Vinyl Relics

SPECIAL EPYSODE: The 2025 "In Memoriam" Fantasy Band Discussion. GUESTS: Uncle Herff and Christian Swain. In this special epysode, we honour the artists who left us in 2025 by building the ultimate “In Memoriam” Fantasy Band. Through reflection and a deep appreciation for their musical legacies, we imagine what it would sound like if these departed legends shared the same stage. We discuss their standout contributions, the impact they made on their genres, and why their absence leaves such a lasting void. It’s part tribute, part creative celebration, and all heart. Whether you love fantasy band drafts, year-end music retrospectives, or simply want to remember the voices that shaped the soundtrack of our lives, this epysode offers a heartfelt and thoughtful sendoff. The great gig in the sky added some incredible talent this year. From all of us here, and on behalf of all the fans throughout the world, we say thank you for the incredible music you leave behind. RIP. ===CONNECT & SUPPORT=== Transport yourself into the realm of grooviness by supporting us on Patreon for as little as $2/month using this link --> patreon.com/FarmerJohnMusic Use this link to follow us on Facebook --> https://www.facebook.com/farmerjohnmusic/ Use this link to follow us on Instagram --> https://www.instagram.com/vinylrelics/ Use this link to follow us on TikTok --> https://www.tiktok.com/@vinylrelicspodcast Use this link to follow us on BlueSky --> https://bsky.app/profile/farmerjohnmusic.bsky.social And find us on X @VinylRelicsPod Email me @ [email protected]   ===THE MUSIC=== Songs used in this Epysode, in order of appearance. Here's a link to a Spotify playlist for all the tracks featured. *denotes track is not available on Spotify. https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0qpwMQ1gWbDiVAu7VwoEEH?si=1cf3a9b654974061 SLY & THE FAMILY STONE "Thank You" JANIS JOPLIN "Kozmic Blues" BLONDIE "Heart Of Glass" THE PRETTY THINGS "Don't Bring Me Down" THE BEACH BOYS "God Only Knows" CHAKA KHAN "Move Me No Mountain" JOHN MARTYN "Solid Air" BOOKER T. & THE MG'S "Green Onions" *WATCHPOCKET "Four Walls" OTIS REDDING "Try A Little Tenderness" TOM LEHRER "The Folk Song Army" THE BAND "Ophelia" THE BAND "Chest Fever" THE BAND "Whispering Pines" TERRY REID "Superlungs My Supergirl" TERRY REID "To Be Treated Rite" SLY & THE FAMILY STONE "Everyday People" SLY & THE FAMILY STONE "I Wanna Take You Higher" (live) CHRIS REA "The Road To Hell Part 2" JOE ELY "The Road Goes On Forever" THE YOUNGBLOODS "Get Together" KISS "Shock Me" ROBERTA FLACK "Killing Me Softly With His Song" THE ALARM "Rain In The Summertime" BADFINGER "I Can't Take It" MARIANNE FAITHFULL "Broken English" OZZY OSBOURNE "Crazy Train" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this special crossover epysode of Vinyl Relics, I’m sharing an episode from the Love That Album podcast where guests reflect on their favourite album discoveries of 2025. I’m honoured to be one of the guests, joining fellow music lovers to discuss the records that surprised us, moved us, and earned repeat spins this year. From unexpected finds to long-overlooked gems, this episode is a celebration of musical discovery and the albums that made 2025 unforgettable. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

EPYSODE 65: "Tír na nÓg" by Tír na nÓg. Guest: Tír na nÓg's Leo O'Kelly. Additional commentary by Uncle Herff. This week, we journey back to 1971 to explore the mesmerizing self-titled debut by Irish folk-prog duo Tír na nÓg. Known for their intricate acoustic arrangements, poetic songwriting, and genre-blurring harmonies, Tír na nÓg carved out a sound unlike anything else on the early ’70s folk scene. This week, we’re honoured to feature exclusive commentary from band member Leo O’Kelly, who shares personal stories from the group’s earliest days, the creative energy behind the album, and what it was like crafting these now-beloved songs. His insights bring a rare, intimate perspective to a record long cherished by collectors and fans of progressive folk. Join us as we dive into the tracks, production choices, musical influences, and the lasting legacy of an album that continues to inspire more than five decades later. Whether you’re a longtime devotee or discovering Tír na nÓg for the first time, this epysode offers a rich and immersive listen. I hope you dig Tír na nÓg as much as I do. - Farmer John ===CONNECT & SUPPORT=== Transport yourself into the realm of grooviness by supporting us on Patreon for as little as $2/month using this link --> patreon.com/FarmerJohnMusic Use this link to follow us on Facebook --> https://www.facebook.com/farmerjohnmusic/ Use this link to follow us on Instagram --> https://www.instagram.com/vinylrelics/ Use this link to follow us on TikTok --> https://www.tiktok.com/@vinylrelicspodcast Use this link to follow us on BlueSky --> https://bsky.app/profile/farmerjohnmusic.bsky.social And find us on X @VinylRelicsPod Email me @ [email protected]   ===THE MUSIC=== Songs used in this Epysode, in order of appearance. Here's a link to a Spotify playlist for all the tracks featured. *denotes track is not available on Spotify. https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4zM5HEbJCVWYXGZ6kYflLN?si=2bfa118b1bc740df *MAY BLITZ "Smoking The Day Away" ELVIS PRESLEY “Guitar Man” EMMET SPICELAND “Bunclody” EMMET SPICELAND “Mary From Dungloe” JONI MITCHELL “Night In The City” TÍR NA NÓG: "Time Is Like A Promise" TÍR NA NÓG: "Mariner Blues" TÍR NA NÓG: "Daisy Lady" TÍR NA NÓG: "Tír na nÓg" TÍR NA NÓG: "Aberdeen Angus" TÍR NA NÓG: "Looking Up" TÍR NA NÓG: "Boat Song" TÍR NA NÓG: "Our Love Will Not Decay" TÍR NA NÓG: "Hey Friend" TÍR NA NÓG: "Dance Of Years" TÍR NA NÓG: "Live A Day" TÍR NA NÓG: "Picadilly" TÍR NA NÓG: "Dante" TÍR NA NÓG “The Lady I Love” TÍR NA NÓG “So Freely” TÍR NA NÓG “Two White Horses” TÍR NA NÓG “Most Magical” TÍR NA NÓG “Strong In The Sun” NICK DRAKE “Place To Be” TÍR NA NÓG “Free Ride” SONNY CONDELL “Down In The City” *SCULLION “Carol” *LEO O’KELLY “Will" *LEO O’KELLY “I Prayed To The Devil Last Night” TÍR NA NÓG “I Have Known Love” TÍR NA NÓG “You In Yellow” ??MYSTERY ARTIST?? Tune in next week to find out... NEWPORT ELECTRIC "I Will Wait" ^^That's my band. Shameless self-promotion!! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

EPYSODE 64: "May Blitz" by May Blitz. Guest: May Blitz bassist Reid Hudson. Additional commentary by Uncle Herff. Fresh off our deep dive into As Sheriff’s lost 60's recordings, we follow the trail to London in 1970, where bassist Reid Hudson helped forge something far heavier. With guitarist Jamie Black and drummer Tony Newman, May Blitz delivered a self-titled debut that captured the raw, thunderous spirit of the era’s underground rock scene.We spin through the album’s molten riffs, jazz-inflected rhythms, and acid-soaked atmosphere, an explosive mix that put the band in the same league as Black Sabbath and Atomic Rooster.Half power trio, half psychedelic séance, this album remains a cult cornerstone of the heavy progressive movement. I hope you dig "May Blitz" as much as I do. - Farmer John ===CONNECT & SUPPORT=== Transport yourself into the realm of grooviness by supporting us on Patreon using this link --> patreon.com/FarmerJohnMusic Use this link to follow us on Facebook --> https://www.facebook.com/farmerjohnmusic/ Use this link to follow us on Instagram --> https://www.instagram.com/vinylrelics/ Use this link to follow us on TikTok --> https://www.tiktok.com/@vinylrelicspodcast Use this link to follow us on BlueSky --> https://bsky.app/profile/farmerjohnmusic.bsky.social And find us on X @VinylRelicsPod Email me @  [email protected]   ===THE MUSIC=== Songs used in order of appearance. There is no Spotify playlist available for this Epysode as the album is not available there. AS SHERIFF "His Father's Good Machine" BAKERLOO "Big Bear Ffolly" URIAH HEEP “Wake Up (Set Your Sights)” SOUNDS INCORPORATED “Rinky Dink” TONY NEWMAN “Soul Thing” THE JEFF BECK GROUP “Rice Pudding” AS SHERIFF “Palm Fronds” MAY BLITZ "Smoking The Day Away" MAY BLITZ "I Don't Know?" MAY BLITZ "Dreaming" MAY BLITZ "Squeet" MAY BLITZ "Tomorrow May Come" MAY BLITZ "Fire Queen" MAY BLITZ "Virgin Waters" MAY BLITZ “Snakes And Ladders” MAY BLITZ “For Mad Men Only” MAY BLITZ “Honey Coloured Time” MAY BLITZ “8 Mad Grim Nits” (live) MAY BLITZ “Fire Queen” (live) THREE MAN ARMY “Butter Queen” BOXER “Hip Kiss” ??MYSTERY ARTIST?? Tune in next week to find out... NEWPORT ELECTRIC "El Dorado's Gold" ^^That's my band. This is shameless self-promotion!! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

EPYSODE 63: "Six Ways To The Ace" by As Sheriff. Guests: As Sheriff band members Reid Hudson and Andy Godon, Supreme Echo record label owner Jason Flower. Additional commentary by Uncle Herff. This week we dig deep into the hazy archives of Canada’s late-60s underground with "Six Ways to the Ace", a new release from Supreme Echo featuring the long-lost recordings of As Sheriff. Emerging from the Victoria/Vancouver scene, As Sheriff blended shimmering folk harmonies with a psychedelic edge, a sound as coastal as it was cosmic. We explore how these reels of tape survived half a century, what they reveal about a vibrant yet overlooked West Coast music scene, and how bassist Reid Hudson’s journey from local gigs to May Blitz links this forgotten band to the heavier chapters of rock history.This album is a revelation...and a resurrection. I hope you dig "Six Ways To The Ace" as much as I do. - Farmer John ===CONNECT & SUPPORT=== Transport yourself into the realm of grooviness by supporting us on Patreon using this link --> patreon.com/FarmerJohnMusic Use this link to follow us on Facebook --> https://www.facebook.com/farmerjohnmusic/ Use this link to follow us on Instagram --> https://www.instagram.com/vinylrelics/ Use this link to follow us on TikTok --> https://www.tiktok.com/@vinylrelicspodcast Use this link to follow us on BlueSky --> https://bsky.app/profile/farmerjohnmusic.bsky.social And find us on X @VinylRelicsPod Email me @  [email protected] ===LINKS=== Check out Supreme Echo's stuff here: https://supremeecho.com The As Sheriff songs are not available on Spotify, but you can hear them hear on Bandcamp: https://supremeecho.bandcamp.com/album/as-sheriff   ===THE MUSIC=== Songs used in order of appearance. There is no Spotify playlist available for this Epysode as the album is not available there. Please see the Bandcamp link above to stream the tracks of the album. STAINED GLASS “Soap And Turkey" JEFFERSON AIRPLANE “Somebody To Love” PETER, PAUL & MARY “Leaving On A Jet Plane” THE DOORS "Roadhouse Blues" (live) THE PEANUT BUTTER CONSPIRACY “Too Many Do” AS SHERIFF "Palm Fronds" AS SHERIFF "It Makes Your Eyes Hurt" AS SHERIFF "32-20" AS SHERIFF "Chocolate Guitar" AS SHERIFF "Stark Naked When The Phone Rang" AS SHERIFF "Head Of Stake" AS SHERIFF "Jerry The Junker" AS SHERIFF "When She Comes" AS SHERIFF "Red Hot Spicy Rich Racy Rare Daring Risqué" AS SHERIFF "His Father's Good Machine" AS SHERIFF "Six Ways To The Ace" AS SHERIFF "Crying Shame" CHEECH AND CHONG "Marijuana" HYDRO ELECTRIC STREETCAR “Gardens And Flowers” STONEDELIGHT “Reach Out For Me” NOON TIDE “On A Lifeline” THE TIGER FOOT STUDIO BAND “Sometimes You Win, Sometimes You Lose”  MAY BLITZ "Smoking The Day Away" NEWPORT ELECTRIC "El Dorado's Gold" ^^That's my band. This is shameless self-promotion!! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices