Rock Talk with Dr. Cropper
An entertaining and educational look at the live — and sometimes studio — histories of some of rock's biggest acts.
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190 episodes
E189: Supertramp — 'Crime Of The Century' 50th Anniversary
In this episode, we discuss Supertramp's third album, 'Crime Of The Century,' in celebration of the 50th anniversary of its October 25, 1974 release. "Bloody Well Right" is one of the first songs — by anybody — that I recall really...
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Season 9
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Episode 189
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25:14
E188: Grateful Dead — Remembering Phil Lesh
In this episode, we pay tribute to Phil Lesh, bassist and co-founder of the Grateful Dead, who passed peacefully one week ago at the age of 84. His singular approach to the bass is utterly inimitable, and he will be dearly missed...
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Season 9
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Episode 188
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15:51
E187: The Rolling Stones — 'It's Only Rock 'N' Roll' 50th Anniversary
In this episode, we discuss the Rolling Stones' twelfth album, 'It's Only Rock 'N' Roll,' in celebration of the 50th anniversary of its October 18, 1974 release. While far from their best album, it's still close enough to their creative peak th...
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Season 9
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Episode 187
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25:48
E186: The Beatles — 'Abbey Road' 55th Anniversary
In this episode, we discuss the Beatles' final album, 'Abbey Road,' in celebration of the 55th anniversary of its September 26, 1969 release. Yes, 'Let It Be' was released six months later, but 'Abbey Road' is the last album they created togeth...
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Season 9
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Episode 186
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29:43
E185: Led Zeppelin — 'In Through The Out Door' 45th Anniversary
In this episode, we discuss Led Zeppelin's eighth and final studio album, 'In Through The Out Door,' in belated celebration of the 45th anniversary of its August 1979 release. I forgot to mention this in the episode, but "Fool In The Rain" is t...
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Season 9
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Episode 185
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30:25
E184: Grateful Dead — "Scarlet Begonias"
Welcome to Season 9! In this episode, we discuss one of the very best Grateful Dead songs, "Scarlet Begonias," which turned 50 three weeks ago. It's been one of my favourites since I first got into the band about a decade ago, yet my preparatio...
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Season 9
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Episode 184
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35:50
E183: The Rolling Stones — 6/15/24 Cleveland
In this episode, we discuss the Rolling Stones' concert in Cleveland this past Saturday, which I had the pleasure of attending. It was my sixth Stones show, and I would have to say one of the best!
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Season 8
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Episode 183
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1:14:32
E182: Bob Dylan — 'Nashville Skyline' 55th Anniversary
In this episode, we discuss Bob Dylan's 'Nashville Skyline' album in celebration of the 55th anniversary of its April 9, 1969 release. I've always loved his uncharacteristically warm, smooth vocals on this album, as well as the 'Blonde On Blond...
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Season 8
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Episode 182
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33:48
E181: Led Zeppelin — 'Led Zeppelin' Drum Sessions
For you premium subscribers, here is the full recording session for the drum parts I included in this week's main episode, discussing Led Zeppelin's eponymous debut in celebration of the 55th anniversary of its 1969 release...
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Season 8
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Episode 181
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15:36
E180: Led Zeppelin — 'Led Zeppelin' 55th Anniversary
In this episode, we discuss Led Zeppelin's eponymous debut in celebration of the 55th anniversary of its 1969 release. It hasn't lost any of its power to drive you back in your seat; I can only imagine what it was like dropping the needle on it...
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Season 8
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Episode 180
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1:30:00
E179: Super Bowl LVIII Halftime Show
Welcome to Season 8! In this impromptu episode, I provide some loose thoughts on Usher's halftime show from Super Bowl LVIII in Las Vegas this past weekend.
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Season 8
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Episode 179
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26:17
E178: Year In Review & Looking Ahead
In this episode, I recap 2023 and provide a brief update on what to expect moving forward. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year! Talk to you in a month or so...
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Season 7
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Episode 178
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14:26
E177: Grateful Dead — 1972 vs. 1973
In this episode, having now gone through the complete ranking exercise for both years, I discuss the differences I hear between 1972 and 1973 Grateful Dead, and tell you which year I prefer...
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Season 7
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Episode 177
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1:01:57
E176: Grateful Dead — Ranking The 1973 Shows
In this episode, as we did for 1972 last year, we rank the Grateful Dead's 1973 concerts to celebrate the 50th anniversary of one of their finest touring years!
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Season 7
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Episode 176
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3:41:51
E175: The Rolling Stones — 'Beggars Banquet' 55th Anniversary (w/Spencer Cropper)
In this episode, we are joined by my brother, Spencer Cropper, to discuss the Rolling Stones' 'Beggars Banquet' album in celebration of the 55th anniversary of its December 6, 1968 release.
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Season 7
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Episode 175
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45:14
E174: The Beatles — 'The White Album' 55th Anniversary (w/Spencer Cropper)
In this episode, we are joined by my brother, Spencer Cropper, to discuss the Beatles' 'White Album' in celebration of the 60th anniversary of its November 22, 1968 release.
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Season 7
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Episode 174
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1:02:44
E173: The Jimi Hendrix Experience — 'Electric Ladyland' 55th Anniversary
In this episode, we discuss the Jimi Hendrix Experience's third and final studio album, 'Electric Ladyland,' in celebration of the 55th anniversary of its October 16, 1968 release.
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Season 7
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Episode 173
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14:36
E172: AC/DC — 'If You Want Blood You've Got It' 45th Anniversary
In this episode, we discuss AC/DC's first live album, 'If You Want Blood You've Got It' in celebration of the 45th anniversary of its Fall 1978 release.
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Season 7
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Episode 172
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12:55
E171: Elton John — 'Goodbye Yellow Brick Road' 50th Anniversary
In this episode, we discuss Elton John's 'Goodbye Yellow Brick Road' album in belated celebration of the 50th anniversary of its October 5, 1973 release.
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Season 7
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Episode 171
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17:30
E170: The Rolling Stones — 'Goats Head Soup' 50th Anniversary
In this episode, we discuss the Rolling Stones' 'Goats Head Soup' album in belated celebration of the 50th anniversary of its August 31, 1973 release.
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Season 7
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Episode 170
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25:26
E169: Marvin Gaye — 'Let's Get It On' 50th Anniversary
In this episode, we discuss Marvin Gaye's 'Let's Get It On' album in belated celebration of the 50th anniversary of its August 28, 1973 release.
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Season 7
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Episode 169
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7:24
E168: The Allman Brothers Band — 'Brothers And Sisters' 50th Anniversary
In this episode, we discuss the Allman Brothers Band's fourth studio album, 'Brothers And Sisters,' in belated celebration of its August 1973 release.
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Season 7
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Episode 168
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7:57
E167: Grateful Dead — 'Anthem Of The Sun' 55th Anniversary
In this episode, we discuss the Grateful Dead's second studio album, 'Anthem Of The Sun,' in belated celebration of the 55th anniversary of its July 18, 1968 release.
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Season 7
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Episode 167
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6:50
E166: Taylor Swift — Eras Tour Movie Reaction
In this episode, I recap my experience of attending a screening of Taylor Swift — The Eras Tour last night.
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Season 7
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Episode 166
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22:28
E165: Bedtime Stories w/Dr. Cropper, Vol. 1
We're trying something new in this episode. The Grateful Dead's 'American Beauty' is one of my absolute favourite albums, securing a place on my personal "Mt. Rushmore," and is an album I always associate with this time of year. This time two y...
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Season 7
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Episode 165
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34:21