Face The Music: An Electric Light Orchestra Song-by-song Podcast

Recorded Tuesday July 15, 2025 3:36 PM

A pile of songs entered the Pop chart 100 years ago this week. Donate to the podcast through PayPal eloftmpodcast@gmail.com Or subscribe to my comic strip at patreon.com/LNTCS

Although only a minor hit in the U.S., "Video Killed the Radio Star" topped the charts in a number of countries, and Buggles' 1979 The Age of Plastic became a hit in many countries. It was popular enough that Trevor Horn and Geoff Downes, the two main members of the band, were asked to join Yes for their Drama album in 1980. When Yes broke up the plan was to make another Buggles album, only Downes got recruited into Asia. Horn went ahead anyway, using demos and new songs, to create the second, and last album by the band.  Donate to the podcast through Patreon... https://www.patreon.com/ericwincentsen728 Or PayPal eloftmpodcast@gmail.com P.O. Box 1932 Superior, AZ 85173.

The top 40 songs this week in 1959. Donate to the podcast through PayPal eloftmpodcast@gmail.com Or subscribe to my comic strip at patreon.com/LNTCS

Ma-Ma-Ma Belle calls again with Mike Hudson, and snippets of the cover versions. Donate to the podcast through Patreon... https://www.patreon.com/ELOPod Or PayPal eloftmpodcast@gmail.com P.O. Box 1932 Superior, AZ 85173.

Eric takes stock of his life, and Mistress Sam asks him 10 dirty questions. Donate to the podcast through PayPal eloftmpodcast@gmail.com Or subscribe to my comic strip at patreon.com/LNTCS

Eric just keeps digging himself deeper into a friend's boobs. Donate to the podcast through PayPal eloftmpodcast@gmail.com Or subscribe to my comic strip at patreon.com/LNTCS

We're entertaining you! The least you could do is throw a dollar our way every week! Talk back to us at 623-850-3375 Donate to the podcast through PayPal eloftmpodcast@gmail.com P.O. Box 1932 Superior, AZ 85173. Donate to the podcast through Patreon... https://www.patreon.com/ELOPod Subscribe to EPJ's comic strip at https://www.patreon.com/LNTCS

Summer is DEAD! So let's celebrate with songs about Fall! Donate to the podcast through PayPal eloftmpodcast@gmail.com Or subscribe to my comic strip at patreon.com/LNTCS

Although he was already popular with fans of Dr. Demento, "Weird Al" Yankovic scored a top-40 hit with "Eat It" in 1984 from the album In 3-D, and followed it up with one of the best comedy albums ever in Dare to Be Stupid. It seemed that a "Weird Al" parody was just the thing an artist needed to be relevant. Or, that was what his label Scotti Bros. thought. Instead of letting him do what he does best, they started making suggestions. Combine that with a year that didn't produce the greatest pop songs and we get the first dud from the master of parody, Polka Party!. onate to the podcast through Patreon... https://www.patreon.com/ericwincentsen728 Or PayPal eloftmpodcast@gmail.com P.O. Box 1932 Superior, AZ 85173.

The top 40 songs this week in 1959. Donate to the podcast through PayPal eloftmpodcast@gmail.com Or subscribe to my comic strip at patreon.com/LNTCS

Another day breaks. This time with Mike Hudson's commentary shining in the sky. Donate to the podcast through Patreon... https://www.patreon.com/ELOPod Or PayPal eloftmpodcast@gmail.com P.O. Box 1932 Superior, AZ 85173.

Eric has a small request: To have enough money to fill a Death Star. And he tries to raise money for rent with a sexual torture dungeon. Donate to the podcast through PayPal eloftmpodcast@gmail.com Or subscribe to my comic strip at patreon.com/LNTCS

It's two spooky movies from the 1900s. the 1910 version of Frankenstein, and the 1907 French film La Maison Ensorcelée. Donate to the podcast through PayPal eloftmpodcast@gmail.com Or subscribe to my comic strip at patreon.com/LNTCS

Some fun for the radio history nerds. On September 21, 1939 WJSV recorded it's entire broadcast day from the 6 a.m. sign on to the 1:02 a.m. sign off. Here's the whole thing in one track. If you start this at 6 am and let it play, the time checks will match exactly. It's like you're listening live! Why post this now, instead of on the 21st? To give you plenty of time to download it, and have it ready for the festivities of WJSV Day on September 21st!

Last week everyone got liquored up, now it's time to put a stop to that. Donate to the podcast through PayPal eloftmpodcast@gmail.com Or subscribe to my comic strip at patreon.com/LNTCS

The Stranger was the album that, after a decade of setbacks, finally made Billy Joel a success. It was no surprise it's follow-up, 1978's 52nd Street, debuted at number one. The sound was a bit jazzier - it was named after the street that hosted a number of famous jazz clubs - and it still produced a number of hits. It would, however, find itself in thrift store bins within a few years of its release, and ultimately sell a bit less than its predecessor. Donate to the podcast through Patreon...  https://www.patreon.com/ericwincentsen728 Or PayPal eloftmpodcast@gmail.com P.O. Box 1932 Superior, AZ 85173.

The top 40 songs this week in 1959. Donate to the podcast through PayPal eloftmpodcast@gmail.com Or subscribe to my comic strip at patreon.com/LNTCS

A new world rises again with Mike Hudson, and a snippet of the Rap song that sampled this song. Donate to the podcast through Patreon... https://www.patreon.com/ELOPod Or PayPal eloftmpodcast@gmail.com P.O. Box 1932 Superior, AZ 85173.

Young Eric throws a horse show at the TV. Old Eric lashes out at the gullible. Donate to the podcast through PayPal eloftmpodcast@gmail.com Or subscribe to my comic strip at patreon.com/LNTCS