Bonus Episode: Interview with Get Behind Fanny co-host, Dr. Kristen Hillaire Glasgow

08/13/21 • 53 min

Broken Buttons: Buried Treasure Music Stories

The Fanny episode of Broken Buttons was the most popular to date. I heard from so many people who were newly introduced to this phenomenal 70s all-female pioneering powerhouse. In this special bonus follow up episode, I speak with Dr. Kristen Hillaire Glasgow, historian by trade, host of the Get Behind Fanny podcast and the daughter of Fanny’s manager, Roy Silver. It was such an interesting, fun discussion. We talk about Fanny myths and misconceptions (including some information that I got wrong), the new Fanny documentary, Kristen's childhood memories with Fanny, what's next for the band and much more.

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Episode 5: Eleni Mandell & Jean Grae

FULL EPISODE WITH ENTIRE SONGS AVAILABLE ON SPOTIFY PREMIUM. Episode five of Broken Buttons pays tribute to two artists who have consistently released excellent material for over two decades and they're both still going strong. "Side A" features Eleni Mandell, a Los Angeles singer-sonwriter with smoky Chrissie Hynde vocals and a Tom Waits and P.J. Harvey influenced flair for experimentation and genre-shifting. For fans of Tom Waits, P.J. Harvey, Chuck E. Weiss, Sam Phillips, Inara George, X, Lucinda Williams. "Side B" highlights the career of Jean Grae, one of the best and most gifted emcees ever, as well as a true polymath and all-around super hero when it comes to writing, directing, producing and comedy-ing. For fans of Mr. Lif, Talib Kweli, Queen Latifah, 9th Wonder, Mr. Len, Quelle Chris, Lupe Fiasco. Check out links, photos and videos at brokenbuttons.com. Listen on Spotify Premium or Mixcloud to hear full songs, otherwise short clips are played for educational purposes. @brokenbuttons0 on Twitter and Instagram.

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Episode 6: Judee Sill

In this episode, her self-titled debut was the first official release on David Geffen’s star-making Asylum Records. While she crafted some of the most beautifully bizarre music of the 70s singer-songwriter era, her work is still largely unknown. This episode is all about Judee Sill. The incredible music she made and the sad, tragic—at times, shocking and unbelievable— life she led. The first part of the episode tells Judee's story and the second part breaks down her influences, who she influenced and what's happening with her music today. For fans of Bob Dylan, Judy Collins, Buffy Sainte-Marie, Brian Wilson, Bach, the Laurel Canyon music scene, 70s singer-songwriters. Check out links, photos and video at brokenbuttons.com. @brokenbuttons0 on Twitter and Instagram.