TCBCast: An Unofficial Elvis Presley Fan Podcast

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TCBCast 032: January-February 1956 RCA Sessions Sep 12, 2018

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Justin & Gurdip continue to progress through Elvis' studio sessions with the January & February 1956 sessions that mostly comprised his first LP and singles for RCA. Then, for Song of the Week, Justin tackles a Bobby Darin tune Elvis covered in 1969, while Gurdip highlights a pleasant, underrated doo-wop gem from 1960's Elvis is Back!

Featured Songs of the Week:

Gurdip: Thrill of Your Love

Justin: I'll Be There

TCBCast 031: Elvis Collecting feat. Ryan Droste Sep 03, 2018

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While Gurdip is out, Justin sits down with Ryan Droste of the TopRopeNation podcast to swap stories of discovering Elvis' music, collecting Elvis records, and even discuss Ryan's thesis paper, which was about Elvis. For Song of the Week, Ryan brings an early 60s soundtrack tune that challenged Elvis vocally, while Justin highlights a minor 70s hit with a surprising history behind it.

Listen to more of Ryan at www.topropenation.com and watch the video of his daughter being calmed by Elvis' voice at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KmdHTt3T6Xk

Featured Songs of the Week:

Justin: Fool

Ryan: Pocketful of Rainbows

TCBCast 030: The Happiest Place on Earth Aug 28, 2018

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Gurdip's goin' to Disney! So with limited recording time this week, Gurdip gives his brief thoughts on Alan Hanson's "Elvis '57" book and highlights Elvis' Vancouver performance. Meanwhile, Justin has an Elvis sighting on Reddit with the 1977 video of "Unchained Melody," and then most of this episode is spent covering two genuinely obscure songs, one upbeat tune cut from an early 60s film, and another a forgotten 70s single.

Featured Songs of the Week:

Gurdip: Steppin' Out of Line

Justin Gausman: I'm Leavin'

TCBCast 029: Where No One Stands Alone Review Aug 21, 2018

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Gurdip & Justin sit down with the latest reimagining of Elvis' music, Sony's "Where No One Stands Alone" to see how it stands up to scrutiny. Then, for Song of the Week, Justin feels the burn of another could-have-been TCB Band-recorded tune Elvis never cut, while Gurdip highlights one of Elvis' excellent early 60s film hits.

Also highly recommended this week is Episode 221 of Bobby Owsinski's Inner Circle podcast, which features an in-depth interview with audio engineer for "Where No One Stands Alone," Ed Seay.

http://bobbyoinnercircle.com/221-ed-seay/

You can purchase Where No One Stands Alone now: https://www.amazon.com/Where-No-One-Stands-Alone/dp/B07DQ9YPD9 or listen to it on streaming services.

Featured Songs of the Week: Justin: Fire Down Below Gurdip: Bossa Nova Baby

TCBCast 028: Elvis-Inspired Films Aug 15, 2018

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This week, Justin & Gurdip sit down to discuss Elvis-inspired films as well as react to early previews of "Where No One Stands Alone" ahead of next week's full album review. Then, for Song of the Week, Gurdip wears his love for a late 50s pop track around his neck, but it hurts Justin how underrated "It Hurts Me" is.

Featured Songs of the Week: Gurdip: Wear My Ring Around Your Neck Justin: It Hurts Me

TCBCast 027: King Creole Film Commentary Aug 04, 2018

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Sync up your DVD or digital copy of King Creole and watch along with Gurdip & Justin! From Michael Curtiz's direction to Elvis' co-stars like Carolyn Jones, Walter Matthau and Delores Hart, from the heavily Leiber/Stoller soundtrack to whether it really qualifies as film noir, this is a unique TCBCast episode for a truly unique highlight in Elvis' filmography.

Please note: due to some editing issues, there are brief portions of the commentary where there are silences. These are intentional to keep the commentary synchronized with your copy of King Creole.

For Song of the Week, the guys both manage to pick songs from Elvis' contemporaries, with Gurdip bemoaning the "Summertime Blues" and Justin digging into the history of "These Boots Are Made for Walkin," the biggest hit from Elvis' Speedway co-star, Nancy Sinatra - both songs with more Elvis connections than you might think!

Songs of the Week Justin - These Boots Are Made For Walkin' (Nancy Sinatra) Gurdip - Summertime Blues (Eddie Cochran)

TCBCast 026: Scotty and Bill in the 60s + Listener Mail! Jul 28, 2018

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This week, Justin & Gurdip read some listener emails, then explore the fascinating recording careers of Elvis's guitarist Scotty Moore and his bassist Bill Black in the 1960s, including the Bill Black Combo, Scotty Moore's solo album, and even their work with early tribute act Vince Everett!

Then, Song of the Week features a cute pop tune from "King Creole" and a foot-stomping gospel number warning those who go astray that God's gonna cut them down.

Songs of the Week Justin - Run On Gurdip - Lover Doll

TCBCast 025: Our Least Favorite Elvis Songs Jul 17, 2018

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Every artist has a few clunkers to go with their most innovative, emotional and resonant hits, and with a catalogue as big as Elvis', both Gurdip & Justin have a handful they skip over. We're bracing for the angry emails as we highlight the songs that aren't likely to be featured as Songs of the Week.

Then Gurdip digs into the history behind Elvis's 1958 hit cover of a Hank Snow tune while Elvis' searing hot 1972 hit version of a Dennis Linde song is Justin's pick for Song of the Week.

Songs of the Week Justin - Burning Love Gurdip - A Fool Such As I

TCBCast 024: 1961 Bloch Arena Pearl Harbor Benefit Jul 11, 2018

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After a week off, Justin & Gurdip return to explore Elvis' benefit concert supporting the USS Arizona Memorial at Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, discussing not only the recorded concert itself but its place in the greater context of Elvis' live career. Then, for Song of the Week, two obscure 60s tunes of very different genres are featured as Gurdip goes for a pop tune from "Something for Everybody" while Justin grooves to the theme from Elvis's final feature film from 1969.

Songs of the Week Justin - Change of Habit Gurdip -Sentimental Me

TCBCast 023: Golden Songs of the Week, Volume 1 Jul 03, 2018

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After 6 months of TCBCast, Justin & Gurdip take a one-week break but never fear: Songs of the Week are here! That's right, this week we're featuring updated, re-edited and expanded Songs of the Week from our first five episodes. If you've just started listening to TCBCast, missed an early episode, or just want our weekly deep dives into Elvis' discography and influences, this is the episode for you! Next week we return with a discussion on the 1961 Bloch Arena Pearl Harbor Concert!

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