Vinyl Relics is a storytelling-driven music podcast dedicated to uncovering the forgotten, overlooked, and unfairly ignored albums hiding in the corners of rock, psych, folk, and beyond. Each “Epysode” spotlights a single record - often a lost gem or cult favourite, and dives deep into its creation.
Hosted by Farmer John, the show blends rich historical research with track-by-track commentary, personal reflections, and interviews with artists, producers, and the people who helped shape the music. The result is an immersive journey into albums that deserve a second listen...or a first discovery.
Whether you’re a lifelong crate-digger, a lover of music history, or simply someone who enjoys hearing the stories behind great records, Vinyl Relics offers a fresh way to explore the past one album at a time. Tune in, turn on & drop by to discover music that time has forgotten.
1976’s Changin’ Times: Ike White’s Soulful Prison-Born Masterpiece
EPYSODE 91: Changin' Times by Ike White.
Guest: Producer Jerry Goldstein.
Additional commentary by The Psychedelic Wizard, Uncle Herff.
This week we explore the incredible true story behind Changin’ Times, the remarkable 1976 album by the mysterious and immensely talented Ike White. Recorded while White was incarcerated in prison, the album blends soulful grooves, funk, rock and a pinch of jazz coupled with deeply personal songwriting into a record unlike anything else of its era. Despite its brilliance, Changin’ Times slipped into obscurity, becoming one of the great forgotten albums of the 1970s until later rediscovery brought renewed attention to White’s singular talent and tragic story. We examine the music and the circumstances surrounding this one-of-a-kind release. Best of all, this epysode features exclusive commentary from producer Jerry Goldstein, who shares firsthand insight into working with Ike, the making of the album, and the extraordinary events behind one of soul music’s most compelling lost treasures.
I hope you dig Changin' Times as much as I do.
- Farmer John
===LINKS===
Buy yourself a copy of the RSD release of Changin' Times here:
https://recordstoreday.com/UPC/081227805456
===CONNECT & SUPPORT===
Transport yourself into the realm of grooviness by supporting us on Patreon for as little as $2/month using this link -->
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===THE MUSIC===
Songs used in this Epysode, in order of appearance. Here's a link to a Spotify playlist for all the tracks featured.
*denotes track is not available on Spotify.
https://open.spotify.com/playlist/7I4n9IWQylCBSptRbVK0aN?si=4f9b7352df354314
ROGÉR FAKHR "Lady Rain"
ELLA FITZGERALD “Misty”
CHOPIN “Nocturne op.9 No.2”
BIG MAMA THORNTON “Hound Dog”
JOHNNY CASH “San Quentin”
ERIC BURDON & WAR “Spill The Wine”
ERIC BURDON AND JIMMY WITHERSPOON “Going Down Slow”
IKE WHITE "Changin' Times"
IKE WHITE "Comin' Home"
IKE WHITE "Antoinette"
IKE WHITE "I Remember George"
IKE WHITE "Happy Face"
IKE WHITE "Love And Affection"
*DAVID MAESTRO “More Than You Know”
??MYSTERY ARTIST?? Tune in to our next epysode to find out...
NEWPORT ELECTRIC "Bad Idea"
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17 Sept 2026
1978’s Fine Anyway: Rogér Fakhr’s Lost Folk Rock Masterpiece
EPYSODE 90: Fine Anyway by Rogér Fakhr.
Guests: Rogér Fakhr, Habibi Funk label co-owner Jannis Stürtz.
Additional commentary by The Psychedelic Wizard, Uncle Herff.
This week we uncover the remarkable story behind Fine Anyway, the long-lost album by Lebanese singer-songwriter Rogér Fakhr that quietly disappeared for decades before finally finding the audience it always deserved. Originally recorded in the late 1970s during a turbulent period in Lebanon’s history, the album blends warm folk rock, jazz-infused arrangements, subtle psychedelia, and deeply personal songwriting into a sound that feels both timeless and strangely familiar. Often compared to the introspective craftsmanship of the California singer-songwriter movement, Fine Anyway stands as one of the great rediscoveries of recent years. Best of all, this epysode features exclusive commentary from Rogér Fakhr himself, sharing firsthand memories of the album’s creation and the unexpected journey that transformed it from a forgotten treasure into a cult classic.
I hope you dig Fine Anyway as much as I do.
- Farmer John
===CONNECT & SUPPORT===
Transport yourself into the realm of grooviness by supporting us on Patreon for as little as $2/month using this link -->
patreon.com/FarmerJohnMusic
Follow Vinyl Relics on Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, X and BlueSky.
Email me @ farmerjohnmusic@gmail.com
===LINKS===
Buy this album from the Habibi Funk label here:
https://habibifunkrecords.bandcamp.com/album/habibi-funk-016-fine-anyway-2
===THE MUSIC===
Songs used in this Epysode, in order of appearance. Here's a link to a Spotify playlist for all the tracks featured.
*denotes track is not available on Spotify.
https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4XuY4OjCziCJOOOYRlfs3Y?si=c49749ff5bcf448a
GANDALF “I Watch The Moon”
FAIRUZ “Bektoub Ismak Ya Habibi”
JETHRO TULL “Song For Jeffrey”
CAT STEVENS “Katmandu”
BRYAN ADAMS “Summer Of ‘69”
THE BEATLES “Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band (Reprise)”
JAMES TAYLOR “You’ve Got A Friend”
ISSAM HAJALI “Intazirne”
MUNIR KHAULI “Heik ha Nishtghil?”
ROGÉR FAKHR "Lady Rain"
ROGÉR FAKHR "Insomnia Blue"
ROGÉR FAKHR "Fine Anyway"
ROGÉR FAKHR "Express Line"
ROGÉR FAKHR "My Baby, She Is As Down As I Am"
ROGÉR FAKHR "Everything You Want"
ROGÉR FAKHR "Waiting For It Everyday"
ROGÉR FAKHR "Dancer On The Ceiling"
ROGÉR FAKHR "Sad Sad Songs"
ROGÉR FAKHR "Little Woman By My Side"
ROGÉR FAKHR "Every Body Is Going Home"
ROGÉR FAKHR "Sitting In The Sun"
ROGÉR FAKHR "Had To Come Back Wet"
ROGÉR FAKHR "The Wizard"
ROGÉR FAKHR "(Such A) Trip Thru Time"
ROGÉR FAKHR "Keep Going"
ROGÉR FAKHR "Gone Away Again"
*ROGÉR FAKHR “Fine Anyway" (live)
ROGÉR FAKHR “Rainhill”
ROGÉR FAKHR “Drinking Tea”
??MYSTERY ARTIST?? Tune into our next epysode to find out...
NEWPORT ELECTRIC "If Wishes Were Horses"
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https://open.spotify.com/artist/5y6kGmYnS4SWvqAfijhDdp?si=pVNg_0LiRQyh1-6BKptLMQ
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3 Sept 2026
1969’s Gandalf: A Psychedelic Dream Lost in Time
EPYSODE 89: Gandalf by Gandalf.
Guest: Guitarist/vocalist Peter Sando.
Additional commentary by The Psychedelic Wizard, Uncle Herff.
This week we step into the dreamlike world of Gandalf, the enigmatic 1969 self-titled album that quietly vanished upon release only to emerge decades later as a revered psychedelic cult classic. We explore the album’s atmospheric and melancholic beauty and its ethereal blend of psych-pop, folk rock, and studio experimentation. We also uncover the strange story behind the album’s failed release and how its legend grew among collectors. Best of all, this epysode features exclusive commentary from founding member Peter Sando, sharing firsthand stories about the making of the album and the twists of fate that turned it into a lost masterpiece rediscovered by generations of psych fans.
I hope you dig Gandalf as much as I do.
- Farmer John
===CONNECT & SUPPORT===
Transport yourself into the realm of grooviness by supporting us on Patreon for as little as $2/month using this link -->
patreon.com/FarmerJohnMusic
Follow Vinyl Relics on Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, X and BlueSky.
Email me @ farmerjohnmusic@gmail.com
===LINKS===
Check out all things Gandalf and Peter's solo work here:
https://www.petersando.com
===THE MUSIC===
Songs used in this Epysode, in order of appearance. Here's a link to a Spotify playlist for all the tracks featured.
*denotes track is not available on Spotify.
https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1xHC4SHlEQGsn6LZl1fVZc?si=f621ec591f824bef
SUPERSISTER "Present From Nancy"
BO DIDDLEY “Hey! Bo Diddley”
ELVIS PRESLEY “Hound Dog”
THE BELL NOTES “I’ve Had It”
THE RAHGOOS “Do The Rahgoo”
THE TURTLES “Happy Together”
LOTHAR & THE HAND PEOPLE “Machines”
GANDALF "Golden Earrings"
GANDALF "Hang On To A Dream"
GANDALF "Never Too Far"
GANDALF "Scarlet Ribbons"
GANDALF "You Upset The Grace Of Living"
GANDALF "Nature Boy"
GANDALF "Tiffany Rings"
GANDALF "Me About You"
GANDALF "I Watch The Moon"
THE BARRACUDA “The Dance At St. Francis”
PETER SANDO “Creatures Of Habit”
GANDALF “Days Are Only Here And Gone”
GANDALF “Downbound Train”
GANDALF “You’re Free”
??MYSTERY ARTIST?? Tune in to our next show to find out...
NEWPORT ELECTRIC "Bad Idea"
^^ That's my band. This is shameless self promotion!! Check out all our music here:
https://open.spotify.com/artist/5y6kGmYnS4SWvqAfijhDdp?si=DVFmdBvXSnC-4P5GR1c-fw
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