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Tunes: Uncovered Songs that you probably missed the first time around. One hit wonders and songs that never made the radio or charts, but are nevertheless great tunes.

Two unlikely artists came together to release music that stands the test of time, and won some impressive awards. Sam Br...
08/09/2025

Two unlikely artists came together to release music that stands the test of time, and won some impressive awards. Sam Brooker and Ruby Amanfu were based in Nashville but their music was born by way of Wisconsin and Ghana, West Africa. Their voices blended so well they had to make music, and 2 EPs and one LP later they were done.

Two unlikely artists came together to release music that stands the test of time, and won some impressive awards. Sam Brooker and Ruby Amanfu were based in Nashville but their music was born by way…

38 Special was the quintessential southern rock band with pedigree to match. Originally fronted by Donnie Van Zant (Ronn...
07/26/2025

38 Special was the quintessential southern rock band with pedigree to match. Originally fronted by Donnie Van Zant (Ronnie's brother) they hit the scene in the late 70's but it was their 1984 release Wild Eyed Southern Boys that made them a household name. The same year they released the title track to the Teachers soundtrack. A catcchy guitar oriented song it rose up the charts, and their fate as a successful band was sealed.

38 Special was the quintessential southern rock band with pedigree to match. Originally fronted by Donnie Van Zant (Ronnie’s brother) they hit the scene in the late 70’s but it was thei…

If you like what has recently been referred to as "yacht rock", you are going to love this song and artist. Young Gun Si...
07/12/2025

If you like what has recently been referred to as "yacht rock", you are going to love this song and artist. Young Gun Silver Fox is comprised of Andy Platts (Young Gun) and Shaun Lee (Silver Fox) but the sum of the parts is much bigger than just two artists. Their late 70's polished soft rock/R&B/soul sound is a rarity in today's charts....

If you like what has recently been referred to as “yacht rock”, you are going to love this song and artist. Young Gun Silver Fox is comprised of Andy Platts (Young Gun) and Shaun Lee (S…

Starting with the early 60's the Beach Boys ruled the airwaves with their surfer-themed catchy songs. This quiet but pow...
06/28/2025

Starting with the early 60's the Beach Boys ruled the airwaves with their surfer-themed catchy songs. This quiet but powerful song was short but memorable. It meant something to both Carey and I with the picture painted by Brian Wilson's lyrics and the wonderful arrangement. Brian passed away in June of 2025 and will be missed for what he brought to pop music.

Starting with the early 60’s the Beach Boys ruled the airwaves with their surfer-themed catchy songs. This quiet but powerful song was short but memorable. It meant something to both Carey an…

What do you get when you cross a British band with reggae? 10cc's Dreadlock Holiday. A truly Jamaican inspired tune from...
06/14/2025

What do you get when you cross a British band with reggae? 10cc's Dreadlock Holiday. A truly Jamaican inspired tune from the same band that brought you I'm Not In Love and The Things We Do For Love, this was a different cut for the group. The melody and tune do not necessarily go hand in hand with the lyrics. Heard on heavy rotation on many Yacht Rock radio stations this one will have you longing for a beach.

What do you get when you cross a British band with reggae? 10cc’s Dreadlock Holiday. A truly Jamaican inspired tune from the same band that brought you I’m Not In Love and The Things We…

This song qualifies as the longest time between listens for us both. Moving Picture's "What About Me" was released in th...
05/31/2025

This song qualifies as the longest time between listens for us both. Moving Picture's "What About Me" was released in the early 80's and had decent airplay on FM and AOR rock stations. And then it fell off a radio cliff. Both Carey and I listen to a good amount of radio, whether terrestrial or satellite, and I can't remember hearing it in the last 35 years.

This song qualifies as the longest time between listens for us both. Moving Picture’s “What About Me” was released in the early 80’s and had decent airplay on FM and AOR roc…

When does "good friend" turn into Girlfriend? When your bandmates says you should change the name of the song you just w...
05/17/2025

When does "good friend" turn into Girlfriend? When your bandmates says you should change the name of the song you just wrote. Matthew Sweet's 1991 album of the same name made it to number 61 on Paste magazine's list of "The 90 Best Albums of the 1990s". A catchy tune turned into an 18 album career. Listen as Carey & Mark talk about Matthew's career and more.

When does “good friend” turn into Girlfriend? When your bandmates says you should change the name of the song you just wrote. Matthew Sweet’s 1991 album of the same name made it t…

We won't say you have to have a convertible to listen to this episode's song, but it certainly wouldn't hurt. Y&T hit it...
05/03/2025

We won't say you have to have a convertible to listen to this episode's song, but it certainly wouldn't hurt. Y&T hit it out of the park with their 1985 release Summertime Girls. Outstanding guitar work coupled with a catchy chorus makes this one of our favorites to listen to when the weather turns warm and the pool is calling your name.

We won’t say you have to have a convertible to listen to this episode’s song, but it certainly wouldn’t hurt. Y&T hit it out of the park with their 1985 release Summertime Gir…

Mr. McCartney has written well over 1,000 songs and the Venus and Mars album has a few of our favorite ones. We've cover...
04/19/2025

Mr. McCartney has written well over 1,000 songs and the Venus and Mars album has a few of our favorite ones. We've covered Medicine Jar before which definitely fits into the uncovered tunes genre. Another couple of favorites being Rock Show and Mark's favorite McCartney song, Listen to What the Man Said. This album is a tour de force of mid 70's rock. Find the nearest beanbag chair and give it a listen.

Mr. McCartney has written well over 1,000 songs and the Venus and Mars album has a few of our favorite ones. We’ve covered Medicine Jar before which definitely fits into the uncovered tunes g…

You may not know the name but you definitely know his work. Whether it's the soundtracks of the National Treasures movie...
04/05/2025

You may not know the name but you definitely know his work. Whether it's the soundtracks of the National Treasures movies, his hits with Yes, or his solo work, Trevor Rabin is all over my playlists. His work on Yes' 90125 alone would be enough for one person, but he didn't stop there. His solo albums are incredibly well-crafted and a joy to listen to. Go back through his catalog and thank us later.

You may not know the name but you definitely know his work. Whether it’s the soundtracks of the National Treasures movies, his hits with Yes, or his solo work, Trevor Rabin is all over my pla…

One half of the famous duo that is Steely Dan, Donald Fagen is a songwriting powerhouse. Releasing some of the most ambi...
03/22/2025

One half of the famous duo that is Steely Dan, Donald Fagen is a songwriting powerhouse. Releasing some of the most ambitious music peppered with jazz, rock, R&B, and classic rock sounds. His 1982 album The Nightfly is no exception. An all-star lineup of musicians and well crafted songs makes for an enjoyable and eclectic release. Hard to believe this album is 43 years old.

One half of the famous duo that is Steely Dan, Donald Fagen is a songwriting powerhouse. Releasing some of the most ambitious music peppered with jazz, rock, R&B, and classic rock sounds. His 1…

FM is a long standing UK band with over 25 albums and a history of solid musicianship. Formed in 1984 these guys have co...
03/08/2025

FM is a long standing UK band with over 25 albums and a history of solid musicianship. Formed in 1984 these guys have consistently released quality music across the pond. As we'll talk about on this episode, it's due to Spotify's algorithms that we stumbled upon this amazing band, as airplay in America has been few and far between. Take a listen to this entire album and check out the website for additional videos and more!

FM is a long standing UK band with over 25 albums and a history of solid musicianship. Formed in 1984 these guys have consistently released quality music across the pond. As we’ll talk about …

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