Records & Rockstars

Another episode in the recurring theme, going quarter by quarter through 1976 with part 2 this time featuring classic albums out in April, May and June ‘76, plus one delicious leftover from that March. Everyone from The Stones and their funkiest album, to the career accelerating double album from Bob Seger, RAMONES, Kim Mitchell's legendary band with a comment from Max Webster High Class Author Bob Wegner, Aerosmith, B.O.C., Jeff Beck and his old singer, Rod Stewart, and more. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

The conclusion of the 4-parter featuring Debut Album Openers, that is first cuts from first sides from first albums, and we’re into bands beginning with the letters S-Z, with trips to Detroit's Cobo Hall, Pistols and Stooges, Patti Smith does Van Morrison, The Hip, Wilburys, U2, Van Halen and the song that set the stage for ZZ Top. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

The 3rd in Jeff's 4-parter featuring Debut Album Openers, that is first cuts from first sides from first albums, and we’re into the Ps and Qs as we throwback with Tom Petty, Police, Pretenders, Queen, Ramones, REM, Rolling Stones and more. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

The 2nd in Jeff's 4-parter featuring Debut Album Openers, that is first cuts from first sides from first albums, and we’re into bands beginning with the letters K through O this time, as we trip back to the best court in the land with Robert Fripp's enigmatic British band, and rip Zeppelin, Max Webster, Massive Attack, and separate the art from the artist who comes with rock's ultimate stranglehold, and more. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

The beginning of Jeff's four-part series featuring Side One Cuts One, that is nothing but select first songs from first albums, alphabetically by artist, and this time from the letters A - H, with everyone from AC/DC to The Band, Beatles to Jeff Beck, CS&N, Doors, Steve Earle, Peter Gabriel, and Jimi Hendrix. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

The conclusion of Jeff's look at select songs that get right to the point, in revealing their titles in the opening vocal, from select artists and bands from the letters R to Zed, starting in the nineties, with Radiohead, and reflecting back to Part 1 in which it was revealed probably for the first time ever (we've not seen it anywhere before) how many Beatles songs start with the title and this time by comparison we’ll investigate how many times the Rolling Stones did it. The difference is BIG. Plus hear the last song Joey Ramone listened to in his lifetime, and two Neil Young songs he'd soften on over time, but we won't, and we'll head to Texas to learn the whereabouts of Jesus ;) See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Here's the 2nd of 3 parts of an alphabetical by artists investigation into select songs that in the first bit of vocal reveal their title. This time we're going from G to Q, with everyone from Genesis to Janis Joplin, Led Zeppelin, John Lennon, Marley, McCartney, Tom Petty and Queen. The music and the stories behind it, with Jeff Woods. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

This is a triumph of rock music writing/performance/recording along with my conversation celebrating a favourite collection of music that’s available everywhere as of Friday May 1st 2026 as the Arlene and the People Onward Believer Deluxe Edition, Vocalist/keyboards/songwriter Arlene Paculan and guitarist/songwriter Kevin Dvorak join Jeff Woods for a 5 song preview including their cover that inspired Raine Maida of Our Lady Peace to respond with two words: “It’s beautiful”. It truly is. Hear the cover of NAVEED, and four more contemporary prog rock wet dreams, that also feature drummer Jan Bilek, and bassist Len Dvorak. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Here's a fun investigation of songs that in the first bit of vocal reveal their title. We're going alphabetically by artist and featuring select songs, this time between the letters A and F, including a deep dive into what is unquestionably one of the secrets to the Beatles songwriting success. Everyone from them to Bowie, JJ Cale, The Clash, The Coop, and more. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

More hand-plucked gems from Jeff's collection, featuring everyone from Chris Cornell to Johnny Cash, Lee Harvey Osmond (Tom Wilson's alter ego) Black Dub (Daniel Lanois' project with Trixie Whitley), Zeppelin, Allman Brothers Band, Beatles, and Joe Jackson. It's all about the songs! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

"I am a DJ, I am what I play", said David Bowie. And so this is that, untethered by era, with songs from the sixties, seventies, eighties, nineties, and 2000s, in this recurring theme that gets started with everyone from Big Star to Beatles. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

The you got your peanut butter in my chocolate scenario has similarly worked wonders, on occasion, with songs. And so this time, the best of rock’s mashups, with a couple of rock's best remixes too. Everyone from Beatles to Black Sabbath, James Brown, Green Day, Soundgarden, Nirvana, Johnny Cash, Stevie Wonder, Metallica, and Beautiful People. The podcast version of the radio episode. Enjoy! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

This time it's rockstars other names. Not real names, but aliases. Starting with the one that begat The Ramones, and you won't believe your ears with some of these songs and the moonlighting that was going on in the 60s and 70s. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Jeff takes you back to the break of 1976, and shines a light on the albums out in Jan/Feb/March, when Bowie was under the influence of Philly soul and German theatre, Genesis were on member lighter, The Doobies welcomed a new brother, and it was do or die for Thin Lizzy and RUSH, and more. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Rock fans especially in Canada, and wherever the Max magic found its way into the ears and hearts of adults and universal juveniles alike, are in for a treat this time, as musician and author Bob Wegner joins Jeff Woods, and they are here for "a celebration!" That of the Kim Mitchell endorsed (he’s a contributor too) triumphantly cool Max Webster High Class, 448 page glossy coffee table book. In this 35 minute episode, the Max Webster expert and forever fan joins the Max super fan/follower supporter, sharing insights and highlights from the Max Webster music catalogue, and more. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Come on a tour of American born music mostly, with an injection of the like-sounding swampy grooves of a rogue Canuck from Hamiton Ontario, in a hearty gumbo of music history that's been simmering inside of musicologist Jeff Woods' brain salad for months on end, and featuring some of his personal favourite artists from JJ Cale, to Little Feat, Doobies, CCR, and the Tony Joe White inspired Tom Wilson who prompted Bruce Springsteen to reflect on his song about the kind of music Jesus surely would have sang, if Jesus were that kind of rockstar. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Jeff's back from a break and armed with stories about songs about big ones, brass ones, empty ones, burning ones, in an episode that flashes back to the roaring twenties, the summer of ‘69, the seventies, eighties, nineties and 2000s, with nothing but songs this time about bed. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Jeff pays tribute to musical artists we lost in 2025, with the conclusion of this 2 parter. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Jeff pays tribute to the legends we lost in 2025, with the first of 2 parts. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Jolie is here to share her story and her songs, on record and live at Wild Woods Blue, in conversation with Jeff Woods. "Jolie Anastasia is a folk and Americana/Canadiana singer-songwriter whose music feels like a conversation around a fire—intimate, timeless, and rooted in the human spirit. With a voice that carries both tenderness and grit, she weaves stories of love, resilience, and belonging. From Ontario to open skies far beyond, Jolie’s melodies echo the traditions of the folk greats while carving her own path, balancing vulnerability with quiet strength. Her music invites you to slow down, listen deeply, and find yourself reflected in the poetry of her songs—like letters written from the soul to anyone willing to hear". Guitar in hand, Jolie is accompanied by guitarist/singer Braden Mahon. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .