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Favoriting January 30, 2021: Guest: Mike Skill of The Romantics

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Romantics, The  When I Look In Your Eyes   Favoriting  
Yardbirds, The  Putty In Your Hands   Favoriting  
Willie Nelson  I Gotta Get Drunk (demo)   Favoriting  
Solomon Burke  Maggie's Farm   Favoriting  
NRBQ  Our Day Will Come   Favoriting  
Romantics, The  Tell It To Carrie   Favoriting  
Equals, The  Police On My Back   Favoriting  
Elvis Presley  Wearin' That Loved On Look (various takes)   Favoriting  
Trevor Blendour  Carly Please   Favoriting  
Romantics, The  She's Got Everything   Favoriting  
Shocking Blue  I've Spent My Money   Favoriting
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Hasil Adkins  Walk And Talk With Me   Favoriting  
Eddie Bo  Our Love (Will Never Falter)   Favoriting  
Crows, The  Mambo Shevits   Favoriting  
Romantics, The  61-49   Favoriting  
Romantics, The  Gimme One More Chance   Favoriting  
Mike Skill  We Got Your Rock And Roll   Favoriting  
Mike Skill  Interview   Favoriting  
Romantics, The  What I Like About You   Favoriting  
Knack, The  Good Girls Don't   Favoriting  
Jags, The  Back Of My Hand   Favoriting  
Cheap Trick  Surrender (early version)   Favoriting  
Cars, The  Bye Bye Love   Favoriting  
Harold Flender  Monkey Department   Favoriting  

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Listener comments!

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Frank In Queens:

Hey Now!
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Listener Baby:

dl-mail.ymail.com...
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Handy Haversack:

Michael and all the Shelle Gamers! Good morning out there!

Hey, Frank, Listener Baby, all.
  11:01am
antonio:

Vicious tricks on the telephone LOL
  11:01am
clarke:

hey now -- let us cook!!!
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DjLorraine:

Micheal is looking great hey!
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Listener Baby:

Handy! What is shaking?
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Michael Shelley:

BABY - you ok?
GOOD MORNING ALL!
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SmokinJ:

Ready to R-O-C-K! 8-)
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Roberto:

Working title: What I Like About Your Eyes
  11:02am
clarke:

this is the master.... 1-2-3-4
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Listener Baby:

So groovy. You?
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Handy Haversack:

I have been lazing around and reading, which feels almost criminally indulgent, L. Baby! A guy could get used to it!

How's tricks?
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Geoffrey in Ottawa:

Good looking nachos. My nine-year-old son and I have plans to eat nachos and watch the Royal Rumble tomorrow night, and I, for one, can't wait.
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Michael Shelley:

that first post of yours... yeah, I'm groovy
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Listener Baby:

Have a look
  11:03am
Doc Rock:

Good morning Michael and everyone listening.
Let’s warm up on this COLD day, with hot sounds.
  11:04am
clarke:

having a little trouble getting that glass to the middle of that coastaaaah??
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Squints:

OK, then. Alright, alright, alright.
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Geoffrey in Ottawa:

@ clarke Right? Love it.
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Michael Shelley:

Baby -
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HyperDose:

Pulled pork nachos? I want them NOW
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Listener Baby:

Damn!
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spodiodi:

good morning, Michael Shelley and #1 peeps!
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Handy Haversack:

Yo, spodi!
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spodiodi:

yo, Handy! good to see ya!
  11:07am
clarke:

of course, love ALL Romantics albums, BUT have special fondness for Nat'l Breakout
  11:07am
Dennis Diken:

Go Mikey! Hey everyone!
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McGroovey:

I feel compelled to inform the world that I'm eating a bagel with cream cheese.
  11:08am
KWilde:

Hey Michael! You gotts it!
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Hoboken Jack:

Good morning Michael, welcome back Ruth, hello Baby, Spodi, Handy, Franky, everybod-y!
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Geoffrey in Ottawa:

I once saw Willie Nelson and he played this song and Bloody Mary Morning back to back and I couldn't have been happier because those are my two favourite Willie songas.
  11:08am
wenzo llc.:

lookin' forward to that! when I was working at the hardware store they'd play what I like about you on the 80's station every day... one of the few songs I actually enjoyed. I fuckin' hate we built this city on rock n roll sorry not sorry
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Pauly from Clifton:

Good morning, Michael, Skellys, gang!
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Rock Ridge Chess Club:

Howdy
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Ruth Booth:

Hi Jack!!!
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Hoboken Jack:

Happy day Dennis and Mr McGroove!
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Handy Haversack:

Hey there, Jack!

Is Ruth back in the Ruth Booth? Hi and thanks, Ruth!
  11:10am
wenzo llc.:

YES!!! never heard this!! my dad & I saw SB in... 2005 or so? he was great! the king of rock n' soul
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Ruth Booth:

Happy good morning, Handy!
  11:11am
Dean:

George Jones delivers "I Gotta Get Drunk" on his duets album with Willie.
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spodiodi:

hi Jack!
  11:11am
Nate K:

OK, I really do need to take the NRBQ deep dive.
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Squints:

clarke, for the longest time I preferred the first LP to National Breakout, but over time the dirtier sound won me over. Possibly a more authentic representation of The Romantics if I ever actually saw them. The get into heaven just for A Night Like This.
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Frank In Queens:

Nate, the Q beckons you!
  11:12am
P-90:

Sooo cool, this live “Our Day”
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Frank In Queens:

And only on WFMU is that a good thing!
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Listener Baby:

Jack!
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KWilde:

Nate K it’s pretty deep
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Listener Baby:

And wide
  11:15am
wenzo llc.:

hey Nate!
  11:15am
wenzo llc.:

greetings from Detroit... gotta go walk my dog hope I don't miss the interview
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David in ATL from NJ:

Had the same exact thought and memories of Tommy, Michael.

My very favorite Tommy vocal track.
  11:15am
clarke:

after viewing a 'recent' Romantics live show (on the youtube) i can say they still got it!!
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Squints:

Is this Carrie from the first LP or the Bomp single?
  11:17am
clarke:

sounds like the Bomp version here
  11:17am
clarke:

(album version is more bombastic)
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Bobby K:

Hey Michael, Ruth, all
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myron feld:

I was in a band that opened a few shows for The Romantics and I'm happy to say they were extremely nice guys.
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HyperDose:

Love The Equals!
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Ruth Booth:

Hey Bobby!
  11:19am
paul:

Eddy Grant?
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Geoffrey in Ottawa:

I actually spent this past week listening to Sandinista. It only took me 40 years to finds the beauty in those records.
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Hubig Pie:

Ja , Mr Electric ave.
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Listener Baby:

Their short stint as The Splendas was disappointing
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spodiodi:

slowly? haha
  11:21am
paul:

I miss sushi!
  11:21am
clarke:

fried chicken
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Listener Baby:

Sushi.
  11:22am
Dennis Diken:

Hullo Jack!
  11:22am
Einstraus:

Good French Fries!!!!
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Frank In Queens:

We had eggplant rollatini at home this week.
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Geoffrey in Ottawa:

Yep. Fried chicken, for sure. I ain't cooking that at home.
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clarke:

(being a huge fan of popeye's there is NO f'ing way to top their chicken)
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Listener Baby:

Double D. Are you okay?
  11:23am
Nate K:

I know it’s not difficult to actually make, but I personally think a really great burger is difficult to pull off at home.
  11:23am
paul:

Publix grocery has great fried chicken.
  11:23am
Listener Schned:

Raw bar- any kind- Fish Tacos- French Onion Soup-
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Squints:

I love the version of Suspicious Minds before the girl chorus and the horns. Just him the band and the organ. Oh. My. Goodness.
  11:23am
morphe':

The Equals are the original version????
Steve McQueen's 5 films(SMALL AX)l about Black Life in England is powerful ...
https://www.rollingstone.com/movies/movie-features/small-axe-steve-mcqueen-interview-1104952/
  11:23am
clarke:

rollatini - a type of pasta or did you mean rotini?
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Corey:

Morning Michael, skeleton crew, and listeners! Nice to be here with you all.

I miss Indian food of all kinds. Every time we make it it comes out a little flat and insult to injury makes the house smell of curry powder for a couple a days.
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Uncle Michael:

Good morning from my kitchen to yours, Michael.
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joe mulligan:

that police siren guitar riff by the Equals is so cool. like how they sounded before the Clash did their own cover of the song
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StringOFperils:

Jonesin' for a really good chicken shwarma.
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Hughie Considine:

Ahh, the beauty of the flubbed note...
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Frank In Queens:

rollatini. Rotini is a pasta.
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Frank In Queens:

Basically, eggplant parm roll-ups.
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Geoffrey in Ottawa:

@Nate K Where's your best burger? Mine is probably Phillips Grocery in Holly Springs.
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clarke:

ah!! niiiiiiice!!
  11:26am
Dennis Diken:

Hey Baby, good here. How’s by you, pal?
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spodiodi:

good morning, Corey
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Biba McLurex:

Steak. Steak fries. Ile Flottant.
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cozy bitch:

been making a ton of vegan sushi over here... :)
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Hughie Considine:

Also by Lorenzo San Dubois
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Frank In Queens:

cozy, with "fake" fish or without?
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Listener Baby:

Real good, thanks. I only ask because you were On Fire on Wednesday. Hoping you’ve recovered.
  11:27am
Dennis Diken:

Gene Chrisman, American house band drummer frikkin’ rules!
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morphe':

ps. The Equals - Police On My Back video (Keystone Cops bit) is worth a look - later of course..
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DH0Guwo_ky0
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clarke:

@Corey: have you tried some of Trader Joe's frozen Indian Food dishes?? i especially highly recommend their fish one and the lamb vindaloo
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Hughie Considine:

Different "Love Power." I was thinking of "The Producers" and the inimitable Dick Shawn's character. But then again, I often am...
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joe mulligan:

oh thanks Morphe'!
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Geoffrey in Ottawa:

Mind you, the double cheeseburger at Dyer's in Memphis is one worth trying--once.
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Frank Zaatar:

Are those naked Memphis tracks available? I was never an Elvis fan (I know, heresy), but I would buy that.
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spodiodi:

Corey, clarke, the vegan TJs Indian frozen dishes are also pretty darn good for what they are
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Corey:

@spodiodi Morning!
@clarke: Thanks for the tip! Will give it a go.
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Bootsie:

Came for the music... but now I want nachos!!
  11:30am
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Chips Moman and that house band were exactly what Elvis needed at that point in time. What grooves! Been watching some great interviews with some of those musicians on Joe Chambers' YT channel
  11:30am
Nate K:

@Geoffrey, too many to name! Butter Joint in Pittsburgh. Port of Call in NOLA. Bonnie’s Grill in Brooklyn, but it’s been forever.
  11:30am
cozy bitch:

@Frank with and without... spicy heart of palm "crab", carrot lox... tried tomato tuna and it's meh... but bbq king oyster, sweet potato tempura and always avocado are among favorite non-fish ingredients.
  11:31am
clarke:

Trader's Korma Fish Curry is really great (i must say that microwave-able dishes of ALL varieties have gotten so much better in recent years)!!
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Squints:

There's some of that stuff of the 5-disc From Nashville to Memphis 60s box.
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Geoffrey in Ottawa:

@Nate K They're all going on my list and I am ever hopeful that we will one day be able to put a check mark beside those list items.
  11:32am
Nate K:

Sidecar in Brooklyn, too. Definitely a burger I pine for.
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spodiodi:

avo rolls and cucumber rolls, all day long.
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gf2002:

Red Lobster Endless Shrimp, esp. the shrimp scampi. Tried to replicate it at home, it was about 75% right. I miss that other 25%
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HyperDose:

Good fries are hard to come by. If only I could make these at home (I have no idea what they're called): i.imgur.com...
  11:33am
clarke:

the new 'burger' for new orleans is: Trep's Sloppy Joe - spicy ground beef with jalapeno pimento cheese. bueno.
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Frank In Queens:

cozy, ok so veggie based faux fish. I ask because I've been seeing a lot of pre-packaged fake fish products being advertised and I have ZERO interest in that. Was wondering if you were using any of those products or not.
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Michael in Montclair:

Thanks for the tip Michael! Now I'll have to learn to have to make my own tortilla chips.
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Handy Haversack:

I can't even conceive of making my own chips.
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Mike W:

May Wah! on Hester Street. Also very friendly staff. “Vegan frog legs” anyone?
  11:34am
Dean:

For burgers in my neck of the woods, Al's Big Burger (mesquite grilled) and Red Onion (sloppy as all get-out) are winners.
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Frank In Queens:

May Wah? I've never been there but Christina has.
  11:35am
Wendi + Ronny:

Hester and where? I’d love to check out that supermarket.
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spodiodi:

wow, M$, that's a rough minus 1... i've never even made chips from scratch (me either, Handy)
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Uncle Michael:

Make Xiao Long Bao at home, Michael.
  11:36am
Dean:

By that logic, one should also make pickled jalapenos from scratch.
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joe mulligan:

My Lord Michael Shelley the norwegian bene with potato pancakes sounds amazing, as if the chili relleno wasnt enough!!
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gene sculatti:

Thanks, Michael.
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luka:

we made hollandaise for benedicts, too! but made way too much. i made ethiopian collard greens last weekend and it was outta sight.
  11:36am
P-90:

“It’s SO dark, you’ll have to call a family meeting!”
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Listener Baby:

Happy happy day, Gene!
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Mike W:

May Wah, just above Canal Street, on Hester Street just east of...Lafayette I believe
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Hubig Pie:

You do not make soy sauce
You buy soy sauce
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Geoffrey in Ottawa:

@clarke Pimento cheese was a revolution to me when I first encountered it in Memphis and New Orleans is one of the first places I'm going if we're ever allowed to go anywhere again, so I'll be trying that burger, for sure.
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SankaSankaSanka:

+1 for pulled pork nachos. It’s something we never ate at home until now.
  11:37am
Andres:

Morning Michael and all! We’ve been missing Chinese eggplant with Szechuan sauce . I made some, it was good.But what a chore without a powerful stovetop, large wok, or prep line!
  11:37am
morphe':

Where are/were the best Chili Rellenos?????
or did you say homemade???

Fake Fish: Subways is being sued because (allegation) their Tuna contains NO = ZERO=0 Tuna !!!
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Frank In Queens:

Hester east of Centre.
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Corey:

Chile rellenos, oh man. Especially, the US southwestern version with Hatch green chiles. I ask for them in a burrito if your taqueria can handle that sort of thing.
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joe mulligan:

if anyone in the park slope area is looking for home-cooked middle eastern food, you have to check out Tanabel. they do a feast every saturday for pickup or nearby delivery. so good!
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Uncle Michael:

It's Gene! Happy birthday and thanks for your help on my Loss Leaders show a few years back!
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Handy Haversack:

The chiles rellenos from Vamos al Tequila in Greenpoint are maybe Kate's favorite meal, morphe'.
  11:40am
david watts:

hey mike! how was making Chile relleno? was it tough to peel the skin off the pepper? definitely a restaurant-only item but would like to try making it.

I've mastered bbq on a charcoal smoker because the west coast does not know good bbq if it hit them in the face. a good brine is key. I've found that the charcoal struggles to maintain a cooking temp in the cold weather though.
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Frank In Queens:

Love Shocking Blue.
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Mister Dobalina:

Al's Big Burger looks like a good burger...to bad it's many miles away.
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listener 126464:

Happy Birthday Gene! Cheers everyone.
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SankaSankaSanka:

If anyone is in need of a pulled pork nachos “recipe “ this one has felt most like dining and drinking out somewhere: tasty.co...
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Andres:

Also, one should make their own pickled jalapeños and share some with your friends, they are awesome!
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DjLorraine:

Before i sang in bands in Toledo, OH i did lights for a band that covered Police on My Back. I haven't heard it for decades. I've seen nrbq and the Romantics.
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Mister Dobalina:

They have a 1/6lb burger, they call it a baby burger. Good stuff.
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Michael in Montclair:

This show has turned into a double-edged sword for me. Every time I finish listening, my appetite for great music is satisfied, but I am left with an empty stomach.
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spodiodi:

sounds like he's about to break into that Witch Doctor song
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Jimmy Wipper:

Funny, I was just reading Miriam Linna's post about Nixon's letter to Hasil.
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Hubig Pie:

Look at that caveman go !
  11:44am
clarke:

whipppppppaaaaaaaahhhhhhhh
  11:44am
Dean:

That's right, Mister Dobalina. The baby burger is my daughter's choice.

There's also a small chain in these parts, Nation's Giant Burger, that does a decent job, but the real draw is the assortment of pies. Once upon a time Berkeley had a fancy restaurant, Cafe Rouge, in a bougie shopping area. They did a wonderful burger and fries. Add a martini: lunch!
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Michael in Montclair:

On the topic of nachos and all things Mexican food related, Passaic, NJ is a bastion of affordible, delicious, and authentic Mexican eats. Taqueria Los Gueros, La Fortaleza, Mexico Deli (yes, that's the name), and La Lotería are some of the places that I have hit.
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Listener Baby:

The Michael Shelley!! It’s a friggin #1 hit!
  11:47am
Dean:

In recent months a taco truck has been parking on a nearby corner. The al pastor is superb.
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HyperDose:

If you haven't tried chilaquiles verdes, you're missing out. Ask any Mexican place, they'll make it for you (but easier to make at home). Best breakfast ever.
  11:49am
Listener Bop Monroe:

"life can be so fine just like Manashewitz wine!"
  11:49am
Andres:

I feel like Bugs Bunny played a version of Mambo Shevits in a cartoon I’ve forgotten the details of.
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joe mulligan:

my chiropractor loves the "shake your sacroiliac" part of that Mambo Shevits song by the Crows
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Geoffrey in Ottawa:

There is a place around the corner from me that makes a mean burrito. TacoLot it's called. It's in a parking lot, of course. Go figure.
  11:51am
Listener Bop Monroe:

sorry, it's Manischewitz wine
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James in ATL:

One of the best shows I ever saw was in Athens GA in the 80's. It was The Romantics with The Producers and The Swinging Richards (local band). Hell of a PowerPop night.
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Rick from SC:

Hi Michael and all. And yeah for homemade Chile rellenos
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Michael Shelley:

DW - Gotta roast the chilis first, then the skins peel off easy - they did fall apart a bit... but over all - really good
  11:52am
Dean:

What kind of cheese in the rellenos?
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Uncle Michael:

I have oatmeal raisin cookies working now, and I've started a sauce for pastitsio.
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HyperDose:

I regret not making my big end-of-summer batch of tomato sauce and basil pesto. But considering 2020 almost drove me to insanity, I'll give myself a pass.
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Listener Baby:

How did I never see The Romantics? Seems impossible?
  11:56am
Tim from LH:

We were lucky in NJ, they played the clubs all the time in the early 80’s. I saw them a bunch.
  11:57am
Bob:

Tell It To Carrie is still a top ten all time single for me
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spodiodi:

my fave taquerias in SF: El Farolito, Taqueria Cancun, Puerto Allegre (great chile rellenos), La Randalla, Pancho Villa, Taqueria Guadalajara (best suiza on earth)
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Handy Haversack:

Eating breakfast right now -- feels almost like a defensive mood given the discussion going on!
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Michael Shelley:

I used 1/2 Mexican cheese similar to Mozzerella (forgot the name) & 1/2 jack
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Dennis Diken:

Romantics current drummer Brad Elvis is one of the coolest, most unique players ever bein’ gave
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Handy Haversack:

Queso blanco, MS? Or chihuahua?
  11:59am
clarke:

was going to say that, earlier, but i blanked on his name, DD
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HyperDose:

Any bread makers in the hits house? I've been watching too much Tom Papa and not doing any baking.
  12:01pm
Dean:

Asadero or Oaxaca, maybe.
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JohnEBGood:

This sounds like Jersey!
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Corey:

@spodiodi: embarrassment of riches in SF! I once ate two Cancun burritos in one sitting. Hard to imagine now.
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Geoffrey in Ottawa:

Steamies are a favourite here, too. A Montreal speciality.
  12:02pm
wenzo llc.:

whatup doe... 313 representing. I like that idea "what would they have sounded like if they didn't have hits" interesting
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Michael Shelley:

Asadero I believe... here's the recipe I used: www.isabeleats.com...
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Dean:

I'm still getting a paycheck, if that's what you're asking, HyperDose.
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spodiodi:

woof, Corey! that's hard core! i'd often only have half a burrito for lunch, then take the rest home for snackin'
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Michael Shelley:

Results were eye popping: a 1" pillow surrounding the chilis
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morphe':

Handy - I'll check it out .. next vist to take home ...

Dean - best substitue for Oaxaan cheese is Buffala mozzarella (press/drain out the water with a heavy plate and pot of water 1 hour) or regular Mozerrella if need be so.. best for quesadillas too .... cremini mushrooms as a Huitlacoche substitute ...
  12:04pm
Frank Zaatar:

@Hyperdose: I just made my first sourdough rye bread. It was a miracle.
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spodiodi:

lol Dean
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spodiodi:

i'm still giggling from your "Poor al!" comment from yesterday, Dean. too funny
  12:05pm
Sean:

Michael, I looked at your recipe and suddenly realized, I've never had Chili Rellenos in my life. Gotta jump in that well!
  12:05pm
Dean:

I did a pasta bake with fresh mozzarella recently.

Thanks, spodiodi. That one came out of left field.
  12:06pm
Andres:

Geoffrey: I have made steamies at home. Poutine however, never quite the same without the deep fry.
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DjLorraine:

@Myron Feld, are you possibly Myron from Myron and the Detrons? Because i was a Deltron.
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Geoffrey in Ottawa:

@Andres I make poutine on occasion at home, but with roasted "fries" and not deep-fried ones. It's always kind of enjoyable but for whatever reason it's never as hot as I'd like it to be. I guess the cold cheese curds cools off the gravy quickly.
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joe mulligan:

The Romantics played a mile from where I grew up at the Tally Ho motel bar in Wilmington DE back in the 80s
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spodiodi:

The Romantics songs remind me of 7-8th grade dances
  12:12pm
Crei6hton:

Afternoon WFMU!
  12:14pm
clarke:

great interview (again)
  12:15pm
Dean:

Was working in a record store when the first album arrived. We played it all the time.
  12:21pm
clarke:

that's fantastic - mike's verve for the verve
  12:24pm
clarke:

those heavy pauses on Talking In Your Sleep are jus' fine!
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luka:

just thinking about the part when the guitars come in on “talking in your sleep” sends a chill through my body.
  12:26pm
pgalub:

gtr suspensions! (chef's kiss)
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spodiodi:

i expect "talkin in your sleep" to be stuck in my head for the next couple of weeks now
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spodiodi:

not a bad deal
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luka:

everybody rappin like it’s a commercial.
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myron feld:

The Who's commercial for the US Air Force is a strange one.
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Handy Haversack:

Actin like life is a big commercial

(Sorry, luka, there's no way to contain it once triggered!)
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luka:

lol Handy. thank you.
  12:30pm
pgalub:

Thank you, Handy!
  12:31pm
wenzo llc.:

@myron sounds weird!!! Ill check it out lol
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luka:

i’d never really thought of the distinction between bands that party but aren’t a complete mess on stage.
  12:32pm
clarke:

very prescient words
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luka:

but it’s an important one.
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Michael Shelley:

one of Mike D's best "rhymes"
  12:33pm
clarke:

i got my ass capped, too!!!
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Joe B:

Great job Michael! Mike rules! and yes, the Romantics know how to 'manage' their partying
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HyperDose:

@Dean dough is indeed a good thing to have
@Frank Zatar sourdough rye sounds heavenly!
  12:36pm
Dean:

I wonder if The Romantics ever crossed paths with The Dogs. Must have before the latter moved to LA.
  12:37pm
MFlynn:

So cool Michael!! Great conversation!! I’m pulling out all my Romantics albums.
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Joe B:

rhythm romance was a bust but in 1985 they were still an incredible live band
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luka:

i distinctly remember trying to learn “what i like...” from guitar tab. forget about it. deceptively complicated riffage.
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spodiodi:

thanks, Mike Skill!
nice interview, M$!
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luka:

there are no. 1 hits and then there’s this.
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Joe B:

Yes too long! Romantics were in the studio in 2003. Wally was on the phone a few times though
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Frank In Queens:

Great interview.
  12:39pm
P-90:

First class interview! Thanks for that
  12:39pm
MFlynn:

The perfect Song!!! “What I like about you”. WOW!!!
  12:39pm
clarke:

triple-tracked.... wow.
  12:39pm
phat:

That was a great interview. What a nice guy.
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myron feld:

Great interview, Michael. And this song.....
  12:40pm
Dennis Diken:

Nice interview Mikey, well done!
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luka:

i felt like absolute trash when i woke up today and between Bob’s show and this, i am ready to howl with Rex. what the hell would i do without the FMU.
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Handy Haversack:

That was a really fun interview. Thanks so much, Michael and Mike.

Yeah, luka! Let it rip!
  12:41pm
clarke:

hearing so much enthusiasm is sho' nice (i am talking about skill and M$)
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Geoffrey in Ottawa:

That was a great interview. Mike Skill sounds like an absolutely awesome guy, the kind of guy I'd love to share a plate of nachos with.
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Squints:

Lyrics aside, THIS is the greatest Knack song ever. Accept no substitutes.
  12:42pm
egould310:

Great dirty little ditty. Great show, Mikes.
  12:42pm
Andres:

Favourite part of interview re. In Heat, this isn’t the same band; was similarly confused! Some songs can be over saturated but What I Like About You stays golden!
  12:43pm
Sean:

This is a fantastic version!n,
not sure if that was mouth harp or accordion on the open.
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Hoboken Jack:

Very nice interview, Michael!
  12:43pm
Sean:

ahh, clearly a harmonica!
  12:43pm
JSG:

For us in MI, they were local heroes. Saw them a bunch. Saw the original lineup at the old high school auditorium in downtown Kazoo (and amazing nearly 10 minute version of Little Latin Lupe Lu in the set), and when the played What I Like, about half way through Wally stops the band and points up to the balcony. The whole thing is heaving up and down. They quickly empty the place, and the fireman come, etc. We wait. They let us back in w/ the balcony closed and they pick up the song EXACTLY where they left off, everyone crammed in aong the orchestra seats. The place went apeshit.
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myron feld:

MS, you're working blue with this song.
  12:44pm
Dean:

Ever play Sunset Bombers, Fieger's band before The Knack? My stupid band played the Masque with them.
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Handy Haversack:

Also, Kate just got back from her run, and I caught her up, and now we're remembering the one time she ordered the chiles rellenos con papa, which had chunked fried potatoes in them, almost like homefries, and she almost exploded and we thought we might finally have actually broken ourselves with food, but now we're wondering if maybe we actually want it again.
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HyperDose:

Killer interview and show Michael! Love how WoofMooers are always up for riveting food talk.

p.s. @Handy, the heat just came on!
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Hoboken Jack:

Belated hello Joe and Pete
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Handy Haversack:

Oh, congrats, HyperDose! What a freaking relief.
  12:45pm
Dean:

Maybe it came from Wilko Johnson?
  12:45pm
clarke:

i'm left-handed and can't do it!
  12:46pm
Listener Robert:

I love "Good Girls Don't" because it's so un-woke, but also because a band played it at halftime of a game of the NY Sharks women's football club. Get it? Good girls don't play football, but we do.
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Handy Haversack:

@JSG: that is a fantastic story. Thanks for sharing it!
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Squints:

Yikes. With this set I'm a junior in college again.
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Geoffrey in Ottawa:

Best song of all time ever? I would say, Yes!
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Joe B:

that is great JSG!
  12:48pm
muddybrookrambler:

Wow, great show! Thank you! Romantics to Knack to Jags! I’m spending some time with my guitar after this!
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Squints:

Nothing really does matter but the weekend.
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Handy Haversack:

Everybody's working for it, Squints.
  12:50pm
Dean:

Best album of all time ever? (Heaven Tonight.) I might say, Yes!
  12:51pm
clarke:

sounds like petersson is using a 4-string bass on the early version (as opposed to 8 or 12 on the released version)
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DjLorraine:

I'm energized from your interview and songs!
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James in ATL:

Terrific interview. Loving this early version Cheap Trick! Great show today Michael!
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Listener Robert:

Huh. This "early version" sounds like the one I'm familiar with. Is a later version of "Surrender" significantly different?
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Pedro in Arlington:

Anyone remember which NY area station used Back of My Hand as an ID, with the frequency as part of the chorus? WLIR maybe?
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Uncle Michael:

Heaven Tonight=third-best Cheap Trick album.
  12:52pm
SeanG:

that jags song, i thought was graham parker
  12:52pm
Dean:

This is definitely not the album version.
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Frank Zaatar:

It seems Rick jumped the gun on the 2nd verse.
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Uncle Michael:

When I bought that Jags record a record store clerk had written on the sticker "sounds like elvis costello"
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Corey:

Thanks for the top notch interview and music, Michael! Take care all.
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luka:

lol that outro
  12:53pm
clarke:

seems like they just tightened up the drum compression and over-dubbed another bass track and then the new vocals
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Geoffrey in Ottawa:

What a show, Michael! Thanks so much.
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Frank In Queens:

Best Cars song, easily.
  12:53pm
vertual:

Something's wrong with my volume control...it won't go past 10!
  12:53pm
clarke:

yessss!!!
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Hackensack Slim:

Where'd I put my skinny tie?
  12:54pm
Dean:

I'm gonna guess, UM, that your no. 1 is the first album? Hard to disagree, but what I love about Heaven Tonight is the over-production. Band's riding a wave, hit after hit, and top to bottom their third studio album just blasts off.
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Sweet Corn Lizzie:

Who did that ID?

Great show!
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Hughie Considine:

Oh man, Elliott Easton's work on this one is so killer.
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McGroovey:

Playing all the latest hits!
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luka:

time to transition from coffee to crispy ones.
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Handy Haversack:

Oh, dag. It went so fast. Great show, MS! Not even a no. 1.5 in the bunch!

Be well, Shellegamers Rellenos! Great hanging and grooving with you all.
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Uncle Michael:

I think the first two records are perfection.
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Michael Shelley:

I cut out a really dirty 1/2 verse from
that version of Surrender
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Geoffrey in Ottawa:

I am so glad I spent my high school years listening to these songs and not Dire Straits or Ted Nugent. Just awesome.
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DjLorraine:

Myron are you the Myron from Myron & the Deltrons?
  12:54pm
P-90:

Now how did I know The Cars were going to make an appearance in here somewhere?
  12:55pm
Sean:

You're in a very particular groove.
Reminds me of a late 70's overnight radio shift.
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Uncle Michael:

Pete Thomas, Lizzie. Attractions bass player,
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phat:

Hot damn. High school high points.
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Megaroni:

What a cool interview! Thanks Michael !
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spodiodi:

thanks, Michael Shelley! great show, and loved the Mike Skill interview!
cheerio, rockers
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Uncle Michael:

Great show, Michael.
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Dean:

Never quite got In Color, perhaps another reason why I so admire Heaven Tonight. Prodigal band.
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Sweet Corn Lizzie:

Thanks UM
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luka:

thank u, Michael. shows like this are what the “fav an episode” feature are made for.
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Michael Shelley:

David Robinson should patent those fills
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radioronan:

Thanks Michael..thanks skeletons!
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Uncle Michael:

Bruce, not Pete. Oops
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clarke:

it's just an automatic line....
fun shew - as always.
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SeanG:

great show Michael! got me outta bed
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Dean:

Also my experience hearing them live ran counter to the usual trajectory: band gets bigger, plays bigger venues, not as fun as the small joints. Cheap Trick ran in the other direction for me during those early years. The bigger the venue, the harder they worked, the better they sounded.
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DjLorraine:

Thanks Michael and Skellies
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Hughie Considine:

This gal's voice....oh man
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dk50b:

One of the best song kickoffs ever. My first concert was The Cars and XTC at The Garden in December 1980. Both were phenomenal. Cars stage presence was a little detached, but XTC was a revelation.
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Tommy in Neversink:

Not funny
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Hughie Considine:

I envy you seeing XTC, @dk50b
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Michael in Montclair:

Very twisted
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clarke:

she puts the DEPART in the department
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vertual:

apologies to dave the spazz...
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davefromtoronto:

she's cold...
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Geoffrey in Ottawa:

"You can make soup or have them as a pet."
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Andres:

Great show! Sick finish!
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Hoboken Jack:

Thank you Michael and Ruth!!
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DjLorraine:

Monkey said stop
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P-90:

The screeching in the background really makes that one
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Hubig Pie:

Monkey hips and rice
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Michael Shelley:

dk - I was there!
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Michael in Montclair:

Thanks Michael! Great show today. I enjoyed the Mike Skill interview a bunch!
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Firepitmama:

Fantastic and fun show! Thank you!!
  1:02pm
Andres:

Can I ask for an autograph at least?
  1:15pm
RevErie:

good show, then you ruined the whole show with the ending
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