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Ep. 249 Today's Peep Silence Worth $20,000- "Sleepify" The Strangest Album Ever? The Auctioning of Jimi Hendrix's Woodstock Stratocaster, the Eagles' "Hell Freezes Over" Tour, Elvis Presley's Last Recordings and a Lost Gem from the Seekers
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Journey through memorable moments in music history as we celebrate Pat's Peeps episode #249. From Elvis Presley topping the charts in 1960 with "Stuck on You" after his Army stint to Harry Belafonte's lasting legacy, this episode traverses decades of musical milestones that occurred on April 25th.
Discover fascinating stories like The Police making their debut on BBC's Top of the Pops with "Roxanne" in 1979, and U2's "Joshua Tree" beginning its chart-dominating run in 1987 on its way to selling over 25 million copies worldwide. Revisit the unexpected collaboration between Paul McCartney and Stevie Wonder that reached #1 in 1982 despite our host's personal reservations about the track.
The episode features one particularly ingenious music industry hack: how a band called Vulfpeck released "Sleepify" in 2014 – an album consisting of ten tracks of complete silence – and encouraged fans to stream it overnight while sleeping. This clever exploit of Spotify's royalty system earned them nearly $20,000 before the streaming service pulled the plug for content policy violations. It's a perfect example of musicians adapting to the digital age with creative problem-solving.
We also touch on poignant moments like the auctioning of Jimi Hendrix's Woodstock Stratocaster for a record sum, the Eagles' "Hell Freezes Over" reunion that defied Glenn Frey's earlier proclamation, and the tragic loss of TLC's Lisa Lopez in 2002. There's even the amusing tale of Mick Jagger outranking the U.S. President for a luxury hotel suite in Vienna.
Whether you're a music history buff or simply enjoy entertaining stories from the world of entertainment, this episode offers something for everyone who appreciates the rich tapestry of musical heritage that continues to influence our culture today. Subscribe now and join our journey through the soundtrack of our lives!
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1. Ep. 249 Today's Peep Silence Worth $20,000- "Sleepify" The Strangest Album Ever? The Auctioning of Jimi Hendrix's Woodstock Stratocaster, the Eagles' "Hell Freezes Over" Tour, Elvis Presley's Last Recordings and a Lost Gem from the Seekers (00:00:00)
2. Welcome to Pat's Peeps #249 (00:00:12)
3. This Day in Music History (00:03:26)
4. NFL Draft Updates (00:12:30)
5. Wolfpack's Silent Album Stunt (00:18:30)
6. Random Trailer Park Boys Clip (00:30:10)
7. The Seekers' Morningtown Ride (00:33:14)
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