83. Lenny DiNardo Discusses The Lemonheads, It's a Shame About Ray

Send us Fan MailFormer Red Sox pitcher and current Red Sox television analyst Lenny DiNardo drops by for You, Me and An Album’s latest music/baseball crossover. Lenny gets Al better acquainted with The Lemonheads’ fifth album, It’s a Shame About Ray. They talk about why Lenny chose this album for the show, how he got to know The Lemonheads’ Evan Dando personally, what Lenny likes about each of the album's tracks and his own journey as a guitarist.As Lenny had mentioned, his Hot Stove Cool Music performance of “The Outdoor Type” with Evan Dando is on YouTube. Watch/listen here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DbDtcu257CcLenny had shared with Al this video on the making of The Dropkick Murphys’ “Tessie,” and now he's sharing it with you. If you love music, baseball or both, it’s a worthwhile watch. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JKymxOS44Pw&t=5sBe sure to give Lenny a follow on Twitter at @DinardoLenny and on Instagram at @dinardolhp.Al is on Twitter at @almelchiorBB, and this show has accounts on Twitter and Instagram at @youmealbum. Be sure to follow @youmealbum to find out in advance about upcoming guests and featured albums for this podcast.1:14 Lenny joins the show3:02 Lenny talks about the eclectic mix of music he grew up with5:46 Lenny explains what hooked him on It’s a Shame About Ray6:44 Nic Dalton did a cool thing in the YouTube comments9:40 Lenny talks about how he met Evan Dando…12:00 …and how he wound up playing a gig with Evan13:25 Lenny names a couple of other albums he considered discussing on this episode instead14:56 Lenny explains why he chose It’s a Shame About RayDiscussion of specific tracks16:16 Hannah & Gabi20:28 My Drug Buddy22:58 Lenny has to listen to the album all the way through24:35 Rockin Stroll26:45 It’s a Shame About Ray29:03 Confetti, Rudderless and the importance of lyrics and vocals35:56 Mrs. Robinson39:28 Frank Mills40:40 The Turnpike Down42:24 Bit Part/“Shorty Shea”44:30 Allison’s Starting to Happen47:08 Lenny talks about how The Lemonheads have evolved over time50:26 Lenny helped The Baseball Project out with one of their songs55:46 Lenny recounts some of his experiences with recording music1:00:48 The one thing Lenny would change in his life if he couldSupport the show