112 ...and then Dolly died

Welcome to this week’s episode of The GXO Podcast, where your host the Generation X Offender dives deep into the legacy of the "Children of the Revolution" the iconic class of 1946. 80 is a milestone. An accomplishment. A destination. Club 80. And while Beatles Knights Sir Richard Starkey, MBE (aka Ringo Starr professionally) Sir Paul McCartney, MBE as well as Rolling Stones’ Michael Philip Jagger (aka Mick) and bandmate Keith Richards revel in the realm of The Octogenarian, others are not so fortunate. And as we pass through the cultural crossroads that is 80, we are forced to grapple with the recent, profound loss of two true giants of the generation: Tim Curry and Dolly Parton. In this episode, we explore: *   The 1946 Phenomenon: Were the children of the Greatest Generation perhaps even greater than their parents? *   The Icons We’ve Lost: How do we honor the enduring impact of visionaries like Tim Curry and Dolly Parton, alongside the musical spirit of Laura Nyro, Marc Bolan, and Maria Muldaur? *   The Changing of the Guard: As an entire generation hits the 80 year mark, what does their departure mean for the rest of us? *   The Burden of Legacy: They have left behind a monumental path. Are we, the ones humbly following in their footsteps, truly up to the task of filling those mighty Birkenstocks? Join us as we celebrate the life’s work of these icons and contemplate the heavy, torch they’ve passed on to us. Are we’re ready to carry it forward? Listen and find out NOW!  On the latest episode of The GXO Podcast, your trusted, insider source for all things music, pop culture and current affairs   *THE MUSIC The 1973 Tony Kosinec  composition Alan (originally titled Youngblood Alan) as interpreted by actor Tim Curry from his 1978 debut studio album Read My Lips produced by legendary Alice Cooper, KISS, Pink Floyd, Peter Gabriel producer Bob Ezrin featuring scintillating standout guitar solo by Richard "Dick" Wagner. Currently this album is unavailable on any streaming service but can be heard on YouTube https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLx-v6CN-qPYecbuOq23CQ9QBcS5Nxhf7B&si=RrLHVwZbreWtbPqa   1972 single by T. Rex (Marc Bolan) Children Of The Revolution produced by noted David Bowie producer Tony Visconti https://music.apple.com/ca/album/children-of-the-revolution/1444854031?i=1444854131 Written when she was just 17 years old, Bronx born New Yorker Laura Nyro released her recording of And When I Die on her 1967 debut album More Than A New Discovery (later re-issued as The First Songs) when she was just 19 years old. The song has previously been recorded by Greenwich Village based folk group Peter, Paul & Mary. Jazz rock fusion group Blood, Sweat & Tears' version reached No. 2 on the US Billboard Hot 100, kept from the coveted No. 1 spot by The Beatles double A-side single Come Together/Something https://music.apple.com/ca/album/and-when-i-die/198225633?i=198227410 My Tennessee Mountain home, originally penned by master composer Dolly Parton in 1973 for her 11th album, and covered here by blues master interpreter of song Maria Muldaur from her 1973 eponymously titled solo album https://music.apple.com/ca/album/my-tennessee-mountain-home/882486627?i=882486702   Alan recorded live in 1978 at The Old Waldorf Nightclub, San Francisco from the 1989 Best Of Tim Curry album https://music.apple.com/ca/album/alan-live-at-the-old-waldorf-nightclub-1978/1445958995?i=1445959312   Anyone wishing to contact The GXO please do by emailing us at [email protected]   Want on our mailing list? Only one weekly email update, we promise! We're far too lazy to do any more. Wanna leave a comment? Need to contact us? Visit the Official Generation X Offender GXO website at www.gxopodcast.com   *Please Note: Audio portions of this podcast have been reproduced under the "Fair Use" doctrine. This use is intended to be transformative, adding perspective to the original work, serving an educational purpose rather than commercial gain. This use is intended academically and does not serve as a substitute for the original. Copyright Disclaimer - Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "Fair Use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research. "Fair Use" is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing.