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There's nothing quite like a fun trip to a record shop so get ready for another Beth's Crate Digging Extravaganza on this new Boppin' With Beth. This hour, we select Jackson Browne's "Hold Out" album from 1980. Hear about this album, 2 full tracks from it and snippets of the others. There's also songs from artists he has worked with or have covered songs of his inlcuding James Taylor, Bonnie Raitt, Larry Norman, Tom Rush, David Lindley, Warren Zevon and The Byrds. There's also a track from Little Feat that inspired one of the songs on this album plus a new one from his friends in The Immediate Family. Beth's Bop Of The Week is a tune from LLC. Jammin' James Riley has a twangy track from Duane Eddy in Hang Ten.    Intro music bed: Carl Perkins- "Boppin' The Blues", Brian Setzer- "Boppin' The Blues" and The Cars- "My Best Friend's Girl" James Taylor- "Never Die Young" Bonnie Raitt- "No Way To Treat A Lady" Larry Norman- "Reader's Digest" Tom Rush- "Money Honey" Jackson Browne- "That Girl Could Sing" Jackson Browne- "Call It A Loan" Beth's Bop Of The Week: LLC- "Middle Class Hero" David Lindley- "Ain't No Way" Warren Zevon- "Accidentally Like A Martyr" The Byrds- "All I Really Want To Do" Hang Ten: Duane Eddy- "Beach Bound" Little Feat- "Long Distance Love" The Immediate Family- "Fragile Heart" Outro music bed: Link Wray- "Rumble Mambo"

ZZ Top gives us a special ride in their 1933 Ford Coupe (AKA the "Eliminator") to the record shop for another Beth's Crate Digging Extravaganza on this week's Boppin' With Beth. Fittingly, the album we dig into is ZZ Top's 1983 album "Eliminator" on Warner Bros. Records! Hear info about the album, a couple of full songs and snippets of all the others. There's covers of songs from the album by Nickelback, Robert Palmer, Andy Griggs, Lea Hart, Steve Overland, Walter Trout and Steve Grimmett. Beth's Bop Of The Week is a new tune from The Kenny Wayne Shepherd Band. Jammin' James Riley has a rocker from Dick Dale in Hang Ten. There's a song from John Fogerty featuring Billy F Gibbons to close the show too!     Intro music bed: Carl Perkins- "Boppin' The Blues", Brian Setzer- "Boppin' The Blues" and The Cars- "My Best Friend's Girl" Robert Palmer- "TV Dinners" Steve Grimmett- "Sharp Dressed Man" Walter Trout- "Gimme All Your Lovin'" Nickelback- "Legs" ZZ Top- "TV Dinners" ZZ Top- "Got Me Under Pressure" Beth's Bop Of The Week: Kenny Wayne Shepherd Band- "Long Way Down" Steve Overland- "If I Could Only Flag Her Down" Andy Griggs- "I Need You Tonight" Lea Hart- "Got Me Under Pressure" Hang Ten: Dick Dale- "The Beast" John Fogerty (with Billy F Gibbons)- "The Holy Grail" Outro music bed: Kenny Wayne Shepherd- "A Little Bit More"

We take a trip to the record shop for another "Beth's Crate Digging Extravaganza" on this week's Boppin' With Beth. The focus this week is on the 1979 album "Damn The Torpedoes" by Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers. We'll hear info about the album as well as 2 full cuts from it too! There's covers of songs from the album by Mudcrutch, Pat Green, Matthew Sweet & Susanna Hoffs, Joshua Goodman, Sara Depp, Bonnie Tyler and aMiniature. Beth's Bop Of The Week is from Jake Thistle. Jammin' James Riley has a tune from The Chantays in Hang Ten and we end the show with songs from Mike Campbell & The Dirty Knobs and The Chefs! Even the outro (Blue Stingrays) features members of the Heartbreakers! Intro music bed: Carl Perkins- "Boppin' The Blues", Brian Setzer- "Boppin' The Blues" and The Cars- "My Best Friend's Girl" Mudcrutch- "Don't Do Me Like That" Pat Green- "Even The Losers" Matthew Sweet & Susanna Hoffs- "Here Comes My Girl" Joshua Goodman- "You Tell Me" Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers- "Refugee" Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers- "Century City" Beth's Bop Of The Week: Jake Thistle- "Keeping It Alive" Sara Depp- "What Are You Doing In My Life" Bonnie Tyler- "Louisiana Rain" aMiniature- "Century City" Hang Ten: The Chantays- "Sentimental Guitar" Mike Campbell & The Dirty Knobs- "So Alive" The Chefs- "Clint" Outro music bed: Blue Stingrays- "Stingray Stomp"

American rock band The Black Crowes are the "focus beam" artist on this new episode of Boppin' With Beth. Hear about their career, a couple of tunes from their discography (as well as a live track from brothers Chris and Rich Robinson) as well as some influences including The Band, Grateful Dead, Faces, Humble Pie, Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers, The Allman Brothers Band and Aerosmith. The "Play That Song" segment returns with Cory M. Coons requesting a tune by Zac Brown Band. Jammin' James Riley has a cover tune by Secret Agent in Hang Ten.    Music bed: Carl Perkins- "Boppin' The Blues", Brian Setzer- "Boppin' The Blues" and The Cars- "My Best Friend's Girl" The Band- "Time To Kill" Grateful Dead- "I Need A Miracle" Faces- "Borstal Boys" Humble Pie- "Get Down To It" The Black Crowes- "Could I've Been So Blind" The Black Crowes- "Dirty Cold Sun" Play That Song (request by Cory M. Coons): Zac Brown Band- "Highway 20 Ride" Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers- "Anything That's Rock 'N' Roll" Aerosmith- "Last Child" Hang Ten: Secret Agent- "Ghost Riders In The Sky" Chris & Rich Robinson- "Horsehead" (live) Outro music bed: Link Wray- "Rumble Mambo"

British-American rock/pop band The Power Station is the "focus beam" artist on this episode of Boppin' With Beth. Hear about this supergroup along with a couple of tunes from their 2 albums. There's songs from members of the group (studio and touring) including Robert Palmer, The Alan Bown Set, Duran Duran, Icehouse, Neurotic Outsiders, Andy Taylor, Chic and a NEW cover tune from Michael Des Barres! Beth's Bop Of The Week is the latest from Pangaea! Jammin' James Riley has a rocker from The Bradipos IV in Hang Ten and there's a new instrumental from our pals Dave Del Monte & The Cross County Boys in the outro!    Music bed: Carl Perkins- "Boppin' The Blues", Brian Setzer- "Boppin' The Blues" and The Cars- "My Best Friend's Girl" Robert Palmer- "Some Guys Have All The Luck" Chic- "Le Freak" Andy Taylor- "Don't Believe A Word" Duran Duran- "Hungry Like The Wolf" The Power Station- "Harvest For The World" The Power Station- "Taxman" Beth's Bop Of The Week: Pangaea- "Tomorrow Will Come" Neurotic Outsiders- "Always Wrong" The Alan Bown Set- "Gypsy Girl" Icehouse- "Taking The Town" Hang Ten: The Bradipos IV- "Barracuda" Michael Des Barres- "Love Is The Drug" Duran Duran- "Spellbound" Outro music bed: Dave Del Monte & The Cross County Boys- "Granada Bop"

American Southern rock band The Georgia Satellites are the "focus beam" band on this new episode of Boppin' With Beth! You'll hear about their story as well as a couple of rockers from their catalog! There's also tunes from band members past and present by Dan Baird solo and The Western Sizzlers plus songs from influences including Chuck Berry, Creedence Clearwater Revival, NRBQ, Bruce Springsteen, Ramones, The Rolling Stones and Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers. Beth's Bop Of The Week is a new tune from our Kentucky pals Otis! Jammin' James Riley has a classic from The Centurians in Hang Ten. Another group of Kentucky friends (and a band that's shared the stage with The Georgia Satellites before) close out the show, The Kentucky Headhunters! Tune in and keep your hands to yourself!    Music bed: Carl Perkins- "Boppin' The Blues", Brian Setzer- "Boppin' The Blues" and The Cars- "My Best Friend's Girl" Chuck Berry- "Sweet Little Rock 'N' Roller" Creedence Clearwater Revival- "It Came Out Of The Sky" NRBQ- "Ridin' In My Car" Bruce Springsteen- "Pink Cadillac" The Georgia Satellites- "Cool Inside" The Georgia Satellites- "Saddle Up" Beth's Bop Of The Week: Otis- "Last Fool In The Line" Ramones- "Outsider" The Rolling Stones- "Happy" Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers- "I Need To Know" Hang Ten: The Centurians- "Bullwinkle, Part II" Dan Baird- "Cemetery Train" The Western Sizzlers- "Incorrigible" The Kentucky Headhunters- "Spirit In The Sky" Outro music bed: Link Wray- "Rumble Mambo"

English synth-pop band The Human League is the "focus beam" artist on this week's Boppin' With Beth. Hear about their history and a couple of tunes from their discography. There's songs from some of their influences including Kraftwerk, Roxy Music, Ultravox, Emerson, Lake & Palmer, King Crimson, Donna Summer and David Bowie. "Play That Song" segment returns with a special request for Teenage Head by Mark Malibu of Mark Malibu & The Wasagas. Jammin' James Riley has a rocker from Hipbone Slim AKA Sir Bald in Hang Ten and a track from Philip Oakey & Giorgio Moroder closes the show!    Music bed: Carl Perkins- "Boppin' The Blues", Brian Setzer- "Boppin' The Blues" and The Cars- "My Best Friend's Girl" Kraftwerk- "The Model" Roxy Music- "Dance Away" Ultravox- "Love's Great Adventure" Emerson, Lake & Palmer- "Fire" The Human League- "You Remind Me Of Gold" The Human League- "I Need Your Loving" Play That Song with Mark Malibu: Teenage Head- "Picture My Face" King Crimson- "Model Man" Donna Summer- "I Feel Love" David Bowie- "Suffragette City" Hang Ten: Hipbone Slim AKA Sir Bald- "Legless" Philip Oakey & Giorgio Moroder- "Together In Electric Dreams" Outro music bed: Giorigo Moroder- "4 U With Love"

Welsh rock band Badfinger is the "focus beam" artist on this week's Boppin' With Beth. Hear about their career including their early days as The Iveys plus 2 rockin' tracks from their discography. There's songs from some of their influences (particularly band member Joey Molland) including Elvis Presley, Chuck Berry, The Beatles, Buddy Holly, The Yardbirds, Todd Rundgren and a solo track from Joey Molland. There's a new request segment called "Play That Song" and we hear a special request for a Freddie King tune by Jim Suhler (from George Thorogood & The Destroyers, Monkey Beat and Texas Scratch). Jammin' James Riley has a song from The Hi-Risers in Hang Ten. There's also tunes from The Smithereens and a Badfinger cover by Phil Keaggy as well.    Music bed: Carl Perkins- "Boppin' The Blues", Brian Setzer- "Boppin' The Blues" and The Cars- "My Best Friend's Girl" Elvis Presley- "Blue Suede Shoes" Chuck Berry- "Sweet Little Sixteen" Buddy Holly & The Crickets- "You've Got Love" The Beatles- "Penny Lane" Badfinger- "I Can't Take It" Badfinger- "Sometimes" Play That Song segment (request from Jim Suhler): Freddie King- "Palace Of The King" The Yardbirds- "Heart Full Of Soul" Joey Molland- "Better Tomorrow" Todd Rundgren- "Who's That Man" Hang Ten: The Hi-Risers- "Volcano" Phil Keaggy- "Baby Blue" The Smithereens- "Only A Memory" Outro music bed: Jim Suhler & Monkey Beat- "Pickin' The Blues"

Take a walk with us to the record shop for another Beth's Crate Digging Extravaganza on this new episode of Boppin' With Beth. This week, the spotlight is on the self-titled debut album album from Led Zeppelin (also referred to as "Led Zeppelin I") from 1969. Hear about this album, a couple of full tunes from it as well as snippets of the others. There's covers or originals of songs from the album by The Plebs, Godsmack, The Jeff Healey Band, Sandie Shaw, Jake Holmes, Big Jim Sullivan and Muddy Waters. Beth's Bop Of The Week is a NEW single by JD McPherson (also out on tour with Robert Plant & Alison Krauss). Jammin' James Riley has a rocker from The Untamed Youth (feat. Deke Dickerson) in Hang Ten. There's also tunes from Robert Plant and The Firm to close out the show!    Music bed: Carl Perkins- "Boppin' The Blues", Brian Setzer- "Boppin' The Blues" and The Cars- "My Best Friend's Girl" The Plebs- "Babe I'm Gonna Leave You" Godsmack- "Good Times, Bad Times" The Jeff Healey Band- "Communication Breakdown" Sandie Shaw- "Your Time Is Gonna Come" Led Zeppelin- "Good Times, Bad Times" Led Zeppelin- "I Can't Quit You Baby" Beth's Bop Of The Week: JD McPherson- "Sunshine Getaway" Jake Holmes- "Dazed and Confused" Big Jim Sullivan- "How Many More Times" Muddy Waters- "You Shook Me" Hang Ten: The Untamed Youth- "Haulin' Honda" Robert Plant- "Pink and Black" The Firm- "Together" Outro music bed: Link Wray- "Rumble Mambo"

Canadian rock band April Wine is the "focus beam" artist on this week's Boppin' With Beth! Hear about their story and a couple of rockin' tracks from their catalog. There's tunes from some of their influences including Hank Snow, Elvis Presley, The Beatles, Led Zeppelin, The Rolling Stones, Rush and a solo track from the late, great Myles Goodwin. Beth's Lightning Round returns with guest Cory M. Coons. Jammin' James Riley has a song from The Surfrajettes in Hang Ten! Fellow Canadian Darren Michael Boyd is the outro music bed too!    Music bed: Carl Perkins- "Boppin' The Blues", Brian Setzer- "Boppin' The Blues" and The Cars- "My Best Friend's Girl" Hank Snow- "Canadian Pacific" Elvis Presley- "I Need Your Love Tonight" The Beatles- "You Like Me Too Much" Led Zeppelin- "Celebration Day" April Wine- "Good From Far, Far From Good" April Wine- "Sign Of The Gypsy Queen" Rush- "Need Some Love" The Rolling Stones- "Rip This Joint" (Live At El Mocambo 1977) Beth's Lightning Round with Cory M. Coons Cory M. Coons- "Crumbs" Hang Ten: The Surfrajettes- "Party Line" Myles Goodwin- "When Your Ship Came In (I Was At The Train Station Drinking)" Outro music bed: Darren Michael Boyd- "Flesh On The Fretboard"

American singer, songwriter, guitarist and producer Michael Sweet is the "focus beam" artist on this extra rockin' episode of Boppin' With Beth! Hear about his career both solo and his main band Stryper, time in Boston and more band ventures! There's a tune from a solo release, a couple from Stryper as well as Sunbomb in the mix. Plus, songs from some of his influences including his dad Phil Sweet, Van Halen, Kiss, Foreigner, Iron Maiden, Judas Priest and Dio. Beth's Bop Of The Week is a classic from Impellitteri. Jammin' James Riley has a new tune from Chris Casello in Hang Ten!  Music bed: Carl Perkins- "Boppin' The Blues", Brian Setzer- "Boppin' The Blues" and The Cars- "My Best Friend's Girl" Phil Sweet- "Still Rockin' After All These Years" Van Halen- "Atomic Punk" Kiss- "Let Me Know" Foreigner- "She's Too Tough" Stryper- "Loud 'N' Clear" Michael Sweet- "Better Part Of Me" Beth's Bop Of The Week: Impellitteri- "Goodnight and Goodbye" Iron Maiden- "Running Free" Judas Priest- "Breaking The Law" Dio- "Stand Up And Shout" Hang Ten: Chris Casello- "Surfin' Hayride" Stryper- "The Way" Sunbomb- "Born To Win" Outro music bed: Darren Michael Boyd- "Vulgar Lore"

It's Boppin' With Beth's 200th show and to celebrate we take a trip to the record shop for another fun Beth's Crate Digging Extravaganza. The focus this hour is on the awesome album by Phil Keaggy titled "Phil Keaggy And Sunday's Child" released on Myrrh and A&M in 1988. This retro sounding album has stood the test of time! Hear 2 full tracks from the release as well as snippets of all the other tunes from the album. There's songs from some of Phil's influences including Elvis Presley, The Beatles, Michael Bloomfield, Cream, Jeff Beck, Ricky Nelson and The Platters. There's a song from Glass Harp featuring Phil and he's featured on tunes with his pals Russ Taff and Randy Stonehill too! Beth's Bop Of The Week is a new instrumental solo release from Greg Townson. Jammin' James Riley has a song from Richie Allan & The Pacific Surfers in Hang Ten too!    Music bed: Carl Perkins- "Boppin' The Blues", Brian Setzer- "Boppin' The Blues" and The Cars- "My Best Friend's Girl" Elvis Presley- "I Want You, I Need You, I Love You" The Beatles- "What You're Doing" Michael Bloomfield- "Next Time You See Me" Cream- "Four Until Late" Phil Keaggy- "I'm Gonna Get You Now" Phil Keaggy- "Walk In Two Worlds" Beth's Bop Of The Week: Greg Townson- "Giggle Mug" Jeff Beck- "Nessun Dorma" Ricky Nelson- "I'm In Love Again" The Platters- "Only You (And You Alone)" Hang Ten: Richie Allan & The Pacific Surfers- "The Lonely Surfer" Phil Keaggy & Randy Stonehill- "Rockin' In A Hard Place" Russ Taff (feat. Phil Keaggy)- "Your Love Broke Through" Glass Harp- "Children's Fantasy" Outro music bed: Phil Keaggy- "BaTmoBILE"

The late, great American singer and musician Eva Cassidy is the "focus beam" artist on this week's Boppin' With Beth. Hear about her career, a couple of solo tracks and songs from some of her influences including Ella Fitzgerald, Sarah Vaughan, Joan Baez, Bonnie Raitt, Joni Mitchell, Ray Charles, Stevie Wonder, Sting and Peggy Lee. Beth's Bop Of The Week is the latest from Chris Q. Murphy & The Automat. Jammin' James Riley has an instrumental cover from Tav Falco (produced by and feat. Mario Monterosso) in Hang Ten. There's also a fun rocker from Blue Dawn & The Day Breakers in the mix as well!    Music bed: Carl Perkins- "Boppin' The Blues", Brian Setzer- "Boppin' The Blues" and The Cars- "My Best Friend's Girl" Chick Webb & His Orchestra featuring Ella Fitzerald- "If Dreams Come True" Sarah Vaughan- "Broken Hearted Melody" Joan Baez- "One Too Many Mornings" Bonnie Raitt-"You Got To Be Ready For Love (If You Want To Be Mine)" Eva Cassidy- "Easy Street Dream" Eva Cassidy- "Say Goodbye" Beth's Bop Of The Week: Chris Q. Murphy & The Automat- "My Baby Wants To Sit And Drink" Joni Mitchell- "(You're So Square) Baby, I Don't Care" Ray Charles- "Busted" Stevie Wonder- "For Once In My Life" Hang Ten: Tav Falco- "Sleep Walk" Blue Dawn & The Day Breakers- "Out Of Sight" Sting- "Fields Of Gold" Peggy Lee- "Fever" Outro music bed: Link Wray- "Rumble Mambo"

There's nothing like a trip to the record shop and a cool new Beth's Crate Digging Extravaganza on this episode of Boppin' With Beth. This week, we dig into "The Beach Boys Today!" album from 1965! We'll hear 2 full songs and snippets of the others. Plus, there's covers of most of the songs on the album by Al Jardine, Brian Wilson, The Weeklings, Johnathan Pushkar, She & Him, Pat DiNizio, Wilson Phillips and The Red Squares. Hear the original versions of a couple of tracks by Bobby Freeman and The Students. Plus, Beth's Lightning Round returns with Mark Malibu from Mark Malibu & The Wasagas along with his favorite tune from their discography. Jammin' James Riley also has a cool track from The Surfaris in Hang Ten!    Music bed: Carl Perkins- "Boppin' The Blues", Brian Setzer- "Boppin' The Blues" and The Cars- "My Best Friend's Girl" The Red Squares- "When I Grow Up" The Weeklings- "Help Me, Rhonda" She & Him- "Good To My Baby" Wilson Phillips- "Dance, Dance, Dance" The Beach Boys- "Don't Hurt My Little Sister" The Beach Boys- "Kiss Me Baby" Johnathan Pushkar- "Please Let Me Wonder" Pat DiNizio- "She Knows Me Too Well" Beth's Lightning Round: Mark Malibu & The Wasagas- "Hellbent For Speed" Hang Ten: The Surfaris- "Murphy The Surfie" Al Jardine- "Help Me, Rhonda" (with Steve Miller) Bobby Freeman- "Do You Want To Dance" The Students- "I'm So Young" Brian Wilson- "Please Let Me Wonder" (live) Outro music bed: Link Wray- "Rumble Mambo"

The late, great Bo Diddley is the "focus beam" artist on this week's Boppin' With Beth! Hear about his great career along with a couple of rockin' tunes from his discography. There's songs from some of his influences including John Lee Hooker, Muddy Waters, Louis Jordan and Elmore James. Hear covers from just a portion of the many artists that he influenced including Buddy Holly, Dion, The Yardbirds, Billy F Gibbons, Creedence Clearwater Revival and Jimmy Barnes. Beth's Bop Of The Week is a cool new mix from Jake Andrews! Jammin' James Riley has a rocker from The Tornadoes in Hang Ten!    Music bed: Carl Perkins- "Boppin' The Blues", Brian Setzer- "Boppin' The Blues" and The Cars- "My Best Friend's Girl" John Lee Hooker- "Boom Boom" Muddy Waters- "Got My Mojo Working" Louis Jordan And His Tympany Five- "Ain't Nobody Here But Us Chickens" Elmore James And His Broom Dusters- "Can't Stop Lovin'" Bo Diddley- "Dearest Darling" Bo Diddley- "A Man Amongst Men" Beth's Bop Of The Week: Jake Andrews- "I Don't Need You Now" Buddy Holly- "Bo Diddley" The Yardbirds- "I'm A Man" Dion- "Who Do You Love" Hang Ten: The Tornadoes- "Bustin' Surfboards" Billy F Gibbons and The BFG's- "Crackin' Up" Creedence Clearwater Revival- "Before You Accuse Me" Jimmy Barnes- "You Can't Judge A Book" Outro music bed: J.M. Van Eaton- "Bo Diddley"

American rock band Everclear is the "focus beam" band on this week's Boppin' With Beth. Hear about the band's early history, lineup changes, various releases and more! Plus, there's a couple of tunes from their discography as well as from influences and peers including The Beatles, X, Pixies, Pearl Jam, The Replacements, Sex Pistols, Bruce Springsteen, Ramones and Tom Petty! Beth's Bop Of The Week is a new single from Fastball! Jammin' James Riley has a song from Teisco Del Ray in Hang Ten!    Music bed: Carl Perkins- "Boppin' The Blues", Brian Setzer- "Boppin' The Blues" and The Cars- "My Best Friend's Girl" The Beatles- "And Your Bird Can Sing" X- "Your Phone's Off The Hook, But You're Not" The Replacements- "I Won't" Pixies- "Manta Ray" Everclear- "Santa Monica" Everclear- "Be Careful For What You Ask For" Beth's Bop Of The Week: Fastball- "I'd Rather Be Me Than You" Bruce Springsteen- "You Can Look (But You Better Not Touch)" Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers- "What Are You Doin' In My Life" Ramones- "Journey To The Center Of The Mind" Hang Ten: Teisco Del Ray- "Los Surf" Sex Pistols- "Holidays In The Sun" Pearl Jam- "Dark Matter" Outro: Link Wray- "Julie Baby"

American keyboardist, singer and songwriter Roger Joseph Manning, Jr. is the "focus beam" artist on this week's Boppin' With Beth! Hear about his career (both in bands and solo) as well as a couple of great solo tunes from his discography. There's also tracks from some of his bands including Jellyfish, Imperial Drag and when was in Beck's backing band. There's tunes from some of his influences including The Beach Boys, Kiss, Yes, 10cc and XTC. Beth's Bop Of The Week is a new tune from Christian Love! Jammin' James Riley has a song from The Halibuts in Hang Ten. There's also a cover of a Jellyfish tune from McFly as well.  Music bed: Carl Perkins- "Boppin' The Blues", Brian Setzer- "Boppin' The Blues" and The Cars- "My Best Friend's Girl" The Beach Boys- "Sail On, Sailor" Kiss- "Strutter" (live) Yes- "Total Mass Retain" 10cc- "The Things We Do For Love" Roger Joseph Manning, Jr.- "The Loser" Roger Joseph Manning, Jr.- "I Feel Good, Bad, Fine" Beth's Bop Of The Week: Christian Love- "Silhouette" Jellyfish- "Glutton Of Sympathy" Imperial Drag- "Zodiac Sign" Beck- "Pressure Zone" Hang Ten: The Halibuts- "Chumming" McFly- "Baby's Coming Back" XTC- "Sgt. Rock (Is Going To Help Me)" Outro music bed: Burt Bacharach- "Bond Street"

American musician, singer and songwriter Billy Squier is the "focus beam" artist on this new episode of Boppin' With Beth. Hear about his career including early bands and his solo career through today. There's a couple of rockin' tunes from his discography as well as one from his early band Piper. There's songs from some of his influences including The Rolling Stones, The Jimi Hendrix Experience, The Who, Queen, Fleetwood Mac, Led Zeppelin and The Beatles! Beth's Bop Of The Week is a new cover of a classic by The Rolling Stones by The Midnight Callers from an upcoming Jem Records Celebrates Jaggers & Richards compilation. Jammin' James Riley has a sunny rocker by Martin Cilia in Hang Ten and Bonfire covers Billy Squier to close the show!    Music bed: Carl Perkins- "Boppin' The Blues", Brian Setzer- "Boppin' The Blues" and The Cars- "My Best Friend's Girl" The Rolling Stones- "Surprise, Surprise" The Beatles- "Love Me Do" The Who- "Pinball Wizard" Led Zeppelin- "Communication Breakdown" Billy Squier- "Everybody Wants You" Billy Squier- "Whadda You Want From Me" Beth's Bop Of The Week: The Midnight Callers- "Jumpin' Jack Flash" The Jimi Hendrix Experience- "Wait Until Tomorrow" Queen- "Killer Queen" Fleetwood Mac- "Monday Morning" Hang Ten: Martin Cilia- "On The Beach" Piper- "Blues For The Common Man" Bonfire- "The Stroke" Outro music bed: John Mayall & The Bluesbreakers- "Hideaway"

The late, great American singer-songwriter, guitarist and actor Hoyt Axton is the "focus beam" artist on this new Boppin' With Beth! You'll hear about his story and a couple of great tunes from his catalog. There's also songs from some of his influences including Elvis Presley (Hoyt's mom wrote a hit for him), Woody Guthrie, Pete Seeger and artists that have covered him including Three Dog Night, The Kingston Trio, Waylon Jennings, Glen Campbell, The Astronauts and Dallas Moore. Beth's Bop Of The Week is from Hoyt's son, Matt Axton! Jammin' James Riley has a tune from The Martian Denny Orchestra in Hang Ten. There's also new tunes from The Lucky Odds and from an upcoming release by Johnny Cash too!    Music bed: Carl Perkins- "Boppin' The Blues", Brian Setzer- "Boppin' The Blues" and The Cars- "My Best Friend's Girl" Elvis Presley- "Heartbreak Hotel" Three Dog Night- "Joy To The World" Woody Guthrie- "I Ain't Got No Home In This World Anymore" Pete Seeger- "Passing Through" Hoyt Axton- "Della and the Dealer" Hoyt Axton- "Paid In Advance" Beth's Bop Of The Week: Matt Axton- "Morning Light" The Kingston Trio- "Greenback Dollar" Waylon Jennings- "Never Been To Spain" Glen Campbell- "Sweet Fantasy" Hang Ten: The Martian Denny Orchestra- "The 2000 Pound Bee (Part 2)" The Astronauts- "Greenback Dollar" The Lucky Odds- "We Got It All" Dallas Moore- "Della and the Dealer" Johnny Cash- "Well Alright" Outro music bed: Link Wray- "Rumble Mambo"

We take a trip to the record shop for another Beth's Crate Digging Extravaganza on this episode of Boppin' With Beth. This week, we highlight the 1965 album titled "The Ventures A Go-Go" by The Ventures. This killer album is full of covers and originals by the band. We'll hear the original versions of some of the songs they cover by The Rolling Stones, The Kingsmen, Ritchie Valens, Sam The Sham & The Pharoahs, Thee Midniters and Chris Kenner. There's 2 full tracks of a couple of originals they wrote and snippets of all the others. Nicole from The Surfrajettes is the guest on Beth's Lightning Round and there's a track from them plus one of The Ventures tracks played is her favorite! Jammin' James Riley has a surf song from Southern Culture On The Skids in Hang Ten. Jeff "Skunk" Baxter, Venturesmania and Hershel Yatovitz have rockers on the show plus the outro is from our buddies, Mark Malibu & The Wasagas.  Music bed: Carl Perkins- "Boppin' The Blues", Brian Setzer- "Boppin' The Blues" and The Cars- "My Best Friend's Girl" The Rolling Stones- "(I Can't Get No) Satisfaction" The Kingsmen- "Louie, Louie" Ritchie Valens- "La Bamba" Sam The Sham & The Pharoahs- "Wooly Bully" The Ventures- "Night Stick" The Ventures- "A Go-Go Dancer" Thee Midniters- "Whittier Blvd." Chris Kenner- "I Like It Like That" The Surfrajettes- "Toxic" Hang Ten: Southern Culture On The Skids- "Billy's Board" Jeff "Skunk" Baxter- "Apache" Venturesmania (feat. Nokie Edwards)- "The Lonely Matador" Hershel Yatovitz- "New Narrabeen" Outro music bed: Mark Malibu & The Wasagas- "Gnarly Ride"