65 episodes

Hello there, ladies and gents! 1000 Greatest Misses is the music podcast that shines a light on 1000 undiscovered, obscure, and underappreciated songs that hit all the marks but failed to chart. On each episode music-obsessed Paul Heinz and Christopher Grey will feature five power pop, AOR, heavy metal and new wave songs from the seventies and eighties, most of it curated from radio compilation vinyl records that aren’t available on any streaming service. Let’s play some tunes! Email us at 1000greatestmisses@gmail.comNote: if you can't find us on your favorite podcast app, add our RSS feed: type in https://feeds.buzzsprout.com/2128965.rss and you should be all set.

1,000 Greatest Misses Christopher Ellensohn

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    • 5.0 • 9 Ratings

Hello there, ladies and gents! 1000 Greatest Misses is the music podcast that shines a light on 1000 undiscovered, obscure, and underappreciated songs that hit all the marks but failed to chart. On each episode music-obsessed Paul Heinz and Christopher Grey will feature five power pop, AOR, heavy metal and new wave songs from the seventies and eighties, most of it curated from radio compilation vinyl records that aren’t available on any streaming service. Let’s play some tunes! Email us at 1000greatestmisses@gmail.comNote: if you can't find us on your favorite podcast app, add our RSS feed: type in https://feeds.buzzsprout.com/2128965.rss and you should be all set.

    62: Songs 306-310 (Huxton Creepers, Justus, Casual T's, Mark Saffan and the Keepers, Shire - Alternative, Power Pop, New Wave, AOR, Metal)

    62: Songs 306-310 (Huxton Creepers, Justus, Casual T's, Mark Saffan and the Keepers, Shire - Alternative, Power Pop, New Wave, AOR, Metal)

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    Why can we listen to some great songs thousands of times and others only a few dozen? Chris and Paul discuss this, whether we listen to our own recordings, and feature songs by Huxton Creepers, Justus, Casual T's, Mark Saffan and the Keepers, and Shire.
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    61: Songs 301-305 (The Chords, Gary Myrick, Channel 3, Shebang, The Quick - Punk, AOR, Rock, Power Pop)

    61: Songs 301-305 (The Chords, Gary Myrick, Channel 3, Shebang, The Quick - Punk, AOR, Rock, Power Pop)

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    Paul picks his top 10 of songs 201-300, and Chris and Paul discuss anonymous tunes amassing billions of streams on Spotify, rockers who achieve stardom later in life, and feature songs by The Chords, Gary Myrick, Channel 3, Shebang and The Quick.
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    60: Songs 296-300 (The Rockin' Bricks, The Bombardiers, Ground Zero, Airborne, Something Happens - Power Pop, Punk, Pomp, AOR, Jangle Rock)

    60: Songs 296-300 (The Rockin' Bricks, The Bombardiers, Ground Zero, Airborne, Something Happens - Power Pop, Punk, Pomp, AOR, Jangle Rock)

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    Did you watch Live Aid when it aired in 1985? What are your lasting impressions of that killer concert? Paul and Chris discuss and feature songs by The Rockin' Bricks, The Bombardiers, Ground Zero, Airborne and Something Happens.
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    • 34 min
    59: Songs 291-295 (Eric Martin Band, Eye Eye, Jaguar, Love Affair, Leyden Zar - AOR, New Wave, Glam, NWOBHM, Rock)

    59: Songs 291-295 (Eric Martin Band, Eye Eye, Jaguar, Love Affair, Leyden Zar - AOR, New Wave, Glam, NWOBHM, Rock)

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    Is it fair game to take donations from a store before they're priced? Chris has a tale to tell! Join us as we feature songs by Eric Martin Band, Eye Eye, Jaguar, Love Affair and Leyden Zar.
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    • 33 min
    58: Songs 286-290 (Butler, Kool Ray & the Polaroidz, Cats, Bruce Baxter, and The Pulsations - AOR, Jangle Rock, New Wave, Alternative)

    58: Songs 286-290 (Butler, Kool Ray & the Polaroidz, Cats, Bruce Baxter, and The Pulsations - AOR, Jangle Rock, New Wave, Alternative)

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    Have you ever had a record mangled in the mail? Chris has! And what's your favorite type of concert - a small hall, an arena or a stadium? Chris and Paul discuss this and feature songs by Butler, Kool Ray & The Polaroidz, Cats, Bruce Baxter, and The Pulsations.


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    • 35 min
    57: Song 281-285 (X Spand X, The Creek, Stiff Little Fingers, Hurrah! and Modern Minds - Punk, AOR, Irish Punk, Indie Rock, Power Pop)

    57: Song 281-285 (X Spand X, The Creek, Stiff Little Fingers, Hurrah! and Modern Minds - Punk, AOR, Irish Punk, Indie Rock, Power Pop)

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    Can you guess what songs we'll play next week? Start sending us your guesses?  And what are you favorite movies about music? Favorite concert films? Paul and Chris discuss this and feature songs by X Spand X, The Creek, Stiff Little Fingers, Hurrah! and Modern Minds.
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    • 35 min

Customer Reviews

5.0 out of 5
9 Ratings

9 Ratings

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Every listen has been very enjoyable

I can’t believe how enjoyable this podcast is. I’ve listened to 18 episodes so far and am always looking forward to the next one. Fun songs, fun explanations, and fun hosts!

Ppack33 ,

Knowledgeable

These dudes know music.

Flash Fan #1 ,

The show we needed!

Record fans, rejoice! Finally a deep dive into the unheard and unserved! I learn something new every show and my wallet hates these guys!

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