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What the Riff?!?
Rob Marbury, Wayne Rowan, Bruce Fricks and Brian Dickhute
379 episodes
1 week ago
Every week, “WHAT THE RIFF?!?” takes a look at a ROCK AND ROLL album that debuted or peaked on the U.S. Billboard charts during a random month between 1965-1995. Four friends discuss the artists and 4 tracks from the album as it plays in the background. Then we riff on 4 “staff picks” of other artists that were also in the charts during that month and year. You’ll hear some familiar tunes as well as some deeper cuts and entertainment tracks as we share a little look into the culture and happenings of that day— having fun recalling that “old time rock and roll.” We hope to bring back memories for you — and we encourage you to find and purchase the tracks and albums from iTunes, Spotify or your other favorite music service. You’ll find each episode with a short blog on this site. Please subscribe so you don’t miss any release! We also invite you to follow us and learn more about us @whattheriffpodcast on Facebook.
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Every week, “WHAT THE RIFF?!?” takes a look at a ROCK AND ROLL album that debuted or peaked on the U.S. Billboard charts during a random month between 1965-1995. Four friends discuss the artists and 4 tracks from the album as it plays in the background. Then we riff on 4 “staff picks” of other artists that were also in the charts during that month and year. You’ll hear some familiar tunes as well as some deeper cuts and entertainment tracks as we share a little look into the culture and happenings of that day— having fun recalling that “old time rock and roll.” We hope to bring back memories for you — and we encourage you to find and purchase the tracks and albums from iTunes, Spotify or your other favorite music service. You’ll find each episode with a short blog on this site. Please subscribe so you don’t miss any release! We also invite you to follow us and learn more about us @whattheriffpodcast on Facebook.
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Music Commentary
Music,
Society & Culture,
History,
Documentary
Episodes (20/379)
What the Riff?!?
2004 - September: R.E.M. "Around the Sun"
Rob riffs on the 13th studio album from R.E.M. “Around the Sun” from September of 2004 (Leaving New York / Wanderlust / Aftermath / around the sun). STAFF PICKS: “1985” by Bowling for Soup — Bruce. "Float On” by Modest Mouse— Lynch. “I Go Back” by Kenny Chesney — Wayne. COMEDY TRACK: “Goofy Goober Rock” by SpongeBob SquarePants. **(NOTE: What the Riff?!? does not own the rights to any of these songs and we neither sell, nor profit from them. We share them so you can learn about them and purchase them for your own collections.)
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1 week ago
30 minutes 54 seconds

What the Riff?!?
1995 - October: Smashing Pumpkins "Mellon Collie and the Infinite Sadness"
Lynch riffs on the third studio album from the Smashing Pumpkins, “Mellon Collie and the Infinite Sadness” from October 1995 (1979 / Bullet with Butterfly Wings / Zero / Tonight, Tonight). STAFF PICKS: “Downtown” by Neil Young — Rob. “Lump” by The Presidents of the United States of America — Wayne. “Hard as a Rock” by AC/DC — Gregg. ENTERTAINMENT TRACK: Main Theme from the motion picture "Strange Days". **(NOTE: What the Riff?!? does not own the rights to any of these songs and we neither sell, nor profit from them. We share them so you can learn about them and purchase them for your own collections.)
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2 weeks ago
32 minutes 49 seconds

What the Riff?!?
What the Riff?!? Close-Out Episode for 1965-1995
This episode is a celebration of the completion of our original format of What the Riff?!?, covering 30 years of rock music.
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3 weeks ago
45 minutes 7 seconds

What the Riff?!?
1971 - October: Elton John "Madman Across the Water"
Brian riffs on the fourth studio album from Elton John “Madman Across the Water,” released just after October 1971 (Tiny Dancer / Levon / Madman Across the Water / Indian Sunset). ENTERTAINMENT TRACK: Main Theme from the children's television series "Electric Company" STAFF PICKS: "Uncle Albert/Admiral Halsey” by Paul and Linda McCartney — Bruce. “Rain Dance” by The Guess Who— Rob. "You Say It” by Al Green — Wayne. “I'd Love to Change the World” by Ten Years After — Lynch. "Gypys, Tramps and Thieves” by Cher.
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4 weeks ago
43 minutes 20 seconds

What the Riff?!?
1972 - September: Carpenters "A Song for You"
Lynch riffs on the fourth studio album from the Carpenters, “A Song for You” from September 1972 (Goodbye to Love / Top of the World / Hurting Each Other / A Song for You). ENTERTAINMENT TRACK: main theme from the television series "The Waltons") STAFF PICKS: “Saturday in the Park” by Chicago — Rob. “Rock 'N' Roll Soul” by Grand Funk Railroad — Wayne. “Use Me” by Bill Withers — Bruce. “Alone Again (Naturally)” by Gilbert O'Sullivan — Lynch. INSTRUMENTAL TRACK: “Popcorn” by Hot Butter. **(NOTE: What the Riff?!? does not own the rights to any of these songs and we neither sell, nor profit from them. We share them so you can learn about them and purchase them for your own collections.)
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1 month ago
34 minutes 35 seconds

What the Riff?!?
1970 - April: Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young "Deja Vu"
Wayne riffs on the second (or debut, depending on how you look at it) studio album by Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young, “Deja Vu,” from April 1970 (Carry On / Teach Your Children / Woodstock / Our House). ENTERTAINMENT TRACK: Theme from the motion picture “Patton” STAFF PICKS: “Let It Be” by the Beatles — Lynch. “Cecilia” by Simon & Garfunkel — Rob. "The Rapper” by The Jaggerz — Bruce. "Superlungs My Supergirl” by Terry Reid — Wayne. INSTRUMENTAL TRACK: "Pineapple and the Monkey" by The Faces. **(NOTE: What the Riff?!? does not own the rights to any of these songs and we neither sell, nor profit from them. We share them so you can learn about them and purchase them for your own collections.)
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1 month ago
34 minutes

What the Riff?!?
1970 - June: The Beatles "Let It Be"
Bruce riffs on the twelfth and final studio album from the Beatles “Let It Be,” on the charts in May 1970 (Two of Us / I Me Mine / I've Got a Feeling / Get Back). ENTERTAINMENT TRACK: Main Theme from the motion picture "Kelly's Heroes" STAFF PICKS: "Question” by The Moody Blues — Lynch. “Proper Stranger” by The Guess Who— Rob. "50,000 Miles Beneath My Brain” by Ten Years After — Wayne. “Baby Hold On” by The Grass Roots — Bruce. INSTRUMENTAL TRACK: “Genesis” by Tangerine Dream. **(NOTE: What the Riff?!? does not own the rights to any of these songs and we neither sell, nor profit from them. We share them so you can learn about them and purchase them for your own collections.)
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1 month ago
40 minutes 16 seconds

What the Riff?!?
1972 - January: America "America"
Rob riffs on the debut album from America “America” from January of 1972 (Riverside / A Horse with No Name /Three Roses / I Need You). ENTERTAINMENT TRACK: Main Theme from the television series “Emergency!” STAFF PICKS: “Family Affair” by Sly & the Family Stone — Bruce. “Roundabout” by Yes— Lynch. “Doctor My Eyes” by Jackson Browne — Wayne. “Misty Mountain Hop” by Led Zeppelin — Rob. COMEDY TRACK: “Pigeon Song” by America. **(NOTE: What the Riff?!? does not own the rights to any of these songs and we neither sell, nor profit from them. We share them so you can learn about them and purchase them for your own collections.)
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1 month ago
32 minutes 34 seconds

What the Riff?!?
1966 - February: The Sonics "Boom"
Wayne riffs on the second studio album by The Sonics, “Boom,” from February 1966 (Cinderella / He's Waitin' / Louie, Louie / Shot Down). ENTERTAINMENT TRACK: Theme from the motion picture “The Rare Breed” STAFF PICKS: “Crying Time” by Ray Charles — Bruce. “It's a Man's Man's Man's World” by James Brown — Lynch. "Secret Agent Man” by Johnny Rivers — Rob. "Lies” by The Knickerbockers — Wayne. NOVELTY TRACK: "The One on the Right Is On the Left" by Johnny Cash. **(NOTE: What the Riff?!? does not own the rights to any of these songs and we neither sell, nor profit from them. We share them so you can learn about them and purchase them for your own collections.)
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2 months ago
29 minutes 4 seconds

What the Riff?!?
1990 - June: Poison "Flesh & Blood"
Lynch riffs on the third studio album from Poison, “Flesh & Blood” from June 1990 (Unskinny Bop / Valley of Lost Souls / Life Goes On / Something to Believe In). ENTERTAINMENT TRACK: "Youre In the Doghouse Now" by Brenda Lee (from the motion picture "Dick Tracy") STAFF PICKS: “Ball and Chain” by Social Distortion — Wayne. “Way Down Now” by World Party — Rob. “Tie Die on the Highway” by Robert Plant — Bruce. “Kool Thing” by Sonic Youth — Lynch. INSTRUMENTAL TRACK: “Mildred Pierce” by Sonic Youth. **(NOTE: What the Riff?!? does not own the rights to any of these songs and we neither sell, nor profit from them. We share them so you can learn about them and purchase them for your own collections.)
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2 months ago
42 minutes 23 seconds

What the Riff?!?
1972 - October: Delaney & Bonnie "D&B Together"
Bruce riffs on the sixth album from Delaney & Bonnie “D&B Together” on the charts in October of 1972 (Comin' Home / Only You Know and I Know / I Know Something Good About You / Groupie (Superstar)). ENTERTAINMENT TRACK: Main Theme from the television series "The Rookies" STAFF PICKS: "And You and I” by Yes — Wayne. “You Wear It Well” by Rod Stewart— Rob. "Lean On Me” by Bill Withers — Lynch. “Turn to Stone” by Barnstorm — Bruce. COMEDY TRACK: “My DIng-a-Ling” by Chuck Berry. **(NOTE: What the Riff?!? does not own the rights to any of these songs and we neither sell, nor profit from them. We share them so you can learn about them and purchase them for your own collections.)
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2 months ago
38 minutes 51 seconds

What the Riff?!?
1966 - January: The Yardbirds "Having a Rave Up"
This is REALLY the YardBirds...not America (IYKYK). Rob riffs on the second American album from The Yardbirds “Having a Rave Up'” from January of 1966 (Heart Full of Soul / You're a Better Man than I / Smokestack Lightning / The Train Kept a-Rollin'). ENTERTAINMENT TRACK: Main Theme from the television series "Batman" STAFF PICKS: "Don't Think Twice, It's Alright” by The Wonder Who? — Bruce. “All Your Love” by John Mayall & the Bluesbreakers— Lynch. “My Generation” by The Who — Wayne. “Day Tripper” by The Beatles — Rob. COMEDY TRACK: “The Lurch” by Ted Cassidy. **(NOTE: What the Riff?!? does not own the rights to any of these songs and we neither sell, nor profit from them. We share them so you can learn about them and purchase them for your own collections.)
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2 months ago
33 minutes 55 seconds

What the Riff?!?
1972 - December: Neil Diamond "Hot August Night"
Wayne riffs on the live double album by Neil Diamond, “Hot August Night,” from December 1972 (Kentucky Woman / Cherry Cherry / Song Sung Blue / Cracklin' Rosie). ENTERTAINMENT TRACK: Theme from the animated series “Josie and the Pussycats” STAFF PICKS: “Ventura Highway” by America — Rob. “Superstition” by Stevie Wonder — Lynch. "Rockin' Pneumonia and the Boogie Woogie Flu” by Johnny Rivers — Bruce. "It Never Rains in Southern California” by Albert Hammond — Wayne. NOVELTY TRACK: "Crazy Horses" by The Osmonds. **(NOTE: What the Riff?!? does not own the rights to any of these songs and we neither sell, nor profit from them. We share them so you can learn about them and purchase them for your own collections.)
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3 months ago
34 minutes 29 seconds

What the Riff?!?
1968 - September: Aretha Franklin "Aretha in Paris"
Lynch riffs on the second live album from Aretha Franklin, “Aretha in Paris” from September 1968 ((I Can't Get No) Satisfaction / (You Make Me Feel Like) A Natural Woman / (Sweet Sweet Baby) Since You've Been Gone / Chain of Fools). ENTERTAINMENT TRACK: Theme from the television comedy show "Laugh In" STAFF PICKS: “Ride My See Saw” by Moody Blues — Wayne. “Harper Valley PTA” by Jeannie C. Riley — Rob. “Light My Fire” by Jose Feliciano — Bruce. “Son of a Preacher Man” by Dusty Springfield — Lynch. INSTRUMENTAL TRACK: “And I Love Her” by Jose Feliciano. **(NOTE: What the Riff?!? does not own the rights to any of these songs and we neither sell, nor profit from them. We share them so you can learn about them and purchase them for your own collections.)
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3 months ago
30 minutes 7 seconds

What the Riff?!?
1971 - September: Carole King "Tapestry"
Bruce riffs on the second studio album from Carole King “Tapestry'” from September of 1971 (Tapestry / Where You Lead / You've Got a Friend / So Far Away). ENTERTAINMENT TRACK: Main Theme from the serial "Danger Island (from the television series “The Banana Splits Adventure Hour”) STAFF PICKS: "Ain't No Sunshine” by Bill Withers — Lynch. “Signs” by Five Man Electrical Band— Rob. “Whatcha See Is Whatcha Get” by The Dramatics — Greg. “Thin Line Between Love and Hate” by The Persuaders — Bruce. INSTRUMENTAL TRACK: “The Rock” by Atomic Rooster. **(NOTE: What the Riff?!? does not own the rights to any of these songs and we neither sell, nor profit from them. We share them so you can learn about them and purchase them for your own collections.)
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3 months ago
34 minutes 48 seconds

What the Riff?!?
1989 - February: U2 "Rattle and Hum"
Rob riffs on the hybrid live/studio album by U2, “Rattle and Hum,” on the charts in February 1989 (Angel of Harlem / When Love Comes to Town / All Along the Watchtower / Pride (In the Name of Love)). ENTERTAINMENT TRACK: “Iko Iko” by The Belle Stars (from the motion picture “Rain Man”) STAFF PICKS: “Kiss” by Art of Noise featuring Tom Jones — Bruce. “She Drives Me Crazy” by Fine Young Cannibals — Lynch. "Once Bitten, Twice Shy” by the Great White — Greg. "What I Am” by Edie Brickell & New Bohemians — Rob. INSTRUMENTAL TRACK: "Sunset Road" by Bela Fleck & the Flecktones. ....and if you listen through to the end, you'll hear a sincere apology from today's guest. ;-) **(NOTE: What the Riff?!? does not own the rights to any of these songs and we neither sell, nor profit from them. We share them so you can learn about them and purchase them for your own collections.)
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3 months ago
43 minutes 44 seconds

What the Riff?!?
1971 - May: Rod Stewart "Every Picture Tells a Story"
Rob riffs on the third studio album by Rod Stewart, “Every Picture Tells a Story,” from May of 1971 ((I Know) I'm Losing You / That's Alright/Amazing Grace / Every Picture Tells a Story). ENTERTAINMENT TRACK: Main theme from the television comedy series "Green Acres" STAFF PICKS: “Don't Pull Your Love” by Hamilton, Joe Frank & Reynolds — Bruce. “It's Too Late” by Carole King — Lynch. "Charity Ball” by Fanny — Wayne. “If Not for You” by Olivia Newton John — Rob. INSTRUMENTAL TRACK: "Milky Way" by Weather Report. **(NOTE: What the Riff?!? does not own the rights to any of these songs and we neither sell, nor profit from them. We share them so you can learn about them and purchase them for your own collections.)
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4 months ago
34 minutes 16 seconds

What the Riff?!?
1991 - May: Guns N' Roses "Use Your Illusion I" and "Use Your Illusion II"
Lynch riffs on the third and fourth studio album by Guns N' Roses, “Use Your Illusion I” and "Use Your Illusion II" simultaneously released in September 1991, presented in May 1991 just before the first single was released ahead of the albums (November Rain / Knockin' On Heaven's Door / You Could Be Mine / Don't Cry). ENTERTAINMENT TRACK: Snappy theme from the motion picture "The Addams Family" STAFF PICKS: “The Only One I Know” by The Charlatans UK — Wayne. “Why Should I Cry for You?” by Sting — Bruce. “Texarkana” by R.E.M. — Rob. “Into the Great Wide Open” by Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers — Lynch. INSTRUMENTAL TRACK: “Trademark” by Eric Johnson. **(NOTE: What the Riff?!? does not own the rights to any of these songs and we neither sell, nor profit from them. We share them so you can learn about them and purchase them for your own collections.)
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4 months ago
45 minutes 34 seconds

What the Riff?!?
1972 - February: Neil Young "Harvest"
Wayne riffs on the fourth solo studio album by the Neil Young “Harvest” from February 1972 (Heart of Gold / Old Man / Alabama / The Needle and the Damage Done). ENTERTAINMENT TRACK: “Cabaret” by Liza Minnelli (from the musical motion picture) STAFF PICKS: “Mother and Child Reunion” by Paul Simon — Rob. “I'd Like to Teach the World to Sing (In Perfect Harmony)” by the New Seekers — Bruce. "Let's Stay Together” by Al Green — Lynch. “Do You Know What I Mean” by Lee Michaels — Wayne. INSTRUMENTAL TRACK: “Joy” by Apollo 100. **(NOTE: What the Riff?!? does not own the rights to any of these songs and we neither sell, nor profit from them. We share them so you can learn about them and purchase them for your own collections.)
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4 months ago
30 minutes 19 seconds

What the Riff?!?
1988 - January: Sting "...Nothing Like the Sun"
Bruce riffs on the second studio album from Sting “...Nothing Like the Sun'” from January of 1988 (Be Still My Beating Heart / Little Wing / Rock Steady / Fragile). ENTERTAINMENT TRACK: "That's Amore" by Dean Martin (from the motion picture “Moonstruck”) STAFF PICKS: "The Promise” by When In Rome — Rob. “Got My Mind Set on You” by George Harrison— Lynch. “Dude (Looks Like a Lady)” by Aerosmith — Wayne. “Mission” by Rush — Bruce. INSTRUMENTAL TRACK: “Bailando/Aquatic Park” by Carlos Santana. **(NOTE: What the Riff?!? does not own the rights to any of these songs and we neither sell, nor profit from them. We share them so you can learn about them and purchase them for your own collections.)
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4 months ago
43 minutes 9 seconds

What the Riff?!?
Every week, “WHAT THE RIFF?!?” takes a look at a ROCK AND ROLL album that debuted or peaked on the U.S. Billboard charts during a random month between 1965-1995. Four friends discuss the artists and 4 tracks from the album as it plays in the background. Then we riff on 4 “staff picks” of other artists that were also in the charts during that month and year. You’ll hear some familiar tunes as well as some deeper cuts and entertainment tracks as we share a little look into the culture and happenings of that day— having fun recalling that “old time rock and roll.” We hope to bring back memories for you — and we encourage you to find and purchase the tracks and albums from iTunes, Spotify or your other favorite music service. You’ll find each episode with a short blog on this site. Please subscribe so you don’t miss any release! We also invite you to follow us and learn more about us @whattheriffpodcast on Facebook.