☕🎶 Cafe Vinyl Recap 🎶☕
Another Sunday morning, another journey beyond the hits. Thanks for joining us on 97.1 The Point as we explored some of classic rock’s greatest deep cuts, overlooked gems, and unforgettable album tracks.
Here’s what spun on this week’s show:
🎸 Joe Walsh – “Life’s Been Good”
📀 But Seriously, Folks… (1978)
💡 Walsh poked fun at his own rock star lifestyle, turning the song into one of the funniest—and most enduring—autobiographical classics in rock.
🎸 Aerosmith – “Hangman Jury”
📀 Permanent Vacation (1987)
💡 This swampy blues track showed Aerosmith hadn’t forgotten their gritty roots, even as Permanent Vacation launched their late-’80s comeback.
🎤 Ray LaMontagne – “Trouble”
📀 Trouble (2004)
💡 The title track introduced the world to LaMontagne’s unmistakable raspy voice and remains one of the defining songs of modern Americana.
💰 Eddie Money – “You’ve Really Got a Hold on Me”
📀 Playing for Keeps (1980)
💡 Eddie’s soulful cover of the Smokey Robinson classic demonstrated the versatility that often gets overshadowed by his radio hits.
🎧 Deep Dive Album Side: Pink Floyd – The Wall (1979) – Side 3
From the desperate isolation of “Hey You” to the emotional climax of “Comfortably Numb,” Side 3 contains some of Roger Waters’ most powerful storytelling and David Gilmour’s most celebrated guitar work. Gilmour’s solo on Comfortably Numb is consistently ranked among the greatest guitar solos ever recorded.
🎸 Bob Seger – “Little Jane” (Bonus Track)
📀 Face the Promise (2026 Deluxe Edition)
💡 Originally left off the standard release, this fan favorite finally found its audience as a deluxe-edition bonus track.
🔥 Bad Company – “Rock Steady”
📀 Bad Company (1974)
💡 One of the band’s signature deep cuts, the song became a concert staple despite never being released as a major hit single.
🛣️ Journey – “Walks Like a Lady”
📀 Departure (1980)
💡 Released just before Jonathan Cain joined the band, it captures Journey at the end of one era and on the verge of their biggest commercial success.
💎 Annie Lennox – “Walking on Broken Glass”
📀 Diva (1992)
💡 The elegant music video featured comedy legends John Malkovich and Hugh Laurie, giving the song an unforgettable period-drama twist.
🇦🇺 INXS & Jimmy Barnes – “Good Times”
📀 The Lost Boys: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack (1987)
💡 Recorded for the cult vampire film The Lost Boys, the Easybeats cover became a hit and perfectly captured the energy of the movie.
⚡ Billy Idol – “Catch My Fall”
📀 Rebel Yell (1983)
💡 Guitarist Steve Stevens’ melodic playing helped make this one of the standout album tracks from Idol’s biggest record.
🐦 The Black Crowes – “Bad Luck Blue Eyes Goodbye”
📀 The Southern Harmony and Musical Companion (1992)
💡 Chris Robinson’s heartfelt lyrics and Rich Robinson’s bluesy guitar work helped cement this album as a fan favorite from start to finish.
⚡ AC/DC – “Ride On”
📀 Dirty Deeds Done Dirt Cheap (1976)
💡 One of the rare AC/DC songs built around a blues ballad feel, showcasing a surprisingly reflective side of Bon Scott.
🎶 Extreme – “Hole Hearted”
📀 Pornograffitti (1990)
💡 The acoustic hit became the band’s second Top 10 single and proved they were much more than just “More Than Words.”
🌃 The Police – “Bring On the Night”
📀 Reggatta de Blanc (1979)
💡 Sting later chose the title for his acclaimed live solo concert film, introducing the song to a new generation.
🤘 Judas Priest – “Metal Gods”
📀 British Steel (1980)
💡 The song helped inspire the phrase “metal gods,” a nickname that has followed Rob Halford throughout his legendary career.
🚀 David Bowie – “Ashes to Ashes”
📀 Scary Monsters (And Super Creeps) (1980)
💡 Bowie revisited Major Tom more than a decade after Space Oddity, creating one of the most groundbreaking songs—and videos—of the MTV era.
🎙️ Thanks for spending part of your Sunday with us as we celebrated the album tracks that deserve every bit as much love as the hits.
📻 Cafe Vinyl airs every Sunday from 9–11 AM on 97.1 The Point, where we take a Deep Dive into Classic Album Tracks.
What was your favorite song from this week’s show? Tell us in the comments—we’d love to hear from you! 🎶
