Here’s the playlist for 12-17-2024, in which I talked about ongoing progress with the file archive, read an article about Syria, and had part three of the Top 25 for 2024:
Hour 1
- The Lemonheads, “Mrs. Robinson” [It’s a Shame About Ray (1992)]
- Michael Nesmith, “Joanne” [Silver Moon (1970/2002)]
- Buzzcocks, “Orgasm Addict” [Singles Going Steady (1977/1979)]
- David Bowie, “John, I’m Only Dancing” [Changesbowie (1970/1990)]
- Paul McCartney, “Venus and Mars/Rock Show” [The 7″ Singles (1975/2022)]
- Billy Squier, “Christmas Is The Time to Say ‘I Love You'” [The Best Christmas Album in the World…Ever! (1982/2021)]
- Bob Dylan, “Here Comes Santa Claus” [Christmas in the Heart (2009)]
This Day in Music
- Paul Butterfield Blues Band, “One More Heartache” [The Resurrection of Pigboy Crabshaw (1967)]
- R.E.M., “Gardening at Night” [Dead Letter Office (1982/1987)]
- London Quireboys, “7 O’CLock” [Litle Bit of What You Fancy (1990)]
- The Wildhearts, “TV Tan” [Earth Vs. The Wildhearts (1993)]
- Captain Beefheart & His Magic Band, “Ice Cream for Crow” [Ice Cream for Crow (1982)]
Hour 2: Songs about money
- Spinal Tap, “Gimme Some Money” [This Is Spinal Tap (1984)]
- Kursaal Flyers, “Pocket Money” [Chocs Away (1975)]
- The Flying Lizards, “Money” [70s – The Ultimate Collection (1979/2019)]
- John Hammond, “No Money Down” [Big City Blues (1964)]
- Steve Miller Band, “Take the Money and Run” [Greatest Hits 1974-78 (1976/1978)]
- I Fight Dragons, “Money” [Cool Is Just a Number (2009)]
- Alex Chilton, “All I Really Want Is Money” [1970 (1985)]
- Nick Lowe, “Music for Money” [Jesus of Cool (1978)]
New Music Express
- Saint Etienne, “Half Light” [The Night (2024)]
- Saint Etienne, “When You Were Young” [The Night (2024)]
- Andrew Bird, “Crying in the Night” [Cunningham Bird (2024)]
- Club 8, “Something’s Wrong in My Head” [A Year With Club 8 (2024)]
- 20/20, “Laurel Canyon” [Laurel Canyon single (2024)]
Hour 3: Mandatory Mayall
- John Mayall, “Wish You Were Here (Live)” [Blues from Laurel Canyon (Japanese Edition) (1968/2008)]
- John Mayall’s Bluesbreakers, “Fly Tomorrow” [Behind the Iron Curtain (1985)]
- John Mayall, “High Pressure Living” [Moving On (1972)]
Featured artist: The New Pornographers (part two)
- The New Pornographers, “Twin Cinema” [Twin Cinema (2005)]
- The New Pornographers, “Use It” [Twin Cinema (2005)]
- The New Pornographers, “Jackie, Dressed in Cobras” [Twin Cinema (2005)]
- The New Pornographers, “My Rights Versus Yours” [Challenger (2007)]
- The New Pornographers, “All the Old Showstoppers” [Challenger (2007)]
Hour 4:
- Redd Kross, “Candy Coloured Catastrophe” [Redd Kross (2024)] #12
- The Black Crowes, “Bedside Manners” [Happiness Bastards (2024)] #11
- The Black Keys, “This Is Nowhere” [Ohio Players (2024)] #10
- J Mascis, “What Do We Do Now” [What Do We Do Now (2024)] #9
- Dolph Chaney, “Californiagain” [Box of Records: The Best of Big Stir Records 2024 (2024)] #8
- Ty Segall, “Void” [Three Bells (2024)]
Christmas music
- Nick Lowe, “I Wish It Could Be Christmas Every Day” [Quality Street (2013)]
- XTC, “Thanks for Christmas” [Thanks for Christmas single (1983)]
- The Waitresses, “Christmas Wrapping” [Just Desserts: The Complete Waitresses (1982/2013)]
- Blues Traveler, “Christmas” [A Very Special Christmas 3 (1997)]
- Chuck Berry, “Run Rudolph Run” [The Best Christmas Album in the World 2021 (2021)]
- The Brodys, “Xmas ’79” [Unexamined Life (2008)]
And here’s the show:
