066 - 'DEJA VU' WITH ARRAN DAY

Arran Day from UK rockers These Wicked Rivers drops by 'My Classic Album' to chat with Mike about 'Deja Vu' from Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young!

Already a force to be reckoned with as a trio, the addition of Stephen Stills's former Buffalo Springfield bandmate foreshadowed an album that would inspire many including Arran for decades to come.

How much creative involvement did Neil Young have on the album?
Which historic musical event hosted only the second performance of CSNY?
What personal memories does 'Our House' evoke for Arran?

PLUS: Enjoy These Wicked Rivers and their track 'Evergreen', a standout from their 2020 album 'Eden'.
Sit back and enjoy another episode of 'My Classic Album'.

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Music Credits: 'This Is Rock' by Silvia Marchese
'Evergreen' by These Wicked Rivers. Released on Rock People Records from the 2020 album 'Eden'. 
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059 - 'AFTER THE GOLD RUSH' WITH JACK J HUTCHINSON

Before Neil Young waged war on Spotify, he was already one of the most acclaimed singer songwriters of all time. Mike is joined by British blues rock guitarist and songwriter Jack J Hutchinson to celebrate Young's breakthrough album 'After The Gold Rush'. A regular on greatest album lists, 'After The Gold Rush' saw Neil build on his success with Crosby, Stills and Nash and record an album that still resonates with listeners over 50 years on.

How was 'After The Gold Rush' inspired by a Dean Stockwell screenplay of the same name?
Why did Lynyrd Skynyrd reference Neil Young and 'Southern Man' in their iconic 'Sweet Home Alabama'?
Who did Neil write the classic 'Only Love Can Break Your Heart' for?

PLUS: Enjoy 'I Will Follow You' - a fantastic track from Jack's 2020 album 'Back To The Blues' 

Another great episode of 'My Classic Album'.

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Music Credits: 'This Is Rock' by Silvia Marchese
'I Will Follow You' by Jack J Hutchinson. Released on the 2020 album 'Back To The Blues' on Psychedelic String Records.
Jack's latest album 'The Hammer Falls' is out now!

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035 - 'NO SECRETS' WITH NOUSH SKAUGEN

Son of a gun! Singer songwriter and actress Noush Skaugen joins Mike to discuss the breakthrough album from Carly Simon 'No Secrets'.

Mike and Noush break down an album that saw Carly move away from her folk roots and create an album as independent, personal and influential as she would become.

Which current pop megastar cites Carly Simon as a major influence?

Why did James Taylor have an issue with his girlfriend Carly's rendition of his own 'Night Owl'?

And the age old question... Who indeed is the mysterious man who is so vain?

All these questions and more to be answered on this episode of 'My Classic Album'.

PLUS hear 'Rebels and Foes', a standout track from Noush's latest album 'Hey Sicko'.

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Music Credits: 'This Is Rock' by Silvia Marchese

                        'Rebels and Foes' by Noush Skaugen