Michael Manning: On The Record

Episode 25: Episode 25: Goodbye 2020

Michael Manning — Sat, 16 Jan 2021 22:04:14 +0000

At look back at the many important singers, songwriters, and musicians we lost in 2020.

Episode 24: Episode 24: Pickin' & Grinnin' Christmas Party

Michael Manning — Sat, 19 Dec 2020 08:53:14 +0000

Gather round the Christmas tree and the record player for some fun.

Episode 23: Episode 23: Quarantunes

Michael Manning — Sun, 13 Dec 2020 23:13:18 +0000

New music releases that helped us get through the pandemic.

Episode 22: Soul Stirring Gospel

Michael Manning — Sat, 20 Apr 2019 19:27:32 +0000

Uplifting gospel records from the 1950s and early 60s that surely influenced rock & roll.

Episode 21: 2017 A Look Back

Michael Manning — Mon, 01 Jan 2018 02:19:39 +0000

A fond look back at some of my favorite artists who we lost in 2017.

Episode 20: For The Kids

Michael Manning — Sat, 08 Jul 2017 05:33:33 +0000

This episode looks at children’s records through the years, and even though some date back to my childhood, many of these songs are timeless and hopefully kids today will like them too. If you have children or grandchildren, this episode is for them (and for you too).

Episode 19: Chuck Berry

Michael Manning — Thu, 23 Mar 2017 05:21:17 +0000

I grew up on the music of Chuck Berry. On this episode I pay tribute to one of the founding fathers of rock & roll.

Episode 18: New Orleans

Michael Manning — Sun, 26 Feb 2017 03:05:09 +0000

Take a trip to New Orleans for some classic songs that could only come from that part of Louisiana.

Episode 17: Remembering 2016

Michael Manning — Sun, 01 Jan 2017 03:30:49 +0000

We lost some amazing musical talents in 2016. I take a look back and talk about some of my favorites.

Episode 16: Christmas Party

Michael Manning — Thu, 15 Dec 2016 02:42:32 +0000

Playing fun Christmas records for a 2016 Christmas party.

Episode 15 - Cowboy

Michael Manning — Tue, 22 Nov 2016 07:30:27 +0000

A fun look at songs about cowboys through the years.

Episode 14: My Talented Louisiana Friends

Michael Manning — Fri, 09 Sep 2016 02:28:34 +0000

A look at my super-talented musical friends from Louisiana.

Episode 13 - Drinkin'

Michael Manning — Sun, 31 Jul 2016 04:19:36 +0000

A fun look at jump blues and R&B drinking songs from the late 40s and early 50s.

Episode 12: Cops And Robbers

Michael Manning — Wed, 27 Apr 2016 02:56:19 +0000

A look at good guys and bad guys on both sides of the law.

Episode 11: Charlie Louvin

Michael Manning — Thu, 28 Jan 2016 03:54:50 +0000

A tribute to my friend Charlie Louvin with a look at some of the great country and gospel records he made as a solo artist and as one of the Louvin Brothers.

Episode 10: 2015: A Look Back

Michael Manning — Mon, 04 Jan 2016 05:32:18 +0000

I featured some of my favorite records from the past year and a few stories too!

Episode 9: Christmas With The Mannings

Michael Manning — Tue, 15 Dec 2015 07:41:11 +0000

Memories of Christmas past with my family and lots of Christmas records.

Episode 8: Harmony

Michael Manning — Mon, 30 Nov 2015 06:20:30 +0000

Duos, trios, and groups made up of brothers, sisters, or just friends who's voices have a special blend when they sing together.

Episode 7: Country Shuffles Part 2

Michael Manning — Mon, 09 Nov 2015 05:33:18 +0000

Part 2 of a salute to country shuffles with a focus on artists who were once members of Ray Price’s Cherokee Cowboys band.

Episode 6: Country Shuffles Part 1

Michael Manning — Mon, 09 Nov 2015 05:05:34 +0000

Part 1 of a salute to country shuffles with a focus on the early songs of Harlan Howard.

Episode 5: My Favorite Album

Michael Manning — Mon, 28 Sep 2015 05:15:28 +0000

I celebrate my favorite album, Jerry Lee Lewis Live at the Star Club, and wish Jerry Lee Lewis a happy 80th birthday.

Episode 4: September Songs

Michael Manning — Sun, 20 Sep 2015 05:28:10 +0000

We start out rockin' but end up mellow for a look at the ninth month of the year.

Episode 3: Mom's Records

Michael Manning — Wed, 02 Sep 2015 00:59:44 +0000

A look at my mother's record collection from the mid 1950s. My mom makes a guest appearance and we talk about the music that she listened to, and play her 45s.

Episode 2: Summer

Michael Manning — Wed, 19 Aug 2015 05:45:41 +0000

A fun look at songs about summer.

Episode 1: Bobby Charles

Michael Manning — Tue, 04 Aug 2015 01:32:56 +0000

A look at the music and life of Louisiana native Bobby Charles.