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EPISODE · Jan 19, 2025 · 41 MIN

E62 Paul McCartney's Tokyo Troubles, Downtown, and the King of Rock

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Reflecting on a January 1980 incident that sent shockwaves through the music world, we unravel how Paul McCartney's legal troubles in Japan influenced the dissolution of Wings and the cancelling of planned touring. We explore the inspiring tale of Norman Harris, whose serendipitous path from struggling musician to successful guitar dealer exemplifies the unpredictable nature of the music industry. The heartbeat of soul music briefly faltered with the passing of Sam Moore in January 2025, but his legacy with Sam and Dave resounds louder than ever. We celebrate the duo's timeless hits like "Hold On, I'm Coming" and "Soul Man." We take a closer look at Petula Clark's infectious anthem "Downtown." From humorous escapades in a 'Seinfeld' episode, to the introduction of a character on 'Lost,' to the profound impact of the 2020 Nashville bombing, we touch on diverse stories that highlight music's evolving landscape. We dive into the groundbreaking fusion of rock and rap by Run DMC with "King of Rock," and look deeper into songs that guitarist Eddie Martinez played on. This episode offers a nostalgic yet fresh look at how pivotal moments and pioneering sounds have forever shaped the music world."Music in My Shoes" where music and memories intertwine.Learn Something New orRemember Something OldPlease Like and Follow our Facebook and Instagram page at Music In My Shoes. You can contact us at [email protected] us a one-way message. We can’t answer you back directly, but it could be part of a future Music In My Shoes Mailbag!!!

Reflecting on a January 1980 incident that sent shockwaves through the music world, we unravel how Paul McCartney's legal troubles in Japan influenced the dissolution of Wings and the cancelling of planned touring. We explore the inspiring tale of Norman Harris, whose serendipitous path from struggling musician to successful guitar dealer exemplifies the unpredictable nature of the music industry. The heartbeat of soul music briefly faltered with the passing of Sam Moore in January 2025...

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