Steve Atkins & Blake Bennett

Classic Rock Battles - The Limey & the Yank

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Steve Atkins and Blake Bennett talk about some of their favorite rock & roll from both sides of The Big Pond. They tackle the great debate: from the UK to the USA, who *really* knows how to rock?

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Steve Atkins & Blake Bennett

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thelimeyandtheyank.com

Latest episode

Apr 23, 2026

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Episodes

1976 (Part 4 of 4) - Classic Rock Battles - The Limey and the Yank Season 10 Episode 8 23.04.2026

Only true friends would be willing to stand close by each other. And by "close by", we mean, "in a very small space, flapping your arms and shaking your tailfeather while facing the wrong way." Copyright Attribution: "Fox on the Run" – Performed by Sweet Writers: Brian Connolly, Steve Priest, Andy Scott, Mick Tucker ℗ 1974–1975 RCA Records / Sony Music Entertainment Publishing: BMG Rights Manageme...

1976 (Part 3 of 4) - Classic Rock Battles - The Limey and the Yank Season 10 Episode 7 16.04.2026

Only true friends would be willing to stand close by each other. And by "close by", we mean, "in a very small space, flapping your arms and shaking your tailfeather while facing the wrong way." Copyright Attribution: "Fox on the Run" – Performed by Sweet Writers: Brian Connolly, Steve Priest, Andy Scott, Mick Tucker ℗ 1974–1975 RCA Records / Sony Music Entertainment Publishing: BMG Rights Manageme...

1976 (Part 2 of 4) - Classic Rock Battles - The Limey and the Yank Season 10 Episode 6 09.04.2026

Hard Rock? Check! Disco? Check! Bubblegum? Pop! More music from America's Bicentennial, 50 years later. Copyright Attribution: “Show Me the Way” Written and performed by Peter Frampton Musical composition © 1975 Almo Music Corp. and Fram‑Dee Music Ltd. Sound recording ℗ 1976 A&M Records, Inc. All Rights Reserved. “You Should Be Dancing” Written by Barry Gibb, Robin Gibb, and Maurice Gibb Performed...

1976 (Part 1 of 4) - Classic Rock Battles - The Limey and the Yank Season 10 Episode 5 02.04.2026

Time to celebrate! 2026 is the 250th Anniversary of the United States of America. We go back to the Bicentennial, 1976, and look at the songs from the charts back then. This was quite a year for variety, with Thin Lizzy and Walter Murphy representing two extremes. Music Attribution / Credits “The Boys Are Back in Town” – Thin Lizzy Written by Phil Lynott © 1976 “Let Your Love Flow” – The Bellamy B...

1959 Revisited (Part 4 of 4) - Season 10 Episode 4 26.03.2026

With a new list and some great things to say, we're back! Come along and enjoy a look at one of the most interesting years in rock and roll. Song Credits, Copyright and Publishing: The Happy Organ Written by Dave “Baby” Cortez, James J. Kriegsmann & Ken Wood Published by Embassy Music Corporation PRO: BMI Performed by Dave “Baby” Cortez Poison Ivy Written by Jerry Leiber & Mike Stoller Published b...

1959 Revisited (Part 3 of 4) - Season 10 Episode 3 19.03.2026

With a new list and some great things to say, we're back! Come along and enjoy a look at one of the most interesting years in rock and roll. Song Credits, Copyright and Publishing: The Heart of a Man Written by Paddy Roberts & Peggy Cochrane Published by David Toff Music Ltd. / Peter Maurice Music Co. Ltd. PRO: PRS Performed by Frankie Vaughan C’mon Everybody Written by Eddie Cochran & Jerry Capeh...

1959 Revisited (Part 2 of 4) - Season 10 Episode 2 12.03.2026

With a new list and some great things to say, we're back! Come along and enjoy a look at one of the most interesting years in rock and roll. Song Credits, Copyright and Publishing: What Do You Want to Make Those Eyes at Me For? Written by Joseph McCarthy, Howard Johnson & James V. Monaco Published by Leo Feist, Inc. PRO: ASCAP Performed by Emile Ford and the Checkmates Sea of Love Written by John...

1959 Revisited (Part 1 of 4) - Season 10 Episode 1 05.03.2026

With a new list and some great things to say, we're back! Come along and enjoy a look at one of the most interesting years in rock and roll. Song Credits, Copyright and Publishing: What Do You Want to Make Those Eyes at Me For? Written by Joseph McCarthy, Howard Johnson & James V. Monaco Published by Leo Feist, Inc. PRO: ASCAP Performed by Emile Ford and the Checkmates Sea of Love Written by John...

Sunny Songs (Part 4 of 4) - Season 8 Episode 12 22.12.2024

Final round! Last chance to chase those winter blues away with some cheery sunshine. It's the sunshine of your love and you are the sunshine of our lives. Don't let the sun catch you crying, there's a lot to be thankful for. We wish you all a joyous and wonderful holiday season and a Happy New Year!

Sunny Songs (Part 3 of 4) - Season 8 Episode 11 22.12.2024

Ooh! I bet you thought that was the Beach Boys! But nope, it's the Sunrays, and believe me when I say they live for the sun. Even heroes wear sunscreen though--there's only one Sunshine Superman who gets away with soaking up the sun. Chase away those SAD winter blues with our Sunny Songs series.

Sunny Songs (Part 2 of 4) - Season 8 Episode 10 22.12.2024

Did you soak up the sun? Did you tell everyone to lighten up? Well Sunny, it may not be a lazy Sunny Afternoon, but winter can still be a time to stand up, stretch the Kinks out, and say "Good Day, Sunshine!"

Sunny Songs (Part 1 of 4) - Season 8 Episode 9 22.12.2024

If you're in a part of the world that's getting the cold and the wind and the rain and the snow, it's time to add some sunshine to your day! We'll talk about fun sunny songs, from The Beatles to One Republic and everything in between.

Concept Albums (Part 4 of 4) - Season 8 Episode 8 15.06.2024

One of the greatest Concept Albums of all time gets a full exploration: Sargeant Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band by The Beatles. English co-host Steve Atkins talks in detail about the culture and everyday life that informed the stories in every song.

Concept Albums (Part 3 of 4) - Season 8 Episode 7 15.06.2024

The incredible story of Blue Oyster Cult, Imaginos, and a random-access myth decades in the making.

Concept Albums (Part 2 of 4) - Season 8 Episode 6 15.06.2024

From Ziggy Stardust to Marilyn Manson, we discuss legacy Concept Albums, ideas that span multiple artists, one inspiring the other. This is part 2 of a 4-part episode series.

Concept Albums (Part 1 of 4) - Season 8 Episode 5 15.06.2024

Recorded on Memorial Day (US) 2024, we take you on a four-part journey through some amazing Concept albums. There are far too many to discuss them all, so we carefully curated curiosities just for you.

1960s Love Songs (Part 4 of 4) - Season 8 Episode 4 20.02.2024

Love is all around us and the world needs love. It's easy to show your love and to feel the love of others, whether it's a smile from a neighbor or greeting a friend. We wrap this up with one great message from The Beatles

1960s Love Songs (Part 3 of 4) - Season 8 Episode 3 20.02.2024

Nearly through - are you feeling the love? Spreading the love, spreading the joy, we hope you love the 1960s and songs of love as much as we do.

1960s Love Songs (Part 2 of 4) - Season 8 Episode 2 20.02.2024

We continue our journey through the love of the 1960s, spreading happiness and love all around

1960s Love Songs (Part 1 of 4) - Season 8 Episode 1 20.02.2024

We're back! After a down year, here we are with some of the best love songs of the 1960s

Coronation Special (Part 2 of 2) - Season 7 Episode 6 08.05.2023

It's a big day for Steve! Join our Jubilation Celebration of the Island Nation's Coronation Situation! We celebrate with silly behavior and royalty-themed music.

Coronation Special (Part 1 of 2) - Season 7 Episode 5 08.05.2023

It's a big day for Steve! Join our Jubilation Celebration of the Island Nation's Coronation Situation! We celebrate with silly behavior and royalty-themed music.

Chip Off the Old Block (part 4 of 4) - Season 7 Episode 4 12.02.2023

As we wrap up our look at the famous musicans whose parents were also famous musicians, we can't help but think about how delightful it must be to grow up with musical talent and encouragement and yet how hard it also must be to step out of mom or dad's shadow and do things your own way. We celebrate these hard-working entertainers for all their efforts to bring better music to the world.

Chip Off the Old Block (part 3 of 4) - Season 7 Episode 3 12.02.2023

We share some great examples of the children of musicians who went on to themselves become famous musicians.

Chip Off the Old Block (part 2 of 4) - Season 7 Episode 2 12.02.2023

We go further into the very famous, their famous kids, and how a good legacy can bring good music across the generations.

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