Mel’s Diner Jukebox

Mel's Diner Jukebox | Heather McCoy

Heather's Jukebox Selections [https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2PXR5UCBUhLLtS0QTaZmK6?si=01533b0a8a2a4cdf] ← SPOTIFY LINK Heather's Jukebox Selections [https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/mels-diner-jukebox-heather-mccoy/pl.u-XkD0vDkhY626Lb] ← APPLE MUSIC LINK Mel's Picks [https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4BPBGYGI6SoaMWI32vsv6b?si=e4e572043bdc47cc] ← SPOTIFY LINK Mel's Picks [https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/mels-picks-episode-3/pl.u-06oxp9ysLlYl53] ← 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 Heather’s Jukebox Playlist SONG | ARTIST | ALBUM * I Second That Emotion | Smokey Robinson & The Miracles | The 35th Anniversary Collection * Hysteria | Def Leppard | Hysteria * Could You Be Loved | Bob Marley & The Wailers | Uprising * These Days | Nico | Chelsea Girl * Lover | Taylor Swift | Lover * Glory Strums (Loneliness of the Long Distance Runner) | Hiss Golden Messenger | Quietly Blowing It * Just As Long As We’re Together | Jalen Ngonda | Just As Long As We’re Together * An Ocean In Between The Waves | The War On Drugs | Lost In The Dream * Better Things | Sharon Jones & The Dap-Kings | I Learned the Hard Way * I Ain’t The Same | Alabama Shakes | Boys & Girls 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 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]