The Vinyl Approach

by Tom Wilmeth

Short bursts of insight about artists and their albums -- Rock, Jazz, and Beyond . . . Presented by Tom Wilmeth, Collector of Popular (and unpopular) Music.

Podcast episodes

  • Season 1

  • Ep. #27 -- Wild about Harry (Belafonte)

    Ep. #27 -- Wild about Harry (Belafonte)

    Tom discusses Harry Belafonte's million-selling Calypso LP and his live album. This episode includes cameos by Elvis, Bob Dylan, and Willie Nelson.

  • Ep. 26 -- Bill Drake's History of Rock & Roll Radio Special (1969)

    Ep. 26 -- Bill Drake's History of Rock & Roll Radio Special (1969)

    Tom revisits an important musical influence -- Bill Drake's "History of Rock & Roll," a massive 48-hour radio special that was first aired in 1969.

  • Ep. 25 -- Wilmeth's Woodstock Redux

    Ep. 25 -- Wilmeth's Woodstock Redux

    Before August slips away, Tom wants to say a little more about Woodstock.

  • Ep. 24 -- Woodstock Turns 53

    Ep. 24 -- Woodstock Turns 53

    Tom again obsesses over the Woodstock Music & Art Fair of 1969 and wonders how Elvis would have been received by the Woodstock audience.

  • Ep. 23 – Paul, Wings, and Setlist Decisions

    Ep. 23 – Paul, Wings, and Setlist Decisions

    Tom discusses Paul McCartney’s concerts as a solo performer, beginning in 1972, with a focus on McCartney’s choice of material.