313 episodes
What the Riff?!? Rob Marbury, Wayne Rowan, Bruce Fricks and Brian Dickhute
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4.8 • 45 Ratings
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Every week, “WHAT THE RIFF?!?” takes a look at a ROCK AND ROLL album that debuted or peaked on the U.S. Billboard charts during a random month between 1965-1995. Four friends discuss the artists and 4 tracks from the album as it plays in the background. Then we riff on 4 “staff picks” of other artists that were also in the charts during that month and year. You’ll hear some familiar tunes as well as some deeper cuts and entertainment tracks as we share a little look into the culture and happenings of that day— having fun recalling that “old time rock and roll.”
We hope to bring back memories for you — and we encourage you to find and purchase the tracks and albums from iTunes, Spotify or your other favorite music service.
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1993 - January - Stone Temple Pilots “Core”
Lynch riffs on the debut studio album from the Stone Temple Pilots, “Core” on the charts in January 1993 (Creep / Sex Type Thing / Plush / Wicked Garden). ENTERTAINMENT TRACK: main theme from the television series “Star Trek: Deep Space Nine” STAFF PICKS: “Love Is On the Way” by Saigon Kick — Bruce. “Regret” by New Order — Rob. “Teen Angst (What the World Needs Now)” by Cracker — Wayne. “All Apologies” by Nirvana — Lynch. COMEDY TRACK: “Bedrock Anthem” by "Weird Al" Yankovic.
**(NOTE: What the Riff?!? does not own the rights to any of these songs and we neither sell, nor profit from them. We share them so you can learn about them and purchase them for your own collections.) -
1984 - October: Steve Perry “Street Talk”
Rob riffs on the debut solo studio album by Steve Perry, “Street Talk” on the charts in October of 1984 (She's Mine / Captured By the Moment / Foolish Heart / Strung Out). ENTERTAINMENT TRACK: Main Theme from the television series "Who's the Boss?" STAFF PICKS: “I Wanna Rock” by Twisted Sister — Wayne. “For Whom the Bell Tolls” by Metallica — Lynch. "Hard Habit to Break” by Chicago — Bruce. “No More Lonely Nights” by Paul McCartney — Rob. INSTRUMENTAL TRACK: “Zoolookologie” by Jean-Michel Jarre.
**(NOTE: What the Riff?!? does not own the rights to any of these songs and we neither sell, nor profit from them. We share them so you can learn about them and purchase them for your own collections.) -
1975 - July: Outlaws “The Outlaws”
Wayne riffs on the debut studio album from the Outlaws, “Outlaws” from July of 1975 (Waterhole / There Goes Another Love Song / Song for You / Green Grass and High Tides). ENTERTAINMENT TRACK: Main theme from the motion picture “The Apple Dumpling Gang” STAFF PICKS: “One of These Nights” by the Eagles — Lynch. “Blue Sky” by Joan Baez — Rob. “Landslide” by Fleetwood Mac — Bruce. “Motorhead” by Hawkwind — Wayne. INSTRUMENTAL TRACK: “Journey of the Sorcerer” by the Eagles.
**(NOTE: What the Riff?!? does not own the rights to any of these songs and we neither sell, nor profit from them. We share them so you can learn about them and purchase them for your own collections.) -
1992 - August: Eric Clapton "Unplugged"
Bruce riffs on the live album by Eric Clampton, “Unplugged” from August of 1992 (Running On Faith / Tears In Heaven / Rollin' and Tumblin' / Layla). ENTERTAINMENT TRACK: Main Theme from the comedy television series "Martin" STAFF PICKS: “Sister Shade” by Mary's Danish — Wayne. “Even Flow” by Pearl Jam — Lynch. “These Are Days” by 10,000 Maniacs — Rob. “Runaway Train” by Elton John (featuring Eric Clapton) — Bruce. COMEDY TRACK: “Taco Grande” by "Weird Al" Yankovic
**(NOTE: What the Riff?!? does not own the rights to any of these songs and we neither sell, nor profit from them. We share them so you can learn about them and purchase them for your own collections.) -
1985 - October: Scorpions "World Wide Live"
Lynch riffs on the live double album from the Scorpions, “World Wide LIve” from October of 1985 (Big City Nights / No One Like You / Still Loving You / Rock You Like a Hurricane). ENTERTAINMENT TRACK: “Crazy” by Patsy Cline (from the motion picture “Sweet Dreams”) STAFF PICKS: “Whole of the Moon” by The Waterboys — Wayne. “Lay Your Hands on Me” by the Thompson Twins — Rob. “It's Only Love” by Bryan Adams and Tina Turner — Bruce. “Money for Nothing” by Dire Straits — Lynch. INSTRUMENTAL TRACK: “Tears In a Prophet's Dream” by Celtic Frost.
**(NOTE: What the Riff?!? does not own the rights to any of these songs and we neither sell, nor profit from them. We share them so you can learn about them and purchase them for your own collections.) -
1978 - December: The Doobie Brothers “Minute By Minute”
Rob riffs on the eighth studio album by The Doobie Brothers, “Minute By Minute” from December of 1978 (What A Fool Believes / Dependin' On You / Don't Stop to Watch the Wheels / Minute By Minute). ENTERTAINMENT TRACK: “Every Which Way But Loose” by Eddie Rabbitt (from the motion picture of the same name) STAFF PICKS: “Don't Stop Me Now” by Queen — Bruce. “Double Vision” by Foreigner — Lynch. "Homicide” by 999 — Wayne. “Follow You Follow Me” by Genesis — Rob. INSTRUMENTAL TRACK: “Steamer Lane Breakdown” by The Doobie Brothers.
**(NOTE: What the Riff?!? does not own the rights to any of these songs and we neither sell, nor profit from them. We share them so you can learn about them and purchase them for your own collections.)
Customer Reviews
Great podcast
I love almost all genres of music, especially from the time frame discussed on this podcast. I enjoy their discussions about the artists, etc. I will say the music can be a little loud compared to the volume of the guys’ voices. Just a small complaint, no big deal. I’d love to hear them talk about some more Metallica alums.
Great Podcast
This podcast is a great listen. I really enjoy the commardarie amongst the hosts. It feels like hanging out with friends discussing music, and it seems I finish each podcast learning something new about an artist or song I didn't know before. Also made turned me onto artists I either previously didn't know, or only knew based off of radio singles. Keep up the great work guys!
Wish you knew more than me
I just listened to you guys talk about Days Of Future Passed by the Moody Blues. I wish you knew more than me about the Moodies. However, they never played with an orchestra on this album. Did you guys even mention the Mellotron?