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A first for the podcast - Our old school mate Ralph provides live music in the studio! And spills the wine! Rob and Rod failed miserably at recognising the songs. I think we were distracted by the excellent red. The wine details: Peccavi Cabernet Sauvignon 2019 Margaret River Off-cuts supplied for the dedicated listener. LINKS: Spotify Playlist: or Search for WWAWHTR https://tinyurl.com/44yhbcsb G...

Australians should remember this. Professor Julius Sumner Miller was a regular on Australian TV from the 60s to the 80s. Some nice information at the following link: https://australiarememberwhen.net.au/why-is-it-so/

The Gentlemen get philosophical. Robert attempts play all of The Pretenders album. Rod is determined to get The Happy Whistler trending. And Professor Gordon Sumner Miller presents an episode of 'Why Is It So – Close To Me.'

Robert returns from Italy and the Gentlemen take their annual dip into the refreshing ocean of Riffs. Ten fine examples supplied for your enjoyment. And Would You Believe, Max gets gassed on the Orient Express. With a special guest. Off-cuts supplied for the dedicated listener. The wine details: Pensilva 2023 Pinot Noir – Rob scores again! Rod slinks away in shame.   LINKS: Spotify Playlist: or Se...

Sometimes we stray a bit. Sometimes we don't want to go home. Enjoy.

Or Whistler’s Mother of Invention? Is it possible to do a whole podcast about songs with whistling? Let’s find out. And Would You Believe, Max gets caught kissing a Chaos spy! 99 is not impressed. Off-cuts supplied for the dedicated listener. The wine details: Roccaventosa Sangiovese  LINKS: Spotify Playlist: or Search for WWAWHTR https://tinyurl.com/6u5je3hb Tony Barber whistling ciggy ad: https:...

We meandered a bit and some stuff didn't make the cut. Enjoy!

The Gentlemen pay their respects to some fine Bass lines played by some fine Bass players. And Would You Believe, Maxwell Smart, Superman, Danny Kay and Mad Max are all related? Off-cuts supplied for the dedicated listener in the bonus episode. The wine details:‘miles from nowhere’ Margaret River 2022 Cabernet Merlot  LINKS: Spotify Playlist: or Search for WWAWHTR https://open.spotify.com/playlist...

The Gentlemen explain to Kate what’s wrong with English grammar today. It doesn’t go well. And would you believe, Get Smart gets translated into Olde English! Kate’s final song: Beowulf meets Nena’s 99 Luftballons (not available on Spotify) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yiBaSqO7n9U Chosen because it features the 8th century epic poem Beowulf, a gripping tale of death and heroism (the story in a...

The Gentlemen chat about the music and language of death with Kate Burridge, Professor of Linguistics at Monash University. * Portions of this podcast may be educational. Kate’s First Four Songs: Ad Mortem Festinamus   The song is an anonymous piece from the 1300s, collected in a Spanish Monastery. Its lyrics address the idea that we all have an end date — and we should stop the sinning. Ad mortem...

The Daughters of The Gentlemen have their say, musically. Important songs from their childhood and songs that are important to them now. Links for this episode: The Detectorists: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Detectorists Mick Jagger and Jack White: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=di_YnStYPlY It Might Get Loud – Jimmy Page, Jack White and David Evans: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QZxfC0oo2H0 Pu...

The Gentlemen claim that at least ten Love Songs exist that are worth listening to. You decide. There are some shockers as well. And Karaoke! Cassandra Delaney (Delvene's younger sister) released a version of Nancy Sinatra’s These Boots Are Made For Walkin’ in 1982. Link to the video below. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T6mPavUWjRg She starred in the 1986 Australian film ‘Fair Game’, a film much...

Rob and Rod chat with two talented Young Gentlemen who actually create music, not just listen to it. The wine details:Taylors ‘One small Step’ Cabernet Merlot 2021 Spotify Playlist: or Search for WWAWHTR https://open.spotify.com/playlist/7q1GiIT68FfUDG5H3uYB2S?si=b5ef4409ff6e4ef2 Recorded atThe Hen House Osborne Park 7pm Monday 28th October 2024  https://thehenhouse.com.au/ World’s Most Popular Po...

The Gentlemen pay their respects to some excellent keyboard players. The conversations wander somewhat. Golf is discussed: is it necessary? The wine runs out! Max turns chicken. More songs than you bargained for as the Gentlemen decide not to go home. LINKS: Barry Morgan and his Organ: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2nDmM3qrm8o https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MT52dYy6rac Rick Wakeman and John Lor...

The Gentlemen explore the well sung heroes of music; the backing vocalists. Mr Bassman, hold that lettuce leaf! And Max comes face to face with a Ray gun.   The Backing Singers and The Songs : Mick Jagger on ‘ You’re So Vain’ by Carly Simon on No Secrets 1972 Kate Pierson from the B52s on ‘ Candy’ by Iggy Pop on Brick By Brick 1990 Kate Pierson from the B52s on ‘ Shiny Happy People’ by R.E.M. on O...

The Gentlemen explore the long and varied history of the Blues and end up back in Perth. Ray-Lynne attempts to sabotage proceedings with a larger than usual container. Music really is the best. And don't be afraid of the pause button. The Songs : Little Red Rooster – The Rolling Stones – 1964 Some Cold Rainy Day – Bertha ‘Chippie’ Hill – 1928 Black and Blue – Chain from Toward the Blues - 1971 Tha...

Robert explains why we have had to wait so long for this episode. The Gentlemen begin their exploration of the mighty Riff. Some of the best as well as the rest. Technology is introduced to the wine drinking experience. Max has Indian trouble. (Not that kind of Indian.) THE RIFFS: Rat Bat Blue – Deep Purple – Who Do We Think We Are - 1973 Like Wow –Wipeout! Hoodoo Gurus – Mars Needs Guitars! – 198...

The Gentlemen declare their hand regarding their very long love affair with Deep Purple. For those of you who think of Deep Purple as just Smoke on the Water and Highway Star, there is much for you to learn. Sit back with a glass of something pleasant, put on your best headphones and listen to The 10 Best Deep Purple Songs You Never Heard In Your Life. For those of you who are already fans of the...

The Gentleman take an unscripted stroll down memory lane. They gain Focus but lose a needle. Archibald Leach turns in his grave. Driving etiquette is discussed. Girls are mentioned.  Max thinks he might be invisible.  Some correct information about Crystal Radio Sets: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Crystal_radio The Hoover ‘Constellation’: https://collection.sciencemuseumgroup.org.uk/objects/co8412...

The Gentlemen attempt to identify well known songs with very short audio clues and with varying success.  Kaos toys with Max.  We finally crack the wine code!  The wine details: Mad Fish 2022 Shiraz Spotify Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3UiIFbsLmy5J4SGZoYR1kQ?si=d22d370d7b294f80 Recorded at The Hen House Osborne Park 7pm Tuesday 27th February 2024 https://thehenhouse.com.au/

The Gentlemen discuss some real Barry Crockers. * All together now! Ray enters the room. We turn Japanese for a moment. [BAND MAID] Max goes back to school. The Songs: Tie Me Kangaroo Down Sport: Rolf Harris 1960 Cinderella Arabella: Michael D’Abo 1970 Crunchy Granola Suite: Neil Diamond 1971 Love the One You’re With: Stephen Stills, 1970 Happy Birthday Sweet 16: Neil Sedaka 1961 Clair: Gilbert O’...

The Gentlemen start their own radio station by playing the 10 Best Songs You’ve Never Heard In Your Life. The Songs: 1)    Orbital: Doctor?, from the 2001 album ‘The Altogether’. 2)    Rival Sons: Electric Man, from the 2014 album ‘Great Western Valkyrie’. 3)    Russell Morris: The Bridge, from the 2012 album ‘Sharkmouth’. 4)    Frank Zappa: Can’t Afford No Shoes from the 1975 album ‘One Size Fits...

Live shows we have seen and some we would like to have seen. (Norman ‘Blind Lemon’ Gunston for example) The gentlemen welcome a guest from France. Robert zips it good! Krafty conversations. Max is back – very briefly. None of us know what wine we are drinking. More effort required. Links to explore: B.B. King The Thrill Is Gone: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SgXSomPE_FY Deep Purple Total Abandon...

In this episode we discussed live shows that we have seen over the years. But the podcast won't be released until the new year. We had another guest. And he came an awful long way to be with us. Also - the three of us saw Kraftwerk on Friday 15th of December 2023, and it was excellent. We might put a few pics and short videos on our Facebook page, so check that out. https://www.facebook.com/pr...

You can pace your intake of Episode 08 by listening to one side at a time. This is Side Three, the last side. Jobs for the boys are discussed, and some alarming historical lapses in Occupational Health and Safety are revealed. Would you believe, Max returns! Our guest thinks we should all be listening to J. J. Cale more often. ⁠⁠https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Spanish_dollar⁠⁠ ⁠⁠https://history.stac...