Face the Music: An Electric Light Orchestra Song-By-Song Podcast (And Other Shows)

This song spent the most weeks in the Hot 100 without ever getting into the top 40.

The B-52's suffered a major tragedy with the death of guitarist Ricky Wilson and, though they managed to get 1986's Bouncing Off the Satellites put together and released, it appeared that may be their final album. In 1989, however, they came back in a big way with Cosmic Thing and the hit "Love Shack". Cindy Wilson left to focus on her family in 1990 and, tired, with one member down and under pres...

The top 40 hits for October 13, 1958.

People are like plants. Bury them in the ground, and see if they work their way up through the dirt. Donate to the podcast through Patreon... https://www.patreon.com/ELOPod Or PayPal  eloftmpodcast@gmail.com P.O. Box 1932 Superior, AZ 85173.

Mike & Eric do their first official show.

A talking doll drives a man to kill! August 4, 1950

It's an extended encore. (Song Facts music, "Sunday Morning" by Nicolai Heidlas from Hooksounds.) PayPal...eloftmpodcast@gmail.com Eric Wincentsen PO Box 28490 Tempe, AZ 85285

The song that would not die!

Molly Harvey became both a recognizable voice for the Residents beginning with 1999's Wormwood and the ensuing tour, singing lead on many songs from 2002's Demons Dance Alone.  Her influence and vocals are still heavily felt on her last album with the band, Animal Lover, from 2005, which is often considered one of the best of the latter-day Residents recordings. 

The top 40 hits for October 6, 1958.

Cherry Blossom Clinic....the place so nice, you'll wanna visit twice! (CORRECTION: It's Carl Wayne, not Bevan.) Donate to the podcast through Patreon... https://www.patreon.com/ELOPod Or PayPal  eloftmpodcast@gmail.com P.O. Box 1932 Superior, AZ 85173.

Who the hell are Mike & Eric? This will answer those questions.

A little something to add to the spookiness of your Halloween. A group of friends walk through a forest of killer trees made out of HUMAN FLESH! December 5, 1941

More goin' out in this expanded episode. (Song Facts music, "Sunday Morning" by Nicolai Heidlas from Hooksounds.) Cover art by Tracer Anthony. Donate to the podcast through Patreon. Patreon...https://www.patreon.com/ELOPod  PayPal...eloftmpodcast@gmail.com Eric Wincentsen PO Box 28490 Tempe, AZ 85285

Do you remember what you were listening to in the summer of 1890?

There was a three-year gap between Heartbeat City and Door to Door, and in the 1980s that might as well have been an eternity. Though the hits from the former still got played on the radio, the sound was now considered dated and the band itself was more interested in pursuing their solo careers. Still, they made one last album before calling it quits for the next 24 years.  Donate to the podcast t...

The Top 40 hits for September 29, 1958.

A short one for a short song. Donate to the podcast through Patreon... https://www.patreon.com/ELOPod Or PayPal  eloftmpodcast@gmail.com P.O. Box 1932 Superior, AZ 85173.

More sci, less fi in this expanded episode. Cover art by Tracer Anthony.

What song spent the most week on Billboard's Hot 100 in 1983. It's not who you think.

After the success of 1977's Song from the Wood, Ian Anderson decided to do another song based on English country traditions. However, with Heavy Horses, he left the fantasy and nostalgia behind for a look at the more realistic side of rural England. It doesn't have as many great songs as its predecessor, but it is a worthwhile companion. 

The top 40 songs for September 22, 1958.

The Move tries to get Susie's attention without being naked. Donate to the podcast through Patreon... https://www.patreon.com/ELOPod Or PayPal  eloftmpodcast@gmail.com P.O. Box 1932 Superior, AZ 85173.

Let it run one more time for one more longer time! (Song Facts music, "Sunday Morning" by Nicolai Heidlas from  Hooksounds. ) Donate to the podcast through  Patreon . Expanded Episodes for 2 bucks a throw only at Patreon. Cover art by Tracer Anthony PO Box 28490 Tempe, AZ 85285

The first song by The Beatles to hit the Billboard charts in America! No, it's not that one.