I'd Buy That For A Dollar

Lauren Raham returns to the podcast with a copy of the self-titled debut from English-American rock band the Pretenders. We forgo popular tracks like "Brass in Pocket" and "Stop Your Sobbing" in favor of focusing on the reckless punk abandon of the record, which may surprise listeners only familiar with their hits.   If you like us, please support us at patreon.com/idbuythatpodcast to get exclusive content (episodes on 45s!), or tell a friend about us. Broke and have no friends? Leave us a review, it helps more people find us. Thanks!

Co-host Jeremy takes us into the whimsical world of British psychedelic folk act the Incredible String Band. While their earlier, more celebrated work tends to be priced higher, this 1971 album is generally priced very affordably. We listen to some choice cuts as we detail highlights from the band's career such as their forgotten appearance at Woodstock.   If you like us, please support us at patreon.com/idbuythatpodcast to get exclusive content (episodes on 45s!), or tell a friend about us. Broke and have no friends? Leave us a review, it helps more people find us. Thanks!

Musician and healing arts practitioner Bethany Carder joins us to discuss the music of American flutist and composer Kay Gardner. A pioneering figure in women's music, Gardner was also instrumental in the development of sound healing as a practice.   If you like us, please support us at patreon.com/idbuythatpodcast to get exclusive content (episodes on 45s!), or tell a friend about us. Broke and have no friends? Leave us a review, it helps more people find us. Thanks!

Taylor Rowley returns to help us shine the spotlight on multimedia artist Yoko Ono. Known to the general public for her wildly experimental music and art in association with her late husband John Lennon, this album finds Yoko processing her grief in the immediate aftermath of his death. Her singing and the musical arrangements here are more gentle and restrained than most might expect.   If you like us, please support us at patreon.com/idbuythatpodcast to get exclusive content (episodes on 45s!), or tell a friend about us. Broke and have no friends? Leave us a review, it helps more people find us. Thanks!

DJ, concert promoter, and Dizzybird Records owner Nicole LaRae Leech brings us some "deep soul" from O. V. Wright. We touch on his gospel and blues origins and how that transformed into a career in secular commercial music.   If you like us, please support us at patreon.com/idbuythatpodcast to get exclusive content (episodes on 45s!), or tell a friend about us. Broke and have no friends? Leave us a review, it helps more people find us. Thanks!

Co-host Sean decides that now is the time to focus our lens on experimental duo Godley & Creme. We previously discussed the group when we featured their former band 10cc way back in Season 1, but now we give them our full, undivided attention and explore how such a strange album could be released on a major label.   If you like us, please support us at patreon.com/idbuythatpodcast to get exclusive content (episodes on 45s!), or tell a friend about us. Broke and have no friends? Leave us a review, it helps more people find us. Thanks!

Co-host Peter highlights the second solo offering from Modern Lovers/Talking Heads keyboardist Jerry Harrison. We give a lot of attention to the various players on this record as well as the unique circumstances under which this album was created.  If you like us, please support us at patreon.com/idbuythatpodcast to get exclusive content (episodes on 45s!), or tell a friend about us. Broke and have no friends? Leave us a review, it helps more people find us. Thanks!

Mark Weathersby aka DJ Mahogany returns as our guest with another favorite album of his: the classic duet album from soul singers Roberta Flack and Donny Hathaway. We talk about how these two musicians wound up recording together as well as their individual careers both before and after this landmark release.   If you like us, please support us at patreon.com/idbuythatpodcast to get exclusive content (episodes on 45s!), or tell a friend about us. Broke and have no friends? Leave us a review, it helps more people find us. Thanks!

Geography lecturer and Tennessean musician Jake Watkins brings some Appalachian pride to the podcast with an album from Lester Flatt and Earl Scruggs. We detail the origins of bluegrass music, how this duo helped popularize the genre, and the "Scruggs style" of banjo playing.   If you like us, please support us at patreon.com/idbuythatpodcast to get exclusive content (episodes on 45s!), or tell a friend about us. Broke and have no friends? Leave us a review, it helps more people find us. Thanks!

Aswad from the Studio Funk podcast returns to the program with the debut album from American R&B singer Alexander O'Neal. A successful but underappreciated figure in the funk and soul movement of the 1970s and '80s Minneapolis scene, our discussion covers O'Neal's ties to other artists and the greater recognition he received in the United Kingdom.   If you like us, please support us at patreon.com/idbuythatpodcast to get exclusive content (episodes on 45s!), or tell a friend about us. Broke and have no friends? Leave us a review, it helps more people find us. Thanks!

Lance Barresi of Permanent Records in Los Angeles returns to the podcast with his raison d'être—private press hard rock from the Seventies. The band is Granmax of Kansas City, Missouri. Long shrouded in mystery, we are also joined by original bandmember Tim McCorkle to help set the record straight.   If you like us, please support us at patreon.com/idbuythatpodcast to get exclusive content (episodes on 45s!), or tell a friend about us. Broke and have no friends? Leave us a review, it helps more people find us. Thanks!

DJ Greg Belson, connoisseur of vintage Gospel Soul recordings, is our guest as we explore the sole album from Passage. Released on Herb Alpert's A&M label, this turns out to be a project by Brothers Johnson member and session bassist extraordinaire Louis "Thunder-Thumbs" Johnson.   If you like us, please support us at patreon.com/idbuythatpodcast to get exclusive content (episodes on 45s!), or tell a friend about us. Broke and have no friends? Leave us a review, it helps more people find us. Thanks!

Musician, producer, and music historian Skip Heller returns as our guest to celebrate the career of composer Henry Mancini. Focusing on his soundtrack for the largely forgotten Mr. Lucky television series, we look at why Mancini stood out in his field and the wide swath of influence he cast.   If you like us, please support us at patreon.com/idbuythatpodcast to get exclusive content (episodes on 45s!), or tell a friend about us. Broke and have no friends? Leave us a review, it helps more people find us. Thanks!

Guest Melonie Bayl-Smith returns to the podcast to celebrate her home country of Australia with the debut from Men at Work. We detail the massive international success of this album while also looking at why the band never quite reached this level again nor received the critical respect they deserved.   If you like us, please support us at patreon.com/idbuythatpodcast to get exclusive content (episodes on 45s!), or tell a friend about us. Broke and have no friends? Leave us a review, it helps more people find us. Thanks!

We are joined by lost media legend Rex Ferrari for a very special episode on the rock and roll triumph that is Heavy Pettin's 1985 masterpiece, Rock Ain't Dead.

Dustin Krcatovich returns as the guest for our long overdue look at Kris Kristofferson. We listen to selections from the singer-songwriter's fantastic third album—largely regarded as a disappointment upon initial release—and discuss not only his career as a musician but also as an actor. If you like us, please support us at patreon.com/idbuythatpodcast to get exclusive content (episodes on 45s!), or tell a friend about us. Broke and have no friends? Leave us a review, it helps more people find us. Thanks!

DJ Lola Kinks returns as our guest as we spin the fourth album from Sylvester. The party vibe is turned up to full throttle on this disco outing from the singer. However, a look at his short but prolific career reveals a multifaceted artist and human.   If you like us, please support us at patreon.com/idbuythatpodcast to get exclusive content (episodes on 45s!), or tell a friend about us. Broke and have no friends? Leave us a review, it helps more people find us. Thanks!

Bob Bucko Jr is back to hype a frequently glossed over Joni Mitchell record. The discussion largely centers around this album but we also cherry pick some highlights from her long and influential career.   If you like us, please support us at patreon.com/idbuythatpodcast to get exclusive content (episodes on 45s!), or tell a friend about us. Broke and have no friends? Leave us a review, it helps more people find us. Thanks!

DJ and record collector Ben Johnson is our guest as we talk percussionist Coke Escovedo on this episode. We tackle everything from Coke's impressive resume to his extensive family connections in the music business.   If you like us, please support us at patreon.com/idbuythatpodcast to get exclusive content (episodes on 45s!), or tell a friend about us. Broke and have no friends? Leave us a review, it helps more people find us. Thanks!

Illustrator/punk rocker Ben Lyon joins us to discuss New Zealand rock band Split Enz. We play selections from their most popular album, detail its fun and exciting packaging, and look at both their history as well as what followed their breakup.   If you like us, please support us at patreon.com/idbuythatpodcast to get exclusive content (episodes on 45s!), or tell a friend about us. Broke and have no friends? Leave us a review, it helps more people find us. Thanks!