Matt & Sheryl's GenExcellent Playlist

Send us Fan Mail Matt & Sheryl discuss the 1979 movie The Warriors  and it's influence on music videos of the 80s, the futuristic dystopia of Gary Numan's "Cars" and the evolution of Jefferson Starship and their song "Jane". 00:00:00 The Warriors movie 00:11:50 Gary Numan "Cars" 00:33:24 Jefferson Starship's evolution and "Jane"

Send us Fan Mail Matt & Sheryl continue in 1979 with the a prophetic song that would become the first video played on MTV two years after its release, a tour de force vocal performance by one of the most beloved AOR bands of the era and a late disco classic that ushered in the new sound that dance music would take on in the 80s 00:00:00  The Buggles "Video Killed the Radio Star" 00:2...

Send us Fan Mail Matt & Sheryl start an exciting new year in music with two disco hits by rock artists and a hit by a huge '60s star in the UK who finally made an impact in the US in the late 70s. 00:00:00 What's up in music in 1979 00:10:26 Buckingham Nicks self-titled debut from '73 and it's obscurity https://youtu.be/E1kHeix-55c 00:17:45 Blondie "Heart of Glass&quot...

Send us Fan Mail Matt & Sheryl spotlight one of the quintessential bands of the 70s, Steely Dan, who were not represented on the playlist but deserve a deep dive into their catalog from the 1970s. 00:05:07 Becker & Fagen's history 00:19:59 Can't Buy a Thrill 00:29:25 Countdown to Ecstacy 00:36:38 Pretzel Logic 00:42:04 Katy Lied 00:45:23 The Royal Scam 00:50:22 Aja 01:00:11  Matt...

Send us Fan Mail Matt, Sheryl & Mike wrap up 1978 with Mike's album pick Van Halen Van Halen Sheryl's album pick Elvis Costello & The Attractions This Year's Model and Matt's album pick Buzzcocks Another Music in a Different Kitchen and Mike adds the last song to the playlist for 1978 with Donna Summer's "MacArthur Park". 00:14:24 Albums that we love but...

Send us Fan Mail Matt & Sheryl continue to work through 1978 with their guest, radio veteran John Windus, each choosing a song for the playlist and discussing radio in the PNW and radio formats of the time. Listen along with Matt & Sheryl's GenExcellent Playlist on Spotify:  https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2dtoMOrC7FwrSIh70Tqi06?si=0856b7e3132c4fc3 00:00:00 Introducing radio veteran...

Send us Fan Mail Matt & Sheryl continue building the playlist with Sheryl's song pick for '78 Gerry Rafferty "Baker Street", Matt's pick Little River Band "Lady" and the big hit of the year Village People "YMCA" 00:00:00 Go to our Facebook page and give us some feedback https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100086645263826 00:07:39 Sheryl's s...

Send us Fan Mail Matt and Sheryl welcome Matt's friend Roy Cunningham, musician and radio show host living in Austin, to discuss the influence of recently passed Jeff Beck and help build their playlist with his pick The Police "Roxanne" and album pick Van Halen's self-titled debut.  Matt adds Earth, Wind & Fire "September" to the playlist and Sheryl's picks a...

Send us Fan Mail Matt & Sheryl continue into 1978 - the year The Bee Gees, the Saturday Night Fever soundtrack, and RSO records dominated the charts with an incredible run of hits, and do a deep dive into the Bee Gees career and music 00:00:00 The Bee Gees early career 00:30:39 1974 Bee Gees success dwindling in England with the release of Mr. Natural and transition to R&B and disco with M...

Send us Fan Mail Matt & Sheryl are once again joined by Mike as they finish up 1977 (finally!!) with Sheryl's song pick David Dundas "Jeans On", Mike's song pick 10CC "The Things We Do For Love" and Matt's album pick The Saints I'm Stranded. Matt also introduces his last song for 1977 The Bee Gees "How Deep is Your Love", a precursor to a futur...

Send us Fan Mail Matt & Sheryl carry on with 1977 adding Marvin Gaye's hit "Got to Give it Up"  to the playlist along with Sheryl's song pick Leo Sayer's "When I Need You" and Matt's pick Iggy Pop's "Lust for Life" 00:00:00 Choosing the best versions of the playlist picks so far 00:06:26 Marvin Gaye "Got to Give It Up" Pt 1 00:23...

Send us Fan Mail EP15 Matt & Sheryl are joined by Mike, Sheryl's husband and owner of record chain Silver Platters to discuss their favorite releases from 2022 00:00:00 Taylor Swift and other top sellers at Silver Platters of 2022 00:11:03 Mike's list of the many great releases in 2022 by women artists 00:22:26 Matt's favorite album of 2022 Father John Misty Chloe and the Next 2...

Send us Fan Mail EP 14 Matt & Sheryl continue in 1977 with Donna Summer & Giorgio Moroder's disco hit "I Feel Love" & Matt's song pick country artist Merle Haggard's "Ramblin' Fever" along with Sheryl's album pick Television's Marquee Moon 0:00 Star Wars 4:42 Donna Summer & Giorgio Moroder "I Feel Love" 22:14 Sheryl's...

Send us Fan Mail EP 13 Matt, Sheryl and special guest Mike (Sheryl's husband) introduce their favorite Christmas songs and traditions 00:00:00 Matt & Sheryl's family holiday traditions past and present 00:11:33 Matt's first song pick Emmylou Harris "Christmas Time's a-Comin'" 00:19:17 Sheryl's song pick "Wonderful Christmastime" 00:25:40 Matt&a...

Send us Fan Mail EP 12 Matt & Sheryl dig into 1977 with the huge Eagles hit "Hotel California" and a one-hit (or is it two-hit?) wonder Climax Blues Band's "Couldn't Get it Right" along with the emergence of punk and it's connection to Reggae 00:00:00 Eagles Hotel California album and song and it's Reggae sound 00:16:00 Reggae, country & Steely Dan i...

Send us Fan Mail EP 11 Matt & Sheryl take a break from the playlist this week to pay homage to Christine McVie and her history with Fleetwood Mac, starting with the Peter Green years and making their way up to 1977's Rumours, chronicling one of the biggest records of that year and one of the top 5 highest selling albums of all time. 2:27 Fleetwood Mac Early Years - Peter Green, Jeremy Spe...

Send us Fan Mail EP10 Matt & Sheryl finish off 1976 with two big hits, Matt's song pick for the year Elvin Bishop "Fooled Around and Fell in Love" and Matt introduces his album of the year Ramones self-titled debut 00:01:12 Wings "Silly Love Songs" and Sheryl expresses her grievances with the Wings at the Speed of Sound album 00:11:39 ELO "Telephone Line" and...

Send us Fan Mail EP9 Matt & Sheryl's first installation of their "Mt Rushmore" bonus episodes featuring favorite songs with "Thank" in the title 1:05 Neil Diamond "Thank the Lord For the Night Time" 10:38 Sly & the Family Stone "Thank You (Falettinme Be Mice Elf Agin)" 20:20 Andrew Gold "Thank you For Being a Friend" 25:47 John Denver...

Send us Fan Mail EP8 Matt & Sheryl add two of their own picks to the playlist for '76 and discuss albums they are currently spinning. 00:03:00 Matt's buys the new Sloan LP and Sheryl's still obsessed with prog (current prog this time) 00:13:58 Phish stories 00:19:17 Manfred Mann "Blinded by the Light" 00:36:12 Gary Wright "Love is Alive" 00:43:58 The Midnight...

Send us Fan Mail EP7 Matt & Sheryl add two hits to the playlist and Matt's song pick The Four Season's "December, 1963 (Oh, What a Night)" and discuss Sheryl's album pick for '76 Thin Lizzy Jailbreak 00:00:00 Newton-John TV special ft. Abba and Andy Gibb 00:09:15 The Four Seasons "December, 1963 (Oh, What a Night)" 00:16:22 Rod Stewart "Tonight&apos...

Send us Fan Mail EP6 Matt & Sheryl add two songs to the playlist and pick their personal favorites from 1975 0:00 - GenExcellent Playlist pick #1 Captain & Tenille "Love Will Keep Us Together" 20:09 - Matt's pick for '75 Abba "SOS" 31:49 - Sheryl's pick for '75 Pilot "Magic" 34:50 - Sheryl's critique of The Who concert in Seattle 41:00...

Send us Fan Mail EP5 Matt & Sheryl go over their latest music obsessions, Zamrock and Spirit of '76 and introduce their first two playlist picks from 1975 2:53 - Sheryl's spinning Zamrock and AMANAZ "Africa" this week 12:35 - Sheryl's answers to Mojo quiz 16:50 - Matt's spinning Spirit Spirit of '76 this week and his answers to the Mojo quiz 42:40 - Matt&apos...

Send us Fan Mail EP4 Matt & Sheryl finish off 1974 by adding two of their personal selections, both number 1 hits. They also discuss what's been grabbing their attention for the week including Gentle Giant, Loretta Lynn and Arcade Fire. 00:03:45 Sheryl's pick for' 74 Paul McCartney & Wings "Jet" 00:10:45 James Paul McCartney and Bruce McMouse TV specials, Linda McC...

Send us Fan Mail EP3 Matt & Sheryl discuss current  favorites including albums from Caravan and Moby Grape, add two songs to their playlist and two favorite albums released in '74 4:35 - What are we spinning lately? Sheryl - Caravan For Girls Who Grow Plump in the Night 14:47 - Matt - Moby Grape Wow 32:58 - GenExcellent Playlist pick #1 Steve Miller Band "The Joker" 42:57 - GenE...

Send us Fan Mail EP2 Matt & Sheryl continue adding to their GenExcellent playlist with two songs from 1973 and discuss their personal song picks from that year and favorite albums of the week. 2:05 - Matt's favorite album of '72 David Bowie Ziggy Stardust 3:55 - Sheryl's favorite album of '72 The Carpenters A Song For You 5:27 - Matt's favorite song of '72 Stevie...