About this episode

In this episode, the hosts explore various music-related topics in a spontaneous format.

Welcome to the CROSSED CHANNELS podcast — the podcast in which music journalists/obsessives Dan Epstein (the Yank) and Tony Fletcher (the Limey) clash and connect over music from either side of the pond. Instead of our usual format of discussing one particular artist or album, we’re trying something new for Ep. 28: each bringing three music-related topics to the table without informing the other in advance, and going wherever those topics take us. We’re calling this new format the CROSSED CHANNELS “Pick n’ Mix” — it’s like a spirited bar conversation, only without the alcohol. So please join us and try to hang on as the conversation careens from the merits (or otherwise) of Rickenbacker guitars, to the The Rolling Stones’ most vital period, to what makes for a good live show when you’re in your 60s, and more. Tony even finally reveals the correct answer to the multiple choice question/poll that he posted on April 23 asking which Welsh band referred to Tom Jones and Shirley Bassey as "c**ts". Also different: we’re making this Pick n’ Mix episode available to all listeners, and not just paid subscribers to Jagged Time Lapse or Tony Fletcher, Wordsmith like we usually do. While we…

People in this episode

Hosts: Dan Epstein, Tony Fletcher

Topics covered

• Rickenbacker guitars
• The Rolling Stones
• live music in your 60s
• Tom Jones
• Shirley Bassey

Keywords

• music
• Rickenbacker
• Rolling Stones
• live shows
• Tom Jones
• Shirley Bassey

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Rickenbacker, The Rolling Stones, Oasis

Books & works: CROSSED CHANNELS, Oasis: What’s The Story

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