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Shane Hartman returns to the podcast as we discuss Jamaican musician Jimmy Cliff, a key artist in popularizing reggae to international audiences. We listen to one of Cliff's many releases that gets overlooked in the shadow of his success with The Harder They Come soundtrack.   If you like us, please support us at  patreon.com/idbuythatpodcast  to get exclusive content, or tell a friend about us. B...

Co-host Jeremy finds the Johnny Rivers album for him: a mellow psych-folk mix of original and cover songs. We examine Rivers' strengths as a performer and detail his background as a musician.   If you like us, please support us at  patreon.com/idbuythatpodcast  to get exclusive content, or tell a friend about us. Broke and have no friends? Leave us a review, it helps more people find us. Thanks!

Mark Weathersby aka DJ Mahogany helps us unwrap the presents under the tree this year. We spin everything from funk to Hawaiian-themed holiday tunes.   Feeling jolly? Please support us at patreon.com/idbuythatpodcast  to get exclusive content (episodes on 45s!) or tell a friend about us. Broke and have no friends? Leave us a review, it helps more people find us. Thanks!

DJ Ben Johnson returns to the podcast with the self-titled debut release from American musical powerhouse Brenda Russell. A true musician's musician, she has influenced artists in a variety of genres, including synth-pop and hip-hop. We discuss this and more!   If you like us, please support us at  patreon.com/idbuythatpodcast  to get exclusive content, or tell a friend about us. Broke and have no...

America's Radio Sweetheart Jesse Thorn joins us to celebrate a classic album from the Gap Band. We spin some of the most popular cuts, examining what makes this a standout funk record, while also exploring how the group reached this pinnacle.   If you like us, please support us at  patreon.com/idbuythatpodcast  to get exclusive content, or tell a friend about us. Broke and have no friends? Leave u...

Guest Brad Miller brings us a set of jump blues and swing covers from English musician Joe Jackson. A unique entry in an already unique catalog, we learn about how Joe came to record this album and where his career went from here.   If you like us, please support us at  patreon.com/idbuythatpodcast  to get exclusive content, or tell a friend about us. Broke and have no friends? Leave us a review,...

Conor Ryan, owner of Little Lost Records, is our guest as we uncover the strange and fascinating story behind the Mystic Moods Orchestra records that you've undoubtedly seen while scouring the bins. From recordings of steam locomotives to risque album covers, it's all here.   If you like us, please support us at patreon.com/idbuythatpodcast  to get exclusive content, or tell a friend about us. Bro...

Guest Mike Merva brings the first children's record to the podcast. We listen to folk music duo Marais & Miranda perform fun educational songs about nature and learn more about both the group's history and this popular series of albums.   If you like us, please support us at  patreon.com/idbuythatpodcast  to get exclusive content, or tell a friend about us. Broke and have no friends? Leave us...

Co-host Jeremy brings us a record by groundbreaking American pop vocal group the Ink Spots. With their classic "Top & Bottom" song formula, the group were a major influence on doo-wop, rhythm & blues, and rock & roll, and you can find their records everywhere—just make sure it's the actual Ink Spots, which we will explain.   If you like us, please support us at  patreon.com/idbuythatpo...

Halloween is once again upon us and that means co-host Sean has pulled another haunted record from his vault. This year we spin the influential music of French disco artist Cerrone and his spooky synthesizer sounds.   If you like us, please support us at  patreon.com/idbuythatpodcast  to get exclusive content, or tell a friend about us. Broke and have no friends? Leave us a review, it helps more p...

We are joined by guest David O. McCullough as we discuss American musician Boz Scaggs. The album in question tends to stand in the shadow of its predecessor—the biggest record of Scaggs' career—but upon further review, we find that it should please those who enjoy his most famous work.   If you like us, please support us at  patreon.com/idbuythatpodcast  to get exclusive content, or tell a friend...

Co-host Jeremy puts an early seventies album by American jazz guitarist George Benson on the platter. As we take in Benson's flamenco-influenced takes on classic sixties California rock, we also look at his impressive career—a series of twists and turns that has been historically dismissed due to his success on the pop charts.   If you like us, please support us at  patreon.com/idbuythatpodcast  t...

Co-host Sean lays out a pretty convincing argument that funk and soul singer Chaka Khan is a much more important artist than most realize. We listen to her third record with the band Rufus and discuss just some of the details of her fascinating life story.   If you like us, please support us at  patreon.com/idbuythatpodcast  to get exclusive content, or tell a friend about us. Broke and have no fr...

We kick off season five with a long-overdue episode on singer-songwriter Laura Nyro. Joined by vocal group Labelle on this record, Nyro showcases her knack for R&B and soul music through a wide range of cover songs, an interesting choice for an artist arguably best known for having other musicians perform her material.   If you like us, please support us at  patreon.com/idbuythatpodcast to get...

For our final ReWind of the season break, we drift back to the very first New Age record we encountered on our journey. Come relax with us in the meditative and transcendent sound baths of Steven Halpern—one more time.   If you like us, please support us at  patreon.com/idbuythatpodcast  to get exclusive content, or tell a friend about us. Broke and have no friends? Leave us a review, it helps mor...

On this ReWind, we venture back to the time honorary co-host Taylor Rowley helped us uncover the musical magic of sisters Maggie, Terre and Suzzy Roche.   If you like us, please support us at  patreon.com/idbuythatpodcast  to get exclusive content, or tell a friend about us. Broke and have no friends? Leave us a review, it helps more people find us. Thanks!

For our first ReWind of the season break, we go way back to the first jazz album we ever featured: Wes Montgomery's 1967 release A Day in the Life.   If you like us, please support us at  patreon.com/idbuythatpodcast to get exclusive content, or tell a friend about us. Broke and have no friends? Leave us a review, it helps more people find us. Thanks!

On this look back at season 4, we highlight some of our favorite albums we featured, play a few selections we didn't include in episodes, announce our final decision in the unofficial "Battle of the Leons," and more. We will be back on October 3 with season 5. Episode cover artwork by Ellen VanderMyde.  If you like us, please support us at patreon.com/idbuythatpodcast  to get exclusive content (ep...

Taylor Rowley returns to discuss American musician and songwriter Leon Russell. A well-known figure in his time, this sixth album released in 1975 finds Russell at the height of his highly impressive career. From the Wrecking Crew to the Gap Band, we learn that Russell's influence goes well beyond the songs he's known for writing.   If you like us, please support us at  patreon.com/idbuythatpodcas...

Wes Wheat returns to the podcast to chat about ragtime, Tin Pan Alley and vaudeville revivalist Leon Redone. A unique artist who seemingly appeared out of nowhere with this debut, we discuss Leon's ability to breathe new life into old songs and how he managed to carve out his own special place in popular culture.   If you like us, please support us at  patreon.com/idbuythatpodcast  to get exclusiv...

Mark Weathersby aka DJ Mahogany returns with yet another duet record—this time of the country pop variety. We listen to the only full-length release combining the talents of the Mississippi-born Bobbie Gentry and the Arkansas-reared Glen Campbell. We discuss how this outstanding pairing came to be and why they didn't record more albums together.   If you like us, please support us at  patreon.com/...

Sound artist and former WFMU DJ Samantha Simmons is our guest as we finally feature a record by "The Boss." This second album from American rock singer-songwriter Bruce Springsteen tends to get overlooked in the shadow of the many major works which followed it and is a very unique entry in his catalog.   If you like us, please support us at  patreon.com/idbuythatpodcast  to get exclusive content (...

Philly-based DJ lil'dave drops by to talk Patrice Rushen with us. We spin her fourth record, which marked her shift from jazz to R&B/pop. We cover everything from her early life as a musical prodigy to her career post-"Forget Me Nots."   If you like us, please support us at  patreon.com/idbuythatpodcast  to get exclusive content (episodes on 45s!), or tell a friend about us. Broke and have no...

Michigan-based musician Fred Thomas joins us to listen to this 1970 album by American singer-songwriter Jackie DeShannon. This record comes hot on the heels of her biggest hit song, "Put a Little Love in Your Heart," and is an excellent exhibit for her skills as both a songwriter and performer.   If you like us, please support us at  patreon.com/idbuythatpodcast  to get exclusive content (episodes...

Co-host Jeremy emphasizes his love for guitar shredders by spinning us one of the many records by Spanish flamenco guitarist Carlos Montoya. We detail the history of flamenco and examine why his playing was considered unorthodox within the genre.   If you like us, please support us at  patreon.com/idbuythatpodcast  to get exclusive content (episodes on 45s!), or tell a friend about us. Broke and h...