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Classic Rock Battles - The Limey & the Yank

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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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United States

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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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English


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1976 (Part 4 of 4) - Classic Rock Battles - The Limey and the Yank Season 10 Episode 8

4/23/2026
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 Rights administered by Sony Music Entertainment "Slow Ride" – Performed by Foghat Writers: Dave Peverett ℗ 1975 Bearsville Records Publishing: Knee Trembler Music / Warner Chappell Music Rights administered by Warner Music Group "You're My Best Friend" – Performed by Queen Writer: John Deacon ℗ 1975 Queen Productions Ltd. / EMI Records Publishing: Queen Music Ltd. / Sony Music Publishing Rights administered by Universal Music Group & Queen Productions "Disco Duck" – Performed by Rick Dees and His Cast of Idiots Writer: Rick Dees ℗ 1976 RSO Records Publishing: Rick Dees Music / Universal Music Publishing Group Rights administered by Universal Music Group This content is used for informational and entertainment purposes only. All music and materials remain the property of their respective copyright holders. If any rights holder would like content removed or adjusted, we will comply immediately.

Duration:00:24:33

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1976 (Part 3 of 4) - Classic Rock Battles - The Limey and the Yank Season 10 Episode 7

4/16/2026
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 Rights administered by Sony Music Entertainment "Slow Ride" – Performed by Foghat Writers: Dave Peverett ℗ 1975 Bearsville Records Publishing: Knee Trembler Music / Warner Chappell Music Rights administered by Warner Music Group "You're My Best Friend" – Performed by Queen Writer: John Deacon ℗ 1975 Queen Productions Ltd. / EMI Records Publishing: Queen Music Ltd. / Sony Music Publishing Rights administered by Universal Music Group & Queen Productions "Disco Duck" – Performed by Rick Dees and His Cast of Idiots Writer: Rick Dees ℗ 1976 RSO Records Publishing: Rick Dees Music / Universal Music Publishing Group Rights administered by Universal Music Group This content is used for informational and entertainment purposes only. All music and materials remain the property of their respective copyright holders. If any rights holder would like content removed or adjusted, we will comply immediately.

Duration:00:21:55

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1976 (Part 2 of 4) - Classic Rock Battles - The Limey and the Yank Season 10 Episode 6

4/9/2026
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 by Bee Gees Musical composition © 1976 Casserole Music Corp. and Unichappell Music Sound recording ℗ 1976 RSO Records, Inc. (Robert Stigwood Organisation) All Rights Reserved. “Saturday Night” Written by Bill Martin and Phil Coulter Performed by Bay City Rollers Musical composition © 1973 Mews Music Ltd. Sound recording ℗ 1973 Bell Records (U.K.) All Rights Reserved. All music is the property of the respective rights holders. No infringement is intended.

Duration:00:27:43

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1976 (Part 1 of 4) - Classic Rock Battles - The Limey and the Yank Season 10 Episode 5

4/2/2026
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 Larry E. Williams © 1976 Figs. D Music, Inc. “A Fifth of Beethoven” – Walter Murphy Adapted from Ludwig van Beethoven’s Symphony No. 5 © 1976 (Original classical composition is in the public domain) “When Forever Has Gone” – Demis Roussos Written by Barry Mason and Stelios Vlavianos © 1976 No copyright infringement intended. All rights belong to their respective owners.

Duration:00:00:26

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1959 Revisited (Part 4 of 4) - Season 10 Episode 4

3/26/2026
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 Published by Trio Music Company, Inc. PRO: BMI Performed by The Coasters Don’t You Know? Written by Ray Charles Published by Progressive Music Publishing, Inc. PRO: BMI Performed by Della Reese YouTube Audio Library Credits (underlayments): Bored Shortz - Everet Almond Never Slow Me Down - Everet Almond Funk It - Dyalla Special - Clark Sims Tasty Waves - National Sweetheard Tomorrow's Light - Telecasted

Duration:00:22:34

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1959 Revisited (Part 3 of 4) - Season 10 Episode 3

3/19/2026
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 Capehart Published by Warner‑Tamerlane Publishing Corp. / EMI Unart Catalog Inc. PRO: BMI Performed by Eddie Cochran Hoots Mon Written by Harry Robinson Published by Southern Music Publishing Co. Ltd. PRO: PRS Performed by Lord Rockingham’s XI Ragtime Cowboy Joe Written by Grant Clarke, Lewis F. Muir & Maurice Abrahams Published by F. A. Mills (renewed/controlled by successor publishers) PRO: ASCAP Performed by David Seville and the Chipmunks YouTube Audio Library Credits (underlayments): Dogtown - National Sweetheart Hopping Trains - Nathan Moore On My Own - Bail Bonds Packed - Density _Time Bored Shortz - Everet Almond

Duration:00:14:40

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1959 Revisited (Part 2 of 4) - Season 10 Episode 2

3/12/2026
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 Phillips) & George Khoury Published by Fort Knox Music, Inc. / Trio Music Company, Inc. PRO: BMI Performed by Marty Wilde and the Wildcats YouTube Audio Library Credits (underlayments): Soaring - Golden Palms Special - Clark Sims Flutter - Clark Sims With You - Everet Almond

Duration:00:18:08

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1959 Revisited (Part 1 of 4) - Season 10 Episode 1

3/5/2026
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 Phillips) & George Khoury Published by Fort Knox Music, Inc. / Trio Music Company, Inc. PRO: BMI Performed by Marty Wilde and the Wildcats YouTube Audio Library Credits (underlayments): Soaring - Golden Palms Special - Clark Sims Flutter - Clark Sims With You - Everet Almond

Duration:00:18:03

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Sunny Songs (Part 4 of 4) - Season 8 Episode 12

12/21/2024
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!

Duration:00:28:34

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Sunny Songs (Part 3 of 4) - Season 8 Episode 11

12/21/2024
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.

Duration:00:15:38

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Sunny Songs (Part 2 of 4) - Season 8 Episode 10

12/21/2024
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!"

Duration:00:13:07

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Sunny Songs (Part 1 of 4) - Season 8 Episode 9

12/21/2024
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.

Duration:00:17:46

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Concept Albums (Part 4 of 4) - Season 8 Episode 8

6/15/2024
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.

Duration:00:37:01

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Concept Albums (Part 3 of 4) - Season 8 Episode 7

6/15/2024
The incredible story of Blue Oyster Cult, Imaginos, and a random-access myth decades in the making.

Duration:00:19:42

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Concept Albums (Part 2 of 4) - Season 8 Episode 6

6/15/2024
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.

Duration:00:15:00

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Concept Albums (Part 1 of 4) - Season 8 Episode 5

6/15/2024
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.

Duration:00:20:20

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1960s Love Songs (Part 4 of 4) - Season 8 Episode 4

2/19/2024
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

Duration:00:22:19

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1960s Love Songs (Part 3 of 4) - Season 8 Episode 3

2/19/2024
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.

Duration:00:20:36

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1960s Love Songs (Part 2 of 4) - Season 8 Episode 2

2/19/2024
We continue our journey through the love of the 1960s, spreading happiness and love all around

Duration:00:20:30

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1960s Love Songs (Part 1 of 4) - Season 8 Episode 1

2/19/2024
We're back! After a down year, here we are with some of the best love songs of the 1960s

Duration:00:19:33