Tales Vinyl Tells-”stories record albums convey”

Episode 130: Another Hour Of Great Tunes From The 60s & 70s (As I Say, "Mostly")

Episode 130: Another Hour Of Great Tunes From The 60s & 70s (As I Say, "Mostly")
February 15, 2024
There’s a tradition here at TVT to try not to repeat any tunes. Unsuccessful I’ve been but if I do repeat, there’s a high quality put on a number. That’s why we start out with two from Traffic’s John Barleycorn Must Die LP. It is a very cool musical masterpiece. And you’ll also hear Link Wray, Tracy Nelson, John Kongos and more. The ever-so-popular JIMJAM today is CSNY’s Teach Your Children, soon, so get ready for TVT!
There are many podcast apps that carry Tales Vinyl Tells, like my feed site that sends TVT out to the universe, Podbean.com, Apple, Player FM and others. Of course, our flagship, if you will, is Linda’s StudioMillsWellness.com, where we first posted the podcasts in Dec. 2019. You could also stream TVT live at 5 Central time at RadioFreeNashville.org. In fact, you should listen to them often and send some financial support their way too.
I’m very grateful that you listen and even more grateful when you financially support this cause to dig up, play and preserve that great sound and visit the lifestyle of the 1960s & 70s. If you don’t already give monthly, why not consider it? Go to patron.podbean.com/talesvinyltellssupport to find out more. I put a lot of effort and time into making this hour as uplifting, fun and entertaining as I can make it. Can you tell I need attention? Thanks y’all!

Episode 129: Tommy Talton Tribute, Yes Minus One (ABWH), Lots More

Episode 129: Tommy Talton Tribute, Yes Minus One (ABWH), Lots More
February 8, 2024
As I kick back and enjoy the warmth of the south for a month (lucky me), the weekly show spins on. Technology, amazing thing. I’ve got some live shows being uploaded into space and reflected back to earth to RadioFreeNashville and zip zip. They magically appear at 5PM Central time Wednesdays and with a little finesse they show up here and on many podcast apps. Life in the 21st Century. Ain’t nothin’ like the ‘60s & ‘70s, is it? Hope you dig these tunes today and I hope you’ll consider being a financial supporter of Tales Vinyl Tells. Sending love to each and every one of you who are already on board. Learn more at Patron.podbean.com/talesvinytellssupport. Thank you so much!

Episode 128: Quicksilver Could Be A Train Name, But Not Here

Episode 128: Quicksilver Could Be A Train Name, But Not Here
February 4, 2024
This show takes us back to #9 at RadioFreeNashville. There are some train songs, sure, but the rest…….you just need to hear it. Hope you’re having a really good day. Yes, I understand there are some crappy days to balance out, but we can make it through all days, regardless.
Another JimJam is coming up soon. It’ll be Teach Your Children. Chordie, Ultimate Guitar and other sites offer free charts. Play, sing, clap, dance, whatever moves you when it’s played. Stay tuned for it.
I am curious as I put these shows together. You can hear a lot of what I was hearing back in the 60s & 70s. What were you hearing, playing on the radio, your turntable or tape device? My email is talesvinyltells@gmail.com and yes, I do reply to all emails when I see them.
If you keep listening to Tales Vinyl Tells episodes and don’t already support financially, why not consider it? As little as $5 a month is a big help to pay the bills and make this podcast better. Thanks to all who have already signed on and continue to support. You can learn more at Patron.podbean.com/talesvinyltellssupport. Again, thank you!

Episode 127: It's Another Time To Head To Warmer Weather For A Short While, And The Music Plays!

Episode 127: It's Another Time To Head To Warmer Weather For A Short While, And The Music Plays!
January 28, 2024
Something tells me you’ll like a few of these tunes this time. Working on new episodes now in the southern studio where this great music of the 60s & 70s got into my soul as a youngster.
Btw, thanks to current and new financial supporters of Tales Vinyl Tells, including Gecko. You can find out more at Patron.podbean.com/talesvinyltellssupport. A heartfelt thank you to all who monthly support this podcast. My intentions continue to bring the great album rock of our time to the ethers so anyone, any age can hear what changed the world and needs exposure and preservation. Happy listening!
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Episode 126: Letting It All Hang Out!

Episode 126: Letting It All Hang Out!
January 19, 2024We've had snow since Sunday (?). 7" at first and with single digit temps it aint melted yet. That gave me time to put one together and get it to you. Do you remember “Let it (all hang) out” by The Hombres? I dug it up and play it today. The Memphis band released that in 1967 (how old were you?) and the song has been redone by David Lee Roth and John Mellencamp among others. It was let out in the beginning of the psychedelic era. You’ll also hear my spotlight on Chris Hillman, who was a Byrd, played with The Flying Burrito Bros, Stephen Stills’ Manassas, Desert Rose Band, JD Souther and Richie Furay and had success as a solo act. He’s a player, for sure. There’s even a pair from The Beau Brummels.Get your instrument ready for our first JimJam on this episode. We play The Stones’ Lady Jane together. The story behind this segment is in a previous blog here.I want to say thanks to all givers, especially Gecko who has joined the financial supporters of Tales Vinyl Tells. You too can help me pay the bills to keep the tracks spinning. Go to Patron.podbean.com/talesvinyltellssupport for that opportunity. You can also support RadioFreeNashville.org as they bring the news and programming you won’t get on most radio stations. We do this show live Wednesdays at 5 Central there. Replays are at Studio MillsWellness.com and a bunch of podcast sites. Thanks for all your generosity and for listening.

Episode 125: The Welch Era With The Mac, The Who Do Mose And More

Episode 125: The Welch Era With The Mac, The Who Do Mose And More
January 12, 2024
Welcome back. I found out I can’t out-Spotify Spotify. There weren’t many downloads there anyway. It is pretty cool to see who is and where they are. I’m revisiting some of the early shows at RadioFreeNashville.org.
This is another replay that maybe you missed it when it first aired. I enjoy hearing them again. Here’s Badfinger off their 2nd LP, Mose Allison, Ohio, a little Peace and Quiet (they are not!) and many more.
You can still financially support this journey into that great album rock of the 60s & 70s at Patron.podbean.com/talesvinyltellssupport. A ginormous thank you to all who already support this podcast and to you who join in.

Episode 124: Another Replay For Holiday Break, From April ’22

Episode 124: Another Replay For Holiday Break, From April '22
January 7, 2024
As we take a break to be with family and friends to rest and recharge, this replay has some cool notes to hit. There’s Shuggie’s love letter, a song that many call the first psychedelic rock tune by The Byrd’s, Luc-Ponty’s violin, of course a Doobie, soundalike The Searchers and other Fascinating Things (a bit of now and then).
I have an idea for a future show. A lot of people play or at least try to play an instrument of some kind. May be their voice. Or castanets. Or they listen and applaud (or pillow hands). I myself am playing some guitar with friends and getting a little better, overall. What I want to do is give notice a week before as to what song, one hopefully many know, we’ll play the next week. You can easily find music online and for free. On the next show, I’ll play the recorded version while I play on my guitar live and you join in, in some way or another, if you want to. Whether you listen live on RadioFreeNashville.org or catch the podcast, we can, universally play the same song, along with me or as you hear the replay. This idea came to me after my friend from my hometown, Jim Smollon told me few years ago when I played Hold My Hand by Hootie and the Blowfish, he had to grab his guitar and play that one at home while I played it on the podcast. I’d like to spread that around the world. This podcast is downloaded in over 18 countries at last count. Imagine the instruments that could be played! Maybe those playing could record their versions and email the track to me. Who knows? I might be able to mix it and hear what we get. On my friend Jim Smollon mentioned above, he had some health event and was found dead at home a while back. A real shock to his family and friends. He was a good guy. So, why don’t we call this project “The Jim Jam”? I’ll explain more as this idea gels.
HAPPY 2024! Do all you can for peace and justice, around the world!

Episode 123: Jeff Beck Salute

Episode 123: Jeff Beck Salute
December 28, 2023
Yardbirds’ Shapes of Things was described by some as the “first popular psychedelic rock song” ~ wikipedia. We play a lot of Beck on this one, from The Group, with Stevie Wonder and one from The Asylum Choir, whose members were Leon Russell and Marc Benno, and one cool number from Benno. Of course, there’s more on today’s replay.
It’s almost New Years as I log this episode and want to wish you and me a better year than ever before. Possible? Quite convinced it could happen. Be safe.
Listen live on RadioFreeNashville.org and on another LIVE stream at 5 PM Central time Wednesdays (Really anytime for the various programs) and you can replay all the podcasts at StudioMillsWellness.com and on many podcasting apps.
Your support is greatly appreciated. It allows me to continue to bring these great cuts from the 60s & 70s and pay the costs of doing so. Find out more at Patron.podbean.com/talesvinyltellssupport. My heart thanks all of you who already give monthly and you can give $5 or more or give lump sums. All is/are appreciated.

Episodes 121 & 122: It’s The Most Busiest Time Of The Year!

Episodes 121 & 122: It's The Most Busiest Time Of The Year!
December 21, 2023
This is the most important part of this blog to me today. Please make sure that your voter registration is up to date and correct in every way. Ensure you are registered to vote and that your name, address, signature etc. are correct. This is a good place to start: Vote.gov. If you’ll read between the lines, the worst thing that could happen is if a former president returned to office. He’s a con and liar. We must prevent a potential dictator from returning to the White House. Consider writing letters and/or postcards to voters. Every vote counts! We have the power to make things better!
The time doth fly! Here you can double your fun by listening to a replay of last year’s Holiday show with some really good stuff( listen to Ep. 121 at http://www.studiomillswellness.com/tales-vinyl-tells) and this most recent and new show which features two from recently departed Denny Laine, founder of The Moody Blues and also one of the three permanent members of Wings, alongside Paul and Linda. I really dig Denny’s Meant to Be after I play Go Now. There’s a newer peek into the menu at Alice’s Restaurant Massacree revisited and more. Hope you enjoy these. I’m gonna wish you The Best of the Holidays and a Tales Vinyl Tells salute to 2024.
BTW, December 19, 2019 was the release date of the first episode of TVT, so Happy 4th Birthday to Us!
Finally, if you enjoy this radio show and podcast and feel a desire to financially pitch in, it is greatly appreciated and you can do so at Patron.podbean.com/talesvinyltellssupport. I thank all who have already voted “yes, I’ll help!” and to all the future contributors.
If you get a chance to listen to the “live” Tales Vinyl Tells, tune in to the stream at RadioFreeNashville.org at 5:00 PM Central time Wednesdays. If you’re in Nashville, you might listen on FM radio at 103.7 or 107.1. As always, thanks for listening. Email your thoughts/favorites/questions to TalesVinylTells@gmail.com. Happy Holidays and Happy 2024.

Episode 120: How Does An Artist Come Up With The Hook That Just Grabs You?

Episode 120: How Does An Artist Come Up With The Hook That Just Grabs You?
December 8, 2023
Well, they did it again. Spot-to-fy pulled episode 119. Their story was “this podcast service is not intended to be a music distribution tool.”
I’ve been saying all along, for 4 years now, that Tales Vinyl Tells is only for the promotion of great music and the artists that make that music and lyrics. I guess if Spot-to-fy has to pay a tenth of a cent per play, then so be it. They want me to get hooked up with a distributor. Not so sure I’m gonna do it. As you’ll see, I’ll be a bit more vague with my titles and see if that makes a difference. Apple podcasts hasn’t said squat.
Ahhh. Chill now, BH. This is a really fun show this time. From Beatles magic to the blues of Rory Gallagher, I’m highlighting some very captivating (I think anyway) guitar intros. Sure, you’ve heard Heart’s intro to Crazy on You, but isn’t that really listenable? I hope you get off on this episode. If you celebrate December holidays or personal days of celebration, I hope it’s your best yet. Coupon good for all year.
Have you considered joining other Tales Vinyl Tells listeners and becoming a monthly contributor? Details are at patron.podbean.com/talesvinyltellssupport. Thank you, those who have said “yes!”. And thank you!
You can enjoy the album rock of the 60s and 70s with Tales Vinyl Tells at StudioMillsWellness.com and most podcasting apps.