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TUNES: Uncovered

Mark White & Carey Michael

Songs that you probably missed the first time around. One hit wonders and songs that never made the radio or charts, but are nevertheless great tunes.

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00:14:48

Alice Merton - No Roots

TUNES: Uncovered ·

2025/02/22

If you're looking for a global hit, this show is for you. Alice Merton's No Roots didn't get much terrestrial radio play here in the states but was a big hit overseas. It was also a big player in the streaming world as well. Closing in on 400 million streams, this one has been heard around the world. A catchy tune with a sparse production it's one that you'll want to add to a playlist near you.

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00:11:35

Schon/Hammer - No More Lies

TUNES: Uncovered ·

2025/02/08

In the early 80's these two guys were hitting on all cylinders. Neal Schon's band Journey had just released Escape in July of 1981 and Jan Hammer was playing with the likes of Joni Mitchell, Santana, and Stanley Clarke. Together they recorded a not to be missed couple of albums and this episode's song is off of their 1982 album Here To Stay. A driving beat and Schon's surprisingly good vocals makes this track one to dust off and put into rotation.

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00:16:44

Nick Jonas - Find You

TUNES: Uncovered ·

2025/01/25

You've heard Mr. Jonas on your radio stations (are those still a thing?) and have probably seen him and his brothers on TV. His 2017 release Find You was a single with no corresponding album but still did pretty well in the streaming world. Listen to the episode to hear just how well. A catchy tune we're sure you'll enjoy.

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00:12:58

RTZ – Face The Music

TUNES: Uncovered ·

2025/01/11

RTZ (Return to Zero) was one of those bands that had it all. Top notch vocals, catchy choruses, excellent musicianship, and well written songs. Not bad for a side project for Boston’s Brad Delp and Barry Goudreau. This episode’s uncovered tune is off their 1991 album Return to Zero and titled Face the Music. A couple of albums and singles later and they decided to call it quits. Take a listen to the rocking tune from one of the best voices in rock.

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00:16:26

2024 Year End Retrospective

TUNES: Uncovered ·

2024/12/28

We think 2024 was a great year to relive old memories and discover new songs. Carey and I have enjoyed bringing our listeners music from both new artists and long standing entertainers. From two different spotlights on Memphis Artists to bands you definitely missed the first time around, we hope you heard something new, was reminded of something old, and had an amazing year. Here's to a wonderful 2025! Happy New Year!

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00:12:10

Giant - I'm A Believer

TUNES: Uncovered ·

2024/12/14

Rarely will you get such musicianship coupled with strong lyrics, great production, and great live performances like you will with this episode's band, Giant. Formed by Dann and David Huff, Giant was a powerhouse band. Dann's playing and production talents have graced the albums of many a hit artist. When you get a chance, listen to this entire album, you will not be disappointed.

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00:16:17

Billy Joel - Zanzibar

TUNES: Uncovered ·

2024/11/30

Billy Joel's 52nd Street, released in 1978, was chock full of great songs. This episode's uncovered tune is Zanzibar and it's a great one. Not necessarily a song that sounds like his others but one that paints a great picture. Starting out as something completely different, the final result is one of his best.

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00:10:11

Streets - If Love Should Go

TUNES: Uncovered ·

2024/11/16

Back in the late 70's and early 80's there were plenty of great albums released. This episode is about one of those albums and an equally great song. During a hiatus from Kansas, Steve Walsh put together another band, called them Streets, and released two very good albums. If Love Should Go is off the debut album titled Streets. It's one of our favorite songs and we think you'll enjoy it as well.

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00:17:10

The Civil Wars - Barton Hollow

TUNES: Uncovered ·

2024/11/02

Lasting almost twice as long as the actual Civil War, THE Civil Wars was made up of two gifted singer/songwriters who released several albums, EPs and won four Grammys. Not bad for eight years work. Barton Hollow is off their 2011 album of the same name. Did I mention four Grammys? A true uncovered tune in this early release in their catalog, one we hope you enjoy!

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00:13:28

Rob Jungklas - Make It Mean Something

TUNES: Uncovered ·

2024/10/19

As we have mentioned before, the mid to late 80's were a wonderful time to be in Memphis. The local music scene was as large as it ever was, and this episode's artist was a big part of that. Rob Jungklas' Memphis Thing was all over the radio waves. Also on his 1986 Closer to the Flame album was Make It Mean Something. Lyrically, musically and everything in between made this song a favorite of ours.

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00:17:20

Al Green - Love and Happiness

TUNES: Uncovered ·

2024/10/05

If you've been waiting for a classic R&B song, the wait is over. Off of Al Green's 1972 album I'm Still In Love With You comes this tour deforce, Love and Happiness. Released first in the UK and later (5 years later!) in the US, this song is listed on many a top songs lists of the 70's and of all time. this song has it all including a soulful vocal, tight background singers and a solid arrangement. Take a listen as we talk about the Reverend Al Green!

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00:16:22

Drama - Why Did Forever Have to End

TUNES: Uncovered ·

2024/09/21

The 80's were an amazing time for music in Memphis. Spawning out of The Breaks, Suzanne Jerome Taylor and Pat Taylor created their next band, Drama. Although the band was short-lived, with only one album released, the music was very well done. Suzanne's silky voice and Pat's tasteful guitar put together a solid set of songs. Why Did Forever Have to End is just one of those tunes. Take a listen as Carey and Mark discuss this and more Memphis music in this 2nd of 4 Memphis Artists series

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00:12:26

Drew Holcomb & The Neighbors - All The Money In The...

TUNES: Uncovered ·

2024/09/07

In our first of four shows dedicated to Memphis artists, we have one by Drew Holcomb. He and his band formed in 2005 and have put out some of the best "Americana" music of the past few decades. While this song may not be his typical music style, it's a great song. And you can't go wrong with a song that has a horn section. All The Money in the World is off of Drew's 2023 release Strangers No More and one we think you'll love!

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00:10:57

Patty Smyth - Heartache Heard Around The World

TUNES: Uncovered ·

2024/08/24

If you watched more than 30 minutes of MTV back in the 80's you are familiar with Patty Smyth. The cute and bubbly lead singer of Scandal looked tougher than the Go Go's girls and sweeter than Joan Jett, but boy could she sing. After Scandal disbanded she set out on a solo career that saw her hit the charts with The Warrior and Sometimes Love Just Ain't Enough with Don Henley. This uncovered tune is one of her rockers and we're sure you will enjoy the tune!

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00:16:20

Stevie Wonder - Lately

TUNES: Uncovered ·

2024/08/10

Off Stevie's 19th studio album, 1980's Hotter Than July, comes a melancholy tune entitled Lately. Released as a single it reached the charts but was more of a sleeper hit than his other releases. One of our national treasures, Stevie has stopped touring but luckily we have his recorded catalog to play on repeat.

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00:14:00

Trevor Rabin - I Can't Look Away

TUNES: Uncovered ·

2024/07/27

From movie scores to Yes albums to all musical points in between Trevor Rabin can do it all. His songs gave Yes their biggest album to date and you've heard his music in places you weren't even aware of. Trevor's 4th solo album, released in 1989, produced a top 5 hit along with I Can't Look Away, his guitar tour-de-force. If you like big sounds and great production, you'll love the song we discuss on today's episode.

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00:11:16

The Silver Seas - What's The Drawback?

TUNES: Uncovered ·

2024/07/13

Just a few hours down I-40 there once was a band that had catchy songs and great production but you probably haven't heard of them. The Silver Seas released five albums and today's episode revolves around their 3rd release, Chateau Revenge and it's track What's The Drawback? If you hear a little ELO, you're not alone. Although not currently together The Silver Seas had a solid catalog of music which stands up today.

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00:12:40

Elvis Presley - One Night

TUNES: Uncovered ·

2024/06/29

One of Elvis' more rocking tunes, One Night (With You), was a hit for the singer in 1957. Written by Dave Bartholomew, Pearl King, and Anita Steinman, it was an R&B hit for Smiley Lewis in 1956. Elvis took the original lyrics, made a few small but weighty changes, and the rest is history. His rendition was a staple of his shows from that point on and one of the best recorded versions is from the 68 Comeback Special.

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00:10:38

Good Question - Catcher In The Rain

TUNES: Uncovered ·

2024/06/15

1986 was a very good year for Memphis music. You could hear a different AMAZING band just about every night in a local club. Good Question was undoubtedly one of those bands. While a part of Memphis will remember "Jane" my favorite track off of their 1986 Thin Disguise album is Catcher in the Rain. From the catchy chorus to the solid production, it's one of my all time favorite songs. Find the album online and buy it, you will not be disappointed.

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00:13:52

John Kilzer - Memory In The Making

TUNES: Uncovered ·

2024/06/01

In our second of a four part series on Memphis music, we put the spotlight on John Kilzer. John first came to the attention of the Memphis public, at least the sporting public, as a Memphis Tiger, playing on the basketball team. After a stint as an English teacher he decided music was the path forward for him. And bot, are we glad he did. Memory In The Making, both the song and album, were incredibly well done. We miss John but hopefully this song will bring back a memory for you.

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