This page contains links to interviews with Jim Murphy conducted by radio stations and podcasters.
The Beach Boys Basement with Steve Lewis:
I had an opportunity to speak with Steve Lewis in fall 2022 and spring 2023 about the early history of the Beach Boys for his YouTube channel, The Beach Boys Basement with Steve Lewis. I thoroughly enjoyed speaking with Steve. He is so personable and knowledgeable, a gracious host and skillful editor, and just an all-around great guy. He interspersed our chats with interesting images of Beach Boys releases and memorabilia. Thank you, Steve, for all your work in putting these episodes together and making them flow so effortlessly. I hope everyone enjoys viewing them.
2022 11 17 Part One
2022 11 24 Part Two
2023 03 23 Part Three
2023 03 30 Part Four
2023 04 06 Part Five
2023 04 13 Part Six
Interview: The Beach Boys Basement with Steve Lewis
Interviewee: Jim Murphy, author, Becoming the Beach Boys, 1961-1963
Other: Steve and Jim talk about the Beach Boys, the book, and collecting.
2016 07 08 Podcast link
Interview: WVLZ, 1180 AM “The Tony Basilio Show” by Tony Basiolio
Interviewee: Jim Murphy, author, Becoming the Beach Boys, 1961-1963
Occasion: Tony Basilio Show
Other: Tony and Jim talk about the Beach Boys, the book, and the upcoming release of the earliest Beach Boys recordings by Omnivore Records,
“Becoming the Beach Boys: The Complete Hite & Dorinda Morgan Sessions”
See also Tony Basilio
Interview: WVLZ, 1180 AM “The Tony Basilio Show” by Tony Basiolio
Interviewee: Jim Murphy, author, Becoming the Beach Boys, 1961-1963
Occasion: Tony Basilio Show
Other: Tony and Jim talk about the Beach Boys, the book, and the upcoming release of the earliest Beach Boys recordings by Omnivore Records,
“Becoming the Beach Boys: The Complete Hite & Dorinda Morgan Sessions”
See also Tony Basilio
2015 08 31 Podcast link
Interview: by Phil Miglioratti
Interviewee: Jim Murphy, author, Becoming the Beach Boys, 1961-1963
Occasion: Pray for Surf podcast
Other: Together they explore Murphy’s process of researching what is sure to become a core book on the history of the Beach Boys.
See also Pray for Surf blog
Interview: by Phil Miglioratti
Interviewee: Jim Murphy, author, Becoming the Beach Boys, 1961-1963
Occasion: Pray for Surf podcast
Other: Together they explore Murphy’s process of researching what is sure to become a core book on the history of the Beach Boys.
See also Pray for Surf blog
2015 08 29 Poscast link
Interview: WFMU, 91.1 FM “The Michael Shelley Show” by Michael Shelley
Interviewee: Jim Murphy, author, Becoming the Beach Boys, 1961-1963
Occasion: Michael Shelley Show on WFMU (Playlist and Archives of Shelley’s show)
See also WFMU
Interview: WFMU, 91.1 FM “The Michael Shelley Show” by Michael Shelley
Interviewee: Jim Murphy, author, Becoming the Beach Boys, 1961-1963
Occasion: Michael Shelley Show on WFMU (Playlist and Archives of Shelley’s show)
See also WFMU
2015 08 23 Poscast link
Interview: WFDU, 89.1 FM “The Vintage Rock & Pop Shop” by Ghosty
Interviewee: Jim Murphy, author, Becoming the Beach Boys, 1961-1963
Occasion: WFDU’s Third Annual Beach Boys Bash
Other: Links to further interviews with David Marks, Barbara Eden (Ride the Wild Surf), and David Beard (of Endless Summer Quarterly on Love & Mercy)
See also WFDU
Interview: WFDU, 89.1 FM “The Vintage Rock & Pop Shop” by Ghosty
Interviewee: Jim Murphy, author, Becoming the Beach Boys, 1961-1963
Occasion: WFDU’s Third Annual Beach Boys Bash
Other: Links to further interviews with David Marks, Barbara Eden (Ride the Wild Surf), and David Beard (of Endless Summer Quarterly on Love & Mercy)
See also WFDU
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