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.

Music Commentary

Music History

Podcast episodes

Season 1
S01 E25 - Ep. 25 -- Wilmeth's Woodstock Redux
S01 E25 - Ep. 25 -- Wilmeth's Woodstock Redux
Before August slips away, Tom wants to say a little more about Woodstock.
26:39
S01 E24 - Ep. 24 -- Woodstock Turns 53
S01 E24 - 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.
24:16
S01 E23 - Ep. 23 – Paul, Wings, and Setlist Decisions
S01 E23 - 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.
17:18
S01 E22 - Ep. 22 – This One’s for The Cheker
S01 E22 - Ep. 22 – This One’s for The Cheker
Musical insights and abilities of the late Mike Michalicek are recalled in this memorial episode.
10:16
S01 E21 - Quadraphonic Sound on My Mind
S01 E21 - Quadraphonic Sound on My Mind
Tom discusses the audio format of quadraphonic sound and its failure to connect with consumers in the 1970s.
15:00

The Vinyl Approach

by Tom Wilmeth

Podcast episodes

Season 1

S01 E25 - Ep. 25 -- Wilmeth's Woodstock Redux

S01 E25 - Ep. 25 -- Wilmeth's Woodstock Redux

S01 E24 - Ep. 24 -- Woodstock Turns 53

S01 E24 - Ep. 24 -- Woodstock Turns 53

S01 E23 - Ep. 23 – Paul, Wings, and Setlist Decisions

S01 E23 - Ep. 23 – Paul, Wings, and Setlist Decisions

S01 E22 - Ep. 22 – This One’s for The Cheker

S01 E22 - Ep. 22 – This One’s for The Cheker

S01 E21 - Quadraphonic Sound on My Mind

S01 E21 - Quadraphonic Sound on My Mind