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Here’s the playlist for 9-22-2026, a show in which I stated difficulties in uploading content to my Plex server and counted down the ten worst power ballads:

Hour 1

1. The Replacements, “I Will Dare” [Let It Be (1984/2025)]
2. The Equals, “Diversion” [Greatest Hits (1973/1974)]
3. Wilko Johnson, “Can You Please Crawl Out Your Window” [Ice On The Motorway (1980)]
4. Motor Boys Motor, “Drive Friendly” [The Stiff Records Box Set (1980/1992)]
5. Tuff Darts, “All For The Love Of Rock And Roll [Monsters of Power Pop (1978/2024)]

This Day In Music.
6. Coverdale/Page, “Pride And Joy” [Coverdale/Page (1993)]
7. David Cloud & The Gospel Of Power, “I’m Into Something Good” [Napoleon Of Temperance (2006)]
8. Public Image Limited, “This Is Not A Love Song” [Gold (1983/2013)]
9. Jimmy Page, “Hotel Rats And Photostats” [Death Wish II Sountrack (1982)]
10. The Band, “Rag Mama Rag” [The Band (1969)]
11. Nirvana, “Come As You Are” [Nevermind (1991)]
12. Riot, “Killer” [The Privilege Of Power (1990)]
13. The Rolling Stones, “Silver Train” [Goats Head Soup (1973)]

Hour 2
14. Juliana Hatfield, “Universal Heart Beat” [Only Everything (1995)]
15. Patsy Cline, “I Fall To Pieces” [The Ultimate Collection (1955-1961) (1961/1998)]

Theme Time: Songs About Tripoli
16. Kaaris, “Tripoli” [Le Bruit De Mon Ame (2015)]
17. Patty Pravo, “Tripoli ’69” [Concerto Per Patty (1969)]
18. Matthew Good, “Tripoli” [The Audio Of Being (2001)]
19. Vibravoid, “Trip To Tripolis” [Triptamine (2009)]

New Music Express
20. Beck, “Ride Lonesome” [Ride Lonesome (2026)]
21. Echo & The Bunnymen, “Take Me By The Hand” [Apples For Isaac (2026)]
22. Carly Rae Jespen, “After All” [Day And Night (2026)]
23. Kurt Baker, “Wonder Woman” [Wonder Woman single (2026)]
24. Kristin Hersh, “Moths” [Sugar On Blackstone (2026)]

Hour 3
25. R. Stevie Moore, “Part Of The Problem” [What’s The Point?!! (1984)]
26. Student Teachers, “Channel 13” [Ork Records: New York, New York (1979/2015)]

Phun With Phish
27. Phish, “Blaze On” [Live Bait Vol. 19 (2022)]
28. Phish, “Tubthumping” [Hampton Comes Alive (1999)]

Featured artist: Love Tractor
29. Love Tractor, “Buy Me A Million Dollars” [Love Tractor (1982)]
30. Love Tractor, “Harry Beat” [Love Tractor (1982)]
31. Love Tractor, “Seventeen Days” [Love Tractor (1982)]
32. Love Tractor, “Highland Sweetheart” [Around The Bend (1983)]

Hour 4: Ten Worst Power Ballads
33. Whitesnake, “Is This Love” [Whitesnake (1987)] #10
34. REO Speedwagon, “Can’t Fight This Feeling” [Wheels Are Turnin’ (1984)] #9
35. Stryper, “Honestly” [To Hell With The Devil (1987)] #8
36. Kiss, “Forever” [Hot In The Shade (1989)] #7
37. Motley Crue, “Without You” [Dr. Feelgood (1989)] #6
38. Extreme, “More Than Words (Radio Edit)” [Pornograffitti (1990)] #5
39. Poison, “Every Rose Has Its Thorn” [Open Up And Say…Ahh! (1988)] #4
40. Bon Jovi, “I’ll Be There For You” [New Jersey (1988)] #3
41. Europe, “Carrie” [The Final Countdown (1986)] #2
42. White Lion, “When The Children Cry” [Hits (1988/2000)] #1

And here’s the show:

Here’s the playlist for 9-15-2026, a show in which I announced the Pyle Mini Hum Eliminator in the audio chain, discussed installing Corel Linux on a vintage PC, and played albums recorded at Ronnie Lane Mobile Studios:

Hour 1

1. Bill Haley, “Choo Choo Ch’Boogie” [A Rockin’ Good Time with Bill Haley (1956/2011)]
2. The Flamin’ Groovies, “I Can’t Hide” [Shake Some Action (1976)]
3. The Baseball Project, “Disco Demolition” [Grand Salami Time! (2023)]
4. The Feelies, “Run Run Run” [Some Kinda Love: Performing The Music Of The Velvet Underground (2023)]
5. Tim Moore, “Rock And Roll Love Letter To You” [Looking For The Magic: American Power Pop In The Seventies (1976/2023)]

This Day In Music
6. Led Zeppelin, “In The Evening” [In Through The Out Door (1979)]
7. Frankie Goes To Hollywood, “Relax” [Island Life: 50 Years Of Island Records (1984/2009)]
8. Swinging Blue Jeans, “Hippy Hippy Shake” [One Hit Wonders (1964/2005)]
9. Mike Oldfield, “Foreign Affair” [Crises (1983)]
10. Furniture, “Brilliant Mind” [The Big Stiff Box Set (1986/2007)]
11. Abba, “Waterloo” [70s – The Ultimate Collection (1975/2019)]
12. The Small Faces, “All Or Nothing” [25 Greatest Hits (1966/1992)]

Hour 2
13. The New Pornographers, “The Slow Descent Into Alcoholism” [Mass Romantic (2000)]

Theme Time: Songs About Cairo (part two)
14. Bananarama, “Cairo” [Bananarama (1984/2013)]
15. XTC, “Cairo” [Explode Together (The Dub Experiments 78-80 (1990)]
16. Son Volt, “Cairo And Southern” [Notes Of Blue (2017)]
17. Bad Company, “Downpour in Cairo” [Stories Told & Untold (1996)]
18. Will Johnson, “Cairo” [Diamond City (2025)]

New Music Express
19. This Is Lorelei, “Billy Come Back” [The Singer In My Band (2026)]
20. Ibibio Sound Machine, “Concept of Love” [Chopping Mountain (2026)]
21. Bonobo, “Uncasually” [Distance in Static (2026)]
22. Ecca Vandal, “Eyes Shut” [Looking For People To Unfollow (2026)]
23. Gary Calamar featuring Mark Mothersbaugh, “I Got An Idea” [I Got An Idea single (2026)]
24. David Myhr, “Summer Summer Summer” [Summer Summer Summer single (2026)]

Hour 3
25. Alex Chilton, “Baron Of Love” [Like Flies On Sherbert (1979)]

Phun With Phish
26. Phish, “Wolfman’s Brother (9-24-99 South Park Meadows – Austin, Tx)” [Live Bait Vol. 14 (2018)]
27. Phish, “Frankenstein (Live At The Spectrum, Philadelphia, 12/3/97)” [The Spectrum ’97 (2024)]

Featured artist: Pylon (conclusion)
28. Pylon, “Look Alive” [Chain (1990)]
29. Pylon, “B-Complex” [Chain (1990)]
30. Pylon, “Sugarpop” [Chain (1990)]
31. Pylon, “There It Is” [Chain (1990)]
32. Pylon, “No Clocks (Live)” [Live (2016)]
33. Pylon, “Batman (Live)” [Live (2016)]

Hour 4
34. Dave Cloud, “The Nudist Camp” [Practice In The Milky Way (With The Gospel Of Power) (2011)]

Albums recorded at Ronnie Lane Mobile Studios
35. Rick Wakeman, “Rienzi / Chopsticks Fantasia” [Lisztomania (1975)]
36. Bad Company, “Bad Company” [Bad Company (1974)]
37. Bad Company, “Good Lovin’ Gone Bad” [Straight Shooter (1975)]
38. Peter Frampton, “Show Me The Way” [Frampton (1975)]
39. Mott, “She Does It” [Drive On (1975)]
40. Billy Nichols, “Winter Rose” [Love Songs (1975)}
41. Hawklords, “Psi Power” [25 Years On (1978)]
42. Eric Burden, “Darkness Darkness” [Darkness Darkness (1980)]
43. Pete Townshend & Ronnie Lane, “Rough Mix” [Rough Mix (1977)]

And here’s the show:

Here’s the playlist for 9-8-2026, in which I bemoaned paying money for software, discussed ripping DVDs, and played Pylon in the featured artist segment:

Hour 1

1. Barb Jungr, “Breaking Down The Walls Of Heartache” [The Men I Love: The New American Songbook (2010)]
2. The Kinks, “Summer’s Gone” [Word Of Mouth (1984)]
3. Big Star, “Watch The Sunrise” [#1 Record (1972)]
4. Brinsley Schwarz, “(What’s So Funny ‘Bout) Peace, Love And Understanding” [The New Favourites Of Brinsley Schwarz (1974)]
5. Matthew Sweet, “Nothing Lasts” [Girlfriend (1991)]

This Day In Music
6. Greg Kihn Band, “I Fall To Pieces” [Kihnspiracy (1983)]
7. Grateful Dead, “Uncle John’s Band” [Workingman’s Dead (1970)]
8. Journey, “Of A Lifetime” [Journey (1975)]
9. The Association, “Along Comes Mary” [The Association’s Greatest Hits (1967/1968)]
10. Great White, “Face The Day” [Shot In The Dark (1986)

Hour 2
11. The Plimsouls, “A Million Miles Away” [Everywhere At Once (1983)]

Theme Time: Songs about Cairo (part one)
12. Madness, “Night Boat To Cairo” [Full House – The Very Best Of Madness (1979/2017)]
13. Wilko Johnson, “Cairo Blues” [I Keep It To Myself – The Best Of (1980/2017)]
14. Amazulu, “Cairo” [Amazulu (1986)]
15. Brian Auger, “The Road To Cairo” [Introspection (2020)]

New Music Express
16. Dexys Midnight Runners, “My Life In England Pt. 1” [LOVE (2026)]
17. Ellie Goulding, “Loser” [I Know Too Much (2026)]
18. Dinosaur Jr., “Take Me With You” [There Near (2026)]
19. Ty Segall, “Hospital” [Chrome (2026)]
20. The Morning Line, “Spellbound” [Spellbound single (2026)]

Hour 3
21. The Chesterfield Kings, “I’m Going Home” [Here Are The Chesterfield Kings (1982)]

Phun With Phish
22. Phish, “The Mango Song; Jam (2000-09-17 Merriweather Post Pavilion – Columbia, Md)” [Live Bait Vol. 10 (2014)]

Featured artist: Pylon (part two)
23. Pylon, “Weather Radio” [Gyrate (1980)]
24. Pylon, “Driving School” [!! EP (1980)]
25. Pylon, “Danger” [!! EP (1980)]
26. Pylon, “Beep” [Chomp (1983)]
27. Pylon, “M-Train” [Chomp (1983)]

Hour 4
28. Devo, “Mechanical Man” [Punk 45: Burn, Rubber City, Burn! – Akron, Ohio: Punk And The Decline Of The Midwest 1975-1980 (1978/2015)]

Top Ten Worst Cover Songs (conclusion)
29. David Bowie, “God Only Knows” [Tonight (1984)] #3
30. U2, “Fortunate Son” [Achtung Baby (1991/2011)] #2
31. David Bowie & Mick Jagger, “Dancing In The Streets” [45 RPM single (1985)] #1

Albums Recorded at Ronnie Lane Mobile Studios (part one)

32, Ronnie Lane, “How Come” [Anymore For Anymore (1974)]
33. Eric Clapton, “After Midnight” [Rainbow Concert (1974)]
34. Rory Gallagher, “Messin’ With The Kid” [Irish Tour ’74 (1974)]
35. The Who, “5:15” [Quadrophenia (1973)]
36. The Who, “Dreaming From The Waist” [The Who By Numbers (1975)]
37. The Who, “Squeeze Box” [The Who By Numbers (1975)]
38. Chilli Willi & The Red Hot Pepper, “Choo Choo Ch’Boogie” [Bongos Over Balham (1974)]

And here’s the show:

Here’s the playlist for 9-1-2026, a show in which I chronicled the rise and fall of Iomega, told about adding content to my Plex server, and counted down the worst cover versions:

Hour 1

1. Edwin Starr, “Breaking Down The Walls Of Heartache” [Edwin Starr Hero Of Soul (1990/2006)]
2. Big Star, “September Gurls” [Radio City (1974)]
3. Warren Zevon, “Rasberry Beret” [Hindu Love Gods (1990)]
4. Earth, Wind & Fire, “September” [And Friends (1978/2004)]
5. The Feelies, “The Boy With The Perpetual Nervousness” [Crazy Rhythms (1980)]
6. Ween, “Doctor Rock” [The Pod (1991)]

This Day In Music
7. Chicory Tip, “Son Of My Father” [The Best Of Chicory Tip (1972/1999)]
8. Archie Bell & the Drells, “Tighten Up” [Beg, Scream & Shout! The Big Ol’ Box Of ’60s Soul (1968/1997)]
9. New York Dolls, “There’s Gonna Be A Showdown” [Too Much Too Soon (1974)]
10. Blondie, “Call Me” [Against The Odds: 1974-1982 (2022)]
11. NRBQ, “Shake, Rattle And Roll” [At Yankee Stadium (1977)]
12. Bee Gees, “Night Fever” [Their Greatest Hits: The Record (1977/2006)]
13. The Clash, “Career Opportunities” [Sandinista! (1980)]
14. Supergrass, “Alright” [Clueless Soundtrack (1995)]

Hour 2: Theme Time (songs about Jerusalem)
14. Emerson Lake & Palmer, “Jerusalem” [Brain Salad Surgery (1973)]
15. Neil Diamond, “Jerusalem” [The Jazz Singer (1980)]
16. David Bowie, “Jerusalem (Home Demo)” [Conversational Piece (2019)]
17. Vangelis, “Jerusalem” [Chariots Of Fire – The Play (Music From The Stage Show) (2012)]
18. Punch Brothers, “House Carpenter – Jerusalem Ridge” [Hell On Church Street (2022)]

New Music Express
19. Dinosaur Jr., “Several Got Away” [There Near (2026)]
20. Weezer, “We Might As Well Be Strangers (With Wednesday)” [Weezer (Gold Album) (2026)]
21. The Linda Lindas, “Gotta Get Out” [Gotta Get Out (2026)]
22. Interpol, “This Mirror Weighs A Ton” [This Mirror Weighs A Ton (2026)]
23. Train, “The Weekend” [Mad Dog In The Fog (2026)]

Hour 3
24. The Flying Lizards, “Money” [Never Trust A Hippy: Punk & New Wave ’76-’79 (1979/2013)]

Phun With Phish
25. Phish, “Simple (10-26-96 Charlotte Coliseum – Charlotte, NC)” [Live Bait Vol. 08 (2012)]
26. Phish, “Back On The Train” [Phish: Alpine Valley 2010 (2010)]

Featured artist: Pylon (part one)
27. Pylon, “Cool” [Cool single (1979)]
28. Pylon, “Dub” [Cool B-side (1979)]
29. Pylon, “Volume” [Gyrate (1980)]
30. Pylon, “Feast On My Heart” [Gyrate (1980)]

Hour 4
31. The Hollies, “The Air That I Breathe” [Air That I Breathe: The Very Best Of Emi Classics (1974/1993)]
32. Jane Aire & The Belvederes, “When I Was Young” [Punk 45: Burn, Rubber City, Burn! – Akron, Ohio: Punk And The Decline Of The Midwest 1975-1980 (1978/2015)]
33. The Flamin’ Groovies, “Sweet Little Rock And Roller” [Slow Death (2002)]

Top Ten Worst Cover Versions (part one)
34. Disturbed, “The Sound of Silence” [100 Greatest Covers (2015/2020)]
35. Take That, “Smells Like Teen Spirit” [YouTube video (1995)]
36. Peter Gabriel, “Street Spirit (Fade Out)” [Scratch My Back (2010)]
37. William Shatner, “Spleen/Lucy In The Sky With Diamonds” [The Transformed Man (1968)]
38. Limp Bizkit, “Behind Blue Eyes” [Greatest Hits (2003/2005)]
39. Motley Crue, “Anarchy In The U.K.” [Decade Of Decadence (1991)]
40. Sex Pistols, “(I’m Not Your) Stepping Stone” [The Great Rock ‘N’ Roll Swindle (1979)]
41. Madonna, “American Pie” [American Pie single (2000)]
42. Mott The Hoople, “American Pie” [In Performance: 1969-74 (1974/2008)]

And here’s the show:

Here’s the playlist for 8-25-2026, in which I discussed the continuing saga of recovering my website, mourned the death of Dolly Parton, and counted down the ten CDs I won’t play again:

Hour 1

1. Bram Tchaikovsky, “Breaking Down The Walls Of Heartache” [Funland (1981)]
2. Dolly Parton, “(I Can’t Get No) Satisfaction” [Rockstar (2023)]
3. Dolly Parton, “Coat Of Many Colors” [Dolly 4-CD Box Set (1971/2009)]
4. Dolly Parton, “Jolene” [Dolly 4-CD Box Set (1973/2009)]
5. Pearl Harbor And The Explosions, “Drivin'” [Pearl Harbor And The Explosions (1979)]
6. The Equals, “I Get So Excited” [Greatest Hits (1968/1974)]

This Day In Music
7. Def Leppard, “Let’s Get Rocked” [Adrenalize (1992)]
8. Judas Priest, “The Rage” [British Steel (1980)]
9. The Box Tops, “Cry Like A Baby” [Pour A Little Sugar On It: The Chewy, Chewy Sounds Of American Bubblegum 1966-1971 (1968/2024)]
10. Pulp, “Common People” [Island Life: 50 Years Of Island Records (Bonus Track Version) (1995/2009)]
11. R.E.M., “Catapult” [Murmur (1983)]
12. Elvis Costello, “Pump It Up” [This Year’s Model (1978)]

Hour 2
13. Dolly Parton and Kenny Rogers, “Islands In The Stream” [Dolly 4-CD Box Set (1983/2009)]
14. Ronnie Lane, “One For The Road” [One For The Road (1976)]

Theme Time: Songs about Jerusalem (part one)
15. The Faces, “Jerusalem” [Long Player (1971)]
16. Jethro Tull, “Over Jerusalem” [Curious Ruminant (2025)]
17. Black Sabbath, “Jerusalem” [Anno Domini 1989-1995 (1990/2024)]

New Music Express
18. Weezer, “Say Yes” [Gold Album (2026)]
19. Brandon Flowers, “Tiger’s Blood” [Thrasher (2026)]
20. The Afghan Whigs, “House Of I” [Soft Control (2026)]
21. Sweeping Promises, “My Friend’s An Entomologist” [You Say I Romanticize (2026)]
22. Keb’ Mo’, “Fussing And Fighting” [The Breakdown (2026)]
23. The Spongtones, “The Music At The Close” [The Music At The Close single (2026)]

Hour 3
24. Dolly Parton, “Here You Come Again” [Dolly 4-CD Box Set (1977/2009)]

Phun With Phish
25. Phish, “Piper (12-30-11 Madison Square Garden, New York, NY)” [Live Bait Vol. 13 (2017)]
26. Phish, “Cars Trucks Buses” [2012-09-02 I Commerce City, CO (Live) (2012)]

Featured artist: Miracle Legion (conclusion)
27. Miracle Legion, “Snacks And Candy” [Drenched (1992)]
28. Miracle Legion, “Everything Is Rosy” [Drenched (1992)]
29. Miracle Legion, “You’re My Blessing” [Portrait Of A Damaged Family (1996)]
30. Miracle Legion, “Madison Park” [Portrait Of A Damaged Family (1996)]

Hour 4
31. Dolly Parton, “9 To 5” [Dolly 4-CD Box Set (1980/2009)]

Top Ten CDs I Won’t Play Again (conclusion)
32. Melissa Etheridge, “Chrome Plated Heart” [Melissa Etheridge (1988)] #6
33. Enya, “Orinoco Flow (Sail Away)” [Watermark (1988)] #5
34. Crash Test Dummies, “God Shuffled His Feet” [God Shuffled His Feet (1993)] #4
35. Crash Test Dummies, “Mmm Mmm Mmm Mmm” [God Shuffled His Feet (1993)] #4
36. 4 Non Blondes, “What’s Up?” [Bigger, Better, Faster, More! (1992)] #3
37. 4 Non Blondes, “Spaceman” [Bigger, Better, Faster, More! (1992)] #3
38. Richard Ashcroft, “A Song For Your Lovers” [Alone With Everybody (1999)] #2
39. Richard Ashcroft, “New York” [Alone With Everybody (1999)] #2
40. Tracy Chapman, “Fast Car” [Tracy Chapman (1988)] #1
41. Tracy Chapman, “Baby Can I Hold You” [Tracy Chapman (1988)] #1

And here’s the show:

Here’s the playlist for 4-15-2025, in which I chronicled my backup restoration, told about how I completed my taxes, and had Wilco as the featured artist:

Hour 1

1. Rich Arithmetic, “Do You Remember (What the Music’s For)” [In Our Time (Ode for the E-Types) B-side (2021)]
2. The Baseball Project, “They Are the Oakland A’s” [3rd (2014)]
3. Reddy Teddy, “Boys and Girls” [Reddy Teddy (1976)]
4. Television, “Little Johnny Jewel (Part One)” [Little Johnny Jewel single (1975)]
5. Rock City, “I Lost Your Love” [Rock City (2003)]

This Day in Music

6. Bessie Smith, “St. Louis Blues” [Martin Scorsese Presents: The Blues (1925/2003)]
7. The Flamin’ Groovies, “St. Louis Blues” [Shake Some Action (1976)]
8. Joey Ramone, “What A Wonderful World” [Don’t Worry About Me (2002)]
9. 4 Non Blondes, “What’s Up?” [Bigger, Better, Faster, More! (1992)]
10. The Sweet, “Alexander Graham Bell” [The Lost Singles (1971/2017)]
11. Dave Edmunds, “You’ll Never Get Me Up in One of Those Things [Twangin’ (1981)]
12. Ohio Players, “Love Rollercoaster” [Greatest Hits (1975/1999)]
13. The Darkness, “I Believe in a Thing Called Love” [Permission to Land (2003)]

Hour 2: Theme Time (songs about taxes)

14. Dwight Twilley, “Taxman” [The Beatles (2009)]
15. Cheap Trick, “Taxman Mr. Thief” [Cheap Trick (1977)]
16. Doomriders, “Back Taxes” [Grant Blood (2013)]
17. Johnny Cash, “Aftr Taxes” [I Would Like to See You Again (2013)]
18. Joni Mitchell, “Tax Free” [Dog Eat Dog (1985)]

New Music Express

19. Bon Iver, “SPEYSIDE” [Sable, Fable (2025)]
20. Valerie June, “Joy, Joy!” [Owls, Omens and Oracles (2025)]
21. Nell Smith, “Anxious” [Anxious (2025)]
22. Cold Specks, “How It Feels” [Light for the Midnight (2025)]
23. Mamalarky, “Broken Bones” [Hex Key (2025)]
24. Black Country, New Road, “The Big Spin” [Forever Howlong (2025)]
25. Spin Doctors, “I Liked You Better When Your Butt Was Big” [Face Full of Cake (2025)]

Hour 3: Mandatory Mayall

26. John Mayall & The Bluesbreakers, “Have You Ever Loved a Woman” [Live in 1967 (2015)]
27. John Mayall, “Country Road” [Jazz Blues Fusion (1972)]
28. John Mayall, “Baby, What You Want Me to Do” [In The Shadow of Legends (2011)]

Featured Artist: Wilco

29. Wilco, “Kamera” [Yankee Hotel Foxtrot (2001)]
30. Wilco, “Ashes of American Flags” [Yankee Hotel Foxtrot (2001)]
31. Wilco, “Spiders (Kidsmoke)” [A Ghost Is Born (2004)]
32. Wilco, “The Late Greats” [A Ghost Is Born (2004)]
33. Wilco, “Hummingbird” [Kicking Televison: Live in Chicago (2005)]

Hour 4: Tribute to Joey Molland

34. Natural Gas, “The Right Time” [Natural Gas (1976)]
35. Badfinger, “Love Is Gonna Come At Last” [Airwaves (1979)]
36. Badfinger, “Lost Inside Your Love” [Airwaves (1979)]
37. Badfinger, “Because I Love You” [Say No More (1981)]
38. Badfinger, “Hold On” [Say No More (1981)]
39. Joey Molland, “Here Comes Heartache” [After the Pearl (1983)]
40. Joey Molland, “Life Song” [After the Pearl (1983)]
41. Joey Molland, “All Caught Up” [The Pilgrim (1992)]
42. Joey Molland, “It’s True” [Basil/Demos Old and New (1997)]
43. Joey Molland, “Mirrors” [This Way Up (2001)]
44. Joey Molland, “Walk Out in the Rain” [Return to Memphis (2013)]
45. Joey Molland, “This Time” [Be True to Yourself (2020)]

Here’s the playlist for 8-12-2025, a show which was fraught with technical difficulties (but no disconnects), in which I read articles about the demise of Kodak and the Russia-Ukraine war losing popularity in Ukraine, and in which I paid tribute to Mick Ralphs:

Hour 1

1. Ian Hunter, “Just Another Night” [You’re Never Alone With a Schizophrenic (1979)]
2. Grateful Dead, “The Promised Land” [Steal Your Face (1976)]
3. Wilco, “I’m Trying to Break Your Heart” [Wilco Live (Orange) (2025)]
4. Alex Chilton, “Rock Hard” [Like Flies on Sherbert (1979)]
5. Cheetah Chrome, “Still Wanna Die” [Ork Records: New York, New York (1979/2015)]

This Day in Music a.k.a. Number Six’s Unimpressive Time Machine

6. Buck Owens, “I’ve Got a Tiger By the Tail” [Act Naturally: The Buck Owens Recordings 1953-1964 (1965/2008)]
7. Dire Straits, “Walk of Life” [Brothers in Arms (1985)]
8. Nena, “99 Red Balloons” [99 Luftballoons (1984)]
9. Mrs. Miller, “A Hard Day’s Night” [Wild, Cool & Swingin’ Vol. 3 (1966/1999)]
10. Scott McKenzie, “San Francisco (Be Sure to Wear Some Flowers in Your Hair” [San Francisco (1967/1999)]
11. Sir Mix a Lot, “Baby Got Back” [Baby Got Back single (1992)]
12. Les Paul and Mary Ford, “Tennessee Waltz” [The Best of the Capitol Masters (1950/1992)]

Hour 2: Theme Time (songs about New York City)

13. Bob Dylan, “Talkin’ New York” [Bob Dylan (1962)]
14. Hello, “New York Groove” [The Complete Singles Collection (1975/2021)]
15. Ad-Libs, “The Boy from New York City” [The Red Bird Story (1964/2011)]
16. Don Henley, “New York Minute” [The End of the Innocence (1989)]
17. AC/DC, “Safe in New York City” [Stiff Upper Lip (2000)]
18. Sex Pistols, “New York” [Never Mind the Bollocks (1977)]

New Music Express

19. Bruce Springsteen, “One False Move” [Tracks II: The Lost Albums (2025)]
20. Bruce Springsteen, “When I Build My Beautiful House” [Tracks II: The Lost Albums (2025)]
21. The Black Keys, “No Rain, No Flowers” [No Rain, No Flowers (2025)]
22. Osees, “Glitter-Shot” [Abomination Revealed At Last (2025)]
23. Renee Rapp, “Kiss It Kiss It” [Bite Me (2025)]

Hour 3: Phun with Phish

24. Phish, “Bathtub Gin; The Vibration Of Life (1996-11-19 Municipal Auditorium – Kansas City, Mo)” [Live Bait Vol. 11 (2015)]

Featured Artist: Blue Rodeo (part two)

25. Blue Rodeo, “Til I Am Myself Again” [Casino (1990)]
26. Blue Rodeo, “Trust Yourself” [Casino (1990)]
27. Blue Rodeo, “Time” [Casino (1990)]
28. Blue Rodeo, “Fools Like You” [Lost Together (1992)]
29. Blue Rodeo, “Restless” [Lost Together (1992)]
30. Blue Rodeo, “Flying” [Lost Together (1992)]

Hour 4: Tribute to Mick Ralphs (conclusion)

31. Bad Company, “If You Needed Somebody” [Holy Water (1990)]
32. Bad Company, “Walk Through FIre” [Holy Water (1990)]
33. Bad Company, “How About That” [Here Comes Trouble (1992)]
34. Bad Company, “This Could Be the One” [Here Comes Trouble (1992)]
35. Bad Company, “Company of Strangers” [Company of Strangers (1995)]
36. Bad Company, “Judas My Brother” [Company of Strangers (1995)]
37. Bad Company, “Ready for Love” [Stories Told & Untold (1996)]
38. Mick Ralphs, “Hideaway (Live)” [It’s All Good (2002)]
39. Mick Ralphs Blues Band, “Born Under a Bad Sign (Live) [Should Know Better: Live at the Musician (2016)]

And here’s the show:

Here’s the playlist for 8-11-2026, a show in which I detailed my replacing of a nanocompressor, my ongoing saga with my Plex server, a video featuring MOS Technology, and in which I counted down the best Rush studio albums:

Hour 1

1. Jane Aire And The Belvederes, “Breaking Down The Walls Of Heartache” [Jane Aire And The Belvederes (1979)]
2. Rod Stewart, “I Wouldn’t Ever Change A Thing” [An Old Raincoat Won’t Ever Let You Down (1969)]
3. The Undertones, “True Confessions” [Shellshock Rock: Alternative Blasts from Northern Ireland 1977-1984 (1978/2020)]
4. Joe Perry Project, “Black Velvet Pants” [Once A Rocker, Always A Rocker (1983)]
5. Mike Oldfield, “Moonlight Shadow” [Crises (1983)]
6. David Bowie, “China Girl” [Let’s Dance (1983)]

This Day In Music

8. Ray Parker Jr., “Ghostbusters” [Elvira Presents: Haunted Hits (1984/1988)]
9. Iron Butterfly, “In-A-Gadda-Da-Vida” [In-A-Gadda-Da-Vida (1968)]
10. The Guess Who, “American Woman” [Have A Nice Decade – The 70’s Pop Culture Box (1998)]
11. The Go-Go’s, “We Got The Beat” [The Big Stiff Box Set (1980/2007)]
12. Modern Romance, “Best Years Of Our Lives” [The Platinum Collection (1981/2006)]
13. The Rezillos, “Glad All Over” [Can’t Stand The Rezillos (1978)]
14. Kris Kross, “Jump” [Totally Krossed Out (1992)]

Hour 2: Theme Time (songs about Istanbul)

14. They Might Be Giants, “Istanbul (Not Constantinople)” [Flood (1990)]
15. Tom Waits, “Telephone Call From Istanbul” [Big Time (2020)]
16. The Four Lads, “Istanbul (Not Constantinople)” [Magic Moments (1953/2020)]
17. Bart & Baker, “Istanbul (Not Constantinople)” [The Parisian Lifestyle (2011)]
18. Marc Almond, “She Took My Soul In Istanbul” [The Stars We Are (1988)]
19. Frankie Vaughan, “Istanbul” [Legends: Fifties (1954/2010)]

New Music Express

20. Family Stereo, “Fault Lines” [The Thread (2026)]
21. Nu Genea, “Acelera (With María José Llergo)” [People Of The Moon (2026)]
22. Citizen, “Halcyon Blues” [Halcyon Blues (2026)]
23. Strawberry Alarm Clock, “Within You Without You” [Where’s One? (2026)]
24. zzzahara, “Whispering Tree” [Distant Lands (2026)]

Hour 3

24. Mike Watt, “In The Engine Room” [Contemplating The Engine Room (1997)]

Phun With Phish

25. Phish, “Shafty” [Live Phish – 04-03-1998 Nassau Coliseum, Uniondale, NY (2005)]
26. Phish, “Makisupa Policeman (Live At The Spectrum, Philadelphia, Pa, 12/2/97)” [The Spectrum ’97 (2024)]

Featured artist: Miracle Legion

27. Miracle Legion, “The Backyard” [The Backyard EP (1984)]
28. Miracle Legion, “Closer To The Wall” [The Backyard EP (1984)]
29. Miracle Legion, “Stephen, Are You There?” [The Backyard EP (1984)]
30. Miracle Legion, “Mr. Mingo” [Surprise Surprise Surprise (1987)]

Hour 4

31. The Plimsouls, “Everyday Things” [The Plimsouls (1981)]

Rush: Ranked Worst To Best

32. Rush, “Freewill” [Permanent Waves (1980)] #8
33. Rush, “Armor And Sword” [Snakes & Arrows (2007)] #7
34. Rush, “Subdivisions” [Signals (1982)] #6
35. Rush, “The Big Money” [Power Windows (1985)] #5
36. Rush, “Cinderella Man” [A Farewell To Kings (1977)] #4
37. Rush, “The Trees” [Hemispheres (1978)] #3
38. Rush, “Red Barchetta” [Moving Pictures (1981)] #2
39. Rush, “Distant Early Warning” [Grace Under Pressure (1984)] #1

And here’s the show:

Here’s the playlist for 8-4-2026, a show in which I had some technical difficulties, talked about restoring a hard drive and encoding files, about wiffle balls, and counted down Rush albums ranked worst to best:

Hour 1

1. Rod Stewart, “Young Turks” [Tonight I’m Yours (1981)]
2. Sweet, “Love Is Like Oxygen (Single Version)” [Level Headed (1978)]
3. Johnny Johnson and the Bandwagon, “Breakin’ Down The Walls Of Heartache” [Breakin’ Down The Walls Of Heartache: 1968-1975 (1968/2008)]
4. Yo La Tengo, “Baseball Altamont/Meet The Mets” [Yo La Tengo Is Murdering The Classics (2006)]
5. Throwing Muses, “None Too Soon” [The Real Ramona (1991)]

This Day In Music

6. Little Feat, “Dixie Chicken” [Dixie Chicken (1973)]
7. John Fogerty, “Sea Cruise” [John Fogerty (1975)]
8. Dave Cloud And The Gospel Of Power, “Save The Last Dance For Me” [Napoleon Of Temperance (2006)]
9. Sepultura, “Territory” [Chaos A.D. (1993)]
10. The Troggs, “With A Girl Like You” [The Boat That Rocked Soundtrack (1966/2009)]
11. The Monkees, “Randy Scouse Git” [Headquarters (1967)]
12. Dave Edmunds, “Crawling From The Wreckage” [Repeat when Necessary (1979)]

Hour 2: Theme Time (songs about Athens)

13. The Outlaws, “Over Night From Athens” [Dixie Highway (2020)]
14. Ian Jones, “Athens Smiles” [Results Not Typical (2019)]
15. Nana Mouskouri, “The White Rose Of Athens (San Sfirixis Tris Fores)” [I Istoria Mias Fonis (2008)]
16. Phil Vaddar, “Athens Grease” [American Child (2002)]

New Music Express

17. Trashcan Sinatras, “Games For The ZX Spectrum” [Ever The Optimist (2026)]
18. Ed Askew, “Winter Song” [The Final Painting (2026)]
19. The Darling Buds, “Oh No You Don’t” [Some Sun/Some Sky (2026)]
20. The Morning Line, “Anhedonia” [Anhedonia single (2026)]
21. The Strokes, “Lonely In The Future” [Reality Awaits (2026)]
22. Strawberry Alarm Clock, “Tahitian Gardens (Single Version)” [I’m Not The One b side (2026)]
23. The Amplifier Heads, “Hot Stars” [Super 8 (2026)]
24. GA-20, “Crazy Love” [Blues Now (With Charlie Musselwhite) (2026)]

Hour 3: Phun With Phish

25. Phish, “02.No Men In No Man’s Land (Live at MSG 8-4-2017)” [The Complete Baker’s Dozen (Night 11_ Tonight’s Flavor Lemon – August 4Th 2017) (2017)]
26. Phish, “Mercury (2015-09-05 Dick’s Sporting Goods Park – Commerce City, CO)” [Live Bait Vol. 12 (2016)]

Featured artist: Mark Mulcahy (conclusion)

27. Mark Mulcahy, “Your Lonely Friend” [You Can See The Future EP (2024)]
28. Mark Mulcahy, “Making Money At The Airport” [You Can See The Future EP (2024)]
29. Mark Mulcahy, “I Watch Them Talk” [Picking 4 Leaf Clovers EP (2024)]
30. Mark Mulcahy, “Put Me In The Window For Sale” [I Got Strangled (2025)]
31. Mark Mulcahy, “Pull Up The Latch” [Henry Woods Act I (2025)]

Hour 4: Rush ranked worst to best

32. Rush, “Show Don’t Tell” [Presto (1989)] #14
33. Rush, “Dreamline” [Roll The Bones (1991)] #13
34. Rush, “Roll The Bones” [Roll The Bones (1991)] #13
35. Rush, “Time Stand Still” [Hold Your Fire (1987)] #12
36. Rush, “Overture/The Temples Of Syrinx” [2112 (1976)] #11
37. Rush, “Clockwork Angels” [Clockwork Angels (2012)] #10
38. Rush, “Stick It Out” [Counterparts (1993)] #9

And here’s the show:

Here’s the playlist for 7-28-2026, a show in which I recounted my problems in ripping DVDs and encoding files, mourned the death of Bill Oddie, recalled the rise of Gateway Computers, and counted down the Rush albums from worst to best:

Hour 1

1. The Goodies, “Funky Gibbon” [Funky Gibbon – The Best Of The Goodies (1975/2000)
2. Rock City, “I Lost Your Love” [Rock City (2003)]
3. Quintron and Miss Pussycat, “Banana Beat” [Sucre Du Sauvage (2011)]
4. Matthew Sweet & Susanna Hoffs, “You’re So Vain” [Completely Under The Covers Vol. 2 (2009)]
5. Yes, “I’m Down (Live At Roosevelt Stadium, Jersey City, Nj, 6-17-1976)” [Roosevelt Stadium, Jersey City, Nj, 17 June 1976 (Live) (2026)]

This Day In Music

6. The Boomtown Rats, “I Don’t Like Mondays” [The Fine Art Of Surfacing (1979)]
7. The Boxmasters, “Sylvia’s Mother” [Twistable Turnable Man: A Musical Tribute To Shel Silverstein (2013)]
8. Paul Butterfield Blues Band, “Blues With A Feeling” [Paul Butterfield Blues Band (1965)]
9. Chris Farlowe, “Out Of Time” [Out Of Time – The Immediate Anthology (1966/1999)]
10. Devo, “(I Can’t Get No) Satisfaction” [Q: Are We Not Men? A: We Are Devo! (1978)]
11. Rachel Sweet, “B.A.B.Y” [The Big Stiff Box Set (1978/1992)]
12. Bill Lloyd, “I Went Electric” [Set To Pop (1994)]

Hour 2

13. The Rolling Stones, “Out Of Time” [Metamorphosis (1975)]

Theme Time: Songs About Bucharest

14. Blood Or Whiskey, “Bucharest” [Blood Or Whiskey (2008)]
15. Henning Lohner, “Bucharest, Romania” [Hellraiser VII: Deader (2004)]
16. Cicero, “The Butcher Of Bucharest” [Future Boy (1992)]
17. Divided Multitude, “Streets Of Bucharest” [Inner Self (1999)]

New Music Express

18. Charli XCX, “Rock Music” [Music, Fashion, Film (2026)]
19. Charli XCX, “Ss26” [Music, Fashion, Film (2026)]
20. The Strokes, “Dine N’dash” [Reality Awaits (2026)]
21. Tyla, “Kiss” [A*pop (2026)]
22. Cody Johnson, “Horseback” [Banks Of The Trinity (2026)]
23. Strawberry Alarm Clock, “I’m Not The One” [Where’s One? (2026)]

Hour 3

24. Colour Radio, “Bound For Life” [History In 3 Chords – Milwaukee Alternative Bands (1973-1982) (Vinyl) (1984/2001)]
    Phun With Phish
25. Phish, “Sand” [Live Bait Vol. 16 (2019)]
26. Phish, “Evolve” [Van Andel Arena, Grand Rapids, MI (08.07.2024) (2024)]

Featured artist: Mark Mulcahy (part six)]

27. Mark Mulcahy, “Mr. Bell” [Single (2019)]
28. Mark Mulcahy, “Daisy Marie” [The Gus (2019)]
29. Mark Mulcahy, “Taking Baby Steps” [The Gus (2019)]
30. Mark Mulcahy, “What If I Go Off With Bob?” [The Gus (2019)]
31. Mark Mulcahy, “Mr. Skittles” [You Can See The Future EP (2024)]

Hour 4: Rush – ranked worst to best

32. Rush, “Test For Echo” [Test For Echo (1996)] #19
33. Rush, “One Little Victory” [Vapor Trails (2002)] #18
34. Rush, “What You’re Doing” [Rush (1974)] #17
35. Rush, “The Necromancer” [Caress Of Steel (1975)] #16
36. Rush, “By-Tor & The Snow Dog” [Fly By Night (1975)] #15