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Woodstock, NY-based singer, songwriter, guitarist and keyboardist Storey Littleton joins Al to talk about Madi Diaz’s 2021 album History of a Feeling. Storey explains why she chose to discuss this album, even though she doesn’t always listen to it regularly, and she highlights certain tracks that are among her favorites. She also talks about how the album is a departure from the breakup albums that she used to listen to. Storey and Al chat about Storey’s soon-to-be-released debut album At a Diner (Feb. 6 on Don Giovanni Records), and Storey goes into detail about how the writing and recording process for her recent single “January” developed.
You can pre-order At a Diner from Storey’s website, and while you’re there, you can also check out her videos, tour dates and more. Just go to https://storeylittleton.com/.
Also, you can follow Storey and her bands on the following platforms…
Storey:
@storeylittletn on Instagram
@storeylittleton on YouTube
Monogamy:
@m0nogamy on Instagram
Ida:
@talesofbraveida on Instagram

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1:33 Storey’s introduction
2:17 Storey chose History of a Feeling, even though she doesn’t always listen to it frequently
6:25 Storey’s mother was instrumental in her discovery of this album
9:01 Storey explains why she has such a strong affinity for the album
10:40 Storey talks about her most recent experience with listening to History of a Feeling
16:57 Al explains why he listened to the album backwards
20:27 Storey expounds on the indirectness of some of Diaz’s lyrics
21:54 Storey found listening to History of a Feeling to be a shocking experience
27:49 Al talks about a lyric that stood out for him
30:07 Storey and Al take note of the harmonies on “Do It Now’
30:49 Storey explains why “Man in Me” is one of her favorite songs on the album
35:39 History of a Feeling was a gateway to other music for Storey
37:51 Storey talks about a couple of other tracks that are among her favorites
40:33 Storey mentions the various drummers who performed on At a Diner
42:33 Storey discusses her parents’ contributions to At a Diner
43:27 Storey talks about the development of “January”
51:11 Why does Storey like playing at Tubby’s?
53:13 What’s next for Storey?

Outro music is from “At a Diner” by Storey Littleton.
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This is an excerpt from a Bonus Tracks episode published on the You, Me and An Album Patreon on Sept. 25, 2025. You can hear the entire episode, plus all of the other Bonus Tracks episodes, by joining the YMAAA Patreon at patreon.com/youmealbum.
Dulcimer player Sam Edelston joins Al to talk about listening to albums that are off the beaten path. Whether we're listening to genres we're unfamiliar with or music that we come across unexpectedly, finding the key that allows us to enjoy that music can be a challenge. Sam and Al talk about their experiences with listening to albums on a list that Sam created, which features artists ranging from Tom Lehrer to Bobby Bare to Kazuhito Yamashita. Sam also discusses how he has discovered and reimagined music through the fretted dulcimer—and he and Al chat about his terrific dulcimer rock album Making Waves.
You can keep up with Sam and his music at the following places:
https://www.samthemusicman.com/
@contemporarydulcimer on Instagram and YouTube
@Sam.Edelston.Music on Facebook
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0:17 Introduction: Sharing excerpts from Bonus Tracks
2:55 Sam joins the show
3:08 Al explains how he is approaching this episode
4:36 Sam talks about why he took up fretted dulcimer
7:44 “Mellow Yellow” got Sam started on his exploration of rock songs on dulcimer
9:20 Sam talks about the advantages of playing a three-stringed instrument
11:49 Sam explains how he varies some of the arrangements on his cover songs
16:09 Sam aims to take the integration of dulcimer into rock music to another level
19:33 Al didn’t connect with some of the music on Sam’s list
24:02 Sam found each of the albums on his list in unexpected ways
28:03 Hearing a cappella versions of songs sometimes gets Sam to explore the originals
35:49 Sometimes record store recommendations fill in the gaps that radio listening leaves
37:05 Al highlights some of the music from Sam’s list that he liked the most
39:09 Arranging songs for dulcimer enhances Sam’s enjoyment of songs that are new to him
Outro music is from “Wild Horses” by Edelston & Dulcimer.
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On this episode, singer, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist and producer Maia Sharp gets Al acquainted with Lord Huron’s 2018 album Vide Noir. (Maia was previously a guest on Ep 124, when she and Al talked about Historian by Lucy Dacus.) Maia explains why Vide Noir is on heavy rotation at her home and how this album—and Lord Huron’s music more generally—has informed her own songwriting. She also discusses the making of her latest album Tomboy, delving into some of the lyrical themes, arrangements and songwriting processes.

Learn more about Maia and her music at https://www.maiasharp.com/! To hear exclusive songs, previews and much more, check out Maia’s Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/maiasharp.

You can also follow Maia on Instagram at @maiasharpmusic and on Facebook at @maiasharpofficial.

At the end of this episode, Al mentioned the song that Maia co-wrote as part of the Songwriting With Soldiers program. To learn more about the making of “Strumming Hand,” see the video at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YDhW4szERds. To learn more about Songwriting With Soldiers, visit their website at https://songwritingwithsoldiers.org/.

Be sure to sign up for the YMAAA Newsletter at youmealbum.ghost.io. 
The first six episodes of Bonus Tracks—YMAAA’s subscriber-only podcast series—are now available at patreon.com/youmealbum. More monthly episodes and other good stuff are soon to come. Please consider subscribing! Your support will make it possible for Al to keep this podcast going.
To keep up with You, Me and An Album, please give the show a follow on Instagram at @youmealbum

1:19 Maia’s introduction
2:19 Al had heard of Lord Huron before…barely
6:03 Maia explains why she picked Vide Noir for this episode
11:02 Maia talks about songwriting lessons she has learned from Lord Huron
16:04 Al and Maia compare the experiences of listening to Lord Huron and Bon Iver
21:20 Al and Maia talk about the lack of action in Ben Schneider’s story
24:51 Maia loves the slackness of the drums on Vide Noir
30:16 Why doesn’t Maia usually like music that sounds theatrical?
32:18 Maia and Al note the album’s blend of retro and futuristic sounds
34:21 Maia appreciates how listening to Vide Noir is a full experience
39:04 There’s not much suspense as to how the protagonist’s story is going to end
40:13 Maia took a different approach to listening to Vide Noir in preparing for this episode
43:13 Maia talks about the use of percussion on Tomboy
48:08 Maia recounts the process of writing “Better Story” with Matthew Perryman Jones
52:30 Maia talks about her upcoming plans

Outro is from “Strumming Hand” by Maia Sharp.
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For the final YMAAA episode of 2025, music photographer, podcaster, entrepreneur and record collector Scott Dudelson introduces Al to Dillard & Clark’s 1968 debut album The Fantastic Expedition of Dillard & Clark. Scott talks about how he first encountered the album, why it had special significance for him during an important time in his life and why it continues to be a favorite album of his. He also discusses how bluegrass legend Doug Dillard and rock icon Gene Clark became a duo and how Bernie Leadon came to be an important contributor to their work. Scott also talks about his Legends podcast, his work as a music photographer and rebuilding his substantial record collection after losing his home in the Palisades Fire.

You can check out Scott’s interviews on his @alldayvinyl YouTube channel or at the home for his Legends podcast, https://musiclegendspodcast.com/.

Scott mentioned his Instagram account, and you can follow him there at @alldayvinyl. He also has an IG account for his photography at @photos_by_the_dude.

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The first five episodes of Bonus Tracks—YMAAA’s subscriber-only podcast series—are now available at patreon.com/youmealbum. More monthly episodes and other good stuff are soon to come. Please consider subscribing! Your support will make it possible for Al to keep this podcast going.
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1:15 Scott’s introduction
2:08 Scott explains why he picked this Dillard & Clark album for this episode
3:40 Learning about Dillard & Clark helped both Scott and Al to better see the connections between country and rock
5:24 Scott revisits his experience of buying The Fantastic Expedition of Dillard & Clark
9:08 Scott recalls what impressed him about the album initially
10:33 Scott talks about Bernie Leadon’s role on the album
13:10 Scott discusses some of the details regarding the album that he learned from interviewing Leadon
17:21 Scott explains why this album resonates for him personally
22:35 Scott spotlights the songs that stand out for him
25:58 “Train Leaves Here This Morning” sent Al on a musical exploration
27:44 "The Radio Song” reminded Scott and Al of other songs
30:41 The Dillard & Clark album inspired Scott to explore other music
33:35 Scott talks about starting All Day Vinyl and interviewing Leadon
35:30 Scott discusses the process of rebuilding his record collection with help from donations
39:44 Scott doesn’t just listen to music on vinyl
41:33 Scott mentions some interviews he has done for his Legends podcast
43:02 Scott explains how he got started as a music photographer
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Los Angeles-based singer-songwriter-guitarist Madison Cunningham joins Al to introduce him to the 1968 debut album by Silver Apples, Madison talks about how she became acquainted with the album, the unusual way the album was made and why it has become a meaningful album for her personally. She and Al highlight their favorite tracks and discuss how they relate to the album’s lyrics. Madison also discusses the making of her latest album, Ace, and the process of selecting its three singles.

For Madison’s tour info, merch, newsletter and more, go to her website at https://www.madisoncunningham.com/.

You can also follow Madison on the following platforms:
Instagram: @madicunningham
Facebook: @madisoncunninghammusic
Tiktok: @madisoncunningham_
YouTube: @madisoncunningham

Be sure to sign up for the YMAAA Newsletter at youmealbum.ghost.io. 
The first five episodes of Bonus Tracks—YMAAA’s subscriber-only podcast series—are now available at patreon.com/youmealbum. More monthly episodes and other good stuff are soon to come. Please consider subscribing! Your support will make it possible for Al to keep this podcast going.
To keep up with You, Me and An Album, please give the show a follow on Instagram at @youmealbum

1:26 Madison’s introduction
2:21 Madison explains what makes Silver Apples special for her
4:49 Madison shares how she first discovered this album
5:52 Madison talks about her initial experiences with listening to the album
9:08 Al describes his listening experience
11:35 Madison got some songwriting insights from listening to Silver Apples
13:39 Sliver Apples reminded Al of another artist covered on YMAAA
16:19 Madison and Al talk about the surprisingly human quality of the music, even though it’s electronic
19:09 Madison talks about Silver Apples' performance in Central Park for the moon landing
21:29 Madison recounts how Silver Apples disbanded after the release of their second album
23:57 Al explains why he finds “Oscillations” amusing
25:51 Madison and Al discuss their favorite tracks from the album
31:07 “Dancing Gods” left both Madison and Al confused
34:09 Madison appreciates Danny Taylor’s approach to drumming
36:39 Madison talks about her reactions to the album’s lyrics
41:52 Madison sees bands like Silver Apples as an antidote to the negative side of the singer-songwriter scene
43:46 Is there a common link between Silver Apples and Madison’s work?
47:36 Madison talks about her mindset during the time of making Ace
50:58 Do the singles from Ace feel like singles?
54:51 Madison explains why she recorded new live versions of songs for music videos
59:28 Madison talks about her upcoming tour and plugs one of her favorite albums of 2025

Outro music is from “Goodwill” by Madison Cunningham
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