Capital Radio,10-24: Vampires, Rockabilly
Paid tribute to the rockabilly ace Robert Gordon, who died last week at 75, and who I saw perform in late 2019. Then took note of Jerry Lee Lewis finally…
Capital Radio, 10-17: Dylan’s Playlist
Started with a second Springsteen cover song in as many weeks, a sleek soul hit that references Marvin Gaye and Jackie Wilson. Went on to salute bassist supreme Pino Palladino,…
Capital Radio 10-10: Indigenous Peoples
I didn't find out until after I taped this week's program that Loretta Lynn, who died last week, also claimed part Cherokee heritage. But it all fit in on a…
Capital Radio, 10-3-22: October Floods
The tenth month is upon us, so Capital Radio features a dozen songs about October from U2, Mercury Rev, the Indredible String Band, Wolf People and Amy Winehouse. Meteorologically minded,…
Capital Radio, 9-26: The Falling Leaves
There’s no denying fall is here, especially after a couple hours of songs about falling leaves, summer’s end and the chill in the air. Plus three versions of “September Song.”…
Capital Radio, 9-19: The Queen & California
On the day that Queen Elizabeth II was buried with considerable fanfare, watched by millions, we consider the monarchy not with commentary or corgis, but songs from the Smiths and…
Capital Radio, 9-12: Please & Thank You
Those three magic words your parents pounded into your head as a child resurfaced today on Capital Radio. That included four different songs called “Please, Please, Please,” two that just…
Friday TV: Clintons Salute Fellow Women
In their new series “Gutsy” (Apple TV+, streaming) Hillary and Chelsea Clinton interview a series of women who have made an impact, the latest offshoot of their joint book “The…
Capital Radio 9-5: Labor Day Edition
Let’s talk about the working man and the working woman this Labor Day with songs from Big Bill Broonzy and Woody Guthrie to the Replacements, The Clash and the Isley…
Capital Radio 8-29: Clap Your Hands
In many way, it’s our first instrument: hand clapping percussion. It’s certainly enlivened a number of great songs over the decades, even as it encouraged to clap along. So played…