11 Keeping it Real - The Wicker Man

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05/22/18 • 101 min

Episode 11: Keeping it Real (May 18th 2018)
'Much has been said of the Vince Stadons of yore
Of chat-fests and podcast shows by the score
But I sing of a Jeremy Wall we adore
The podcast overrater'.
This episode:
The Wicker Man:
Vince and Jeremy discuss the 1973 British folk horror classic, which they first saw thirty years ago, and keep returning to, and as Vince proposes a range of Wicker Man merchandising, Jeremy sets in motion a diabolical evil scheme to improve his home-grown rhubarb.
Vince wonders if Bruce ‘The Boss’ Springsteen has ever used his celebrity status to officially endorse a punningly named Indian Restaurant; Jeremy explains why Britpop darlings Oasis are just too basic and way too madferitourkidlike to be taken seriously; we speculate as to what The Beatles might have played at Live aid; we ponder the appeal of Steve Winwood; and our Overrated supergroups do battle once again.
The artists/bands rated and discussed are The Pierces, Deep Purple, Oasis, and Nirvana. We also speak about Manfred Mann and Manfred Mann’s Earth Band (in Deciphering the Lyrics), Doves, Medieval Babes, Traffic, Blur and Britpop, Weather Report, Paul Giovanni, and Bruce Springsteen.
MAIN TRACK LISTING
Overrated Podcast Theme Tune – There It Is (Royalty Free)
You’ll Be Mine – The Pierces
Burn – Deep Purple
Talk Tonight – Oasis
Come as You Are – Nirvana
Blinded by the Light - Manfred Mann’s Earth Band (Deciphering the lyrics)
Sun King – The Beatles
JEREMY’S SUPERGROUP (HAPHAZZARD!)

Bill Nelson (Be-Bop Deluxe) - Lead Guitar

Mick Tucker (The Sweet) - Drums

Jaco Pastorius (Weather Report / Word of Mouth) - Bass

VINCE’S SUPERGROUP (THE PEDANTS)

Stevie Wonder - Piano / Vocals

David Crosby (The Byrds / Crosby, Stills, Nash and Young) - Rhythm Guitar / Vocals / Drugs

Moby - Keyboards / Guitars / Vocals / Production

Steve Winwood (Spenser Davis Group / Traffic / Blind Faith) - Rhythm Guitar / Vocals / Piano

JEREMY RECOMMENDS
Steve Winwood - While You See a Chance
David Bowie - Growing Up
VINCE RECOMMENDS
Bruce Springsteen - Blinded by the Light LINKS
LINKS

Burnt Offering: The Cult of The Wicker Man (documentary)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5ybJao7VeAk

Revolution in the Head by Ian MacDonald https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Revolution_in_the_Head

The White Room (Channel 4, 1995) - Noel Gallagher/Paul Weller perform Talk Tonight

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YuX6km1pnag&index=34&list=PL0A82470E1099C5E6&t=0s

Bill Nelson (Be-Bop Deluxe) - Lead Guitar

Mick Tucker (The Sweet) - Drums

Jaco Pastorius (Weather Report / Word of Mouth) - Bass

VINCE’S SUPERGROUP (THE PEDANTS)

Stevie Wonder - Piano / Vocals

David Crosby (The Byrds / Crosby, Stills, Nash and Young) - Rhythm Guitar / Vocals / Drugs

Moby - Keyboards / Guitars / Vocals / Production

Steve Winwood (Spenser Davis Group / Traffic / Blind Faith) - Rhythm Guitar / Vocals / Piano

JEREMY RECOMMENDS
Steve Winwood - While You See a Chance
David Bowie - Growing Up
VINCE RECOMMENDS
Bruce Springsteen - Blinded by the Light LINKS
LINKS

Burnt Offering: The Cult of The Wicker Man (documentary)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5ybJao7VeAk

Revolution in the Head by Ian MacDonald https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Revolution_in_the_Head

The White Room (Channel 4, 1995) - Noel Gallagher/Paul Weller perform Talk Tonight

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YuX6km1pnag&index=34&list=PL0A82470E1099C5E6&t=0s

Previous Episode

10 The Dickie Davies Fight Club - NYC

Episode 10: The Dickie Davies Fight Club - NYC SPECIAL (April 14th 2018)
'The first rule of the Overrated Podcast is: You don’t talk about the Overrated Podcast.'

This episode: NEW YORK SPECIAL!
We don fedoras and sunglasses, and scoff hot dogs and bagels as we are joined in the Overrated Studio by old school pal and New York resident Neil Barret, who chooses a selection of great songs pertaining to his adopted city.
As the three of us ponder the majesty of Daley Thompson’s Olympic moustache, and try to picture Sid Vicious attacking Whispering Bob Harris, Jeremy invents a new wrestling move, Neil gets annoyed at the egregious lack of specificity in America’s lyrics, and Vince confiscates the word ‘the’ from ‘the’ New York Dolls.
The artists/bands rated and/or discussed are Odyssey, Carole King, New York Dolls, Sharon Jones & The Dap-Kings, and America, with passing mentions of The Sex Pistols, Crass, Fleetwood Mac, ELO, Television, Mariah Carey, The Beastie Boys, Free, and Breakestra.
TRACK LISTING
Overrated Podcast Theme Tune – There It Is (Royalty Free)
Native New Yorker – Odyssey
It’s Too Late – Carole King
Looking for a Kiss – New York Dolls
Stranger to My Happiness - Sharon Jones & The Dap-Kings
Horse With No Name - America (Deciphering the Lyrics)
I’m Losing You – John Lennon (with Cheap Trick)
NEIL RECOMMENDS:
Going Back to My Roots - Odyssey
VINCE RECOMMENDS
January - Pilot
LINKS

The Lives of John Lennon by Albert Goldman

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Lives-John-Lennon-Albert-Goldman/dp/0688047211/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1524167842&sr=8-1&keywords=The+Lives+of+John+Lennon

The Life of Rock with Brian Pern

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Life_of_Rock_with_Brian_Pern

Vince & Jeremy’s Overrated Podcast is officially endorsed by Brian Pern of Thotch! Well, sort of.
Jeremy met Brian Pern (Simon Day) and told him all about the podcast, earning a thumbs up and a cheery “Why not?” from the mighty Progster and Segway enthusiast.

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12 The Jeremy Wall Phenomenon - 1976

Episode 12: The Jeremy Wall Phenomenon (June 21st 2018)
'Five Sizzling Hot Tracks From 1976'
We discuss interpersonal band dynamics and how to fire your sulky lead guitarist; we take a look at the complete madness of the UK singles chart through the 70’s and 80’s and we suggest that a guaranteed number one hit these days would be The Floral Song Grime Rap by Drake feat. Tobermory.
We wonder how many Trump staffers would have been shown the White House door in the span of time Wet Wet Wet held the number one spot with their bland cover versions; and swarms of flying ants dominate early memories from our childhoods in the tarmac-melting heatwave of 1976.
The artists/bands rated and/or discussed are ABBA, Be-Bop Deluxe, Fleetwood Mac, and Todd Rundgren, with mentions of The Reynolds Girls (in Deciphering the Lyrics); The Demis Roussos Phenomenon; Manuel & The Music of the Mountains; Prince; and John Lennon and Elephant’s Memory.
FULL TRACK LISTING
Overrated Podcast Theme Tune – There It Is (Royalty Free)
Dancing Queen – ABBA
Ships in the Night – Be-Bop Deluxe
Rhiannon – Fleetwood Mac
Love of the Common Man – Todd Rundgren
Got to Get You Into My Life – The Beatles
JEREMY RECOMMENDS:
Crimson and Clover - Tommy James and the Shondells
Night Creatures - Be-Bop Deluxe
Mixed Emotions - The Rolling Stones
JEREMY’S SUPERGROUP (HAPHAZZARD!)
Bill Nelson (Be-Bop Deluxe) - Lead Guitar
Mick Tucker (The Sweet) - Drums
Jaco Pastorius (Weather Report / Word of Mouth) - Bass
Todd Rundgren - Guitars/Vocals/Piano
VINCE’S SUPERGROUP (THE PEDANTS)
Stevie Wonder - Piano / Vocals
David Crosby (The Byrds / Crosby, Stills, Nash and Young) - Rhythm Guitar / Vocals / Drugs Moby - Keyboards / Guitars / Vocals / Production
Steve Winwood (Spencer Davis Group / Traffic / Blind Faith) - Rhythm Guitar / Vocals / Piano
LINKS