Broadcast Playlist#
- Death In Vegas - So You Say You Lost Your Baby
- Squeeze - Third Rail
- Chris Isaak - Heart Full of Soul
- Fiona Apple - Werewolf
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- The Cars - Just What I Needed
- Love - Stephanie Knows Who
- Clear Light - Think Again
- The Doors - Strange Days
- The Stooges - 1969
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- 10,000 Maniacs - Hey Jack Kerouac
- Fairport Convention - John Lee
News
- The Cult - 83rd Dream - Lyceum Live
- Sisters of Mercy - Marian
- King Crimson - Epitaph
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- Prince - Nothing Compares 2 U
- Kristin Hersh - Your Ghost
- Santana - Europa
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- Electric Light Orchestra - Mr. Blue Sky
- Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds - Wild God
Featured guest: A celebration of Elektra Records#
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Show Notes#
Links, references, releases, gigs and further reading mentioned during the broadcast, gathered here so you can keep exploring after the show.
Track Guide#
A guided companion to the broadcast sequence: what was played, where it came from, and the extra context that shaped its place in the show.
Why It Mattered
Peaked at #39 in UK singles chart.
Why It Mattered
Originally a hit by The Yardbirds (1965)
Why It Mattered
The Idler Wheel Is Wiser Than the Driver of the Screw and Whipping Cords Will Serve You More Than Ropes Will Ever Do. She does like a lengthy title (When The Pawn ran to 90 words!). This song explores the complexities of a past relationship, using the metaphor of a “werewolf” to describe the emotional turbulence and transformation that can occur when love turns destructive - she sings it in only the way she can
Why It Mattered
Elektra Records is one of the most influential record labels in music history, with a fascinating legacy. founded in 1950 by Jac Holzman, a 19-year-old college student, in his dorm room at St. John’s College in Maryland. Initially, the label focused on folk music, a genre that was gaining popularity in the 1950s. one of the first truly independent record labels in the U.S. It operated on a shoestring budget and took chances on unconventional artists, which paid off as the label grew in stature. renowned for discovering and promoting some of the most iconic artists in music history. The label was home to legendary acts such as The Doors, The Stooges, Love, Queen, and The MC5, playing a crucial role in shaping the rock genre. Elektra transitioned to rock and roll in the mid-1960s, marking a significant shift in its catalog. The signing of The Doors in 1966 marked the beginning of this new direction and significantly boosted the label’s reputation.Jac Holzman was a perfectionist when it came to sound quality, and Elektra was known for its audiophile-grade recordings. Holzman personally oversaw many of the label’s early recordings, ensuring they met his high standards.
Why It Mattered
Often see Jac Holzman credited on the sleeve notes - one such album was Da Capo. Produced by: Paul A. Rothchild, Engineered by: Bruce Botnick
Why It Mattered
Same credits as above but notably the band had two drummers! Dallas Taylor - Drums, Bob Seal - Drums, percussion, backing vocals, Michael Ney - Lead guitar, backing vocals, Randy Holden - Lead guitar, backing vocals, Jerry Seal - Rhythm guitar, lead vocals, backing vocals, Cliff de young - vocals, AND… Douglas Lubahn - Bass guitar, backing vocals
Why It Mattered
same credits as above, but Douglas Lubhan played bass. 1st time I heard that was on Miami Vice
Why It Mattered
Iggy Pop fronted the band - energetic and unpredictable stage presence wild antics and intense emotional deli, real gutteral voicevery - even to this day! Produced by: John Cale (of The Velvet Underground)
Why It Mattered
John “Babbacombe” Lee (1864–1945) was an Englishman who gained notoriety for being “the man they couldn’t hang.” In 1884, Lee was convicted of the murder of his employer, Emma Keyse, The evidence against Lee was largely circumstantial, and he always pleaded his innocence. February 23, 1885, Lee’s execution turned into a bizarre series of events that would make him famous. Three times, the trapdoor of the gallows failed to open when the lever was pulled, despite the mechanism having been tested and found to be in working order. The executioner and prison officials were baffled, and after the third attempt, the execution was halted.speculation that divine intervention had saved Lee.
Why It Mattered
VHS Video. Had such an impact on me - I wanted to bleach my hair. Mum having none of it. Gretsch just off Princes Street
Marian
Sisters of MercyWhy It Mattered
Wayne Hussey. Royalties. Publishing rights etc. The book Salad Daze
Why It Mattered
Mellotron
Why It Mattered
Features Michael Stip on backing vocals
Why It Mattered
Porch was something out of Little House On The Prairie
Why It Mattered
Touring America right now. Last time ever get to see them
Why It Mattered
Album released on Saturday. I’ve pre-ordered it, so expecting it to land through my post box
