Ep 53 - Songwriter Greats

Ep 56 - Does Fame Always Lead to Poor Decisions?...

Tune in a find out - Does the fame and fortune that comes with hit music-making come with the inevitability of shitty behavior? These three artists don't answer the question - but it sure is fun to talk about! * Marvin Gaye - Let's Get it On * Jackie Wilson - Reet Petite * James Brown - I Feel Good SONGS OF THE WEEK * Slye Dunbar - Punky Reggae Party https://youtu.be/SBAiWBJHwOU?si=9ar6L6o5kAlJt-YP [https://youtu.be/SBAiWBJHwOU?si=9ar6L6o5kAlJt-YP] * Paul Simon - Diamonds on the Soles of Her Shoes https://youtu.be/-I_T3XvzPaM?si=vJQHSKLCQsuKYfuw [https://youtu.be/-I_T3XvzPaM?si=vJQHSKLCQsuKYfuw] DISCLAIMER: *This podcast contains excerpts from copyrighted material for the purpose of commentary, education and analysis, which we believe constitutes fair use under Section 107 of the Copyright Act. No infringement is intended. Promise. *

Ep. 55 - A random assortment of musical chops

Canadians? Jamaicans? A mobsters son? Oh My! The Too Cool Club Chronicles never fails to astound with random smatterings of musical samples from across the globe. * kd lang - Tune into My Wave * Jeff Healey - I'm Tore Down * Bobby Darin - Splish Splash * Shaggy - Hope SONGS OF THE WEEK * Bruno Mars - I Just Might https://youtu.be/mrV8kK5t0V8?si=TOFvZvePSYtxH8pU [https://youtu.be/mrV8kK5t0V8?si=TOFvZvePSYtxH8pU] * Nicke Lowe - When I Write the Book https://youtu.be/gOQTS0mOFe8?si=CbKEtdpKPx24F7up [https://youtu.be/gOQTS0mOFe8?si=CbKEtdpKPx24F7up] Note from Molly: "I will not now, or ever, post a song from The Eagles". DISCLAIMER: *This podcast contains excerpts from copyrighted material for the purpose of commentary, education and analysis, which we believe constitutes fair use under Section 107 of the Copyright Act. No infringement is intended. Promise. *

Ep. 54 - Groovy grooves with lyrical genius

This episode was recorded in January of 2026 - so much has changed since then...yet it all stays the same. Just like these 3 tunes with powerful lyrics; timeless and classic, still relevant today just like The Too Cool Club! * Ten Years After - I'd Love to Change the World * The Doobie Brothers - Listen to the Music * The Johnny Otis Show - Signifyin' Monkey SONGS OF THE WEEK Special dedication to Dit-Doo on her 55th bday! * Carly Simon - Older Sister https://youtu.be/XS1XH_09rPw?si=l4waUgke2btm6uRZ [https://youtu.be/XS1XH_09rPw?si=l4waUgke2btm6uRZ] * The Mad Caddies - Shot in the Dark https://youtu.be/WvJi3FG-pUA?si=AQhzNcITbXsxW5oC [https://youtu.be/WvJi3FG-pUA?si=AQhzNcITbXsxW5oC] * John Mayall - Find a Way to Care https://youtu.be/uofwPV_2ch0?si=ZG-GSS-O7kA6bNnR [https://youtu.be/uofwPV_2ch0?si=ZG-GSS-O7kA6bNnR] DISCLAIMER: *This podcast contains excerpts from copyrighted material for the purpose of commentary, education and analysis, which we believe constitutes fair use under Section 107 of the Copyright Act. No infringement is intended. Promise. *

Ep 53 - Songwriter Greats

Who tops your list of Greatest Songwriters? Hint: it is the next 3 artists listed. But, please, feel free to write in with YOUR votes! * James Taylor - Music * Billy Joel - 2,000 Years * Jackson Browne - Which Side? BONUS - Billy Joel https://youtu.be/eFTLKWw542g?si=P_qPWsD0-mdkbvjU [https://youtu.be/eFTLKWw542g?si=P_qPWsD0-mdkbvjU] VS Fallout Boy https://youtu.be/2LkVKCWL0U4?si=YPijz_885DRc46Fb [https://youtu.be/2LkVKCWL0U4?si=YPijz_885DRc46Fb] DISCLAIMER: *This podcast contains excerpts from copyrighted material for the purpose of commentary, education and analysis, which we believe constitutes fair use under Section 107 of the Copyright Act. No infringement is intended. Promise. *

Ep 52 - Yeah, we know 51 is missing...

You know what will give ya the blues? Failing to hit record when you lay down the greatest podcast of all time. If you wonder where miraculous #51 went... Perfect time to have The Blues - join the Schroeders talkin' 'bout these emotional tunes. * Robben Ford - Talk to Your Daughter * George Thorogood - Willie Dixon's Gone * Jimmy Thackery & The Drivers - Mercury Blues * Altered Five Blues Band - I've Got the Scars to Prove It SONGS OF THE WEEK * Steve Martin - Maxwell's Silver Hammer https://youtu.be/F__uGshlbOo?si=t5FPFOwB1e1ijn5z [https://youtu.be/F__uGshlbOo?si=t5FPFOwB1e1ijn5z] * Lizzo ft. Lil Jon - STFU https://youtu.be/PvQYVDFjntQ?si=lSfawD2yVuArI24N [https://youtu.be/PvQYVDFjntQ?si=lSfawD2yVuArI24N] * Nimmo Brothers - Gotta Slow Down https://youtu.be/MCjNjdRIQn4?si=AJUCELTrE7_0D2mU [https://youtu.be/MCjNjdRIQn4?si=AJUCELTrE7_0D2mU] DISCLAIMER: *This podcast contains excerpts from copyrighted material for the purpose of commentary, education and analysis, which we believe constitutes fair use under Section 107 of the Copyright Act. No infringement is intended. Promise. *