02:57 PM 02/28/25

Poker / ELECTRIC LIGHT ORCHESTRA

with Marc Kurtz
Electric Light Orchestra are an English symphonic rock band which formed in Birmingham, Warwickshire in 1970. The band was formed by Jeff Lynne (vocals, guitar, multiple instruments), Roy Wood (multiple instruments, vocals), Richard Tandy (keyboards, vocals) and Bev Bevan (drums). Lynne, Wood and Bevan were former members of the psychedelic rock band The Move. The bands lineup would fluctuate throughout its original incarnation, although Lynne, Tandy and Bevan would remain constant members. They incorporated the sounds of string ensembles, vocoders and dub echos into rock songs, thereby creating a very sophisticated studio version of rock.
Album rock, art rock, beatlesque, classic rock, glam rock, mellow gold, rock, soft rock, symphonic rock
Jeff Lynne, Supertramp, Traveling Wilburys, 10cc, The Alan Parsons Project

02:55 PM 02/28/25

Love Machine / THE MIRACLES

with Marc Kurtz
The Miracles (known from 1965 to 1972 as Smokey Robinson and the Miracles) are an American rhythm and blues group from Detroit, Michigan, notable as the first successful group act for Berry Gordys Motown Records. The Miracles went on to become one of Motowns signature acts of the 1960s, during which time their original lead singer and founding member Smokey Robinson became one of the most successful songwriters and record producers of all time. During their nineteen year run on the American music charts, The Miracles charted over fifty hits and recorded in the genres of doo wop, soul, disco, and R and B. Twenty-six Miracles songs reached the Top Ten of the Billboard R and B singles chart, including four R and B number ones. Sixteen of the Miracles songs charted within the Top 20 of the Billboard Hot 100, with seven songs charting within the Top Ten and two - 1970s "The Tears of a Clown" and 1975s "Love Machine" (Part 1) - reaching number-one.
Classic soul, disco, motown, quiet storm, rhythm and blues, soul, southern soul
Smokey Robinson and The Miracles, The Temptations, Mary Wells, Jr. Walker & The All Stars, The Marvelettes

02:53 PM 02/28/25

Lover Girl / TEENA MARIE

with Marc Kurtz
Teena Marie (March 5, 1956 - December 26th, 2010) was an American singer–songwriter–producer. (Born Mary Christine Brockert) Marie, nicknamed Lady T, was a protegée of the late funk legend Rick James, and is notable as one of the few successful multi-ethnic performers of R and B. She sang R and B with big, robust vocals, and played rhythm guitar, keyboards and congas. She also had written, produced, sung and arranged virtually all of her songs since her 1980 release Irons in the Fire. She has quoted this as being her favorite album.
Contemporary r&b, funk, new jack swing, quiet storm, r&b, urban contemporary
Stephanie Mills, René & Angela, The Whispers, Mary Jane Girls, Phyllis Hyman

02:47 PM 02/28/25

Renegade / STYX

with Marc Kurtz
Styx is an American rock band from Chicago that formed in 1972 and became famous for its albums released in the late 1970s and early 1980s. They are best known for melding hard rock guitar balanced with acoustic guitar, synthesizers mixed with acoustic piano, upbeat tracks with power ballads, and incorporating elements of international musical theatre. The band established itself with a progressive rock sound in the 1970s, and began to incorporate pop rock and soft rock elements in the 1980s. Styx is best known for the hit songs "Lady", "Come Sail Away", "Babe", "Boat on the River", "The Best of Times", "Too Much Time on My Hands", "Renegade" and "Mr. Roboto".
High vibe
Kansas, Boston, REO Speedwagon, Foreigner, Journey

02:43 PM 02/28/25

Rose Garden / STEVIE NICKS

with Marc Kurtz
Stephanie Lynn Nicks (born May 26, 1948)[1] is an American singer, songwriter, and producer known for her work with the band Fleetwood Mac and as a solo artist. After starting her career as a duo with her then-boyfriend Lindsey Buckingham, releasing the album Buckingham Nicks to little success, Nicks joined Fleetwood Mac in 1975, helping the band to become one of the best-selling music acts of all time with over 120 million records sold worldwide. Rumours, the bands second album with Nicks, became one of the best-selling albums worldwide, being certified 20× platinum in the US.[2] In 1981, while remaining a member of Fleetwood Mac, Nicks began her solo career, releasing the studio album Bella Donna, which topped the Billboard 200 and has reached multiplatinum status.[3] She has released eight studio solo albums and seven studio albums with Fleetwood Mac, selling a certified total of 65 million copies in the US alone.
Heartland rock
Fleetwood Mac, Lindsey Buckingham, Christine McVie, Buckingham Nicks, Heart

02:39 PM 02/28/25

Mercedes Boy / PEBBLES

with Marc Kurtz
There is more than one artist with this name. 1) Perri Reid (formerly known as Pebbles, born Perri Alette McKissack on August 29, 1964) is an American dance-pop and urban contemporary singer. 2) Japanese all girl band, The Pebbles who released their first album (called First Album) 2010. 3) Pebbles is a soul singer active in South Africa. Her debut album was "Playful Soul".
Karyn White, Jody Watley, After 7, Shanice, Tracie Spencer