Radio Fragments

No, really. I have a rather nasty fever. Perhaps it was caused by all the hot music? Or perhaps it's the flu. Maybe we'll never know, but why don't you listen and let me know how it effected your temperature? Strictly in the interest of science, you know.

The show is available from the streaming archive, but the downloadable versions aren't available this week due to a technical glitch.

Hour 1 – 1-2 am

Erasure, “Video Killed The Radio Star” (UK, 2003)
The Damned, “New Rose” (UK, 1976)
Captain Sensible, “Wot!” (UK, 1982)
Shankar Ehsaan Loy, “Main Aisa Kyon Hoon” (India, 2004)
Davoli, “Space Twist” (Croatia, 1999)
Barry Gray, “Space: 1999 Electrotheme” (UK, 1975)
Pink Floyd, “One Of These Days” (UK, 1971)
King Crimson, “21st Century Schizoid Man” (UK, 1969)
Wanda Jackson, “Shakin’ All Over” (2010)
Johnny Farmer, “Death Letter” (2005)
Son House, “My Black Mama, Pt. 2” (1930)
Chris Thomas King, “Hard Time Killing Floor Blues” (2002)
Leslie Gore, “Sunshine, Lollypops & Rainbows” (1965)
White Stripes, “Rag & Bone” (2007)

Hour 2 – 2-3 am

Elvis Presley, “Old Macdonald had a Farm” (1966)
Rebirth Brass Band, “Rebirth Kickin’ It Live” (1990)
A Tribe Called Quest, “I Left My Wallet In El Segundo (Vampire Mix)” (1999)
Balkan Beat Box, “Cha Cha” (2005)
Bucovina Club vs. Taraf de Haidouks, “Carolina” (Germany, 2003)
Eric Burdon and War, “Spill The Wine” (1970)
Foo Fighters, “I’m In Love With a German Film Star” (2005)
Head Like a Kite, “Let’s Start It All Again” (2010)
Passion Pit, “Sleepyhead (Remixed by Starsmith feat. Ellie Goulding)” (2009)
Negativland, “Time Zones” (1987)
Blondie, “Rapture” (1980)
Karminsky Experience Inc., “Exploration” (UK, 2003)

A fairly crazy assortment tonight. Music from David Lynch movies, a children's song by a death metal band, Bowie faces off against Nina Simone, and a song based on the music from Pac-Man...and that's just in the first hour. Click some of the links below to hear more.

The show is available from the streaming archive, or you can download the podcast/mp3 version by hour (below).

Hour 1 – 1-2 am (Download - 57 Mb)

Akitaka Tohyama, “You Are Smart” (Japan, 1994)
Shiny Toy Guns, “Major Tom” (2009)
David Bowie, “Wild is the Wind” (UK, 1976)
Nina Simone, “Wild is the Wind” (1969)
Plastikman, “Okx” (Canada, 1993)
Angelo Badalamenti & Jimmy Scott, “Sycamore Trees” (1992)
Brian Eno, Daniel Lanois & Roger Eno, “Prophesy Theme” (1984)
Bill Doggett, “Honky Tonk Part 1” (1956)
Nicolas Cage, “Love Me” (1990)
Marilyn Manson, “I Put a Spell on You” (1997)
Macabre, “The Cat Came Back” (2004)
Terranova, “Millenium Bug” (Germany, 2002)
Aphex Twin, “Powerpill” (1992)

Hour 2 – 2-3 am (Download - 57 Mb)

Gil Trythall, “Foggy Mtn. Breakdown” (1970)
Berlin & Sigue Sigue Sputnik, “The Metro” (1999)
Imani Coppola, “I Am a Tree” (1997)
The Stone Cold Boners, “Lesson One” (1991)
Gene Vincent, “Five Days, Five Days” (1957)
Ronnie Dawson, “Big Mac Attack” (1999)
John Lurie, “Shark Drive” (1998)
Pine AM, “Red Car” (Japan, 2005)
Ana Tijoux, “1977” (France/Chile, 2010)
Tomandandy, “Go!” (1996)
Si*Se, “The Chain” (2010)
Celso Piña feat. Control Machete & Blanquito Man, “Cumbria Sobre El Rio” (Mexico, 2006)
Dread Zeppelin, “The Train Kept-a-Rollin’” (1991)
808 State, “Flow Coma” (UK, 1988)

Let's see, we've got Cinco de Mayo, the 40th anniversary of Kent State, May Day, Mother's Day, and I forgot about "May The Fourth Be With You". So many different ways to go, so I sort of tossed them into a blender and ended up with tonight's show. Serve chilled.

The show is available from the streaming archive, or you can download the podcast/mp3 version by hour (below).

Hour 1 – 1-2 am (Download - 57 Mb)

Control Machete, “Bandera” (Mexico, 2004)
Kinky, “The Headphonist” (Mexico, 2003)
OK Go, “The Lovecats” (2005)
Violent Femmes, “Country Death Song” (1983)
Love and Rockets, “Haunted When the Minutes Drag” (UK, 1985)
Tubeway Army, “Listen to the Sirens” (UK, 1978)
Wire, “I Am the Fly” (UK, 1978)
Lou Reed, “New York Telephone Conversation” (1972)
Can, “Father Cannot Yell” (Germany, 1969)
The Sweet Talks, “Kye Kye Pe Aware” (Ghana, 1976)
Passengers, “Elvis Ate America” (Ireland/UK, 1995)
Chris Butler, “Power” (2002)

Hour 2 – 2-3 am (Download - 57 Mb)

Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young, “Ohio” (1971)
Allison Krauss, “Down in the River to Pray” (2000)
Harvey Andrews, “Hey! Sandy” (UK, 1972)
Polaris, “Hey Sandy” (2000)
Canned Heat, “Sugar Bee” (1970)
Paul Pena, “Tuva Farewell” (2000)
Weird Al Yankovic, “All About The Pentiums” (1999)
Roxy Music, “The Space Between” (UK, 1982)
Camper van Beethoven, “When I Win the Lottery” (1989)
Moby, “That’s When I Reach For My Revolver” (1997)
Dana Countryman, “Cocktails in Space” (2003)
Koop, “Summer Sun” (2001)
Kate Nash, “I’ve Got a Secret” (UK, 2010)
Chemical Brothers, “Music, Response” (UK, 1999)

I've been back on the air for a few months now, and tonight is show #20! It's been a lot of fun and I've been really enjoying bringing everyone the best music from the last 60+ years or so.

It's been my goal for the first few shows to never repeat a song from a previous show -- and even to avoid repeating bands all that much. I won't be able to keep that up for ever, but as of this show, there's 40 hours of music without a repeat. (In your face, Clear Channel stations!)

The show is available from the streaming archive, or you can download the podcast/mp3 version by hour (below).

Hour 1 – 1-2 am (Download - 57 Mb)

The Brian Auger Trinity, “It’s a Bloody Life” (UK, 1965)
Sonny Boy Williamson, “Bring It On Home” (1963)
Led Zeppelin, “Bring It On Home” (UK, 1972)
A3, “Hypo Full Of Love (The 12-Step Plan)” (UK, 1997)
SoCalled, “You Are Never Alone” (Canada, 2006)
Holly Cole, “Too Darn Hot” (Canada, 2003)
Bibi Tanga & The Selenites, “Red Wine” (France, 2010)
Shinki Chen, “Freedom of a Mad Paper Lantern” (Japan, 1971)
Bombay Laughing Club, “Working Boy Blues” (Canada, 2007)
Mississippi John Hurt, “Salty Dog Blues” (1970)
The Doors, “Cars Hiss By My Window” (1971)
Jonah, "Algiers" (1994)

Hour 2 – 2-3 am (Download - 57 Mb)

Huun-Huur-Tu, “Sarala” (Tuva, 1999)
Forro in the Dark, “Forrowest” (2006)
Land of the Loops, “Eastes Park” (1999)
Gorillaz, “Broken” (2010)
The Black Mighty Orchestra, "Ocean Beach" (2000)
Etta James, “Don’t Get Around Much Anymore” (1961)
Frankie Brunson, “Ward 13” (1957)
The Bar-Kays, “Holy Ghost” (1975)
The Cardigans & Tom Jones, “Burning Down The House” (1999)
The Nutley Brass, “I Wanna Be Sedated” (1999)
Marc B & Blade, "The Unknown" (2000)
Up, Bustle & Out, “Hip Hop Barrio” (UK, 2000)
Groove Armada, “At the River” (1999)

I don't know what is in the air in mid-July, but 9 months later I know 3 different people who's birthday falls on April 20/21 (not to mention Iggy Pop, Robert Smith, and Hitler). So, happy birthday to everyone (except Hitler -- no cake for you, you murderous fuck.)

Ahem. I seem to have lost my train of thought.

The show is available from the streaming archive, or you can download the podcast/mp3 version by hour (below).

Hour 1 – 1-2 am (Download - 57 Mb)

Shirley Bassey, “Big Spender (Wild Oscar Mix)” (UK, 2001)
Hip Hop Hoodios, "Raza Hoodia" (2002)
PJ Harvey, "The Wind" (1998)
Eldridge Holmes, "Pop, Popcorn Children" (1969)
Nathaniel Merriweather, "Pit Stop (Take Me Home)" (2001)
DJ Krush, "Endless Railway" (Japan, 2001)
Cut Copy, "Lights and Music" (Australia, 2007)
Ladytron, "Lightandmagic" (UK, 2002)
Yuka Honda, "I Dream About You" (Japan, 2004)
Crustation, "Purple" (UK, 1997)
Tricky, "Christian Sands" (UK, 1996)
Built To Spill, "Good Ol' Boredom" (2009)

Hour 2 – 2-3 am (Download - 57 Mb)

Patricia Barber, "The Beat Goes On" (1999)
Tori Amos, "Smells Like Teen Spirit" (1992)
David Byrne & Brian Eno, "Strange Overtones" (2008)
St. Etienne, "Stormtroopers in Drag" (UK, 1997)
Donna Summer, "I Feel Love" (1979)
Danny Barnes & Thee Old Codgers, "Things That I Done Wrong" (2001)
John Mayall's Blues Breakers, "Bare Wires - Where Did I Belong" (UK, 1968)
Holy Fuck, "Super Inuit" (Canada, 3:32)
Tomita, “Syncopated Clock” (Japan, 1982)
Cirrus, "Backwards Ass Country Funk" (1998)
Trance Groove, "Ange Gardien" (1996)