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Well! Take a walk along the Green River with us as we cause a Commotion about Creedence Clearwater Revival's era-defining third album, and their second record in just under a year! We'll learn how the band Golliwogged and Gossamer Wumped their way into a record contract and how they slowly imploded under John Fogerty's scrutiny. The Mixtaper challenges our understanding of what's possible with questionable "facts" about allergies, the USSR, and a tense induction into the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame. Behold what the Bad Moon Rising represents, learn how the Lodi locals feel about being stuck there, and find out the ill-fated fortune that put Fogerty in a Tombstone Shadow this week. CCR Wrote A Song For Everyone, so fire up this record, cite your sources, and Keep On Chooglin' (and Spinning) with the most accurate source of information on the internet!Keep Spinning at www.SpinItPod.com!Thanks for listening!0:00 Intro2:55 About Creedence Clearwater Revival11:27 About Green River14:15 Creedence At Woodstock19:17 Breakup And Aftermath25:58 Awards & Accolades28:43 Fact Or Spin29:36 John Fogerty Had A Horrible Allergy31:15 John Fogerty Was Already Famous Before Joining CCR34:54 The Band Had A Unique Performance...38:39 A Debunking Interlude45:01 John Fogerty Was Part Of A Super Trio50:43 Album Art51:32 Green River55:34 Commotion57:07 Tombstone Shadow58:36 Wrote A Song For Everyone1:00:38 Bad Moon Rising1:04:33 Lodi1:06:32 Cross-Tie Walker1:08:07 Sinister Purpose1:09:41 The Night Time Is The Right Time1:11:54 Final Spin

And we're free... Free Fallin' into another album this week with Tom Petty's most successful record Full Moon Fever! It was released as a solo project in 1989 at the height of his popularity and workload, and contains a handful of his greatest hits. We'll learn about the movie star encounter that sent him Runnin' Down A Dream, and cover everything from his petty (pun intended) squabbles with record labels to his time with The Travelling Wilburys (and, of course, The Heartbreakers). The Mixtaper shares how he got burnt out on tires, foiled foo, and met Bobby Hill during Fact Or Spin. From attempted arson to Grand Theft Auto VI trailers this episode is a Long Road, and we Won't Back Down. Just be prepared to ask for forgiveness.0:00 Intro2:07 About Tom Petty12:50 About Full Moon Fever16:16 Awards & Accolades18:36 Fact Or Spin21:28 He Incepted A Song23:23 He Hates Tire Companies29:04 He Was Lucky33:58 He's A Friend Of The Postman38:05 He Almost Prevented Earth's Mightiest Defenders42:27 Album Art43:39 Free Fallin'51:39 I Won't Back Down55:42 Love Is A Long Road58:50 A Face In The Crowd1:00:12 Runnin' Down A Dream1:02:34 Attention, CD Listeners...1:03:58 Feel A Whole Lot Better1:06:05 Yer So Bad1:08:42 Depending On You1:09:46 The Apartment Song1:10:45 Alright For Now1:12:04 A Mind With A Heart Of Its Own1:15:02 Zombie Zoo1:16:40 Final Spin

Spin It is getting Splanky! We're talking about Big Band royalty, the one and only Count Basie! His 1958 instrumental record The Atomic Mr. Basie is the culmination of the talent of dozens of musicians and decades of bandleading experience. Find out how The Kid From Red Bank went from being the town's (second) best drummer to one of the genre's best pianists! On E=MC2, the Count joins arranger (and Batman theme song composer) Neal Hefti to create a pop-friendly swing record that holds tight to jazz tradition. Will they accomplish their goals? The Mixtaper teaches us about Spain, space, and a namesake kingdom that's 472,000,000 wide. Fight the Foo Birds, watch the Fantails, and hop along with Teddy The Toad as we give Basie a good ol' Double-O this week! And remember... it's all about the notes you DON'T play.Keep Spinning at www.SpinItPod.com!Thanks for listening!0:00 Intro4:46 About Count Basie14:56 About The Atomic Mr. Basie18:45 The First Grammys21:58 Basie's Career Continued23:10 Awards & Accolades24:20 Fact Or Spin25:17 He's A Real-Life Count30:31 His Kingdom Is 472,000,000 Wide34:15 Neal Hefti Helped Basie Accomplish His Goal39:33 Batman Can Go Space Truckin' Past Count Basie43:49 Album Art45:09 The Kid From Red Bank47:50 Duet49:41 After Supper51:32 Flight Of The Foo Birds54:39 Double-O56:41 Teddy The Toad57:49 Whirly-Bird59:22 Midnite Blue1:00:57 Splanky1:02:54 Fantail1:04:28 Lil' Darlin'1:06:47 Final Spin

Come on, come on! We're Space Truckin' our way through prog metal this week with Machine Head from Deep Purple's Mark II. After a devastating casino fire ruined their plans (and inspired their biggest hit, Smoke On The Water) they created this album with a mobile studio truck in an empty hotel. We'll discover the interesting concept behind the band and their many members, become Highway Stars, and rock out to seven intense jam sessions from the world's certified loudest band! The Mixtaper's purple is deeper than usual with facts about Jesus, Judas, and a pair of semi-iconic performances that were real to the people. It's a perfect record for the Year Of Discovery.. If you like guitar solos, Hammond organs, and heavy metal, maybe this album's for you... or Maybe You're A Leo.Keep Spinning at www.SpinItPod.com!Thanks for listening!0:00 Intro3:55 About Deep Purple13:53 About Machine Head20:25 The Rest Of Deep Purple's Career23:41 Awards & Accolades26:58 Fact Or Spin28:22 Jesus Was Part Of The Band33:32 Judas Was In The Band36:39 The Band Has Performed In A Tornado41:29 The Band Once Performed For A Toilet And Its Father45:48 Mixable Mentions49:11 Album Art50:58 Highway Star54:17 Maybe I'm A Leo57:38 Pictures Of Home1:00:12 Never Before1:03:34 Smoke On The Water1:10:12 Lazy1:11:56 Space Truckin'1:16:18 Final Spin

This week we Decide To Be Happy with SUPERBLOOM, the cathartic 19-track breakup pop album from MisterWives! Frontwoman Mandy Lee laments the end of an 8-year relationship and takes us Over The Rainbow with Wizard Of Oz references to explore the poppy fields in the desert and find growth in hardship. We head all the way to Rock Bottom before Coming Up For Air, but we never lose sight of the brass, funk, and creative arrangements that give MisterWives their groove. Mr. Mixtaper also has a series of facts about the noisiest man in the world, a mythical tome called the Encleanopedia, and confusing soups (with a fun minigame at the end)! Find out whywhywhy we give our scores! Whether you're Running In Place, Finding Your Way Home, or saying those 3 Small Words, SUPERBLOOM has a little something in store for you.Keep Spinning at www.SpinItPod.com!Thanks for listening!0:00 Intro3:18 About MisterWives10:48 About Superbloom14:57 Fact Or Spin17:24 Etienne Is The Loudest Person In The World20:52 William Loves To Clean25:10 Marc Campbell Mixed Up Tomato And Pea Soup30:48 Mandy Was The Smartest Man In School33:11 Mister-ies Minigame41:24 Album Art42:40 the end44:42 ghost46:56 whywhywhy48:53 alone50:18 stories52:17 valentine's day54:08 over the rainbow56:52 it's my turn58:40 find my way home1:00:55 7-21:04:13 rock bottom1:06:35 coming up for air1:07:40 oxygen1:10:27 running in place1:12:19 decide to be happy1:14:15 love me true1:15:24 3 small words1:18:15 muse1:20:35 SUPERBLOOM1:23:51 Final Spin

H to the Izzo, V to the Izzay! The Ruler's Back and this week it's a Jay-Z Takeover! James and Connor are heading to the Heart Of The City with Hov's legendary 2001 record The Blueprint. We'll cover young Shawn Carter's rise to the top, discuss his ambitious business ventures, and more as we learn about the feuds, friends, and experiences that inspired this album. The Mixtaper helps us see the world in proprietary Jay-Z Blue, hatch a dragon, and encounter Michael Jackson in the most unexpected places. No one can make a Song Cry quite like Small Hov, and no one can rank a Renegade like Spin It! Will pure exposure therapy and soul-infused hip-hop finally break through to Connor? Some things Never Change... but we better do something about that space shuttle.Keep Spinning at www.SpinItPod.com!Thanks for listening!0:00 Intro4:44 About Jay-Z12:10 About The Blueprint19:09 Other Jay-Z Business Ventures22:45 Awards & Accolades26:56 Fact Or Spin28:44 Jay-Z Bought His Fiancée Beyoncé A Dragon Egg34:21 He Has His Own Color39:32 He Has A Potentially Secret Guest Vocalist44:01 Jay-Z, We Have A Problem!50:14 Album Art52:42 The Ruler's Back1:00:42 Takeover1:04:29 Izzo (H.O.V.A.)1:07:55 Girls, Girls, Girls1:10:24 Skipping Over Track 51:10:46 U Don't Know1:13:39 Hola' Hovito1:16:22 Heart Of The City (Ain't No Love)1:18:38 Never Change1:19:17 Song Cry1:21:12 All I Need1:22:19 Renegade1:26:26 Blueprint (Mama Loves Me)1:28:21 Final Spin

It's another Birthday Episode! James and Connor (they used to call us Junebug and Jester) are talking about one of James' must-know albums: We All Want The Same Things, the third solo album from The Hold Steady frontman Craig Finn! His effortless worldbuilding introduces us to a whirlwind of characters who are down on their luck and looking for something to hope for. From the disorienting progress of Preludes to the sting of divorce in Be Honest, no stone is left unturned. The Mixtaper will wax poetic about Walt Whitman, spill the tea about teapots, and introduce us to a new (and impossible) birthday matching game! If you've never been to Chicago and you've got nothing going on tomorrow... maybe you can listen to this episode tonight. Sit back, relax, and widen out the angle for all of Craig Finn's Tracking Shots.Keep Spinning at www.SpinItPod.com!Thanks for listening!0:00 Intro2:29 About Craig Finn10:24 About We All Want The Same Things13:41 Fact Or Spin14:42 Craig Finn Is Our Competition16:09 He's A Walt Whitman Impersonator21:32 He Has An Interesting Collection26:24 The Grand Finale: Birthday Or Forgotten Birthday?35:29 Album Art36:49 Jester & June40:48 Preludes44:36 Ninety Bucks46:55 Birds Trapped In The Airport49:32 God In Chicago55:07 Rescue Blues57:14 Tangletown1:00:09 It Hits When It Hits1:03:01 Tracking Shots1:06:02 Be Honest1:07:24 Final Spin

We're as smooth as Tennessee Whiskey this week and we've got Nobody To Blame but Chris Stapleton! His breakout 2015 record Traveller took the evolving country music scene by storm and skyrocketed this Kentucky songwriter to the top of the charts. He created this reflective, personal album with the help of his wife, friends, and long-time musical collaborators. With raw vocal power and neotraditional instrumentals, hits like Parachute and Fiiiiiire Away pack an unrivaled emotional punch. The Mixtaper will lead us on a fantastical journey through tales of miner music, TV show cameos, and stolen pizzas. From mandolins to harmonicas to a really cool cowboy hat, Stapleton and his music have it all... but can Traveller's greatest hits make up for its slowest moments? Give it a spin and see!Keep Spinning at www.SpinItPod.com!Thanks for listening!0:00 Intro2:40 About Chris Stapleton7:36 About Traveller13:20 Awards & Accolades13:46 Fact Or Spin15:16 He Would Have Been A Hit In District 1219:30 He Served The Night King23:29 He Served His Alpha29:10 The Hobbits Could Learn A Thing Or Two From Him About Free Meals39:10 Album Art40:26 Traveller43:46 Fire Away46:18 Tennessee Whiskey51:01 Parachute54:20 Whiskey And You57:20 Nobody To Blame1:02:06 More Of You1:04:46 When The Stars Come Out1:07:42 Daddy Doesn't Pray Anymore1:12:45 Might As Well Get Stoned1:14:48 Was It 261:18:25 The Devil Named Music1:20:11 Outlaw State Of Mind1:22:08 Sometimes I Cry1:25:02 Final Spin

What a beautiful face we have found in this place.. it's the face of a tambourine! We're entering the Year Of Discovery on a strong note and talking about In The Aeroplane Over The Sea, the second and final album by the mysterious and eclectic Neutral Milk Hotel. This cult classic record is a sonic journey through Jeff Mangum's haunted carnival of lucid dreams and WWII imagery, with a little bit (lotta bit?) of Anne Frank sprinkled throughout. We'll explore goopy, disjointed lyrics, innovative distortion techniques, singing saws, and more as we head back to Holland, 1945. The Mixtaper is teaching us about donkey cheese and expensive chess in another installment of Foxtrot Oscar Sierra! From those red lips to the Two-Headed Boy, we hit it all this week! How strange it is to be anything at all, and this album might just be even stranger.Keep Spinning at www.SpinItPod.com!Thanks for listening!0:00 Intro3:36 About Neutral Milk Hotel8:23 About In The Aeroplane Over The Sea19:51 Fact Or Spin22:35 They Have An Unreleased Song27:03 He Has An Expensive Favorite Cheese34:40 He Can Play A Weird Instrument37:50 He Did A Photoshoot With An Expensive Item46:09 Album Art51:46 King Of Carrot Flowers Pt. 155:54 King Of Carrot Flowers Pts. 2 & 359:47 In The Aeroplane Over The Sea1:07:52 Two-Headed Boy1:10:14 The Fool1:11:20 Holland, 19451:14:08 Communist Daughter1:15:14 Oh Comely1:17:33 Ghost1:19:48 [untitled]1:20:56 Two-Headed Boy Pt. 21:24:29 Final Spin