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The debut album by The Sundays entitled Reading, Writing and Arithmetic introduced the dream pop band to the UK during a time between alternative waves.  The Smiths had broken up previously, but it would still be several years before the Manchester sound would take over the indie scene.  

Vocalist Harriet Wheeler and guitarist David Gavurin met at Bristol University.  The two became a couple, and they formed the band in 1988 after adding bassist Paul Brindley and drummer Patrick Hannan to the group.  Neither Wheeler nor Gavurin were pursuing music at the University - Wheeler studied English literature, and Gavurin studied Romance languages.

The Sundays' rise to popularity was quite rapid.  Their first single hit number 45 on the UK singles chart a year before the album was released.  Since the group had only been around for a year or so before that single was released, they didn't have a lot of material developed.  Wheeler and Gavurin were also perfectionists, and so they would not work to a deadline for the album.

The Sundays would produce 3 albums during the 1990s.  However, they never embraced the rock lifestyle.  The American tour for their second album (released in 1992) was cut short due to exhaustion and homesickness.  The third album wasn't released until 1997, by which time Gavurin and Wheeler had children and were beginning to settle down.  While they would continue to make songs in their own studio, no further albums would be released.

Bruce brings this group and their debut album to the podcast.

Can't Be Sure
This is the debut single released in England which hit number 45 on the UK singles chart.  It is about desire, but not for a specific person or thing, more as a concept.  “And did you know desire's a terrible thing, the worst that I could find.  And did you know desire's a terrible thing, but I rely on mine.”

You're Not the Only One I Know
This deeper cut is a break-up song. The lyrics seem to reflect a depressed singer who wants the guy to come back, but is too proud to talk to him about it.

Joy
The last song on the album is also one of the last the group wrote for the album.  They actually wanted to name the album “Joy,” but someone had already used that title.  It is a little heavier than some of the other tracks but keeps the impressionistic feel. 

Here's Where the Story Ends
US listeners will recognize this song as the hit, going to number 1 on the US Alternative Rock charts.  However, it was not released as a single in the UK because the group's record label was in financial trouble.  The lyrics are looking back on a past relationship.  "It's that little souvenir of a terrible year which makes my eyes feel sore.  Oh, I never should have said the books that you read were all I loved you for."

ENTERTAINMENT TRACK:

Theme to the from the television series “Newhart”
The second comedy series starring Bob Newhart ended this month with a big reveal that the entire show was a dream of Bob Newhart from the first series.

STAFF PICKS:

What It Takes by Aerosmith
Lynch leads off the staff picks this week.  Aerosmith could do no wrong at the start of the 90's.  This fast ballad chronicles a guy breaking up with his girlfriend and wondering what it takes to get over their relationship.  The electric guitars helped remedy a concern that the original takes made the piece sound like a lovelorn, twangy country song.

Blues Before and After by The Smithereens
Wayne features a song telling about a guy that is in love with a woman who only uses him for her own selfish gain, leaving him with the “blues before and after” their encounters.  This is off the Smithereen's album, “11,” which was their third studio album.  The name is a nod to a skit in the 80's mock-umentary film, “This Is Spinal Tap,” or perhaps the movie “Oceans 11.”

All For You by David Baerwald 
Rob previously brought us “Welcome to the Boomtown” by David and David.  This song is from one of the David's after that group split up.  It is from Baerwald's debut studio solo album, “Bedtime Stories.”  Baerwald is a great storyteller, and most of his songs reflect this.  Singer songwriter Joni Mitchell was involved in this album.

Texas Twister by Little Feat
Bruce picks up the pace with this boogie number.  Little Feat was formed in 1969, but this 90's iteration of the group is a little different.  Founder and front man Lowell George died in 1979, and was largely replaced in this formation of the band by Craig Fuller, founding member of Pure Prairie League.  This lead-off track from their ninth studio album is about picking up a girl and wondering if you will survive the evening.

NOVELTY TRACK:

Hanky Panky by Madonna
Madonna's album inspired by the movie "Dick Tracy" (in which she starred) sported this spanking new single.

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You might know Mr. Tackett as Little Feat's guitarist, but Fred's contributions to the musical world are simply staggering, with literally hundreds of sessions to his credit, on mandolin and trumpet, as well guitar. Bob Dylan, Bob Seger, Nicolette Larson, Barbara Streisand, Jimmy Webb, and countless others have called on Fred's musical services over his incredible career. Why? Because Fred is a monster player and genuine gentlemen to boot!  He gets into the gristle with Greg on today's episode.

1:34 - Fred’s signature ‘Texas Twister’ guitar lick
3:48 - Fred’s INSANE discography as a session guitar player, trumpet player, and mandolinist, and what it was like back in the heyday of session work
11:26 - How Fred’s gear changed over the years as a session player, and packing days to pack the bank
15:27 - Fred’s time with Little Feat - the how, the when, the where…
24:46 - Transitioning from the studio to the road…with Bob Dylan
34:51 - Fred’s rig while playing with Dylan
36:13 - From Bob Dylan to Bob Seger
37:05 - How session musicians most often get paid
39:42 - Little Feat’s ‘Let It Roll’ record, balancing the line between session and tour work, adjusting band members, a few of Fred’s favorite tunes, and guitars!
51:52 - Fred’s musical background growing up in Arkansas

Total Length: 68:03

This week we're talking with Scott Sharrard, guitarist with the great Little Feat. Before joining the band, Scott served as the musical director for Gregg Allman, so you know he's got the chops. We talked about his history with the band, both as a fan first and then as a member, as well as difficult first shows to play.

Little Feat starts a new tour celebrating the 45th anniversary of Waiting for Columbus, on March 4th. For more information, check out their website. You can also follow them on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram. And to learn more about Scott and to pick up some of his other work, you can check out his website. Hoy hoy!

When people ask me who’s on my bucket list to Take 5, Billy Bragg is up there. The poet and activist has been part of my life since I was born. He’s a regular visitor to Australia, and his activism, songs and stories have captivated me for decades.  So having him join me on the day he released his new album, was a dream come true.

The Million Things That Never Happened is a pandemic album, and we all leaned on songs to get us through the last two years. So I asked Billy to share his songs for the soul. From The Supremes to Laura Nyro to Curtis Mayfield, this is a grounding and beautiful convo about the power of music to keep us afloat

Willin' - Little Feat

Stoned Love - The Supremes

Move On Up - Curtis Mayfield

Save the Country - Laura Nyro

Musical Communion - The Skatalites

 There’s nothing like a musician, that has chops for days and killer tone, we all dig that, but when they possess a deep penetrating soul within every note they play?  And hits you with that? Now you’ve got something special.

Well we’ve got something truly special today and he has all of those aforementioned qualities and we are going to talk about his playing, career and his latest release “Rustbelt” Please welcome to GRS Mr. Scott Sharrard 

Welcome to Roadcase, a podcast exploring the live music experience!!  Oliver Wood joins us this week for an in-depth journey into the mind of this amazing artist. Primarily known for his band The Wood Brothers, which he co-founded in 2004 with his brother Chris Wood of Medeski, Martin and Wood fame, Oliver recently released his first solo album, Always Smilin',  a wonderful work filled with Oliver's beautiful guitar artistry together with his deep and compelling lyrics while loaded with tons of musical guests.  A tireless road veteran, Oliver loves to turn people on to his music and has traveled many, many roads performing hundreds of shows a year for Wood Brothers' fans.  As thoughtful as he is talented, Oliver sits down with Josh for lots of philosophical talk about the nature of performance, creativity and the creative process -- plus tons of fun Wood Brothers info!!  So join Roadcase for this special episode with Oliver Wood --  it's a really great ride!!  

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Theme music:  "Eugene" (Instrumental)" by Waltzer

By 1973 Elvis had definitely not left the building.  In fact, January 1973 would be the month that Elvis Presley would broadcast a concert live via satellite to 38 countries.  The concert would air in the United States on NBC in April 1973, and would be the basis for the album we are featuring - Aloha From Hawaii via Satellite, the four-month delay being a result of a conflict with Super Bowl VII (which Miami Dolphin fans will recall as the culmination of Miami's undefeated season).

Colonel Tom Parker, Elvis's manager, got the idea of a live satellite broadcast from Richard Nixon's 1972 visit to China.  There is also speculation that Parker took this step in lieu of an international tour to avoid revealing his status as an illegal immigrant in the United States (Parker was Dutch).  The concert was scheduled at the conclusion of the fifty-nine show engagement at the Las Vegas Hilton.

The special was produced by Marty Pasetta, who had produced television specials for others like Perry Como, Glen Campbell, and multiple specials from Hawaii for Don Ho.  Pasetta was concerned after seeing what he considered a lackluster live Elvis show in Long Island.  Despite a dismissive stance from Colonel Parker, Pasetta took his ideas directly to Presley.  He wanted a lower stage with a runway, allowing better audience participation.  He wanted mirrors to frame the stage and neon lights to read "Elvis" in the language of all the countries to which the concert was broadcast.  Finally, and most controversially, he wanted Elvis to lose weight for the show.  Presley was impressed with his frankness, and took up his ideas, even embarking on an exercise routine at Graceland.  

Aloha From Hawaii via Satellite would bookend the comeback era for Elvis which was started with his 1968 television special.  Elvis would encounter difficulties in his family life, health, and prescription drug use that would eventually result in his untimely death in 1977.

Also Sprach Zarathustra/See See Rider
The Ricard Strauss tone poem made famous in "2001: A Space Odyssey" starts off the concert.  The intro leads into the blues standard "See See Rider" first performed by Gertrude "Ma" Rainey in the 1920's, and covered by many performers including Chuck Willis, Mitch Ryder & the Detroit Wheels, and the Animals.

Burning Love
Dennis Linde wrote this song for Elvis in 1972, and it was a big hit, rising to number 2 on the Billboard Hot 100.  The track would be the last Elvis song to reach the 1op 10 in the U.S.

My Way
This song is a cover originally performed by Frank Sinatra in 1969.  The lyrics are from Paul Anka.  Although it remains closely associated with Sinatra, it would also become a staple of Elvis performances in the 70's, and would hit number 22 on the Billboard Hot 100 shortly after Presley's death.

American Trilogy
Country composer Mick Newbury wrote this medley, and it would be popularized by Presley as the showstopper for many of his concerts.  The medley includes the 19th century southern song, “Dixie,” the marching hymn of the Union army, “The Battle Hymn of the Republic,” and the African American spiritual “All My Trials.” 

ENTERTAINMENT TRACK:

Theme from the television series “Bonanza"
The final episode of this long-running Western TV series aired in this month.

STAFF PICKS:

Papa Was a Rollin' Stone by the Temptations
Bruce's staff pick is a funky and long song, with the album version of the song running 11 minutes and 46 seconds.  Originally released by The Undisputed Truth, the Temptations would take this song to number 1, and would win 3 Grammy awards.  “Papa was a rollin' stone.  Wherever he laid his hat was his home, and when he died, all he left us was alone.” 

You Turn Me On I'm a Radio  by Joni Mitchell
Rob heads into the folk genre with singer/songwriter Joni Mitchell and this single from her fifth studio album.  David Crosby, Graham Nash, and Neil Young all participated in the recording session for this song, but only Nash's harmonica work made it to the final cut.  This was Mitchell's first top 40 hit in the United States. 

Dixie Chicken by Little Feat
Wayne's Southern Rock staff pick was actually recorded by a Los Angeles band.  Bonnie Raitt sings backing vocals on this song.  The story is about a guy who marries a girl in a drunken haze, only to be left shortly thereafter.

Living In the Past by Jethro Tull
Brian's pick is a 5/4 metered song by rock flutist Ian Anderson.  This is the highest charting track from Jethro Tull.  It was a rejection of the happy tone that was fashionable in the post-Beatles music of the time.  Despite its success, Anderson did not like it.

FINISHING TRACK:

I Can't Help Falling in Love With You by Elvis Presley
Elvis closed out his concert with this song, and we're closing out this week's podcast the same way..

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What is it that we do here at InObscuria? Well, we exhume obscure Rock n' Punk n' Metal in one of 3 categories: the Lost, the Forgotten, or the Should Have Beens. This episode covers all 3 genres and all 3 categories. You could say this is a well-rounded and slimy episode. As always, our hope is that we turn you on to something new.

Songs this week include:

1. Urban Shakedancers – “Nervous Wreck” from Let ‘er Dig(1995)
2. Zodiac – “Downtown” from A Hiding Place (2013) 
3. Th’ Legendary Shack Shakers – “Hunkerdown” from Cock-A-Doodle-Don’t (2003)
4. Joe Wood – “One Way Street” from The Lonely Ones (2004)
5. Tab Benoit – “Time And Time Again” from What I Live For (1994)
6. Lotus – “Eyeball” from Quartet Conspiracy (2000)
7. Gary Clark Jr. – “Don’t Owe You A Thang” from Gary Clark Jr. EP (2010)
8. Walter Trout – “Clouds On The Horizon” from Full Circle (2006)

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Scott is no stranger to big stages, as he was Gregg Allman's guitarist and musical director until his death, and is now the newest member of Little Feat. An incredible guitarist and singer, Sharrard's musical journey started long before his time with these venerable bands. Greg and Scott get into the details!

2:36 - Scott’s home and creative anchor: The Rust Belt, and musical influence of Southern Roots music
10:36 - Growing up with a singer-songwriter father, records and guitars scattered around the house, and the support of loving parents
18:14 - The love of Roots music, Guitar Gods Jeff Beck, Stevie Ray Vaughan, and Jimi Hendrix, and the true lessons taken from arguably the greatest generation of guitar players
35:24 - Scott’s transition to New York, and his plan to make music happen amidst a difficult cultural and political background
42:02 - Scott’s connection with Gregg Allman and Peter Frampton, and the glory of The Alllman Brothers and Humble Pie
60:30 - Scott’s time with The Allman brothers - challenges and successes 

Total Length: 85:57

The music of Van Dyke Parks has always taken you on a journey, replete with exquisite sounds and thoughtful concepts. 

His most recent collaboration is no different- he never met Veronica Valerio, but the resulting album is no less compelling. We talked with Van Dyke about the new album, finger foods in Berlin, the Twentieth Century Fox theme music and the various books of the bible in this wide-ranging conversation. "Only In America," Van Dyke Parks orchestrates Veronica Valerio is available everywhere on June 11th.

We're giving away a copy of the EP... Listen to the very end of the show to learn how to enter!

Today the group talks about Southern Rock, but what is Southern Rock really?  Is it a sound?  Is it truly geographical?  Or maybe it’s both?  Well, we certainly have fun debating & providing examples of bands we personally think fit the genre.  Hope you enjoy!

Song Samples from the Discussion:

ZZ Top – “La Grange” from Tres Hombres (1973)

Wilson Pickett (with Duane Allman) – “Hey Jude” from Hey Jude (1969)

Delaney, Bonnie & Friends – “Coming Home” from On Tour With Eric Clapton (1970)

Little Feat – “Oh Atlanta” from Waiting For Columbus (1978)

Drive-By Truckers – “Let There Be Rock” from Southern Rock Opera (2001)

The Black Crowes – “Twice As Hard” from Shake Your Money Maker (1990)

The Outlaws – “Green Grass & High Tides” from The Outlaws (1975)

Atlanta Rhythm Section – “So In To You” from A Rock And Roll Alternative (1976)

Molly Hatchet – “Gator Country” from Molly Hatchet (1978)

Charlie Daniels Band – “The South’s Gonna Do It (Again)” from Fire On The Mountain (1974)

Also, check out our Youtube playlist we created with some other great examples!

Album Epitaph - 1974 and Feats Don't Fail Me Now (EP3)

On this episode, 1974 and the height of the live rock show, Gumbo American music, a drummer with a black eye, an in-depth look at the economic forces behind the sound of music and a perfect little love song...

Part 1 - Intro (0:00)

Part 2 - The Context (10:02)

Part 3 - The Album (41:05)

Part 4 - The Big Idea (1:03:07)

Part 5 - The Wrap (1:38:26)

This podcast contains commentary and criticism of music from the album era. Email anytime with questions.

Produced by Noise Cancelling Group

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Some of the greatest rock music has emerged from the American South. Other artists took the country music native to that region and put their own unique spin on it. We’ll get down and dirty jamming to the wide range of country-style rock on this week’s episode of Keith’s Music Box, featuring songs from the Allman Brothers, Grateful Dead, Little Feat, Steve Earle, Chris Stapleton, the Outlaws and many others.

LINKS:
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The SpaceTimeMusic theme music is a sample of the Ana-Tole x Jonah Christian Remix of Ready or Not by the Fugees.

SONG CREDITS:
In order of appearance
Bonita Applebum
People’s Instinctive Travels and the Paths of Rhythm
A Tribe Called Quest
1990

Daylight
Come Into Knowledge
RAMP
1977

Memory Band
Rotary Connection
Rotary Connection
1968

Fool Yourself
Dixie Chicken
Little Feat
1973

Jagger the Dagger
Headless Heroes of the Apocalypse
Eugene McDaniels
1971

Killing Me Softly With His Song
Killing Me Softly
Roberta Flack
1973

Killing Me Softly
In Effect Mode
Al B. Sure!
1988

Killing Me Softly
The Score
Fugees
1996

In Basgasten interviewt Hidde Roorda bekende Nederlandse bassisten over wat ze heeft gevormd tot de muzikant die ze zijn. Welke albums, bassisten en baslijntjes zijn belangrijk voor ze? 

In aflevering 7 is Xander Vrienten (1987) te gast. Xander ken je bij zijn jarenlange werk bij Jett Rebel, Valerius en de Souldiers, en natuurlijk als zoon van Doe Maar-frontman Henny Vrienten.

Alle genoemde nummers zijn te vinden in de Basgasten Spotify playlist: https://open.spotify.com/user/hidderoorda/playlist/6YOFD8pqFXK2OET1oupRpA

Vragen? Suggesties? Klachten? Mail naar basgasten@hidderoorda.nl

On this episode we have Bill Payne of Little Feat as out special guest. He joins us to talk about Little Feat's 50th Anniversary Tour which is about to get underway. Fifty years is a long time but we look back at how it all began. We also spend some time discussing his time with Leftover Salmon and The Doobie Brothers as well as his stint in Phil & Friends.

After our chat we spin some Little Feat and Phil Friends jams for your listening pleasure.

Many thanks to Bill for coming on and chatting with me. You can find ticket information for all of the following tourdates and more at LittleFeat.Net.

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Paul Barrere joins David and Andy to talk 50 years of Little Feat, and also showcases a modern take on a Feat classic.

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“Nothing’s Shocking” by Jane’s Addiction

Wayne presents this album, “Nothing's Shocking,” — the first studio album by Jane's Addiction. This alternative rock band from Los Angeles had released a self-titled live album in 1987. Perry Farrell was the lead singer and writer for the group. The group would break up in the early 90's over how to split the money. Although tensions in the band would drive the split, their heavy, angry, wall-of-sound approach would lead the way for the grunge music to come a few years later.

We hope you enjoy this heavy hitting feature.

“Idiots Rule”
This funky rock song with special guest Flea (of Red Hot Chili Peppers fame) on horns starts heavy and drives on through the track.

“Ocean Size”
This track explains the mentality of a surfer, and the desire to be near the waves. Perry Farrell wrote this at a low point in his life.

“Had a Dad”
Here is a rare guitar solo at the beginning of the song. This track is about Eric Avery finding out that the person he believed was his biological father was actually his stepfather.

“Mountain Song”
Not really about a mountain, but about coming down from an acid trip. This song got a little air play at the time, though not as much as “Jane Says.”

ENTERTAINMENT TRACK:

Theme from “Roseanne”
This was the first run of the show — it launched in August of 1988 and ran through 1977.

STAFF PICKS:

“Look Out Any Window” by Bruce Hornsby and the Range
Brian shares this single from Hornsby's second studio album. It features complex piano work and progressive lyrics.

“No Smoke without a Fire” by Bad Company
Rob picked this hit from the post-Paul Rodgers days. It features vocalist Brian Howe on this late 80's hit.

“The Only One” by Jimmy Page
This was from Page's lone solo album, and Bruce got into it. It was an obvious hit with Led Zeppelin front man Robert Plant's vocal contributions. Jason Bonham is on drums as well

“Let it Roll” by Little Feat
The re-formed Little Feat produced this fast moving and very popular track with a Southern Rock boogie feel. Wayne says, “She's like a smooth stretch of highway.”

LAUGH TRACK:

“Don’t Worry, be Happy” by Bobby McFerrin
We feature the opposite of an instrumental piece on this acapella track to finish up the session this week. Be Happy, folks!

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