Vinyl-O-Matic - SoundSage

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Fleetwood Mac [01:08] "I Don't Want to Know" Rumours Warner Bros. Records BSK 3010 1977 Funny 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 Four Children of the Hoof #1 2006 Maybe 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 Road Reprise Records RS 6346 1969 Some 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 Sleeps Reprise Records HS 2295 1979 Neil, I can probably tell you how she felt. The Rutles [14:10] "Cheese and Onions" The Rutles Warner Bros. Records HS 3151 1978 Yes 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. 34 RCA Victor Red Seal LSC-2596 1964 Benjamin 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. 78 Columbia Masterworks MS 6469 1963 Hopefully 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 Dance RCA CPL1-0611 1974 Another 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 Western Bloodshot Records BS 029 1998 A 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 1980 Track 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 + 2 Roulette SR 52118 1965 The 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

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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

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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

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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

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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'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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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Coro Trentino [00:23] "Not en Val Gardena" Music of the Italian Alps Capitol Records T10120 A quick little Tyrolean excursion. "Bald" Bill Hagan and his Trocarderons [02:04] "Frankie and Johnny" Music to Strip By Somerset P-16800 1966 Not exactly a song I would associate with burlesque. Carlene Carter with Dave Edmunds [04:26] "Baby Ride Easy" Musical Shapes Warner Bros. Records BSK 3465 1980 That's right kids, Carlene backed by Rockpile, covering a little number Johnny and June used to do. Jacques Bondon, Lamoureux Orchestra of Paris [07:46] "Interlude for an Unexpeted Show" Musiques Officielles pour Les Xièmes Jeux Olympiques d'Hiver - Grenoble 1968 ERATO STU70337 1968 That sounds like a truly unexpected show for the Olympics. Joe Ely [13:06] "Dallas" Musta Notta Gotta Lotta Southcoast Records MCA-5183 1981 A fine rendition of this Jimmie Dale Gilmore tune, with some excellent steel guitar assistance from Lloyd Maines. The Kinks [16:33] "Muswell Hillbilly" Muswell Hillbillies RCA Victor AYL1-4558 1971 (1981 reissue) Ever wonder where The Cars got that riff from "Best Friend's Girl (https://youtu.be/RyFo6p6LGkA)"? Thee Oh Sees [21:30] "Sticky Hulks" Mutilator Defeated at Last Castle Face CF 55 2015 Another classic album from John Dwyer and company, this one from 2015. Elvis Costello [29:09] "(The Angels Wanna Wear My) Red Shoes" My Aim Is True Columbia JC 35037 1978 Hard to pick just one track, but this is the song that popped right into my head when I pulled the record of the shelf. John Coltrane [31:59] "But Not For Me" My Favorite Things Atlantic SD 1361 1961 The Gershwin brothers standard peformed with Coltrane on tenor sax and the help of McCoy Tyner on piano, Steve Davis on double bass, and Elvin Jones on drums. Brian Eno - David Byrne [41:30] "A Secret Life" My Life in the Bush of Ghosts Sire SRK 6093 1981 Mucking about in rhythm and sampling, featuring sampled vocals by Lebanese singer Samira Tewfik. Barbra Streisand [45:40] "I've Got No Strings" My Name Is Barbra Columbia CS 9136 1965 Oh Geppetto, what have you unleashed?! Barbra Streisand [48:30] "The Shadow of Your Smile (Love Theme from The Sandpiper)" My Name Is Barbra, Two... Columbia CS 9209 1965 The theme song to the steamy Vincent Minelli film from 1965, featuring Liz & Dick. Allan Sherman [51:12] "My Zelda" My Son, the Folk Singer Warner Bros. Records W 1475 1962 A little spoof on the Calypsonian classic "Matilda" (https://youtu.be/fRnOQaA1xsw). Ponty Bone and the Squeezetones [56:48] "Ni Por Mil Punados De Oro" My, My, Look at This Amazing Records AM 1015 1987 Heck yeah! Dust off the dance floor! Music behind the DJ: "Cold, Cold Heart" by Jerry Byrd

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Caudal [00:37] "Murk" Murk Midira Records MD 015 2015 An excellent spatial excursion from Aidan Baker on guitar, Gareth Sweeney on bass, and Felipe Salazar on drums. Kermit the Frog & Fozzie Bear [15:08] "Movin' Right Along" The Muppet Movie - Original Soundtrack Recording Atlantic SD 16001 1979 A little travelling music, please. Red Fang [18:06] "Wires" Murder the Mountains Relapse Records RR7144-1 2011 Don't try this at home, kids (https://youtu.be/WQPfQvLIseA). Or maybe do... it looks like fun. Herb Alpert & the Tijuana Brass [23:48] "Green Peppers" Music Box A&M Records SP 19006 1969 You've heard of Green Onions? Well, Herb and amigos have Green Peppers. This compilation brought to you by BankAmericard. Various [24:48] "Jingle Bells" A Music Box Christmas - Enchanting 19th Century Music Boxes from the Colletion of Rita Ford Columbia CS 8498 1961 Jingle Bells?! Is this a... oh wait, I guess it is almost. Gendèr Wayang from Teges Kanyinan, Pilatan, Bali [28:05] "Sekati" Music for the Balinese Shadow Play Nonesuch H-72037 1969 A gamelan introduction to the five brothers of the Mahabarata story. George Melachrino Orchstra [31:11] "British Isles: Big Ben Chime/English Hymn/Oranges and Lemons" Music for the Nostalgic Traveler RCA Victor LPM-1053 1955 A little more traveling music. Or recollection of traveling? Just remember, folks, nostalgia is a disease. The Band [33:20] "This Wheel's on Fire" Music from the Big Pink Capitol Records SKAO 2955 1968 blah Bo Hansson [36:29] "The Old Forest/Tom Bombadil" Music Inspired by the Lord of the Rings Charisma/Buddah Records CAS 1059 1972 (originally released in 1970) Look out for Old Man Will! Oh few, it's Tom Bombadil. Robert Preston [42:16] "Marian the Librarian" The Music Man - Original Soundtrack Warner Bros. Records BS 1459 1962 Advent of the Sexy Librarian trope? Edgar Varèse [44:54] "Poème Électronique" Music of Edgar Varèse Columbia Masterworks MS 6146 1960 Created for the Philips Pavillion at the 1958 Brussels World Fair, a building designed in concert with Le Corbusier. Music behind the DJ: "Another Girl" by George Martin and Orchestra

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Cat Stevens [00:34] "I Wish, I Wish" Mona Bone Jakon A&M Records SP4260 1970 The less said about the title of this album, the better. Tommy Gumina [04:15] "Love Theme From 'La Strada'" Mood Italiano Decca DL 8630 1958 Some lovely Italiano-Americano accordion playing. Dick Hyman [06:43] "The Topless Dancers of Corfu" Moog - The Electric Eclectics of Dick Hyman ABC Command 938-S 1969 Catchy bleep bloop. Neil Diamond [09:45] "Song Sung Blue" Moods UNI Records 93136 1972 Can't go wrong with that electric piano intro, heavily inspired by the second movement of Piano Concerto No. 21 in C Major by W.A. Mozart. Sonny & the Sunsets [14:17] "Nightmares" Moods Baby Moods Polyvinyl Record Company PRC-313 2016 Super snappy album from 2016 on lovely orange vinyl. The Blazers [17:23] "Vive la Compagne and Let Us Drink" More College Drinking Songs ABC-Paramount ABCS-219 1958 It doesn't matter what era you're in, college kids are a little pre-occupied. X [20:16] "I Must Not Think Bad Thoughts" More Fun in the New World Elektra 60283-1 1983 It's true. Also featured in the Something Wild soundtrack. Johnny Mathis [24:26] "Call Me" More Johnny's Greatest Hits Columbia CS 8150 1959 Ringy ding a dingy ding. No not Blondie's "Call Me", and no not Petala Clark's "Call Me". The Monkees [28:26] "The Kind of Girl I Could Love" More of the Monkees Colgems COM-102 1967 My favorite Michael Nesmith song on the this, their second studio album. Nez takes the lead, with the boys on backing vocals. The Wrecking Crew help out with the likes of James Burton and Glen Campbell on guitar, Larry Knechtel on bass, the legendary Hal Blaine on drums, and Nez handles the steel guitar. Recorded in a 5 hour session on June 25, 1966. Edith Piaf [30:17] "La Vie, L'Amour" More Piaf of Paris Capitol Records ST 10283 1961 The celebrated chanteuse sings about life and love a few years before her death. Talking Heads [32:05] "Take Me to the River" More Songs about Buildings and Food Sire SRK 6058 1978 The transformative cover of the Al Green classic. Coincidentally, this version hit the charts around the same time that versions by Bryan Ferry, Foghat, and Levon Helm were also released. The 70s were a weird place. Made it to number 26 on the Hot 100. Fritz Busch conducting the Glyndbourne Festival Orchestra [38:46] "Overture" Mozart: The Marriage of Figaro Seraphim IC-6128 1983 (recorded in 1934/35) Just a little something in the key of D. Nirvana [42:34] "Where Did You Sleep Last Night" MTV Unplugged in New York DGC DGC-24727 1994 A powerful rendition of this traditional song, inspired by Leadbelly and Mark Lanegan. Music behind the DJ: "Call Me" by New Classic Singers

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The B-52's [00:31] "Throw that Beat in the Garbage Can" Mesopotamia Warner Bros. Records MINI 3641 1982 The Athens natives 3rd studio effort, this time with David Byrne on production duties. Martha and the Muffins [05:03] "Echo Beach" Metro Music Dindisc DID.1 1980 Every day someone is born who has never heard "Echo Beach". Perhaps one of those people is you. If so, enjoy! Chaka Khan [08:39] "Own the Night" Miami Vice - Music from the Television Series MCA Records MCA-6150 1985 Can you feel the heat? Nilsson [13:30] "Everybody's Talkin'" Midnight Cowboy United Artists Records UAS 5198 1969 Every day someone is born who has never heard "Everyboy's Talkin'". Perhaps one of those people is you. If so, enjoy! Tasha Thomas [17:06] "Hot Buttered Boogie" Midnight Rendezvous Atlantic SD 19223 1979 Hot stuff from the original Auntie Em in the Broadway musical The Wiz. Harry Belafonte [22:17] "Memphis Tennessee" The Midnight Special RCA Victor LSP-2449 1962 Long distance information, are you sure this is the right number? Leonard Leight [27:14] "Crazy Rhythm/Fascinating Rhythm" The Mighty Wurlitzer and the Roaring Hi-Fi Twenties RCA Victor LSP 1665 1958 Yowza! Deerhoof [29:52] "Milking" Milk Man Free Porcupine Society FPS 007 2004 One of my favorite theme albums. Oh Milk Man, what are you up to? Joanna Newsom [34:42] "The Book of Right-On" The Milk-Eyed Mender Drag City DC263 2004 Well whaddya know, another great album from 2004. We Five [39:07] "Somewhere Beyond the Sea" Million Dollar Sound Sampler A&M Records A&M 19001 1967 For better or worse, an ensemble from the Bay Area. Charles Mingus [41:32] "Mood Indigo" Mingus Mingus Mingus Mingus Mingus Impulse! A-54 1964 Yes yes yes yes yes. Supersystem [46:13] "Miracle (Album Version)" Miracle Touch and Go TG285 2005 fka El Guapo Mary Margaret O'Hara [50:57] "You Will Be Loved Again" Miss America Virgin 7 91274-1 1988 Fellow Canadians Cowboy Junkies would cover this a couple of years later on their album Caution Horses. Kim Carnes [54:32] "Bette Davis Eyes" Mistaken Identity EMI America SO-517052 1981 Hey kids, did you know that this song was originally written and recorded by Jackie DeShannon in 1974 (https://youtu.be/FAQsOJbs-yo)? It's true! Richie Havens [58:10] "San Francisco Bay Blues" Mixed Bag Verve Forecast FTS-3006 1968 A mighty fine rendition. Ray Charles [1:00:43] "Bye Bye Love" Modern Sounds in Country and Western Music ABC-Paramount ABC 410 1962 A super snazzy rendition of the Bryant & Bryant smash hit for the Everly Brothers. Music behind the DJ: "Midnight Cowboy" by John Barry

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Emma Ruth Rundle & Thou [00:25] "Ancestral Recall" May Our Chambers Be Full Sacred Bones SBA-007 2020 Two great heavy tastes that taste great together! De La Soul [04:20] "Me, Myself, and I" Me, Myself, And I Tommy Boy TB 926 B A 3-sided 12" single of the classic De La Soul jam. What? 3-sided, you ask? Indeed! Side Two has parallel tracks. In this infamous sample-strong song we can hear Ohio Players, Funkadelic, Edwin Birdsong, Doug E. Fresh, and Loose Ends. Johnny Cash [08:04] "25 Minutes to Go" Mean as Hell - Ballads from the True West Columbia CS 2446 1966 Gooo...ohhh...ohhh...ohhh... Another fun Shel Silverstein tune for Mr. Cash. Pink Floyd [11:16] "San Tropez" Meddle Harvest SMAS-832 1971 This jaunty tune has long been one of my favorite Floyd songs. Clan of Xymox [16:16] "Louise" Medusa 4AD CAD 613 1986 Mmmm... darkwave. Blonde Redhead [21:34] "For the Damaged" Melody of Certain Damaged Lemons Touch and Go TG216 2000 Evidently this Chopin-based song is of some signficance to Rick and Morty fans. Philharmonia Orchestra, conducted by Paul Kletzki [24:32] "Dance of the Clowns, Op. 61, No. 11" Mendelssohn: A Midsummer Night's Dream Angel Record 35146 1962(?) Quite the dance! Sir Douglas Quintet [26:09] "Mendocino" Mendocino Smash/Mercury SRS 67115 1966 It's entirely possible that you've never heard the title track to this album. If that's the case, enjoy! Gravy Train!!!! [30:16] "Hella Nervous" The "Menz" E.P. Cold Crush 003 2002 Hella. Definitely hella. Aidan Baker & Jakob Thiesen [32:30] "Dangers Will Breed" Mépris Interior Massacre I.M.02 2013 Two great tastes that taste great together! Ultra Vivid Scene [41:20] "Mercy Seat" Mercy Seat 4AD BAD 906 1989 Waaaaay back in the waaaay back, I would play this song over and over and over again. I was obsessed. Bing Crosby with the Andrews Sisters [47:50] "Mele Kalikimaka" Merry Christmas Decca DL 78128 1961 (original release: 1955) A snappy number from Bing and the gals that was originally recorded in 1950. Johnny Mathis [50:41] "Sleigh Ride" Merry Christmas Columbia CS 8021 1972 (original release 1958) A mighty smooth sleigh ride indeed. The Radio City Music Hall Symphony Orchestra & Chorus [53:39] "Carol of the Bells" Merry Christmas America from the Radio City Music Hall Continental CR 1009 1972 Now that is an ending.

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Nicole Croisille and Pierre Barouh [00:22] "A Man and A Woman (Vocal)" A Man and A Woman - Original Motion Picture Soundtrack United Artists Records UAS 5147 1966 Hey dahbba dahbba dahbba dah. Kraftwerk [02:58] "Neon Lights" The Man-Machine Capitol Records S11-56854 1978 (1993 reissue) A belated fare thee well to the great Florian Schneider. P J Harvey [11:49] "Wang Dang Doodle" Man-Size Island Records 12IS 569 1993 Polly Jean and the boys building up a taught rendition of the Willie Dixon classic made famous by Koko Taylor. Nat King Cole [15:04] "I Got It Bad and That Ain't Good" A Many Splendored Thing Longines Symphonette Society SY5161 1965 Nat does a very smooth version of this Duke Ellington classic. Television [19:55] "Marquee Moon" Marquee Moon 4 Men with Beards 4M501 2003 (original release: 1977) Every day someone is born who has never hear "Marquee Moon". Perhaps you are one of those people. In which case, enjoy! Marshall Crenshaw [30:37] "Cynical Girl" Marshall Crenshaw Warner Bros. Records BSK 3673 1983 I found one! Dick van Dyke and Julie Andrews [33:11] "Jolly Holiday" Walt Disney's Mary Poppins (An Original Cast Sound Track Recording) RCA Victor CSO-111 1964 Isn't though? Monty Python [35:18] "Word Association" Matching Tie & Handkerhief Arista AB 4039 1973 John Cleese deftly winds his way through the English language. Blossom Dearie [36:35] "Quiet Nights" May I Come In? Capitol SM-2086 1964 (1970s reissue) Blossom does a fine take on Jobim's Corcovado. Kodiak/Nadja [40:54] "KITSUNE: Fox Drone (Nadja)" MCCCXLIX/Kitsune Denovali Records den40 2009 Some excellent doom drone from Aidan Baker and Leah Buckareff on clear vinyl with black and blue splatters. Transcendent. Music behind the DJ: "A Man and a Woman" by Charlie Byrd

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The Benny Goodman Quartet [00:27] "Stompin' at the Savoy" Made in Japan Capitol Records ST 2282 1965 A recording of a performance from February 25, 1964 in Tokyo. Rounding out the quartet are Dick Shreve on piano, Colin Bailey on drums, and Monty Budwig on bass. Madness [04:32] "Night Boat to Cairo" Madness Geffen Records GHS 4003 1983 The boys 1979 single added here to their 1983 US self-title compilation. Madonna [07:47] "Lucky Star" The Immaculate Collection Sire 1-26400 1990 Number smash hit on the dance club charts, and number 4 on the Hot 100 in 1983. Badfinger [11:24] "Come and Get It" Magic Christian Music Apple Records ST-3364 1970 Badfinger do a fine job with song that Paul McCartney originally recorded as a demo during the Abbey Road sessions. Pearl Charles [15:11] "What I Need" Magic Mirror Kanine Records KR242LP-C1 2021 Easily one of my favorite albums this year on magical blue vinyl. Super dig the electric piano vibes on this track. Sarah Vaughan [18:34] "That Old Black Magic" The Magic of Sarah Vaughan Mercury Wing MGW 12280 1959 (1964 reissue) A fine rendition of the Arlen/Spencer classic from Sarah Vaughan's last album on Mercury Wing. Zamfir [21:26] "Just the Way You Are" The Magic of Zamfir Heartland Music HL1017 1984 Master of the Pan Flute! Probably the only time you will hear either Zamfir or Billy Joel on Vinyl-O-Matic is when this album comes up in rotation. Deerhoof [25:46] "The Devil and His Anarchic Surrealist Retinue" The Magic Polyvinyl Record Company PRC-315 2016 Lucky number 13! Yes that's right, this is the 13th studio album from one of my favorite bands on awesome white and purple starburst vinyl. Thou [30:16] "The Changeling Prince" Magus Sacred Bones Records SBR205 2018 One of my favorite tracks from one of my favorite albums from 2018. An awesome silver vinyl release with wax-sealed screenprinted sleeve. Gerry Mulligan and his Sextet [36:43] "Ain't It the Truth" Mainstream of Jazz EmArcy MG 36101 1956 A fine West Coast Jazz rendition of a Count Basie number. Recorded January 25, 1956 in New York featuring Mulligan on baritone sax, Zoot Sims on tenor sax, Bobby Brookmeyer on trombone, Jon Eardley on trumpet, Bill Crow on bass, and Dave Bailey on drums. Wham! [42:04] "Careless Whisper" Make It Big Columbia FC 39595 1984 Number one hit from a number one album with an iconic sax riff. Burt Bacharach [49:53] "I'll Never Fall in Love Again" Make It Easy on Yourself A&M Records SP 4188 1970 For you photography nerds out there: cover photo by Gary Winogrand. Leon & Mary Russell [52:59] "Now Now Boogie" Make Love to the Music Paradise Records PAK 3066 1977 Ok... I'm boogie-ing! Charley Pride [55:55] "Above and Beyond (the Call of Love)" Make Mine Country RCA Victor LSP-3952 1968 A mighty fine rendition of this Harlan Howard's classic from Charley's 4th studio album, which also happened to reach the number 4 spot on the country charts. The Bobbleheads [58:02] "Turn the Radio On (the Perfect Song)" Make Yourself Happy Poppop Records poppop 14002 2014 Some outstanding power bubblegum from San Francisco. Turn it on! Music behind the DJ: "Come and Get It" by Terry Baxter and his Orchestra

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Boots Randolph [00:26] "Smoke Gets in Your Eyes" Love Songs for a Late Evening Columbia House 1P 6114 1974 That's right, the man who brought us "Yakety Sax" brings us the Kern and Harbach classic. Swans [03:45] "Love Will Tear Us Apart (Black Version)" Love Will Tear Us Apart Caroline Records CAROL 1454 1988 The Jarboe version of the Joy Division classic, engineered by the excellent Wharton Tiers. Cocteau Twins [07:39] "Love's Easy Tears" Love's Easy Tears 4AD BAD 610 1986 Title track from one of the many Cocteau Twins EPs. The Cure [11:16] "The Love Cats (Extended Version)" The Love Cats Fiction Records ficsx 19 1983 Evidently this was a throw-away song by Smith. Not too shabby if that's the case. Guitar Wolf [16:57] "Loverock" Loverock Narnack Records NCK 7020 2004 The jet-rockers blast off with this title track from their 2004 Narnack release on gold vinyl. New Order [20:11] "Face Up" Low-Life Qwest Records 1-25289 1985 My favorite track from New Order's third studio album. The concert video Pumped Full of Drugs that was made around this time contains an excellent version of this song. Terry Allen [25:12] "Truckload of Art" Lubbock (On Everything) Paradise of Bachelors PoB-27 2016 That'll show them high-falutin' New York artists. Terry is accompanied by such luminaries as Ponty Bone, Joe Ely, and Lloyd Maines. Originally released on Fate Records in 1979. Tim Cohen [30:34] "Bedfellows" Luck Man Sinderlyn LYN-024 2017 Another excellent solo outing from San Francisco's own Tim Cohen Cocteau Twins [34:25] "Feathers-Oar-Blades" Lullabies 4AD BAD 213 1982 Some very angular material from an EP that followed close on the heels of their debut album Garlands. André Kostelantez and his Orchestra [38:51] "Manuel de Falla: Spanish Dance (from La vida breve)" The Lure of Spain Columbia CL 943 1957 A little trip to Spain from the Russian-born American conductor. It makes for a pretty lively number when you accidentally record it at 45rpm! Johnny Mandel & Various [41:07] "Going Home" MAS*H (Original Soundtrack Recording) Columbia Masterworks OS 3520 1970 And that's pretty much how you handle Altman-esque overlapping dialogue for a soundtrack. Ella Fitzgerald with the Paul Smith Quartet [44:41] "Mack the Knife" Mack the Knife - Ella in Berlin Verve MG VS-64041 1960 (1967 repress) Now that is how you improvise. Malcolm McLaren [51:28] "Madam Butterfly" Madam Butterfly Island Records 0-96915 1984 A 12" single from Malcolm's attempt to fuse contemporary R&B with opera. Syd Barrett [57:53] "Gigolo Aunt" The Madcap Laughs/Barrett Capitol Records SABB-11314 1983 Excellent double record compilation of the two solo Barrett albums. Syd is joined by bandmates David Gilmour on bass, and Richard Wright on keys. Music behind the DJ: "My Sweet Lord" by Terry Baxter and his Orchestra

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The Fresh & Onlys [00:25] "Dream Girls" Long Slow Dance Mexican Summer Mex113 2012 A solid track from one of my favorite albums of 2012, still getting heavy rotation from me. It's the finger snaps that get me everytime. Bell Witch [03:13] "Beneath the Mask" Longing Flenser Records 2012 (2015 reissue) Approriately enough for these times, features an audio extract from Roger Corman's 1964 adaptation of Edgar Allan Poe's The Masque of the Red Death. Sergio Mendes & Brasil '66 [09:09] "Batacuda (The Beat)" Look Around A&M Records SP 4137 1968 Same Sergio, revamped Brasil '66. This album made it to number 5 on the Top 200. Silver Jews [11:27] "Candy Jail" Lookout Mountain Lookout Sea Drag City DC358 2008 Any chance I can get to play "Candy Jail", I'll take it. Michael Nesmith & the First National Band [15:13] "Silver Moon" Loose Salute RCA Victor LSP-4415 1970 A mighty fine opener to this mighty fine second album from the First National Band. Inexorum [18:28] "Raging Hearts" Lore of the Lakes Gilead Media RELIC97 2018 Some blackened metal from the land of 10,000 lakes on beautiful aqua/cyan swirl vinyl. Beck [23:25] "Loser" Loser Bong Load Records BL5 1993 When in doubt, go with the slacker anthems. Keith Carradine [27:20] "Rain" Lost and Found Asylum Records 6E-114 1978 Does anyone remember rain? Tacocat [32:01] "Dana Katherine Scully" Lost Time Hardly Art HAR-095 2016 Etched into the runout on side A is THE TRUTH IS OUT THERE and on the side B is BUT SO ARE LIES. I ♡ Tacocat Krallice with Dave Edwardson [35:14] "Retrogenesis" Loüm Gilead Media relic99 2017 East Coast meets West Coast as Krallice bring in Neurosis' Dave Edwardson on this epic release. Muscle & Marrow [38:42] "Bereft Body" Love Flenser Records FR67 2016 Wonderful ethereal heaviness from this Portland duo. Richard Harris [42:17] "Lucky Me" Love Album Dunhill ABC DS-50074 1972 Richard croonin' out some Jimmy Webb tunes. Love and Rockets [45:19] "Motorcycle" Love and Rockets Beggars Banquet 9715-1-R 1989 The boys get primal about Daniel's motorcycle. Carlos Santana & John Mahavishnu McLaughlin [48:54] "Naima" Love Devotion Surrender Columbia KC 32034 1973 The gentleman take a stab at the Coltrane number. Pet Shop Boys [52:02] "Love Comes Quickly (Dance Mix)" Love Comes Quickly Parlophone 12R 6116 1986 Oh hey... special guest sax appearance by Roxy Music's Andy Mackay. Suzanne Vallie [58:52] "Where Are You?" Love Lives Where Rules Rie Night Bloom Records NB008 2020 One of my favorite albums from the Year of the Plague. Music behind the DJ: "Quentin's Theme" by Joe Reisman and his Orchestra

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Tom Jones [00:21] "Hi Heel Sneakers" Live at Caesar's Palace Parrot 2XPAS 71049 / 50 1971 A pretty decent rendition of the Tommy Tucker classic. And in case you were unfamiliar, Tom was quite popular with the ladies. Pavement [03:38] "Painted Soldier" Live Europaturnén MCMXCVII Matador OLE CCCXXIV-1 2008 This record was included with the 2008 reissue of Pavement's 1998 album Brighten the Corners and features a bootleg package design. Otis Redding [06:18] "Shake" Live in Europe Volt Records S-416 1967 Otis backed by Booker T & the MGs playing the heck of Sam Cooke's tune. Tom Jones [09:14] "Hard to Handle" Live in Vegas Parrot XPAS 71031 1969 Tom takes a pass at Otis with this live track recorded live at The Flamingo. Tangentially related, turns out Tom was able to hold is own with Janis Joplin (https://youtu.be/mZmiefQ5y4U). Thee Oh Sees [12:58] "I Come from the Mountain" Live in San Francisco Castle Face CF-075 2016 You'd think it would be hard to capture the energy of an Oh Sees show. You'd be wrong. Kenny Rogers & the First Edition [16:10] "Just Dropped In [to See What Condition My Condition Was In]" Live Vegas '72 Maplewood Records MWR00002 2015 Look out for those bowling pins. Marvin Gaye [19:33] "What's Going On" Live! Tamla T6-333S1 1974 Recorded live at the Oakland Coliseum! Spinners [24:23] "Fascinating Rhythm" Spinners Live! Atlantic SD 2-910 1975 Strong move, opening with a Gershwin number. Tom Jones [27:56] "Shake" Live! At Talk of the Town Parrot PAS 71014 1967 Shakin cover of Sam Cooke. The Living Christmas Tree Youth Choir [30:26] "Jazz Gloria" The Living Christmas Tree Youth Choir Chapel Records CPS 7374 1973 Woof. Well for starters, I'd say that's more rockin' than jazzin'. Hey you kids! Get outta my Yggdrasil! Eddie Arnold [33:43] "Cattle Call" The Living Legend of Eddy Arnold K-Tel WC 307 1974 This 70s compilation features an "autographed" 8x10! David Bowie [36:42] "Red Sails" Lodger RCA Victor AQL 1-3254 1979 A Neu!-esque outing from Bowie's third and final installment of the Berlin trilogy. Herb Alpert & the Tijuana Brass [41:30] "Mexican Road Race" S.R.O. A&M Records SP 4119 1966 Wait, wha'ts this doing here? Well, the album cover this record is in was their 1962 release The Lonely Bull. I guess someone wasn't to mindful about which Tijuana Brass record goes in what sleeve. Rod McKuen [46:42] "Morning - San Francisco" Lonesome Cities Warner Bros. - Seven Arts Records W 1758 1968 Whodda thought? Winner of the Grammy's best spoken word recording in 1968. Faces [46:42] "Maybe I'm Amazed" Long Player Warner Bros. Records WS 1892 1971 Recorded live at the Fillmore East in November of 1970, with Rod and Ronnie on vox. Luna [52:14] "California (All the Way)" Long Players 92-99: Bewitched Captured Tracks CTBOX-005 2016 No really, would you please stop quoting Rod McKuen in your postcards?finder Music behind the DJ: "Summer Samba" by Duke Ellington & his Orchestra

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Nadja/OVO [00:21] "Movement 2: Trapped in the Jar" The Life and Death of a Wasp Vendetta Records/Adagio830 41/49 2010 Nadja and Italian noise rockers OVO join forces for some excellent atmospherics. Jim Croce [05:16] "Roller Derby Queen" Life and Times ABC Records ABCX-769 1972 Jam that in your whip and smoke it! SISU [08:43] "Two Thousand Hands" Light Eyes Mono Prism MPR 01-EP 2013 Perhaps the best use of translucent vinyl ever for this EP by musician Sandra Vu, who was also the drummer for Dum Dum Girls. The dB's [12:53] "Lonely Is (as Lonely Does)" Like This Bearsville 1-25146 1984 A jangle masterpiece from Peter Holsapple from the first album after the departure of Chris Stamey. Track Star [18:04] "The One We Play" Lion Destroyed the World Turn Records TURN006 2002 Saw them play at Cafe du Nord along with Xiu Xiu and a few other bands to celebrate Turn Record's 5th Anniversary, so I had to pick up this record. Paula E. Sheppard, Helena Zvereva, Anatole Gerasimov [19:46] "Me and My Rhythm Box" Liquid Sky - Original Motion Picture Soundtrack Varèse Sarabande STV 81181 1983 Oh the NYC club scene. Flock of Seagulls [22:36] "Wishing (If I Had a Photograph of You)" Listen Jive JL8-8013 1983 The second hit from these presumed one-hit-wonders. This one made it to number 26 on the Hot 100 in 1983. Stockhausen Ensemble [28:08] "Prozession (excerpt)" Listen (Brief Edition) CBS Special Products P8-19832 1987 What? I've been reading the CAN biography again. Mink DeVille [33:51] "Let Me Dream if I Want To (Amphetamine Blues)" Live at CBGB's - The Home of Underground Rock CBGB & OMFUG Records 315 1976 Great time capsule from the early days of CBGBs featuring tracks by Mink DeVille, The Shirts, Tuff Darts, Laughing Dogs, Manster, Sun (no, not that Sunn O))), Stuart's Hammer, and the Miamis. The Who [36:44] "Shakin' All Over" Live at Leeds Decca DL 79175 1970 This version is about twice as long as the original Johnny Kidd version, as was the style of the time. Aretha Franklin [41:04] "Make It with You" Live at the Fillmore West Atlantic SD 7205 1971 You heard that correctly. Aretha covers Bread. Marvin Gaye [45:37] "Come Get to This" Live at the London Palladium Tamla T7-352R2 1977 A fine live rendition of Marvin's seond single from his Let's Get It On album. Marc Ribot Trio [49:11] "Dearly Beloved" Live at the Village Vanguard Pi Recordings PI53 2014 Sonic goodness from this telepathic trio. Music behind the DJ: "To Sir with Love" by Terry Baxter and his Orchestra

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Leon Russell [00:17] "Roll Away the Stone" Leon Russell Shelter Records SHE 8901 1970 Leon with his disciples Charlie Watts, Bill Wyman, and Steve Winwood. Duke Jordan [03:26] "The Feeling of Love No. 2" Les Liaisons Dangereuses Charlie Parker Records PLP-813 1962 Music from the "scandalous" Roger Vadim interpretation of the 1782 novel of the same name. Evidently much of the film in the music was performed by Thelonius Monk. Here, Jordan is accompanied by Eddie Kahn on bass, Art Taylor on drums, Charlie Rouse on tenor sax, and Sonny Cohn on trumpet. The Beatles [06:52] "Get Back" Let It Be Apple Records AR 34001 1970 Featuring Billie Preston on keys, and John Lennon handled lead guitar because George had briefly quit the band during the well-documented recording process. Rolling Stones [10:00] "Monkey Man" Let It Bleed London Records NPS-4 1969 Hey... more Stones! And you know I love songs about monkeys. Bill Wyman plays vibes on this track as well as bass. David Bowie [15:29] "Shake It" Let's Dance EMI America SO-17093 1983 Since we've heard both of the big hits from this album in seasons 2 and 4 of Vinyl-O-Matic, I'm going with this kinda goofy track that closes the album. Marvin Gaye [19:16] "Let's Get It On" Let's Get It On Tamla T329V1 1973 When in doubt, go with the hit. And what a hit it is. Sure that initial skip ruins the mood a bit, but that groove gets right back in there! Guided by Voices [24:07] "The Unsinkable Fats Domino" Let's Go Eat the Factory Guided by Voices, Inc. GBVI 16 2012 One of the classic iterations of the band, and their very first release on Guided by Voices, Inc. Bonnie 'Prince' Billy [26:00] "I Called You Back" The Letting Go Drag City dc420 2006 A fine slow jam that closes out this mid-Aughties Will Oldham album. Recorded in Reykjavik, featuring the core lineup of brother Paul on bass, Emmett Kelly on guitar, Jim White on drums, and the always astounding Dawn McCarthy on vocals. ABC [33:14] "Poison Arrow" The Lexicon of Love Mercury SRM-1-4059 1982 A heavy rotation early 80s classic that reached number 25 on the Hot 100. Lemonheads [36:36] "Mallo Cup" Lick Taang! Records 32 1989 Not a fan of the actual Mallo Cup, but I am a fan of this song. Did you know that everyday, someone is born who has never heard Lemonheads cover Suzanne Vega's "Luka" (https://youtu.be/CW9Pv0WT2K0). The Red Clay Ramblers [38:48] "Killing Floor" A Lie of the Mind Sugar Hill Records SH-8501 1986 Music to accompany Sam Shephard's 1986 Off-Broadway play A Lie of the Mind, which featured a cast of James Gammon, Harvey Keitel, Geraldine Page, Will Patton, Amanda Plummer, Aidan Quinn, Ann Wedgeworth, and Karen Young. Leonard Cohen [40:45] "Tonight Will Be Fine" Leibestraume - Leonard Cohen singt seine schönsten Lieder CBS CBS 84718 1980 Sadly, just the original English language versions of Leonard's hits. Taurus [45:55] "Life (Part I)" Life Self Released 2012 Doomy goodness from Portland duo Stevie Floyd and Ashley Spungin in an outstanding box set featuring multicolor splatter vinyl, photographs, back patch, sticker, screen-prints in a custom box. Music behind the DJ: "Another Girl" by George Martin and his Orchestra

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Kool and the Gang [00:21] "Ladies' Night" Ladies' Night De-Lite Records DSR-9513 1979 Oh yes it is. This platinum album made it to number 13 in the top 200, with this single making it to number 8 on the Hot 100. Spacemonkeyz vs Gorillaz [06:50] "5/4 (P.45)" Laika Come Home EMI/Parlophone 7243 5 39982 1 9/539 9821 2002 That's right, a dub remix of the entire debut album from Gorillaz. Lainie Kazan [11:12] "Lark Day" Lainie Kazan MGM Records SE-4385 1966 It might be a singing in the park day where you are. Hüsker Dü [14:18] "All Tensed Up" Land Speed Record SST Records 195 1990 (reissue) 17 songs, 26 1/2 minutes. Hold on to your ear plugs, kids. Originally released on Mike Watt's label New Alliance. Bauhaus [16:19] "Lagartija Nick" Lagartija Nick Beggar Banquet BEG 88T 1983 Uptempo moodiness from these goth rockers. Northless [19:24] "Extinction Verse" Last Bastion of Cowardice Gilead Media RELIC 96 2017 Sludgy doomness by way of Milwaukee. Emmylou Harris and the Hot Band [23:56] "Devil in Disguise" Last Date Warner Bros. Records 1-23740 1982 Taking this Burrito classic for an excellent spin. Originally entitled "Christine's Tune", which, having dated a Christine, is aptly titled. Bow Wow Wow [28:21] "Cowboy" The Last of the Mohicans RCA Victor CPL1-4314 1982 A different kind of cowboy music. This EP made it to number 67 on the Billboard 200. Drömloch [31:53] "Beguine" Late Style Kit Records KR18 2016 Some glitchy ambient goodness from this English duo. LCD Soundsystem [35:39] "Daft Punk Is Playing at My House" LCD Soundsystem DFA dfa 2138 2005 When in doubt, go with the hit. Ah, the heady days of electroclash. Sadly, I think the time has passed when Daft Punk will be playing at anyone's house. Leadbelly [40:54] "C.C. Rider" Leadbelly Columbia C 30035 1970 Originally recorded by Ma Rainey, Leadbelly does a fantastic job with this blues standard as well on six-string guitar. Robert Fripp & the League of Gentlemen [45:07] "MINOR MAN" the League of Gentlemen Polydor/EG PD-1-6317 1981 And now is the time on Vinyl-O-Matic when we dance. A Robert Fripp dance music experiment featuring Barry Andrews on organ, Sara Lee on bass, Kevin Wilkinson on drums, and on this track, Danielle Dax on vox. Elvis Presley [48:55] "That's All Right" A Legendary Performer - Volume 1 RCA CPL1-0341 1974 Orginally recorded by Arthur "Big Boy" Crudup, this recording would launch Elvis into the spotlight. Lena Horne [50:52] "It Might as Well Be Spring" Lena on the Blue Side RCA Victor LPM-2465 1962 Is it... what season is this? Lenny & the Squigtones [54:19] "Love Is a Terrible Thing" Lenny & the Squigtones Casablanca NBLP 7149 1979 Lone Wolf Michael McKean and the late great David Lander are joined by Christopher Guest on guitar and Murph Dunne on keyboards. Bonus Content: Hello. (https://youtu.be/0AcBqfMH4fU) Music behind the DJ: "Tumbling Tumbleweeds" by Lawrence Welk

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Adam and the Ants [00:30] "Antmusic" Kings of the Wild Frontier Epic NJE 37033 1980 Memories of heavy rotation in my adolescent brain. Kiss [04:11] "Anyway You Want It" Kiss Alive II Casablanca NBLP 7076-2 1977 Paul does an ok job handling this DC5 hit (https://youtu.be/oiC-gowaJms). Culture Club [06:43] "Do You Really Want to Hurt Me" Kissing to Be Clever Epic ARE 38398 1982 Made it to number 2 on the Hot 100. Nadja & Galena [10:19] "Trying" Konstruktion Adagio830 #63 2011 A mighty fine collaboration/ Al Kooper and Shuggie Otis [13:51] "Double or Nothing" Kooper Session Columbia CS 9951 1969 Solid cover of this Booker T classic with 15-year-old Shuggie Otis on geetar! Shogin Hogiwara [16:13] "Shin-Takasago" The Koto Music of Japan Nonesuch HS-72005 1965 Based upon a famous Noh drama about the seaside town of Takasago. The New Koto Ensemble of Tokyo [18:21] "Spring" Koto Vivaldi Angel Records SQ-37450 1977 If anyone has a quadrophonic system setup, I'll be happy to bring this over for a listening session. I bet it sounds pretty dope. Krallice [26:09] "Timehusk" Krallice Gilead Media ELD-023 2019 A fine reissue of this debut NYC black metal debut on smoky green vinyl from Gilead Media. Love and Rockets [32:20] "Lucifer Sam" Kundalini Express Beggars Banquet BEG 163 T 1986 Ride that flanger! The lads taking a fair pass at the Pink Floyd classic. L.A. Witch [35:39] "Kill My Baby Tonight" L.A. Witch Suicide Squeeze SSQ155 2017 Side one, track one from the amazing debut from the amazing L.A. Witch on amazing translucent pink marbled vinyl. Nat King Cole [39:27] "The Girl from Ipanema" L♥︎O♥︎V♥︎E Capitol Records T 2195 1965 If it's Spring up here, it must be Fall down Ipanema way. Deerhoof [42:21] "Big House Waltz" La Isla Bonita Polyvinyl Record Company PRC-286 2014 One of my favorite bands with one of my favorite albums from 2014 on lovely yellow vinyl. LA Vampires & Zola Jesus [45:46] "In the Desert" LA Vampires Meets Zola Jesus Not Not Fun Records NNF195 2010 Noise dub for everyone! Nick Lowe and Rockpile [48:01] "Love So Fine" Labour of Lust Columbia JC 36087 1979 Nick Lowe and the boys having some fun on the closing track of this album. Labour of Lust made it to number 32 on the Billboard 200, largely on the strength of "Cruel to Be Kind". Music behind the DJ: "VIVALDI: Fugue (from the Estro Harmonico Op. 3, No. 11, arranged for organ by J.S. Bach)" by The Swingle Singers

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Juniper [00:28] "Boys! Boys! Boys! Boys! Boys!" Juniper FABCOM! Records FR-002 2020 The finest bubblefun you can have and be sober! Siouxsie and the Banshees [02:19] "Christine" Kaleidoscope PVC Records PVC 7921 1980 I dated a Christine once. Thankfully she only had one personality. Sunn O))) [05:18] "Kannon 2" Kannon Southern Lord sunn250 2015 Hello heaviness. The New Trust [15:05] "Obsidian" Keep Dreaming Discos Huelga huel018 2013 Santa Rosa's very own. Recorded and mixed by Steve Albini at Electrical Audio. Merle Haggard and the Strangers [18:49] "Here in Frisco" Keep Movin' On Capitol Records ST 11365 1975 Evidently if you're from around these parts, you don't call it Frisco. But who am I, a Yankee, to say? Anywho, that one goes out to all you loyal listeners in Shakeytown making all alone work for the last year. I can't even imagine. The Four Tops [21:29] "Ain't No Woman (Like the One I Got)" Keeper of the Castle Dunhill/ABC Records DSX 50129 1972 Tell 'em Levi. Originally recorded by Hamilton, Joe Frank & Reynolds, who are three people, not four. We've had this discussion already. Artie Shaw and his Orchestra [24:24] "Begin the Beguine" Kellogg's Presents Big Band Classics RCA Special Products DPL1-0438(e) 1980 That's right kids: eat enough Frosted Flakes and you too could grow up to own a compilation of all your favorite big band numbers performed by yesterday's stars. Jerry Reed [29:00] "Eastbound and Down" Kickin' Country K-Tel WU 3600 1981 Guitar man Jerry Reed gets us ready for that beer run. Made it to number 3 on the Bubbling Under Hot 100 in 1977. Jerry gets a little help from Jordinaire Gordon Stoker. And Flash, of course. The Exbats [31:48] "I Got the Hots for Charlie Watts" Kicks, Hits, and Fits Burger Records BRGR 1456 2020 Easily one of my favorite albums from 2020. And of course, Inez is right. Roberta Flack [35:41] "Suzanne" Killing Me Softly Atlantic SD 7271 1973 We heard Roberta covering Leonard Cohen on her debut album First Take, so why not hear her covering Leonard Cohen on this double platinum album? Miles Davis [46:25] "Blue in Green" Kind of Blue Columbia PC 8163 1959 (1977 Terre Haute reissue) A modal ballad from Miles recorded March 2, 1959 with John Coltrane on tenor sax, Bille Evans on piano, Paul Chambers on double bass, and Jimmy Cobb on drums. Benny Goodman Quartet [51:41] "Vibraphone Blues" The King of Swing, Vol 1: 1937-38 Jazz Concert No. 2 Columbia CL 817 1956 Originally recorded in 1937, this track features Lionel Hampton on both vibes and vocals, plus Benny on clarinet, Teddy Wilson on piano, and Gene Krupa on drums. Sidney Bechet [55:04] "Crazy Rhythm" The King of the Soprano Saxophone Good Time Jazz L-12013 1956 A fine take on this standard, featuring Bechet and some assistance from Jonah Jones on trumpet. Music behind the DJ: "Gomez" by Vic Mizzy

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Sinéad O'Connor [00:28] "Jerusalem" Jerusalem Ensign VAS 1062 1988 More Ants on this track than you would think, and a Stiff Little Finger. Ministry [04:39] "Jesus Built My Hotrod (Short, Pusillanimous * So-They-Can-Fit-More-Commercials-On-The-Radio Edit)" Jesus Built My Hotrod Sire 0-40211 1991 IndustrioMetalBilly? Mike D'Abo [08:22] "King Herod's Song (Try It and See)" Jesus Christ Superstar Decca DXSA 7206 1970 Manfred Mann's front man handles King Herod on the original studio version. Joshua Mostel [11:25] "King Herod's Song" Jesus Christ Superstar MCA Records MCA2-11000 1973 Zero's son definitely plays it for laughs. The Jesus Lizard [16:10] "Bloody Mary" The Jesus Lizard Touch and Go T&G #43 1989 So, fun story. This is actually The Jesus Lizard's debut EP however I caught this record literrally at a CBGB's show where David Yow was flinging copies of this record off the stage. Kris Kristofferson [18:08] "Jesus Was a Capricorn (Owed to John Prine)" Jesus Was a Capricorn Monument KZ 31909 1972 Honor your influences. Joe Ely [20:37] "Suckin' on a Big Bottle of Gin" Joe Ely MCA Records MCA-837 1980 Definitely going to need some gin after all those religious tunes. A fine Butch Hancock number. John Coltrane and Johnny Hartman [23:53] "Autumn Serenade" John Coltrane and Johnny Hartman Impulse! AS-40 1963 Recorded on March 7, 1963 in Englewood Cliffs NJ with vocals by Hartman, tenor sax by Coltrane, McCoy Tyner on piano, Jimmy Garrison on double bass, and of course Elvin Jones on drums. Johnny Mathis [29:43] "Chances Are" Johnny's Greatest Hits Columbia CL 1133 1958 The one and only San Franciscan Johnny Mathis. One of my mother's favorite songs. Fun fact: Johhny Mathis and fellow Bay Area athlete Bill Russell vied against each other in the high jump during their high school years. Richard Harris [32:46] "Jonathan Livingston Seagull (excerpt)" Jonathan Livingston Seagull ABC/Dunhill Records DSD-50160 1973 Stoopit conformist seagulls all focused on food and fighting. Don't they know what it is to fly?! Spandau Ballet [37:12] "To Cut a Long Story Short" Journeys to Glory Chrysalis CHR 1331 1981 The debut albums from these London synth natives. This track made it to number 5 on the UK singles chart. Evidently this song was also Vince Clarke's inspiration for "Just Can't Get Enough". Terry Allen [40:31] "The Juarez Device/Dialogue: The Characters/A Simple Story" Juarez Fate Records 1394 1981 (original release 1975) Quite a tale, let me tell you. If this sounds like you kinda thing, definitely check this album out. Dalis Car [46:00] "The Judgement Is the Mirror" The Judgement Is the Mirror Paradox Records DOX 1-12 1984 What happens when you take one part of Bauhaus (Murphy) and one part of Japan (Karn) and stick them in a studio? You get a Captain Beefheart inspired name with a Brian Eno inspired sound. Siouxsie and the Banshees [50:36] "Spellbound" Juju PVC Records 8903 1981 The fourth studio album from Siouxsie and company. Their sound is wonderfully lifted by the guitarwork of John McGeoch. Harry Belafonte [53:53] "Jump in the Line" Jump Up Calypso RCA Victor LPM-2388 1961 Another one from my father's collection. Side two has a couple of other standout tracks including versions of "Monkey" and "Angelina". June Havoc [57:32] "Scene 1: Waterfront" June Havoc - The Record Acting Game Co-Star CS-105 1977 (original release 1958) Well, did you get the part? You're a shoe-in for Johnny. Music behind the DJ: "Come and Get It" by Terry Baxter and his Orchestra

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Jerry Jeff Walker [00:30] "(Looking for) The Heart of Saturday Night" It's a Good Night for Singin' MCA Records MCA-2202 1976 The gonzo country artist himself putting a fantastic spin on the Tom Waits classic (https://youtu.be/lbH6BUNsuts). La Luz [03:23] "Pink Slime" It's Alive Hardly Art HAR-076 2013 The women from Seattle and now LA come at us with this high energy surf track from their debut album. The D.O.C. [05:46] "It's Funky Enough" It's Funky Enough Ruthless Records/Atlantic 0-96549 1989 The debut solo single from The D.O.C. that made it to the top of the Rap chart in 1989 and number 12 on the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop chart. The People [10:16] "Don't You Know What It Is to Wait?" It's Happening Here...! Record Publication Company RPC Z-86251 1966 I think they may have gotten the punctuation wrong in that album title. Seems more like it should be It's Happening... Here?! Where is here? Camden, New Jersey of course. For more information that you may ever want to know of this album, check out this old WFMU Beware of the Blog post (https://youtu.be/lbH6BUNsuts). The Who [14:30] "Athena" It's Hard Warner Bros. Records 9 23731-1 1982 Replace Athena, and you get Theresa, as in Theresa Russell who evidently was not as into Pete as he was into her on one particular night. Horns by John Entwisle, of course. GrandMaster Flash & the Furious Five [18:18] "It's Nasty (Genius of Love)" It's Nasty (Genius of Love) Sugar Hill Records SH 569 1981 Je m'appelle Your Old Pal Will. Fun stuff grooving on the Tom Tom Club grooves. Made it to number 22 on the R&B charts in 1981. Merle Haggard and the Strangers [26:11] "New York City Blues" It's Not Love (but It's Not Bad) Capitol Records ST-11127 1972 Oh those rascally yankees. Oh wait, that's me. Anywho, Merle and the boys aren't too keen on New York City in this number from his 15th studio album. Tom Jones [29:41] "Whatcha' Gonna Do" It's Not Unusual Parrot PAS 71004 1965 Tom Jones bringing some blue-eyed sould belting to this number originally written by the King of the Stroll Chuck Willis. Mantovani and his Orchestra [32:51] "Theme from Capriccio Italien, Op. 45" Italia Mia London Records PS 232 1961 Evidently one of Mantovani's memories of Italy is of... Tchaikovsky. The Italian Street Singers and orchestra [35:40] "Volare" Italian Sing-Along Decca Records DL 4027 1960 Well, did you sing along? Ton Koopman [29:41] "Bach: Toccata und Fuge D-Moll BWV 565" J.S. Bach - Orgelwerke Archiv Produktion 410 999-1 1984 I got this album when I was in high school, and it has always served me well when I'm in my more gothic moods. I definitely like this recording way more than the kooky Virgil Fox version that we heard a few episodes ago. Shriekback [48:19] "Hand on My Heart" Jam Science Arista 206 416 1984 The second album from the group created by Barry Andrews, formerly of XTC, and Dave Allen, formerly of Gang of Four. Some free funk dancefloor action for you. Lord Montego and his Calypsonians [52:11] "Rum and Coca Cola" Jamaica Calypso Audio Fidelity AFLP 1832 1957 A pretty fun take on the Lionel Belasco/Lord Invader classic. The Dave Brubeck Quartet [54:32] "Le Souk" Jazz Goes to College Columbia CS 8631 1954 Some energetic Middle-Eastern riffing from Dave and the boys recorded live at Oberlin. Lambert, Hendricks & Ross [59:08] "Cloudburst" Jazz Poll Winners Columbia CS 8410 1960 You may recall in the last episode of Vinyl-O-Matic (https://vinylomatic.com/s05e47), we heard a track from Daedelus that featured some vocal stylings by Busdriver. Turns out, Busdriver is a fan of Jon Hendricks vocalese stylings. Music behind the DJ: "5-4=Unity" by Pavement

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Nirvana [00:33] "Scentless Apprentice" In Utero DGC DGC-24607 1993 The one track on In Utero with writing credit to all three band members. Stiff Little Fingers [04:21] "Alternative Ulster" Inflammable Material Rough Trade ROUGH 1 1979 Another one of my go-to selections on the Downtown Beirut jukebox. Ray Charles [07:04] "Busted" Ingredients in a Recipe for Soul ABC-Paramount ABCS-465 1963 Ain't it the truth though? Written by Harlan Howard and originally recorded by Johhny Cash the year prior. Stevie Wonder [09:12] "Don't You Worry 'bout a Thing" Innervisions Tamla T 326L 1973 This song made it to number 16 on the hot 100 in 1974. Stevie plays piano, drums and Moog bass; Yusuf Roahman handles the shaker, and Sheila Wilkerson plays the bongos an Latin gourd. Paul Horn [15:30] "Akasha" Inside Epic BXN 26466 1968 Recorded INSIDE the Taj Mahal. Monty Python [17:20] "How Do You Tell a Witch" Instant Record Collection - The Pick Of The Best Of Some Recently Repeated Python Hits Again, Vol. II Arista AL 9580 1981 Stick that in your logical fallacies and smoke it. Buck Owens and his Buckaroos [20:07] "Buckaroo" The Instrumental Hits of Buck Owens and his Buckaroos. Capitol Records T 2367 1965 TextExpander will be very happy to suggest adding a shortcut for me so I don't have to type out Buck Owens and his Buckaroos everytime. The Album Leaf [22:06] "Always for You" Into the Blue Again Sub Pop SP 708 2006 Some fine SoCal electro indie pop. Sean Lennon [28:20] "Photosynthesis" Into the Sun Grand Royal GR053 1998 A fine latin groove from some groovy Downtown Jazz cats. Strings Unlimited [34:11] "Flight of the Bumble Bee" Introducing Strings Unlimited Tempo Records TS 1001 Buzz buzz baby. Daedelus [35:35] "Quiet Now" Invention Plug Research PR340202LP 2002 Always a pleasure to see perform live. This track features words by the equally excellent Busdriver. Jaco Pastorius [39:07] "Fannie Mae/Eleven" Invitation Warner Bros. Records 9 23876-1 1983 Recorded while touring Japan. John Lee Hooker [43:30] "Boom Boom" Is He the World's Greatest Blues Singer? Vee-Jay Records VJS 8502 1965 Can't get much more classic than this. Grace Jones [46:02] "Love Is the Drug" Island Life Island Records 7 90491-1 1985 A look at her 9 years on... Island Records! I love this version of the Roxy Music hit, remixed by E.T. Thorngren. Three Dog Night [52:07] "Mama Told Me (Not to Come)" It Ain't Easy ABC/Dunhill DS-50078 1970 Written by Randy Newman (https://youtu.be/wR0D6HJms8w) for Eric Burdon (https://youtu.be/tH47sJIFK0U), taking the song to it's highest success. Frank Sinatra, Count Basie and his Orchestra [55:25] "Fly Me to the Moon" It Might as Well Be Swing Reprise Records FS-1012 1964 Moon yes, Mars... I'm not too sure about that one. Music behind the DJ: "Holiday for Strings" by Strings Unlimited

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Nadja & Vampillia [00:24] "Imperfect Worlds" /ımpəˈfɛkʃ(ə)n/ Throne Records TR56 2015 The third collaboration between Berlin-based Canadian duo Nadja and Osaka-based Vampillia. Quite a sublime voyage. Mike Nichols & Elaine May [19:45] "Chopin" Improvisations Mercury MG-20376 1958 Some fine improvisations from this classic comedic team. Architecture in Helsinki [23:30] "It'5!" In Case We Die Moshi Moshi Records MOSHILP07 2006 Super fun song with a super fun video (https://youtu.be/66ILUYvon7I)._ Cheap Trick [25:38] "Southern Girls" In Color Epic PE 34884 1977 So hard to choose just one track from this album, but I'll go with this one. Pure power pop goodness. For interested parties: if you shake the Internet hard enough, you might be able to find a re-recording of In Color produced by Steve Albini that features a sound closer to what the band originally intended. The drum sound on that version's "Southern Girls" is astounding. Sarah Vaughan [29:21] "It Might as Well Be Spring" In Hi-Fi Columbia EN 13084 1976 A re-issue of a 1955 collection of performance by Sarah Vaughan. Miles Davis can be heard on trumpet. Aretha Franklin [32:35] "Night Life" In Paris Atlantic SD 8207 1968 Aretha covers Willie. And it works! Ray Charles [37:53] "The Right Time" In Person Atlantic 8039 1960 Recorded live at Herndon Stadium in Atlanta. This lead track features Marjorie Hendricks on vocals. Stevie Wonder [42:11] "Part-Time Lover" In Square Circle Tamla 6134TL 1985 This song made it to number 1 on the Hot 100, and features Luther Vandross with a vocal assist. Of course Stevie plays drums and synths. Bauhaus [46:23] "In the Flat Field" In the Flat Field Expanded Music/4AD EX 5/CAD 13 1981 Title track from Bauhaus' debut album. This is the Italian pressing of the 4AD classic. Kool & the Gang [51:24] "Straight Ahead" Into the Heart De-Lite Records DSR 8508 1985 The 15th(!) studio album from Kool & Co. While this song only made it to number 103 in the US as a single, it did crack the top 20 in the UK. Frank Sinatra [54:56] "Mood Indigo" In the Wee Small Hours Capitol Records W-581 1955 (1956 Scranton Pressing) I guess Frank was blue because divorcing his wife to marry Ava Gardner didn't work out so well. Music behind the DJ: "My Cherie Amour" by Perry Botkin Jr. & his Orchestra

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Michel Legrand [mm:ss] "The Lab" Ice Station Zebra MGM Records S1E-14 ST 1968 "Jones (Patrick McGoohan) searches the wrecked laboratory at Ice Station Zebra and finds a radio detection device which can trace the location of the capsule. But before he can make use of it, he is struck unconscious by an unseen assailant." For more exciting details about this film, please enjoy this episode of the Vinyl-O-Matic Movie of the Month from 2017 (https://vinylomatic.com/motm17-ice-station-zebra). Bong [mm:ss] "Idle Days on the Yann (Part 1)" Idle Days on the Yann Blackest Rainbow BRR246 2013 Some ambient stoner metal from these Newcastle-based Roadburn veterans. The Mamas and The Papas [mm:ss] "The 'In' Crowd" If You Can Believe Your Eyes and Ears Dunhill D50006 1966 Who doesn't love a good cover of "The 'In' Crowd"? This one comes from The Mamas and The Papas debut album. Suzi Quatro [mm:ss] "Breakdown" If You Knew Suzi... RSO RS-1-3044 1979 Who doesn't love a good cover of "Breakdown"? This one is from Suzi's fifth studio album. If you haven't seen her documentary Suzi Q, you should check it out (https://youtu.be/rDycne4vwro). Felt [mm:ss] "Primitive Painters" Ignite the Seven Cannons and Set Sail for the Sun Cherry Red BRED 65 1985 Why yes, that is Elizabeth Fraser on backing vox. And yes, that is some Robin Guthrie production going on there. But no, it's not the Cocteau Twins. Why yes, it is the Deebank brothers. Actually, to my ears it sounds a bit like the Feelies. But who am I to say. Feelies? Felt? Anyone? Anyone? Bueller? Madonna [mm:ss] "Lucky Star" The Immaculate Collection Sire W1-26440 1990 Well, since "Into the Groove" isn't included in this compilation, "Lucky Star" will do just fine. I mean, the video is pretty iconic (https://youtu.be/ThHz9wlBeLU). Made it to number 4 on the Hot 100. Yellow Eyes [mm:ss] "Jubilat" Immersion Trench Reverie Gilead Media RELIC93 2017 Some excellent New York-based black metal. Evidently this test pressing is one of 105 that were pressed for the band by Gilead Media for them to sell on their Euro tour, but the records were held up in customs and eventually returned to Gilead. Music behind the DJ: "Summer Samba" by Duke Ellington and his Orchestra

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Altered Images [00:29] "Insects" I Could Be Happy Epic EPC A13 1834 1981 Have I mentioned my undying love for Clare Grogan? Mose Allison [03:58] "Your Mind Is on Vacation" I Don't Worry About a Thing Atlantic SD 1389 1962 (1966 reissue) Sometimes, you just have to go with the classics. Featuring Mose on piano, Addison Farmer on bass, and Osie Johnson on drums. Jim Croce [06:35] "Workin' at the Car Wash Blues" I Got a Name ABC Records ABCX-797 1973 Posthumously release, this particular track made it to number 32 on the Hot 100. It was also covered by none other than The Great Gonzo (https://youtu.be/evEK_xJCewM). Sammy Davis, Jr. [09:07] "I've Got You Under My Skin" I Gotta Be Me Reprise Records RS 6324 1968 Usually can't go wrong with Cole Porter. Sammy appears in hippy frippery of the times on the cover. Dire Wolves Just Exactly Perfect Sisters Band [12:57] "Myriads" I Just Wasn't Made for These Set Times Centripetal Force CF.05 2020 An album title that I can certainly relate to. Easily one of my favorite albums of 2020. Tony Bennett [25:06] "The Best Is Yet to Come" I Left My Heart in San Francisco Columbia CS 8669 1962 San Francisco has been kinda weird lately, so we'll just pretend the best is yet to come. Loretta Lynn [28:21] "Walking After Midnight" I Remember Patsy MCA Records-2265 1977 Some great harmonies going on here. Jack La Forge, his Piano and Orchestra [30:38] "The Cleopatra Kick" I Remember You Regina Records R 282 1963 Well, you know I love novelty songs. Spiritualized [32:48] "I Think I'm in Love (Chemical Brothers Vocal Remix)" I Think I'm in Love Dedicated Spirit 014T 1998 Oddly enough, this 12" remix is shorter than the album version of this song. Gilbert O'Sullivan [41:15] "Get Down" I'm a Writer, Not a Fighter MAM MAM 7 1973 Some funky-ish clavinet from Mr. O'Sullivan. We'll presume he's singing about his dog. Made it to number 7 on the Hot 100. Divine [43:53] "I'm So Beautiful (Divine Mix)" I'm So Beautiful Proto ENA(T) 121 1984 Some Hi-NRG dance music from the one and only Divine. Buck Owens and his Buckaroos [50:25] "I've Got a Tiger by the Tail" I've Got a Tiger by the Tail Capitol Records ST-2283 1965 Every day someone is born who has never heard Buck Owens and his Buckaroos. Buck takes the solo on this one, and Don Rich helps out with harmony. Buck Owens and his Buckaroos [52:37] "Alabama, Louisiana, or Maybe Tennessee" I've Got You on My Mind Again Capitol Records ST 131 1968 A little travelling music please. Music behind the DJ: "Gomez" by Vic Mizzy

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Stevie Wonder [00:28] "Master Blaster (Jammin')" Hotter than July Tamla T8-373M1 1980 My favorite song at the beginning of 7th grade. The Fresh & Onlys [05:36] "April Fools" House of Spirits Mexican Summer MEX162 2014 You couldn't fool your mother on the foolingest day of your life. Lee Hazlewood [09:07] "A Real Live Fool" Houston Harmony HS 11290 1965 I've tried to perform this song with some friends, but there's something about the cadence of the lyrics that trips me up when I'm playing guitar. Go figure. Unknown [11:36] "The Right Ball fo You" How to Bowl Like the Champions American Sight & Sound Corporation 1960 Oh how I miss bowling. Antoinette Vischer, Neely Bruce, David Tudor [15:28] "John Cage & Lejaren Hiller: HPSCHD" John Cage & Lejaren Hiller: HPSCHD/Ben Johnston: String Quartet No.2 Nonesuch H-71224 1971 In case you were wondering, Antoinette Vischer plays a Neupert Bach-model harpsichord, Neely Bruce plays a Hubbard double harpsichord with 17% Eltro time compression, and David Tudor plays a solid-body electronic harpsichord. HUGElarge [37:01] "New York" HUGElarge Hwy 61 Records HWY61-1001 2015 My favorite Sonoma County duo laying down a fine take on Nikki Sudden. Human Television [39:50] "Cars Are Weird" Human Television Gigantic Music GM120001 2004 Indie jangly goodness. Howard Jones [42:21] "New Song" Human's Lib Elektra 60346-1 1984 Yeah, that song (https://youtu.be/9fjg7N_mGaU). Duran Duran [46:36] "Hungry Like the Wolf" Hungry Like the Wolf Harvest SPRO-9786 1982 Hey, another single produced by Colin Thurston. Bowerbirds [51:07] "Olive Hearts" Hymns for a Dark Horse Dead Oceans DOC017 2007 Cheers! Tom Jones [56:37] "To Love Somebody" I (Who Have Nothing) Parrot XPAS 71039 1970 Yeah, Tom really works this one. Andy Summers and Robert Fripp [01:00:01] "Hardy Country" I Advanced Masked A&M Records SP-4913 1982 Two guitarists walk into a studio... Dean Martin [01:03:14] "I Can't Give You Anything but Love" I Can't Give You Anything but Love Pickwick/33 Records SPC-3089 1968 Dino's version originally appears on his 1957 Pretty Baby album. Music behind the DJ: "Tumbling Tumbleweeds" by Lawrence Welk

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The New World Theatre Ochestra [00:22] "After Hours Joint" Honeymoon in Manhattan Somerset P-3000 1958 An approximation of Gershwin, I suppose. Elton John [04:37] "Susie (Dramas)" Honky Château UNI Records 93135 1972 An approximation of The Band, I suppose. Fred Burton [08:01] "There's Going To Be A Hot Time In The Old Town Tonight" Honky Tonk Percussion Spin-O-Rama S-8 1958 Honky tonk piano with percussion... with stereo separation. "Fingers" Mahoney [10:15] "Bicycle Built for Two" HonkyTonk Piano Riviera Records R0050 1960 Honky tonk piano with percussion... in mono. The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra [14:02] "Hooked on Bach" Hooked on Classics RCA AYL1-5022 1981 See? Those High on Music people got nuthin' on the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra. This title single from this album reached number 10 on the Hot 100 in 1981. Al Hirt [19:59] "Holiday for Trumpet" Horn-a-Plenty RCA Victor LSP-2446 1962 Oh right, as opposed to "Holiday for Strings". Dirty Three [22:15] "Red" Horse Stories Touch & Go TG165 1996 So good. The third studio album from Aussies Warren Ellis, Mick Turner, and Jim White. America [26:10] "A Horse with No Name" America Warner Bros. Records BS2576 1971 Whoops... I guess Your Old Pal Will must've been a little sleepy when he filed this one. But the album cover does say AMERICA and then A Horse with No Name, so he put it into H. Patti Smith [31:28] "Gloria: In Excelsis Deo/Gloria (Version)" Horses Arista AB 4066 1975 One of the finest track one, side ones in rock and roll. Isaac Hayes [37:20] "Hyperbolicsyllablicsesquedalymystic" Hot Buttered Soul Enterprise ENS-1001 1969 How do you follow up a killer rendition Burt Bacharach's "Walk on By"? With this keller jam, of course. Commander Cody and his Lost Planet Airmen [47:39] "Diggy Liggy Lo" Hot Licks, Cold Steel & Truckers Favorites Paramount Records PAS-6031 1972 A fantastic cover of the Jay Miller classic made popular by Doug Kershaw. The Rolling Stones [49:31] "19th Nervous Breakdown" Hot Rocks 1964-1971 London Records 2PS 606/7 1971 Got Stones if you want it. This single made it to number 2 on the Hot 100 in 1966. Eagles [53:29] "New Kid in Town" Hotel California Asylum Records 7E-1084 1976 What, you thought I was going to play the title track? C'mon... no one needs to hear that song for at least another decade. Meanwhile, this song features Joe Walsh on Rhodes piano and Hammond organ and is still listenable. Boiled in Lead [58:34] "Go! Move! Shift (The Moving-On Song)" Hotheads Atomic Theory TTA 8687 1987 Some Celtic rocking from the Twin Cities, covering a song written by Ewan MacColl, father of Vinyl-O-Matic favorite Kristy MacColl. Music behind the DJ: "Walk On By" by Les Brown and his Orchestra.

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Tom Jones [00:34] "If You Go Away" Help Yourself Parrot PAS 71025 1969 Nothing like a little descending scale ballad to get things going. I'm a fan of Scott Walker's version of this Brel/McKuen number so I figured I'd give Tom's version a chance. The Decemberists [04:39] "Billy Liar" Her Majesty the Decemberists Jealous Butcher Records JB~046 2003 A little ditty about Keith Waterhouse's fictional fantasist. Sergio Mendes & Brasil '66 [08:46] "Mas Que Nada" Herb Alpert Presents Sergio Mendes & Brasil '66 A&M Records SP 4116 1966 Perhaps the first Portuguese-language hit to crack the US, this single made it to number 47 on the Hot 100. Def Leppard [11:25] "Bringin' on the Heartbreak" High 'n' Dry Mercury SRM-1-4021 1981 This first, and better version of this power ballad for the chicks. And I'll be darned, evidently Mariah Carey covered this song (https://youtu.be/iZsZGUBTGpE). The more you know. The High-On Music, Musicans & Singers [17:28] "Merry Christmas" High-On Christmas Parade Records PA108 Look, it's over before you know it. Just bear with me. Gilbert O'Sullivan [21:27] "Too Much Attention" Himself MAM MAM4 1972 I could subject you to the world's most depressing song, but instead we're going with the track just before that. Duke Ellington and his Orchestra [26:17] "Satan Takes a Holiday" His Piano and His Orchestra at Bal Masque Columbia CS 8098 1959 An extremely refined version of this Larry Clinton number. Curtis Mayfield [23:58] "Gypsy Woman" His Early Years with The Impressions ABC Records ABCX-780/2 1973 The Impressions first single after the departure of lead singer Jerry Butler. Made it to number 20 on the Hot 100 and number 2 on the R&B charts. Chelease Wolfe [31:03] "16 Psyche" Hiss Spun Sargent House SH185-GS 2017 One of my favorite albums of 2017. Yet another artist I look forward to seeing perform live in the After Times. Joni Mitchell [35:19] "The Boho Dance" The Hissing of Summer Lawns Asylum Records EQ-1051 1975 Can you be an artist and keep your cred when success comes along? Split Enz [39:04] "What's the Matter with You" History Never Repeats - The Best of Split Enz A&M Records SP-3289 1987 Loyal listeners of Vinyl-O-Matic know of my undying love for "Six Months in a Leaky Boat" so I've decided to shake things up this time around. This Neil Finn song originally comes from their 1980 album True Colors. Starbuck [42:08] "Moonlight Feels Right" Hit Machine K-Tel TU 2480 1976 20 Original Hits! 20 Original Stars! Some hot marimba action for you folks. This number made it to number 3 on the Hot 100 in 1976. Mantovani [46:59] "Goldfinger" Hollywood London Records PS 516 1967 Mr. Mononymous brings us his take on the John Berry instant classic. America [49:39] "Ventura Highway" Homecoming Warner Bros. Records BS 2655 1972 The real questions here is, what songs hasn't Hal Blaine played drums on? Pete Shelley [53:12] "Homosapien" Homosapien Genetic Records ILPS 9676 1981 Shelley's first solo venture catches your ear with the synth arpeggiator and doesn't let go. Originally intended as a Buzzcocks demo. Roberto Rossani and his Orchestra [57:47] "Musetta Waltz" Honeymoon in Italy Somerset SF-4700 1959 Italian because there's an accordian? Bonus Content: K-Tel Hit Machine Television Commercial (https://youtu.be/PE47PpZCE38) Music behind the DJ: "James Bond with Bongos" by John Barry.

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Pallbearer [00:24] "Thorns" Heartless Profound Lore Records PFL179LP 2017 Some doomy goodness from the these Little Rock gents. One of my favorite albums from 2017. The Isley Brothers [05:48] "Fight the Power (Part 1 & 2)" The Heat Is On T-Neck PZ 33536 1975 Scorching opener from the Brothers 1975 double platinum album. Thou [11:09] "Into the Marshlands/Clarity" Heathen Howling Mine ORE007 2014 More heaviness, this time by way of Louisiana. Easily one of the best doom albums of the last 10 years. Heaven 17 [19:40] "(We Don't Need This) Fascist Groove Thang" Heaven 17 Arista AL 6606 1982 Sadly, as true today as it was 40 years ago, if not more so. Cheap Trick [23:58] "Reach Out" Heavy Metal - Music from the Motion Picture Full Moon DP-90004/Asylum Records DP-90004 1981 So very 1981 in the best possible way. Roy Thomas Baker produced this excellent Cheap Trick pop rocker co-written by Pete Comita, the bassist who briefly replaced Tom Petesson. Virgil Fox [27:34] "J.S. Bach: Toccata and Fugue in D Minor, BWV 565" Heavy Organ at Carnegie Hall, Vol. 2 RCA Red Seal ARL1-0477 1974 That's right, Bach orgelwerk set to a light show, oops light experience. No, really. (https://youtu.be/QuOdbVJ0OcU?t=144) Taj Mahal [35:44] "Diving Duck Blues" Heavy Sounds Columbia CS 9952 1970 Compilation for the kids who are into the heavy stuff. This track is a selection from Taj's first album. Swiss Yodel Club [40:03] "Sounds of Switzerland: Wolfsbödeler Yodel Song/Wie Bas Ich Mir Da Obe" Songs from Heidi Disneyland DQ-1327 1968 Yodels recorded via the tin cans and string method? Bloc Party [44:16] "Helicopter (Weird Science Remix featuring Peaches)" Helicopter Dim Mak Records DM095 2006 The sounds of 2006, in a good way. Gravy Train!!!! [50:05] "Burger Baby" Hello Doctor Kill Rock Stars KRS 389 2003 Why yes, of course there's a video (https://youtu.be/PDK8LqsaeJ4). Los Campesinos! [51:55] "Baby I Got the Death Rattle" Hello Sadness Heart Swells HS001/Turnstile 796.A022.010 2011 This is an album that just keeps on giving. I always enjoy putting it on the turntable. Music behind the DJ: "Spinning Wheel" by Terry Baxter and his Orchestra

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The Turtles [00:23] "She'd Rather Be with Me" Happy Together White Whale WW 114 1967 Sure I could have gone with the smash hit title track, I dig this side two lead off that was also a hit for The Turtles, peaking at number 3 on the Hot 100. Also, charity is out of sight (https://youtu.be/wCqLBNzb5Lc). Miss Kittin [02:33] "Happy Violentine (Marco Passarani San Valentino Mix)" Happy Violentine NovaMute 12NOMU140 2005 Another quality 12" from Miss Kittin. Nathan Salzburg [08:37] "Mrs. Gristle's Reel" Hard for to Win and Can't Be Won No Quarter NOQ 035-1 2013 For those of you wishing to play along at home, the tuning is CGDGAD. Tom Petty & the Heartbreakers [11:43] "A Thing About You" Hard Promises Backstreet Records BSR-5160 1981 This album came out just in time for my 13th birthday. I've played it almost as much as Damn the Torpedoes over the years. Sebadoh [16:57] "On Fire" Harmacy Sub Pop SP370 1996 Sebadoh's thrid outing with Sub Pop. Desmond Dekker [20:33] "Shanty Town" The Harder They Come (Original Sountrack Recording) Mango SMAS-7400 1972 Some quality rocksteady from the rude boy himself. Oakland Symphony Youth Orchestra [23:13] "Harrison: Elegiac Symphony - Tears of the Angel Israfel" Harrison: Elegiac Symphony/Hughes: Cadences for Large Orchestra. Two Conductors, Multisoloists, and Electronic Tape. 1750 Arch Records S-1772 1977 Huh... that b-side sounds really cool. Maybe in Season 7 I'll play all 23:36 of it. Stay tuned! Neil Young with the Stray Gators [28:51] "Out on the Weekend" Harvest Reprise Records MS 2032 1972 The Stray Gators were Ben Keith on steel guitar, Kenny Buttrey plays drums, Tim Drummon on bass, Jack Nitzsche on piano and slide guitar. Don Ho [35:08] "Blue Hawaii" Hawaii's Greatest Hits Reprise Records RS 6418 1970 Fun fact: The Don Ho Fan Club was located in Beverly Hills. Cherry Glazerr [38:02] "Haxel Princess" Haxel Princess Burger Records BRGR520 2014 Title track from one of my favorite albums from 2014, on excellent pink splatter vinyl. The Decemberists [40:44] "The Rake's Song" The Hazards of Love Capitol Records 50999 2 14710 1 8 2009 A fine rock opera with some help from Lavendar Diamond as well. Dave Mason [44:01] "Here We Go Again" Headkeeper Blue Thumb Records BTS 34 1972 Mason's second solo album after the demise of Traffic. Todd Rundgren [47:01] "Pulse" Healing Bearsville BHS 3522 1981 Rundgren's ninth studio album. All aspects of the album from instruments to engineering by Todd, of course. Linda Ronstadt [50:02] "Willin'" Heart Like a Wheel Capitol Records ST-11358 1974 Linda taking this Little Feat number for a nice cruise. Some high quality pedal steel work from Sneaky Pete. Tom Waits [53:02] "(Looking for) The Heart of Saturday Night" The Heart of Saturday Night Asylum Records 7E-1015 1974 Longtime Vinyl-O-Matic listeners will know that there is a lively rendition of this song by Jerry Jeff Walker. Music behind the DJ: "Brazil" by Billy Mure

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Nat King Cole [00:32] "Stardust" Greatest Love Songs Capitol Records ST(L) 7116041 1985 A South African compilation of Nat's finest love songs. This rendition of Hoagy Carmichael's 1927 standard is indeed pretty fine. Creedence Clearwater Revival [03:45] "Green River" Green River Fantasy 8393 1969 Classic Side One Track One from a Classic Album. Tom Jones [06:17] "Kansas City" Green, Green Grass of Home Parrot PAS 71009 1967 I think Kansas City is quite a distance from Wales. Philippe Entremont with the Philadelphia Orchestra [09:02] "Grieg: Concerto in A Minor for Piano and Orchestra, Op. 16 I - Allegro Moderato" Grieg: Concerto For Piano And Orchestra In A Minor, Op. 16 / Moussorgsky: Pictures At An Exhibition Columbia Masterworks ML 5301 1958 My first Walkman (yes, Walkman) came with a Sony demonstration cassette that featured a rendition of Grieg's Piano Concerto in A Minor performed by Hiroko Nakamura and the Tokyo Philharmic Orchestra, and I've been hooked ever since. Kowloon Walled City [22:20] "The Grift" Grievances Gilead Media RELIC68 2015 Excellent Bay Area heaviness on some incredible translucent nebula vinyl. The Sandpipers [26:07] "La Bamba" Guantanamara A&M SP 4117 1966 Some easy to digest easy listening version of La Bamba that you will ever hear. Tony Bennett with the Count Basie Orchestra [28:52] "Chicago" Guest Star: Tony Bennett/Al Tornello Guest Star G 1485 1961 I figured we'd continue our big city tour of the Midwest. Red Rhodes [30:58] "Woodsheddin'" The Guitar around the World Alshire S-5199 1967 A few years later, Red Rhodes would join forces with Michael Nesmith for a partnership that would produce The First National Band. Herb Ellis and Charlie Byrd [33:12] "Bluesette" Guitar/Guitar Columbia CS 9130 1965 Now there's some excellent stereo separation for you. The standard originally composed by Toots Thielemans. Habibi [36:38] "Detroit Baby" Habibi Burger Records BRGR492 2014 Some excellent garage pop from these Brooklyn women on their debut outing. Lynn Kellogg, Melba Moore, James Rado, and Gerome Ragni [41:09] "Good Morning Starshine" Hair: The Original Broadway Cast Recording RCA Records LSO-1150 1968 Goddam hippies. Sonny and the Sunsets [43:42] "Hairdressers from Heaven" Hairdressers from Heaven Rocks in Your Head Records RIYHR 001 2019 Continuing the theme of hair. Chér [45:44] "How Can You Mend a Broken Heart?" Half-Breed MCA Records MCA-2104 1973 Goodbye Sonny (as producer), hello Snuff Garrett (as producer). Pretty solid rendition of Barry & Robin's classic. Yup, that's right... I watched the BeeGee documentary recently. Yellow Eyes [49:08] "Ice Knell" Hammer of Knight Gilead Media relic85 2018 (original release: Sibir Records SR 001 2013) Some NYC based black metal to liven things up a bit. A gold and black splatter slab of vinyl. Les Brown and his Orchestra [53:32] "These Boots Were Made for Walkin'" Happiness Is... Up, Up and Away with the Happy Hits of Today Reader's Digest/RCA Custom RDA 106-A 1970 Groovy easy listening for sure. Mitch Miller and the Gang [56:38] "Where Do You Work-A John/Yes! We Have No Bananas" Happy Times! Sing Along with Mitch Columbia CS 8368 1961 Well, did you sing along? Music behind the DJ: "Witchita Lineman" by Joe Reisman and his Orchestra

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Elton John [00:32] "Honky Cat" Greatest Hits MCA Records MCA-3007 1974 (1980 reissue) Funky feline fun! Loretta Lynn [05:46] "Wine Women and Song" Greatest Hits MCA Records MCA-1 1968 (1973 reissue) Loretta's 3rd top ten single on Decca, reaching number 3 on the country charts in 1964. Dawn [07:48] "Candida" Greatest Hits Arista AL-4045 1975 This first outing from Tony Orlando and Dawn reached number 3 on the Hot 100 in 1970. Webb Pierce [10:53] "I Ain't Never" Greatest Hits MCA Records MCA-120 1968 Legend has it that Mel Tillis traded crediting Webb as a co-writer on this number for a pair of boots that Pierce was wearing at the time. Webb's 1959 version made it to number 2 on the country charts. In 1972, Tillis' version (https://youtu.be/S8npzNIbF14) made it to number 1. Diana Ross [14:32] "Upside Down" All the Greatest Hits Motown M13-960C2 1981 A great tune penned for Ms. Ross by Chic's Nile Rodgers and Bernard Edwards. Made it to number 1 on the charts of course. I dig the guitar work on the outro. Sly & the Family Stone [18:38] "Sing a Simple Song" Greatest Hits Epic KE 30325 1970 The b-side from the all killer no filler 1968 Sly single "Everyday People". War [22:35] "The Cisco Kid" Greatest Hits United Artists Records UA-LA648-G 1976 One of my favorite songs when I was a kid, and I still love it. Definitely an irresistable hook. Made it all the way up to number 2 on the Hot 100, but was held out of the number one spot by... Tony Orlando & Dawn's "Tie a Yellow Ribbon Round the Ole Oak Tree". Willie Nelson [26:20] "Good Hearted Woman" Greatest Hits (& Some that Will Be) Columbia KC2 37542 1981 Waylon Jennings wrote this inspired by a newspaper piece about Tina Turner's relationship with Ike. Purportedly written by Jennings and Nelson over a poker game. Jenning's version is quite excellent (https://youtu.be/bU7hic-KtVw). Petula Clark [30:37] "Call Me" Greatest Hits, Vol. 1 Warner Bros - Seven Arts Records WS1765 1968 Pretty snappy for what would become an Easy Listening standard. ABBA [33:24] "The Name of the Game" Greatest Hits, Vol 2 Atlantic SD 16009 1979 Not sure why I like the more dramatic ABBA songs like this (https://youtu.be/iJ90ZqH0PWI) and "Knowing Me, Knowing You (https://youtu.be/iUrzicaiRLU)", but I do. This one made it to number 12 on the Hot 100. The bass intro was inspired Stevie Wonder's "I Wish" (https://youtu.be/c7IYSAUj78g). Conway Twitty [38:13] "Hello Darlin'" Greatest Hits Vol. I MCA Records MCA-52 1972 (1973 reissue) Long associated with Conway Twitty, this single stayed at the top of the country charts for four weeks in the summer of 1970. Bob Dylan [40:38] "Tonight I'll Be Staying Here with You" Greatest Hits Volume II Columbia KG 31120 1971 The third single released from his 1969 album Nashville Skyline. Some pretty hot guitar licks. Elton John [45:57] "Lucy in the Sky with Diamonds" Greatest Hits Volume II MCA Records MCA-3027 1977 Released in 1974 and topping the pop charts in January of 1975, this Beatles cover features John Lennon himself joining in on guitar and backing vox under the pseudonym Winston O'Boogie. I am pretty sure was the first version I heard as a kid, thanks to pop radio. Definitely recall the Univibe guitar opening and the synth lead in the middle, and the odd but awesome reggae break. Marty Robbins [51:47] "El Paso" The Greatest Hits Columbia C2X-3 Please enjoy this Dudley (aka H.B. Barnum) spoof (https://youtu.be/-EVP_ISgPNk) of this 1959 song. Johnny Cash [56:27] "It Ain't Me, Babe" Greatest Hits Volume 1 Columbia CL 2678 1967 Great admirers of each other, Cash recorded this Dylan song for his 1965 Orange Blossom Special with June Carter helping out on vocals. Their single made it to number 4 in the country charts. Trini Lopez [59:29] "La Bamba" Greatest Hits! Reprise Records R 6226 1966 A live version from 1963 of this traditional Mexican folk song, non-traditionally credited to Lopez which would normally be credited as traditional. Perhaps it's due to Lopez's Beatles-esque break in the middle of the arrangement. Music behind the DJ: "Theme from a Summer Place" by Percy Faith & his Orchestra

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George Jones [mm:ss] "Uh, Uh, No" The Great George Jones Wing Records SRW-16266 1964 The Possum lays down the law. The Mills Bros. [mm:ss] "Lazy River" Great Hits Dot Records DLP 25157 A fine laid back version of the Hoagy Carmichael classic. Chicago Symphony Orchestra [mm:ss] "Overture, Fidelio, Op. 72" Great Men of Music - Ludwig van Beethoven Time Life Records STL 546 1976 The overture from Beethoven's 1814 opera. Guarneri Quartet [mm:ss] "Third Movement: Menuetto - Allegretto, String Quartet No. 15 in D Minor, K. 421" Great Men of Music - Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart Time Life Records STL 542 1975 Completed in 1783, purportedly while his wife Constanze was in labor with their first child Raimund. And here is where I come into the mic break with my best quiet somber FM classical radio DJ voice. Luciano Pavarotti [mm:ss] "La riverdrà nell'estasi (Un Ballo in Maschera - Verdi)" The Great Pavarotti London Records OS 26510 1979 A member of the Great Tenor Craze of the late 20th Century. Sex Pistols [mm:ss] "Substitute" The Great Rock 'n' Roll Swindle Virgin VD2510 1979 Ever get the feeling you've been cheated? The sooner John moves onto Public Image, the better. Smokey Robinson and the Miracles [mm:ss] "Tears of a Clown" Great Songs and Performances that Inspired the Motown 25th Anniversary Television Special Motown 2824ML 1983 Huh, how is it now that I just noticed the harpsichord in the left channel? Music by Stevie Wonder and Hank Cosby, lyrics by Smokey. The Robert Shaw Chorale [mm:ss] "Ave Verum, K. 618 (Mozart)" Great Sacred Choruses RCA Victor Red Seal LM-1117 1956 Sadly, not the actor Robert Shaw. Written by Mozart while Constanze was pregnant with their sixth child, Franz Xaver. Steve Lawrence/Eydie Gorme [mm:ss] "Sleigh Ride" Great Songs of Christmas by Great Artists of Our Time Columbia Special Products CSP If it play, I'll play it. And it gets us to the end of this track faster. Pat Boone [mm:ss] "Stagger Lee" Great! Great! Great! Dot Records DLP 3346 1960 Everyone's favorite peppy murder ballad, the one that The Clash warned you about it. ABBA [mm:ss] "Ring Ring" Greatest Hits Atlantic SD 19114 1977 Naturally, hard to choose just one, but let's go with the lead track from their first album. The English language version had some lyrical help from Neil Sedaka and Phil Cody. The original Swedish version (https://youtu.be/8YaH3VgFG9w) was their first entry into the Eurovision contest. The Association [mm:ss] "Along Comes Mary" Greatest Hits! Warner Bros. Seven Arts WS 1767 1968 Since we had R. Steve Moore's version a few episodes ago, I figured we could go with the original here. Chér [mm:ss] "Gypsys, Tramps & Thieves" Greatest Hits MCA Records MCA-2127 1974 Sometimes you gotta go with the classics, especially if you're an X-Files fan. The Dave Clark Five [mm:ss] "Bits and Pieces" Greatest Hits Epic LN 24185 1966 If you're a fan of Cheap Trick's Bun E. Carlos like I am, I think you'll enjoy his overview of Dave Clark licks (https://youtu.be/R7jQVBHxYJo). Commodores [mm:ss] "Slippery When Wet" Greatest Hits Motown M7-912R1 1978 Their first number one single on the Hot Soul Singles. Bob Dylan [mm:ss] "Subterranean Homesick Blues" Greatest Hits Columbia KCS 9463 1967 As a former goth club kid, I concur... don't try Nō-Dōz. Just have a cup of coffee instead. Music behind the DJ: "Summer Samba" by Duke Ellington and his Orchestra.

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Thomas Dolby [00:45] "Urges" The Golden Age of Wireless Harvest ST-12203 1982 First released on Harvest. Urges was purged on the second release. This track features percussion by Andy Partridge. Thomas Dolby [04:25] "One of Our Submarines" The Golden Age of Wireless Capitol Records ST-12271 1983 This re-release removed "Urges" and "Leipzig", and adds this track as well as "She Blinded Me with Science". "One of Our Submarines" is about Dolby's uncle who was a crewman on a British submarine sunk off the coast of Tunisia in WWII. The Drifters [09:34] "Up on the Roof" Golden Hits Atlantic SD 8153 1968 The Goffin and King number that made it number 5 on the charts in 1963. Billy Vaughan and his Orchestra [12:08] "Tequila" Golden Hits Dot Records DLP 25201 1959 Music to dance on bars by. Jay Dodds [15:39] "Thanks for the Memory" Golden Organ Hits Diplomat Records DS2368 1964 I think that memory may be an acid flashback. Shannon and the Clams [18:18] "Rip Van Winkle" Dreams in the Rat House Hardly Art HAR-069 2013 Solid fun from Shannon, Cody, and Ian. Julie Conway and The Bob Prince Quartet [20:29] "Domino" Good Housekeeping's Plan for Reducing Harmony HS 11295 1968 I'll be honest, I was hoping the backing track for this exercise would be Roy Orbison's Domino. Georges Auric [21:41] "Aimez-Vous Cha Cha" Goodbye Again United Artists UAL 4091 1961 I'll admit this was a new one by me, but evidently a well-received film by Anatole Litvak (Sorry, Wrong Number) featuring Yves Montand, Ingrid Bergman, and Anthony Perkins. I'll have to check it out. Elton John [25:49] "Goodbye Yellow Brick Road" Goodbye Yellow Brick Road MCA Records MCA2-10003 1973 Title track from the multi-platinum album that made it to number 2 on the Hot 100. Matthew Sweet [29:04] "Girlfriend" Goodfriend Legacy 88875194311 2016 A Record Store Day release from a few years ago. This is a BBC studio take on the hit single from Girlfriend. The cover is done in the style of Neil Young's Zuma, likely oweing to the version of Cortez the Killer on this album. Ohio Express [31:56] "Yummy Yummy Yummy" Goofy Greats K-Tel NU 9030 1975 This K-Tel record looms large in my childhood. And probably goes a long way to explaining my bubblegum pop predilections. The Rolling Stones [34:20] "Fortune Teller" Got Live If You Want It! Decca 6835 128 1966 Yes indeed, the Allen Toussaint classic unfortunately overdubbed with screaming fans. Paul Simon [37:51] "You Can Call Me Al" Graceland Warner Bros. Records 1-25447 1986 What? It just seemed like the track to choose. Simon & Garfunkel [42:31] "The Big Bright Green Pleasure Machine" The Graduate Columbia Masterworks OS 3180 1968 Great film, great track. Paddy Noonan and his Grand Band [44:14] "Boys from the County Armagh" A Grand Irish Party LSS Tifton International TS 60 1967 I hear Ireland is lovely. Frankie Avalon [46:56] "Beauty School Drop-Out" Grease RSO RS-2-4002 1978 Hooker?! Good heavens! Poor Frenchy. Music behind the DJ: "The Singleman Family Foxtrot" by David Grusin

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Ron Wood [00:29] "We All Get Old" Gimme Some Neck Columbia JC 35702 1979 Surprisingly this album made it to number 45 on the Top 200. Agnetha Fältskog [04:38] "Ge Dej Till Tåls (Are You Ready for Love)" The Girls Want the Boys! Sweden's Beat Girls 1966-1970 Ace Records XXQLP 048 2016 A fun compilation of Swedish pop on white vinyl released by the good folks at Ace Records. I went with an early single from my favorite member of ABBA. The Postal Service [06:57] "Clark Gable" Give Up Sub Pop SP 595 2004 Hard not to choose an great song from this vinyl release. But I'm going with "Clark Gable" because I recently saw him play a baddy in William Wellman's Night Nurse with Barbara Stanwyck, Ben Lyon, and Joan Blondell Glacial Tomb [11:51] "Of Flesh and Worship" Glacial Tomb Gilead Media RELIC107 2018 Some Mile High death metal featuring members of Khemmis, Abigail Williams, and Cult of the Lost Cause. R. Stevie Moore [17:42] "Along Comes Mary" Glad Music Personal Injury Records PI 02 2015 (1986) Killer cover from the DIY psych pop genius. Death Valley Girls [20:36] "Death Valley Boogie" Glow in the Dark Burger Records BRGR933 2016 Garage psych rockn and a-rolln goodness. On glow-in-the-dark vinyl, of course. Krallice [23:10] "Ground Prayer" Go Be Forgotten Gilead Media RELIC101 2017 Intricate blackened metal from NYC. Trini Lopez [33:48] "Sinner Not a Saint" GoGo Custom Records CS 1019 1966 Rockin number from the Texan singer/actor/guitar designer. Village People [36:20] "Go West" Go West Casablanca NBLP 7144 1979 Hope you like fire. Seriously though, this album made it up to number 8 on the Top 200. There's a pretty excellent version of this song by the Pet Shop Boys (https://youtu.be/LNBjMRvOB5M) if you were not already familiar with it. Another one of those songs that could be done by the 3:30 mark, but hey... more is more. Nat King Cole [40:31] "Route 66" Go with the Greats National Academy of Recording Arts & Sciences Produced for Chevrolet. For some reason, this is the only automotive related song. The Swingle Singers [43:28] "Allegro (from the Concerto Grosso, Op. 6, No. 4, Händel)" Going Baroque Philips PHM 200-126 1964 I'm not sure what it is about these swingin' jazz arrangements, but it hits my aural sweet spot. Fun fact, which I'm sure I have mention before: Swingle Singers soprano Christiane Legrand is the aunt of Beach House's Victoria Legrand. Harb Alpert and the Tijuana Brass [48:17] "The 3rd Man Theme" !!Going Places!! A&M Records SP 4112 1965 What's almost as good as the orignal Third Man theme? This version. Bee Gees [50:51] "Massachussetts" Gold RSO RS-1-3006 1976 This song has definitely grown on me over time. Especially after hearing Dean & Britta covering it (https://youtu.be/WjK9JB3vpNU) during one of their home quarantine concerts. Creedence Clearwater Revival [53:16] "Have You Ever Seen the Rain" Gold Fantasy 9418 1972 I would like to see the rain. The sooner the better. Ian Matthews [55:54] "Shake It" Gold Rush '79 - Volume One K-Tel TU 2660-1 1979 Disco from an original Fairport Convention member? Heck yeah! Music behind the DJ: "Push the Button Max" by Henry Mancini

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The New Seekers [00:34] "Free to Be You and Me" Free to Be You and Me Bell Records BELL 1110 1976 It's true, kids. Sure some adults might not buy it, but just ignore them. They're still recovering from their own childhood. DEVO [03:50] "Freedom of Choice" Freedom of Choice Warner Bros. Records BSK 3435 1980 You do have freedom of choice. Use it responsibly, please. Pete Fountain [07:19] "Bye Bye Blackbird" French Quarter New Orleans Coral CRL 757359 1961 It's no Miles, but it'll do. Steve Kujala [09:50] "Tutti Flutti" Fresh Flute CBS BFM 42097 1986 Ayup, that is some mid-80s smooth jazz. Deerhoof [14:42] "Kidz Are So Small" Friend Opportunity Tomlab/ATP Recordings tom 90lp/ATPR LP26 Recorded as a trio, after Chris Cohen went his way and before Ed Rodriguez joined forces. Artwork by David Shrigley. There's also a very entertaining unofficial video for this song (https://youtu.be/G30nXKh1Xho). Kurt Dehn und die Mackebacher Blaskapell' [16:45] "Jetzt Trinkn Mer Bloss Noch Äner" Fröhlich' Pfalz, Gott Erhalt's Polydor 46727 1961 Cheers to that. Matt Munro [19:19] "From Russia with Love" From Russia with Love United Artists UAS 5114 1963 Yes, the same vocalist who would eventually bring us the Love Boat theme. And in case there was any doubt, this is the best James Bond film. White Mystery [21:51] "Bad Neptune" F*** Your Mouth Shut White Mystery WM117 2017 Mighty fine garage duo from Chicago. Janis Joplin [26:06] "Me & Bobby McGee" Full Tilt Boogie Columbia KC 30322 1971 Joplin and Canadians the Full Tilt Boogie Band with a mighty fine rendition of the Kris Kristofferson classic, featuring Janis on acoustic guitar. The Puppets [30:36] "Theme from 'Funeral in Berlin'" Funeral in Berlin RCA Victor LOC-1136 1967 Len Deighton's Harry Palmer returns after being assigned The Ipcress Files for a Funeral in Berlin. The Puppets were a Lancashire band managed by the legendary Joe Meek. Tom Jones [32:28] "Detroit City" Funny Familiar Forgotten Feelings Parrot PAS 71011 1967 I'm sure there are some Welsh folks in Detroit. Kowloon Walled City [36:00] "Paper Houses" Gambling on the Richter Scale Gilead Media RELIC81 2017 An excellent translucent clear and black swirl re-release of this 2009 release from these heavy Oakland masters. Queen [40:11] "The Game" The Game Elektra 5E-513 1980 The killer title track from Queen's multi-platinum outing from 1980. Also the 3rd single from the album, just before they released "Another One Bites the Dust" as a single. The Gap Band [43:38] "Party Lights" The Gap Band II Mercury SRM-1-3804 1979 The fourth album from The Wilson Brothers and friends. Thelonius Monk [47:25] "Monk's Mood" Genius of Modern Music, Volume Two Blue Note BLP 1511 1956 Volume two of a classic Monk compilation. This track features Sahib Shihab on alto sax, Robert Paige on Bass, and Art Blakey on drums. Glen Campbell [50:32] "Bowling Green" Gentle on My Mind Capitol Records ST 2809 1967 Great cover of the Everly Brothers tune. There's also fine rendition by Neko Case & her Boyfriends (https://youtu.be/K6klQpR9HUQ). Music behind the DJ: "Wichita Lineman" by Joe Reiser

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Robin Trower [00:34] "Fine Day" For Earth Below Chrysalis CHR 1073 1975 Vintage resting guitar face whackachacka. Jackson Browne [03:39] "Take It Easy" For Everyman Asylum Records SD 5067 1973 Yup, co-written by Browne and Glenn Frey. Featuring some fine pedal steel by Sneaky Pete Kleinow. Lush [07:19] "Astronaut" For Love 4AD bad 2001 1991 A lushly atmospheric track by guitarist Emma Anderson. I was lucky enough to catch Lush at CBGBs once upon a time with Nation of Ulysses and Velvet Crush. Ray Price [09:57] "For the Good Times" For the Good Times Columbia C 30106 1970 This Kris Kristofferson-penned tune would be come Ray's first number 1 single in since 1959. The album also features a rendition of Kristofferson's "Help Me Make It through the Night". Roxy Music [15:12] "Editions of You" For Your Pleasure Warner Bros. Records BS 2696 1973 Oh yeah, some mighty interplay between Mackay's sax, Eno's EMS VCS 3 (https://youtu.be/O6fFL-1fclI?t=3), and Manzanera's guitar. Tom Waits [19:02] "Barber Shop" Foreign Affairs Asylum Records 7E-1117 1977 Some snappy banter from the barber there. Not sure I'd want him lowering my ears. Pallbearer [22:52] "Foundations" Foundations of Burden Profound Lore Records pfl-140-1 2014 Some excellent doom metal from these Arkansas gentlemen. Recorded in Portland by Billy Anderson at Portland's Type Foundry Studio. Foreigner [32:47] "Urgent" 4 Atlantic SD 16999 1981 This track from the multi-platinum album 4 made it to number... 4 on the Hot 100. And it happens to feature Thomas Dolby on synths, and Junior Walker on sax. Eric Clapton [37:14] "Willie and the Hand Jive" 461 Ocean Boulevard RSO SO 4801 1974 A rehabilitated Clapton takes a decent pass at Johnny Otis. Yes [40:45] "Long Distance Runaround" Fragile Atlantic SD 7211 1971 If it were me, I'd pot down the bass wankery and crank up the keyboard wankery, except maybe in that pre-chorus 4/4 bit. Peter Frampton [44:18] "All I Want to Be (Is by Your Side)" Frampton Comes Alive! A&M Records SP-3703 1976 I was going to go with "Jumpin' Jack Flash", but it's nearly 8 goddam minutes long, so instead we've got this one. It's only 3 and a half minutes. I paid $3.50 for his record at a thrift store in Petaluma. I would argue I paid $1.50 too much. The Kingston Trio [49:04] "New York Girls" From the Hungry I Capitol Records T1107 1959 Surprise, the album sleeve was for Frank and Tommy, but instead it was a Kingston Trio record. I dated a few New York Girls in my time. I don't recall any of them being able to dance the polka. Tom Waits [51:53] "Telephone Call from Istanbul" Frank's Wild Years Island Records 90572-1 1987 Un operachi romantico in two acts. This classic track features Marc Ribot on banjo. Frankie Crocker & the Heart and Soul Orchestra [55:05] "Funkin' Up Hollywood" Frankie Crocker & the Heart and Soul Orchestra Casablanca NBLP 7050 1977 Something that found its way into my collection. Ray Parker plays guitar in this ensemble. Illuminati Hotties [58:37] "Freequent Letdown" Free I.H.: This Is Not the One You've Been Waiting for Self-Released 2020 We saw Illuminati Hotties open for Los Campesinos! not too long ago and I've been brainwashed ever since. A great studio technician and tenderpunk master, Sarah Tudzin had to buy out her contract from the troubled Tiny Engines label and instead of releasing the album she had been working on, popped out this contractual obligation record. The album has great range (https://youtu.be/ZKtuGSjnrFk), and I am especially enamored of this relatable track. Music behind the DJ: "Make the World Go Away" by Lawrence Welk and Orchestra

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Lumbar [00:49] "Day One" The First and Last Days of Unwelcome Southern Lord LORD 186 2013 Heaviness from Aaron Edge, Mike Scheidt of Yob, and the great Tad Doyle. Roberta Flack [05:55] "Hey, That's No Way to Say Goodbye" First Take Atlantic SD 8230 1969 Roberta Flack's debut album, featuring this great take on the Leonard Cohen song. Ron Carter plays bass joins her on bass, along with Bucky Pizzarelli on guitar and Ray Lucas on drums. Released in 1969, it made it to number 1 in... 1972 thanks to the inclusion of "First Time Ever I Saw Your Face" in the Clint Eastwood film Play Misty for Me. The Hollies [10:04] "Say It Ain't So Jo" Five Three One - Double Seven O Four Polydor 2442-160 1979 Hey, if it plays I'll play it. A very scritchedy scratchedy cover of Murray Head's single 1975. Yes, the album title spells out Hollies in caclulator-ese. Thomas Dolby [13:34] "Hyperactive!" The Flat Earth Capitol Records ST-12309 1984 This track made it to number 62 on the Hot 100 in 1984. Fleetwood Mac [19:07] "Say You Love Me" Fleetwood Mac Reprise MS 2225 1975 Sure it might be the season of the witch, but I'm feeling Christine a bit more at the moment. Maybe it's the banjo, I don't know. This song made it to number 11 on the Hot 100 in 1976. The album itself is multiplatinum. For those of you who need some Rhiannon in your life, check out S04E51 (https://vinylomatic.com/s04e51). Lene Lovich [23:17] "The Night" Flex Stiff-Epic JE 36308 1980 A woman after my own heart. Lovich decided to record this Four Seasons number (https://youtu.be/9ajrCVb3Ja8) after picking up their single in a second hand shop. Nadja [27:48] "Hands" Flipper Oaken Palace Records OAK-003 2013 From an album that donated all profits to the Whale and Dolphin Conservation (https://us.whales.org/). Thee Oh Sees [38:10] "Toe Cutter/Thumb Buster" Floating Coffin Castle Face CF-018 2013 A mighty fine groove. This is the last Oh Sees album to have Petey Dammit on guitar and Mike Shoun on drums. Sonic Youth [41:42] "Flower" Flower/Halloween Homestead Records HMS047 1986 Kim Gordon laying it out. One of the last releases with orignal drummer Bob Bert. Public Image Ltd [45:15] "Flowers of Romance" The Flowers of Romance Warner Bros. Records BSK 3536 1981 Rhythmic explorations from John Lydon, Keith Levene, and Martin Atkins. Lydon plays percussion, violin, and sax on this track. Jimmy Cliff [48:05] "If I Follow My Mind" Follow My Mind Reprise Records RRC 2218 1975 I'm not sure my mind is a right mind, but I think this is an excellent song from the living legend. The Rays [51:57] "Silhouettes" Fonzie Favorites Juke Box International TVLP-177602 1976 Huh, a creepy case of mistaken identity? Picastro + Nadja [54:39] "A New Soul's Benediction" Fool, Redeemer Broken Spine Productions BSP05 2011 A collaboration from up Toronto way with slowcore Picastro and ambient doom Nadja. Rod Stewart [58:38] "You're in My Heart (The Final Acclaim)" Foot Loose & Fancy Free Warner Bros. Records BSK 3092 1977 In which Rod compares you to his favoite football clun (Celtic Utd). I was going to go with Holland & Dozier's "You Keep Me Hangin' On" but it's nearly 8 goddamn minutes long. What the hell, dude? Music behind the DJ: "Black Magic Woman" by Terry Baxter and Orchestra

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Fairport Convention [00:47] "Million Dollar Bash" Fairport Chronicles A&M SP-3530 1976 Fairport Convention plucking a little something from the Basement Tapes and giving it a fine dust off. Tommy Boyce & Bobby Hart [03:41] "Girl I'm Out to Get You" Family Portrait A&M SP-19002 1967 Bubblegum Pop takes a dip into Chamber Pop? Maybe this is what happened when Boyce & Hart listened to Sgt Pepper and Their Satanic Majesties Request? Bobbie Gentry [06:05] "Rainmaker" Fancy Capitol Records ST-428 1970 A fine funky arrangement of this Harry Nilsson/Bill Martin song. The album made it to number 34 on the Hot Country Albums chart. The Oak Ridge Boys [08:45] "She's Gone to L.A. Again" Fancy Free MCA Records MCA-5209 1981 From the album that unleashed the song "Elvira" on an unsuspecting listening public. Lightnin' Hopkins [12:40] "Lightnin' Boogie" Fast Life Woman Verve Records V-8453 1962 Some excellent electric boogie from the Texas legend. Fun fact: Hopkins recorded an album in 1969 entitled Free Form Patterns in which he was backed by the 13th Floor Elevators rhythm section. Frank Yankovic [15:29] "Champagne Taste and a Beer Bankroll" Favorite Polkas ABC Records ABCD-873 1975 Ain't it the truth, buddy. Feargal Sharkey [17:29] "It's All Over Now" Feargal Sharkey A&M Records SP-6-5108 1985 Former Undertones frontman with his first solo outing. Couldn't resist picking this one. For interested parties, there is the album opens with a bit of she said/he said: Side 1 Track 1 is by Maria McKee about her relationship with Benmont Tench, and Side 1 Track 2 is by Benmont Tench but is purportedly not about Maria McKee. Nina Hagen [21:40] "What It Is" Fearless Columbia BFC 39214 1983 That's right, an RHCP song. And oddly it fits in the context of this album very well. José Feliciano [27:30] "Just a Little Bit of Rain" Feliciano! RCA Victor LSP-3957 1969 Could definitely use a little rain out here. Deerhoof [30:20] "Paradise Girls" Fever 121614 Polyvinyl Record Company PRC-309 2015 Recorded live in Tokyo, on beautiful translucent red vinyl. One of the my favorite bands to see live. Tom Jones [33:49] "Don't Fight It" Fever Zone Parrot PAS 71019 1968 Tom doing his best Wilson Pickett. Julio Iglesias [36:41] "Une Chanson Quie Revient" Fidèle CBS DIL-50323 1981 Awe yeah, disco Cole Porter. Begin the Beguine for those of you wondering. PJ Harvey [42:15] "50ft Queenie" 50ft Queenie Island Records 12IS 538 1993 The third single from Rid of Me. Recorded at Prince's Pachyderm Studios by Steve Albini. Ohio Players [44:38] "Fire" Fire Mercury SRM-1-1013 1974 Ohio Players number one single from their number one album. UiLab [49:06] "St. Elmo's Fire (Radio)" Fires Bingo BIN 2 1998 Ui + Stereolab + Eno = Awesome! Billy Mure's Super-Sonic Guitars [53:14] "Guitar Theme" Fireworks RCA Victor LSP-1694 Some stereophonic snazziness! Music behind the DJ: "Everybody's Talkin" by Terry Baxter and his Orchestra

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Harry Belafonte [00:31] "The Drummer and The Cook (Cockney Air)" An Evening with Belafonte RCA Victor LPM-1402 1957 I wonder if Harry was Dick Van Dyke's dialect coach. Miriam Makeba [04:25] "Beware, Verwoerd (Ndodemnyama)" An Evening with Belafonte/Makeba RCA Victor LSP-3420 1965 As the liner notes say, a warning to the Prime Minister of South Africa that the black man is on the move. Harry Belafonte [06:28] "Walking on the Moon" An Evening with Belafonte/Mouskouri RCA Victor LSP-3415 1966 From the film Never on a Sunday. Rod Stewart [10:02] "Maggy May" Every Picture Tells a Story Mercury SRM-1-609 1971 A number one hit from a number one album from Mssrs. Stewart and Wood and friends. Warren Zevon [17:13] "Lawyers, Guns and Money" Excitable Boy Asylum Records 6E-118 1978 Seems even more appropriate for this times. From the album that gave us "Werewolves of London" too. Rolling Stones [20:42] "Shake Your Hips" Exile on Main St. Rolling Stones Records COC 2-2900 1972 A fine stab at the Slim Harpo classic. Recorded by the boys when they were holed up in Nellcôte. Procul Harum [23:41] "Nothing but the Truth" Exotic Birds and Fruits Chrysalis CHT 1058 1974 A very meh album. Not sure how it came to be in my collection, but here it is. Bill Evans Trio [26:53] "Haunted Heart" Explorations Riverside Records RLP 351 1961 Recorded February 2, 1961 with Evans on piano, Scott La Faro on bass, and Paul Motian on drums. Rain Parade [31:26] "You Are My Friend" Explosions in the Glass Palace Enigma Records E 1081 1984 Some primo paisley underground from this LA quartet, released after David Roback departed the group. Robert Fripp [34:31] "You Burn Me Up I'm a Cigarette" Exposure EG PD EGLP 101 1979 Featuring Daryl Hall on vox, believe it or not. Love and Rockets [36:56] "Yin and Yang The Flower Pot Man" Express Big Time 6011-1-B 1986 I can neither confirm nor deny that I was once an industrial goth kid. Pretenders [43:50] "Message of Love" Extended Play Sire MINI 3563 1981 I mean really, how can you not pick this song? Extremity [47:14] "Bestial Destiny" Extremely Fucking Dead 20 Buck Spin SPIN 087 2017 Bay Area Death Metal supergroup featuring Shelby Lermmo on guitar and vox, Marissa Martinez-Hoadley on guitar and vox, Erika Osterhout on bass and Aesop Dekker on drums. Johnny Cash [52:05] "Frankie's Man, Johnny" The Fabulous Johnny Cash Columbia CL 1253 1958 Mono, man! Johnny's first outing with Columbia. The Who [54:21] "Don't Let Go the Coat" Face Dances Warner Bros. Records HS 3516 1981 The first full album withouth Keith Moon, with Faces' Kenney Jones in his place. Made it to number 4 on the US charts. The album cover features 4 portraits of each musician by different artists. My favorite is Howard Hodgkins' portrait of John Entwistle. Music behind the DJ: "À 200 à l'heure" by Francis Lai and Orchestra

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Syntonic Research [00:33] "Wood-Masted Sailboat" Environments: Totally New Concepts in Sound - Disc 8 Syntonic Research Inc. SD 66008 1974 Irv Teibel was the sound recordist and photographer behind the Environments series, and can be heard in Terrence Malick's Days of Heaven and Errol Morris' Gates of Heaven. SQÜRL [31:49] "Solstice" EP #260 Sacred Bones Records SBR-179 2017 The trio of Jim Jarmusch, Carter Logan, and Shane Stoneback. Excellent ep on marbled midnight blue vinyl. The flipsisde has a remix of this track by Anton Newcombe. Peter Schilling [37:30] "Major Tom (Coming Home)" Error in the Sytem Elektra 60265-1 1983 Variation on a theme by Bowie? This song made it to number 14 on the Hot 100 in 1983. The Smithereens [42:32] "Crazy Mixed Up Kid" Especially for You Enigma Records ST-73208 1986 This album was in heavy rotation for my freshman year of college and this song has been stuck in my brain ever since, in a good way. Oddly, it only made it to number 51 on the top 200. Doc Watson [44:35] "Froggy Went A-Courtin'" The Essential Doc Watson Vanguard VMS 73108 1973 A fine compilation of Doc's early Vanguard recordings. Poor Froggy. Barry Manilow [48:39] "Can't Smile without You" Even Now Arista AB 4164 1978 Wait a minute... there's a Carpenters version of this song?! And it was the b-side to "Calling Occupants of Interplanetary Craft (https://youtu.be/_BrSVOOK610)"?!??!!??! Music behind the DJ: "Six Months in a Leaky Boat" by Auckland Symphony Orchestra

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The Rolling Stones [01:03] "She's So Cold" Emotional Rescue Rolling Stones Records COC 16015 1980 Stones doing what the Stones do best, keeping it simple. Dig that slapback reverb. Number one on the Top 200 in 1980, with this track making it to number 26 on the Hot 100. Pete Townshend [05:15] "Jools and Jim" Empty Glass ATCO Records SD 32-100 1980 A nice little invective directed at a couple of NME writers. Canyon [07:50] "Ten Good Eyes" Empty Rooms Gern Blandsten GERN064 2002 An East Coast kinda Americana Slowcore band? Picked up this record when I saw them open for Vic Chesnutt at the Bottom of the Hill in the early Aughties. Johnny Puleo and his Harmonica Gang [11:41] "Tic-Tock Polka" Encore Italiano! Audio Fidelity AFSD 5931 1965 One from my grandparents collection. Can't resist a good rendition of Tic-Tick Polka. The Platters [15:35] "My Prayer" Encore of Golden Hits Mercury Records MG 20472 1960 The most popular version of this standard. Ask me about the time I was the soundboard operator for an off-off Broadway production of Jim Thompson's Pop. 1280. eX-Girl [18:22] "Hettakorii No Ottokotou" Endangered Species Alternative Tentacles Virus 313 2004 Avant J-pop from the planet Kero Kero. Ensemble Pearl [23:33] "Painting on a Corpse" Ensemble Pearl Drag City DC544 2013 Music composed for a piece by Gisèle Vienne, featuring Stephen O'Malley of Sunn O))), Atsuo of Boris, Michio Kurihara by Ghost, and William Herzog. Syntonic Research, Inc [32:09] "The Psychologically Ultimate Thunderstorm" Environments: Totally New Concepts in Sound - Disc 4 Syntonic Research, Inc SD 66004 1974/1979 "A Psycho Acoustic Experience." Yes. Yes it is. Music behind the DJ: "Slow Poke" by Lawrence Welk and his Orchestra

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Glenn Yarbrough [00:32] "Each of Us Alone" Each of Us Alone: Glenn Yarbrough Sings the Words and Music of Rod McKuen Warner 1736 1968 If you weren't depressed when you started this episode, you are now. Sorry about that. But the harpsichord is pretty groovy. Eagles [02:41] "Take It Easy" Eagles Asylum Records SD 5054 1972 If you're not a fan of the Eagles, just pretend this is a Jackson Browne song. The Fresh & Onlys [06:10] "Sunglasses" Early Years Anthology Castleface Records CF-059 2015 An excellent compilation of early recordings from the band on lovely translucent yellow vinyl. Jefferson Starship [08:23] "Skateboard" Earth Grunt Records BXLI1-2515 1978 Skateboarding! It's a thing! You heard Grace correctly, she'd drain the pool for that fool. Love and Rockets [13:07] "Mirror People" Earth Sun Moon Big Time/Beggars Banquet 6058-1-B 1987 Time goes by so slow when time has no meaning any more. Although, I guess time does have meaning, otherwise I wouldn't be cranking out one episode a week. Huh. I guess things are looking up. Wymond Miles [17:09] "Temples of Magick" Earth Has Doors Sacred Bones Records SBR-070 2012 More sonic wonderment from the Fresh & Onlys guitarist. Blondie [21:21] "Dreaming" Eat to the Beat Chrysalis CHE-1225 1979 Side one, track one. Almost went with "Atomic", but again, sometimes you gotta go with the hits. Eight Belles [24:25] "The Right Light" Eight Belles Saint Rose Records SRR-1976 2015 More Bay Area goodness from Jessi Phillips and Henry Nagle and friends. And whoah dude, that's like song number eight in this episode. Dick Hyman and his Orchestra [29:04] "Mack the Knife" Electrodynamics Command Records RS 856SD 1963 Dick Hyman and his amazing electronic Lowrey Organ! Jac Holzman, K2VEH [31:36] "Alphabet, numbers and punctuation" Elektra Code Course Elektra CC-1 1956 Useful information to use after the information apocalypse. Also, kind of sounds a lot like Dick Hyman. Doc Watson [33:34] "Freight Train Boogie" Elementary Doctor Watson! Poppy Records PYS-5703 Doc and family and friends recorded at Jack Clements studio. The Stone Roses [36:35] "Elephant Stone" Elephant Stone Silvertone Records ORET1 1988 How about some peak Madchester produced by Peter Hook for you? Come [42:31] "William" Eleven : Eleven Matador OLE-45-1 1992 Thalia Zedek, Chris Brokaw and crew recorded at the famed Ft. Apache in Cambridge MA. Emmylou Harris [47:01] "Amarillo" Elite Hotel Reprise MS 2236 1975 Side one, track one on this album brings us a tune co-penned by Emmylou and Rodney Crowell, with backing vox by Linda Ronstadt. A jukebox and a pinball machine sounds pretty good to me about right now. Ella Fitzgerald [50:04] "Blue Moon" Ella in Hollywood Verve Records V6-4052 A contemporary classic performed by the one and only Ella at the Crescendo in Hollywood. I think Ella has a pretty solid sense of humor. Elton John [53:24] "Your Song" ELton John UNI 73090 Another side one, track one. I think pretty much only Elton could get away with a down tempo lead off, and a song about a song no less. Music behind the DJ: "Love Grows Where My Rosemary Goes" by Les Baxter and his Orchestra.

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Kate Bush [00:42] "Night of the Swallow" The Dreaming EMI America ST-17084 1982 Kate's fourth studio album, which crept into the Top 200, reaching number 157. Recorded when she was 23. Shannon and the Clams [06:33] "Heads or Tails" Dreams in the Rat House Hardly Art HAR-069 2013 Speaking of fourth albums, this is the fourth studio album by Shannon Shaw, Cody Blanchard and Ian Anderson. If you want to play 'Where's Your Old Pal Will', you can check out this live video of Shannon and the Clams playing "Heads or Tails" at the 2014 Burger Boogaloo in Mosswood Park (https://youtu.be/hbsXwseBgbk). The Cult [10:43] "Dreamtime" Dreamtime Beggars Banquet BEGA 57 1984 The title track from the debut album by The Cult. Vinyl Nation Interview [14:39] Your Old Pal Will speaks with Kevin Smokler & Christopher Boone, co-directors of Vinyl Nation (https://vinylnationfilm.com): A documentary dig into the resurgence of vinyl records, the diversification of vinyl fans and what this all means for America today. Spacemen 3 [33:51] "Ecstasy in Slow Motion" Dreamweapon: An Evening of Contemporary Sitar Music Superior Viaduct SV153 1993/2018 Peter Kember aka Sonic Boom playing a farfisa and effects for this 1987 studio performance, originally released by Sympathy for the Record Industry, and more recently re-released by Superior Viaduct. The Residents [43:12] "Weight-Lifting Lulu" Duck Stab/Buster & Glen Ralph Records RR0278 1978 A fun little ditty from the Buster & Glen side of the album. Dumb Numbers [46:22] "Evil Has Grown" Dumb Numbers Joyful Noise Recordings JNR115 2013 A project by Australian Adam Harding, with this track featuring Bobb Bruno from Best Coast on bass and Murph from Dinosaur Jr on drums. Music behind the DJ: "Gomez" by Vic Mizzy

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Sleep [00:46] "Dopesmoker, Side 1" Dopesmoker Southern Lord Records LORD158 1999/2003/2012 On translucent green vinyl, of course. Dottie West & Don Gibson [22:50] "Sweet Dreams" Dottie & Don RCA LSP-4131 1969 A might fine Dong Gibson tune. Minutemen [25:02] "It's Expected I'm Gone" Double Nickels on the Dime SST Records SST 028 1984 Hard to choose just one of these incandescent tracks. King Woman [27:07] "Candescent Soul" Doubt The Flenser FR51 2015 Kristina Esfandiari is one of the most powerful performers I've ever seen live. I hope I get to see her perform in whatever incarnation in the After Times. Doug Sahm and Band [30:54] "Wallflower" Doug Sahm and Band Atlantic SD 7254 1973 Doug and Bob and friends clearly having some fun. The Dream Academy [34:34] "Life in a Northern Town" The Dream Academy Warner Bros. Records 1-25265 1985 Hey oo maam maam this nostalgic David Gilmour-produced number made it to number 7 on the Hot 100 and the album reached as high as number 20. Heart [38:51] "Magic Man" Dreamboat Annie Mushroom Records MRS-5005 1976 In the Wax to the Max is inscribed on this a-sides runout. So true. The She's [44:22] "Dream Girl" Dreamers (self- release) An excellent EP released on coke-bottle green vinyl. Waylon Jennings [48:07] "Dreaming My Dreams" Dreaming My Dreams RCA Victor APL1-1062 1975 A fine rendition of this Allen Reynolds number from Waylon's number 1 country album from 1975. Music behind the DJ: "Cold, Cold Heart" by Lawrence Welk and his Orchestra

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Peter Brown [00:34] "Do You Wanna Get Funky with Me?" Do You Wanna Get Funky with Me? Drive 104 1977 Well do ya, punk? The Miracles [09:33] "I Gotta Dance to Keep from Cryin'" Doin' Mickey's Monkey TAMLA Records 245 1963 Greatest. Song. Of. All. Time. Nadja/Troum [13:02] "Part 1" Dominium Visurgis Denovali Records DEN59 2010 A spontaneous improvisation between the two duos recorded live in Bremen. On excellent white and black haze vinyl. Gordon Lightfoot [25:12] "Don Quixote" Don Quixote Reprise Records MS 2056 1972 I mean really, if you're going to title and album Don Quixote, I'm going to have to check out the title track. Solid if typical fare from the Canadian troubador. Billy Squier [28:51] "In the Night" Don't Say No Capitol Records ST 12146 1981 The second single from this triple platinum album that was hard to avoid in 1981. Elton John [32:58] "Crocodile Rock" Don't Shoot Me I'm Only the Piano Player MCA Records MCA-2100 1973 My instinct was to go with "Texas Love Song" but that just seems too damned depressing currently. Instead, I'm going with the this song that made it all the way to number 1 on the Hot 100. Whenever I heard this song, I just think about The Muppets (https://youtu.be/Ji6qM1-NJ_0). Billy Idol [36:51] "Dancing with Myself" Don't Stop Chrysalis PV 44000 1981 Well, since we're in a dancing mood now. The remixed and re-released Gen X version. Dion DiMuci [43:00] "Donna the Prima Donna" Donna the Prima Donna Columbia CL 2107 1963 I hope Dion recovered from his broken heart. There's also a cover of Ritchie Valens' "Donna" just so all the bases are covered. The Doors [45:47] "The End" The Doors Elektra EKS-74007 1967 Ok ok... I might be running out the clock on this one, but you'll understand why on the next episode. Music behind the DJ: "Sunshine of Your Love" by Ken Thorne and his Orchestra

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Big Blood [mm:ss] "Our Love Will Still Be There" The Daughter's Union Feeding Tube Records FTR459 2019 Sneaking this one in because I just received it and it begins with the letter D as in Delta. Big love for Big Blood's cover of The Troggs classic. mclusky [mm:ss] "She Will Only Bring You Happiness" The Difference Between Me and You Is that I'm not on Fire Too Pure pure 154lp 2004 Welsh indie rock recorded at the fabled Electrical Audio in Chicago. The Bangles [mm:ss] "September Gurls" Different Light Columbia BFC 40039 1986 Vox by bassist Michael Steel. So if Big Star is now considered Dad Rock, is this Mom Rock? Krallice [mm:ss] "The Mountain" Dimensional Bleedthrough Gilead Media eld028 2019 Lyrics by... Michaelangelo. No, really. Dire Straits [mm:ss] "Down to the Waterline" Dire Straits Warner Bros BSK 3266 1978 Side One, Track One from their debut album. Trini Lopez [mm:ss] "The Bramble Bush" The Dirty Dozen MGM Records SE-4445 ST 1967 Bramble Bush, Lemon Tree... gotta stay on brand I guess. LCD Soundsystem [mm:ss] "Disco Infiltrator (fk's infiltrated vocal)" Disco Infiltrator DFA/EMI dfaemi 2145 2005 Aughties electro remixed for your extra-ness. The Stylistics [mm:ss] "Hey Girl, Come and Get It" Disco Party Adam VIII A-8021 1975 20 Original Hits by 20 Original Artists Brain Eno [mm:ss] "Fullness of Wind" Discreet Music Obscure OBS 3 1975 Variations on Pachelbel's Canon in D Major, performed by the Cockpit ensemble where each member was given a brief excerpt of the score and repeated it with varying nuances. The Hollies [mm:ss] "Long Cool Woman in a Black Dress" Distant Light Epic KE 30958 1972 The last album Allan Clarke would appear on. The Hollies do their best Green River impersonation. Wilhelmenia Wiggins Fernandez [mm:ss] "Aria from 'La Wally'" Diva DRG Records SL 9503 1982 Fun fact: The heroine of La Wally throws herself into an avalanche. Van Halen [mm:ss] "Where Have All the Good Times Gone?" Diver Down Warner Bros BSK 3677 1982 Well, where have the gone? Ian Dury & the Blockheads [mm:ss] "Uneasy Sunny Day Hotsy Totsy" Do It Yourself Stiff-Epic JE 36104 1979 If you haven't seen the Ian Dury biopic with Andy Serkis and it seems like that might be your jam, check out Sex & Drugs & Rock & Roll (https://youtu.be/3tUR7EisSl4?t=26). Music behind the DJ: "To Sir with Love" by Herbie Mann

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Money Mark [00:47] "Three O'Clock" Demo? Or Demolition? Chocolate Industries CHLT 063 2004 A fine jam featuring Smokey Hormel on guitar. Fórn [03:53] "Dweller on the Threshold" The Departure of Consciousness Vendetta Records Vendetta 92 2014 Sludgey goodness from Fórn. Fun fact: Forn is one of the aliases of Tom Bombadil. Peter Cook and Dudley Moore [11:41] "Cancer" Derek and Clive (Live) Island Records 90256-1-Y 1976 Mssrs. Cooke and Moore strike again. Bob Dylan [13:33] "Hurricane" Desire Columbia PC 33893 1976 The clear choice for these times. Eye-O [22:02] "Spatial Relations" Deux O & Debut Public Release PR14 2017 Scintillating sonic space western of sorts from this SF duo/trio. Le Tigre [30:19] "Deceptacon" The DFA Remixes, Chapter One Astralwerks ASW 55191 2006 More of a great song means more fun! Junior Senior [36:38] "Shake Your Coconuts" The DFA Remixes, Chapter Two DFA/Astralwerks 0946371227 1 6/ASW 71227 2006 While I am better known for clearing the dance floor, this track is always guaranteed to get folks on the dance floor. Seals & Croft [42:24] "Diamond Girl" Diamond Girl Warner Bros BS 2699 1973 An easy breezy tune that made it to number 6 on the Hot 100 from this soft rock duo. Sade [46:36] "Hang On to Your Love" Diamond Life Portrait FR 39581 1984 One of the many smooth quality tracks from this multi-platinum album. Music behind the DJ: "Lillian Lust" by The Dudley Moore Trio

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Palace Brothers [00:37] "I Send My Love to You" Days in the Wake Drag City DC50 1994 Will, Ned, and Paul keeping it simple. The Moody Blues with The London Festival Orchestra [02:52] "The Morning: Another Morning" Days of Future Passed Deram Records DES 18012 1967 I was feeling more AM jaunty than PM epic. Doug Kershaw [06:34] "Swamp Dance" Days of Heaven - The Original Soundtrack from the Motion Picture Pacific Arts PAC8-128 1979 Scoring primarily done by the late great Ennio Morricone with contributions from Doug Kershaw and Leo Kottke. A great film if you haven't seen it (https://youtu.be/DCd2ruD1jTA). The Dream Syndicate [10:06] "Too Little, Too Late" The Days of Wine and Roses Slash/Ruby Records 1-23844 1982 Kendra Smith on vocals. Pinky & Killers [14:39] "Koi no Kisetsu" De Luxe King SKD 28 1970 It turns out that Koi no Kisetsu (https://youtu.be/KTa_1DOvoeA) is the number 18 best selling single of all time in Japan. Neil Young [17:42] "Do You Know How to Use This Weapon?" Dead Man Vapor Records 46171-1 1996/2029 Neil, Old Black, a pump organ, and Mr. Farmer and Mr. Depp. Belle and Sebastian [22:09] "Roy Walker" Dear Catastrophe Waitress Rough Trade RTRADELP 080 2003 So man great tracks to choose from. My go-to is usually "I'm a Cuckoo (https://youtu.be/GuKuw71YBbI)" but I always am pleasantly surprised when I hear this song as well. Death Cheetah [25:03] "Tired Blood" Death Cheetah Self Released trf 001 2017 Excellent slow-build track from Death Cheetah's self-released 2017 album. Coincidentally mastered by Paul Oldham. The Rolling Stones [31:59] "I'm Free" December's Children London Records PS 451 1966 The fifth US release from the Stones. Folks round about my age will probably recall a goofy cover by The Soup Dragons (https://youtu.be/kELW4CUA-QY) of this song. Ray Charles [34:27] "Marie" ...Dedicated to You ABC-Paramount ABC-355 1961 A swingin' version of the Irving Berlin classic. Bananarama [36:44] "He Was Really Saying Something" Deep Sea Skiving London Records 422-810 102-1 R-1 1983 Originally a Motown tune recorded by the Velvettes (https://youtu.be/D6xMOLPPMlE), the ladies give it their own spin with the help of the Fun Boy Three. VHÖL [40:27] "3AM" Deeper Than Sky Gilead Media RELIC66 2016 A super group of sorts, featuring Mike Scheidt of YOB, John Cobbett and Sigrid Shele of Hammers of Misfortune, and the excellent Aesop Dekker on drums. Crosby, Stills, Nash, Young [43:54] "Everybody I Love You" Déjà Vu Atlantic SD 7200 1970 Sometimes you gotta go with the hits. Sometimes not. R. Stevie Moore [47:16] "Cool Daddio" Delicate Tension Personal Injury Records PI 101 1978/2013 The weird wonderfulness that is R. Stevie Moore (https://youtu.be/i4fPAFrTaqc). Aidan Baker with Claire Brentnall [49:56] "Delirious Things" Delirious Things Pleasance Records PR055 2017 An excellent collaboration yielding delirious ephemeral tracks. Bobbie Gentry [54:57] "Mornin' Glory" The Delta Sweete Capitol ST 2842 1968 Kinda seems like a perfect closer from Ms. Gentry (https://youtu.be/HdY7AMxKjcY)'s second album. Music behind the DJ: "All You Need Is Love" by Normal Percival and his Orchestra

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Nadja [00:50] "Dagdrøm" Dagdrøm Broken Spine Producions BSP06 2012 Nadja's "rock" album featuring Mac McNeilly of The Jesus Lizard on drums. Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers [09:01] "Even the Losers" Damn the Torpedoes Backstreet Records MCA-5105 1979 Long time Vinyl-O-Matic listeners will know tha this is the first album Your Old Pal Will ever purchased with his own money. And that "Even the Losers" has always been my go-to track. Gamelan Orchestra [13:35] "Baris" Dancers of Bali Columbia Masterworks ML 4618 1952 A great collection of gamelan pieces from the village of Pliatan. Another one from the Djerassi Foundation that somehow made it into my collection. Freakwater [16:50] "Wild and Blue" Dancing Underwater Thrill Jockey Records thrill 040 1997 Originally released as a CD in 1991, this 1997 Thrill Jockey release does a great job capturing the band. Marianne Faithfull [20:08] "For Beauty's Sake" Dangerous Acquaintances Island Records ILPS 9648 1981 A number penned with Steve Winwood. One could say that For Beauty's Sake was the production approach on this watered-down follow up to Broken English. The Human League [23:38] "The Things that Dream Are Made Of" Dare A&M Records/Virgin SP-4892 1982 Anyone here like The Human League? (https://youtu.be/wk5pO06BdSk) The Folk Implosion [28:58] "Insinuation" Dare to Be Surprised Communion Label COMM 45 1997 Hi-fi lo-fi? David Bazan [33:23] "Happy Xmas (War Is Over)" Dark Sacred Night Suicide Squeeze S150 2016 Well, if you have to visit Christmas in July, this seems like the song to play. Pink Floyd [36:05] "Breathe" The Dark Side of the Moon Harvest SMAS-11163 1973 Insert rant about classic rock radio ruining so much music through incessant repetition. Tom Jones [39:00] "Dime Queen of Nevada" Darlin' Mercury SRM-1-4010 1981 If you think the cover of this album is creepy, you should see the back cover. Yikes! Dave Mason [43:07] "Every Woman" Dave Mason Columbia PC 33096 1974 I'm a little uncomfortable with the lyrics of this song. If every woman is like her, then she's like every woman... and... I... what? David Gilmour [46:08] "There's No Way Out of Here" David Gimour CBS/Sony 25AP 1077 1978 Hey, turns out I have the Japanese pressing of this album. The wonders of absorbing other folks' collections. Nomeansno [51:17] "Beauty and the Beast" The Day Everything Became Nothing Alternative Tentacles VIRUS 62 1988 Awesome kooky stuff from North of the Border. Sonic Youth [55:02] "Hey Joni" Daydream Nation Enigma Records/Blast First 7 75403-1 1988 I'll go with Lee's tracks all day long on this album. So good. Music behind the DJ: "Clouseau's Theme" by Henry Mancini

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Connie Francis [00:49] "Heartaches by the Number" Country Music, Connie Style MGM E 4079 1962 A little Guy Lombardo-esque, but not bad. Lawrence Welk [03:34] "Slow Poke" Country Music's Great Hits Dot Records DLP 25725 1966 Some pretty great tic-tac baritone guitar going on with some fine accordionship. The Decemberists [05:36] "O Valencia!" The Crane Wife Capitol Records B0025706-01 2016 Quite an epic 10th anniversary release on translucent red vinyl and a blu-ray featuring a live performance at the 9:30 Club from 2006. And a great song (https://youtu.be/BK5860DP78E) to boot. Spike Jones [09:22] "Holiday for Strings" The Craziest Show on Earth G&O Records MF 205/4 1977 Who doesn't love a good singing chicken impression? Pylon [13:21] "Crazy" Crazy DB Records DB 61 1981 Pylon was a bit of an intriguing mystery to me as an REM fan in the 80s. Once I saw Athens GA: Inside Out however, I was hooked! King Woman [16:34] "Manna" Created in the Image of Suffering Relapse Records RR7363R 2017 So heavy, so transcendent. If live performances are ever a thing again, definitely take to opportunity to see King Woman live. Pat Benatar [22:46] "Wuthering Heights" Crimes of Passion Chrysalis CHE 1275 1980 Well of course she would cover Wuthering Heights. And not too shabby either. The Partridge Family [28:08] "One Day at a Time" Crossword Puzzle Bell 1122 1973. Great Wrecking Crew back up here on this number co-penned by the guy who brought us "Talkin' Baseball (https://youtu.be/cZuCxUd9n5w)". The original owner of this album helpfully filled out the crossword puzzle on the cover. In ink! Bananarama [31:05] "Cruel Summer" Cruel Summer London 810 291-1 1984 Yes... yes it is. The Bobbyteens [35:59] "Jenny" Cruisin' for a Bruisin' Screaming Apple SCALP 154 2004 Fantastic Bay Area garage rock from Tina Lucchesi with Russell Quan on drums. Orchestral Manœuvres in the Dark [38:04] "Bloc Bloc Bloc" Crush A&M Records SP 5077 1985 This track is oddly sort of like a mashup between The Smiths and The The. Canseides Ser Sexy [42:31] "Alala" CSS Sub Pop SP 717 2006 The sound of 2006. Ok, a sound of 2006. Bonnie Prince Billy [46:29] "Cursed Sleep" Cursed Sleep Drag City DC316 2006 Oh hey, another sound of 2006. Wymond Miles [51:56] "Passion Plays" Cut Yourself Free Sacred Bones Records SBR-106 2013 Excellent second solo outing from The Fresh & Onlys guiarist. Let's Active [55:18] "Waters Part" Cypress IRS SP70648 1984 Seems like a pretty solid tie-in between the last track and the Pylon track. Classic jangle stuff form Mitch Easter, Faye Hunter and Sara Romweber. Music behind the DJ: "Wichita Lineman" by Joe Reisman and his Orchestra.

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This Week's Listener Challenge: Top 3 Songs That Keep You Sane (https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0XuQmHhzZ924fJ3JTM6AAh?si=lCfv9_mUSFCgI67wugDg) Share your Top 3 in the comments below or add them directly to the playlist in the link above. Last Week's Listener Challenge: Top 3 Songs That Remind You of Summer (https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4FUOrXR3DxoM6G11SuO0ib?si=-bHx7vOwTZKENc-VlP-aOw) Neil Young and Crazy Horse [mm:ss] "Lotta Love" Comes a Time Reprise Records MSK 2266 1978 200,000 copies of this album may have been used as shingles for one of Neil Young's barns. The Capes & Masks [mm:ss] "The Wedding of Mr. Universe and Fantastic Gal" Comic Book Heroes Mainstream Records 56069 1966 Ah, humor. Ar. Ar. Slowclub [mm:ss] "Suffering You, Suffering Me" Complete Surrender Wichita Records WEBB425LP 2014 Some mighty fine Motown-esque orchestrations. The Tubes [mm:ss] "Talk to Ya Later" The Completion Backward Principle Capitol Records SOO-12151 1981 Credibility. Growth. Direction. Aspiring! This song was one of my favorites in the early days of MTV (https://youtu.be/H-rEVVAw3-0). Zola Jesus [mm:ss] "Vessel" Conatus Sacred Bones Records SBR-062 2011 Don't know why I love this song so much, but I do. Erroll Garner [mm:ss] "Carmel Mambo" Concert by the Sea Columbia CL 883 1956 Mambo bob? Recorded live in Carmel CA of course. Bob Marley & the Wailers [mm:ss] "Buffalo Soldier" Confrontation Island Records 90085-1 The first posthumous release of Marley material, this album reached 55 on the Billboard 200. New Order [mm:ss] "Confusion" Confusion Factory Fac 93 1983 Bark bark bark. Kowloon Walled City [mm:ss] "Wrong Side of History" Container Ships Brutal Panda Records BPR-17 2012 Seems like an appropriate song for these times. Again. Couch Slut [mm:ss] "Penalty Scar" Contempt Gilead Media RELIC86 2017 Some heavy noise rocking from NYC. Rene Amont and the Internationals [mm:ss] "La Cumparsita" Continental Cocktails Modern Records MLP 7024 Tango till you're sore. Prince [mm:ss] "Sexuality" Controversy Warner Bros Records BSK 3601 1981 We DID live on a planet over run by tourists. Josie Cotton [mm:ss] "He Coule Be the One" Convertible Music Elektra 60140 1982 Solid new wave 60s girl group pop. Charley Pride [mm:ss] "Is Anybody Goin' to San Antone?" Country Music Time Life STW-101 1981 A number one hit for Charley, and of course a killer verion by Doug Sahm (https://youtu.be/eiI0FTBLKek) a little later. And evidently there is a folky Nancy Sinatra version (https://youtu.be/oBZb7B5PxqM), and even a Swedish version that translates to "Can Anybody Tell Me when the Train Departs? (https://youtu.be/tdhvRof7lJ0)" Music behind the DJ: "Goin' Out of My Head" by Frank Comstock and his Orchestra

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Robert Johnson [00:46] "I'll Be Waiting" Close Personal Friend Infinity Records INF 9000 1978 No, not that Robert Johnson... the other Robert Johnson. The Memphis power pop one. Tom Tom Club [05:29] "Atsababy! (Life Is Great)" Close to the Bone Sire Records 1-123916 1983 The sophomore outing for this Talking Heads spin-off. This collection of new wave funk made it to number 73 on the Top 200. Featuring artwork by James Rizzi of course. Frank Sinatra [09:26] "It Could Happen to You" Close to You Capitol Records W789 1957 A pretty straight forward rendition of the Jimmy van Heusen number. Frank is accompanied by Nelson Riddle and his orchestra, of course. Recorded over the course of eight months in five sessions. Frank must've been otherwise occupied. Carpenters [12:39] "Help" Close to You A&M Records SP 4271 1970 Weird, sort of a White Shade of Help, showing off Richard's keyboard skills. But I kinda dig it. Joni Mitchell [17:02] "Chelsea Morning" Clouds Reprise RS 6341 1969 Not quite the Chelsea Morning I recall from my first apartment, but we can't all have the same bohemian experiences. Jimmy Buffett [19:34] "The Weather Is Here, Wish You Were Beautiful" Coconut Telegraph MCA Records MCA-5169 1981 I am not now, nor have I ever been a parrothead. Of course I just chose it for the title. Wokka wokka. Bonnie "Prince" Billy [23:43] "Cold & Wet" Cold & Wet Drag City DC318 2006 An EP featuring a track from his 2006 album The Letting Go, featuring Will accompanied by brother Paul on bass and Emmett Kelly guitar. Rick James [25:58] "New York Town" Cold Blooded Gordy 6043GL 1983 There is always a party in New York. Perhaps some day I'll get to go back there. Evidently Cold Blooded refers to his lady friend at the time, Linda Blair. Warren Zevon [31:06] "Werewolves of London" The Color of Money - The Original Motion Picture Soundtrack MCA Records MCA-6189 1986 I was going to go with the Willie Dixon track on this album but it was a contemporary track and the production does not hold up well. So instead, we have the song that has the character Vince showing off like an idiot and spooking his mark. John Coltrane [34:31] "Like Sonny" Coltrane Jazz Atlantic SD-1354 1961 Built on a lick that Coltrane had heard Sonny Rollins play, hence the title. Featuring Trane on tenor sax, Wynton Kelly on piano, Paul Chambers on bass and Jimmy Cobb on drums. And a great Lee Friedlander photo on the cover. Mugsy Spanier and his Huge Dixieland Band [40:26] "Chicago" Columbia - The Gem of the Ocean Äva A-12 1962 I guess big band dixieland was a thing. Duke Ellington and his Orchestra [43:31] "El Gato" Columbia Jazz Columbia JJ 1 1959 Taken from Newport 1958. Halim El-Dabh [47:36] "Leiyla and the Poet" Columbia-Princeton Electronic Music Center Columbia Masterworks ML 5966 1964 Light on the electronic sounds, the electronic drama is heavy on the tape manipulation. From a concert performed at the McMillin Theatre at Columbia in 1961. Worm Ouroboros [52:54] "Further Out" Come the Thaw Flenser Records FR21 2012 Heavy and ethereal at the same time, this is killer album from Oakland's Worm Ouroboros, released on translucent gray vinyl by The Flenser. Music behind the DJ: "Both Sides, Now" by Benny Goodman and his Orchestra.

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Cat Stevens [00:52] "Sitting" Catch Bull at Four A&M Records SP 4365 1972 How about a nice song about meditation from a number one album? Eddy Arnold [04:03] "Tumbling Tumbleweeds" Cattle Call RCA Victor LSP-2578 1963 Written by a golf caddy, no less. Heatwave [06:45] "The Groove Line" Central Heating Epic JE 35260 1978 Funk from the UK! This hot song made it to number 7 on the Hot 100. Thou [11:00] "The Defeatist's Lament" Ceremonies of Humiliation Vitriol Records/Dead Tank Records/Bloated Veins VIT037/DTR-031/BV-007 2014 A 3 record compilation consisting of singles, EPs and splits from this fantastically heavy Louisiana group. Thou [14:47] "Skinwalker" Ceremonies of Repetition Gilead Media RELIC109 2019 Skinwalkers are a pretty intriguing bit of Navajo folklore. New Order [18:34] "Ceremony" Ceremony Factory FAC. 33 1981 This is the first version of this single, released as a 7" in January 1981, and the 12" release in March. It was re-recorded in September 1981 when Gillian Gilbert joined the band. Jimmy Buffett [22:59] "Margaritaville" Changes in Latitudes, Changes in Attitudes ABC Records AB-990 1977 Every day someone is born who has never heard Margaritaville. Yves Montand [27:07] "Le Chant de la Libération (Le Chant des Partisans)" Chansons Populaires de France Monitor MF 324 1959 A song about the French Resistance that sort of became an alternate National Anthem in the years after the war. Charles Mingus [32:19] "Ool-Ya-Koo" Charles Mingus and Friends Columbia KG 31614 1973 Recorded at Lincoln Center on February 4, 1972 featuring quite the collection of musicians. This Dizzy Gillespie numbers is quite fun. Mutilation Rites [36:26] "Axiom Destroyer" Chasm Gilead Media/Argento Records RELIC74/AT0009 2018 Some blackened heaviness from Brooklyn on "blood and bone" splatter vinyl. Scott Walker [40:25] "The Meeting" The Childhood of a Leader 4AD CAD3620 2016 Haven't seen the film but the soundtrack is outstanding, as you might expect from Scott Walker. Dr. Teeth and the Electric Mayhem [43:19] "Little Saint Nick" A Christmas Together RCA Victor AFL1-3451 1979 It's Christmas in June as Dr. Teeth and crew give us their best Beach Boys. Buck Owens and his Buckaroos [46:41] "Santa Looked a Lot Like Daddy" Christmas with Buck Owens and his Buckaroos Capitol Records T-2396 1965 Mysteries revealed! Clan of Xymox [45:54] "7th Time" Clan of Xymox Relativity EMC 8037 1986 Some exemplary goth from The Netherlands. If you want to read a hilarious argument about goth music vs darkwave, head over to the Talk page of the Dark Wave Wikipedia entry (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Talk:Dark_wave). George Carlin [53:31] "Muhammad Ali - America the Beautiful" Class Clown Little David LD 1004 1972 I'd still say this still holds up lo these many years later. Bowerbirds [28:10] "This Year" The Clearing Dead Oceans DOC033lp 2012 Phil and Beth and crew bring us some fine indie folk rock on this 2012 Dead Oceans album. Interested parties should definitely check out the new Bowerbirds EP Thrift Store/High Rise (https://bowerbirds.bandcamp.com/). Music behind the DJ: "Soulful Strut" by Billy May and his Orchestra

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Albums and All That, Starting with the letter C as in Charlie From Cabaret (Original Sound Track Recording) to Castlevania (Trevor Morris) Joel Grey [00:42] "Two Ladies" Cabaret ABC Records ABCD 752 1972 Deedle Eee Deedlee Dee indeed! Caetano Veloso [03:54] "O Leãozinho" Caetano Veloso Nnonesuch 79127 1986 Recorded in NYC with translated lyrics by Arto Lindsay. Mizmor [06:14] "Desert of Absurdity" Cairn Gilead Media RELIC114 2019 This release was easily in my Top 10 albums from 2019. Wymond Miles [17:15] "Devil's Blue Eyes" Call by Night Sacred Bones Records SBR-153 2016 Sonic guitar wizard from the Fresh & Onlys in fine form on his 3rd solo album. Stephen Malkmus and Friends [21:22] "Spoon" Can's Ege Bamyasi Matador OLE 1030-1 2013 Recorded in 2012 in Köln to celebrate the 40th anniversary of Can's landmark album. Barry White [25:10] "Can't Get Enough of Your Love, Babe" Can't Get Enough 20th Century Records T-444 1974 Every day, someone is born who has never heard "Can't Get Enough of Your Love, Babe". This album topped the Top 200 and the single topped the Hot 100. Elvis Presley [29:40] "Snowbird" A Canadian Tribute RCA KKL1-7065 1978 One for all you Anne Murray fans out there from a post-humous Elvis compilation dedicated to the Great White North. Siouxsie and the Banshees [32:38] "Candyman" Candyman Wonderland/Polydor SHEX 10 1987 Some excellent mid-period Siouxsie, topped out at 34 on the UK charts. Jerry Goldsmith [36:22] "Main Title" Capricorn One: Original Motion Picture Sound Track Warner Bros. BSK 3201 1978 From the man who brought the Planet of the Apes original motion picture sound track comes some very dramatic music! Captain & Tenille [39:10] "Love Will Keep Us Together" Captain & Tenille's Greatest Hits A&M SP-4667 1977 Sedaka's back... as interpreted by The Captain and Toni Tenille. There's some pretty fun keyboard things going on throughout the whole song. Great work Cap'n! Men at Work [42:34] "Overkill" Cargo Columbia QC 38660 1983 While this album may lack the novelty impact of Business as Usual, I'd say the song craft is much stronger on this one. Case in point: Overkill. This triple-platinum album peaked at number 3 on the Top 200, as did this single. Benny Goodman [47:22] "One O'Clock Jump" Carnegie Hall Jazz Concert Columbia OSL-160 1963 A Basie classic, from a classic 1938 jazz concert that included the likes of Benny Goodman, Harry James, Lionel Hampton, Gene Krupa, Cootie Williams, Johnny Hodges, and Lester Young. The Cars [53:57] "My Best Friend's Girl" The Cars Elektra 6E-135 1978 Gotta love that Muswell Hillbilly riff. This New Wave multi-platinum smash hit has so many great songs it's hard to pick just one. Plus it's an example of Roy Thomas Baker at his finest. The Decemberists [57:40] "The Legionnaire's Lament" Castaways and Cutouts Jealous Butcher JB-052/Hush Records HUSH 049 2002 Released on my birthday way back in 2002. Trevor Morris [01:02:23] "Main Title" Castlevania: Music from the Netflix Original Series Lakeshore Records LKS35056 2017 Splatter red and black vinyl, known as "Belmont Blood". If you are at all interested in anime and/or the video game franchise, this series is definitely worth your time. Music behind the DJ: "Sarah's Song" by Krzystof Komeda

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Sebadoh [00:43] "Soul and Fire" Bubble & Scrape Sub Pop SP192 1993 If this song doesn't get you back together with your girlfriend, I don't know what will. Buck Owens [04:29] "A Happening in London Town" Buck Owens in London 1969 Capitol Records ST-232 1967 The Boys from Bakersfield cut loose in Dear Old Blighty. Buddy Alan [07:30] "Lodi" The Buck Owens Show Live in Las Vegas Pickwick JS-6128 1969 A chip off the old block connecting with the kids. Cat Stevens [10:54] "Oh Very Young" Buddha and the Chocolate Box A&M Records SP 3623 1974 Maybe a song about Buddy Holly? Stray Cats [14:24] "Stray Cat Strut" Built for Speed EMI America ST-17070 1982 This Dave Edmunds-produced single helped the boys from Massapequa reach number 3 on the Hot 100. Charley Pride [17:41] "Burgers and Fries" Burgers and Fries/When I Stop Leaving (I'll Be Gone) RCA Victor APL1-2983 1978 Ah yes, Ye Olden Time When Things Were Presumably Simpler. This one made it all the way to number 2 on the Hot Country Songs in 1978. Don't even ask me about the disco country single When I Stop Leaving (I'll Be Gone). Glen Campbell [20:53] "Together Again" Burning Bridges Capitol Records T-2679 1967 Well, since we've already got some Buck Owens in the show, why not some more? Burt Bacharach [23:12] "Bond Street" Reach Out A&M Records SP 4131 1967 Whoops. The jacket is for Burt's 1971 self titled album, but the record is actually his 1967 album Reach Out. But we've made the best of it with this selection from the Columbia Pictures Casino Royale film. Carpenters [26:32] "I'll Never Fall in Love Again" Burt Bacharach & Friends A&M Records SP-19007 1971 Huh, maybe this is the perfect song for these times. Boys are germy! Men at Work [29:31] "Who Can It Be Now?" Business as Usual Columbia FC 37978 1982 Every day, someone is born who has never heard Who Can It Be Now. Made it to number one on the Hot 100 and the album was multi-platinum. Pure Prairie League [32:52] "Falling in and Out of Love/Amie" Bustin' Out RCA Victor AYL1-4656 1972 (1982 reissue) String arrangements by Mick Ronson. Whaddya know. BJ Thomas [39:22] "On a Bicycle Built for Joy" Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid A&M SP 4227 1969 The main theme repeated for bicycle shenanigans as performed by Paul Newman. Audacity [43:32] "Hole in the Sky" Butter Knife Suicide Squeeze S122 2013 Fullerton's Audacity with their fine 2013 release Butter Knife, on lovely translucent orange gold. Bob Newhart [46:32] "An Infinite Number of Monkeys" The Button-Down Mind Strikes Back Warner Bros 1393 1960 Ah monkeys. What would we do without them. Fun fact: My daily quarantine routine includes watching an episode of The Bob Newhart Show while I eat my lunch (not to be confused with Newhart). Does not disappoint. Hi, Bob. Contortions [48:06] "My Infatuation" Buy ZE Records/Island ILPS 7002 1979 Some exemplary No Wave from James Chance and company. The Andrews Sisters [50:25] "Rum and Cola" By Popular Demand Decca Records DL 8360 1957 The Andrews Sisters interpretation of Lionel Belasco and Lord Invader's calypso classic, as sanitized by Morey Amsterdam. Music behind the DJ: "Alfie" by Christopher Scott

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Tortoise & Bonnie Prince Billy [01:01] "Love Is Love" The Brave and The Bold Overcoat Recordings OC27 2006 A solid collaboration providing a pretty good cover of an excellent Lungfish song (https://youtu.be/AkQ-N2M2_3o). Who knew the combo would work out so well? Dave Brubeck [04:30] "Besame Mucho" Bravo! Brubeck! Columbia CS 9495 1967 The quartet recorded live in Mexico, with support from Chamin Correa on guitar and Salvatore Agueros on bongo and conga. Kris Kristofferson & Rita Coolidge [10:16] "Sweet Susannah" Breakaway Monument PZ 33278 1974 A snappy little cajun-flavored number by Floyd Gib Guilbeau. Deerhoof [12:50] "Mothball the Fleet" Breakup Song Polyvinyl Record Company PRC-244 2012 I really like the thumb piano-type riff in this one. George Benson [17:16] "Breezin'" Breezin' Warner Bros. BS 2919 1976 Certified RIAA Sales Award! The Bobby Womack-penned title track looms large in my memory as the community calendar music for KCCI. B/B/S/ [22:54] "Mask" Brick Mask Miasmah MIALP022 2013 The debut from Berlin trio of Canadian Aidan Baker on guitar, Italian Andrea Belfi on drums and electronics, and Norwegian Erik Skodvin on guitar. The Blues Brothers [31:37] "Hey Bartender" Briefcase Full of Blues Atlantic SD 19217 1978 10 year old me was super into this album. This double-platinum album was recorded in LA at the Universal Ampitheater, where they were the opening act for Steve Martin. When I spotted this copy at Dog Eared Books in San Francisco for 3 bucks, I figured it was worth it for sentimental reasons at least. Silver Jews [34:36] "Slow Education" Bright Flight Drag City DC215 2001 The opening track to this engaging 2001 album. Words and music by the late, great David Berman. Pavement [37:35] "We Are Underused" Brighten the Corners Matador OLE 197-1 1997 Theme song for a generation? The fourth studio album from Pavement, which reached alllll the way up to 70 on the Top 200. It was definitely in my Top 5 for 1997. Jackie Gleason [41:49] "Wilkommen" Broadway & Hollywood Showstoppers Capitol SL-6645 Aw, I was really hoping The Great One himself would be belting this out, but evidently it's from one of his mood music collections. Aidan Baker [45:25] "Anna Broke De Dr Me" Broken & Remade Revolverman Records RMR 004 2010 A sublime album of songs built from 4-8 second samples of instruments, featuring Aidan Baker (https://brokenspineprods.bandcamp.com/) on electric, acoustic and bass guitars, flute, vocals, and synth; Richard Baker on drums; Lucas Baker on trumpet; and Sarah Gleadow on violin. Marianne Faithfull [53:47] "Broken English" Broken English Island ILPS 9570 1979 I was hoping to find a video for her infamous SNL performance of this song, but no such luck. Plus, it's better to just enjoy the song in its original format. Boston Spaceships [58:23] "Go for the Exit" Brown Submarine Guided By Voices Inc GBVI-3 Robert Pollard, Chris Slusaranko, and John Moen brining their indie power pop excellence together.Spaceships Music behind the DJ: "Jackie" by Billy May and his Orchestra

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Tom Waits [00:51] "Romeo Is Bleeding" Blue Valentine Asylum Records 6E-162 1978 Probably should have done some content editing on that last bit, but ah well... so it goes. Bob Wills and his Texas Playboys [05:43] "Roly-Poly" Bob Wills Special Harmony HS 11358 1969 Good ol' Tommy Duncan on vocals, with Bob hollerin as he does so well. First recorded in 1946 and reached number three on the charts. Bobbie Gentry and Glen Campbell [08:21] "Mornin' Glory" Bobbie Gentry & Glen Campbell Captiol Records ST 2928 1968 A classic record featuring a classic duo. The Gentry-penned Mornin' Glory stands out as a winner and was the first single from this album. Eddie Jefferson [11:14] "Psychedelic Sally" Body and Soul Prestige PR 7619 1968 Some very groovy bop from Eddie Jefferson, with James Moody on sax, Dave Burns on trumpet, Barry Harris on piano, Steve Davis on bass and Bill English on drums. The Clean [14:49] "Billy 2" Boodle Boodle Boodle Flying Nun Records FN 003 1981 Track one, side one from easily my most favorite EP ever. Booker T & the M.G.'s [17:16] "Sing a Simple Song" The Booker T. Set Stax Records STS 2009 1969 A mighty fine rendition of the Sly & the Family Stone classic. Gershon Kingsley & Michael Shapiro [19:56] "(excerpt)" Boom! Boom! Crack! Ping! The Sounds of Early America Peter Pan Records 8143 This is what passed for history in the mid-1970s. Did you know that the crew of the Mayflower referred to the Puritans as psalm-singing puke-stockings. Kris Kristofferson [24:00] "Little Girl Lost" Border Lord Monument KZ 31302 1972 Winsome, losesome. Thanks Kris. Bruce Springsteen [28:23] "I'm Goin' Down" Born in the USA Columbia QC 38653 1984 Hout! Pretty fine single that made it to number 9 on the Hot 100 from the multi-platinum Born in the USA. Charlie Byrd [31:51] "Bim Bom" Bossa Nova Pelos Passaros Riverside Records RS 9436 1962 A fine quick little Gilberto number considered to be the first bossa nova song. The Dave Brubeck Quartet [33:40] "Cantiga Nova Swing" Bossa Nova USA Columbia CS 8798 1963 The bossa nova bandwagon continues with this outing from Brubeck and co. Boston [36:27] "Rock & Roll Band" Boston Epic 34188 1976 Woof. Well, I support somewhere someone hasn't heard this highly varnished solipsism. Thin White Rope [40:34] "Waking Up" Bottom Feeders Zippo Records ZANE 005 1987 A fine quirky jerky number from Davis CA's very own Thin White Rope. Belle & Sebastian [43:20s] "Sleep the Clock Around" The Boy with the Arab Strap Matador OLE 311-1 1998 I'd say that was a pretty good follow up to the previous track. Divinyls [48:14] "Boys in Town" Boys in Town Chrysalis SPRO 225 1982 Some early-eighties antipodean angst. Brass Construction [51:05] "Ha Cha Cha" Brass Construction II United Artists Records UA-LA677-G 1976 Hotcha cha funk from Brooklyn. Where is Brass Construction 1, III, IV, 5 and 6? Presumably in a bin somewhere, waiting to be found. Music behind the DJ: "Faded Love" by Buck Owens and his Buckaroos

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Curve [01:01] "I Speak Your Every Word" Blindfold EP Anxious Records ANX T 27 1991 Rise again, mighty wah guitars of the early 90s! Nadja [04:56] "Bliss Torn from Emptiness Part One" Bliss Torn from Emptiness Dirtier Promotions DPROMDLP103 Originally released in 2005 as one 49 minute track, this splatter white/black vinyl copy was released in 2014 with Bliss Torn from Emptiness split across three sides with the fourth side containing a live German recording of "Memory Leak". Alvarius B [23:09] "Dirty Angels" Blood Operatives of the Barium Sunset Abduction ABDT 032 2005 One of Alan Bishop's aliases covering an Ennio Morricone song from the 1969 Mauro Severino film Dirty Angles (Vergogna schifosi). Ash Borer [26:43] "Oblivion Spring" Bloodlands Gilead Media/Psychic Violence RELIC 47/PV-VII 2013 Some fine Bay Area-ish atmospheric black metal, with a somewhat relevantly titled lead track. Lord Buckley [42:19] "Subconscious Mind" Blowing His Mind (And Yours Too) Fontana TL 5396 1966 So far out, he was in. Blue Magic [45:16] "Sideshow" Blue Magic ATCO Records SD 7038 1974 Yes indeed, step right up ladies and gentlemen and hear this Philly Soul classic. Joni Mitchell [49:30] "All I Want" Blue Reprise MS 2038 1971 This album made it to number 15 in the top 200, dulcimers and all. Matthew Sweet [53:03] "Back to You" Blue Sky on Mars Zoo Entertainment A very Beach Boys bit of Power Pop, in a mighty fine way. Music behind the DJ: "The Singleman Party Foxtrot" by Dave Grusin

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Carrie Nations [01:03] "Sweet Talkin' Candy Man" Beyond the Valley of the Dolls 20th Century Records TFS 4211 1970 Vocals by Lynn Carey. Fuzzbox [03:22] "Walking on Ice" Big Bang! Geffen Records GHS 24185 1989 They do have a fuzzbox and they know how to cover Yoko Ono. Bongwater [07:10] "Love Song" The Big Sell-Out Shimmy Disc 050 1992 The last outing from the Ann Magnuson and Kramer, with support from David Licht and Randolph A. Hudson III. Björk [11:00] "Big Time Sensuality (The Fluke Minimix)" Big Time Sensuality Elektra O-66244 1993 Björk's solo breakout track is still pretty damned awesome. Bikini Kill [16:11] "Double Dare Ya" Bikini Kill Kill Rock Stars KRS-204 1992 Wowsers. Kathleen Hanna, Kathi Wilcox, Tbi Vail and Billy Boredom. Still mighty powerful. Billie Holiday [18:55] "Everything I Have Is Yours" Billie Holiday Metro M-515 1965 This tune was a hit in a 1933 pre-Code Crawford/Gable musical called Dancing Lady. Destiny's Child [22:45] "Bills, Bills, Bills" Bills, Bills, Bills Columbia CAS 42631-S1 Destiny's lead single from The Writing's on the Wall and their first number 1 on the Hot 100. Mahavishnu Orchestra [27:01] "Miles Beyond (Miles Davis)" Birds of Fire Columbia KC 31996 1973 That's right. Not just jazz fusion guitar but also jazz fusion elecric violin. But the grooves laid down by Billy Cobham and Rick Laird, and the groovy Rhodes from Jan Hammer make the experience more enjoyable. Chelsea Wolfe [32:40] "Deranged for Rock & Roll" Birth of Violence Sargent House SH217 2019 Excellent atmospheric folky doom from Chelsea Wolfe on red/black galaxy vinyl. Depeche Mode [36:11] "But Not Tonight" Black Celebration Sire 1-25429 1986 I was going to go with the broodier "New Dress" but then when I heard to opening strains of this track, I was like... oh yeah. John Barry [40:28] "Six Robots" The Black Holes Original Motion Picture Soundtrack Buena Vista Records 5008 1979 A very Bond-ian soundtrack for a sci-fi film. King Tuff [42:25] "Headbanger" Black Moon Spell Sub Pop SP 1080 2014 Hook master Kyle Thomas bringing us some tasty metallic power pop on glow in the dark splatter vinyl. The Cecil Holmes Soulful Sounds [47:09] "Across 110th Street" The Black Motion Picture Experience Buddah Records 5129 1973 Buddah Record's own Cecil Holmes bringing us his rendition of the Bobby Womack classic title track to the film of the same name. Cecil would later go on to co-found Casablanca Records. Talking Heads [49:34] "Blind (Extended Remix)" Blind Sire Records PRO-A-3182 1988 No good can come of extended remixes. More is not necessarily better. This just leaves me wanting to hear the album track. Dead in the Dirt [57:16] "Suffer" The Blind Hole Southern Lord Records LORD176 2013 Saw these vegan grindcore masters open for Sunn O))) at the Mezzanine in SF and they were mighty impressive. Thomas Dolby [58:25] "Blinded by Science (Extended Version)" Blinded by Science Harvest MLP-15007 1983 Huh, perhaps Extended Versions are better than Extended Remixes. Sometimes. Featuring bass synthesizer from Matthew Seligman, original member of the Soft Boys who recently passed away. Music behind the DJ: "Dance with Domino" by John Barry

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Ira Ironstrings [00:55] "The Huckle-Buck" The Best Damned Dance Band in the Land Warner Bros. W 1380 1960 Alter-ego of pedal steel guitar pioneer Alvino Rey (https://youtu.be/u3YNnEBu5zk). Ohio Express [03:58] "Yummy, Yummy, Yummy" The Best from Buddah Buddah Records BDS 5000 Bubblegum truly is yummy. Terry Baxter and his Orchestra [06:20] "Take a Letter Maria" The Best of '70 Columbia Musical Treasuries P3S 5454 1970 An easy-listening cover of the R.B. Greaves smash hit (https://youtu.be/Z9Y0x1jLkLg) from 1969. Be-Bop Deluxe [08:44] "Maid in Heaven" The Best of and the Rest of Be-Bop Deluxe Harvest SKBO-11870 1979 From their 1975 album Futurama, this features some excellent pop guitaring (https://youtu.be/eYiJH6_SfHE?t=33) from Mr. Nelson that reached no. 36 in the UK but struggled to succeed in the US. Bob Marley & Peter Tosh with the Wailers [12:09] "Soul Shake Down Party" The Best of Bob Marley & Peter Tosh with the Waylers Star Bagger BAG 1502 1981 Pretty solid song from a South African compilation that spells the band's name with a y. Earth Wind & Fire [15:19] "Got to Get You into My Life" The Best of Earth Wind & Fire, Vol I ARC AL 35647 1978 A very groovy cover of the Beatles groove, as performed in the film Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band (https://youtu.be/DyeTnDvuUCs), which we'll get to later in this season of Vinyl-O-Matic. Miriam Makeba [19:23] "Iya Guduza" The Best of Miriam Makeba RCA Victor LSP-3982 1968 Some fine afro-pop from the Mama Africa. Henry Mancini [21:37] "A Shot in the Dark" The Best of Mancini Volume 2 RCA Victor LSP-3557 1966 The theme from the 2nd Pink Panther film (https://youtu.be/v8K1e2hxqs4), and also the theme to the Inspector Clouseau animated shorts (https://youtu.be/q2O3Yeo11Ec) that would appear in the Pink Panther Show. Mel Tillis [25:20] "Little Ole Wine Drinker Me" The Best of Mel Tillis MCA Records MCA2-4091 Mel takes a fine turn at the Charlie Walker hit made famous by both Robert Mitchum and Dean Martin. Hmm, and now that I think of it... Dean Martin played the drunk lawman in Rio Bravo (https://youtu.be/WPO12ZzGS84) and Robert Mitchum played the drunk lawman in El Dorado (https://youtu.be/OfGvw2bSgTY). The Beach Boys [28:02] "In My Room" Best of the Beach Boys Capitol Records DT 2545 1966 Seems as though one might take this as a positive outlook on the current situation. The Beach Boys [30:17] "Don't Worry Baby" Best of the Beach Boys, Vol. 2 Capitol Records DT-502706 1967 Brian's attempt to capture the magic of The Ronette's "Be My Baby" (https://youtu.be/5KH6e_6O_dE). Not bad, but not quite. The Beau Brummels [33:06] "Here We Go Again" The Best of the Beau Brummels, 1964-1968 Rhino Records RNLP 101 1981 The Bay Area's own Beau Brummels with one of their singles that sadly failed to chart but is pretty awesome. Also, The Beau Brummelstones?! Merle Haggard [36:58] "Mama Tried" The Best of the Best of Merle Haggard Capitol ST 511082 1972 According to the sleeve, Merle had a toy terrier named WaWe, who is pictured on the back cover. Her sone Pepper is on the front cover. You need to know these things, right? The Stylistics [39:08] "I'm Stone in Love with You" The Best of The Stylistics AVCO AV-69005-698 1975 When I grow up to be a man? Isaac Hayes [42:28] "I Stand Accused" The Best of Isaac Hayes Enterprise ENS-7510 1974 Some solid soul to be sure. Herman's Hermits [49:21] "Sea Cruise" The Best of Herman's Hermits MGM E-4315 1965 It's no Huey Piano Smith/Frankie Ford (https://youtu.be/jO2t50679Vs) rendition, but not bad for a bunch of limeys. Music behind the DJ: "Love Grows Where My Rosemary Goes" by Terry Baxter and his Orchestra

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Guided by Voices [00:58] "Echos Myron" Bee Thousand Scat Records SCAT 35 1994 One of the many classics from this canonical lo-fi album on beautiful translucent blue vinyl. If you're the sort that digs the 33 1/3 book series, there is an excellent one on this album. Minneapolis Symphony Orchestra [03:39] "Symphony No. 5 in C Minor, Op. 67: Scherzo-Allegro/Allegro; Presto" Beethoven: Symphony No. 5 in C Minor, Op. 67/Egmont Overture Op. 84/Coriolan Overture, Op. 62/Overture "Leonore" No. 3, Op. 7a Mercury MG 50017 1953 Well, the cover says Beethoven: Eroica Symphony No. 3 in E Flat Major, but instead, it's a completely different Beethoven piece by a different orchestra, on a different label. Ah well. Can't argue with free. Otto Klemperer conducting the Philharmonia Orchestra [12:52] "Symphony No. 8 in F Major, Op. 93: II. Allegretto Scherzando" Symphony No. 1 & No. 8 Angel Records 35657 1958 Supposedly this is a parody of a metronome. Gotta love musical jokes. And yes, Otto Klemperer is the father of beloved actor Werner Klemperer. Bob Dylan/The Band [18:38] "All Along the Watchtower" Before the Flood Asylum Records AB-201 1974 Some interesting items on this double live album. Some less interesting and chaotic things. All Along the Watchtower seems to be a solid symbiosis between Bob and the Band. The Rolling Stones [22:01] "Stray Cat Blues" Beggars Banquet London Records PS 539 A rockin blues number from Jagger and Richards, supposedly inspired by VU's Heroin. It also features Brian Jones on mellotron. The beginning of the end for Mr. Jones. Cannonball Adderley [26:39] "Spectacular" Beginnings Mercury EMS-2-404 1976 Recorded February 6, 1975, with Nat Adderley on cornet, Junior Mance on piano, Sam Jones on bass, and Jimmy Cobb on drums. Fine Arts Quartet [31:25] "String Quartet No. 6, I. Mesto - Più mosso, pesante - vivace/II. Mesto - Marcia" Bela Bartók Streichquartette Nr. 5 (1934) Nr. 6. (1939) Barenreiter Musicaphon BM 30 L 1803 This selection used to belong to the Djerassi Foundation in Woodside CA. I wonder which artist liberated this from their collection. Stevie Nicks [47:23] "Edge of Seventeen" Bella Donna Modern Records MR 38-139 1981 Quadruple platinum from everyone's favorite witchy woman, on the record label that Stevie co-founded with Danny Goldberg and Paul Fishkin. Nadja [52:46] "Skin Like Sand" Belles Bêtes Beta-lactam Ring Records 2009 The first of many tracks you will be hearing from the transcendent duo known as Nadja (https://nadja.bandcamp.com/music). This track is a reinterpretation of a solo project by member Aidan Baker entitled Songs of Flowers & Skin. Music behind the DJ: "Gomez" by Vic Mizzy

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L'Orchestra de la Suisse Romande [01:01] "Dance Suite" From Bartók: Dance Suite/Two Portraits Opus Five/Rumanian Dances London ffrr CS 6407 1964 Composed by Bartók in 1923 to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the union of the cities Buda and Pest. Minneapolis Symphony Orchestra [19:32] "Second Suite for Orchestra, Op. 4: Comodo" Bartok: Second Suite For Orchestra, Op.4 Mercury MG 50098 1959 This is the revised 1943 version, for those of you wondering. Pete Fountain and his Jazz Group [27:19] "Mack the Knife" Bateau Lounge Coral Records CRL 757314 1960 Ol Mack, he's back in NO with this one time Lawrence Welk saxophonist. Bauhaus [30:57] "Dark Entries" Bauhaus 4AD 312 1983 A 4AD Bauhaus compilation, this track was their follow-up single to Bela Lugosi's Dead. Bay City Rollers [34:50] "Saturday Night" Bay City Rollers Arista AL 4049 1975 This album was the Rollers first foray into North America, reaching number 20 on this top 200 and this song made it to number 1 on the hot 100 of course. Sometimes you just have to go with the hits. I could have tortured you with their rendition of "Be My Baby" but I like you too much. And here's a friendly reminder of the excellent Nick Lowe song about the Rollers. Afrika Bambaata & the Soul Sonic Force [37:47] "Frantic Situation" Beat Street Original Motion Picture Soundtrack, Volume 1 Atlantic 80154-1 1984 Yes, there is a Volume 2, but it is not in my collection. Interested parties can listen to the Vinyl-O-Matic Movie of the Month regarding this film. The Beat [42:57] "Rock N Roll Girl" The Beat Columbia JC 36195 1979 It's so hard to just play one song from this killer album. Pure power pop goodness. And one of the best opening tracks ever. The Beatles [46:26] "I'm So Tired" The Beatles Apple SWB) 101 1968 Aren't we all? The Beatles [48:30] "Money" The Beatles Second Album Capitol ST 2080 1964 Actually, their third US album. The Beatles [51:22] "Eight Days a Week" Beatles VI Capitol T2358 1965 Evidently this song was not highly thought of by the Beatles. The Beatles [54:10] "I'm a Loser" Beatles '65 Capitol T 2228 1965 Can't go wrong with a loser song, as far as I'm concerned. There's a pretty great Marianne Faithfull version of this song from the same year too!

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Albums and All That, Starting with the letter A as in Alpha, and some that begin with the letter B as in Bravo From At Home with Their Hits (The Partridge Family) to Barry Lyndon (Music from the soundtrack to) The Partridge Family [01:12] "I Think I Love You" At Home with Their Greatest Hits Bell 1107 1972 Whoops. Don't know how this one slipped through the cracks, but I'm glad I caught it. Be-Bop Deluxe [04:05] "Adventures in a Yorkshire Landscape" Axe Victim Harvest 11689 1974 From the debut Be-Bop Deluxe. Very Bowie derived, but cool things throughout. The B-52's [07:40] "Downtown" The B-52's Warner Bros. BSK 3355 1979 Reached number 59 on the Top 200. Wonderful pop junk, to borrow a phrase from Robert Christgau, here with the band borrowing from Petula Clark. Lunachicks [10:35] "Cookie Core" Babysitters on Acid Blast First BFFP 52 1990 I mean really, who doesn't love cookies? I always loved seeing them live (https://youtu.be/20G3XW03ofY) back in my NYC days. One of the best was when they played with L7 at CBGBs shortly after my 22nd birthday. Camarata conducting the Kingsway Symphony Orchestra and Chorus [13:56] "Toccata and Fugue in D Minor" Bach Spectacular London Records SPC 21078 1972 In Phase 4 Stereo! Quadrophonic, you ask? Nope... just using 10 channels, and eventually 20 channels, with "extreme" stereo mixing. Saar Chamber Orchestra [23:22] "Contrapunctus 14 - Harpsichord" Bach: Art of the Fugue Musical Heritage Society MHS 657/658 Budget Bach from the Musical Heritage Society. Arthur Loesser [26:55] "No. 1: Prelude and Fugue in C Major, BWV 846" Well-Tempered Clavier, Books I & II The Cleveland Institute of Music CRC 2001 Turns out Cleveland does more than rock. AC/DC [31:09] "Shoot to Thrill" Back in Black Atlantic SD 16018 1980 Got this album for my 12th birthday. I was told many times by my mother to turn it down. Mission accomplished. Presumably a 25x Platinum album. Shift those units! The O'Jays [36:28] "Love Train" Back Stabbers Philadelphia International Records KZ 31712 Gotta go with this hit in these times. Gong Kebyar, Sebatu [39:32] "Gilak" Bali: Gamelan Music from Sebatu Archiv Produktion 2533 130 1972 According to the liner notes, this is an ancient ritual temple dance performed by warriors before a fight. John Coltrane Quartet [47:05] "You Don't Know What Love Is" Ballads Impulse! A-32 1963 (1974 reissue) A classic from the American songbook, written for an Abbott and Costello flick "Keep Em Flying" from 1941. Of course, it took Miles Davis to make it a jazz standard, and Coltrane and co to take it to the next level. The Three O'Clock [52:19] "Sorry" Baroque Hoedown Frontier FLP 1010 1982 From the frontlines of the Paisley Underground, we'll go with The Three O'Clock's cover of The Easy Beats "Sorry", because of course Angus and Malcolm Young's older brother George co-wrote "Sorry" (https://youtu.be/1o4k9nC3CL0). How's that for a callback. The Munich Bach-Orchestra [54:41] "Concerto for Two Harpsichords and Orchestra in C-Minor" Music from the soundtrack of Barry Lyndon Warner Bros. K56189 1975 One of the finest films to be shot by candlelight. And hey, another call back: Bach + Harpsichord. We're killing it! Music behind the DJ: "Inspector Clouseau's Theme" by Henry Mancini

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The Miles Davis Sextet featuring John Coltrane and "Cannonball" Adderley [01:02] "Straight,No Chaser" Miles & Monk at Newport Columbia PVC 8978 1964 (1977 reissue) This is from the Miles Davis Sextet side of the album, recorded at the Newport Jazz Festival in 1958. It features Davis on trumpet, Adderley on alto sax, Coltrane on tenor sax, Bill Evans on piano, Paul Chambers on bass, and Jimmy Cobb on drums. Duke Ellington and his Orchestra [10:01] "Jeep's Blues" At Newport Columbia CL 934 1957 Recorded the same year as Davis' set. The track we listened to features co-composer Johnny Hodges on alto sax. Wings [15:53] "Let 'Em In" Wings at the Speed of Sound Capitol Records SW-11525 1976 Number 1 on the top 200 albums, and number 3 on the Hot 100. This is definitely the sound of 1976, at least to my younger self's mind. Nina Simone [21:04] "Fine and Mellow" Nina Simone at Town Hall Colpix CP 409 1959 Recorded live at New York City's Town Hall, this is a fine Billie Holiday composition. The Spindles [24:28] "Night Time Is a Holy War City" Atlas Amped Sell the Heart STHR-005 2011 Doesn't get much more local than this septet. I've shared bills with several of these upstanding acts. Pink Floyd [29:31] "Fat Old Sun" Atom Heart Mother Harvest SKAO-382 1970 One of David Gilmour's favorite tunes. This one has definitely grown on me over the years, thanks in part to some of the John Peel BBC recordings (https://amzn.to/391cy1q) of this song (https://youtu.be/2ULHW_pH4Bs). John Greenway [34:50] "Botany Bay" Australian Folk Songs and Ballads Folkways Records FW 8718 1960 If you're going to start somewhere, you might as well start at the beginning. Blondie [37:30] "The Tide Is High" Autoamerican Chrysalis CHE 1290 1980 Originally recorded by The Paragons, Blondie took this single to number 1 on the Hot 100, and the album made it to number 7 on the top 200. Comets on Fire [43:01] "Hatched Upon the Age" Avatar Sub Pop SP 704 2006 Santa Cruz's own, and partially recorded at Prairie Sun Studios in Cotati! Avatar would be their final studio album. Stan Getz [49:12] "Time After Time" Award Winner: Stan Getz Verve Records MG V-8296 1957 A fine rendition of this Sammy Cahn/Jule Styne standard. Music behind the DJ: "Black Magic Woman" by Terry Baxter and his Orchestra

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Deerhoof [mm:ss] "Dummy Discards a Heart" Apple O' Menlo Park Recordings mpk7026 2003 The first Bay Area band I got into after moving here in 2001 was a quartet that I saw open for Shonen Knife at Slims in 2003. That band? Deerhoof. I was hooked from there on out. The Kinks [mm:ss] "Wicked Annabella" The Kinks Are the Village Green Preservation Society Earmark 42006 2005 (1968) Every day, someone is born who has never heard "The Village Green Preservation Society". If you are that someone, you should listen to that track, you won't be disappointed. Here, however, we're diving a little deeper. Gravy Train!!!! [mm:ss] "I Wanna Wanna Wanna Wanna Wanna Wanna Get Rid of You" Are You Wigglin? Kill Rock Stars KRS414 Gravy Train was one of the Aughties finest live acts in the Bay Area. ABBA [mm:ss] "Money, Money, Money" Arrival Atlantic SD 19115 1976 Yeah I know I played this same track in Season 3. Yeah, I know that "Dancing Queen" is on here too. You'll just have to wait until we get to G for Greatest Hits. Marilyn Mason [mm:ss] "Haydn: The Musical Clocks (Flötenuhr)" The Art of the Organ Builder Mirrosonic Records CM 7001 Yes, this is a promotional recording for an organ manufacturer featuring one of the great American scholars of the organ. Elvis Presley [mm:ss] "Also Sprach Zarathustra/That's All Right" As Recorded at Madison Square Garden RCA Victor LSP-4776 1972 Recorded on June 10, 1972, and released on June 18, 1972. James Burton provides the licks. Cavernlight [mm:ss] "Constructing a Spire to Pierce & Poison the Infinite" As We Cup Our Hands and Drink from the Stream of Our Ache Gilead Media RELIC91 2017 Some doom-y goodness from Wisconsin Asia [mm:ss] "Heat of the Moment" Asia Geffen GHS 2008 1982 Carl Palmer does his best Hal Blaine impersonation on the verse. And who knew Steve Howe could Pop it up? Cheap Trick [mm:ss] "Hello There" At Budokan Epic AL 35795 1979 Full disclosure: I have lifted one of the riffs from this for my own musical gain because Cheap Trick was awesome (they could be awesome again if they brought Bun E. Carlos back into the fray). Harry Belafonte [mm:ss] "Man Smart (Woman Smarter)" At Carnegie Hall RCA Victor LOC-6006 1959 That's right. Judy Garland [mm:ss] "San Francisco" At Carnegie Hall Capitol Records WBO-1569 1961 Oh that ol' rascal San Francisco. This live album 73 weeks on the charts, 13 of them at the number 1 spot. Johnny Cash [mm:ss] "25 Minutes to Go" At Folsom Prison Columbia CS 9639 1968 No thanks to Columbia, this classic hit number one on the country charts and number 15 on the pop charts. This unexpected success helped revive Cash's career after several shaky years. This snappy death row ditty comes from the pen of Shel Silverstein. The Dave Brubeck Quartet [mm:ss] "Take the A Train" Dave Brubeck and Jay & Kai at New Port Columbia CL 932 1956 And now we're at Newport. The Jazz Fest that is, not The Folk Fest. And this will probably be the first of several A trains we'll take throughout the course of this season. Ray Charles [mm:ss] "Hot Rod" At Newport Atlantic SD 1289 1959 One of the most versatile musicians in the music business keeping things hot on his alto sax. Music behind the DJ: "Spinning Wheel" by Terry Baxter and his Orchestra.

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Japan [00:49] "All Tomorrow's Parties" All Tomorrow's Parties Hansa 1218 1983 Well, it's certainly of a time. Originally recorded in 1979, this Steve Nye remix was released in 1983. Benny Goodman Sextet [06:05] "Flying Home" All-Time Greatest Hits Columbia KG 31547 1972 From one of the many, many Columbia retreads of Goodman's material, we have Lionel Hampton's signature tune "Flying Home" featuring solos by both Hampton and pioneer electric-guitarist Charlie Christian. Willie Nelson [09:25] "Do Right Woman, Do Right Man" Always on My Mind Columbia FC 37951 1983 I was really hoping Willie's rendition of the Aretha Franklin classic would well, not be a weak early 80s arrangement. But there ya have it. Ya can't win 'em all. The Decemberists [12:23] "Valerie Plame" Always the Bridesmaid, Vol. 1: A Singles Series Jealous Butcher/Y.A.B.B. Records JB-074 2008 Ah, a single from simpler political times. The Decemberists [18:26] "Days of Elaine" Always the Bridesmaid, Vol. 2: A Singles Series Jealous Butcher/Y.A.B.B. Records JB-075 2008 A snappy little number from Mr. Meloy and Co. This single also features a cover of VU's I'm Sticking with You. The Decemberists [22:55] "Record Year of Rainfall" Always the Bridesmaid, Vol. 3: A Singles Series Jealous Butcher/Y.A.B.B. Records JB-076 2008 Sure wish we were having a record year for rainfall here in Sonoma County. Brian Eno [27:26] "2/2" "Ambient 1: Music for Airports PVC/Ambient Records 7908 AMB001 1978 Ground breaking ambient music from Mr. Eno with this track engineered by krautrock/kosmiche impresario Conny Plank. Hermes Nye [37:49] "Bonnie & Clyde" American Folk Music (The Life Treasury of) LIFE L1001 1961 Jiminy jilligers... those are some sympathetic sentiments right there. Neil Young [40:48] "Hold Back the Tears" American Stars 'n Bars Reprise MSK 2261 1977 Linda Ronstadt and Nicolette Larson on backing vox, Ben Keith on pedal steel. All fine stuff on this track. Other tracks on this album featured Crazy Horse, and of course Star of Bethlehem with Emmylou Harris. Made it to number 21 on the top 200. Oh, and the awesome cover art by none other than Dean Stockwell. Silver Jews [45:08] "Smith & Jones Forever" American Water Drag City DC149 1998 Recorded at the Rare Book Room in Brooklyn, the late great Dave Berman created another wondrous record. Michael Nesmith [48:28] "Different Drum" And the Hits Just Keep Comin' RCA Victor LSP-4695 Michael Nesmith and Red Rhodes with a post-First National Band release. Mighty fine in its simplicity. Brian Eno [52:43] "I'll Come Running" Another Green World Polydor Deluxe 2302 069 1975 Yes, more Eno. This time it's Pop Eno. So many great tracks to choose from this 1975 album, but I've always loved this kinda goofy number featuring Robert Fripp on "restrained lead guitar". Gladys Knight and the Pips [56:32] "Help Me Make It Through the Knight" Anthology Motown M792S2 1973 I saw this song listed on the back of the album and thought, wow... I need to hear this version. And now you have too! This rendition made it to number 33 on the Hot 100. The Supremes [01:00:57] "Baby Love" Anthology Motown M9-794A3 1974 Once again, sometimes you just have to go with the classics, like this number one smash hit from 1964. Dean Hurley [01:03:32] "Edge of Known" Anthology Resource Vol. II: Philosophy of Beyond Sacred Bones Records SBR-225 2019 Like many folks, I was introduced to the work of Dean Hurley through his sonic contribution to Twin Peaks: The Return and was instantly enthralled. This is the second collection of thematic soundscapes, dealing with what lies beyond the veil. Music behind the DJ: "Dance with Domino" by John Barry

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Jimmy Buffett [01:17] "Dallas" A1A ABC Dunhill DSD-50183 1974 Still the decent country-oriented Buffett. This one was penned by the Coral Reefer's guitarist Roger Bartlett. Made it to number 25 on the Billboard 200. Darryl Hall & John Oates [04:42] "She's Gone" Abandoned Luncheonette Atlantic Records SD 7269 1973 To be honest, I really like "Las Vegas Turnaround", the track that precedes "She's Gone" but sometimes you just have to go with the hits. It's possible that somewhere out there in listener land, there is someone who has never heard "She's Gone". Hit #33 on the charts and turned platinum 29 years after its release. ABBA [10:09] "SOS" ABBA Atlantic Records SD 18146 1975 Too many tracks to choose from! I almost went with "Hey Hey Helen" but in the I had to send for help. While the album only just dented the Billboard 200 reaching #174, as a single "SOS" made it to #15 on the Hot 100. Count Basie Orchestra [13:31] "Jumpin' at the Woodside" The ABC Collection ABC Records AC-30004 1976 A 1976 reissue of Count Basie's 1969 Dot Records release Standing Ovation, recorded at the Tropicana in Las Vegas. Chelsea Wolfe [18:49] "Crazy Love" Abyss Sargent House SH141 2015 Continuing her evolution, this is one of the more brooding tracks from this excellent Sargent House release. This was also the first Chelsea Wolfe album to chart, making it up to #130. I'll also take this opportunity to let interested parties know that if you have the opportunity to see Chelsea Wolfe live, you should do it. Kiss [22:21] "New York Groove" Ace Frehley Casablanca Records NBLP 7121 1978 Back in the New York Groove, backed by such NY session musicians as Anton Fig and Will Lee. Of course this album made it well into the Billboard 200, peaking out at 26. It was also certified platinum a month after its release. Of course this is in the pre-Soundscan days, so that just meant that 1,000,000 copies of the album were shipped out, which explains why I picked up this remaindered copy for $1. Luke Sweeney [25:29] "Sympathy for the Night" Adventure: Us Aerobic International 2014 Speaking of grooves, this track by Bay Area musican Luke Sweeney has a very solid one. Nilsson [28:30] "One" Aerial Ballet RCA Victor LSP-3956 1968 Again, so many great songs to choose from, some of which we'll hear as we progress through the season, but I decided to go with this "One" ^.^ While this track failed to chart as a single, a year later Three Dog Night would take their rendition all the way up to number 5 on the Hot 100. Havens, Richie [32:45] "To Give All Your Love Away" Alarm Clock Stormy Forest SFS 6005 1971 A vert solid jam from Ritchie Haven's most successful album, featuring Rick Derringer on electric guitar. Monty Python [35:37] "Constitutional Peasants" Album to the Soundtrack of the Trailer of the Film of Monty Python and the Holy Grail, Executive Version Arista AB 4050 1975 Seems relevant. Alison Moyet [38:37] "Honey for Bees" Alf Columbia Records BFC 39956 1984 A solo outing from the vocal powerhouse half of Yaz, produced by early 80s mega producers Jolley & Swain. Patti Austin covered this song as a single a year later and took it into the top dance club singles. Moev [42:48] "Alibis" Alibis Nettwerk 12 NTWK 11 1984 I had almost forgotten about this Canadian synth pop outfit. I had their album Yeah, Whatever once upon a time as a cassette, and then this 12" single recently made it into my collection. Hakuna matata. The She’s [49:22] "Eva's Interlude/Anywhere But Here" All Female Rock and Roll Quartet Empty Cellar Records EMP 034 2017 Great band, great album, and a great interlude! The vinyl release has a fantastic bookley featuring artwork by women who inspire the band. Earth, Wind & Fire [54:24] "Magic Mind" All n’ All Columbia Records 34905 1977 Yet still even more hot stuff from Earth Wind & Fire. The gents made it all the way up to number 3 on the album charts and went on to go triple platinum. Diana Ross [58:09] "Upside Down" All the Great Hits Motown M13-960C2 1981 Defintely enjoying the handywork of Chic's Nile Rodger and Bernard Edwards on this late-disco classic. Sarah Vaughan [01:02:15] "It's Delovely" All Time Favorites Mercury Wing MGW 12123 1965 Two great classics that taste great together. I'm talking about Sarah Vaughan and Cole Porter. Music behind the DJ: "Gomez" by Vic Mizzy

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Tommy Roe [01:13] "Heather Honey" ABC Records 45-11211 1969 That is some quality bubblegum right there. Vinyl-O-Matic approved! The Fantastic Baggys [04:06] "Anywhere the Girls Are" Imperial Records 66072 1965 Surf's up, ladies... from the duo Sloan and Barri who also wrote Johnny Rivers' "Secret Agent Man". K.C. & the Sunshine Band [06:11] "Get Down Tonight" T.K. Records 1009 1975 I have to say as a DJ, that sped up guitar riff is a little panic-inducing. Did I play this at the right speed? Wait... It's a 45... phew! Number 1 on the Hot 100, of course. John Fred and His Playboy Band [09:34] "Judy in Disguise (with Glasses)" Paula Records PAULA 282 1967 This funky number takes misinterpretted lyrics to its illogical conclusion. Cantelope eyes? Sure enough, it made it to Number 1 in the Fall of 1967. Herman's Hermits [13:35] "I'm into Something Good" MGM Records K13280 1964 This Brill Building homage to Brian Wilson took the Peter Noon and the boys to number 13 in 1964 George Riddle [16:07] "Set Up Another" Starday Records 755 1966 A nice honky-tonk ode from one of the Jones Boys. Diana Ross [18:57] "Last Time I Saw Him" Motown M 1278F 1973 This kitchen-sink production style number made it to number 14 in the winter of 1974 for Ms. Ross. Oddly it made it to number on on the Easy Listening chart. The Beatles [21:46] "I Feel Fine" Captiol Records 5327 1964 This latin outing for the Liverpool lads landed them in the number one spot for three weeks at the end of 1964 and beginning of 1965. The Singing Nun [25:15] "Dominique" Philips 44009 1963 All the way from Belgium to the number one spot on the Hot 100 in 1963, for Sœur Sourire. Jay Black and the Americans [28:11] "Tonight" United Artists Records UA-353 1961 A little something from West Side Story for Mr. Black and his Americans. Edison Lighthouse [30:43] "Love Grows (Where My Rosemary Grows)" Bell Records 858 1970 This London session musician affair climbed up to number 5 in March of 1970. Kenny Loggins and Jim Messina [33:38] "Your Mama Don't Dance" Columbia 4-45719 1972 My mama did dance, but my dad did not rock and roll. But he did dance too, so there. The bearded Loggins and clean-shaven Messina took this retro outing to number 4 on the Hot 100 in 1974. Bill Haley and his Comets [37:38] "(We're Gonna) Rock Around the Clock" MCA Records MCA-60025 1973 Originally released on Decca in 1954, this reissue returned to the charts in 1974, peaking out at number 39. The Partridge Family [39:48] "Doesn't Somebody Want to Be Wanted" Bell Records 963 1971 But not like David Cassidy, who hated this song, especially the spoken word break. Nevertheless this single reached number 6 on the Hot 100. George Jones and the Jones Boys [42:48] "Not What I Had in Mind" United Artists Records UA 528 1963 A little number penned by Cowboy Jack Clement which helped ol' George reach Number 7 on the country charts. Johnny Rivers [45:33] "Secret Agent Man" Imperial Records IM-6187 1966 The aforementioned Sloan and Barri composition for the UK series Danger Man which was rebranded Secret Agent Man on this side of the Atlantic. Music behind the DJ: "Auntie Gin's Theme" by George Martin and his Orchestra

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Herman's Hermits [00:30] "I Can Take or Leave Your Loving" MGM Records K 13885 Reached number 22 on the US charts. Bobby Darin [03:02] "Mack the Knife" ATCO Records 45-6147 1959 Bobby Darin's number one smash hit interpretation of the Berthold Brecht/Kurt Weill classic. The Fabulous Echoes [06:07] "Please Leave Her to Me" Liberty Records 55755 1964 Hong Kong garage rockers who would eventually become part of Don Ho's circle of musicians. Victor Lundberg [08:24] "Open Letter to My Teenage Son" Liberty Records 55996 1967 Phew... that may be the longest 4 minutes and 23 seconds of my life. Oh those rascally teenagers. This spent exactly 6 weeks on Billboard's Hot 100, peaking out at number 10. Vic Dana [14:05] "Lovey Kravezit" Dolton Records No. 317 1966 Definitely a new one by me. Evidently inspired by a character from the C-grade James Bond cash-in The Silencers featuring Dean Martin as Matt Helm. The character in question is portrayed by Beverly Adams, who also appeared in two other Matt Helm vehicles, as well as How to Stuff a Wild Bikini as the object of Eric Von Zipper's affections and the Bewitched episode "George the Warlock" as Dora "D. D." Danger O'Riley The Buckinghams [16:32] "Kind of a Drag" U.S.A. Records TM 1783 1966 A number one hit on the Hot 100 for this Chicago band. Wayne Fontana [18:37] "Pamela, Pamela" MGM Records K 13661 1966 So this is what Wayne gets up to without the Mindbenders. Who kissed whom in the woods? Dude, you're totally crossing pop culture references. Irma Thomas [20:48] "Some Things You Never Get Used To" Imperial Records 66095 1965 A mighty fine single from the Soul Queen of New Orleans. Somehow this Van McCoy single never gained any traction on the charts. However it did become a big hit on the Northern Soul scene. Ed Ames [25:01] "My Cup Runneth Over" RCA Victor 47-9002 1967 A number one hit on... the Adult Contemporary charts in 1967 from one of the Ames Brothers and frequent portrayer of Native Americans on television. Three Dog Night [27:45] "Joy to the World" Dunhill/ABC Records 45-4272 Three Dog Night bringin us their 1971 smash hit. Penned by Hoyt Axton, this easily made it to the number spot on the Hot 100. Jimmy Holiday [31:08] "Baby I Love You" Minit MIN 32002 1966 Some quality soul from who helped compose "Put a Little Love in Your Heart". This single reached number 98 on the Hot 100 and number 21 on the R&B charts. Brewer and Shipley [33:43] "One Toke Over the Line" Kama Sutra KA-516 1970 Yeah, somehow this one made it to number 10 on the Hot 100 despite Spiro Agnew's protestations. And produced by Occidental, California resident Nick Gravenites. The Osmonds [38:13] "One Bad Apple" MGM Records K 14193 1970 If this number one gold record sounds like The Jackson 5, well that's because it was written by papa George Jackson. Mitch Ryder and the Detroit Wheels [41:02] "Devil with a Blue Dress On/Good Golly Miss Molly" New Voice Records 817 1967 This uptempo version of Shorty Long's "Devil..." reached number 4 on the hot 100, the most successful outing. King Harvest [44:19] "Dancing in the Moonlight" Percecption Records P 515 1972 Zut alors, a little number from a Paris-based band King Harvest. This made it up to number 13 on the Hot 100. The 5th Dimension [47:18] "Save the Country" Bell Records B 895 1970 The most succesful recording of this Laura Nyro tune, reaching as far as number 27 on the Hot 100. Music behind the DJ: "Mack the Knife" by Dick Hyman

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Rare Earth [00:32] "Get Ready" Rare Earth R 5012 1969 Rare Earth were one of the artists name checked by Gil Scott Heron as not being the sound of the revolution. The Rolling Stones [03:20] "Paint It Black" London Records 45 LON 901 1966 Proto-Goth. Gary Lewis & the Playboys [06:46] "Jill" Liberty 55985 1967 An opening timpani bounce?! Could this be of the Popcorn genre from Jerry Lewis' kid? Sly & the Family Stone [09:04] "Family Affiar" Epic Records 5-10805 1971 The last number one single from Sly & the Family Stone. And actually it's just Sly on all the instruments, except the keys which are played by Billy Preson, and backing vox by his sister Rose. Merrilee Rush & the Turnabouts [13:15] "Angel of the Morning" Bell Records 705 1968 This version made it all the way to number 7, recorded by Chips Moman in Memphis. Sandy Posey [16:26] "I Take It Back" MGM Records K 13744 1967 Another Chips Moman produced single, which reached number 12. Shorty Long [18:44] "Here Comes the Judge" Soul S-35044 1968 This Laugh-In inspired single made it all the way up to number 8. Release exactly two weeks before my birthday. How's your shing-a-ling? Paul Mauriat and his Orchestra [21:19] "Love Is Blue" Philips 40475 1967 Aw yeah... pop harpsichord, it doesn't get much better than that. Orginally performed with lyrics by Vicky as a Eurovision entry from Luxembourg. Jimmy Jules [25:22] "Talk About You" Atlantic Records 45-2120 1961 Some mighty fine New Orleans soul, with excellent arrangement by Harold Batiste. Jules would later go on to start a record label called Jim Gem Records. Sly & the Family Stone [28:03] "If You Want Me to Stay" Epic 5-11017 1973 And this one was Sly's last appearance in the Top 20, reaching number 12 on the pop charts. It does feature a fine bass groove by Larry Graham's hand-picked replacement Rustee Allen. Commander Cody and His Lost Planet Airmen [31:04] "Hot Rod Lincoln" Paramount Records PAA-0146 1972 The souped up classic featuring the deft clutching of Bill Kirchen. Bobbie Gentry [33:48] "Ode to Billie Joe" Capitol Records 5950 1967 And what an ode it is. If you'd like to know more about the now mysterious and amazing Bobbie Gentry, I strongly recommend the 33 1/3 series book on her first album, titled Ode to Billie Joe of course (https://amzn.to/38iqGUr). Merle Kilgore with The Merry Melody Singers [39:22] "A Girl Named Liz" Mercury Records 71978 1962 This is a new one by me. Kilgore was better known as a songwriter and would later become Hank Williams Jr's manager. Gallery [41:38] "Nice to Be with You" Sussex SUX-232 1972 Oh yeah... that one! Some might nice jaunty country pop from Detroit. Made it all the way to number 4 on the hot 100. Otis Redding [44:17] "Sittin' on the Dock of the Bay" Volt Records VLT-13684 Sure this copy is well used, but it's in waaay better shape than the one we heard not too long ago in the last season of Vinyl-O-Matic. Jr. Walker and the All Stars [46:56] "Do the Boomerang" Soul S-35012 1965 I am definitely going to do the boomerang next time I'm out on the dance floor. This skronkity tune made it to number 36 on the hot 100 and number 10 on the r&b charts. Music behind the DJ: "Theme from the Thomas Crown Affair" by Michel Legrand.

Bobbie Gentry's Ode to Billie Joe (33 1/3)

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Family Circle [01:04] 6 Minutes to Figure Beauty: Words and Music to Grow Slim By (Side One) And one two three four, two two three four, etc. Scholastic Magazine [05:09] First Men on the Moon: Apollo 11 - July 20, 1969 Side One I do love me some good NASA audio. Barbra Streisand [12:01] a side: "The Way We Were" Columbia Records 4-45944 1973 This Hamlisch-penned tune debuted at number 92 in November of 1973, and hit number one in February of 1974. Of all things, I'm kinda digging the wah guitar way back in the arrangement. Tompall and the Glaser Brothers [15:32] a side: "The Last Thing on My Mind" MGM Records K13531 1966 From Spalding, Nebraska we have Tompall, with his brothers Chuck and Jim. Tompall would of course join Willie Nelson, Waylon Jennings, and Jessi Colter to become an Outlaw (musician) in less than a decade. And there's a nice little "Buckaroo" lick in there. Herman's Hermits [17:45] a side: "Silhouettes" MGM Records K-13332 1965 Thanks to Armed Forces Radio, we have this doo-wop classic by The Rays as interpreted by Herman's Hermits. Jim Croce [19:45] a side: "Bad, Bad Leroy Brown" ABC Records ABC-11359 1973 Reputedly written about a fellow Jim Croce met in his brief Army career. Kind of reminds me quite a bit of Stagger Lee, but who am I to say. Hit number one in May of 1973 and was still on the charts when Croce's plane crashed in September of that year. Jimmie Rodgers with Hugo Peretti & His Orchestra [24:24] a side: "Secretly" Roulette R-4070 1958 No, not the Singing Brakeman, the other Jimmie Rodgers. This turned out to be a gold record for Mr. Rodgers, reaching number 3 on the Hot 100 and number 5 on the Hot Country charts. The Shocking Blue [27:01] a side: "Venus" Colssus ABC YYYY Mareska Veres and her Dutch pals bringing this super hot hit from 1969. Made it to number 1 in 1969. The 4 Season featuring the "sound" of Frankie Valli [30:07] a side: "Let's Hang On!" Philips 40317 1965 Wow, that fuzz rock fakeout before the first chorus is pretty awesome. Made it to number 3 on the hot 100 in 1965. I am totally having WCBS-FM flashbacks right now. Elvis Presley [33:25] a side: "Burning Love" RCA Victor 74-0769 1972 A decent enough outing from early 70s Elvis. This reached number 36 on the country charts, and number 2 on the hot 100 in 1972. Scholastic Magazine [37:49] First Men on the Moon: Apollo 11 - July 20, 1969 Side One If you love you some good NASA audio, dig this (https://archive.org/details/Apollo11Audio). Family Circle [44:09] 6 Minutes to Figure Beauty: Words and Music to Grow Slim By "Side One" And one two three four, two two three four, etc. Music behind the DJ: "Barnaby Jones Theme" by Jerry Goldsmith

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Cub [00:54] a side: "Your Bed" b side: "Cast a Shadow" Mint Records MRS-009 1994 Fun stuff from these Canadian ladies, featuring a Beat Happening b-side. Classic cuddlecore. Hank Williams with his Drifting Cowboys [07:05] a side: "Your Cheatin Heart" b side: "Lovesick Blues" MGM Golden Circle KGC 107 1965 A 1965 MGM reissue of Hank's 1953 classic "You're Cheatin' Heart" backed with his 1949 recording of "Lovesick Blues". Sorry for the quality of the record, but as they say... if it plays, I'll play it. The Five Americans [13:19] a side: "Zip Code" b side: "Sweet Bird of Youth" Abnak Records AB-123 1967 A fine sugary snail mail anthem from these fellows from Durant, Oklahoma. Shannon Shaw & Bloodshot Bill [17:57] a side: "True" b side: "Honey Time" Slovenly Recordings 702-183 2016 A hot single on lovely pink vinyl from two great musicians. The Zambonis [24:10] a side: "Away Game/Shot ...Score!" b side: "The Referee's Daughter" Dot Dot Dash DOT 4 1995 Hockey and power pop? You betcha. I majorly love this minor single. Alex Little and the Suspicious Minds [31:46] a side: "Late Night Love" b side: "Dead Cold Eyes" Light Organ Records 25396 11966 2019 More hot pop rock from North of the Border. Mi-Sex [39:49] a side: "Computer Games (Long Version)" b side: "Computer Games (Short Version)" Epic Records 9-50820 1980 Sometime light on substance, heavy on style works. The Uniques [44:33] a side: "It's All Over Now" b side: "Tired of Livin' in the Country" SAR Records SAR-152 1964 The original and arguably best version of "It's All Over Now". This Sam Cooke produced single only made it to number 94 on the charts. Shortly after that, Murray the K reputedly introduced the song to The Rolling Stones who recorded it and it show them to their first number record in the UK, and number 26 here in the good ol' USA. Music behind the DJ: "Red Baron" by Vince Guaraldi

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Ruby Andrews [00:20] a side: "You Ole Boo Boo You" b side: "Gotta Break Away" Zodiac Records ZR-1020 1971 A pretty excellent slow burn single from 1971 on Chicago's Zodiac Records. Made it up to 47 on the R&B charts. Ike & Tina Turner [05:43] a side: "You Should'a Treated Me Right" b side: "Sleepless" Sue Records 765 1962 This rollicking single from Ike & Tina only made it to number 89 on the Hot 100. What gives? The Okmoniks [13:01] a side: "You Want What I Ain't Got/Little Bit More Hate/Locked in the Trunk of Your Ford Blues" b side: "You Want What I Ain't Got/Little Bit More Hate/Locked in the Trunk of Your Ford Blues" In+Fi 001 2002 Some excellent Tucson garage rock from the early aughties. Rod Stewart [18:44] a side: "You Wear It Well" b side: "True Blue" Mercury Records 7330 1972 A little bit of a Maggie May retread but not too shabby either. Made it to 13 on the US hot 100 in 1972. Pretty sweet Ron Woods rocker on the b-side. Dwight Twilley Band [27:12] a side: "You Were So Warm" b side: "Sincerely" Shelter Records SR-40450 1974 The second single from Twilley's Los Angeles sessions with Shelter Records. Sadly this one did not get any traction. Love the guitar bits on the b-side. Johnny Burnette [32:21] a side: "You're Sixteen" b side: "I Beg Your Pardon" Liberty Records F-5528 1960 This creepy watered-down outing by rockabilly artist Burnette reached number 8 on the Hot 100 in 1960. The Thirteenth Floor Elevators [37:19] a side: "You're Gonna Miss Me" b side: "Tried to Hide" International Artists Records 107-A 1966 This is the national release of their first Contact Records single from 1966. And yes, that mysterious sound you heard is an electric jug. Amazingly this made it to number 55 on the Hot 100, and in San Francisco it actually cracked the top 10. The Impressions [42:05] a side: "You've Been Cheatin'" 1965 b side: "Never Let Me Go" 1963 Collectables COL 3725 An MCA "Collectable" reissue featuring The Impressions 1965 single "You've Been Cheatin" which made it to number 33, and the b-side is from their 1962 album The Impressions. Music behind the DJ: "Push the Button, Max!" by Henry Mancini

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Al Stewart [00:31] a side: "Year of the Cat" b side: "Broadway Hotel" Janus Records J-266 1976 Scotsman Al Stewart penned this Alan Parsons-produced classic, which made it all the way up to number 8 on the Hot 100. Definitely sounds like the mid-70s to me ear. Fun fact: Janus Records was originally extension of England's Pye Records. Georgie Fame and the Blue Flames [09:00] a side: "Yeh, Yeh" b side: "Preach and Teach" Imperial Records 66086 1965 This toe tapping classic originally started as an instrumental originally recorded by Mongo Santamaria in 1963, and then shortly thereafter had lyrics added by Jon Hendricks of Lambert, Hendricks & Ross. Then in 1965 Englishman Georgie Fame. Birds of America [14:18] a side: "Yes! I Know I Am Free" b side: "Untitled" Isota Records sody001 2001 The very first Isota Records release, featuring a fantastic letterpress sleeve by Nathaniel Russell printed at the Kala Art Institute in Berkeley CA. Loretta Lynn [23:31] a side: "You Ain't Woman Enough (to Take My Man)" b side: "You're Lookin' at Country" MCA Records MCA-53576 1966/1971 An MCA Double Play! The a-side features Loretta's 1966 smash hit "You Ain't Woman Enough", her eighth single to make it into the top 10, up to number 2. The flipside features her 1971 single that made it up to number 5 on the country charts. Jun Mayuzumi [29:06] a side: "You and the Sun" b side: "My Love, My Love" Capitol Records CP-1040 1969 Another fine single from late 1960s Japan, the a-side in A minor for those of you playing along at home. I have it on good authority that a-side "Fushigina Taiyou" directly translates to "Strange Sun" but "You and the Sun" works fine to. Bongwater [35:39] a side: "You Don't Love Me Yet" b side: "The Porpoise Song" Shimmy Disc Records shimmy 7-98 1988 All killer no filler on this Shimmy Disc single featuring Ann Magnuson, Dave Rick & Kramer bringing us a Roky Erickson tune on the a-side and Goffin-King-by-way-of-The-Monkees b-side The Porpoise Song. Harry Dean Stanton [46:42] a side: "You Don't Miss Your Water" b side: "Across the Borderline" Rx Remedy Records RXR 015 1993 The late great Harry Dean Stanton joined by pals Jamie James, Skunk Baxter, Slim Jim Phantom, and Tony Sales. Etta James [57:29] a side: "You Got It" b side: "Fire" Cadet 5620 1968 The follow-up single to her super hot rendition of "I Got You", somehow "You Got It" only made to number 113. What gives? Music behind the DJ: "Audrey's Dance" by Angelo Badalamenti.

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Hamilton, Joe Frank, & Reynolds [00:41] a side: "Winners and Losers" b side: "Barroom Blues" Playboy Records P 6054 1975 Both kinds of music... "Country-ish" and Disco? The follow up to "Fallin in Love". This time out they only made it up to number 21 on the Hot 100. Red Fang [08:49] a side: "Wires" b side: "LSP" Relapse Records RR1091-1 2011 Hot and heavy stuff from these Portland gents. As per usual with Red Fang, there's a pretty epic video to accompany this a-side (https://youtu.be/WQPfQvLIseA). Fun fact for fans of The Decemberists: Jenny Conlee and Chris Funk also perform on this record. Oh my glob! Maybe the b-side is about Lumpy Space Princess? Architecture in Helsinki [19:12] a side: "Wishbone" b side: "Wishbone - Rah Teeti Remix" Moshi Moshi Records moshi 36 2006 Antipodeans AIH bring us some charming sounds of 2006 with this single from their album In Case We Die. Nilsson [25:55] a side: "Without You" b side: "Me and My Arrow" RCA Victor 447-0924 1971 The a-side of this reissue single often seems way longer than it's 3 minutes and 16 seconds it claims on the label. Time surely is relative. Thankfully the flipside is a super catchy antidote. King Curtis and the Noble Knights [31:57] a side: "Wobble Twist" b side: "Twistin' with the King" Enjoy Records EJ-4 1962 If there's twising involved, it must be the early 60s. The Mekons [37:06] a side: "Work All Week" b side: "Unknown Wrecks" Virgin Records VS 300 1979 Definitely a certain kind of something. Village People [44:34] a side: "Y.M.C.A." b side: "The Women" Casablanca Records NB 945 1978 Yes, that late 70s smash hit, kept out of the number 1 spot by Chic's "Le Freak" and Rod Stewart's "Da Ya Think I'm Sexy". Yeah, it was that kind of year. George Jones [52:01] a side: "Ya Ba Da Do! (So Are You)" b side: "Ya Ba Da Do! (So Are You)" Epic Records 34 68743 1988 Ol' No Show finds solace in a ghost and a cartoon. Heck, you can't blame him. Sadly he just missed making the Top 25 for this first time in 30 years thanks to this novelty number. Music behind the DJ: "Aquarius" by Joe Reisman and his Orchestra.

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Velvet Underground [00:33] a side: "Who Loves the Sun (mono)" b side: "Who Loves the Sun (stereo)" Cotillion Records 45-44107 1971 A suitably Lou Reed-esque lyric, sung but Doug Yule. Deerhoof w/ special Guest Marc Ribot a side: "Who Sleeps, Only Dreams" [06:09] Ceramic Dog b side: "Hide with Me" [09:20] Northern Spy Records NS 053 2014 Yup, this is pretty much my dream split. The first Bay Area band that flipped my switch after moving out here, and my favorite guitarist that I tried to see at every opportunity when I live in NYC. The Archies [14:48] a side: "Who's Your Baby" b side: "Senorita Rita" Kirshner Records 63-5003 1969 Bubblegum pop with a gospel break on the a-side, and a latin themed flipside? The Archies covering all the bases with this 45. DeBarge [20:17] a side: "Who's Holding Donna Now?" b side: "Be My Lady" Gordy Records 1793GF 1985 Now that is some smooth r&b. No wonder it made it all the way to number 6 on the Hot 100. Eurythmics [29:25] a side: "Who's that Girl?" b side: "Aqua" RCA Records PB-13800 1983 If you've never seen the video for this single (https://youtu.be/-5iDKWV6Chg), it's quite a treat. Bongwater a side: "Why Are We Sleeping?" [39:49] Uncle Wiggly a side: "With My" [43:48] Dean Wareham b side: "Indian Summer" [45:47] Beat Happening b side: "Foggy Eyes" [48:50] The Tinklers b side: "I Think We're Alone Now" [51:38] Chemical Imbalance #7 1990 Almost forgot about the Great Shakes ad intro to this Chemical Imbalance Issue #7 disc. Rock and Roll Adventure Kids [53:28] a side: "Wildman/She's a Dork and I Like Her/Twist 'n' Shout" b side: "Wildman/She's a Dork and I Like Her/Twist 'n' Shout" Soul Not Style Records SOUL 1 2001 Hot stuff featuring Bay Area Burger Guy Marc Ribak. Great Falls a side: "Wingwalker" [59:31] Thou b side: "Prayer to God" [01:05:54] Hell Comes Home HCH-014 A very heavy, very Shellac-y split. Music behind the DJ: "Gomez" by Vic Mizzy

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Artie Shaw and his Gramercy Five [00:48] a side: "When the Quail Come Back to San Quentin" b side: "Tenderly" Clef Records EP-242 1955 There certainly are lots of quail in the Bay Area, surely there must be some near San Quentin? Planning for Burial a side: "When We Were Ghosts" [11:34] Mother Room b side: "Arise" [16:01] The Native Sound Records NATIVE010 2015 Planning for Burial is a great live act if you have the chance to catch him. Linda Ronstadt [23:43] a side: "When Will I Be Loved" b side: "It Doesn't Matter Anymore" Capitol Records 4050 1974 A mighty fine Phil Everly a-side and a mighty fine Buddy Holly b-side. The Supremes [29:22] a side: "Where Did Our Love Go?" b side: "He Means the World to Me" Motown Records M-1060 1964 Our love is right here! On Vinyl-O-Matic of course. The Damned [34:22] a side: "White Rabbit" b side: "Rabid (Over You)/Seagulls" Big Beat Records NS-85 1980 (1985 RE) Take that, hippies. Whitey on the Moon UK [43:58] a side: "Whitey on the Moon/Dinner for Two" b side: "(in which)/Mo' Tussin" isota records sody004 2002 For some reason, I am reminded of Kermit and Miss Piggy's dinner in The Muppet Movie with Steve Martin as their hapless waiter. Men at Work [55:50] a side: "Who Can It Be Now?" b side: "Anyone for Tennis?" Columbia Records 18-02888 1981 Why it's a hit record, that's who it is now. Don Gibson [01:02:14] a side: "Who Cares" b side: "A Stranger to Me" RCA Victor 47-7437 1958 Hit number 3 on the Country charts. Music behind the DJ: "The Four Seasons: Spring (Vivaldi)" by The New Koto Ensemble of Tokyo.

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Guided By Voices [01:03] a side: "We Won't Apologize for the Human Race" b side: "The Unsinkable Fats Domino" Matador Records OLE-973 2011 Some intricate arrangements on the a side (for a GBV tune) and a fine snappy b side from the 2011 reformed "classic" version of GBV. The Banana Splits [07:00] a side: "We're the Banana Splits" b side: "Wait 'til Tomorrow" Decca Records 32391 1968 And here you thought The Banana Splits were a one hit wonder. Jackie DeShannon [12:38] a side: "The Weight" b side: "Effervescent Blue" Imperial Records 66313 1968 Jackie puts a little love in this classic by The Band, which reached number 55 on the US Hot 100. Uberhund [18:22] a side: "Welcome to Hhothh" b side: "No Hands" Isota Records sody012 2003 Another of my Isota Records singles club selections, this one on a lovely translucent blue. Palace Music [26:58] a side: "West Palm Beach" b side: "Gulf Shores" Palace Records PR2 1995 Somewhere between Days in the Wake and Viva Last Blues came this lovely single from Mr. Oldham. Jimmy & Johnny [37:05] a side: "What'cha Doin' to Me" b side: "I'll Do It Everytime" Decca Records 9-30410 1957 Jimmy Lee Fautheree and Lynn Fautheree, vets of the Lousiana Hayride and members of Faron Young's Deputies, giving us some fine rockabilly-esque country. Lipstick Pickups a side: "What I Want/Kill Tonite/Black Cherry Soda Pop" [42:32] Bikini Bumps b side: "One Sheep, Two Sheep, Three Sheep, Four.../Bikini Bumps + Talent = Violence" [46:38] Geykiddo Comet Records GC V 006/Erectords EREC 003 2002 Some vintage aughties pop punk from So Cal. Leif Garrett [53:26] a side: "When I Think of You" b side: "New York City Lights" Scotti Brothers SB 502 1978 Sloooow jaaaam. The 4th single from his sophomore album with some standard issue disco fare on the flipside. Music behind the DJ: "The Heroics of Luke and Han" by John Williams

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Jo-Ann Campbell [00:26] a side: "Wait a Minute" b side: "(It's True) I'm in Love with You" Gone Records Gone 5014 1957 Some toe-tappin pop rock from 1957. Lou Reed [05:22] a side: "Walk on the Wild Side" b side: "Vicious" RCA Records GB-10162 1973 The grooviest of bass grooves performed by journeyman Herbie Flowers on both upright and fretless electric basses. And in this 1975 reissue, a vicious b-side. The original single was released in 1972 as a double a-side with "Perfect Day". Hunt down the Classic Albums episode of Transformer if you haven't already seen it. You won't be disappointed. Ko Ko Taylor [13:20] a side: "Wang Dang Doodle" b side: "Blues Heaven" Checker Records 1135 1966 A hot hot single from Ms. Taylor, with the song's writer Willie Dixon joining in on vocals and Buddy Guy along side Johnny "Twist" Williams on guitar. Freddy Fender [18:45] a side: "Wasted Days and Wasted Nights" b side: "I Love My Rancho Grande" ABC Dot Records DOA-17558 1975 A very successful re-recording of his 1959 Duncan Records single. This one made it all the way up to number 8 on the US Hot 100. On the flipside we have some mighty fine Tejano. Kowloon Walled City a side: "The Way It Will Be" [25:17] Dangers b side, track 1: "This Mystic Decade" [30:38] Thou b side, track 2: "Constantly" [34:14] Lingua Ignota b side, track 3: "Sexless/No Sex" [36:33] Sisters in Christ SIC004 2019 Released as a benefit for their store in New Orleans, this Sisters in Christ features Kowloon Walled City covering Gillian Welch with friends of KWTF Josh Staples and Sara Sanger on vocals, Dangers covering Hot Snakes, Thou covering Cower, and Lingua Ignota covering Iron Lung. Bonnie 'Prince' Billy [38:17] a side: "We All, Us Three, Will Ride" b side: "Barcelona" Isota Records sody005 2002 Another fine Isota Records release, this time from Will Oldham. The a-side is a revision of his earlier "We All, Us Three, Will Ride" from Palace Music's 1995 Viva Last Blues and the flipside a rollicking tale about the Catalonian capital. The Go-Go's [49:28] a side: "We Got the Beat" b side: "Can't Stop the World" I.R.S. Records IR-9903 1981 The breakout his from the L.A. ladies we visited in the last episode that evidently stemmed out of their covering The Miracles "Going to a Go Go". The b-side is pretty great too. Runt [55:22] a side: "We Gotta Get You a Woman" b side: "Baby Let's Swing/The Last Thing You Said/Don't Tie My Hands" Ampex Records X-31001 1970 Todd Rundgren's post-Nazz pre-solo album, which is basically Tood plus the Sales brothers. This single made it to number 20 on the Hot 100 and would later be covered by The Four Tops. Music behind the DJ: "A View to a Kill (That Fatal Kiss)" by John Barry.

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Dyke and the Blazers [00:28] a side: "Uhh" b side: "My Sisters' and My Brothers' Day Is Coming" Original Sound OS-91 1970 Uhh... yeah! Linda Ronstadt and the Stone Poneys [05:38] a side: "Up to My Neck in High Muddy Water" b side: "Carnival Bear" Capitol Records 2110 1968 Pretty fine a-side, pretty dreary b-side. Ah well, ya can't win 'em all. No wonder it only made it to number 93 on the Hot 100. The Gogo's [12:03] a side: "Vacation" b side: "Beatnik Beach" IRS Records IR-9907 1982 It really is all I ever wanted. New Wave pop perfection for these LA Ladies. Visqueen [17:58] a side: "Vaccine" b side: "His Way" Blue Disguise Records BD001 2002 Some high quality power pop from the PNW featuring Rachel Flotard on guitar, Kim Warnick on bass, and Ben Hooker on drums. Frank Zappa [24:43] a side: "Valley Girl" b side: "You Are What Is" Barking Pumpkin Records WS9 02972 1982 A bitchin single from Mr. Zappa and daughter Moon Unit. His only single to hit the Hot 100, reaching number 34. Naked Raygun [32:32] a side: "Vanilla Blue" b side: "Slim" Sandpounder Records SR 001 1987 Remember that Downtown Beirut jukebox I mentioned an episode or two ago? Well, this "Vanilla Blue" was usually selection number 3 for me. Duran Duran [39:43] a side: "A View to a Kill" b side: "A View to a Kill (That Fatal Kiss)" Capitol Records B-5475 1985 If I recall, this film was not one of Roger Moore's best, but hoo boy... Grace Jones! And Christopher Walken! Also, I guess I know what I'll be using for a bed track next time ^.^ Cheap Trick [45:52] a side: "Voices" b side: "Voices" Epic Records 9-50814 1979 A very Beatle-esque power ballad from Chicago's finest. Peaked at number 32 on the Hot 100. Music behind the DJ: "Search for Vulcan" by John Barry

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The Banana Splits [00:23] a side: "The Tra-La-La Song/That's the Pretty Part of You" b side: "It's a Good Day for a Parade/The Very First Kid on My Block" Hannah-Barbera Records 34578 1969 Track 1, Side 1 is indeed that theme song to the soundtrack of my brain. That second track on the a-side is... seemingly nice but also kinda backhanded? Or is it just me? Oddly, this single only just cracked the Hot 100. The Cuff Links [09:04] a side: "Tracy" b side: "Where Did You Go?" Decca Records 32533 1969 Whaddya know, more bubblegum this time from Staten Island! Featuring Ron Dante, who some may also recognize as the lead singer of The Archies. Peaked at number 9 on the Hot 100. The Jimmy Castor Bunch [14:13] a side: "Troglodyte (Cave Man)" b side: "I Promise to Remember" RCA Records 48-1029 1972 Ah yes, comedy funk. It funked itself all the way up to #6 on the Hot 100, and number 4 on the R&B charts. And the b-side, a funky rendition of a song Jimmy Castor co-wrote for Frankie Lymon and the Teenagers. Ronnie Spector [20:26] a side: "Try Some, Buy Some" b side: "Tandoori Chicken" Apple Records 1832 1971 Ok, I'll admit it. I got this for the b-side. You know I love a good food-related song. The a-side was a difficult attempt at a come back, written by George Harrison and co-produced by the Mono Man himself, Phil Spector. The Sundowners [28:19] a side: "Turkey Vulture/Tonight Will Be Fine/Punk Rock" b side: "Goats/Pozor/Tallulah" Sea Note Records SN-4 1994 You guessed correctly! It's a collaboration between Will Oldham & Bill Callahan, coincidentally released on my birthday in 1994. Golden Earring [42:33] a side: "Twilight Zone" b side: "King Dark" 21 Records T1 103 1982 From the Dutch band that brought us "Radar Love", we have this 1982 chartbuster that I would say is largely forgotten today. Evidently inspired by Robert Ludlum's The Bourne Identity. Alvin Cash & the Crawlers [51:45] a side: "Twine Time" b side: "The Bump" Mar-V-Lus 3095 1964 Bumpity bumpity bumpity bump. That was Alvin Cash & the Crawlers bringing us their high quality Northern Soul go-to backed with an excellent Night Train-esque b-side. The Isley Brothers [56:37] a side: "Twistin' with Linda" b side: "You Better Come Home" Wand 127 1962 Round and around and around and around we go with The Isley Brothers, furthering their Twist and Shout repertoire. Made it to number 54 on the Hot 100. Music behind the DJ: "Slow Poke" by Lawrence Welk.

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45s and Other Revolutions: Yes, still more A-Sides beginning with the letter T as in Tango. From “Time After Time” (Cyndi Lauper) to “Touch Me I'm Sick” (Sonic Youth) Cyndi Lauper [00:36] a side: "Time After Time" b side: "Time After Time" Portrait Records 37-04432 1983 A fine collaboration with Rob Hyman of The Hooters. Todd Rundgren [04:29] a side: "Time Heals" b side: "Tiny Demons" Bearsville Records BHS 3522-EP 1981 A fine 7" to be played at 33 1/3 for a 3 minute and 33 second a-side, included as a bonus disc in Todd Rundgren's 1981 album Healing. This is a song that looms large in my Songs That form the Soundtrack of My Mind. Why? Perhaps because it was the 8th video ever played on MTV and it left a lasting impression on my impressionable adolescent self. And the chord progression has bedeviled my remedial musical skills for years. Fun fact, but not terribly surprising: Todd Rundgren plays all the instruments. Change of Heart a side: "Tired of Waking Up Tired/Mythology" [11:53] Shadowy Men on a Shadowy Planet b side: "Tired of Waking Up Tired/The Alouette, She Was Canada's First Satellite, Way Before the Americans Even" [18:10] Cargo Records CAR-702 1991 A little trip North of the Border from the early 90s, and more fun with revolutions. Change of Heart's side is 33 1/3 while Shadowy Men from a Shadowy Planet is 45rpm. Lulu [22:11] a side: "To Sir with Love" b side: "The Boat that I Row" Epic Records 5-10187 1967 A classic a-side from the movie of the same name, and a killer rendition of Neil Diamond's "The Boat that I Row" which had been released in the US earlier in the year. This single ranked number 1 on Billboard's year-end chart for 1967. Interestingly, another Neil Diamond spent the most time at number one in 1967: The Monkees version of "I"m a Believer". The Archies [29:12] a side: "Together We Two" b side: "Everything's Alright" Kirshner Records 63-5009 1969 Did you know that Billboard had a Bubbling Under the Hot 100 chart? It's true, and this song made it to number 22 on that chart in 1970, which I suppose means that it made it to number 122? Eddie Lovette [34:11] a side: "Too Experienced" b side: "You're My Girl" Steady Records S 124 1969 Some American rocksteady from Eddie Lovette covering Bob Andy's "Too Experienced". Some listeners may be familiar with 2 Tone second wave ska recording artists The Bodysnatchers cover of this song. Mudhoney [40:34] a side: "Touch Me I'm Sick" b side: "Sweet Young Thing Ain't Sweet No More" Sub Pop Records SP18 (second pressing) 1988 This was always my second choice on my go to selections on the jukebox at Downtown Beirut in the East Village many moons ago. My first choice was always "You're Phone's Off the Hook (But Your Not)" by X. Sonic Youth a side: "Touch Me I'm Sick" [46:53] Mudhoney b side: "Halloween" [49:31] Sub Pop Records SP26 1988 Phew... apologies for the backmasking, but I'm sure you can find the uncensored versions if you try. A split proposed to Sub Pop by Sonic Youth after hearing a 5 song demo of Mudhoney. The Sonic Youth version features Alex Damen of Das Damen on lead guitar. And there's more rpm shenanigans on this one: the SY side is 45 and the Mudhoney side is 33. Music behind the DJ: "Telstar" by Ingegner Giovanni & Famiglia.

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Don Gardner [00:35] a side: "There's Nothing I Want to Do (Unless It's with You)" b side: "Let's Party" TNT Records TNT 500A-140 1967 Well, I reckon it should be clear to most DJs that "Let's Party" is the a-side. So it goes. However I think this is going to be a fine episode, so let's party. Tracey Ullman [05:50] a side: "They Don't Know" b side: "You Broke My Heart in 17 Places" MCA Records MCA-52347 1983 Two awesome retro tracks from Ms. Ullman. "They Don't Know" is an excellent song penned by Kirsty MacColl, who astute listeners will also be familiar with her cover of Billy Bragg's"A New England" and her vocal assistance for The Pogues' "Fairytale of New York". Talking Heads [12:56] a side: "This Must Be the Place (Naïve Melody) [stereo]" b side: "This Must Be the Place (Naïve Melody) [mono]" Sire Records 7-29451 1983 Of course we're playing both side of this promo. It doesn't get much better than this song. Fun fact: Tina Weymouth who normally played bass in the band, played guitar on this track and guitarist Jerry Harrison held down the syhth lines with a Prophet-5. Oddly this single only made it as far as number 62 on the Hot 100. INXS [20:41] a side: "This Time" b side: "I'm Over You" Atlantic Records 7-86497 1985 The second single from their album Listen Like Thieves. Just cracked the Hot 100, making it to number 81. Sparks [29:15] a side: "This Town Ain't Big Enough for Both of Us" b side: "Barbecutie" Island Records IS 001-A 1974 Unsurprisingly no chart action in the US for this top notch Sparks single, the first from their 1974 album Kimono My House. Produced by Muff Winwood, bassist for the Spencer Davis Group and of course brother to Steve. Elvis Costello [35:31] a side: "This Year's Girl" b side: "Big Tears" Columbia Records 3-10762 1978 From his 1978 album This Year's Model, accompanied by The Attractions. And Mr. Mick Jones plays guitar on the flipside "Big Tears". Archie Bell & the Drells [42:47] a side: "Tighten Up" b side: "Tighten Up Part II" Atlantic Records 45-2478 1968 The number one song from the week I was born. What's better than Tighten Up? More Tighten Up, obviously. The Guayaveras w/ Josh Thorpe a side: "Timber Piles" [47:57] Aidan Baker b side: "Once Upon a Time There Was (a Beginning and an End)" [54:53] Art Metronome 002 2010 Everything you've ever wanted to know about timber piles on the a-side, and acoustic gloriousness on the b-side. Longtime listeners of Vinyl-O-Matic will recognize Aidan Baker of Nadja as the flipside artist. Bonus Material: excerpt from Season 5, Episode 12 of The Simpsons, "Bart Gets Famous" (1994) Music behind the DJ: "Heat Wave" by Irving Berlin

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Ewan & Jerry with The Carib Beats [00:23] a side: "Tennesee Waltz" b side: "You've Got Something" Giant Records GN 14 1967 Yes, the Redd Stewart/Pee Wee King classic made even more classic-er... if that's a thing. The Parliaments [06:24] a side: "(I Wanna) Testify" b side: "I Can Feel the Ice Melting" Revilot Records RV 207 1967 All killer no filler on this Parliaments outing. Keen listeners will recognize the flipside being covered by Yo La Tengo on their recent album Stuff Like That There. Laughing Hyenas [12:44] a side: "That Girl" b side: "18/Hell's Kitchen" 1986 A white label release of the Ann Arbor band's 1986 demos. Messengers [24:03] a side: "That's the Way a Woman Is" b side: "In the Jungle" Rare Earth R 5032F 1971 I can neither confirm nor deny that I have any idea about what the a-side is about. Rufus & Carla [30:08] a side: "That's Really Some Good" b side: "Night Time Is the Right Time" Stax Records S-151 1964 Hot stuff on both sides. Lulu [34:40] a side: "That's Really Some Good" b side: "Here Comes the Night" Decca Records F-12017 1964 That blistering guitar? Jimmy Page. Really. Ok, and I may have gotten my sides flipped around but we play what we play, am I right? Anyway, Rufus Thomas on one side and Bert Berns on the other... again, all killer and no filler. Moby [40:22] a side: "That's When I Reach for My Revolver" b side: "Whip It" Sub Pop Records SP377 1996 It's true kids, Moby isn't just an electronic music nerd. He's got post-punk cred and he's wearing it on his sleeve for this Sub Pop single. The Crystals [48:42] a side: "Then He Kissed Me" b side: "Puddin' n' Tain" Phillies Records COL 3201 (1963) The flipside is actually The Alley Cats, not The Crystals as the label says. I can just see the one shot from Goodfellas in my mind whenever I hear this song. Bonus Material: The aforementioned one shot. [56:42] Music behind the DJ: "To Sir with Love" by Herbie Mann.

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Bobby Charles [00:26] a side: "Take It Easy Greasy" b side: "Time Will Tell" Chess Records 1628 1956 Some swamp pop from the Cajun ivory tamer who also penned "See You Later Alligator" and "Walking to New Orleans". The Music Machine a side: "Talk Talk" (1966) [04:42] Tierra b side: "Together" (1980) [06:44] Collectables COL 4056 Phew, I was worried for a few bars that my stereo channels were borked, but no... it's called stereo separation. Back to back hits featuring the garage rock nugget on the A side and oddly a early 80s slow jam cover of a Philly Soul classic on the B-side. Stevie Nicks [12:03] a side: "Talk to Me" b side: "Talk to Me" Modern Records 7-99582 1985 Released on Modern Records, which Stevie Nicks helped co-found. Peaked at number 4 on the Hot 100. Written by the same gentleman who wrote John Waite's 1984 single "Missing You". Dottie and Millie a side: "Talkin' About My Baby" (1966) [16:13] Tobi Lark b side: "Happiness Is Here" (1965) [18:42] Kent TOWN 120 A solid Northern Soul reissue on Kent, a subsidiary of Ace Records. The Dirtbombs [22:44] a side: "Tanzen Gehn'" b side: "The House as a Giant Bong" Sound Flat Records SFR-45-002 2005 Ja, das ist gut. Cha cha cha. And really, we should all go dancing. The Monkees [28:09] a side: "Tear Drop City" b side: "A Man without a Dream" Colgems 66-5000 1969 Boyce and Hart for the a-side, Goffin and King for the flipside for the first post-Tork single from The Monkees. Deerhoof [34:17] a side: "Tears and Music of Love" b side: "Makko Shabu" c side: "RRRRRRRight" d side: "Blue Cash" ATP Recordings ATPR8003 2009 An awesome release from ATP, yes as in All Tomorrow's Parties. Plus an awesomely silkscreened sleeve by graphic designer Matt Goldman. Music behind the DJ: "Mexican Polka" by Buck Owens and his Buckaroos.

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Rick James [00:33] a side: "Super Freak (Part I)" b side: "Super Freak (Part II)" Gordy G 7205F 1981 What's better than "Super Freak", more "Super Freak" evidently. Made it all the way to number 16 on the Hot 100. And partially recorded at the Record Plant in good ol' Sausalito. The Trashmen [07:29] a side: "Surfin' Bird" b side: "King of the Surf" Garrett Records GA-4002 1963 From the surf epicenter of Minneapolis MN, The Trashmen answer the eternal question: What happens when you fuse The Rivingtons "Bird's the Word" and "Papa-Oom-Mow-Mow" together. Hit number 4 on the Hot 100 in 1961. Killer Dreamer [13:23] a side: "Survival Guns" b side: "Pterodactyl2" Kapow Records #14 2003 Early aughties punk from San Pedro, on lovely opaque white vinyl. Sharon Cash [17:39] a side: "Sweet Soul Singer (stereo)" b side: "Sweet Soul Singer (mono)" Playboy Records P 50026 1973 Mystery single from a mystery singer? Ohio Express [25:04] a side: "Sweeter Than Sugar" b side: "Bitter Lemon" Buddha Records BDA 92 1969 See Joe Tex. Who needs to record a b-side when you can just flip the tape around? Sadly only made it to number 96 on the charts. But then again, it's no "Yummy Yummy Yummy". The Normal [29:20] a side: "T.V.O.D." b side: "Warm Leatherette" Mute Records MUTE 001 1978 AKA Daniel Miller. A little Kraftwerk-esque, a little Silver Apples-esge, a lot JG Ballard-esque. Soft Cell [36:38] a side: "Tainted Love/Where Did Our Love Go?" b side: "Where Did Our Love Go?" Sire Records PRO-S-1028 1981 Well this is convenient. Back to back synthpop. You can hear the evolution from inception to peak synthpop. Plus, more effects from the reign of Northern Soul. Also, if you haven't listened to Non-Stop Erotic Cabaret recently, or ever, you should really take it for a spin. ABBA [45:03] a side: "Take a Chance on Me" b side: "I'm a Marionette" Atlantic Records 3457 1977 Yes indeed, one year prior to bleak commentary on contemporary life that is The Normal, this top notch chartbuster from ABBA that reached number 3 on the Hot 100. And that is a very epic flipside. Music behind the DJ: "My Bonnie Lies" by The Ventures.

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Dwight Yoakam & Buck Owens [00:32] a side: "Streets of Bakersfield" b side: "One More Name" Reprise Records 7-27964 1988 The Pioneer of the Bakersfield Sound and the Honky Tonk Hip Priest had a smash hit with this 1988 re-recording of a Buck Owens mid-late period classic. The Jackson 5 [06:32] a side: "Sugar Daddy" b side: "I'm So Happy" Motown Records M 1194F 1971 The Corporation bringing us a little tune song by Jermaine and Michael. Peaked at number 10 on the Hot 100. And a fine slow jam on the flipside. The Clique [12:41] a side: "Sugar on Sunday" b side: "I Am Superman" White Whale WW 323 1969 A fine example of sunshine pop cover of a Tommy James tune on the a-side and a super b-side from these Texans. Hit number 22 on the Hot 100 in 1969. Pavement [18:29] a side: "Summer Babe" b side: "Mercy Snack/Baptiss Blacktick" Drag City Records DC9 1991 Hot stuff by the crazy kids from Stockton. The Lovin' Spoonful [26:44] a side: "Summer in the City" b side: "Butchie's Tune" Kama Sutra Records KA211 1966 Super classic single from John Sebastian and the boys, including a mighty fine b-side whose instrumental version can also be heard in Antonioni's 1966 opus "Blow Up". Robyn Hitchcock [31:40] a side: "Sunday Never Comes" b side: "Take Off Your Bandages" Tiny Ghost Records TG-02 2019 Another fantastic outing from this year by Mr. Robyn Hitchcock. The a-side is a proper recording of a demo that can be heard in the 2018 adaptation of Nick Hornby's Juliet, Naked. The Archies [40:57] a side: "Sunshine" b side: "Over and Over" Kirshner Records 63-1009 1969 Super fine indeed. And say, that flipside has a certain familiar ring to the opening riff. Hmmm... Crazy Elephant [46:11] a side: "Sunshine, Red Wine" b side: "Pam" Bell Records B-804 1969 Can't say I've ever heard a song about someone named "Pam" before. Music behind the DJ: "Main Title" by Herbie Hancock.

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Hamilton Bohannon [00:33] a side: "South African Man (Pt. 1)" b side: "Have a Good Day" Dakar Records DK 4539 1974 Some fabulous funk and some innnnteresting ez groovin from the man known as Bohannon. Freakwater [08:09] a side: "South of Cincinnati" b side: "Count Me Out" Thrill Jockey thrill 027 1995 A mighty fine cover of Dwight Yoakam from these Louisville Gal on the great Thrill Jockey label. The b-side is their bandmate David Wayne Gay Fun fact: Did you know there is a K-Tel compilation called "Alt.Country Exposed Roots". It's true. Do you remember Usenet? I remember Usenet. Shonen Knife [17:36] a side: "Space Christmas" b side: "Christmas Message '91" Rockville Records ROCK6075-7 1991 Christmas in July?! Your Old Pal Will is insane... for Shonen Knife. Featuring the originals Naoko and Atsuko Yamano and Michie Nakatani. Thou [25:20] a side: "Spin the Black Circle" b side: "No Excuses" Sisters in Christ SIC001 2015 A very grungy 2015 Record Store Day release from Louisiana's own Thou. The Police [34:32] a side: "Spirits in the Material World" b side: "Flexible Strategies" A&M Records 2390-S 1981 If you want a glimpse into the world of conflict that is The Police, Mssr le Sting wrote this song on a Casio and wanted to keep it entirely synth based but eventually let Andy Summers play guitar along with the synth. Compromise! And the b-side is, well, very jamtastic. Classics IV [41:21] a side: "Spooky" b side: "Poor People" Imperial Records 66259 1967 That is one cool spooky groove. Fine cover versions can also be heard by Dusty Springfield (https://youtu.be/Fola80rQop4), Jazz Butcher (https://youtu.be/wFielGAVxUk), and Daniel Ash (https://youtu.be/5NYQ34Zf7Lo). The b-side "Poor People" is a bit more sunshine-y, though in my mind pales in comparison of Alan Price's completely unrelated song "Poor People". And that's... my two-cents. The Alarm [48:26] a side: "The Stand" b side: "Reason 41" IRS Records IR-9922 1983 From the land of the red dragon, The Alarm dropped this IRS single in 1983 and while if failed to chart in the US, it did receive plenty of rotation on good ol' MTV. Pavement [54:22] a side: "Stereo" b side: "Birds in the Majic Industry" Domino Records RUG51 1997 Well, how did it get so high (https://youtu.be/GrJyTeuQCzo)? Music behind the DJ: "A Shot in the Dark" by Jimmy Haskell.

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Boris [00:29] a side: "16:47:52..." b side: "...and hear nothing" Southern Lord Records Lord108.3 2009 Just chill, friends. Santo & Johnny [13:02] a side: "Sleep Walk" b side: "All Night Diner" Canadian American Records 103 1959 Gettin a little sleepy on the a-side but boy do things liven up on the flipside. Just like an all night diner. Together Pangea [18:05] a side: "Snakedog" b side: "Offer" Harvest Records B001863421 2013 Hot stuff from the So Cal dudes. Clarence Carter [23:24] a side: "Snatching It Back" b side: "Making Love (at the Dark End of the Street)" Atlantic Records 45-2605 1969 Killer a-side and a kind of bizarre b-side cover. The Royal Guardsmen [30:54] a side: "Snoopy vs the Red Baron" b side: "I Needed You" Laurie Records LR 3366 1966 And now a glimpse into Your Old Pal Will's mind. A dream I had once upon a time regarding The 50/50s- There we were. Playing a show in the basement of a library. We had launched into our new cover song, a mashup of The Dream Syndicate’s “The Days of Wine and Roses” and Tears for Fears “Mad World” (here in the waking world, this not our current cover). Just then I spotted someone leaving the show with my copy of The Royal Guardsmen “Snoopy vs The Red Baron” 45. Naturally I had to nab the culprit, so I passed my guitar to that “Max” kid from Roswell to takeover. And now you know why no one cares about your dreams. Snow Angel [35:47] a side: "So Sick So Cool" b side: "We Are Stars" Gabby La La Music 2015 So danged awesome from the wonderful brain of Gabby La La and friends. The Strokes [44:45] a side: "Someday" b side: "Is This It/Alone Together (home recordings)" RCA Records 07863 60623-7 2002 The hot sounds of 2002, when everything old was new again and it was so awesome. For a while. The Box Tops [52:25] a side: "Soul Deep" b side: "(The) Happy Song" Mala 12,040 1969 Super awesome groove, with a mighty fine Alex Chilton-penned b-side. Oddly "Soul Deep" was covered the next year by country crooner Eddy Arnold. Crazy man, crazy. Music behind the DJ: "The Red Baron" by Vince Guaraldi.

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Kenny Rogers [00:26] a side: "She Believes in Me" b side: "Morgana Jones" United Artists Records UA-X1273-Y 1978 What's the word I'm looking for? Oh right, "schmaltz". Thank goodness for the country disco funk on the b-side. And Kenny can scat? Who knew? Los Campesinos! [07:41] a side: "She Crows (Documented Minor Emotional Breakdown #4)" b side: "To the Boneyard" Heat Rash HR #4 2012 The fourth and final Heat Rash zine/single from these Welsh wonders. Daryl Hall & John Oates [16:14] a side: "She's Gone" b side: "I'm Just a Kid (Don't Make Me Feel Like a Man)" Atlantic Records 45-3332 1973 Classic jam for sure. Al Wilson [23:02] a side: "Show and Tell" 1974 b side: "The Snake" 1968 Collectables COL 3168 Two Al Wilson hits on one 45. "Show & Tell" reached #1 on the Hot 100 in 1974. "The Snake" cracked the Top 30 in 1968, then later again in the UK in 1975 to the Northern Soul scene. Check out Aesop's fable of "The Farmer and the Viper". Blue Swede [31:14] a side: "Silly Milly" b side: "Lonely Sunday Afternoon" EMI Records 3983 1973 I don't know if they're actually blue but they are actually Swedes. Perhaps you are more familiar with their rendition of BJ Thomas' "Hooked on a Feeling". This one cracked the Hot 100 reaching as high as number 71. Natural Dreamers [37:26] a side: "Sir G" b side: "Just No Probs" Joyful Noise Records JNR108 2013 A mighty fine side project from Deerhoofers John Dietrich and Chris Cohen, joined by Jay Pellici. Otis Redding [47:12] a side: "Sittin' on the Dock of the Bay" b side: "Sweet Lorene" Volt Records VLT-13684 1968 Well, it plays. Not bad for a 25¢ thrift store find. Sadly the flipside's condition is unplayable. Split Enz [49:58] a side: "Six Months in a Leaky Boat" b side: "Make Sense of It All" A&M Records 2411 1982 Ah yes, the lads from Auckland. The Tyranny of Distance is a reference to a history of Australia and Britain's Colonial influence, which of course would also reach to New Zealand. Music behind the DJ: "La Mer" by Django Reinhardt, Stéphane Grappelli & Stephanie Grappelli.

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The 2019 Vinyl-O-Matic Tee Shirt Is Here! (https://teespring.com/2019-vinyl-o-matic-tee) And now, back to our regularly scheduled program. Brian Eno [00:25] a side: "Seven Deadly Finns" b side: "Later On" Island Records WIP.6178 1974 A wonderful and goofy single, with Mr. Fripp joining Mr. Eno on the flipside. Lancelot Link and the Evolution Revolution [08:33] a side: "Sha-La Love You (stereo)" b side: "Sha-La Love You (mono)" ABC Records 11278 1971 Evidently this single was originally intended for The Grass Roots, but instead ended up being used by Lancelot Link, Secret Chimp. The Five Du-Tones [14:30] a side: "Shake A Tail Feather" b side: "Divorce Court" One-derful! 2082 1963 Original flavor tail feathers. Co-penned by the late great Andre Williams. James & Bobby Purify [19:48] a side: "Shake a Tail Feather" b side: "Goodness Gracious" Bell Records BELL 669 1967 And the one that reached number 25 on the Billboard Hot 100. Slim Harpo [24:59] a side: "Shake Your Hips" b side: "Midnight Blues" Excello Records 45-2278 1965 Everybody's doin' it! You don't need to exile yourself to Main Street to enjoy this original. Guess Who? [29:42] a side: "Shakin' All Over" b side: "Till We Kissed" Scepter Records S 1295 1965 Originally written and recorded by Johnny Kidd & the Pirates in 1960, brought to this side of the Atlantic by these Canucks. Fun fact: The Guess Who were a nom de consumerisme trying to cash in on The Beatles craze. They were in fact called Chad Allan & The Expressions, but Guess Who stuck. Bobby Freeman [35:32] a side: "Shame on You Miss Johnson" b side: "Need Your Love" Josie 45-844 1958 San Francisco's own! Perhaps best known for penning and recording "Do You Want to Dance". Dr. Hook [40:00] a side: "Sharing the Night Together" b side: "You Make My Pants Want to Get Up and Dance" Capitol Records 4621 1978 Sliding into the Regal Beagle booth like... Soooo much facial hair in this band. And that b-side.... do ya like to boogé? Like many of Dr. Hook's hooks, lyrics by Shel Sivlerstein. Music behind the DJ: "Mood Indigo" by Charles Mingus BONUS MATERIAL [50:09] "Lancelot Link, Secre Chimp" Intro (1971)

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The English Beat [00:22] a side: "Save It for Later" b side: "Save It for Later" I.R.S. Records IR-9909 1982 Normally I would play both sides, but we've got a lot of ground to cover today. In fact I could pretty much play this song over and over all day long. XTC [03:59] a side: "Scarecrow People/Mayor of Simpleton" b side: "Medley: Senses Working Over Time/Grass/Love on a Farmboy's Wages" c side: "Blue Beret/Medley: Great Fire/Dear God/Big Day" d side: "King for a Day/Medley: Rock the Boat/Hungry Heart Beats/Welcome to the Garden of Earthly Delights" Vigotone 1989 A heckuva bootleg from a live 1989 performance on KROQ. Dead in the Dirt [34:44] a side: "The Screaming Wind/Bastards of the Bleak/Disease/Two Flames/Burden of Life" b side: "Can They Suffer?/Biting at the Binds/Sever the Tie/Skin Graft/Fear" Southern Lord Records LORD130.5 2011 Oh hey, I hope you like grindcore. Boris [46:20] a side: "Seasons" b side: artwork Southern Lord Records LORD108.4 2009 A cover of the dutch symphonic rock band Earth and Fire (https://youtu.be/SHX5VcfQaWc). Johnny Rivers [53:03] a side: "Secret Agent Man" b side: "You Dig" Imperial Records IM-6187 1967 Hombre secreto! (https://youtu.be/3K1vJ0r0ax0) Ichirou Mizuki [01:02:40] a side: "Set Up! Kamen Rider X/White Bullet Cruiser" b side: "I Am X Kaisogu" Columbia Records SCS-224 1974 Set up! Set up! Set Up! (https://youtu.be/xHqNm-V9PHo) Music behind the DJ: "The Look of Love" by Christopher Scott

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Stray Cats [00:47] a side: "Rock This Town" b side: "You Can't Hurry Love" EMI Records B-8132 1981 A-side produced by Dave Edmunds and written by Brian Seltzer, and the b-side produced by Brian Seltzer and of course written by Holland, Dozier, and Holland. Link Wray & His Ray Men [07:17] a side: "Rumble" b side: "The Swag" Cadence Records 1347 1958 The a-side title was suggested by none other than Phil Everly. Be sure to check out the documentary Rumble: The Indians Who Rocked the World (https://youtu.be/hovJUoyxulc). Leif Garrett [12:55] a side: "Runaround Sue" b side: "I Wanna Share a Dream with You" Atlantic Records 3440 1977 Yup, that's pretty much the sound of 1977 pop culture. Future nostalgia? Dion DiMucci he ain't. Also, Leif, no one wants to hear about your dreams. Iron Maiden [17:40] a side: "Running Free" b side: "Burning Ambition" EMI Records EMI 5032 1980 The sound of the New Wave of British Heavy Metal. Jane Wiedlin [24:44] a side: "Rush Hour" b side: "The End of Love" EMI Manhattan B-50118 1988 Fun fact: this song can be heard in the Corey and Corey classic License to Drive (https://youtu.be/a4KJtDxTqWQ). View at your own peril. Billy Harner [32:03] a side: "Sally Sayin' Somthing" b side: "Don't Want My Love" Kama Sutra Records KA226 1967 Not much I can tell you about this single except that it's on Kama Sutra Records and songwriting credits are by Sunshine and Poltergeist. I guess that is sayin' something. Eric Burdon and The Animals [37:21] a side: "San Franciscan Night" b side: "Good Times" MGM Records K13769 1967 Peace and love, peace and love. Till the meth moves in. Not to be confused with The Animals. The Corsairs [43:48] a side: "Save a Litte Monkey" b side: "Instrumental Background To Save A Little Monkey" Tuff Records TU5584 1963 You know I love a good monkey song, and the flipside is prime for the karaoke party room! Music behind the DJ: "Gomez" by Vic Mizzy Bonus Round The 5, 6, 7, 8s with Bloodshot Bill [50:15] a side: "My Little Muck Muck" b side: "Smell Was Grease and Chewing Gum" Pig Baby Records PBR014 2018

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David Allan Coe [00:22] a side: "The Ride" b side: "Son of a Rebel Son" Columbia Records 38-03778 1983 A fine if slightly goofy ghost song on the a-side. The b-side, well... interesting definition of freedom there, but perhaps my perspective as a son of a son of a Yankee son is different. Sam the Sham and the Pharaohs [06:44] a side: "Ring Dang Doo" b side: "Don't Try It" MGM Records K13397 1965 Some mighty fine Tex Mex (https://youtu.be/8JLhj9NFu48). Cymarron [12:11] a side: "Rings" b side: "Like Children" Entrance Records ZS7 7500 1971 This is the first single on Columbia's Entrance label, a short-lived country rock label. The Standells [18:59] a side: "Riot on the Sunset Strip" b side: "Black Hearted Woman" Tower Records 314 1967 Heck yeah. If you're the sort who enjoys American International Pictures exploitation flicks from the 60s, check out the film of the same name (https://youtu.be/Z32goIG0axU). The riots are also mentioned in The Source Family documentary. Rush & Attack [25:11] a side: "Road Rash/Every Night/About Me" b side: "Bike/Dreams/Black Smoke" Three Ring Records TRR079 2013 Truly the best 6 minutes of your day. The Gants [31:06] a side: "Road Runner" b side: "My Baby Don't Care" Liberty Records 55829 1965 Meep meep. A fine cover, but Bo knows (https://youtu.be/9Hy6EiiNUmA) best. Detroit with Mitch Ryder [36:28] a side: "Rock 'N Roll" b side: "Box of Old Roses" Paramount Records PAA-0133 1971 A cownbell rocker from fka The Detroit Wheels, featuring the guitar work of Steve Hunter who would go on to play with Lou Reed and whose hot licks can be heard on Reed's Rock and Roll Animal. The Clash [42:57] a side: "Rock the Casbah" b side: "Long Time Jerk" Epic Records 34-03245 1982 The ubiquitous sound of popular music tastes in American changing. Music behind the DJ: "Caravan" by Thelonius Monk.

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Ernie K-Doe [00:26] a side: "Real Man" b side: "Te-Ta-Te-Ta-Ta" Minit Records 627 1961 The genuine article and the man we can thank for "Mother in Law". Half Japanese [05:19] a side: "Refreshing" b side: "Do It Now" Joyful Noise Recordings JNR138 2014 A fine return to form with this 2014 release on Joyful Noise. Little River Band [11:25] a side: "Reminiscing" b side: "So Many Paths" Harvest Records 4605 1978 De rigeur on late 70s FM Gold programming, and revivified by Biz Markie (https://youtu.be/38vXZcuMZmU). The Album Leaf a side: "Reso" [19:20] Her Space Holiday b side: "Callinblue" [23:54] Better Looking Records BLR055-7 2004 Picked this up at the Moog Fest in San Francisco. Jesus + Mary Chain [29:56] a side: "Reverence" b side: "Heat" Blanco y Negro NEG 55 1992 Solidly J+MC. The lead single from Honey's Dead. Fleetwood Mac [36:42] a side: "Rhiannon (Will You Ever Win)" b side: "Sugar Daddy" Reprise Records RPS 1345 1976 Witchy goodness backed with McVie-an goodness. I used to have a crush on a girl in high school who drove a Camaro that had a license plate spelling Rhiannon. T. Rex [45:07] a side: "Ride a White Swan" b side: "Is It Love/Summertime Blues" Fly Records BUG-1 1970 Well, is this your new favorite T Rex song or what? Parliament [52:46] a side: "Ride On" b side: "Good Footin'" Casablanca Records NB 843 1975 Don't worry about being right, just be real. "Happiness Is..." by Perry Botkin Jr. and his Orchestra

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The Kills [00:30] a side: "Pull a U" b side: "The Search for Cherry Red" Domino Records RUG165 2003 Nothing like a little stripped down rock and roll. Grace Jones [06:52] a side: "Pull Up to the Bumper" b side: "Breakdown" Island Records IS49697 1981 Funk yeah. Beep beep. Made it number 5 on the R&B charts, and number 2 on the Hot Dance charts. And of course, there's that killer b-side, for which Tom Petty provided a third verse especially for Grace. Sheb Wooley [14:24] a side: "The Purple People Eater" b side: "I Can't Believe You're Gone" MGM Records K12651 1958 So does it only eat purple people or is it purple and eats people? The answer is right in the lyrics: it eats purple people! Jody Miller [19:07] a side: "Queen of the House" b side: "The Greatest Actor" Capitol Records 5402 1965 Ayup, that's an answer song all right. Made it to number 12 on the Hot 100 and number 5 on the Country charts. Not only that, The Supremes even recorded a version of it. B.J. Thomas [25:01] a side: "Raindrops Keep Fallin' on My Head" b side: "Never Had It So Good" Scepter Records SCE-12265 1969 Heckuva Hal David/Burt Bacharach number, heckuva film. Number 1 on the charts of course. Blondie [30:55] a side: "Rapture" b side: "Walk Like Me" Chrysalis CHS 2485 1981 Sadly the b-side is rendered unplayable due to damage. The video features cameos by Fab Five Freddy, Lee Quinones and Jean-Michel Basquiat. Pavement [38:00] a side: "Rattled by the Rush" b side: "False Skorpion/Easily Fooled" Matador Records OLE-134-7 1995 Wowee. Zowee. The first single from Pavement's 1995 album Wowee Zowee. Definitely sounds like the boys are having some fun on the b-side. J.J. Barnes [47:27] a side: "Real Humdinger" b side: "I Ain't Gonna Do It" Ric-Tic Records RT-110 1966 Hot stuff, and a Northern Soul classic from this often overlooked Detroit singer/songwriter. Music behind the DJ: "Ski Chase" by John Barry.

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Lou Reed [00:26] a side: "The Power of Positive Drinking (stereo)" b side: "The Power of Positive Drinking (mono)" Arista Records AS 0535 1980 Please drink responsibly. From his 1980 album "Growing Up in Public". Sadly this single failed to chart. Marvin Gaye [04:55] a side: "Praise" b side: "Funk Me" TAMLA T 54322F 1981 Disco gospel, it's a thing!. Made it to number 18 on the Hot Soul charts. Tandoori Knights [14:59] a side: "Pretty Please" b side: "Bucketful" Norton Records 45-154 2010 Best. Flipside. Ever. Mssrs. King Khan and Bloodshot Bill. The Fall [21:29] disc 1, a side: "(We Wish You) A Protein Christmas" disc 1, b side: "(We Are) Mod Mock Goth" c side: "(Birtwistle's) Girl in Shop" d side: "Recovery Kit 2 #" Action Records TAKE 22 2003 Merry-uh Christmas-uh. Sonic Youth [38:58] a side: "Providence (stereo)" b side: "Providence (mono)" Blast First Records BFFP 48 1989 Thurston on piano, Mike Watt on the answering machine, and an overdriven Peavey Roadmaster. Skin Yard a side: "Psychoriflepowerhypnotized (live)" [44:22] Loveslug b side: "Loser Bar" [47:23] Rave Records RAVE022 1991 Skinyard live on good ol' KDVS. And Loveslug. Count Five [51:56] a side: "Psychotic Reaction" b side: "They're Gonna Get You" Double Shot Records 104 1966 Classic. Positively Thirteen O'Clock [57:31] a side: "Psychotic Reaction" b side: "13 O'Clock Theme for Psychotics" Hanna-Barbera Records HBR-500 1966 Yes you read that right. Hannah-Barbera Records. Music behind the DJ: "I'm a Believer" by Arthur Greensdale and his Orchestra

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Dick and Libby Halleman and their High Society Orchestra [00:19] a side: "Pizza Sure Is Good" b side: "Geococcyx Californianus" Summit Records SR-189-12 1963(?) It sure is. Olivia Newton-John [04:42] a side: "Please Mr. Please" b side: "And in the Morning" MCA Records MCA-40418 1975 A fine mellow 70s country song sung by an Australian and penned by two Brits: Bruce Welch and John Rostill of The Shadows. Go figure. Reached #3 on the Hot 100 and #5 on the Country charts. Dim Stars [13:36] disc 1, a side: "The Plug/Dim Star" disc 1, b side: "Christian Rat Attack" disc 2, a side: "You Gotta Lose (Pt. 1)" disc 2, b side: "You Gotta Lose (Pt. 2)" disc 3, a side: "You Gotta Lose (Pt. 3)" disc 3, b side: "You Gotta Lose (Pt. 4)" Ecstatic Peace! E# 11 1991 A downtown NY super group of sorts featuring Richard Hell, Steve Shelley, Thurston Moore and Don Fleming. Sonny and Cher [44:32] a side: "Podunk" b side: "A Beautiful Story" ATCO Records 45-6480 1967 Well, the b-side isn't so bad. M [50:19] a side: "Pop Muzik" b side: "M Factor" Razor & Tie 1979 aka Robin Scott. This song was pretty inescapable in late 1979 and into 1980 (https://youtu.be/gPoiv0sZ4s4), when it made it all the way to #1 on the Hot 100. The Monkees [57:45] a side: "Porpoise Song" b side: "As We Go Along" Colgems 66-1031 1968 From the BBS motion picture "Head (https://youtu.be/dfVpZkNw8_k)". Muisc behind the DJ: "Gomez" by Vic Mizzy

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Booker T & the MG's [00:34] a side: "Over Easy" b side: "Hang 'Em High" Stax Records STA-0013 1968 Whoops... guess I got those sides flipped around. Of course "Hang Em High" would be the a-side. Oh well. Reached #9 on the pop charts and #35 on the R&B charts in 1968. Pigbag [08:35] a side: "Papa's Got a Brand New Pigbag" b side: "The Backside" Y Records Y10 1981 Some groovy early 80s post punk from Cheltenham. An obvious play on the hardest working man in show biz, who we will hear in just a little bit, coincidentally enough. Art of Noise [17:21] a side: "Paranoimia" b side: "Paranoimia (with Max Headroom)" Chrysalis Records VS4 43070 1986 That's right, paranoia plus insomnia equals Paranoimia, with the b-side featuring illustrious mid-80s cyberpunk Max Headroom. Interested listeners can shake the internet to find the Channel 4 tv tilm Max Headroom: 20 Minutes into the Future, or The Max Headroom Show, or the Gibsonian US tv series Max Headroom, and even Mr. Headroom as spokesentity for New Coke (no really). DJ Jazzy Jeff & the Fresh Prince [25:28] a side: "Parents Just Don't Understand" b side: "Parents Just Don't Understand" Jive Records 1099-7-JAA 1988 Parents, amirite? The JB's [31:50] a side: "Pass the Peas" b side: "Hot Pants Road" People PE 607 1972 Funk yeah! James Brown's backing band from the 1970s with two killer tracks. Pass the Peas reached #29 on the R&B charts. Wymond Miles [38:10] a side: "Passion Plays" b side: "Batwing" Sacred Bones Records SBR-108 2013 Fresh & Onlys guitarist Wymond Miles bringing us some fine solo atmospherics, and flipside cover of New Zealand band The Terminals. Will Oldham [44:59] a side: "Patience" b side: "Take However Long You Want" Drag City Records/Palace Records DC118/PR16 1997 Oh hey, remember last episode when I mentioned that Will Oldham briefly recorded as Will Oldham between Palace and Bonnie 'Prince' Billy? Pink Lady [52:00] a side: "Peppaa Keibu" b side: "Kanpai Ojousan" RCA Victor SV-6097 1976 Debut single from Mei and Kei aka Pink Lady, singing about Inspector Pepper. In case you are wondering, Peppa Keibu is in the key of D Major. Thanks again to loyal Vinyl-O-Matic listener Trane for this one. Music behind the DJ: "3rd Man Theme" by Herb Alpert's Tijuana Brass.

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Honey Cone [00:23] a side: "One Monkey Don't Stop No Show (Part I)" b side: "One Monkey Don't Stop No Show (Part II)" Hot Wax HS 7110 1971 Of course the show is going on when I've got more monkey tunes to spin. Fun fact: lead singer Edna Wright is the sister of Darlene Love. Reached #5 on the R&B charts and #15 on the Hot 100. Another fun fact: Hot Wax was started by the great Holland, Dozier and Holland when they left Motown in 1968. Murray Head [07:20] a side: "One Night in Bangkok" b side: "Merano" MCA Records PB-13988 1984 The sound of 80s musicals is alive and well in this production from ABBA's Bjorn and Benny teaming up with Tim Rice, featuring Murray Head doing to the spoken word bits. Oh right, it's a musical about Chess... called Chess. The great Frank Rich described the Broadway production thusly: "a suite of temper tantrums, [where] the characters ... yell at one another to rock music". INXS [19:35] a side: "The One Thing" b side: "Phantim of the Opera" ATCO Records 7-99905 1982 The lead single from their 1982 album Shabooh Shoobah, released in the US in 1983. The b-side is a tongue in cheek reference to yes, the Phantom of the Opera and INXS lead guitarist Tim Farriss. The Damned [26:15] a side: "One Way Love" b side: "Don't Cry Wolf" Stiff Records BUY 24 1977 A 1981 Re-release of their second single originally release in 1977, this time with the sides flipped around. Interestingly enough, this was produced by Nick Mason after the band originally tried to get the ever reclusive Syd Barrett to produce. Bonnie 'Prince' Billy [34:39] a side: "One with the Birds" b side: "Southside of the World" Palace Records PR20 1998 The first official release of the newly minted Bonnie 'Prince' Billy, after a brief spell recording and performing as Will Oldham, after a slightly longer spell recording and performing of all the Palace iterations. Brenton Wood [42:53] a side: "The Oogum Boogum Song" b side: "I Like the Way You Love Me" Double Shot Records 111 1967 Hot stuff and cool stuff from Brenton Wood. This single reached #19 on the R&B charts and #34 on the Hot 100 in 1967. Seems like it should have gone much higher than that if you ask me. The Marmalade [48:25] a side: "Otherwise It's Been a Perfect Day" b side: "I See the Rain" Epic Records 5-10236 1967 Sorta Kinksian, sort Bacharachian a-side from these Glaswegians. But that flipside! Some excellent psyche pop. Tommy Boyce & Bobby Hart [55:07] a side: "Out & About" b side: "My Little Chickadee" A&M Records 858 Or as they say in Canada, Oot and Aboot. Super singer/songwriters release a bit of their own magic that reached #39 on the Hot 100 in 1967. And the nostalgic b-side sort of sets us up for when we reach Sonny & Cher's 1967 single "Podunk" in a few episodes from now. Fun fact: Jeanie was their drummer, and Phil Spector approves. (https://youtu.be/R5GoGClBvOg) "I Dream of Jeanie Closing Theme" by Hugo Montenegro and Buddy Kaye

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Smashing Orange [00:27] a side: "Not Very Much to See" b side: "Collide" Ringers Lactate RL03 1991 Some fine Loop-esque shoegaze grunge from Delaware's own Smashing Orange. Caught them at The Marquee in New York on a bill with Primus and The Fluid. George Jones and the Jones Boys [06:54] a side: "Not What I Had in Mind" b side: "I Saw Me" United Artists UA528 1963 Reached number 7 on the Country charts. The Rubinoos [13:21] a side: "Nothing a Little Love Won't Cure (stereo)" b side: "Nothing a Little Love Won't Cure (mono)" Berserkley Records ZS8-5810 1977 Power pop from the People's Republic of Berkeley. Guns N' Roses [18:40] a side: "November Rain" b side: "Sweet Child o' Mine" Geffen Records GEFS7-19067 1991 Is "November Rain" really just "Candle in the Wind" disguised as a power ballad? Inquiring minds want to know! Sir Douglas Quintet [34:38] a side: "Nuevo Laredo (mono)" b side: "Nuevo Laredo (mono)" Smash Records S-2259 1970 Some mighty fine Tex-Mex from the man who loves to sing about municipalities. The Shadows of the Knight [37:17] a side: "Oh Yeah" b side: "Light Bulb Blues" Dunwich Records DN-10155 1966 Sure the a-side is a garage rock classic, but dang that b-side is blistering. Palace Brothers [43:27] a side: "Ohio River Boat Song" b side: "Drinking Woman" Drag City Records DC25 1993 The first stirrings of His Bonnieness from Louisville. The Blank Tapes [50:19] a side: "1000 Leather Tassels" b side: "Mr. Mister" Volcom Ent. Vinyl Club VEVC0037 2014 Some fine jangle pop form Matt Adams and Pearl Charles. Music behind the DJ: "Gomez" by Vic Mizzy.

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Dolly Parton [00:23] a side: "9 to 5" b side: "Sing for the Common Man" RCA Records PB-12133 1980 What a way indeed. Dolly was only the second woman to top both the Country and Hot 100 charts, the first being Jeannie C Riley with Harper Valley PTA. Cliff Jackson and the Naturals [06:56] a side: "Nine Below Zero" b side: "Up the Wall" Midnight Sun MS-2 The Sonny Boy Williamson classic. ? and the Mysterians [12:22] a side: "96 Tears" b side: "Midnight Hour" Cameo Records C-428 1966 Damn fine stuff. too many tear drops, not enough Vox Continental. Nena [17:31] a side: "99 Luftaballons" b side: "99 Red Balloons" Epic Records 34-04108 1983 In case you're wondering, the German lyrics are better. Badfinger [26:13] a side: "No Matter What" b side: "Carry On Till Tomorrow" Apple Records 1822 1970 Some great stereo guitars going on here, plus some great Leslie/Rotovibe stuff. And the b-side is the theme song from the film The Magic Christian. Evidentally there is a Def Leppard cover of "No Matter What", but you'll have to go find that yourself. Bazan and Deerhoof [33:07] a side: "No One Asked Bazan to Dance" b side: "Gas and Matches" Polyvinyl Records PRC9132 2012 A pretty wonderful appropriation of Deerhoof by Dave Bazan on the a-side. Lovely translucent blue vinyl. FIDLAR [40:01] a side: "No Waves" b side: "No Ass" MOM + POP MP054 2012 Don't we all want a perfect left and a sunset shore. Whitey on the Moon UK [43:47] a side: "noam chomsky spring break/forty dollar rug" b side: "flippin' bump with goldie/sailing by night" Isota Records sody013 2002 Gettin trippy with Whitey, which would eventually become Department of Eagles. Music behing the DJ: "Match Game Theme"

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Darlene McCrea [00:31] a side: "My Heart's Not in It" b side: "Don't Worry Baby" Tower Records 104 1964 Phew... quite the classic. Former member of The Cookies, and Ray Charles Raelettes. Love [05:51] a side: "My Little Red Book" b side: "A Message to Pretty" Elektra Records EK-45603 1966 A fine stripped down version of Burt Bacharach's tune. And supposedly influenced the Syd Barrett's riff in "Interstellar Overdrive". And that b-side is clearly Byrdsian. Betty LaVette [12:26] a side: "My Man - He's a Lovin' Man" b side: "Shut Your Mouth" Atlantic Records 45-2160 1962 16 year old Betty LaVette telling us about her man. And hoo boy do I love the flipside. The Knack [17:45] a side: "My Sharona" b side: "Let Me Out" Capitol Records 4731 Woo! Again, a killer flipside. The sleeve for this single features the titular Sharona. The Lovin' Cohens [25:05] a side: "Noshille Katz" b side: "Shoilly Klein" MGM Records K13700 1967 From the mind of NYC songwriter Bobby Weinstien, in homage of John Sebastian's ode to the studio musicians of Music City "Nashville Cats". Gary US Bonds [30:08] a side: "New Orleans" b side: "Please Forgive Me" Legrand Records KB-484 1960 The original breakout single from Mr. Bonds. Fluke Starbucker [36:05] a side: "New Parade/Carwash" b side: "Cumulous to Nebulous" Isota Records sody003 2002 A Gagon family outing from the early aughties. The Strangeloves [46:43] a side: "Night Time" b side: "Rhythm of Love" Bang Records B-514 1965 From the songwriting trio that brough you "I Want Candy". And covered by J Geils on their Love Stinks album. Music behind the DJ: "The Look of Love" by Christopher Scott.

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Bobby (Boris) Pickett and The Crypt-Kickers [00:22] a side: "Monster Mash" b side: "Monsters' Mash Party" Garpax Records GP-44167 1962 Indeed, the greatest pop song ever recorded. I think I'm going to name my next adventuring party The Crypt Kicker Five. Buck Owens [06:20] a side: "(It's a) Monster's Holiday" b side: "Great Expectations" Capitol Records 3907 1974 Yup, that's a Buck Owens song, sure as stakin. Wait, sexy sensations?! Yikes! Welcome to the 70s I guess. Derrick Morgan a side: "Moon Hop" [12:03] Reggaites b side: "Harris Wheel" [15:18] Crab Records CRAB 32 1969 Love this a-side to the moon and back. Charlie Rich [17:48] a side: "The Most Beautiful Girl" b side: "I Feel Like Going Home" Epic Records 5-11040 1973 Ah the rich vocal stylings the Silver Fox, Charlie Rich. Some exemplary countrypolitan. Palace Songs [26:01] a side: "The Mountain" b side: "(End of) Travelling" Palace Records PR3 1995 Landscape as metaphor? The Byrds [32:01] a side: "Mr. Spaceman" b side: "What's Happening?!?!" Columbia Records 4-43766 1966 And thus Space Rock was born. Or wait, was it Country Rock? Millie Small [37:34] a side: "My Boy Lollipop" b side: "Sweet William" Smash Records S-1411 1970 (1964) The single that helped launch Island Records. The Angels [41:21] a side: "My Boyfriend's Back" b side: "Now" Smash Records S-1834 1963 Wait, is the flipside a comedy track? Music Behind the DJ: "The Mexican Shuffle" by Herb Alpert's Tijuana Brass.

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David Bowie [mm:ss] a side: "Modern Love (Studio)" b side: "Modern Love (Live)" EMI America B-8177 1983 Almost like a promo single, but this style is studio on the a-side and live on the b-side. Listening to the studio version, I never realized how kind a lame those synth stabs in the verse are. Anywho the live side was recorded on the Serious Moonlight tour on it's stop in Montreal. Larry Bright [mm:ss] a side: "Mojo Workout" b side: "I'll Change My Ways" Tide 45-T-006 1960 Your keto's got nothin' on my mojo. Also, if anyone has a copy of Bobby Long & the Satellites "Mo Jo Workout" that's VG or better, feel free to send me a copy ;) The Flying Lizards [mm:ss] a side: "Money" b side: "Money B" Virgin Records VA 67003 1979 Prexactly. The mighty fine new wave version of the Berry Goldie hit. And getting all dubby on the b-side. Bay City Rollers [mm:ss] a side: "Money Honey" b side: "Maryanne" Arista Records AS 170 1976 Very riffy single from the tartan patterned lads. Speaking of riffs, how about the Brian May-esque riff on the flipside? The Rebbels [mm:ss] a side: "Monkey Monkey" b side: "Come Back" Bellaphon 1030 1966 Fun for the whole family! A fun single from Germany. Dave and Ansil Collins [mm:ss] a side: "Monkey Spanner" b side: "Double Barrel" Big Tree Records BT-10526 1970* The nutsiest sound around. A reissue from Atlantic Oldies. Major Lance [mm:ss] a side: "The Monkey Time" b side: "Um, Um, Um, Um, Um, Um" Epic Records 15-2221 1963/1972 Whoops, flipped that one around, but you know where my priorities are. Mighty fine Curtis Mayfield tune. Fun fact: The current mayor of Atlanta, Keisha Lance Bottoms is the daughter of Major Lance and Sylvia Robinson. The Chimptations [mm:ss] a side: "Monkeyshines" b side: "I Go Ape" Ramo Records RAMO 105 2014 WFMU's master of monkey mayhem Dave the Spazz (http://www.wfmu.org/playlists/MS) brings us this smash hit with Neil Sedaka b-side. I do indeed go ape for this single. Music Behind the DJ: "Planet of the Apes (Main Title)" by Jerry Goldsmith.

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Three Dog Night [00:46] a side: "Mama Told Me (Not to Come)" b side: "Rock & Roll Widow" Dunhill ABC Records 45-D-4239 1970 A legendary Randy Newman song, first recorded by Eric Burdon but made famous by these three dogs. Burning Curtains a side: "Mannequin Lullaby" [06:39] Happiness b side: "Knowm" [10:08] Partisan Records PTSN1016-7 2015 Catchy grooves on the a-side from San Francisco's Burning Curtains and the b-side from Rhode Island's own Happiness. Deerhoof [14:13] a side: "Matchbook Seeks Maniac (Dedication Mix)" b side: "Makko Shobu" Kill Rock Stars KRS 491 2007 Fantastic picture disc single from their 2007 album Friend Opportunity, featuring artwork by David Shrigley. This was from the post-Chris Cohen pre-Ed Rodriguez era when they played as a trio. Chuck Berry [19:43] a side: "Maybellene" b side: "Wee Wee Hours Chess Records 1604 1955 The rock and roll classic. Evidently the flipside "Wee Wee Hours" was on the audition tape that Chuck Berry sent to Leonard Chess that got him his contract. Mick Jagger [26:20] a side: "Memo from Turner" b side: "Natural Magic" Decca Records F 13067 1970 Single from Mr. Jagger recorded for "Performance" featuring some hot hot slide guitar from Ry Cooder. It also features Gene Parsons (of all people) on drums and oh hey... Randy Newman on piano. The Dynamics [32:11] a side: "Misery" b side: "I'm the Man" Big Top Records 45-3161 1963 Super fine r&b number for Detroit's The Dynamics. This would re-interpreted by The Who (or High Numbers if you prefer) as "Zoot Suit". Stereolab [38:16] a side: "Miss Modular" b side: "Allures" Duophonic Records D-UHF-D016s A moog-y masterpiece from Stereolab's 1997 album Dots and Loops. John Phillips [45:59] a side: "Mississippi" b side: "April Anne" Dunhill Records 45-D-4236 1970 The single from John, the Wolf King of LA, a fine stomper and steel-y country rock ballad. Music Behind the DJ: "Breezin'" by George Benson.

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Jason Traeger/DRAGONANGEL dream research labs [00:32] a side: "Love, Love and Love" b side: "We Can't Avoid Dying" Kill Rock Stars KRS 333 1999 Pretty awesome release the Kill Rock Stars 7" singles club Mailorder Freaks. Reverb Motherf***ers [05:30] a side: "L.S.D. 25" b side: "L.S.D. 25" Vital Music 1991 NYC noise rockers I used to see perform quite a bit at various East Village venues. Oddly enough I found this single a few weeks ago at The Last Record Store, all the way out here in Santa Rosa, California. Waylon Jennings [14:44] a side: "Lukenbach, Texas (Back to the Basics of Love)" b side: "Belle of the Ball" RCA Records GB-11757 1977 Big hit for Waylon, and guest vox by Willie of course. Evidently Waylon was not really a fan of the song but saw the hit potential. Madonna [21:25] a side: "Lucky Star" b side: "I Know It" Sire Records 7-29177 1983 My second favorite Madonna single, and actually a pretty solid b-side. This was the 4th of the 5 singles that were released from her debut album, and her best performing on the US Hot 100 (although both Holiday and Lucky Star made it to the number 1 position on the US Dance chart). Killdozer [30:20] a side: "Lupus" b side: "Nasty" Touch and Go Records T&G#44 1989 An a-side disguised as a book report, and a b-side disguised as a Janet Jackson song. Steppenwolf [37:46] a side: "Magic Carpet Ride" b side: "Sookie Sookie" Dunhill ABC Records D-4161 1968 I'm just going to come out and say it... the single version of this song is better than the album version of this song. Neko Case with The Sadies a side: "Make Your Bed" [44:37] The Sadies b side: "Gunspeak/Little Sadie" [48:19] Bloodshot Records BS 030 1998 Fine singles from the beginning of Neko Case's Chicago tenure. Hüsker Dü [51:13] a side: "Makes No Sense At All" b side: "Love Is All Around" SST Records SST 051 1985 You know what? We are going to make it afterall. Music Behind the DJ: "Love Is All Around" by Sonny Curtis-esque.

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Shangri-Las [00:36] a side: "Long Live Our Love" b side: "Sophisticated Boom Boom" Red Bird Records RB 10-048 1966 Hot hot b-side, which is also the name of an excellent show on WFMU (http://www.wfmu.org/playlists/CF). Mercy [05:36] a side: "Love (Can Make You Happy)" b side: "Fire Ball" Sundi Records SR-6811 1969 Bang, another killer b-side. And a perfectly fine a-side, but not quite as thrilling. Sheila E [12:18] a side: "A Love Bizarre" b side: "A Love Bizarre, Part II" Paisley Park DXX 1137V1S 1985 So nice, you have to continue it on to the next side. And that's quite some guitar playing from His Purpleness. John Holt a side: "A Love I Can Feel" [19:54] Hugh Black b side: "Long Liver Man" [22:24] Coxsone Records 1970 Two fine tracks that sound great together. Gary Wright [26:15] a side: "Love Is Alive" b side: "Much Higher" Warner Bros. Records WBS 8143 1975 Ah, pure AOR gold. Barbara Acklin [32:47] a side: "Love Makes a Woman" b side: "Come and See Me Baby" Brunswick Records 55379 1968 Some mighty fine r&b from the woman who would also go on to lead the Chi-Lites. Otis Redding [39:03] a side: "Love Man" b side: "Can't Turn You Loose" ATCO Records 45-6677 1969 A fine posthumous single by Otis Redding, with a live rendition of his signature song on the b-side. Little Sonny [44:54] a side: "Love Shock" b side: "I'll Love You Baby (Until the Day I Die)" Excello Records 45-2209 1962 Super hot blues shot from this protégé of Sonny Boy Williamson. "Diamonds Are Forever" by John Barry.

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Sonny & Cher [00:28] a side: "Little Man" b side: "Monday" ATCO Records 45-6440 1966 Big hit for them in Europe, not so much in the US. Clarence Henry [06:42] b side: "Little Suzy" a side: "You Only Hurt the Ones You Love" Argo U-10760 1961 Whoops. Your Old Pal Will got the sides flipped again. Probably because the b-side, "Little Suzy", is a pretty awesome track. The actual a-side is a pretty solid take on the standard made classic by The Mills Brothers. The Sweet [12:16] a side: "Little Willy" b side: "Man from Mecca" Bell Records 45,251 1972 One of the gold standard by which glam rock singles are judged. Still shimmers. Future Twin [18:16] a side: "Lockits" b side: "Badseed" 2012 Heck yeah. Badass motorbike ladies. What more could you want from an a-side? Talk Normal [25:07] a side: "Lone General" b side: "Hurricane" M'Ladys Records M'LR 029 2011 Super rad release from Sarah Register and Andrya Ambro aka Talk Normal. The sleeve artwork is taken from a painting by Kim Gordon. Super powerful duo to see live. The Shades of Blue [34:34] a side: "Lonely Summer" b side: "With This Ring" Impact Records IMPACT 1014 1966 Some blue eyed soul from Detroit performing a pretty catchy Edwin Starr number. And heck, the b-side is not too bad either considering the saccharine topic. Ricky Nelson [40:20] a side: "Lonesome Town" b side: "I Got a Feeling" Imperial Records X5545 1958 The classic young Ricky Nelson single, accompanied by The Jordanaires. Nadja [44:39] a side: "Long Dark Twenties" Anthem Records Hoo yeah. The excellent duo Nadja bringing us their cover of a song from The Kids in the Hall film Brain Candy (https://youtu.be/sPFQE8VjAog). A fine aural confection. "Gomez" by Vic Mizzy.

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Paleophone [mm:ss] a side: "Like Stars" b side: "All I Ever" Cock of the Walk COTW01 2012 Some local tunes, including a b-side that references a band that I know well. Sebadoh [mm:ss] a side: "Limelight" b side: "Dialogue" Joyful Noise Records JNR171 2015 Didn't we all hate high school? A little something for adolescents of all ages out there in listener land. The Monkees [mm:ss] a side: "A Little Bit Me, A Little Bit You" b side: "The Girl I Knew Somewhere" Colgems 66-1004 1967 Yup. Super catchy Neil Diamond tune on the a-side, and an even catchier b-side written by Michael Nesmith. If you poke around enough you can find a version of "Girl I Knew Somewhere" with Michael singing instead of Mickey which I really really like. For those of you who are interested in that sort of thing, check out Michael Nesmith's recent autobiography "Infinite Tuesday" (https://amzn.to/2GFo0p8). The Music Explosion [mm:ss] a side: "Little Bit O'Soul" b side: "I See the Light" Laurie Records LR 3380 1967 Reached the #2 slot on the Hot 100 but was unable to dislodge The Association's "Windy" from #1. Mansfield Ohio's own. Palace Music [mm:ss] a side: "Little Blue Eyes" b side: "The Spider's Dude Is Often There" Drag City Records DC91 1996 A fine little single, perhaps my favorite of the Palace incarnations. Syndicate of Sound [mm:ss] a side: "Little Girl" b side: "You" Bell Records 640 1966 San Jose's own Syndicate of Sound bringing us a well played Nuggets classic (https://youtu.be/mtVq3wCCjxk), and a very groovy b-side. I'll be honest and say that I think the first time I heard this tune was via the Divinyls 1988 rendition with the noun change. Pete Townshend [mm:ss] a side: "A Little Is Enough (stereo)" b side: "A Little Is Enough (mono)" ATCO Records 7312 1980 Indeed, the New Wave-esque pop single from his 1980 album Empty Glass. Not only does this promo single have a stereo and a mono side, but the stereo side label is blue and the mono side is white. Fleetwood Mac [mm:ss] a side: "Little Lies" b side: "Little Lies" Warner Bros. Records 7-28291 1987 A fine little Christine McVie number from their 1987 Tango in the Night album. Indicative of the time, there is actually a Jelly Bean Benitez remix of this on the 12" release of this same single. Music behind the DJ: "Baby Elephant Walk" by Les Brown and His Orchestra.

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PJ Harvey [00:22] a side: "The Letter" b side: "Bows and Arrows" Island Records IS 861 2004 The first single from her 2004 album "Uh Huh Her", and a fine selection at that. Simlar to her 4-track Demos release, she plays all albums except the final mix drums. And she was the engineer, mixer and producer. What's not to love? The Castaways [07:29] a side: "Liar, Liar" b side: "Sam" Soma Record Co. 1433 1965 Another classic Nugget. Falsetto raving from Minneapolis' own The Castaways. If you're curious, check out their appearance in "It's a Bikini World". I dig the b-side too! Gene Pitney [12:48] a side: "Liberty Vallance" b side: "Take It Like a Man" Musicor MU 1020 1962 Classic theme from a classic Western, though it doesn't appear in the film. If you're a fan of Westerns, I can highly recommend The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance (with all of its modern flaws). Written by Burt Bacharach and Hal David. The b-side is an interestingly titled number written by Lieber and Stoller. Dick & Dee Dee [18:08] a side: "Life's Just a Play" b side: "All I Want" Liberty Records 55478 1962 The a-side is a bit meh, but the b-side! A mighty fine tune from Dee Dee Sperling and the improbably named Dick St. John. Joe Walsh [22:01] a side: "Life's Been Good" b side: "Theme from Boat Weirdos" Asylum Records E-45493 1978 Ah yes, the rock and roll lifestyle. Reached all the way up to #12 on Billboard's Hot 100. Fun fact for you audio enthusiasts: Joe Walsh's publishing company is called Wow and Flutter. Los Campesinos! [33:02] a side: "Light Leaves, Dark Sees" aa: side: "Four Seasons" Heat Rash HR #1 2011 The first of their self-released zine Heat Rash series, from Winter 2011. So nice. The Capsules [39:36] a side: "Light the Path" b side: "It Hangs Over Me" Isota Records sody008 2003 A lovely transluscent orange vinyl release for Isota Records' singles club. Some fine swirling post-punk. Nadja [48:51] a side: "Like a Hand on Your Brain/I Don't Mind If Your Hands Are Cold/Corrupting Host to Appease the Parasite" b side: "Freedom from Death Machines/Caught/The Smell of Bastards" Broken Spine Records BSP007 2014 Entitled "Tangled", that is a collection of the shortest songs you are likely to ever hear from Nadja. And yes, still super amazing and sublime. Music behind the DJ: "These Boots Are Made for Walkin'as performed by Les Brown and His Orchestra.

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The Hombres [mm:ss] a side: "Let It Out (Let It All Hang Out)" b side: "Go Girl, Go" Verve Forecast KF5058 1967 Ugh, booze, cigarettes, women and rock 'n' roll, amirite? jk. A mighty fine Nuggets classic from Memphis's own garage rock band The Hombres. The Beat [mm:ss] a side: "Let Me Into Your Life" b side: "Walking Out on Love" Columbia Records 1-11161 1979 Goddamn, all killer and no filler on this rad release from the (US) Beat. The a-side co-penned by Eddie Money. Jimmy McCracklin [mm:ss] a side: "Let the Door Hit You" b side: "This Thing" Minit MN-880 1967 Great stuff from one of the Bay Area greats. David Bowie [mm:ss] a side: "Let's Dance" b side: "Cat People (Putting Out Fire)" EMI Records B-8158 1983 Yes indeed, that is the illustrious Stevie Ray Vaughan on lead guitar. And the b-side is a little number co-written with Giorgio Moroder for the 1982 Paul Schrader version of Cat People. Les Cooper & the Soul Rockers [mm:ss] a side: "Let's Do the Boston Monkey" b side: "Owee Baby" Enjoy Records EN 34569 1965 You know I love a good monkey song. The Cars [mm:ss] a side: "Let's Go" b side: "That's It" Elektra Records E-46063 1979 They're hit single from Candy-O. Dig that Prophet 5! B-side features Benjamin Orr on vox. Raspberries [mm:ss] a side: "Let's Pretend (Stereo)" b side: "Let's Pretend (Mono)" Capitol Records P-3546 1972 Some nascent power pop from Eric Carmen and company. This promo single features a contest for the Raspberries' Rollswagen. All you have to do is return the entry blank explaining which one of the Raspberries is the "foxiest" and why: Eric Carmen, Wally Bryson, Dave Smalley, or Jim Bonfanti. The lucky winner will be the happy owner of the Raspberries' Rollswagen (a VW bug with a Rolls Royce front end) with these "far-out" features: -Special Raspberry-Pearl paint and green vinyl top, personally designed by George Barris for the Raspberries. -Foxy fur upholstery! Created by California's leading auto interior designer Harold Mitchell. -Formula Super Stock Tires on Ansen Sprint Wheels. -Quadrasonic 8-Track Stereo System! Outasight sound with 4 speakers by Car Tapes, Inc of California. -A complete Library of 100 Capitol 8-track cartridges! Includes Beatles! Helen Reddy! Rick Springfield, Leon Russel! Many more favorites. Hoo boy. Wilbert Harrison One Man Band [mm:ss] a side: "Let's Work Together (Part 1)" b side: "Let's Work Together (Part 2)" Sue Records SUE 11 1969 As true today as it was then. You may be familiar with versions by Canned Heat, Bryan Ferry and as we heard a few episodes, Dwight Yoakam. Fine stuff. An improved variation on his original 1962 "Let's Stick Together". Music behind the DJ: "Irena's Theme" by Giorgio Moroder.

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Queen [00:26] a side: "Killer Queen" b side: "Flick of the Wrist" Elektra Records E-45226 1974 Totally killer. Queen's first foray onto the American charts, reaching #12 on the Hot 100. And it won Freddie Mercury his first Ivor Novello Award. Steve Martin (and the Toot Uncommons) [06:41] a side: "King Tut" b side: "Sally Goodin/Hoedown at Alice's" Warner Bros. Records WBS 8577 1978 The pinnacle of comedy as far as my adolescent self was concerned. Lita Ford [13:44] a side: "Kiss Me Deadly (Special Radio Version)" b side: "Kiss Me Deadly (LP Version)" RCA Records 6866-7 1988 From the promo copy on the back of the sleeve: "If early sales are any indication, she just might be the female Whitesnake." says Bob Bell, New Releases Buyer, Wherehouse Entertainment. Indeed. Dawn [21:46] a side: "Knock Three Times" b side: "Home" Bell Records 938 1970 Yes, the label just says "Dawn". Paul Simon [28:28] a side: "Kodachrome" b side: "Tenderness" Columbia Records 4-45859 1973 I think there's a filter for that. Round Robin [34:58] a side: "Land of a Thousand Dances (The Na Na Song)" b side: "Yea Yea" Domain Records DM 1420 1965 Los Angeles's own dance-craze recordmeister Round Robin. The Mar-Keys [39:59] a side: "Last Night" b side: "Night Before" Satellite S-107 1960 The first house band for Stax records, featuring Charles Axton on sax and Steve Cropper on... second organ. Chic [44:48] a side: "Le Freak" b side: "Savoir Faire" Atlantic Records 3519 1978 According to Nile Rogers, the chorus was originally going to be "Fuck Off" but you can't get a smash radio hit with that kind of title. Music behind the DJ: "Quentin's Theme (from Dark Shadows)" by Joe Reisman and his Orchestra.

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DEVO [00:48] a side: "Jerkin' Back 'n' Forth (mono)" b side: "Jerkin' Back 'n' Forth (mono)" Warner Bros. Records WBS50010 1981 Both sides are mono! The Archies [06:52] a side: "Jingle Jangle" b side: "Justine" Kirshner Records 63-5002 1969 Hooo boy, if only this were a promo single I'd totally play "Jingle Jangle" twice. At least. Outer Limits Recordings [12:43] a side: "Julie" b side: "Plastik Child" Olde English Spelling Bee OESB-709 2010 Awesome weirdo pop. Shawne Jackson [21:01] a side: "Just as Bad as You (stereo)" b side: "Just as Bad as You (mono)" Playboy Records P 50053 1974 Funky stuff from North of the border. The Main Ingredient [27:10] a side: "Just Don't Want to Be Lonely" b side: "Goodbye My Love" RCA Victor APB0-0205 1974 Ahhh so smooooth. Don't know why it only reached number 60 on the Hot 100. Sonny and Cher [35:39] a side: "Just You" b side: "Sing C'est la Vie" ATCO Records 45-6345 1965 Their first single on ATCO, and evidently one of Cher's favorites. The Cars [43:29] a side: "Just What I Needed" b side: "Tonight She Comes" Elektra Records 7-69589 1985 Huh, well I'll be damned... "Tonight She Comes" is actually the a-side since this was released for their Greatest Hits album. Oh well. Ah yes, it's all coming back to me now. The Pretenders [51:05] a side: "Kid (stereo)" b side: "Kid (mono)" Sire Records SRE49533 1979 Definitely my favorite Pretenders single. Those James Honeyman-Scott riffs are where it's at. Happy to play that one twice. Music behind the DJ: "Gomez" by Vic Mizzy.

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Desmond Dekker and The Aces [00:42] a side: "Israelites" b side: "My Precious World" UNI Records 55129 1969 This Desmond Dekker and Leslie Kong penned tune became the first reggae single to reach #1 in the UK and actually made it to number 9 on the Billboard Hot 100. Johnny Bond [06:09] a side: "It Only Hurts When I Cry" b side: "The Girl Who Carries the Torch for Me" Starday 45-893 Hmmm. Almost a kind of ska beat going on there. And I think the b-side is certainly taking some liberties (pause for groan). Dwight Yoakam [11:26] a side: "It Only Hurts When I Cry" b side: "Let's Work Together" Reprise Records 7-19148 1990 Ah yes, that's more like it. Mr. Yoakam and Mr. Miller do sure wrote a fine happy sad song. The Mindbenders [17:37] a side: "It's Getting Harder All the Time" b side: "Off and Running" Fontana Records F-1595 1967 Not one, but two tracks from the film "To Sire with Love". The Uniques [23:20] a side: "It's All Over Now" b side: "All I Took Was Love" Paula Records PAULA 299 1968 Shreveports own The Uniques bringing us a lively version of this Bobby & Shirley Womack tune. Some of you may recall their single "You Ain't Tuff" from the first Nuggets compilation. Talk Talk [27:40] a side: "It's My Life" b side: "It's My Life" EMI Records P-B-8195 1984 A true 80s classic. Kevin Rowland & Dexy's Midnight Runners [33:05] a side: "Jackie Wilson Said (I'm in Heaven when You Smile)" b side: "Let's Make this Precious" Mercury Records DEXYS 10 1982 Can't go wrong recording this Van Morrison tribute to "Reet Petite". David Dundas [39:49] a side: "Jeans On" b side: "Sleepy Serena" Chrysalis Records CHS 2094 1976 Lord?! Yes, son of the 3rd Marquess of Zetland. BONUS: "To Sire with Love" Trailer [48:25] "To Sir with Love" by Terry Baxter and his Orchestra.

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The Bangles [00:24] a side: "If She Knew What She Wants" b side: "Not Like You" Columbia Records 38-05886 1986 Now that' how you do a 4 minute pop song. Joe Tex [07:19] a side: "If Sugar Was as Sweet as You" b side: "The Love You Save (May Be Your Own)" Dial Records 45-4026 1966 Whoops, flipped the sides around again. Oh well. The Belle Stars [14:12] a side: "Iko Iko" b side: "Iko Iko" Capitol Records P-B-44343 1982 Huh, I'll be darned... "From the original motion picture Rain Man." A very 80s rendition of the Dixie Cups classic. BONUS TRACK God Is My Co-Pilot [17:04] "Iko" The Making of Americans 1991 Will Oldham a side: "In My Mind" [18:59] Rising Shotgun b side: "Spotlight" Palace Records PR18 1997 Oh those rascally Oldham brothers. Helmet [29:08] a side: "In the Meantime" b side: "No Nicky No" Amphetamine Reptile Records SCALE 47 1992 That is definitely a sound of 1992 NYC. Zola Jesus [34.33] a side: "In Your Nature" b side: "In Your Nature (David Lynch Remix)" Sacred Bones Records SBR-073 2012 From the subtle to the sublime. The Animals [42:12] a side: "Inside - Looking Out" b side: "You're On My Mind" MGM Records K13468 1966 Kinda sound like they recorded "in the garden of eden." Patsy's Rats [48:59] a side: "Is It Alright?" b side: "Givin' Up" Wink and Spit WAS-005 Heck yeah, some quality power pop. "That's a Nice Hat (Cap)" by Geroge Martin and his Orchestra.

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Keith Carradine a side: "I'm Easy" Henry Gibson b side: "200 Years" ABD Records ABC-12117 1975 Don't worry, I assure you the b-side is ironic. Lester Young a side: "I'm in the Mood/Big Top Blues" b side: "Rose Room" Norgran Records EP N-113 1955 Definitely digging Big Top Blues. Dwight Twilley Band a side: "I'm On Fire" b side: "Did You See What Happened?" bonus b side: "Looking for the Magic" abc XYZ YYYY What?! Crazy, I know. Two singles, two different b-sides. The latter being one for a "jukebox only" pressing from Columbia Records in 1979. It sort of reminds me of the dreaded classic rock radio trick of "Hey, Old Band You Like has new album out, let's listen to a tried and true classic of theirs you love so we don't hurt any chances they might have of selling out the I Can't Believe It's Not Butter MegaDome." All right, it isn't anything like that. Bruce Springsteen a side: "I'm On Fire" b side: "Johnny Bye Bye" Columbia Records 38-04772 1984 What?! Another Bruce Springsteen song? Oh no... what's happening to me щ（ﾟДﾟщ） The Blasters a side: "I'm Shakin'" b side: "No Other" Slash Records SRS-110 1981 The Blasters, like no other. The Staple Singers a side: "I'll Take You There" b side: "I'm Just Another Soldier" Stax Records STA-0125 1972 Believe it or not, I did use record cleaner but clearly this single was very much loved. The Yardbirds a side: "I'm A Man" b side: "Still I'm Sad" Epic Records 5-9857 1965 Whoah... that's a helluva choice for a b-side. The Bee Gees a side: "I've Gotta Get a Message To You" b side: "Kitty Can" ATCO Records 45-6603 1968 Ok, that b-side more than makes up for The Yardbirds b-side. "Bond Meets Solitaire" by George Martin.

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The Muffs a side: "I Need You" b side: "Beat Your Heart Out" Sub Pop SP157 1992 Super rad Sub Pop single on splatter aqua with a bitchin' Bomp classic b-side cover of a smash by The Zeros (https://youtu.be/Nk8CyJGqB6A). Aretha Franlin a side: "I Never Loved a Man (the Way I Love You)" b side: "Do Right Woman - Do Right Man" Atlantic Records 45-2386 1967 Simmering hot stuff. Careful, don't scald yourself! Roy Head & the Traits a side: "I Pass the Day" b side: "Apple of My Eye" Back Beat 555 1965 Whoops... got the a-side/b-side swapped around. Which now seems obvious. Prince a side: "I Wanna Be Your Lover" b side: "My Love Is Forever" Warner Bros. Records WBS 49050 1979 The best Prince single, or The. Best. Prince. Single. ? The Dwarves a side: "I Wanna Kill Your Boyfriend" Sympathy for the Record Industry SFTRI 132 1992 Uh, well the 45 is a cool translucent purple. Bonus A-Side: The Dave Clark Five a side: "I Like It Like That" Epic Records 5-9811 1965 A nice little Chris Kenner/Allen Toussaint cover (https://youtu.be/vKb8GhdOepk). The Strangeloves a side: "I Want Candy" b side: "It's About My Baby" Bang Records B-501 1965 The classic. Sure I love Bow Wow Wow's version (https://youtu.be/JoXVYSV4Xcs) too. Also, if you haven't seen Bang! The Bert Berns Story (https://youtu.be/ZwMu1IGwJK4), I highly recommend it if you're into that sort of thing. Belle and Sebastian a side: "I'm a Cuckoo" b side: "(I Believe in) Travellin' Light" Rough Trade Records RTRADS157 2004 No that is how you lift a riff. So catchy too. And the video (https://youtu.be/GuKuw71YBbI) almost makes me want to take up jogging again. The Spencer Davis Group a side: "I'm a Man" b side: "Can't Get Enough of It" United Artists Records UA 50144 1967 Ah yeah, hit me with that Hammond. Also a rad b-side. Music behind the DJ: "Black Magic Woman" by Terry Baxter & his Orchestra.

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The Troggs a side: "I Can't Control Myself" b side: "Gonna Make You" ATCO Records 45-6444 1966 Low slacks?! Good heavens! Silver Apples a side: "I Don't Know" One Cut Kill b side: "White Russian/Black Heart" Gifted Children Records GCV07-001 2007 Picked this up at a Silver Apples show at Cafe du Nord in 2007 (obvs) which also happened to be my first exposure to Thee Oh Sees live. Hooo boy, that was a night. Neil Sedaka a side: "I Go Ape" b side: "Moon of Gold" RCA Victor 47-7473 1959 Of course this is one of my go-to's when spinning live. Etta James a side: "I Got You" b side: "I Worship the Ground You Walk On" Cadet 5606 1968 Huh, you'd think I'd have the Sonny & Cher versions of this, but this super funky version will do just fine indeed. Killer b-side as well. The Miracles a side: "I Gotta Dance to Keep from Cryin'" b side: "Such Is Love, Such Is Life" TAMLA T-54089 1963 Certainly one of my most favorite singles ever. My toe is tapping just thinking about it. Frida a side: "I Know There's Something Going On" b side: "Threnody" Atlantic Records 7-89984 1982 Yes, by the same man who brought us middling "Since You've Been Gone", Rainbow's meh hit single (https://youtu.be/1P17ct4e5OE). And hey produced and drummed by the illustrious Phil Collins! But you know I will never speak ill of Anni-Frid (https://youtu.be/p98PjtSfNWo). Joan Jett & the Blackhearts a side: "I Love Rock 'n Roll" b side: "You Don't Know What You've Got" Boardwalk NB7-11-135 The short lived Boardwalk Records was Neil Bogart's follow up to Casablanca Records. And again, awesome b-side. Outer Limit Recordings a side: "I Need My T.V." The Sweethearts b side: "Burnin Through the Night" Olde English Spelling Bee OESB-710 I think this arrived with a couple of R. Stevie Moore (https://youtu.be/OprzFKwpeGY) reissues. Music behind the DJ: "The Name of the Game" as performed by Richard Clayderman.

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Foxy [00:30] a side: "Hot Number" b side: "Call It Love" Dash Records 5050 1979 Nice medium groove b-side, but that a-side! Awe yeah, rock that talk box. Follow up to their 1978 smash hit "Get Off". Label brethren to KC & the Sunshine Band (and Weird Al for that matter). Kim Deal [08:56] a side: "Hot Shot" b side: "Likkle More" Not On Label DEAL02-7 2013 The 2nd of 5 solo singles released by Deal. Donna Summer [14:18] a side: "Hot Stuff" b side: "Journey to the Center of Your Heart" Casablanca Records NB 978 1979 Donna Summer and Giorgio Moroder of course, but also Skunk Baxter guitar solo? Hot stuff indeed! Bobby Hatfield [22:05] a side: "Hot Tamales" b side: "I Need a Girl" Moonglow Records M-220 1963 You know I love a good food song. Ace [28:33] a side: "How Long" b side: "Sniffn' About" Anchor Records ANC-21000 1974 This is about as close to hearing Mike + the Mechanics on Vinyl-O-Matic as you'll likely ever get. Bruce Springsteen [36.35] a side: "Hungry Heart" b side: "Held Up with a Gun" Columbia Records 11-11391 1980 Written for the Ramones? What? I would love to hear a Ramones version of this song. The b-side seems a little atypical... but what do I know, I'm not much of a Springsteen afficianado. Chelsea Wolfe [42:10] a side: "Hypnos" b side: "Flame" Sargent House Records SH155 2016 Beautifully doomy. Elvis Costello [49:49] a side: "I Can't Stand Up for Falling Down" b side: "Girls Talk" Columbia Records 1-11194 1980 Stand up, sit down, rah rah rah, Elvis Elvis, rah rah rah! Music behind the DJ: "Leopard Tree Dream" by Giorgio Moroder

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Pat Benatar [00:33] a side: "Hit Me with Your Best Shot" b side: "Prisoner of Love" Chrysalis Records CHS 2464 1980 Made it to #9 on the Billboard Hot 100. I have a distinct memory of a local cover band playing this song at an assembly during junior high school. The male lead singer was evidently concerned about his masculinity and swapped "put another notch in my lipstick case" with "put another notch in my guitar case". Whaddya gonna do. The Fantastic Johnny C [06:32] a side: "Hitch It to the Horse" b side: "Cool Broadway" Phil-L.A. of Soul 315 1968 aka Johnny Corley, perhaps best known for (surprise) "Boogaloo Down Broadway". Hit #25 on the R&B charts. Thompson Twins [13:18] a side: "Hold Me Now" b side: "Let Loving Start" Arista Records AS 1-9164 1984 A solidly middling new wave-ish number. Kinda doesn't go anywhere, and in the spirit of the More Is More 80s pop, the closing refrain of the chorus for a freakin' minute and a half. One might argue that synth pop had jumped the shark at this point. But hey, I picked this up for a buck. And the b-side is... something, variation on a theme perhaps? Johnny Nash [21:48] a side: "Hold Me Tight" b side: "Cupid" JAD Records J-207 1968 Some great rocksteady from the man who brought you "I Can See Clearly". Brooklyn Dreams [29:46] a side: "Hollywood Knights" b side: "Hollywood Knights (Instrumental)" [omitted for your sanity] Casablanca Records CAROL 1463-0 1980 Yes, the "hit" single from an actual movie (https://youtu.be/KUrt4REKbHQ). Evidently someone let Robert Wuhl have a lead role. Sort of a Grease-era Revenge of the Jocks romp, if that's your sort of thing. Perfect evidence that nostalgia is a disease. Naked Raygun [32:53] a side: "Home" b side: "Last Drink" Caroline Records CAROL 1463-0 1990 The single from their 1990 record Raygun... Naked Raygun. The b-side is a cover of Nic Austin's band Chelsea. On lovely transluscent green vinyl, with the cover signed by the band. Junior Walker & the All Stars [39:21] a side: "Home Cookin" b side: "Mutiny" Soul Records S 35055 1968 You ain't nothin if you can't cook. I reckon that applies to pretty much everyone, not just a prospective steady. Reached #42 on the Hot 100. Plus a jammin b-side. Palace Songs [46:09] a side: "Horses" b side: "Stable Will" Drag City Records DC47 1994 Refer to episode S04E19 for a higher energy version of "Stable Will". Music behind the DJ: "Everybody's Talkin" by Terry Baxter and his Orchestra

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The Ano'moanon [00:30] a side: "Hello My" b side: "The Free Web" Palace Records PR 14 1997 The Brothers Oldham and friends. Sugar [06:40] a side: "Helpless" b side: "Changes" Singles Only Label SOL-203-7 1992 All killer and no filler from Mr. Mould. If you haven't read Bob Mould's autobiography (https://amzn.to/2JTpwDR), you should. It's really good. Laughing Hyenas [14:32] a side: "Here We Go Again" b side: "Candy" Touch and Go Records T&G#665 1990 One of my favorite singles from 1990, so much so in fact the sleeve is signed by the band. Actually found some footage of a show I was at from way back then! (https://youtu.be/hwnfhrEjxY8) The Leaves [20:59] a side: "Hey Joe" b side: "Funny Little World" Mira Records 222 1966 Sure there are many versions of "Hey Joe", but this is the one that inspired Jimi Hendrix. Engage VintageVision (https://youtu.be/KWv03Wgz0PQ). The Beatles [27:17] a side: "Hey Jude" b side: "Revolution" Apple Records 2273 1968 Yes, the a-side has been faded for your convenience. B.J. Thomas [36:34] a side: "(Hey Won't You Play)" Another Somebody Done Somebody Wrong Song" b side: "City Boys" ABC Records ABP 12054 1975 I kinda dig the plaintive tacky piano. And oh those rascally City Boys, as sung by a nice country boy born and raised in Houston. Tommy Tucker [43:17] a side: "Hi-Heel Sneakers" b side: "I Don't Want Cha" Checker Records 1067 1964 Some of you latter day Mods be familiar with this a-side thanks to the Cross Section performing this sound on the OST and a track called "Dimples" from Quadrophenia (https://youtu.be/-Ce52Oby33Y). i a side: Whiskeytown "Highway 145" [49:14] b side: Neko Case & the Sadies"My '63" Bloodshot Records BS 037 1998 Pretty darned fine split from Bloodshot. _Music behind the DJ: "Raindrops Keep Fallin on My Head" by Burt Bacharach.

See a Little Light: The Trail of Rage and Melody

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The Ventures [00:35] a side: "Hawaii Five-O" b side: "Soul Breeze" Liberty Records 56068 1968 Their rendition made it all the way up to #4 on the Billboard Hot 100 in 1968. Dean & Britta with Sonic Boom [04:52] a side: "He's Coming Home" b side: "Old Toy Trains" Chimney Rocks! Records PAD-002 2007 Britta with a fine variation on The Wailers' "She's Coming Home". Not those Wailers, the Seattle garage rock Wailers. Dean with a fine cover of a Roger Miller seasonal tune, with Omnichord! Speaking of which, yes that Sonic Boom (Spacemen 3). Vanity 6 [12:31] a side: "He's So Dull (stereo)" b side: "He's So Dull (mono)" Warner Bros. Records 7-29955 1982 Ugh... so dull. But so nice, I had to play it twice! And evidently can be briefly heard in "National Lampoon's Vacation". Who knew? Boston Spaceships [17:33] a side: "Headache Revolutions" b side: "Dementia Is Rising/Take That Off (and Put This On)/7 is the Hot Noose" Happy Jack Records HHRR21 2008 Yes indeed: Robert Pollard and Chris Slusarenko of GBV plus John Moen of The Decemberists and The Jicks and other Northwest bands. Psychedelic Furs [26:38] a side: "Heartbreak Beat" b side: "New Dream" Columbia Records 38-06420 1986 Feels like 1986. Climbed up to #26 on the Billboard Hot 100, evidently the only time they cracked the Top 40 in the US. Ray Price [35:40] a side: "Heartaches by the Number" b side: "Release Me" Columbia Records 4-33044 The first version recorded of this Harlan Howard classic. The original b-side was "The Same Old Me", but this is a "collectable" reissue so whaddya gonna do. The DeFranco Family [42:17] a side: "Heartbeat, It's a Lovebeat" b side: "Sweet, Sweet Loretta" 20th Century Records TC-2030 1973 Don't bore us, get to the chorus. Reached #3 on the Hot 100. Don Felder [47:56] a side: "Heavy Metal (Takin' a Ride) (stereo)" b side: "Heavy Metal (Takin' a Ride) (mono)" Asylum Records E-47175 1981 You say this guy used to play with the Eagles? I'll be damned... Music behind the DJ: "Trade Winds" by Billy Vaughn and his Orchestra.

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Cher [00:35] a side: "Gypsies, Tramps & Thieves" b side: "He'll Never Know" Kapp Records 1971 If you thought the lyrics on the a-side were weird, woof... that b-side! Anywho, it knocked Rod Stewart's "Maggie May" out of the Number 1 spot on the Billboard Hot 100. Boris [06:38] a side: "HMA" b side: "Black Original" Southern Lord Records Lord108.2 2009 I'm not sure why we have to see Atsuo's underwear on the cover of this single, but I suppose we should be thankful he's wearing underwear? Miriam [17:28] a side: "Hand Don't Fit the Glove" b side: "Take Me for a Little While" Norton Records 45-189 2015 Soooo good. Not only is she an amazing musician, she also runs Norton Records. Donna Fargo [23:03] a side: "The Happiest Girl in the Whole U.S.A." b side: "The Awareness of Nothing" Dot Records DOA-17409 1972 Skip-a-dee-doo-dah indeed! The Rolling Stones [30:04] a side: "Happy" b side: "All Down the Line" Rolling Stones Records RS-19104 1972 Ironically topped out at number 69 on Billboard's Hot 100. The Black Crowes [37:10] a side: "Hard to Handle" b side: "Waitin' Guilty" Def American Recordings 7-19245 1990 It ain't exactly Otis, but it does have that nice Crowes groove. Evidently there's a version with a brass section too? B-side's not to bad either. Jeannie C. Riley [44:10] a side: "Harper Valley P.T.A." b side: "Yesterday All Day Long Today" Plantation Records #3 1968 Plantation Records rose to success with Jeannie C. Riley and fell into decline after her departure. Olivia Newton John [49:36] a side: "Have You Never Been Mellow" b side: "Water Under the Bridge" MCA Records MCA-40349 1975 What the fuck is going on with the synth/guitar(?)on the b-side?! "Spinning Wheel" as performed by Terry Baxter and his Orchestra. I dunno. Seemed like the thing to do. Now with chapters! (For those of you who use podcast services that allow chapters.)

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David Bowie a side: "Golden Years" b side: "Can You Hear Me" RCA Records PB-10441 1982 So much groovy guitar happening. Adam Ant a side: "Goody Two Shoes" b side: "Goody Two Shoes" Epic Records 34-00367 1982 But Will, you played "Generals and Majors" twice last time! I know but one was stereo and one was mono. This one is stereo on both sides. Plus, I mean c'mon... It's no "Stand and Deliver". a side: Pixies "Gouge Away" b side: Sex Clark Five/When People Were Shorter and Lived Near the Water "Jeepster/I Got the Music in Me" The Bob Magazine Issue No. 38 1990 Recorded live on August 10, 1989 at Cabaret Metro, Chicago, in case you Pixies folks are wondering. Also fuck yeah, Dave Ricks \m/ Frankie Valli [mm:ss] a side: "Grease" b side: "Grease (Instrumental)" RSO Records RS 897 1978 Kinda sounds like a BeeGee number, don't it? Well duh, it's a Barry Gibb tune. Hope you busted out your air sax for the b-side. The Jerms [mm:ss] a side: "Green Door (regular version)" b side: "Green Door (time edited version)" Honor Brigade #1 1969 Kinda like "Baby Elephant Walk" meets Steve Miller Band? Dick Hyman [mm:ss] a side: "Green Onions" b side: "Aquarius" Command Records 45-4129 1969 Wowzers. Which flavor do you prefer your futuristic late-60s to be? Jack Scott [mm:ss] a side: "Grizzly Bear" b side: "Cry Cry Cry" Capitol Records 4689 1962 The Mindbenders [mm:ss] a side: "A Groovy Kind of Love" b side: "Love Is Good" Fontana Records F-1541 1965 Despite the a-side being based on Clementi's Sonatina in G, the b-side is way groovier. Music behind the DJ: "Dracula 1972 A.D." by Michael Vicks. Why? Because one of the songs in this episode is tangentially related to Caroline Munro!

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XTC a side: "Generals and Majors (Stereo)" b side: "Generals and Majors" (Mono) Virgin RSO Records VR 300 1980 So nice I had to play it twice, or as the great Stashu (http://www.wfmu.org/playlists/YN) says, "Jeszcze raz!". Also the video (https://youtu.be/p-JeQduJ0f8) is pretty cute. Huey "Piano" Smith and his Clowns a side: "Genevieve" b side: "Would You Believe It (I've Got a Cold)" Ace Records S-310/S-311 1959 Maybe I have been drinking tequila all day. Low Flying Owls a side: "Georgie Shot Johnnie" b side: "Silhouettes of Furs" Isota Records sody009 2003 One of the great items I got through the Isota Records Singles Club. Palace a side: "Gezundheit" b side: "Let the Wires Ring" Hausmuzik HM-012 1995 The Jon Spencer Blues Explosion a side: "Ghetto Mom" b side: "Do Ya Wanna Get It" In the Red Records ITR 088 2002 George Benson a side: "Give Me the Night" b side: "Dinorah, Dinorah" Warner Bros Records W17653 Produced by Quincy Jones no less. Oddly, one of my favorite songs when I was 12. a side: Them "Gloria" 1964 b side: Marianne Faithfull"As Tears Go By" 1964 Collectables 4238AB For the faithful jukebox owner. Pavement a side: "Gold Soundz/Kneeling Bus" b side: "Strings of Nashville/Exit Theory (Edit)" Matador Records OLE-101-7 1994 Beautiful translucent red vinyl, featuring the classic Crooked Rain track, plus the equally beautiful "Strings of Nashville". Music behind the DJ: "Hey, Mr. Tambourine Man" by The Gene Norman Group

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Palace Live a side: "For the Mekons, et al" b side: "Stable Will" Palace Records PR13 1996 Neil Diamond a side: "Forever in Blue Jeans" b side: "Remember Me" Columbia Records 3-10897 1978 Peaked at #20 on the Billboard Hot 100. Ugh, that B-side soo 70s adult contemporary (ಠ_ಠ) God Is My Co-Pilot a side: "4 Steps Down the Road to Trouble"/"I Pulled Up to Park" b side: "Iko"/"Better Get In Your Soul" The Making of Americans 1991 Whoops! Forgot to mention this excellent single in the mic break. Fun fact: Every copy of this single is 1 of 500. The Sweet a side: "Fox on the Run" b side: "Burn on the Flame" Capitol Records 4157 1975 Now this is how you incorporate synths into a song, unlike say... "Forever in Blue Jeans". Fun fact: The Scorpions covered this song?! (and "Action" too?!) Also the more recent version by The Regrettes is pretty rad too. Edgar Winter Group a side: "Free Ride" b side: "When It Comes" Epic Records 5-111025 Sounding a little like Dr. Teeth on the b-side. 1972 The J Geils Band a side: "Freezeframe" b side: "Flamethrower" EMI America B-8108 1981 Funk-y b-side! Lipps, Inc. a side: "Funkyotwn" b side: "All Night Dancing" Casablanca Records NB 2233 1979 Kind of a weird feel on the b-side. I'm supposed to dance all night to that? Wayne Fontana & the Mindbenders a side: "Game of Love" b side: "Since You've Been Gone" Fontana Records F-1503 A little on the hetero-normative side, but pretty catch. And the b-side is even catchier!

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Bobbie Gentry a side: "Fancy" b side: "Courtyard" Capitol Records 2675 1969 Pavement a side: "Father to a Sister of Thought" b side: "Kris Kraft/Mussle Rock (Is a Horse in Transition)" Matador Records OLE-169-7 1995 The Archies a side: "Feelin’ So Good (S.K.O.O.B.Y-D.O.O)" b side: "Love Light" Calendar Records 63-1007 1968 The Crazy World of Arthur Brown a side: "Fire" b side: "Rest Cure" Atlantic Records 45-2556 1968 Cheap Trick a side: "Flame" b side: "Through the Night" Epic Records 34-07745 1988 Queen a side: "Flash’s Theme a/k/a Flash" b side: "Football Fight" Elektra Records E-47092 1980 Ike and Tina Turner a side: "A Fool in Love" b side: "The Way You Love Me" Sue Records 730 1960 Walter Egan a side: "Fool Moon Fire Backstreet Records BSR 52200 1983 Music behind the DJ: "Blitzkrieg Bop" by Yo La Tengo

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The Police a side: "Every Little Thing She Does Is Magic" b side: "Shambelle" A&M Records 2371-S 1981 All the way up to No. 3 on the Billboard Hot 100. In case you were wondering what Steward Copeland was like back then. (https://youtu.be/OjAi9yQyxpg) Palace a side: "Every Mother’s Son" b side: "No More Rides" Drag City Records/Palace Records DC83/PR9 1996 a side: Deerhoof "Exit Only" b side: Wampire "The Amazing Heart Attack" Polyvinyl Records PRC-9210-7 2014 Smut Peddlers a side: "Exit Plan" b side: "Losta Cooks"/"Blackballed" Ransom Records RR-007 2003 Produced by Mr. Billy Zoom. R.E.M. a side: "Fall On Me" b side: "Rotary Ten" I.R.S. Records IRS-52883 1986 This actually cracked the Billboard Hot 100 at No. 94. Hamilton, Reynolds and Joe Frank a side: "Fallin’ in Love" b side: "So Good at Lovin’ You" Playboy Records P 6024 1975 Here's one for you MST#K folks. (https://youtu.be/dhwOwl1KfSU?t=3s) Jimmy Dean & his Texas Wildcats a side: "False Pride" b side: "Big Blue Diamonds" Mercury Records 70691X45 1955 Willard Whyte. (https://youtu.be/XbwDGtj84YY)

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L.A. Witch a side: "Drive Your Car b side: "Ain’t Comin Home" Black Mass Music BMR-001 2015 Sir Douglas Quintet a side: "Dynamite Woman" b side: "Too Many Dociled Minds" Smash Records S-2233 1969 Boris a side: "Eight 8" b side: "Hey Everyone" Southern Lord Records Lord108.1 2009 Hüsker Dü a side: "Eight Miles High" b side: "Masochism World (live)" SST SST025 1984 Death Valley Girls a side: "Electric High" b side: "Gettin’ Hard" Lolipop! Records LPOP128 2015 The Fun and Games a side: "Elephant Candy" b side: "Elephant Games" (omitted for obvious reasons) UNI Records 55086 1968 Buzz Hungry a side: "The Envictor" b side: "The Beer Commercial" SOL SOL-226-7 1992 The Police a side: "Every Breath You Take" b side: "Murder by Numbers" A&M Records AM-2542 1983

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Shellac Doris Wingwalker Touch and Go Records TG124 1993 3m 10s Collins, Dave and Ansil Double Barrel Double Barrel (Instrumental) Big Tree Records BT 115 1970 2m 44s Guided By Voices Doughnut for a Snowman So High/Without Necks/Fish on My Leg/One, Two, Three, Four Fire Records BLAZE45188 2011 Men at Work Down Under Crazy Columbia Records 38-03303 1981 3m 41s Serena Maneesh Drain Cosmetics Sapphire Eyes Play Louder Recordings PLAYR 007 2006 3m 16s Cheap Trick Dream Police Heaven Tonight Epic Records 9-50774 1978 3m 49s Schneider, John Dreamin' Let Me Love You Scotti Brothers ZS5 02889 1981 2m 44s Los Campesinos! Dreams Don’t Become You I Love You [But You’re Boring] Heat Rash HR #2 2011

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After some technical difficulties, Your Old Pal Will and special guest Steven talk about submarines, cold weather, Goddamn Patrick McGoohan and his Amazing Acting Ability. Oh, and Howard Hughes of course.

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Tommy James & the Shondelles a: “Crimson and Clover” b: “Some Kind of Love” Roulette R 7028 1968 Red Fang/ASG a: “Crows in Swine (Red Fang)” b: “Day’s Work (ASG)” Relapse Records Singles Series 096 2013 — Steve Martin a: “Cruel Shoes” b: “Drop Thumb Medley” Warner Bros. Records WBS 49122 1979 Nick Lowe a: “Cruel to Be Kind (Stereo)” b: “Cruel to Be Kind (Mono)” Columbia Records 3-11018 1979 — The Box Tops a: “Cry Like a Baby” b: “The Door You Closed to Me” Mala 593 1968 2m 33s Pavement a: “Cut Your Hair” b: “Camera/Stare” Matador Records OLE 082-7 1994 — Rod Stewart a: “Da Ya Think I’m Sexy?” b: “Scarred and Scared” Warner Bros. Records WBS 8724 1978 5m 21s Van Halen a: “Dance the Night Away” b: “Out of Love Again” Warner Bros. Records WBS 8823 1979 3m 7s Music Behind the DJ: “Audrey's Dance” by Angelo Badalamenti (1991). Cover image: That lady from the "Da Ya Think I'm Sexy" video (1978). If you are a fan of podcast applications, you can use http://vinylomatic.com/rss to subscribe.

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Crow a: Cottage Cheese b: Busy Day Amaret Records 45-119 (1970) Jeannie C. Riley a: Country Girl b: We Were Raised on Love Plantation Records PL-44 (1970) Lou Barlow/Dumb Numbers/Thurston Moore/Talk Normal/David Yow/Child Bite 1a: Crack and Emerge 1b: Last Night I Had a Dream 2a: Gleo 2b: Shot This Time 3a: Thee Itch 3b: Abysmal Splatter Joyful Noise Records JNR 113 (2013) Dave Edmunds a: Crawling from the Wreckage b: Queen of Hearts Swan Song SS 71002 (1979) The Osmonds a: Crazy Horses b: That’s My Girl MGM Records K 14450 (1972) Bill Haley and His Comets/Bunny Paul/The Dinning Sisters a: Crazy Man Crazy/Honey Love b: Farewell, So Long, Goodbye/Truly Somerset EX-1300 1955

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Vinyl-O-Matic Season 4, Episode 11 45s and Other Revolutions: A-Sides beginning with C, Part 3 Shirley Ellis a: The Clapping Song(Clap Pat Clap Slap) b: This Is Beautiful Congress CG-234 (1965) Perhaps some of you are familiar with Tom Waits referencing this song (https://youtu.be/SWJvohfCCdk). Sissy Spacek a: Coal Miner’s Daughter b: I'm a Honky Tonk Girl MCA Records MCA-41221 (1980) It's a pretty great film (https://youtu.be/V8I2cF51Npc) if you haven't already seen it. Redbone a: Come and Get Your Love b: Day to Day Life Epic Records 5-11035 (1973) Now that's how you intro a song (https://youtu.be/Dj0drevGOgA). Palace a: Come In b: Trudy Dies Drag City Records DC37 (1993) Full disclosure: I used to be a Palace completist. Anyway there's a great weird video for "Come In" (https://youtu.be/GWivDNlStJs). The Fireballs a: Come On React b: Help Me ATCO Records 45-6614 (1968) Yeah, it's the sugar shack guys (https://youtu.be/s2OAzbGCNcw). Ritchie Valens a: Come On Let’s Go b: Framed DEL FI 4106 (1958) Great song, made even better by Los Lobos in the Ritchie Valens biopic "La Bamba (https://youtu.be/4Gr_Wc4H5fk)". Lee Dorsey a: Confusion b: Neighbor’s Daughter AMY Records AMY 952 (1966) Hey, did you know there's an Allen Toussaint documentary (https://youtu.be/mLMI5Oag1nY)? Afghan Whigs a: Conjure Me b: My World Is Empty without You Sub Pop Records SP142 (1992) Hey, what if I sing at the camera with a naked lady on my lap (https://youtu.be/DUQf1UxnR2g)? That's cool, right? Music Behind the DJ: “Lillian Lust” by The Dudley Moore Trio (1967). Cover image: Chris Pratt as Star Lard in Guardians of the Galaxy (Gunn, 2014). If you are a fan of podcast applications, you can use http://vinylomatic.com/rss to subscribe.

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Music Behind the DJ: "Sunporch Cha-cha-cha" and "The Singleman Party Foxtrot" Cover image: Plastics. If you are a fan of podcast applications, you can use http://vinylomatic.com/rss to subscribe. If you enjoy listening to Vinyl-O-Matic, please consider becoming a member of KWTF (https://www.kwtf.net/donate/) or providing a one time donation. We are a small but growing radio station and could greatly use your assistance. Want to be the first to find out when new episodes are archived? Sign up for the Vinyl-O-Matic newsletter (http://vinylomatic.com/communique).

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Vinyl-O-Matic Season 4, Episode 10 45s and Other Revolutions: A-Sides beginning with C, Part 2 Colin Michael Gagon & Nixon’s Nikon Central Control Plastik Surgery Isota Records sody006 2002 Lou Reed Charley’s Girl Nowhere at All RCA Records PB-10573 1976 The She’s/The Dry Spells Cherry Red Heliotrope Empty Cellar Records EMP028 2015 “Tennesee” Ernie Ford Chicken Road/Who Will Shoe Your Pretty Little Foot The Rovin’ Gambler/In the Pines Capitol Records EAP 3-700 1955 Guided By Voices Chocolate Boy As the Girls Sing Downing Guided By Voices Inc. GBVI-17 2012 Rickie Lee Jones Chuck E.’s in Love On Saturday Afternoons in 1963 Warner Bros. WBS 8825 1979 Faces Cindy Incidently Skewiff (Mend the Fuse) Warner Bros. Records WB 7681 1973

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Vinyl-O-Matic Season 4, Episode 9 45s and Other Revolutions: A-Sides beginning with B, and some beginning with C Thou/Human Intruder a: "The Butcher's Bill" b: "Fatal Alliance" Dead Earth Records DE03 (2010) On the subject of Thou, here's Thou and King Woman covering "Something in the Way" (https://youtu.be/V6CgBngIlB8) (and more). **_ Elliott Shavers a: "Butter Beans" b: "Rock My Soul" Zan-Dan Records ZD 302 (1963) Don't worry, Ainsley has a butter bean recipe (https://youtu.be/VKsSKisDJ04) for you. Stereolab/Fugu a: "Cadriopo" b: "F30/F24" Groovy Moogy Recordings OOGY001 (1997) Of course Stereolab know how to have fun (https://youtu.be/6XmGrmRhQsI). Blondie a: "Call Me" b: "Call Me (Instrumental)" Chrysalis Records CHS 2414 Just a gigolo (https://youtu.be/Rcq2bdeP0Ec). Rufus Thomas a: "Can Your Monkey Do the Dog?" b: "I Want to Get Married" Stax Records S-144 This monkey can indeed to The Dog. And The Monkey. Pavement a: "Carrot Rope" b: "And Then" Domino Records RUG90 Best Pavement video (https://youtu.be/G53DW71BlNk)? Or best video? The J. Geils Band a: "Centerfold" b: "Rage in the Cage" EMI America A-8102 Number one single because of heavy MTV rotation? (https://youtu.be/BqDjMZKf-wg) Music Behind the DJ: “Strings of Nashville (Instrumental)” by Pavement (1994). Cover image: Selma Blair as Liz Sherman in Hellboy 2: The Golden Army (del Toro, 2008). If you are a fan of podcast applications, you can use http://vinylomatic.com/rss to subscribe. If you enjoy listening to Vinyl-O-Matic, please consider becoming a member of KWTF (https://www.kwtf.net/donate/) or providing a one time donation. We are a small but growing radio station and could greatly use your assistance. Want to be the first to find out when new episodes are archived? Sign up for the Vinyl-O-Matic newsletter (http://vinylomatic.com/communique).

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Vinyl-O-Matic Season 4, Episode 8 45s and Other Revolutions: A-Sides beginning with B, Part 5 L.A. Witch a: "Brian" b: "Untitled" Greenway Records GWY-021 (2016) In case you didn't already know, LA Witch are pretty damned rad (https://youtu.be/7SXQ71YT3Es). The Ladybug Transistor a: "Brighton Bound" b: "Cienfuegos (Cicada Sonata)" Elefant Records ER-226 (2000) For all you fellow Elephant 6 (https://youtu.be/vagJ7osygw) fans. **_ Bonny Billy/Rainywood a: "Brother Warrior" b: "Cornflower Blue" Palace Records PR27 (2002) Once upon a time I was a Palace/Will Oldham/Bonnie 'Prince' Billy completist. I was fortunate enough to pick up this single at a BPB show in Monte Rio CA, of all places, in 2002. Rainywood played that date as well. Rainywood would later become Brightblack Morning Light (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brightblack_Morning_Light). Chuck Berry & His Combo a: "Brown Eyed Handsome Man" b: "Too Much Monkey Business" Chess Records 1635 (1956) Never too much monkey business (https://youtu.be/2cFgCUIJL2g) as far as this simian is concerned. The Rolling Stones a: "Brown Sugar" b: "Bitch" Rolling Stones Records RS-19100 (1971) Here's Keef and The Rooster checking out a mix of Brown Sugar (https://youtu.be/4rlGoDD-Vt8). The Rock and Roll Dubble Bubble Trading Card Co. of Philadelphia a: "Bubble Gum Music" b: "On a Summer Night" Buddah Records BDA 78 (1968) Seems like the perfect branding fit and namedropping all the while with the likes of Boyce and Hart (https://youtu.be/mfnlBXLHd08), The Monkees (https://youtu.be/tNqUufWLfZc), and 1910 Fruitgum Company (https://youtu.be/93zZ8_KO4pA). Talking Heads a: "Burning Down the House" b: "I Get Wild/Wild Gravity" Sire Records 7-29565 (1983) Sure they got the attention of us nerds with Once in a Lifetime (https://youtu.be/I1wg1DNHbNU), but this was pretty much their breakout, reaching all the way to Number 9 on the Billboard Hot 100. Madonna a: "Burning Up" b: "Physical Attraction" Sire Records 7-29609 Easily my favorite Madonna single (https://youtu.be/pufec0Hps00), no question. Mike Watt's rendition (https://youtu.be/BjpKb3rb2Qc) is pretty rad too. The B side could easily have been 3 minutes shorter. Music Behind the DJ: “Gomez” by Vic Mizzy (1964). Cover image: Selma Blair as Liz Sherman in Hellboy 2: The Golden Army (del Toro, 2008). If you are a fan of podcast applications, you can use http://vinylomatic.com/rss to subscribe. If you enjoy listening to Vinyl-O-Matic, please consider becoming a member of KWTF (https://www.kwtf.net/donate/) or providing a one time donation. We are a small but growing radio station and could greatly use your assistance. Want to be the first to find out when new episodes are archived? Sign up for the Vinyl-O-Matic newsletter (http://vinylomatic.com/communique).

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Vinyl-O-Matic Movie of the Month, Episode 8 Days of Heaven Terrence Malick, 1978 Side One: Wurttemberg Chamber Orchestra "The Aquarium, Carnival Of The Animals (Saint-Saëns)" Linda Manz "We Used To Do Things" Leo Kottke "Enderlin" Ennio Morricone "Harvest" "Threshing" "Happiness" "The Honeymoon" Doug Kershaw "Swamp Dance" Side Two Ennio Morricone "The Return" "The Chase" "The Fire" "Ashes & Dust" "Days Of Heaven" Extra Bits Leo Kottke "Buckaroo" Rusty & Doug "Diggy Liggy Lo" Music Behind the DJ: "Aquarium (Saint Saens)" by William Orbit. Cover image: The locusts arrive. If you are a fan of podcast applications, you can use http://vinylomatic.com/rss to subscribe. If you enjoy listening to Vinyl-O-Matic, please consider becoming a member of KWTF (https://www.kwtf.net/donate/) or providing a one time donation. We are a small but growing radio station and could greatly use your assistance. Want to be the first to find out when new episodes are archived? Sign up for the Vinyl-O-Matic newsletter (http://vinylomatic.com/communique).

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Vinyl-O-Matic Season 4, Episode 7 45s and Other Revolutions: A-Sides beginning with B, Part 4 Bobby Vinton a: "Blue Velvet" b: "Is There a Place (Where We Can Go)" Epic Records 5-9614 (1963) Ms. Rossellini's version of said song (https://youtu.be/gHFk0Asaxuo). Thurston Moore/Talk Normal a: "Boogie X/Hot Date/Boogie Y" b: "Gold Dime" Fast Weapon Records (2011) You're probably wondering what Talk Normal is like live (https://vimeo.com/26742138), apart from awesome. Pretenders a: "Brass in Pocket (I'm Special)" b: "Space Invader" Sire Records (1979) Ah, my first rock and roll crush (https://youtu.be/-7Hy7uAb_eU?t=8s). Bobby Wood a: "Break My Mind" b: "This Thing Called Love" MGM Records K13797 (1967) Here's a pretty rad version of this JD Loudermilk song (https://youtu.be/Rj9LONoNljU) by Linda Ronstadt & Swampwater. Kris Kristofferson a: "Breakdown/The Pilgrim - Chapter 33" b: "Loving Her Was Easier (Than Anything I'll Ever Do Again)" CBS Records (1972) Cisco Pike (https://youtu.be/FbiqXvLK8LY) AND arthritis! Deerhoof a: "Breakup Song" b: "There's That Grin" Joyful Noise Records (JNR102) Woo! Plexidisc album. The Greg Kihn Band a: "The Breakup Song (stereo)" b: "The Breakup Song (mono)" Berserkley Records (1981) From that very same era (https://youtu.be/0GoI48D4oAg). Music Behind the DJ: “Is Anybody Going to San Antone” by Texas Tornadoes (1991). Cover image: Kris Kristofferson and Karen Black in Cisco Pike (Norton, 1972). If you are a fan of podcast applications, you can use http://vinylomatic.com/rss to subscribe. If you enjoy listening to Vinyl-O-Matic, please consider becoming a member of KWTF (https://www.kwtf.net/donate/) or providing a one time donation. We are a small but growing radio station and could greatly use your assistance. Want to be the first to find out when new episodes are archived? Sign up for the Vinyl-O-Matic newsletter (http://vinylomatic.com/communique).

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Vinyl-O-Matic Season 4, Episode 6 45s and Other Revolutions: A-Sides beginning with B, Part 3 0:47 Dave Dee, Dozy, Beaky, Mick and Tich a: "Bend It" b: "She’s So Good" Fontana Records F-1559 (1966) Seems like this this is a dance. Doesn't this seem like a dance to you? (https://youtu.be/MSlpK0U9dhE) 5:32 ABBA a: "Bang-A-Boomerang" b: "I Do, I Do, I Do, I Do, I Do" Atlantic Records 45-3310 (1975) So very 1975. In a good way. 12:36 The Bikinis a: "Bikini" b: "Boogie Rock and Roll (instrumental)" Roulette R-4073 (1958) Scandalous. 16:38 Michael Jackson a: "Billie Jean" b: "Can't Get Outta the Rain" Epic Records 34-03509 (1982) The original is pretty damned awesome, but so is Caetano Veloso's rendition (https://youtu.be/xPOqE7k56nc). 27:15 Bonnie “Prince” Billy a: "Black Dissimulation" b: "No Such As What I Want" All City Nomad (1998) Mr. Oldham never plays things (https://youtu.be/6E29HcgpV1U) the same way twice. 34:36 Joe Bennett & the Sparkletones a: "Black Slacks" b: "Boppin’ Rock Boogie" Paramount Records 45-9837 (1957) Classic (https://youtu.be/7JPzGTFgbt4). 39:19 Martha & the Muffins a: "Black Station/White Station" b: "XOA OHO" RCA Records PB-13824 (1984) Now that's a music video (https://youtu.be/os4eWX88OxA). 46:40 Van Morrison a: "Blue Money" b: "Sweet Thing" Warner Bros. Records 7462 (1971) Definitely a jaunty little number. Music Behind the DJ: “Autobahn” by Krafwerk. Cover image: Abba circa 1975. If you are a fan of podcast applications, you can use http://vinylomatic.com/rss to subscribe. If you enjoy listening to Vinyl-O-Matic, please consider becoming a member of KWTF (https://www.kwtf.net/donate/) or providing a one time donation. We are a small but growing radio station and could greatly use your assistance. Want to be the first to find out when new episodes are archived? Sign up for the Vinyl-O-Matic newsletter (http://vinylomatic.com/communique).

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Vinyl-O-Matic Season 4, Episode 5 45s and Other Revolutions: A-Sides beginning with B, Part 2 Miserable a1: "Bell Jar" a2: "Orchid" b1: "Spinning" b2: "Halloween Dream" Native Sound Records NATIVE003 Kristina Esjfandiari is easily one of the most resonating performers (https://youtu.be/P87deAStHko) around today. Clint Miller a: "Bertha Lou" b: "Doggone It Baby, I'm in Love" ABC-Paramount 45-9878 Conjugate, eh? The Beat a: "Best Friend" b: "Stand Down Margaret" Go Feet FEET 3 The Enlish one of course. Having fun on ToTP (https://youtu.be/-K6YWX4OL0o). Lipstick Pickups a: "Better Than You" b: "Make Your Bed" Imperial Records 66160 Pretty darn fun. Palace Contributions/Zeni Gevi a: "Big Balls" b: "Let There Be Rock" Gasoline Boost Records GB13 In case for some reason you are unfamiliar (https://youtu.be/aFjp5DBQnlw) with the originals (https://youtu.be/VTUgGPUrDpE). Boss Hog 1a: "Big Fish" 1b: "Bunny Fly" 2a: "Black Throat" 2b: "Not Guilty" Amphetimine Reptile Records NR 18795 Then (https://youtu.be/T1UgYB9I-lA) and now (https://youtu.be/l-6KX02vy0c). Music Behind the DJ: “Save a Little Monkey (Instrumental)” by The Corsairs. Cover image: Kristina Esfandiari because she is awesome (http://steelforbrains.tumblr.com/post/111380130662/faithless-redemption-a-conversation-with-kristina). If you are a fan of podcast applications, you can use http://vinylomatic.com/rss to subscribe. If you enjoy listening to Vinyl-O-Matic, please consider becoming a member of KWTF (https://www.kwtf.net/donate/) or providing a one time donation. We are a small but growing radio station and could greatly use your assistance. Want to be the first to find out when new episodes are archived? Sign up for the Vinyl-O-Matic newsletter (http://vinylomatic.com/communique).

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Vinyl-O-Matic Movie of the Month, Episode 7 The Color of Money Martin Scorsese, 1986 Episode corrections courtesy of The Lila Cugini: Paul Thomas Anderson was not married to Aimee Mann. Paul Thomas Anderson is married to Maya Rudolph. Aimee Mann is married to Michael Penn. Fun fact courtesy of Your Old Pal Will: Paul Thomas Anderson is the son of the great Ghoulardi (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ghoulardi). Music Behind the DJ: "Modern Blues" by Robbie Robertson and "Two Brothers and a Stranger" by Mark Knopfler. Cover image: Fast Eddie, Vincent, and Carmen. If you are a fan of podcast applications, you can use http://vinylomatic.com/rss to subscribe. If you enjoy listening to Vinyl-O-Matic, please consider becoming a member of KWTF (https://www.kwtf.net/donate/) or providing a one time donation. We are a small but growing radio station and could greatly use your assistance. Want to be the first to find out when new episodes are archived? Sign up for the Vinyl-O-Matic newsletter (http://vinylomatic.com/communique).

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Vinyl-O-Matic Season 4, Episode 4 45s and Other Revolutions: A-Sides beginning with B Pretenders a: "Back on the Chain Gang" b: "My City Was Gone" Sire Records 7-29840 Dang, another all killer no filler 45. Sir Douglas Quintet a: "Bacon Fat" b: "The Rains Came" Tribe Records 45-8314 What can I say? I love Sir Douglas Quinter, and I love songs about food. Win-Win. Robert Palmer a: "Bad Case of Loving You (Doctor, Doctor)" b: "Love Can Run Faster" Island Records IS 49016 A fairly ubiquitous track in the glory days of AM Rock. Also, not to be confused with the UFO single "Doctor Doctor". Lloyd Price a: "Bad Conditions" b: "The Truth" Lloyd Price's Turn Table TT 506 Yeah. High quality R&B. Cher a: "Bang Bang" b: "My Day Will Come" Imperial Records 66160 I'm not sure what it means now that I know Sonny wrote that for Cher. Death Cheetah a: "Be Someone's Horse" Rah Rah Records EEE001 Pretty rad. Even radder if you catch Death Cheetah live. Patti Smith Group a: "Because the Night" b: "God Speed" Arista Records AS 0318 One person's pass is another persons go. Duane Eddy & the Rebels a: "Because They're Young" b: "Rebel Walk" Jamie DE 22 More hot stuff from Duane and Lee Hazelwood. Music Behind the DJ: “Audrey's Dance” by Angelo Badalamenti. Cover image: Cher in studio circa 1966 for obvious reasons. If you are a fan of podcast applications, you can use http://vinylomatic.com/rss to subscribe. If you enjoy listening to Vinyl-O-Matic, please consider becoming a member of KWTF (https://www.kwtf.net/donate/) or providing a one time donation. We are a small but growing radio station and could greatly use your assistance. Want to be the first to find out when new episodes are archived? Sign up for the Vinyl-O-Matic newsletter (http://vinylomatic.com/communique).

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Vinyl-O-Matic Movie of the Month, Episode 6 Cabaret Bob Fosse, 1972 Music Behind the DJ: "Sitting Pretty" by Ralph Burns. Cover image: Sally Bowles. If you are a fan of podcast applications, you can use http://vinylomatic.com/rss to subscribe. If you enjoy listening to Vinyl-O-Matic, please consider becoming a member of KWTF (https://www.kwtf.net/donate/) or providing a one time donation. We are a small but growing radio station and could greatly use your assistance. Want to be the first to find out when new episodes are archived? Sign up for the Vinyl-O-Matic newsletter (http://vinylomatic.com/communique).

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John Schneider a: "At the Sound of the Tone" b: "This Time" MCA Records MCA-52901 Yes, that John Schneider. A side is kinda meh in a passive aggressive way. B side is actually pretty decent. Kraftwerk a: "Autobahn" b: "Morganspaziergang" Veritigo Records VE-203 A little travelling music, if you please. Harold Faltermeyer a: "Axel F Theme" b: "Shoot Out" MCA Records MCA-52536 I haven't seen Beverly Hills Cop since it came out, but the theme song certainly stands up pretty well. Sonny and Cher a: "Baby Don't Go" b: "Walkin the Quetzal" Reprise Records 0392 Ahhh… young love. The Knack a: "Baby Talks Dirty" b: "End of the Game" Captiol Records 4822 Ehh… Probably need to try a little harder here. At least I can still have "Oh Tara". Jackie Wilson a: "Baby Workout" b: "I'm Going Crazy (Gotta Get You Off My Mind)" Brunswick Records 55239 Yeah… that's how you work it. Bow Wow Wow a: "Baby, Oh No" b: "Cowboy" RCA Records PB-13291 All killer, no filler. Both sides. The Jags a: "Back of My Hand (I've Got Your Number)" (Stereo) b: "Back of My Hand (I've Got Your Number)" (Mono) Island Records IS 49202 Super fine power pop! Music Behind the DJ: “Lillian Lust” by The Dudley Moore Trio. Cover image: Eddie Murphy in Beverly Hills Cop (Brest, 1984) for obvious reasons. If you are a fan of podcast applications, you can use http://vinylomatic.com/rss to subscribe. If you enjoy listening to Vinyl-O-Matic, please consider becoming a member of KWTF (https://www.kwtf.net/donate/) or providing a one time donation. We are a small but growing radio station and could greatly use your assistance. Want to be the first to find out when new episodes are archived? Sign up for the Vinyl-O-Matic newsletter (http://vinylomatic.com/communique).

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The Mr. T Experience a: "And I Will Be with You" b: "Don't Go Breaking My Heart/You Alone" Lookout Records LK-184 The cover of Elton John & Kiki Dee's "Don't Go Breaking My Heart (https://youtu.be/0FkwGyX98hs)" has the awesome Kim Shattuck (The Pandoras/The Muffs) helping out on vox. Pretty awesome. Angel Witch a: "Angel Witch" b: "Gorgon" Bronze Records BRO 108 From the album entitled Angel Witch (https://youtu.be/J5o-8FVXom8), naturally. The Fresh and Onlys a: "Animal of One" b: "How High I Was" Mexican Summer Records MEX193 Of course, there is a pretty excellent video (https://youtu.be/EUaMb-sNPNU) for this single. Queen a: "Another One Bites the Dust" b: "Don't Try Suicide" Elektra Records E-47031 Rilly big hit with a peculiar b-side. Kowloon Walled City/Batillus a: "Anthem" b: "Lava" Brutal Panda Records BPR-21 In case you are wondering what the original versions of these songs sounds like: "Anthem" by Godflesh (https://youtu.be/1yCQhX4ks4k) and "Lava" by Ministry (https://youtu.be/eCvxKPwZL6g). Only You a: "Applying Myself" b: "Love Is Making Me Tired" White Iris WHTIRIS0025 Such a great single, both the A side (https://youtu.be/Vaen6-CXS0Q) and the B side. Black Skies a: "Aqua Dogs" b: "Family Man" Sirena Heaviness from North Carolina. Music Behind the DJ: “Calcutta” by Les Baxter. Cover image: Veronica Lake in I Married a Witch (Clair, 1942) for obvious reasons. If you are a fan of podcast applications, you can use https://vinylomatic.fireside.fm/rss to subscribe. If you enjoy listening to Vinyl-O-Matic, please consider becoming a member of KWTF (https://www.kwtf.net/donate/) or providing a one time donation. We are a small but growing radio station and could greatly use your assistance. Want to be the first to find out when new episodes are archived? Sign up for the Vinyl-O-Matic newsletter (http://vinylomatic.com/communique).

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Vinyl-O-Matic Season 4, Episode 1 45s and Other Revolutions: A-Sides beginning with A Mable John a: "Able Mable" b: "Don't Get Caught" Stax Records 45-249 Definitely able. Prince Buster's All Stars a: "Al Capone" b: "One Step Beyond" Blue Beat Records BB 324 Yes those songs. The Byrds a: "All I Really Want to Do" b: "I'll Feel a Whole Lot Better" Columbia Records 4-43332 Evidently inspired Cher's rendition of this Dylan song. Pretty Girls Make Graves a: "All Medicated Geniuses" b: "C30 C60 C*90 Go/Magic Lights" Matador Records OLE-606-7 Yes that song. Los Campesinos! a: "Allez Les Blues" b: "Dumb Luck" Heat Rash HR #3 I really <3 Los Campesinos! and this disc is no exception. I knew from the first time I heard them "We Throw Parties" I think, but what sealed the deal was their cover of Pavement's "Frontwards". God Is My Co-Pilot a: "Almost Not/I Hate My Friends" b: "Pussybox/I'm Not the One/Well No Wonder" On a Wing and a Prayer Funky Mushroom Records FM-004 So awesome. I loved seeing them live. Willie Nelson a: "You Are Always on My Mind" b: "The Party's Over" Columbia Records 18-02741 Meh. Ceoltoiri Ghoill a: "Amhrainin Siodraimin/Fath Mo Bhruartha & Sleamhnan Ui Chaoimh" b: "Do Chuirfinnse Fein/An Ghloine Bheorach" Ceol Beal Feirrte CBF 001E Courtesy of The Friendship Force in 1977. Music Behind the DJ: “Gomez” by Vic Mizzy. Cover image: Dorothy Mackaill in Safe in Hell (Wellman, 1931). Al Capone > Scarface (Hawks, 1932) > pre-Code Hollywood > Safe in Hell > Dorothy Mackaill > Hubba Hubba. If you are a fan of podcast applications, you can use https://vinylomatic.fireside.fm/rss to subscribe. If you enjoy listening to Vinyl-O-Matic, please consider becoming a member of KWTF (https://www.kwtf.net/donate/) or providing a one time donation. We are a small but growing radio station and could greatly use your assistance. Want to be the first to find out when new episodes are archived? Sign up for the Vinyl-O-Matic newsletter (http://vinylomatic.com/communique).

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Doc Watson "Froggie Went A-Courtin" Booker T & the MGs "Mrs. Robinson" Ian Dury "In Betweenies" Nina Hagen "New York" Miserable "Violet" Chelsea Wolfe "Hypnos" L.A. Witch "Drive Your Car" Pearl Charles "I Ran So Far" Tacocat "Dana Katherine Scully" Sonny & the Sunsets "Moods Baby Moods" Tuskha "The Program" Yearlings "Freez-Pop" Ggu'll "March 28 1941, drowning"

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Vinyl-O-Matic Movie of the Month, Episode 1 A Man and a Woman (Un Homme et Une Femme) Claud Lelouche, 1966 • Anouk Aimée as Anne Gauthier • Jean-Louis Trintignant as Jean-Louis Duroc • Pierre Barouh as Pierre Gauthier Francis Lai A Man and A Woman United Artist Records UAS 5147 A1 "A Man and a Woman (Un Homme et Une Femme)(Insutrmental)" A2 "Samba Saravah" A3 "Today It's You (Aujourd 'hui C'est Toi)(Vocal)" A4 "A Man and A Woman (Un Home et Une Femme)(Vocal)" A5 "Stronger Than Us (Plus Fort Que Nous)(Instrumental)" B1 "Today It's You (Aujourd 'hui C'est Toi)(Instrumental)" B2 "In Our Shadow (A L'ombre de Nous)" B3 "Stronger Than Us (Plus Fort Que Nous)(Vocal)" B4 "124 Miles an Hour (A 200 a L'heure)" Engelbert Humperdinck "A Man and A Woman" Dick Delaney "Theme from 'A Man and A Woman" Charlie Byrd "A Man and A Woman" Johnny Mathis "A Man and A Woman" Herbie Mann & Tamiko Jones "A Man and A Woman"

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Vinyl-O-Matic Season 3, Episode 75 Albums that begin with the letters Y and Z Roy Clark "September Song" Yesterday, When I Was Young DOT Records DLP 25953 Certainly a fine standard. There's a quite lovely rendition by Lou Reed (https://youtu.be/dHVqWRxpqXk) from "Lost in the Stars: The Music of Kurt Weill". Jad Fair & Norman Blake "Add Your Name" Yes Joyful Noise Records JNR142.4 I think they have fun (https://vimeo.com/42218963) working together. Franz Ferdinand "Outsiders" You Could Have It So Much Better Domino Records 94800 The sound of the aughties. Joanna Newsom "Cosmia" Ys Drag City Records DC-303 Pretty and elaborate as usual (https://youtu.be/Xbkp6wd5s0k). Rip Rig + Panic "You're My Kind of Climate" You're My Kind of Climate Virgin Records VS507 12 This song has been creeping in and out of my consciousness for thirty years. Neneh Cherry is awesome._ Spank Rock "What It Look Like" Yo Yo Yo Yo Yo Yo Big Dada Recordings BD091 More sounds of the aughties. Al Stewart "Year of the Cat" Year of the Cat Janus Records JXS-7022 Forever imprinted upon my childhood soundtrack (https://youtu.be/Dkoul_9yAnQ). Tracey Ullman "They Don't Know About Us" You Broke My Heart in 17 Places MCA Records MCA-5471 I love this song so much (https://youtu.be/f9un119lq4c). The Police "Man in a Suitcase" Zenyatta Mondatta A&M Records SP-3720 Quite I fun song live (https://youtu.be/UBJbTK2bIAE) too. GTO's "Do Me in Once and I'll Be Sad, Do Me in Twice and I'll Know Better (Circular Circulation)" Zappéd Reprise Records PRO 368 Yes, you read that correctly. Those GTO's (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_GTOs). The Zombies "Tell Her No" The Zombies Parrot Records PAS 71001 Dig em on Shindig (https://youtu.be/7Mqfzh_sKNA). Cover image: Lou Reed appearing in "September Songs: The Music of Kurt Weill" (Willber/Weinstein, 1995). See above. If you are a fan of podcast applications, you can use http://vinylomatic.com/podcast/rss to subscribe. If you enjoy listening to Vinyl-O-Matic, please consider becoming a member of KWTF (https://www.kwtf.net/donate/) or providing a one time donation. We are a small but growing radio station and could greatly use your assistance. If you’d like an invite to partake in scintillating conversations on all things Vinyl-O-Matic, just shoot me an email: vinylomatic(at)gmail(dot)com.

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Vinyl-O-Matic Season 3, Episode 74 Albums that begin with the letter W, and some that begin with X and Y Meic Stevens “Shw’ Mae? Shw’ Mae?” Welsh Rare Beat 2 Finders Keepers Records FKR014LPMeic...

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Vinyl-O-Matic Season 3, Episode 73 Albums that begin with the letter W, Part 3 Red Fang “Crows in Swine” Whales and Leeches Relapse Records RR7241And of course there’s an entertaining video for this...

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Vinyl-O-Matic Season 3, Episode 72 Albums that begin with the letter W Fórn “Saudade (Parts I & II)” Weltschmerz Gilead Media Records relic75In case you’re wondering what Fòrn is like live. Crystal...

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Vinyl-O-Matic Season 3, Episode 71 Albums that begin with the letter V, and some that begin with the letter W Modem “Joyful Spirit” Vital Forces Yaka Records MVF-1001Jazz fusion. Who knew? Van...

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Vinyl-O-Matic Season 3, Episode 70 Albums that being with the letter U and some that begin with the letter V Michel Legrand “Nov 1957: Garage Scene” The Umbrellas of Cherbourg Philips PCC 216It’s...

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Vinyl-O-Matic Season 3, Episode 69 Albums that being with the letter U Nat King Cole “Unforgettable” Unforgettable Capitol Records DT 357What? It’s a great song. The Flaming Lips “Let Me Be...

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Vinyl-O-Matic Season 3, Episode 68 Albums that begin with the letter T, and a couple that begin with the letter U John McCormick & Lucrezia Bori “O soave fanciulla (Puccini)” A Treasury of Immortal...

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Vinyl-O-Matic Season 3, Episode 67 Albums that begin with the Letter T, Part 4 The Sisters of Mercy “Temple of Love (Extended Version)” Temple of Love A Merciful Release 12" MRX027 None more goth-y...

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Vinyl-O-Matic Season 3, Episode 66 Albums that begin with the letter T, Part 3 Mike Oldfield “Tubular Bells (Side 1)” Tubular Bells Virgin Records VR 13-105 Yeah, I know. You’ve heard that intro a...

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Vinyl-O-Matic Season 3, Episode 65 Albums that begin with the letter T, Part 2 Bobbie Gentry “Touch ‘Em with Love” Touch 'Em with Love Capitol Records ST-155So good. If you have the opportunity to do...

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Vinyl-O-Matic Season 3, Episode 64 Albums that begin with the letter T Ray Charles “I Can See Clearly Now” True to Life Atlantic Records SD 19142Ray definitely makes it his own. Billy Cobham “Moon...

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Vinyl-O-Matic Season 3, Episode 63 Albums that begin with the letter S, Part 10 Yautja “(Path of Descent)/Denihilist” Songs of Descent Forcefield Records FFR039A different kind of Nashville...

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Vinyl-O-Matic Season 3, Episode 62 Albums that begin with the letter S, Part 9 Suicidal Tendencies “Institutionalized” Suicidal Tendencies Frontier Records 01866-31011-1Yup, that...

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Vinyl-O-Matic Season 3, Episode 61 Albums that begin with the letter S, Part 8 Nancy Sinatra “Sugar Town” Sugar Reprise Records RS-6239She’s got some troubles, but they won’t last. She’ll just have...

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Vinyl-O-Matic Season 3, Episode 60 Albums that begin with the letter S, Part 7 Todd Rundgren “Couldn’t I Just Tell You” Something/Anything Bearsville Records 2BX 2066See? I told you. Rush “The...

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Vinyl-O-Matic Season 3, Episode 59 Albums that begin with the letter S, Part 6 Graham Parker and the Rumour “Thunder and Rain” Stick to Me Mercury Records SRM-1-3706 Graham Parker and the...

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Vinyl-O-Matic Season 3, Episode 58 Albums that begin with the letter S, Part 5 New Order “Sub-Culture” Sub-Culture Factory Records FAC 133Tickatickatacktack. One of these days… Wayne Newton “More...

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Vinyl-O-Matic Season 3, Episode 57 Albums that begin with the letter S, Part 4 Kris Kristofferson “The Pilgrim - Chapter 33” The Silver Tongues Devil and I Monument Records Z 30679There’s a pretty...

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Vinyl-O-Matic Season 3, Episode 56 Albums that begin with the letter S, Part 3 Hawkwind “Orgone Accumulator” Space Ritual United Artists Records UA-LA120-HI hope you brought something to clean that...

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Vinyl-O-Matic Season 3, Episode 55 Albums that begin with the letter S, Part 2 John Coltrane with Red Garland “Theme for Ernie” Soultrane Prestige Records 7142No, no, no. Not that Soul Train. Con...

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