https://simplecast.com The Music Time Machine Master storytellers Larry Hackenberg and Jennifer Tessane tell the stories behind the music you grew up listening to. If you've ever owned a car with a cassette tape player, this podcast will what was really going on in the lives of the artists who created the soundtrack of your life. 2025 en-us Fri, 3 Apr 2026 13:11:33 +0000 Fri, 3 Apr 2026 13:11:45 +0000 https://the-music-time-machine.simplecast.com The Music Time Machine https://image.simplecastcdn.com/images/52a48db7-343b-4be5-9af9-6435673ab8ea/14863dd4-0090-4015-ab9d-89ad97bf06cd/3000x3000/tmtm-20logo.jpg?aid=rss_feed https://the-music-time-machine.simplecast.com episodic Master storytellers Larry Hackenberg and Jennifer Tessane tell the stories behind the music you grew up listening to. If you've ever owned a car with a cassette tape player, this podcast will what was really going on in the lives of the artists who created the soundtrack of your life. Larry Hackenberg false https://feeds.simplecast.com/ScBj3QSk 60's music, 70's music, 80's music, beatles, disco music, music history, pop music, popular music, rock 'n roll Larry Hackenberg marks@arteforeverybody.com 969e36aa-7b8a-4860-972e-17a5be22f2a2 Beatlemania 5 In 1964, The Beatles held the top 5 positions on the Billboard Top 100, an unprecedented feat. In this episode of The Music Time Machine, we look back to find how it all happened.  From the 1963 UK Tour as just one of the opening acts for the teenage sensation, Helen Shapiro, to the days when Roy Orbison, their own opening act, almost stole their thunder, here is the story of how the Fab Four conquered the UK and the US in two short years. You'll even find out which phenomenally successful group George Harrison inadvertently got signed to their first big record deal.

Here are some of the songs you'll hear in this episode of Beatlemania:

• Please Please Me - The Beatles

• I Saw Her Standing There - The Beatles

• Do You Want to Know a Secret - The Beatles

• Twist and Shout - The Beatles

• With Love From Me to You - The Beatles

• In Dreams - Roy Orbison

]]> Fri, 3 Apr 2026 13:11:33 +0000 marks@arteforeverybody.com (Larry Hackenberg, Jennifer Tessanne) https://www.themusictimemachine.com/beatlemania-5 In 1964, The Beatles held the top 5 positions on the Billboard Top 100, an unprecedented feat. In this episode of The Music Time Machine, we look back to find how it all happened.  From the 1963 UK Tour as just one of the opening acts for the teenage sensation, Helen Shapiro, to the days when Roy Orbison, their own opening act, almost stole their thunder, here is the story of how the Fab Four conquered the UK and the US in two short years. You'll even find out which phenomenally successful group George Harrison inadvertently got signed to their first big record deal.

Here are some of the songs you'll hear in this episode of Beatlemania:

• Please Please Me - The Beatles

• I Saw Her Standing There - The Beatles

• Do You Want to Know a Secret - The Beatles

• Twist and Shout - The Beatles

• With Love From Me to You - The Beatles

• In Dreams - Roy Orbison

]]> Beatlemania 5 Larry Hackenberg, Jennifer Tessanne 00:38:54 In 1964, The Beatles held the top 5 positions on the Billboard Top 100, an unprecedented feat. In this episode of The Music Time Machine, we look back to find how it all happened. From the 1963 UK Tour as just one of the opening acts for the teenage sensation, Helen Shapiro, to the days when Roy Orbison, their own opening act, almost stole their thunder, here is the story of how the Fab Four conquered the UK and the US in two short years. You'll even find out which phenomenally successful group George Harrison inadvertently got signed to their first big record deal. In 1964, The Beatles held the top 5 positions on the Billboard Top 100, an unprecedented feat. In this episode of The Music Time Machine, we look back to find how it all happened. From the 1963 UK Tour as just one of the opening acts for the teenage sensation, Helen Shapiro, to the days when Roy Orbison, their own opening act, almost stole their thunder, here is the story of how the Fab Four conquered the UK and the US in two short years. You'll even find out which phenomenally successful group George Harrison inadvertently got signed to their first big record deal. with love from me to you, i saw her standing there, helen shapiro, do you want to know a secret, roy orbison, please please me, the beatles, in dreams, twist and shout, beatlemania false full 18 4ddbeb76-fcd9-4de8-a133-8bc15d9911f8 Beatlemania 4 By the time the Beatles entered the studio in search of their second single and first number 1 hit, they’d already begun to trust George Martin with their musical future. His recommendations on “Please, Please Me” sealed the deal. By speeding up the tempo and rearranging the harmonies, Martin helped the boys begin an ascent up the British charts that would last for years to come. Here’s the story of how it all came to pass, plus a look at the British music background as it was happening.

Here are the songs you’ll hear on this episode:

• Love Love Me Do - The Beatles

• The Young Ones - Cliff Richard and the Shadows

• Apache - Jorgen Ingman

• I Remember You - Frank Ifield

• Please, Please Me - The Beatles

• Twist and Shout - The Beatles

]]> Mon, 9 Mar 2026 04:00:00 +0000 marks@arteforeverybody.com (Larry Hackenberg) https://www.themusictimemachine.com/beatlemania-4 By the time the Beatles entered the studio in search of their second single and first number 1 hit, they’d already begun to trust George Martin with their musical future. His recommendations on “Please, Please Me” sealed the deal. By speeding up the tempo and rearranging the harmonies, Martin helped the boys begin an ascent up the British charts that would last for years to come. Here’s the story of how it all came to pass, plus a look at the British music background as it was happening.

Here are the songs you’ll hear on this episode:

• Love Love Me Do - The Beatles

• The Young Ones - Cliff Richard and the Shadows

• Apache - Jorgen Ingman

• I Remember You - Frank Ifield

• Please, Please Me - The Beatles

• Twist and Shout - The Beatles

]]> Beatlemania 4 Larry Hackenberg 00:40:09 By the time the Beatles entered the studio in search of their second single and first number 1 hit, they’d already begun to trust George Martin with their musical future. His recommendations on “Please, Please Me” sealed the deal. By speeding up the tempo and rearranging the harmonies, Martin helped the boys begin an ascent up the British charts that would last for years to come. Here’s the story of how it all came to pass, plus a look at the British music background as it was happening. By the time the Beatles entered the studio in search of their second single and first number 1 hit, they’d already begun to trust George Martin with their musical future. His recommendations on “Please, Please Me” sealed the deal. By speeding up the tempo and rearranging the harmonies, Martin helped the boys begin an ascent up the British charts that would last for years to come. Here’s the story of how it all came to pass, plus a look at the British music background as it was happening. false full 17 e2b90971-dac2-4fe5-8160-694d9d508128 Beatlemania 3 After looking at the music B.B. (Before Beatles) in Beatlemania 1, and the rough early years in Beatlemania 3, we turn our attention to the Beatles refining their sound, lineup, management, label and personas as they move from a small-time, local act to the verge of stardom.

It wasn’t as preordained as it seems looking back. There were defeats and depression along the way as the Fab Four teetered on the brink of giving it all up. In fact, there was a time when only George remained a believer.

Looking back some of the happenstance along the way seems almost miraculous, but somehow the boys kept moving forward until they met George Martin, the man who would bring it all togethe. Even then, it took a well-timed joke from George Harrison to cement the relationship and send them on their way to stardom.

Join us as we look at all the potholes and miracles on the way to Beatlemania.

Here are the songs you’ll hear in this episode:

• P.S. I Love You - The Beatles

• Here Comes My Baby - The Tremolos

• Ask Me Why - The Beatles

• How Do You Do It - Gerry and the Pacemakers

• Hey Baby - The Beatles

• Love Me Do - The Beatles

• Please, Please Me - The Beatles

]]> Mon, 2 Feb 2026 16:58:21 +0000 marks@arteforeverybody.com (Jennifer Tessane, Larry Hackenberg) https://www.themusictimemachine.com/beatlemaniia-3 After looking at the music B.B. (Before Beatles) in Beatlemania 1, and the rough early years in Beatlemania 3, we turn our attention to the Beatles refining their sound, lineup, management, label and personas as they move from a small-time, local act to the verge of stardom.

It wasn’t as preordained as it seems looking back. There were defeats and depression along the way as the Fab Four teetered on the brink of giving it all up. In fact, there was a time when only George remained a believer.

Looking back some of the happenstance along the way seems almost miraculous, but somehow the boys kept moving forward until they met George Martin, the man who would bring it all togethe. Even then, it took a well-timed joke from George Harrison to cement the relationship and send them on their way to stardom.

Join us as we look at all the potholes and miracles on the way to Beatlemania.

Here are the songs you’ll hear in this episode:

• P.S. I Love You - The Beatles

• Here Comes My Baby - The Tremolos

• Ask Me Why - The Beatles

• How Do You Do It - Gerry and the Pacemakers

• Hey Baby - The Beatles

• Love Me Do - The Beatles

• Please, Please Me - The Beatles

]]> Beatlemania 3 Jennifer Tessane, Larry Hackenberg 00:40:23 After looking at the music B.B. (Before Beatles) in Beatlemania 1, and the rough early years in Beatlemania 3, we turn our attention to the Beatles refining their sound, lineup, management, label and personas as they move from a small-time, local act to the verge of stardom. After looking at the music B.B. (Before Beatles) in Beatlemania 1, and the rough early years in Beatlemania 3, we turn our attention to the Beatles refining their sound, lineup, management, label and personas as they move from a small-time, local act to the verge of stardom. beatles, decca records, george martin, beatlemania false full 16 6ee5d91e-d957-4a76-98bf-0fc78513f1d0 Beatlemania 2 As the Lads were honing their craft in Germany, first under the name Beatals, then Beatles, things weren’t really looking up for them. Evey one of the six music English music labels refused to sign them … until they got to the final one, Decca. In the meantime, their manager was a social outcast with family money named Brian Epstein and he was having a hard time getting results.

In the end it all worked out great as the band’s final line-up solidified with the addition of Ringo Starr as drummer. Join us as we crank up the Time Machine and look back at those precious days when four lads became … The Beatles.

Songs you’ll hear while listening to this episode:

• Twist and Shout - The Beatles

• She Loves You, Yeah, Yeah, Yeah - The Beatles

• My Bonnie Lies Over the Ocean - The Beatles

• Roll Over Beethoven - The Beatles

• She Was Just 17 - The Beatles

]]> Fri, 23 Jan 2026 18:06:56 +0000 marks@arteforeverybody.com (Jennifer Tessane, Larry Hackenberg) https://www.themusictimemachine.com/beatlemania-2 As the Lads were honing their craft in Germany, first under the name Beatals, then Beatles, things weren’t really looking up for them. Evey one of the six music English music labels refused to sign them … until they got to the final one, Decca. In the meantime, their manager was a social outcast with family money named Brian Epstein and he was having a hard time getting results.

In the end it all worked out great as the band’s final line-up solidified with the addition of Ringo Starr as drummer. Join us as we crank up the Time Machine and look back at those precious days when four lads became … The Beatles.

Songs you’ll hear while listening to this episode:

• Twist and Shout - The Beatles

• She Loves You, Yeah, Yeah, Yeah - The Beatles

• My Bonnie Lies Over the Ocean - The Beatles

• Roll Over Beethoven - The Beatles

• She Was Just 17 - The Beatles

]]> Beatlemania 2 Jennifer Tessane, Larry Hackenberg 00:43:29 As the Lads were honing their craft in Germany, first under the name Beatals, then Beatles, things weren’t really looking up for them. Every one of the six music English music labels refused to sign them … until they got to the final one, Decca. In the meantime, their manager was a social outcast with family money named Brian Epstein and he was having a hard time getting results. In the end it all worked out great as the band’s final line-up solidified with the addition of Ringo Starr as drummer. Join us as we crank up the Time Machine and look back at those precious days when four lads became … The Beatles. As the Lads were honing their craft in Germany, first under the name Beatals, then Beatles, things weren’t really looking up for them. Every one of the six music English music labels refused to sign them … until they got to the final one, Decca. In the meantime, their manager was a social outcast with family money named Brian Epstein and he was having a hard time getting results. In the end it all worked out great as the band’s final line-up solidified with the addition of Ringo Starr as drummer. Join us as we crank up the Time Machine and look back at those precious days when four lads became … The Beatles. ringo starr, decca records, pete best, the beatles, brian epstein, beatlemania false full 15 e1425f97-3e5a-46bc-a4c3-a159f6b08387 the Beatles: In the Beginning The beginning of the British Invasion in 1964 started with the Beatles appearance on Ed Sullivan. But what it took to get there is the real story. Starting with a Capitol Records executive who thought they would be a flash in the pan. Then, there’s the teenage girl who first made a request to her local DJ. Beatlemania swept away lots of great Rock ‘n Roll music, so we journey back to 1964 to remember what got left behind and celebrate what was about to happen as the Fab Four swept America and the world.

Here are some of the great songs you’ll hear in this episode:

• She Loves You, Yeah, Yeah, Yeah - The Beatles

• You Can’t Buy Me Love - The Beatles

• I Want to Hold Your Hand - The Beatles

• Roses are Red, My Love - Bobby Vinton

• Louie, Louie - The Kingsmen

• Dominique - The Singing Nun

• Forget Him, He Doesn’t Love You - Bobby Rydell

• Hello Dolly - Louis Armstrong

• My Guy - Mary Wells

• Stranger On The Shore - Mr. Acker Bilk

• Telstar - The Tornados

]]> Mon, 12 Jan 2026 22:20:47 +0000 marks@arteforeverybody.com (Larry Hackenberg) https://www.themusictimemachine/Beatlemania The beginning of the British Invasion in 1964 started with the Beatles appearance on Ed Sullivan. But what it took to get there is the real story. Starting with a Capitol Records executive who thought they would be a flash in the pan. Then, there’s the teenage girl who first made a request to her local DJ. Beatlemania swept away lots of great Rock ‘n Roll music, so we journey back to 1964 to remember what got left behind and celebrate what was about to happen as the Fab Four swept America and the world.

Here are some of the great songs you’ll hear in this episode:

• She Loves You, Yeah, Yeah, Yeah - The Beatles

• You Can’t Buy Me Love - The Beatles

• I Want to Hold Your Hand - The Beatles

• Roses are Red, My Love - Bobby Vinton

• Louie, Louie - The Kingsmen

• Dominique - The Singing Nun

• Forget Him, He Doesn’t Love You - Bobby Rydell

• Hello Dolly - Louis Armstrong

• My Guy - Mary Wells

• Stranger On The Shore - Mr. Acker Bilk

• Telstar - The Tornados

]]> the Beatles: In the Beginning Larry Hackenberg 00:43:24 The beginning of the British Invasion in 1964 started with the Beatles appearance on Ed Sullivan. But what it took to get there is the real story. Starting with a Capitol Records executive who thought they would be a flash in the pan. Then, there’s the teenage girl who first made a request to her local DJ. Beatlemania swept away lots of great Rock ‘n Roll music, so we journey back to 1964 to remember what got left behind and celebrate what was about to happen as the Fab Four swept America and the world. The beginning of the British Invasion in 1964 started with the Beatles appearance on Ed Sullivan. But what it took to get there is the real story. Starting with a Capitol Records executive who thought they would be a flash in the pan. Then, there’s the teenage girl who first made a request to her local DJ. Beatlemania swept away lots of great Rock ‘n Roll music, so we journey back to 1964 to remember what got left behind and celebrate what was about to happen as the Fab Four swept America and the world. false full 14 30aa4698-312e-498f-be1e-96db3b76ef36 The Greatist Guitarist Ever Who is the greatest guitar player of all?  Is it Hendrix, Clapton, Page, Gilmore?

Let us lay out the case for Mark Knofler.  Who is Mark Knofler?  He’s the front man of Dire Straits.

Were they good, or opportunists of a new invention “The CD” and the launching of the new MTV channel; not to mention Live Aid?

Listen to the stories, and find out.

Can’t you still hear Sting shouting “I Want My MTV”?

Come with us, you will have fun.  Why did Mark Knofler say “Fame is what comes out of an exhaust pipe of a car”?

Here are the songs whose stories we tell in this episode:

  1. “Sultans Of Swing” - Dire Straits
  2. “So Far Away”  - Dire Straits
  3. “Money For Nothing” - Dire Straits
  4. “Walk Of Life” - Dire Straits
  5. “I Still Haven’t Found What I’m Looking For” - U2
  6. “We Are The Champions” - Queen
]]> Mon, 1 Dec 2025 19:51:21 +0000 marks@arteforeverybody.com (Jennifer Tessane, Larry Hackenberg) https://www.themusictimemachine.com/the-greatest-guitarist-ever Who is the greatest guitar player of all?  Is it Hendrix, Clapton, Page, Gilmore?

Let us lay out the case for Mark Knofler.  Who is Mark Knofler?  He’s the front man of Dire Straits.

Were they good, or opportunists of a new invention “The CD” and the launching of the new MTV channel; not to mention Live Aid?

Listen to the stories, and find out.

Can’t you still hear Sting shouting “I Want My MTV”?

Come with us, you will have fun.  Why did Mark Knofler say “Fame is what comes out of an exhaust pipe of a car”?

Here are the songs whose stories we tell in this episode:

  1. “Sultans Of Swing” - Dire Straits
  2. “So Far Away”  - Dire Straits
  3. “Money For Nothing” - Dire Straits
  4. “Walk Of Life” - Dire Straits
  5. “I Still Haven’t Found What I’m Looking For” - U2
  6. “We Are The Champions” - Queen
]]> The Greatist Guitarist Ever Jennifer Tessane, Larry Hackenberg 00:37:08 Who is the greatest guitar player of all? Is it Hendrix, Clapton, Page, Gilmore? Let us lay out the case for Mark Knofler. Who is Mark Knofler? He’s the front man of Dire Straits. Were they good, or opportunists of a new invention “The CD” and the launching of the new MTV channel; not to mention Live Aid? Listen to the stories, and find out. Can’t you still hear Sting shouting “I Want My MTV”? Come with us, you will have fun. Why did Mark Knofler say “Fame is what comes out of an exhaust pipe of a car”? Who is the greatest guitar player of all? Is it Hendrix, Clapton, Page, Gilmore? Let us lay out the case for Mark Knofler. Who is Mark Knofler? He’s the front man of Dire Straits. Were they good, or opportunists of a new invention “The CD” and the launching of the new MTV channel; not to mention Live Aid? Listen to the stories, and find out. Can’t you still hear Sting shouting “I Want My MTV”? Come with us, you will have fun. Why did Mark Knofler say “Fame is what comes out of an exhaust pipe of a car”? mark knopfler, dire straits, rock guitar goat, greatest rock guitarist of all time, sultans of swing false full 13 2abf9410-6213-4dcc-aa64-183ff2e1910a The Bee Gees - Part 2 When The Bee Gees sent a demo tape to The Beatles manager, Brian Epstein, they didn’t realize the chain of events they were kicking into gear. Epstein died shortly after passing the tape to one of the people at his management firm,. Robert Stigwood who would go on to become a famed movie producer taking The Bee Gees on a merry ride around the world. This is just one of the great stories in our second chapter of the 1978 story. Join us and listen to music you’ll remember.

Songs like these:

• Night Fevewr

• Staying Alive

• If I Can’t Have You

• Emotion

• Love Is Thicker Than Water

• How Deep Is Your Love

• I Just Want To Be Your Everything

• Grease

• Hopelessly Devoted to You

• You’re The One That I Want

Summer Nights

Let’s Get Physical

Sargent Peppers Lonely Heart Club Band

With Or Without You

Two Out Of 3 Ain’t Bad

]]> Wed, 22 Oct 2025 23:01:01 +0000 marks@arteforeverybody.com (Jennifer Tessane, Larry Hackenberg) https://www.themusictimemachine.com/beegees-2 When The Bee Gees sent a demo tape to The Beatles manager, Brian Epstein, they didn’t realize the chain of events they were kicking into gear. Epstein died shortly after passing the tape to one of the people at his management firm,. Robert Stigwood who would go on to become a famed movie producer taking The Bee Gees on a merry ride around the world. This is just one of the great stories in our second chapter of the 1978 story. Join us and listen to music you’ll remember.

Songs like these:

• Night Fevewr

• Staying Alive

• If I Can’t Have You

• Emotion

• Love Is Thicker Than Water

• How Deep Is Your Love

• I Just Want To Be Your Everything

• Grease

• Hopelessly Devoted to You

• You’re The One That I Want

Summer Nights

Let’s Get Physical

Sargent Peppers Lonely Heart Club Band

With Or Without You

Two Out Of 3 Ain’t Bad

]]> The Bee Gees - Part 2 Jennifer Tessane, Larry Hackenberg 00:36:59 When The Bee Gees sent a demo tape to The Beatles manager, Brian Epstein, they didn’t realize the chain of events they were kicking into gear. Epstein died shortly after passing the tape to one of the people at his management firm,. Robert Stigwood who would go on to become a famed movie producer taking The Bee Gees on a merry ride around the world. This is just one of the great stories in our second chapter of the 1978 story. Join us and listen to music you’ll remember. When The Bee Gees sent a demo tape to The Beatles manager, Brian Epstein, they didn’t realize the chain of events they were kicking into gear. Epstein died shortly after passing the tape to one of the people at his management firm,. Robert Stigwood who would go on to become a famed movie producer taking The Bee Gees on a merry ride around the world. This is just one of the great stories in our second chapter of the 1978 story. Join us and listen to music you’ll remember. 1978 rock music, robert stigwood, bee gees, brian epstein false full 12 7ce3c2f2-66eb-4e34-b892-0f999a24fa57 The Year Is: 1971 Part 3 This is the third episode where we roll out stories from 1971, And look at the list of songs listed below. Behind every song is a great story, causing us to wonder, Was 1971 the greatest year in Rock ‘n Roll history? We tell stories, you decide.

So, here is just a teaser of the stories we uncovered for this episode:.

How did the Beatles help invent the first CAT scan medical procedure?

Kris Kristofferson wrote 3 specialty hits in one year, released by Janis Joplin, Ray Price, and Sammi Smith; do you remember their titles?

In 1971 the Rolling Stones, part of the British Invasion of the mid-1960s, were living a chaotic, drug-fueled life while recording in a foreign country. Guess which one!

Did you know who designed the Stones’ iconic lips and tongue logo? Yeah, there’s a great story behind that, as well.

Enjoy the stories and songs, then tell us if you think 1971 is Rock’s greatest year.

Here are some of the songs that will stir your memories in this episode:

“Maggie May” - Rod Stewart

“Reason to Believe” - Rod Stewart

“As Tears Go By” - Marianne Faithfull

“It’s All Over Now” - Rolling Stones

“Satisfaction” - Rolling Stones

“Ruby Tuesday” - Rolling Stones

“You Can’t Always Get What You Want” - Rolling Stones

“The Wedding Song” - Paul Stookey

“Brown Sugar” - Rolling Stones

“Wild Horses” - Paul Stookey

“If” - Bread (David Gates)

“Where Do I Begin” - Andy Williams

“Me And You And A Dog Named Boo” - Lobo

“One Bad Apple” - The Osmonds

“I Woke Up This Morning” - The Partridge Family

“Proud Mary” - Ike and Tina Turner

“Smiling Faces Sometimes” - Undisputed Truth

“Stairway to Heaven” - Led Zeppelin 

]]> Fri, 10 Oct 2025 16:16:23 +0000 marks@arteforeverybody.com (Jennifer Tessane, Larry Hackenberg) https://the-music-time-machine.simplecast.com/episodes/1971-3-ByQ5ElJt This is the third episode where we roll out stories from 1971, And look at the list of songs listed below. Behind every song is a great story, causing us to wonder, Was 1971 the greatest year in Rock ‘n Roll history? We tell stories, you decide.

So, here is just a teaser of the stories we uncovered for this episode:.

How did the Beatles help invent the first CAT scan medical procedure?

Kris Kristofferson wrote 3 specialty hits in one year, released by Janis Joplin, Ray Price, and Sammi Smith; do you remember their titles?

In 1971 the Rolling Stones, part of the British Invasion of the mid-1960s, were living a chaotic, drug-fueled life while recording in a foreign country. Guess which one!

Did you know who designed the Stones’ iconic lips and tongue logo? Yeah, there’s a great story behind that, as well.

Enjoy the stories and songs, then tell us if you think 1971 is Rock’s greatest year.

Here are some of the songs that will stir your memories in this episode:

“Maggie May” - Rod Stewart

“Reason to Believe” - Rod Stewart

“As Tears Go By” - Marianne Faithfull

“It’s All Over Now” - Rolling Stones

“Satisfaction” - Rolling Stones

“Ruby Tuesday” - Rolling Stones

“You Can’t Always Get What You Want” - Rolling Stones

“The Wedding Song” - Paul Stookey

“Brown Sugar” - Rolling Stones

“Wild Horses” - Paul Stookey

“If” - Bread (David Gates)

“Where Do I Begin” - Andy Williams

“Me And You And A Dog Named Boo” - Lobo

“One Bad Apple” - The Osmonds

“I Woke Up This Morning” - The Partridge Family

“Proud Mary” - Ike and Tina Turner

“Smiling Faces Sometimes” - Undisputed Truth

“Stairway to Heaven” - Led Zeppelin 

]]> The Year Is: 1971 Part 3 Jennifer Tessane, Larry Hackenberg 00:44:46 This is the third episode where we roll out stories from 1971, And this time we tell the stories behind hits from The Rolling Stones, Rod Stewart, Paul Stookey, Bread, Kris Kristofferson ... even Andy Williams, for good measure. Behind every song is a great story, causing us to wonder ... Was 1971 the greatest year in Rock ‘n Roll history? We tell the stories, you decide. This is the third episode where we roll out stories from 1971, And this time we tell the stories behind hits from The Rolling Stones, Rod Stewart, Paul Stookey, Bread, Kris Kristofferson ... even Andy Williams, for good measure. Behind every song is a great story, causing us to wonder ... Was 1971 the greatest year in Rock ‘n Roll history? We tell the stories, you decide. lips and tongue logo, sammi smith, the rolling stones, led zeppelin, paul stookey, stairway to heaven, rod stewart, ike and tina turner, andy williams false full 11 8e377a28-d74b-457f-93d5-963f7c5cc426 1971 - Part 2 In the year's since The Beatles breakup, George Harrison emerged as one of Rock music's finest songwriters. During his Beatles career he was eclipsed by the dynamic duo of Lennon and McCartney. But his really songwriting mentors were across the pond. Tune in and find out how George rose to the very heights of the songwriters world while fighting off frivolous lawsuits and underhanded enemies. One lawsuit tied up his royalties from "My Sweet Lord" for years.

Here's some of the music interwoven with the many stories we tell in this episode. As you cans, it's a humdinger :

  1. “I Want To Hold Your Hand” The Beatles
  2. “San Francisco (Be Sure to Wear Flower in Your Hair)” Scott McKenzie
  3. “Don’t Leave Me This Way” Thelma Houston
  4. “When Doves Cry” Prince
  5. “Kids Of The Baby Boom” Bellamy Brothers
  6. “A Day In The Life” The Beatles
  7. “While My Guitar Gently Weeps” The Beatles
  8. “Maybe I’m Amazed” Paul McCartney
  9. “All Things Must Pass” George Harrison
  10. “Here Comes The Sun” George Harrison
  11. “My Sweet Lord” George Harrison
  12. “Isn’t It A Pity” George Harrison
  13. “It’s Too Late” Carole King
  14. “I Feel the Earth Move” Carole King
  15. “You’ve Got A Friend” Carol King
  16. “Will You Still Love Me Tomorrow” The Shirelles
  17. “A Natural Woman” Carol King
  18. “Your Song” Elton John
]]> Wed, 24 Sep 2025 15:07:34 +0000 marks@arteforeverybody.com (Jennifer Tessane, Larry Hackenberg) https://www.themusictimemachine.com/1971-2 In the year's since The Beatles breakup, George Harrison emerged as one of Rock music's finest songwriters. During his Beatles career he was eclipsed by the dynamic duo of Lennon and McCartney. But his really songwriting mentors were across the pond. Tune in and find out how George rose to the very heights of the songwriters world while fighting off frivolous lawsuits and underhanded enemies. One lawsuit tied up his royalties from "My Sweet Lord" for years.

Here's some of the music interwoven with the many stories we tell in this episode. As you cans, it's a humdinger :

  1. “I Want To Hold Your Hand” The Beatles
  2. “San Francisco (Be Sure to Wear Flower in Your Hair)” Scott McKenzie
  3. “Don’t Leave Me This Way” Thelma Houston
  4. “When Doves Cry” Prince
  5. “Kids Of The Baby Boom” Bellamy Brothers
  6. “A Day In The Life” The Beatles
  7. “While My Guitar Gently Weeps” The Beatles
  8. “Maybe I’m Amazed” Paul McCartney
  9. “All Things Must Pass” George Harrison
  10. “Here Comes The Sun” George Harrison
  11. “My Sweet Lord” George Harrison
  12. “Isn’t It A Pity” George Harrison
  13. “It’s Too Late” Carole King
  14. “I Feel the Earth Move” Carole King
  15. “You’ve Got A Friend” Carol King
  16. “Will You Still Love Me Tomorrow” The Shirelles
  17. “A Natural Woman” Carol King
  18. “Your Song” Elton John
]]> 1971 - Part 2 Jennifer Tessane, Larry Hackenberg 00:47:10 In the year's since The Beatles breakup, George Harrison emerged as one of Rock music's finest songwriters. During his Beatles career he was eclipsed by the dynamic duo of Lennon and McCartney. But his really songwriting mentors were across the pond. Tune in and find out how George rose to the very heights of the songwriters world while fighting off frivolous lawsuits and underhanded enemies. In the year's since The Beatles breakup, George Harrison emerged as one of Rock music's finest songwriters. During his Beatles career he was eclipsed by the dynamic duo of Lennon and McCartney. But his really songwriting mentors were across the pond. Tune in and find out how George rose to the very heights of the songwriters world while fighting off frivolous lawsuits and underhanded enemies. george harrison, thelma houston, carole king, rock music 1971, elton john, prince false full 10 59d1f484-4db3-4422-8ff0-f39afd0b530f 1971: Rock 'n Roll Turning Point Start with a wild story about a washed up 1960's singer whose career was swept away in the British Invasion of 1964. Almost a decade later he was given the chance to record a song with a group of back-up girl singers. But, they couldn't figure out a way to be in the studio at the same time. Predictably, the result was the year's biggest hit, "Candida" setting Tony Orlando and Dawn on a record-breaking run he thought forever beyond his reach. How it happened is just one story from one of the most significant years in rock history. 

But, 1971 had so much more. From Scott McKenzie's iconic "San Francisco (Be Sure to Wear Flowers in Your Hair) to Carol King's soulful "Natural Woman", there are stories to tell. Join master storytellers, Larry Hackenberg and Jennifer Tessane as they take you back to the days of your youth and let you in on some secret stories you've never heard before.

  1. “San Francisco (Be Sure to Wear Flower in Your Hair)” Scott McKenzie
  2. “Don’t Leave Me This Way” Thelma Houston
  3. “When Doves Cry” Prince
  4. “Kids Of The Baby Boom” Bellamy Brothers
  5. “A Day In The Life” The Beatles
  6. “While My Guitar Gently Weeps” The Beatles
  7. “Maybe I’m Amazed” Paul McCartney
  8. “All Things Must Pass” George Harrison
  9. “Here Comes The Sun” George Harrison
  10. “My Sweet Lord” George Harrison
  11. “Isn’t It A Pity” George Harrison
  12. “It’s Too Late” Carole King
  13. “I Feel the Earth Move” Carole King
  14. “You’ve Got A Friend” Carol King
  15. “Will You Still Love Me Tomorrow” The Shirelles
  16. “A Natural Woman” Carol King
  17. “Your Song” Elton John
  18. “Mercy Mercy Me” Marvin Gaye
  19. “Anticipation” Carly Simon
  20. “Morning Has Broken” Cat Stevens
]]> Fri, 12 Sep 2025 16:27:20 +0000 marks@arteforeverybody.com (Larry Hackenberg and Jennifer Tessane) https://the-music-time-machine.simplecast.com/episodes/1971-1-sE1keAKL Start with a wild story about a washed up 1960's singer whose career was swept away in the British Invasion of 1964. Almost a decade later he was given the chance to record a song with a group of back-up girl singers. But, they couldn't figure out a way to be in the studio at the same time. Predictably, the result was the year's biggest hit, "Candida" setting Tony Orlando and Dawn on a record-breaking run he thought forever beyond his reach. How it happened is just one story from one of the most significant years in rock history. 

But, 1971 had so much more. From Scott McKenzie's iconic "San Francisco (Be Sure to Wear Flowers in Your Hair) to Carol King's soulful "Natural Woman", there are stories to tell. Join master storytellers, Larry Hackenberg and Jennifer Tessane as they take you back to the days of your youth and let you in on some secret stories you've never heard before.

  1. “San Francisco (Be Sure to Wear Flower in Your Hair)” Scott McKenzie
  2. “Don’t Leave Me This Way” Thelma Houston
  3. “When Doves Cry” Prince
  4. “Kids Of The Baby Boom” Bellamy Brothers
  5. “A Day In The Life” The Beatles
  6. “While My Guitar Gently Weeps” The Beatles
  7. “Maybe I’m Amazed” Paul McCartney
  8. “All Things Must Pass” George Harrison
  9. “Here Comes The Sun” George Harrison
  10. “My Sweet Lord” George Harrison
  11. “Isn’t It A Pity” George Harrison
  12. “It’s Too Late” Carole King
  13. “I Feel the Earth Move” Carole King
  14. “You’ve Got A Friend” Carol King
  15. “Will You Still Love Me Tomorrow” The Shirelles
  16. “A Natural Woman” Carol King
  17. “Your Song” Elton John
  18. “Mercy Mercy Me” Marvin Gaye
  19. “Anticipation” Carly Simon
  20. “Morning Has Broken” Cat Stevens
]]> 1971: Rock 'n Roll Turning Point Larry Hackenberg and Jennifer Tessane 00:43:34 Start with a wild story about a washed up 1960's singer whose career was swept away in the British Invasion of 1964. Almost a decade later he was given the chance to record a song with a group of back-up girl singers. But, they couldn't figure out a way to be in the studio at the same time. Predictably, the result was the year's biggest hit, "Candida" setting Tony Orlando and Dawn on a record-breaking run he thought forever beyond his reach. How it happened is just one story from one of the most significant years in rock history. Join us. Start with a wild story about a washed up 1960's singer whose career was swept away in the British Invasion of 1964. Almost a decade later he was given the chance to record a song with a group of back-up girl singers. But, they couldn't figure out a way to be in the studio at the same time. Predictably, the result was the year's biggest hit, "Candida" setting Tony Orlando and Dawn on a record-breaking run he thought forever beyond his reach. How it happened is just one story from one of the most significant years in rock history. Join us. george harrison, tony orlando and dawn, carol king false full 9 65a1d843-891e-4686-bb12-e8ba02e2eab8 1974, Part 2: The Cornucopia of Rock The concept behind the Monkees sitcom, which aired on NBC between 1966 to 1968, was a madcap rock band, based loosely on the Beatles video style as seen in a “Hard Days Night” and “Help."  They were to be strictly a studio band with professional musicians and songwriters creating their songs (“Pleasant Valley Sunday” by Carole King), (“I’m a Believer” by Neil Diamond) all coordinated by Don Kirshner a renowned rock producer.

Problem…The Monkees thought they were a real band, and in 1967 escaped from their contract with Kirshner and shot to stardom ... just like real bands do.

Don Kirshner made a comeback, in 1968, producing the “Archie Show” for TV.  This time the characters were a fictional cartoon band and they immediately charted the Billboard number one hit, of 1969, “Sugar Sugar”.  Kirshner celebrated with a great quote: “I finally found a group that won’t talk back to me.”

Travel back to 1971 and learn about the stories behind songs like, "Sugar Sugar" and a cornucopia of rock sounds from the country-tinged songs of John Denver to the romantic soul stylings of Barry White.

This episode includes the stories behind songs like:

  1. “Rock Me Gently” - Andy Kim
  2. “I Honestly Love You” - Olivia Newton John
  3. “Then Came You” - The Spinners
  4. “I’ve Been Searching So Long” - Chicago
  5. “Call On Me” - Chicago
  6. “Hooked On A Feeling” - ABBA
  7. “Sunshine On My Shoulders” - John Denver
  8. “Annies Song” - John Denver
  9. “The Most Beautiful Girl” - Charlie Rich
  10. “You’re My First, My Last, My Everything” - Barry White
  11. “Kung Fu Fighting” - Carl Douglas
  12. “Cats In The Cradle” Harry Chapin
]]> Fri, 29 Aug 2025 15:44:36 +0000 marks@arteforeverybody.com (Jennifer Tessane, Larry Hackenberg) https://www.themusictimemachine/1974-2 The concept behind the Monkees sitcom, which aired on NBC between 1966 to 1968, was a madcap rock band, based loosely on the Beatles video style as seen in a “Hard Days Night” and “Help."  They were to be strictly a studio band with professional musicians and songwriters creating their songs (“Pleasant Valley Sunday” by Carole King), (“I’m a Believer” by Neil Diamond) all coordinated by Don Kirshner a renowned rock producer.

Problem…The Monkees thought they were a real band, and in 1967 escaped from their contract with Kirshner and shot to stardom ... just like real bands do.

Don Kirshner made a comeback, in 1968, producing the “Archie Show” for TV.  This time the characters were a fictional cartoon band and they immediately charted the Billboard number one hit, of 1969, “Sugar Sugar”.  Kirshner celebrated with a great quote: “I finally found a group that won’t talk back to me.”

Travel back to 1971 and learn about the stories behind songs like, "Sugar Sugar" and a cornucopia of rock sounds from the country-tinged songs of John Denver to the romantic soul stylings of Barry White.

This episode includes the stories behind songs like:

  1. “Rock Me Gently” - Andy Kim
  2. “I Honestly Love You” - Olivia Newton John
  3. “Then Came You” - The Spinners
  4. “I’ve Been Searching So Long” - Chicago
  5. “Call On Me” - Chicago
  6. “Hooked On A Feeling” - ABBA
  7. “Sunshine On My Shoulders” - John Denver
  8. “Annies Song” - John Denver
  9. “The Most Beautiful Girl” - Charlie Rich
  10. “You’re My First, My Last, My Everything” - Barry White
  11. “Kung Fu Fighting” - Carl Douglas
  12. “Cats In The Cradle” Harry Chapin
]]> 1974, Part 2: The Cornucopia of Rock Jennifer Tessane, Larry Hackenberg 00:40:35 The number one Billboard hit of 1971 was "Sugar Sugar" by the Archie's. But, behind the scenes, their earworm melodies were the result of a bitter business clash between rock impresario, Don Kirshner, and The Monkees of "Pleasant Valley Sunday" fame. In this episode we explore this intriguing story and a host of other stories in one of the most diverse music years in Pop music history. Pull up a chair and join us as The Music Time Machine journeys back to the year 1971, again. The number one Billboard hit of 1971 was "Sugar Sugar" by the Archie's. But, behind the scenes, their earworm melodies were the result of a bitter business clash between rock impresario, Don Kirshner, and The Monkees of "Pleasant Valley Sunday" fame. In this episode we explore this intriguing story and a host of other stories in one of the most diverse music years in Pop music history. Pull up a chair and join us as The Music Time Machine journeys back to the year 1971, again. barry white, harry chapin, carl douglas, don kirshner, the spinners, john denver, olivia newton-john, abba, chicago, the monkees false full 8 aeffc754-bad4-4d0a-8c20-567aaff017f4 The Bee Gee's - Part 2 We know you're going to enjoy this episode! It's based on the music and stories of three major Hollywood productions produced by Robert Stigwood, a fellow Australian and manager of The Bee Gees. Saturday Night Fever. Grease. Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band.

You'll find yourself tapping your toes and clapping hands along with music by The Bee Gees, John Trabolta, Olivia Newton John, Frankie Valli, Peter Frampton and Andy Gibb, as well as a few surprises.

Climb aboard The Music Time Machine as we return to 1978 and tell the stories behind some of history's most memorable movies and soundtracks.  Enjoy the Trip.

Some of the songs you'll hear in this episode include:

• Night Fever

• Staying Alive

• If I Can't Have You

• Emotion

• Love Is Thicker Than Water

• How Deep Is Your Love

• I Just Want To Be Your Everything

• Grease

• Hopelessly Devoted to You

• You're The One That I Want

• Summer Nights

• Let's Get Physical

• Sargent Peppers Lonely Hearts Club Band

• With or Without You

• Two Out of Three Ain't Bad

]]> Sun, 10 Aug 2025 16:15:43 +0000 marks@arteforeverybody.com (Jennifer Tessane, Larry Hackenberg) https://www.themusictimemachine.com/1978-2 We know you're going to enjoy this episode! It's based on the music and stories of three major Hollywood productions produced by Robert Stigwood, a fellow Australian and manager of The Bee Gees. Saturday Night Fever. Grease. Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band.

You'll find yourself tapping your toes and clapping hands along with music by The Bee Gees, John Trabolta, Olivia Newton John, Frankie Valli, Peter Frampton and Andy Gibb, as well as a few surprises.

Climb aboard The Music Time Machine as we return to 1978 and tell the stories behind some of history's most memorable movies and soundtracks.  Enjoy the Trip.

Some of the songs you'll hear in this episode include:

• Night Fever

• Staying Alive

• If I Can't Have You

• Emotion

• Love Is Thicker Than Water

• How Deep Is Your Love

• I Just Want To Be Your Everything

• Grease

• Hopelessly Devoted to You

• You're The One That I Want

• Summer Nights

• Let's Get Physical

• Sargent Peppers Lonely Hearts Club Band

• With or Without You

• Two Out of Three Ain't Bad

]]> The Bee Gee's - Part 2 Jennifer Tessane, Larry Hackenberg 00:36:59 Robert Stigwood, the Australian manager of The Bee Gees, used the group's success to make himself a producer of three major Hollywood movies. Join us as we explore the music that made Saturday Night Fever, Grease and Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band such overwhelming successes. Robert Stigwood, the Australian manager of The Bee Gees, used the group's success to make himself a producer of three major Hollywood movies. Join us as we explore the music that made Saturday Night Fever, Grease and Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band such overwhelming successes. olivia newton john, bee gees, sargent pepper's lonely hearts club band, hits of 1978, john travolta false full 7 70054c48-61bc-4a0a-85ef-1c2bc689e148 The Bee Gee's Warm a Cold, Cold Year f you’re old enough to remember 1978, and you lived in a northern clime, you probably remember one of the coldest winters in history. But, no matter where you lived back then, you most certainly remember The Bee Gees, three brothers from Down-Under who turned the music world upside down.

Today we’re turning The Music Time Machine clock back to 1978, a big year for The Bee Gees and, probably, lots of people like you.

In this podcast episode we look at The Bee Gees’ career from their start as a grade school singing group to placing five of their songs on the Billboard 100 … at the same time!

Join us on a toe-tapping tour of some of the most memorable, enjoyable and singable music from the soundtrack of our life.

Here are some of the songs from this episode that you may remember:

• Night Fever

• Staying Alive

• If I Can’t Have You

• Emotion

•. Love is Thcker Than Water

•. Shadow Dancing

•. How Deep Is Your Love

• Grease

• You’re The One That I Want

• New York Mining Disaster

• Massachusetts

• I Started a Joke

• Holiday

•. To Love Somebody

• I Gotta Get A Message To You

• Hopelessly Devoted To You

• Summer Nights

• Hair

• I Don’t Know How to Love Him

• How Can You Mend A Broken Heart

• Nights On Broadway

• You Should Be Dancing

]]> Tue, 22 Jul 2025 15:08:30 +0000 marks@arteforeverybody.com (Larry Hackenberg and Jennifer Tessane) https://the-music-time-machine.simplecast.com/episodes/1978-1-7bIz7yU_ f you’re old enough to remember 1978, and you lived in a northern clime, you probably remember one of the coldest winters in history. But, no matter where you lived back then, you most certainly remember The Bee Gees, three brothers from Down-Under who turned the music world upside down.

Today we’re turning The Music Time Machine clock back to 1978, a big year for The Bee Gees and, probably, lots of people like you.

In this podcast episode we look at The Bee Gees’ career from their start as a grade school singing group to placing five of their songs on the Billboard 100 … at the same time!

Join us on a toe-tapping tour of some of the most memorable, enjoyable and singable music from the soundtrack of our life.

Here are some of the songs from this episode that you may remember:

• Night Fever

• Staying Alive

• If I Can’t Have You

• Emotion

•. Love is Thcker Than Water

•. Shadow Dancing

•. How Deep Is Your Love

• Grease

• You’re The One That I Want

• New York Mining Disaster

• Massachusetts

• I Started a Joke

• Holiday

•. To Love Somebody

• I Gotta Get A Message To You

• Hopelessly Devoted To You

• Summer Nights

• Hair

• I Don’t Know How to Love Him

• How Can You Mend A Broken Heart

• Nights On Broadway

• You Should Be Dancing

]]> The Bee Gee's Warm a Cold, Cold Year Larry Hackenberg and Jennifer Tessane 00:36:29 In 1978 The Bee Gees really set a cold world on fire. This episode looks at their career from a grade school singing group in Australia to international renown amid placing 5 songs on the Billboard Top 100 ... at the same time? In 1978 The Bee Gees really set a cold world on fire. This episode looks at their career from a grade school singing group in Australia to international renown amid placing 5 songs on the Billboard Top 100 ... at the same time? disco music, music of 1978, 1978 billboard 100, bee gees false full 6 e4dd9804-b7fc-44b6-b385-39983da073e6 Woodstock Summer Robert Burns famously wrote about “Mice and Men” in his 1785 poem “To A Mouse” saying “The best laid schemes of mice and men go oft awry.”

The famed music festival that took place in 1969 at Yasgur’s Farm near Woodstock, had little in common with Scotland’s own Bobby Burns, except for how many things did, indeed, “go oft awry.”

This is the subject of our latest podcast delving into all the interesting backstage happenings that played an important role in defining 1969 as the “Summer of Love.”

Join us as we discuss whose careers took off because of this history-making concert and share some of the iconic songs that helped tell the story.

Here are some of the songs we discuss in this episode of The Music Time Machine:

• Woodstock - Joni Mitchell

• Somebody to Love - Jefferson Airplane

• With a Little Help From My Friends - Joe Cocker

• The Weight - The Band

• And When I Die - Blood, Sweat & Tears

• Suite: Judy Blue Eyes - Crosby, Stills & Nash

• Purple Haze - The Jimi Hendrix Experience

• The Star Spangled Banner – The Jimi Hendrix Experience

]]> Thu, 10 Jul 2025 19:20:41 +0000 marks@arteforeverybody.com (Larry Hackenberg and Jennifer Tessane) https://www.themusictimemachine/woodstock-summer Robert Burns famously wrote about “Mice and Men” in his 1785 poem “To A Mouse” saying “The best laid schemes of mice and men go oft awry.”

The famed music festival that took place in 1969 at Yasgur’s Farm near Woodstock, had little in common with Scotland’s own Bobby Burns, except for how many things did, indeed, “go oft awry.”

This is the subject of our latest podcast delving into all the interesting backstage happenings that played an important role in defining 1969 as the “Summer of Love.”

Join us as we discuss whose careers took off because of this history-making concert and share some of the iconic songs that helped tell the story.

Here are some of the songs we discuss in this episode of The Music Time Machine:

• Woodstock - Joni Mitchell

• Somebody to Love - Jefferson Airplane

• With a Little Help From My Friends - Joe Cocker

• The Weight - The Band

• And When I Die - Blood, Sweat & Tears

• Suite: Judy Blue Eyes - Crosby, Stills & Nash

• Purple Haze - The Jimi Hendrix Experience

• The Star Spangled Banner – The Jimi Hendrix Experience

]]> Woodstock Summer Larry Hackenberg and Jennifer Tessane 00:28:38 Join us as we explore the stories from behind the scenes at the Woodstock Festival, history's most iconic rock festival. So much went awry that it became something great and the music helps us tell the story. Join us as we explore the stories from behind the scenes at the Woodstock Festival, history's most iconic rock festival. So much went awry that it became something great and the music helps us tell the story. joe cocker, crosby stills & nash, woodstock 1969, crosby, purple haze, woodstock, jimi hendrix, jefferson airplane, the band, joni mitchell, blood sweat & tears false full 5 a440ddb3-cc61-47ae-b0d9-193b99147659 1974 - Part 1 If you remember the year 1974, you probably remember Henry Aaron circling the bases as he broke Babe Ruth’s 45 year old career home run record. But, this was also the year Paul and Linda McCartney lost the original demo tape of “Band On The Run” to a robber with a knife. That’s just one of the stories that made 1974 such a memorable year.

Join us as we remember artists like Jim Croce, Barbra Streisand, Aretha Franklin and Gladys Knight. Don’t forget “the Pips.”

Here are some of the songs that formed the soundtrack of your life in 1974:

• Time in a Bottle - Jim Croce

• You’re 16 - Ringo Starr

• The Way We Were - Barbra Streisand

• Feel Like Making Love - Roberta Flack

• The Night Chicago Died - Paper Lace

• Until You Come Back to Me - Aretha Franklin

• Best Thing That Ever Happened to Me - Gladys Knight and the Pips

• Come and Get Your Love - Redbone

• Band On The Run - Wings

• You Make Me Feel Brand New - Stylistics

• Sundown - Gordon Lightfoot

• Please Come to Boston - Dave Loggins

• Billy, Don’t be a Hero - Bo Donaldson and the Heywoods

 

 

 

]]> Mon, 30 Jun 2025 16:00:00 +0000 marks@arteforeverybody.com (Larry Hackenberg) https://the-music-time-machine.simplecast.com/episodes/1974-part-1-2llkmlag-je7ETDn5 If you remember the year 1974, you probably remember Henry Aaron circling the bases as he broke Babe Ruth’s 45 year old career home run record. But, this was also the year Paul and Linda McCartney lost the original demo tape of “Band On The Run” to a robber with a knife. That’s just one of the stories that made 1974 such a memorable year.

Join us as we remember artists like Jim Croce, Barbra Streisand, Aretha Franklin and Gladys Knight. Don’t forget “the Pips.”

Here are some of the songs that formed the soundtrack of your life in 1974:

• Time in a Bottle - Jim Croce

• You’re 16 - Ringo Starr

• The Way We Were - Barbra Streisand

• Feel Like Making Love - Roberta Flack

• The Night Chicago Died - Paper Lace

• Until You Come Back to Me - Aretha Franklin

• Best Thing That Ever Happened to Me - Gladys Knight and the Pips

• Come and Get Your Love - Redbone

• Band On The Run - Wings

• You Make Me Feel Brand New - Stylistics

• Sundown - Gordon Lightfoot

• Please Come to Boston - Dave Loggins

• Billy, Don’t be a Hero - Bo Donaldson and the Heywoods

 

 

 

]]> 1974 - Part 1 Larry Hackenberg 00:38:08 In 1974, Paul and Linda McCartney were forced to hand over the original demo to their hit song "Band On The Run" to a Nigerian robber with a knife. This is just one of the many stories we explore in Part 1 of our series about the stories behind the music of 1974. Join us. In 1974, Paul and Linda McCartney were forced to hand over the original demo to their hit song "Band On The Run" to a Nigerian robber with a knife. This is just one of the many stories we explore in Part 1 of our series about the stories behind the music of 1974. Join us. false full 4 4bb21330-40d0-4781-9d22-fd7c8b6d700e And The Year Is: 1979 - Part 3 Vietnam is over and 1979 was a transitional year, trying to leave the anger behind. Love was in the air … and on the airwaves.

In this episode we cover the musical hits we enjoyed during the last third of 1979. Most of all we delve into the stories behind those hits.

Think back to what you were doing in late 1979. Were you heading back to school? Starting a new job? Preparing to pop the question to someone you loved? Or hoping you’d find love. Whatever you were doing, the soundtrack to your life was a melting pot of different artists and creative styles. Disco. Village People. Chic Sister Sledge, The Pointer Sisters, Anne Murray. Dionne Warwick. Olivia Newton-John, The Eagles. Styx. Toto. Rupert Holmes and more.

With the divisiveness of Vietnam finally behind us, the music scene became a hodgepodge with no seeming sense or symmetry. But, everything felt a lot lighter, and the music of the day filled the airwaves with love.

Pull up a chair and join us as we relive a special time in your life and ours, on The Music Time Machine podcast. Here's some of the many hits we discuss in this episode:

  • Oh Boy - Buddy Holly
  • Oh Donna - Richie Valens
  • Le Freak - Chic
  • Good Times - Chic
  • We Are Family - Sister Sledge
  • YMCA - Village People
  • Gold - John Stewart
  • Fire - Pointer Sisters
  • I Just Fall In Love Again - Anne Murray
  • My Sharona - The Knack
  • I'll Never Love This Way Again - Dionne Warwick
  • A Little More Love - Olivia Newton-John
  • The Devil Went Down to Georgia - Charlie Daniels
  • Heartache Tonight - Eagles
  • Don't Bring Me Down - ELO
  • What You Won't Do For Love - Bobby Caldwell
  • Babe - Styx
  • Hold the Line - Toto
  • Escape - Rupert Holmes
]]> Wed, 18 Jun 2025 23:30:00 +0000 marks@arteforeverybody.com (Jennifer Tessane, Larry Hackenberg) https://www.themusictimemachine.com/1979-3 Vietnam is over and 1979 was a transitional year, trying to leave the anger behind. Love was in the air … and on the airwaves.

In this episode we cover the musical hits we enjoyed during the last third of 1979. Most of all we delve into the stories behind those hits.

Think back to what you were doing in late 1979. Were you heading back to school? Starting a new job? Preparing to pop the question to someone you loved? Or hoping you’d find love. Whatever you were doing, the soundtrack to your life was a melting pot of different artists and creative styles. Disco. Village People. Chic Sister Sledge, The Pointer Sisters, Anne Murray. Dionne Warwick. Olivia Newton-John, The Eagles. Styx. Toto. Rupert Holmes and more.

With the divisiveness of Vietnam finally behind us, the music scene became a hodgepodge with no seeming sense or symmetry. But, everything felt a lot lighter, and the music of the day filled the airwaves with love.

Pull up a chair and join us as we relive a special time in your life and ours, on The Music Time Machine podcast. Here's some of the many hits we discuss in this episode:

  • Oh Boy - Buddy Holly
  • Oh Donna - Richie Valens
  • Le Freak - Chic
  • Good Times - Chic
  • We Are Family - Sister Sledge
  • YMCA - Village People
  • Gold - John Stewart
  • Fire - Pointer Sisters
  • I Just Fall In Love Again - Anne Murray
  • My Sharona - The Knack
  • I'll Never Love This Way Again - Dionne Warwick
  • A Little More Love - Olivia Newton-John
  • The Devil Went Down to Georgia - Charlie Daniels
  • Heartache Tonight - Eagles
  • Don't Bring Me Down - ELO
  • What You Won't Do For Love - Bobby Caldwell
  • Babe - Styx
  • Hold the Line - Toto
  • Escape - Rupert Holmes
]]> And The Year Is: 1979 - Part 3 Jennifer Tessane, Larry Hackenberg 00:38:23 Love is in the air! Vietnam is finally over and the music of the day became a lot lighter. Join us as we tell the stories behind the hits that were filling the airwaves in late 1979. Love is in the air! Vietnam is finally over and the music of the day became a lot lighter. Join us as we tell the stories behind the hits that were filling the airwaves in late 1979. the eagles, bobby caldwell, charlie daniels, dionne warwick, pointer sisters, sister sledge, 1970s music, styx, olivia newton-john, rupert holmes, toto, anne murray, rock and roll, village people false full 3 696b40e1-8427-4cba-9271-d6a2e78b07f8 And the Year is: 1979 Part 2 This episode includes music selections from the following artists: 

• Too Much Heaven - The BeeGees

• Islands In The Stream - Kenny Rogers & Dolly Parton

• Sail On - The Commodores (with Lionel Ritchie)

•. Still - The Commodores (with Lionel Ritchie)

• I Just Want to Stop - Gino Vanelli

• After the Love is Gone - Earth, Wind & Fire

• Boogie Wonderland - Earth, Wind & Fire

• We’ve Got Tonight - Bob Seger and the Silver Bullet Band

• She Believes In Me - Kenny Rogers

• You’ve Got to Know When to Hold ‘Em - Kenny Rogers

]]> Wed, 11 Jun 2025 13:52:26 +0000 marks@arteforeverybody.com (Larry Hackenberg) https://the-music-time-machine.simplecast.com/episodes/and-the-year-is-1979-part-2-7x5yGtJ7 This episode includes music selections from the following artists: 

• Too Much Heaven - The BeeGees

• Islands In The Stream - Kenny Rogers & Dolly Parton

• Sail On - The Commodores (with Lionel Ritchie)

•. Still - The Commodores (with Lionel Ritchie)

• I Just Want to Stop - Gino Vanelli

• After the Love is Gone - Earth, Wind & Fire

• Boogie Wonderland - Earth, Wind & Fire

• We’ve Got Tonight - Bob Seger and the Silver Bullet Band

• She Believes In Me - Kenny Rogers

• You’ve Got to Know When to Hold ‘Em - Kenny Rogers

]]> And the Year is: 1979 Part 2 Larry Hackenberg 00:37:57 In this episode about one of the most formative years in music history, we look at the demise of the Disco Era and the new beats that took its place. Disco died in the chaotic craziness of "Disco Demolition Night" at Comiskey Park in Chicago, home of the Chicago White Sox and filled with people fed up with the hedonism of the disco era. But, out of the ashes of Disco came more memorable music with a dance beat from groups like Earth, Wind & Fire, The Commodores, Gino Vanelli, and storytellers like Kenny Rogers. In this episode about one of the most formative years in music history, we look at the demise of the Disco Era and the new beats that took its place. Disco died in the chaotic craziness of "Disco Demolition Night" at Comiskey Park in Chicago, home of the Chicago White Sox and filled with people fed up with the hedonism of the disco era. But, out of the ashes of Disco came more memorable music with a dance beat from groups like Earth, Wind & Fire, The Commodores, Gino Vanelli, and storytellers like Kenny Rogers. false full 2 eaf5a3a3-5b39-4409-bcee-4682e302bc24 And the year is: 1979 Part 1 What were you doing in 1979? Getting married? Looking for someone special? Listening to the music enjoyed by an older sibling? Graduating school? Whatever was happening in your life, chances are artists like the Doobie Brothers, Gloria Gaynor, Barbara Streisand or Neil Diamond was providing the background music. This episode includes intriguing stories about all of them, and more,.

]]> Tue, 3 Jun 2025 16:00:00 +0000 marks@arteforeverybody.com (Jennifer Tessane, Larry Hackenberg) https://the-music-time-machine.simplecast.com/episodes/1979-part-1-quRaZJTh What were you doing in 1979? Getting married? Looking for someone special? Listening to the music enjoyed by an older sibling? Graduating school? Whatever was happening in your life, chances are artists like the Doobie Brothers, Gloria Gaynor, Barbara Streisand or Neil Diamond was providing the background music. This episode includes intriguing stories about all of them, and more,.

]]> And the year is: 1979 Part 1 Jennifer Tessane, Larry Hackenberg 00:34:19 In the midwest and east, 1979 started off as the coldest year on record since 1880. But things really heated up when a Texas disc-jockey decided to make a gift for the wife he was divorcing. His mix of two great artists singing the same song ended up becoming the sensation of the year. Tune in to hear the stories behind Barbara Streisand's collaborations with Neil Diamond, Donna Sommer, disco hits by Gloria Gaynor and the height of the Doobie Brothers fame. In the midwest and east, 1979 started off as the coldest year on record since 1880. But things really heated up when a Texas disc-jockey decided to make a gift for the wife he was divorcing. His mix of two great artists singing the same song ended up becoming the sensation of the year. Tune in to hear the stories behind Barbara Streisand's collaborations with Neil Diamond, Donna Sommer, disco hits by Gloria Gaynor and the height of the Doobie Brothers fame. barbara streisand, disco music, neil diamond, doobie brothers, donna sommer, gloria gaynor false full 1