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Farmer John plows the musical landscape to unearth treasures that time has forgotten. Each Epysode showcases one album that deserves more attention. Epysodes include background information, track analyses, reviews and interviews with band members or anyone else involved with the creation of these great records. I hope you dig them as much as I do. Part of Pantheon Podcasts.
Wishbone Ash’s Argus (1972): The Twin-Guitar Masterpiece
Vinyl Relics
2 hours 12 minutes
1 month ago
Wishbone Ash’s Argus (1972): The Twin-Guitar Masterpiece
EPYSODE 55: "Argus" by Wishbone Ash.
Guest: Wishbone Ash band leader Andy Powell.
Additional commentary by Uncle Herff.
This week we revisit "Argus", the landmark third album by Wishbone Ash. Widely regarded as one of the greatest classic rock albums of all time, it defined the twin-lead guitar sound and blended progressive rock, hard rock, and folk influences into a timeless masterpiece.
With exclusive commentary from guitarist Andy Powell, we explore the creative process behind the album, the band’s unique dual-guitar harmonies, and how this record earned its place as Melody Maker’s Album of the Year in 1972. From “The King Will Come” to “Blowin’ Free,” discover the stories and legacy behind one of the most influential rock records of the ’70s.
I hope you dig "Argus" as much as I do.
- Farmer John
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===LINKS===
Check out the Wishbone Ash website for sweet merch, upcoming gigs and more:
https://www.wishboneashofficial.com
I used a portion of this interview with Martin Turner:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sgcjXjyE1kY
===THE MUSIC===
Songs used in this Epysode, in order of appearance. Here's a link to a Spotify playlist for all the tracks featured ( *denotes track is not available on Spotify):
https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5dvd2t0Lt8pTc0wwjJUVx0?si=96728248d6c24ec7
TROYKA "Dear Margaret"
CHUCK BERRY “No Particular Place To Go"
THE SHADOWS “Apache”
SAM & DAVE “Hold On, I’m Coming”
*THE EMPTY VESSELS “My Son John”
THE POLICE “Roxanne”
FLEETWOOD MAC “Oh Well (Part 1)”
THE BEATLES “Martha My Dear”
DEEP PURPLE “Hush”
ERIC WEISSBERG & STEVE MANDELL “Duelling Banjos”
THE WHO “Won’t Get Fooled Again”
WISHBONE ASH “Errors Of My Way”
WISHBONE ASH “Blind Eye”
WISHBONE ASH “The Pilgrim”
WISHBONE ASH “Valediction”
WISHBONE ASH "Time Was"
WISHBONE ASH "Sometime World"
WISHBONE ASH "Blowin' Free"
WISHBONE ASH ''The King Will Come"
WISHBONE ASH "Leaf And Stream"
WISHBONE ASH "Warrior"
WISHBONE ASH "Throw Down The Sword"
DAVID BOWIE “Ziggy Stardust”
WISHBONE ASH “Jail Bait” (live)
WISHBONE ASH “Everybody Needs A Friend”
WISHBONE ASH “Sorrel”
HOME “Time Passes By”
WISHBONE ASH “Persephone”
WISHBONE ASH “The Ring”
WISHBONE ASH “Back In The Day”
??MYSTERY ARTIST?? Tune in next week to find out...
NEWPORT ELECTRIC "El Dorado's Gold"
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Vinyl Relics
Farmer John plows the musical landscape to unearth treasures that time has forgotten. Each Epysode showcases one album that deserves more attention. Epysodes include background information, track analyses, reviews and interviews with band members or anyone else involved with the creation of these great records. I hope you dig them as much as I do. Part of Pantheon Podcasts.
