Classic Rock Battles - The Limey & the Yank

Classic Rock Battles - The Limey & the Yank

Steve Atkins and Blake Bennett talk about some of their favorite rock & roll from both sides of The Big Pond. They tackle the great debate: from the UK to the USA, who *really* knows how to rock?

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April 23, 2026 24 mins
Only true friends would be willing to stand close by each other. And by "close by", we mean, "in a very small space, flapping your arms and shaking your tailfeather while facing the wrong way." Copyright Attribution: "Fox on the Run" – Performed by Sweet Writers: Brian Connolly, Steve Priest, Andy Scott, Mick Tucker ℗ 1974–1975 RCA Records / Sony Music Entertainment Publishing: BMG R...
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Only true friends would be willing to stand close by each other. And by "close by", we mean, "in a very small space, flapping your arms and shaking your tailfeather while facing the wrong way." Copyright Attribution: "Fox on the Run" – Performed by Sweet Writers: Brian Connolly, Steve Priest, Andy Scott, Mick Tucker ℗ 1974–1975 RCA Records / Sony Music Entertainment Publishing: BMG Rights Management ...
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Hard Rock? Check! Disco? Check! Bubblegum? Pop! More music from America's Bicentennial, 50 years later. Copyright Attribution: “Show Me the Way” Written and performed by Peter Frampton Musical composition © 1975 Almo Music Corp. and Fram‑Dee Music Ltd. Sound recording ℗ 1976 A&M Records, Inc. All Rights Reserved. “You Should Be Dancing” Written by Barry Gibb, Robin Gibb, and Maurice Gibb Performed ...
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Time to celebrate! 2026 is the 250th Anniversary of the United States of America. We go back to the Bicentennial, 1976, and look at the songs from the charts back then. This was quite a year for variety, with Thin Lizzy and Walter Murphy representing two extremes. Music Attribution / Credits “The Boys Are Back in Town” – Thin Lizzy Written by Phil Lynott © 1976 “Let Your Love Flow” – The Bellamy Brothers Written by L...
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With a new list and some great things to say, we're back! Come along and enjoy a look at one of the most interesting years in rock and roll. Song Credits, Copyright and Publishing: The Happy Organ Written by Dave “Baby” Cortez, James J. Kriegsmann & Ken Wood Published by Embassy Music Corporation PRO: BMI Performed by Dave “Baby” Cortez Poison Ivy Written by Jerry Leiber & Mike Stoller Publish...
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With a new list and some great things to say, we're back! Come along and enjoy a look at one of the most interesting years in rock and roll. Song Credits, Copyright and Publishing: The Heart of a Man Written by Paddy Roberts & Peggy Cochrane Published by David Toff Music Ltd. / Peter Maurice Music Co. Ltd. PRO: PRS Performed by Frankie Vaughan C’mon Everybody Written by Eddie Cochran & Jerry Cape...
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With a new list and some great things to say, we're back! Come along and enjoy a look at one of the most interesting years in rock and roll. Song Credits, Copyright and Publishing: What Do You Want to Make Those Eyes at Me For? Written by Joseph McCarthy, Howard Johnson & James V. Monaco Published by Leo Feist, Inc. PRO: ASCAP Performed by Emile Ford and the Checkmates Sea of Love Written by John Philip Baptiste (Phil P...
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With a new list and some great things to say, we're back! Come along and enjoy a look at one of the most interesting years in rock and roll. Song Credits, Copyright and Publishing: What Do You Want to Make Those Eyes at Me For? Written by Joseph McCarthy, Howard Johnson & James V. Monaco Published by Leo Feist, Inc. PRO: ASCAP Performed by Emile Ford and the Checkmates Sea of Love Written by John Philip Baptiste (Phil P...
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Final round! Last chance to chase those winter blues away with some cheery sunshine. It's the sunshine of your love and you are the sunshine of our lives. Don't let the sun catch you crying, there's a lot to be thankful for. We wish you all a joyous and wonderful holiday season and a Happy New Year!
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Ooh! I bet you thought that was the Beach Boys! But nope, it's the Sunrays, and believe me when I say they live for the sun. Even heroes wear sunscreen though--there's only one Sunshine Superman who gets away with soaking up the sun. Chase away those SAD winter blues with our Sunny Songs series.
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Did you soak up the sun? Did you tell everyone to lighten up? Well Sunny, it may not be a lazy Sunny Afternoon, but winter can still be a time to stand up, stretch the Kinks out, and say "Good Day, Sunshine!"
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If you're in a part of the world that's getting the cold and the wind and the rain and the snow, it's time to add some sunshine to your day! We'll talk about fun sunny songs, from The Beatles to One Republic and everything in between.
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One of the greatest Concept Albums of all time gets a full exploration: Sargeant Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band by The Beatles. English co-host Steve Atkins talks in detail about the culture and everyday life that informed the stories in every song.
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The incredible story of Blue Oyster Cult, Imaginos, and a random-access myth decades in the making.
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From Ziggy Stardust to Marilyn Manson, we discuss legacy Concept Albums, ideas that span multiple artists, one inspiring the other. This is part 2 of a 4-part episode series.
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Recorded on Memorial Day (US) 2024, we take you on a four-part journey through some amazing Concept albums. There are far too many to discuss them all, so we carefully curated curiosities just for you.
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Love is all around us and the world needs love. It's easy to show your love and to feel the love of others, whether it's a smile from a neighbor or greeting a friend. We wrap this up with one great message from The Beatles
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Nearly through - are you feeling the love? Spreading the love, spreading the joy, we hope you love the 1960s and songs of love as much as we do.
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We continue our journey through the love of the 1960s, spreading happiness and love all around
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We're back! After a down year, here we are with some of the best love songs of the 1960s
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