Playlist 1-21-11
The snowstorm meant the jazz DJ before me didn't show up at all. So I got in a little early to play a little something for that audience, leading into…
The snowstorm meant the jazz DJ before me didn't show up at all. So I got in a little early to play a little something for that audience, leading into…
Normally a show before Christmas brings all holiday tunes, particularly one scheduled on Christmas Eve. But I wanted to note the death of Captain Beefheart, and the Christmastime anniversaries of…
Thinking of Aretha Franklin, after reports this week that she has pancreatic cancer. Then some soul from all over, from the Mar-ks to Cee-Lo, a musical salute to Hannukuh before…
Started with a two song salute to Dave Brubeck, who turns 90 Monday. Then a variety of approaches, including new stuff from Jonathan Richman, Sufjan Stevens, Steve Wynn, some cuts…
Was reminded of the Thanksgiving 1976 “Last Waltz” farewell concert by The Band, featuring a lot of guest artists. So played a lot of that, along with some of the…
I was just reading about "Caledonia Soul Music," when I found I owned it on a Van Morrison bootleg. Didn't know it skipped, though. Sorry. Sampled the "new" albums by…
A 65th birthday salute to Neil Young, using his least popular tunes. A scratchy signature song from Hartford native Sophie Tucker, a bunch of Smokey Robinson in honor of his…
Started with a salute to the late Gregory Isaac, turned to some newly released rarities from Jimi Hendrix, added some dance music, an acoustic segment led by Peter Case, who…
Started with some random songs loosely associated with Halloween, then heard some stuff from the new Elvis Costello and the release of early Bob Dylan demos. Was inspired by last…
Strange to come in and turn on the transmitter, bringing up the station to air after someone shut it off. So started with some wake up songs, delved into the…