1959 Revisited (Part 3 of 4) - Season 10 Episode 3

1959 Revisited (Part 3 of 4) - Season 10 Episode 3

Author: Steve Atkins & Blake Bennett March 19, 2026 Duration: 14:40
With a new list and some great things to say, we're back! Come along and enjoy a look at one of the most interesting years in rock and roll. Song Credits, Copyright and Publishing: The Heart of a Man Written by Paddy Roberts & Peggy Cochrane Published by David Toff Music Ltd. / Peter Maurice Music Co. Ltd. PRO: PRS Performed by Frankie Vaughan C’mon Everybody Written by Eddie Cochran & Jerry Capehart Published by Warner‑Tamerlane Publishing Corp. / EMI Unart Catalog Inc. PRO: BMI Performed by Eddie Cochran Hoots Mon Written by Harry Robinson Published by Southern Music Publishing Co. Ltd. PRO: PRS Performed by Lord Rockingham’s XI Ragtime Cowboy Joe Written by Grant Clarke, Lewis F. Muir & Maurice Abrahams Published by F. A. Mills (renewed/controlled by successor publishers) PRO: ASCAP Performed by David Seville and the Chipmunks YouTube Audio Library Credits (underlayments): Dogtown - National Sweetheart Hopping Trains - Nathan Moore On My Own - Bail Bonds Packed - Density _Time Bored Shortz - Everet Almond

In the world of classic rock, the debate is eternal: which side of the Atlantic truly owns the genre's legacy? Classic Rock Battles-The Limey & the Yank is where that friendly war is waged in every episode. Hosts Steve Atkins and Blake Bennett bring their transatlantic perspectives-and healthy biases-to a lively, track-by-track discussion that's more about shared passion than declaring a definitive winner. You'll hear them dissect legendary albums, debate the merits of iconic guitar solos, and trade good-natured barbs over whether British innovation or American swagger ultimately shaped the soundtracks of our lives. This isn't a dry history lesson; it's a conversation between two genuine fans who can argue over a drum fill one minute and completely agree on a song's brilliance the next. Tune in for deep dives into the music that defined an era, all filtered through the unique lens of a Brit and an American who believe the best way to honor this music is to talk about it, passionately and personally. Each episode of this podcast feels like pulling up a chair in a pub or a basement rec room, where the only requirement is a love for loud guitars and bigger chorals.
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