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I"d Buy That For A Dollar

A podcast about inexpensive, common and underappreciated records that are waiting to be rediscovered.

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52:12

Jerry Harrison - Casual Gods

I"d Buy That For A Dollar ·

2023/05/23

Co-host Peter highlights the second solo offering from Modern Lovers/Talking Heads keyboardist Jerry Harrison. We give a lot of attention to the various players on this record as well as the unique circumstances under which this album was created. If you like us, please support us at patreon.com/idbuythatpodcast to get exclusive content (episodes on 45s!), or tell a friend about us. Broke and have no friends? Leave us a review, it helps more people find us. Thanks!

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01:04:23

Roberta Flack & Donny Hathaway - S/T

I"d Buy That For A Dollar ·

2023/05/16

Mark Weathersby aka DJ Mahogany returns as our guest with another favorite album of his: the classic duet album from soul singers Roberta Flack and Donny Hathaway. We talk about how these two musicians wound up recording together as well as their individual careers both before and after this landmark release. If you like us, please support us at patreon.com/idbuythatpodcast to get exclusive content (episodes on 45s!), or tell a friend about us. Broke and have no friends? Leave us a review, it

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59:06

Flatt & Scruggs - Foggy Mountain Banjo

I"d Buy That For A Dollar ·

2023/05/09

Geography lecturer and Tennessean musician Jake Watkins brings some Appalachian pride to the podcast with an album from Lester Flatt and Earl Scruggs. We detail the origins of bluegrass music, how this duo helped popularize the genre, and the "Scruggs style" of banjo playing. If you like us, please support us at patreon.com/idbuythatpodcast to get exclusive content (episodes on 45s!), or tell a friend about us. Broke and have no friends? Leave us a review, it helps more people find us

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53:25

Alexander O’Neal - S/T

I"d Buy That For A Dollar ·

2023/05/02

Aswad from the Studio Funk podcast returns to the program with the debut album from American R&B singer Alexander O'Neal. A successful but underappreciated figure in the funk and soul movement of the 1970s and '80s Minneapolis scene, our discussion covers O'Neal's ties to other artists and the greater recognition he received in the United Kingdom. If you like us, please support us at patreon.com/idbuythatpodcast to get exclusive content (episodes on 45s!), or tell a friend about us. Broke and

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59:51

Granmax - A Ninth Alive

I"d Buy That For A Dollar ·

2023/04/25

Lance Barresi of Permanent Records in Los Angeles returns to the podcast with his raison d'être—private press hard rock from the Seventies. The band is Granmax of Kansas City, Missouri. Long shrouded in mystery, we are also joined by original bandmember Tim McCorkle to help set the record straight. If you like us, please support us at patreon.com/idbuythatpodcast to get exclusive content (episodes on 45s!), or tell a friend about us. Broke and have no friends? Leave us a review, it helps more

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51:45

Passage - S/T

I"d Buy That For A Dollar ·

2023/04/18

DJ Greg Belson, connoisseur of vintage Gospel Soul recordings, is our guest as we explore the sole album from Passage. Released on Herb Alpert's A&M label, this turns out to be a project by Brothers Johnson member and session bassist extraordinaire Louis "Thunder-Thumbs" Johnson. If you like us, please support us at patreon.com/idbuythatpodcast to get exclusive content (episodes on 45s!), or tell a friend about us. Broke and have no friends? Leave us a review, it helps more people find us

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01:01:10

Henry Mancini - Music from Mr. Lucky

I"d Buy That For A Dollar ·

2023/04/11

Musician, producer, and music historian Skip Heller returns as our guest to celebrate the career of composer Henry Mancini. Focusing on his soundtrack for the largely forgotten Mr. Lucky television series, we look at why Mancini stood out in his field and the wide swath of influence he cast. If you like us, please support us at patreon.com/idbuythatpodcast to get exclusive content (episodes on 45s!), or tell a friend about us. Broke and have no friends? Leave us a review, it helps more people

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01:02:47

Men at Work - Business as Usual

I"d Buy That For A Dollar ·

2023/04/04

Guest Melonie Bayl-Smith returns to the podcast to celebrate her home country of Australia with the debut from Men at Work. We detail the massive international success of this album while also looking at why the band never quite reached this level again nor received the critical respect they deserved. If you like us, please support us at patreon.com/idbuythatpodcast to get exclusive content (episodes on 45s!), or tell a friend about us. Broke and have no friends? Leave us a review, it helps more

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32:13

Heavy Pettin’ - Rock Ain’t Dead

I"d Buy That For A Dollar ·

2023/04/01

We are joined by lost media legend Rex Ferrari for a very special episode on the rock and roll triumph that is Heavy Pettin's 1985 masterpiece, Rock Ain't Dead.

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01:04:22

Kris Kristofferson - Border Lord

I"d Buy That For A Dollar ·

2023/03/28

Dustin Krcatovich returns as the guest for our long overdue look at Kris Kristofferson. We listen to selections from the singer-songwriter's fantastic third album—largely regarded as a disappointment upon initial release—and discuss not only his career as a musician but also as an actor. If you like us, please support us at patreon.com/idbuythatpodcast to get exclusive content (episodes on 45s!), or tell a friend about us. Broke and have no friends? Leave us a review, it helps more people find us

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01:01:06

Sylvester - Step II

I"d Buy That For A Dollar ·

2023/03/21

DJ Lola Kinks returns as our guest as we spin the fourth album from Sylvester. The party vibe is turned up to full throttle on this disco outing from the singer. However, a look at his short but prolific career reveals a multifaceted artist and human. If you like us, please support us at patreon.com/idbuythatpodcast to get exclusive content (episodes on 45s!), or tell a friend about us. Broke and have no friends? Leave us a review, it helps more people find us. Thanks!

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01:04:17

Joni Mitchell - For the Roses

I"d Buy That For A Dollar ·

2023/03/14

Bob Bucko Jr is back to hype a frequently glossed over Joni Mitchell record. The discussion largely centers around this album but we also cherry pick some highlights from her long and influential career. If you like us, please support us at patreon.com/idbuythatpodcast to get exclusive content (episodes on 45s!), or tell a friend about us. Broke and have no friends? Leave us a review, it helps more people find us. Thanks!

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54:49

Coke Escovedo - Coke

I"d Buy That For A Dollar ·

2023/03/07

DJ and record collector Ben Johnson is our guest as we talk percussionist Coke Escovedo on this episode. We tackle everything from Coke's impressive resume to his extensive family connections in the music business. If you like us, please support us at patreon.com/idbuythatpodcast to get exclusive content (episodes on 45s!), or tell a friend about us. Broke and have no friends? Leave us a review, it helps more people find us. Thanks!

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56:35

Split Enz - True Colours

I"d Buy That For A Dollar ·

2023/02/28

Illustrator/punk rocker Ben Lyon joins us to discuss New Zealand rock band Split Enz. We play selections from their most popular album, detail its fun and exciting packaging, and look at both their history as well as what followed their breakup. If you like us, please support us at patreon.com/idbuythatpodcast to get exclusive content (episodes on 45s!), or tell a friend about us. Broke and have no friends? Leave us a review, it helps more people find us. Thanks!

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01:06:08

Eddy Grant - My Turn to Love You

I"d Buy That For A Dollar ·

2023/02/21

Co-host Sean's doppelganger Shane Hartman visits us again with an album from genre-blending sensation Eddy Grant. We look at the artist's long and varied career, which turns out to be even more diverse and successful than many may realize. If you like us, please support us at patreon.com/idbuythatpodcast to get exclusive content (episodes on 45s!), or tell a friend about us. Broke and have no friends? Leave us a review, it helps more people find us. Thanks!

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01:03:26

Peggy Lee - Is That All There Is?

I"d Buy That For A Dollar ·

2023/02/14

Co-host Sean takes the reins this week to bring us a mid-career album from American jazz and pop singer Peggy Lee. This curious oddity was a surprise hit and can still turn some heads today. If you like us, please support us at patreon.com/idbuythatpodcast to get exclusive content (episodes on 45s!), or tell a friend about us. Broke and have no friends? Leave us a review, it helps more people find us. Thanks!

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59:12

Rockpile - Seconds of Pleasure

I"d Buy That For A Dollar ·

2023/02/07

Chicago-based music journalist James Porter is our guest as we talk pub rock band Rockpile. While we play selections from their sole studio album, we also look at the impressive careers of band members Nick Lowe and Dave Edmunds. If you like us, please support us at patreon.com/idbuythatpodcast to get exclusive content (episodes on 45s!), or tell a friend about us. Broke and have no friends? Leave us a review, it helps more people find us. Thanks!

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58:25

Missing Persons - Spring Session M

I"d Buy That For A Dollar ·

2023/01/31

Luke Tandy, owner of Skeleton Dust Records, is our guest as we spin the debut album from new wave icons Missing Persons. We examine their origin story, their popularity in the early days of MTV, and why their initial run was relatively short-lived. If you like us, please support us at patreon.com/idbuythatpodcast to get exclusive content (episodes on 45s!), or tell a friend about us. Broke and have no friends? Leave us a review, it helps more people find us. Thanks!

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57:44

Charles Earland - Odyssey

I"d Buy That For A Dollar ·

2023/01/24

Philadelphia-based DJ Allec Johnson aka Particle Ray joins the crew to reveal the wondrous sounds of jazz organist Charles Earland. This adventurous album truly takes the listener on a sonic Odyssey. If you like us, please support us at patreon.com/idbuythatpodcast to get exclusive content (episodes on 45s!), or tell a friend about us. Broke and have no friends? Leave us a review, it helps more people find us. Thanks!

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47:56

Smith - A Group Called Smith

I"d Buy That For A Dollar ·

2023/01/17

Co-host Peter takes us into the little told tale of late Sixties rock and soul group Smith. We play selections from their debut long play and explore why their run was so short-lived. If you like us, please support us at patreon.com/idbuythatpodcast to get exclusive content (episodes on 45s!), or tell a friend about us. Broke and have no friends? Leave us a review, it helps more people find us. Thanks!

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