Episode 165
Aaron features music from a 25 year old musician hailing from a small seaside town in Northern Ireland while Brent highlights an artist whose songs have been covered by acts ranging from UB40 and The Monkees to Urge Overkill.
Finding early support and mentorship from fellow Irish musician Foy Vance, Aaron picks out three songs from the Portaferry singer/songwriter Ryan McMullan.
Opting to pursue his passion for music despite early success as a member of the 1960 NCAA men’s championship fencing team, Brent spotlights three songs from Neil Diamond.
This Week’s Playlist
- Cherry, Cherry – Neil Diamond – The Feel Of Neil Diamond (1966)
- Bowie on the Radio – Ryan McMullan – Bowie on the Radio – Single (2018)
- Thank The Lord For The Night Time – Neil Diamond – Just For You (1967)
- Ghosts – Ryan McMullan – A Winter’s Coat – EP (2017)
- Holly Holy – Neil Diamond – Touching You, Touching Me (1969)
- Letting Go for a Little While – Ryan McMullan – Letting Go for a Little While – Single (2018)
Show Notes
(09:06) Neil Diamond Visits NYU Fencers In 1972 – AM NY
(11:16) Ellie Greenwich Interview – Spectropop
(27:50) Singer songwriter Ryan McMullan on his journey towards his debut album and the healing power of hurling – Irish News
(36:21) Ryan McMullan – Bowie on the Radio (Acoustic Live Version) – YouTube
(38:43) 8 Songs You Didn’t Know Neil Diamond Wrote For Other Artists – American Songwriter
(39:41) “Saving Silverman” | Kidnapping Neil Diamond – YouTube
(44:18) Ryan McMullan: Debut – Moviefone
(45:44) Dave Matthews – 8/10/1994 – Blockbuster Music In-Store – [New Master Source] – Memphis, TN – YouTube
(57:57) “Holly Holy” – Here Comes The Boom – YouTube
(59:05) “Saving Silverman” Ending & Credits – Neil Diamond’s “Holly Holy” – YouTube
(01:00:02) Neil Diamond Talks About And Performs “Holly Holy” – YouTube
(01:01:40) How Neil Diamond’s “Sweet Caroline” Became a Boston Baseball Tradition – American Songwriter
(01:03:29) Neil Diamond On Living With Parkinson’s Disease – Guardian
(01:03:42) Neil Diamond Makes Appearance And Sings At Opening Night For “A Beautiful Noise”! – YouTube
(01:04:05) Neil Diamond Sells Entire Catalog to Universal Music – NY Times
(01:05:28) Neil Diamond Storytellers – Saturday Night Live – DailyMotion
(01:12:34) Ryan McMullan ft Beoga – Letting Go For A Little While (Live) – YouTube
Other Links
- The Definitive Neil Diamond Playlist – Yardbarker
- 7 Fascinating Stories Behind Neil Diamond’s Biggest Hits – People
Band Websites
Listen to the Playlist
Videos Mentioned
Bands Mentioned
- Neil Diamond
- Ryan McMullan
- Foy Vance
- Ed Sheeran
- Dermot Kennedy
- David Bowie
- Dave Matthews
- Snow Patrol
- The Monkees
- UB40
- Urge Overkill
- Jay & The Americans
- George Glew
