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Dave's Side One
Talk about music, vinyl, classic rock, classic jazz, and whatever else comes to mind. Hosted by one of the founders of Art of Listening Records - Dave Gwilliam. https://artoflisteningrecords.com https://www.discogs.com/seller/artoflistening/profile
Episodes
Dave's Side OneThe Second Record I Ever Owned – Styx's Equinox and Why It Rocked So Hard
Equinox rocked so hard because it had everything: riffs, melodies, theatrics, and heart. It was the sound of a band on the cusp, and listening to it felt like…
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February 22, 1979 – The Night Sammy Hagar Blew Boston Off the Stage at the Salt Palace
The arena was sold out and packed, the air thick with anticipation (and smoky odors that weren’t cigarettes), and we all thought Boston would own the night.
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Sunday Slow-Down – Summer Nights and Cruising with the Radio
Nothing in the 1970s felt quite like a summer night cruise with the radio on.
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Saturday Hot-Take – Disco Sucks!! (Or Does It?)
Some disco was brilliant and innovative—it brought funk, soul, and dance together in a way that influenced everything from hip-hop to EDM. Most of the hate was…
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Heart and Why Nancy Wilson Is Better Than Most Rhythm Guitarists of the 70s
Nancy proved women could own the guitar in rock, influencing everyone from Pat Benatar to later acts like The Bangles.
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The Quiet Genius of Gregg Rolie
Gregg Rolie—the keyboardist and vocalist who helped define two massive bands: Santana and Journey.
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Chicago's First Three Albums and Why They Were So Important
Chicago wasn't just a band; they were a revolution—blending rock with horns, political lyrics, and serious musicianship in a way that changed what radio rock…
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Greatest Live Rock Albums in the 1970s
These albums weren't just recordings; they were time capsules that let you feel like you were there, even if you were stuck in your basement like I was.
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REO Speedwagon and How Hard They Rocked in the 70s
They were a straight-up, hard-charging Midwest rock band from Champaign, Illinois, grinding it out on the road and delivering albums that were all energy, no…
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Sunday Slow-Down – The Comfort of 70s Singer-Songwriters
There was something about those warm, honest voices that felt like a friend sitting in the room with you.
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Hot Take Saturday – Van Halen vs. Van Hagar (Why I Prefer the Latter)
Roth era was wild youth; Hagar era was refined power
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Don't Fear the Reaper and Why It Took So Long for Blue Öyster Cult to Hit
One of the greatest “overnight success” stories that actually took ten years: Blue Öyster Cult and their monster hit “(Don’t Fear) The Reaper.
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RUSH in the 70s
Rush in the 1970s—the ultimate Canadian underdogs who became progressive rock gods.
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One-Hit Wonders from 1976
Celebrating the one-hit wonders of 1976—songs that were everywhere for one brief moment, then disappeared from the charts forever
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How Vinyl Record Collecting Has Changed Since the 1970s
The thrill of the hunt is different now. It’s less about discovery and more about condition, pressing quality, and chasing rare variants.
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Songs of the 1970s About Presidents & Politics
Watergate, Nixon’s resignation, Ford tripping down the stairs, Carter’s peanut farm, and the whole “disco vs. rock” culture war. There was no lack of material…
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Sunday Slow-Down – Jazz Influence on 1970s Rock Music
Rock was exploding, but jazz sneaked in through the fusion of complex rhythms, melodic expansiveness, and even extended jams, making everything richer.
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Greatest Love Songs of the 1970s
The greatest love songs of the 1970s—that decade of heartfelt ballads and soulful confessions. These tracks defined romance on the radio and in our lives.
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Raspberry Records, Smokey's Records, and Other Salt Lake Record Stores from the 1970s
These stores weren't just shops—they were communities, where you'd chat with the kids behind the counter about the latest release or even trade stories
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Vinyl Collecting
There’s so much weird and wild stuff out there and I’m not above sitting on the floor digging through stack after stack looking for the crazy.
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Billboard Top 10 Hits – Week Ending February 14, 1976
Today, we're time-traveling to the Billboard Hot 100 for the week ending February 14, 1976—Valentine's week, fittingly. Radio was king back then, and these top…
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The Unsung Genius of John Curulewski and His Influence on Styx
He was the original guitarist from 1970 to 1975, and his work set the stage for Styx's massive success from 1977 to 1983.
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The Genius of Dan Fogelberg
Fogelberg's genius was versatility: soft ballads, epic suites, lyrics about life, love, loss. He made introspective music feel universal.
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Sunday Slow-Down – Musical Crushes from the 1970s
These crushes weren't just looks—it was the music, the emotion they poured in. Made the 70s feel alive.
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Hot Take Saturday – Not All Beatles Songs Are Good, and Why John and Paul Were Better Together
John and Paul needed each other. John's edge—raw, cynical, like "Come Together"—balanced Paul's pop perfectionism.
Dave's Side OneSteely Dan – Perfectionism in the Studio and Changing Rock for the Better
Donald Fagen and Walter Becker were perfectionists—obsessive about every note, every mix.
Dave's Side OneI Always Wanted to Be a DJ – Blame WKRP in Cincinnati
WKRP captured the 70s radio spirit perfectly—rock transitioning to disco, FM rising, all the drama.
Dave's Side OneUtah Rock Radio in the 1970s – The DJs and Stations That Shaped Us
Utah's radio landscape was smaller than LA or New York, but it felt personal—like these DJs were our guides through the rock explosion.
Dave's Side OneOne-Hit Wonders – Sherbet's 'Howzat' and the Magic of the One-Off Hit
The beauty of one-hit wonders is they don't overstay their welcome. You get one perfect song, it captures a moment, and it lives forever.
Dave's Side OneElectric Light Orchestra – The Beatles of the 70s
ELO was Beatles-level melody + classical ambition + rock power.
Dave's Side OneSunday Slow-Down – Bands I Pretended to Like in the 70s to Impress the Girls
Looking back, it was funny how music was our social currency, and there was a bank for every taste.
Dave's Side OneHot Take Saturday – Classic 70s Bands Touring with Zero or One Original Member
If the people who built the legacy say it’s okay, who am I to gatekeep?
Dave's Side OneThree Dog Night – The Harmony Kings of the Early 70s
They were the harmony machine of the early 70s—taking great songs and turning them into radio gold.
Dave's Side OneForeigner – The Hook Masters of the Late 70s / Early 80s
They were the kings of the perfect rock hook.
Dave's Side OneJourney – From Jam Band to Revolutionizing the Power Ballad
Today we're talking Journey—and how they went from a 70s jam band to the kings of the power ballad.
Dave's Side OneStyx – Why They Were More Than Just Arena Rock
Styx was the soundtrack to teenage dreams—driving around Salt Lake City with the windows down, feeling like anything was possible
Dave's Side OneSunday Slow-Down: The Ballads That Stuck
Sundays were for winding down—Bread on the turntable, lights low, just letting those melodies sink in
Dave's Side OneHot Take Saturday: Overrated vs. Underrated from the 70s
Weekend hot take: Pink Floyd's Dark Side is flawless... but some of their other 70s stuff? Let's talk.
Dave's Side OneBasement Rules: No Parents, Full Volume, Pure Discovery
Friday night, someone's basement—no adults, just us, the stereo, and whatever vinyl we could borrow or scrape together.
Dave's Side OneThe Era's Killer Sound: Why 70s Production Still Wins
From Pink Floyd's quadrophonic experiments to Styx's arena polish and Bread's warm analog glow—1970s records just sound better.
Dave's Side OneBread: The Soft-Rock Surprise That Hit Harder Than Expected
Second concert ever: Bread. Yeah, the mellow guys behind 'Make It with You' and 'If.' I expected chill—got something deeper.
Dave's Side OneFirst Concert Magic: Styx in 1977
1977—my very first real concert. Styx hits the stage, lights explode, and suddenly I'm not just listening anymore—I'm living it.
Dave's Side OneThe Basement Ritual: Dark Side of the Moon on Repeat
Picture this: 1973, my buddy's dimly lit basement , speakers cranked. We drop the needle on Pink Floyd's Dark Side of the Moon for the hundredth time...