🎙️ Episode #23
Welcome back to another episode of Rambles N' Records! We’ve got some exciting content lined up, so let’s dive in.
🛫 Billy's Vinyl Adventure in Naples
This week, Billy takes us through his recent trip to Naples, where he explored the city’s hidden record gems at Futuribile Records and Gommalacca Records. While digging through the crates, Billy discovered some incredible Italian disco and funk finds. We’ll be listening to three standout tracks from his collection: Bassolino – Napoli Visionaria, Eva Eva Eva – Do, and Funkool Orchestra – Latin Freak. We’ll break down the history behind these tracks, why they’re still relevant today, and add them to our playlist so you can experience the magic too!
Rabbit Hole 🎩
That’s right, we’re back with another Rabbit Hole! In this segment, we start with an iconic moment in music history tied to the date of recording and build a chain of fascinating trivia. We’ll connect the dots from one artist to the next, following the breadcrumbs of music history, until we circle back to a final fun fact related to the date of recording. Get ready for surprising connections as we uncover facts and stories about Ringo Starr, Frank Zappa, Captain Beefheart, Kurt Cobain, and more! Oh, and we’re adding Frank Zappa’s Willie the Pimp to the playlist, so be sure to check it out.
🎧 Weekly Recommendations
As part of a new segment, we’ll be sharing some recommended records based on what we’ve been listening to this week. Our picks are:
The Dickies – The Incredible Shrinking Dickies (Punk rock, 1979): A fast-paced, quirky punk album that brings energetic chaos to every track.Taj Mahal – Going Home (Blues, 1980): A soulful journey into roots blues, filled with Taj Mahal’s rich storytelling and heartfelt melodies.
Both of these will be added to the playlist for your listening pleasure!
📎 Playlist/Video Links
Want to listen to the records we’ve discussed? Check out the links below to our Ramble Tapes:
RAMBLE TAPE #1 https://open.spotify.com/playlist/7ptdRoQ36cbT9xfDmN9XZh?si=Lg7Fs-2iRMChJ3-5aE323A
RAMBLE TAPE #2
https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1o845fcruJZu4qEilsKaPs?si=1MS5HmY3RbWeiE9McfPXZQ
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That’s it for Episode #23! Don’t forget to leave a review and let us know what you thought of Billy’s Naples finds, this week’s Rabbit Hole, and our recommended records. We’ll see you next time—happy listening!
