80. Holiday Special

Welcome 2023!

Well, ring out the old and ring in the new. It is a new year, and a new look for The Way-Back Music Machine.  We have reached episode 82!  This year, we thought we would do something a little different. We will be going through the Week That Was day by day, starting on Sunday. And, of course, since The Beatles feature prominently in our show and rock and roll history, there has to be an 8th day ("Eight Days A Week", right?). This week we explore Bill Haley and His Comets hit "Rock Around The Clock", talk about South Park (yes, they had a hit), and a salute George Martin and Malcom Young, both of whom have birthdays this week. We also take a look at a poll in Liverpool in 1962, and talk about The Supremes. Finally, on the eighth day we look at a failed audition.  Actually it is THE failed audition. All that plus charts and great conversation between friends on Episode 82 of The Way-Back Music Machine. Don't forget to check out the Spotify playlist [https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0aM9cugasQl5cEwaZ4Nhv1?si=04006c82cf344986] that goes with this episode!

81. New Year's Eve

It's our New Year's Eve episode! Ring out the old and ring in the new with The Way-Back Music Machine. On this trip we look at December 31 through the years. We look at the debut of The Beach Boys, The Kinks and AC/DC. We also look at the debut of Bob Dylan as an actor. All that plus charts talk and great conversation between good friends. Happy New Year! Don't forget to check out the Spotify playlist [https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5Ute0gccBoaGOJAlSBfnLK?si=2855c8deee9c4043] that goes with today's episode!

80. Holiday Special

Episode 80 of The Way-Back Music Machine is very special for a few reasons. It is number 80, it is our second Christmas episode and it is the last episode of the year. And what a year it has been!  But for this show we look at Jimmy Buffet, Johnny Mathis, Bing Crosby and The Sex Pistols.  Are they connected? Not really but you have to listen to the show to learn about a special Christmas concert, the history of "White Christmas", "When A Child Is Born" and all about Jimmy. All that, plus charts and and great chat between two friends. Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays from Tony and Aaron at The Way-Back Music Machine. See you in 2023. Don't forget to check out the Spotify playlist [https://open.spotify.com/playlist/20FVScsfZOugAUQiy9kuhj?si=bf7b8b7440964440] that goes along with today's episode!

79. Shreveport December 15, 1956

Here we are, Road Trip 79 for The Way-Back Music Machine. This is a fun one, some odd stories and some great chat. First we look the first Christmas number one in the U.K. in 1955. It is not who you think! Then hear about an odd injury and story regarding Z Z Top's Dusty Hill. Finally, The Four Seasons have a hit for the second time with the same song, of course it is a remix, but the coincidence will leave you amazed! Then we examine the crazy world of collecting and memorabilia. All that, plus charts, great conversation and we hear about Elvis during our Memphis to Merseyside segment! Thanks for joining us for episode 79 of The Way-Back Music Machine.

78. New York City December 8, 1980

It is hard to believe, but we keep rolling with The Way-Back Music Machine, This is episode 78 and today we pay tribute to John Lennon, who was taken from us on December 8, 1980. After all these years, this date still hits people who lived through it very hard. However, we celebrate, we don't mourn. We want to have some fun with stories about The Beatles. First we look at the release of Band On The Run, an album that was strife with problems from the time the band was to leave for Lagos, Nigeria when two members of the band left. Literally the day before the flight. Then we look at how The Beatles helped pirate radio stations in 1966 (and years after). Finally, John Lennon sent back his MBE in 1969. In 2005, it was found. An interesting story. All that, plus The White Album, charts, some radio moments and great conversation between friends. Come and remember John Lennon, on this week's The Way-Back Music Machine. Don't forget to check out the Spotify playlist [https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0AO2ZgEcp2J2UqMOYK1JpL?si=8013c2b8229741d6] that goes with today's episode!