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The Turtles & The Archies

The Turtles & The Archies

Jason Fraley interviews The Archies’ lead singer Ron Dante, who now fronts The Turtles for the “Happy Together” tour at The Birchmere in Alexandria, Virginia on June 8-10. He also reflects on his career, from recording the bubblegum pop hit “Sugar, Sugar” to producing iconic records for Barry Manilow, then becoming a Tony-winning Broadway producer and TV theme-song scribe. (Theme Music: Scott Buckley’s “Clarion”)

Gary Puckett & The Union Gap

Gary Puckett & The Union Gap

Jason Fraley interviews Gary Puckett & The Union Gap as the “Happy Together” tour hits The Birchmere in Alexandria, Virginia on June 8-10. Puckett previews the show and shares memories of recording hits like “Woman, Woman,” “Young Girl” and “Lady Willpower.” (Theme Music: Scott Buckley’s “Clarion”)

Little Anthony & The Imperials

Little Anthony & The Imperials

Jason Fraley interviews Rock & Roll Hall of Famer Little Anthony as the “Happy Together” tour hits The Birchmere in Alexandria, Virginia on June 8-10. He reflects on forming The Imperials for late ‘50s doo-wop hits like “Tears on My Pillow” before evolving into ‘60s soul and R&B for eventual induction into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in 2019. (Theme Music: Scott Buckley’s “Clarion”)

Lucie Arnaz (Part 2)

Lucie Arnaz (Part 2)

Jason Fraley marks the 75th anniversary of Lucille Ball and Desi Arnaz taking their vaudeville act on the road in Chicago then New York City, inspiring CBS to give them their own sitcom with “I Love Lucy.” Jason interviewed their daughter Lucie Arnaz when she toured with “Pippin” at the National Theatre in Washington D.C. in 2014. Don’t miss their other chat about the best “I Love Lucy” episodes in our archives at ⁠BeyondTheFamePodcast.com⁠. (Theme Music: Scott Buckley’s “Clarion”)

Fastball

Fastball

Jason Fraley interviews Fastball lead singer Tony Scalzo as the alternative-rock band performs live at Pier Six Pavilion in Baltimore, Maryland on June 8th. They discuss band’s journey to record hits like “The Way,” “Fire Escape,” “Out of My Head” and “You’re an Ocean.” (Theme Music: Scott Buckley’s “Clarion”)