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
- Bram Tchaikovsky, “Breaking Down The Walls Of Heartache” [Funland (1981)]
- Dolly Parton, “(I Can’t Get No) Satisfaction” [Rockstar (2023)]
- Dolly Parton, “Coat Of Many Colors” [Dolly 4-CD Box Set (1971/2009)]
- Dolly Parton, “Jolene” [Dolly 4-CD Box Set (1973/2009)]
- Pearl Harbor And The Explosions, “Drivin'” [Pearl Harbor And The Explosions (1979)]
- 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:
