LEGENDS: A Podcast by All Day Vinyl

Welcome to the Legends Podcast by All Day Vinyl, hosted by Scott Dudelson. In this captivating episode, Scott engages in a conversation with the legendary Barry "The Fish" Melton, co-founder of Country Joe and the Fish, a pivotal band in the psychedelic rock movement. Barry shares enthralling tales from his time in the music world, starting with the origins of his nickname to co-founding Country Joe and the Fish.

Discover how his musical path interwove with historic music festivals like Monterey Pop and Woodstock, events that defined a generation. Barry shares intriguing snippets, from performing while on psychedelic substances, Woodstock memories and backstage insights with fellow musicians like Jimi Hendrix and The Who, offering a glimpse into the vibrant and chaotic world of 1960s rock.

Barry also delves into his ties with iconic figures like Woody Guthrie and the influence of being raised in a politically active family. He reminisces about the early days of playing folk music, his journeys through the Los Angeles and San Francisco music scenes, and the notable characters he met along the way.

Join us as Barry elaborates on the profound impacts of music, culture, and the turbulent 60s, sharing personal stories, the whims of band life, and the unique experiences of living through historic transformational periods. His remarkable journey from a psychedelic folk-rock musician to a practicing lawyer offers a testament to his dynamic and multifaceted life.

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In this episode of the LEGENDS: Podcast by All Day Vinyl interviews legendary songwriter Philip Springer, the composer of the classic Christmas song "Santa Baby" for Eartha Kitt in 1953.

Springer recounts his start as a young pianist, his time in the Brill Building, and his early career in the Army playing with Tony Bennett for fellow GIs. He tells the story of writing "Santa Baby" with Joan Javits, the song's controversial reception, and how its popularity resurged after Madonna's 1987 cover.

The conversation also covers Springer's work with major artists like Eartha Kitt, Frank Sinatra, Judy Garland, and Cliff Richard, his ability to adapt during the rock revolution, and later pioneering work in electronic music and synthesizers, including teaching at UCLA. Springer’s daughter Tamara discusses her new documentary "More Than Santa Baby," discoveries in his catalog, and the film’s themes of perseverance, resilience, and late-life creativity.

This episode offers a rich overview of eight decades of music history through one songwriter's remarkable career — from Tin Pan Alley and pop standards to rock, film scores, and electronic innovation.

In this episode of the LEGENDS: Podcast by All Day Vinyl, host Scott Dudelson sits down with singer-songwriter Lee Michaels, writer/performer of the 1971 hit “Do You Know What I Mean.” Beyond that blue-eyed soul classic, Michaels built one of the most unconventional careers in music history.

A bona fide late-’60s/early-’70s rockstar, Michaels sold out major venues, scored chart success, jammed with Jimi Hendrix, shared bills with Led Zeppelin, and played a key role in the development of the San Francisco scene alongside bands like Jefferson Airplane and Moby Grape.

Burned out creatively, he walked away from the industry in the mid-’70s and reinvented himself—finding new success as a world class boxing manager, restaurateur and AI innovator, with stories from these times just as wild as his music years.  

Cameron Crowe devotes a full chapter to Michaels in The Uncool; this conversation digs deeper into a singular, surprising legacy that Crowe praised so heavily in his book. 

This episode contains personal stories and recollections shared by Lee Michaels and the views and accounts are based on his own historical remembrances. 

 

Special Thanks to Dylan Skye for recording this episode

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In this episode of LEGENDS: Podcast by All Day Vinyl, host Scott Dudelson sits down with Steve Wynn — singer-songwriter and founding member of The Dream Syndicate — to celebrate the 40th anniversary deluxe edition of their sophmore album Medicine Show.

Wynn revisits the band’s origins in early-1980s Los Angeles, tracing how punk energy and the Paisley Underground scene shaped their sound and the band’s first rehearsal at Dennis Duck’s house in 1982, which set the creative direction leading to their classic debut The Days of Wine & Roses.

The conversation dives deep into the making of Medicine Show after signing with A&M Records — from working with producer Sandy Pearlman and experimenting with slower, more dynamic arrangements to enduring five grueling months of recording that strained band relationships. Wynn reflects on the record’s darker, Southern-Gothic-inspired lyrics born from life on the road.

They also explore the band’s major tours (opening for U2 and touring with R.E.M.), lineup changes, near breakups, and eventual reunions that produced new albums and a revitalized modern lineup. Wynn opens up about the long legal battle to reclaim the Medicine Show masters, the 35-year reversion process that made this reissue possible, and what fans can expect from the deluxe box set — including remasters, live shows, rehearsal tapes, and rarities. He also explains why the original album remains unavailable on streaming despite the reissue.

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In this episode of LEGENDS: Podcast by All Day Vinyl, host Scott Dudelson sits down with multifaceted artist Lee Jaffe — close friend & former member of Bob Marley & The Wailers, producer of Peter Tosh’s groundbreaking album "Legalize It" and renowned visual artist.

Lee Jaffe takes us from his roots growing up in New York and the path that led him to a close friendship and working relationship with Bob Marley.

Our chat dives into this incredible journey  — attending the premiere of Jimmy Cliff's "Harder They Come" with Chris Blackwell, traveling the USA and Jamaica with The Wailers, recording harmonica on Bob Marley's Natty Dread album, taking iconic photos of the reggae legends of the 1970's and witnessing firsthand the creative magic and global rise of Reggae. He shares rare, behind-the-scenes stories from the studio, on the stage and unforgettable moments on the road with Bob Marley & The Wailers. 

Lee Jaffe also reveals how his close friendship with Marley and Tosh led to his role producing and taking the cover photo for Peter Tosh's legendary Legalize It album— and the unbelievable marijuana smuggling operation that helped fund the album’s creation.

Beyond reggae, he reflects on working with visionary artist Jean-Michel Basquiat and his latest book, Hit Me With Music: Roots, Rock, and Reggae, which captures these legendary moments through art and photography.

Lee Jaffee is an incredible storyteller with incredible stories and I hope you enjoy this episode as much as I enjoyed recording it.