Tim Friedmann's 70's Rock Conversations
Informative and Entertaining conversation about the greatest decade of music! Spanning the years 1967-'82. Spotlight Years, Featured Artists Plus! 1-Hit Wonders, "Not-so-good Songs," and more!
Episodes
July 7, 2025 • 63 mins
Hope you had a terrific 4th of July holiday weekend! This week, Frankie and I head back to 1969 with the "Best Debut Album," Crosby, Stills & Nash. You'll learn how the trio got together, after some behind the scenes dealings of 2 powerful record company executives. Next week, we'll have Tom Petty's debut from 1976. Enjoy!
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June 30, 2025 • 60 mins
This week's "Best Debut Album" features Toto! From late '78 into '79, and into today--Songs like "Hold the Line" and "I'll Supply the Love" are still staples of Rock and Contemporary stations all over the world. Top session musicians like Jeff and Steve Porcaro, Steve Lukather and David Paich formed Toto in the late 70's, and the group continues to tour today. Enjoy!
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June 23, 2025 • 55 mins
This week, it's Bob Welch's first solo effort, "French Kiss." This Platinum Album was released in September, 1977 at the height of the Disco Era, and about the same time as the release of the mega-hit soundtrack to "Saturday Night Fever." Bob Welch, the former member of Fleetwood Mac, enlisted the help of former bandmates Lindsey Buckingham, Mick Fleetwood and Christine McVie. Enjoy!
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June 16, 2025 • 89 mins
Episode 5 of Season 13 brings us one of the best debut albums of the 80s for sure--"Bella Donna" by Stevie Nicks! Frank and I love this album, and we have some very interesting things to say about it. And we'll have a little tribute to some of the musical artists who have passed away so far in 2025. Plus, our other features come your way as well! Next week, 1977's "French Kiss" by former Fleetwood Mac'er Bob Welch.
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June 9, 2025 • 70 mins
We are BACK!! Frankie and I return this week with all-new episodes of "70s Rock Conversations," as we continue with our rundown of the Best Debut Albums. This week, it's the first solo effort from Steve Perry. Was it a one-shot thing, or did it foretell the future of the band Journey?
Street Talk is an excellent album. Next week, Stevie Nicks' "Bella Donna" will be in the spotlight--her first solo album. Enjoy!
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June 2, 2025 • 56 mins
This is our final Classic Conversation before Frank and I pick up next week with Season 13, and all-new episodes. This week, it's one of our Best Debut Albums- from the Pretenders!! Next week, we'll have a new one- "Street Talk" by Steve Perry from 1984. Thanks for hanging in there until now, and we hope you've enjoyed our Classic Conversations this year.
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May 26, 2025 • 60 mins
This is our 2nd to last Classic episode, before all-new shows return the week of June 9th! This week, it's a look back to the state of Illinois. Enjoy!
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May 19, 2025 • 61 mins
This week, we'll look back to our Conversation about the Buckeye State- Ohio. Frankie is stuck in Jury Duty for the time-being, so we will continue to run our Classic episodes; this one going back to late July '24. Enjoy!
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May 12, 2025 • 63 mins
Frankie's a bit under the weather, then he starts Jury Duty soon, so it'll be a bit until we have some new episodes to come you way in Season 13. In the meantime, enjoy this Classic Conversation from November of '24; the debut album from Foreigner. Enjoy!
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May 5, 2025 • 60 mins
One more Classic Conversation in this year's bank! It's from 1972--Steely Dan's "Can't Buy a Thrill." Listen carefully to the song, "Do It Again"--it's lead vocalist is NOT Donald Fagen. Frank and I will be back with all-new episodes as we continue with Season 13. "French Kiss" by Bob Welch is our "Best Debut Album" next week!
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April 28, 2025 • 65 mins
This week, Frank and I conclude our "Classic Conversations," as we take a fresh look at Sir Elton John! Next week, all-new episodes of Season 13 return with our Best Debut Album--"French Kiss" by Bob Welch. Thanks for listening all winter and now into the spring! Classic Conversations were a big hit once again!!
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April 21, 2025 • 59 mins
Our Classic Conversations continue this week with the 1976 debut album--Heart's "Dreamboat Annie." Next week, we'll round out the month of April with our Featured Artist-Sir Elton John! And, in just 2 weeks, Frank and I return with all-new episodes as we continue with Season 13 and our Best Debut Album--"French Kiss" by Bob Welch!!
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April 14, 2025 • 72 mins
This week, Frank and I will feature one of the best debut albums ever--The Cars from June, 1978! Next week, Ann and Nancy Wilson of Heart will be in the spotlight with their debut album--"Dreamboat Annie." Just a few more weeks before all-new episodes!!
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April 7, 2025 • 63 mins
This week, Frank and I head back to the year 1978--one of the best years in music! Next week, we'll continue of Classic Conversations with a 1978 album--The Cars debut album!!
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March 31, 2025 • 59 mins
This week, Frank and I interview Alan Hewitt, keyboardist/music director for the Moody Blues when they tour. Next week, we begin April with our look back to the year 1978!
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March 24, 2025 • 51 mins
This week, one of our most popular episodes-- Mark Farner of Grand Funk Railroad!! Next week, join us as we end the month of March with our interview with Alan Hewitt, Keyboardist/Musical Director for the Moody Blues. Enjoy!
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March 17, 2025 • 62 mins
This week's "Classic Conversation" is one of the best--The Boss! Bruce Springsteen! Next week, we'll bring back one of our highest-rated shows--our interview with Mark Farner of Grand Funk Railroad. Enjoy!
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March 10, 2025 • 54 mins
Our "Best Debut Album" this week is "Chicago Transit Authority!" Next week, The Boss Bruce Springsteen takes center stage. Enjoy!
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March 3, 2025 • 56 mins
The Peach State, Georgia, is our "Featured State" this week, as our Classic Conversations continue into March. Next week, we'll look at Chicago, the subject of our very first episode back in November 2020.
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February 24, 2025 • 66 mins
This week--from fall of '86--it's Boston's Debut Album, our very first "Best Debut Album" of so many! Next week, Frank and I will talk about the Peach State of Georgia...lots of great music came from that great state.
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