Welsh rock band Badfinger is the "focus beam" artist on this week's Boppin' With Beth. Hear about their career including their early days as The Iveys plus 2 rockin' tracks from their discography. There's songs from some of their influences (particularly band member Joey Molland) including Elvis Presley, Chuck Berry, The Beatles, Buddy Holly, The Yardbirds, Todd Rundgren and a solo track from Joey Molland. There's a new request segment called "Play That Song" and we hear a special request for a Freddie King tune by Jim Suhler (from George Thorogood & The Destroyers, Monkey Beat and Texas Scratch). Jammin' James Riley has a song from The Hi-Risers in Hang Ten. There's also tunes from The Smithereens and a Badfinger cover by Phil Keaggy as well.

Music bed: Carl Perkins- "Boppin' The Blues", Brian Setzer- "Boppin' The Blues" and The Cars- "My Best Friend's Girl"

Elvis Presley- "Blue Suede Shoes"
Chuck Berry- "Sweet Little Sixteen"
Buddy Holly & The Crickets- "You've Got Love"
The Beatles- "Penny Lane"
Badfinger- "I Can't Take It"
Badfinger- "Sometimes"

Play That Song segment (request from Jim Suhler):
Freddie King- "Palace Of The King"

The Yardbirds- "Heart Full Of Soul"
Joey Molland- "Better Tomorrow"
Todd Rundgren- "Who's That Man"

Hang Ten:
The Hi-Risers- "Volcano"

Phil Keaggy- "Baby Blue"
The Smithereens- "Only A Memory"

Outro music bed: Jim Suhler & Monkey Beat- "Pickin' The Blues"