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Thank you for being here from the start and for always! Not bad for this hot dog stand. Some of your favorite bands are here on here as well. Your friend, Brett Strong

It wasn't too bad putting it together. The first half - 1 through 60 - was already there from the first episode. Adding the rest was just finding the right clips. After doing so many shows I am better at finding and choosing the right clips. Yesss! The trifecta of Britney, Christina and Madonna followed by Gaga, Dua, Charli and Bebe went well together. There wasn't really a particular grouping just as there was no particular order, but some went together better than others. Thank you for being here, Sarah! Your friend, Brett Strong

I use that ''Why is she so unusual?" Cyndi Lauper clip every time I mention her. It's just everything I love about her. As for the lighting, it just kind of works out that way. There is a spotlight just off to my right side. I just place it and don't really move it that much. The new additions to my background are a Pee-Wee Herman plushie, an in box ''Mr. Wonderful'' Paul Orndorff action figure, and a box of Wednesday Addams (Jenna Ortega) cereal. I got tired of putting a different record in the background. I'm so happy you had fun with this episode! Your friend, Brett Strong

There are a few ways to watch classic Saturday Night Live episodes. You can try Internet Archive (archive.org) as they used to have a bunch of episodes in an entire library. There is also an over the air antenna network called TBD that just started playing classic and recent SNL. Your best bet, where you are, is NBC Peacock. If you don't mind subscribing to yet another streaming service that would be the best place. Peacock isn't available in Canada. I have a bunch of DVDs and a download of the Internet Archive library. There are some options. Your friend, Brett Strong

I thought I had this ranking all figured out. Then once I really started going I realized how hard it truly was. You can see that realization set in and I start to get frustrated. So many great songs. The early albums still had a lot of covers, so those were easier to rank, but once The Beatles started writing more of their own songs and every song was original, every album is magic. True works of art. The Beatles influence is still out there today. That opening clip of Lorne Michaels (from the classic pitch he made for the band to reunite and perform on Saturday Night Live which never happened) sums it all up. Each generation can feel those words. Let me know what Paul thinks. Your friend, Brett Strong

That's exactly the vibe I was going for. A network Christmas special that would have aired late night on any of the big networks (although I still wouldn't have been allowed to use all the coarse lanuage). The main influences were a 1975 Cher Christmas special, The Pee-Wee's Playhouse Christmas Special, David Letterman's annual Christmas episodes, and ''Weird Al'' Yankovic when he would host his AL-TV and AL MUSIC specials on MTV and Much Music . I love that RUclips has eliminated the gatekeepers and I can make my own Christmas special just how I want. Out of all of my specials this one was the closest to what I always wanted to do. Thanks so much for watching! Merry Happy Holidays to you! Your friend, Brett Strong

And ''The Machino Music Christmas Special" will be the BIG gift. I know you'll be there to celebrate and laugh along with me, Brett Strong and Robyn B. Dannielle. Your friend, Brett Strong Mwah, Robyn B. Dannielle

This episode was so fun to do. I love that Christmas albums exist. They are albums I can look forward to listening to each year. The Christina Aguilera album I actually finally picked up a copy this year. I never bought it for some reason when it was first released. If they are a favorite band or artist with a Christmas album I'll probably get it. The Christmas special is going to be stacked with music and comedy. Happy Holidays! Your friend, Brett Strong

The Econochrist version is definitely more furious. ''Uncontrollable Urge'' lends itself well to be being done faster and more aggressive. You could say it is the most purely Punk Devo song. Actually, the very obscure deep cut from Hardcore Vol.1 called "Uglatto" could be the most Punk Devo song. It just isn't as known as ''Uncontrollable Urge". Thanks for watching! Your friend, Brett Strong

All classics! ''Machine Gun Etiquette'' was my first exposure to The Damned. It also blew my mind when I learned Captain Sensible was the same guy who did ''Wot'' haha. Thanks for watching! Your friend, Brett Strong

Crazy how long Pat Smear has been around. In the Foo Fighters Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame induction and in his book ''Storyteller'', Dave Grohl mentions how cool it was for him to get to play with the guy from The Germs. That one and done album was from 1979. Your friend, Brett Strong

I thought of you when I bought the KISS shirt. It's like my Dynasty shirt with the four faces, but the four faces from the first album. The white Pink Floyd shirt is a bit of a hodge podge design wise (I still don't quite know the significance of the 1970), but still a really cool shirt. Your friend, Brett Strong

Part 2 was a bit trickier to figure out, but I knew for sure what my number was going to be. Even though these weren't necessarily ranked. Yes! That Twisted Sister is one of my fav shirts. Your friend, Brett Strong

The Germs album is legendary! You can stream it on RUclips. It's fast, loud and energetic. So awesome too that Joan Jett was the producer. There are a few really cool record stores here. If you ever visit Canada and we get together we should definitely hit a record store. Your friend, Brett Strong

You know my love for Twisted Sister. One of the only overruns from my favorite Heavy Metal albums. Also, why I used ''Hair'' as opposed to ''Glam'' because Twisted Sister were ''Hid'' as in Hideous! Gotta love Dee Snider! Your friend, Brett Strong

Can you believe the 100th episode is coming up! Not to be a Stanley Spoiler, but the idea at the moment might involve Metallica and a bunch of other fave bands in some way shape or form. Stay tuned! Your friend, Brett Strong

If you've seen KISS you need to see Alice Cooper. He pioneered the big theatrical rock show. He's also great for casual fans and diehards as he always does a great mix of familiar songs and deep cuts. Some of my favorite concerts I've ever been to. Your friend, Brett Strong

There is probably a follow I can do to this. Either a part 2 (although I think I covered just about everyone I wanted to cover, minus Led Zeppelin due to be being lazy), or a similar type concept. Thanks for watching! Your friend, Brett Strong

The Grateful Dead, as I explain at the top, were a slow burn for me, but once I got there - I very much enjoy their music. There was no real reason why this episode stayed in The Machino Music Vault (which does have a section labeled ''never to view, copy, or destroy''), though I'm happy and happy you're happy, that it was released. The Grateful Dead's music is something we all need more of these days. Your friend, Brett Strong

What I loved about George Harrison was how cool and laid back he was. He never came off like he absolutely had anything to prove, but he still pushed hard for his songs to be heard. Why an album like ''All Things Must Pass'' is so essential is because he was sitting on some truly incredible songs. Could they have worked as Beatles songs? Yes, absolutely! But it's great he got to showcase his gifts on his own terms. All of The Beatles did, though George was something special. Your friend, Brett Strong

'Burlesque' is such a fun movie! Christina Aguilera and Cher together?!!! YES!!! Christina is such an inspiration to me. I named one of my cats after her. Love, love, LOVE Christina Aguilera. Your friend, Brett Strong

There weren't too many so I brought the shirts down to the studio this time instead of standing at the closet. PBS varies by region. In Toronto we get WNED out of Buffalo. I'm not quite sure who our equivalent of Huell Howser would have been. I really only watch the music shows and sometimes American Masters depending on who the subject is. There have been a number of cool concerts, like the Fleetwood Mac one, on recently so I do check the listings a fair bit just hoping a concert will be airing. That one distressed Pink Floyd shirt is very comfortable, but it kind of may as well be a plain blue shirt. It didn't look that distressed when I bought it and it hasn't been worn enough to have to go through the washing machine. Oh well. It's still a really cool shirt. My shirts whether they are music, movie, or Hawaiian are like toys for my body. Don't you feel that way? Thanks for watching. I thought about you when I did this episode. Your friend, Brett Strong

There are a couple of really good songs/interpretations on the album. Lady Gaga can still do no wrong in my book. And yes! As flawed as the 2016 'Suicide Squad' might have been the performances were fun (Margot Robbie! And Pre-''The Slap'' Will Smith) and it didn't take itself too seriously compared the other DC movies released around the same time. Your friend, Brett Strong

Thanks for watching! I'm going to get around to doing another Iron Maiden show at some point. My favorite song is the title track to 'Powerslave'. Your friend, Brett Strong

It was fun revisiting these albums for this ranking. There were a few I was unfamiliar with or hadn't heard much of at all. It's great George got to showcase his songs on his own terms. He had so many great songs with The Beatles and on his own. Next to Paul McCartney, George I think has the best solo discography. Thanks for watching! Your friend, Brett Strong

I realized doing this Album Ranking just how much Christina Aguilera means to me. When I was going over the ranking (my rehearsal) I focused mostly on the songs and what I was going to say about them and the albums overall. When I got to the end, the wrap up, I honestly had to keep myself from breaking down. Just talking about Christina's impact on me was starting to make me emotional. And yes - my Charli cat was outside the door. My Christina cat (named after Christina Aguilera) was there, too. Charli really wanted to come in, though. One day I'll get Charli and Christina on. Thanks for watching, Sarah! Your friend, Brett Strong

You know it! Thanks for watching. Your friend, Brett Strong

Some of these for sure probably aren't definitively last. I'd love a new Blondie album if it were to happen. ''Pollinator'' was my favorite of their most recent albums, so I'd love to to hear what they could possibly do as a follow-up. David Bowie I had to include. I saw the first album in my local record store and picked it up specifically for this episode. I hadn't listened to the whole album in a long time, so it is cool to have an actual copy. And Britney! It would be so great if she put out a new album, but if she doesn't that's fine as well. Britney has been through a lot and deserves to retire as the LEGEND that she is. Your friend, Brett Strong

There are a bunch of album reviews and rankings on this series. A whole playlist of Album Rankings even. I try to do things a little differently than the other music shows/channels by adding in a lot of humor. My background as a comedian would be going to waste if I didn't. Glad you had some fun. Thanks for watching! Your friend, Brett Strong

This episode was filmed before the news that Jon Bon Jovi talked a woman down from jumping off a bridge. Jon is a good person. The whole ''Do What You Can'' song is basically about and inspired by all of the great work he did during the pandemic volunteering at food banks and soup kitchen. We should all aspire to be like Jon Bon Jovi. And yes, there are so many great songs to choose from. Your friend, Brett Strong

Randy Quaid is probably living in a bunker somewhere still trying to evade "The Star Whackers". Meanwhile, his brother Dennis is playing Ronald Reagan and getting rave reviews. Those Quaid family reunions must be a time. Your friend, Brett Strong

Seeing Joe Perry live with The Hollywood Vampires and playing ''Sweet Emotion'' is the closest I'm going to get to seeing Aerosmith live at this point and I'm GOOD WITH THAT! There are rumblings of something still happening with the band (they might just hold the record for the most number of Greatest Hits and compilation albums), but so far Aerosmith is officially retired. Tom Hamilton having a few projects going is the last I heard since doing this episode. Your friend, Brett Strong

Oh yes! Bob Mothersbaugh was the all-American, working class everyman voice and why he sung on ''Secret Agent Man''. My personal favorite Bob 1 vocal is on ''The Rope Song'' one of the early tracks from Hardcore Vol.2. Mark and Gerry got the edge for me as their voices were usually the most prominent. And Gerry could do a pretty good Elvis Presley. Thanks for watching! Your friend, Brett Strong

@@machinomusicfilms I'll have to check out "The Rope Song"--I've never heard of it before. I have Hardcore Volume 1, but not 2. Back in the late 1990s, I mailed all my DEVO CDs to their Mutato Music studio, and all four original members (Mark, Gerry, Bob 1, and Bob 2) signed them. I emailed them in advance, and the person replied that Mark and Bob 1 could sign them right away, but if I would be willing to wait a month, then Gerry and Bob 2 would be back and could sign them, too. I opted for that option!

@@mournblade1066 Hardcore Vol.2 was a bit harder to find. My brother got it through the fan club. He also got a copy of New Traditionalists that was signed by Mark, which was cool because he didn't ask for it - It just showed up! That's awesome you got the whole band's signatures. Fun Fact: Machino Music is a partial reference to Mutato Muzika.

@@machinomusicfilms Oh cool, I didn't know that! Anyway, New Traditionalists was the first album (well, cassette) I ever bought with my own money, way back in 1982 or thereabouts--I was 12 years old at the time.

@@mournblade1066 Devo Greatest Hits was the first Devo album I remember getting and then started getting some of the actual albums. A lot of them back then were 2 in 1. I think for years I had New Traditionalists in a dual with Duty Now For The Future until getting each (with bonus tracks) single.

Don Was is also a superstar producer! I remember the first time I heard ''Shake Your Head'' and couldn't believe what I was hearing. Also, cool the female voice on that song is Kim Basinger. ''Walk The Dinosaur'' was everywhere for a time. Yes, absolutely a underrated band. Your friend, Brett Strong

@@machinomusicfilms Ah, but do you know who the original female voice was supposed to be: Madonna. And this was BEFORE she released an album. Can't remember the reason why, but her vocals were scrapped.

@@mournblade1066 That would have been cool! I think that was mentioned in the Ozzy Prince Of Darkness liner notes, but I totally forgot about it. Madonna early on was a punk singer in a band called The Breakfast Club. Some of those raw recordings have been released. Kim Basinger was, I believe, hanging around Prince at the time and did some music.

''Creeping Death'' was so close to making my list, but I didn't want to have too much overrun with my guest. He shared his list with me and I didn't with him, so it give me some time to adjust if need be. Thankfully, the only major overrun we had was ''Orion''. I'm totally with you on the first three Metallica albums, though I do really like some of the later albums, but they were a slower burn for me. I'm also with you on the first seven Iron Maiden albums. I did an Iron Maiden show sometime last year, 2023, and there should be another one of these days (cue Brother Theodore shouting "ONE OF THESE DAYS!"). Thanks for watching. Your friend, Brett Strong

Well the pool was right there! Thanks for watching. Your friend, Brett Strong

I have a bunch of that as well. The Ventures were always my go to band for surf music. Your friend, Brett Strong

You could so totally get lost on the Lost Media Wiki. So many pages of lost music, lost TV shows and lost movies. Some are partially found and that's exciting. Although, the most exciting is when something is found. There is always that hidden gem, good or bad it is super exciting. It is entirely possible Taylor Swift has some lost media, especially with her going back and re-recording her catalogue. There are very likely demos that are sitting in the Swift Vault waiting to be released one day. She's a very smart businesswoman so if there is stuff she'll release it when the time is right. Your friend, Brett Strong

Yes! Absolutely. Even if the vocals aren't great as Tony and Geezer say it would still be something to hear for diehard fans. Actually, I believe the two songs on this demo are Ozzy singing ''Heaven And Hell'' and ''Children of The Sea''. Now Dave Walker is a totally different story. That audio has been released and it's cool, but not quite that Black Sabbath sound. It would still be something to see the lost video footage, though. That has to be somewhere. Thanks for watching and welcome back! Your friend, Brett Strong

Girl! You would love The Love Boat. It was a series of interconnecting stories aboard a cruise ship. A romantic comedy on the high seas. There is a channel here in Canada that plays The Love Boat along with other classic TV shows each weekday afternoon. Actually, I believe there is a Pluto TV channel devoted to The Love Boat. So many celebrities well known and before they were famous were guest stars. Your girl Robyn got in her time machine so she could appear in one of those opening port holes! And what about Patrick Swayze in Skatetown USA? Shoop Shoop! Thanks for watching! Mwah, Robyn B. Dannielle

Good questions! Sometimes I listen on CD player. I bought a newish model Discman which I use a lot. Sometimes I listen on a Bose stereo with the BIG SOUND. I like using headphones when I really want to immerse myself in the music. I use headphones with the Discman and on my laptop. The hard part becomes choosing what exactly I want to listen to. If I'm listening for the purpose of doing a show, it's easy. When I listen to music while I'm working, usually on a screenplay, I have listened to everything from Heavy Metal, Punk, New Wave and Pop. In fact just about everything related to Robyn B. Dannielle was written listening to Punk and New Wave as that is her vibe. Although, when working I almost always choose Jazz. It's relaxing and for some reason gets my creativity really flowing. There you go. Thanks for watching, Sarah! It's so great having you here. Your friend, Brett Strong

@@machinomusicfilms Omgggg I listen to jazz when I write my stories! Although lately, it’s been instrumental covers. Jazz though, has my heart. Something about it IS relaxing! I’m happy we have that in common.

I went into the Forever album knowing I'd like it, but was not expecting to LOVE it as much as I did. ''Waves'' especially just got me. Such great writing. And Jon despite his recent vocal troubles sounds great. Thanks for watching! Your friend, Brett Strong

I believe I was laughing about Leonard Nimoy and then I lost my place. The Bangles are just such a great band. Short-lived and their discography is kind of sporadic, but did they ever leave their mark on history. Truly one of the best, most underrated bands of all time. Your friend, Brett Strong

Yes! Such a great song. And a really cool video with the mannequins. Thanks for watching! Your friend, Brett Strong

I wouldn't say I ever really get star struck, but seeing Johnny Depp playing guitar alongside Joe Perry and Alice Cooper on vocals was insane! Johnny Depp definitely had me star struck, especially seeing him not acting and being a straight up rockstar. I could do another T-shirt episode at some point. I have gotten a few new ones since the last episode. And yes, ''Don't Want To Miss A Thing'' was a big song, never one of my favorites, but I do still appreciate it for it is. I guess. Thanks for watching! Your friend, Brett Strong

You'll really enjoy Crash. It's much more straight ahead 90's pop. BRAT has a similar feel though more ''clubbing''. Charli XCX has a pretty solid discography so far. I sent you an email with another cool playlist. Thanks for watching! Your friend, Brett Strong

If Paul has ever gone back and watched these early Wrestlemanias, Wrestlemania 2 especially- girl, he'll know what's up. There are also a few deep cut jokes that he should pick on. Don't want to point them out here as I wouldn't want to be a Suzie Spoiler. Thank you for watching, girl! Mwah, Robyn B. Dannielle

There are a few I show that I know you'd love, Sarah. I send you an email with the picks. Sabrina Carpenter ''Espresso'' is such a great song! I wouldn't say I'm a huge fan of her overall - more of a Dua Lipa, Charli XCX kind of girl as for current pop stars- you know me!, but Sabrina does have some fun songs. There could be more episodes outside before the end of the season. Your friend, Brett Strong