Randy Layton has been a tireless advocate of some of our favorite artists since the 1980s. He was also an early influence and encourager of all things True Tunes. His “Alternative Records” imprint helped to define the indie / DIY approach long before it was common, and his current campaign to reissue yet another incredible (and obscure) album by Robert Vaughn and The Shadows is one more example of his undying passion and love. Now, as Randy faces a devastating turn in the battle he has been waging with cancer, he is handing the reigns over to his son Matthias. On this episode, we hear from father and son, about this forty-year legacy, what it all meant, and where it goes when the road seems to end.

For a full list of all of the music heard on this episode, and links to our previous conversations with Randy, visit the Show Notes page at TrueTunes.com/HelloMatthias. (Patreon members will receive an EXCLUSIVE download “Best Of Alternative Records Mix” courtesy of Randy Layton!)

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If you missed our previous conversation with Randy, find it HERE.

LAYTONS ALTERNATIVE LEGACY PLAYLIST 

(Open and Close – Phil Keaggy & Rex Paul – “Full Circle” exclusive instrumental mix

77s – Mercy Mercy (Demo) 

77s – Perfect Blues (Live)

77s – Unsatisfied (Live)

77s – Passion In the Radio (Instrumental)

Robert Vaughn & the Shadows – House of My Friends

Robert Vaughn & the Shadows – Stone Cold Rhythm Shake

Robert Vaughn & the Shadows – White Trash Working Man Blues

Robert Vaughn & the Shadows – Third Stone from the Sun

Robert Vaughn & the Shadows – Never Knew You Could

Robert Vaughn & the Shadows – Bordertown (Angel Dream) (Instrumental)

Robert Vaughn & the Shadows – Dreams

Robert Vaughn & the Shadows – Heartbeat Away from Forever

Robert Vaughn & the Shadows – Surf Instrumental #1 (Alternate)

Robert Vaughn & the Shadows – Velvet Tattoo (Track)

Steve Scott – Not a Pretty Picture (Alternate mix)

Steve Scott – Touch (Live)

Steve Scott – When Worlds Collide (Live)

7&7iS – Come & Gone

Michael Roe – Honey Run (Instrumental)

Michael Roe – The Boat Ashore (Instrumental)

Pantano-Salsbury – I Need You (2023 Master and Instrumental mix)

Pantano-Salsbury – Hold On (String cue and Instrumental mix)

Sonny Richter & The Western Gentlemen – 7th & Union

Two Pound Planet – Tuesday’s Garden

Eagle Park Slim – Hollywood Labor Star