Charlie Likes Music: Recent Episodes
Charlie Short
A podcast where I talk about recorded music through lens of music that I like. I cover the history of individual musicians and groups, as well any other interesting facts about the music. I try to bring attention to music that you might not have considered before.
In this epidsode, I try to give you, the listener some entry points to getting into, or back into, David Bowie. Have you listened to Blackstar, Low or Pin-Ups lately? I cover them all! This is by no means a comprensive assesment of Bowie, but I hope it gets you started!
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A quick trip through the albums of Wilco! After a big break, I'm back making episodes.
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Today's episode addresses why it's good and bad that Dolly Parton is pulling back from her nomination to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and why it's important.
It's that time of the year (or something) where the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame releases a list of nominees for the Rock Hall. As usual, I cover that list and play music from the vairous artists. This is a good list and hopefully, a good episode.
Because I'm compulsive, here's an episode where I discuss, in somewhat real time, the Beatles in the order that their music was recorded. This is a long one, so buckle up!
Here's the episode where I finally dig into the history of Elvis Costello, the Attractions, the Imposters, his work with Burt Bacharach and more!
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Today, I'm catching you up on some things Ive been checking out; The History of Bones, A Memoir; The Meaning of Mariah, The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony and Get Back.
Here's a link to the biking video I talk about in the episode
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This week (yes, I'm back to a weekly schedule) I'm talking about a topic I can't believe I haven't covered before, and that's cover songs! I talk about the Beatles ALOT and you'll hear everything from Alex Chilton to Mariah Carey in this episode.
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This week I talk about a few music documentaries I checked I out.
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After many months, I'm back. Here's the long promised second episode featuring Jonah Kraut, featuring what he believes to be the 3 most important albums ever made. His choices will shock you, or surprise, or delight you.
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This is the first part of of two where I discuss the three most important albums and/or speculate as to what they could be.
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This episode is a discussion of the elements that make an artist what they are. I talk extensively about bands I've talked about before, like King Crimson, the Rolling Stones, the Who and the Supremes and bands I haven't like Frank Zappa, the Beatles and Journey.
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Be prepared. This is my most meandering episode yet, like all over the place. It's Warren Zevon's birthday and I'm tired and I kind of just let loose. Maybe that's ok and maybe that's not. So if you want to hear me swear a lot, this is the episode for you.
Oh, also, I am a Warren Zevon fan, but I might say some things that are not nice about him, so be warned...
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Hey I'm back! After a tremendously tumultuous 2020, I review some music that I listened to last year. I may also go after Sgt. Peppers Lonely Hearts Club Band as well as Rock and Roll.
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This week, the podcast comes from the car and we listen to and discuss the music of the second period of Stax Records 1968-1974.
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This week, I explore some of the biggest stars of Stax's first era, 1959-1968. Otis Redding, Sam and Dave, Rufus Thomas, Albert King, Booker T and the MG's and Carla Thomas all get covered.
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This week, I begin a journey exploring the history of Stax and its' importance as a label.
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This week, inspired by Top 5 lists, I tell a little story of music that inspires me and how it doesn't fit a Top 5 List.
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After I got a text from my friend Bill about music in different eras being perceived differently in hindsight, I began to think about how we listen as music unfolds and how access to older music has increased over time.
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The Podcast is moving to a different day, but before that happens, I wanted give a quick update and say Happy Birthday to John Entwistle.
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This week, I talk about some of the most impactful books I ever read about music.
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Last week, Rolling Stone offered Marvin Gaye's 1971 masterpiece, "What's Going On" as the Greatest Album of All Time. I agree with Rolling Stone, and in today's episode I talk a little about Marvin's career, systematic racism in America and why Sgt. Pepper isn't the greatest album anymore.
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Here it is. After months of teasing, I've called upon saxophonist, educator, and my friend Chris Greene to help us walk through the importance of Prince. We talk about Prince's first ten or so years, a few of his "side" projects, like Morris Day and the Time or helping out Stevie Nicks, and the impact he's had on music for the last 40 years.
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On September 11th 2001, we faced a terrible tragedy. On the same day, one of my favorite records, Nick Lowe's The Convincer was released. On today's episode, I discuss my experience with both, the people that I was around at the time and how much this music means to me.
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This week, I take a listen to some more favorite songs and almost get distracted...
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This week, I talk about, and listen to, the records and songs that I think are perfect.
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In this super long episode, my good friend, Jonah Kraut and I talk about the history and importance of the Drifters.
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I finally get my Motown talk off of my chest.
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After a long hiatus due to a job change (among other things,) I'm back. Today, I pick up where I left off with our last episode and tie some themes together for the future.
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I this episode, I discuss the importance of black artists to American music in light of the murder of George Floyd.
This episode is a primer for anyone who like the Rolling Stones hits but doesn't know where to start when listening to their album catalogue.
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In one of my longest episodes, I talk to my good friend Jerry King all about movie scores and soundtracks. We cover Star Wars, Lawrence of Arabia, Star Wars, Martin Scorsese and many many others!
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Little Richard (Richard Penniman 1933-2020) is one of the most, if not the most influential figure in Rock and Roll. This episode covers the brief history of his rise in the 50's and his influence beyond.
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This episode is a wide ranging talk about Liz Phair, her career and her impact, globally and personally. I run through all of her records including the Girly-sound tapes, Exile in Guyville, Whip-Smart, Whitechoclatespaceegg, Liz Phair, Somebody's Miracle and Funstyle.
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In this episode, I cover artists who record all of the music they produce, people who play or create all of the instruments.
I discuss Prince, Pete Townshend, Imogean Heap, Petra Haden, Stevie Wonder and Emitt Rhodes, just to name a few.
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In this episode, I take a look at Todd Rundgren's 1972 double LP, Something/Anything?
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In this episode I discuss the forces at work in the late 40's and early 50's that would create and exploit the markets that gave us Rock and Roll.
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I might be a little caught up in history episodes, but here's some of my favorite movie soundtracks through the history of the form.
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This episode takes us back to 1949, when Jerry Wexler renames the Race Record Chart on Billboard as the Rhythm and Blues Chart.
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In this episode, I talk about the relationship between "Rock" and "Rock and Roll" and how harder rock forms are often seen as separate from their rhythm and blues roots and how racist that is. Yay!
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In this episode, I dig into what rock and roll can be beyond the confines of its 50's origins.
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This episode begins something I've wanted to do for a long time, and aural history of rock and roll and rock music. In this episode, I break down the music specifically called "Rock and Roll" without getting specifically involved in the cultural part of it.
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In this episode, I talk about one of my favorite bands of all time, Yo La Tengo. I talk a bit about their history and impact on music.
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Today, we talk about the Classic Progressive Rock band, Yes. I also go on a rant about how rock music often steals from and exploits black music and musicians, which may or may not have anything to do with Yes. Yes is a good band and very enjoyable. Listen to their music.
The Who's Pete Townshend had a pretty interesting solo career and in this episode I talk about the highlights, especially Empty Glass, All The Best Cowboys Have Chinese Eyes and Scoop.
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In this episode, I discuss my favorite album, Quadrophenia. In the middle I realize why I like it so much while tearing apart post-World War II Europe, Capitalism, our desperate need to expand into everything and how the hypocrisy of modern life makes it impossible to know how to move forward.
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This is the episode where I talk about my favorite band of all time, the Who. A little band history, a little personal history. Enjoy.
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A little more of a music history episode, I talk about the 1981-1984 version of King Crimson. Also, Paul McCartney really did a voice cameo on BoJack Horseman.
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I'm back! This is the episode where I rant and rave about how great the 80's are but somehow play no Bruce Springsteen.
The final installment of my episodes about Allen Toussaint. I discuss his pot Katrina career including The River in Reverse, Bright Mississippi, Songbook and American Tunes.
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In this episode, I discuss Allen Toussaint's career in the 60's and 70's, specifically around his production work with Ernie K Doe, Labelle, The Pointer Sisters and Dr. John, among others.
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This is the first in a series of episodes about the New Orleans songwriter, producer and performer, Allen Toussaint. In this episode, I discuss and get worked up about Allen's solo records from the 70's: Life, Love and Faith; Southern Nights; and Motion.
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In this Episode, once again, I rant and rave about a group that I like. I'm not sure I ever get to the point...
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In this episode, I explore the hidden greatness of the first 5 (that's V, thank you) Chicago records and disprove that Peter Cetera ruined them. He helped, but it wasn't all his fault.
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I rant and rave about the Rock and Roll Hall of Fames 2020 Class of inductees.
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In this episode I rant and rave about how great ABBA is and I even pronounce their name correctly (sort of.)
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Neil Peart is one of the greatest rock drummers of all time and we lost him today. This is my tribute to him.
In this episode, I talk a little bit about the history and music of Big Star, the rock band featuring Alex Chilton, Jody Stephens, Andy Hummel and Chris Bell.
In this episode, I talk about the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and the 2020 class of nominees.
I also discuss the artists that I think need to be in the Rock Hall:
The Replacements
Big Star
Pat Benatar
Cyndi Lauper
Warren Zevon
De La Soul
A Tribe Called Quest
I dive into the history of Bruce Springsteen's unreleased (now available) material from 1973-1984.