Monday, December 30, 2019

Sound & Groove, Episode 86: "Technology Tunes" Part 2

Scottish-born guitar whiz and singer-songwriter, Bert Jansch. A pioneering force in the English folk movement starting in the mid-60s, he was often described as the "Hendrix of the acoustic guitar" and made highly alluring albums to back up that hype- ones that put him a cut above most on that folk scene indeed.

This is the 3rd official podcast episode of 2019 here on the Sound & Groove Podcast. This is the 2nd in a 2-part theme on songs about technology. It's all part of another series of tremendous tunes you'll hopefully enjoy. And if you haven't been keeping up with S&G on Music of Evan's Mind and/or its home at www.notthepublicbroadcaster.com, here's the breakdown: 6 times a year there will be a theme that the selection of music is centred around. It will be jam-packed with my analysis, synopses, anecdotes and other witticisms you might enjoy while I play edited-down versions of each tune. And not to worry, because each will contain a different theme than the last. Got it? Get it? Good. Happy listening to you all.

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Track Listing:
1. The Blacksmith- Bert Jansch (1974)
2. New Spaceship- George Clinton (1996)
3. If I Were A Carpenter- Bobby Darin (1966)
4. Driving Wheel- Michael Hurley, The Holy Modal Rounders, Jeffrey Frederick & The Clamtones (1976)
5. Shipbuilding- Robert Wyatt (1982)
6. Rockets- Joe Walsh (1981)
7. Shotgun And A Pistol- Willie Nelson & Merle Haggard (1987)
8. The Red Telephone- Love (1968)

Info of note:
Intro- "Tin Soldiers" by the Stiff Little Fingers (1980)
Outro- "Two Guitar Clash" by the Stiff Little Fingers (1980)

All comments, questions and feedback are greatly welcomed and appreciated! I encourage participation. Even though I drain an hour off your life by listening to the podcast then checking through the links, at least you don't have to fork over your money to me... though if you feel like, you know... But in all seriousness, let me now what you'd like to hear or see and I'll consider it. Popular approval doesn't always sway me but having fans or listeners get their input would be just grand!

Tuesday, December 10, 2019

Sound & Groove, Episode 85: "Technology Tunes" Part 1

Lightnin' Hopkins in one of his familiarly cool, guitar-playing, cigar-toking poses.

This is the 3rd official podcast episode of 2019 here on the Sound & Groove Podcast. This is the 1st in a 2-part theme on songs about technology. It's all part of another series of tremendous tunes you'll hopefully enjoy. And if you haven't been keeping up with S&G on Music of Evan's Mind and/or its home at www.notthepublicbroadcaster.com, here's the breakdown: 6 times a year there will be a theme that the selection of music is centred around. It will be jam-packed with my analysis, synopses, anecdotes and other witticisms you might enjoy while I play edited-down versions of each tune. And not to worry, because each will contain a different theme than the last. Got it? Get it? Good. Happy listening to you all.

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Track Listing:
1. My Computer- Prince (1996)
2. Factory Life- Blue Peter (1979)
3. The Electric Co.- U2 (1980)
4. Wire- Dumptruck (1987)
5. Automobile Blues- Lightnin' Hopkins (1960)
6. Radio Free Europe- R.E.M. (1983)
7. Television- Dr. John (1994)
8. Canadian Railroad Trilogy- Gordon Lightfoot (1967)

Info of note:
Intro- "Alternative Ulster" by the Stiff Little Fingers (1978)
Outro- "Two Guitar Clash" by the Stiff Little Fingers (1983)

All comments, questions and feedback are greatly welcomed and appreciated! I encourage participation. Even though I drain an hour off your life by listening to the podcast then checking through the links, at least you don't have to fork over your money to me... though if you feel like, you know... But in all seriousness, let me now what you'd like to hear or see and I'll consider it. Popular approval doesn't always sway me but having fans or listeners get their input would be just grand!

Friday, May 31, 2019

Sound & Groove, Episode 84: "California On My Mind" Part 2

The royal couple of country music throughout (and even after) their marriage, George Jones and Tammy Wynette had a tumultuous relationship marked by an intense love that was marred by Jones's frequent serious bouts of alcoholism. They had their union play out on the stage and on record as well, where several of their duet album and single releases become C&W chart smashes. Even a divorce in 1976 didn't stop their collaborations entirely. One of their signature hits together is featured on this 2nd episode of S&G's "California On My Mind" theme.

This is the 2nd official podcast episode of 2019 here on the Sound & Groove Podcast. This is the 2nd in a 2-part theme on songs about California. It could be about somewhere, something or some aspect of the Golden Coast state but whatever the case, I've chosen the best for these 2 episodes. It's all fair game for another series of tremendous tunes you'll hopefully enjoy. And if you haven't been keeping up with S&G on Music of Evan's Mind and/or its home at www.notthepublicbroadcaster.com, here's the breakdown: Every month there will be a theme that the selection of music is centred around. It will be jam-packed with my analysis, synopses, anecdotes and other witticisms you might enjoy while I play edited-down versions of each tune. And not to worry, because each month will contain a different theme than the last. Got it? Get it? Good. Happy listening to you all.

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Track Listing:
1. Southern California- George Jones & Tammy Wynette (1977)
2. Mickey Mouse- Sparks (1982)
3. Streets of Bakersfield- Buck Owens (1973)
4. Hollywood Bed- The Blasters (1981)
5. Late Great Golden State- Dwight Yoakam (2003)
6. Fake Tales Of San Francisco- Arctic Monkeys (2006)
7. Surf Rider- The Lively Ones (1963)
8. Californication- Red Hot Chilli Peppers (1999)
9. To Susan On The West Coast Waiting- Donovan (1969)

Info of note:
Intro- "One Of A Kind Love Affair" by the Spinners (1973)
Outro- "Love Don't Love Nobody" by the Spinners (1974)

All comments, questions and feedback are greatly welcomed and appreciated! I encourage participation. Even though I drain an hour off your life by listening to the podcast then checking through the links, at least you don't have to fork over your money to me... though if you feel like, you know... But in all seriousness, let me now what you'd like to hear or see and I'll consider it. Popular approval doesn't always sway me but having fans or listeners get their input would be just grand!

Sunday, April 28, 2019

Sound & Groove, Episode 83: "California On My Mind" Part 1

The criminally little-known but influential Los Angeles-based outfit X, which put out several tremendous albums in the first half of the 80s with a sound that may have been dubbed punk at the outset but showed a unique sense of melody, vocal harmony and cohesion missing from most music in the genre or the L.A. punk territory in general. Though they'd slowly veer toward a brighter, more rockabilly "cowpunk" type of sound before their first split as a group in 1986, X would endure as one of the truly original groups of that scene

This is the 1st official podcast episode of 2019 here on the Sound & Groove Podcast. This is the 1st in a 2-part theme on songs about California. It could be about somewhere, something or some aspect of the Golden Coast state but whatever the case, I've chosen the best for these 2 episodes. It's all fair game for another series of tremendous tunes you'll hopefully enjoy. And if you haven't been keeping up with S&G on Music of Evan's Mind and/or its home at www.notthepublicbroadcaster.com, here's the breakdown: Every month there will be a theme that the selection of music is centred around. It will be jam-packed with my analysis, synopses, anecdotes and other witticisms you might enjoy while I play edited-down versions of each tune. And not to worry, because each month will contain a different theme than the last. Got it? Get it? Good. Happy listening to you all.

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Track Listing:
1. California Girl- Eddie Floyd (1970)
2. San Diego Serenade- Tom Waits (1974)
3. San Francisco Patrol- Robyn Hitchcock (2014)
4. Santa Barbara- World Party (2000)
5. Los Angeles- X (1980)
6. Sandy Beaches- Delbert McClinton (1981)
7. Hollywood- Rufus & Chaka Khan (1977)
8. L.A. County- Lyle Lovett (1987)

Info of note:
Intro- "Could It Be I'm Falling In Love?" by the Spinners (1972)
Outro- "Living A Little, Laughing A Little" by the Spinners (1974)

All comments, questions and feedback are greatly welcomed and appreciated! I encourage participation. Even though I drain an hour off your life by listening to the podcast then checking through the links, at least you don't have to fork over your money to me... though if you feel like, you know... But in all seriousness, let me now what you'd like to hear or see and I'll consider it. Popular approval doesn't always sway me but having fans or listeners get their input would be just grand!

Monday, January 7, 2019

Sound & Groove, Episode 82: "Come Fly With Me" Part 2

The off & on leading force behind the influential UK prog rock outfit Van Der Graaf Generator as well as a prolific solo artist with over 30 solo albums in a 5 decade record industry career, Peter Hamill has been an odd, idiosyncratic beacon of creativity in his own unique right. From throaty, vocally extravagant pieces of long-form art rock to quiet, solemn, hymn-like compositions, Hamill has never failed to intrigue during his low-key yet vibrant career. One of his top cuts from the mid-70s makes an appearance on this particular S&G podcast- the official final one of 2018.

This is the 6th official podcast episode of 2018 here on the Sound & Groove Podcast. This is the 2nd in a 2-part theme on songs about flying. Whether it be be air travel, space travel or any other type of trip into the hemisphere. It's all fair game for another series of tremendous tunes you'll hopefully enjoy. And if you haven't been keeping up with S&G on Music of Evan's Mind and/or its home at www.notthepublicbroadcaster.com, here's the breakdown: Every month there will be a theme that the selection of music is centred around. It will be jam-packed with my analysis, synopses, anecdotes and other witticisms you might enjoy while I play edited-down versions of each tune. And not to worry, because each month will contain a different theme than the last. Got it? Get it? Good. Happy listening to you all.

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Track Listing:
1. Burning Airlines Give You So Much More- Brian Eno (1973)
2. Pilot- Joy of Cooking (1971)
3. Night Flight- Led Zeppelin (1975)
4. Airport- Peter Hamill (1975)
5. Deportees (Plane Wreck At Los Gatos)- The Byrds (1969)
6. Back In The USSR- The Beatles (1968)
7. Angels & Fuselage- Drive-By Truckers (2001)

Info of note:
Intro- "Heavy Duty" by Spinal Tap (1984)
Outro- "Tonight, I'm Gonna Rock You Tonight" by Spinal Tap (1984)

All comments, questions and feedback are greatly welcomed and appreciated! I encourage participation. Even though I drain an hour off your life by listening to the podcast then checking through the links, at least you don't have to fork over your money to me... though if you feel like, you know... But in all seriousness, let me now what you'd like to hear or see and I'll consider it. Popular approval doesn't always sway me but having fans or listeners get their input would be just grand!

Monday, November 26, 2018

Sound & Groove, Episode 81: "Come Fly With Me" Part 1



A troubled, yet gifted and highly envied songwriter, Townes Van Zandt's career was often interrupted by long bouts of inactivity after the early 70s- mainly due to his battles with manic depression, drug and alcohol abuse that ultimately cut short his life at age 52 in 1997. But in his late 60s and early 70s prime, he formed into one of the preeminent figures of the growing singer-songwriter movement, but of the wing that consisted of musicians steeped in the country and/or bluegrass sensibilities of the South finding success with a folkier style that played to the coffee houses of hot spots such as San Antonio, Austin, Nashville and Memphis. One of his best tracks from his only studio album released between 1973 and 1986 (Flyin' Shoes) is featured on Part 1 of this S&G theme.

This is the 5th official podcast episode of 2018 here on the Sound & Groove Podcast. This is the 1st in a 2-part theme on songs about flying. Whether it be be air travel, space travel or any other type of trip into the hemisphere. It's all fair game for another series of tremendous tunes you'll hopefully enjoy. And if you haven't been keeping up with S&G on Music of Evan's Mind and/or its home at www.notthepublicbroadcaster.com, here's the breakdown: Every month there will be a theme that the selection of music is centred around. It will be jam-packed with my analysis, synopses, anecdotes and other witticisms you might enjoy while I play edited-down versions of each tune. And not to worry, because each month will contain a different theme than the last. Got it? Get it? Good. Happy listening to you all.

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Track Listing:
1. Jet Boy- New York Dolls (1973)
2. First Plane Home- The Flamin' Groovies (1974)
3. In The Aeroplane Over The Sea- Neutral Milk Hotel (1998)
4. Flyin' Shoes- Townes Van Zandt (1978)
5. Bermuda Triangle Blues (Flight 45)- Blondie (1977)
6. January In The Halifax Airport Lounge- Bruce Cockburn (1975)
7. Blues From An Airplane- Jefferson Airplane (1966)
8. Sky Trane- The Rascals (1971)

Info of note:
Intro- "Rock & Roll Creation" by Spinal Tap (1984)
Outro- "Big Bottom" by Spinal Tap (1984)

All comments, questions and feedback are greatly welcomed and appreciated! I encourage participation. Even though I drain an hour off your life by listening to the podcast then checking through the links, at least you don't have to fork over your money to me... though if you feel like, you know... But in all seriousness, let me now what you'd like to hear or see and I'll consider it. Popular approval doesn't always sway me but having fans or listeners get their input would be just grand!

Sunday, September 16, 2018

Sound & Groove, Episode 80: "Mother Of Violence" Part 2



One of the more forgotten, overlooked, yet brilliant musical acts Australia has ever produced, the Go-Betweens never found substantial commercial success but brought indie credibility. Along with Nick Cave, represented a sudden musical boom in the 1980s out of the Queensland capital city Brisbane. Slowly emerging from their art-punk roots upon their 1977 formation into a shimmering, dreamy, jangly pop-rock band, the Go-Betweens put out a series of amazing albums in the mid-80s until a 1989 breakup. The split lasted 11 years until primary members Robert Forster & Grant McLennan reunited for 2 more albums under the name- a revival sadly cut short by McLennan's heart attack death in 2006.

This is the 4th official podcast episode of 2018 here on the Sound & Groove Podcast. It's a bit overdue but no need to worry, as I've pledged another 2 episodes yet to come throughout this calendar year. This is the 2nd in a 2-part theme on songs about the darker side of our nature, ie violence. So get ready for songs of murder, deceit, disgrace, riot, mayhem and general anarchy muhahaha. Oh, but also a treasure trove of delicious music to sink your teeth into.


And if you haven't been keeping up with S&G on Music of Evan's Mind and/or its home at www.notthepublicbroadcaster.com, here's the breakdown: Every month there will be a theme that the selection of music is centred around. It will be jam-packed with my analysis, synopses, anecdotes and other witticisms you might enjoy while I play edited-down versions of each tune. And not to worry, because each month will contain a different theme than the last. Got it? Get it? Good. Happy listening to you all.

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Track Listing:
1. Break Them Down- Graham Parker & The Shot (1985)
2. I Wanna Destroy You- Uncle Tupelo (1991)
3. 1913 Massacre- Arlo Guthrie (1972)
4. Smoking Gun- Robert Cray (1986)
5. Shoot Your Shot- J. Geils Band (1976)
6. Hammer The Hammer- The Go-Betweens (1982)
7. Cops & Robbers- Bo Diddley (1956)
8. Kill Crime- The Itals (1983)

Info of note:
Intro- "Just Got Back From Heaven" by Sparks (1988)
Outro- "When I'm With You" by Sparks (1980)

All comments, questions and feedback are greatly welcomed and appreciated! I encourage participation. Even though I drain an hour off your life by listening to the podcast then checking through the links, at least you don't have to fork over your money to me... though if you feel like, you know... But in all seriousness, let me now what you'd like to hear or see and I'll consider it. Popular approval doesn't always sway me but having fans or listeners get their input would be just grand!