Flora and Fauna

Flora and Fauna

Author: JOY 94.9 - LGBTI, LGBTIQA+, LGBTQIA+, LGBT, LGBTQ, LGB, Gay, Lesbian, Trans, Intersex, Queer Podcasts for all our Rainbow Communities July 27, 2025 Duration: 50:45

This program features songs about Flora and Fauna. Bette Midler starts the program with her No 1 hit from her Golden Globe winning performance in The Rose. Unusual fauna are mentioned in The Door’s Peace Frog and Culture Club’s Karma Chameleon. Flora heads Build Me Up Buttercup  from The Foundations, Jud Strunk’s gently nostalgic Daisy A Day and Aussie singer Broderick Smith’s  Faded Roses. Three up tempo, popular Fauna songs are Crocodile Rock (Elton John), The Lion Sleeps Tonight (The Tokens) and Sue Thompson’s catchy Paper Tiger.

Playlist:

  • The Rose – Bette Midler
  • Peace Frog – The Doors
  • Cat’s In The Cradle – Harry Chapin
  • Crocodile Rock – Elton John
  • Build Me Up Buttercup – The Foundations
  • Faded Roses – Broderick Smith
  • Daisy A Day – Jud Strunk
  • Karma Chameleon – Culture Club
  • The Lion Sleeps Tonight – The Tokens
  • (I Never Promised You) A Rose Garden – Lynn Anderson
  • Paper Tiger – Sue Thompson
  • Pictures Of Lily – The Who

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Flora & Fauna was broadcast on Sunday July 27, 2025
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Tune in to Yesterday Once More for a weekly dose of musical nostalgia, but expect more than just a curated playlist. This podcast, presented by JOY 94.9, weaves together the iconic sounds from the 1950s through the 1980s with thoughtful commentary and rich historical context. Each episode feels like a conversation with a knowledgeable friend, exploring the stories behind the songs and the artists who defined those decades. You’ll hear how this music intersected with social movements and cultural shifts, offering a deeper appreciation for the tracks that shaped generations. Produced for all our Rainbow Communities, the perspective is inherently inclusive, often highlighting the contributions and experiences of LGBTIQA+ artists and listeners within these musical eras. It’s a journey that connects the joy of familiar melodies with an understanding of their place in our shared history. Whether you lived through these times or are discovering them anew, this podcast provides a meaningful soundtrack for reflection and connection, turning a simple trip down memory lane into a resonant exploration of our collective past.
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