RWL_FLASHBACK FRIDAY #012

RWL_FLASHBACK FRIDAY #012

Author: Radio Wilder June 6, 2024 Duration: 1:59:32

In the golden era of the 1960s and early 70s, Laurel Canyon emerged as a musical haven. This wooded enclave, nestled in the Hollywood Hills just above Los Angeles and beyond the famed Sunset Boulevard, became a storied sanctuary for a host of American musicians. It was here that legends like Joni Mitchell, Neil Young, Crosby, Stills, Nash, The Beach Boys, The Mamas & The Papas, and The Byrds laid down their roots and created a legacy.

Laurel Canyon, more than just a neighborhood, was a muse to many. It’s where Jim Morrison penned “Love Street,” and Joni Mitchell brought “Ladies of the Canyon” to life. This week on RadioWilder, we pay homage to the sounds that sprang from this mythic locale. From Frank Zappa to Canned Heat, who both lived and recorded in the Canyon, to Jackson Browne and The Monkees who left their mark, we’re diving deep into the Canyon’s lore.

Join us as we rewind time and revisit the Canyon scene. We’ll share tales and tunes from some of the most influential rock ‘n’ roll music ever produced. Don’t miss out on this musical journey through history with RadioWilderLive.com.


Tune into Radio Wilder for a raw, personal journey through sound and memory, hosted by former drummer Harry Wilder Sleighel. This isn't a curated playlist or a formal interview show; it's the sonic diary of a life lived in rhythm. Each episode blends music with intimate, off-the-cuff stories drawn directly from over sixty years of a Rock 'n' Roll ethos-a perspective he's still actively living. The podcast feels like a late-night conversation in a backstage green room, where tales of the road, the studio, and the evolution of an artist's spirit flow as freely as the tracks he plays. You'll hear the records that shaped him, the behind-the-scenes moments that defined him, and the ongoing passion that fuels him. It’s this unique fusion of personal narrative and musical selection that naturally builds what listeners call the "Wilder Nation"-a community connected by authentic stories and the timeless power of a great song. Expect a direct, unvarnished, and deeply human connection in every installment, where the line between the artist and the audience dissolves.
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