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Colt's 45s 5 45s at 5:45 + 2 Versions

by Gavin Lee McDaniel

Colt's 45s 5 45s at 5:45: Five 7" 45 rpm records connected with a common thread or theme. Colt's 45s 2 Versions: Two 7" 45 rpm records that are the same song or a continuation of a story. 5 45s at 5:45 generally run about 22 minutes in length. Episodes include: "Elvis Is Everything"... "Jonesin' For A Jones"... "Muerto, Agradecido" or, "Grateful, Dead"... "For Whom The (Cow)Bell Tolls"... "True Or Falsetto?" 2 Versions generally run under 10 minutes. (all stored under Season 22) Episodes include: "For The Love Of Money"... "Morning Dew"... "Love Is Strange"... New episode every week. Tell your friends!

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  1. Colt’s 45s 2 Versions 022 “One Tin Soldier”.

    Colt’s 45’s 2 Versions episode 22, “One Tin Soldier” "… peace on earth is all it said…" Version 1 by COVEN Version 2 by THE ORIGINAL CASTE Thx for listening Cheers!

  2. Colt’s 45s 2 Versions 021 “I Will Survive”.

    never would’ve guessed that the back story for this song would lead down a Kelso Hurston rabbit hole… Version 1 by GLORIA GAYNOR Version 2 by BILLIE JO SPEARS Thx for listening Cheers!

  3. Colt’s 45s 2 Versions 020"Tell It Like It Is”.

    "... the skin came off, but the tattoo stayed..." Version 1 by AARON NEVILLE Version 2 by HEART Thx for listening Cheers!

  4. Colt’s 45s 2 Versions 019 “Third Rate Romance”.

    "Talk was small when they talked at all..." Version 1 by AMAZING RHYTHM ACES Version 2 by SAMMY KERSHAW Thx for listening Cheers!

  5. Colt’s 45s 2 Versions 018 “I Can’t Control Myself”.

    Wow! What an unexpected rabbit hole we went down for this one! Doug Fieger from THE KNACK on bass, and Scott Shannon co-producer who made radio history w ith the creation of The Morning Zoo format and more... Version 1 by THE TROGGS Version 2 by THE SUNSET BOMBERS Thx for listening Cheers!

  6. Colt’s 45s 2 Versions 017 “Sally Go 'Round The Roses”.

    ... a subject surrounded in mystery. Jilted Lover? Drug Use? Suicide? Or a closeted lesbian relationship? Version 1 by THE JAYNETTS Version 2 by THE BELLES Version 3 Bonus = B side of JAYNETTS - it’s the instrumental version that Artie Butler got paid $3 for… Thx for listening Cheers

  7. Colt’s 45s 2 Versions, episode 016: “Der Kommissar”

    From Austria with love! Version 1 by FALCO Version 2 by AFTER THE FIRE And if you’re feeling adventurous, check out LAURA BRANIGAN’s “Deep In The Dark” Thx for listening Cheers!

  8. Colt’s 45s ~ Five 45s at 5:45 presents episode 65 (s2e09) “Horton? Here's A Who Dat!”

    Five 7” 45 rpm records connected with a common thread or theme. Today’s episode, (#65): “Horton? Here's A Who Dat?” features five songs by "The Singing Fisherman", JOHNNY HORTON. Tracks in order are: "The Battle Of New Orleans" "Sink The Bismarck" "North To Alaska" "The Mansion You Stole" "All…

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  9. Colt’s 45s 2 Versions, episode 015: “The Battle Of New Orleans”

    Of the 3.000 folk songs written by Jimmy Driftwood, this might be his best... V1 - Johnny Horton V2 (The Battle Of Kookamonga) - Homer & Jethro Thx for listenin'. Cheers!

  10. Colt’s 45s 2 Versions, episode 014: “For The Love Of Money”

    Let’s get Biblical! 1 Timothy 6:1–10 Version 1 by THE O’JAYS Version 2 by BULLETBOYS Thanks for listening. Cheers!

  11. Colt’s 45s 2 Versions episode 013: “Rose Garden”

    Rose Garden. The 99th most played song of the 20th Century. Version 1 by Lynn Anderson Version 2 by k.d. lang Thanks for listening! Cheers!!

  12. Colt's 45s presents 2 Versions 012: "Love On A Two Way Street"

    Another contribution from the multi-talented Sylvia Robinson… Version 1 THE MOMENTS Version 2 STACY LATTISAW Thx for listening!

  13. Colt’s 45s presents 2 Versions 011: ”Never Ending Song Of Love”

    Unfortunately for the author(s?), the song was neither prophetic nor biographical. Version1 by DELANEY AND BONNIE AND FRIENDS Version 2 by DICKEY LEE Thx for listening!

  14. Colt’s 45s presents 2 Versions 010: “ Love Is Strange”

    hmmm who really wrote this ditty? Sylvia Robinson claims that she and Mickey Baker wrote the lyrics, while Bo Diddley claims that he wrote them. Version 1: Mickey & Sylvia Version 2: Peaches & Herb Thanks for listening!

  15. Colt’s 45s presents 2 Versions 009: ”If You Don’t Know Me By Now”

    One of Gamble & Huff’s over 170 gold & platinum recordings. Version 1 by SIMPLY RED Version 2 by HAROLD MELVIN & THE BLUE NOTES Thx for listening

  16. Colt’s 45s presents 2 Versions 008: ”Farmer John”

    A staple of garage bands in the 1960’s and so liked by NEIL YOUNG he recorded and released it four different times, “Farmer John”. Version 1 by THE PREMIERS Version 2 by TIDAL WAVES Thx for listening!

  17. Colt’s 45s presents 2 Versions 007: ”To Love Sonebody”

    The BEE GEES “To Love Somebody” Version 1 by JAMES CARR Version 2 by THE MIRETTES Version 3 by HANK WILLIAMS JR. Thx for listening!

  18. Colts45s presents 2 Versions 005: "Morning Dew"

    Bonnie Dobson's tale of the dialogue between the last man and woman left alive following a nuclear holocaust. Version 1 by Lulu Version 2 by Lee Hazlewood

  19. Colt's 45s presents 2 Versions 006 "You've Got Your Troubles I've Got Mine"

    Roger Cook and Roger Greenaway’s first composition,, “You’ve Got Your Troubles” Version 1 by THE FORTUNES Version 2 by THE DRIFTERS Thx for listening!

  20. Colt’s 45s presents 2 Versions 003 ”Takin’ Care Of Business”

    Randy Bachman’s “Provincial Rock Anthem for Manitoba” Version 1 by BACHMAN-TURNER OVERDRIVE Version 2 by KURTIS BLOW Thx for listening!

  21. Colts 45s presents 2 Versions 004 ~ “Roll Over Beethoven”

    Chuck Berry's lament for more time on the family piano. Version 1: BOBBY RUSSELL & THE BEAGLES Version 2: ELECTRIC LIGHT ORCHESTRA Thx for listening

  22. Colts 45s presents ~ 2 Versions 002: “Wolverton Mountain”

    2 versions of the same song or theme. We’re heading to Arkansas w/two tales from Wolverton Mountan. Version 1: CLAUDE KING Version 2: JO ANN CAMPBELL. Thx for listenin’!

  23. Colt’s 45s presents 2 VERSIONS 001: “I Second That Emotion”

    Episode 001 of Colt’s 45s 2 VERSIONS - Two recordings of the same song. Colt’s 45s presents 2 VERSIONS episode 001: “I Second That Emotion” Version 1: SMOKEY ROBINSON & THE MIRACLES Version 2: 10db Partially inspired by Instagram (a) no longer allowing links to external sites and (b) limiting...

  24. Colt’s 45s ~ Five 45s at 5:45 presents episode 64 (s2e8) “Never Say Never”

    Five 7” 45 rpm records connected with a common thread or theme. Today’s episode, (#64): “Never Say Never” features five songs that all say “Never”. Tracks in order are: “It Never Rains In Southern California” by ALBERT HAMMOND “I’m Never Gonna Be Your Monkey” by OUT OF THE BLUE “I’ll Never Sail…

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  25. Colt’s 45s ~ Five 45s at 5:45 presents episode 63 (s2e7) “Jailbirds!”

    Five 7” 45 rpm records connected with a common thread or theme. Today’s episode, (#63 ): “Jailbirds!” features five songs serving time together. Tracks in order are: “In The Jailhouse Now” by WEBB PIERCE “San Quentin” by LEONA WILLIAMS & THE STRANGERS “El Paso County Jail” by THE HAPPENINGS...

  26. Colt’s 45s ~ Five 45s at 5:45 presents episode 62 (s2e6) “Shut Da Funk Up!”

    Five 7” 45 rpm records connected with a common thread or theme. Today’s episode, (#62): “Shut Da Funk Up!” features six funk instrumentals… Tracks in order are: “Soul Finger” by THE BAR-KAYS “Funky Me” by TIMMY THOMAS “House Of Rising Funk” by THE CHUBUKOS “17 (Instrumental)” by RICK JAMES “Must…

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  27. Colt’s 45s ~ Five 45s at 5:45 presents episode 61 (s2e5) “Tarantino Tunes, Too!”

    Five 7” 45 rpm records connected with a common thread or theme. Today’s episode, (#61): “Tarantino Tunes, Too!” features five songs all used in Quentin Tarantino films. Tracks in order are: “Ramblin’ Gamblin’ Man” by BOB SEGER SYSTEM “Hold Tight!” By DAVE DEE, DOZY, BEAKY, MICK, & TICH “Down In...

  28. Colt’s 45s ~ Five 45s at 5:45 presents episode 60 (s2e4) “Let Saigons Be Saigons”

    Five 7” 45 rpm records connected with a common thread or theme. Today’s episode, (#60): “Let Saigons Be Saigons” features five songs all written about the Vietnam War. Tracks in order are: “Still In Saigon” by THE CHARLIE DANIELS BAND “From Saigon To Little Rock” by CHARLIE C. FREEMAN “Saigon...

  29. Colt’s 45s ~ Five 45s at 5:45 presents episode 59 (s2e3) “Say What Again!”

    Five 7” 45 rpm records connected with a common thread or theme. Today’s episode, (#59): “Say What Again” features five songs all with the word ‘what’ in the title. Tracks in order are: “I Wonder What She’s Doin’ Tonite” by TOMMY BOYCE & BOBBY HART “Whatcha See Is Whatcha Get” by THE DRAMATICS…

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  30. Colt’s 45s ~ Five 45s at 5:45 presents episode 58 (s2e2) “Of A Feather”

    Five 7” 45 rpm records connected with a common thread or theme. Today’s episode, (#58): “Of A Feather” features five songs all with ornithological origins. Tracks in order are: “When Doves Cry” by PRINCE “White Bird” by DAVID LAFLAMME “I Ran (So Far Away)” by A FLOCK OF SEAGULLS “Whisper To A...

  31. Colt’s 45s ~ Five 45s at 5:45 presents Episode 57 “Tarantino-Tunes”

    Five+ 7" 45 rpm records connected with a common thread or theme. Today's episode, #57 (Season 2 Episode 1) is titled “Tarantino-Tunes”, & features five songs all used in Quentin Tarantino films. Tracks in order are: “Little Green Bag” by GEORGE BAKER SELECTION “Flowers On The Wall” by THE STATLER...

  32. Colt’s 45s ~ Five 45s at 5:45 presents Episode 56, “Ju-Ju-Jubilate!”

    Five+ 7" 45 rpm records connected with a common thread or theme. Today's episode, #56 is our 1 year anniversary show and is titled, “Ju-Ju-Jubilate!” & features five celebratory ditties. Tracks in order are: “I Just Want To Celebrate” by RARE EARTH “(You Gotta) Fight For Your Right (To Party)” by...

  33. Colt’s 45s ~ Five 45s at 5:45 presents Episode 55 “None Blacker Pt3”

    Five+ 7" 45 rpm records connected with a common thread or theme. Today's episode, #55 is part 3 of “None Blacker” & features five more songs all united by Blackness. Tracks in order are: “Black Cat” by JANET JACKSON “Black Cat Moan” by BECK, BOGERT, APPICE “Say It Loud (I’m Black And I’m Proud)’…

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  34. Colt’s 45s ~ Five 45s at 5:45 presents Episode 54 “None Blacker Pt2”

    Five+ 7" 45 rpm records connected with a common thread or theme. Today's episode, #54, is part 2 of “None Blacker”, & features six more songs all united by Blackness. Tracks in order are: “Black Betty” by RAM JAM “Long Cool Woman (In A Black Dress)” by THE HOLLIES “Black Magic Woman” by SANTANA...

  35. Colt's 45s - Five 45s at 5:45 presents #53 “None Blacker"...

    Five 7" 45 rpm records connected with a common thread or theme. Today's episode: #53 “None Blacker” features Five 7” 45rpm records where the artists and/or songs are united in blackness. In order we have: “Black And White” by THREE DOG NIGHT “Supercool” by BLACK HEAT “Jim Dandy” by BLACK OAK...

  36. Colt's 45s - Five 45s at 5:45 presents #52 “Give The Drummer Some!"...

    Five 7" 45 rpm records connected with a common thread or theme. Today's episode: #52 “Give The Drummer Some!” features Five 7” 45rpm records where the drummer is the singer. In order we have: “Back Off Boogaloo” by RINGO STARR “Goin’ Down” by THE MONKEES “Sister Christian” by NIGHT RANGER “In The...

  37. Colt's 45s - Five 45s at 5:45 presents episode #51, “Heil To The Chief”…

    Five 7" 45 rpm records connected with a common thread or theme. Today's episode, #51, is titled “Heil To The Chief” and features five songs celebrating Bob Heil’s 1973 invention, the Heil TalkBox. Tracks in order are: “Rocky Mountain Way” by JOE WALSH “Do You Feel Like We Do” by PETER FRAMPTON...

  38. Colt's 45s - Five 45s at 5:45 presents pt2 of “ A Double-Golden Jubilee” (episode 50b)

    Five 7" 45 rpm records connected with a common thread or theme. Today's episode is the 2nd half of “A Double-Golden Jubilee” and features six songs released between July and December of 1975. Tracks in order are: “That’s The Way (I Like It)” by KC AND THE SUNSHINE BAND “Love Rollercoaster” by THE...

  39. Colt's 45s ~ 5 45s at 5:45 presents episode 50a, "A Double-Golden Jubilee!"

    Five 7" 45 rpm records connected with a common thread or theme. Today's episode: "A Double-Golden Jubilee!" - features twelve total (six in this half) 7” 45rpm records that all turn fifty this year by release month Jan thru Jun Tracks in order are: “Never Can Say Goodbye” by GLORIA GAYNOR…

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  40. Colt's 45s - Five 45s at 5:45 presents Episode 49, “Walking In A(n) (Edgar) Winter Wonderland”

    Five+ 7" 45 rpm records connected with a common thread or theme. Today's episode, #49, is titled "Walking In A(n) (Edgar) Winter Wonderland" - and features seven 7” 45rpm records all by THE EDGAR WINTER GROUP. Tracks in order are: “Free Ride” by THE EDGAR WINTER GROUP “River’s Risin’” by EDGAR...

  41. Colt's 45s - Five 45s at 5:45 presents Episode 48, “Feelin’ Groovy!”

    Five 7" 45 rpm records connected with a common thread or theme. Today's episode, #:48 is titled, "Feelin’ Groovy!" And features five songs all incorporating the word, “groovy”. In order we have: “A Groovy Kind Of Love” by THE MINDBENDERS “Reach Out Of The Darkness” by FRIEND AND LOVER “Elenore”…

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  42. Colt's 45s - Five 45s at 5:45 presents Episode 47, “Eye Spy!!”

    Five 7" 45 rpm records connected with a common thread or theme. Today's episode, #47, is titled "Eye Spy!!" - and features five 7” 45rpm records all referencing “the window to the soul”. Tracks in order are: “Eyes Without A Face” by BILLY IDOL “Green-Eyed Lady” by SUGARLOAF “Doctor My Eyes” by...

  43. Colt's 45s - Five 45s at 5:45 presents Episode 46, “To The Beach, Boys!!”

    Five 7" 45 rpm records connected with a common thread or theme. Today's episode, #46, is titled "To The Beach, Boys!!" - and features five Beach Boys songs in honor of the passing of Brian Wilson. In order we have: “In My Room” “God Only Knows” “Heroes And Villains” “Sloop John B” “Don’t Worry...

  44. Colt's 45s - Five 45s at 5:45 presents Episode 45, “Zero, My Hero…”

    Five 7" 45 rpm records connected with a common thread or theme. Today's episode, #45, is titled "Zero, My Hero…" - and features five songs all placing emphasis on a value less than one. In order we have: “Don’t Mean Nothing” by RICHARD MARX “Nothing From Nothing” by BILLY PRESTON “Saved By Zero”…

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  45. Colt's 45s - Five 45s at 5:45 presents "We’re #"1! We’re #1!”

    Five 7" 45 rpm records connected with a common thread or theme. Today's episode #:44 is titled, "We’re #"1! We’re #1!” and features five songs with the numero uno in the title. Tracks in order are: “One Thing Leads To Another” by THE FIXX "One” by THREE DOG NIGHT ”The One Thing” by INXS “One…

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  46. Colt’s 45s ~ Five 45s at 5:45 presents “Hey Is For Horses”

    Five 7” 45 rpm records connected with a common thread or theme. Today’s episode, (#43) “Hey Is For Horses” features five songs with the word “hey” being used prominently. Tracks in order are: “Hey Big Brother” by RARE EARTH “Hey, Leroy, Your Mama’s Callin’ You” by JIMMY CASTOR “Hollywood…

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  47. Colt's 45s - Five 45s at 5:45 presents "Summer Better Than Others"

    Five 7” 45 rpm records connected with a common thread or theme. Today’s episode, (#42) “Summer Better Than Others” features SIX songs with “summer” in the title. Tracks in order are: “Summertime Blues” by BLUE CHEER “Summer” by WAR “It’s Summer” by THE TEMPTATIONS “Summertime” by BOOKER T. AND…

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  48. Colt's 45s - Five 45s at 5:45 presents "Deal Me In!"

    Five 7” 45 rpm records connected with a common thread or theme. Today’s episode, (#41): “Deal Me In!” features five songs all connected in some manner, shape, or form to a deck of cards. Tracks in order are: “How Long” by ACE “King Of The Road” by ROGER MILLER “Queen Of Hearts” by JUICE NEWTON...

  49. Colt's 45s - Five 45s at 5:45 presents "Philadelphia Freedom"

    Five 7" 45 rpm records connected with a common thread or theme. Today's episode, (#40): "Philadelphia Freedom features SIX songs all connected to the city of brotherly love... Tracks in order are: "Do It Any Way You Wanna" by PEOPLE'S CHOICE "Disco Inferno" by THE TRAMMPS "You Are Everything" by...

  50. Colt's 45s - Five 45s at 5:45 presents "Reach For The Beach"

    Five 7" 45 rpm records connected with a common thread or theme. Today's episode, (#39): "Reach For The Beach", contains ten 7" instrumental records that (for the most part) pre-date and laid the foundation for surf-rock. Tracks in order are: "Dragon Walk" by THE NOBLEMEN "Comanche" by LINK WRAY…

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

Colt's 45s 5 45s at 5:45: Five 7" 45 rpm records connected with a common thread or theme.

Colt's 45s 2 Versions: Two 7" 45 rpm records that are the same song or a continuation of a story.

5 45s at 5:45 generally run about 22 minutes in length. Episodes include:

"Elvis Is Everything"...

"Jonesin' For A Jones"...

"Muerto, Agradecido" or, "Grateful, Dead"...

"For Whom The (Cow)Bell Tolls"...

"True Or Falsetto?"

2 Versions generally run under 10 minutes. (all stored under Season 22) Episodes include:

"For The Love Of Money"...

"Morning Dew"...

"Love Is Strange"...

New episode every week. Tell your friends!

HOSTED BY

Gavin Lee McDaniel

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