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Favoriting October 7, 2020: HELLLLLLLLRAISER!

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Artist Track Album Label Year Comments New Approx. start time
The Who  1921   Favoriting live, July 7 1970      I got no reason to be overoptimistic...     
Colin Potter  On Entering York Minster   Favoriting A Gain  Joyful Noise Recordings  1982/2019      0:02:33 (Pop-up)
Ethan Persoff  Sammy Davis Nervous Breakdown   Favoriting Live at Harry's Loft  Horse  2010      0:13:53 (Pop-up)
Will Powers  Dancing for Mental Health   Favoriting Dancing for Mental Health  Island  1983      0:16:14 (Pop-up)
Santa Sprees  Twelve Imperfect Men   Favoriting Sum Total of Insolent Blank  Santa Sprees      *   0:24:44 (Pop-up)
Frank Pahl w/ Immigrant Suns  Wisconsin   Favoriting In Cahoots  Vaccination  1997      0:24:35 (Pop-up)
Fayelord '66  Like a Lover   Favoriting 7"  Gaylord Fields  2017  Fayelord returns to WFMU on Monday 10/12 as Gaylord Fields joins Faye's Domestic Partner    0:28:49 (Pop-up)
Un Cuerpo Exquisito  Girl from Ipanema   Favoriting Universidad de Culos Expertos  Villa Villa Kula  1998      0:32:25 (Pop-up)
Robert Fripp & Toyah Wilcox  When I Fall In Love   Favoriting Toyah & Robert's Sunday Lunch          0:35:22 (Pop-up)
Aurra  Checking You Out   Favoriting A Little Love  Salsoul  1982      0:38:16 (Pop-up)
 
 
RIP Eddie Van Halen
Van Halen  So This is Love   Favoriting Fair Warning    1981      1:03:00 (Pop-up)
Van Halen  Fools   Favoriting Women and Children First    1980      1:04:11 (Pop-up)
Van Halen  Atomic Punk   Favoriting Van Halen    1978      1:09:56 (Pop-up)
Van Halen  Little Guitars   Favoriting Diver Down    1982      1:12:59 (Pop-up)
Van Halen  Dance the Night Away   Favoriting Van Halen II    1979      1:16:53 (Pop-up)
Van Halen  Sunday Afternoon in the Park / One Foot Out The Door   Favoriting Fair Warning    1981      1:19:40 (Pop-up)
Van Halen  On Fire   Favoriting Van Halen    1978      1:23:21 (Pop-up)
Van Halen  Loss of Control   Favoriting Women and Children First    1980      1:26:22 (Pop-up)
Crick Diefendorf  Eruption   Favoriting Everybody Wants Some (Van Halen Tribute Album) V/a    1997      1:30:20 (Pop-up)
Van Halen  Big Bad Bill (Is Sweet William Now)   Favoriting Diver Down    1982      1:31:58 (Pop-up)
 
Crystalized Movements  This Wideness Comes   Favoriting This Wideness Comes  Twisted Village  1989      1:44:57 (Pop-up)
Greg Weeks  Tin Angel of Death   Favoriting Fire in the Arms of the Sun  Ba Da Bing!  1997/99      1:50:20 (Pop-up)
Dory Previn  Lady With The Braid   Favoriting Mythical Kings & Iguanas  UA  1971      1:54:52 (Pop-up)
Bridget St. John  Many Happy Returns   Favoriting Ask Me No Questions  Dandelion  1969      1:58:56 (Pop-up)
The Cradle  One Too Many Times   Favoriting Laughing in My Sleep  NNA Tapes      *   2:01:08 (Pop-up)
Robert Pollard  Submarine Teams   Favoriting Kid Marine    1999      2:03:58 (Pop-up)
Spirit  Cages   Favoriting Succour: The Terrascope Benefit Album (V/a)  Flydaddy Records  1996      2:08:38 (Pop-up)
Gunn-Truscinski Duo  Valley Spiral   Favoriting Soundkeeper  Three Lobed      *   2:13:31 (Pop-up)
The Feminine Complex  Are You Lonesome Like Me?   Favoriting Livin' Love  Modern Harmonic  1969    *   2:18:09 (Pop-up)
 
Cinder Well  Wandering Boy   Favoriting No Summer  Free Dirt      *   2:27:08 (Pop-up)
Silvia Tarozzo  Mi specchio e rifletto   Favoriting Mi Specchio e Rifletto  Unseen Worlds      *   2:29:48 (Pop-up)
Cuddly Toys  Someone's Crying   Favoriting 12" single  Fresh Records  1981      2:31:23 (Pop-up)
Bryan Ferry  The "In" Crowd   Favoriting Live at the Royal Albert Hall 1974  BMG  1974    *   2:33:57 (Pop-up)
Otherworld Ensemble  Journey To Manala Part II   Favoriting Return From Manala  Edgetone      *   2:37:40 (Pop-up)
Rube Waddell  Go To Satan   Favoriting Oh God! Mother Blood! Vaccination Records sampler  Vaccination  1997      2:43:50 (Pop-up)
Madeline Kenney  Picture of You   Favoriting Sucker's Lunch  Carpark      *   2:47:01 (Pop-up)
Culturcide  They Aren't the World   Favoriting Tacky Souvenirs Of Pre-Revolutionary America  Culturcide  1986      2:51:13 (Pop-up)
Willie Nelson  Vote ‘Em Out   Favoriting single        *   2:54:43 (Pop-up)
Ira Louvin  The Right Side of The Road   Favoriting The Unforgettable Ira Louvin: The Last Recordings of a Great Country Star  Capitol  1965  his final recording session    2:56:53 (Pop-up)


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Listener comments!

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Handy Haversack:

Skeleton Skott and the Wednesday Wunderbars! Happy greetings to you all!

To some, this episode is devils. To others, angels ...
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Yes:

NICE. hello
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Krys O.:

HA! Good afternoon! And how did you know this song was going through my head on Sunday?
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TDK60:

Hi Scott. Groovy, aint a-heard the friggin' Ooo in a spell.
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Bas NL:

Hellohelllllllraisers!
  3:02pm
listener monica:

hi Scott! for a moment I thought it was Monday and you were filling in for Jim Price!
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tim from champaign (now washington):

Hey Scott! You got no reason to be underoptimistic either. Oh, wait....
  3:03pm
listener monica:

optimistic opening...
Avatar 🎸 Swag For Life Member 3:03pm
Handy Haversack:

Hey, Bas!

TDK60, it's like we're on the same subway car, seeing all the same stations. Always nice to ride with a friend.
Avatar Swag For Life Member 3:03pm
Scott Williams:

G'day friends! While I got no reason to be over-optimistic, seems to me it's time to try a little hope-infusion, ehh?? Y'all got any reasons to be cheerful? Oh, it's the HELLRAISER!
  3:04pm
David in London:

I don’t remember York Minster sounding as groovy as this. Evening all.
Handy, TDK!
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Bas NL:

Hi Handy! Scott! All!
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TDK60:

Infuse us, DJ.
  3:05pm
ami ad:

Hello DJ. Hello all. Chirp Chirp.
Avatar Swag For Life Member 3:06pm
p/b:

See Me Hear Me thanks for Tommy / love from Brooklyn

wear a damn mask
Avatar 🎸 Swag For Life Member 3:06pm
Handy Haversack:

Must have been when the Danelaw was still a going concern, David.

ami ad, I can see about fifty sparrows without turning my head. So far, they are appeased ...
Avatar 🎸 Swag For Life Member 3:06pm
Ken From Hyde Park:

I am hopefully optimistic to hear a good show today.
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Andrew_in_WI:

Just curious... does the FCC mandate that station ids are done in english? Could you do it en espanol or Czech or whatever?
Avatar Swag For Life Member 3:07pm
Scott Williams:

@David in London, it's a different version; remixes and alt takes released last year
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Hubig Pie:

I feel a case of irrational exuberance coming on.
Avatar Swag For Life Member 3:09pm
tim from champaign (now washington):

I don't normally ask for requests (except for the Genesis tape) but could you play DOA by Van Halen? I understand if it's not in the cards.
Avatar 3:09pm
TDK60:

Handy, I've been standing a lot on the subway recently, only to avoid sitting too close to my other city brethren. (But not on the subway as often as Before.)
  3:10pm
David in London:

Hubig, have the animal spirits got the better of you?
Avatar Swag For Life Member 3:10pm
Scott Williams:

Hey Tim, VH is in the cards - which ones is TBD
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Rev. Turnip Druid:

who has carrot cake?
Avatar 🎸 Swag For Life Member 3:11pm
Handy Haversack:

I have been on it only once since Before, TDK60, when we marched into Manhattan and found ourselves at Times Square and not really fancying another five or six miles of walking to get home. We have used the ferry to get to those things we had to do in Manhattan, which ... well, I have very mixed feelings. But it's open-air.
  3:12pm
David in London:

Scott, ha ha, I meant the actual York Minster, which I was in a year and a half or so ago.
But thanks for the scoop on the release, this is really great.
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Hubig Pie:

DiL, perhaps that, or they could be spirits of the distilled variety
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tim from champaign (now washington):

Scott - I completely that we will be in good hands.
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TDK60:

Handy: Ah, I haven't tried the new municipal ferry yet!
  3:14pm
David in London:

Evening Reverend.
Avatar Swag For Life Member 3:15pm
Scott Williams:

Hhahaaa, David in London!
Avatar Swag For Life Member 3:17pm
tim from champaign (now washington):

I'm about to have a Sammy Davis Jr/My eye really hurts/I'm suave and smooth/Going.berzerk!
Avatar Swag For Life Member 3:18pm
Marley P. Dogg:

Scott!!!! Hope you’re well!
Avatar 🎸 Swag For Life Member 3:19pm
Handy Haversack:

That's the problem, TDK -- it's not municipal. A private company heavily subsidized by tax dollars to VERY inefficiently move people around the city while also acting as a prop for the developers destroying the waterfront. So it lets the city and state continue to defund the MTA while paying something like $8 for every $2.75 ride on the ferry.

Not to mention how crowded the river has become for us urban canoeists!

But it's open-air.
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Yes:

JAMS
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efd:

Scott, can I assume you are going to discuss the details behind Will Powers?
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The Oscar:

Busy working, but that was INCREDIBLE.
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TDK60:

Handy: Didn't know that about the ferry. And don't know why those liberal pols defund our trains.
  3:23pm
McGroovey:

Will Powers: such an odd record. I've been forgetting to look for a good used copy for years, for the Todd Rundgren track(s?).
Avatar 🎸 Swag For Life Member 3:23pm
Devin B.:

This new Santa Sprees is bonkers.
  3:24pm
wendy del formaggio:

Hi Scott Williams.
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Jeff Moore:

Pooeyflute, except not meant as such!
Avatar 🎸 Swag For Life Member 3:25pm
joe mulligan:

saw the "silent disco" troop of middle-aged park slopers in prospect park this morning, dancing like nobody's watching. it's like watching Peanuts dance but grown-ups and no music
Avatar Swag For Life Member 3:25pm
Scott Williams:

EFD, yes, as far I can discern!
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Jeff Moore:

@ joe mulligan: Was it magical, or annoying? Without seeing it I can imagine either.
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tim from champaign (now washington):

This is definitely not the Crucifucks' Wisconsin.
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Rev. Turnip Druid:

[salutes David in Land of Real Ale & the full magnificent tribe gathered here]
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Handy Haversack:

Hi, Wendy del Formaggio! Hope all's well by you!
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Yes:

never heard this track. lovely
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Bas NL:

Oww, hi @efd.. Lewsberg on the 25th did a great show. The concert was split in short sessions, but it was a good half an hour.
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Webhamster Henry:

I thought this sounded familiar! Fayelord '66!
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joe mulligan:

@Jeff, it's amusing for sure - one was miming to juggle and another was throwing fists. I'm not a great dancer but sure funny to watch folks past their dancing prime (like me) walking laps in the park. it's a bit of a parade and something to see.
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tim from champaign (now washington):

Dang, I didn't know this was a 7"!
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Carmichael:

Heya Scott and people of the 'net.
Avatar Swag For Life Member 3:30pm
McGroovey:

Will Powers:

" A phenomenal exercise of super-ego, this is both a Great Artistic Achievement and an unbelievably smug heap of horse puckey." (Trouser Press)

I count that as a positive review.
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Jeff Moore:

@joe mulligan: Nice!
  3:31pm
wendy del formaggio:

Hey Handy! Mostly good, yes. I owe you and Kate emails. Other than listening to the radio and compulsively checking the weather report, I’ve been avoiding the online world.
Hope y’all are doing well.
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Krys O.:

Hey, Wendy!
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Jeff Moore:

@Webhamster: Fayelord '66 was familiar before we even heard it! Fayelord '66 has always been there.
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Bas NL:

Hi Wendy!
  3:34pm
wendy del formaggio:

Krys O! Bas! ❤️❤️
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zopa:

Oh yes! Un Cuerpo Exquisito!
  3:34pm
Ghost of Ian Dury:

Reasons to be cheerful (part 3)?
Avatar Swag For Life Member 3:36pm
Scott Williams:

FRIPP SINGS
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Handy Haversack:

We're OK, Wendy! Kate had some scary dental stuff but is almost all recovered. I'm holding reasonable steady.

And the WFMU boards to me pretty much *is* the online world. I find I have less and less use for the rest of the internet.

Kate's even thinking of getting her own sign-in!
Avatar 🎸 Swag For Life Member 3:37pm
Bas NL:

Jeezzz... where did you find that Scott?!
Avatar Swag For Life Member 3:38pm
zopa:

Beautiful girls used to come up to
Rodney at dances and ask him to dance with them. And when Rodney, happy and pleased, stepped onto the dance floor
The girls would run away and leave Rodney dancing on his own
To make him look even more foolish than Nature had intended.
Rodney was a very sad young man
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efd:

@Bas thanks for that update! Seems odd that they did two short sets like that, but better than nothing (i.e., our option here)!
Avatar Swag For Life Member 3:39pm
Scott Williams:

Bas, they've been quarantining really well! Look for "Robert & Toyah's Sunday Lunch" on youtube - that oughtta do some good damage to your algorhythm
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McGroovey:

I think I read an interview where Fripp admits that he's basically tone-deaf, and he attributes his success to practice-practice-practice.

Practice-practice-practice, kids.
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tim from champaign (now washington):

Scott - I'd say this set has earned you the Free Form Freedom Medal! Take the rest of the day off! You earned it.
  3:40pm
wendy del formaggio:

Handy, please convey my “get well soon” wishes to dear Kate. And I support her getting her own playlist presence. Yay!
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Bas NL:

@efd It was all circumstances. Singer Arie told me they were so happy to be on stage at all.. it showed! ;) @Scott Will check that out, thanks!
  3:42pm
Randy in NC:

I like the version of Wild Thing that they did in full dinosaur costumes recently.
Avatar 🎸 Swag For Life Member 3:43pm
Handy Haversack:

I will definitely do so, Wendy! It is almost the cocktail hour over here. Honestly, what the heck? It's my damn birthday, and I'm STILL working and NOT drinking! What gives?!?
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Carmichael:

Happy birthday, Handy. A shot of Paddy, an IPA, and a Hemingway cocktail.
  3:45pm
Barbie:

The debate tonight will make me happy
  3:46pm
wendy del formaggio:

Happy birthday, Handy! Hooray! Long-distance, socially-distanced hugs to you.
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ParUbi:

Mysterious time-lapses make me cheerful: www.youtube.com...
Avatar 🎸 Swag For Life Member 3:47pm
Handy Haversack:

Carm, I like the way you think -- thanks!

Thanks, Wendy! Hugs right back!
Avatar Swag For Life Member 3:47pm
ParUbi:

Happy birthday, Handy!
Avatar 🎸 Swag For Life Member 3:49pm
Handy Haversack:

Many thanks, ParUbi!

This is not the first board I have said it on today, and I bet it won't be the last. But I am touched, deeply and sincerely, by the kindness and well wishing of the folx on the accu. It's powerfully meaningful to me -- and Kate -- to have found such a wonderful community. I am grateful. You all are the best.
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tim from champaign (now washington):

Happy birthday, Handy.
  3:49pm
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Scott: great job on the karaoke. But take it easy on yourself. You did not affect destiny.
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Handy Haversack:

Thanks, tim!

Apparently, Will Powers is a mind flayer!
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zopa:

Happy Birthday Handy! I'll drink a pint to you tonight.
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Bas NL:

Great you celebrate with us, Handy! Happy birthday!
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efd:

The whole Will Powers thing continues to boggle my mind/tickle my fancy. So bizarre!
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TDK60:

I have reasons for hope. The youth who said "Enough!" this year, for one.
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efd:

Handy, it's your birthday?? Is it too much to hope that you'll be spending it in the Metal District? :D Hope you're having and will continue to have a great day, regardless.
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Stanley:

Happy birthday Handy. (Raises glass of brown ale in his honour)
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Handy Haversack:

efd! There is NO CHANCE of my missing Evan Snake Davies -- he escaped from New York, and now WATCH OUT!

zopa, Bas, Stanley, thanks, pals! I have closed the work window and am getting out the jigger and making a cocktail!
  3:54pm
David in London:

efd, absolutely. Stevie Winwood was a part of it, too. Bonkers.
Evening Stanley.
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karlward:

Evan SNAKE Davies
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karlward:

YESSSSSSSSS
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Andrew_in_WI:

I was going to see Horse Lords way back in March. Then COVID19 happened
Avatar 🎸 Swag For Life Member 3:57pm
Jim the Poet:

Let's dance!
  3:57pm
David in London:

Sigh, Horse Lords are confined to the stable.
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efd:

100% right about that influence, Scott.
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Carmichael:

Johnny Nash passed away as well.
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Stanley:

Hi David.
EFD - Is hair metal what we used to call ‘rock’?
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tim from champaign (now washington):

The Metal District - If it's too loud, you're too young!
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Gaylord Fields:

Aw, I missed a spin of the ultra-mega-rare Fayelord '66 single (six copies in existence). Thanks for wearing out your rarity for the punters, Scott!
  4:01pm
Tennessee Jeb:

The Metallands
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TDK60:

Was never into V.H. much but Eddie surely made some great sounds. You can hear he was into /timbre/.
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efd:

@Stanley it certainly has 'rock' underpinnings.
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Gaylord Fields:

@tim from champaign (now washington): Haha! Funny 'cos it's true.
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luka:

perfect choice, i listened to all of Fair Warning like three times last night.
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steveo:

Thanks for that little chat I much enjoyed it and also how did you ever time it so perfectly with the back ing bed music?
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Fox:

Halllooooooo.
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tim from champaign (now washington):

@Gaylord - Damn kids!
  4:02pm
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I don’t mean to pick but if evh was your age he would have been 11 when you saw him.
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Ken From Hyde Park:

Amen to all the words spoken on that mic break. Please pledge - pledge.wfmu.org...
Avatar Swag For Life Member 4:03pm
Scott Williams:

@? - didn't say he was my age
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tim from champaign (now washington):

@Luka - Fair Warning is like a tank rolling over you.
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royvis:

Bring it Scott! Thanks!
  4:04pm
zak:

Nice one Scott, I was wondering if any of the FMU djs work do a little Eddie tribute. Great first choice btw, really shows off the bounce and wit at the heart of his guitar playing and songwiting. He/they were so great
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Fox:

I got here just in time for the shredding!
Avatar 🎸 Swag For Life Member 4:04pm
Jim the Poet:

Thank you, Scott. I loved Eddie Van Halen!
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McGroovey:

Crackles! Yay!
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luka:

@tim i think its their best and not really by a close margin.
Avatar Swag For Life Member 4:06pm
tim from champaign (now washington):

My personal favorites are Van Halen and 1984. Anything with Diamond Dave can do no wrong.
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Handy Haversack:

Kate very glad to hear you favor the DLR years. Though I'm not sure anyone *doesn't*!

Bday martinis mixed!
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Yes:

feels like summertime again
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Stanley:

EFD - thanks. I’m sure your show will be as educational as it will be entertaining.
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Roberto:

Yeah I was telling my wife yesterday about EVH's passing and she said, did you say he was 55 or 65 and I said, am I the same age as EVH? (Hint: I am not.)
  4:08pm
Tahoe Tim:

Wow, that FM radio sheen (Ted Templeman speciality) coming through loud and clear. Am I in a Camaro in 1987? YES I AM Cool change of pace and nice for DJ's to acknowledge influences
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bit rot:

DLR is the only real VH. I reject all the other forms!
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Krys O.:

I have fond memories of watching Van Halen videos on MTV with Wm Berger and his roommate, Diane back in the 80s. Also listened to 1984 a lot in the record store I worked in. RIP, EVH.
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Carmichael:

This music is 40 years old ...
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tim from champaign (now washington):

I didn't realize until recently that there's a bit of ZZ Top boogie to VH's sound.
Avatar 🎸 Swag For Life Member 4:09pm
Krys O.:

Yeah, I kinda loathe Hagar.
Avatar Swag For Life Member 4:09pm
tim from champaign (now washington):

YES!!!!!!
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LAZCAD:

YES!!!!!!
Avatar 🎸 Swag For Life Member 4:10pm
Handy Haversack:

Scott, Kate points out that your pic in the FMU DJ card deck is in a VH T-shirt!

Also, it turns out Kate really likes the DJ cards!
  4:11pm
The Butterman:

So good!
  4:11pm
BH:

MTV Classic, a cable channel that is watched by dozens (including me), has been airing only Van Halen videos since the news came out yesterday
  4:11pm
David in London:

Krys, no one-way ticket to midnight then?
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tim from champaign (now washington):

This is totally tougher than Achilles Last Stand.
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Handy Haversack:

Man, EVH was so young!
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Yes:

we're all in the convertible now
  4:12pm
ami ad:

@Handy Haversack:Made a healthy shot,so,Cheers to you.
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p/b:

I'm a spark on the horizon- how I survived my VH years I have no idea. Thank you
  4:12pm
The Butterman:

Was DLR really the only one to rule the streets at night?
Avatar Swag For Life Member 4:13pm
McGroovey:

I don't think I've intentionally listened to Van Halen since 1981. I've been busy with other things, I suppose.
  4:13pm
Dugan:

Holy crap. The Day WFMU played Van Halen.
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luka:

did you know: if you listen to "i'll wait" loud enough in a car it makes your hangover go away?
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Roberto:

My point was, Van Halen was at their peak when we were in middle school/high school, so I'm obviously not the same age as Eddie.
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nickybones:

I didn't get into actual VH albums til sorta-embarrassingly late (like 5 years ago). EVH had taste for days.
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Handy Haversack:

Cheers, ami!

Yeah, luka, it's in the manual.
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Roberto:

I loved Diver Down. I don't think any album was more played on the stations I listened to in 1982.
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tim from champaign (now washington):

I don't like most of the bands who claim VH as an influence but Trans AM and Lightning Bolt carry the spirit on well.
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efd:

@Dugan This is not by any stretch the first time Van Halen has been played on WFMU (long-ass url incoming): wfmu.org...
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JG:

great tribute set. forgot how much I liked some of this stuff
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efd:

also, I forgot how much I liked "Little Guitars"
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Scott Williams:

thanks for taking that on, EFD!
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AnAnonymousParty:

I was always partial to Hear About it Later (Fair Warning?). Good to listen to, fun to play.
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Ken From Hyde Park:

@efd - Same.
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Tommy in Neversink:

I never followed Van Halen so this is interesting
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efd:

haha, and the ending just reminded me of a mix tape I made for myself that went from "Little Guitars" into "Urgent" by Foreigner.
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dale:

evan funk davies - i've been asking clay to play some teenage head for two years. thanks for making that happen. although disgusteen would have been my pick.
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Tahoe Tim:

Guy and band had undeniable cultural influence, and his fluency on guitar was trend-setting and at least some type of genius
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Brian D:

Well stated and curated tribute, Scott. Thank you!
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McGroovey:

Yeah, my buds and I spent many teenage hours sitting in a circle passing thoughts around while listening to Van Halen (and Led Zeppelin and Pink Floyd and Black Sabbath, etc etc, and Olivia Newton John, because my friend had a crush on her).
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Dugan:

OK, you got me there. But I'll eat a goddamn bug the Day WFMU Plays Van Hagar.
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efd:

@Dale glad i could help!
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Handy Haversack:

Kate sang this in her one-gig wedding band -- it was so good!
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BH:

*starts playing the opening of "Right Now"*

cc: Dugan
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wendy del formaggio:

Aww, this is a great set. Bon voyage, EVH. I was a young fan of VH. In 6th grade I bought “1984” on cassette. And when DLR left and [*shudder*] Hagar came in, it felt like such a betrayal.
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tim from champaign (now washington):

Can you imagine a day in the lilfe of David Lee Roth at the height of Van Halen's powers?
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luka:

YES. YES.
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bit rot:

I imagine cocaine.
  4:19pm
Dugan:

YYYYEEEEAAAAHHHHH!!!!
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luka:

THE SYNTHS I AM LEVITATING
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tim from champaign (now washington):

This is totally t he sound Trans AM based their whole career on.
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dale:

was phil collins drumming on this?
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Dugan:

Alex
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tim from champaign (now washington):

@dale - Dale Crover from the Melvins.
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Dugan:

Best solo by him maybe ever.
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LAZCAD:

...one foot out the door too...?
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LAZCAD:

yes, TY!!!
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AnAnonymousParty:

Only EVH could turn a battery powered drill/screw gun into a musical instrument (Poundcake).
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SlimWhitman:

Woooooooooooooo
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royvis:

This solo tho.
  4:22pm
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Jump?
  4:23pm
wendy del formaggio:

@Tim: regarding the VH-Trans Am connection. Goodness, totally. I never put that together. Thank you!
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tim from champaign (now washington):

Oh yeah! Another head crusher!
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Scott Williams:

Tim I join Wendy in saluting your spot on call re: Trans Am!
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Bas NL:

Just got my newspaper of today.. Eddie van Halen is on the front cover. "He was 'The Mozart of metal'".
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West Trenton Vinnie:

oh man, fresh news.... RIP EVH, my teens would've been a VERY different experience without you.
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Krys O.:

Can't forget the incredible backing vocals of Michael Anthony.
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Doobois:

This set is what's on fire! Dang, SW, a heck of a set.
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Krys O.:

Thanks, Scott.
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Yes:

i wish we were all at a pool party right now
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zopa:

Dweezil Zappa had some really nice things to say about EVH.
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Handy Haversack:

@Yes: YES!
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tim from champaign (now washington):

@Wendy - I made that connection when I took a 2 hour road trip to Detroit to see Trans AM and on the way I listened to a VH mix tape. During the show I realized "Wow, Van Halen sounds a lot like Trans AM, NO wait, it's the other way around!"
  4:26pm
SJ:

Alex remains underrated in my mind. Perfect drum sound at all times too.
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luka:

i have to take a call in 4 minutes and i am mad about it!!
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Brian D:

Friends of mine who were musicians -- both VH fans and not -- described both Eddie and Alex as "virtuosos" on their respective instruments.
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Roberto:

Same, luka!
  4:27pm
Dugan:

cowbell approacheth
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Matt Warwick:

My arms are tired from air guitaring
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Wendy del Formaggio:

@Tim: Haha, that's great. I can totally picture myself having the same thought, then the correction.
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Scott Williams:

MY NECK HURTS YEEEEEEEAAAAAHHHHHH
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McGroovey:

@AnAnonymousParty well, there was Wendy O. Williams (no relation to Scott, I assume). But her chainsaw was gas-powered, I suppose.

And then there's Eugene Chadbourne, who does it with non-powered hand tools.

(Eek. That sounds off.)
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Scott Williams:

@Royvis, do you remember how impossible this song was to play???
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Scott Williams:

(did we try it?)
  4:29pm
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Luka: just don’t argue anymore
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Bas NL:

Light metal?
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nickybones:

@McGroovey also Lee R on the 1st Sonic Youth EP.
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McGroovey:

Hey, EVH sounds just like Eugene Chadbourne on banjo!

Well, except EC sounds funnier.
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Fox:

Did that start off with a Jack Benny riff?
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McGroovey:

Oh, that want EVH on banjo? Poo.
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royvis:

I don't think we even tried! Just now I sat incredulous listening to his beats. I don't think I could play it then, maybe not now! I dare say Van Halen is responsible for me wanting to play in a band. Thank you EVH and co.
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Handy Haversack:

What a great set and tribute, Scott!
  4:34pm
andrewb:

Ditto H.H.
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luka:

thank you, Scott! that was terrific.
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LAZCAD:

stellar tribute!
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Dugan:

You made my day sir
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royvis:

Eddie's father playing clarinet on Big Bad Bill
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Yes:

loss of control was fun
  4:36pm
Dugan:

from 1984? girl gone bad and house of pain tho!
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tim from champaign (now washington):

1984 is no joke, buddy!
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Keith in Vermont:

Oh, but I love 1984! Panama is still my fav.
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McGroovey:

If their first record came out in 1978 (that does sound right), I was listening to VH between the ages of 16 and 18, until I discovered the Clash and decided VH was totally not cool.

I was a country boy, not a suburban boy
  4:37pm
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That's me too, the female version. First arena show ever 1981...(And yes, forget about Hagar)....GREAT LIVE SHOWS
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Thanks Scott. That was really cool
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tim from champaign (now washington):

Aw, jeeze, thanks Scott!
  4:40pm
Keith in Vermont:

Agreed. VH only made sense with Diamond Dave up front.
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Brian in New Orleans:

Saw Van Halen and AC/DC at the Cape Cod Coleseum way back in the day...Rest in Power EVH. Stay healthy DLR!!!
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Rev. Turnip Druid:

PRAIRIE EFFING DOGS.
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Kenzo (Ken's Last Ever):

Enjoyed the EVH set
  4:43pm
Tom Morgan:

Great trib - in Portland OR - originally from Toms River
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andrewb:

The worst thing about VH is how many worthless hair bands they inspired.
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Handy Haversack:

Thanks, Scott -- I'm quoting Kate here, but the sentiment is general: "We love you, Scott! Rest in peace, Eddie Van Halen!"
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tim from champaign (now washington):

Thanks for the great VH set, Scott!
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McGroovey:

I hope the Crystallized Movement track portends more loud guitars. VH got me in the mood for that.
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McGroovey:

Crystalized

My dumb autocorrect doubled the L
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Ken From Hyde Park:

That time VH became the one true religion: youtu.be...
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Handy Haversack:

This is super. Never heard Crystalized Movements before.
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mb:

Thanks for the VH and words about your VH experiences, Scott!
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Scott Williams:

Whoah! Thank you to whoever just sent us 6 kilos of Ruta Mayo whole bean coffee!!!!
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steveo:

What a great song
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Handy Haversack:

Amazing album title, too, steveo!
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steveo:

6 kilos should hold you a couple of weeks
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Jeff Moore:

Wow, that Bridget St. John song was so compelling.
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steveo:

Oh wait I was thinking kilotons
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Scott Williams:

Jeff! I think you mean the Dory Previn, and hell to the yes to the that!
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tim from champaign (now washington):

Wow, this is a great song!
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Yes:

loved the dory previn track
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coelacanthø:

i love this album
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tim from champaign (now washington):

Scott, I've got to bail for a while so in case I don't make it back I'd like to say that this might be the best Scott Williams show of all time.
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Jeff Moore:

I'm just realizing that it probably was the Dory Previn song I meant!
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TDK60:

Infusing sequence of selections, Scott.
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Scott Williams:

Well golly Tim! Thank you, and thanks for hanging in today!
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McGroovey:

@Handy
Crystalized Movements > Vermonster > Magic Hour > Major Stars

(Magic Hour was "the other" post-Galaxy 500 band: 2 guitars from Crystalized Movements, rhythm section from Galaxy 500)

All good stuff.
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Scott Williams:

Hahaa, Jeff - see my comment at 5:00 ^^
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Guido from Cologne:

Hi Scott and everyone!
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Jeff Moore:

@Scott: Yes. So we're in agreement then.
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Handy Haversack:

Ah, thanks, McGroovey!
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McGroovey:

Pollard from just after I lost interest in Pollard.

He still writes a good song, but I realized realized then that I didn't need any more. Like fudge.
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David in London:

McGroovey, when the fun stops, stop.
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McGroovey:

Scott, I realized when you stopped playing loud guitar songs that I didn't want to hear loud guitar songs anymore. OK.
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TDK60:

A new-to-me Spirit track!
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Scott Williams:

@TDK60, it's a different Spirit
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nickybones:

Fuck yeah, this G-T Duo record.
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sydnius:

I miss Stereolab
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TDK60:

Scott, had me fooled! hee..
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Yes:

@nickybones, agreed
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McGroovey:

I suppose Spirit is one of those bands that never really want away, but no one noticed they were still making records?

Like the Pretty Things: another band that keptb making not-bad and sometimes great records until just a free years ago.
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Yes:

dig this
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sydnius:

Dig alles , great show Scott
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melinda:

Hi Scott and all!
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Krys O.:

Scott, not sure if I ever mentioned to you that RSM knew of the Feminine Complex as they played the combo scene in Nashville back in the 60s. FC was a wee bit older than RSM and his band mates.
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TDK60:

Which band was this Spirit one? ..the Randy California et al crew?
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wendy del formaggio:

Daaaang. That segue into Cuddly Toys was fab. Yay Scott!
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p/b:

Lee Dorsey is my copilot
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ultradamno:

No Jamie's Crying? Just someone? Well.

Hiya in-crowd!
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Handy Haversack:

ultradamno! Hey there!
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ultradamno:

Handy!
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Bas NL:

Nice! Journey To Manala Part II.
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Carmichael:

Does this qualify as "butt rockin' " music?
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Carmichael:

@TDK, from the Youtube video: "according to the Sea Dream (2001) liner notes, this was recorded in the mid 90's, written by Randy for his friend Paul Franklin and was found on a DAT tape containing ten takes, it goes on to say that this take is slightly slower and more loose than take 8 which Randy had highlighted; another version was actually released earlier than 2001 as a part of a promotional disc for the magazine Ptolemaic Terrascope - this according to Mick Skidmore who is/was compiling the posthumous Randy California recordings."
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Rev. Turnip Druid:

butt rockin' sounds dangerous
  5:52pm
yippie:

yes some culturcide
  5:52pm
greatb:

whoa
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TDK60:

Thankee, Carmichael.
  5:53pm
prudy:

great song rounding out a great program...thanks Scott and skeleton crew!
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ultradamno:

See, I heard they WERE the world. I'm so confused.
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Ike:

LOL. Thanks Scott!
  5:54pm
ami ad:

Thank you DJ,Crew.
  5:54pm
yippie:

but why didnt wfmu play houston lawman during all the protests this summer?
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Scott Williams:

WILLIE SAID! I listened
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Bas NL:

Thanks Scott! Excellent listening, this show!
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Scott Williams:

yippie. YUP
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melinda:

sing it willie
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Handy Haversack:

Scott, this has been one of my favorite shows of all time. LOVED it. Thanks so much! Loved it!

Be well, all!
  5:55pm
prudy:

vote the orange clown out!
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Krys O.:

Many thanks, Scott! Take care!
  5:56pm
yippie:

did houston lawman get banned from the station or something?
  5:56pm
greatb:

oh Willie
  5:56pm
BH:

in the fine tradition of country music, this song is now fair game for a bunch of other people to try recording their own versions of this song.
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Scott Williams:

Thanks everybody! This was a real fun un. Thanks to everyone who pledged! See y'all next week, with the TUSK live set by Horse Lords!!
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TDK60:

Gracias Scott.
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Ike:

BTW, Cali commenters, please vote NO on Prop 22, and spread the word! Uber and Lyft are trying to buy an exemption from labor laws. Thanks! calaborfed.org...
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JG:

not familiar w the willie tune, is it new, relatively new , old?
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Scott Williams:

@JG, brand new PSA from Willie
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JG:

Thank you Scott. a great show!
  5:58pm
BH:

yeah, Willie released it in 2018 for the Beto campaign, IIRC
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mb:

Thanks Scott W!
  5:59pm
fake will n.:

Texan sanity over todays nutchase.
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West Trenton Vinnie:

amazing show!
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coelacanthø:

Tha ks Scott!
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Marie:

hey Scott, thanks for that kick-ass Van Halen set. I was in high school, living in the 'burbs when they were on top of the world. I still really like them. They have such a distinctive sound. It's straight-up rock and roll to me.
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