Song: "4 Track Mind"
Jamie Ness: MySpace
DJ Comments: Jamie Ness is a singer-songwriter out of Duluth, Minnesota. I only know him because he and my brother were friends several years ago. It's hard to find information on him, but it looks like he's playing in a band called Taconite.
I'm unsure of how you can get a hold of his work, but one of my favorite songs is about how he puked on his girlfriend. Good stuff.
Wednesday, April 29, 2009
Gentlemen, N: Nas
Song: "It Ain't Hard to Tell"
From the album Illmatic
Nas: Web site
DJ comments: I might be the whitest guy who owns Illmatic. — cwc
From the album Illmatic
Nas: Web site
DJ comments: I might be the whitest guy who owns Illmatic. — cwc
Gentlemen, O: Otis Redding
Song: "Ole Man Trouble"
From the album Otis Blue
Otis Redding: Web site Wiki
DJ comments: Despite dying when he was only 26 years old, Otis Redding managed to make his way into the Rock Hall of Hame. We can all thank Little Richard for bringing Redding into the music world -- he was a direct influence who lived in the same town (Macon, Georgia). — BJ
From the album Otis Blue
Otis Redding: Web site Wiki
DJ comments: Despite dying when he was only 26 years old, Otis Redding managed to make his way into the Rock Hall of Hame. We can all thank Little Richard for bringing Redding into the music world -- he was a direct influence who lived in the same town (Macon, Georgia). — BJ
Gentlemen, O: Conor Oberst
Song: "The Calendar Hung Itself..."
From the Bright Eyes album Fevers and Mirrors
Bright Eyes: Web site
DJ comments: Conor at his most Robert Smith-ish. — cwc
From the Bright Eyes album Fevers and Mirrors
Bright Eyes: Web site
DJ comments: Conor at his most Robert Smith-ish. — cwc
Gentlemen, P: Joe Price
Gentlemen, P: Prince Rogers Nelson
Song: "Do It All Night"
From the album Dirty Mind
Prince: Web site
DJ comments: I would prefer to listen to "Sister" off Dirty Mind, but it's hard to get those MF bombs on the radio at 3 p.m. — cwc
And if you know anything about Prince Rogers Nelson's relationship with YouTube, you'll understand why I'm not linking/embedding video here.
From the album Dirty Mind
Prince: Web site
DJ comments: I would prefer to listen to "Sister" off Dirty Mind, but it's hard to get those MF bombs on the radio at 3 p.m. — cwc
And if you know anything about Prince Rogers Nelson's relationship with YouTube, you'll understand why I'm not linking/embedding video here.
Gentlemen, Q: Finley Quaye
Song: "Sunday Shining"
From the album Maverick A Strike
Finley Quaye: Web site MySpace
DJ comments: Finley Quaye is a British Reggae artist. It seems he picked up a lot more notoriety in the UK than the US.
Though his music is fun, I chose it mainly because I needed a Q and Chris already chose Q-Tip. So there you have it... — BJ
From the album Maverick A Strike
Finley Quaye: Web site MySpace
DJ comments: Finley Quaye is a British Reggae artist. It seems he picked up a lot more notoriety in the UK than the US.
Though his music is fun, I chose it mainly because I needed a Q and Chris already chose Q-Tip. So there you have it... — BJ
Gentlemen, Q: Q-Tip
Song: "Wait Up"
From the album Amplified
Q-Tip: Web site
DJ comments: Q-Tip gets much love from this show (and this DJ in particular) not because his moniker fills a tough letter on our playlist but because he's really good at what he does. (It also helps that I have a clean version of the Amplified album.) — cwc
From the album Amplified
Q-Tip: Web site
DJ comments: Q-Tip gets much love from this show (and this DJ in particular) not because his moniker fills a tough letter on our playlist but because he's really good at what he does. (It also helps that I have a clean version of the Amplified album.) — cwc
Gentlemen, R: Josh Ritter
Gentlemen, R: Emitt Rhodes
Song: "Lullaby"
From the album The Royal Tenenbaums
Emitt Rhodes: Web site
DJ comments: Unlike many artists used in Wes Anderson movies, Emitt Rhodes is not a member of the British Invasion; rather, he was born in Decatur! — cwc
From the album The Royal Tenenbaums
Emitt Rhodes: Web site
DJ comments: Unlike many artists used in Wes Anderson movies, Emitt Rhodes is not a member of the British Invasion; rather, he was born in Decatur! — cwc
Gentlemen, S: Stephen Malkmus and The Jicks
Song: "Gardenia"
From the album Real Emotional Trash
Stephen Malkmus & The Jicks: Web site MySpace
DJ comments: It seems half the boys I know have a man crush/hard on for Stephen Malkmus. It's an odd phenomenon to observe -- I feel many of my indie friends would prefer Stephen Malkmus to a nude Victoria's Secret model lying spread eagle in their bed. — BJ
From the album Real Emotional Trash
Stephen Malkmus & The Jicks: Web site MySpace
DJ comments: It seems half the boys I know have a man crush/hard on for Stephen Malkmus. It's an odd phenomenon to observe -- I feel many of my indie friends would prefer Stephen Malkmus to a nude Victoria's Secret model lying spread eagle in their bed. — BJ
Gentlemen, S: Stevie Wonder
Song: "Uptight (Everything's Alright)"
Stevie Wonder: Web site Wiki
DJ comments: In my eyes, Stevie Wonder is THE gentlemen. He sings beautiful songs about women, sings to children, plays multiple instruments, produces music and does a whole hell of a lot more. What a man, what a man. What a mighty good man. — BJ
Stevie Wonder: Web site Wiki
DJ comments: In my eyes, Stevie Wonder is THE gentlemen. He sings beautiful songs about women, sings to children, plays multiple instruments, produces music and does a whole hell of a lot more. What a man, what a man. What a mighty good man. — BJ
Gentlemen, S: Kevin Shields
Song: "City Girl"
From the album Lost in Translation
Kevin Shields: Wiki entry
DJ comments: I'm pretty sure that if I started a supergroup, Kevin would be my guitar player. — cwc
From the album Lost in Translation
Kevin Shields: Wiki entry
DJ comments: I'm pretty sure that if I started a supergroup, Kevin would be my guitar player. — cwc
Gentlemen, T: Booker T. and the MG's
Gentlemen, T: Adrian Thaws (aka Tricky)
Songs: "Christiansands" and "Strugglin'"
From the albums Pre-Millennium Tension and Maxinquaye, respectively
Tricky: Web site
DJ comments: Since his real name and his artist name both fall under the T category, I am going to play two of his songs, and say "fuck you" to the U slot today (and X, for that matter). — cwc
Click here to see the Christiansands video.
And below, you can hear "Strugglin'" while staring at an album cover:
From the albums Pre-Millennium Tension and Maxinquaye, respectively
Tricky: Web site
DJ comments: Since his real name and his artist name both fall under the T category, I am going to play two of his songs, and say "fuck you" to the U slot today (and X, for that matter). — cwc
Click here to see the Christiansands video.
And below, you can hear "Strugglin'" while staring at an album cover:
Gentlemen, V: Chad VanGaalen
Gentlemen, V: Eddie Vedder
Song: "Society"
From the album Into the Wild
Eddie Vedder: Wiki entry
DJ comments: I guaran-fuckin-tee if I played Pearl Jam, I'd get some snide comment from the music gods around here, even if it was something off the more recent (read: less popular) albums. — cwc
From the album Into the Wild
Eddie Vedder: Wiki entry
DJ comments: I guaran-fuckin-tee if I played Pearl Jam, I'd get some snide comment from the music gods around here, even if it was something off the more recent (read: less popular) albums. — cwc
Gentlemen, W: Tom Waits
Gentlemen, W: Muddy Waters
Gentlemen, W: Rufus Wainwright
Song: "The Art Teacher"
From the album Want Two
Rufus Wainwright: Web site
DJ comments: The piano isn't all that complicated, at least to my ear, but I always thought it was great. — cwc
From the album Want Two
Rufus Wainwright: Web site
DJ comments: The piano isn't all that complicated, at least to my ear, but I always thought it was great. — cwc
Gentlemen, X: Xavier Rudd
Gentlemen, Y: Young M.C. (Marvin Young)
Song: "Principal's Office"
From the album Stone Cold Rhymin'
Young M.C.: Wiki
DJ comments: You probably know this man from his timeless classic, "Busta Move." Apparently this was his second biggest hit. Can't say I've ever heard it before, but I suppose I'm a bit out of the Nineties loop. Perhaps Chris can discuss the success of Young M.C. — BJ
From the album Stone Cold Rhymin'
Young M.C.: Wiki
DJ comments: You probably know this man from his timeless classic, "Busta Move." Apparently this was his second biggest hit. Can't say I've ever heard it before, but I suppose I'm a bit out of the Nineties loop. Perhaps Chris can discuss the success of Young M.C. — BJ
Gentlemen, Y: Yusuf Islam
Song: "Heaven/Where True Love Goes"
From the album An Other Cup
Yusuf: Web site
DJ comments: Cat Stevens in da house. — cwc
From the album An Other Cup
Yusuf: Web site
DJ comments: Cat Stevens in da house. — cwc
Gentlemen, Z: Frank Zappa and The Mothers Of Invention
Gentlemen, Z: Zach Condon
Song: "Postcards from Italy"
From the Beirut album Gulag Orkestar
Beirut: Web site
DJ comments: My favorite song by Mr. Condon. — cwc
From the Beirut album Gulag Orkestar
Beirut: Web site
DJ comments: My favorite song by Mr. Condon. — cwc
Wednesday, April 22, 2009
Gentlemen, A: Dan Auerbach
Song: "Whispered Words (Pretty Lies)"
From the album Keep It Hid
Dan Auerbach: Web site MySpace
DJ comments: The guitar-wielding Black Key put out his self-produced debut solo album in February. No surprise here -- it sounds just like the Black Keys.
Auerbach is currently on tour in Europe, but we lucky Midwesterners have the opportunity to see his solo show at Lollapalooza this August. — BJ
From the album Keep It Hid
Dan Auerbach: Web site MySpace
DJ comments: The guitar-wielding Black Key put out his self-produced debut solo album in February. No surprise here -- it sounds just like the Black Keys.
Auerbach is currently on tour in Europe, but we lucky Midwesterners have the opportunity to see his solo show at Lollapalooza this August. — BJ
Gentlemen, A: Ryan Adams
Song: "Chin Up, Cheer Up"
From the album Demolition
Ryan Adams: Web site
DJ comments: Mandy Moore (Mrs. Ryan Adams) recently said that Adams could always join her backup band if he needed work. Seeing as he's the same guy who takes those "Bryan Adams" jokes so well, I hope Mandy's OK after saying this. — cwc
From the album Demolition
Ryan Adams: Web site
DJ comments: Mandy Moore (Mrs. Ryan Adams) recently said that Adams could always join her backup band if he needed work. Seeing as he's the same guy who takes those "Bryan Adams" jokes so well, I hope Mandy's OK after saying this. — cwc
Gentlemen, B: Devendra Banhart
Song: "Lover"
From the album Smokey Rolls Down Thunder Canyon
Devendra Banhart: Web site MySpace
DJ comments: I've been a big fan of Devendra Banhart for a few years, but hadn't heard this song until recently watching Nick and Norah's Infinite Playlist. Needless to say, I scrambled for 2007's Smokey Rolls Down Thunder Canyon. Thank you Michael Cera for opening my eyes to everything good in this world.
Anywho, Banhart formed a new band with Priestbird drummer Greg Rogove. The name, you ask? Megapuss. Yum.
According to his Myspace page, Devendra is finishing another solo album. Not sure when, but you can expect it soon. — BJ
From the album Smokey Rolls Down Thunder Canyon
Devendra Banhart: Web site MySpace
DJ comments: I've been a big fan of Devendra Banhart for a few years, but hadn't heard this song until recently watching Nick and Norah's Infinite Playlist. Needless to say, I scrambled for 2007's Smokey Rolls Down Thunder Canyon. Thank you Michael Cera for opening my eyes to everything good in this world.
Anywho, Banhart formed a new band with Priestbird drummer Greg Rogove. The name, you ask? Megapuss. Yum.
According to his Myspace page, Devendra is finishing another solo album. Not sure when, but you can expect it soon. — BJ
Gentlemen, B: Syd Barrett
Song: "Octopus"
From the album The Madcap Laughs
Syd Barrett: Web site
DJ comments: I think Syd and Pink Floyd both benefit from his early departure from the band. The Floyd evolved beyond Barrett's quirky psychedelia to make some of the greatest space rock ever, while Syd made some interesting music as a solo man and maintained his legend as a tragic genius. Tragic if you consider a hermit's life after an inordinate amount of LSD something tragic. — cwc
From the album The Madcap Laughs
Syd Barrett: Web site
DJ comments: I think Syd and Pink Floyd both benefit from his early departure from the band. The Floyd evolved beyond Barrett's quirky psychedelia to make some of the greatest space rock ever, while Syd made some interesting music as a solo man and maintained his legend as a tragic genius. Tragic if you consider a hermit's life after an inordinate amount of LSD something tragic. — cwc
Gentlemen, C: Ray Charles
Song: "(Night Time Is) The Right Time"
Ray Charles: Web site Wiki
DJ comments: I just remembered that Ray Charles was the spokesman for Pepsi for a long stint during the Nineties. That's an easy one to remember, but there's another ad series that may not play in your head as easily -- check out video two. — BJ
Diet Pepsi Ad featuring Ray being a pimp:
An even cooler ad featuring Ray Charles:
Ray Charles: Web site Wiki
DJ comments: I just remembered that Ray Charles was the spokesman for Pepsi for a long stint during the Nineties. That's an easy one to remember, but there's another ad series that may not play in your head as easily -- check out video two. — BJ
Diet Pepsi Ad featuring Ray being a pimp:
An even cooler ad featuring Ray Charles:
Gentlemen, C: Leonard Cohen
Song: "Avalanche"
From the album Songs of Love and Hate
Leonard Cohen: Web site
DJ comments: "Everybody Knows" is a great song, but I wanted to play something off Cohen's fabulous Songs.... Get this great album. — cwc
From the album Songs of Love and Hate
Leonard Cohen: Web site
DJ comments: "Everybody Knows" is a great song, but I wanted to play something off Cohen's fabulous Songs.... Get this great album. — cwc
Gentlemen, D: Nick Drake
Song: "From the Morning"
From the album Pink Moon
Nick Drake: Web site MySpace
DJ comments: I just wanted to thank Chris for giving me Nick Drake's Family Tree LP for my 23rd birthday.
Apparently Nick had a pretty lame career during his lifetime (he died in 1974), but he has a relatively huge fan base these days. His music was featured in Garden State and The Royal Tenenbaums. Hell, Brad Pitt narrated a BBC radio special about this D. — BJ
From the album Pink Moon
Nick Drake: Web site MySpace
DJ comments: I just wanted to thank Chris for giving me Nick Drake's Family Tree LP for my 23rd birthday.
Apparently Nick had a pretty lame career during his lifetime (he died in 1974), but he has a relatively huge fan base these days. His music was featured in Garden State and The Royal Tenenbaums. Hell, Brad Pitt narrated a BBC radio special about this D. — BJ
Gentlemen, D: Donovan
Song: "Colours"
From the album Fairy Tale
Donovan: Web site
DJ comments: I first heard this song during an interesting split-screen scene in the Roger Avary adaptation of Bret Easton Ellis's The Rules of Attraction. Great song, great movie. Probably freaked out 99% of James Van Der Beek's fans at the time, which is awesome.
Easton Ellis is probably best known for his book American Psycho, which is highly overrated as a book. His books have made for some good movies, except for the first case I'll cite...
Less Than Zero: GREAT book, bordering on god-awful movie.
The Rules of Attraction: Good book, great movie.
American Psycho: Average book, great movie by Mary Herron, starring Christian Bale, Justin Theroux, Josh Lucas, Reese Witherspoon, Chloe Sevigny, Willem Dafoe, Samantha Mathis, and Jared Leto.
Lunar Park: Good book.
Anyway, this started out about Donovan... — cwc
From the album Fairy Tale
Donovan: Web site
DJ comments: I first heard this song during an interesting split-screen scene in the Roger Avary adaptation of Bret Easton Ellis's The Rules of Attraction. Great song, great movie. Probably freaked out 99% of James Van Der Beek's fans at the time, which is awesome.
Easton Ellis is probably best known for his book American Psycho, which is highly overrated as a book. His books have made for some good movies, except for the first case I'll cite...
Less Than Zero: GREAT book, bordering on god-awful movie.
The Rules of Attraction: Good book, great movie.
American Psycho: Average book, great movie by Mary Herron, starring Christian Bale, Justin Theroux, Josh Lucas, Reese Witherspoon, Chloe Sevigny, Willem Dafoe, Samantha Mathis, and Jared Leto.
Lunar Park: Good book.
Anyway, this started out about Donovan... — cwc
Gentlemen, E: Elliott Smith
Song: "The Biggest Lie"
From the album Elliott Smith
Elliott Smith: Web site MySpace
DJ comments: Not that Elliott Smith is depressing or anything, but reading about his childhood is fairly upsetting. To say the least, he had a strange relationship with his stepfather. I guess you could say it's heart wrenching. — BJ
From the album Elliott Smith
Elliott Smith: Web site MySpace
DJ comments: Not that Elliott Smith is depressing or anything, but reading about his childhood is fairly upsetting. To say the least, he had a strange relationship with his stepfather. I guess you could say it's heart wrenching. — BJ
Gentlemen, E: Joe "Bean" Esposito
Song: "You're the Best"
From the Karate Kid soundtrack
Joe "Bean" Esposito: Wikipedia
DJ comments: Holy shit. The guy who did this song is a Grammy winner. I wouldn't have guessed that in a thousand years.
You'll find the accompanying Karate Kid video below. Watching this reminded me of something that always bugged me about the casting of the Cobra Kai: how did the guy who ended up playing Lamar in Revenge of the Nerds land a role wearing the golden snake of the Kai? The same guy who threw the floppy javelin for Lambda Lambda Lambda has no business in the "strike first, strike hard, no mercy" karate crew. — cwc
Also thought I'd include this awesome near-end-of-movie-montage-theme from Teen Wolf. This is "Win in the End" by Mark Safan.
From the Karate Kid soundtrack
Joe "Bean" Esposito: Wikipedia
DJ comments: Holy shit. The guy who did this song is a Grammy winner. I wouldn't have guessed that in a thousand years.
You'll find the accompanying Karate Kid video below. Watching this reminded me of something that always bugged me about the casting of the Cobra Kai: how did the guy who ended up playing Lamar in Revenge of the Nerds land a role wearing the golden snake of the Kai? The same guy who threw the floppy javelin for Lambda Lambda Lambda has no business in the "strike first, strike hard, no mercy" karate crew. — cwc
Also thought I'd include this awesome near-end-of-movie-montage-theme from Teen Wolf. This is "Win in the End" by Mark Safan.
Gentlemen, F: Lowell Fulson
Song: "Reconsider Baby"
From the album Chess Blues Guitar
Lowell Fulson: Wiki
DJ comments: Lowell Fulson can be compared to T-Bone Walker. During the 1940s, he worked with other West Coast artists such as Ray Charles, before he was Ray Charles. Today Fulson is probably best known for his songs "Why Don't We Do It in the Road?" and "Tramp", which was covered by Salt-N-Peppa on Hot, Cool & Vicious. — BJ
From the album Chess Blues Guitar
Lowell Fulson: Wiki
DJ comments: Lowell Fulson can be compared to T-Bone Walker. During the 1940s, he worked with other West Coast artists such as Ray Charles, before he was Ray Charles. Today Fulson is probably best known for his songs "Why Don't We Do It in the Road?" and "Tramp", which was covered by Salt-N-Peppa on Hot, Cool & Vicious. — BJ
Gentlemen, F: Fatboy Slim
Song: "The Rockafeller Skank"
From the album Why Try Harder
Fatboy Slim: Web site
DJ comments: If we had more time, I would definitely be playing the 11-plus-minute "Song for Shelter," which is used effectively in the Larry Clark film Bully. — cwc
From the album Why Try Harder
Fatboy Slim: Web site
DJ comments: If we had more time, I would definitely be playing the 11-plus-minute "Song for Shelter," which is used effectively in the Larry Clark film Bully. — cwc
Gentlemen, G: Al Green
Song: "Love and Happiness"
Al Green: Web site Wiki
DJ comments: Al Green is still alive. In reality, he's pretty lucky to be 63 years old -- a former girlfriend, who was married at the time, assaulted him before she killed herself. How did she assault him, you ask? She poured hot grits and oil on him. Talk about a psycho bitch. — BJ
Al Green: Web site Wiki
DJ comments: Al Green is still alive. In reality, he's pretty lucky to be 63 years old -- a former girlfriend, who was married at the time, assaulted him before she killed herself. How did she assault him, you ask? She poured hot grits and oil on him. Talk about a psycho bitch. — BJ
Gentlemen, G: Serge Gainsbourg
Song: "Bonnie and Clyde" (with Brigitte Bardot)
From the album Comic Strip
Serge Gainsbourg: Wikipedia
DJ comments: Keeping the G's in the family, as I picked Serge's daughter Charlotte for my G during our Ladies show two weeks ago. — cwc
From the album Comic Strip
Serge Gainsbourg: Wikipedia
DJ comments: Keeping the G's in the family, as I picked Serge's daughter Charlotte for my G during our Ladies show two weeks ago. — cwc
Gentlemen, H: John Lee Hooker
Song: "Walkin' the Boogie"
From the album Chess Blues Guitar
John Lee Hooker: Web site Wiki
DJ comments: I generally like hookers, but this one is a very special one. You may know him from one of the greatest music movies ever made, The Blues Brothers, in which he played his best-known hit, "Boom Boom". He was an obvious choice for the movie, as John Belushi based his character Jake after the boogie-woogie blues man.
Outside of The Blues Brothers, Hooker played with the likes of Van Morison, Carlos Santana and Bonnie Raitt.
I guess you could say this is one hooker who doesn't suck. — BJ
From the album Chess Blues Guitar
John Lee Hooker: Web site Wiki
DJ comments: I generally like hookers, but this one is a very special one. You may know him from one of the greatest music movies ever made, The Blues Brothers, in which he played his best-known hit, "Boom Boom". He was an obvious choice for the movie, as John Belushi based his character Jake after the boogie-woogie blues man.
Outside of The Blues Brothers, Hooker played with the likes of Van Morison, Carlos Santana and Bonnie Raitt.
I guess you could say this is one hooker who doesn't suck. — BJ
Gentlemen, H: Ben Harper
Song: "I'm Breakin' Down"
From the album Welcome to the Cruel World
Ben Harper: Web site
DJ comments: Great song off Harper's stellar debut. — cwc
From the album Welcome to the Cruel World
Ben Harper: Web site
DJ comments: Great song off Harper's stellar debut. — cwc
Gentlemen, I: Bon Iver (Justin Vernon)
Song: "Flume"
From the album For Emma, Forever Ago
Bon Iver: Web site MySpace
DJ comments: I could lie and pretend that I cheated on this one, which I did, but I simply had a mental block. I forgot that Bon Iver is not the name of the singing man, it is the name of the band. I'm a moron, but we'll keep the entry as I've already played the song.
Justin Vernon is from Eau Claire, Wisconsin, which is not too far from where Chris and I call home. I love finding out that great musicians are from the Midwest -- let people know we're not just a bunch of rednecks having fun with pigs on our parents' farms. I suppose I shouldn't speak for everyone who lives in this wonderful region... — BJ
From the album For Emma, Forever Ago
Bon Iver: Web site MySpace
DJ comments: I could lie and pretend that I cheated on this one, which I did, but I simply had a mental block. I forgot that Bon Iver is not the name of the singing man, it is the name of the band. I'm a moron, but we'll keep the entry as I've already played the song.
Justin Vernon is from Eau Claire, Wisconsin, which is not too far from where Chris and I call home. I love finding out that great musicians are from the Midwest -- let people know we're not just a bunch of rednecks having fun with pigs on our parents' farms. I suppose I shouldn't speak for everyone who lives in this wonderful region... — BJ
Gentlemen, I: Iggy Pop
Song: "Sister Midnight"
From the album The Idiot
Iggy Pop: Web site
DJ comments: So what if Iggy's pimping Carnival cruises these days... — cwc
From the album The Idiot
Iggy Pop: Web site
DJ comments: So what if Iggy's pimping Carnival cruises these days... — cwc
Gentlemen, J: Mason Jennings
Gentlemen, J: Jack Johnson
Song: "Holes in Heaven"
From the album Thicker Than Water
Jack Johnson: Web site
DJ comments: Still don't quite get all the hate directed at Jack. It's not that he's overplayed by the radio. Is it that "unhip" kids like him? Is it that much of his music sounds the same? He writes some great tunes, he has a cool voice...I don't know what the problem is. — cwc
From the album Thicker Than Water
Jack Johnson: Web site
DJ comments: Still don't quite get all the hate directed at Jack. It's not that he's overplayed by the radio. Is it that "unhip" kids like him? Is it that much of his music sounds the same? He writes some great tunes, he has a cool voice...I don't know what the problem is. — cwc
Gentlemen, K: B.B. King
Song: "3 O'Clock Blues"
From the album Original Greatest Hits
B.B. King: Web site Wiki
DJ comments: Do you think B.B. King sold his soul to the devil, like they suggest in Metalocalypse? He's 76 with little to show for it outside of some gray hairs. This year he has an extensive European tour planned to follow his West Coast installment.
Fun fact: B.B. King's real first name is Riley. — BJ
From the album Original Greatest Hits
B.B. King: Web site Wiki
DJ comments: Do you think B.B. King sold his soul to the devil, like they suggest in Metalocalypse? He's 76 with little to show for it outside of some gray hairs. This year he has an extensive European tour planned to follow his West Coast installment.
Fun fact: B.B. King's real first name is Riley. — BJ
Gentlemen, K: Lenny Kravitz
Song: "Come On and Love Me"
From the album Are You Gonna Go My Way
Lenny Kravitz: Web site
DJ comments: Unlike Jack Johnson, I do understand why some people dislike Lenny. Some of his late '90s stuff is weak. But I love his first three albums, and I especially like this gem, which is buried on Are You Gonna Go My Way. — cwc
From the album Are You Gonna Go My Way
Lenny Kravitz: Web site
DJ comments: Unlike Jack Johnson, I do understand why some people dislike Lenny. Some of his late '90s stuff is weak. But I love his first three albums, and I especially like this gem, which is buried on Are You Gonna Go My Way. — cwc
Gentlemen, L: Lyrics Born
Song: "I Changed My Mind (Stereo MCs Rattlesnake Mix)"
From the album Same !@#$ Different Day
Lyrics Born: Web site MySpace
DJ comments: Hey, I played this song this week last year.
Lyrics Born just played Iowa City. Hopefully you were there to witness the madness. I was not able, but I'm sure it was a hoot. — BJ
From the album Same !@#$ Different Day
Lyrics Born: Web site MySpace
DJ comments: Hey, I played this song this week last year.
Lyrics Born just played Iowa City. Hopefully you were there to witness the madness. I was not able, but I'm sure it was a hoot. — BJ
Gentlemen, L: John Lennon
Song: "Look at Me"
From the album Plastic Ono Band
John Lennon: Web site
DJ comments: Far and away my favorite Beatle, it's too bad John's solo output isn't a little better. But I do love almost every track on Plastic Ono Band. — cwc
From the album Plastic Ono Band
John Lennon: Web site
DJ comments: Far and away my favorite Beatle, it's too bad John's solo output isn't a little better. But I do love almost every track on Plastic Ono Band. — cwc
Gentlemen, M: Mos Def (an RJD2 remix)
Song: "Wylin Out (RJD2 Remix)"
From the album RJD2 Is God
Mos Def: Wiki MySpace
DJ comments: I'm not sure what to say about Mos Def outside of the fact that he is one hell of a man. He's sexy, he can act, he can write, he can rap, I've heard he's hilarious and I'm sure he can do a slew of other things I can only dream about. — BJ
Don't know who it is, but I love that there's a burnt out hippie-looking dude jamming to the right of Mos Def.
From the album RJD2 Is God
Mos Def: Wiki MySpace
DJ comments: I'm not sure what to say about Mos Def outside of the fact that he is one hell of a man. He's sexy, he can act, he can write, he can rap, I've heard he's hilarious and I'm sure he can do a slew of other things I can only dream about. — BJ
Don't know who it is, but I love that there's a burnt out hippie-looking dude jamming to the right of Mos Def.
Gentlemen, M: Bob Marley
Song: "Redemption Song"
From the album Uprising
Bob Marley: Web site
DJ comments: Some days I'd rather hear the more upbeat Marley ("Is This Love" or "Could You Be Loved"), but today I'd rather hear the more sedated Bob. — cwc
Usually when embedding is disabled, I say fuck it, but here's a link to a video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OFGgbT_VasI
From the album Uprising
Bob Marley: Web site
DJ comments: Some days I'd rather hear the more upbeat Marley ("Is This Love" or "Could You Be Loved"), but today I'd rather hear the more sedated Bob. — cwc
Usually when embedding is disabled, I say fuck it, but here's a link to a video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OFGgbT_VasI
Wednesday, April 15, 2009
Ladies, N: Natalie Merchant
Song: "Carnival"
From the album Tigerlily
Joanna Newsom: Web site Wiki
DJ comments: I started with a Joanna Newsom song, but had to go to Natalie Merchant. In 1993, the lead vocalist for 10,000 Maniacs left her band to pursue what would be a very successful music career. This song is off her first solo album.
This song defines a particular time in my life -- one filled with Duckman, Goosebumps and Waukon's giant, rectangular swimming pool. Ah, to be young again and not have to pay my health insurance. — BJ
From the album Tigerlily
Joanna Newsom: Web site Wiki
DJ comments: I started with a Joanna Newsom song, but had to go to Natalie Merchant. In 1993, the lead vocalist for 10,000 Maniacs left her band to pursue what would be a very successful music career. This song is off her first solo album.
This song defines a particular time in my life -- one filled with Duckman, Goosebumps and Waukon's giant, rectangular swimming pool. Ah, to be young again and not have to pay my health insurance. — BJ
Ladies, N: Nico
Song: "Chelsea Girls"
From the album Chelsea Girl
Nico: Wikipedia
DJ comments: In my first life as a college radio DJ, back in the '90s at Iowa State, one of the station directors was talking about Nico as if he had partied with her back in the days of Warhol's Exploding Plastic Inevitable. It always cracked me up. College radio station directors are so dorky! — cwc
From the album Chelsea Girl
Nico: Wikipedia
DJ comments: In my first life as a college radio DJ, back in the '90s at Iowa State, one of the station directors was talking about Nico as if he had partied with her back in the days of Warhol's Exploding Plastic Inevitable. It always cracked me up. College radio station directors are so dorky! — cwc
Ladies, O: Karen O
Song: "Maps"
From the album Fever To Tell
Yeah Yeah Yeahs: Web site MySpace
DJ comments: Just so you know, the O stands for Orzolek.
Fever To Tell came out in 2003. I bought it shortly after it came out, and it probably repeated in my car's CD player 300 times before I moved onto the next album. — BJ
No Embedding: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SKvpRKJHUC0
From the album Fever To Tell
Yeah Yeah Yeahs: Web site MySpace
DJ comments: Just so you know, the O stands for Orzolek.
Fever To Tell came out in 2003. I bought it shortly after it came out, and it probably repeated in my car's CD player 300 times before I moved onto the next album. — BJ
No Embedding: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SKvpRKJHUC0
Ladies, O: Beth Orton
Song: "Concrete Sky"
From the album Daybreaker
Beth Orton: Web site
DJ comments: Beth Orton edges out Sinead for the O. — cwc
From the album Daybreaker
Beth Orton: Web site
DJ comments: Beth Orton edges out Sinead for the O. — cwc
Ladies, P: Amanda Palmer
Song: "Coin-Operated Boy"
From the album A Is For Accident
Patty Griffin: Web site MySpace
DJ comments: I wish I could have a coin-operated boy. Chris, do you come with a coin slot? If only I could get your comments when I need them...
I love Amanda's sense of humor. For instance, her Web site is called Amandafuckingpalmer.com. Outside of liking her humor, I'm not a big fan of her music, solo or Dresden. Sorry to all the cult followers. I hear there are a lot of you. — BJ
From the album A Is For Accident
Patty Griffin: Web site MySpace
DJ comments: I wish I could have a coin-operated boy. Chris, do you come with a coin slot? If only I could get your comments when I need them...
I love Amanda's sense of humor. For instance, her Web site is called Amandafuckingpalmer.com. Outside of liking her humor, I'm not a big fan of her music, solo or Dresden. Sorry to all the cult followers. I hear there are a lot of you. — BJ
Ladies, P: Poe
Song: "Hello"
From the album Hello
Poe: Web site
DJ comments: I liked Poe's first album—this is the title track of said album. Then she put out a second album with a cover image that resembles Bowie's Hunky Dory. Haven't heard much about her since. Still doesn't undo the goodness of her debut. — cwc
From the album Hello
Poe: Web site
DJ comments: I liked Poe's first album—this is the title track of said album. Then she put out a second album with a cover image that resembles Bowie's Hunky Dory. Haven't heard much about her since. Still doesn't undo the goodness of her debut. — cwc
Ladies, Q: Tegan & Sara Quin
Ladies, Q: Astrid Quay
Song: "The Caterpillar"
From the album Perfect As Cats
Astrid Quay: Winter Flowers Web site
DJ comments: Even in a show dedicated to the ladies, I find a way for the Cure to represent. Apparently Ms. Quay stepped away from her band Winter Flowers to record this Cure cover. — cwc
From the album Perfect As Cats
Astrid Quay: Winter Flowers Web site
DJ comments: Even in a show dedicated to the ladies, I find a way for the Cure to represent. Apparently Ms. Quay stepped away from her band Winter Flowers to record this Cure cover. — cwc
Ladies, R: Diana Ross
Ladies, R: Leslie Rankin (aka Ruby)
Song: "Flippin' Tha Bird"
From the album Salt Peter
Ruby: Web site
DJ comments: First Poe, now Ruby. I'm going full-on mid-'90s on everyone. — cwc
From the album Salt Peter
Ruby: Web site
DJ comments: First Poe, now Ruby. I'm going full-on mid-'90s on everyone. — cwc
Ladies, S: Caroline Smith
Ladies, S: Sally Shapiro
Ladies, T: Tracy Chapman
Song: "Fast Car"
From the album Tracy Chapman
Tracy Chapman: Web site Wiki
DJ comments: Yet another fantastic track from the greatest decade ever... the Nineties. During her peak, Tracy won four Grammys, scored herself an honorary degree of Doctor of Fine Arts and probably earned herself millions of dollars. Now she's just touring Europe and probably driving several fast cars. — BJ
From the album Tracy Chapman
Tracy Chapman: Web site Wiki
DJ comments: Yet another fantastic track from the greatest decade ever... the Nineties. During her peak, Tracy won four Grammys, scored herself an honorary degree of Doctor of Fine Arts and probably earned herself millions of dollars. Now she's just touring Europe and probably driving several fast cars. — BJ
Ladies, T: Rosie Thomas
Song: "The One I Love"
From the album These Friends of Mine
Rosie Thomas: Web site
DJ comments: R.E.M. via Rosie Thomas with assistance from Sufjan. An equation that adds up somehow. — cwc
From the album These Friends of Mine
Rosie Thomas: Web site
DJ comments: R.E.M. via Rosie Thomas with assistance from Sufjan. An equation that adds up somehow. — cwc
Ladies, U: Tracy Ullman
Song: "They Don't Know"
Tracy Ullman: IMDB Wiki
DJ comments: Apparently Tracy Ullman was a singer before she was a comedian. I thought this song was just something she put together for her series. Apparently not. Apparently she was good enough that Ben Gibbard chose to cover this song.
Do yourself a favor and check out some of her other videos. — BJ
Tracy Ullman: IMDB Wiki
DJ comments: Apparently Tracy Ullman was a singer before she was a comedian. I thought this song was just something she put together for her series. Apparently not. Apparently she was good enough that Ben Gibbard chose to cover this song.
Do yourself a favor and check out some of her other videos. — BJ
Ladies, U: Regina Spektor???
Song: "Us"
From the album Soviet Kitsch
Regina Spektor: Web site
DJ comments: Yes, I'm basing my U Lady off the song title. Blow me. — cwc
From the album Soviet Kitsch
Regina Spektor: Web site
DJ comments: Yes, I'm basing my U Lady off the song title. Blow me. — cwc
Ladies, V: Victoria Legrand
Song: "Wedding Bell"
From the album Devotion
Beach House: Web site MySpace
DJ comments: If you like this one, hopefully you caught the Beach House show when they played Mission Creek. I heard they did a great job, but I was at the These United States show.
Perhaps someone who attended the Beach House show can clear up some confusion of mine. The Maryland duo claims to play under the Visual genre. I'm not quite sure how a duo could be that visual. The Black Keys are about the only duo I've been utterly impressed with and I still wouldn't call them too visually appealing. I guess that's a lie, Dan Auerbach is pretty sexy. — BJ
From the album Devotion
Beach House: Web site MySpace
DJ comments: If you like this one, hopefully you caught the Beach House show when they played Mission Creek. I heard they did a great job, but I was at the These United States show.
Perhaps someone who attended the Beach House show can clear up some confusion of mine. The Maryland duo claims to play under the Visual genre. I'm not quite sure how a duo could be that visual. The Black Keys are about the only duo I've been utterly impressed with and I still wouldn't call them too visually appealing. I guess that's a lie, Dan Auerbach is pretty sexy. — BJ
Ladies, V: Laura Veirs
Song: "Ocean Night Song"
From the album Saltbreakers
Laura Veirs: Web site
DJ comments: Laura is another example of someone I assume has way more appearances on our show than she has in reality. Haven't played her since Week 1. What a shame. — cwc
From the album Saltbreakers
Laura Veirs: Web site
DJ comments: Laura is another example of someone I assume has way more appearances on our show than she has in reality. Haven't played her since Week 1. What a shame. — cwc
Ladies, W: Amy Winehouse
Song: "Wake Up Alone"
From the album Back To Black
Amy Winehouse: Web site MySpace
DJ comments: I was going to make a post about Amy Winehouse not being in the news as much as, say, a year ago. But then I did a news search and found this gem: http://www.welt.de/english-news/article3558506/Amy-Winehouse-s-husband-impregnates-woman.html
Yes, Amy's husband knocked up some chick in a bathroom, "toilet" if you prefer the English term, while in rehab. I guess he couldn't say No, No, No. — BJ
From the album Back To Black
Amy Winehouse: Web site MySpace
DJ comments: I was going to make a post about Amy Winehouse not being in the news as much as, say, a year ago. But then I did a news search and found this gem: http://www.welt.de/english-news/article3558506/Amy-Winehouse-s-husband-impregnates-woman.html
Yes, Amy's husband knocked up some chick in a bathroom, "toilet" if you prefer the English term, while in rehab. I guess he couldn't say No, No, No. — BJ
Ladies, W: Leigh and Chandra Watson
Song: "Just Like Heaven"
From the album Fire Songs
Watson Twins: Web site
DJ comments: Pretty cool version of a pretty perfect song. — cwc
From the album Fire Songs
Watson Twins: Web site
DJ comments: Pretty cool version of a pretty perfect song. — cwc
Ladies, X: Exene Cervenka
Song: "Motel Room in My Bed"
From the album Beyond and Back
X: Web site
DJ comments: A favorite of Alphabet Soup, and not just because Exene and company conveniently fill a tricky letter slot (today is a stretch, but come on....) — cwc
From the album Beyond and Back
X: Web site
DJ comments: A favorite of Alphabet Soup, and not just because Exene and company conveniently fill a tricky letter slot (today is a stretch, but come on....) — cwc
Ladies, Y: Mama Yancey
Song: "Monkey Woman Blues"
From the album Yancey Special, 1951
Mama Yancey: Wiki
DJ comments: So the name of this song is "Monkey Woman Blues." I had to choose it for historical reasons. Can you imagine if Rhianna came out with a similar song title?
Speaking of Rhianna, we decided to start calling a pint of Black and Blue (half Guinness, half Blue Moon) a Rhianna. Get it? — BJ
Embedding Disalbled http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vmvma-b5mVA
From the album Yancey Special, 1951
Mama Yancey: Wiki
DJ comments: So the name of this song is "Monkey Woman Blues." I had to choose it for historical reasons. Can you imagine if Rhianna came out with a similar song title?
Speaking of Rhianna, we decided to start calling a pint of Black and Blue (half Guinness, half Blue Moon) a Rhianna. Get it? — BJ
Embedding Disalbled http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vmvma-b5mVA
Ladies, Y: Yoko
Song: "Kiss Kiss Kiss"
From the album Double Fantasy
Yoko: Web site
DJ comments: I can't say a whole lot for Yoko's art as a whole, but this song is pretty cool. And PAUL killed the Beatles, not Ms. Ono Lennon. — cwc
From the album Double Fantasy
Yoko: Web site
DJ comments: I can't say a whole lot for Yoko's art as a whole, but this song is pretty cool. And PAUL killed the Beatles, not Ms. Ono Lennon. — cwc
Ladies, Z: Moon Zappa
Song: "Valley Girl"
From the album Ship Arriving Too Late to Save a Drowning Witch
Moon Zappa: Web site Wiki
DJ comments: I can kind of understand naming your child Moon, but to then give that child the middle name Unit -- I'm not sure I agree with that. Maybe I'll name my first boy Huge Unit and assume that one of two things would happen: 1. My son would get laid by default and love his mother; 2. My son would disappoint a lot of women and hate his mother.
Anyway, Frank Zappa and his daughter Moon Unit released this song together in 1982; that's one year before the debut of that fantastic movie starring Nicholas Cage as a teenage heartthrob. Like, oh my god, he is so awesome. — BJ
Music Video:
Movie preview:
From the album Ship Arriving Too Late to Save a Drowning Witch
Moon Zappa: Web site Wiki
DJ comments: I can kind of understand naming your child Moon, but to then give that child the middle name Unit -- I'm not sure I agree with that. Maybe I'll name my first boy Huge Unit and assume that one of two things would happen: 1. My son would get laid by default and love his mother; 2. My son would disappoint a lot of women and hate his mother.
Anyway, Frank Zappa and his daughter Moon Unit released this song together in 1982; that's one year before the debut of that fantastic movie starring Nicholas Cage as a teenage heartthrob. Like, oh my god, he is so awesome. — BJ
Music Video:
Movie preview:
Ladies, Z: Zooey Deschanel
Song: "Why Do You Let Me Stay Here?"
From the album Volume One
She & Him: Web site
DJ comments: Does Zooey really need to ask such a question? She's welcome anytime. — cwc
From the album Volume One
She & Him: Web site
DJ comments: Does Zooey really need to ask such a question? She's welcome anytime. — cwc
Wednesday, April 8, 2009
Ladies, A: Fiona Apple
Song: "Parting Gift"
From the album Extraordinary Machine
Fiona Apple: Web site MySpace
DJ comments: It's almost as if all of Fiona Apple's marketing and Web pages stopped in time when she released Extraordinary Machine. One of the headlines under the NEWS section on her Web site (listed above) is "the long awaited new album
extraordinary machine, in stores now"... If you don't remember, E.M. was released in 2005.
It took six years to make E.M. and we've heard very little from Apple since... perhaps we can anticipate a new album in another two years. — BJ
From the album Extraordinary Machine
Fiona Apple: Web site MySpace
DJ comments: It's almost as if all of Fiona Apple's marketing and Web pages stopped in time when she released Extraordinary Machine. One of the headlines under the NEWS section on her Web site (listed above) is "the long awaited new album
extraordinary machine, in stores now"... If you don't remember, E.M. was released in 2005.
It took six years to make E.M. and we've heard very little from Apple since... perhaps we can anticipate a new album in another two years. — BJ
Ladies, A: Tori Amos
Song: "'97 Bonnie and Clyde"
From the album Strange Little Girls
Tori Amos: Web site
DJ comments: The original version of this song (by Eminem) sounded almost jokey, whereas this Tori Amos version brings out how fucked up the song is in a different context. This version is incredibly spooky, truth be told. — cwc
From the album Strange Little Girls
Tori Amos: Web site
DJ comments: The original version of this song (by Eminem) sounded almost jokey, whereas this Tori Amos version brings out how fucked up the song is in a different context. This version is incredibly spooky, truth be told. — cwc
Ladies, B: Pieta Brown
Song: "Remember The Sun"
From the album Remember The Sun
Pieta Brown: Web site MySpace
DJ comments: Pieta Brown played at The Mill during Mission Creek week. She and her husband, Bo Ramsey, never cease to amaze me together. Outside of working with Pieta and her father, Greg, he has also produced some of Lucinda Williams work.
Brown released her newest album, Flight Time, late last year. Remember the Sun was her previous album, released in June, 2007. I suggest everyone start a Pieta Brown collection, as all her releases are fantastic. — BJ
From the album Remember The Sun
Pieta Brown: Web site MySpace
DJ comments: Pieta Brown played at The Mill during Mission Creek week. She and her husband, Bo Ramsey, never cease to amaze me together. Outside of working with Pieta and her father, Greg, he has also produced some of Lucinda Williams work.
Brown released her newest album, Flight Time, late last year. Remember the Sun was her previous album, released in June, 2007. I suggest everyone start a Pieta Brown collection, as all her releases are fantastic. — BJ
Ladies, B: Bjork
Song: "Army of Me"
From the album Post
Bjork: Web site
DJ comments: I would like to see Bjork team up with Sigur Ros for an entire album. Iceland, unite! — cwc
From the album Post
Bjork: Web site
DJ comments: I would like to see Bjork team up with Sigur Ros for an entire album. Iceland, unite! — cwc
Ladies, C: Cat Power
Song: "Woman Left Lonely"
From the album Jukebox
Cat Power: Web site MySpace
DJ comments: Wow, Chris, Cat Power is older than you. I didn't think such a thing was possible.
Chan Marshall was born in Georgie on January 21, 1972. After dropping out of high school, she took on the name Cat Power to perform around Atlanta. In the early-Nineties, Cat Power moved to New York City where she opened for acts like Liz Phair, leading to her work with Sonic Youth's Steve Shelley.
I've been reading a 2006 interview with Spin magazine, and Cat Power sounds a bit crazy. She was an alcoholic for a long time, and she's been noted for seeing visions... She's been diagnosed with severe depression. This is an excerpt from the interview:
On the fourth day, I woke up and I was like, "Shit, Susanna is not coming back. Maybe Susanna is just part of your split personality. Maybe everyone's part of your split personality. Maybe your mom doesn't exist. Maybe you aren't you. Maybe you're really 75 years old and you're homeless with cancer and you're on a respirator, and when you open your eyes, you're going to see that you're dying." So I got out of bed and went right up to the mirror. At this point, I was raw. I hadn't seen myself. I hadn't brushed my hair. I wondered [if I looked in the mirror], would it be me? And I looked. And I looked like me. Like the inside of me. Like a little kid. When I saw my face, all I wanted to do was protect that person. And I realized, "What are you doing here?"
Anyway, "Woman Left Lonely" is a Janis Joplin cover. — BJ
From the album Jukebox
Cat Power: Web site MySpace
DJ comments: Wow, Chris, Cat Power is older than you. I didn't think such a thing was possible.
Chan Marshall was born in Georgie on January 21, 1972. After dropping out of high school, she took on the name Cat Power to perform around Atlanta. In the early-Nineties, Cat Power moved to New York City where she opened for acts like Liz Phair, leading to her work with Sonic Youth's Steve Shelley.
I've been reading a 2006 interview with Spin magazine, and Cat Power sounds a bit crazy. She was an alcoholic for a long time, and she's been noted for seeing visions... She's been diagnosed with severe depression. This is an excerpt from the interview:
On the fourth day, I woke up and I was like, "Shit, Susanna is not coming back. Maybe Susanna is just part of your split personality. Maybe everyone's part of your split personality. Maybe your mom doesn't exist. Maybe you aren't you. Maybe you're really 75 years old and you're homeless with cancer and you're on a respirator, and when you open your eyes, you're going to see that you're dying." So I got out of bed and went right up to the mirror. At this point, I was raw. I hadn't seen myself. I hadn't brushed my hair. I wondered [if I looked in the mirror], would it be me? And I looked. And I looked like me. Like the inside of me. Like a little kid. When I saw my face, all I wanted to do was protect that person. And I realized, "What are you doing here?"
Anyway, "Woman Left Lonely" is a Janis Joplin cover. — BJ
Ladies, C: Jill Cunniff
Song: "Happy Warriors"
From the album City Beach
Jill Cunniff: Web site
DJ comments: Luscious Jackson (and now Jill Cunniff) is one of those bands I don't listen to very often but when I do it makes me happy. — cwc
From the album City Beach
Jill Cunniff: Web site
DJ comments: Luscious Jackson (and now Jill Cunniff) is one of those bands I don't listen to very often but when I do it makes me happy. — cwc
Ladies, D: Kimya Dawson
Song: "Tire Swing"
From the album Juno
Kimya Dawson: Web site MySpace
DJ comments: One of Dawson's influences on Myspace is Jesse and the Rippers... awesome.
I had no idea Kimya Dawson was one of the original members of The Moldy Peaches. I also had no idea she named her child Panda... how do celebrities come up with their kids' names? — BJ
From the album Juno
Kimya Dawson: Web site MySpace
DJ comments: One of Dawson's influences on Myspace is Jesse and the Rippers... awesome.
I had no idea Kimya Dawson was one of the original members of The Moldy Peaches. I also had no idea she named her child Panda... how do celebrities come up with their kids' names? — BJ
Ladies, D: Marianne Dissard
Song: "Le Lendemain"
From the album L'Entredeux
Marianne Dissard: Web site
DJ comments: French, the language of love. Madame Dissard has hooked up with one of those Calexico fellows, so she has some smarts as well. — cwc
From the album L'Entredeux
Marianne Dissard: Web site
DJ comments: French, the language of love. Madame Dissard has hooked up with one of those Calexico fellows, so she has some smarts as well. — cwc
Ladies, E: Erykah Badu
Song: "Sometimes..."
From the album Baduizm
Erykah Badu: Web site MySpace
DJ comments: Erykah Badu is collaborating with Steven Lopez, a Los Angeles artist, adding to his Midnight Series. You can read up on his celebrity portrait series here and here.
Badu is also playing Bonnaroo this year. I highly suggest checking out the lineup. She's one of MANY fantastic artists making their way to Tennessee. — BJ
From the album Baduizm
Erykah Badu: Web site MySpace
DJ comments: Erykah Badu is collaborating with Steven Lopez, a Los Angeles artist, adding to his Midnight Series. You can read up on his celebrity portrait series here and here.
Badu is also playing Bonnaroo this year. I highly suggest checking out the lineup. She's one of MANY fantastic artists making their way to Tennessee. — BJ
Ladies, E: Eleni Mandell
Song: "It Wasn't the Time (It Was the Color)"
From the album Artificial Fire
Eleni Mandell: Web site
DJ comments: A little cooler than the Mandrell sisters. Check out this song from Mandell's new disc. — cwc
From the album Artificial Fire
Eleni Mandell: Web site
DJ comments: A little cooler than the Mandrell sisters. Check out this song from Mandell's new disc. — cwc
Ladies, F: Aretha Franklin
Ladies, F: Leslie Feist
Song: "One Evening"
From the album Let It Die
Feist: Web site
DJ comments: One of the numerous gorgeous songs on Let It Die. — cwc
Go here for the awesome video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lqVKOilZO2A
From the album Let It Die
Feist: Web site
DJ comments: One of the numerous gorgeous songs on Let It Die. — cwc
Go here for the awesome video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lqVKOilZO2A
Ladies, G: Laura Gibson
Ladies, G: Charlotte Gainsbourg
Song: "The Songs That We Sing"
From the album 5:55
Charlotte Gainsbourg: Web site
DJ comments: Last time I thought about Serge Gainsbourg's daughter, it was back when she suffered a cerebral hemorrhage following a water skiing accident. She's doing better now; in fact, she's working on a new album with assistance from Beck. — cwc
From the album 5:55
Charlotte Gainsbourg: Web site
DJ comments: Last time I thought about Serge Gainsbourg's daughter, it was back when she suffered a cerebral hemorrhage following a water skiing accident. She's doing better now; in fact, she's working on a new album with assistance from Beck. — cwc
Ladies, H: Billie Holiday
Ladies, H: Polly Jean Harvey
Song: "Down by the Water"
From the album To Bring You My Love
PJ Harvey: Web site
DJ comments: Originally I always found PJ a great musician but not all that easy on the eyes. And then this song (and accompanying video) came out. Mind changed. — cwc
From the album To Bring You My Love
PJ Harvey: Web site
DJ comments: Originally I always found PJ a great musician but not all that easy on the eyes. And then this song (and accompanying video) came out. Mind changed. — cwc
Ladies, I: Ingrid Michaelson
Song: "Be OK"
From the album Be OK
Ingrid Michaelson: Web site MySpace
DJ comments: I never know whether someone is popular on regular radio stations, mainly because I never listen to music outside KRUI and whatever is on my iPod. This girl is pretty poppy, but she's a good I girl. Perhaps we'll play it before the Top 40 stations do. — BJ
From the album Be OK
Ingrid Michaelson: Web site MySpace
DJ comments: I never know whether someone is popular on regular radio stations, mainly because I never listen to music outside KRUI and whatever is on my iPod. This girl is pretty poppy, but she's a good I girl. Perhaps we'll play it before the Top 40 stations do. — BJ
Ladies, I: Janis Ian
Song: "Tea and Sympathy"
From the album Between the Lines
Janis Ian: Web site
DJ comments: While I was tempted to play "At Seventeen," I decided to go with this lesser known track, one that deserves some love. — cwc
From the album Between the Lines
Janis Ian: Web site
DJ comments: While I was tempted to play "At Seventeen," I decided to go with this lesser known track, one that deserves some love. — cwc
Ladies, J: Etta James
Song: "How Big of a Fool"
From the album R'n'B Dynamite
Etta James: Web site Wiki
DJ comments: Etta wasn't the prettiest, but she had a lot of talent and a lot to say. She won four Grammys and 17 Blues Music Awards, and she was inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, the Blues Hall of Fame and the Grammy Hall of Fame... twice. You ain't no fool, Etta. — BJ
From the album R'n'B Dynamite
Etta James: Web site Wiki
DJ comments: Etta wasn't the prettiest, but she had a lot of talent and a lot to say. She won four Grammys and 17 Blues Music Awards, and she was inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, the Blues Hall of Fame and the Grammy Hall of Fame... twice. You ain't no fool, Etta. — BJ
Ladies, J: Sharon Jones
Song: "Inspiration Information"
From the album Dark Was the Night
Sharon Jones: Web site" target="_blank">Web site
DJ comments: Another cool contributor to the latest hip compilation. — cwc
From the album Dark Was the Night
Sharon Jones: Web site" target="_blank">Web site
DJ comments: Another cool contributor to the latest hip compilation. — cwc
Ladies, K: Alison Krauss
Song: "Rich Woman"
From the album Raising Sand
Alison Krauss: Web site Wiki
DJ comments: A country girl who gets to share duets with a former Zeppelin, James Taylor and Elvis Costello. That's impressive. What's more impressive is that she has won 26 Grammys -- five more than Stevie Wonder. She holds the record for women, so it was only appropriate that she be involved on our Ladies List. — BJ
From the album Raising Sand
Alison Krauss: Web site Wiki
DJ comments: A country girl who gets to share duets with a former Zeppelin, James Taylor and Elvis Costello. That's impressive. What's more impressive is that she has won 26 Grammys -- five more than Stevie Wonder. She holds the record for women, so it was only appropriate that she be involved on our Ladies List. — BJ
Ladies, K: Carole King
Song: "Smackwater Jack"
From the album Tapestry
Carole King: Web site
DJ comments: Tapestry is one of those albums you take for granted, I suppose. A true sign of something good, right? — cwc
From the album Tapestry
Carole King: Web site
DJ comments: Tapestry is one of those albums you take for granted, I suppose. A true sign of something good, right? — cwc
Ladies, L: Peggy Lee
Ladies, L: Loretta Lynn
Song: "Portland, Oregon"
From the album Van Lear Rose
Loretta Lynn: Web site
DJ comments: Featuring Jack White on the guitar. A song about Brittany's favorite city in the world. — cwc
From the album Van Lear Rose
Loretta Lynn: Web site
DJ comments: Featuring Jack White on the guitar. A song about Brittany's favorite city in the world. — cwc
Ladies, M: Aimee Mann
Song: "Momentum"
From the Magnolia soundtrack
Aimee Mann: Web site
DJ comments: Until the PT Anderson film Magnolia, I had a low opinion of Aimee Mann, having only experienced her work with 'Til Tuesday ("Voices Carry") and her solo album I'm With Stupid, which didn't have much staying power for me. However, the Magnolia songs won me over. On a side note, I just read the great rock 'n' roll memoir by Aimee's good friend Jen Trynin, who will have to make an appearance in next week's show. — cwc
From the Magnolia soundtrack
Aimee Mann: Web site
DJ comments: Until the PT Anderson film Magnolia, I had a low opinion of Aimee Mann, having only experienced her work with 'Til Tuesday ("Voices Carry") and her solo album I'm With Stupid, which didn't have much staying power for me. However, the Magnolia songs won me over. On a side note, I just read the great rock 'n' roll memoir by Aimee's good friend Jen Trynin, who will have to make an appearance in next week's show. — cwc
Ladies, M: Alanis Morissette
Song: "Hand In My Pocket"
From the album Jagged Little Pill
Alanis: Web site MySpace
DJ comments: Alanis is by far the most influential female musician from my early life. I've probably listened to Jagged Little Pill more than any other album, solely because it came out when I was 10 or so. Fuck the Spice Girls, Alanis provided all the Girl Power young Brittany Jade ever needed. — BJ
As the movie Dogma showed us, Alanis Morissette's voice might kill you. — cwc
From the album Jagged Little Pill
Alanis: Web site MySpace
DJ comments: Alanis is by far the most influential female musician from my early life. I've probably listened to Jagged Little Pill more than any other album, solely because it came out when I was 10 or so. Fuck the Spice Girls, Alanis provided all the Girl Power young Brittany Jade ever needed. — BJ
As the movie Dogma showed us, Alanis Morissette's voice might kill you. — cwc
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