Explore every episode of the podcast Bill and Frank’s Guilt-Free Pleasures
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| Daryl Hall & John Oates: "Maneater" (Drip drip drip) | 27 Oct 2024 | 00:52:09 | |
The spookiest episode of the year arrives with a song John Oates says is about the dangers of New York City. We're not so sure about that, but whether it's a dracula or a city or a person you ought not to date, this song will strike fear into your heart! We walk you through a brief history of Darryl Hall and John Oates, from ducking a shootout in Philadelphia as teenagers to the unfortunate end of their partnership over publishing rights. We also analyse the song and plum the depths of its darkness. Finally, we propose a Hallmark movie that challenges our ability to hold a narrative together. Thank you for joining us! You can find us on Instagram, Facebook, and our website. You can email us at BandFGuiltFree@gmail.com, too. Feel free to rate and review us wherever you listen! Here is our Spotify playlist featuring every song we've featured. Our theme music is by the incredibly talented Ian McGlynn. | |||
| America: "You Can Do Magic" (We know darn well) | 20 Oct 2024 | 00:58:47 | |
We make some magic for you in this week's episode. Kitch returns for #17 and Frank desperately battles to not only keep his position on the show, but also to argue for the existence of good witches. And we have lots to say and celebrate about America (the band, not the country) and their 1982 hit song. You can find us on Instagram, Facebook, and our website. You can email us at BandFGuiltFree@gmail.com, too. Feel free to rate and review us wherever you listen! Here is our Spotify playlist featuring every song we've featured. Our theme music is by the incredibly talented Ian McGlynn. | |||
| Christopher Cross: "Ride Like The Wind" (Tents and Fleeing Flamingos) | 18 Aug 2024 | 00:56:22 | |
"Ride Like The Wind" is both yachty and naughty: a smooth song about an outlaw who has escaped hanging for the murder of ten men. In our (limited) knowledge of the so-called genre, we believe this is the only yacht rock song that dares to deal with this subject matter. Truth be told, the song is so enjoyable that it is hard to imagine that it is about anything else but a good time - and what a good time it is to listen to Christopher Cross and Michael Macdonald on backing vocals. We discuss the surprising history of the song, give our in-depth analysis of the lyrics, reflect on the incredible (and hidden) guitar solo, and finally give an alternative vision for a proper music video for the tune. The Onion: "Christopher Cross finally reaches the Mexican border" You can find us on Instagram, Facebook, and our website. You can email us at BandFGuiltFree@gmail.com, too. Feel free to rate and review us wherever you listen! Here is our Spotify playlist featuring every song we've featured. Our theme music is by the incredibly talented Ian McGlynn.
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| Matthew Wilder: ”Break My Stride” (A success story) | 13 Nov 2022 | 00:48:08 | |
"Break My Stride" is one of those songs that you heard everywhere in the 80s. It does not often feature on "best of" lists for the decade (even though it should), but it is arguably a song that is most indicative of the time - you would hear this in shopping malls, offices, radio, etc. And then, for a while, it just seemed to disappear. Or so we thought. The song has made its comeback in recent years, but even more satisfying is finding out who Matthew Wilder is and how this song reflects his life. His story is fascinating and we are thrilled to bring you this episode! Helpful links that you will enjoy: Our mixtape. Thanks for joining us! We encourage you to subscribe/follow/rate/review wherever you find us! You can find us on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, Masadon, and our website. You can email us at BandFGuiltFree@gmail.com, too. Here is our Spotify playlist for every song we've featured. Our theme music is by the incredibly talented Ian McGlynn. | |||
| Jewel: ”You Were Meant For Me” (Frank feels all of the feels) | 06 Nov 2022 | 00:58:51 | |
This episode found our two co-hosts with different feelings towards this song. To be specific, we had different "feels" from this song. While Bill was able to come around to appreciate the song in the end, Frank gloried in all of what this song has brought to him in his life. So let's break our yolks and make a smiley face and put on our coats in the pouring rain: it's time to feel all the feels of Jewel's "You Were Meant For Me." THE LINKS IN OUR SHOW NOTES: Steve Poltz's Story of the Song Thanks for joining us! We encourage you to subscribe/follow/rate/review wherever you find us! You can find us on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, and our website. You can email us at BandFGuiltFree@gmail.com, too. Here is our Spotify playlist for every song we've featured. Our theme music is by the incredibly talented Ian McGlynn.
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| Celine Dion: ”It’s All Coming Back To Me Now” (Song of the Millenium) | 30 Oct 2022 | 01:02:44 | |
According to the Right Honourable Lord Andrew Lloyd Webber, "It's All Coming Back To Me Now" is the greatest song of the (previous) millenium. We revisit this Celine Dion classic in all of its glory. Pandora's Box Music Video (you've been warned) Bill and Frank's mixtape for this song Thanks for joining us! We encourage you to subscribe/follow/rate/review! You can find us on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, and our website! You can email us at BandFGuiltFree@gmail.com, too. Here is our Spotify playlist for every song we've featured. Our theme music is by the incredibly talented Ian McGlynn.
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| Ray Parker Jr: ”Ghostbusters” (Bustin’ makes us feel good) | 23 Oct 2022 | 00:52:59 | |
We're not quite sure what type of bustin' Ray Parker Jr. is singing about, but "Ghostbusters" is an undeniably incredible song. Dave Kitchen joins us (9th time!) to discuss the history of the song and it's meaning in our wider culture. Helpful links: Mashup of Huey vs Ray Who You Gonna Call (documentary) trailer Thanks for joining us! We encourage you to subscribe/follow/rate/review! You can find us on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, and our website! You can email us at BandFGuiltFree@gmail.com, too. Here is our Spotify playlist for every song we've featured. Our theme music is by the incredibly talented Ian McGlynn.
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| The Michael Bolton Paradox: ”Said I Loved You...But I Lied” | 16 Oct 2022 | 00:35:17 | |
Love might indeed be a wonderful thing, but Michael Bolton knows that even that word cannot truly connote how he feels for his significant other. Welcome to The Michael Bolton Paradox: the closer you get to describing the indescribable, the further you get from actually saying what you mean. As Wittgenstein claimed, there is an unbridgeable gap between what can be expressed in language and what can only be expressed in non-verbal ways. "Said I Loved You...But I Lied" isn't just a love song, it's a philosophical treatise. Links you will enjoy: Thanks for joining us! We encourage you to subscribe/follow/rate/review! You can find us on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, and our website! You can email us at BandFGuiltFree@gmail.com, too. Here is our Spotify playlist for every song we've featured. Our theme music is by the incredibly talented Ian McGlynn.
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| Juice Newton: ”Queen of Hearts” (Clickety Clack) | 09 Oct 2022 | 00:42:01 | |
There was a time when country was very comfortable near the top of the pop charts, and after 1981, you'd be hard pressed to find country and the pop charts commingling again. "Queen of Hearts" is a perfect example from that era, and it is one of those songs that can lodge right into a young 80s kid's subconcious and then reappear decades later to keep bringing joy. It's a big moment for our podcast: Frank is finally able to say "lover" comfortably and Bill is finally able to describe the "clickity click click clack" that he hears in this tune. *Editor's note: we're pretty sure those are hand-claps, but if Bill and Frank want to call it strumming, so be it. Queen of Hearts mixtape Thanks for joining us! We encourage you to subscribe/follow/rate/review! You can find us on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, and our website! You can email us at BandFGuiltFree@gmail.com, too. Here is our Spotify playlist for every song we've featured. Our theme music is by the incredibly talented Ian McGlynn. | |||
| Wet Wet Wet: “Love Is All Around” (C’mon and let it show) | 02 Oct 2022 | 00:39:35 | |
The song was heard all around when it came out. (See what we did there?) We discuss the history of "Love is all around," our difficulties with saying Wet Wet Wet, the reasons why this song is awesome, and whether it's worth your while to see Four Weddings and a Funeral. Helpful links to make your experience here even better: Official video and live version R.E.M. version: live and studio Troggs version: live and studio Our mixtape Thanks for joining us! We encourage you to subscribe/follow/rate/review! You can find us on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, and our website! You can email us at BandFGuiltFree@gmail.com, too. Here is our Spotify playlist for every song we've featured. Our theme music is by the incredibly talented Ian McGlynn.
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| Bobby Brown: ”Every Little Step” (Sans Sophomore Slump) | 25 Sep 2022 | 00:54:07 | |
Bobby Brown is at the peak of his powers in "Every Little Step" and we revisit it in all of its glory. Dave Kitchen returns for a record eighth appearance to discuss the events surrounding his purchase of Bobby's multi-platinum second album, "Don't Be Cruel." We bring back some old categories and create some new ones. Also, get ready for an epic mixtape from Frank: his music-listening life has brought him to this moment. Links: Parody video with Wayne Grady and Mike Tyson Thanks for joining us! We encourage you to subscribe/follow/rate/review! You can find us on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, and our website! Here is our Spotify playlist for every song we've featured. Our theme music is by the incredibly talented Ian McGlynn! | |||
| Roch Voisine: ”I’ll Always Be There” (The Ultimate Canadian Man) | 18 Sep 2022 | 00:44:17 | |
Roch Voisine is a legendary musician who has sold millions of records in Quebec and France. He does not have the same level of popularity in the English-speaking world, but we hope to change that with this episode. "I'll Always Be There" was co-written with David Foster and made its debut in front of Queen Elizabeth II for Canada's 125th anniversary. Unlike Frank, she did not cry as she listened to it (as far as we know). We are excited to bring this episode to you! This is Roch Voisine CBC concert The natural magnetism of Roch Voisine Thanks for joining us! We encourage you to subscribe/follow/rate/review! You can find us on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, and our website! Here is our Spotify playlist for every song we've featured. Our theme music is by the incredibly talented Ian McGlynn! | |||
| Spin Doctors: ”Two Princes” (Just Go Ahead Now) | 11 Sep 2022 | 00:36:43 | |
You couldn't escape this in 1993, and why would you want to? We discuss the erroneous rankings from Rolling Stone and Blender concerning this song and the band. After an in-depth consideration of the music and lyrics, we revisit historical moments that occurred while "Two Princes" was peaking on the charts (27:55). To end the episode we pit Chris Baron's scatting against other rock heavyweights (31:31). Tune in to find out how he fares! Mentioned in the episode: Strong Songs episode on the guitar solo Thanks for joining us! We encourage you to subscribe/follow/rate/review! You can find us on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, and our website! Here is our Spotify playlist for every song we've featured. Our theme music is by the incredibly talented Ian McGlynn! | |||
| The Presidents of the United States: "Peaches" (Tender Fruit and Politics) | 11 Aug 2024 | 00:59:53 | |
Listen folks: sometimes a peach is just a peach. In today's episode we dive into the history of this anthem to a tender fruit. We didn't realize we would be diving into the world of ninjas, LSD, and two string basses. Thank you for joining us! You can find us on Instagram, Facebook, and our website. You can email us at BandFGuiltFree@gmail.com, too. Feel free to rate and review us wherever you listen! Here is our Spotify playlist featuring every song we've featured. Our theme music is by the incredibly talented Ian McGlynn. | |||
| Al B. Sure! ”Nite And Day” (It Makes Intimate Sense) | 04 Sep 2022 | 00:39:36 | |
If you find yourself feeling warm during this episode, it's because we're turning up the heat with Al B. Sure!'s debut single. Thanks for joining us! We encourage you to subscribe/follow/rate/review! You can find us on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, and our website! Here is our Spotify playlist for every song we've featured. Our theme music is by the incredibly talented Ian McGlynn! | |||
| Harry Styles: ”As It Was” (Late Night Sushi at Harry’s House) | 28 Aug 2022 | 00:58:59 | |
This is new for us - we are stepping out of our comfort zone and focusing on a song from this year. To keep us from looking so obviously out of our element, we have brought on a special guest: Ella is a 16-year-old Harry Styles superfan and she was kind enough to join us for this episode. We all go gaga over Harry at various points as we examine three of his songs , Frank tallies points as he tracks Ella's superior analysis over Bill's, and Bill refuses to allow anyone else contribute to his incredible mixtape. Links for further exploration: Music For A Sushi Restaurant Lyric Video Coachella: "Man! I Feel Like A Woman!"
Thanks for joining us! We encourage you to subscribe/follow/rate/review! You can find us on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, and our website! Here is our Spotify playlist for every song we've featured. Our theme music is by the incredibly talented Ian McGlynn! | |||
| Deniece Williams: ”Let’s Hear It For The Boy” (Frank’s Theme) | 21 Aug 2022 | 00:35:26 | |
It may not have won the academy award for best song, but "Let's Hear It For The Boy" has stood the test of time. We revisit the history of Footloose, discuss the career of Deniece Williams, and analyze this #1 song. Helpful links: Thanks for joining us! We encourage you to subscribe/follow/rate/review! You can find us on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, and our website! Here is our Spotify and Apple playlists for every song we've featured. Our theme music is by the incredibly talented Ian McGlynn! | |||
| Gloria Estefan & Miami Sound Machine: ”Bad Boy” (Prudhommes Landing Music) | 14 Aug 2022 | 00:38:53 | |
This song brings us right back to those days at the local carnival or lower budget amusement park. For those of us in the Niagara Region, it was Prudhommes Landing. Music is a powerful thing - it brings you back to the sights, sounds, and smells of a particular time and place. Come journey with us! Links: Prudhommes Landing mixtape The partial video (possibly original) The Cats video Prudhommes Landing pics: glory days and beyond
Thanks for joining us! We encourage you to subscribe/follow/rate/review! You can find us on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, and our website! Here is our Spotify and Apple playlists for every song we've featured. Our theme music is by the incredibly talented Ian McGlynn! | |||
| Corey Hart: ”Sunglasses At Night“ (Abandoned Factory Music) | 07 Aug 2022 | 00:40:45 | |
Much has changed since the last time we did an episode on Corey Hart: Frank has a new mic, Bill is not messing around with EQ settings, and we are a bit more comfortable in our own podcasting skin. It's been almost 40 years since "Sunglasses At Night" and it still sounds incredible. We delve further into the history of Corey Hart's early career and celebrate his superb debut single. Links: Original video Stranger Things concert Nope (Jean Jacket Mix) version
Thanks for joining us! We encourage you to subscribe/follow/rate/review! You can find us on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, and our website! Here is our Spotify and Apple playlists for every song we've featured. Our theme music is by the incredibly talented Ian McGlynn!
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| Bananarama: ”Cruel Summer” (For Yvonne and the Summer of Jay) | 31 Jul 2022 | 00:45:22 | |
Even in the midst of hot summer streets and the pavements that are burning of a cruel cruel summer, Bananarama is pretty much as cool as it gets. Our Mixtape BBC documentary Thanks for joining us! We encourage you to subscribe/follow/rate/review! You can find us on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, and our website! Here is our Spotify and Apple playlists for every song we've featured. Our theme music is by the incredibly talented Ian McGlynn!
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| Glass Tiger: ”Don’t Forget Me (When I’m Gone)” | 24 Jul 2022 | 00:54:36 | |
Dave Kitchen returns to help us celebrate Glass Tiger's debut single. We discuss the songwriting process, the possible meanings of the song, the ephemeral contradiction of human love, and more! Links: Our mixtape for this episode The USA/International video The Canadian video Jim Vallance's memories with links to the demo! Official Glass Tiger website Bonus: A video of Glass Tiger giving a private concert for a 95-year-old fan! Thanks for joining us! We encourage you to subscribe/follow/rate/review! You can find us on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, and our website! Here is our Spotify and Apple playlists for every song we've featured. Our theme music is by the incredibly talented Ian McGlynn!
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| Billy Ocean: Get Outta My Dreams, Get into My Car (A quintessential GFP) | 17 Jul 2022 | 00:43:17 | |
This episode has been a year in the making. When you have a song of this calibre, you need to come to the podcast with the right energy. So after scrapping last year's episode, we feel that we are finally ready to do this song justice. This is a quintessential guilt-free pleasure! Links: Thanks for joining us! We encourage you to subscribe/follow/rate/review! You can find us on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, and our website! Here is our Spotify and Apple playlists for every song we've featured. Our theme music is by the incredibly talented Ian McGlynn! | |||
| Toad The Wet Sprocket: ”Walk On the Ocean” (Frank Goes Full Fanboy) | 10 Jul 2022 | 00:43:11 | |
We recorded this on the night before Frank was about to see his all-time favourite band for the first time. It was fitting, then, that we featured the group's "Walk On the Ocean." Official video for the song. Our special "Walk On The Ocean" Mixtape Thanks for joining us! We encourage you to subscribe/follow/rate/review! You can find us on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, and our website! Here is our Spotify and Apple playlists for every song we've featured. Our theme music is by the incredibly talented Ian McGlynn!
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| Hanson: ”MMMBop” (The Original Kid Rock) | 03 Jul 2022 | 00:53:01 | |
We are bringing you a classic from the 90s. Hold on tight to what matters: in an mmmbop so much will be gone! Links: Original video Old version Scary Pockets version Scott Bradlee's Postmodern Jukebox version Bluegrass version Vitamin String Quartet version Hanson sings Too Much Heaven Thanks for joining us! We encourage you to subscribe/follow/rate/review! You can find us on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, and our website! Our theme music is by the incredibly talented Ian McGlynn! | |||
| Steve Perry: "Oh Sherrie" (YOU SHOULD'VE BEEN GONE!!!!) | 04 Aug 2024 | 01:07:06 | |
It took us a while, but we finally feature "The Voice" on our show. We dive into the history, meaning, and video of Steve Perry's "Oh Sherrie." Brace yourself, because Frank cannot resist singing the first lines of this tune! You can find us on Instagram, Facebook, and our website. You can email us at BandFGuiltFree@gmail.com, too. Feel free to rate and review us wherever you listen! Here is our Spotify playlist featuring every song we've featured. Our theme music is by the incredibly talented Ian McGlynn. | |||
| Gowan: ”Moonlight Desires” (Classic 80s Canadiana) | 26 Jun 2022 | 00:47:09 | |
Dave Kitchen is back and has shared with us his ultimate 1980s Canadian Guilt-Free Pleasure: Gowan's "Moonlight Desires." We discuss the spellbinding music, the sublime John Anderson bridge, and the iconic music video. **We apologize for not talking about how Gowan's music was a seminal part of Joey Jeremiah and Tessa Campanelli's relationship in "Degrassi: School's Out." I'm not sure if we will ever be able to forgive ourselves. Helpful links: Moonlight Desires video The Behind the Vinyl episode Our Spotify and Apple playlists Thanks for joining us! We encourage you to subscribe/follow/rate/review! You can find us on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, and our website! Our theme music is by the incredibly talented Ian McGlynn! | |||
| Wilson Phillips: ”Hold On” (Strut Down That Boardwalk With Confidence!) | 19 Jun 2022 | 00:39:32 | |
Finally we get the guilt-free pleasure that is "Hold On." We discuss the origins of the song, our own grade 7 experiences when encountering this song (and video) for the first time, and more. Grab your jeans and vests, it's time to hike through this song! Thanks for joining us! We encourage you to subscribe/follow/rate/review! You can find us on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, and our website! Our theme music is by the incredibly talented Ian McGlynn! Here are some links that may interest you: The video Our Spotify and Apple playlists for every song we've featured over the past 50 episodes! | |||
| New Kids On The Block: ”Cover Girl” (Our 50th Episode!) | 12 Jun 2022 | 00:51:59 | |
In order to properly celebrate this milestone episode, we knew we needed to go big. Who better than the top selling act of 1990 and 1991, with over 70 million records sold merchandise sales over $400 million in 1991 alone? Despite Cover Girl never reaching #1 on the Billboard Hot 100, it is the #1 New Kids On The Block song for Bill and Frank. We deep dive into the history of NKOTB as well as closely examine why we love this song in particular. Thanks for joining us! We encourage you to subscribe/follow/rate/review! You can find us on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, and our website! Our theme music is by the incredibly talented Ian McGlynn! Here are some links that may interest you: The video A Maurice Starr Interview NKOTB on Arsenio Hall The original Cover Girl Our Spotify and Apple playlists for every song we've featured over the past 50 episodes! | |||
| Laura Branigan: ”Gloria” (The Gloria of all Glorias) | 05 Jun 2022 | 00:45:46 | |
There are many songs called Gloria out there, but it is Laura Branigan's "Gloria" that is above them all. We discuss the history of the song, its impact on pop culture, and much, much more. Links: The original version by Umberto Tozzi Laura Branigan performing on CHiPs Gloria Mixtape: Spotify and Apple You can find us on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, and our website! Our theme music is by the incredibly talented Ian McGlynn! | |||
| Dolly Parton & Kenny Rogers: ”Islands In The Stream” (Analyzed with a Fine Tooth Comb) | 29 May 2022 | 00:44:04 | |
Considering fireworks kept going off outside of The Winchester, we did a pretty good job of maintaining our focus and discussing this country-pop crossover mega hit. Get ready to sail away with Bill and Frank! Thanks for listening! Please subscribe/follow wherever you get your pods! You can find us on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter @bandfguiltfree. Our theme music is by the incredibly talented Ian McGlynn! | |||
| Berlin: ”Take My Breath Away” (Love Theme from Top Gun) - [Synth Forward, Tongue Forward] | 22 May 2022 | 01:07:01 | |
Our friend and Top Gun superfan Kate Angle join us as we discuss Berlin's "Take My Breath Away." Of course, we can't talk about this song without talking about the movie, and we can't talk about the movie and not talk about that PG-13 love scene, volleyball in jeans, and the tragic tale of wingman Goose. As we eagerly anticipate the release of Top Gun: Maverick, we hope this episode takes your breath away! We love your follows, subscribes, rates, and reviews! Find us on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, and our website! Links: Our mixtape on Spotify. Star Wars Terri Nunn audition. The Motels version of the song. The German documentary that Bill loved. Bonus: Line dancing demo to the song.
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| The Heights: ”How Do You Talk To An Angel” (ProTip: Use Cue Cards) | 15 May 2022 | 00:40:25 | |
Although the tv series never had a chance to reach the heights, its theme song did! In between analysing the song, we learn about how you can actually communicate with an angel (if YouTube is to be believed), Frank's strategy for talking to girls on the phone, and the unfortunate history of Ray Pruit on Beverly Hills 90210. Check out our Spotify playlist to hear all of the songs from our episode history. Thanks for listening! You can find us @bandfguiltfree on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter. Helpful links: The Heights' first performance of the song Best TV Band Choices: Ray Pruit: Why Ray was written out of the show Our theme music is by the incredibly talented Ian McGlynn!
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| Leo Sayer: ”You Make Me Feel Like Dancing” (A Roller Rink Song) | 08 May 2022 | 00:35:47 | |
In our first episode since Bill has recovered from COVID-19, we are discussing Leo Sayer's 1976 classic. We discuss Big Brother (boo!), the history of the song (with apologies to Ray Parker Jr), and our favourite parts of the song (and there are so many). Bill goes deep in his mixtape recommendations and Frank brings a new category to the podcast: when would you play this on a date? Thanks for listening! Please subscribe/follow wherever you get your pods! You can find us on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter @bandfguiltfree. Here are some links messaged in our show. This wasn't mentioned in the show, but we would have had we seen this earlier: Our theme music is by the incredibly talented Ian McGlynn! | |||
| The Jeff Healey Band: ”Angel Eyes” (Don’t Look A Gift Universe In The Mouth) | 01 May 2022 | 01:08:27 | |
Our friend Bruce Soderholm joins us for our salute to one of the greatest guitarists to come out of Canada and his most popular song. You are in for a treat! Links mentioned: A few more words about Jeff Healey (mentioned in our appendix) Thanks for listening! Find us @bandfguiltfree on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, etc Our theme music is by the incredibly talented Ian McGlynn! | |||
| Van Halen: ”Why Can’t This Be Love” (We love Van Hagar) | 24 Apr 2022 | 00:51:29 | |
Our good friend Rick joins us to discuss a song he suggested: Van Halen's "Why Can't This Be Love." Chuck Klosterman ranked this as the worst Van Halen song of all time; however, we respectfully disagree. This song introduced the world to the Van Hagar era and what a glorious era it was! You can find us @bandfguiltfree on your Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter. Like what you hear? Feel free to rate, review, subscribe, etc. Thanks for spending time with us :)
Our theme music is by the incredibly talented Ian McGlynn! | |||
| The Jets: "You Got It All" (Lullaby for Elijah) | 28 Jul 2024 | 00:52:26 | |
"You Got It All" is a sweet song with a bittersweet backstory, and just so happens to be the first song Bill sang to his newborn son. We discuss the background of The Jets family band and celebrate the sweetness of this standout track from their debut album. We also give one heck of a Hallmark movie. Thank you for spending your time with us! Chip 'N Dale Rescue Rangers Video You can find us on Instagram, Facebook, and our website. You can email us at BandFGuiltFree@gmail.com, too. Feel free to rate and review us wherever you listen! Here is our Spotify playlist featuring every song we've featured. Our theme music is by the incredibly talented Ian McGlynn. | |||
| Out Of Office Message 2 (with apologies to George Costanza) | 17 Apr 2022 | 00:00:17 | |
We'll be back next week and in full force. This virus hits hard! Stay safe out there. Rate, review, subscribe, etc. wherever you listen to your pods! Find and follow us @BandFGuiltFree on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter! P.S. Thank you to Marianne for the idea and most of the lyrics to this mini-episode. | |||
| Out Of Office Message (Frank won’t make Bill become a Marty Jannetty) | 10 Apr 2022 | 00:04:01 | |
Well, sometimes life just won't let you publish a proper podcast episode. The demands of work, family, and recovery from COVID-19 have conspired to keep us from releasing new content. We will be back, but in the meantime, enjoy Frank's freestyle message! Find us @BandFGuiltFree on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, and our website. You'll hear from us again soon! Our playlist: spoti.fi/3Jn7BSP
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| The B-52’s:”Roam” (Mark Twain and Wine Moms) | 03 Apr 2022 | 00:39:17 | |
Bill and Frank may differ on the interpretation of this song, but we both agree that it is FANTASTIC! Thanks for listening! Follow us! Subscribe! Rate! Review! Find us on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter @bandfguiltfree, or on our website. Roam video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iNwC0sp-uA4 The Girl From Ipanema Goes To Greenland: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jpKEzFZYqBg Tribute to Ricky Wilson: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lxk10SrSe-U And one more, just because: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=swBDlOk0V6Y Our theme music is by the incredibly talented Ian McGlynn! | |||
| Atlantic Starr: ”Always” (This Out-hallmarks Hallmark) | 27 Mar 2022 | 00:37:58 | |
If there was a template for a wedding song, this would pretty much fill it. Sure, it's pie-eyed and syrupy, but what do you expect? We welcome back Chris Newkirk to give us his feedback (33:52) and he does not disappoint! Thank you for listening! Please follow or subscribe through wherever you are listening to us. Reviews and ratings are always welcome, especially when they're awesome! Mentioned in the podcast: "Always" video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e8pVcq_lYNw "Secret Lovers" video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Oe2UXqFo0D Our theme music is by the incredibly talented Ian McGlynn!
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| Chris Isaak: ”Wicked Game” (Nobody loves no one) | 20 Mar 2022 | 00:53:22 | |
This episode may have been originally recorded in winter, but we brought the heat! Chris Isaak's "Wicked Game" may be the sexiest song ever - at least the video is. Our friend (and pastor) Mike V joins us today to take a close look at a song that haunts us. Thanks for listening! Our theme music is by the incredibly talented Ian McGlynn! | |||
| Marc Cohn: ”Walking in Memphis” (We got a prayer in Memphis) | 13 Mar 2022 | 00:46:27 | |
We touch down in the land of the Delta Blues and celebrate Marc Cohn's classic autobiographical tune. Thanks for listening! Find us @bandfguiltfree on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter. Also at www.bandfguiltfree.podbean.com Links: The history of the song, by Marc Cohn: https://bit.ly/3tS9VvF Original version: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PgRafRp-P-o Cher version: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Re4K3r34TsA Our theme music is by the incredibly talented Ian McGlynn! Paul Anka Version: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O4Eg-Dx_ujY Shut Up And Dance version: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dZnanvrPj2I
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| Stevie Wonder: ”I Just Called To Say I Love You” (You’re wrong, Jack Black!) | 06 Mar 2022 | 00:38:27 | |
Bill and Frank discuss the Oscar winning Stevie Wonder song and discuss more than a few covers of it. Find us @bandfguiltfree on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter. We are also located at https://bandfguiltfree.podbean.com/ Thanks for listening! Our theme music is by the incredibly talented Ian McGlynn! | |||
| Charles & Eddie: ”Would I Lie To You?” (No Good Dirty Doctor!) | 27 Feb 2022 | 00:36:25 | |
We dive deep into one of the greatest duets of the early 90s! "Would I Lie to You?" was more popular in Europe than in North America, but it's power has grown over the last three decades. In this episode, Bill and Frank examine the lyrics closely and can't help but wonder if this is actually a "gaslight anthem" of sorts. Also, Bill's memories of Melrose Place are triggered, which leads to the subtitle "No Good Dirty Doctor!" Thanks for listening! Reach out / follow us on Instagram/Twitter/Facebook @BandFGuiltFree We love to hear from you and we love those positive reviews and thumbs up! Original Video for the song: https://youtu.be/G_UXvcr22rM Eddie Chacon's Pleasure, Joy and Happiness on bandcamp: https://eddiechaconofficial.bandcamp.com/album/pleasure-joy-and-happiness Our theme music is by the incredibly talented Ian McGlynn! | |||
| Bad English: ”When I See You Smile” (Frank’s First Dance) | 20 Feb 2022 | 00:40:28 | |
Some songs you never forget, like the first slow song you nervously danced to at that school dance. This is that song for Frank. Join us as we discuss the band, the song, and everything that happened during Frank’s first dance! Thanks for listening! Find us @bandfguiltfree on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter. The original video: https://youtu.be/cu6pclWsxzs Luan Parle’s excellent cover: https://youtu.be/XTrUgnO271k Bonus - Bill’s first dance song: https://youtu.be/COKOs4oeiTc | |||
| Heart: ”These Dreams” (Werewolves in the Mist) | 13 Feb 2022 | 01:04:01 | |
In honour of St. Valentine's Day, we picked a band whose name represents the holiday perfectly. Frank is away running a marathon in Antarctica (!), so we have two special guests to make up for this massive loss: our frequent contributor Dave Kitchen and the famed "Wolfman" from the north, Dave Huizer. Thanks for listening! Share us with your friends. Follow/subscribe! You can find us on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter @bandfguiltfree. Official video: https://youtu.be/41P8UxneDJE These Beans: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OrYkjTCgDJ4 The demo: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q31-_ufXiQY
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| Cathy Dennis: "Too Many Walls" (A Bonkers Great Songwriter) | 20 Jul 2024 | 00:55:50 | |
"Too Many Walls" is a song that was played everywhere in 1991. It may not have soared to the top of the charts (except the Billboard Adult Contemporary), but it had staying power on radio. Bill and Frank learn all about Cathy Dennis in this episode, and we come away with a much deeper appreciation for "one of the most influential people in the music industry." Also, we collaborate together to create our greatest Hallmark movie yet! You can find us on Instagram, Facebook, and our website. You can email us at BandFGuiltFree@gmail.com, too. Feel free to rate and review us wherever you listen! Here is our Spotify playlist featuring every song we've featured. Our theme music is by the incredibly talented Ian McGlynn. | |||
| Take That: ”Back For Good” (Lipstick marks on coffee cups) | 06 Feb 2022 | 00:52:40 | |
We're going back to 1995 for this gem. Frank recounts how this song pushed him to take a stand and declare his love for ballads. Our visiting Guilt-Free Pleasures scholar Dr. Andrew Pendakis also sends his analysis of the lyrical content of "Back for Good." We also take some time to reflect on the music video and give some general advice on whether this song is a good template for apologizing to your romantic partner. Helpful links: The iconic video: https://youtu.be/N2ICtCO8TCw "Happy Robcore" version: https://youtu.be/iH9Cti06nsI Guilt-Free Spotify playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1AUrdnLnW0o6L0qWoA09xi?si=f5940e535c5a4ee3 Thanks for listening! Feel free to rate, review, follow, subscribe, share, etc. You can find us @bandfguiltfree on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter!
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| Starship: ”We Built This City” (Best of the Worst or Worst of the Best?) | 30 Jan 2022 | 00:54:30 | |
No matter how you feel about the song, if you hear it, you will be singing along. Special thanks to Dave Kitchen for joining us and keeping the peace as Bill and Frank could not find consensus over this tune. Thanks for listening! You can find us on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter @bandfguiltfree https://www.instagram.com/bandfguiltfree/ https://twitter.com/bandfguiltfree https://www.facebook.com/bandfguiltfree Original Music Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K1b8AhIsSYQ Kids Incorporated Version: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AhFHYXhbQsA Glee Version: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O7RAFKMnLaI We Built This City on Sausage Rolls: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8iEB8bfP7wE Marconi's Mambo Shared Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/05DXbjpSBYaQHVVbGefryx?si=0cbf68d090784470
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| Philip Bailey & Phil Collins: ”Easy Lover” (A Banger of Bangers) | 23 Jan 2022 | 00:42:43 | |
No guilt or shame here: this is the banger of bangers. No matter what you feel about Phil Collins (and we love him!), there is no denying the greatness of this song. Special thanks to Chris Newkirk for giving us his thoughts (36:52). You can find us @bandfguiltfree on Instagram and Twitter. You can also find us on Facebook. Email us at bandfguiltfree@gmail.com Links: The original video: The Philip Bailey & Kenny Loggins version: Our Spotify playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6mrqxjmitcYMBkSQtxl4eC?si=a92bff5aa8814833
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