MEL'S DINER JUKEBOX | Podcast Introduction

Mel's Diner Jukebox | Episode 2

LISTEN TO THE SONGS [https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6h8HepexPhKvF4RaEGs2y5?si=d4446769a0ec43d5] ← SPOTIFY LINK LISTEN TO THE SONGS [https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/mels-diner-jukebox-episode-2/pl.u-EdAVkl3T1pDpeR] ← APPLE MUSIC LINK Welcome to Mel’s Diner Jukebox – a place where stories and songs build community and connections. My name is Matthew Merson, and each guest at Mel’s Diner heads over to the jukebox, selects really important, sentimental, and valuable songs to them, and then shares the story of how each song gained that personal and powerful meaning in their life. So let’s order some food, a cup of coffee, and grab a seat at the counter as we listen to some amazing stories and songs. I am so glad you are here. Want to be on the show? Know someone who should be on the show? Email me: melsdinerjukebox@gmail.com SONG | ARTIST | ALBUM * Why Me | Kris Kristofferson | The Essential Kris Kristofferson * You and I | Eddie Rabbitt, Crystal Gayle | Radio Romance * A Groovy Kind of Love - 2016 Remaster | Phil Collins | The Singles (Expanded) * Then They Do - With String Into | Trace Adkins | Greatest Hits Collection, Volume 1 * I Can Only Imagine | MercyMe | Almost There * In Christ Alone - Radio Mix | Brian Littrell | In Christ Alone (Radio Mix) * Here I Go Again | Casting Crowns | Casting Crowns * The Song Remembers When | Trisha Yearwood | The Song Remembers When * Your Song | Elton John | Elton John * In The Air Tonight - 2015 Remastered | Phil Collins | Face Value (Deluxe Edition) Thanks for visiting Mel’s Diner. Subscribe for free to receive new episodes from your favorite jukebox in the corner of your favorite diner. Know someone who would love the vibes at Mel’s Diner? Share the love. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit melsdinerjukebox.substack.com [https://melsdinerjukebox.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_1]

Mel's Diner Jukebox | Episode 1

Welcome to Mel’s Diner Jukebox – a place where stories and songs build community and connections. My name is Matthew Merson, and each guest at Mel’s Diner heads over to the jukebox, selects really important, sentimental, and valuable songs to them, and then shares the story of how each song gained that personal and powerful meaning in their life. So let’s order some food, a cup of coffee, and grab a seat at the counter as we listen to some amazing stories and songs. I am so glad you are here. JUKEBOX SELECTIONS [https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5KGGh61v47PpUBB5CGsssm?si=59a4172f7eee4338] ← Listen to all the songs that Matthew Merson Sr. selected here. These songs make take on new meaning for you, too. Below is a track list of the songs selected by today’s guest. I hope these songs take on new meaning for you as you listen to them in light of our guests amazing stories. SONG | ARTIST | ALBUM * Turn It On, Turn It On, Turn It On | Tom T. Hall | Tom T. Hall - Storyteller, Poet, Philosopher * How Great Thou Art | Elvis Presley | How Great Thou Art * I’m Just A Country Boy | Don Williams | Country Boy * Good Ole Boys Lile Me | Don Williams | Portrait * What A Friend We Have In Jesus | Alan Jackson | Precious Memories * You And I | Eddie Rabbitt, Crystal Gayle | Radio Romance * Love, Me | Collin Raye | All I Can Be * Convoy | C.W. McCall | C.W. McCall’s Greatest Hits * When God Ran | Phillips, Craig & Dean | Restoration * Barabbas | Greenbrier | The Back of the Book * Far Side Bank of Jordan | Allison Krauss, The Cox Family | I Know Who Holds Tomorrow Want to be on the show? Know someone who should be on the show? Email me: melsdinerjukebox@gmail.com Thanks for visiting Mel’s Diner. Subscribe for free to receive new episodes from your favorite jukebox in the corner of your favorite diner. Know someone who would love the vibes at Mel’s Diner? Share the love. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit melsdinerjukebox.substack.com [https://melsdinerjukebox.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_1]

MEL'S DINER JUKEBOX | V.36

Welcome to Mel’s Diner. My name is Matthew and I am so glad you are here. You found a very special place that welcomes all who enter while serving up only the best vibes to build a community of amazing people who love discovering great music. JUMP TO THE MUSIC [https://open.spotify.com/playlist/39Tqnt5DgNjME4gi5PSiiM?si=f3ed5311e9b34dbf] ← Spotify Music This is going to be the final Mel’s Diner Jukebox in this format (although let’s be real, I am definitely going to revisit this format again). Mel’s Diner Jukebox is transitioning from a curated playlist of ten amazing songs, to a podcast of personal interviews and conversations with anyone willing to share 5 to 10 very important songs and the stories behind why those songs are so important to them. These conversations, and a link to a playlist of the important songs, will be posted every other week on all major podcast platforms as well as this substack. Mel’s Diner Jukebox is a place where stories and songs build community and connections. There is still quite a bit happening behind the scenes but until then, here is a curated playlist of songs put together by dear friend BonaSong. BonaSong has been my friend for 20+ years, and he has been a regular at Mel’s Diner since the beginning. So, as a fitting way to end this menu item at Mel’s Diner, BonaSong is going to take us out. Thanks BonaSong, and I can’t wait to interview you. Peace. SONG | ARTIST | ALBUM * Coyulde - Live | Mongo Santamaria | Live At Yankee Stadium * See Her Out (Thats Just Life) | Francis and the Lights | Farewell, Starlite! * Morning | Noble Oak | Horizon * The Dawn | Osibisa | Osibisa * Pressure Machine | The Killers | Pressure Machine * Emere Pa Beba | Daddy Lumba, Pat Thomas | Ahenfo Kyiniye * [Rainbow] | Coldplay | Moon Music (Full Moon Edition) * Age of Anxiety I | Arcade Fire | WE * Glass Eyes | Radiohead | A Moon Shaped Pool * Wait | M83 | Hurry Up, We’re Dreaming Thanks for visiting Mel’s Diner. Subscribe for free so you will never miss an episode from your favorite jukebox in the corner of your favorite diner. Know someone who would love the vibes at Mel’s Diner? Share the love. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit melsdinerjukebox.substack.com [https://melsdinerjukebox.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_1]

MEL'S DINER JUKEBOX | Podcast Introduction

A short introduction to the changes coming Mel’s Diner Jukebox. Subscribe to the new podcast, invite your friends, and if you would like to be on the show, email me: melsdinerjukebox@gmail.com Full launch coming in a few weeks. Peace. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit melsdinerjukebox.substack.com [https://melsdinerjukebox.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_1]

MEL'S DINER JUKEBOX | V.34

Welcome to Mel’s Diner. My name is Matthew and I am so glad you are here. You found a very special place that welcomes all who enter while serving up only the best vibes to build a community of amazing people who love discovering great music. If you have been a previous visitor to Mel’s Diner, you know that there is an amazing curated playlist that is shared every week. Up until now, each jukebox playlist has been curated by me, but soon I would like to change that. I would love it if YOU came to Mel’s Diner and picked up to 10 important songs to you on the jukebox, and then you and I sit down and talk about why they are important. I would love to hear those stories then hear those songs through your story. If you would like to join me, reach out to me at melsdinerjukebox@gmail.com and we can save you a seat at the counter. Also, spring break starts this week, so Mel is taking next week off. But have no fear, there is a 25 song playlist today (with one bonus track) that is curated specifically for a long drive (about an hour forty-eight drive to be exact). So start the car, get a coffee to go, turn up the volume, and enjoy the ride! See you all soon. JUMP TO THE MUSIC [https://open.spotify.com/playlist/7ybZkUv7E22msqBqvrJpkA?si=d7c127ba1058407f] ← Spotify link SONG | ARTIST | ALBUM * Will The Circle Be Unbroken | John Lee Hooker | In Person Load the car, strap the luggage down, adjust the mirrors, seatbelt, let’s go. * The Swimming Song | Loudon Wainwright III | Attempted Mustache Pulling out of the driveway and leaving town for a few days. * Over You Again | The Dig | Tired Hearts EP Made it to the highway, we are crusin’ now. * Things Will Change |Treetop Flyers | The Mountain Moves Where are the snacks? * Mount Airy Hill (Way Gone) | Kurt Vile | (watch my moves) Windows rolled down. No one is talking. Turn it up. * I Like The Way You Walk | The Donkeys | Born With Stripes In the groove now. * Love Lives Here | Faces | 1970-1975: You Can Make Me Dance, Sing or Anything Rod Stewarts voice can take us anywhere. * Summer | Skinshape | Oracolo Any signs for a Buc-ee’s? * Biloxi | Hiss Golden Messenger | Heart Like a Levee Fresh cup of coffee and arms like ocean waves out the window. * Charley’s Girl | Lou Reed | Coney Island Baby This song can soundtrack any scenery. * Gimme Some Lovin’ | The Spencer Davis Group | The Best of Spencer Davis Group This classic banger. Everyone must sing along. * Storm Boy | Xavier Rudd | Storm Boy Bringing the vibe down a bit but turning up the beauty of travel. * You Got Me Runnin’ | Calvin Love | Highway Dancer Sun set drive? Turn this up. * Pacific Theme | Broken Social Scene | You Forgot It In People Take me to the California coast. * Dirt Road Blues | Bob Dylan | Time Out Of Mind Pull into that cool looking diner up ahead. * Where Dirt and Water Collide | The White Buffalo | The White Buffalo EP May you see mountains out your window or at least in your mind. * Electric Indigo | The Paper Kites | twelvefour May this song and this road never end. * Oh I Wept | Free | Fire And Water (Deluxe Edition) A vintage Cadillac is all this song needs. * The Way We Move - Romero Thrasher Version | Langhorne Slim | The Way We Move - Romero Thrasher Version Party in the van now. * Rolling Rolling Rolling | Daniel Norgren | Wooh Dang Perfect fit for this drive. * I’m in Love | Junior Kimbrough | Most Things Haven’t Worked Out We are on a long country road deep in the south. * Wicked Game | Chris Isaak | Heart Shaped World The first note and everyone is here for it. * Hey Carolina | The Horse Traders | I Don’t Mind Picking up the groove and elevation. * Grazing In The Grass | Hugh Masekela | The Promise Of A Future Words are not necessary. * You Can’t Always Get What You Want | The Rolling Stones | Let It Bleed All together now. * BONUS TRACK - CRANK IT UP, ROLL THE WINDOWS DOWN, AND SING ALONG You can not help it. It is out of your control. You and everyone around will have no choice but to scream out every single word. Cherish these moments. It is where the magic lives. Thanks for visiting Mel’s Diner. Subscribe for free to receive new playlists each week from your favorite jukebox in the corner of your favorite diner. Know someone who would love the vibes at Mel’s Diner? Share the love. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit melsdinerjukebox.substack.com [https://melsdinerjukebox.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_1]