Underdog Musik Podcast - Between the Hits: Pop Music Stories 1960-1990

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Between the Hits: Pop Music Stories 1960-1990 Discover the untold stories behind pop music's greatest era. From the Beatles to Prince, we dive deep into the drama, innovation, and cultural moments that shaped three decades of unforgettable music. Whether you're rediscovering the sound of your youth or exploring the legends that defined an era. Between the Hits reveals what happened behind the scenes—the rivalries, breakthroughs, and unexpected connections that made these albums and songs timeless. Perfect for music lovers, history buffs, and anyone curious about how pop culture changed the world. New episodes every fortnight.

Episodes

  1. Mick Taylor: Why Talent Alone Fails, Pt.1

    May 14

    Mick Taylor: Why Talent Alone Fails, Pt.1

    When Mick Taylor joined the Stones in 1969 he unwittingly entered into a psychodrama that would define his time in the band. He was the anti Brian Jones. Taylor is not a casualty of the sinister allure of the Rolling Stones. He got out just in time, but had to come terms with his own musical journey. The next episode, Mick Taylor: Why Talent Alone Fails, Pt.2 will be available to free and paying members on Patreon. Loose © 2026 RolloGuitar/RJ Tosha

    30 min
  2. Fresh Cream: When Beat Gave Way To Psychedelia - How Cream Changed 60s Music!

    Apr 30

    Fresh Cream: When Beat Gave Way To Psychedelia - How Cream Changed 60s Music!

    Whatever rock n roll had been up to that point in 1966, Cream’s approach was different. Cream formed because band leaders no longer had the power they once had, the players were the stars. Loose © 2026 RolloGuitar/RJ Tosha

    11 min
  3. Howlin’ Wolf’s London Sessions: I’ll Be Known For Killing Howlin’ Wolf!

    Apr 18

    Howlin’ Wolf’s London Sessions: I’ll Be Known For Killing Howlin’ Wolf!

    A causal conversation backstage followed by the ramshackle organisation of recording sessions in May of 1970. A blues concept album. A legendary Delta bluesman playing with rock stars in London. If 300lbs, 6ft 3inch, cranky blues singers make you nervous, please take note; anything could happen when Eric Clapton cuts a record with Howlin' Wolf.

    19 min
  4. The Seven Virtues and Nick Drake

    Apr 3

    The Seven Virtues and Nick Drake

    Nick Drake is a musician who inspires devotion. True believers like Joe Boyd, his producer, sold his production company to Island Records on the condition that Drake’s albums never be deleted from the Island catalog. The Making of Five Leaves Left, documenting the creation of Drake’s debut, is for super fans. Some of these recordings have had an extraordinary history themselves, kept by friends who knew the material’s unique value. The Seven Virtues and Nick Drake by RolloGuitar read by Ruth Tosha Loose © 2026 RolloGuitar/RJ Tosha

    10 min
  5. The Recording Of Between The Buttons: Aftermath, Pressure & Crushing Hard - Pt.I

    Mar 25

    The Recording Of Between The Buttons: Aftermath, Pressure & Crushing Hard - Pt.I

    The improbably titled Between The Buttons, was the Stones’ crack at expanding their musical palette. It’s an album they felt they had to make for fear of being left behind. Personally, Brian was in a combustible relationship with Italian-German actress Anita Pallenberg and in a spiralling crisis that would claim his life within 30 months. Loose © 2026 RolloGuitar/RJ Tosha

    17 min
  6. Letter Never Sent: Whispers, Jangles, and Indie Revolution - Decoding The Power Of REM’s Mystique

    May 29

    Letter Never Sent: Whispers, Jangles, and Indie Revolution - Decoding The Power Of REM’s Mystique

    The band's unique ability to blend intellectual depth with compelling musical innovation was central to their enduring appeal and mystique. Letter Never Sent is the eighth song on REM’s second album Reckoning. It's a typical REM song with its faint air of melancholy. While it has a brash post-punk riff driving it in the verses, it goes into a wistful and mysterious chorus. Loose © 2026 RolloGuitar/RJ Tosha

    6 min
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Between the Hits: Pop Music Stories 1960-1990 Discover the untold stories behind pop music's greatest era. From the Beatles to Prince, we dive deep into the drama, innovation, and cultural moments that shaped three decades of unforgettable music. Whether you're rediscovering the sound of your youth or exploring the legends that defined an era. Between the Hits reveals what happened behind the scenes—the rivalries, breakthroughs, and unexpected connections that made these albums and songs timeless. Perfect for music lovers, history buffs, and anyone curious about how pop culture changed the world. New episodes every fortnight.

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