1984- February - The Pretenders - Learning to Crawl

Brian presents our first album featuring a female lead singer, the band is The Pretenders — “Learning to Crawl” from February, 1984 (Middle of the Road / Time the Avenger / Watching the Clothes / My City was Gone). ENTERTAINMENT TRACK: Romeo Void, “Never Say Never” from the movie, “Reckless” STAFF PICKS: “What if I'd Been the One” by 38 Special — Bruce. “Take Me Away” by Blue Oyster Cult — Wayne. “Hyperactive” by Thomas Dolby — Rob. “I Want a New Drug” by Huey Lewis & the News” — Rob. INSTRUMENTAL/LAUGH TRACK: “The Attitude Song” by Steve Vai.

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Every week, “WHAT THE RIFF?!?” takes a look at a ROCK AND ROLL album that debuted or peaked on the U.S. Billboard charts during a random month between 1965-1995. Four friends discuss the artists and 4 tracks from the album as it plays in the background. Then we riff on 4 “staff picks” of other artists that were also in the charts during that month and year. You’ll hear some familiar tunes as well as some deeper cuts and entertainment tracks as we share a little look into the culture and happenings of that day— having fun recalling that “old time rock and roll.” We hope to bring back memories for you — and we encourage you to find and purchase the tracks and albums from iTunes, Spotify or your other favorite music service. You’ll find each episode with a short blog on this site. Please subscribe so you don’t miss any release! We also invite you to follow us and learn more about us @whattheriffpodcast on Facebook.