The First Show
Title: The Supreme Yellow Brick Moon Edition
Show Release Date: April 28, 2021
Blog Written: February 2, 2023
Albums Covered:
- Diana Ross and The Supremes - Anthology
- Elton John - Goodbye Yellow Brick Road
- Pink Floyd - Dark Side of the Moon
I want to be embarrassed by this show, but there are some rather good takeaways. The sound is not horrible as I would have thought, although once I introduce the third person, the mixes get a little rougher. Dave is not here (insert your own Cheech and Chong joke), and this is really the start of what would become Musical Shenanigans.
The whole WQRZ thing dates back to 2020 when I was hosting a "radio station" over Teams at work. We had all been home for longer than the planned two weeks after Friday March, 13, 2020 when the world shut down (and most of us are still working remotely). I got bored and started playing around with Audacity, mixing in songs, and doing something of a morning show, hence the Cory in the Morning moniker that hopefully disappears on this podcast. I did manage to get a spot on the local news for bringing music and laughs to my coworkers - and honestly, it was only about thirty people, as it was kept inside our department. I did different themes for each show and played music. An mp3 file was delivered through Teams on the mornings I had time to drop them, and a good time was had by all. So there is the WQRZ back story. It is long gone, but it served its purpose well, and may it rest it in peace. There were some great bits on there, by the way.
Boudreau's Cajun Fryer is one of the bits that came from the WQRZ days. I was having too much fun with creating different voices and characters and every show needs a commercial, right? Right? So, I created these fake commercials, and some even had elongated and protracted back stories - I was also adjusting to a world that was literally shutdown and adjusting to being in the house with the same people day after day after day after day. But, a lot of quality time with my kids came out of it, and for that, I am a little thankful.
Otherwise, on this show, Scott and went through these picks way too fast. This was clearly early in the development of what is Musical Shenanigans today, but we had to start somewhere. And there is the back story of how Scott became the "O" in HELP!
Here are the albums covered as stated by ChatGPT (I figured AI would give me something unbiased).
"Goodbye Yellow Brick Road" is a critically acclaimed album by English singer-songwriter Elton John, released in 1973. The album features some of Elton John's most famous songs, including the title track, "Bennie and the Jets," and "Saturday Night's Alright for Fighting." With its blend of rock, pop, and theatrical elements, the album showcases Elton John's unique style and musical talent. The lyrics often have a nostalgic or introspective tone and are set to lush and ornate musical arrangements. The album was a commercial success and has since been regarded as one of Elton John's best works. It remains a staple of classic rock radio and is widely considered to be one of the greatest albums of all time.
"The Dark Side of the Moon" is a groundbreaking album by English rock band Pink Floyd, released in 1973. It is widely considered one of the greatest albums of all time and has sold over 50 million copies worldwide. The album is a concept album that explores themes of life, death, time, and human emotion, using a combination of rock, blues, and experimental music. The songs are linked by atmospheric sound effects, spoken word samples, and instrumentals, creating a cohesive and immersive listening experience. The album's iconic cover art, designed by Storm Thorgerson and Hipgnosis, adds to its mystique. "The Dark Side of the Moon" remains Pink Floyd's most commercially successful album and is considered a classic of progressive rock music.
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