The Musical Spot

01/29/2025

The Monkees are on my mind. Here's something you haven't seen.
https://www.facebook.com/share/r/1A1MKdW5T2/

01/20/2025

He did some awesome guitar on the 1987 album. "Still of the Night" gives me chills.

I have no details yet but this is
terrible news. R.I.P John Sykes 💔

01/11/2025

Two days from now, a brand new episode released at noon Central Time.

Let's Dance vs. self-titled Power Station LP

01/11/2025

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Glad to get rid of 2024

01/08/2025

Album of the day is from a band whose name was inspired by the film, A Clockwork Orange
The band is Steely Dan and the album is from 1977.
This is Aja.
Listen to it on archive.org
https://archive.org/details/SteelyDan_Aja_MCAC1688

Cassette: Steely Dan - Aja      Info URL: https://www.discogs.com/release/18226633-Steely-Dan-Aja        VARIATION: no made in USA no 017 but has...

01/07/2025

Starting to listen to an album a day.
The first one I put up is from 1962.
It's Modern Sounds in Country and Western Music by the legendary Ray Charles.
Listen to it here from archive.org
https://archive.org/details/ray-charles-modern-sounds-in-country-and-western-music/15+That+Lucky+Old+Sun.mp3

Modern Sounds in Country and Western Music is a studio album by American singer and pianist Ray Charles. It was recorded in February 5, 7, and 15, 1962 at...

01/05/2025

This is a crazy video, but I like it. The legendary Bing Crosby sings "Kansas City" with the backing band, the Standells ("Dirty Water").

Filmed in November 1964 for the Bing Crosby Show sit-com episode titled "Bugged By The Love Bugs" which aired 1/18/65. You'll see cast members Beverly Garla...

12/15/2024

The Musical Spot's latest episode is ready for listening!

The 1986 Sly Fox single

12/15/2024

New episode arriving in about 90 minutes!

12/15/2024

I am fascinated by these AI mashups. This one mixes "Rockin' Around the Christmas Tree" with "Eleanor Rigby". Enjoy.
https://www.facebook.com/reel/1612078522734684

12/01/2024

New episode alert!
Another Same Name Song Battle episode. Please enjoy!

The Jimi Hendrix Experience, The Ohio Players, and The Pointer Sisters

11/24/2024

It's up, the new episode. Hooray! Enjoy on this Sunday morning or whenever you hear it.

Van Halen, Fleetwood Mac, and the Cranberries. Three bands, one winner

11/21/2024

Sammy's last show with Van Halen. Read about here.

Sammy Hagar played his final concert with Van Halen on Nov. 19, 2004, in Tucson, Arizona.