Sound & Groove, Episode 39: "You Say it's Your Birthday?" Part 1

Fishbone had origins as a ska band with a punk edge, but made up entirely of African-American members. With a little something for everyone they sang socially aware songs and challenged the idea that an all-black band couldn't rock the stage with the same fury as a hardcore punk band. If you think the Red Hot Chili Peppers were a sonic force to behold live, you never saw footage of Fishbone- one of several artists represented here on another lovely edition of "Sound & Groove" podcast.

Blowing out the candles on another year is always a day to enjoy and forget about all your troubles. Of course the older you get the less you want to be reminded of your advancing years but I digress. Youth is not eternal so get over it! Here on Sound & Groove podcast, the big day is embraced with a shiny selection of eight songs inspired by that joyous of anniversary celebrations. So unwrap the gifts, unwind, put on this podcast and hear a musical journey through yet another themed podcast here in October 2013 with your host, Evan Dowbiggin

And if you're new to this podcast: Every month there will be a theme that the selection of music is centred around. It will be jam packed with my analysis, synopses, breakdowns, anecdotes and other witticisms you might enjoy. And not to worry, each month will contain a different theme than the last. This is the first of two episodes this month of October going by the theme of "You Say it's Your Birthday?." All killer, no filler... other than when I talk and introduce the tunes and recap the ones before it. But aside from that? 100% juicy meat! Below I've also provided information and links relevant to the matters discussed in this particular edition of Sound & Groove.

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Track Listing:

1. Born into a Light- Ryan Adams & the Cardinals (2008)

2. Born at the Right Time- Paul Simon (1990)

3. Party Out of Bounds- The B-52s (1980)

4. Tears at the Birthday Party- Elvis Costello & Burt Bacharach (1998)

5. Birthday- Paul McCartney (1990)

6. Born to Be Wild- Wilson Pickett (1969)

7. Party at Ground Zero- Fishbone (1985) 

8. Sixteen Blue- The Replacements (1984) 

Info of note:

Intro- "The Headmaster Ritual" by The Smiths (1984)

Outro- "Hand in Glove" by The Smiths (1985)

Fishbone on Saturday Night Live, 1991: http://www.dailymotion.com/us/relevance/search/sunless+saturday/1#video=xl7e88

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!

Sound & Groove, Episode 38- "Giving Thanks for Thanksgiving" Part 2

The glossy Prefab Sprout, perhaps the most overlooked and underrated pop band out of the productive UK music scene of the 80s, their clean but invigorating sound being augmented by the succinct lyrics and hook crafting of leader Paddy McAloon (far left). Their music adorns the second episode of two in this month's Sound & Groove theme of "Giving Thanks to Thanksgiving."

The family gathering, the food, the wine. What isn't to love about Thanksgiving? Well add this podcast episode of Sound & Groove to the list as yours truly Evan Dowbiggin dredges up whatever can be found in terms of music related to, inspired by or directly dealing with that wonderful holiday on the 2nd weekend of October (last thursday of November if you're American!). So carve a turkey and watch the harvest moon rise, cause this first of two episodes this month is sure to get you in the mood for a feast.

And if you're new to this podcast: Every month there will be a theme that the selection of music is centred around. It will be jam packed with my analysis, synopses, breakdowns, anecdotes and other witticisms you might enjoy. And not to worry, each month will contain a different theme than the last. This is the second of two episodes this month of September going by the theme of "Giving Thanks for Thanksgiving." All killer, no filler... other than when I talk and introduce the tunes and recap the ones before it. But aside from that? 100% juicy meat! Below I've also provided information and links relevant to the matters discussed in this particular edition of Sound & Groove.

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Track Listing:

1. Appetite- Prefab Sprout (1985)

2. Thanksgiving- Loudon Wainwright III (1989)

3. Cold Turkey- John Lennon & the Plastic Ono Band (1969)

4. Yesterday's Wine- Willie Nelson (1971)

5. Family Affair- Sly & the Family Stone (1971)

6. Alice's Restaurant Massacree- Arlo Guthrie (1967)  

Info of note:

Intro- "Tonight, Tonight" by The Smashing Pumpkins (1998)

Outro- "Thirty Three" by The Smashing Pumpkins (1995)

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!

Sound & Groove Episode 37- "Giving Thanks for Thanksgiving, Part 1"

The Byrds short-lived 1968 lineup that churned out Sweetheart of the Rodeo, namely a direction driven by a young, yet to be well known Gram Parsons (second from left). Not accepted by the Nashville crowd, highlighted by a disastrous gig at the Grand Ole Opry and a radio guest spot where they were disparaged by the DJ, they inadvertently set up the roots of country-rock, a sound that with a few urban and mainstream touches led to multi-platinum success for many artists in the early 70s... just not Parsons or the Byrds, the former dying of an overdose in a Mojave Desert motel and the other breaking up after a failed original lineup reunion in 1973. One of their covers on that landmark LP relates back to this month's Thanksgiving theme on Sound & Groove.

The family gathering, the food, the wine. What isn't to love about Thanksgiving? Well add this podcast episode of Sound & Groove to the list as yours truly Evan Dowbiggin dredges up whatever can be found in terms of music related to, inspired by or directly dealing with that wonderful holiday on the 2nd weekend of October (last thursday of November if you're American!). So carve a turkey and watch the harvest moon rise, cause this first of two episodes this month is sure to get you in the mood for a feast.

And if you're new to this podcast: Every month there will be a theme that the selection of music is centred around. It will be jam packed with my analysis, synopses, breakdowns, anecdotes and other witticisms you might enjoy. And not to worry, each month will contain a different theme than the last. This is the first of two episodes this month of September going by the theme of "Giving Thanks for Thanksgiving." All killer, no filler... other than when I talk and introduce the tunes and recap the ones before it. But aside from that? 100% juicy meat! Below I've also provided information and links relevant to the matters discussed in this particular edition of Sound & Groove.

Follow me on Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/Edowrimple

Hear it on itunes now! http://itunes.apple.com/ca/podcast/evan-dowbiggins-podcast/id523032956

Track Listing:

1. Thank You Friends- Big Star (1975)

2. Elderberry Wine- Elton John (1973)

3. I Thank You- Sam & Dave (1968)

4. Give Me Love (Give Me Peace on Earth)- George Harrison (1973)

5. Be Thankful for What You've Got- William DeVaughn (1974)

6. Harvest for the World- The Isley Brothers (1976)

7. I Am a Pilgrim- The Byrds (1968)

8. King Harvest (Has Surely Come)- The Band (1969)

Info of note:

Intro- "Perfect" by The Smashing Pumpkins (1998)

Outro- "Melon Collie & the Infinite Sadness" by The Smashing Pumpkins (1995)

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!

Sound & Groove Episode 36- "Transportation Tracks, Episode 3"

Toots & the Maytals produced an energetic, vibrant, simmering string of records in the late 60s, early 70s that stood in contrast to the more serious, mellow and laid back rasta reggae of other stars from Jamaica like Bob Marley, Burning Spear, Lee "Scratch" Perry or even Jimmy Cliff. Quite simply they knew how to produce some fun party records whether with their own material or creative spins on others' famous compositions. One of those solid covers is featured in this third and final August episode on "Transportation Tracks" so dig in and listen, mmmkay?

Everyone loves a good ol' driving song but how about songs about the roads? Whether it be about superhighways, autoroutes, expressways, boulevards or any another residential path, they all count. Herein lies a superb collection of themed songs on that subject to feast your ears upon. Whether it makes for good driving music or not is irrelevant- though score bonus points if it does! What matters is that these songs evoke thoughts and feelings of traveling, moving "'cross the highways and the biways" as the Hollies once sang. It's all part of this monthly themed podcast show entitled Sound & Groove. This here is episode 3 of 3 for the month of August!

And if you're new to this podcast: Every month there will be a theme that the selection of music is centred around. It will be jam packed with my analysis, synopses, breakdowns, anecdotes and other witticisms you might enjoy. And not to worry, each month will contain a different theme than the last. This is the first of a special episodes this month of August going by the theme of "Takin' it to the Streets: Transportation Tracks." All killer, no filler... other than when I talk and introduce the tunes and recap the ones before it. But aside from that? 100% juicy meat! Below I've also provided information and links relevant to the matters discussed in this particular edition of Sound & Groove.

Follow me on Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/Edowrimple

Hear it on itunes now! http://itunes.apple.com/ca/podcast/evan-dowbiggins-podcast/id523032956

Track Listing:

1. Pirates (So Long Lonely Avenue)- Rickie Lee Jones (1981)

2. Take Me Home, Country Roads- Toots & the Maytals (1973)

3. Highway Chile- The Jimi Hendrix Experience (1967)

4. Freeway Jam- Jeff Beck (1975)

5. The Dark End of the Street- James Carr (1967)

6. Hitch Hike- Marvin Gaye (1963)

7. The Road to Hell, Part 2- Chris Rea (1989)

8. Route 66- Nat King Cole (1956)

Info of note:

Intro- "India" by Roxy Music (1982)

Outro- "The Thrill of it All" by Roxy Music (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!

Sound & Groove Episode 35- "Takin' it to the Streets: Transportation Tracks, Episode 2"

Alice Cooper were a pure show, a horror presentation not unlike a vaudeville act. But in early 1970s America, already scared off any menacing long-haired "freaks" by the Manson Family, their live concert act and behaviour was tantamount to treason and youth corruption. Of course the dust settled and once glam rock had come and gone, people realized the shock was merely a theatrical guise. By 1974, the band Alice Cooper was no more but the man, the myth, the legend would solider on. One of their early rockers makes its way as a "transportation track" featured in this week's episode of the Sound & Groove podcast.

Everyone loves a good ol' driving song but how about songs about the roads? Whether it be about superhighways, autoroutes, expressways, boulevards or any another residential path, they all count. Herein lies a superb collection of themed songs on that subject to feast your ears upon. Whether it makes for good driving music or not is irrelevant- though score bonus points if it does! What matters is that these songs evoke thoughts and feelings of traveling, moving "'cross the highways and the biways" as the Hollies once sang. It's all part of this monthly themed podcast show entitled Sound & Groove. This here is episode 2 of 3 for the month of August!

And if you're new to this podcast: Every month there will be a theme that the selection of music is centred around. It will be jam packed with my analysis, synopses, breakdowns, anecdotes and other witticisms you might enjoy. And not to worry, each month will contain a different theme than the last. This is the first of a special episodes this month of August going by the theme of "Takin' it to the Streets: Transportation Tracks." All killer, no filler... other than when I talk and introduce the tunes and recap the ones before it. But aside from that? 100% juicy meat! Below I've also provided information and links relevant to the matters discussed in this particular edition of Sound & Groove.

Follow me on Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/Edowrimple

Hear it on itunes now! http://itunes.apple.com/ca/podcast/evan-dowbiggins-podcast/id523032956

Track Listing:

1. The Golden (To Unlimited Devotion)- Grateful Dead (1967)

2. Drive South- John Hiatt (1988)

3. Keep on Trucking- Eddie Kendricks (1973)

4. Love on a Two-Way Street- The Moments (1970)

5. Seventh Avenue- Rosanne Cash (1993)

6. At the Crossroads- Sir Douglas Quintet (1969)

7. Under My Wheels- Alice Cooper (1971)

8. Car Jamming- The Clash (1982)

Info of note:

Intro- "Both Ends Burning" by Roxy Music (1975)

Outro- "More Than This" by Roxy Music (1982)

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!

Sound & Groove Episode 34- "Takin' it to the Streets: Transportation Tracks, Episode 1"

J.J. Cale straight out of Oklahoma with a guitar style and sound that resembled a snake crawling out of the swamps and through the grass at times, other times like a lazy ol' turtle walking along the beach. Either way, he was unique and as original as they came upon emerging in the early 70s from years as a noted sideman and studio performer to make his own records. Passing away at the age of 74 last week, one of his "transportation tracks" features in this week's episode of the Sound & Groove podcast.

Everyone loves a good ol' driving song but how about songs about the roads? Whether it be about superhighways, autoroutes, expressways, boulevards or any another residential path, they all count. Herein lies a superb collection of themed songs on that subject to feast your ears upon. Whether it makes for good driving music or not is irrelevant- though score bonus points if it does! What matters is that these songs evoke thoughts and feelings of traveling, moving "'cross the highways and the biways" as the Hollies once sang. It's all part of this monthly themed podcast show entitled Sound & Groove.

And if you're new to this podcast: Every month there will be a theme that the selection of music is centred around. It will be jam packed with my analysis, synopses, breakdowns, anecdotes and other witticisms you might enjoy. And not to worry, each month will contain a different theme than the last. This is the first of a special episodes this month of August going by the theme of "Takin' it to the Streets: Transportation Tracks." All killer, no filler... other than when I talk and introduce the tunes and recap the ones before it. But aside from that? 100% juicy meat! Below I've also provided information and links relevant to the matters discussed in this particular edition of Sound & Groove.

Follow me on Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/Edowrimple

Hear it on itunes now! http://itunes.apple.com/ca/podcast/evan-dowbiggins-podcast/id523032956

Track Listing:

1. King's Highway- Tom Petty & the Heartbreakers (1991)

2. The "E" Street Shuffle- Bruce Springsteen & the E Street Band (1973)

3. The Road Goes on Forever- Joe Ely (1993)

4. 2-4-6-8 Motorway- Tom Robinson Band (1978)

5. Lonely Avenue- Ray Charles (1956)

6. Fast Car- Tracy Chapman (1988)

7. Tunnel of Love- Dire Straits (1980)

8. Travelin' Light- J.J. Cale (1976)

Info of note:

Intro- "The Space Between" by Roxy Music (1982)

Outro- "Same Old Scene" by Roxy Music (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!

Sound & Groove Announcement: Coming Attractions

After a busy July of vacationing and so forth, yours truly Evan Dowbiggin didn't get around to a July episode of Sound & Groove. Embarrassing, treasonous, suspect, lazy, call it what you like! But hey, I was enjoying my summer mmkay? July was a month without a new episode occurred for the first time since February 2012... when this podcast hadn't been established yet. But I have decided to make it up to y'all with three episodes in the same theme for August! I will be including songs going on the theme of "Taking it to the Streets: Transportation Tracks." Wonder what that's about? Weeelll, we're dealing with any songs that refer to roadway subjects like bridges, tunnels, roads, streets, highways of all sorts, traveling, avenues, lanes, you name it. Anywhere a car can go. Keep your eyes peeled as the first episode will drop next Monday, August 5. Now if you'll excuse me, I have some great transportation music to gab about thankyouverymuch.