Episode 5: Mac B. and Action Jackson from The Ugly American Werewolf in London Rock Podcast Talk Rock Movie Soundtracks
The Ugly American Werewolf in London Rock Podcast
The Ugly American Werewolf in London is a weekly podcast about classic rock, hard rock, progressive rock and heavy metal. Hosted by Mac B., the Wolf, an American expat living in London who misses his record collection more than his friends and family. He and Action Jackson talk each week about bands, albums, and concerts they love along with hot topics on rock music. These two friends have an unquenchable thirst for knowledge of rock music and its history. Recorded just off Abbey Road in the heart of London, download and subscribe to The Wolf!
Mac B. and
Action Jackson
From left to right: Christy Alexander Hallberg, Action Jackson, Mac. B
About This Episode
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HIGHLIGHTS:
“It’s all happening!”
If it sounds like there’s a party going on, you’re right, and you’re invited to join the fun on this special episode of Rock is Lit. My rock ‘n roll bruthas Mac B. and Action Jackson, from The Ugly American Werewolf in London Rock Podcast, and I talk about what makes a great movie soundtrack and our criteria for choosing the movies/soundtracks that made each of our top-four lists. We discuss how these films are timeless but also capture a moment in time.
Then we do a deep dive into our shared number one pick, going song by song, exploring how the songs capture the tone and spirit of the scenes they’re featured in—in effect, how the convergence of fiction and music elevates the movie to modern classic status.
What’s our first choice for our favorite rock movie soundtrack? Here’s a hint:
“Air raid!”
You’ll have a blast hanging out with us—three pals grooving on a great movie with a great soundtrack. You might even take your own trip down memory lane as you listen to us relive our experience with the film and clips of some of the songs from the movie.
SONGS PLAYED IN THIS EPISODE IN ORDER OF APPEARANCE:
“Don’t You Forget About Me” by Simple Minds
“The Pusher” by Steppenwolf
“Born to Be Wild” by Steppenwolf
‘Think’ by Aretha Franklin
‘Sweet Emotion’ by Aerosmith
“School’s Out” by Alice Cooper
“Free Ride” by Edgar Winter Group
“Low Rider” by War
“Hurricane” by Bob Dylan
“Never Been Any Reason” by Head East
“Slow Ride” by Foghat
“Rock And Roll All Nite” by Kiss
“Cherry Bomb” by The Runaways
“Tuesday’s Gone” by Lynyrd Skynyrd
“Summer Breeze” by Seals & Crofts
“Slow Ride” by Foghat
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