183. Peter Holsapple Discusses The Flame, self-titled

Send us Fan MailPeter Holsapple (dB’s, R.E.M., Hootie and the Blowfish, Continental Drifters, The Paranoid Style) pays YMAAA a visit to introduce Al to The Flame’s 1970 self-titled album. Peter talks about discovering the band’s music as an outgrowth of his love of the Beach Boys and why the album has held up for him as a favorite for more than 50 years. He also offers another album recommendation—The Pretty Things’ S.F. Sorrow. Peter winds up his visit with a discussion of his new solo album, The Face of 68 (out April 18), and his upcoming plans.There are lots of places to keep up with Peter and get his music!Instagram: @peter.holsappleFacebook: @Peter-HolsappleBluesky: @halfpearYouTube: @peterholsapple1320Peter’s Does This Band Make Me Look Fat blog: https://halfpearblog.blogspot.com/Al is on Bluesky at @almelchior. This show has an account on Instagram at @youmealbum. Subscribe for free to You, Me and An Album: The Newsletter! https://youmealbum.substack.com/. You can also support the show on Buzzsprout at https://www.buzzsprout.com/1542814/episodes or at the link at the bottom of these show notes.1:31 Peter joins the show3:11 Peter recalls the moment when he was introduced to The Flame4:14 Peter talks about becoming a Beach Boys fan when he was growing up6:18 Peter explains how his Beach Boys fandom led him to discover The Flame11:11 Peter talks about his first impressions of The Flame14:40 Is the band called The Flame or The Flames?15:45 Peter reveals the existence of a second album by The Flame18:07 Peter explains the meaning behind his song “My Idea #49”18:58 Al identifies the one track on the album he doesn’t like21:35 Peter cites some notable facts about The Flame and “See the Light”24:51 Peter talks about the time he met Blondie Chaplin and Brian Wilson27:53 Peter breaks down the elements that give The Flame its lasting appeal34:06 Peter discusses The Flame’s varied influences40:03 Peter notes that The Flame is heavily Beatles-influenced while still sounding distinctive45;56 Peter’s love of listening to music keeps him going as a recording artist48:06 Peter talks about the reissued dB’s albums49:38 Peter explains why he decided to make The Face of 6859:09 Peter mentions some of the albums that inspired the sound of his new album1:01:14 Peter does not like bonus tracks as much as the next guy1:05:14 “That Kind of Guy” taught Al about Dick Taylor1:08:39 Peter talks about The Pretty Things’ S.F. Sorrow and other song cycles and rock operas1:11:48 Peter shares his upcoming plansOutro music is from “That Kind of Guy” by Peter Holsapple.Support the show