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Beatles novelty records were fun, goofy, & some, quite cool! They are yet another indication of how much impact the Beatles had on the world. Future stars like CHER & SISSY SPACEK recorded Beatles novelty songs (which we'll hear!). Tunes like "The Boy With the Beatle Hair," "Go Go Go With Ringo,", "The Beatle Dance," & 33 others await you in this 80th edition of The Beatles Hour with S...

DEEP DIVE: THE KINKS ~ Twenty-five Deep Dive Album Cuts by the classic rock band who began their hit-filled career over sixty years ago. The Kinks' catalog goes way beyond their hits. Bill Ludwig, with an assist from Steve Ludwig, takes a deep dive into 25 Kinks treasures ~ non-hits ~ but every bit as brilliant as their beloved hits. Enjoy!

Once again, here are three eclectic hours of MORE COOL MUSIC (Volume Three) that was originally meant to be used on Steve Ludwig's Classic Pop Culture shows at PlanetLudwig.com, but for one reason or another, haven't been used yet. There's still no time like the present, so are you ready? Get comfortable, get tight, & get right...and ENJOY! Walking in the Forest of My Mind - Paul Parrish A Mos...

Continuing with the BEATLES ALBUMS COVER SONGS series at pop culture website, PlanetLudwig.com, Steve Ludwig presents 18 cover songs of the Beatles (by various artists) from the PAST MASTERS VOL. ONE album. Enjoy! (Songs compiled by Steve Ludwig of PlanetLudwig.com) Love Me Do - The Punkles From Me To You - Jess Thristan Thank You Girl - Paul Moody She Loves You - Miss Beth Belle I'LL Get You - Da...

Fourteen cover versions by various artists of The Beatles first U.K. album, PLEASE PLEASE ME. Enjoy! (And if you get a minute, check out more Beatles & classic pop culture at PlanetLudwig.com. Thanks!) (Songs compiled by Steve Ludwig of PlanetLudwig.com) I Saw Her Standing There - Midnight Metro Misery - Leftover Cuties Anna - Mick Hucknell (Simply Red) Chains - The Brugboys Boys - Barry Gonen...

Here are fourteen cover versions by various artists of The Beatles' HELP! album, PLUS two bonus tracks of instrumentals from the movie, HELP!, but not on the American soundtrack album release. Enjoy! (And while you're at it, why not visit the pop culture website, PlanetLudwig.com ~ Thanks!) (Songs compiled by Steve Ludwig of PlanetLudwig.com) HELP! - Minds Like These The Night Before - Turbo Lax Y...

Here are the fourteen Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band tracks (yes, we included "Sgt. Pepper Inner Groove"!) as covered by various artists. Enjoy! (..and give PlanetLudwig.com a visit while you're at it. Thanks!) (Songs compiled by Steve Ludwig of PlanetLudwig.com) Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band - The Trews With A Little Help from My Friends - Wolf Sun Lucy in the Sky With Diamonds - T...

Here are fourteen cover songs of The Beatles' RUBBER SOUL album. PlanetLudwig.com has been sharing covers of each Beatles album. Enjoy! (Songs compiled by Steve Ludwig of PlanetLudwig.com) Drive My Car - Harm & Ease Norwegian Wood (This Bird Has Flown) You Won't See Me - Luz Nobili Frenkel Nowhere Man - Low Think For Yourself - Yonder Mountain String Band The Word - Nick Martellaro Michelle -...

Enjoy these cover songs of the entire BEATLES WHITE ALBUM (yes, even "Revolution 9"!). Happy Listening! (VARIOUS ARTISTS) (Songs compiled by Steve Ludwig of PlanetLudwig.com) Back in the USSR - Mense Band Dear Prudence - Endevor 1 Remix Glass Onion - Mark Morton Obladi Oblada - Leo Moracchioli Wild Honey Pie - The Pixies The Continuing Story of Bungalow Bill - Dawn Kinnard with Rex Sexsmith While...

RARE LIVE MUSIC FROM THE 70's (recorded by innovator & visionary in the field of sound, Dinky Dawson) ~ ~ The Byrds - Recorded live 1/16/72 at The Rainbow Bar & Grill, West Hollywood, CA "Chestnut Mare" / "Mr. Spaceman" ~ Roberta Flack - Recorded live 10/1/72 at the Springfield Civic Center, Springfield, MA "The First Time (Ever I Saw Your Face)" / "Just Like A Woman" ~ Steely Dan - Record...

Here are three MORE hours of songs that I've banked for future use on my "Classic Pop Culture with Steve Ludwig" shows at PlanetLudwig.com. Like the first 3 hours (which you can find here on Spreaker and Planet Ludwig), I still haven't used these songs, so I figured there's still no time like the present...Enjoy! I'm Horny, I'm Stoned - The Doors (after Jim Morrison's death) Touch Me (Jim Morrison...

Bill Ludwig returns with another edition of DEEP DIVES, a look at album cuts that don't get enough recognition. This time around, Bill (joined by Steve Ludwig) spins THIRTY songs by the legendary British Invasion band, THE HOLLIES. We're pretty sure you'll hear more than a few songs by The Hollies that you've never heard before. Enjoy! DEEP DIVES is part of the BILL'S ALBUM CUTS show...

3 ECLECTIC HOURS OF COOL MUSIC - Here are songs that I've banked for future use on my "Classic Pop Culture with Steve Ludwig" shows at PlanetLudwig.com. I still haven't used them, so I figured there's no time like the present...Enjoy! You Showed Me - Hannah Fury Flo & Eddie Theme/Best Part of Breaking Up - Flo & Eddie I Want To Tell You - Blue Cartoon Evil Tom Jones - Satan Bomb One Way Or...

Here are ten songs that were hits for other artists, but covered brilliantly by the late, VERY GREAT, Rick Nelson. Enjoy!

Prepare to turn off your mind, relax, & float downstream...SNACKS REQUIRED!

We all Have 'em...Those songs that make us think: People would never believe I love this song! Bill invites his brother Steve to join him as each picks his "Dirty Dozen" of Guilty Pleasure Songs. Have fun listening!

In 1968, The Beatles established their APPLE RECORDS Company, and in addition to release their own group and solo tunes, signed many first-time artists to their label, including Ronnie Spector, Mary Hopkin, James Taylor, Badfinger, Billy Preston, and many others. Not surprisingly, The Beatles also released their own group and solo singles on their Apple Records label, up until their contract as a...

In 1968, The Beatles established their APPLE RECORDS Company, and in addition to release their own group and solo tunes, signed many first-time artists to their label, including Ronnie Spector, Mary Hopkin, James Taylor, Badfinger, Billy Preston, and many others. Not surprisingly, The Beatles also released their own group and solo singles on their Apple Records label, up until their contract as a...

In 1968, The Beatles established their APPLE RECORDS Company, and in addition to release their own group and solo tunes, signed many first-time artists to their label, including Ronnie Spector, Mary Hopkin, James Taylor, Badfinger, Billy Preston, and many others. Not surprisingly, The Beatles also released their own group and solo singles on their Apple Records label, up until their contract as a...

In 1968, The Beatles established their APPLE RECORDS Company, and in addition to release their own group and solo tunes signed, many first-time artists to their label, including Ronnie Spector, Mary Hopkin, James Taylor, Badfinger, Billy Preston, and many others. Here are all of the non-Beatles singles released on APPLE in 1972-1976, followed by their release dates. Enjoy! APPLE SINGLES (NON-BEATL...

APPLE RECORDS SINGLES (NON-BEATLES) 1971-1972 In 1968, The Beatles established their APPLE RECORDS Company, and in addition to release their own group and solo tunes signed, many first-time artists to their label, including Mary Hopkin, James Taylor, Badfinger, Billy Preston, and many others. Here are all of the non-Beatles singles released on APPLE in 1971-1972, followed by their release dates. E...

APPLE RECORDS SINGLES (NON-BEATLES) 1970 In 1968, The Beatles established their APPLE RECORDS Company, and in addition to release their own group and solo tunes signed, many first-time artists to their label, including Mary Hopkin, James Taylor, Badfinger, Billy Preston, and many others. Here are all of the non-Beatles singles released on APPLE in 1970, followed by their release dates. Enjoy! MARY...

APPLE SINGLES (NON-BEATLES) 1968-1969 In 1968, The Beatles established their APPLE RECORDS Company, and in addition to release their own group and solo tunes signed, many first-time artists to their label, including Mary Hopkin, James Taylor, Badfinger, Billy Preston, and many others. Here are all of the non-Beatles singles released on APPLE in 1968-1969, followed by their release dates. Enjoy! MA...

Rock and Roll Hall-of-Famer DONOVAN has released close to thirty albums throughout his career...On another edition of his ALBUM CUTS: DEEP DIVE, host Bill Ludwig feels that too many of Donovan's album cuts may have been overlooked. So Bill spins MANY of these overlooked DONOVAN tunes in the latest DEEP DIVE - DONOVAN...

23 covers of Beatles songs by 23 artists in 75 minutes ~ And these are not your typical note-for-note cover songs. These artists from around the world push the envelope & come up with some interesting sounds...Enjoy!