Uploaded August 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
Today on Track Star*, we are quizzing a local librarian from the NY Public Library, Dan, and his encyclopedic knowledge of 70s/80s rock. While regaling us with fascinating anecdotes surrounding a range of his favorite artists, his deep passion for music is obvious and infectious. Dan has a remarkable knack for expressing exactly what he loves about each and every track Jack throws at him, creating one of the most entertaining and informative episodes of Track Star* to date.
Dan adds perspective to the artists behind beloved rock classics through captivating details, and remarkably descriptive explanations of musical style, in this terrific new episode of Track Star*.
This Episode's Track List:
Black Cow - Steely Dan
Excitable Boy - Warren Zevon
Gotta Get Up - Harry Nilsson
Ocean Man - Ween
I’m Holding You - Ween
Watching the Detectives - Elvis Costello
Home - Mac DeMarco
Jesus Just Left Chicago - ZZ Top
Makes No Sense at All - Hüsker Dü
In a Jar - Dinosaur Jr.
Today on Track Star*, we are quizzing a local librarian from the NY Public Library, Dan, and his encyclopedic knowledge of 70s/80s rock. While regaling us with fascinating anecdotes surrounding a range of his favorite artists, his deep passion for music is obvious and infectious. Dan has a remarkable knack for expressing exactly what he loves about each and every track Jack throws at him, creating one of the most entertaining and informative episodes of Track Star* to date.
Dan adds perspective to the artists behind beloved rock classics through captivating details, and remarkably descriptive explanations of musical style, in this terrific new episode of Track Star*.
This Episode's Track List:
Black Cow - Steely Dan
Excitable Boy - Warren Zevon
Gotta Get Up - Harry Nilsson
Ocean Man - Ween
I’m Holding You - Ween
Watching the Detectives - Elvis Costello
Home - Mac DeMarco
Jesus Just Left Chicago - ZZ Top
Makes No Sense at All - Hüsker Dü
In a Jar - Dinosaur Jr.
