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Greg shares a song that was inspired by missing a show because of the weather. Become a member on PatreonMake a donation via PayPalRecord a Voice MemoDiscuss the show

Looking for new music that's out of the mainstream? Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot uncover some buried treasures: recent releases that you need to hear! Plus we find out how SXSW moved their festival online this year. Join our Facebook Group: https://bit.ly/3rozD7uBecome a member on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/soundopinionsMake a donation via PayPal: https://bit.ly/36zIhZK Record a Voice Memo: https://bit.ly/2PaahgL Featured Songs:Erika De Casier, "Drama," Drama (Single), 4AD, 2021Silver Synthetic, "In the Beginning," Silver Synthetic, Third Man, 2021Buggy Jive, "Ain't Going Anywhere," Ain't Going Anywhere, Bryan Paul Thomas, 2020Yo Kinky, "Wire," Yo Kinky, I Don't Like, 2021The Lungs, "Vizitant," Psychic Tombs, Dune Alter, 2020Samia, "Fit N Full," The Baby, Grand Jury Music, 2020tiger lili, "lightning," lightning (Single), Mom+Pop, 2020Reverend Mother, "Let It Live (Fuzz Cover)," Let It Live (Fuzz Cover) (Single), Domino, 2021Marie-Clo, "At Ease," Shell(e), self-released, 2020Armand Hammer & The Alchemist, "Falling out the Sky (feat. Earl Sweatshirt)," Haram, Backwoodz Studioz, 2021Fire Ex., "Stand up Like a Taiwanese (Live)," Unsung Heroes, Space Shower, 2020Trupa Trupa, "Dream About," Of The Sun, Glitterbeat, 2019

Jim adds another song to the Desert Island Jukebox from a hero of early synthesis and a friend of Stevie Wonder's.Become a member on PatreonMake a donation via PayPalRecord a Voice MemoDiscuss the show

Black women haven't been celebrated enough in rock music. Author Dawnie Walton talks with hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot about how that inspired her debut novel, The Final Revival of Opal and Nev, a fantasy rock history about a fierce black singer in the 1970s. Plus Jim and Greg talk with Merry Clayton, whose iconic performance on "Gimme Shelter" still didn't make her a household name. Join our Facebook Group: https://bit.ly/3rozD7uBecome a member on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/soundopinionsMake a donation via PayPal: https://bit.ly/36zIhZK Record a Voice Memo: https://bit.ly/2PaahgL Featured Songs:Merry Clayton, "Southern Man," Merry Clayton, Ode, 1971Material, "Bustin' Out," Bustin' Out, Celluloid, 1981Talking Heads, "Slippery People (Live)," Stop Making Sense, Sire, 1984Betty Davis, "Dedicated To the Press," Nasty Gal, Island, 1975Betty Davis, "They Say I'm Different," They Say I'm Different, Just Sunshine, 1974The Rolling Stones, "Gimme Shelter," Let It Bleed, Decca, 1969Bobby Darin, "Who Can I Count On?," You're the Reason I'm Living, Capitol, 1963Elvis Presley, "Happy Ending," It All Happened At the World's Fair (Original Soundtrack), RCA Victor, 1963Ray Charles, "I Won't Leave," A Portrait of Ray, ABC, 1968Lynyrd Skynyrd, "Sweet Home Alabama," Second Helping, MCA, 1974Merry Clayton, "Touch The Hem Of His Garment," Beautiful Scars, Ode Sounds & Visuals, 2021Merry Clayton, "A Song For You," Merry Clayton, Ode, 1971Merry Clayton, "Deliverance," Beautiful Scars, Ode Sounds & Visuals, 2021Art d'Ecco, "Tv God," Tv God (Single), Paper Bag, 2021

Greg takes the long way around to playing a song that was championed by The Grateful Dead.Become a member on PatreonMake a donation via PayPalRecord a Voice MemoDiscuss the show

On the occassion of our 800th episode, hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot look back on the show with past producer and listener feedback. They also review new albums from Tune-Yards, serpentwithfeet and La Femme.Join our Facebook Group: https://bit.ly/3rozD7uBecome a member on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/soundopinionsMake a donation via PayPal: https://bit.ly/36zIhZK Record a Voice Memo: https://bit.ly/2PaahgL Featured Songs:Tune-Yards, "nowhere, man," sketchy, 4AD, 2021Tune-Yards, "hold yourself.," sketchy, 4AD, 2021Tune-Yards, "be not afraid.," sketchy, 4AD, 2021Tune-Yards, "make it right.," sketchy, 4AD, 2021serpentwithfeet, "Heart Storm," DEACON, Secretly Canadian, 2021serpentwithfeet, "Malik," DEACON, Secretly Canadian, 2021serpentwithfeet, "Fellowship," DEACON, Secretly Canadian, 2021La Femme, "Paradigme," Paradigmes, Disque Pointu, 2021La Femme, "Cool Colorado," Paradigmes, Disque Pointu, 2021La Femme, "Disconnexion," Paradigmes, Disque Pointu, 2021Arcade Fire, "Sprawl II (Live on Sound Opinions)," The Suburbs, Merge, 2010David Bowie, "Rebel Rebel," Diamond Dogs, RCA, 1974Talking Heads, "Once In A Lifetime (Live)," Stop Making Sense, Sire, 1984Thom Yorke, "I Want None Of This (Live on Sound Opinions)," Help - A Day In The Life, Independiente, 2005Radiohead, "The National Anthem (Live at Lollapalooza)," Kid A, Parlophone, 2000Bob Dylan, "Moonshiner," The Bootleg Series Volumes 1–3 (Rare & Unreleased) 1961–1991, Columbia, 1991Wilco, "Ashes of American Flags (Live on Sound Opinions)," Yankee Hotel Foxtrot, Nonesuch, 2002Wilco, "She's A Jar (Live on Sound Opinions)," Summerteeth, Reprise, 1999Carole King, "I Feel the Earth Move," Tapestry, Ode, 1971Carole King, "Home Again," Tapestry, Ode, 1971Amythyst Kiah, "Black Myself," (Single), Rounder, 2021Steely Dan, "Reelin' In the Years," Can't Buy a Thrill, ABC, 1973Bob Gibson, "Ballad of Fred and Mark," Bob Gibson, Capitol, 1970King Gizzard and the Lizard Wizard, "K.G.L.W.," L.W., Flightless, 2021Aretha Franklin, "How I Got Over," Amazing Grace, Atlantic, 1972Rolling Stones, "Gimme Shelter," Let It Bleed, Decca, 1969

Jim discovers a new-to-him British blues band that kind of invented stoner rock.Become a member on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/soundopinions Make a donation via PayPal: https://bit.ly/36zIhZKRecord a Voice Memo: https://www.micdropp.com/studio/5febf006eba45/  

In 1971, Carole King released her masterpiece, Tapestry. 50 years later, the music feels more brilliant, moving and comforting than ever. Hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot do a classic album dissection of Tapestry and talk to lyricist Toni Stern, guitarist Danny Kortchmar and drummer Russ Kunkel about their involvement on the legendary record. Become a member on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/soundopinionsMake a donation via PayPal: https://bit.ly/36zIhZK Record a Voice Memo: https://www.micdropp.com/studio/5febf006eba45/ Featured Songs:Carole King, "It's Too Late," Tapestry, Ode, 1971The Shirelles, "Will You Love Me Tomorrow," Tonight's the Night, Scepter, 1960 Little Eva, "The Loco-motion," The Loco-motion (Single), Dimension 1000, 1962Bobby Vee, "Take Good Care of My Baby," Take Good Care of My Baby, Liberty, 1961The Monkees, "Pleasant Valley Sunday," Pisces, Aquarius, Capricorn & Jones Ltd., Colgems, 1967Carole King, "It Might As Well Rain Until September," It Might As Well Rain Until September (Single), Dimension, 1962The City, "Now That Everything's Been Said," Now That Everything's Been Said, Ode, 1968Carole King, "No Easy Way Down," Writer, Ode, 1970Carole King, "Beautiful," Tapestry, Ode, 1971Carole King, "I Feel the Earth Move," Tapestry, Ode, 1971Carole King, "You've Got a Friend," Tapestry, Ode, 1971Carole King, "Tapestry," Tapestry, Ode, 1971Carole King, "(You Make Me Feel Like) A Natural Woman," Tapestry, Ode, 1971Carole King and Louise Goffin, "Where You Lead," Our Little Corner of the World Music From Gilmore Girls, Rhino, 2002Carole King, "Where You Lead," Tapestry, Ode, 1971Carole King, "So Far Away," Tapestry, Ode, 1971Carole King, "Will You Love Me Tomorrow," Tapestry, Ode, 1971Carole King, "Way Over Yonder," Tapestry, Ode, 1971Carole King, "Home Again," Tapestry, Ode, 1971Carole King, "Smackwater Jack," Tapestry, Ode, 1971James Taylor, "You've Got a Friend," Mud Slide Slim and the Blue Horizon, Warner Bros., 1971Carole King and James Taylor, "You've Got a Friend," Live At The Troubadour, Syzygy, 2010Liz Phair, "Divorce Song (Girly-Sound Version)," The Girly-Sound Tapes, Matador, 2018Lauryn Hill, "Everything Is Everything," The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill, Columbia, 1998Tori Amos, "Cornflake Girl," Under the Pink, Atlantic, 1994Caroline Rose, "Do You Think We'll Last Forever," Superstar, New West, 2020

Jim pays tribute to an old friend.Become a member on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/soundopinions Make a donation via PayPal: https://bit.ly/36zIhZKRecord a Voice Memo: https://www.micdropp.com/studio/5febf006eba45/

This week, hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot share favorite songs about shady characters and talk with Jake Brennan, host of the Disgraceland podcast. Plus the Black Pumas share the songs that got them hooked on music. Become a member on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/soundopinionsMake a donation via PayPal: https://bit.ly/36zIhZK Record a Voice Memo: https://www.micdropp.com/studio/5febf006eba45/ Featured Songs: Utopia, "I Just Want To Touch You," Deface The Music, Bearsville, 1980Erykah Badu, "Tyrone (Live)," Live, Universal, 1997Solomon Burke, "Maggie's Farm," (single), Atlantic, 1965The Clash, "Wrong 'Em Boyo," London Calling, Epic, 1979Nick Cave, "Mack the Knife from the Threepenny Opera," September Songs, Sony Classical, 1997The Chicks, "Goodbye Earl," Fly, Monument, 1999Nelly Furtado, "Maneater," Loose, Geffen, 2006Pink Floyd, "Arnold Layne," Arnold Layne (Single), EMI Columbia, 1967Ghostface Killah, "Maxine (feat. Raekwon)," Bulletproof Wallets, Epic, 2001Black Pumas, "Colors," Black Pumas, ATO, 2019N.W.A., "100 Miles and Runnin' (Clean Version)," 100 Miles and Runnin', Ruthless, 1990New Radicals, "You Get What You Give," Maybe You've Been Brainwashed Too, MCA, 1998Carole King, "So Far Away," Tapestry, Ode, 1971

Jim adds a song that he hunted down after watching Judas and the Black Messiah. Become a member on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/soundopinions Make a donation via PayPal: https://bit.ly/36zIhZK Record a Voice Memo: https://www.micdropp.com/studio/5febf006eba45/

This week, hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot explore the history of the independent label Fortune Records. They discuss the unpredictable music, unique cast of characters and why it had famous admirers ranging from Smokey Robinson to Lou Reed. Plus, they review some new music. Become a member on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/soundopinionsMake a donation via PayPal: https://bit.ly/36zIhZK Record a Voice Memo: https://www.micdropp.com/studio/5febf006eba45/ Featured Songs:The Premiers, "The Trap of Love," The Trap of Love (Single), Fortune, 1957The Hold Steady, "The Feelers," Open Door Policy, Positive Jams, 2021The Hold Steady, "Unpleasant Breakfast," Open Door Policy, Positive Jams, 2021The Hold Steady, "Hanover Camera," Open Door Policy, Positive Jams, 2021King Gizzard & the Wizard Lizard, "O.N.E.," L.W., Flightless, 2021King Gizzard & the Wizard Lizard, "Pleura," L.W., Flightless, 2021King Gizzard & the Wizard Lizard, "K.G.L.W.," L.W., Flightless, 2021King Gizzard & the Wizard Lizard, "East West Link," L.W., Flightless, 2021Julien Baker, "Song in E," Little Oblivions, Matador, 2021Julien Baker, "Hardline," Little Oblivions, Matador, 2021Julien Baker, "Faith Healer," Little Oblivions, Matador, 2021Nolan Strong & The Diablos, "If Oh I (Could Be With You Tonight)," If Oh I (Could Be With You Tonight) (Single), Fortune, 1959Andre Williams, "Bacon Fat," Bacon Fat (Single), Fortune, 1957Roy Hall and the Cohutta Mountain Boys, "Dirty Boogie," Dirty Boogie (Single), Fortune, 1949Skeets McDonald, "The Tattooed Lady (feat. Johnny White and His Rhythm Riders)," The Tattooed Lady (Single), Fortune, 1961Rufus Shoffner & Joyce Songer, "It Always Happens to Me," It Always Happens to Me (Single), Fortune, 1961Nolan Strong & The Diablos, "Do You Remember What You Did," Do You Remember What You Did (Single), Fortune, 1955Nolan Strong & The Diablos, "Mind Over Matter," Mind Over Matter (Single), Fortune, 1962Shorty Frog & The Space Cats, "Sheddin' Tears over You," Sheddin' Tears over You (Single), Fortune, 1958John Lee Hooker, "Blues For Big Town," John Lee Hooker & Big Maceo Merriweather, Fortune, 1963Dead Prez , "Panthers (feat. Common and the Last Poets)," Hip​-​Hop Docktrine: The Official Boondocks Mixtape, Self-released, 2006

Greg pays tribute to a dynamic duo of retired robots and one of their notable collaborators. 

Hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot talk about their favorite bands that have improved significantly after lineup changes. They also review new albums by British rapper Slowthai and British singer songwriter Arlo Parks. Become a member on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/soundopinionsMake a donation via PayPal: https://bit.ly/36zIhZK Record a Voice Memo: https://www.micdropp.com/studio/5febf006eba45/ Featured Songs:Arlo Parks, "Green Eyes," Collapsed in Sunbeams, Transgressive, 2021Arlo Parks, "Too Good," Collapsed in Sunbeams, Transgressive, 2021Arlo Parks, "Hope," Collapsed in Sunbeams, Transgressive, 2021Arlo Parks, "Porta 400," Collapsed in Sunbeams, Transgressive, 2021Slowthai, "Play with Fire," Tyron, Method, 2021Slowthai, "Feel Away," Tyron, Method, 2021Slowthai, "adhd," Tyron, Method, 2021Fleetwood Mac, "Albatross," Albatross (Single), Blue Horizon, 1968Fleetwood Mac, "Bermuda Triangle," Heroes Are Hard to Find, Reprise, 1974Fleetwood Mac, "World Turning," Fleetwood Mac, Reprise, 1975Genesis, "The Lamb Lies Down on Broadway," The Lamb Lies Down on Broadway, Charisma, 1974Genesis, "Squonk," A Trick of the Tail, Charisma, 1976James Brown, "I Got the Feelin'," I Got the Feelin', King, 1968James Brown, "Get Up (I Feel Like Being A) Sex Machine," Sex Machine, King, 1970Buzzcocks, "Boredom," Spiral Scratch, New Hormones, 1977Buzzcocks, "Autonomy," Another Music in a Different Kitchen, United Artists, 1978The Temptations, "My Girl," The Temptations Sing Smokey, Gordy, 1965The Temptations, "Just My Imagination (Running Away With Me)," The Sky's the Limit, Gordy, 1971Black Flag, "Louie Louie," Louie Louie (Single), Posh Boy, 1981Black Flag, "Best One Yet," Loose Nut, SST, 1985Rush, "Working Man," Rush, Moon, 1974Rush, "By-Tor and the Snow Dog," Fly By Night, Mercury, 1975Nirvana, "Love Buzz," Bleach, Sub Pop, 1989Nirvana, "Smells Like Teen Spirit," Nevermind, DGC, 1991XTC, "This is Pop?," White Music, Virgin, 1978XTC, "Life Begins at the Hop," Life Begins at the Hop (Single), Virgin, 1979Todd Rundgren, "We Gotta Get You a Woman," Runt, Ampex, 1970Jimi Hendrix Experience, "Wait Until Tomorrow," Axis: Bold As Love, Track, 1967Lightnin' Hopkins, "Long Gone Like a Turkey Through The Corn," Country Blues, Tradition, 1959

Jim pays tribute to Tom Stevens of The Long Ryders. Become a member on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/soundopinions Make a donation via PayPal: https://bit.ly/36zIhZK Record a Voice Memo: https://www.micdropp.com/studio/5febf006eba45/

Hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot talk with Todd Rundgren about his own music, his virtual tour and his career as a producer, this week. They also review the new album from The Weather Station. Become a member on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/soundopinionsMake a donation via PayPal: https://bit.ly/36zIhZK Record a Voice Memo: https://www.micdropp.com/studio/5febf006eba45/ Featured Songs:Nazz, "Open My Eyes," Nazz, SGC, 1968The Weather Station, "Robber," Ignorance, Fat Possum, 2021The Weather Station, "Parking Lot," Ignorance, Fat Possum, 2021The Weather Station, "Atlantic," Ignorance, Fat Possum, 2021Todd Rundgren, "I Saw the Light," Something/Anything?, Bearsville, 1972Todd Rundgren, "Hello It's Me," Something/Anything?, Bearsville, 1972Todd Rundgren, "Can We Still Be Friends," Hermit of Mink Hollow, Bearsville, 1978Todd Rundgren, "Parallel Lines," Nearly Human, Warner Bros., 1989Todd Rundgren, "The Want of a Nail (with Bobby Womack)," Nearly Human, Warner Bros., 1989Todd Rundgren, "Bang the Drum All Day," The Ever Popular Tortured Artist Effect, Bearsville, 1982Todd Rundgren, "I Love My Life," Nearly Human, Warner Bros., 1989XTC, "The Meeting Place," Skylarking, Geffen, 1986Meat Loaf, "Bat Out of Hell," Bat Out of Hell, Cleveland International, 1977Meat Loaf, "Paradise By the Dashboard Light," Bat Out of Hell, Cleveland International, 1977Todd Rundgren, "Couldn't I Just Tell You," Something/Anything?, Bearsville, 1972XTC, "Dear God," Skylarking, Geffen, 1986Patti Smith Group, "Dancing Barefoot," Wave, Arista, 1979Fleetwood Mac, "The Chain," Rumours, Warner Bros., 1977

Jim adds a song to the Jukebox he was reminded of by the film, "Promising Young Woman." Become a member on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/soundopinions Make a donation via PayPal: https://bit.ly/36zIhZK Record a Voice Memo: https://www.micdropp.com/studio/5febf006eba45/

It's time again for hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot to share their latest buried treasures: recently released, under-the-radar albums you need to hear! Plus, Jim and Greg celebrate the work of Peter Stampfel as he releases his most ambitious project. Become a member on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/soundopinionsMake a donation via PayPal: https://bit.ly/36zIhZK Record a Voice Memo: https://www.micdropp.com/studio/5febf006eba45/ Featured Songs: Monolord, "I'm Staying Home," I'm Staying Home (Single), Relapse, 2021Shame, "Alphabet," Drunk Tank Pink, Dead Oceans, 2021Illuminati Hotties, "Free Ppls," FREE I.H: This Is Not the One You’ve Been Waiting For, Self-Released, 2020OnceIWasYoung, "Cul de Sac," A Lonely New Year, Self-Released, 2021Waltzer, "Lantern," Time Traveler , Side Hustle, 2021Chappell Roan, "Pink Pony Club," Pink Pony Club (Single), Atlantic, 2020Hartford/Focht, "Capitol Sunset," Hartford/Focht, Clearly, 2020The Martha's Vineyard Ferries, "Jail Material," Jail Material (Single), self-released, 2021Miss Grit, "Grow Up To," Imposter - EP, self-released, 2021Delvon Lamarr Organ Trio, "Fo Sho," I Told You So, Colemine, 2021Peter Stampfel, "The Years," Peter Stampfel's 20th Century in 100 Songs, Louisiana Red Hot, 2021Peter Stampfel & The Bottlecaps, "Drink American," Demo '84, Don Giovanni, 2020Peter Stampfel, "Wannabe," Peter Stampfel's 20th Century in 100 Songs, Louisiana Red Hot, 2021Michael Hurley/The Unholy Modal Rounders/Jeffrey Frederick & The Clamtones, "Midnight in Paris," Have Moicy!, Rounder, 1976Peter Stampfel and the Bottlecaps, "Bridge and Tunnel Girls," The People's Republic Of Rock N' Roll, Homestead, 1989  

Mary Wilson of the Supremes was our guest in January 2020 on WBEZ. We revisit that conversation in memory of Mary, dead at 76.Become a member on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/soundopinionsMake a donation via PayPal: https://bit.ly/36zIhZKRecord a Voice Memo: https://www.micdropp.com/studio/5febf006eba45/

John Carpenter directed and composed the music for some of the most iconic horror films of all time, from Halloween to They Live. Hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot talk with him about his career and new album Lost Themes III. The hosts also share a few of their favorite film scores and review some new music. Become a member on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/soundopinionsMake a donation via PayPal: https://bit.ly/36zIhZK Record a Voice Memo: https://www.micdropp.com/studio/5febf006eba45/ Featured Songs: John Carpenter, "Halloween Theme - Main Title," Halloween (Original 1978 Motion Picture Soundtrack), Columbia, 1979Goat Girl, "The Crack," On All Fours, Rough Trade, 2021Goat Girl, "P.T.S.Tea," On All Fours, Rough Trade, 2021Goat Girl, "Badibaba," On All Fours, Rough Trade, 2021Madlib, "The Call," Sound Ancestors, Madlib Invazion, 2021Madlib, "Road of the Lonely Ones," Sound Ancestors, Madlib Invazion, 2021Madlib, "Two for 2 - For Dilla," Sound Ancestors, Madlib Invazion, 2021Goat Girl, "Sad Cowboy," On All Fours, Rough Trade, 2021John Carpenter, "The Shape Stalks," Halloween (Original 1978 Motion Picture Soundtrack), Columbia, 1979Bebe Barron and Louis Barron, "Forbidden Planet Soundtrack - a) Main Titles - Overture - b) Giant Footprints In The Sand," Forbidden Planet, Planet, 1976Bernard Herrmann, Joel McNeely & Royal Scottish Orchestra, "Scotty Trails Madeline (Including: Madeline's First Appearance, Madeline's Car, The Flower Shop, The Alleyway, The Mission, Graveyard, and Tombstone)," Vertigo: Original Motion Picture Score, Varèse Sarabande, 1995John Carpenter, "Dark Star," Anthology: Movie Themes 1974-1998, Rodeo Suplex, 2017John Carpenter, "Skeleton," Lost Themes III: Life After Death, Sacred Bones, 2021Dimitri Tiomkin, "High Noon - Theme," Movie Memories: Music from the Greatest Films, Colosseum, 1995John Carpenter, "Dead Eyes," Lost Themes III: Life After Death, Sacred Bones, 2021Carl Stalling, "Powerhouse and Other Cuts from the Early 50's," The Carl Stalling Project - Music From Warner Bros. Cartoons 1936-1958, Rhino, 1990Bobby Womack & Peace, "Across 110th Street," Across 110th Street Soundtrack, United Artists, 1972Goblin, "Zombi," Zombi (Dawn Of The Dead) Original Sound, Cinevox, 1978Ennio Morricone, "Armonica," Once Upon a Time in the West, RCA, 1972The Wheel Workers, "S.O.S.," S.O.S. (Single), Steven Higginbotham, 2020