The last show of 2020 covers one of Dick Clark’s first attempts to wrest control of NYE TV from the mighty Guy Lombaro. Backed by Dr. Pepper, he enlists Chicago, Herbie Hancock, The Doobie Brothers, Olivia Newton-John, and the Beach Boys in his attempt to take over the last hour of the year. Follow along here. And don't forget to tune in tomorrow at 3:30 to watch the classic movie Rocky, starring...Roddy McDowall?
Wednesday, December 30, 2020
Wednesday, December 23, 2020
The OMYAM Podcast Episode #48: December 24, 1988
This episode sends us back 32 Christmases to look at a supergroup, a very commercial hit, a band on its second singer, and a superstar on his fourth decade of charting. See it all here. And find out what Canada's steeltown was listening to back then.
Thursday, December 17, 2020
The OMYAM Podcast Episode #47: Tales from the Bargain Bin #5 - You Sleigh Me!
This episode looks at an obscure mid-90s Christmas compilation from various Atlantic Records artists. Collective Soul and Tori Amos headline, but lesser known acts like Jill Sobule, Daniel Johnston and Victoria Williams try to steal the show. Listen to the tracks and find out more here. Hallelujah, everybody say Cheese!
Friday, December 11, 2020
The OMYAM Podcast Episode #46: December 13, 1975
This time we go back to the last month of 1975, when the hot sound was coming out of Florida, even if it was sometimes delivered by Brits. There were also hits about drunkenness, scary dreams, custom cars, naughty girls, and a schoolboy inspired by tragedy to become a football hero. Plus a great shoulda-been Bond theme, a real oldie, and yes, a Christmas song. Follow along here. Take a little trip with me and listen to this episode.
Thursday, December 3, 2020
Episode #45: The Old Man's Uneasy Rider Tournament - Round 2, Part 4
The final matchups of the tournament's second round. Can Paul Simon knock off Michael Jackson? Will both Tone Loc's songs move on? And which medley of old hits will make the final 64? Find out and assess the competitors here. Why don't you listen to the podcast where fashion sits?
Tuesday, November 24, 2020
The OMYAM Podcast Episode #44: November 23, 1996
The new episode has RuPaul, Jewel, Pearl Jam, Sheryl Crow, a full slate of Canadians, and multiple British TV stars. See and hear it all on YouTube here. You may or may not want to bag this episode up.
Tuesday, November 17, 2020
The OMYAM Podcast Episode #43: Turn On, Tune In, Rock Out #4 - The November 15, 1980 Edition of Solid Gold
We go back to an episode of a show that gave America a dance troupe cool and sexy enough to bust moves to Hall and Oates and Leo Sayer. Yes, it’s Solid Gold. Dionne Warwick buddies up to Natalie Cole, invites us to be knocked out by Grace Jones, gets the ladies primed for Andy Gibb, and interrupts poor Jimmy Hall. And a decade before Smashing Pumpkins, we get smashing watermelons, thanks to rock legend Gallagher. Watch it all on YouTube here. Then, stay tuned for Joan Rivers and Bo Derek on The Mike Douglas Show!
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