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Arguably, this is LOU REED 's weirdest album release. METAL MACHINE MUSIC was released in 1975, but was taken off the market three weeks later. Some critics said it cost Reed his reputation in the music business. There are no songs or structured composition on the album; instead it consists of modulated feedback & noise music guitar effects. UGLY MUSIC Magazine write: "Get beyond those first f...

ROGER McGUINN of the legendary BYRDS performs a live solo concert of many of his Byrds' hits, from 2014. Enjoy! (45 mins.) So You Want To Be A Rock & Roll Star Chestnut Mare Eight Miles High Mr. Spaceman Bells of Rhymney You Showed Me Feel a Whole Lot Better Ballad of Easy Rider My Back Pages Mr. Tambourine Man Turn! Turn! Turn!

The Rolling Stones released their ninth studio album,  STICKY FINGERS, in 1971. The recording sessions for the album took place between February 1969 & October 1970. Here are 21 demo & alternate-take tracks from those sessions. The first ten tracks are the Sticky Fingers songs (demos & alternate takes) & the tracks 11 to 21 are Bonus Tracks, not included on the Sticky Fingers album...

Here is a shortened ("Walls & Abridged") 16-minute version of John Lennon & Yoko Ono's avant-garde, experimental album from 1968, Unfinished Music No. 1 - TWO VIRGINS .  I've taken 16 minutes' worth of the 30-minute album to give the uninitiated listeners an idea of what can be expected if one chooses to listen to the full album. I've also included the bonus track, written by Yoko, that wa...

SIMON & GARFUNKEL Demos, Alternate Takes of their 1960's output, PLUS a RARE live concert at the Hollywood Bowl from 1968 highlight this edition of Steve Ludwig's Classic Pop Culture # 189. Host Steve Ludwig, of the classic pop culture website, PlanetLudwig.com, presents demos & alternate takes from their albums WEDNESDAY MORNING 3 AM, SOUNDS OF SILENCE, PARSLEY SAGE ROSEMARY & THYME,...

It's ALL BEATLES, but we'll hear things differently! Sixty minutes of Beatles remixes and mash-ups. Everything we'll hear is The Beatles - songs we know and love - but REMIXED & MASHED-UP by some of the most brilliant online remixers' communities! I Want To Hold Your Hand - The Bizarre Mix That Bulldog Better Leave My Kitten Alone Tax My Drive She's Leaving Home Yesterday I Me Mine Closeup All...

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...