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11. Heart's Dreamboat Annie

Ann and Nancy were more than suburban babes. From a young age, the sisters exhibited talent that turned heads everywhere they went. Their questionable decision making and unquestionable talent would lead to Heart’s breakout album, Dreamboat Annie.  Really, what better way to skyrocket into the rock n’ roll industry than having Ann shack up with a Vietnam-dodging music man? How else do you build a healthy work environment by having little-sister Nancy settle for the music man’s brother, even if it’s just for convenience? What could possibly be wrong with being women on tour when a toxic war is going on in the background? Buckle up, Heart has a lot to say about that! Sources: Wikipedia, ChatGPT, Billboard, Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, with an honorable mention to the book “Kicking and Dreaming: A Story of Heart, Soul, and Rock and Roll” by Ann and Nancy Wilson

10. Marvin Gaye's "What's going on?" Pt. 2

And we're back with part 2 of our What's Going On Marvin Gaye series. In this episode, we talk about the end of Marvin's beginning and the beginning of his end. This album made him a force to be reckoned with in the music industry. No longer was he doing what everyone was telling him to do, now Marvin was putting out the music he wanted to put out. But at what cost? In this episode, you will learn about Marvin's rise in paranoia, talent, record sales, and the shocking truth behind his death. Rock on my dudes!

9. Marvin Gaye's "What's going on" Pt. 1

Marvin Gaye was on a roll. He had worked his way up from a studio musician to a solo artist in record time. In fact, by 1971, his talent transformed him into the face and voice of Motown. But behind the scenes of the great Marvin Gaye, he was tired. He was tired of the lovey dovey love songs that got him his fame. Real things like the Civil Rights Movement and the Vietnam War had captured his attention. Marvin had the voice, and wanted to use it to spread awareness of the atrocities happening in his community. But Marvin was told no. Motown wasn’t supposed to be edgy, it was supposed to pump out a variation of the same-old love song to get the American dollar. Marvin was tired of following the rules though. He was tired of doing everything everyone told him to do. So Marvin rebelled and made a masterpiece of a protest album we now know of as What’s Going On. This defiance marked the beginning of Marvin’s best work...and the beginning of his dramatic demise. References Billboard. (n.d.). Marvin Gaye. https://www.billboard.com/artist/marvin-gaye/. Hill, M. (1987). Marvin Gaye. Rock & Roll Hall of Fame.  https://rockhall.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Marvin_Gaye_1987.pdf [https://rockhall.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Marvin_Gaye_1987.pdf] Ritz, D. (2010). Divided soul: The life of Marvin Gaye: The life of Marvin Gaye. Omnibus Press. Rolling Stone. (2024, January 4). The 500 greatest albums of all time. https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-lists/best-albums-of-all-time-1062063/prince-and-the-revolut [https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-lists/best-albums-of-all-time-1062063/prince-and-the-revolution-purple-rain-5-1063225/] ion-purple-rain-5-1063225/ [https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-lists/best-albums-of-all-time-1062063/prince-and-the-revolution-purple-rain-5-1063225/]

8. The Red Hot Chili Pepper's "Californication"

And we're back! This episode features rock and roll "screw ups" that finally got their act together: The Red Hot Chili Peppers. In the late 90s, hardly anyone was taking the band seriously. They had some funky success in the 80s, turned heads with Blood Sugar Sex Magik in the early 90s, then descended into drug fueled chaos. The band decided to (figuratively and literally) clean up their act and create an album with poignant statements about capitalism and all its glamour: Californication. Learn about their rocky road to success and legacy in this special edition episode with Gabe giving the details behind the band.   Discussing the Red Hot Chili Peppers means acknowledging their traumas, legacy, image, and controversies. We have included the following resources for those that are or have been affected by addiction, mental illness, sexual, and/or child abuse: - National Sexual Assault Hotline: 800-656-4673 - RAINN Webiste Resources: ⁠https://www.rainn.org/resources⁠ [https://www.rainn.org/resources]- Child Welfare Information Gateway: How To Report: ⁠https://www.childwelfare.gov/how-report-child-abuse-and-neglect/⁠ [https://www.childwelfare.gov/how-report-child-abuse-and-neglect/] -Child Welfare Information Gateway: State hotlines and resources to report: ⁠https://www.childwelfare.gov/state-child-abuse-and-neglect-reporting-numbers/?rt=795⁠ [https://www.childwelfare.gov/state-child-abuse-and-neglect-reporting-numbers/?rt=795] - Child Abuse Resources:  ⁠https://www.childwelfare.gov/resources/⁠ [https://www.childwelfare.gov/resources/] - ⁠Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration⁠ [https://www.samhsa.gov/find-help/national-helpline] - ⁠National Eating Disorders Association [https://www.nationaleatingdisorders.org/get-help/] References 3 minutes with Marc. “How Californication Was Made.” YouTube, 26 Oct. 2023, www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZSviZnbAv8M [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZSviZnbAv8M]. Accessed 21 Aug. 2024. Flea, and Patti Smith. Acid for The Children: A Memoir. Grand Central Publishing, 2022.  Gin. “Red Hot Chili Peppers Californication: Album Review.” ClassicRockHistory.com, 29 June 2022, www.classicrockhistory.com/red-hot-chili-peppers-californication-album-review/ [http://www.classicrockhistory.com/red-hot-chili-peppers-californication-album-review/]. Accessed 21 Aug. 2024. Kiedis, Anthony, and Larry Sloman. Scar Tissue. Hachette Books, 1 Oct. 2004. “Californication (Album).” Wikipedia, 8 Mar. 2020, en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Californication_(album) [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Californication_(album)]. Mixing Mastering Online. “Behind the Recording of Californication - Red Hot Chilli Peppers.” YouTube, 3 May 2024, www.youtube.com/watch?v=iTiJvVWE48Y. Accessed 21 Aug. 2024. “Red Hot Chili Peppers Recording Sessions Archive.” Red Hot Chili Peppers Recording Sessions Archive, 2014, www.rhcpsessions.com/1998-teatro-demos [http://www.rhcpsessions.com/1998-teatro-demos]. Accessed 21 Aug. 2024. Red Hot Chili Peppers. Califonication. Warner Bros Records, 8 June 1999, www.youtube.com/watch?v=u3UYiY_3XWU. Accessed 15 Aug. 2024.

7. The Beatles' " Abbey Road" Pt. 2

Here we go again...Abbey Road Part 2! The tension in the studio was at an all-time high as John, Paul, George, and Ringo navigated recording their final (in the studio together) album.  Yes, it ended up being a hit, but relationships were damaged along the way. As you listen you may learn:  How did pensive George both mature and screw over his bandmate?  What did John say was crap he wrote in India?   What did bachelor-turned-family-man Paul do to piss everyone off? When did Ringo become more than just a drummer along for the ride? References About. (n.d.). Ringo Starr. Retrieved July 6, 2024, from https://www.ringostarr.com/about/#/ [https://www.ringostarr.com/about/#/] Amplified. (2021, November 25). The Beatles: Their story (full documentary) Amplify. YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MiqMXomoEJo [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MiqMXomoEJo] Birch. (Host). (2023).  The Beatles - Abbey Road (No. 144) [Audio Podcast Episode]. 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