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John , Joseph Gray here .., I just watched this interview , I completely enjoyed hearing the way you approached this album . While I had my own ideas of how the songs came to be , this was fabulous hearing from the artist . Too many touching moments to go over , but one was that Lauren’s ashes were used in the 3 murals …., I would like very much to visit one of those murals one day …. As you may already know my favorite song on the album is I don’t want say goodbye …, I can finally play through the song without breaking down.,, that song is special to me and strikes an emotional response …. The sign of a great artist I love you John and I admire your strength Hope to see you soon . 🎼🎶🎸💕

Only four hits? You guys obviously are just casual observers. Die hard the hunter is one of the best songs on the album. It was a staple during the hysteria tour. Billy's got a gun is an all time epic. Comin' under fire was going to be released as a fifth single. I think you guys are way off on that aspect.

Sinead made a great track called I’m Not Your Baby with U2 and a beautiful, haunting song called Heroine with The Edge.

I have alwayssssssssssss noticed this and finallyyyyyyy somebody pointed it out

Good podcast.

Good podcast.

Good podcast.

Eddie always wrote the lyrics to most of their songs

The beginning of the end started during the Diver Down sessions. Eddie wanted to incorporate the keyboard more and Dave/Templeman wanted him to be satisfied being a guitar hero. Templeman also started clashing with Eddie on wanting to do more covers. As a result, Eddie built the 5150 Studio and pretty much did his thing and it pissed the two of them off.

Absolutely one of my favorite movies ever. Perfectly done in my opinion. One thing I don’t believe was mentioned (though I coulda missed it) Lenny Montana who played Luca Brasi was an actual enforcer and bodyguard for the Colombo Crime Family. I remember reading He was extremely nervous about acting with Brando. The scene where he’s going over what he’s gonna say over his speech to Don Corleone was actually him practicing his lines so he wouldn’t screw up. He didn’t know he was being filmed. Cool fact in my opinions noon but could just be urban legend as well. In any case. Love the movie and I now need to watch it this weekend.

sammy wasn't a weird choice! before vh1 came out, ted templeman wanted them to dump roth and get sammy in the band. they were huge fans of montrose which was produced by Templeman and on warner bros records.

He said he saw it one day he would dance on his grave! When he did die John said he felt nothing. Just another day!

HM-Dude looks like a Lady- Aerosmith HM-Paradise City-GnR 5-Forever Man- Clapton 4-Dark Side-John Cafferty 3-Rockin Horse- Poison 2-Modern Day Cowboy-Tesla 1-Unchained-Van Halen

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Bro wanna get sued for copyright infringement 💀 (glad this didn't get blocked)

One of my top ten films all time, I’m so happy you’ve done this one!!

The band has managed to keep themselves somewhat relevant via commissioning remixes and capitalizing on covers, as well as some other projects. Their music definitely still matters, even to folks who barely remember them or were born after their time.

There is a story. Basically it's about the guy in the first song looking back over his life as he dies. Obviously more complicated than that and it can be confusing because it's told out of order, but it is a cohesive story.

No music, just talking

150 millions records sold???? Oh no, much more.About 400- 500 millions sold 🐈‍⬛🐈🫂♥️

I was feeling down so the doctor told me to take two ABBA songs every day.🐈‍⬛🐈🫂♥️

I want to know what's up with Glenn fry.But every old photo I see on he has his big dark hallowed eyes like he's a heroin addict or something like that.Was he always sick throughout his lifetime?I don't know

He was in godfather one as well

He said in an interview years later that the character had a cocaine problem but it didn’t make it in the film. Remember it comes down to editing.

Wasn’t it because the character he was playing had a “Chippie.” (A small coke habit)

Are you forgetting when Pacino's character was talking with Deniro's? There was no over acting in that scene.

Deniro is the worst overactor ever. He's atrocious lol

Cocaine is a hell of a drug. lol.

"Serial" not 'cereal.' FML

My second favorite Christmas Movie ever. It is very narrowly beaten out by "It's a Wonderful Life" That final scene when they are bringing the mail bags in....The look on Santa's/Gwen's face is pure magic. That look embodies the entire spirit of Christmas and in that moment everyone of us truly believes.

Have always loved this movie. I met Sam Jones last year at a con and he was pretty much exactly what you'd expect him to be. Definitely a presence.

The album is great , both the fast songs and the slow songs all sound amazing , my favorite songs were 1981, look ma no brains, dilemma, strange days and corvette summer, and the people who don’t like them cause they made money can seriously Fu#k off, they are just a cool fun band who makes great songs

Great cast guys! This was a Rock Opera. Thank you for reminding us just how great an album this is.

Thanks, this was fun to listen to. I got into Meat Loaf after his death so it's interesting to hear what it was like for people at the time. A couple things - I don't think Meat Loaf ever had a stroke. Jim did. Meat had back problems and asthma. And I've read many times that Bat Out of Hell is one story. I never got it until I found a post on Reddit that explained the whole thing. I'm not sure the post is 100% correct but it makes sense. Basically it's the story of a guy who dies in a motorcycle crash and the rest of it is him remembering his life as he dies, the women he loved, the mistakes he made, etc. So it's all out of order, which is what threw me off.

This album brings back memories!!! I remember the Jump video debuting at midnight New Year’s Eve !!! This album reminds me of being in high school…. Freshman year!!!

2 things: 1. The Dukes of Hazzard theme song was done by Waylon Jennings 2. I was a DJ on my college radio station back in 1990 and we went rummaging through the station’s roomful of old 45s one night in between our shows. One of the ones we found was a 45 of the Banana Splits theme song. Fun fact; if you play it at 33 instead of 45, it actually sounds like a legitimate Motown song.

I’m going to list mine before I listen to the episode…. So I’m not influenced… No Particular order Barney Miller Welcome Back Kotter Bonanza Alice MASH

Guys, another great cast. I haven't listened to this album in over 30 years. Great to revisit and listen to with a fresh mind. Well done... Keep em coming!

Love the podcast. Huge SD fan from way back. Do you have a link to that Fagen top ten movies thing you mentioned?

I have always seen Steely Dan as "accessible Jazz" or "Pop jazz" made for Rock fans.....

my favorite Steely Dan album.....the only album of theirs that I own.....all great songs

i think the conversation with mutt occured. but you have to go back and remember that leppard were no one in january of 83. the first two records bombed worldwide. they sold reasonably well but never went gold or anything. their influences were glam, queen and such!! they were nobodies when pyro came out. pyromania is perfection. and anyone that states they were leppard fans prior to pyro is suspect to me. i'm sure there are some but it's way in the minority. i'm willing to bet over 90% of their fans jumped on with pyromania not with high n dry or the debut.

I have to admit but the music they are making now is freaking awesome.

When joe tried out for the band for rhythm guitarist he sang while playing so they offered him lead singer.

There is a movie that came out in the mid 80's.

33 yrs and 2024 tour

Guys there 1st albulm was in 78 called On Through The Night. Wasted , Halloween America was in it. Also they played 2 shows in a bar. Then they were signed b 4 20 yrs of age. My favorite band. Im 54 I know this band like I know my mother trust me

Def Leppard uniqueness sound in the 80s the other bands tried to replicate…why…it became to saturated and grunge came in the 90s.

What amaze me is how Def Leppard got signed when they were just teenagers in short time span after releasing their EP…..Rick 15, Sav/Pete/Steve 17, and Joe 18. What other band did that??? Now when Joe came in and then Rick to make it complete first lineup of Def Leppard …when…they formed within a year they got signed to a record label and supporting big acts on tour as teenagers. What other band did that??? Wish you guys had mentioned this.

Rick Allen didn't really play drums on this album.....all the drums are digital...only the cymbals are Rick Allen....that's why this album never really grabbed me....too much of a overproduced sound.