My Weird Record Collection

Media legend and genius businessman Earl Nightingale scolds you about driving before you even reach for your keys. Why? My guess is someone cut him off in traffic on his way to work and he decided to vent his frustrations on a record. Whatever the case, Sean examines this spoken-word nugget in episode 19 and also pays tribute to a musical genius who rolled up to heaven recently. So be matyerr and listen to My Weird Record Collection. And stay alive, will ya? SHOW NOTES A Great Way to Live…A Tragic Way to Die entry on Discogs A Great Way to Live…A Tragic Way to Die on YouTube Nightingale Conant’s official web site Weird record rankings as of episode 19

The label was called Music For Pleasure. But how much pleasure does Smash Hits ’71 provide? Listen to episode 17 of My Weird Record Collection and hear Sean discuss this album of mysterious uncredited studio musicians re-produce such time-honored masterpieces as “My Sweet Lord,” Mozart’s “Symphony No. 4,” and of course, “Chirpy Chirpy Cheep Cheep.” SHOW NOTES Smash Hits ’71 on YouTube: Side 1 Side 2 Vinyl Vulture’s write-up on Music For Pleasure (via archive.org) BWD Productions Lally Stott on Toppop The Mixtures – “The Pushbike Song” on Top of the Pops Weird Record Rankings as of Episode 17

Is your marriage on the rocks, or is it on the rock? Are you old enough? Listen to Bob Harrington, the Chaplain of Bourbon Street, and learn what makes a good marriage — better yet, listen to episode 15 of My Weird Record Collection and learn more about the album and a bit about Bob himself!Also, have one drink for every time Sean mentions the RIAA. SHOW NOTES Bob’s Marriage Repair Kit on discogs.com Bob’s Marriage Repair Kit on YouTube Weird Record Rankings as of Episode 15 RIAA Gold and Platinum database

Wait a minute…episode 13 is out? Is it January 15th already? Well, no…Sean just couldn’t let Christmas go by without one more episode to round out the year! In this Christmas-themed My Weird Record Collection, Sean takes a dive into records he had as a child, courtesy of Mr. Pickwick. You wouldn’t think children’s records would be considered weird. Again, you wouldn’t THINK that children’s records would be considered weird, but here we are. Just listen and find out what we mean. SHOW NOTES All I Want for Christmas is My Two Front Teeth EP on Discogs Mr. Pickwick Players – Frosty the Snowman – entire album on YouTube Don Janse and his 60-Voice Children’s Chorus – Christmas Drummer Boy on Discogs Don Janse and his 60-Voice Children’s Chorus – Christmas Drummer Boy – entire album on YouTube Don Janse and his 60-Voice Children’s Chorus – Rudolph, The Red-nosed Reindeer EP on Discogs Don Janse and his 60-Voice Children’s Chorus – The Little Drummer Boy EP on Discogs The Chipmunk Song EP on Discogs The Chipmunk Song EP on YouTube

We just had a presidential election here in the States, so what better topic than…campaign records! In this month’s episode, we take a look at campaign music supporting two vastly different U.S. presidential candidates who ran for the highest office in the nation in the ’60s! Also, Sean offers some hints on how to digitize those treasured pieces of vinyl in your collection. SHOW NOTES: “High Hopes” with Jack Kennedy on YouTube Jack Kennedy – “All the Way” on YouTube Campaign Favorites – George C. Wallace on YouTube Jack Kennedy record’s entry on Discogs Campaign Favorites – George C. Wallace on Discogs Audacity – free sound recorder and editor Weird Record Rankings as of Episode 11

Did you know that Sears produced at least two custom records? (Actually, they did at least three, but alas, only two were within reach for this episode!) And did you know that Sears had a charm school? Hear more about it with episode 9! Also, Sean gives you advice on what makes your records sound good. SHOW NOTES “Get more from your KENMORE” on YouTube “Young Ladies in Review” on YouTube (both versions) “Get more from your KENMORE” on discogs.com “Young Ladies in Review” on discogs.com “Charmed and Dangerous” – boomer Debi Dixon reflects on her experiences with the Sears School for Young Charmers Rod Hart – “C. B. Savage” Weird Record Rankings as of Episode 9

Breaker breaker, this is Switchblade Coyote with Episode 7 of My Weird Record Collection. You got your ears on, good buddy? We’re gonna eyeball a record from 1976 that tells you how to get the most out of your CB radio, with that famous channel hogger Peter Thomas. Also, we take a look at perhaps why people love records so much. SHOW NOTES Everything You Need to Know to Operate a CB Radio on YouTube Everything You Need to Know to Operate a CB Radio on discogs.com “Revolver” by Hooverphonic CB World Weird Record Rankings as of Episode 7

It’s one thing to bet on a horse race that’s taking place at a track. But how about a prerecorded horse race that’s on a vinyl record — and you still don’t know who the winner will be? In episode 5 of My Weird Record Collection, Sean explains how it’s possible via a 1976 play-at-home game.SHOW NOTES U.S. gambling helplines by state Worldwide gambling helplines They’re at the Post entry on discogs.com New York Times, “A Good Track Record” by Lawrence Van Gelder – July 18, 1976 Players enjoying They’re at the Post They’re at the Post on YouTube: Race #1 (all possible outcomes) Race #2 (all possible outcomes) Race #3 (all possible outcomes) Race #4 (all possible outcomes) Race #5 (all possible outcomes) Race #6 (all possible outcomes) Race #7 (all possible outcomes) Race #8 (all possible outcomes) Race #3, one possible outcome – video of the record playing so you can see how fast the tone arm moves! Weird Record Rankings as of Episode 5 The Jockey Club