This Is Comp: The Wrecking Crew! Disc 2, Tracks 2-6

Aug 18, 2026 · 1h 0m

Summary

Hosts Amanda Rogers, Rich Bunnell, and Mike DeFabio analyze tracks two through six from The Wrecking Crew! box set. They discuss "California Dreamin'" by The Mamas & the Papas, Tommy Roe’s "Dizzy," Barry McGuire’s "Eve of Destruction," The Association’s "Windy," and The Fifth Dimension’s "Up, Up and Away." The episode highlights the session musicians' contributions, particularly Hal Blaine, while debating the artistic merit versus cultural impact of these 1960s hits.

Topics discussed

Intro and episode overview California Dreamin' history and covers Sugar Sugar and Hal Blaine trivia Eve of Destruction and answer songs Windy by The Association Up, Up and Away and conclusion

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