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The Rockman and the Rocketman

The Rockman and the Rocketman

FromRiffs on Riffs


The Rockman and the Rocketman

FromRiffs on Riffs

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Length:
41 minutes
Released:
Jul 17, 2019
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

This epic episode is comprised of two music icons… Boston and Elton John! Joe & Toby explore the sounds of “More Than A Feeling” and the original sample taken from Elton’s 1973 hit song.  What we geek out over in this episode: Everything Elton John (a.k.a. Reg), bandmates Elton Dean and Long John Baldry (1966 Bluesology), Dr. Robotnik, lyricist Bernie Taupin, Tom Scholz & iconic band Boston, Polaroids & Hey Ya!, Mixolydian mode, and Samantha vs. Amanda. 
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Released:
Jul 17, 2019
Format:
Podcast episode

Titles in the series (64)

Hosts Joe Watson and Toby Brazwell take a hard look at legendary tracks of the past and present, connecting the dots on the music they sample and the songs that inspired them. Join us for Season 3, where Riffs takes a deep dive into the tragic world of 24-Carat Black, the band everyone has heard, but nobody has heard of.