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Philadelphia-based DJ Allec Johnson aka Particle Ray joins the crew to reveal the wondrous sounds of jazz organist Charles Earland. This adventurous album truly takes the listener on a sonic Odyssey.   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 friends? Leave us a review, it helps mor...

Co-host Peter takes us into the little told tale of late Sixties rock and soul group Smith. We play selections from their debut long play and explore why their run was so short-lived.   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 friends? Leave us a review, it helps more people find us...

Co-host Jeremy introduces us to the distinctive voice of singer-songwriter Dirk Hamilton. We listen to the more folky selections from his debut and learn why this standout major label album eluded most listeners.   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 friends? Leave us a review,...

Co-host Sean shines the spotlight on soul singer Mary McCreary, also known as Mary Russell. Many have heard her voice singing with more popular artists, but as this album proves, Mary can hold her own and then some.   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 friends? Leave us a revi...

Leaura Hoss returns to the podcast with the debut album from sophisti-pop outfit ABC. We explore this dramatic record, its accompanying film, and scoff at the notion that it is not a concept album.   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 friends? Leave us a review, it helps more...

Taylor Rowley is home for the holidays as we spin a variety of Christmas tunes and reminisce about classic yuletide films: Home Alone, Black Christmas... Ben? Join us by the fire to hear more!   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 fi...

Co-host Jeremy takes us back to the 1950s with this choice selection from vastly underrated jazz singer Joe Williams. From his early work with Count Basie to his appearances on Sesame Street, there is much to know about Joe.   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 friends? Leave...

DJ and musician David O. McCullough (aka Verbal Math) joins us as we listen to the sole album from ISKCON devotees Rasa. We detail what little information is available about this album and also look at what its creators have done since recording this overlooked Seventies soul classic.   If you like us, please support us at  patreon.com/idbuythatpodcast  to get exclusive content (episodes on 45s!),...

Radio DJ and Comedy Minus One label head Jon Solomon is our guest as we feature our first ever compilation on the podcast. We play selections from the Mekons, Gang of Four, the Flowers, and 2.3 as we learn about the influence of the Fast Product label on DIY punk culture.   If you like us, please support us at  patreon.com/idbuythatpodcast  to get exclusive content (episodes on 45s!), or tell a fr...

Co-host Jeremy shows us his cure for the seasonal blues: cozy folk music. We look at the career of American folksinger Lui Collins as we listen to her second album, Baptism of Fire.   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 friends? Leave us a review, it helps more people find us....

Co-host Sean leads the way through the story of Sicilian American jazz singer and actress Morgana King. We discover an artist who is uncompromising and resolute in the face of repression and tragedy.   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 friends? Leave us a review, it helps mor...

Guest Lauren Raham returns to the podcast with dollar bin heat from the group Change. We detail some of the key players on this third album from the post-disco collective, which finds them transitioning to a contemporary R&B sound.   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 friends?...

Scott Shaaf, co-owner of Pinwheel Records in Chicago, joins us to discuss the Korgis. We examine why this excellent UK new wave/synth-pop group didn't quite make the same impact in the States as many of their contemporaries.   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 friends? Leave...

We conclude our focus on the year 1972 in music with our Halloween episode! To celebrate the holiday we experience the haunted sounds of the fourth album from Bahamian folksinger Exuma. Enter... if you dare.   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 friends? Leave us a review, it h...

Guest Steven "Plastic Crimewave" Krakow joins us as we continue to look at the year 1972 in music. On the turntable is the fourth album from British folk rock band Steeleye Span. We examine the group's approach to traditional folk music as well as detail the background of the tracks featured.   If you like us, please support us at  patreon.com/idbuythatpodcast  to get exclusive content (episodes o...

Co-host Jeremy brings a left-field selection for our latest look at the year 1972 in music: The Ventures. Best known for their instrumental hits from the 1960s, we look further into the surprisingly long and influential career from these surf rock pioneers.   If you like us, please support us at  patreon.com/idbuythatpodcast  to get exclusive content (episodes on 45s!), or tell a friend about us....

We kickoff season 4 with a celebration of the year 1972! Co-host Sean drops the needle on this hard-to-pin-down offering from new-age jazz outfit the Paul Winter Consort.   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 friends? Leave us a review, it helps more people find us. Thanks! 

For our final ReWind of the season break, we revisit our episode on the Environments series. Learn more about these fascinating audio artifacts and their creator, Irv Teibel.   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 friends? Leave us a review, it helps more people find us. Thanks!

With the recent passing of jazz pianist Ramsey Lewis, co-host Jeremy decided that we should revisit one of our season 2 episodes where we covered the jazz legend. This bargain bin staple finds Lewis at the peak of his career and this episode finds the podcast beginning to gel into its current form.  If you like us, please support us at  patreon.com/idbuythatpodcast  to get exclusive content (episo...

For our first ReWind of the break, we shake the stardust off this season 1 gem. Listen to us gush over outlaw country legend Willie Nelson and his turn to pop standards.   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 friends? Leave us a review, it helps more people find us. Thanks! 

Join us as we look back on season 3, highlighting our favorite albums and featuring musical selections we missed from some of them. We will return with season 4 on October 4, 2022. Episode cover artwork by Ellen VanderMyde.   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 friends? Leave u...

Guest Beau Gordon joins us for our season 3 finale as we look at the career of home recording pioneer and pop song craftsman Emitt Rhodes. From raw deals to personality flaws, we investigate why Rhodes' music isn't better known.   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 friends? Le...

Lance Barresi, the owner of Permanent Records, joins us to discuss the 1969 debut album from horn-powered rock outfit Chicago. We pay special attention to lead guitarist Terry Kath, with some surprising innovations for a group that many associate with their later power ballads.   If you like us, please support us at  patreon.com/idbuythatpodcast  to get exclusive content (episodes on 45s!), or tel...

We are joined again by Mark Weathersby aka DJ Mahogany, who brings us the highly danceable second album from English multi-instrumentalist Chas Jankel. We look at Jankel's background with new-wave act Ian Dury and the Blockheads, his solo career, and his inexplicable change from "Chas" to "Chaz."   If you like us, please support us at  patreon.com/idbuythatpodcast  to get exclusive content (episod...

Guest Ike Turner returns to the podcast as we finally give Ray Parker Jr. his flowers. We listen to his band Raydio and detail the long, impressive career of this Detroit-born guitarist who eventually became a household name for the Ghostbusters theme.   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...