PODCAST: Brian and Eddie Holland / Willie Tyler & Lester (Gilbert Gottfried Podcast)
Hi gang!
Here are two Motown-related interviews from "Gilbert Gottfried's Amazing Colossal Podcast."
Brian and Eddie Holland
1 hour 33 minutes [[Posted Aug 24, 2020)
https://podbay.fm/p/gilbert-gottfrieds-amazing-colossal-podcast/e/1598252400
SHOW NOTES
Gilbert and Frank welcome Rock & Roll Hall of Fame songwriters Brian and Eddie Holland for an in-depth look at the history of Motown, their work with The Supremes, Marvin Gaye and The Four Tops and the creative process behind their dozens of hits, including "Heat Wave," "Baby Love," "I Hear a Symphony," and "You Keep Me Hangin' On." Also, Martha Reeves makes her move, Berry Gordy builds an empire, The Beatles cover "Please Mr. Postman" and Eddie co-writes "Ain't Too Proud to Beg." PLUS: The Funk Brothers! The genius of Lamont Dozier! Motown goes psychedelic! Brian praises Richard Pryor! And Eddie remembers the legendary Jackie Wilson!
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Episode 210. Willie Tyler & Lester
1 hour 27 minutes [[Posted Jun 3, 2018)
https://podbay.fm/p/gilbert-gottfrieds-amazing-colossal-podcast/e/1528084800
SHOW NOTES
Gilbert and Frank welcome a favorite performer [[sorry...performers!), legendary ventriloquist Willie Tyler and his longtime partner, Lester, for an entertaining conversation about the history of the "Chitlin Circuit," ventriloquism-themed horror movies, the mob's influence in Vegas and and the golden age of "the Motown Sound." Also: Steve Rossi teams with Slappy White, George Kirby channels Pearl Bailey, Edgar Bergen offers sage advice and Willie opens for Marvin Gaye, Smokey Robinson and Stevie Wonder. PLUS: Jules Podell! Shari Lewis & Lamb Chop! Don Rickles takes a front seat! Lester meets George Jefferson! And the many talents of Paul Winchell!
