Derringer Discoveries - A Music Adventure Podcast

Ann & Nancy Wilson Are The Heart Of Rock & Roll & Why (EP15)

From 1976 to 1993, the band Heart, featuring Ann & Nancy Wilson, put 20 songs on the American Rock & Roll Top 40 charts.  In this episode, Dave Derringer picks and discusses 10 of the 20 hit songs.  Dave's 10 are the hits that Ann and/or Nancy had a hand in writing.
While regaling us with the 10 Wilson-penned hits, Dave also relays a number of interesting stories about Heart, including the one where the band Nazareth unwittingly had a hand in crafting Heart's classic hit "Barracuda."  This is why The Derringer Brothers decided to include two of Nazareth's songs on the Ann & Nancy Wilson Playlist.
In true brotherly fashion, Paul Derringer manages to mess with Dave's perfect 10-song strategy by slipping in two additional songs.  One song, "Bebe Le Strange," bubbled under the charts at #109.  Paul and Dave explain what it means when something "bubbles under," a legitimate Billboard-coined phrase.  In addition, Dave explains the definition of "rung" and mockingly credits Paul as being the originator of the phrase "sniffing the charts."  Listen up to learn what it means when a band's single climbs a rung and is sniffing the charts.  It's actually a good thing!
Paul's second monkey-wrench involves a song written for Ann & Nancy by Martin Page and Elton John's lyricist Bernie Taupin.  Not only was this single the first of Heart's two #1 hits, it was also Nancy Wilson's rare opportunity to shine as lead vocalist.  Nancy has a good voice, but The Derringer Brothers agree that it's Ann who has one of the best voices in Rock & Roll.  Period.
The songs discussed in this episode can be found on the Ann & Nancy Wilson Playlist.  Click the hyperlink and "follow" the playlist on Spotify.
Contact Paul & Dave at derringerdiscoveries@gmail.com and "follow" Derringer Discoveries on your favorite digital platform.
Stay for a post-episode bonus snippet of the new digital single In Rivermont by Paul's indie-band Ho Jo Fro.  In addition, please add In Rvermont and Music Box Killer to your favorite playlists.  While not in the same stratospheric league as Heart, in just a few months Music Box Killer and other Ho Jo Fro songs have streamed thousands times.  Also, click here to watch budding director Danny Wagner's Music Box Killer video on YouTube.
Ho Jo Fro provides the theme song (Your Sister's Room) for Derringer Discoveries.  You can support the band simply by "following" them and sharing their songs with your friends.  Ho Jo Fro is a fan of Heart.

Fleetwood Mac Won’t Stop & Why - Part B (EP14)

In Part A (Episode 10), Paul & Dave Derringer discussed the first seven years of Fleetwood Mac.  In this Part B episode, with help from Special Guest Kathy, The Derringer Brothers debate the five albums released by the classic Fleetwood Mac line-up consisting of Lindsey Buckingham, Stevie Nicks, Christine McVie, John McVie, and Mick Fleetwood.
In addition to providing the world with some great music, this line-up of Fleetwood Mac - the classic five - also unwittingly became a textbook example of a dysfunctional musical family, a band full of discord, strife, heartbreak, and palpable angst.  The classic five increasingly couldn't work together - they couldn't even be in the same room with each other, but the world demanded (and continues to demand) that they each put on a brave face and go out there to give the people what we want.
Taking the band up to the present, Paul & Dave also briefly note Fleetwood Mac's ever evolving line-up and their intermittent releases after the classic period.  Don't worry, The Derringer Brothers keep it upbeat and brisk.  At the end, they weigh in on whether or not Fleetwood Mac "Jumped the Shark."  They also introduce the listeners to a new Derringer Discoveries category of musical output: what it means to "Cross the Rubicon."
The songs discussed in this episode can be found at Fleetwood Mac Won't Stop Playlist B.
Contact Paul & Dave at derringerdiscoveries@gmail.com and follow Derringer Discoveries on your favorite digital platform.
Stay for the post-episode bonus track and hear Dave talk about the volcanic water given to him by Paul during the recording of this episode.  They also include another snippet of the digital single Music Box Killer  by Ho Jo Fro, the same band behind the Derringer Discoveries' theme song, Your Sister's Room.  Support a struggling group of musical misfits by including their songs on your favorite playlists and sharing with your friends.  Sharing is good and encouraged.

Blondie to XTC: The Best of New Wave & Why (EP13)

Using humor, unique insights, and brotherly love, in this episode Paul & Dave Derringer take you on a musical journey through the best of New Wave, covering almost 50 songs that have stood the test of time.
From Blondie to XTC, Paul & Dave hand-pick 10 quintessential New Wave artists and, with help from a few special listeners, consider the best three songs from each artist for the years 1977 to 1983.  With much debate and sharp differences of opinion, they collectively ponder "The Best of New Wave."
Tune in for the unexpected as Dave declares that one of Paul's selected bands is a real dog!  You may find yourself sometimes disagreeing with their choices, but that's part of the fun.  Listen closely as Paul offers three key dates in New Wave music, starting with 23 December 1976, advancing to 1 August 1981, and ending with... Well, you'll just have to listen and discover for yourself!
The songs discussed in this episode can be found at Blondie to XTC: The Best of New Wave - Derringer Discoveries.
Contact Paul & Dave at derringerdiscoveries@gmail.com and follow Derringer Discoveries on your favorite digital platform.
Stay for the post-episode bonus track and hear a snippet of (and a New Wave-related story about) the digital single Music Box Killer released on April Fools' Day 2021 by Ho Jo Fro, the same band behind the Derringer Discoveries' theme song, Your Sister's Room.
Click here to watch Danny Wagner's Music Box Killer music video, which has received thousands of views.
 

Todd Rundgren Should Be In The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame & Why (EP12)

Using humor, unique insights, and brotherly love, in this episode, The Derringer Brothers - Paul & Dave - take you on a musical adventure through the best of Todd "the Runt" Rundgren's more than 54 years as a songwriter, singer, musician, and producer.  Paul & Dave cover Rundgren's impressive catalog of hits, including songs you may not even realize he wrote!  Learn about Rundgren's formative years with the Philadelphia band Nazz, his ground-breaking solo years, and his on-going relationship as the leader of the band Utopia.
This episode gives you a quick and fun-filled lesson in everything about the Runt.  As it turns out, Paul & Dave were in fact successful in convincing you, the listeners, to put Rundgren in the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame at Rockhall.com, where, having first qualified in 1996, he will finally be admitted as part of the class of 2021.
In addition, Paul & Dave shed some light about a few of the bands and hit songs that Rundgren has produced through the years, including one album that has sold 50 million copies worldwide.
Visit the Todd Rundgren Playlist for the songs discussed in this episode.
Stay for the post-episode bonus track and hear a snippet of Ho Jo Fro's digital single Music Box Killer.
Contact Paul & Dave at derringerdiscoveries@gmail.com and follow Derringer Discoveries on your favorite digital platform.

Paul & Dave‘s Faves & Why (EP11)

In this episode, The Derringer Brothers try something different.  Covering a span of 60 years, Paul & Dave discuss 12 favorite songs, two from each decade starting with the 1960s.
Enjoy the humor, unique insights, and brotherly love as The Derringer Brothers reveal the answers to loads of trivia questions, such as:
(1) Who is Renee Fladen and why were three popular songs written for her?
(2) How did a One-Hit Wonder almost become a No-Hit Wonder?
(3) How much buying power did minimum wage have in 1979 compared with today and what group sang about it?
(4) What does ATO stand for?  Hint: Think Dave Matthews
(5) What song did Dave regularly play at the local dance club to clear the floor?
The songs in this episode are featured on Paul & Dave's Faves Playlist.
NEW:
Starting October 2021, Derringer Discoveries officially unveiled The Turnip Music Radio (TMR) Top 25.  Updated monthly, the TMR Top 25 contains the 25 best songs of what's new worldwide in fresh folk, adult rock, and power pop.  Click the link and see if you agree.
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Your Sister's Room by Ho Jo Fro is the theme song for Derringer Discoveries and is available for streaming on most platforms.

Fleetwood Mac Won’t Stop & Why - Part A (EP10)

Using humor, unique insights, and brotherly love, in this Part A episode with help from Special Guest Alton, The Derringer Brothers - Paul & Dave - discuss Fleetwood Mac's first seven years as a band right up until the phenomenal addition of Lindsey Buckingham and Stevie Nicks.
With plenty of first loves and memory-fests including Dave's very own wrestling song and Paul's fascination with the Bermuda Triangle, they also manage to provide helpful insight about the 10 Fleetwood Mac albums and various singles released from 1967 to 1974, celebrating the Peter Green years followed by the Bob Welch years and the rise of Christine McVie.
Along the way, they tell the strange, almost unbelievable tale of how Mick Fleetwood and John McVie had to sue their manager to reclaim the band's name and how, after failing to sniff the charts for nine singles in a row, they almost called it quits right before the stars aligned and they began their incredible ascent to superstardom status.  These true-life tales are uniquely spun by The Derringer Brothers and any concerns about "jumping the shark" are held at bay until Part B.
The songs in this episode are featured on Fleetwood Mac Won't Stop Playlist - Derringer Discoveries.
Contact Paul & Dave at derringerdiscoveries@gmail.com and follow Derringer Discoveries on your favorite digital platform.
Derringer Discoveries' theme song, Your Sister's Room, is by the band Ho Jo Fro.  The post-episode playout features a snippet of the song Crazy Kellyanne, a new single by Ho Jo Fro released in 2021.   Support a struggling artist by adding a song or two of theirs to your favorite playlist!
 

Steely Dan, Musicians For Audiophiles & Why (EP09)

Using humor, unique insights, and brotherly love, The Derringer Brothers discuss and debate Steely Dan's best songs.  Along with Special Guest Tom from Massachusetts and plenty of first loves and memory-fests, Paul & Dave celebrate the songwriting talents of Donald Fagen and Walter Becker, giving a Derringer-exclusive spin on the meaning and emotional impact of Steely Dan's lyrics.  Along the way, they marvel at record producer Gary Katz and recording engineer Roger Nichols.  They also weigh-in on the best song from each classic album, best overall album, and whether or not Steely Dan jumped the shark!
With the exception of the song "Dallas" which appears to be only available on YouTube, all songs discussed in this podcast episode can be found on our Spotify Steely Dan Playlist.
Contact Paul & Dave at derringerdiscoveries@gmail.com and follow Derringer Discoveries on your favorite digital platform.
The Derringer Discoveries theme song, Your Sister's Room, is by the band Ho Jo Fro.  Support a struggling artist by adding a song or two of theirs to your favorite playlist!
 

Ed Sheeran Plays For The ”A” Team & Why (EP08)

According to Spotify, Ed Sheeran's popularity puts him at #2 worldwide.  In this episode, while shedding light on Sheeran's songwriting talent, the Derringer Brothers and special guests discuss important music-related matters, such as the five eras of recorded music and why 1,250 digital streams counts as a unit sold.  Everyone also weighs-in on whether or not Sheeran has Jumped the Shark!
Stay tuned after this episode for a special interview with a Derringer Discoveries listener regarding Cougar vs. Mellencamp from episode 7.
The songs discussed in this episode can be found on our Ed Sheeran Inspired playlist, along with other fantastic artists from around the world.  To submit a song to this playlist, visit Soundplate.com.
NEW:
For the Top 25 best new songs worldwide, according to Derringer Discoveries and as updated monthly, please visit The Turnip Music Radio (TMR) Top 25.
Contact derringerdiscoveries@gmail.com and "follow" Derringer Discoveries on your favorite digital platform.
Your Sister's Room by Ho Jo Fro is the theme song for Derringer Discoveries and is available for streaming on most platforms.  In addition, today's post-episode playout features a snippet of 1970 (Just Passing Thru), also by Ho Jo Fro.

Cougar vs. Mellencamp, Who’s Better & Why (EP07)

Using humor, unique insights, and brotherly love, The Derringer Brothers debate the merits of John Cougar compared with John Mellencamp.  Dave fights for Cougar while Paul defends Mellencamp.  Along the way, they discuss John's best songs and albums; his 35+ years spearheading Farm Aid; and whether or not John jumped the shark!
The songs in this episode are featured on Cougar & Mellecamp's Best Playlist - Derringer Discoveries #007.
Contact Paul & Dave at derringerdiscoveries@gmail.com and follow Derringer Discoveries on your favorite digital platform.
Derringer Discoveries' theme song, Your Sister's Room, is by the band Ho Jo Fro.  The post-episode playout also features a snippet of the song Brother from Ho Jo Fro's 2019 album Hope Springs Eternal.  Support a struggling artist by adding a song or two of theirs to your favorite playlist!

ELO’s Best Tracks & Why (EP06)

Using humor, unique insights, and brotherly love, The Derringer Brothers celebrate and discuss the best songs by the Electric Light Orchestra (ELO).  With three special guests and memory-fests of first loves and misspent youth, the brothers reveal which long-time, core member of ELO got shafted by the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame and whether or not ELO jumped the shark!
The songs in this episode are featured on ELO's Best Playlist - Derringer Discoveries.
Contact Paul & Dave at derringerdiscoveries@gmail.com and follow Derringer Discoveries on your favorite digital platform.
Derringer Discoveries' theme song, Your Sister's Room, is by the band Ho Jo Fro.  Support a struggling artist by adding a song or two of theirs to your favorite playlist!