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E73 More Cowbell and Six Degrees of Don't Fear the Reaper
April 06, 2025 · 38 min

We delve into meaningful musical coincidences and explore music history, from supernatural car incidents to the legacy of the "More Cowbell" SNL sketch.• Strange collision of musical omens when "I'm a Loser" by the Beatles coincides with a New York car accident• Reflections on April 1980 as a pivotal moment in my musical awakening through WPLJ radio specials and deep music exploration• Celebrating the 25th anniversary of SNL's "More Cowbell" sketch and its lasting cultural impact• Behind-the-scenes look at Record Store Day 2025 and the challenges facing independent labels and artists• Historical milestones including The Beatles' "Let It Be" reaching #1 in April 1970 and Judas Priest's "British Steel" release in April 1980• Personal stories of musical discovery featuring Squeeze, Pavement, and Sinead O'ConnorVisit your local record store on April 12th for Record Store Day 2025 and pick up special releases, including "Songs from the Astral Plane: A Tribute to Jonathan Richmond, Volume Two" featuring The Violets and other independent artists.

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