Dave's Side One

The Unsung Genius of John Curulewski and His Influence on Styx 11.02.2026 3:03 ↓

He was the original guitarist from 1970 to 1975, and his work set the stage for Styx's massive success from 1977 to 1983.

The Genius of Dan Fogelberg 10.02.2026 2:30 ↓

Fogelberg's genius was versatility: soft ballads, epic suites, lyrics about life, love, loss. He made introspective music feel universal.

Sunday Slow-Down – Musical Crushes from the 1970s 09.02.2026 3:04 ↓

These crushes weren't just looks—it was the music, the emotion they poured in. Made the 70s feel alive.

Hot Take Saturday – Not All Beatles Songs Are Good, and Why John and Paul Were Better Together 08.02.2026 2:43 ↓

John and Paul needed each other. John's edge—raw, cynical, like "Come Together"—balanced Paul's pop perfectionism.

Steely Dan – Perfectionism in the Studio and Changing Rock for the Better 07.02.2026 2:34 ↓

Donald Fagen and Walter Becker were perfectionists—obsessive about every note, every mix.

I Always Wanted to Be a DJ – Blame WKRP in Cincinnati 06.02.2026 2:47 ↓

WKRP captured the 70s radio spirit perfectly—rock transitioning to disco, FM rising, all the drama.

Utah Rock Radio in the 1970s – The DJs and Stations That Shaped Us 05.02.2026 3:05 ↓

Utah's radio landscape was smaller than LA or New York, but it felt personal—like these DJs were our guides through the rock explosion.

One-Hit Wonders – Sherbet's 'Howzat' and the Magic of the One-Off Hit 04.02.2026 2:28 ↓

The beauty of one-hit wonders is they don't overstay their welcome. You get one perfect song, it captures a moment, and it lives forever.

Electric Light Orchestra – The Beatles of the 70s 03.02.2026 2:27 ↓

ELO was Beatles-level melody + classical ambition + rock power.

Sunday Slow-Down – Bands I Pretended to Like in the 70s to Impress the Girls 02.02.2026 3:44 ↓

Looking back, it was funny how music was our social currency, and there was a bank for every taste.

Hot Take Saturday – Classic 70s Bands Touring with Zero or One Original Member 01.02.2026 4:11 ↓

If the people who built the legacy say it’s okay, who am I to gatekeep?

Three Dog Night – The Harmony Kings of the Early 70s 31.01.2026 2:43 ↓

They were the harmony machine of the early 70s—taking great songs and turning them into radio gold.

Kansas – America's Prog-Rock Pride 30.01.2026 4:19 ↓

Midwestern heart, and monster musicianship.

Foreigner – The Hook Masters of the Late 70s / Early 80s 29.01.2026 2:23 ↓

They were the kings of the perfect rock hook.

Journey – From Jam Band to Revolutionizing the Power Ballad 28.01.2026 3:00 ↓

Today we're talking Journey—and how they went from a 70s jam band to the kings of the power ballad.

Styx – Why They Were More Than Just Arena Rock 27.01.2026 3:05 ↓

Styx was the soundtrack to teenage dreams—driving around Salt Lake City with the windows down, feeling like anything was possible

Sunday Slow-Down: The Ballads That Stuck 25.01.2026 2:40 ↓

Sundays were for winding down—Bread on the turntable, lights low, just letting those melodies sink in

Hot Take Saturday: Overrated vs. Underrated from the 70s 25.01.2026 3:15 ↓

Weekend hot take: Pink Floyd's Dark Side is flawless... but some of their other 70s stuff? Let's talk.

Basement Rules: No Parents, Full Volume, Pure Discovery 24.01.2026 3:31 ↓

Friday night, someone's basement—no adults, just us, the stereo, and whatever vinyl we could borrow or scrape together.

The Era's Killer Sound: Why 70s Production Still Wins 23.01.2026 3:05 ↓

From Pink Floyd's quadrophonic experiments to Styx's arena polish and Bread's warm analog glow—1970s records just sound better.

Bread: The Soft-Rock Surprise That Hit Harder Than Expected 22.01.2026 4:11 ↓

Second concert ever: Bread. Yeah, the mellow guys behind 'Make It with You' and 'If.' I expected chill—got something deeper.

First Concert Magic: Styx in 1977 21.01.2026 4:02 ↓

1977—my very first real concert. Styx hits the stage, lights explode, and suddenly I'm not just listening anymore—I'm living it.

The Basement Ritual: Dark Side of the Moon on Repeat 20.01.2026 3:30 ↓

Picture this: 1973, my buddy's dimly lit basement , speakers cranked. We drop the needle on Pink Floyd's Dark Side of the Moon for the hundredth time...