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 The CLASSIC ROCK ALBUM OLYMPICS is a podcast celebrating the most popular albums of the 1960s, 70s and 80s. In each episode music historians Gary Wenstrup and Robert Rodriguez will pull a classic rock album off the shelf and discuss which songs earn our gold, silver and bronze medals. It’s a fun, insightful and passionate journey through some of the greatest albums of all-time. Let the games begin!45903249 Musique
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    • Goodbye Yellow Brick Road by Elton John...Episode #17

      Goodbye Yellow Brick Road by Elton John...Episode #17
      Feb 17 2026
      Elton John’s Goodbye Yellow Brick Road, released October 1973, is widely considered the pinnacle of his early career and one of the greatest albums in rock history. By this point, Elton John had already achieved significant fame with albums like Honky Château (1972) and Don’t Shoot Me I’m Only the Piano Player (1973). He was establishing a signature sound: a blend of piano-driven rock with pop accessibility and theatrical flair. With Goodbye Yellow Brick Road, John and lyricist Bernie Taupin reached a new level of ambition and artistry, delivering a sprawling, double album that combined rock, balladry, soul, and cabaret influences. Medal Winners Roy Rogers I’ve Seen That Movie Too The Ballad Of Danny Bailey (1909-34) This Song Has No Title Funeral For A Friend/Loves Lies Bleeding All The Girls Love Alice The album was recorded at Château d’Hérouville in France (nicknamed “the Honky Château”), a converted 18th-century castle that provided an intimate and creative environment. Elton’s band—including Davey Johnstone on guitars, Dee Murray on bass, Nigel Olsson on drums, and Ray Cooper on percussion—was fully locked in, producing tight, versatile performances. Producer Gus Dudgeon helped craft a lush, cinematic sound with rich orchestration, layered harmonies, and expansive arrangements, giving the album its timeless quality. Goodbye Yellow Brick Road was a commercial juggernaut. It reached #1 on the U.S. Billboard 200 and lodged three top 10 hits on the U.S. Billboard charts. The album’s scope—double-length, stylistically varied, and emotionally ambitious—cemented Elton John as not only a hitmaker but a serious artistic force. Critics praised its songwriting, production, and performances, and it has since been consistently ranked among the greatest albums of all time. Bonus Tracks Goodbye Yellow Brick Road - Elton Dr. Robert – Beatles A Day In The Life – Beatles Lovely Rita – Beatles Tiny Dancer - Elton Island Girl - Elton Grey Seal - Elton Jamaica Jerkoff – Elton Dirty Little Girl – Elton Candle In The Wind – Elton (album version) Candle In The Wing – Elton (Goodbye England’s Rose version) Your Sister Can't Twist (but She Can Rock 'n Roll) Side 1 Funeral For A Friend/Loves Lies Bleeding Benny And The Jets Candle In The Wind Side2 Goodbye Yellow Brick Road This Song Has No Title Grey Seal Jamaica Jerkoff I’ve Seen That Movie Too Side 3 Sweet Painted Lady The Ballad Of Danny Bailey (1909-34) Dirty Little Girl All The Girls Love Alice Side 4 Your Sister Can't Twist (but She Can Rock 'n Roll) Saturday Night’s Alright For Fighting Roy Rogers Social Disease Harmony Hashtags: #EltonJohn #GoodbyeYellowBrickRoad #ClassicRock #1973Music #BennieAndTheJets #CandleInTheWind #SaturdayNightsAlright #PianoRock #BernieTaupin #VinylCollection #MusicPodcast #AlbumDeepDive Contact Info Website: ⁠Gary Wenstrup⁠ Podcast Website: ⁠Home - Classic Rock Album Olympics⁠ YouTube: ⁠(556) Classic Rock Album Olympics - YouTube⁠ Facebook: ⁠(7) Facebook⁠ Podcast Facebook: ⁠Facebook⁠ LinkedIn: ⁠(17) Gary Wenstrup | LinkedIn Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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      1 h et 7 min
    • Tea For The Tillerman - Cat Stevens...Episode #16

      Tea For The Tillerman - Cat Stevens...Episode #16
      Feb 3 2026
      In this episode of Classic Rock Album Olympics music historians Gary Wenstrup and Robert Rodriguez take a sip of Tea For The Tillerman by Cat Stevens and award their gold, silver and bronze medals accordingly. Medal Winners On The Road To Find Out Father And Son Tea For The Tillerman Miles From Nowhere Hard Headed Woman Tea For The Tillerman is a warm, philosophical, beautifully crafted album that marked the creative peak of Cat coming fully into his voice. By the time Stevens made the album, he had already experienced the highs and lows of the music business: early pop success in the late 1960s, followed by a severe battle with tuberculosis that nearly ended his career. That period of illness became a turning point, pushing him inward and inspiring a more thoughtful, introspective songwriting style. The album was released in November 1970 and it marked a turning point for Cat Stevens. With the understated production of Paul Samwell-Smith (formerly of The Yardbirds), Stevens offered an album that felt deeply personal—introspective, acoustic, and spiritually searching. Despite its subdued approach, or perhaps because of it, the album was a commercial breakthrough. In the United States, it climbed to #8 on the Billboard 200. On the singles front, “Wild World” became Stevens’ first major U.S. hit. The song — a bittersweet farewell to a departing lover — peaked at #11 on the Billboard Hot 100. Its success gave the album the momentum it needed and brought Stevens to a wider audience. Another single, “Father and Son,” was released and though it didn’t make a big a splash on the charts, it has since become one of Stevens’ most enduring songs — a touching dialogue between a father and his young son that resonates across generations. More than just a commercial hit, the album feels like a snapshot of a moment: a young man, grappling with the promises and perils of adulthood, walking the line between innocence and wisdom. In writing these songs, Stevens was mapping out a spiritual and emotional journey. Decades later, Tea for the Tillerman is still considered a masterpiece: it’s intimate, timeless, and deeply human. Side 1 Where Do The Children Play? Hard Headed Woman Wild World Sad Lisa Miles From Nowhere Side 2 But I Might Die Tonight Longer Boats Into White On The road To Find Out Father And Son Tea For The Tillerman Bonus Tracks Here Comes My Baby – Tremelos The First Cut Is The Deepest – PP Arnold Lady D’Arbanville Morning Has Broken Wild World Longer Boats Where Do The Children Play The Wind The Hurt I’m Gonna Get Me A Gun How Many Friends – The Who She’s Leaving Home – Beatles Tar & Cement – Mel Carter Don’t It Make You Wanna Go Home – Joe South Hard Headed Woman - Elvis Hashtags #TeaForTheTillerman #CatStevens #YusufIslam #WildWorld #FatherAndSon #70sFolk #SingerSongwriter #ClassicAlbum #SpiritualMusic #TimelessSongs Contact Info Website: Gary Wenstrup Podcast Website: Home - Classic Rock Album Olympics YouTube: (556) Classic Rock Album Olympics - YouTube Facebook: (7) Facebook Podcast Facebook: Facebook LinkedIn: (17) Gary Wenstrup | LinkedIn Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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      51 min
    • Breakfast In America by Supertramp...Episode #15

      Breakfast In America by Supertramp...Episode #15
      Jan 20 2026
      In this episode of Classic Rock Album Olympics music historians Gary Wenstrup and Robert Rodriguez order up Supertramp’s Breakfast in America and select their gold, silver and bronze medal winners. Released in March 1979, it’s the album that transformed the band from a respected British art-rock group into an international pop phenomenon. Medal Winners The Logical Song Child Of Vision Just Another Nervous Wreck Casual Conversations Goodbye Stranger Take The Long Way Home After years of crafting long, introspective, and sometimes progressive records, Supertramp entered the late 1970s looking to refine their sound into something more immediate, melodic, and accessible. The result was Breakfast in America, a bright, hook-filled collection recorded with precision and ambition. By the time they began work on the album, Supertramp—Rick Davies, Roger Hodgson, John Helliwell, Dougie Thomson, and Bob Siebenberg—were operating at the height of their collective chemistry. The band had built a strong following through albums like Crime of the Century (1974) and Even in the Quietest Moments (1977), known for lush production, wry lyrics, and the attractive blend of Hodgson’s soaring voice and Davies’ grounded, blues-tinged delivery. With this album, the band sharpened those strengths into a concise, pop-leaning direction, crafting songs that were both meticulously arranged and instantly memorable. Four singles were released from Breakfast in America and three went Top 20 – The Logical Song #6, Take The Long Way Home #10 and Goodbye Stranger #15. Breakfast in America became a commercial powerhouse, topping the U.S. Billboard 200 for six weeks and eventually selling more than 20 million copies worldwide, making it one of the biggest-selling albums of 1979. Critics praised its polish, craftsmanship, and sharp songwriting. The album earned two Grammy Awards, including Best Recording Package (what a cover!) and Best Engineered Album (Non-Classical). Today, Breakfast in America stands as Supertramp’s signature achievement: a quintessential late-’70s album that captures the tension between dreams and reality, success and disillusionment, wrapped in pop craftsmanship. Bonus Tracks Bloody Well Right Dreamer School Give A Little Bit Gone Hollywood Dangling Conversation – Simon & Garfunkel Time Of The Season – Zombies It’s Too Late – Carole King Even In The Quietest Moments Solsbury Hill – Peter Gabriel Track Listing Side One Gone Hollywood The Logical Song Goodbye Stranger Oh Darling Side Two Take The Long Way Home Lord Is It Mine Just Another Nervous Wreck Casual Conversations Child of Vision Hashtags: #Supertramp #BreakfastInAmerica #1979Music #TheLogicalSong #GoodbyeStranger #RogerHodgson #RickDavies #ClassicRock #YachtRockEra #VinylCollection #MusicPodcast #AlbumDeepDive Contact Info: Website: Gary Wenstrup Podcast Website: Home - Classic Rock Album Olympics YouTube: (556) Classic Rock Album Olympics - YouTube Facebook: (7) Facebook Podcast Facebook: Facebook LinkedIn: (17) Gary Wenstrup | LinkedIn Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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      59 min
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