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Ten more deep album cuts presented by Bill Ludwig, from His previous appearances on Steve Ludwig's Classic Pop Culture shows, during which he selected eclectic, classic, interesting, and always cool album cuts...

Ten more album cuts presented by Bill Ludwig, from his previous appearances on Steve Ludwig's Classic Pop Culture shows, during which he selected eclectic, classic, interesting, and always cool album cuts...

Ten more album cuts presented by Bill Ludwig, from his previous appearances on Steve Ludwig's Classic Pop Culture, during which he selected eclectic, classic, interesting, and always cool album cuts...

Compilation of Bill Ludwig's previous appearances on Steve Ludwig's Classic Pop Culture at PlanetLudwig.com

Bill Ludwig (host Steve Ludwig's brother & music mentor) hosts his own show of album cuts and rarely-heard music, each consisting of brand-new album cuts, never before heard (such as the ones on the Classic Pop Culture shows.).

"Bass Ackwards" Soupy & Alice & Napoleon to the eucser...

"No Onions Date Special" Godzilla, Gamera, and George Harrison save the world using drive-in heaters with no onions...

On this edition of Planet Ludwig After Dark, Whitey itches.

PART TWO: A PETER RECHTER RETROSPECTIVE - Since 1966, Australia's Peter Rechter has been making some of the most brilliant garage, psychedelic, & pop music with his bands, Tol-Puddle Martyrs, The Secrets, Peter & the Silhouettes, & Ginger. His legion of cult followers is legendary. Peter Rechter joins host Steve Ludwig for a career-spanning interview, complete with songs from every album. (PART TW...

A PETER RECHTER RETROSPECTIVE (PART ONE OF TWO) Since 1966, Australia's Peter Rechter has been making some of the most brilliant garage, psychedelic, & pop music with his bands, Tol-Puddle Martyrs, The Secrets, Peter & the Silhouettes, & Ginger. His legion of cult followers is legendary. Peter Rechter joins host Steve Ludwig for a career-spanning interview, complete with songs from every album. (P...

It's sixty more minutes with our Fab heroes! We'll hear a rare performance from Wings, live in '79 ~ A song from the 2005 Broadway production of LENNON ~ A soundcheck song from George's Bangla Desh concert ~ A Ringo/John solo duet (HUH?) ~ A 13-minute Beatles medley ~ Plus other Beatle-y stuff from John, Paul, George, & Ringo ~ All within 60 minutes. Yeah! Yeah! Yeah!

With a title like "A GOMER PYLE FREAKOUT," you'll pretty much have to listen to do it justice...Go-o-o-lll-ly!!

From his first single, "Hanky Panky," in 1966 to his brand new single released in March 2020, Tommy James is a musical treasure. Enjoy our interview, plus some cool Tommy James music! Over 100 million records sold ~ 23 Gold Records ~ 9 Platinum Albums ~ 32 Billboard 100 Chart Hits

BRIAN HYLAND INTERVIEW ~ From his first # 1 hit, "Itsy Bitsy Teeny Weeny Yellow Polka Dot Bikini," in 1960, to his latest single from 2020 - "One Beautiful Day" (which was inspired by Paul & Linda McCartney's relationship) - Brian Hyland's musical output covers six decades! He's worked with Leon Russell, Del Shannon, The Band's Rick Danko & Levon Helm, and so many other fellow greats of music. Hos...

How does one celebrate the Fabness of George Harrison? By commemorating his birthday, February 25, 1943, by listening to 60 minutes of medleys of his mastery of the guitar, some solo demos, & his Fab Four Harrisongs. PLUS ~ A brief flashback to host Steve Ludwig's bittersweet interview with George's sister, Louise, who tells us one of the last things George said to her, from his hospital bed...Enj...

WHAT BECOMES OF THE BROKEN-HEARTED? Join us as we ask that eternal question of the broken-hearted, with a 45-minute medley of sad songs & movie dialogue about broken hearts. We're saved at the end with some "salty" songs from Frank Zappa & Harry Nilsson. PLUS, a new song from Australia's Tol Puddle Martyrs' leader, Peter Rechter...and a new SAD album cut from Bill Ludwig...We're all in this broken...

Show # 137 Part TWO ~ From his appearance as a 16-year-old on Australian TV's Safeway New Faces show in 1980 to his latest project (Stephanie Angelini's Life Lessons), Australia's Joe Mandica has been writing, performing, and producing some of the finest pop music in the world. Host Steve Ludwig interviews Joe in this wide-ranging conversation covering Joe's music career (so far!).

Show # 137 Part ONE ~ From his appearance as a 16-year-old on Australian TV's Safeway New Faces show in 1980 to his latest project (Stephanie Angelini's Life Lessons), Australia's Joe Mandica has been writing, performing, and producing some of the finest pop music in the world. Host Steve Ludwig interviews Joe in this wide-ranging conversation covering Joe's music career (so far!).

Hey! Hey! It's 60 minutes (give or take 17 minutes) of The Monkees, as special guest Charles Rosenay returns to speak about his friend, Peter Tork, and of his upcoming Peter Tork Memorial Convention. We'll also hear some alternate versions of Monkees hits, as well as Monkees' solo songs. Plus, a special Monkees version of Bill's Album Cut, and a very cool Monkees/Beatles Mashup!

On Show # 135, we go back to the late-60's/early 70's and those stylish FM radio promos for now classic rock albums. We'll listen to 29 Classic Rock Album Promos in a brilliant 27-minute segment. Then, special messages from Australia's pop/rock legends Joe Mandica & Peter Rechter. And we'll finish off with the return of Bill's Album Cut, usually an obscure, but very cool, song choice by Bill. Enjo...

Beatles Hour # 55 ~ LET IT BE EVEN MORE ~ If you've heard the LET IT BE album or seen the LET IT BE movie, there's still so much more you haven't heard...UNTIL NOW! On this episode, you'll hear between-song banter & goings-on among the Fabs & the camera crew while on the Apple roof, not heard in the movie or album...Hear interviews from people on London streets not heard in the LET IT BE movie...H...

Here are thirty Christmas songs performed by thirty of our wonderful Steve Ludwig's Classic Pop Culture guests from over the years. No commercials, just one merry tune after another! And no talking between songs by our blabbermouth host...You can follow along with each song's description at PlanetLudwig.com.

We'll hear the original versions of songs that went on to become hits for other artists, including "My Sweet Lord" (not originally released by George Harrison!), "I Love Rock & Roll," "Black Magic Woman," "Mickey," and many others. Plus, we'll hear 2 songs of Australian pop. Sixty minutes of pure pop culture fun await you!

BEATLES HOUR with Steve Ludwig # 54 ~ MORE Isolated Beatles Tracks in this, Volume 2 (Show # 53 is Isolated Beatles Tracks Volume 1). Once again, the genius of the Fab Four is clear as ever, from "Day Tripper" to "The End," with isolated vocals & isolated instrumentation. Enjoy! Yeah Yeah Yeah!!!

Sure, the Forgotten Girl Groups of the Sixties never received the national or international recognition that the "Big Names" got, but we honor them here because their love of music was as intense as anyone's. It is that love that put them into a recording studio.