DISCovery with Eric Senich

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Episode 40 | Christmas Songs Dec 21, 2019

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Santa's made his list, checked it twice and rocked it thrice! Unwrap the greatest classic rock Christmas songs of all time and DISCover the stories behind each.
Additional music: "Merry Christmas Song" by Plastic3 (https://prosearch.tribeofnoise.com/artists/show/24919)
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Episode 39 | Author Greg Renoff ["Ted Templeman: A Platinum Producer's Life In Music"] Dec 14, 2019

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This week's episode features an interview with Greg Renoff, author of the 2015 book "Van Halen Rising: How a Southern California Backyard Party Band Saved Heavy Metal". He's about to release a brand new book along with legendary producer Ted Templeman called "Ted Templeman: A Platinum Producer’s Life in Music".
Greg talks in-depth on Templeman who produced albums by several legendary bands and artists including The Doobie Brothers, Van Morrison, Montrose, Sammy Hagar, Van Halen, David Lee Roth, Aerosmith, Eric Clapton and more. Greg also shares some rare behind-the-scenes stories on the first six classic Van Halen albums with David Lee Roth plus shares his thoughts on the current state of the band and Edward Van Halen.
To pre-order "Ted Templeman: A Platinum Producer’s Life in Music go here: https://www.amazon.com/Ted-Templeman-Platinum-Producers-Music/dp/1770414835
The Van Halen Store will be selling copies of the book autographed by Ted Templeman and Greg Renoff. Plus, you can enter a drawing to win Van Halen's debut LP on 180 gram vinyl, autographed by Ted. Go to https://www.vanhalenstore.com for more info.
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Episode 38 | U2 'Achtung Baby' Dec 07, 2019

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U2's 'Achtung Baby' was the #1 album in December of 1991 and for plenty of reasons. Hit singles like "One", "Mysterious Ways", "Whose Gonna Ride Your Wild Horses", "Even Better Than The Real Thing" and "The Fly" mixed in with some of the band's greatest deep tracks ("Zoo Station", "Tryin' To Throw Your Arms Around The World", "Until The End Of The World", "So Cruel", "Ultraviolet (Light My Way)") and you have one of the greatest albums in rock history.
In this episode you'll get the stories behind the songs (including audio of early demos), the album's odd title, the other possible album cover ideas, the very interesting location where the band recorded the album and the emergence of Bono's alter ego "The Fly".
CD TRACK LISTING:
1. "Zoo Station"
2. "Even Better Than the Real Thing"
3. "One"
4. "Until the End of the World"
5. "Who's Gonna Ride Your Wild Horses"
6. "So Cruel"
7. "The Fly"
8. "Mysterious Ways"
9. "Tryin' to Throw Your Arms Around the World"
10. "Ultraviolet (Light My Way)"
11. "Acrobat"
12. "Love Is Blindness"
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Episode 37 | Billy Idol Nov 30, 2019

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Today we celebrate the birthday of Billy Idol who was born on this day in 1955 in Stanmore, Middlesex, England. In this episode we look back at Billy's beginnings, his birth name and how he came up with his stage name, his short time with the UK band Generation X and his massive ride on top of the rock world in the 80s.
Also, get the stories behind Billy's biggest hits including "Dancing With Myself", "Hot In The City", "White Wedding", "Rebel Yell", "Eyes Without A Face", "Flesh For Fantasy", "Catch My Fall", "Cradle Of Love" and more.
We finish by finding out what Billy Idol is up to these days and what his plans are for 2020.
Raise your fist, curl that upper lip, spike that hair and get ready for episode 37 of DISCovery!
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Episode 36 | Thanksgiving Songs Nov 23, 2019

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It's a Thanksgiving edition of DISCovery with songs all about giving, giving thanks, turkeys and sharing this great land of ours. Songs and the stories behind them from Adam Sandler, Sammy Hagar, Bruce Springsteen, Neil Young, John Mellencamp, KISS, ZZ Top, The Red Hot Chili Peppers, Bob Dylan and more. It's an episode of DISCovery you can feast on!
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Episode 35 | Jimi Hendrix & The Experience 'Electric Ladyland' Nov 16, 2019

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Fifty one years ago today (November 16th, 1968) the double album 'Electric Ladyland' from The Jimi Hendrix Experience hit number one on the US charts. It stayed at the top for two weeks. It’s gone on to be considered one of the greatest double albums in rock history and the moment that marked Jimi's musical high point.
In this episode of DISCovey we’ll get into the stories behind the 16 tracks that make up the double album including some of Jimi’s most iconic songs ever {"Crosstown Traffic", "Voodoo Child (Slight Return)" and All Along The Watchtower). We’ll look back at the controversy behind the album cover and more.
SIDE ONE:
1. "...And the Gods Made Love"
2. "Have You Ever Been (To Electric Ladyland)"
3. "Crosstown Traffic"
4. "Voodoo Chile"
SIDE TWO:
1. "Little Miss Strange"
2. "Long Hot Summer Night"
3. "Come On (Part 1)"
4. "Gypsy Eyes"
5. "Burning of the Midnight Lamp"
SIDE THREE:
1. "Rainy Day, Dream Away"
2. "1983... (A Merman I Should Turn to Be)"
3. "Moon, Turn the Tides....Gently Gently Away"
SIDE FOUR:
1. "Still Raining, Still Dreaming"
2. "House Burning Down"
3. "All Along the Watchtower"
4. "Voodoo Child (Slight Return)"
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Episode 34 | 'Led Zeppelin IV' Nov 09, 2019

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It's the biggest selling album in the United States that never went to number one on the charts. Hard to believe but 'Led Zeppelin IV' never topped the charts. It did, however, go on to become one of the biggest albums in the history of rock and roll.
Released on November 8th, 1971this iconic album features eight classic songs including one epic track that has gone on to become one of if not THE most famous rock song of all time "Stairway to Heaven".
In this episode we’ll get into the stories behind the songs ("Black Dog", "Rock and Roll", "Going To California", When The Levee Breaks") that make up the album, the mysterious symbols within, the mysterious surroundings in which the music was recorded in and a whole lot more.
SIDE ONE:
1. "Black Dog"
2. "Rock and Roll"
3. "The Battle of Evermore"
4. "Stairway to Heaven"
SIDE TWO:
1. "Misty Mountain Hop"
2. "Four Sticks"
3. "Going to California"
4. "When the Levee Breaks"
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Episode 33 | Cream 'Disraeli Gears' Nov 02, 2019

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It's an episode devoted to the legendary Cream album 'Disraeli Gears' which was released 52 years ago today (11/2/67). In this episode we’ll get into every classic track that makes up the album including "Strange Brew", "Sunshine Of Your Love", "Tales of Brave Ulysses" and "SWABLR" along with the origin of the album's title, the iconic album cover and more.
This episode of DISCovery dedicated to Ginger Baker (1939-2019) who passed away last month. Another legend who is gone but will never be forgotten. R.I.P. Mr. Baker.
SIDE ONE:
1. "Strange Brew"
2. "Sunshine of Your Love"
3. "World of Pain"
4. "Dance the Night Away"
5. "Blue Condition"
SIDE TWO:
1. "Tales of Brave Ulysses"
2. "SWLABR"
3. "We're Going Wrong"
4. "Outside Woman Blues"
5. "Take It Back"
6. "Mother's Lament"
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Episode 32 | Halloween Songs Oct 26, 2019

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It's the ultimate Halloween classic rock playlist with plenty of horror film clips along the way. Grab some popcorn, grab your mask, grab the masked person standing behind you right now and enjoy these horrifying Halloween classics!
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The DISCovery theme song "A Billion Years Ago" by The Special Pillow (www.specialpillow.com)
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Episode 31 | Ric Ocasek (1944-2019) Oct 19, 2019

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We celebrate the life and career of Ric Ocasek who passed away at the age of 75 on September 15th. Ocasek is responsible for writing some of the most iconic songs in rock history as a member of The Cars including "Just What I Needed", ""My Best Friend's Girl", "Good Times Roll", "Let's Go", "Shake It Up", "Since You're Gone", "You Might Think", "Drive", "Magic" and many more.
In this episode we go back to Ric's childhood, his early days with bands Milkwood and Cap'n Swing, his rise to fame with The Cars right through to his solo career and more.
The legendary singer/songwriter of The Cars took us on quite a ride. Gone but not forgotten, this is the story of Ric Ocasek.
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The DISCovery theme song "A Billion Years Ago" by The Special Pillow (www.specialpillow.com)

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