In this episode of Classic Rock Album Olympics, music historians Gary Wenstrup and Robert Rodriguez dive deep into the legendary Rolling Stones' 1971 masterpiece, Sticky Fingers.
With its raw energy, soulful ballads, and iconic riffs, this album is packed with timeless gems. But which three tracks will earn their gold, silver annd bronze medals? Join in as they debate, dissect, and ultimately crown the top songs that define this rock 'n' roll classic.
From the swaggering groove of "Brown Sugar" to the electrifying energy of "Bitch," the bluesy brilliance of "Can't You Hear Me Knocking," and the haunting beauty of "Moonlight Mile," they’ll explore the stories, emotions, and unforgettable sounds crafted by Mick Jagger’s charismatic vocals, Keith Richards' iconic guitar work, and Mick Taylor’s extraordinary playing.
Medal Winners
Brown Sugar (https://youtu.be/Bar7SzNLnY0)
Bitch (https://youtu.be/VH2LipXrKkQ)
Moonlight Mile (https://youtu.be/qpB8XyFSY5E)
Can’t You Hear Me Knocking (https://youtu.be/nkQ0LhcTNsY)
#RollingStones #StickyFingers #RockAndRoll #BrownSugar #MoonlightMile #MusicPodcast #RockMusic#ClassicRock #CantYouHearMeKnocking #Bitch #MickJagger #KeithRichards#MickTaylor #AlbumReview
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Fulfillingness' First Finale by Stevie Wonder...Episode #4
In this episode of Classic Rock Album Olympics music historians Gary Wenstrup and Robert Rodriguez return to the mic for a deep dive into Stevie Wonder’s 1974 classic Fulfillingness’ First Finale. As part of Stevie’s “classic period,” this 4x Grammy-winning album blends soulful introspection with social consciousness and studio innovation.
Gary and Robert unpack the album’s cultural context and lasting
influence—then award gold, silver, and bronze medals to its three greatest
tracks. Released in the summer of 1974 the album peaked at #1 on Billboard and both “Boogie On Reggae Woman” and “You Haven’t Done Nothin’” hit #1 on the Billboard singles chart.
Medal Winners:
Boogie
On Reggae Woman
Creepin’
You
Haven’t Done Nothin’
They
Won’t Go When I Go
Hashtags:
#StevieWonder #FulfillingnessFirstFinale
#SoundtrackStandings #MusicPodcast #ClassicSoul #70sSoul #AlbumOfTheYear
#MotownMagic #GoldSilverBronze #BoogieOnReggaeWoman #YouHaventDoneNothin
#GaryWenstrup #RobertRodriguez #DeepCuts #NowPlaying #They Won’t Go When I Go
#Creepin’
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After The Gold Rush by Neil Young...Episode #3
This week on Classic Rock Album Olympics we dust off a cornerstone of classic rock: Neil Young’s After the Gold Rush (1970).
Blending folk, country, and a whisper of psychedelic surrealism, the album captures Young at his most introspective and influential. The album peaked at #8 on Billboard. Two singles were released from the album: “Only Love Can Break Your Heart” peaked at #33 and “When You Dance I Can Really Love” peaked at #93.
Take a listen and see which songs music historians Gary Wenstrup and Robert Rodriguez awarded their gold, silver and bronze medals.
Medal Winners:
When You Dance I Can Really
Love
Don’t Let It Bring You Down
Southern Man
Only Love Can Break
Your Heart
After The Gold Rush
#NeilYoung #AfterTheGoldRush #ClassicRock #FolkRock #VinylVibes #70sMusic #AlbumReview #MusicPodcast #SoundtrackStandings #NowPlaying #RockLegends #DeepCuts #When You Dance I Can Really Love #Only Love Can Break Your Heart #Southern Man #Don’t Let It Bring You Down
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Fleetwood Mac by Fleetwood Mac...Episode #2
In this episode, music historians Gary Wenstrup and Robert
Rodriguez dive deep into Fleetwood Mac’s self-titled 1975 album — the one that launched the band into a new era with Lindsey Buckingham and Stevie Nicks joining the lineup.
It marked a major turning point for the band. Founding members Mick Fleetwood (drums) and John McVie (bass) remained the rhythmic
heart of the group, while Christine McVie (keyboards and vocals) continued to shine as a songwriter.
The addition of Lindsey Buckingham and Stevie Nicks in 1974 transformed the band’s sound, blending their California folk-rock style with the band’s British blues roots. It’s Fleetwood Mac’s 10th album and its first to reach #1.
Gary and Robert listen, debate, and ultimately crown three songs with their gold, silver, and bronze medals. Will it be a Stevie classic like “Rhiannon,” a Buckingham guitar masterpiece like “I’m So Afraid,” or a Christine McVie gem like “Over My Head?” What about “Landslide?” Tune in for a spirited discussion and plenty of love for this iconic album.
#FleetwoodMac #FleetwoodMac1975 #MickFleetwood #JohnMcVie
#ChristineMcVie #StevieNicks #LindseyBuckingham #ClassicRock #AlbumRankings
#MusicPodcast #PodcastEpisode #FleetwoodMacFans #Rhiannon #SayYouLoveMe
#OverMyHead #MusicLegends #RecordOfTheYear #BillboardTop #MedalistsofMusic
#PodcastLife #NewEpisode #Landslide #Monday Morning #Warm Ways #World Turning
Medal Winners:
Warm
Ways
Monday
Morning
Over
My Head
World
Turning
Landslide
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Classic Rock Album Olympics
Trailer
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The CLASSIC ROCK ALBUM OLYMPICS is a podcast celebrating the most popular albums of the 1960s, 70s and 80s. In each episode music historians Gary Wenstrup and Robert Rodriguez will pull a classic rock album off the shelf and discuss which songs earn our gold, silver and bronze medals. It’s a fun, insightful and passionate journey through some of the greatest albums of all-time. Let the games begin!
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