Fool for the City (50th Anniversary Edition) (Rhino Records). Review by Christopher Long.

Get ready to climb aboard your old man’s Woodie, ‘cuz this week, Chris is hanging ten, celebrating the life and creative genius of Brian Wilson while revisiting Endless Summer, the double-record compilation from The Beach Boys. Legendary radio personality Keith Vaughn, from 104.7 FM The Bear in Wichita Falls, Texas, pops by to offer a few personal insights on this timeless collection.

Dig out those old faded bell bottoms and sashay back to 1975 as Christopher Long revisits Heart Like a Wheel, the trailblazing breakout record from Linda Ronstadt. Midnight Cowgirls singer-guitarist Blaise Dahl also offers some sparkling commentary on this celebrated set.

Dig out your mom’s old Max Factor kit, retrieve her retired fishnets and stilettos, and jump onboard with Christopher Long as he struts back to Aladdin Sane, the 1973 glam masterpiece from David Bowie. Florida horror punk guru Chuck Lazaras also conjures up some scary commentary.

In 1976, the only thing Christopher Long wanted for Christmas was a copy of Wings Over America, the new LP from Paul McCartney & Wings. His parents refused to buy it for him. And in this installment, Chris reflects on the triple-live set, calling it “a beautiful record.” Special guest author Bryan Dumas agrees completely — sorta.

Christopher Long takes a look (and a lick) at his all-time favorite record, Candy-O, the 1979 sophomore set from The Cars. Colorado rock star ice cream icon Freezerp sweetens the conversation with a few thoughts on a couple of his personal favorite Candy-O tracks.

Christopher Long heads back to the steamy summer of 1976 with the self-titled 1975 breakout album from Fleetwood Mac. Author Anna-Marie O’Brien provides commentary on the album’s songwriting and production, while also reflecting on her first Fleetwood Mac concert experience. 

In this installment, Christopher Long crashes into the land of ice and snow with Led Zeppelin III, the 1970 bruiser from Led Zeppelin. Rising ace arena rock guitar slinger Bella Perron from the band Plush chimes in with perspectives on what she calls “a raw and creative record.”

Popping the cork on his Garage Sale Vinyl Podcast series, Christopher Long revisits Streetlights, the shiny classic 1974 LP from Bonnie Raitt. Guest, Florida singer-songwriter Lexi Long, offers her thoughts on the record and Raitt’s celebrated artistry.