Episode 48: Madness

Welcome to the 80s and songs about houses! It's the Living in Hi-Fi version of VH1 "Where are They Now?" 

Madness by Madness
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Music video by Madness performing Our House. (C) 1982 Geffen Records
'House Of Fun' was released as a one-off single in 1982 and went to #1 in the UK, staying in the chart for nine weeks. The song is arguably the best example of Madness' "nutty sound", a combination of fairground vaudeville, ska and out-and-out pop.

Episode 47: Rain Forest by Walter Wanderley

A staple of our easy listening collection! Upbeat, loungey, bossa nova and pop on a Hammond organ.

Rain Forest by Walter Wanderley
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The undisputed king of the Hammond organ! This is a live version of Call Me, from his 1966 debut album Rain Forest.

Episode 46: Folk Songs for the 21st Century by Sheldon Allman

This week we feature post-apocalyptic satire from an era we more often recognize for its optimism.

Folk Songs for the 21st Century by Sheldon Allman
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Episode 45: Sail Out by Lord Cody and the Coralites

You’re probably not on vacation in the Caribbean right now, but you can imagine that you are listening to this album!

Sail Out by Lord Cody & The Coralites
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Episode 44: Thank You Music Lovers by Spike Jones

In honor of April Fools’ Day we discuss puns, satire, and fart noises.

Thank You, Music Lovers by Spike Jones
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Der Fuehrer's Face by Spike Jones

Sabre Dance by Spike Jones