The Ultimate Yacht Rock Playlist: European Dance Covers (Clip)
Here's a clip from this week's "The Ultimate Yacht Rock Playlist" episode, featuring Nick & Peter of Yacht Rock Revue, where I talk about East Side Beat's 90's dance cover of Christopher Cross' "Ride Like the Wind."
This is just one of several 90's dance yacht rock covers mentioned in the episode! Listen now via the link in the comments!
The Cars' self-titled album turns 46 years old today. This album makes a great case for being one of the best debut albums of all time. A game-changing, genre-ushering masterpiece.
The whole album is perfect. And for me personally, side B is the greatest album side ever. 🙌🏼
The Rolling Stones - Gimme Shelter (Live @ MetLife Stadium 5/26/2024)
Tonight, I got to see one of the greatest rock songs of all time performed by one of the greatest rock bands of all time.
Here's The Rolling Stones' "Gimme Shelter" from MetLife Stadium 5/26/2024.
The Force is strong in the Apple Music Star Wars' Easter Egg
The Force is strong in this Apple Music Star Wars’ Easter Egg.
#starwars
My Weekly Mixtape Song Dive: Mark Knopfler's Guitar Heroes' "Going Hom (Theme From Local Hero) w/ Guy Fletcher of Dire Straits
Welcome to the premiere "Song Dive" bonus episode of My Weekly Mixtape: a way to hear the story behind a song that has made (or will soon make) our collective mixtapes & playlists!
On this "Song Dive" episode, I am joined by Guy Fletcher of Dire Straits, and we’re talking about the story behind Mark Knopfler’s Guitar Heroes’ “Going Home (Theme From Local Hero),” which Guy produced. This new 10-minute rendition was recorded in aid of Teenage Cancer Trust and Teen Cancer America, and features over 60 musical legends on the track.
The full list of artists who appear on “Going Home (Theme From Local Hero)” are (in alphabetical order): Joan Armatrading, Jeff Beck, Richard Bennett, Joe Bonamassa, Joe Brown, James Burton, Jonathan Cain, Paul Carrack, Eric Clapton, Ry Cooder, Jim Cox, Steve Cropper, Sheryl Crow, Danny Cummings, Roger Daltrey, Duane Eddy, Sam Fender, Guy Fletcher, Peter Frampton, Audley Freed, Vince Gill, David Gilmour, Buddy Guy, Keiji Haino, Tony Iommi, Joan Jett, John Jorgenson, Mark Knopfler, Sonny Landreth, Albert Lee, Greg Leisz, Alex Lifeson, Steve Lukather, Phil Manzanera, Dave Mason, Hank Marvin, Brian May, Robbie McIntosh, John McLaughlin, Tom Morello, Rick Nielsen, Orianthi, Brad Paisley, Nile Rodgers, Mike Rutherford, Joe Satriani, John Sebastian, Connor Selby, Slash, Bruce Springsteen, Ringo Starr and Zak Starkey, Sting, Andy Taylor, Susan Tedeschi and Derek Trucks, Ian Thomas, Pete Townshend, Keith Urban, Steve Vai, Waddy Wachtel, Joe Louis Walker, Joe Walsh, Ronnie Wood, Glenn Worf, & Zucchero.
A minimum of 50% of the proceeds from the single are being donated to Teenage Cancer Trust and Teen Cancer America. To purchase the 12" vinyl, CD or digital edition of the single, please visit: https://www.markknopflersguitarheroes.com/
Listen to the entire interview, which also includes discussions about Dire Straits' classics, working on The Princess Bride Soundtrack and Guy's work as a Dolby ATMOS engineer at: myweeklymixtape.com/2
Dire Straits' Guy Fletcher Visits My Weekly Mixtape
Tonight. 8pm ET. Dire Straits' Guy Fletcher joins me for a new "Song Dive" ep., to discuss Mark Knopfler's Guitar Heroes' "Going Home (Theme From Local Hero)."
Guy produced & recorded the track with 60+ legendary musicians in aid of Teenage Cancer Trust & Teen Cancer America.
My god, Blackberry Smoke was incredible!! Words can’t describe. I tried to not take any video and live in the moment, but then they went & snuck a Tom Petty tease into “Sleeping Dogs” and I had to capture the moment! 🙌🏼
Everything you wanted to know about My Weekly Mixtape, but were afraid to ask!
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Happy Monday morning mixtapers!
Here's a little update on this week's goings on over at MWM, as it's a little different than usual...including a special bonus episode of the show coming later this week (or now, actually, if you're a Patreon Early Access Mixtaper!)
This week, legendary songwriter Desmond Child dives into the hits he’s written w/ Kiss, Bon Jovi, Aerosmith, Alice Cooper, Joan Jett, Weezer, Meat Loaf, Cher & so many more!
You know the songs, now hear the stories behind them!
Listen now wherever you listen to your favorite podcasts!
Christmas comes a few days early for MWM listeners, as next Monday’s “The Ultimate 2023 Playlist” w/ DT from Space Castle is now available!
Join us for a trip back through 20 of the best songs that 2023 had to offer!
What song would you add to this mix to keep the party going?
Ep. 41: The Ultimate Blues Traveler Playlist (w/ Tad Kinchla of Blues Traveler)
Coming this Monday to My Weekly Mixtape, the amazing Tad Kinchla of Blues Traveler! You don't want to miss this one! In preparation, be sure you pick up their new album "Traveler's Soul" today!
Listen at MyWeeklyMixtape.com or by searching "My Weekly Mixtape" wherever you listen to podcasts!
Ep. 39: The Songs Of The Cars
Can you guess which song from The Cars this week's guest curator, Joe Milliken (author of "Let's Go: Benjamin Orr and The Cars") is talking about?
Comment below, & then find out if you were correct by listening to the full episode: https://myweeklymixtape.com/2023/10/08/ep-39-the-ultimate-playlist-of-the-cars/ or search "My Weekly Mixtape" wherever you listen to podcasts!
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