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The Musical Spot
by M West - The Musical Spot
It's the spot where exploration and music come together. I will explore music I have not heard or music I have not heard in a long time. There will be theme weeks and album battles. Two albums with the same number of tracks will face off track by track. themusicalspot.substack.com
Episodes
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Episode 057 - David Bowie vs. The Power Station
Hello again! Happy belated New Year to you! This episode has an album battle with David Bowie up against The Power Station. It was fun to make and I learned about the connections they had. Like and follow on Facebook. Just search for The Musical Spot. I add new posts periodically. Check it out.…
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Episode 056 - One-Hit Wonder - "Let's Go All The Way"
Hello and thanks for stopping by! Another one-hit wonder episode, this time focusing on the 1986 song by the duo called Sly Fox titled “Let’s Go All The Way”. I’ll be talking briefly about the group, the song, and after the group ended. Find The Musical Spot on Facebook Also it’s on Substack....
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Episode 055 - Who wins this LP battle, David Lee Roth or Van Halen?
Another album battle for you. It’s from 1988. It’s the second solo album from David Lee Roth against Van Halen’s OU812. Download to see who will be victorious. Find The Musical Spot on Facebook Also it’s on Substack. Subscribe to my stack. It’s FREE. The Musical Spot is on Spotify, Apple…
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Episode 054 - Same Name Song Battle - "Fire"
This episode has Jimi Hendrix, The Ohio Players, and The Pointer Sisters. Who has the better “Fire” song? Find The Musical Spot on Facebook Also it’s on Substack. Subscribe to my stack. It’s FREE. The Musical Spot is on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music, or wherever you find and listen to...
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Episode 053 - Same Name Song Battle - "Dreams"
This episode has Fleetwood Mac, Van Halen, and the Cranberries. Who has the better “Dreams” song? Find The Musical Spot on Facebook Also it’s on Substack. Subscribe to my stack. It’s FREE. The Musical Spot is on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music, or wherever you find and listen to podcasts....
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Episode 052 - Same Name Song Battle - "Head Over Heels"
I’m starting a new series titled Same Name Song Battle. This has the Go-Go’s going up against Tears For Fears. Who has the better “Head Over Heels” song? Find The Musical Spot on Facebook Also it’s on Substack. Subscribe to my stack. It’s FREE. Thanks for reading The Musical Spot Substack!...
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Episode 051 - A Salute to Veterans Day
Hello! This is something I thought about for a while. I wanted to have songs with a military rank in the title. I did that, then I found two more interesting songs to add to this list. Thanks to all soldiers, past and present, for your service. Definitely a different theme IMO. The Musical Spot…
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Episode 050 - Who wins this album battle: Van Halen or Hall & Oates?
50 episodes of The Musical Spot and I’m giving you an album battle. Nine rounds of the bout between Van Halen’s 1984 and the Hall & Oates album, Big Bam Boom. Let’s get it on! The Musical Spot Facebook page The Musical Spot is on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music, or wherever you listen to...
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Episode 049 - America's Election Day
It’s a theme episode centered around America’s election day coming up really soon. There are songs that have America, American, Yankee, and U.S.A. in their titles. There’s even a song with election day in the title. If you are in the USA, make sure that you vote no matter what contest it is....
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Episode 048 - The Halloween Episode
This episode is the annual Halloween episode. It has music from John Carpenter, the Addams Family, the Munsters, and much more. Enjoy it with a cup of pumpkin spice coffee or some sweet treats you found while you were trick or treating. Plugs Facebook - The Musical Spot page Substack - Subscribe…
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Episode 047 - One-Hit Wonder: Makin' It
Hello and thanks for stopping by! Another one-hit wonder episode, this time focusing on the 1979 song by singer/actor David Naughton titled “Makin’ It”. I’ll be talking briefly about the show, his early commercial work, the song, and David after the song and show ended. He was in a legendary…
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Episode 046 - One-Hit Wonder: T'Pau (encore presentation)
This is originally episode 010. I added a one-hit wonder jingle courtesy of Remusic.ai and I like it. Download this, tune in, and enjoy. Thank you for listening. I mentioned at the end that I have landing pages for The Musical Spot. One is Blubrry, where there is a link to the podcast on...
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Episode 045 - Who will win this album Battle: Invisible Touch vs. Big Generator?
Music legends face off in this episode. Genesis from 1986 with Invisible Touch against Yes from 1987 with Big Generator are the contenders. It’s the second time that Genesis has been a part of these album battles. Download and tune in to find who wins and who does not. Comments are always welcome...
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Episode 044 - A Special Birthday
This birthday is not a milestone birthday like her 10th birthday, but every birthday is special. It gets me thinking of the moment she was born and all that came with it. It is a basically a redux of last year’s episode, but with some new audio added. Still, please enjoy the episode and wish her…
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Episode 043 - One-Hit Wonder: The Curly Shuffle
This episode was inspired by my love of the Three Stooges. We are doing “The Curly Shuffle” by Jump ‘n The Saddle Band. Shuffle with me and enjoy!! Pluggables The Musical Spot Facebook page. I post music articles every so often, but have done it more lately. Substack is where I upload my…
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Episode 042 - The 40th anniversary of Van Halen's 1984 LP
I am acknowledging the anniversaries of albums starting with this episode. This one is the 40th anniversary of Van Halen’s finest album IMO, 1984. I go through all nine songs telling something about each song. Please download, listen, and enjoy! The Musical Spot has a Facebook page. Check it out!...
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Episode 041 - Who will win this Album Battle: 5150 vs. Whitesnake (self-titled)?
This album battle has Van Halen with (then) new singer Sammy Hagar up against Whitesnake with singer David Coverdale. You can find The Musical Spot on Facebook. Go there, like the page, and be happy. The Musical Spot podcast is on Substack, Be a subscriber and get the episode in your email. I’m…
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Episode 040 - One-Hit Wonder: Harold Faltermeyer
This episode is about one-hit wonder, Harold Faltermeyer. I talk a bit about him and his hit song, “Axel F”. Enjoy! The Musical Spot Facebook page. I post music articles every so often, but have done it more lately. Check out a recent post of the Oasis reunion. Substack is where I upload my...
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Episode 039 - It's About Time
One of the things we ask for more of every day is time. Take time out to listen and enjoy 10 songs related to time. Thanks in advance! I’m on Facebook at The Musical Spot page. Give it a thumbs up and follow. Follow or subscribe on Substack. You can listen to The Musical Spot on Spotify, Apple,...
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Episode 038 - Foreigner: The Musical
This has been in my brain for a long time. It’s about time I brought it out to create an episode. Foreigner songs tied together in a boy meets girl, boy loses girl, boy and girl get back together story. Please enjoy! Look for the Musical Spot page on Facebook. Listen to The Musical Spot on…
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Episode 037 - Pet Sounds vs. Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band - who will win?
It’s part 2 of this titanic album battle. So take another trip with me to the 1960s. Pet Sounds and Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band are two legendary albums. Who will win this epic battle? Listening to these albums straight through is great, but when it is track vs. track, it takes on a new...
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Episode 036 - Pet Sounds vs. Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band, part 1
Take a trip with me to the 1960s where flowers had power and taking LSD led to the staycation. Pet Sounds and Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band are two legendary albums. As albums, they are awesome. But when it is track vs. track, it takes on a new dimension. Listen and find out who will be...
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Episode 035 - Song Battle: Human Nature vs. Carousel
This episode is a song battle featuring Michael Jackson. The premise comes from the previous episode in which Michael Sembello wrote a song for Thriller called “Carousel”. It was on the album, but “Human Nature” replaced “Carousel”. Was the right decision made? Find out. Enjoy the episode!…
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Episode 034 - One-Hit Wonder: Michael Sembello
This episode is about one-hit wonder, Michael Sembello. I talk a bit about him and his hit song, “Maniac”. Enjoy! Facebook - The Musical Spot page is on there. Give the page a thumbs up. Substack - The Musical Spot episodes are uploaded here. If you want to be a subscriber, just sign up. It’s…
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Episode 033 - One-Hit Wonder: Gary Numan
This episode is about one-hit wonder, Gary Numan. I talk a bit about him and his hit song, “Cars”. Enjoy! Facebook - The Musical Spot page is on there. Give the page a thumbs up. Substack - The Musical Spot episodes are uploaded here. If you want to be a subscriber, just sign up. It’s free and…
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Episode 032 - Born in the U.S.A. vs. Scarecrow (part two) - which album wins out?
This episode is a continued battle of two titanic 1980s albums. The episode is part two of two featuring songs seven through 12, essentially side two. Part one had the first six songs. If you missed it or want to hear it again, check out episode 031. When songs go head to head, the vote could...
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Episode 031 - Born in the U.S.A. vs. Scarecrow - which album wins out?
This episode is a battle of two titanic 1980s albums. The episode is part one of two. Part one has songs 1 through 6 and part two will have songs 7 through 12. That will be coming soon. It is one battle I wanted to do. When songs go head to head, the vote could surprise you. Facebook - The…
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Episode 030 - Footloose-y Goose-y Redux
(Note: This episode needed editing and was missing the cold open and opening theme music. There was this 30 second gap where no sound is heard. I took out as many barking noises as I could then I tightened it up a decent amount. With that said, enjoy the show!) This episode has the first…
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Episode 029 - O Canada, part 2
Hello! It’s another musical trip to Canada featuring four bands and solo artists. I have my Tim Horton’s coffee in my hand, so let’s go. This podcast features: * Triumph * Anne Murray * Nelly Furtado * Gordon Lightfoot Please enjoy some of Canada’s finest. The Musical Spot on Facebook The Musical...
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Episode 028 - Songs In The Form Of A Question
Hello! I have for you, the listener, 10 songs whose titles are questions. I hope you enjoy them as much as I did putting them together for this episode. Stuff to plug: The Musical Spot on Facebook The Musical Spot of Substack.com You can subscribe to my Substack. Just click button below. Thanks…
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Episode 028 - Songs In The Form Of A Question
Hello! I have for you 10 songs with the titles asking a question. I enjoyed putting this episode together and hope you enjoy it. I want to thank Kevin Macleod for use of his music. His song is “Welcome To The Show”. He is at incompetech.com that has music you can use for podcasts and other...
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Episode 027 - O Canada, part 1
Taking a trip north of the U.S. border to Canada. This is part of a series where I will feature musicians and bands from Canada. Who will I feature this episode? Download and find out. I think you’ll like it. The Musical Spot on Facebook The Musical Spot on Substack If you would like to comment…
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Episode 026 - Album Battle - Ratt vs. Poison
This time I have for you an album battle of 1980s glam metal (aka hair metal) bands, Ratt and Poison. The Musical Spot on Facebook. Like and follow my page The Musical Spot on Substack. Follow or subscribe to get notification of new episodes. Listen to episodes on Amazon Music, Audible, Pandora,...
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Episode 025 - It's About Time
Hello again, listeners! This episode celebrates the time change known as Daylight Savings Time. I have songs with elements of time along with a song about not knowing what time it is and another wishing it was 5 o’clock. Download, listen, and enjoy! The Musical Spot is on Facebook. Click link to…
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Episode 024 - Album Battle Redux - Styx vs. Starship
I brought this episode back because I wanted to improve on it by trimming the file. I had long pauses and I was a little redundant at times. What I needed was an outline. Oh well! I kept the commentary short on some songs and added a cold open before the theme song. Instead of a bell ringing at…
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Episode 023 - President's Day
I searched for songs about presidents or had president in the title. They tended to lean one way or the other. I went a different direction and found a 1990s band from Seattle, WA. Find out who the band is and what songs they composed. There are a couple of surprise songs. Press play now (or…
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Episode 022 - A Valentine's Day Story
Happy Valentine’s Day to you! Time for cards, balloons, flowers, and a story. The Musical Spot on Facebook Email to send feedback is [email protected] Blog/show notes is on Substack. Listen on Substack, Amazon Music, Audible, TuneIn Radio, iHeart Radio, Pandora, and Podcast Addict. Thanks...
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Episode 021 - My Guilty Pleasure Songs
All of us have guilty pleasure songs. I am sharing a few with you, the listener. Please enjoy. Don’t forget to check out my Musical Spot page on Facebook. The show’s email address is [email protected] Listen to the podcast on the following: * Substack.com * TuneIn Radio app * Amazon Music…
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Episode 020 - Song Battle: Blur vs. Oasis
Hi there! Blur vs. Oasis was all the rage in the United Kingdom during the mid 1990s. This was fought in the UK tabloids. Someone from Blur did this and someone from Oasis did that. I couldn’t do an album battle. I carried on with a stiff upper lip. What about taking a song from each album and…
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Episode 019 - Pac-Man Fever
Did you know that their was an album paying tribute to 1980s video games? Join me as I go through Buckner & Garcia’s Pac-Man Fever album, song by song. and bonus songs relating to Space Invaders and pinball machines. There’s also a brief history of the arcade song duo, Jerry Buckner and Gary...
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Episode 018 - Footloose-y Goose-y
Hello again! This episode has the first appearance of my wife, Laura, as the co-host and daughter, Norah, as producer. We aim to talk about Kenny Loggins and his hit singles from Footloose and Top Gun. Things go off the rails quickly as the neighborhood dogs invade the recording causing…
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Episode 017 - Album Battle - Reckless vs. Into The Fire
First, I want to say I am back to creating more podcasts. The break was involuntary due to family and illness. My voice and creativity are here again. I thought I lost this episode, so it could be my “lost” episode. It could also be called Amazing Grace, once lost now is found. So, this album...
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Episode 016 - Album Battle - Tears For Fears vs. Genesis
This mid-1980s battle features two top albums with eight songs apiece. There is a lot going with these albums, so let’s do this and find out who wins this battle. The Musical Spot is on Facebook. Check out the page. It has posts like Song of the Day and episodes of the show. My e-mail is...
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Episode 015 - "Radio Song (I Thought Turkeys Could Fly)"
This mini episode is “Radio Song” by R.E.M. The “I Thought Turkeys Could Fly” iine came from the TV show, WKRP in Cincinnati. It was the classic episode where WKRP was doing a radio promotion at Cincinnati’s Thanksgiving parade. Watch it. I’m certain you will laugh The connection of “Radio Song”...
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Episode 014 - High School Reunion part 2
This is part 2 of 2 podcasts talking about my high school days. In this episode, I realize I have songs from movies, songs from Grammy award winners, and a final song showing love and mercy to all. I’m at Facebook with The Musical Spot page. Follow me on there. My e-mail is…
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Episode 013 - "Mother" Of All Turkeys
This minisode starts a five-part November series about bad songs or “turkeys”. My opinions about the songs in the series are my own. If you like any of the songs, that’s fine. We all have our opinions. This particular show is about a song off of The Police’s final album, Synchronicity. It’s…
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Episode 012 - Halloween Music
Celebrating Halloween with a few songs. Please enjoy! You can reach me at: * My page on FB called The Musical Spot. Like and follow. * [email protected] * themusicalspot.substack.com You can listen to The Musical Spot on: * iHeart Radio * TuneIn Radio More to come… Thanks! This is a public...
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Episode 011 - 50 States and Their Songs part 2
More of the musical travelogue I call 50 States and Their Songs. The songs have the particular state in the title. Part 3 coming at a later date. You can find me at Facebook. I have a podcast page. Just search for The Musical Spot. Like and follow. e-mail: themusicalspot@yahoo,com Blog/Show…
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Episode 010 - "Heart and Soul" by T'Pau
Credit to Songfacts.com for information. Find me at FB on my page, The Musical Spot. E-mail: [email protected] Blog/show notes: themusicalspot.substack.com This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit...
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Episode 009 - High School Reunion
The music of 1988 along with what going at the time. It’s been 35 years (!) since high school graduation. Join me at the reunion. No name tags are necessary. Find The Musical Spot on Facebook. Like and follow. E-mail is [email protected] Blog/Show notes at themusicalspot.substack.com…
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It's the spot where exploration and music come together. I will explore music I have not heard or music I have not heard in a long time. There will be theme weeks and album battles. Two albums with the same number of tracks will face off track by track.
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