1,000 Greatest Misses

Christopher Ellensohn

Hello there, ladies and gents! 1000 Greatest Misses is the music podcast that shines a light on 1000 undiscovered, obscure, and underappreciated songs that hit all the marks but failed to chart. On each episode music-obsessed Paul Heinz and Christopher Grey will feature five power pop, AOR, heavy metal and new wave songs from the seventies and eighties, most of it curated from radio compilation vinyl records that aren’t available on any streaming service. Let’s play some tunes!

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63: Songs 311-315 (Fingerprintz, Avalon, Matt Barrett, The Misstakes, Radio One - Rock, Metal, Power Pop, Alternative, New Wave)

63: Songs 311-315 (Fingerprintz, Avalon, Matt Barrett, The Misstakes, Radio One - Rock, Metal, Power Pop, Alternative, New Wave)

Send us a Text Message.Chris and Paul discuss the childhood thrill of hearing a song for the first time and working hard to track it down, and we've got a fun group of people picking songs for episode 64! Join us as we feature songs by Fingerprintz, Avalon, Matt Barrett, The Misstakes and Radio One.Support the Show.

Episodes

63: Songs 311-315 (Fingerprintz, Avalon, Matt Barrett, The Misstakes, Radio One - Rock, Metal, Power Pop, Alternative, New Wave)

63: Songs 311-315 (Fingerprintz, Avalon, Matt Barrett, The Misstakes, Radio One - Rock, Metal, Power Pop, Alternative, New Wave)

Send us a Text Message.Chris and Paul discuss the childhood thrill of hearing a song for the first time and working hard to track it down, and we've got a fun group of people picking songs for episode 64! Join us as we feature songs by Fingerprintz, Avalon, Matt Barrett, The Misstakes and Radio One.Support the Show.

62: Songs 306-310 (Huxton Creepers, Justus, Casual T's, Mark Saffan and the Keepers, Shire - Alternative, Power Pop, New Wave, AOR, Metal)

62: Songs 306-310 (Huxton Creepers, Justus, Casual T's, Mark Saffan and the Keepers, Shire - Alternative, Power Pop, New Wave, AOR, Metal)

Send us a Text Message.Why can we listen to some great songs thousands of times and others only a few dozen? Chris and Paul discuss this, whether we listen to our own recordings, and feature songs by Huxton Creepers, Justus, Casual T's, Mark Saffan and the Keepers, and Shire.Support the Show.

61: Songs 301-305 (The Chords, Gary Myrick, Channel 3, Shebang, The Quick - Punk, AOR, Rock, Power Pop)

61: Songs 301-305 (The Chords, Gary Myrick, Channel 3, Shebang, The Quick - Punk, AOR, Rock, Power Pop)

Send us a Text Message.Paul picks his top 10 of songs 201-300, and Chris and Paul discuss anonymous tunes amassing billions of streams on Spotify, rockers who achieve stardom later in life, and feature songs by The Chords, Gary Myrick, Channel 3, Shebang and The Quick.Support the Show.

60: Songs 296-300 (The Rockin' Bricks, The Bombardiers, Ground Zero, Airborne, Something Happens - Power Pop, Punk, Pomp, AOR, Jangle Rock)

60: Songs 296-300 (The Rockin' Bricks, The Bombardiers, Ground Zero, Airborne, Something Happens - Power Pop, Punk, Pomp, AOR, Jangle Rock)

Send us a Text Message.Did you watch Live Aid when it aired in 1985? What are your lasting impressions of that killer concert? Paul and Chris discuss and feature songs by The Rockin' Bricks, The Bombardiers, Ground Zero, Airborne and Something Happens.Support the Show.

59: Songs 291-295 (Eric Martin Band, Eye Eye, Jaguar, Love Affair, Leyden Zar - AOR, New Wave, Glam, NWOBHM, Rock)

59: Songs 291-295 (Eric Martin Band, Eye Eye, Jaguar, Love Affair, Leyden Zar - AOR, New Wave, Glam, NWOBHM, Rock)

Send us a Text Message.Is it fair game to take donations from a store before they're priced? Chris has a tale to tell! Join us as we feature songs by Eric Martin Band, Eye Eye, Jaguar, Love Affair and Leyden Zar.Support the Show.

58: Songs 286-290 (Butler, Kool Ray & the Polaroidz, Cats, Bruce Baxter, and The Pulsations - AOR, Jangle Rock, New Wave, Alternative)

58: Songs 286-290 (Butler, Kool Ray & the Polaroidz, Cats, Bruce Baxter, and The Pulsations - AOR, Jangle Rock, New Wave, Alternative)

Send us a Text Message.Have you ever had a record mangled in the mail? Chris has! And what's your favorite type of concert - a small hall, an arena or a stadium? Chris and Paul discuss this and feature songs by Butler, Kool Ray & The Polaroidz, Cats, Bruce Baxter, and The Pulsations.Support the Show.

57: Song 281-285 (X Spand X, The Creek, Stiff Little Fingers, Hurrah! and Modern Minds - Punk, AOR, Irish Punk, Indie Rock, Power Pop)

57: Song 281-285 (X Spand X, The Creek, Stiff Little Fingers, Hurrah! and Modern Minds - Punk, AOR, Irish Punk, Indie Rock, Power Pop)

Send us a Text Message.Can you guess what songs we'll play next week? Start sending us your guesses? And what are you favorite movies about music? Favorite concert films? Paul and Chris discuss this and feature songs by X Spand X, The Creek, Stiff Little Fingers, Hurrah! and Modern Minds.Support the Show.

56: Songs 276-280 (The Deal, Haywire, Samson, John Palumbo and 3-D - AOR, Metal, 80s Rock, New Wave)

56: Songs 276-280 (The Deal, Haywire, Samson, John Palumbo and 3-D - AOR, Metal, 80s Rock, New Wave)

Send us a Text Message.What do you think the ideal album length is? is 31 minutes too short? Is 55 minutes too long? Chris and Paul discuss this, music fandom, and feature songs by The Deal, Haywire, Samson, John Palumbo and 3-D.Support the Show.

55: Songs 271-275 with guest Peter Kuehl - who did these artists become? (The Act, The Stripes, Great Buildings, Blue Angel and Graduate - Power Pop, Punk, Ska)

55: Songs 271-275 with guest Peter Kuehl - who did these artists become? (The Act, The Stripes, Great Buildings, Blue Angel and Graduate - Power Pop, Punk, Ska)

Send us a Text Message.Can you listen to these songs and guess what bands/acts they became? Guest Peter Kuehl challenges Chris and Paul to take a stab, as we highlight songs by The Act, The Stripes, Great Buildings, Blue Angel and Graduate.Support the Show.

54: Songs 266-270 (Spys, Band 19, Helix, Blubird, Verity - AOR, Rock, Power Pop, Metal)

54: Songs 266-270 (Spys, Band 19, Helix, Blubird, Verity - AOR, Rock, Power Pop, Metal)

Send us a Text Message.Paul and Chris discuss selling on Discogs and feature songs by Spys, Band 19, Helix, Blubird and Verity. And Paul manages to eat a cookie mostly unnoticed.Support the Show.

53: Songs 261-265 (Sunset Bombers, Glen Burtnik, Scott Wilk + the Walls, Streets and Waysted - Glam, Power Pop, New Wave, AOR)

53: Songs 261-265 (Sunset Bombers, Glen Burtnik, Scott Wilk + the Walls, Streets and Waysted - Glam, Power Pop, New Wave, AOR)

Send us a Text Message.A loquacious Chris and Paul discuss auction houses selling records that have been slabbed and graded, Green Day's recent rip-off of Pink, and whether Velma songs or Daphne songs are better. Join us as we feature songs by Sunset Bombers, Glen Burtnik, Scott Wilk + the Walls, Streets and Waysted.Support the Show.

52: Songs 256-260 (Silent Pictures, Ya Ya, He Said She Said, Viva and The Watch Society - Americana, AOR, Alternative, Metal)

52: Songs 256-260 (Silent Pictures, Ya Ya, He Said She Said, Viva and The Watch Society - Americana, AOR, Alternative, Metal)

Send us a Text Message.We discuss the documentaries on the making of "We Are the World" and "Do They Know It's Christmas," and feature songs by Silent Pictures, Ya Ya, He Said She Said, Viva and The Watch Society.Support the Show.

51: Songs 251-255 (Fury, Diamond, Rockphonics, Grimm Jack, Advertising - Pop, Metal, Alternative, Glam Metal, New Wave)

51: Songs 251-255 (Fury, Diamond, Rockphonics, Grimm Jack, Advertising - Pop, Metal, Alternative, Glam Metal, New Wave)

Send us a Text Message.Paul and Chris discuss a record-buying binge in Madison and radio station promo records, and feature songs by Fury, Diamond, Rockphonics, Grimm Jack and Advertising.Support the Show.

50: Songs 246-250 (The Tomboys, Joey Harris and the Speedsters, The Treble Boys, Michelle L. Law and The Trademarks - AOR, Power Pop, Jangle Pop)

50: Songs 246-250 (The Tomboys, Joey Harris and the Speedsters, The Treble Boys, Michelle L. Law and The Trademarks - AOR, Power Pop, Jangle Pop)

Send us a Text Message.Chris and Paul discuss AI in music, flexi discs and tape trees, and feature songs by The Tomboys, Joey Harris and the Speedsters, The Treble Boys, Michelle L. Law and The Trademarks.Support the Show.

49: Songs 241-245 (Smash Palace, Yipes!, The dB's, Tony Banks and Off Broadway - Dreamy Pop, Power Pop, Alternative)

49: Songs 241-245 (Smash Palace, Yipes!, The dB's, Tony Banks and Off Broadway - Dreamy Pop, Power Pop, Alternative)

Send us a Text Message.Chris and Paul discuss digital song theft, their love for Off Broadway, and Paul reveals the song he plays when anxious about flying. Join us as we feature songs by Smash Palace, Yipes!, The dB's, Tony Banks and Off Broadway.Support the Show.

48: Songs 236-240 with guest Bob Blum (The Vers, The Vertebrats, The Sneetches, Dangtrippers and Tackle Box - Power Pop, Garage Rock, Jangle Rock, Alternative)

48: Songs 236-240 with guest Bob Blum (The Vers, The Vertebrats, The Sneetches, Dangtrippers and Tackle Box - Power Pop, Garage Rock, Jangle Rock, Alternative)

Send us a Text Message.Bob Blum joins us to talk about his childhood as the son of a jukebox vendor and his love of 45s, and he picks songs by The Vers, The Vertebrats, The Sneetches, Dangtrippers and Tackle Box.Support the Show.

47: Songs 231-235 (The Zippers, Vinny Hooliganz, Sharp Edges, Marc Tanner Band and David Raven and the Escorts - Rock, Punk, Power Pop, Yacht Rock)

47: Songs 231-235 (The Zippers, Vinny Hooliganz, Sharp Edges, Marc Tanner Band and David Raven and the Escorts - Rock, Punk, Power Pop, Yacht Rock)

Send us a Text Message.We announce our first anniversary Zoom gathering, discuss best TV theme songs, and offer our takes on The Doors and Wings. Join us as we feature songs by The Zippers, Vinny Hooliganz, Sharp Edges, Marc Tanner Band and David Raven and the Escorts.Support the Show.

46: Songs 226-230 (The Chant, Wize, Shake, The Reducers and Virginia Wolf: Alternative, Power Pop, New Wave, Punk, AOR)

46: Songs 226-230 (The Chant, Wize, Shake, The Reducers and Virginia Wolf: Alternative, Power Pop, New Wave, Punk, AOR)

Send us a Text Message.Chris and Paul discuss Rick Beato's latest video on music corruption and greed in the 90s, and feature songs by The Chant, Wize, Shake, The Reducers and Virginia Wolf.Support the Show.

45: Songs 221-225 (Fanatiks, Hound Dog, Sybill, Bill Wray and The Heartbeats - AOR, Power Rock, Metal, Rock)

45: Songs 221-225 (Fanatiks, Hound Dog, Sybill, Bill Wray and The Heartbeats - AOR, Power Rock, Metal, Rock)

Send us a Text Message.What do you know about album cutouts, obis, genre labels or dating music lovers? We share what our knowledge (such as it is) and highlight songs by Fanatiks, Hound Dog, Sybill, Bill Wray and The Heartbeats.Support the Show.

44: Songs 216-220 (Born Ready, Garrie and the Roosters, Harlequin, Savvy and UFO - Power Pop, Country Rock, New Wave, AOR)

44: Songs 216-220 (Born Ready, Garrie and the Roosters, Harlequin, Savvy and UFO - Power Pop, Country Rock, New Wave, AOR)

Send us a Text Message.Did you ever make a mix tape to woo a partner? Paul and Chris discuss this and the remix of The Replacements' Tim and Pink Floyd's Animals, and feature songs by Born Ready, Garrie and the Roosters, Harlequin, Savvy and UFO.Support the Show.