Well, we have rounded the 60 episode bend, here at The Way-Back Music Machine. On episode 61 we take a look at one day, July 12, through rock and roll history. We start in Memphis, where a 19 year old truck driver signs a contract with a little label with a big history. No one knows it at the time, but this changes the course of music and fashion for all time. A bunch of lads in Liverpool, who are currently in a Skiffle band, will take notice of the singer from Memphis in the years to come, but right now, they are still kind of a skiffle band, and in 1956, they head down to a local 'recording studio' and record a single, 10 inch 78 rpm disc. This group will later change members and their name and, also change the course of history. Fast forward to 1962, and a band is making their debut performance in a London club. This band will be championed by The Beatles and go on to their own fame and fortune, Finally, also in 1962, an unlikely artist performs his style of country and western, and not only has a number one album but a number one single. All that, plus charts and great talk between two good friends, this week on Episode 61 of The Way-Back Music Machine. Don't forget to check out the Spotify playlist that goes along  with today's episode!

Well, we have rounded the 60 episode bend, here at The Way-Back Music Machine. On episode 61 we take a look at one day, July 12, through rock and roll history. We start in Memphis, where a 19 year old truck driver signs a contract with a little label with a big history. No one knows it at the time, but this changes the course of music and fashion for all time. A bunch of lads in Liverpool, who are currently in a Skiffle band, will take notice of the singer from Memphis in the years to come, but right now, they are still kind of a skiffle band, and in 1956, they head down to a local 'recording studio' and record a single, 10 inch 78 rpm disc. This group will later change members and their name and, also change the course of history. Fast forward to 1962, and a band is making their debut performance in a London club. This band will be championed by The Beatles and go on to their own fame and fortune, Finally, also in 1962, an unlikely artist performs his style of country and western, and not only has a number one album but a number one single. All that, plus charts and great talk between two good friends, this week on Episode 61 of The Way-Back Music Machine. Don't forget to check out the <a href="https://open.spotify.com/playlist/233J7Wrej0cgdAU5QDFdIh?si=a9c3239e578f4ec7" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Spotify playlist</a> that goes along with today's episode!

61. London July 12, 1962

We are off on road trip 60!  Episode 60 of The Way-Back Music Machine. Yes, you read right, 60!!! This week, we have tank full of gas, but only one location...New York City! First off, to the iconic Apollo Theatre for a classic concert and a classic live album. The year is 1963, the Apollo and it is James Brown! The end result is a live album that lives up to the word 'live'. Staying in New York City, we check in on Billy Preston with his first number one single! Finally, we witness the recording of an iconic 'protest' song in 1962. Bob Dylan writes it but he denies that it is a protest song. We will explain. Add chart chat, great conversation and a fun ride.  All that and more on Episode 60 of The Way-Back Music Machine! Don't forget to see what we're listening to on the 8 track player by listening to this episode's Spotify playlist! 

We are off on road trip 60!  Episode 60 of The Way-Back Music Machine. Yes, you read right, 60!!! This week, we have tank full of gas, but only one location...New York City! First off, to the iconic Apollo Theatre for a classic concert and a classic live album. The year is 1963, the Apollo and it is James Brown! The end result is a live album that lives up to the word 'live'. Staying in New York City, we check in on Billy Preston with his first number one single! Finally, we witness the recording of an iconic 'protest' song in 1962. Bob Dylan writes it but he denies that it is a protest song. We will explain. Add chart chat, great conversation and a fun ride.  All that and more on Episode 60 of The Way-Back Music Machine! Don't forget to see what we're listening to on the 8 track player by listening to this episode's <a href="https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1dqJbv9c9g1ccc5Byl8fzq?si=a4168bc6c3f34447" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Spotify playlist</a>!

60. New York City July 6, 1963

He we are, the 59th musical road trip for The Way-Back Music Machine. This week, a very special show to celebrate two things, Tony Stuart’s retirement (he is officially retired after a stunning career as the cool teacher) and the release of Elvis, the new movie. This week, an extended From Memphis to Merseyside. This we we explore Elvis and some key moments. Such as his “comeback “ special of 1968. We also invest his time on The Steve Allen show. Then the recording of an iconic song, featuring the guitar of Scotty Moore, who supported Elvis. We talk about the time Moore and Elvis broke up for a short time. All that, plus charts, a commercial and great chat. This week on The Way-Back Music Machine. See what's playing on the 8 track player by checking out this episode's Spotify playlist! 

He we are, the 59th musical road trip for The Way-Back Music Machine. This week, a very special show to celebrate two things, Tony Stuart’s retirement (he is officially retired after a stunning career as the cool teacher) and the release of Elvis, the new movie. This week, an extended From Memphis to Merseyside. This we we explore Elvis and some key moments. Such as his “comeback “ special of 1968. We also invest his time on The Steve Allen show. Then the recording of an iconic song, featuring the guitar of Scotty Moore, who supported Elvis. We talk about the time Moore and Elvis broke up for a short time. All that, plus charts, a commercial and great chat. This week on The Way-Back Music Machine. See what's playing on the 8 track player by checking out this episode's <a href="https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3IXUvWS1sOo1kFjRCZD9bH?si=85a0daedfe554ec4" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Spotify playlist!</a>

59. Nashville June 28, 2016

The weather is getting hotter, and here we are at Episode 58. This week something a little different. This week, on The Way-Back Music machine, we have decided to do a full length, extended From Memphis To Merseyside episode.  This means stories about Elvis and The Beatles. Starting off, we look at John Lennon's last television appearance. And what an appearance it was. A very unusual backing band and Lennon, not so subtly, making an observation about the gentleman he is supposedly paying tribute to. Then we are off to the U.K., where in 2002, Elvis is still breaking and making new records, and I don't mean the ones pressed on vinyl. This is an interesting story of a song over three decades old topping the charts world-wide, with one exception. Then we go back to when Elvis got himself a new manager. Finally, we look at The Beatles recording a song that went on to become the most covered songs in rock and roll history. All that, plus charts, and excellent conversation between friends.  Enjoy Episode 58 of The Way-Back Music Machine!

The weather is getting hotter, and here we are at Episode 58. This week something a little different. This week, on The Way-Back Music machine, we have decided to do a full length, extended From Memphis To Merseyside episode.  This means stories about Elvis and The Beatles. Starting off, we look at John Lennon's last television appearance. And what an appearance it was. A very unusual backing band and Lennon, not so subtly, making an observation about the gentleman he is supposedly paying tribute to. Then we are off to the U.K., where in 2002, Elvis is still breaking and making new records, and I don't mean the ones pressed on vinyl. This is an interesting story of a song over three decades old topping the charts world-wide, with one exception. Then we go back to when Elvis got himself a new manager. Finally, we look at The Beatles recording a song that went on to become the most covered songs in rock and roll history. All that, plus charts, and excellent conversation between friends.  Enjoy Episode 58 of The Way-Back Music Machine!

58. Memphis June 17, 1955

This is road trip 57 for The Way-Back Music Machine, and we are having as much fun as we did when we first started. And we keep finding new stories to talk about. Two daughters and a Father share a day...25 years apart, but they shared a special accomplishment. Find out more about that day and what both earned. Then we talk about mental health and how it impacts artists. Sinead O'Connor is a story that needs to be discussed and remembered. Finally, we celebrate the genius, Ray Charles. Where do you begin when you talk about such a legend? We look at an interesting time in his career. All that, plus Memphis to Merseyside segment, charts and two good friends talking and enjoying the ride and music. Don't forget to check out what's playing on the 8 track player by checking out the Spotify playlist that goes with  today's episode!

This is road trip 57 for The Way-Back Music Machine, and we are having as much fun as we did when we first started. And we keep finding new stories to talk about. Two daughters and a Father share a day...25 years apart, but they shared a special accomplishment. Find out more about that day and what both earned. Then we talk about mental health and how it impacts artists. Sinead O'Connor is a story that needs to be discussed and remembered. Finally, we celebrate the genius, Ray Charles. Where do you begin when you talk about such a legend? We look at an interesting time in his career. All that, plus Memphis to Merseyside segment, charts and two good friends talking and enjoying the ride and music. Don't forget to check out what's playing on the 8 track player by checking out the <a href="https://open.spotify.com/playlist/7En8zHgJZ228hZ2OklhOpM?si=f3c96f81de3d42aa" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Spotify playlist</a> that goes with today's episode!

57. Dublin June 10, 1973

Welcome to show 56. A lot of miles on the old Way-Back Music Machine! There used to be an expression that so and so had a face that could stop traffic. Well, it was not just the face, but a painting did stop traffic in Brighton. You can hear about who it was and what happened on this episode. Then we are off to 1966 for the debut of a television show about a make believe band that became a real band. You can hear the story on this episode of The Way-Back Music Machine. Finally, we talk about the launch of a record label that changed music and architecture. All that, plus charts, Memphis to Merseyside, and great chat between two friends driving the rock and roll highway in the Way-Back Music Machine. Dont't forget to check out the Spotify playlist that goes with today's episode!

Welcome to show 56. A lot of miles on the old Way-Back Music Machine! There used to be an expression that so and so had a face that could stop traffic. Well, it was not just the face, but a painting did stop traffic in Brighton. You can hear about who it was and what happened on this episode. Then we are off to 1966 for the debut of a television show about a make believe band that became a real band. You can hear the story on this episode of The Way-Back Music Machine. Finally, we talk about the launch of a record label that changed music and architecture. All that, plus charts, Memphis to Merseyside, and great chat between two friends driving the rock and roll highway in the Way-Back Music Machine. Dont't forget to check out the <a href="https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2vuqQAuAbylCgkYS6pCTUN?si=2b92da92f8a849e3" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Spotify playlist</a> that goes with today's episode!

56. Brighton May 31, 2003

It has been quite a week, storms, pandemic, elections and war and yet the Way-Back Music Machine keeps rolling along right into episode 55. This week look at the story behind a number one song that went on to become the number one most hated song! And it all happens in San Francisco. Then we are off to celebrate the release of an album that will go on to set records for being on the charts longer than any other albums. And how is it connected to Paul McCartney? And we end our trip in California. Fathers and sons fighting is nothing new, except this family happened to be very famous. All those stories plus two From Memphis to Merseyside stories, lots of charts, a classic commercial and two friends talking music. Join us for The Way-Back Music Machine, Episode 55. Don't forget to check out the Spotify playlist that goes with  today's road trip!

It has been quite a week, storms, pandemic, elections and war and yet the Way-Back Music Machine keeps rolling along right into episode 55. This week look at the story behind a number one song that went on to become the number one most hated song! And it all happens in San Francisco. Then we are off to celebrate the release of an album that will go on to set records for being on the charts longer than any other albums. And how is it connected to Paul McCartney? And we end our trip in California. Fathers and sons fighting is nothing new, except this family happened to be very famous. All those stories plus two From Memphis to Merseyside stories, lots of charts, a classic commercial and two friends talking music. Join us for The Way-Back Music Machine, Episode 55. Don't forget to check out the <a href="https://open.spotify.com/playlist/76sXiq1RjrAbtSg2kvGFQS?si=bda0c6124765409e" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Spotify playlist</a> that goes with today's road trip!

55. San Francisco May 23, 1973

For Episode 54 (!) The Way-Back Music Machine parks on one day. Sometimes there is one day in rock history where so much happens, a day in the life, as it were (to borrow a phrase). This week, we stop in Los Angeles on May 16, 1966 for the release of a landmark album. The Beach Boys were influenced by The Beatles and they, in turn, influenced The Beatles. You will more about that and Charles Manson too. Then we go a few years ahead in time, but still on May 16 for the passing of a film genius. A creator of characters that have lasted decades. What does this have to do with rock and roll, well, as they say you will have to listen to find out. Finally, it is 2000 and an artist claims his name back. But he lost his name at his own choosing. And he picked a symbol rather than a name. Confused? Listen to The Way-Back Music Machine and we will explain it all. All that plus charts, cool conversation and our regular 'From Memphis to Merseyside' moment this week on episode 54 of The Way-Back Music Machine! Don't forget to check out the Spotify playlist that goes along  with today's episode!

For Episode 54 (!) The Way-Back Music Machine parks on one day. Sometimes there is one day in rock history where so much happens, a day in the life, as it were (to borrow a phrase). This week, we stop in Los Angeles on May 16, 1966 for the release of a landmark album. The Beach Boys were influenced by The Beatles and they, in turn, influenced The Beatles. You will more about that and Charles Manson too. Then we go a few years ahead in time, but still on May 16 for the passing of a film genius. A creator of characters that have lasted decades. What does this have to do with rock and roll, well, as they say you will have to listen to find out. Finally, it is 2000 and an artist claims his name back. But he lost his name at his own choosing. And he picked a symbol rather than a name. Confused? Listen to The Way-Back Music Machine and we will explain it all. All that plus charts, cool conversation and our regular 'From Memphis to Merseyside' moment this week on episode 54 of The Way-Back Music Machine! Don't forget to check out the <a href="https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3rEnARARsnq7PqxGoNy7bM?si=14e2930763ee484f" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Spotify playlist</a> that goes along with today's episode!

54. Parma May 16, 2007

New York City seems to be the place to be this week.  In Episode 53, we visit the great New York. Starting our road trip is a Canadian band's first, and only, number one single in America. Guess Who the band is? And the origins of the hit are pretty interesting. Sometimes accidents can produce hits. Then we talk about the great B.B. King, who sadly passed away during this week in rock history. His influence is felt to this day and his impact on blues, r &amp; b and rock is incredible. Finally, an artist that had to wait until he was 67 to get his first number one album on The Billboard Top 200 albums. It is a fine album, but it was his 29th studio album. We discuss that story on Episode 53. All that, plus charts, a commercial, Memphis to Mersyside and two friends talking as they drive around New York City. This week, on Episode 53 of The Way-Back Music Machine. Don't forget to check out the Spotify playlist that goes with  today's episode!

New York City seems to be the place to be this week.  In Episode 53, we visit the great New York. Starting our road trip is a Canadian band's first, and only, number one single in America. Guess Who the band is? And the origins of the hit are pretty interesting. Sometimes accidents can produce hits. Then we talk about the great B.B. King, who sadly passed away during this week in rock history. His influence is felt to this day and his impact on blues, r &amp; b and rock is incredible. Finally, an artist that had to wait until he was 67 to get his first number one album on The Billboard Top 200 albums. It is a fine album, but it was his 29th studio album. We discuss that story on Episode 53. All that, plus charts, a commercial, Memphis to Mersyside and two friends talking as they drive around New York City. This week, on Episode 53 of The Way-Back Music Machine. Don't forget to check out the <a href="https://open.spotify.com/playlist/77ipSEaYKSwHDzd1zPerKe?si=0a2b305db6b64dea" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Spotify playlist</a> that goes with today's episode!

53. Los Angeles May 11, 1974

It isn't often that The Way-Back Music Machine stops in one city and stays there for all three stories, but this week, on Episode 52 of The Way-Back Music Machine, we stay in London for all the stories, including the Memphis to Merseyside segment. We start talking about Reginald Kenneth Dwight, who was a member of a band that had seemed to run its course. In 1968 Reggie decided to go solo, but first he had to find a better name. He does it on a flight from the U.S.A. to the U.K. Then we talk about yet another odd one banned by the B.B.C. and if you heard last week's show, you may already be familiar with the song and artist. Finally, a D.J. being told to pretend to like a song....well it just doesn't end well. All that, plus charts, the Memphis to Merseyside segment, a cool commercial, great talk and even a Spotify playlist to hear the songs we are talking about. This week on Episode 52 (!) of The Way-Back Music Machine. Don't forget to check out the Spotify playlist for this episode!

It isn't often that The Way-Back Music Machine stops in one city and stays there for all three stories, but this week, on Episode 52 of The Way-Back Music Machine, we stay in London for all the stories, including the Memphis to Merseyside segment. We start talking about Reginald Kenneth Dwight, who was a member of a band that had seemed to run its course. In 1968 Reggie decided to go solo, but first he had to find a better name. He does it on a flight from the U.S.A. to the U.K. Then we talk about yet another odd one banned by the B.B.C. and if you heard last week's show, you may already be familiar with the song and artist. Finally, a D.J. being told to pretend to like a song....well it just doesn't end well. All that, plus charts, the Memphis to Merseyside segment, a cool commercial, great talk and even a Spotify playlist to hear the songs we are talking about. This week on Episode 52 (!) of The Way-Back Music Machine. Don't forget to check out the <a href="https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0AIa6Pm7itxrd6wYgVJlyN?si=02eaa083756e4d8a" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Spotify playlist</a> for this episode!

52. London May 7, 1968

It's road trip time!  Join Tony Stuart and Aaron Badgley for a look at the week that was in rock and roll history.  Great stories, chart talk, and a lot of laughs will make your week a little brighter!  Every show ends with a look at what our idols (The Beatles and/or Elvis) were up to that week in rock history.  Plus, we'll post a Spotify playlist that goes with each episode.  Rock on!!

Here we are at show 51! This week, we have an interesting show in which we remember artists who have kind of been forgotten. Like Johnnie Ray, a huge artist in the 1950s, especially in the U.K. In the 1950s he topped the charts and yet, here we are 70 years later and he seems to be forgotten. But he had such a voice and stage presence! Then we are off to Chicago to talk about a band that revolutionized rock and roll. Maybe not the most imaginative album titles, but they made some pretty fine music. Finally, someone who took the time to plan a rather interesting event in New York City. Very courteous and planning out some misbehaviour. All that, plus our Memphis to Merseyside segment, charts, classic commercials and some great conversation between two friends. This week on Episode 51 of the Way-Back Music Machine. Don't forget to check out the Spotify playlist that goes with today's episode!

Here we are at show 51! This week, we have an interesting show in which we remember artists who have kind of been forgotten. Like Johnnie Ray, a huge artist in the 1950s, especially in the U.K. In the 1950s he topped the charts and yet, here we are 70 years later and he seems to be forgotten. But he had such a voice and stage presence! Then we are off to Chicago to talk about a band that revolutionized rock and roll. Maybe not the most imaginative album titles, but they made some pretty fine music. Finally, someone who took the time to plan a rather interesting event in New York City. Very courteous and planning out some misbehaviour. All that, plus our Memphis to Merseyside segment, charts, classic commercials and some great conversation between two friends. This week on Episode 51 of the Way-Back Music Machine. Don't forget to check out the<a href="https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1WhBPYRk9qufFjvX5pI8yk?si=a79290c9ce964018" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Spotify playlist</a> that goes with today's episode!

51. Chicago April 28, 1969

We made it! 50 Episodes of The Way-Back Music Machine. 50! And what a trip it has been. 50 road trips around the world talking about famous and not so famous rock and roll stories. This week we let you see behind the curtain and talk about The Beatles and Elvis Presley. No official charts but a lot of talk. Also, some beautiful messages from friends, and a couple of big announcements. All that and more on Episode 50 of The Way-Back Music Machine.

We made it! 50 Episodes of The Way-Back Music Machine. 50! And what a trip it has been. 50 road trips around the world talking about famous and not so famous rock and roll stories. This week we let you see behind the curtain and talk about The Beatles and Elvis Presley. No official charts but a lot of talk. Also, some beautiful messages from friends, and a couple of big announcements. All that and more on Episode 50 of The Way-Back Music Machine.

50. Memphis and Merseyside!

Wow, episode 49!!!!! We have almost made it to the 50 mark. Can you believe a year of Way Back-Music Machines, and next week will be our 50th road trip through the history of rock and roll. This week, a stop in Los Angeles as an important, and record-breaking single makes it debut on radio around the world. 5000 stations to be exact. It is a small world, after all, and we are indeed the world. Next, off to the U.K. for the concert debut of a new 'girl band". Comprised to be the counterpart of the 'boy band' craze, this band had two number one albums and numerous singles. But we talk about their live debut, and no, we did not wear kilts. Finally an iconic live album makes it way to number one. Live albums existed before, but none had the impact that this album seemed to have. We will talk about someone coming alive, and shattering records, on Episode 49. All that, plus charts, a special Memphis to Merseyside story and a classic commercial. Come and join the fun on this week's episode of The Way-Back Music Machine! Would you like to join our email list? Click here to join. Don't forget to check out the Spotify playlist that goes with  today's episode!

Wow, episode 49!!!!! We have almost made it to the 50 mark. Can you believe a year of Way Back-Music Machines, and next week will be our 50th road trip through the history of rock and roll. This week, a stop in Los Angeles as an important, and record-breaking single makes it debut on radio around the world. 5000 stations to be exact. It is a small world, after all, and we are indeed the world. Next, off to the U.K. for the concert debut of a new 'girl band". Comprised to be the counterpart of the 'boy band' craze, this band had two number one albums and numerous singles. But we talk about their live debut, and no, we did not wear kilts. Finally an iconic live album makes it way to number one. Live albums existed before, but none had the impact that this album seemed to have. We will talk about someone coming alive, and shattering records, on Episode 49. All that, plus charts, a special Memphis to Merseyside story and a classic commercial. Come and join the fun on this week's episode of The Way-Back Music Machine! Would you like to join our email list? <a href="https://forms.gle/Fu9K9qtbedNoqYXH6" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Click here to join</a>. Don't forget to check out the <a href="https://open.spotify.com/playlist/62ZIzuK1Er0DsiDCXWeIFN?si=ce83b3e6dab241fd" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Spotify playlist</a> that goes with today's episode!

49. Glasgow April 5, 1998

Show 48 of The Way-Back Music Machine and we get to visit a country we haven't in the past.   This week we explore an early, and some would say pioneering, rap song. This song brought rap into the mainstream and a whole new audience. Then we visit Sweden, our first time there, for a prestigious award. Who gets it, how does the artist react to the news? How is the award accepted? What is the response from other artists? So many questions and we will answer them. Finally, is it an urban myth or did it really happen? Did a rock star use his dad as a drug? Confusing question...well, it is a confusing story. All that plus charts, our Memphis to Merseyside segment, a cool commercial and more on Episode 48 of The Way-Back Music Machine! Would you like to join our email list? Click here to join. Don't forget to check out the Spotify playlist that goes with  this episode!

Show 48 of The Way-Back Music Machine and we get to visit a country we haven't in the past.   This week we explore an early, and some would say pioneering, rap song. This song brought rap into the mainstream and a whole new audience. Then we visit Sweden, our first time there, for a prestigious award. Who gets it, how does the artist react to the news? How is the award accepted? What is the response from other artists? So many questions and we will answer them. Finally, is it an urban myth or did it really happen? Did a rock star use his dad as a drug? Confusing question...well, it is a confusing story. All that plus charts, our Memphis to Merseyside segment, a cool commercial and more on Episode 48 of The Way-Back Music Machine! Would you like to join our email list? <a href="https://forms.gle/Fu9K9qtbedNoqYXH6" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Click here to join</a>. Don't forget to check out the <a href="https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0N4H4jjTiRPaEZZQTtg6ya?si=f6c077cba7be4d20" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Spotify playlist</a> that goes with this episode!

48. Stockholm April 1, 2017

Here we are with episode 47 of The Way-back Music Machine! This journey is mostly in New York, but we get to go to South Africa for the first time. Many songs are thought to be public domain, in other words, so old that no one really knows who wrote them. Often this assumption is quite wrong. "Danny Boy", "Liverpool Lou" and "Happy Birthday" are all copyrighted and have composers. So does the song we are talking about today, and we went all the way to South Africa and 1939 to learn more. Then we visit New York for the tragic story of two brothers and a pair of blue suede shoes. Where does Elvis come into all of this? What happened? It is an interesting story. Finally, a man who, by all rights, should not be dating super models, not only dates a super model (or two) but also marries one. More on the red-haired girl in the Chevrolet when we talk about this story in New York City. All this, plus charts, chat, bells, and our Memphis to Merseyside segment on  this week's road trip with The Way-Back Music Machine. Would you like to join our email list? Click here to join. Don't forget to check out the Spotify playlist that goes with  today's episode!

Here we are with episode 47 of The Way-back Music Machine! This journey is mostly in New York, but we get to go to South Africa for the first time. Many songs are thought to be public domain, in other words, so old that no one really knows who wrote them. Often this assumption is quite wrong. "Danny Boy", "Liverpool Lou" and "Happy Birthday" are all copyrighted and have composers. So does the song we are talking about today, and we went all the way to South Africa and 1939 to learn more. Then we visit New York for the tragic story of two brothers and a pair of blue suede shoes. Where does Elvis come into all of this? What happened? It is an interesting story. Finally, a man who, by all rights, should not be dating super models, not only dates a super model (or two) but also marries one. More on the red-haired girl in the Chevrolet when we talk about this story in New York City. All this, plus charts, chat, bells, and our Memphis to Merseyside segment on  this week's road trip with The Way-Back Music Machine. Would you like to join our email list? <a href="https://forms.gle/Fu9K9qtbedNoqYXH6" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Click here to join</a>. Don't forget to check out the <a href="https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6A0AlJrlS8qxRTXntalsDP?si=eff329bb42584935" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Spotify playlist</a> that goes with today's episode!

47. Johannesburg March 21, 2006

Here we are, we have driven thousand of miles and landed at show 46!!!! Wow! And we keep on rolling. This week, as we celebrate Tony's Birthday on March 15, we also look at a special week for the U.K. singles charts. It is a first and was quite revolutionary. Then we go to Los Angeles for a horrific tale of torture, ok, I exaggerated but it is a creepy story that will keep you up at night. Then we head back to the U.K. for a solo album, by a guy named Paul, which proved to be his first solo album. No, it has nothing to do with Paul McCartney, but it was this artist's first solo number album and technically his second solo release. We explore and explain. All that, plus charts, Memphis to Merseyside and all points in between. And Happy Birthday Tony! This week on The Way-Back Music Machine. Don't forget to check out the Spotify playlist for this episode! Would you like to join our email list? Click here to join.

Here we are, we have driven thousand of miles and landed at show 46!!!! Wow! And we keep on rolling. This week, as we celebrate Tony's Birthday on March 15, we also look at a special week for the U.K. singles charts. It is a first and was quite revolutionary. Then we go to Los Angeles for a horrific tale of torture, ok, I exaggerated but it is a creepy story that will keep you up at night. Then we head back to the U.K. for a solo album, by a guy named Paul, which proved to be his first solo album. No, it has nothing to do with Paul McCartney, but it was this artist's first solo number album and technically his second solo release. We explore and explain. All that, plus charts, Memphis to Merseyside and all points in between. And Happy Birthday Tony! This week on The Way-Back Music Machine. Don't forget to check out the <a href="https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4WShpVnGwtwJ3bt4tdSVlw?si=58a8bae0cd374e38" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Spotify playlist</a> for this episode! Would you like to join our email list? <a href="https://forms.gle/Fu9K9qtbedNoqYXH6" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Click here to join</a>.

46. Los Angeles March 15, 1972

It may be hard to believe but we are on road trip number 45! This week, we look back on the day an iconic and influential band finally got signed to a record label. The rest is history, a 60 year history as the band is still going strong. Then, we remember the passing of George Michael, another iconic figure in rock and pop. We look at the day the coroner announced the cause of his death. But we remember his music, talent and humour. Finally, we go to New York City in 1967 and visit Andy Warhol and a band he has helped to get a record deal with an album he produced. All that, plus classic commercials, a public service announcement and charts this week on Episode 45 of The Way-Back Music Machine Podcast. Don't forget to check out the Spotify playlist for this episod e! Would you like to join our email list? Click here to join.

It may be hard to believe but we are on road trip number 45! This week, we look back on the day an iconic and influential band finally got signed to a record label. The rest is history, a 60 year history as the band is still going strong. Then, we remember the passing of George Michael, another iconic figure in rock and pop. We look at the day the coroner announced the cause of his death. But we remember his music, talent and humour. Finally, we go to New York City in 1967 and visit Andy Warhol and a band he has helped to get a record deal with an album he produced. All that, plus classic commercials, a public service announcement and charts this week on Episode 45 of The Way-Back Music Machine Podcast. Don't forget to check out the <a href="https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3ges1IIJN27ZIZD5AVeGnM?si=3120126d75274914" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Spotify playlist</a> for this episod e! Would you like to join our email list? <a href="https://forms.gle/Fu9K9qtbedNoqYXH6" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Click here to join</a>.

45. Detroit March 12, 1961

Here we are, Episode 44. This week he Way-Back Music Machine hits the road for New York City to see an iconic rock star form a band. The Beatles played on Ed Sullivan and inspired a whole generation of musicians. One of those is so successful that he has broken records at Madison Square Garden in the greatest run of arena shows in music history. Then we are off to Moscow to visit a band who spoke their mind and paid the price. Call it punk, or call it good old fashioned rock and roll. Finally a legal matter of a different sort, leading one of the biggest rock bands in rock history to play in the, then, small city of Oshawa Ontario. Learn about the reason for that show as we explore another iconic rock group. All that, plus our Memphis to Merseyside talk, charts, vintage commercials, and some great chat...this week on The Way-Back Music Machine. Don't forget to check out the Spotify playlist for this episode! Would you like to join our email list? Click here to join.

Here we are, Episode 44. This week he Way-Back Music Machine hits the road for New York City to see an iconic rock star form a band. The Beatles played on Ed Sullivan and inspired a whole generation of musicians. One of those is so successful that he has broken records at Madison Square Garden in the greatest run of arena shows in music history. Then we are off to Moscow to visit a band who spoke their mind and paid the price. Call it punk, or call it good old fashioned rock and roll. Finally a legal matter of a different sort, leading one of the biggest rock bands in rock history to play in the, then, small city of Oshawa Ontario. Learn about the reason for that show as we explore another iconic rock group. All that, plus our Memphis to Merseyside talk, charts, vintage commercials, and some great chat...this week on The Way-Back Music Machine. Don't forget to check out the <a href="https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4kSQxuuab0OX0UUQZ36F1U?si=4a145651c3f14220" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Spotify playlist</a> for this episode! Would you like to join our email list? <a href="https://forms.gle/Fu9K9qtbedNoqYXH6" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Click here to join</a>.

44. Toronto February 27, 1977

This episode is dedicated to the memory of Walter DeBarr. Here we are at Episode 43 of The Way-Back Music Machine. This week, we look, or rather explore, or rather talk about an app that measures a part of the male anatomy. What does this have to do with rock and roll? Well, you will have to listen to this week's episode of The Way-Back Music Machine to find out. After all, it is Valentine's Day week. Which brings us to another male artist who decides to make a stand at the site of The Alamo. Again, it may be hard to believe, but sadly it is true, and it is kind of funny. We also look at a 19 year old woman who releases her debut album and becomes the first female singer/songwriter artist to ha ve a self-penned number one single in the U.K.. The fact it is written about an Emily Bronte novel makes all the more intriguing. Finally, Bart Simpson hits number one, with a song written by a very famous artist, although the artist at the time, never received credit. Actually, you may learn a little about The Simpsons when you listen in. All that, plus charts, talk, laughs, and the Memphis to Merseyside moment. All of that, this week on The Way-Back Music Machine. Don't forget to check out the Spotify playlist that goes with  this episode!

This episode is dedicated to the memory of Walter DeBarr. Here we are at Episode 43 of The Way-Back Music Machine. This week, we look, or rather explore, or rather talk about an app that measures a part of the male anatomy. What does this have to do with rock and roll? Well, you will have to listen to this week's episode of The Way-Back Music Machine to find out. After all, it is Valentine's Day week. Which brings us to another male artist who decides to make a stand at the site of The Alamo. Again, it may be hard to believe, but sadly it is true, and it is kind of funny. We also look at a 19 year old woman who releases her debut album and becomes the first female singer/songwriter artist to ha ve a self-penned number one single in the U.K.. The fact it is written about an Emily Bronte novel makes all the more intriguing. Finally, Bart Simpson hits number one, with a song written by a very famous artist, although the artist at the time, never received credit. Actually, you may learn a little about The Simpsons when you listen in. All that, plus charts, talk, laughs, and the Memphis to Merseyside moment. All of that, this week on The Way-Back Music Machine. Don't forget to check out the <a href="https://open.spotify.com/playlist/23P6h6BNalvYMMVWH0We1s?si=f1f979995d6d498f" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Spotify playlist</a> that goes with this episode!

43. San Antonio, February 19, 1982

Here we are, about to embark on road trip number 42, and this week we had a lot of choices. But where to stop? That is the question. Well, we spend a little time in London, England at Morgan studios where The Who are putting their finishing touches on a classic rock song. The Who is a band we have not visited during our road trips, so it is nice to catch up with them and their first rock opera (not THE first rock opera, but their first). Then it is off to Washington, D.C. for the start of a music tradition, the gold record. The standard to determine how many copies a record sells. Every band hopes to one day see their record in a frame in gold. But where and when did this tradition start? Finally, back to England (this time Birmingham) to visit the launch of a new band called Black Sabbath. Here Ozzy and company roll out their debut album. And how is it connected to Jethro Tull??? All this, plus one of the most important events in rock history during our Memphis to Mersey segment. We've got a lot of charts, talk and even a corny old joke! All that, this week on Episode 42 of The Way-Back Music Machine Podcast. Would you like to join our email list? Click here to join. Don't forget to check out the Spotify playlist that goes with  this episode!

Here we are, about to embark on road trip number 42, and this week we had a lot of choices. But where to stop? That is the question. Well, we spend a little time in London, England at Morgan studios where The Who are putting their finishing touches on a classic rock song. The Who is a band we have not visited during our road trips, so it is nice to catch up with them and their first rock opera (not THE first rock opera, but their first). Then it is off to Washington, D.C. for the start of a music tradition, the gold record. The standard to determine how many copies a record sells. Every band hopes to one day see their record in a frame in gold. But where and when did this tradition start? Finally, back to England (this time Birmingham) to visit the launch of a new band called Black Sabbath. Here Ozzy and company roll out their debut album. And how is it connected to Jethro Tull??? All this, plus one of the most important events in rock history during our Memphis to Mersey segment. We've got a lot of charts, talk and even a corny old joke! All that, this week on Episode 42 of The Way-Back Music Machine Podcast. Would you like to join our email list? <a href="https://forms.gle/Fu9K9qtbedNoqYXH6" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Click here to join</a>. Don't forget to check out the <a href="https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4evAm2EC30kT4iPSYf0raB?si=b3b5061789304e7f" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Spotify playlist</a> that goes with this episode!

42. New York City February 9, 1964

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