1976 (Part 3 of 4) - Classic Rock Battles - The Limey and the Yank Season 10 Episode 7

1976 (Part 3 of 4) - Classic Rock Battles - The Limey and the Yank Season 10 Episode 7

Author: Steve Atkins & Blake Bennett April 16, 2026 Duration: 21:55
Only true friends would be willing to stand close by each other. And by "close by", we mean, "in a very small space, flapping your arms and shaking your tailfeather while facing the wrong way." Copyright Attribution: "Fox on the Run" – Performed by Sweet Writers: Brian Connolly, Steve Priest, Andy Scott, Mick Tucker ℗ 1974–1975 RCA Records / Sony Music Entertainment Publishing: BMG Rights Management Rights administered by Sony Music Entertainment "Slow Ride" – Performed by Foghat Writers: Dave Peverett ℗ 1975 Bearsville Records Publishing: Knee Trembler Music / Warner Chappell Music Rights administered by Warner Music Group "You're My Best Friend" – Performed by Queen Writer: John Deacon ℗ 1975 Queen Productions Ltd. / EMI Records Publishing: Queen Music Ltd. / Sony Music Publishing Rights administered by Universal Music Group & Queen Productions "Disco Duck" – Performed by Rick Dees and His Cast of Idiots Writer: Rick Dees ℗ 1976 RSO Records Publishing: Rick Dees Music / Universal Music Publishing Group Rights administered by Universal Music Group This content is used for informational and entertainment purposes only. All music and materials remain the property of their respective copyright holders. If any rights holder would like content removed or adjusted, we will comply immediately.

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.
Author: Language: English Episodes: 100

Classic Rock Battles - The Limey & the Yank
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