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Bill and Frank’s Guilt-Free Pleasures

There’s no shame in the music you love. Join us as we celebrate the open-hearted songs of the past 50 years (with a focus on the songs that shaped us from the 70s, 80s, and 90s).

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58:56

Genesis: "Invisible Touch" (A Reckoning with Phil...

Bill and Frank’s Guilt-Free Pleasures ·

2024/09/15

"Invisible Touch" comes at a time when Genesis was at their commercial peak. Not only did this become their only Billboard Hot 100 #1 hit, but it also found itself on the charts with songs by almost all other present and former members of the band. The song certainly has its haters, but you will not hear hatred from us: we love "Invisible Touch," although Bill must find a way to deal with the invisible touch that Phil Collins has had on him for his the past forty years. Invisible Touch music

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50:19

Lisa Stansfield: "All Around The World"

Bill and Frank’s Guilt-Free Pleasures ·

2024/09/08

If you get a chance to watch Lisa Stansfield sing at Apollo (you can see that here), you can see why her singing can win everyone over, especially on the hit single "All Around The World." In this episode, Frank gives us his best Barry White impression and Bill recounts the story of how Stansfield ended up slapping Prince. Thank you for joining us! Mixtape Official Video Apollo Barry White duet You can find us on Instagram, Facebook, and our website. You can email us at BandFGuiltFree@gmail.com,

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58:45

King Harvest: "Dancing in the Moonlight" (Life...

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2024/09/01

King Harvest's biggest hit was written as a response to a violent world - one that had nearly killed songwriter Sherman Kelly on a beach in St. Croix. We dive into the story behind the song, examine what makes this track so special (a toilet brush, for example), and then Bill takes Frank for a trip through the many versions of the song released over the past forty years. Oh - and Frank discusses werewolves (a lot!).Midnight Special Performance Mixtape You can find us on Instagram, Facebook, and our

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01:05:33

Martika: "Toy Soldiers" (Won't you come out and play...

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2024/08/25

Like so many of the sitcoms we grew up watching, we have finally made our Very Special Episode. Dave Kitchen joins us for the 16th time and brings us “Toy Soldiers” by Martika. Step by step and heart to heart, we bring you everything we’ve got as we plum the depths of (goth?) dance pop and drug addiction.Official Video Mixtape You can find us on Instagram, Facebook, and our website. You can email us at BandFGuiltFree@gmail.com, too. Feel free to rate and review us wherever you listen! Here is our

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56:22

Christopher Cross: "Ride Like The Wind" (Tents and...

Bill and Frank’s Guilt-Free Pleasures ·

2024/08/18

"Ride Like The Wind" is both yachty and naughty: a smooth song about an outlaw who has escaped hanging for the murder of ten men. In our (limited) knowledge of the so-called genre, we believe this is the only yacht rock song that dares to deal with this subject matter. Truth be told, the song is so enjoyable that it is hard to imagine that it is about anything else but a good time - and what a good time it is to listen to Christopher Cross and Michael Macdonald on backing vocals. We discuss the

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59:53

The Presidents of the United States of America:...

Bill and Frank’s Guilt-Free Pleasures ·

2024/08/11

Listen folks: sometimes a peach is just a peach. In today's episode we dive into the history of this anthem to a tender fruit. We didn't realize we would be diving into the world of ninjas, LSD, and two string basses. Thank you for joining us!Peaches official video Mixtape You can find us on Instagram, Facebook, and our website. You can email us at BandFGuiltFree@gmail.com, too. Feel free to rate and review us wherever you listen! Here is our Spotify playlist featuring every song we've

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01:07:06

Steve Perry: "Oh Sherrie" (YOU SHOULD'VE BEEN GONE!!!!)

Bill and Frank’s Guilt-Free Pleasures ·

2024/08/04

It took us a while, but we finally feature "The Voice" on our show. We dive into the history, meaning, and video of Steve Perry's "Oh Sherrie." Brace yourself, because Frank cannot resist singing the first lines of this tune!Official Video Mixtape You can find us on Instagram, Facebook, and our website. You can email us at BandFGuiltFree@gmail.com, too. Feel free to rate and review us wherever you listen! Here is our Spotify playlist featuring every song we've featured. Our theme music is by the

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52:26

The Jets: "You Got It All" (Lullaby for Elijah)

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2024/07/28

"You Got It All" is a sweet song with a bittersweet backstory, and just so happens to be the first song Bill sang to his newborn son. We discuss the background of The Jets family band and celebrate the sweetness of this standout track from their debut album. We also give one heck of a Hallmark movie. Thank you for spending your time with us!Official Video The Jets on Oprah Dick Clark Interview Chip 'N Dale Rescue Rangers Video You can find us on Instagram, Facebook, and our website. You can email

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55:51

Cathy Dennis: "Too Many Walls" (A Bonkers Great...

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2024/07/20

"Too Many Walls" is a song that was played everywhere in 1991. It may not have soared to the top of the charts (except the Billboard Adult Contemporary), but it had staying power on radio. Bill and Frank learn all about Cathy Dennis in this episode, and we come away with a much deeper appreciation for "one of the most influential people in the music industry." Also, we collaborate together to create our greatest Hallmark movie yet!official music video Rick Dees interview mixtape You can find us on

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01:09:48

Snow: "Informer" (Boss Level Lyrical Analysis)

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2024/07/14

Superfan Dan joins us and brings us our most challenging song yet! Who would have thought a Canadian from Toronto would bring us the highest selling reggae single of all time? In this episode, we revisit the history of this song and we tell you what it actually means. Buckle up! Official Video Mixtape Adrienne Clarkson Documentary Ali Spagnola Cover with Explanation Oliver's version of Informer You can find us on Instagram, Facebook, and our website. You can email us at BandFGuiltFree@gmail.com,

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01:03:11

Breathe: "Hands To Heaven" (and "Brian Boitano:...

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2024/07/05

Breathe’s “Hands to Heaven” has been the soundtrack to many moments in our lives, whether it be to a slow dance with one you love or to the final moments before a devastating break-up. To us, however, “Hands To Heaven” will be forever paired with Brian Boitano’s passionate skating routine to express his love for Katarina Witt during the climactic moments of the 1988 ABC special “Canvas Of Ice.” And speaking of heartbreak, Canadians cannot speak of Boitano without revisiting the moment we raised our

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50:22

Barry Manilow: "Copacabana (At the Copa)" (Have a...

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2024/06/30

What started out as a novelty song turned into one of the high points of Barry Manilow's career. We're here to celebrate the legacy that is "Copacabana (At the Copa)" by revisiting the history of the tune, analyzing the lyrics, and explaining the significance of bananas in the grieving process. Thank you for joining us!Mixtape Muppets and Liza Minelli Version The Simpsons' "Island of Sirens" Barry Manilow dancing on the stairs version You can find us on Instagram, Facebook, and our website. You can

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01:01:06

Mark Morrison: "Return of the Mack" (Imposter Syndrome?)

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2024/06/23

It's "Return of the Mike" at Bill & Frank's Guilt-Free Pleasures as Mike V returns to discuss the ultimate R&B/Hip-Hop crossover hit of the 90s. We discuss Mark Morrison's fascinating past as well as what makes this song truly incredible. As a bonus - you will be treated to Frank's vaudevillian version of Mark Morrison's voice! Music Video Mixtape You can find us on Instagram, Facebook, and our website. You can email us at BandFGuiltFree@gmail.com, too. Feel free to rate and review us

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01:06:00

Spandau Ballet: "True"

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2024/06/16

It's quite true that just hearing those guitar plucks on Spandau Ballet's enduring hit will set you adrift on memory bliss. Don't fight it; instead, join us as we celebrate this song and discuss its history as well as its incredible power. You will get to hear Frank do his best Al Green and Tony Hadley impressions while Bill reads from The Lovesong of J Alfred Prufrock and Lolita. And there is so much more! However, you will not hear us actually talk about the meaning of Spandau Ballet If you really

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01:01:07

The Beach Boys: "Kokomo" (Life's Too Short for a Bad...

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2024/06/09

Love it or hate it, "Kokomo" is a historic hit. With a 22-year-gap in number one hits, The Beach Boys were suddenly back on the scene. Despite Mike Love's notorious heel-turn at the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame ceremony, the band were able to muster enough goodwill to add one final great song to their catalogue, helped by its prominence in the stinker movie Cocktail but also in the episode "Beach Boys Bingo" on the television series Full House. We hope you enjoy the episode!Official Video Full

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44:26

Moving Pictures: "What About Me?" (The Cry of the...

Bill and Frank’s Guilt-Free Pleasures ·

2024/06/02

Before The Way It Is, Another Day In Paradise, or any of those mid-eighties charity singles, there was Moving Pictures' "What About Me?" We discuss the background of the song and it's remarkable two chart runs. And, unlike the people in the song, we actually see the little people "who make the big people big." So listen to us as we listen to those little people whisper, "What about me?"music video mixtape You can find us on Instagram, Facebook, and our website. You can email us at

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46:10

Pebbles: "Girlfriend" (We won't treat you so bad)

Bill and Frank’s Guilt-Free Pleasures ·

2024/05/26

We may not be visionaries at the same level as Pebbles, but we can see why this tune has maintained its power for over 30 years. We discuss the history of the song (and how it was snatched away from Vanessa Williams) as well as dive deep into the psychology of narrator's pleas. Thank you for joining us! You can find us on Instagram, Facebook, and our website. You can email us at BandFGuiltFree@gmail.com, too. Feel free to rate and review us wherever you listen! Here is our Spotify playlist

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43:31

The Proclaimers: "I'm Gonna Be (500 Miles)"

Bill and Frank’s Guilt-Free Pleasures ·

2024/05/19

As far as we're concerned, The Proclaimers are more punk than any of the pop punk outfits that we grew up hearing on the radio. It took us a while to realize this, and we seek to remove our guilt for not appreciating this band enough when we were in our youth. It's not too late to enjoy what the twins have to offer, so we hope you will join us in celebrating "I'm Gonna Be (500 Miles)!" official video Letterman appearance mixtape You can find us on Instagram, Facebook, and our website. You can email

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56:56

Will To Power: "Baby I Love Your Way / Freebird...

Bill and Frank’s Guilt-Free Pleasures ·

2024/05/12

In this week's episode we get back to the basics of what are podcast is all about by exploring one of the few medleys to ever top the Billboard Hot 100. Will To Power's combined version of the Peter Frampton and Lynyrd Skynyrd classics was certainly divisive amongst fans of the originals, but this sound is what we are all about. (At least it is for Bill - we're unsure where Frank stands on this!) The video Our mixtape You can find us on Instagram, Facebook, and our website. You can email us at

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01:01:57

The Guess Who: "These Eyes" (For Frank Pearson Sr)

Bill and Frank’s Guilt-Free Pleasures ·

2024/05/05

For the first time in our show's history, we are doing a song from the 60's. Who better to have this incredible distinction then arguably the most successful Canadian rock band of all time: "The Guess Who?" More show notes will be forthcoming!

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