Episodes
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The Shirts [mm:ss]
"Teenage Crutch"
The Shirts
Capitol Records SW-11791 1978 (US pressing)
(see below)
The Shirts [mm:ss]
"Reduced to a Whisper"
The Shirts
Harvest 5C 062-06 717 1978 (Netherlands pressing)
That's right, not one but 2 (two!) tracks from The Shirts' debut album. Normally, I am not one to buy 2 copies of the same album, but when I was in Amsterdam a couple of years ago, I came across the Netherlands pressing with a more stylized cover and couldn't resist. They were one of the original CBGB bands that saw more success in Europe. You can also spot lead singer Annie Golden in the film adaptation of Hair (Forman, 1979) (https://youtu.be/VN5zup3b7fw?si=859TcqBo5ArA0iD2).
Philharmonic Symphony of New York, Dimitri Mitropoulos [mm:ss]
"Second Movement: Allegretto"
Shostakovich: Symphony No. 5 Op. 47
Columbia Masterworks ML 4739 1962
Composed by the Soviet Russian Shostakovich in 1937, this recording dates to 1953.
Robyn Hitchcock [mm:ss]
"Socrates in Thin Air"
Shufflemania!
Tiny Ghost Records TINY GHOST 07 2022
Great outing from Mr. Hitchcock from a couple of years ago. Joined here by Soft Boy cohort Kimberley Rew on guitar.
Los Campesinos! [mm:ss]
"5 Flucloxacillin"
Sick Scenes
Wichita WEBB500LP 2017
The wonderful 6th album from these Cardiff folks. Self-financed, no less! There is a supercute video for this song done in the style of the BBC show Flog It! (https://youtu.be/aoqs0PJ12zM?si=rIefWNr2Mwj3F3-d)
Thompson Twins [mm:ss]
"We Are Detective"
Side Kicks
Arista AL 6607 1983
So much floppy hair. The trio's third single from their third album. A suitably 80s video was also made for this track. (https://youtu.be/l2SMSoblH3Y?si=jw9yBHEFqSlCRxvH)
Raspberries [mm:ss]
"Tonight"
Side 3
Capitol Records SMAS-11220 1973
Speaking of third albums. This song was the first of three singles from the album and reached number 69 on the Hot 100.
Rush [mm:ss]
"New World Man"
Signals
Mercury SRM-1-4063 1982
Rush's only Top 40 single, oddly enough. From the last album produced by Terry Brown. Sure, I could have chosen "Subdivisions" but if you were like me and were a suburban early-teenage male when this album came out, it was pretty inescapable and hence not really necessary to revisit.
Boz Scaggs [mm:ss]
"Lido Shuffle"
Silk Degrees
Columbia PC 33920 1976
Speaking of ubiquitous songs from my youth. With Mr. Scaggs himself on the Moog riffs.
Sqürl [mm:ss]
"John Ashbery Takes a Walk"
Silver Haze
Sacred Bones Records SBR-316 2023
Jim Jarmusch and Carter Logan, assisted here by Charlotte Gainsbourg in an homage to the poet John Ashbery. There's a nice moody video to accompany this song as well (https://youtu.be/EdlCG4aw7Q4?si=nQisL8r1JTM_vHrk).
Klaus Nomi [mm:ss]
"Falling in Love Again"
Simple Man
RCA Victor PL 37702 1982
A contemporary update of the Marlene Dietrich classic (https://youtu.be/8gAo2aR_tUw?si=jpfY2F2guahlnPea) from the iconic Klaus Nomi's second album.
Kris Kristofferson [mm:ss]
"The Pilgrim - Chapter 33"
The Silver Tongued Devil and I
Monument Z 30679 1971
If I were Donnie Fritts (which I can only aspire to), I would have definitely had my name legally changed to Funky Donnie Fritts.
Nine Inch Nails [mm:ss]
"Sin (Short)"
Sin
TVT Records TVT2617-1 1990
Why it seems like 33 1/3 years ago that this album was released.
Frank Sinatra [mm:ss]
"When Somebody Loves You"
Sinatra '65
Reprise RS-6167 1965
That is some bizarre stereo separation.
Frank Sinatra [mm:ss]
"Witchcraft"
Sinatra's Sinatra
Reprise Records R9-1010 1963
Some of Frank's big hits, recompiled here for his own label.
Dwight Twilley Band [mm:ss]
"I'm on Fire"
Sincerely
Shelter Records SRL-52001 1976
Some primo power pop kicking off Dwight Twilley Band's debut outing on the already-doomed at the time Shelter Records.
Music behind the DJ: "Diamonds Are Forever (Instrumental)" by John Barry -
The Beatles [00:29]
"Lucy in the Sky with Diamonds"
Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band
Apple Records SMAS-2563 1967 (1971 Los Angeles gatefold pressing)
Enjoy the stereo separation!
Billy Preston [03:58]
"Get Back"
Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band
RSO RS-2-4100 1978
So yeah. A soundtrack to a movie that is very much of it's time. Not only tdo we have The Bee Gees and Peter Framption as the titular band, we have Earth Wind & Fire doing "Got to Get You into My Life", George Burns doing "Fixing a Hole", Alice Cooper doing "Because", Aerosmith handling "Come Together", and my second favorite track: Steve Martin doing a wild and crazy version of "Maxwell's Silver Hammer" (https://youtu.be/F__uGshlbOo?si=qn4U4_ZIGttfns5E). This version of Get Back by the one and only Billy Preston still seals the deal for me. If you are inclined to check out this film, I can only say that it is very much of its time (https://youtu.be/oioCI1p6Y30?si=34PQo_XspuXmnRPc). Lord only knows how much white powder was used in the production.
Love and Rockets [07:01]
"Haunted when the Minutes Drag"
Seventh Dream of Teenage Heaven
Beggars Banquet BEGA66 1985
The debut outing from 3/4 of Bauhaus. Daniel Ash, David J, and Kevin Haskins do an excellent job of building an atmospheric experience to transition away from the darkness of their previous efforts.
The Moody Blues [16:29]
"You and Me"
Seventh Soujourn
Threshold THS 7 1972
Maybe it's me, but it seems like the intro could have been 8 bars or so shorter. True story: the first pair of concert tickets that I ever won from listening to the radio was for The Moody Blues on their Long Distance Voyager tour. For some reason my parents didn't think it would be appropriate for a 13 year old to go, so I got to keep the record (long since lost) and gave my tickets to the high school kids across the street.
The Cars [20:46]
"Since You're Gone"
Shake It Up
Elektra 5E-567 1981
Classic side one, track one. Dig the Frippian guitar solo.
Ornette Coleman [24:18]
"Focus on Sanity"
The Shape of Jazz to Come
Atlantic SD 1317 1959 (2010 Rhino reissue)
You and me both, Ornette. The classic quartet rounded out by legends Charlie Haden on bass, Don Cherry on cornet, and Billy Higgins on drums.
Hypnodrone Ensemble [32:36]
"Eucldian/Dodecahedral"
The Shape of Space
Calostro Records CR01 2015
Hypnotic? Check. Drone? Check? Motorik? Check? Spaceous? Check? Nailed it.
Shaun Cassidy [45:33]
"That's Rock 'n' Roll"
Shaun Cassidy
Warner Bros Records/Curb Records BS 3067 1977
Originally a minor hit for Eric Carmen in Europe, teen idol and Hardy Boy Shaun Cassidy took this dopey number to the top of the US charts.
Beastie Boys [48:19]
"Slow and Low"
She's on It
Def Jam/Columbia 44-05292 1985
Flip side to the not-quite ready for primetime "She's on It". Fun fact: I lived in the New York Metropolitan area for twenty years and never understood the appeal of White Castle.
Chelsea Wolfe [52:02]
"Unseen World"
She Reaches Out to She Reaches Out to She
Loma Vista LVR03941 2024
It's not often that I get to play a new release on Vinyl-O-Matic, but Chelsea Wolfe's excellent new album arrived at a synchronous moment.
Music behind the DJ: "Professor Fate" by Henry Mancini -
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Barbra Streisand [00:20]
"The Christmas Song"
Seasons Greetings from Barbra Streisand... and Friends
Columbia Special Products CSS 1075 1969
Babs takes things in a particularly saccharine direction, but I suppose not every version can be the Nat King Cole Trio.
Rockpile [04:25]
"Heart"
Seconds of Pleasure
Columbia JC 36886 1980
The iconic album from the band that until this point has backed solo efforts from Nick Lowe and Dave Edmunds knock it out of the park on their only release as Rockpile. Guitarist Billy Bremnar steps up to take the lead vocals on this snappy number.
Pavement [07:00]
"Frontwards"
The Secret History, Volume 1 (1990-1992)
Matador OLE-1064-1 2015
A compilation from a few years ago of early Pavement material. This one is a live version of one of my favorite Pavement songs, performed at Brixton Academy in London on December 14, 1992. Years later Los Campesinos! would win my musical heart with their version of this song (https://youtu.be/DnEa4ES7ep4?si=WeB_oCdOz73gNL0E).
The Fresh & Onlys [10:21]
"Do You Believe in Destiny"
Secrets Walls
Sacred Bones Records SBR-056 2011
Always love that big spacey sound Wymond Miles brings with his guitar.
Peter Gabriel [14:53]
"Shock the Monkey"
Security
Geffen Records XGHS 2011 1982
If you ask Peter Gabriel what this album is titled, he will likely say "Peter Gabriel", like his previous 3 solo efforts. If you ask Geffen Records what this album is called, they will say "Security". The more you know.
The Seeds [20:16]
"Can't Seem to Make You Mine"
The Seeds
GNP Crescendo GNP 2023 1966
A top notch side 1, track 1 from these garage rock progenitors featuring the one and only Sky Saxon (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HQWVHvjdfZw).
Eigenlicht [23:19]
"There Lies Already the Shadow of Annihilation"
Self-Annihilating Consciousness
Gilead Media Relic94 2018
Blackened metal from up Olympia WA way. A brief intro into this epic album. If it sounds like something that you might be interested in, definitely check out this release.
The Who [25:13]
"Odorono/Tattoo"
Sell Out
Decca DL 74950 1967
The third studio album from The Who and easily my favorite Who album. I made this one a twofer to give you, the listener, a better feel for the album.
Bernard Gunther [33:08]
"Face Slapping"
Sensory Awakening: Relaxation
Esalen Institute 1968
Evidently there is a follow-up record for this... Sensory Awakening: Couples. Yowza.
Mitch Miller and the Gang [35:32]
"Singin' in the Rain/All I Do Is Dream of You/Toot, Toot, Tootsie! (Goodbye)"
Sentimental Sing Along with Mitch
Columbia CS 8251 1960
Not sure about the last part of that medley, but the first two are solid selections from the titular film.
Luna [38:57]
"(Walkin' Thru' the) Sleepy City"
A Sentimental Education
Double Feature Records LP-DBL-0013 2017
A fine collection of covers from one of my favorite bands. This Jagger/Richards number orignally appeared on the Stones compilation album Metamorphosis (https://youtu.be/fRDtVsAvM-8?si=wyGkrescNCIU4vWd). The Parting Gifts also do a great Spector-esque cover (https://youtu.be/P903W_tJNi0?si=Fyw8WEIcJidDI4Ga).
Frank Sinatra [42:42]
"September Song"
September of My Years
Reprise Records FS 1014 1965
Frank handles this Weill number pretty well. For my money, the Lou Reed version (https://youtu.be/dHVqWRxpqXk?si=Jop71rSbI5jTlzXF) that appears on the Hal Willner project "September Song: The Music of Kurt Weill".
Serana-Maneesh [48:22]
"Drain Cosmetics"
Serena-Maneesh
Playlouderecordings PLAYR 4LP 2006
Another great side one, track one. Some mid-aighties shoegaze goodness out of Norway. Saw them perform an amazing at the Bottom of the Hill on this tour.
Kermit the Frog [52:03]
"Green"
The Sesame Street Record
Columbia CR 21530 1970
Sing it,œœ Kermie.
Rosanne Cash [54:27]
"Seven Year Ache"
Seven Year Ache
Columbia JC 36965 1981
This song has been stuck in my brain since it was first released, due in large part due to the synth lines courtesy of Booker T Jones. This was a number one album on the country charts for Rosanne, and made it to number 26 on the Billboard 200 that year.
_Music behind the DJ: "Make the World Go Away" by Lawrence Welk -
Sarah Vaughan [00:36]
"Hey Naughty Papa"
Sassy
Mercury Wing MGW 12237 1962 (originally released in 1956)
Hey now. Evidently this one was written by Hoagy Carmichael? Here Sarah is backed by Hal Mooney and his Orchestra.
Subway [02:51]
"Jupiter"
Satellites
Soul Jazz Records SJR 157-12 2007
Beep boop boop beep.
Jerry Byrd [08:27]
"Cold Cold Heart"
Satin Strings of Steel
Monument SLP 8033 1965
Getting very aloha with Hank's classic.
Glen Campbell [11:06]
"Lonesome Jailhouse Blues"
A Satisfied Mind
Pickwick SPC-3134 1971
A repackaging of the Glen's Capitol Records 1966 album Big Bluegrass Special.
Bee Gees [14:28]
"Jive Talkin'"
Saturday Night Fever (The Original Movie Sound Track)
RSO RS-2-4001 1977
Sometimes you just have to go with the hit. Oh wait, they're all hits.
The Hot Dogs [18:13]
"Feel Real Fine"
Say What You Mean
Ardent Records ADS-2805 1973
A great little gem of a Big Star adjacent album. Digging this track by Terry Manning.
Tom Jones [21:12]
"Come to Me"
Say You'll Stay Until Tomorrow
Epic PE 34468 1977
That's right, the theme song from The Pink Panther Strikes Again (https://youtu.be/vH4-8qR79WY?si=t1IrFzJuuVfkDknP&t=7) (Edwards, 1976). You know, the one with the castle in Bavaria? My brothers and I went with my mother to see this one in the theaters instead of staying home and watching Super Bowl XI (Raiders v Vikings) (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Super_Bowl_XI).
Daniel Ocko [24:07]
"The Guitar Player"
Great Ghost Stories
Troll Records 50-002 1973
Oops... right genre, wrong cover. The record is Great Ghost Stories but the sleeve is Scary Spooky Stories.
Harry Nilsson [31:27]
"Gotta Get Up"
Schmilsson
RCA LSP 4515 1971 (1979 reissue)
Aleatoric glissando. Look it up.
Rafael Kubelik conducting the Chicago Symphony Orchestra [33:51]
"Schoenberg: 5 Pieces for Orchestra, Op. 16 - Peripetia"
Shoenberg/Bartok - 5 Pieces for Orchestra, Op. 16/Music for Stringed Instruments, Percussion, and Celesta
Mercury MG-50026 1953
blah
Pete Townshend [36:04]
"Squeezebox"
Scoop
ATCO Records 7 99063-1-F 1983
A pretty solid demo from a compilation full of Who demos.
Scott Walker [38:34]
"Amsterdam"
Scott (Aloner)
Smash Records SRS 67099 1967
Alright, so I'm cheating a little on this one too. The US release of Walker's first album, Scott, was titled Aloner. But I didn't have this album when we were running through Albums that begin with the letter A as in Alpha. It's really difficult to pick just one song to play here. My instinct wanted to go with "The Lady Came from Baltimore (https://youtu.be/7gFECZErdBY?si=Pi-CIpL5RRu22aA7)" but the atmosphere of his cover of Brel's "Amsterdam" (https://youtu.be/-Z0UGGvb4sQ?si=2SIFvLXn7CvA80UT) is so good.
Siouxsie & the Banshees [43:21]
"Mirage"
The Scream
Polydor POLD 5009 1978
The amazing debut album from Siouxsie and the Banshees. A pretty remarkable effort front to back. The version of "Mirage" that appears on this album gains a little polish but still retains the energy of the Peel Session version the year before (https://youtu.be/0S_vlZg7xBQ?si=1NqDL9OM6OhrSn50).
Judas Priest [46:11]
"The Hellion/Electric Eye"
Screaming for Vengeance
Columbia FC 38160 1982
One of the greatest 1-2 punches in album opening history. You know exactly what you are in store for. Fourteen year-old me was completely enthralled with the sound of this album.
Hap Palmer [50:31]
"Sweetwater Springs"
Sea Gulls... Music for Rest and Relaxation
Activity Records AR 584 1978
Woof. File under Easy Listening. Why do I feel the sudden urge to make a macrame plant hanger?
Will Oldham [52:15]
"Sapele"
Seafarers Music
Drag City DC261 2004
Music to accompany a documentery by.
Music behind the DJ: "Cold Cold Heart" by Lawrence Welk and Orchestra -
Fleetwood Mac [01:08]"I Don't Want to Know"RumoursWarner Bros. Records BSK 3010 1977Funny how the classic rock radio format ruined so much music for me through it's incessant repetition of what it deemed classic, and yet I still thoroughly enjoy Rumours. A fun little number originally from the Buckingham Nicks days.Deerhoof [04:22]"Twin Killers"The Runners FourChildren of the Hoof #1 2006Maybe it's my Gemini nature (certainly not my killer nature) that draws me to this song.Arlo Guthrie [06:41]"Coming in to Los Angeles"Running Down the RoadReprise Records RS 6346 1969Some solid country rock on this sophomore album from Woody's son. Support musicians include Clarence White, Ry Cooder, Gene Parsons, James Burton, Chris Ethridge and Jim Gordon. Ah the joys of travelling while holding.Neil Young & Crazy Horse [10:48]"Pocahontas"Rust Never SleepsReprise Records HS 2295 1979Neil, I can probably tell you how she felt.The Rutles [14:10]"Cheese and Onions"The RutlesWarner Bros. Records HS 3151 1978Yes indeed, the Prefab Four: Ron, Dirk, Stig, and Barry (https://youtu.be/sEwySvgfwLE). While my favorite Rutles song is "I Must Be in Love (https://youtu.be/54KBPA20b9Q)", "Cheese and Onions runs a close second, thank in no small part to the Galaxie 500 cover (https://youtu.be/pAzdSeAwKpg) of that song.Boston Pops/Arthur Fiedler w. Hugh Downs, Narrator [16:51]"Britten: The Young Person's Guide to the Orchestra, Op. 34 (Theme)"Carnival Of The Animals / The Young Person's Guide To The Orchestra, Op. 34RCA Victor Red Seal LSC-2596 1964Benjamin Britten's helpful introduction to the orchestra, interestingly used for an documentary film: Intstruments of the Orchestra (https://youtu.be/vkwgihr1hMM) from 1946.The Philadelphia Orchestra [21:26]"Saint-Saëns: Symphony No. 3 In C Minor, Op. 78 ("Organ Symphony") - Allegro Moderato; Presto; Maestoso"Saint-Saëns: Symphony No. 3 In C Minor, Op. 78Columbia Masterworks MS 6469 1963Hopefully you used your recently refreshed knowledge to listen to this piece, with the addition of ORGAN!Lou Reed [36:36]"Sally Can't Dance"Sally Can't DanceRCA CPL1-0611 1974Another vivid Manhattan story from Lou's best chart performing album.Neko Case with the Pine Valley Cosmonauts [40:43]"Right or Wrong"Salute the Majesty of Bob Wills - The King of the WesternBloodshot Records BS 029 1998A fine assortment of late-90s Bloodshot Records luminaries headed by Jon Langford give Neko Case a hand on this jazz standard that Bob Wills turned into a Western Swing classic.The Clash [43:57]"The Magnificent Seven"Sandinista!Epic FSLN 1 1980Track one, side one from this 3 record release from The Clash. It features a pretty dope bass groove performed by the Blockheads' Norman Watt-Roy.Sarah Vaughan [49:29]"Just Squeeze Me"Sarah + 2Roulette SR 52118 1965The plus two being Joe Comfort on bass and Barney Kessel on guitar. A fine rendition of this Ellington standard.Music behind the DJ: "Love Grows Where My Rosemary Goes" by Terry Baxter and his Orchestra
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Duran Duran [00:29]
"Save a Prayer"
Rio
Harvest ST-12211 1982
Do you want New Wave or do you want... a ballad? How about both?!
The Roland Kirk Quartet featuring Elvin Jones [06:04]
"Mystical Dream"
Rip, Rig & Panic
Limelight LS 86027 1965
Roland Kirk - tenor sax, Jaki Byard - Piano, Richard Davis - Bass, Elvin Jones - Drums. Remember the name of this album when we get to Albums and all that begin with the letter Y as in Yankee.
Herb Alpert [08:40]
"1980"
Rise
A&M Records SP-3714 1979
Herb Alpert helps NBC out with a little instrumental for the then upcoming 1980 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles.
Sir Eugene Goossens Conducting The London Symphony [11:06]
"Introductio - Le Sacre du Printemps (The Rite of Spring) L'Adoration de la Terre (Adoration of the Earth)"
The Rite of Spring (Le Sacre du Printemps)
Everest 3047 1960
blah
Manfred Mann's Earth Band [15:54]
"Blinded by the Light"
The Roaring Silence
Warner Bros. Records BS 2965 1976
More popular than The Boss's original (https://youtu.be/eJkkMgM1vIQ?t=20). Could definitely edit out the noodly scoodly guitar solo break if you ask me. This album has probably the most disconcerting cover art in my collection.
Robert Gordon with Link Wray [23:03]
"Red Hot"
Robert Gordon with Link Wray
Private Stock PS 2030 1977
Solid cover of Billy "The Kid" Emerson's Sun Records stomper (https://youtu.be/Y0nGvIXp_TM). Gordon's first outing following a stint with the Tuff Darts (https://youtu.be/Yc4dT3YI9H8).
Roger Miller [25:26]
"Whistle Stop"
Story and Songs from Robin Hood
Disneyland 3810 1973
Tell 'em Roger... er, Alan-a-Dare.
Lou Reed [29:22]
"White Light/White Heat"
Rock 'n' Roll Animal
RCA AYL1-3664 1980 (1974 original release)
Lou gets all glam with the rendition of the Velvets' excitable number.
P.J. Soles [34:27]
"Rock 'n' Roll High School"
Rock 'n' Roll High School (Music from the Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)
Sire SRK 6070 1979
Who else but Riff Randell (https://youtu.be/TYrvJynOoS4) (P.J. Soles)?
Robert Gordon [36:40]
"Black Slacks"
Rock Billy Boogie
RCA PL 13294 1979
Indeed, more from Mr. Gordon, this time deftly handling the Joe Bennett & the Sparkletones' classic (https://youtu.be/VcDAlATFK94).
The Cramps [38:26]
"Heartbreak Hotel"
Rockinnreelininaucklandnewzeelandxxx
Vengeance Records 669 1987
Lux, Poison Ivy, Candy del Mar, and Nick Knox recorded live at the Galaxy in Auckland NZ in 1986.
Tim Curry [43:07]
"Sweet Transvestite"
The Rocky Horror Picture Show Original Cast
Ode Records OSV-21653 1978 (1975 original release)
None other than Frank N Furter (https://youtu.be/ZCZDWZFtyWY).
Cash Pony [46:28]
"Moon Mobile"
Roughhousing
self-released 2018
The Bay Area's very own.
Waylon Jennings [50:41]
"I've Always Been Crazy"
Rowdy Country
K-Tel WU 3680 1983
Same Waylon, same. This single went to number one on the Hot Country songs in 1978, despite Waylon getting busted on possession of cocaine charges the previous year. Outlaw indeed.
The Beatles [54:56]
"I'm Looking Through You"
Rubber Soul
Capitol Records SW 2442 1983 (1965 original release)
Now there's some stereo separation for you. It was a toss-up between this and "Think for Yourself", but I was feeling this track more. In the key of Ab for those of you playing along at home.
Music behind the DJ: "That's a Nice Cap" by George Martin & Orchestra -
The Pogues [00:31]
"Transmetropolitan"
Red Roses for Me
Enigma ST-73225 1984
Side one, track one from the Pogues debut album written by the one and only Shane MacGowan. Quite the entrance!
The Police [04:40]
"Bring on the Night"
Regatta de Blanc
A&M SP-4792 1979
Released in the US as the third single from their 1979 classic yet failed to chart.
Skinny Puppy [08:56]
"Glass Houses"
Remission
Nettwerk 12 NTWK 12 1984
Debut label release from everyone's favorite Industrial ensemble from Vancouver.
the dB's [12:22]
"Ask for Jill"
Repercussion
Albion Records ALB 109 1982
A snappy little number from Chris Stamey. I can neither confirm nor deny that I was once put on hold by a woman named Jill.
Buffalo Springfield [16:03]
"Nowadays Clancy Can't Even Sing"
Retrospective
ATCO SD 33-283 1969
Another debut and another Canadian ensemble. That's right, the first single from Buffalo Springfield. Written by Neil Young.
The Chad Mitchell Trio [19:29]
"The Ballad of Sigmund Freud"
Returns to Carnegie Hall
RCA Victor LOC-6007 1960
These fellas might want to look into getting some therapy. A little sample of the show Harry Belafonte put on once more at Carnegie Hall.
Deerhoof [21:57]
"Hallelujah Chorus"
Reveille
Global, Buddy! Records, Inc. DIAL 007 2002
The fourth studio release from one of my favorite bands to see live. Recorded by Jamie Stewart of Xiu Xiu. This copy of Reveille features a silver inked cover and white labels.
Liberace [24:42]
"El Cumbanchero"
Rhapsody in Blue and Other Favorites
Harmony HL 7237 1967
Some lively latin bears, composed by Puero Rican songwriter Rafael Hernández Marín and performed in a very lively manor by the bejeweled one himself.
Ella Fitzgerald [29:16]
"Runnin' Wild"
Rhythm Is My Business
Verve Records V-4056 1962
Whenever I hear a rendition of "Runnin' Wild" I just automatically hear Sugar Kane's version in Some Like It Hot (https://youtu.be/MPxmvZBFZcs).
Rickie Lee Jones [31:56]
"Chuck E.'s in Love"
Rickie Lee Jones
Warner Bros. Records BSK 3296 1979
Hey, a catchy song is a catchy song.
Metallica [35:27]
"For Whom the Bell Tolls"
Ride the Lightning
Megaforce Records MRI 769 1984
When I was a lad of sixteen or so, I had a Ride the Lightning shirt that I wore to the point of being teased for seemingly always wearing it.
James Gang [41:57]
"Funk #49"
James Gang Rides Again
ABC Records ABCS-711 1970
Funky indeed, even the cowbell.
Wanda Jackson [45:40]
"Stupid Cupid"
Right or Wrong
Capitol Records ST 1596 1962
Wanda doing a great job putting her vocal stylings to this Neil Sedaka classic.
Fórn [47:54]
"Ritual Ascension through a Weeping Soul"
Rites of Despair
Gilead Media RELIC90 2018
Some quality heavy doomy stuff from the Boston-based band.
Music behind the DJ: "Brazil" by Billy Mure -
Usnea [00:37]
"Lying in Ruin"
Random Cosmic Violence
Relapse Records RR7280 2014
Sophomore outing from this Portland-based death/doom metal band, on lovely bone white & blue splatter vinyl. Disc one, side one, track one. Named after everyone's favorite fruticose lichen (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Usnea).
Stray Cats [13:32]
"Something's Wrong with My Radio"
Rant n' Rave with the Stray Cats
EMI America SO-17102 1983
Whole lotta pickin goin on. The waning days of that particular rockabilly revival.
Ray Charles [16:07]
"I Got a Woman"
The Ray Charles Story Volume One
Atlantic 8063 1962
An early 60s Ray Charles comp. "I've Got a Woman" lays the groundwork for "What I'd Say".
Ray Charles [19:01]
"Rockhouse"
The Ray Charles Story Volume Two
Atlantic 8064 1962
A fine instrumental demonstrating some excellent r&b chops.
Mariyu Takeuchi [23:00]
"ドリーム・オブ・ユー～レモンライムの青い風～"
Re-Collection
RCA RHL-8816 1984
If Google Translate isn't steering me wrong, this track translates to "Dream of You - Lemon Lime Blue Wind". Seems like 7-Up might want to look into a new flavor.
Boris Karloff [27:55]
"The Princess and the Pea"
Reads The Ugly Duckling and other Tales by Hans Christian Andersen.
Caedmon Records TC 1109 1959
Delightfully read by Mr. Karloff of course. First published in May of 1835.
John Lee Hooker [30:16]
"Boom Boom"
The Real Blues
Tradition Everest TR 2089 1970
Arguably the canonical John Lee Hooker song.
Taj Mahal [32:50]
"Going Up To The Country And Paint My Mailbox Blue"
The Real Thing
Columbia G 30619 1971
Recorded live in New York at the Fillmore East on February 13, 1971. Featuring not one not two not three but four... four tubas!
Igor Stravinsky [36:07]
"Fanfare for Two Trumpets/The Owl and the Pussy-Cat"
Recent Stravinsky Conducted by the Composer
Columbia Masterworks ML 6454 1967
Featuring a cover illustation of the maestro by one of my favorite artists, Alberto Giacometti.
R.E.M. [41:12]
"Harborcoat"
Reckoning
I.R.S. Records SP70044 1984
Please. Find my harborcoat. I can't go outside without it. The bands second full length album and their last with the excellent producer Mitch Easter.
The Records [45:06]
"Starry Eyes"
The Records
Virgin VA 13130 1979
_Power pop doesn't get much better than this. Skinny ties and all. (https://youtu.be/8TUepa0yfyw) Originally released in the UK as Shades in Bed, but retitled and reordered as The Records for North America. _
Willie Nelson [49:27]
"Time of the Preacher"
Red Headed Stranger
Columbia KC 33482 1975 (1979 Terre Haute repress)
Side one track ones don't get much better than this.
New York Dolls [51:54]
"Ain't Got No Home/Dizzy Miss Lizzy"
Red Patent Leather
Earmark 40018 2003 (originally released in 1984 on Fan Club.)
The beautiful chaos of the live Dolls. Recorded live at the Little Hippodrome Club in NYC on March 2, 1975. Not only is there a wonderful documentary on bassist Arthur Kane (https://youtu.be/7j89-oIszO0), Martin Scorcese has just released a documentary on David Johansen (https://youtu.be/qu8oFJ-eu2c) which I can't wait to watch.
Music behind the DJ: "Hang 'Em High" by Booker T and the MGs -
George Jones [00:22]
"Time Changes Everything"
The Race Is On
United Artists UAS 6422 1965
A very George Jones take on this Bob Wills/Tommy Duncan classic.
Nadja [03:58]
"Now I Am Become Death, Destroyer of Worlds"
Radiance of Shadows
Conspiracy Records CORE064 2008
My gateway drug for Nadja. I had read a review of this album which mentioned a new concept to me: ambient doom. I ordered the CD and the next thing I knew I was hooked. Fifteen years later I am still enthralled.
Big Star [25:39]
"O My Soul"
Radio City
Big Beat Records WIK 54 1986 (original release Ardent ADS-1501 1974)
Mono, man! Side one track one from this outstanding follow up to their debut #1 Record. And if you've never seen the documentary Nothing Can Hurt Me (https://youtu.be/gxAbkqRGxqY), I can recommend it if you think you might be interested.
Poppa John Gordy [31:15]
"Tip Toe through the Tulips with Me"
Ragtime Piano
RCA Victor LPM-1060 1955
Yup, that's some ragtime piano all right. Made famous by Nick Lucas in an early the early talkie hit movie Gold Diggers of Broadway (https://youtu.be/0-MPTrWJ1uM).
John Williams [33:12]
"The Map Room: Dawn"
Raiders of the Lost Ark - Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)
Columbia JS 37373 1981
My favorite scene from the film, and favorite music cue of the soundtrack.
Tom Waits [37:09]
"Tango Till They're Sore"
Rain Dogs
Island Records 90299-1 1985
The album that was my gateway to the world of Tom Waits.
B.J. Thomas [41:27]
"Raindrops Keep Fallin' on My Head"
Raindrops Keep Fallin' on My Head
Scepter Records SKAO 93045 1969
Fare thee well, Burt Bacharach. For those of you who prefer streaming music services, you'll find this song under B.J. Thomas, not Burt Bacharach or the Butch Cassidy & the Sundance Kid soundtrack. The more you know.
Nat King Cole [44:31]
"Your Cheatin' Heart"
Ramblin' Rose
Capitol Records ST-1793 1965 (orignal release 1962)
Perhaps Nat was taking a cue from Ray Charles' Modern Sounds in Country and Western Music?
Jimmy Buffett [46:59]
"Rancho Deluxe (End Title)"
Rancho Deluxe
United Artists Records UA-LA466 1975
I actually dig this soundtrack quite a bit. The film is a neo-western with a script by Tom McGuane. It is very much of its time, but if you can get past that, there are some excellent performances from Harry Dean Stanton, Slim Pickens, and Charlene Dallas. And you can see Jimmy Buffett and band performing in a bar scene that features Jeff Bridges and Harry Dean Stanton playing Pong (https://youtu.be/d_p4NsgH05E).
Music behind the DJ: "Tumblin' Tumbleweeds" by Lawrence Welk -
Kid606 [00:39]
"Let It Rock"
Pretty Girls Make Raves
Tigerbeat6 meow132 2006
Hello Mid-Aughties Bay Area IDM.
Michael Nesmith [05:32]
"Some of Shelley's Blues"
Pretty Much Your Standard Ranch Stash
Pacific Arts/Island Records ILPS 9440 1977
One of my scores from Amsterdam. "Some of Shelley's Blues was going to be part of the Nashville session The Monkees had in 1968. Prior to this version it was also covered by Linda Ronstadt with the Stone Poney's (https://youtu.be/d9cQBGMzigU), as well as the Nitty Gritty Dirt Band (https://youtu.be/BXJiqKgl7BI).
Willie Nelson [08:52]
"Blue Christmas"
Pretty Paper
Columbia JC 36189 1979
Having yourself a very Willia xmas? Getting some quality assistance from Booker T on the organ. The title track, made famous by Roy Orbison in 1963, is penned by none other than Willie.
Prince [11:31]
"I Wanna Be Your Lover"
Prince
Warner Bros. Records BSK 3366 1979
Prince's sophomore effort and what an effort it is! The album made it to number 22 on the Hot 100, and this lead off single (https://youtu.be/Rp8WL621uGM) hit number 11 on the US charts.
Linda Ronstadt [18:29]
"Hey Mister, That's Me Up on the Jukebox"
Prisoner in Disguise
Asylum Records 7E-1045 1975
Linda deftly handling this James Taylor number on this multi-platinum album.
Emerson Meyers [22:40]
"In Memoriam for Soprano & Tape"
Provocative Electronics (Electronic Constructions on Traditional Forms)
Westminster Gold WGS-8129 1970
Recorded at the Electronic Music Laboratory of the Catholic University of America, of all places, in 1970. Don't worry, I have an insider checking to see whether his laboratory still exists.
The Cramps [27:35]
"Goo Goo Muck"
Psychedlic Jungle
I.R.S. Records SP 70016 1981
How timely! The Cramps very well known version of Ronnie Cook and the Gaylads 1962 single. Record fiend friends, let me tell you that I have had a saved eBay search for that original Ronnie Cook single, and it has yet to go for less than three figures. Here's hoping I find it in a random place someday in the future.
Thurston Moore [30:40]
"Ono Soul"
Psychic Hearts
Goofin' Records Goo-010 2006 (originally released on DGC in 1995)
Thurston hearts the queen of noise. This album features artwork by the excellent Rita Ackermann.
Luna [35:53]
"Beautiful View"
Pup Tent
Teenbeat TEENBEAT 232 1997
The fourth studio album from one of my favorite bands. This is one of the few that was released on vinyl at the time. Of course there's also the big beautiful box set (https://www.discogs.com/master/1027116-Luna-Long-Players-92-99).
Purple Mountains [39:34]
"She's Making Friends, I'm Turning Stranger"
Purple Mountains
Drag City DC680 2019
Ugh. Sadly, the final David Berman project. A thoroughly engaging album from start to finish.Interested and brave parties can check out this piece on David Berman's final days in the recent issue of Creem (https://www.creem.com/fresh-creem/david-berman-purple-mountains-final-days-feature).
Temptations [43:42]
"I Can't Get Next to You"
Puzzle People
Gordy S-949 1969
Such a hot opening track, this copy has been played many times. I tried to salvage it as best as possible. Number one single from a number 5 album.
The Who [46:24]
"Bell Boy"
Quadrophenia (Music from the Soundtrack of The Who Film)
Polydor 2625 037 1979
And what a film it is. Who knew that the king of the mods had a day job?
Big Blood [51:21]
"1000 Times"
QuaranTunes Series No.027
Feeding Tube Records FTR634 2021
One of the things that got me through the stay-at-home phase of the pandemic was all of the excellent livestreams from musicians. This particular one from Portland ME's Big Blood was pretty much transcendtal for me. And this particular track featuring Quinissa on vocals scratched an audio itch that I didn't know I had. To really put it over the top for me, they followed it up with a cover of The Clean's "Anything Could Happen" (https://youtu.be/wPGIJdlOkbw?t=2272).
Ultravox [55:20]
"We Came to Dance"
Quartet
Chrysalis CDL 1394 1394
The sixth outing from Midge Ure and company. Oddly, produced by George Martin and less oddly cover design by Peter Saville. This track was the fourth and final single from Quartet.
Robyn Hitchcock 'n' the Egyptians [59:34]
"Madonna of the Wasps"
Queen Elvis
A&M Records SP 5241 1989
Another musician who had some great livestreams during stay-at-home along with his partner Emma Swift and Tubby and Ringo and Perry the Lobster. This song will forever be one of my favorites of his. Helped out by usual suspect Peter Buck on guitar here.
Japan [01:02:39]
"Halloween"
Quiet Life
Fame FA3037 1982 (originally released in 1979)
Japan's third album, transitioning into synth pop territory.
Music behind the DJ: "Gomez" by Vic Mizzy -
Berlin [00:24]
"Masquerade"
Pleasure Victim
Geffen Records GHS 2036 1983
Some classic nouvelle vague, very LA style.
Merle Haggard & Willie Nelson [04:33]
"Pancho & Lefty"
Pancho & Lefty
Epic FE 37958 1982
What the hell is up with the intro?! Anywho, pretty decent pass at the Townes Van Zandt classic. And these gentlemen let Townes appear as a federale in the accompanying video (https://youtu.be/UoKvUYbGu7A).
The Knitters [09:18]
"The New World"
Poor Little Critter on the Road
Slash 25310-1 1985
Well, since there was an election just recently, this seems like the one to go with.
Margaret Whiting [12:15]
"Gentle on My Mind"
Pop Country
London Records PS-527 1967
A snappy rendition of this John Hartford-penned number made popular by Glen Campbell.
False [16:23]
"A Victual for Our Dead Selves"
Portent
Gilead Media relic110 2019
Some blackened metal from this former Minneapolis combo.
Ahmad Jamal [27:13]
"Ahmad's Blues"
Portfolion of Ahmad Jamal
Argo LP 2638 1959
Recorded live at the Spotlite Club in Washington DC in September of 1958, featuring Ahmad on keys, Israel Crosby on bass, and Vernel Fournier on drums. Fun fact: Argo was a subsidiary of Chess Records.
The Undertones [32:11]
"It's Going to Happen"
Positive Touch
Harvest ST-12159 / Ardeck ST-12159 1981
A bit of a change in direction for the Northern Ireland lads. And I would say in a good way. It's always interesting when bands progress their sound. Feargal still sounds as distinctive as ever. During their appearance on Top of the Pops for this single, guitarist Damian O'Neill wore a black armband to mark the recent passing of Bobby Sands.
Bongwater [35:47]
"Bedazzled"
The Power of Pussy
Shimmy Disc shimmy 040 1990
Originally recorded by Dremble Wedge and the Vegetation (https://youtu.be/JXnoWb88Jr4). Just kidding, it's a Dudley Moore tune performed by Peter Cook in the 1967 Stanley Donen film Bedazzled. Deftly handled by Ann Magnuson, Kramer, Dave Rick, and David Licht.
Earth Wind & Fire [38:32]
"Fall in Love with Me"
Powerlight
Columbia TC 38367 1983
Track one, side one solid dancer with a heckuva guitar solo. Powerlight was the bands 12th studio album and certified gold. This song was released as single and made it to number 17 on the Hot 100.
Iron Maiden [45:32]
"Flash of the Blade"
Powerslave
Capitol Records SJ-12321 1984
The epicly epic album from my favorite band when I was a teenager. I caught them at Radio City Music Hall on this tour, with opening act Queensryche. You've never seen so much spandex and leather and hair. And then there was my nerdy self. Anywho, evidently this song made it into Dario Argento's Phenomena.
Krallice [49:37]
"Conflagration"
Prelapsarian
Gilead Media relic92 2017
Blackened goodness straight outta Queens.
Pretenders [57:22]
"Talk of the Town"
Pretenders II
Sire SRK 3572 1981
Got this one for my 13th birthday. This is an edited version of the 1980 single purportedly about Chrissie and Ray Davies.
Music behind the DJ: "Slow Poke" by Lawrence Welk -
The Photos [mm:ss]
"Do You Have Fun"
The Photos
Epic NJE 36515 1980
Well, do you? Interested parties can spot Wendy Wu in this BBC doc on The New Romantics (https://youtu.be/Idkdr1s64HA).
Aldo Ciccolini [mm:ss]
"Trois Valses Distinguées Du Précieux Dégoûté"
Piano Music of Erik Satie, Vol. 1
Angel Records S-36482 1968
Some modern waltzes of Erik Satie as performed by Mssr. Ciccolini.
The Decemberists [mm:ss]
"The Sporting Life"
Picaresque
Kill Rock Stars/Jealous Butcher Records JB-053 2005
A great packaging of this album, including some lovely extra bits on side 4 such as a cover of Joanna Newsome's "Bridges and Balloons" (https://youtu.be/6Drbt86VtOw). This tour also featured Petra Haden helping out on violin and tambo (https://youtu.be/3fmMHnPr9XQ). If I recall correctly, she also performed a rendition of "Wuthering Heights" (https://youtu.be/b6JO1iHmTBk).
Spinners [mm:ss]
"Games People Play"
Pick of the Litter
Atlantic SD 18141 1975
A mighty fine album featuring this track which got them to number one on the Billboard Hot Soul Singles in 1975.
Iron Maiden [mm:ss]
"Die with Your Boots On"
Piece of Mind
EMI 1A 064-07724 1983
I was all in on this album when I was 15 and played the cassette version of this album to dust. Fortunately I was able to pick up the Benelux pressing when I was in Amsterdam a few months ago. And in case you're wondering, this album made it to number 9 on the Dutch charts.
Kowloon Walled City [mm:ss]
"Oxygen Tent"
Piecework
Neurot Recordings/Gilead Media NR119/RELIC111 2021
Majestic and heavy album from this Bay Area band. One of my favorites from 2021, on milky white vinyl.
Pinchas Zukerman/Daniel Barenboim/London Philharmonic Orchestra [mm:ss]
"Elgar: Violin Concerto, II-Andante"
Pinchas Zukerman, Violiin/Daniel Barenboim, Conductor Elgar: Violin Concerto, Op. 61
Columbia Masterworks M 34517 1976
Molto relaxo, molto romantico.
Henry Mancini [mm:ss]
"The Pink Panther Theme"
The Pink Panther
RCA Victor LSP-2795 1963
Every day someone is born who has never heard the Pink Panther theme. If you are one of those people, enjoy!
The Monkees [mm:ss]
"What Am I Doing Hangin' 'Round?"
Pisces, Aquarius, Capricorn & Jones Ltd.
Colgems COS-104 1967
In case you were wondering, Mickey is an Pisces, Peter is an Aquarius, and both Michael and Davy are Capricorns.
Boston Spaceships [mm:ss]
"Canned Food Demons"
The Planets Are Blasted
Guided By Voices Inc. GBVI-5 2009
Robert Pollard, Chris Slusarenko, and John Moen.
Mick Ronson [mm:ss]
"White Light/White Hear"
Play Don't Worry
RCA APL1-0681 1975
Ok, we get it... you can play guitar. Evidently, Mick salvaged the backing track for this VU number from Bowie's Pin Ups session.
George Martin and his Orchestra [mm:ss]
"Help!"
Play Help!
United Artists Records UAS 6448 1965
A very layered jazzy rendtion of the my favorite Beatles' film theme song from the lads' arranger.
The Melachrino Strings [mm:ss]
"It's Not Unusual"
Play the Tom Jones Hits!
Pickwick/33 Records SPC-3242 1970
From the label that famously produced inexpensive soundalike compilations of hit songs comes some easy listening renditions of The Welshman.
L.A. Witch [mm:ss]
"Gen-Z"
Play with Fire
Suicide Squeeze SSQ173 2020
One of the bright spots of peak Covid was this gem by the excellent LA Witch in August of 2020. Not that you can see it, but this record is on beautiful popsicle red and orange vinyl. Delicious!
Xiu Xiu [mm:ss]
"Audrey's Dance"
Plays the Music of Twin Peaks
Polyvinyl Record Company PRC-312 2016
I can neither confirm nor deny that I had a thing for Audrey Horne.
Music behind the DJ: "The Tiber Twist" by Henry Mancini -
Peach Kelli Pop [mm:ss]
"Panchito Blues II"
Peach Kelli Pop
Burger Records BRGR293 2013
A quick bit of garagey fun.
Peach Kelli Pop [mm:ss]
"Princess Castle 1987"
Peach Kelli Pop
Burger Records BRGR925 2015
Another ripping opener.
Pearl Charles [mm:ss]
"Night and Day"
Pearl Charles
Kanine Records KR148 2016
Great lead-off to Pearl's debut album, on some lovely yellow vinyl.
Cocteau Twins [mm:ss]
"Hazel"
Peppermint Pig
4AD BAD 303 1983
Evidently Robin Guthrie felt this release was rubbish. And yet, here we are listening to it.
Al Caiolo [mm:ss]
"Jazz Pizzacato"
Percussion and Guitars
Time Records S/2000 1960
Guitars! Percussion! Stereo separation! And liner notes by Nat Hentoff!
Rudi Bohn and His Band [mm:ss]
"Mack the Knife"
Percussive Oompah
London Records SP 44009 1961
Mack the Knife meets Bridge Over the River Kwai? In separated stereo of course. If you're going to go with some Brecht/Weill martial music, why not the "Cannon Song (https://youtu.be/OcmMmHQU8cg)"?
Half Japanese [mm:ss]
"Listen to Your Heart"
Perfect
Joyful Noise Recordings JNR183 2016
Love does indeed call. Jad Fair's fifteenth studio album as Half Japanese, featuring some assistance from Deerhoof's John Dieterich helping out with guitar as well as handling the mixing and mastering.
The Command All-Stars [mm:ss]
"Perdido"
Persuasive Percussion Volume 3
Command RS 817 SD 1960
What's that you want more stereo separation demonstrations? You got it, with this fun standard. Astute viewers of Only Murders in the Building may notice that Charles (Steve Martin) has all four volumes of Persuasuve Percussion framed in his kitchen. Odd you say? Well no, Charles is clearly an astute art collector (as is Steve Martin) and the covers for that series are designed by non other than Josef Albers (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Josef_Albers). That would also explain the Ed Ruscha in the kitchen (https://edruscha.com/works/nice-hot-vegetables/).
Nadja & Vampillia [mm:ss]
"Aurora"
The Perfect World
Important Records IMPREC385 2013
Side one, track one of the ethereal collaboration between Nadja and Vampillia.
Tones on Tail [mm:ss]
"Performance"
Performance
Beggars Banquet BEG 106T 1984
A fine dark wave outing from this Bauhaus off-shoot featuring Daniel Ash, Kevin Haskins, and Glenn Camping.
Sterling Holloway [mm:ss]
"Peter and the Wolf (Intro)"
Peter and the Wolf/The Sorcerer's Apprentice
Disneyland 1242 1958 (originally)
A nice introduction to the orchestra.
Kiss [mm:ss]
"You Matter to Me"
Peter Criss
Casablanca NBLP 7122 1978
Listener, you matter to me which is why I chose one of the shorter tracks from this not very good album. Peter Criss may be a kitty cat but this album is pretty much a dog. In case you're wondering Peter is the only member of Kiss performing on this record.
The Pirates [mm:ss]
"A Pirate's Life"
Walt Disney's Peter Pan
Disneyland 1206 1976
Never shoot a man in the middle of his cadenza.
Petra Haden [mm:ss]
"Goldfinger Main Title"
Petra Goes to the Movies
Anti- 87219-1 2013
All vocals, all awesome as per usual with Petra. And remember kids, before there was Glee, there was Petra Haden's version of "Don't Stop Believin'" (https://youtu.be/-kXbHf1SwGk) on the Engine Rooms Recordings compilation Guilt by Association.
New England Conservatory Chorus [mm:ss]
"Barkin: Two Emily Dickinson Choruses (Second Chorus)"
Peyton: The Blessed Virgin, Ceely: Flee Floret Florens, Monod: Cantus Contra Cantum III, Barkin: Two Emily Dickinson Choruses, Davidson: Along the Edge
Composers Recordings Inc. CRI SD 482 1982
Well, there's something you don't hear every day.
Phoebe Snow [mm:ss]
"San Francisco Bay Blues"
Phoebe Snow
Shelter Records SRL 52017 1974
The distinctive stylings of Ms. Snow taking a pass at this standard.
Music behind the DJ: "Professor Fate" by Henry Mancini and his Orchestra -
Prince and the Revolution [00:51]
"Kiss"
Parade
Paisley Park 9 25395-1 1986
Everyday someone is born who has never heard Prince's "Kiss" (or seen the video (https://youtu.be/H9tEvfIsDyo)). If that person is you, enjoy!
Nadja [04:27]
"Dark Circles"
Paradox Incubate 15.09.14
Consouling Sounds SOULXXXXIV 2014
Live ambient doom by my favorite duo recorded (https://nadja.bandcamp.com/music) live at Incubate Festival in Amsterdam circa 2014.
Blondie [14:34]
"Hanging on the Telephone"
Parallel Lines
Chrysalis CHR 1192 1978
Check out the original Nerves version if you ever have the chance.
Witch [16:56]
"1000 MPH"
Paralyzed
Tee Pee Records TPE-085-1 2008
Taking off in a silver machine on this track from the band's follow up album.
Black Sabbath [20:18]
"Children of the Grave"
We Sold Our Soul for Rock 'n' Roll
Warner Bros. Records 2BS 2923 1976
What the...?! This isn't Paranoid. This isn't even Masters of Reality! Why no, someone slipped the second disc of We Sold Our Soul for Rock 'n' Roll into their Paranoid jacked. Ah well. Always check the contents of those dollar bin records, kids.
KC and the Sunshine Band [25:31]
"I'm You Boogie Man"
Part 3
T.K. Records 605 1976
Can't deny the classics. Number one on the Hot 100 way back in 1977.
The B-52's [31:15]
"Private Idaho"
Party Mix!
Warner Bros. Records MINI 3596 1981
The band's debut single remixed for your own private party. You can tell it's a party remix because of the stereo-panned-n-flanged roto-toms.
Joe King Carrasco & the Crowns [35:19]
"Party Weekend"
Party Weekend
MCA Records MCA-5404 1983
For all you early MTV fans out there, yes this is what became "Party Christmas". Party party!
Grass Widow [38:22]
"11 of Diamonds"
Past Time
Kill Rock Stars KRS533 2010
Some Bay Area goodness from Hannah Lew, Raven Mahon, and Lillian Maring.
Bob Dylan [41:16]
"Billy 4"
Pat Garrett & Billy the Kid
Columbia KC 32460 1973
I have a particular soft spot for this Dylan album. The film and soundtrack came into my life at a time when I was becoming increasingly interested in film and aspect ratios like Cinemascope. And also at a time when I was making art that was making art exploring the myth of the American West and native American folklore, especially Old Man Coyote the trickster. In this film and soundtrack we get both the myth of the American West (Billy the Kid) and the trickster (Dylan is nothing if not a trickster). The film itself is a bit of a Peckinpah shaggy dog, but worth the early 70s antihero hubris. I prefer Newman's confused teen Left Handed Gun (https://youtu.be/9BhhGqb6k4I) (another aspect of the myth Billy the kid itself: the infamous daguerrotype in question has reality preserved in reverse) to Kristofferson's avenger (https://youtu.be/a-e47wAkg9g). But with Peckinpah's film you get bonus James Coburn, Slim Pickens, Harry Dean Stanton, and even Rita Coolidge.
Bobbie Gentry [47:55]
"Billy the Kid"
Patchwork
Capitol Records ST-494 1971
Speaking of coincidences. From Bobbie's final studio album. Definitely environmental circumstances.
The Modern Jazz Quartet [49:57]
"A Social Call"
Patterns
United Artists Records UAL 4072 1960
And now for something completely different from Billy the Kid. Music derived from film cues.
Falls of Rauros [54:25]
"New Inertia"
Patterns in Mythology
Gilead Media relic119 2019
Some melodic black metal from this Tolkien-esque band from Portland ME.
Music behind the DJ: "Spinning Wheel" by Terry Baxter and his Orchestra -
The Oscar Peterson Trio [00:31]
"I've Never Been in Love Before"
The Trio
Verve Records V6-8420 1961
Surprise! It might be the jacket for Oscar Peterson Trio + One (1964) but the record is actually The Trio (1961). Nevertheless, Oscar and the gents take a fine crack at the Guys and Dolls standard.
Magic Trick [06:10]
"Forest of Kates"
Other Man's Blues
Empty Cellar Records EMP029 2016
Excellent outing from Tim Cohen and friends, featuring cover art by Kevin Earl Taylor (http://www.kevinearltaylor.com/).
Henry Mancini and his Orchestra [09:40]
"Walk on the Wild Side"
Our Man in Hollywood
RCA Victor LSP-2604 1963
No not that "Walk on the Wild Side"... the one from Otto Preminger's The Man with the Golden Arm. You know the one with Frank Sinatra as a junkie drummer player? Anywho, it features a sax solo by Plas Johnson, who you may know as from The Pink Panther theme saxophonist.
The Sandwitches [13:09]
"Wickerman Mambo"
Our Toast
Empty Cellar Records EMP023 2015
A lively one from The Sandwitches from their bitchin' 3rd studio album on "oxblood" colored vinyl.
The Rolling Stones [21:37]
"The Under Assistant West Coast Promotion Man"
Out of Our Heads
London Records PS 429 1965 (1969 repressing)
Poor promo man... how could you win? Recorded at Chess Studios.
Pandiscordian Necrogenesis [24:45]
"Throne Ascension"
Outer Supernal
Gilead Media relic98 2018
Some Bay Area experimental black metal self-recorded by one Ephemeral Domignostika.
The Police [29:01]
"So Lonely"
Outlandos D'Amour
A&M SP-4753 1978
Not to shabby for a debut album. This track is partially derived from "No Woman No Cry", nevertheless Andy Summers keeps things interesting to be sure. Copy that? (https://youtu.be/MX6MvV8cbh8)
Waylon Jennings and Jessi Colter [33:50]
"Suspicious Minds"
Wanted! The Outlaws
RCA Victor APL1-1321 1976
Ok, look I see "Wanted!" as part of the wanted poster artwork and The Outlaws as the actual title. So here it is, in Albums with Titles that Begin with the Letter O as in Oscar. Loving the shuffle breakdown in the middle eight.
The Tubes [39:36]
"The Monkey Time"
Outside Inside
Capitol Records ST-12260 1983
Loyal listeners will know that I am a big fan of monkey songs, especially ones written by Curtis Mayfield (https://youtu.be/PAX5GB2hcRA). The Tubes joined by Motels frontwoman Martha Davis here.
Half Japanese [43:27]
"Shining Star"
Overjoyed
Joyful Noise Recordings JNR151 2014
The first record from Half Japanese since their 2001 release Hello, mixed and mastered by Deerhoof's John Dieterich.
Commander Cody and his Lost Planet Airmen [47:28]
"Wine Do Yer Stuff"
Lost in the Ozone
Paramount Records PAS 6017 1971
Between Bill Kirchen and a pedal steel guitar player who goes by West Virginia Creeper, what more do you need? Of course their cover of "Hot Rod Lincoln" (https://youtu.be/868DSi85odQ) on this album was their smash hit, this one just spoke to me.
Dennis Wilson [50:34]
"You and I"
Pacific Ocean Blue
Caribou Records PZ 34354 1977
Currently I'm a sucker for anything electric piano oriented.
Chelsea Wolfe [55:15]
"House of Metal"
Pain Is Beauty
Sargent House SH 106 2013
[Wonderfully moody number from Chelsea Wolfe](https://youtu.be/M4LzwnJtaA)'s third studio album. If you ever get the chance to see her live, you should._
B/B/S [01:00:14]
"Linber"
Palace
Miasmah MIALP033 2016
Canadian Aidan Baker, Italian Andrea Belfi, Norwegian Erik Skodvin. Wonderfully moody improvisations captured at Berlin's Retriever Studios.
Coil [01:04:45]
"Tainted Love"
Panic/Tainted Love
Wax Trax! Records WAX 013 1985
A grim reminder of love in the time of acquired immune deficency syndrome from these Psychic TV vets.
DJ Donna Summer [01:10:39]
"Ratpack"
Panther Tracks Vol. 1
Cock Rock Disco Vrock010 2007
For all your jumpstyle needs. Or are you more starstyle (https://youtu.be/bYCg7R7pwV4)?
Music behind the DJ: "Bachelor in Paradise" by Henry Mancini and his Orchestra -
James White and the Blacks [00:24]
"Contort Yourself"
Off White
4 Men with Beards 4M 504 2002 (original released in 1979)
A little something for all your No Wave Funk needs.
DEVO [03:30]
"Peek-A-Boo"
Oh, No! It's DEVO
Warner Bros. Records 9 23741-1 1982
One of the more memorable videos from the early MTV era. (https://youtu.be/nrudnbUoYAw) And certainly relevant today.
Zola Jesus [06:27]
"Exhumed"
Okovi
Sacred Bones Records SBR-184 2017
Killer track from one of my favorite albums of 2017. If you've never seen Zola Jesus live, I highly recommend it. Niki Danilova is a helluva performer (https://youtu.be/jtd_q0jiYw4?t=5).
Fritzi Bielmeier [10:09]
"Fairgrounds, Fair Organ, Brewery Horses and Wagaon pass by/Holzhacker Baum"
Oktoberfest: The Music and Sounds of the Biggest Beer Party in the World
Decca DL 4332 1959
Why, it's just like being there, apart from the vomit and sawdust.
Tennessee Ernie Ford with Dorothy Gill [16:01]
"Ain't Nobody's but My Own"
Ol' Rockin' Ern
Capitol Records T888 1957
Ol' Ern rocks out, no doubt to impress a Wicked City Woman (https://youtu.be/xSdBpDgfSGY).
Guy Clark [17:57]
"To Live Is to Fly"
Old Friends
Sugar Hill Records SH 1025 1988
Guy taking this excellent Townes Van Zandt song for a nice trip with the help of Emmylou Harris on harmony vocals.
The Madrid Festival de Matadors Orchestra [21:11]
"Gallito"
"Olé" Music of the Bull Ring
Bravo! Records K 125 ?
If are curious about the origins of bullfighting in Spain, the intros to a good number of Cocaine and Rhinestones Season 2 episodes (https://cocaineandrhinestones.com/episodes/season-two) will satisfy your needs (as well as any George Jones and Tammy Wynnette needs you may have).
Donna Summers [23:35]
"I Feel Love"
On the Radio - Greatest Hits Vol. 1 & 2
Casablanca NBLP-2-7191 1979
The sadly too-short 7" edit of this epic Giorgio Moroder classic, second only in my mind to Sparks' "Number One Song in Heaven (https://youtu.be/P6I6yr7WDeg)".
Siouxsie and the Banshees [29:05]
"Christine"
Once Upon a Time/The Singles
PVC Records PVC 8906 1981
The second single from their 1980 album Kaleidoscope, marked by the addition of John McGeoch on guitar.
Cheap Trick [32:04]
"Saturday at Midnight"
One on One
Epic FE 38021 1982
Cheap Trick try on Sparks? Produced by the legendary Roy Thomas Baker.
Shannon & the Clams [35:02]
"Onion"
Onion
Easy Eye Sound EES-004 2018
Recorded at Dan Auerbach's Easy Eye Sound Studio. So much goodness on this album, so I opted for my favorite track.
Red Fang [37:49]
"Flies"
Only Ghosts
Relapse Records RR 7347 2016
Hot track one, side one from the fourth studio effort by Portland's very own Red Fang.
St. Etienne [42:52]
"Stoned to Say the Least (Album Version)"
Only Love Can Break Your Heart
Warner Bros. Records 0-40196 1991
As heard on the wonderful Foxbase Alpha.
The Dirtbombs [50:35]
"Hey! Cookie"
Ooey Gooey Chewy Ka-Blooey
In the Red Recordings ITR-248 2013
The Dirtbombs! Bubblegum pop! What more could you ask for?!
Jerry Lee Lewis [53:23]
"Money"
Original Golden Hits - Volume 2
Sun SUN 103 1969
The Killer slays this Bradford/Gordy classic.
The Ink Spots [55:37]
"We'll Meet Again"
Original Ink Spots Vol. 1
Coronet Records CX-101 1959
It's true, we will meet again. Hopefully sooner rather than later!
Music behind the DJ: "Alfie" by Christopher Scott -
Faces [00:33]
"Miss Judy's Farm"
A Nod Is as Good as a Wink... to a Blind Horse
Warner Bros. Records BS 2574 1971
The lads at peak form, produced by none other than Glyn Johns.
Soft Cell [04:09]
"Say Hello, Wave Goodbye"
Non-Stop Erotic Cabaret
Sire SRK 3647 1981
Excellent low-key groove from these Leeds lads. There's fun cover of this by Japanese duo Salon Music and Russell Mael of Sparks (https://youtu.be/s6M69rLUMfE).
Aidan Baker & Karen Williams [09:37]
"Meeting in the Dark"
Nonland
Gizeh Records GZH74 2017
Guitarscapes by Aidan Baker and percussion by Karen Willems.
Atari Teenage Riot [15:03]
"Atari Teenage Riot"
Not Your Business EP 1996
Grand Royal GR039/Digital Hardcore Recordings DHR US 12.1
Yup, digital hardcore was a thing.
The Partridge Family presentado a Shirly Jones y David Cassidy [20:26]
"Nadie Desea Ser Amada (Doesn't Somebody Want to Be Wanted)"
Al Dia (Up to Date)
Bell Records 2308 004 1971
Jeez leweez, never trust a kid to refile records correctly. Why is there a copy of The Partridge Family's Up to Date in the sleeve for The Partridge Family Notebook? And why is the label in Spanish but none of the songs are in Spanish. Oh well.
Herb Ellis [23:07]
"Big Red's Boogie Woogie"
Nothing but the Blues
Verve Records MG V-8252 1957
Hot! Featuring Stan Levey on drums, Ray Brown on bass, Stan Getz on tenor sax, and Roy Eldridge on trumpet.
Big Star [28:46]
"When My Baby's Beside Me"
No. 1 Record
Big Beat Records WIK 53 1986 (original release: Ardent Records DS-2083 1972)
Every day someone is born who has never heard Big Star. If you are one of those people, enjoy!
The Number Ones [32:09]
"Sharon Shouldn't"
The Numbers
Static Shock Records SSR024 2014
Hot mid-teens power pop punk from Dublin.
Iron Maiden [35:56]
"The Prisoner"
The Number of the Beast
Harvest ST-12202 1982
Bruce Dickinson's debut outing with Maiden. This album loomed large in my adolescence. Evidently Mr. Dickinson is touring with a spoken word show? (https://youtu.be/R9jfm-9L0q4)
TacocaT [41:59]
"Psychedlic Quinceañera"
NVM
Hardly Art HAR-079 2014
So many awesome songs on this album that it's hard to pick just one, but really... This Is the One! From the lyrics to the trumpets, what's not to love?
Romeo Void [44:10]
"Never Say Never"
Never Say Never
Columbia/415 Records 5C 38178 1981
Every day someone is born who has never heard "Never Say Never". If one of those people is you, enjoy! Thank goodness for the early days of MTV otherwise I would have had no idea this sound existed.
Alan Price [50:16]
"O Lucky Man!"
O Lucky Man! Original Sountrack
Warner Bros. Records BS 2710 1973
I've been obsessed with this Alan Price soundtrack since I first heard it in this over-long shaggy dog of a film by Lindsay Anderson.
L.A. Witch [54:44]
"Heart of Darkness"
Octubre
Suicide Squeeze SSQ166 2019
Mellow down spooky.
Bobbie Gentry [57:12]
"Mississippi Delta"
Ode to Billie Joe
Captiol Records ST-2830 1967
One of the hottest track one side ones you could ask for.
Mulatu Astatke [01:00:22]
"Munaye"
Mulatu of Ethiopia
Worthy Records W-1020 1972 (2003 reissue)
Putting the funk in Ethiopian jazz.
The Cramps [01:03:54]
"I Can't Hardly Stand It"
...Off the Bone
Illegal Records ILPIC 012 1985
The Cramps give this Charlie Feathers number (https://youtu.be/8h_O6U1xMlc) a fine take. There's some great local television footage of Alex Chilton helping The Cramps record at Sun Studios if you shake the internet.
Music behind the DJ: "Goldfinger" by Mantovani -
Nick Lowe [00:28]
"My Heart Hurts"
Nick the Knife
Columbia FC 37932 1982
Nick's first outing after the dissolution of Rockpile. Another catchy tune, co-written with Carlene Carter. Such a great duo.
Nicolette Larson [03:07]
"Lotta Love"
Nicolette
Warner Bros. Records BSK 3243 1978
Fresh off assisting Neil Young with American Stars 'n Bars, Nicolette unleashes some peak 70s adult-oriented rock with this side one, track one Young cover for her debut album.
Shana Cleveland [06:14]
"Face of the Sun"
Night of the Worm Moon
Hardly Art HAR 111 2019
Some excellent cinematic Western feels for sure. Besides being an excellent musician, Shana makes my very favorite calendar (https://shanacleveland.bandcamp.com/merch).
The Oscar Peterson Trio [09:44]
"I Got It Bad (and That Ain't Good)"
Night Train
Verve Records V6-8538 1963
An album of excellently curated standards, with this being no exception.
Tom Waits [16:20]
"Eggs and Sausage (in a Cadillac with Susan Michelson)"
Nighthawks at the Diner
Asylum Records 7E-2008 1975
Dining with everyone's favorite dive bar maestro.
Billy Oskay and Mīcheãl Ō Domhaill [22:31]
"The 19A"
Nightnoise
Windham Hill Records WH-1031 1984
Guitars, and violas, and whistles, and harmoniums. What? I tried to pick one of the short tracks.
The Beatles [25:42]
"Paperback Writer"
1962-1966
Apple Records SKBO 3403 1973
One of my favorite non-album singles from the lads.
The Beatles [27:57]
"Don't Let Me Down"
1967-1970
Apple Records SKBO 3404 1973
What? Just because many of the folks who listen to Vinyl-O-Matic have watched all 7 hours and 48 minutes of Get Back doesn't mean we can't still enjoy this song. I mean really, how awesome was Billy Preston?
Hillsboro High School Eagle Band [33:20]
"Streets of Laredo"
1973-1974 Sweepstakes
Reelsound Recording Company RSF-7417 1974
Ah the classic rake's lament. Fun fact: Hillsboro, Texas was used in the filming of Wes Anderson's 1996 film "Bottle Rocket".
Eurythmics [34:49]
"Sexcrime (1984)"
1984 (For the Love of Big Brother)
RCA ABL1-5349 1984
A doubleplusgood track from this soundtrack scored by Dave Stewart.
Prince [38:49]
"Little Red Corvette"
1999
Warner Bros. Records 9 23720-1 1982
Perhaps one of the best first sides of any double album out there. Hard to choose just one track from the album, but "Little Red Corvette" will always be my fave. Fun fact: "Little Red Corvette" was partially the inspiration for Stevie Nick's 1983 hit "Stand Back" (https://youtu.be/gwS9BIqbffU), and in fact His Pupleness can be heard playing synth on the choruses.
Los Campesinos! [43:46]
"What Death Leaves Behind"
No Blues
Turnstile TS007LP 2013
The lead single from Los Campesinos! excellent 2013 album, on lovely hot pink vinyl. Here's an appearance that they made at the time on New York's WFUV (https://youtu.be/zaCoHn6c238).
Motörhead [49:10]
"Ace of Spades"
No Remorse
Bronze 7 90233-1-H 1984
Every day someone is born who has never heard Motörhead's "Ace of Spades". Perhaps one of those people is you. If so, enjoy! I bet you couldn't tell that Lemmy was a fan of slot machines. Fun fact: This album was leather scented when I bought it a very long time ago. A little travelling music please. (https://youtu.be/wR3xwENK7Jo)
Carly Simon [51:56]
"You're So Vain"
No Secrets
Elektra EKS-75049 1972
Every day someone is born who has never heard Carly Simon's smash hit "You're So Vain". Perhaps one of those people is you. Enjoy. Very interesting opening bass lick from Klaus Voorman.
The Exbats [56:13]
"Ghost in the Record Store"
Now Where Were We
Goner Records 173GONE 2021
One of the best albums of 2021. Can't get enough of Exbats! This song made it's first appearance for 2020's Record Store Day (https://youtu.be/T-clUD3ULcw) (back in the dark days).
Taurus [58:57]
"No/Thing Longing, Human Impermanence"
No/Thing
Self-Released 2013
Some excellent experimental heaviness from this Portland duo. Was lucky enough to catch them opening for Agalloch a couple of years ago.
Music behind the DJ: "Slow Poke" by Lawrence Welk -
Gladys Knight & the Pips [00:22]
"Who Is She (and What Is She to You)"
Neither One of Us
Soul S 737L 1973
Gladys and the gents turning the tables on the Bill Withers groove from the year before (https://youtu.be/T4JtCCWB6Y4), and deftly covered by Meshell Ndegecello (https://youtu.be/T4JtCCWB6Y4).
Redd Kross [04:28]
"Peach Kelli Pop"
Neurotica
Five Foot Two Records FF2-003-LP/Sympathy for the Record Industry STFRI 709 2002
Side 2, Track 1 of Neurotica is this killer riff rocker that hooked me when it was first released in 1987.
Neutral Milk Hotel [08:29]
"Song Against Sex"
Neutral Milk Hotel
NMH Records NMH001 2011
All the Neutral Milk Hotel you could possibly want tucked away into this amazing box set. Naturally it's hard to pick just one song, but this one always gets the old brain juice flowing.
Spinners with Dionne Warwick [12:14]
"Then Came You"
New and Improved
Atlantic SD 18118 1974
This is one of those songs that lies dormant in my memory until I hear it and then I get a flood of childhood memories. Funny how music can work like that.
Deafheaven [17:24]
"Baby Blue"
New Bermuda
Anti- 87431-1SC5 2016
Some dreamy doomy goodness from the Bay Area band's third studio album.
The Apples in Stereo [27:34]
"Can You Feel It?"
New Magnetic Wonder
Yep Roc Records/Simian Records LP-YEP-2132 2007
Well, can you? Killer opening track from Apples in Stereo's 6th studio album co-penned by the late greate Bill Doss. Also, their first album not on spinART, and their last with drummer Hilarie Sidney.
Pete Fountain [35:01]
"Basin Street Blues"
New Orleans
Coral CRL 757282 1959
One-time Lawrence Welk clarinetist Pete Fountain takes for a trip down to the Big Easy.
New Riders of the Purple Sage [31:45]
"I Don't Know You"
New Riders of the Purple Sage
Columbia C 30888 1971
Side one, track one of the eponymous debut album from the New Riders of the Purple Sage, featuring Jer Bear on pedal steel.
DEVO [37:09]
"Through Be Cool"
New Traditionalists
Warner Bros. Records BSK 3595 1981
Side one, track one from DEVO's fourth studio album. Fun fact: this song will always remind of a small supermarket chain in the Omaha area called Hinky Dinky. Pretty sure it no longer exists. And of course, an early MTV heavy rotation classic (https://youtu.be/r5aZOW42vbQ). Oh those evil spuds.
Iggy Pop [40:20]
"Five Foot One"
New Values
Arista AB 4237 1979
Iggy's third solo album with help from former Stooges James Williamson and Scott Thurston. And yes there's a video (https://youtu.be/dnI6A_YUoDc).
U2 [46:23]
"New Year's Day (Long Version)"
New Year's Day (Long Version)
Island Records 12WIP 6848 1983
Everyday someone is born who has never heard U2's "New Year's Day". Maybe one of those someone's is you. Solidarność!
The Toasters [51:58]
"Shocker!"
N.Y. Beat! Hit & Run
Moon Records TOAST-09-10 1986
A prime examples of early 3rd wave ska from the NYC vets, which would later show up on their debut album Skaboom!.
The Dave Brubeck Quartet [55:58]
"Perdido"
Newport 1958
Columbia CS 8082 1959
Brubeck and Paul Desmond take one of my favorite standards (https://youtu.be/AanVD5arBC0) for quite the spin.
Music behind the DJ: "Brazil" by Billy Mure's Supersonic Guitars -
Little Dragon [00:20]
"Klapp Klapp"
Nabuma Rubberband
Seven Four/Republic B0020210-01 2014
Little Dragon's fourth studio album and a fine one at that. Why, the even performed this track on Letterman (https://youtu.be/pKhmTNkIJ5o).
22 Sparkling Smiles [03:57]
"Every Day"
Nailed to the Stars
Jealous Butcher Records JB-010 1996
Nice little 90s indie comp from the Portland label.
KMFDM [06:44]
"Naïve (Re-Mix by TKK)"
Naïve/The Days of Swing + Roses
Wax Trax! Records WAX 9160 1990
From the halcyon days of electro-industrial.
Talking Heads [18:02]
"(Nothing But) Flowers"
Naked
Sire 1-25654 1988
Just can't get enough of the high life sound. Great guitar interplay between guests Johnny Marr and Yves N'Djock.
Talking Heads [23:17]
"Pulled Up"
The Name of This Band Is Talking Heads
Sire 2SR 3590 1982
A double album of live Talking Heads. The first record is the talking heads in their original quartet form recorded between 1977 and 1979, heard here with this great rendition of "Pulled Up". The second record features the band as a 10 musician group recorded between 1980-81, with the addition of Adrian Belew on guitar, Nona Hendrix on backing vocals, Busta Jones on bass, Dolette McDonald on percussion, Steve Scales on congas, and the inimitable Bernie Worrell on keys.
Nancy Sinatra [27:21]
"Son of a Preacher Man"
Nancy
Reprise Records RS 6333 1969
Nancy and the Wrecking Crew keeping it downtempo with this version.
Nancy Sinatra and Lee Hazlewood [30:12]
"Greenwich Village Folk Song Salesman"
Nancy & Lee
Reprise Records RS 6273 1968
Kinda corny kinda fun take on this tune by the great Tom T. Hall. For those who want to learn more about Tom T. Hall, check out this episode of Cocaine & Rhinestones (https://cocaineandrhinestones.com/tom-t-hall-harper-valley-pta) (although really you should start with this episode (https://cocaineandrhinestones.com/shelby-singleton-harper-valley-pta) and make your way forward).
Nancy Wilson with the Cannonball Adderley Quintet [34:48]
"A Sleepin' Bee"
Nancy Wilson/Cannonball Adderley
Capitol Records ST 1657 1962
A great pairing of talents doing a nice turn on this Truman Capote-penned number.
Karen Black [37:23]
"Memphis"
Nashville Original Motion Picture Soundtrack
ABC Records ABCD-893 1975
The voluptuous delight of Karen Black singing.
Bob Dylan [39:31]
"To Be Alone with You"
Nashville Skyline
Columbia KCS 9825 1969
Snappy number from Bob, with some great drum work by Kenny Buttrey.
Silver Jews [41:37]
"How to Rent a Room"
The Natural Bridge
Drag City DC101 1996
Track one, side one of the second Silver Jews album. The late great David Berman locks in the Silver Jews sound for good.
Commodores [45:52]
"Flying High"
Natural High
Motown M7-902R1 1978
What, you thought I was going to stick you with "Three Times a Lady"? This album made it to the top of the R&B Albums chart, and number three on the Top LPSs & Tapes chart.
Jacques Brel [51:03]
"Les Flamandes"
Ne Me Quitte Pas
Barclay 90 268 1972 (1978 reissue)
The Flemish! Like Brel himself.
Lead Belly [53:39]
"John Henry"
Negro Folk Songs for Young People
Folkways Records FC 7533 1960
Master of the 12-string Lead Belly fills the kids in on John Henry.
Neil [57:49]
"Golf Girl"
Neil's Heavy Concept Album
WEA WX12 1984
The Young Ones' very own Neil aka Nigel Planer takes us on a very heavy golf trip with the help of Dawn French. In case you're curious about the orignal Caravan version of this song, dig their 1971 appearance on Beat-Club (https://youtu.be/ik8dE1-SQtg).
Music behind the DJ: "A Swingin' Safari" by Bert Kaempfert - Show more
