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Episode 41: Bridge Over Troubled Water (Simon & Garfunkel). McCartney In Goal is the podcast that debates and dissects the great albums of popular rock music, using a competitive knock-out format. Today we’re discussing, Bridge Over Troubled Water which is the fifth (and final) studio album by Simon & Garfunkel, released in January 1970 on Columbia Records. It contains the well-known Simon & Garfunkel hits: "The Boxer", "Bridge Over Troubled Water", "Cecilia" and "The Only Living Boy In New York".  Bridge Over Troubled Water by Simon & Garfunkel saw the end of the productive recording relationship between Paul Simon and Art Garfunkel. It was their fifth and final album together. Art Garfunkel was starting to develop a career as an actor, which is referenced in the song Only Living Boy In New York. Many of the songs hint at the declining relationship between Paul Simon and Art Garfunkel, which in truth had often been strained during their partnership together. This album is considered to be their best work and was their most successful.  >>> Topics discussed:   00.37 – Welcome to our podcast   02:55 – First qualifier: El Condor Pasa (If I Could) v Song For The Asking   03:43 – [MUSIC] El Condor Pasa (If I Could)   06:45 – [MUSIC] Song For The Asking   09:44 – Second qualifier: So Long, Frank Lloyd Wright v Why Don’t You Write Me 11:22 – Who is Roy Halee? What did Roy Halee contribute to Simon & Garfunkel’s career?   16:11 – [MUSIC] So Long, Frank Lloyd Wright   18:16 – Third qualifier: Baby Driver v Bye Bye Love   18:22 – [MUSIC] Bye Bye Love   20:00 – Which songs were left off the album?   22:12 – Who were Paul Simon and Art Garfunkel?   24:22 – Is ‘Statusful’ a scrabble word?   26:13 – What is a smoking bullet?   27:50 – The long-standing rivalry between Paul Simon and Art Garfunkel   28:58 – The odd cover choice for Bridge Over Troubled Water   30:23 – How did Simon & Garfunkel get their big break? Who was Dick Summers?   32:09 – First quarterfinal: El Condor Pasa (If I Could) v Bridge Over Troubled Water   34:44 – [MUSIC] Bridge Over Troubled Water   40:27 – Second quarterfinal: The Boxer v Why Don’t You Write Me   41:56 – Third quarterfinal: Baby Driver v The Only Living Boy In New York   43:20 – [MUSIC] Baby Driver   45:27 – Fourth quarterfinal: Cecilia v Keep The Customer Satisfied   46:15 – [MUSIC] Keep The Customer Satisfied   49:05 – First Semi-final: Bridge Over Troubled Water v The Boxer   52:37 – Second Semi-final: Cecilia v The Only Living Boy In New York   54:10 – [MUSIC] Cecilia   58:06 – Final: The Boxer v The Only Living Boy In New York   58:18 – Is Bridge Over Troubled Water a great album?   1:00:47 – [MUSIC] The Only Living Boy In New York 1:10:01 – [MUSIC] The Boxer     >>> Twitter - https://twitter.com/mccartneyin   >>> Podcast episode web page - https://mccartneyingoal.com/ep-41-bridge-over-troubled-water-simon-garfunkel/Support the show Twitter - https://twitter.com/mccartneyinWebsite - https://mccartneyingoal.com/

Episode 40: Rubber Soul (The Beatles). McCartney In Goal is the podcast that debates and dissects the great albums of popular rock music, using a competitive knock-out format. Today we’re discussing, Rubber Soul which is the sixth studio album by the the Beatles. It was released on 3 December 1965 in the United Kingdom, on Parlophone. It contains the Beatles classics: Drive My Car, Norwegian Wood, In My Life, Michelle and Nowhere Man, amongst others.Support the show Twitter - https://twitter.com/mccartneyinWebsite - https://mccartneyingoal.com/

Episode 39: Led Zeppelin IV (Led Zeppelin). McCartney In Goal is the podcast that debates and dissects the great albums of rock music, using a competitive knock-out format. Today we’re discussing, Led Zeppelin IV, the untitled fourth studio album by the rock legends Led Zeppelin. It was released on 8 November 1971 by Atlantic Records and contains the bands well known anthems: Stairway To Heaven and When The Levee Breaks. May consider it to be the best of all of Led Zeppelin's albums.Support the show Twitter - https://twitter.com/mccartneyinWebsite - https://mccartneyingoal.com/

Episode 38: 16 Rock n Roll Songs That Made The Beatles (Various Artists). McCartney In Goal is the podcast that debates and dissects the great albums of rock music, using a competitive knock-out format. Except, today we’re discussing, a collection of rock n roll songs that were influential on the young Beatles growing up across the ocean in Liverpool. These 16 songs were almost all released between 1954 and 1958 and helped shape the genre of rock n roll and much of the music that followed in the 1960s. Support the show Twitter - https://twitter.com/mccartneyinWebsite - https://mccartneyingoal.com/

Episode 37: Back In Black (AC/DC). McCartney In Goal is the podcast that debates and dissects the great albums of rock music, using a competitive knock-out format. Today we’re discussing, Back In Black which is the seventh studio album by Australian rock band AC/DC. It was released on 25 July 1980. It is the band's first album to feature lead singer Brian Johnson, following the death of previous lead singer Bon Scott. It is the second biggest selling album of all time. McCartney In Goal - Please tell a friend about us! Support the show Twitter - https://twitter.com/mccartneyinWebsite - https://mccartneyingoal.com/

Episode 36: Gold (ABBA). McCartney In Goal is the podcast that debates and dissects the great albums of rock music, using a competitive knock-out format. Today we’re discussing, ABBA Gold, which is a greatest hits compilation album by the Swedish pop group ABBA. It was released on 21 September 1992 to massive success with sales of 30 million. Gold has become the best-selling ABBA album, as well one of the best-selling albums of all time.Support the show Twitter - https://twitter.com/mccartneyinWebsite - https://mccartneyingoal.com/

Episode 35: Out Of Time (R.E.M.). McCartney In Goal is the podcast that debates and dissects the great albums of rock music, using a competitive knock-out format. Today we’re discussing, Out Of Time, which is the seventh studio album by American rock band R.E.M., released on March 12, 1991, by Warner Bros. Records. With Out of Time, R.E.M.'s status grew from that of a cult band to a massive international act. It includes the songs: "Losing My Religion", "Shiny Happy People" and "Near Wild Heaven".Support the show Twitter - https://twitter.com/mccartneyinWebsite - https://mccartneyingoal.com/

Episode 34: London Calling (The Clash). McCartney In Goal is the podcast that debates and dissects the great albums of rock music, using a competitive knock-out format. Today we’re discussing, London Calling, which is the third studio album by English rock band the Clash. It was originally released as a double album on 14 December 1979 by CBS Records. It contains: "London Calling", "Train In Vain", "Guns Of Brixton" and "Clampdown".Support the show Twitter - https://twitter.com/mccartneyinWebsite - https://mccartneyingoal.com/

Episode 33: The Bends (Radiohead). McCartney In Goal is the podcast that debates and dissects the great albums of rock music, using a competitive knock-out format. Today we’re discussing, The Bends is the second studio album by English rock band Radiohead, released on 13 March 1995 by Parlophone. It has remained a fan favourite and contained the singles: "High and Dry", "Fake Plastic Trees" and "My Iron Lung".Support the show Twitter - https://twitter.com/mccartneyinWebsite - https://mccartneyingoal.com/

Episode 32: Jagged Little Pill (Alanis Morissette). McCartney In Goal is the podcast that debates and dissects the great albums of rock music, using a competitive knock-out format. Today we’re discussing, Jagged Little Pill, which is the third studio album by Canadian singer Alanis Morissette, released on June 13, 1995, through Maverick. It was a massive worldwide success selling 33 million and contained many singles including: "You Oughta Know", "Hand in My Pocket", "Ironic", "You Learn" and "Head over Feet".Support the show Twitter - https://twitter.com/mccartneyinWebsite - https://mccartneyingoal.com/

Episode 31: The Holy Bible (The Manic Street Preachers). McCartney In Goal is the podcast that debates and dissects the great albums of rock music, using a competitive knock-out format. Today we’re discussing, The Holy Bible, which is the third studio album by Welsh alternative rock band Manic Street Preachers. It was released on 30 August 1994 by record label Epic and contains the singles Faster and Yes.Support the show Twitter - https://twitter.com/mccartneyinWebsite - https://mccartneyingoal.com/

Episode 30: Different Class (Pulp). McCartney In Goal is the podcast that debates and dissects the great albums of popular rock music, using a competitive knock-out format. Today we’re discussing, Different Class, which is the fifth studio album by English Brit-pop/rock band Pulp, released on 30 October 1995 by Island Records. The album contained hit singes: common People, Mis-Shapes,  Sorted for E's & Wizz, Disco 2000 and Something Changed.Support the show Twitter - https://twitter.com/mccartneyinWebsite - https://mccartneyingoal.com/

Episode 29: Please Please Me (The Beatles). McCartney In Goal is the podcast that debates and dissects the great albums of popular rock music, using a competitive knock-out format. Today we’re discussing, Please Please Me is the debut studio album by The Beatles and was released on Parlophone on 22 March 1963.Support the show Twitter - https://twitter.com/mccartneyinWebsite - https://mccartneyingoal.com/

Episode 28: Ten (Pearl Jam). McCartney In Goal is the podcast that debates and dissects the great albums of popular rock music, using a competitive knock-out format. Today we’re discussing, Ten which is is the debut studio album by American rock band Pearl Jam, released on 27 August 1991 on Epic Records. The album produced three hit singles: "Alive", "Even Flow", and "Jeremy".Support the show Twitter - https://twitter.com/mccartneyinWebsite - https://mccartneyingoal.com/

Episode 27: I Want To See The Bright Lights Tonight (Richard and Linda Thompson). McCartney In Goal is the podcast that debates and dissects the great albums of popular rock music, using a competitive knock-out format. Today we’re discussing, I Want to See the Bright Lights Tonight, which is the second album released by Richard Thompson and the first with his wife, Linda Thompson. It was released in 1974. Although never commercially successful we discuss how it is now considered to be a masterpiece, containing the standout songs "When I Get to the Border", "The End of the Rainbow" and "I Want to See the Bright Lights Tonight".Support the show Twitter - https://twitter.com/mccartneyinWebsite - https://mccartneyingoal.com/

Episode 26: Appetite For Destruction (Guns N' Roses). McCartney In Goal is the podcast that debates and dissects the great albums of popular rock music, using a competitive knock-out format. Today we’re discussing, Appetite For Destruction which is the debut studio album by American hard rock band Guns N' Roses. It was released on 21 July 1987 by Geffen Records. It contains the singles "Welcome to the Jungle", "Paradise City" and "Sweet Child O' Mine".Support the show Twitter - https://twitter.com/mccartneyinWebsite - https://mccartneyingoal.com/

Episode 25: Five Leaves Left (by Nick Drake). McCartney In Goal is the podcast that debates and dissects the great albums of popular rock music, using a competitive knock-out format. Today we’re discussing, Five Leaves Left which is the debut studio album by English folk musician Nick Drake. Recorded between 1968 and 1969, it was released in 1969 by Island records. It contains "Time Has Told Me", "River Man" and "Cello Song".Support the show Twitter - https://twitter.com/mccartneyinWebsite - https://mccartneyingoal.com/

Episode 24: Who's Next (by The Who). McCartney In Goal is the podcast that debates and dissects the great albums of popular rock music, using a competitive knock-out format. Today we’re discussing, Who's Next which is the fifth studio album by English rock band The Who. It developed from the aborted "Lifehouse" project, a multi-media rock opera written by the group's guitarist Pete Townshend. Who's Next was released on 14 August 1971 by Decca Records. It contains two of the band's signature songs: "Baba O'Riley" and "Won't Get Fooled Again".Support the show Twitter - https://twitter.com/mccartneyinWebsite - https://mccartneyingoal.com/

Episode 23: Paranoid (by Black Sabbath). McCartney In Goal is the podcast that debates and dissects the great albums of popular rock music, using a competitive knock-out format. Today we’re discussing, Paranoid which is the second album by the English rock band Black Sabbath, released in September 1970 through Vertigo Records. It contains several of the band's signature songs, including "Iron Man", "War Pigs" and the title track, which was the band's only Top 20 hit, reaching number 4 in the UK charts.Support the show Twitter - https://twitter.com/mccartneyinWebsite - https://mccartneyingoal.com/

Episode 22: The Southern Harmony & Musical Companion (by The Black Crowes). McCartney In Goal is the podcast that debates and dissects the great albums of popular rock music, using a competitive knock-out format. Today we’re discussing, The Southern Harmony and Musical Companion which is the second studio album by US rock band The Black Crowes, released on May 12, 1992 by Def American Records. It was the first album by the band to feature Marc Ford on lead guitar, replacing Jeff Cease, who was fired the year before, and the first to feature keyboardist Eddie Harsch.Support the show Twitter - https://twitter.com/mccartneyinWebsite - https://mccartneyingoal.com/