Bill and Frank’s Guilt-Free Pleasures

Vanessa Carlton: ”A Thousand Miles” (A ubiquitous pop song)

There was a time when Vanessa Carlton's "A Thousand Miles" could probably be found playing on a radio station at any given time of the day. This was not a bad thing. We dive into one of the great pop songs of the early aughts. Come and fall into the sky with us!
Our mixtape
Terry Crews iconic White Chicks performance
The incredible music video
The vice documentary
You can find us on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, Mastodon, and our website. You can email us at BandFGuiltFree@gmail.com, too. Feel free to rate and review us wherever you listen!
Here is our Spotify playlist featuring every song we've featured.
Our theme music is by the incredibly talented Ian McGlynn.

Night Ranger: ”Sister Christian” (MOTORING!)

In this episode, we examine one of the most iconic "advice songs" in rock. For those of us who grew up on radio, we probably know of Night Ranger's "Sister Christian" as "MOTORIN'!" We dive into the story behind the song, discuss its strengths, and propose a Hallmark movie for the ages.
Links:
Our Mixtape
The music video
You can find us on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, Mastodon, and our website. You can email us at BandFGuiltFree@gmail.com, too. Feel free to rate and review us wherever you listen!
Here is our Spotify playlist featuring every song we've featured.
Our theme music is by the incredibly talented Ian McGlynn.
 

Marky Mark and The Funky Bunch: ”Good Vibrations” (Good as Sunkist)

We welcome back our good friend Rick Morency to discuss the Billboard topping hip-house banger by the man futurely known as Mark Wahlberg. We discuss is history, the song's irresistibility, and even attempt to appreciate the lyrics. Go ahead - rap along like no one's listening ;)
Helpful links:
Our mixtape
The music video
The Arsenio Hall performance
The workout video
You can find us on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, Mastodon, and our website. You can email us at BandFGuiltFree@gmail.com, too. Feel free to rate and review us wherever you listen!
Here is our Spotify playlist featuring every song we've featured.
Our theme music is by the incredibly talented Ian McGlynn.

Dan Hartman: ”I Can Dream About You” (Put up a statue in his honour!)

Every once in a while we stumble upon a song that opens up a fascinating world that we have never before visited. Dan Hartman was not just the creator of a memorable guilt-free pleasure from 1984, but an accomplished singer-songwriter-producer who found success in rock with The Edgar Winter Group, in disco as a solo artist, and in soundtrack work throughout the 1980s. It was a thrill to not only dive into "I Can Dream About You," but also to find out how special Dan Hartman was. It's a crime that he's not discussed more in pop music history.
Helpful links:
Our mixtape
The official video featuring Dan Hartman as the bartender
The scene from the movie featuring Winston Ford on vocals
The first video with alternate Dan Hartman vocal over The Sorels
Live version of "Free Ride" from the Edgar Winter Group
Video for "Instant Replay"
You can find us on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, Mastodon, and our website. You can email us at BandFGuiltFree@gmail.com, too. Feel free to rate and review us wherever you listen!
Here is our Spotify playlist featuring every song we've featured.
Our theme music is by the incredibly talented Ian McGlynn.
 
 

Eric Carmen: ”Make Me Lose Control” (An Impenetrable Haircut)

In this episode, we celebrate Eric Carmen's final big hit. It is a song that is both out of time and right of its time - a tune that harks back to early rock n' roll but also contains the unmistakable productions of the 1980s. We love it!  We discuss the song, Eric Carmen's perfect hair, and argue for a greater appreciation of his contribution to popular music. Turn your radio up!
Helpful links:
Our awesome mixtape
The original video
The choir version
You can find us on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, Mastodon, and our website. You can email us at BandFGuiltFree@gmail.com, too. Feel free to rate and review us wherever you listen!
Here is our Spotify playlist featuring every song we've featured.
Our theme music is by the incredibly talented Ian McGlynn.

Chris de Burgh: ”The Lady in Red” (For Oma)

Bill's Oma, Annie Page, absolutely loved Chris de Burgh's "The Lady In Red." This episode is in her honour and in the honour of everyone who loves this song. And how can you not love this song?
Helpful links:
Our Awesome Mixtape
The Official Video
You can find us on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, Mastodon, and our website. You can email us at BandFGuiltFree@gmail.com, too. Feel free to rate and review us wherever you listen!
Here is our Spotify playlist featuring every song we've featured.
Our theme music is by the incredibly talented Ian McGlynn.

Timmy T: ”One More Try” (A freestyle success story)

Timmy T was just a man with a moog, an 808 machine, and a broken heart. He poured out his emotion into a song, and without a major label to back him, he was able to score a Billboard #1 in March of 1991 with "One More Try." This is the story of a victorious underdog and we are here to celebrate it!
Links:
Our awesome mixtape
The official music video
A Timmy T documentary 
You can find us on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, Mastodon, and our website. You can email us at BandFGuiltFree@gmail.com, too. Feel free to rate and review us wherever you listen!
Here is our Spotify playlist featuring every song we've featured.
Our theme music is by the incredibly talented Ian McGlynn.

Mr. Mister: ”Kyrie” (Carry A Laser)

Whether you see this as a prayer, a science fiction tale, or just a rousing joyful song, there's no denying the power of Mr. Mister's "Kyrie." Have your laser charged as we take you down the road we must travel in discussing this incredible hit song from 1986!
**This song came as a special request from Bill's sister, Marianne. We were lucky enough to get an interview with her (at the 35:00 mark).**
Helpful Links:
Music Video
Our Kyrie Mixtape
You can find us on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, Mastodon, and our website. You can email us at BandFGuiltFree@gmail.com, too. Feel free to rate and review us wherever you listen!
Here is our Spotify playlist featuring every song we've featured.
Our theme music is by the incredibly talented Ian McGlynn.

Milli Vanilli: ”Girl You Know It’s True” (They got a raw deal)

Sure - Rob and Fab may not have sung the song. But it's still awesome - you know it's true!
Music Video
The Connecticut lip syncing incident
Rob and Fab music video
The Numarx interview
Fab now
The "Real" Milli Vanilli
Grammy Acceptance Speech
Our mixtape for this song!
You can find us on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, Mastodon, and our website. You can email us at BandFGuiltFree@gmail.com, too. Feel free to rate and review us wherever you listen!
Here is our Spotify playlist featuring every song we've featured.
Our theme music is by the incredibly talented Ian McGlynn.
 

Kenny Loggins: ”Footloose” (The culmination of our 1984 Oscar episodes)

We finally made it to the final entry of our 1984 Oscar series. It's a near impossible decision but we're (mostly) in favour of this staple song from all of the wedding dances we've attended. We'll take you through the history behind this song as well as its namesake movie. From face kicks to Kevin Bacon bribing DJs, we cover it all!
Links:
Footloose final fight and dance scene
Footloose dance off your anger scene
Hot Rod angry dance
Our awesome mixtape
You can find us on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, Mastodon, and our website. You can email us at BandFGuiltFree@gmail.com, too. Feel free to rate and review us wherever you listen!
Here is our Spotify playlist featuring every song we've featured.
Our theme music is by the incredibly talented Ian McGlynn.