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Richard Thompson of Fairport Convention, Opinions on Naked Raygun & Amythyst Kiah Aug 20, 2021

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Hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot interview singer, songwriter and guitarist Richard Thompson this week. They discuss his memoir Beeswing, his time in Fairport Convention and how the iconic folk rock band stood out in a sea of blues and traditional rock bands. The hosts also review new albums by Naked Raygun and Amythyst Kiah.

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Featured Songs:

Richard Thompson, "1952 Vincent Black Lightning," Rumor and Sigh, Capitol, 1991

Naked Raygun, "Broken Things," Over The Overlords, Wax Trax, 2021

Naked Raygun, "Living in the Good Times," Over The Overlords, Wax Trax, 2021

Naked Raygun, "Suicide Bomb," Over The Overlords, Wax Trax, 2021

Naked Raygun, "Black and Grey," Over The Overlords, Wax Trax, 2021

Naked Raygun, "Soul Hole Baby," Over The Overlords, Wax Trax, 2021

Naked Raygun, "Farewell to Arms," Over The Overlords, Wax Trax, 2021

Amythyst Kiah, "Fancy Drones (Fracture Me)," Wary + Strange, Rounder, 2021

Amythyst Kiah, "Black Myself," Wary + Strange, Rounder, 2021

Amythyst Kiah, "Ballad Lost," Wary + Strange, Rounder, 2021

Amythyst Kiah, "Tender Organs," Wary + Strange, Rounder, 2021

Amythyst Kiah, "Soapbox," Wary + Strange, Rounder, 2021

Richard Thompson, "Beeswing," Mirror Blue, Capitol, 1994

Fairport Convention, "Who Knows Where the Time Goes," Unhalfbricking, Island, 1969

Fairport Convention, "Sir Patrick Spens," Liege & Lief, Island, 1969

Fairport Convention, "Matty Groves," Liege & Lief, Island, 1969

Fairport Convention, "Autopsy," Unhalfbricking, Island, 1969

Fairport Convention, "A Sailor's Life," Unhalfbricking, Island, 1969

Fairport Convention, "Crazy Man Michael," Liege & Lief, Island, 1969

Richard and Linda Thompson, "Wall of Death," Shoot Out the Lights, Hannibal, 1982

Richard and Linda Thompson, "Don't Renege On Our Love," Shoot Out the Lights, Hannibal, 1982

Richard Thompson, "The Big Love Scene," Serpent's Tears, Beeswing, 2021

Richard Thompson and Teddy Thompson, "Persuasion," Action Packed - The Best of the Capitol Years, Capitol, 2001

Yola, "Stand For Myself," Stand For Myself, Easy Eye Sound, 2021

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Dusty Hill, The Bearded Blues Rock Bassist and Vocalist, Remembered Aug 18, 2021

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In this bonus podcast, Greg adds a ZZ Top song to the Desert Island Jukebox in tribute to their bassist, Dusty Hill, who died in July.

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Yes's Going For the One with Jon Anderson & Opinions on Tyler, the Creator Aug 13, 2021

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This week, hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot dissect Yes’ 1977 masterpiece album Going For the One. They talk about the progressive rock band’s history, the rich music and interview lead singer Jon Anderson about the making of the record. They also review the latest album from rapper Tyler, the Creator.

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Featured Songs:

Yes, "Awaken," Going for the One, Atlantic, 1977

Yes, "Going For the One," Going for the One, Atlantic, 1977

The Beatles, "A Day In the Life," Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band, Parlophone, 1967

Yes, "Close To The Edge," Close To The Edge, Atlantic, 1972

Yes, "Time and a Word," Time and a Word, Atlantic, 1970

Yes, "I've Seen All Good People A. Your Move, B. All Good People," The Yes Album, Atlantic, 1971

Yes, "Roundabout," Fragile, Atlantic, 1971

Yes, "The Ancient," Tales from Topographic Oceans, Atlantic, 1973

Yes, "Turn of the Century," Going for the One, Atlantic, 1977

Yes, "Parallels," Going for the One, Atlantic, 1977

Yes, "Wonderous Stories," Going for the One, Atlantic, 1977

Tyler, the Creator, "WUSYANAME (feat. YoungBoy Never Broke Again & Ty Dolla $ign)," CALL ME IF YOU GET LOST, Columbia, 2021

Tyler, the Creator, "SWEET / I THOUGHT YOU WANTED TO DANCE (feat. Brent Faiyaz & Fana Hues)," CALL ME IF YOU GET LOST, Columbia, 2021

Tyler, the Creator, "LUMBERJACK," CALL ME IF YOU GET LOST, Columbia, 2021

Tyler, the Creator, "MANIFESTO (feat. Domo Genesis)," CALL ME IF YOU GET LOST, Columbia, 2021

Richard Thompson, "Beeswing," Mirror Blue, Capitol, 1994

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Jim is Pure as New York Snow with his Latest Desert Island Disc Aug 11, 2021

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Jim takes a trip to the desert island to play the song "Bette Davis Eyes" by Kim Carnes. The 1981 song is often thought of as just another one-hit wonder, but Jim highlights not only Carnes's signature vocals but also the use of a unique instrument.

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Latin Music's Ascent, Opinions on Prince & Billie Eilish Aug 06, 2021

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This week, hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot talk with Billboard VP and author Leila Cobo about her book, "Decoding Despacito," which charts the rise of Latin music in the United States. They also review Billie Eilish's new album and a new release from Prince's archives.

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Featured Songs:

Luis Fonsi, "Despacito (featuring Justin Bieber and Daddy Yankee)," Despacito (featuring Justin Bieber and Daddy Yankee) (Single), Universal, 2017

Billie Eilish, "Happier Than Ever," Happier Than Ever, Darkroom, Interscope, 2021

Billie Eilish, "NDA," Happier Than Ever, Darkroom, Interscope, 2021

Billie Eilish, "Billie Bossa Nova," Happier Than Ever, Darkroom, Interscope, 2021

Billie Eilish, "Not My Responsibility," Happier Than Ever, Darkroom, Interscope, 2021

Prince, "Welcome 2 America," Welcome 2 America, NPG, 2021

Prince, "Yes," Welcome 2 America, NPG, 2021

Prince, "Same Page, Different Book," Welcome 2 America, NPG, 2021

Prince, "Hot Summer," Welcome 2 America, NPG, 2021

Prince, "1010 (Rin Tin Tin)," Welcome 2 America, NPG, 2021

Gloria Estefan and Miami Sound Machine, "Conga," Primitive Love, Epic, 1985

José Feliciano, "Feliz Navidad," Feliz Navidad, RCA, 1970

Ritchie Valens, "La Bamba," Ritchie Valens, Del-Fi, 1954

Luis Fonsi, "Despacito (featuring Daddy Yankee)," Vida, Universal, 2017

Daddy Yankee, "Gasolina," Barrio Fino, El Cartel, 2004

Marc Anthony, "Vivir Mi Vida," 3.0, Sony, 2013

Selena, "Amor Prohibido," Amor Prohibido, EMI, 1994

J. Balvin & Willy William, "Mi Gente (feat. Beyoncé)," Mi Gente (feat. Beyoncé) (Single), Universal, 2017

Rosalía, "Malamente," El Mal Querer, Sony, 2017

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Paying tribute to the kindest Assassin known to the music world Aug 04, 2021

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In this bonus podcast, Greg adds a song to the Desert Island Jukebox in tribute to Joe Cassidy of the band Assassins among other projects, who died suddenly at 51.

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Woodstock '99 & Guests' Desert Island Jukebox Picks Jul 30, 2021

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This week, we hear what songs some of our past guests like Todd Rundgren and Tune-Yards would want with them on a desert island. Plus hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot talk with music journalist Steven Hyden about the new documentary "Woodstock 99: Peace, Love and Rage."

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Joni Mitchell, "Woodstock," Ladies of the Canyon, Reprise, 1970

Crosby, Still, Nash and Young, "Woodstock," Deja Vu, Atlantic, 1970

Todd Rundgren, "The Want of a Nail (with Bobby Womack)," Nearly Human, Warner Bros., 1989

Burt Bacharach, "What the World Needs Now Is Love," What the World Needs Now: Burt Bacharach Classics, A&M, 2003

Heart, "Crazy On You," Dreamboat Annie, Mushroom, 1975

The Beatles, "Dear Prudence," White Album, Apple, 1968

Pino Palladino & Blake Mills, "Just Wrong," Notes With Attachments, Impulse!, 2021

Jr. Walker & The All Stars, "(I'm a) Road Runner," Road Runner, Motown, 1965

Tune-Yards, "make it right.," Sketchy, 4AD, 2021

Batuk, "Vida (feat. Nandi Ndlovu)," Musica Da Terra, Teka, 2016

Spowder, "Pulp," Health Palm, State Champion, 2017

Luis Fonsi & Daddy Yankee, "Despacito," VIDA, Universal Music Latino, 2017

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Alejandro Escovedo and mental health care for musicians Jul 28, 2021

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In this bonus podcast news contributor Althea Legaspi talks with Alejandro Escovedo about his work to make mental health care accessible to music industry professionals. Jim, Greg and Althea also discuss the state of mental health in the music industry more broadly, including the recent developments with Britney Spears.

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Buried Treasures, Biz Markie & Damon Locks Jul 23, 2021

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Hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot share some music you may have missed that you need to hear. We call these songs buried treasures. Plus, they talk with Damon Locks about his Black Monument Ensemble project, bid farewell to Biz Markie and hear from some listeners.

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Featured Songs:

Damon Locks Black Monument Ensemble, "Keep Your Mind Free (feat. Ben LaMar Gay)," Now, International Anthem, 2021

Polo & Pan, "Les jolies choses," Cyclorama, Hamburger, 2021

The Mysterines, "Who’s Ur Girl," Love's Not Enough (Single), Pretty Face, 2020

Swt Valli Hi, "Over It," Over It (Single), Eighteen, 2021

Jaimie Branch, "theme 001 (Live)," FLY or DIE LIVE, International Anthem, 2021

Comet Control, "Secret Life," Secret Life (Single), Tee Pee, 2021

BLK JKS, "Maiga Mali Mansa Musa," Abantu / Before Humans, We Are Busy Bodies, 2021

Trenchmouth, "Sea of Serenity," More Motion: A Collection, Thick, 2003

Angela Davis, "Interviewed By Art Seigner," Soul And Soledad, Flying Dutchman, 1971

Ruby Dee and Ossie Davis, "Song For Billie Holiday," The Poetry Of Langston Hughes, Caedmon, 1969

Damon Locks Black Monument Ensemble, "The Colors That You Bring," Where Future Unfolds, International Anthem, 2019

Damon Locks Black Monument Ensemble, "The People vs The Rest of Us," Now, International Anthem, 2021

Damon Locks Black Monument Ensemble, "Now (Forever Momentary Space)," Now, International Anthem, 2021

The Eternals , "Destroy The Body," Espiritu Zombi, New Atlantis, 2016

The Specials, "Ghost Town (Extended Version)," Ghost Town (Extended Version) (Single), Two-Tone, 1981

Damon Locks Black Monument Ensemble, "Rebuild a Nation," Where Future Unfolds, International Anthem, 2019

Biz Markie, "Vapors," Goin' Off, Cold Chillin', 1988

King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard, "Melting," Flying Microtonal Banana, ATO, 2017

Taylor Swift, "the 1," folklore, Republic, 2020

Prick, "Tough," Prick, Nothing/Interscope, 1995

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Comedian Chris Gethard Jul 21, 2021

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In this bonus podcast producer Andrew Gill interviews comedian Chris Gethard about his new stand up special "Half My Life" and the connections between music and comedy.

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