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#806 Nancy Wilson of Heart, Opinions on Art d'Ecco & Marianne Faithfull May 07, 2021

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For decades, Heart’s Nancy Wilson has been connecting with audiences through her masterful guitar playing and spot-on harmony vocals. Hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot talk with her about her illustrious career and her debut studio solo album. Plus, they review new records from Art d'Ecco and Marianne Faithfull.

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Featured Songs:

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

Marianne Faithfull, "The Bridge of Sighs (with Warren Ellis)," She Walks in Beauty (with Warren Ellis), BMG, 2021

Marianne Faithfull, "She Walks in Beauty (with Warren Ellis)," She Walks in Beauty (with Warren Ellis), BMG, 2021

Marianne Faithfull, "Ozymandias (with Warren Ellis)," She Walks in Beauty (with Warren Ellis), BMG, 2021

Billie Holiday, "Glad to Be Unhappy," Lady in Satin, Columbia, 1958

Art d'Ecco, "Desires," In Standard Definition, Paper Bag, 2021

Art d'Ecco, "Head Rush," In Standard Definition, Paper Bag, 2021

Art d'Ecco, "I Am the Dance Floor," In Standard Definition, Paper Bag, 2021

Art d'Ecco, "I Remember," In Standard Definition, Paper Bag, 2021

Art d'Ecco, "In Standard Definition," In Standard Definition, Paper Bag, 2021

Nancy Wilson, "You and Me," You and Me, Carry On Music, 2021

Nancy Wilson, "The Rising," You and Me, Carry On Music, 2021

Heart, "Magic Man," Dreamboat Annie, Mushroom, 1975

Heart, "Barracuda," Little Queen, Portrait, 1977

Nancy Wilson, "4 Edward," You and Me, Carry On Music, 2021

Heart, "Mistral Wind," Dog & Butterfly, Portrait, 1978

Heart, "Straight On," Dog & Butterfly, Portrait, 1978

Heart, "Dog & Butterfly," Dog & Butterfly, Portrait, 1978

Heart, "Alone," Heart, Capitol, 1985

Heart, "What About Love," Heart, Capitol, 1985

Heart, "These Dreams," Heart, Capitol, 1985

Nancy Wilson, "We Meet Again," You and Me, Carry On Music, 2021

Dorothy Moore, "Misty Blue," Misty Blue, Malaco, 1976

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Bonus podcast 24: Greg's Desert Island Jukebox pick May 05, 2021

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Greg pays tribute to the bassist of one of the greatest black rock bands ever.

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#805 Hip Hop History, Opinions on Dawn Richard & Dry Cleaning, Beach Bunny Apr 30, 2021

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Host Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot interview authors Jeff Chang and Davey D about their new edition of "Can't Stop Won't Stop," the essential hip hop history first published 16 years ago. Plus Jim and Greg review new albums by Dry Cleaning and Dawn Richard and hear what song got Beach Bunny inspired to pursue music as a career.

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Dawn Richard, "Boomerang," Second Line, Merge, 2021

Dawn Richard, "Bussifame," Second Line, Merge, 2021

Dawn Richard, "Mornin Streetlights," Second Line, Merge, 2021

Dawn Richard, "Jacuzzi," Second Line, Merge, 2021

Dry Cleaning, "Her Hippo," New Long Leg, 4AD, 2021

Dry Cleaning, "Scratchcard Lanyard," New Long Leg, 4AD, 2021

Dry Cleaning, "More Big Birds," New Long Leg, 4AD, 2021

E-40, From The Ground Up (feat. Too $hort and K-Ci and JoJo), "E-40," The Element Of Surprise, Jive, 1998

Rapsody, "12 Problems," 12 Problems (Single), Roc Nation, 2020

Kendrick Lamar, "Alright," To Pimp A Butterfly, TDE, 2015

Young M.A., "Ooouuu," Her-story, M.A. Music, 2016

Tyler, the Creator, "I Ain't Got Time!," Flower Boy, Columbia, 2017

LL Cool J, "I Need Love," Bigger and Deffer, Def Jam, 1987

Living Legends, "Loose Cannon," Angelz Wit Dirty Faces, Outhouse, 2000

The Disposable Heroes of Hiphoprisy, "Language of Violence," Hypocrisy Is the Greatest Luxury, Island, 1992

Kanye West, "Roses," Late Registration, Roc-A-Fella, 2005

Beach Bunny, "Cloud 9 (feat. Tegan and Sara)," Cloud 9 (feat. Tegan and Sara) (Single), Mom+Pop, 2021

Grimes, "Kill V. Maim," Art Angels, 4AD, 2015

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

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Bonus podcast 23: Jim's DIJ Apr 28, 2021

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Jim shares a song to celebrate getting his Pfizer vaccination.

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#804 The Best Backing Vocals, Opinions on BROCKHAMPTON & Eleventh Dream Day Apr 23, 2021

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This week hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot share their favorite songs defined by their backing vocals, much like Merry Clayton left her mark on The Rolling Stones' song "Gimme Shelter." Plus they review the new album from Eleventh Dream Day and learn what they're missing in Brockhampton.

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Featured Songs:

The Rolling Stones, "Gimme Shelter," Let It Bleed, Decca, 1969

BROCKHAMPTON, "BUZZCUT (feat. Danny Brown)," Roadrunner: New Light, New Machine, RCA, 2021

BROCKHAMPTON, "THE LIGHT," Roadrunner: New Light, New Machine, RCA, 2021

BROCKHAMPTON, "THE LIGHT PT. II," Roadrunner: New Light, New Machine, RCA, 2021

BROCKHAMPTON, "DEAR LORD," Roadrunner: New Light, New Machine, RCA, 2021

Eleventh Dream Day, "Since Grazed," Since Grazed, Comedy Minus One, 2021

Eleventh Dream Day, "Tyrian Purple," Since Grazed, Comedy Minus One, 2021

Eleventh Dream Day, "A Case to Carry On," Since Grazed, Comedy Minus One, 2021

R.E.M., "Superman," Lifes Rich Pageant, I.R.S., 1986

Stereolab, "French Disko," (Single), Duophonic, 1994

The Beach Boys, "Sloop John B," Pet Sounds, Capitol, 1966

Sam Cooke, "Bring It On Home to Me," (Single), RCA, 1962

Billy Joel, "The Longest Time," An Innocent Man, Columbia, 1983

The Turtles, "Elenore," The Turtles Present the Battle of the Bands, White Whale, 1968

Laura Nyro and Labelle, "I Met Him on a Sunday," Gonna Take a Miracle, Columbia, 1971

Ray Charles, "(Night Time Is) The Right Time," The Genius Sings the Blues, Atlantic, 1961

David Bowie, "Young Americans," Young Americans, RCA, 1975

Eric B. & Rakim, "Paid in Full," Paid in Full, Island, 1987

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Bonus podcast 22: More Merry Clayton Apr 21, 2021

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We share more stories from Merry Clayton that didn't fit into our prior episode.

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#803 Sound of Metal's Paul Raci & The Story of Guy Clark Apr 16, 2021

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This week, it's Sound Opinions at the movies! Hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot talk with actor and musician Paul Raci, who is nominated for an Oscar for his performance in the film Sound of Metal. They discuss the movie and the lack of representation for deaf people in the arts. Then, the hosts talk with the co-director of the movie Without Getting Killed or Caught, a documentary about folk and country singer-songwriter Guy Clark.

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Featured Songs:

Guy Clark, "L.A. Freeway," Old No. 1, RCA, 1975

Black Sabbath, "Hand of Doom," Paranoid, Warner Bros., 1970

Abraham Marauder, "Green (An Original Song from the Motion Picture "Sound of Metal") ," Green (An Original Song from the Motion Picture "Sound of Metal") (Single), Nonesuch, 2021

Elise Trouw, Travis Barker and Paul Raci, "Enter Sandman," Enter Sandman (Single), self-released, 2020

Guy Clark, "Anyhow, I Love You," Texas Cookin', SBCMG, 1976

Guy Clark, "Desperados Waiting for a Train," Old No. 1, RCA, 1975

The Highwaymen, "Desperados Waiting for a Train," Highwayman, Columbia Nashville, 1985

Guy Clark, "Desperados Waiting for a Train," Keepers, Sugar Hill, 1997

Dottsy, "I'll Be Your San Antone Rose," The Sweetest Thing, RCA, 1976

The Rolling Stones, "Gimme Shelter," Let It Bleed, Decca, 1969

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Bonus podcast 21: Greg's Desert Island Jukebox pick Apr 14, 2021

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Greg shares a song that was inspired by missing a show because of the weather.

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#802 Buried Treasures & SXSW 2021 Apr 09, 2021

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Looking for new music that's out of the mainstream? Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot uncover some buried treasures: recent releases that you need to hear! Plus we find out how SXSW moved their festival online this year.

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Featured Songs:

Erika De Casier, "Drama," Drama (Single), 4AD, 2021

Silver Synthetic, "In the Beginning," Silver Synthetic, Third Man, 2021

Buggy Jive, "Ain't Going Anywhere," Ain't Going Anywhere, Bryan Paul Thomas, 2020

Yo Kinky, "Wire," Yo Kinky, I Don't Like, 2021

The Lungs, "Vizitant," Psychic Tombs, Dune Alter, 2020

Samia, "Fit N Full," The Baby, Grand Jury Music, 2020

tiger lili, "lightning," lightning (Single), Mom+Pop, 2020