't Be CrazyStudio talk into "Starting Over"Dear JohnWhatever Happened To...Peggy SueWatching the WheelsBeautiful Boy (Darling Boy) - Bermuda tapeIt's Not Too Bad (1966...

THE LOST LENNON TAPES was a series of John Lennon demos, plus never-before released songs, John Lennon in the studio, et al.
The Best of THE LOST LENNON TAPES COLLECTION #3 of 5 (2 hours)
Roll Over Beethoven (rehearsal for One-To-One Concert w/ Elephant's Memory)One-To-One Radio Spots"New York City" rehearsal with Elephant's Memory BandGod Save OzMaurice DuPont (Agent Provocateur)That'll Be the Day (The Quarreymen acetate)Not Fade Away St. Regis Hotel NYC '71The Best Things in Life Are FreeJohn & Bob Dylan (Bob inebriated?)"Put the incense on..."Make Love Not War (pre-"Mind Games")Daddy's Little Sunshine...

THE LOST LENNON TAPES was a series of John Lennon demos, plus never-before released songs, John Lennon in the studio, et al.
The Best of THE LOST LENNON TAPES COLLECTION #1 of 5 (2 hours)
Power to the PeopleOh! YokoWhat You GotReal LoveWomanCookin' (in the Kitchen of Love) - Written for Ringo to singFree As a BirdIntuituitionCall My NameOne of the BoysCold TurkeyTight A$Dear YokoI Don't Wanna Face ItWatching the WheelsI'm Stepping OutClean-Up TimeI Know (demo version Take 2)Aisumasen (I Know) rough mixSteel & Glass (alternate version)Walls & Bridges track rundownMirror, Mirror on the Wall (demo version, Take 2)Tennessee (1976 home demo...

On this episode (#83) of The Beatles Hour with Steve Ludwig, we are joined by the brilliant author/rock journalist, LAURIE KAYE. 
She interviewed John Lennon & Yoko Ono on the afternoon that John was brutally taken from us later that evening. It's a surreal story of a somewhat surreal (& exciting) life in the music & radio scenes. We'll also hear of Laurie's interviews with Paul McCartney, George Harrison, Mick Jagger, & so much more. PLUS, we'll hear of the horrifying encounter Laurie had with the scum who, shortly after the encounter, shot John Lennon.
Her brilliant book is entitled, CONFESSIONS OF A...

To complement the Dick Dale interview on PlanetLudwig.com (Steve Ludwig's Classic Pop Culture, Show # 187), host Steve Ludwig created this 22-song setlist ranging from each era of the King of the Surf Guitar's career. Enjoy!


Miserlou (1962)Scalped (1994)Smoke on the Water (2001)Ring of Fire (1994)Peter GunnSpace Mountain (from Disney's "Space Mountain" 2001)Let's Go Trippin' (1962)Surfing DrumsSpeardance (1993)Nitrus (1996)Jungle Fever (1962)The Scavenger (1963)Third Stone from the Sun (1996)Belo Horizonte (2001)Tidal Wave (1964)Never on Sunday (feat. Dick Dale on trumpet 1964)Mr. Eliminator (1964)Terra Dicktyl (1994)Oasis of Man (2001)Yours (2001)King of the Surf Guitar (1962)Miserlou - Acoustic (1993)

A true flower child of the sixties (and today!), MELANIE joins us for music & talk with host Steve Ludwig. Ms. Safka shares so many stories about her appearances at Woodstock & the Isle of Wight concerts, opens up about deeply personal episodes in her life, as well as sharing brand new music with us. The interview was truly a moving experience...
CALLIE COSPLAY tells us about life as a cosplayer. It's mostly fun, but you may be surprised at the lengths Callie & other cosplayers must go to to perfect their craft.
This is SHOW #36 OF STEVE LUDWIG'S CLASSIC POP...

We've taken the legendary Honeymooners TV Show episode, "$99,000 Answer," and let Ralph (Jackie Gleason) & Ed (Art Carney) introduce the songs from the episode, but we'll listen to the full-length versions of each song.

Arguably, this is LOU REED's weirdest album release. METAL MACHINE MUSIC was released in 1975, but was taken off the market three weeks later. Some critics said it cost Reed his reputation in the music business. There are no songs or structured composition on the album; instead it consists of modulated feedback & noise music guitar effects.
UGLY MUSIC Magazine write: "Get beyond those first few unnerving seconds, listen closely, and it can be interpreted in a multitude of ways."
Decide for yourself...

ROGER McGUINN of the legendary BYRDS performs a live solo concert of many of his Byrds' hits, from 2014. Enjoy! (45 mins.)
So You Want To Be A Rock & Roll StarChestnut MareEight Miles HighMr. SpacemanBells of RhymneyYou Showed MeFeel a Whole Lot BetterBallad of Easy RiderMy Back PagesMr. Tambourine ManTurn! Turn! Turn!

The Rolling Stones released their ninth studio album, STICKY FINGERS, in 1971. The recording sessions for the album took place between February 1969 & October 1970. Here are 21 demo & alternate-take tracks from those sessions. The first ten tracks are the Sticky Fingers songs (demos & alternate takes) & the tracks 11 to 21 are Bonus Tracks, not included on the Sticky Fingers album. Please enjoy!
Brown Sugar (with Eric Clapton)SwayWild HorsesCan't You Hear Me KnockingYou Gotta MoveBitchI Got the Blues (live at The Marquee 1971)Sister MorphineDead FlowersMoonlight Mile (isolated vocals)Jiving Sister FannyHillside BluesCS Blues (aka Schoolboys Blues) Leather JacketDancing in the LightWho Am I17. I'm Go...

Here is a shortened ("Walls & Abridged") 16-minute version of John Lennon & Yoko Ono's avant-garde, experimental album from 1968, Unfinished Music No. 1 - TWO VIRGINS. 
I've taken 16 minutes' worth of the 30-minute album to give the uninitiated listeners an idea of what can be expected if one chooses to listen to the full album.
I've also included the bonus track, written by Yoko, that was included on the TWO VIRGINS re-release from 1997, "Remember Love." It features only Yoko on vocals and John on acoustic guitar. One may identify bits from The Beatles songs, "Julia," "Sun King," & "Dear Prudence" fr...

SIMON & GARFUNKEL Demos, Alternate Takes of their 1960's output, PLUS a RARE live concert at the Hollywood Bowl from 1968 highlight this edition of Steve Ludwig's Classic Pop Culture # 189. Host Steve Ludwig, of the classic pop culture website, PlanetLudwig.com, presents demos & alternate takes from their albums WEDNESDAY MORNING 3 AM, SOUNDS OF SILENCE, PARSLEY SAGE ROSEMARY & THYME, BOOKENDS, BRIDGE OVER TROUBLED WATER, & THE GRADUATE Movie Soundtrack album, followed by an uninterrupted rare recording of their 23-song August 23, 1968 concert from the Hollywood Bowl. Enjoy!

It's ALL BEATLES, but we'll hear things differently! Sixty minutes of Beatles remixes and mash-ups. Everything we'll hear is The Beatles - songs we know and love - but REMIXED & MASHED-UP by some of the most brilliant online remixers' communities!
I Want To Hold Your Hand - The Bizarre MixThat Bulldog Better Leave My Kitten AloneTax My DriveShe's Leaving Home YesterdayI Me Mine CloseupAll My Loving (with special guests)Strawburied Feels ForeverOnly Pepper WeepsYou're A Lonely Hearts Club ManThis BoyI Dig Love - Up CloseRock and Roll BirthdayAnd Your Bird Can Sing in the StudioI'm Only SleepingOnly A Northern...

Beatles novelty records were fun, goofy, & some, quite cool! They are yet another indication of how much impact the Beatles had on the world. Future stars like CHER & SISSY SPACEK recorded Beatles novelty songs (which we'll hear!). Tunes like "The Boy With the Beatle Hair," "Go Go Go With Ringo,", "The Beatle Dance," & 33 others await you in this 80th edition of The Beatles Hour with Steve Ludwig. A splendid time is guaranteed for all! Yeah! Yeah! Yeah!
Beatles Pledge of Allegiance - David PeelThe Boy with the Beatle Hair - The SwansMy Beatle Haircut - The TwilitersThe Beatles Barber...

DEEP DIVE: THE KINKS ~ Twenty-five Deep Dive Album Cuts by the classic rock band who began their hit-filled career over sixty years ago. The Kinks' catalog goes way beyond their hits. Bill Ludwig, with an assist from Steve Ludwig, takes a deep dive into 25 Kinks treasures ~ non-hits ~ but every bit as brilliant as their beloved hits. Enjoy!

Once again, here are three eclectic hours of MORE COOL MUSIC (Volume Three) that was originally meant to be used on Steve Ludwig's Classic Pop Culture shows at PlanetLudwig.com, but for one reason or another, haven't been used yet. There's still no time like the present, so are you ready? Get comfortable, get tight, & get right...and ENJOY!
Walking in the Forest of My Mind - Paul ParrishA Most Peculiar Man - Adam, Mike, & TimTainted Love - Vivisector's Gulag TunesPaint It Black - Gabor SzaboYou Really Got Me - Gate BallHurdy Gurdy Man - Eartha KittHappy Together...

Continuing with the BEATLES ALBUMS COVER SONGS series at pop culture website, PlanetLudwig.com, Steve Ludwig presents 18 cover songs of the Beatles (by various artists) from the PAST MASTERS VOL. ONE album. Enjoy! (Songs compiled by Steve Ludwig of PlanetLudwig.com)
Love Me Do - The PunklesFrom Me To You - Jess ThristanThank You Girl - Paul MoodyShe Loves You - Miss Beth BelleI'LL Get You - Dave WilliamsI Want To Hold Your Hand - Mayday ParadeThis Boy - Reo BrothersKomm, Gib Mir Deine Hand - The DeutschSie Liebt Dich - The RoversLong Tall Sally - MojoThunderI Call Your...

Fourteen cover versions by various artists of The Beatles first U.K. album, PLEASE PLEASE ME.
Enjoy! (And if you get a minute, check out more Beatles & classic pop culture at PlanetLudwig.com. Thanks!) (Songs compiled by Steve Ludwig of PlanetLudwig.com)
I Saw Her Standing There - Midnight MetroMisery - Leftover CutiesAnna - Mick Hucknell (Simply Red)Chains - The BrugboysBoys - Barry GonenAsk Me Why - Mark SantosPlease Please Me - 5 O'ClockLove Me Do - Ai NinomiyaPS I Love You - Ably HouseBaby It's You - Finn CrossleyDo You Want To Know a Secret - FeaturesA...

Here are fourteen cover versions by various artists of The Beatles' HELP! album, PLUS two bonus tracks of instrumentals from the movie, HELP!, but not on the American soundtrack album release. Enjoy! (And while you're at it, why not visit the pop culture website, PlanetLudwig.com ~ Thanks!) (Songs compiled by Steve Ludwig of PlanetLudwig.com)
HELP! - Minds Like TheseThe Night Before - Turbo LaxYou've Got To Hide Your Love Away - Legends The Band (Joe Mandica, Tony & Greg Marciano)I Need You - The Sunshine CompanyAnother Girl - Thom MorecraftYou're Going to Lose That Girl - The 5 MenitsTicket...

Here are the fourteen Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band tracks (yes, we included "Sgt. Pepper Inner Groove"!) as covered by various artists. Enjoy! (..and give PlanetLudwig.com a visit while you're at it. Thanks!) (Songs compiled by Steve Ludwig of PlanetLudwig.com)
Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band - The TrewsWith A Little Help from My Friends - Wolf SunLucy in the Sky With Diamonds - T-9 Remix from Re-VolverGetting Better - GomezBandFixing a Hole - EasyStarAllStarsShe's Leaving Home - The Skidmore DynamicsBeing for the Benefit of Mr. Kite - Mila FaWithin You Without You - BeatzoneWhen I'm...

Here are fourteen cover songs of The Beatles' RUBBER SOUL album. PlanetLudwig.com has been sharing covers of each Beatles album. Enjoy! (Songs compiled by Steve Ludwig of PlanetLudwig.com)
Drive My Car - Harm & EaseNorwegian Wood (This Bird Has Flown)You Won't See Me - Luz Nobili FrenkelNowhere Man - LowThink For Yourself - Yonder Mountain String BandThe Word - Nick MartellaroMichelle - The Innocent CriminalsWhat Goes On - Sufjan StevensGirl - Rhett MillerI'm Looking Through You - Ted LeoIn My Life - Ben LeeWait - Connie EvingstonIf I Needed Someone - Nellie McKayRun For Your Life...

Enjoy these cover songs of the entire BEATLES WHITE ALBUM (yes, even "Revolution 9"!).
Happy Listening! (VARIOUS ARTISTS) (Songs compiled by Steve Ludwig of PlanetLudwig.com)

Back in the USSR - Mense Band
Dear Prudence - Endevor 1 Remix
Glass Onion - Mark Morton
Obladi Oblada - Leo Moracchioli
Wild Honey Pie - The Pixies
The Continuing Story of Bungalow Bill - Dawn Kinnard with Rex Sexsmith
While My Guitar Gently Weeps - Main Squeeze
While My Guitar Gently Weeps (Anthology version) - Rubber Soul Beatles
Happiness Is a Warm Gun...

RARE LIVE MUSIC FROM THE 70's (recorded by innovator & visionary in the field of sound, Dinky Dawson) ~
~ The Byrds - Recorded live 1/16/72 at The Rainbow Bar & Grill, West Hollywood, CA
"Chestnut Mare" / "Mr. Spaceman"
~ Roberta Flack - Recorded live 10/1/72 at the Springfield Civic Center, Springfield, MA
"The First Time (Ever I Saw Your Face)" / "Just Like A Woman"
~ Steely Dan - Recorded live 5/20/74 at the Rainbow Bar & Grill, West Hollywood, CA
"Bodhisattva" / "Dirty Work"
~ Lou Reed - Recorded live 10/3/77 at the Birmingham Odeon, England
"White Light/White Heat" / "Walk on the Wild...

Here are three MORE hours of songs that I've banked for future use on my "Classic Pop Culture with Steve Ludwig" shows at PlanetLudwig.com. Like the first 3 hours (which you can find here on Spreaker and Planet Ludwig), I still haven't used these songs, so I figured there's still no time like the present...Enjoy!
I'm Horny, I'm Stoned - The Doors (after Jim Morrison's death)Touch Me (Jim Morrison isolated vocals) - The DoorsMy Friend Jack - SmokeSugar Man - Sixto RodriguezZorba the Greek - Herb Alpert & the Tijuana BrassDrop InGirl on LSD - Tom PettyPrincess Turns...

Bill Ludwig returns with another edition of DEEP DIVES, a look at album cuts that don't get enough recognition. This time around, Bill (joined by Steve Ludwig) spins THIRTY songs by the legendary British Invasion band, THE HOLLIES. We're pretty sure you'll hear more than a few songs by The Hollies that you've never heard before. Enjoy!
DEEP DIVES is part of the BILL'S ALBUM CUTS show...

3 ECLECTIC HOURS OF COOL MUSIC - Here are songs that I've banked for future use on my "Classic Pop Culture with Steve Ludwig" shows at PlanetLudwig.com. I still haven't used them, so I figured there's no time like the present...Enjoy!
You Showed Me - Hannah FuryFlo & Eddie Theme/Best Part of Breaking Up - Flo & EddieI Want To Tell You - Blue CartoonEvil Tom Jones - Satan BombOne Way Or Another - Lee RockerMemphis - Joe JacksonJungle Drum - Emiliana TorriniTallahassee Lassie - Flamin' GrooviesBony Maronie - The StandellsLove, Love, Love Drags Me Down - GlitterhousePsychedelic Movement...

Here are ten songs that were hits for other artists, but covered brilliantly by the late, VERY GREAT, Rick Nelson. Enjoy!

Prepare to turn off your mind, relax, & float downstream...SNACKS REQUIRED!

We all Have 'em...Those songs that make us think: People would never believe I love this song! Bill invites his brother Steve to join him as each picks his "Dirty Dozen" of Guilty Pleasure Songs. Have fun listening!