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Favoriting September 16, 2012: Voices in the Air

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Artist Track Album Label Year Format Comments New Approx. start time
The Cult  She Sells Sanctuary   Favoriting   Sire  1985  12"  12" mix    0:00:00 (Pop-up)
Big Blood  She Sells Sanctuary   Favoriting Already Gone I  Dontrustheruin  2009  CD-R      0:07:30 (Pop-up)
Medicine  One More   Favoriting Shot Forth Self Living  Captured Tracks  2012  CD  From 1992  *   0:12:06 (Pop-up)
Malka Spigel  After the Rain   Favoriting Every Day Is Like the First Day  Swim  2012  CD    *   0:20:43 (Pop-up)
Múm  Hvernig á að særa vini sína   Favoriting Early Birds  Morr Music  2012  CD  From 1998 or so  *   0:24:18 (Pop-up)
Turning Curious  Area   Favoriting Soul Light Season  Relapse  1985  EP      0:27:01 (Pop-up)
 
The Darkness  Nothin's Gonna Stop Us   Favoriting Hot Cakes  Canary Dwarf  2012  CD    *   0:37:51 (Pop-up)
Bob Mould  The Descent   Favoriting Silver Age  Merge  2012  CD    *   0:40:08 (Pop-up)
John Entwistle  Do the Dangle   Favoriting Rigor Mortis Sets In  Track  1973  LP      0:44:05 (Pop-up)
Mimi Roman  Wrap It Up and Save It   Favoriting I'm Ready If You're Willing  Bear Family  2012  CD  From 1955  *   0:48:04 (Pop-up)
Z-Factor  (I Like to Do It In) Fast Cars   Favoriting 122 BPM: The Birth of House Music  Still Music  2012  CD  From 1983  *   0:51:05 (Pop-up)
SM Corporation  Fire from Above   Favoriting Strange Passion: Explorations In Irish Post Punk, DIY and Electronic Music 1980-1983  B-Music  2012  CD  From 1983  *   0:55:38 (Pop-up)
Associates  Boys Keep Swinging   Favoriting Singles  Warner Music UK  2004  CD  From 1979    0:59:12 (Pop-up)
David Bowie  Move On   Favoriting Lodger  Rykodisc  1991  CD  From 1979    1:02:51 (Pop-up)
Michel Roques  Le Temps   Favoriting Spiritual Jazz Volume 3  Jazzman  2012  CD  From 1972  *   1:06:06 (Pop-up)
The Pyramids  Cloud Rider   Favoriting Otherworldly  Disko B  2012  CD    *   1:11:13 (Pop-up)
 
  Single File: a bunch of random 45s all in a row
Betty Wright  If You Ain't Got It   Favoriting   Alston  1970  45      1:25:37 (Pop-up)
Charity Brown  Take Me in Your Arms (Rock Me a Little While)   Favoriting   A&M  1975  45      1:27:40 (Pop-up)
Principal Edwards  Weekdaze   Favoriting   Deram  1973  45      1:30:30 (Pop-up)
Don Ellis  32 222 122   Favoriting   Pacific Jazz  1966  45      1:33:43 (Pop-up)
Chuck Jackson  The Breaking Point   Favoriting   Wand  1961  45  R.i.P. Hal David    1:36:08 (Pop-up)
Vernon Burch  Sammy Jo Anne - One Half Woman, One Half Man   Favoriting   Chocolate City  1979  45      1:38:27 (Pop-up)
Village People  Food Fight   Favoriting   RCA  1981  45      1:42:10 (Pop-up)
Pezband  Princess Mary   Favoriting   Passport  1977  45      1:44:41 (Pop-up)
Bobbie Gentry  The Girl from Cincinnati   Favoriting   Capitol  1972  45      1:47:35 (Pop-up)
 
Michael Kiwanuka  Home Again   Favoriting Home Again  Polydor  2012  CD    *   2:03:45 (Pop-up)
Gil Scott-Heron  I Think I'll Call It Morning   Favoriting Pieces of a Man  Flying Dutchman  1971  LP      2:06:56 (Pop-up)
Thelma Houston  If This Was the Last Song   Favoriting Sunshower  Motown  1969  LP      2:10:24 (Pop-up)
Mott the Hoople  The Journey   Favoriting Brain Capers  Atlantic  1972  LP      2:13:38 (Pop-up)
The Doors  Summer's Almost Gone   Favoriting Waiting for the Sun  Elektra  1968  LP      2:22:56 (Pop-up)
Kate Bush  The Handsome Cabin Boy   Favoriting   EMI  1986  45      2:26:14 (Pop-up)
Daniel Johnston  Surely You Don't Work All Night   Favoriting The Story of an Artist  Munster  2010  CD  From 1982    2:29:21 (Pop-up)
Thomas Jefferson Kaye  Thanks for Nothing   Favoriting Thomas Jefferson Kaye  ABC/Dunhill  1973  LP      2:33:31 (Pop-up)
Gene Clark  Some Misunderstanding   Favoriting No Other  Warner Music  2003  CD  alternate version; 1974    2:38:12 (Pop-up)
Curt Boettcher  Astral Cowboy   Favoriting Misty Mirage  Poptones  2001  CD  instrumental version; 1969    2:43:37 (Pop-up)


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Listener comments!

  12:12am
jeff-m:

wow, remix version haha
  12:12am
Marc:

great tune for 5am. love it!
  12:13am
jeff-m:

or "mix" version
  12:13am
Holly in NC:

JOE! Was just thinking last nighf about my love for this song!
Avatar ♥ 12:14am
Joe McG:

I was going to play the "howling dog" mix, but changed my mind! Hi, all!
  12:23am
12539:

"Bib Blood?"

Hi Joe!
Avatar ♥ 12:24am
Joe McG:

Ha ha! Have to admit, that's a pretty good name for a band, if it isn't taken.
  12:24am
jeff-m:

yeah, thats when you feed your baby knives
Avatar ♥ 12:26am
Joe McG:

Jeff! How horrible! Everyone knows you have to start with razors.
  12:28am
Andrew Waterloo:

Our local suffered a hard rock band called "The Baby Shakers" they had a large blue paper-mache baby head with X'd out eyes and a pacifier.
  12:29am
jeff-m:

thing is Joe, razors are a bit wide. you want your baby not to choke. knives are thinner. Plus they can work int eh circus eating swords when they grow up.
  12:29am
T-Zero:

Heh, pins and needles... easily swallowed
  12:31am
jeff-m:

sorry for bad jokes.
Avatar ♥ 12:31am
Joe McG:

@Andrew: How do I get the Baby Shakers on my show? @Jeff: Or baby sword swallowers?
  12:32am
T-Zero:

No problem... I was just thinking to myself we were a bit of a sadistic bunch tonight
Avatar ♥ 12:34am
Joe McG:

It was reminding me of Mr. Mike. Does anyone know what I'm thinking of?
  12:36am
Julie:

mr Mike!
  12:36am
Julie:

He did impressions of guys having spikes thrust into their eyes..michael o'donoghue?
Avatar ♥ 12:37am
Joe McG:

That's it, Julie!
  12:38am
Julie:

what a strange bit that was
  12:39am
Chop Scott:

JOE, Ahh--finally home tonight in the nest to listen. Always the best, thank you!
Avatar ♥ 12:48am
Joe McG:

Chop Scott, great to see you, as always!
  12:52am
Chop Scott:

Great to listen you, as ever!
  12:56am
David Knight:

Love this show; appointment listening for me.
Avatar ♥ 12:58am
Joe McG:

What a swell thing to say. Thanks, DK!
  1:00am
Tabatha:

This is my first time listening to the show and I'm totally digging it. Thanks for playing awesome music!
Avatar ♥ 1:02am
Joe McG:

Wow, I'm getting all verklempt over here. Thanks, Tabatha, welcome!
  1:06am
Holly in NC:

Appointment listenung indeed! Xo This fast cars song is fantastic....
Avatar ♥ 1:07am
Joe McG:

Are you doing well, Holly? You're up late tonight!
  1:10am
Holly in NC:

Night is young - don't have to get up 'til 8! Am fine,
  1:11am
Droll:

Absolutely brilliant Bowie cover -- the original of this tune came out in '79, so this must have followed by mere months.
  1:13am
Matt from Springfield:

Early 90s Bowie--now that's adventurous!
Hi Joe!
Avatar ♥ 1:16am
Joe McG:

Hey, Matt! How's things? This is actually 1979 Bowie on a 1991 CD. I'm a stickler for dates, as you know!
Avatar ♥ 1:17am
Joe McG:

@Droll: You're right, they recorded this only a couple of months after Bowie did and purposely rearranged it as drastically as they could.
  1:19am
Matt from Springfield:

Ah..so while '91 Bowie would *still* be more adventurous, it's not one of the Bowie albums I've heard of, so good move any way you look at it!
Avatar ♥ 1:20am
Joe McG:

@Matt: I like a lot of David Bowie, but if push came to shove, "Lodger" is my favorite. An unconventional choice, but I seem to listen to it the most often.
  1:24am
Matt from Springfield:

Between 70s Bowie and "Let's Dance", it's a good transitional moment I bet.

Catching up on earlier comments--"Mr. Mike"! Never had the pleasure of seeing Mike O'Donoghue's dark comedy sketches, but that's something to search for now. I have my Dad's old National Lampoon mags, perhaps I've seen some of his features in that.
  1:26am
Droll:

I can't force myself to be that choosy -- it'd have to be the whole Berlin Trilogy for me...
and the records with Mick, can't ignore them...
Avatar ♥ 1:26am
Joe McG:

@Matt: Most of the early "SNL" episodes are on DVD now and he crops up a lot early on.
Avatar ♥ 1:27am
Joe McG:

@Droll: Yeah, you're right. I couldn't be without "Low" or even "Hunky Dory" for that matter.
  1:28am
Droll:

Matt, don't even get me started on Nile Rodgers era Bowie! I adore Chic -- 100% pro band.
Like I said, I'm not able to choose.
  1:29am
Matt from Springfield:

Now Hunky Dory is a great one, I know that and love it!

Wiki also says his character's the origin of "MR. MIKE'S Mondo Video"--speaking of which, anyone here seen "National Lampoon's Going To The Movies"? :)
  1:30am
keving:

At one point I had found downloads for the Nation Lampoon Radio Hour which featured a lot of Michael O'Donoghue as well as early SNL cast members. Definitely lost some, but thought I came across some of my MP3s on an external hard drive pretty recently.

Great show as always!
  1:31am
KP:

You don't listen to the radio in front of the computer? Are you not human?
  1:33am
Matt from Springfield:

@Droll: I like Chic myself, if Nile produced Bowie, that sounds like something worth checking out!
@keving: Awesome!! Hope you find those.
Avatar ♥ 1:38am
Joe McG:

@kevg: Thanks, man! @KP: Actually I'm listening to the radio in front of a computer right NOW!
  1:40am
Matt from Springfield:

Wow, this wasn't just a Doobie Brothers cover?
In fact this is an HDH Motown song, originally sung by Kim Weston. The things you can learn here!
Avatar ♥ 1:41am
Joe McG:

@Matt: Wow, I forgot that the Doobies did that one! You're right, Matt!
  1:42am
Droll:

I don't think I would last 3 minutes in front of the computer without FMU/radio/iTunes.
Weekdaze -- cleverly written in 7/4 time for the days of the week!
Avatar ♥ 1:44am
Joe McG:

@Droll: If you like 7/4 time, you ought to like this track. It's in 19/4, apparently!
  1:45am
Matt from Springfield:

@Joe Oh yeah, that's the first version I heard.
@Droll: Amazing, very clever find of you!

As for the math behind this Don Ellis track "32 222 122", all I can think of is: 3*2=6, 2+2+2=6, and 12/2=6 ! Coincidence? ;)
  1:46am
xandor:

Yes, I LOVED that innocent-pychedelic sounding music, yet in 7/4. Unusual...
  1:46am
Matt from Springfield:

19/4! On a 45! That's what I call a math single!
  1:48am
xandor:

no, this IS a good show! I needed a break from Cielito Lindo here in the middle of Mexico (dia de Independicia). Viva!!
  1:48am
Droll:

McG, That is an awful lot of math, but no real prog rock song fits on 45, so I know you can't take it too far.
Avatar ♥ 1:48am
Joe McG:

@xandor: Not only that, but a line about knickers!
  1:50am
Matt from Springfield:

Viva!
  1:50am
xandor:

VIva KNickers!! EEE ho lay!!
  1:51am
Matt from Springfield:

My thoughts exactly xandor!!
  1:53am
Matt from Springfield:

The apocryphal Village People foray into punk!! Did it work for them? ;)
  1:54am
Droll:

Psych-prog, math-jazz, transvestite-funk, disco-punk... Best Single File ever!
  1:54am
xandor:

This show...So eclectic, yet so,...tasty! Well done, Maestro McGasko, andele!
  1:54am
Matt from Springfield:

All the necessary "food" groups, Droll!
  1:55am
xandor:

LOL!!
  1:55am
Matt from Springfield:

I agree, Joe is totally the Maestro of Single File! :D
Avatar ♥ 1:56am
Joe McG:

Thanks, Xandor and Droll! Having a great time. @Matt: I don't think the VP's new wave move turned out all that well for 'em!
  1:59am
Matt from Springfield:

Oh Bobbie, will you ever win? Can you? ...
  2:07am
Matt from Springfield:

YES Joe! The Surface Noise "Fill In The Blanks" show!!
  2:09am
xandor:

HOw 'bout Chicago Transit Authority? Would that qualify as a blank? (now to 'rithmatic..)
Avatar ♥ 2:13am
Joe McG:

Sure, xandor, that's a good one! I know for a fact I've never played Chicago!
  2:14am
Matt from Springfield:

The Mess Around band..according to their FB, their album is "Boner Time!" can you really not say that on the radio?!
Avatar ♥ 2:15am
Joe McG:

Hmmm... I think you CAN say "Boner Time," but I'm not really sure. Better not tempt the FCC.
  2:16am
xandor:

YEah... kinda like this song..."Bone again"!
  2:18am
Matt from Springfield:

GSH! Always wonderful!
  2:19am
xandor:

But I have to say the truly remarkable thing about this whole playlist for me is that it all sounds so FAMILIAR yet I've never heard any of it before (as far as I remember). Uncanny...! ( I hope it's not just the Herradura reposado talking...)
  2:20am
xandor:

WOw! Such SOUL-ful GSH! RIP!
Avatar ♥ 2:22am
Joe McG:

Ha, the Herradura Reposado is the best drink name in the history of the world.
  2:23am
Matt from Springfield:

I love reposado tequila! Herradura is a great brand.
It's like reposado, xandor...it sounds familiar, because it's been sitting, "reposed" for a while, till Joe brings it strong, vibrant new life! :)
  2:24am
Matt from Springfield:

Thelma Houston, well-well-well-pre-disco!
  2:25am
xandor:

Matt, I appreciate your poetic sensibility! And yes, Thelma! Unhh--uNNHH!
  2:27am
xandor:

This is Mott the HOople? Really?!
Avatar ♥ 2:28am
Joe McG:

@xandor: Yep, this is the last one they made before they packed it in. That's when David Bowie (him again!) got upset and gave them a song if they didn't break up.
  2:31am
Matt from Springfield:

Poetic "*sense* and sensibility", xandor! ;)
  2:33am
Julie:

JIMMMMMM
  2:34am
xandor:

Gawd...this takes ME back...(9th grade boarding school).

Not sure that I've actually heard it since. Am I going to be in detention again?
Avatar ♥ 2:35am
Joe McG:

Oh, good, Julie, I'm glad you're still here. You'll like this next one.
  2:36am
Julie:

and then KATE...Get outta my records Joe
  2:37am
Matt from Springfield:

K8!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I've NEVER heard this one! Special single only release in '86?
  2:37am
xandor:

..yeah..I don't remember this either!
  2:37am
kiemzi:

wow! i did not know that kate bush did the music for the chris elliott movie!
  2:38am
Julie:

it's a b-side..forget which single
Avatar ♥ 2:38am
Joe McG:

"Hounds of Love." Fetching pic sleeve!
  2:39am
xandor:

She, famously afraid to fly so never toured N. AMerica!
  2:41am
Matt from Springfield:

"Hounds of Love" B-side! That's ripe for a bonus track!
Like "My Lagan Love", though not as *lovely* a cappella track.
  2:41am
xandor:

SOUnds like a John Lennon song...
  2:41am
Julie:

all that stuff was in the kate Box set, there were two cd's of "rarities" a million years ago
  2:42am
Matt from Springfield:

@xandor: And yet, did some shows and commercials in Japan!

@Julie: Joe's conjured you back! :) Find any more old Kate demos?
Avatar ♥ 2:44am
Joe McG:

Oops! That's damn Kate Bush's fault!
  2:45am
Matt from Springfield:

@Julie: There was so much special material and releases from the mid 80s, they almost need to put out a super-deluxe version of the deluxe Hounds of Love album (which was great at collecting little bits, like "My Lagan Love" and the Meteorological Mix of "The Big Sky")
  2:46am
Matt from Springfield:

Hey! That was fantastic @45, JOE! ;)
Avatar ♥ 2:47am
Joe McG:

Kind of spoils the nihilism.
  2:53am
xandor:

Well, all the younger ones seem to be reviving themselves at the taco carts just now, but me, I'm off to bed. Thanks for the great music, Professor McGasko, and thanks to you (Matt, et. al.) for putting up with my comments. Will tune in again soon! Viva Mexico!
Avatar ♥ 2:54am
Joe McG:

Hey, everybody, thanks for listening! Have yourselves a good week!
  2:58am
Matt from Springfield:

Aww, over already!
Thanks Joe for an always inspiring show! Have a good night everyone! Viva Mexico! Viva Surface Noise! Viva WFMU!!!
  2:58am
Emile:

Nice set!
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