Second Spin | Revisiting Overlooked Musicians and Albums

We have a quick call to talk about the last year, next year, what episodes were popular, KISS (because we always do), etc. CAll our episodes at www.secondspin.rocks FB, IG and YT @SecondSpin313 secondspin313@gmail.com #musiccommentary #musicpodcast #legendaryalbums #overlookedmusicians #musicanalysis Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

For the final podcast of 2023, we discuss Bob Geldof and the story behind "Do They Know It's Christmas Time". Oh, and we compare it to "We Are The World". Thanks for listening this year, we've had a gas. Watch Band-Aid by clicking the link below. https://youtu.be/j3fSknbR7Y4?si=--BxDWo-FgbuKGZ9 All our episodes at www.secondspin.rocks FB, IG and YT @SecondSpin313 secondspin313@gmail.com #musiccomm...

Today we talk about bands that released 1 great LP and then....gone. We reference a number of bands you may not have heard of. Remember to check out the link below to hear some of their songs - it's that easy. Remember to send this to a friend who had one of the LP's!! Check us out on our website, All our episodes at www.secondspin.rocks FB, IG and YT @SecondSpin313 secondspin313@gmail.com #musicc...

Today, a bit more serious, we chat about the positive affect music has on the brain. As we get older, we need to keep music and other forms of art in our life. So, grab your grade school trumpet out of the closet and join us for a discussion on the benefits of music. All our episodes at www.secondspin.rocks FB, IG and YT @SecondSpin313 secondspin313@gmail.com #musiccommentary #musicpodcast #legend...

You may have been recently thinking of Lenny Kravitz or Matthew Sweet. So have we. Today we dive into these two and talk about their discography, some of the tunes and strongly recommend you play some more of their music. Matthew Sweet: https://open.spotify.com/artist/2idymNTKUdnTxforkb12Mw?si=Sl0997RLS-O1nT3EbWfROw Lenny Kravitz: https://open.spotify.com/artist/5gznATMVO85ZcLTkE9ULU7?si=sKI8JAcEQ...

Ever hear of the band Death? From Detroit? Hardcore punk (in our humble opinions) before punk existed. They made 8 songs and we are still talking about them. Ever hear of Bad Brains? They followed in the path of Death. Check it out. Please remember to subscribe and pass on. We need all the help you can give. Click below for Death https://open.spotify.com/artist/6GLYG6CiVx1P5D8Qa6Ulyo?si=KJC6UIyGQY...

Have you sat through films and felt more connection to the film because of the music that is being played? Do you own the soundtrack to SHREK or Flamingo Kid? Neither do we. Today we talk about a couple soundtracks you know and a couple you may not know about. Please LIKE and Follow and pass us along!! Below are 3 soundtracks we like: Times Square https://open.spotify.com/playlist/7qHgRVVNdVplnIzj...

Besides Swedish Fish being a great candy, Swedish music punches WAY above it's weight. Who are the people behind the music that is currently populating the charts - and has been for years and years. All our episodes at www.secondspin.rocks FB, IG and YT @SecondSpin313 secondspin313@gmail.com #musiccommentary #musicpodcast #legendaryalbums #overlookedmusicians #musicanalysis Learn more about your a...

Today, we dive into YouTube, streaming and the relevance of bands old and the power of bands new. Grab your dog, go for a walk and listen to what we found. "She has how many monthly listeners?" All our episodes at www.secondspin.rocks FB, IG and YT @SecondSpin313 secondspin313@gmail.com #musiccommentary #musicpodcast #legendaryalbums #overlookedmusicians #musicanalysis Learn more about your ad cho...

This week we talk about the life of Sinéad. Some stories you may not have heard so stay with us to the end. We sometimes go off course but when we do, it can be funny. All our episodes at www.secondspin.rocks FB, IG and YT @SecondSpin313 secondspin313@gmail.com #musiccommentary #musicpodcast #legendaryalbums #overlookedmusicians #musicanalysis Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/a...

We ask the question: What do musicians and cars have in common? Almost everything. From Chuck Berry to Prince, music and cars go together. We'll discuss the cars that stars bought, owned and crashed. Click on the link below to hear some of the best songs about the automobile. Don't forget to answer the poll below!! https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4EtxZWsB3fIHE2WhPJbeU9?si=e8d50a166c654332 All ou...

At a listener's recommendation, we stop out of our comfort zone and listen to early Grandmaster Flash, the Sugarhill Gang, The GAP Band and Run-DMC. Oh, and don't forget L'Trimm. Tune in, take your dog for a walk in the heath. Click on the link below to hear the songs on our Spotify playlist that goes with this episode. And don't forget the poll down below. https://open.spotify.com/playlist/32apvI...

In this episode, we talk about the amazing career of Tina Turner and what makes her an icon. Tune in while we discuss her life and career and some things not covered in most tributes. Check out our poll about the 1983 US Festival. Which day would you have liked to attend?? https://www.setlist.fm/festival/1983/us-festival-1983-3bd6b840.html All our episodes at www.secondspin.rocks FB, IG and YT @Se...

Okay, the link below, no matter what your age, will take you down memory lane. Older folk, that's us, will remember the stuff that came out in the 80's. You younger folk, will remember the '90s movies/TV shows. If your younger and you listen to us, you are very cool but I'm sure you'll remember some of the songs from the 00's. Click the link, get brought up to speed and then give us a listen. OH Y...

Recently we've been seeing more and more discussion about professional musicians using backing track while playing LIVE? Who's really singing? Who's playing bass? Do bands just "wing it" nowadays with the insane light shows, huge stages and all the explosives? Tune in.....maybe you'll find out?? All our episodes at www.secondspin.rocks FB, IG and YT @SecondSpin313 secondspin313@gmail.com #musiccom...

In this episode, we speak with Garry Pollak of Firebird Records in London. We discuss celebrities and what they buy, what are the most popular LP's being sold currently and other interesting facts. So tune in, hang out and have a laugh with us. All our episodes at www.secondspin.rocks FB, IG and YT @SecondSpin313 secondspin313@gmail.com #musiccommentary #musicpodcast #legendaryalbums #overlookedmu...

In this episode, we take a drive in the Monkee Mobile through their history, some of it you may not know. Please grab your favorite dog and go for a walk with us and I promise, you will know some new rock facts when your done. All our episodes at www.secondspin.rocks FB, IG and YT @SecondSpin313 secondspin313@gmail.com #musiccommentary #musicpodcast #legendaryalbums #overlookedmusicians #musicanal...

We watched the Women In Rock documentary. You can find it on Roku Channel, EPIX, Prime Video, Spectrum TV or MGM+. A four episode special that covers music from the 1950's to current. We watched, we agreed, we discuss. Check it out. All our episodes at www.secondspin.rocks FB, IG and YT @SecondSpin313 secondspin313@gmail.com #musiccommentary #musicpodcast #legendaryalbums #overlookedmusicians #mus...

What do we do today? We wanted to just riff. According to Webster's: riff /rif/ - verb: to perform a monologue or spoken improvisation on a particular subject. "They also riff on the different decades of music". Today we are just talking like we always do ........ but without beer. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We watched the Women In Rock documentary.  You can find it on Roku Channel, EPIX, Prime Video, Spectrum TV or MGM+.  A four episode special that covers music from the 1950's to current.  We watched, we agreed, we discuss. All our episodes at www.secondspin.rocks FB, IG and YT @SecondSpin313 secondspin313@gmail.com #musiccommentary #musicpodcast #legendaryalbums #overlookedmusicians #musicanalysis...

In this episode, littered with laughter, we go over some very odd concert pairings.  Yeah, yeah, we know Jimi warmed up for the Monkees.  What else is out there?  Listen in and find out.   All our episodes at www.secondspin.rocks FB, IG and YT @SecondSpin313 secondspin313@gmail.com #musiccommentary #musicpodcast #legendaryalbums #overlookedmusicians #musicanalysis #monkees  #zztop  #jimi #hendrix...

In this episode, we express our thoughts on the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in Cleveland, OH.  We talk about the creation of, the changes, the snubs, and more.  Buckle up for this one.   All our episodes at www.secondspin.rocks FB, IG and YT @SecondSpin313 secondspin313@gmail.com #musiccommentary #musicpodcast #legendaryalbums #overlookedmusicians #musicanalysis #rockhalloffame  #mc5 #duranduran #p...

This is a shortened version of our interview with Matt Smith of the Dayton Band Stranger.  Matt has played with some big names from the rock pantheon.  Tune in and find out what we talk about.  Please subscribe and forward this to whomever likes music podcasts.   www.stranger80s.com All our episodes at www.secondspin.rocks FB, IG and YT @SecondSpin313 secondspin313@gmail.com #musiccommentary #musi...

If you listen to us, you listen to other podcasts and watch YouTube videos.  There is a lot of information out there but most is a tidbit or two.  Here we share how we research our podcasts - is it telepathy?  The Magic 8 Ball?  Answer looks hazy.   #musiccommentary #musicpodcast #legendaryalbums #overlookedmusicians #musicanalysis All our episodes at www.secondspin.rocks FB, IG and YT @SecondSpin...

Second Spin is talking with Matt Smith, guitarist for Stranger - based in Dayton Ohio.  He's played with some big names from our youth and recorded with some big names.  Listen in to see if you learn something new about your favorite band from the MTV generation. @rickspringfield  @john_waite  @billchamplin @bbd313   @realseagulls @gmpguitars stranger80s.com    https://youtu.be/a6nuClnSgp4 #musicc...