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Blake Bennett Classic Rock Battles - the Limey and the Yank

Steve "the Limey" Atkins was born and raised in Manchester, England and hails from Florida, where he met Blake "the Yank" Bennett. Steve is a master stylist with experience in haircare. Blake was born in Texas, lived a lot of places, and is a tech nerd and voice actor with a home studio.

The two share a Love of music and mental encyclopedias that overlap quite nicely, allowing them with each episode to pull out songs from both sides of the big pond and mock-argue about whose music is better.

The show is audio-only, with occasional live streams to Facebook or short promo fun bits on YouTube. They work for their shared venture The Limey and the Yank LLC, which produces the show.

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1976 (Part 4 Of 4) - Classic Rock Battles - The Limey And The Yank Season 10 Episode 8 &Raquo; 453122 872100
1976 (Part 4 of 4) – Classic Rock Battles – The Limey and the Yank Season 10 Episode 8

Only true friends would be willing to stand close by each other. And by "close by", we mean, "in a very small space, flapping your arms and shaking your tailfeather while facing the wrong way." …

Only true friends wo…

Only true friends would be willing to stand close by each other. And by "close by", we mean, "in a very small space, flapping your arms and shaking your tailfeather while facing the wrong way." Copyright Attribution: "Fox on the Run" – Performed by Sweet Writers: Brian Connolly, Steve Priest, Andy Scott, Mick Tucker ℗ 1974–1975 RCA Records / Sony Music Entertainment Publishing: BMG Rights Management Rights administered by Sony Music Entertainment "Slow Ride" – Performed by Foghat Writers: Dave Peverett …

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1976 (Part 3 Of 4) - Classic Rock Battles - The Limey And The Yank Season 10 Episode 7 &Raquo; 453122 872100
1976 (Part 3 of 4) – Classic Rock Battles – The Limey and the Yank Season 10 Episode 7

We take a wild roller-coaster ride to bust a musical myth, say goodbye to a well-known artist, and show you how one musical talent can reinvent the same song over a decade later and still hit the char…

We take a wild rolle…

We take a wild roller-coaster ride to bust a musical myth, say goodbye to a well-known artist, and show you how one musical talent can reinvent the same song over a decade later and still hit the charts.Copyright Attribution - featured topics of discussion:"Love Rollercoaster" – Performed by The Ohio Players  Writers: William Beck, Leroy Bonner, Marshall Jones, Ralph Middlebrooks, Marvin Pierce, Clarence Satchell, James Williams  ℗ 1975 Mercury Records / Universal Music Group  Publishing: Bridgeport Music, Inc.  Rights administered by Universal Music Enterprises (UMe)"Closer" – P…

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1976 (Part 2 Of 4) - Classic Rock Battles - The Limey And The Yank Season 10 Episode 6 &Raquo; 453122 872100
1976 (Part 2 of 4) – Classic Rock Battles – The Limey and the Yank Season 10 Episode 6

Hard Rock? Check! Disco? Check! Bubblegum? Pop!More music from America's Bicentennial, 50 years later.Copyright Attribution:“Show Me the Way”Written and performed by Peter FramptonMusical composit…

Hard Rock? Check! Di…

Hard Rock? Check! Disco? Check! Bubblegum? Pop!More music from America's Bicentennial, 50 years later.Copyright Attribution:“Show Me the Way”Written and performed by Peter FramptonMusical composition © 1975 Almo Music Corp. and Fram‑Dee Music Ltd.Sound recording ℗ 1976 A&M Records, Inc.All Rights Reserved.“You Should Be Dancing”Written by Barry Gibb, Robin Gibb, and Maurice GibbPerformed by Bee GeesMusical composition © 1976 Casserole Music Corp. and Unichappell MusicSound recording ℗ 1976 RSO Records, Inc. (Robert Stigwood Organisation)All Rights Reserved.“Saturday Night…

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1976 (Part 1 Of 4) - Classic Rock Battles - The Limey And The Yank Season 10 Episode 5 &Raquo; 453122 872100
1976 (Part 1 of 4) – Classic Rock Battles – The Limey and the Yank Season 10 Episode 5

Time to celebrate! 2026 is the 250th Anniversary of the United States of America. We go back to the Bicentennial, 1976, and look at the songs from the charts back then. This was quite a year for varie…

Time to celebrate! 2…

Time to celebrate! 2026 is the 250th Anniversary of the United States of America. We go back to the Bicentennial, 1976, and look at the songs from the charts back then. This was quite a year for variety, with Thin Lizzy and Walter Murphy representing two extremes.Music Attribution / Credits“The Boys Are Back in Town” – Thin LizzyWritten by Phil Lynott© 1976“Let Your Love Flow” – The Bellamy BrothersWritten by Larry E. Williams© 1976 Figs. D Music, Inc.“A Fifth of Beethoven” – Walter MurphyAdapted from Ludwig van Beethoven’s Symphony No. 5© 1976(Original classical composi…

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1959 Revisited (Part 4 Of 4) - Season 10 Episode 4 &Raquo; 453122 872100
1959 Revisited (Part 4 of 4) – Season 10 Episode 4

With a new list and some great things to say, we're back! Come along and enjoy a look at one of the most interesting years in rock and roll.Song Credits, Copyright and Publishing:The Happy OrganWritte…

With a new list and …

With a new list and some great things to say, we're back! Come along and enjoy a look at one of the most interesting years in rock and roll.Song Credits, Copyright and Publishing:The Happy OrganWritten by Dave “Baby” Cortez, James J. Kriegsmann & Ken WoodPublished by Embassy Music CorporationPRO: BMIPerformed by Dave “Baby” CortezPoison IvyWritten by Jerry Leiber & Mike StollerPublished by Trio Music Company, Inc.PRO: BMIPerformed by The CoastersDon’t You Know?Written by Ray CharlesPublished by Progressive Music Publishing, Inc.PRO: BMIPerformed by Della ReeseYouTube Audio Li…

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1959 Revisited (Part 3 Of 4) - Season 10 Episode 3 &Raquo; 453122 872100
1959 Revisited (Part 3 of 4) – Season 10 Episode 3

With a new list and some great things to say, we're back! Come along and enjoy a look at one of the most interesting years in rock and roll.Song Credits, Copyright and Publishing:The Heart of a ManWri…

With a new list and …

With a new list and some great things to say, we're back! Come along and enjoy a look at one of the most interesting years in rock and roll.Song Credits, Copyright and Publishing:The Heart of a ManWritten by Paddy Roberts & Peggy CochranePublished by David Toff Music Ltd. / Peter Maurice Music Co. Ltd.PRO: PRSPerformed by Frankie VaughanC’mon EverybodyWritten by Eddie Cochran & Jerry CapehartPublished by Warner‑Tamerlane Publishing Corp. / EMI Unart Catalog Inc.PRO: BMIPerformed by Eddie CochranHoots MonWritten by Harry RobinsonPublished by Southern Music Publishing Co. Ltd.PRO: PR…

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1959 Revisited (Part 2 Of 4) - Season 10 Episode 2 &Raquo; 453122 872100
1959 Revisited (Part 2 of 4) – Season 10 Episode 2

With a whole new song list, we go back to one of our favorite fun years in music - 1959Song Credits, Copyright and Publishing:Maybe TomorrowWritten by Billy FuryPublished by Peter Maurice Music Co. Lt…

With a whole new son…

With a whole new song list, we go back to one of our favorite fun years in music - 1959Song Credits, Copyright and Publishing:Maybe TomorrowWritten by Billy FuryPublished by Peter Maurice Music Co. Ltd.PRO: PRSPerformed by Billy FuryPiano PartyTraditional and popular melodies; arranged by Winifred AtwellPublished by various publishers (as credited per individual selections)PRO: ASCAP / BMI / PRS (varies by composition)Performed by Winifred AtwellA Pub with No BeerWritten by Gordon ParsonsPublished by Good Music Ltd.PRO: PRSPerformed by Slim DustyYouTube Audio Library Credits (underlayments):Wi…

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1959 Revisited (Part 1 Of 4) - Season 10 Episode 1 &Raquo; 453122 872100
1959 Revisited (Part 1 of 4) – Season 10 Episode 1

With a whole new song list, we go back to one of our favorite fun years in music - 1959Song Credits, Copyright and Publishing:What Do You Want to Make Those Eyes at Me For?Written by Joseph McCarthy, …

With a whole new son…

With a whole new song list, we go back to one of our favorite fun years in music - 1959Song Credits, Copyright and Publishing:What Do You Want to Make Those Eyes at Me For?Written by Joseph McCarthy, Howard Johnson & James V. MonacoPublished by Leo Feist, Inc.PRO: ASCAPPerformed by Emile Ford and the CheckmatesSea of LoveWritten by John Philip Baptiste (Phil Phillips) & George KhouryPublished by Fort Knox Music, Inc. / Trio Music Company, Inc.PRO: BMIPerformed by Marty Wilde and the WildcatsYouTube Audio Library Credits (underlayments):Soaring - Golden Palms Special - Clark Sims Flut…

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Sunny Songs (Part 4 Of 4) - Season 8 Episode 12 &Raquo; 453122 872100
Sunny Songs (Part 4 of 4) – Season 8 Episode 12

Final round! Last chance to chase those winter blues away with some cheery sunshine. It's the sunshine of your love and you are the sunshine of our lives. Don't let the sun catch you crying, there's …

Final round! Last ch…

Final round! Last chance to chase those winter blues away with some cheery sunshine. It's the sunshine of your love and you are the sunshine of our lives. Don't let the sun catch you crying, there's a lot to be thankful for. We wish you all a joyous and wonderful holiday season and a Happy New Year!

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Sunny Songs (Part 3 Of 4) - Season 8 Episode 11 &Raquo; 453122 872100
Sunny Songs (Part 3 of 4) – Season 8 Episode 11

Ooh! I bet you thought that was the Beach Boys! But nope, it's the Sunrays, and believe me when I say they live for the sun. Even heroes wear sunscreen though--there's only one Sunshine Superman who …

Ooh! I bet you thoug…

Ooh! I bet you thought that was the Beach Boys! But nope, it's the Sunrays, and believe me when I say they live for the sun. Even heroes wear sunscreen though--there's only one Sunshine Superman who gets away with soaking up the sun. Chase away those SAD winter blues with our Sunny Songs series.

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Sunny Songs (Part 2 Of 4) - Season 8 Episode 10 &Raquo; 453122 872100
Sunny Songs (Part 2 of 4) – Season 8 Episode 10

Did you soak up the sun? Did you tell everyone to lighten up? Well Sunny, it may not be a lazy Sunny Afternoon, but winter can still be a time to stand up, stretch the Kinks out, and say "Good Day, …

Did you soak up the …

Did you soak up the sun? Did you tell everyone to lighten up? Well Sunny, it may not be a lazy Sunny Afternoon, but winter can still be a time to stand up, stretch the Kinks out, and say "Good Day, Sunshine!"

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Sunny Songs (Part 1 Of 4) - Season 8 Episode 9 &Raquo; 453122 872100
Sunny Songs (Part 1 of 4) – Season 8 Episode 9

We had a rough ride with lots of rain! Hurricane Hellene and then Milton gave us more than we bargained for.Now it's time for the sun to come out! And when the winter comes and the days get gloomy, l…

We had a rough ride …

We had a rough ride with lots of rain! Hurricane Hellene and then Milton gave us more than we bargained for.Now it's time for the sun to come out! And when the winter comes and the days get gloomy, let this series bring light to your day.

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