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January 20, 2012

My Playlist : 20120

Ten years ago I was already listening to about half of these bands, half I hadn’t heard of yet. That’s one of the reasons I like putting these lists together – they’re a story of where you’ve been, where you are now and (perhaps) a little glimpse of where you’re going.

Song Time Artist Album
Meet Me in the Indian Summer 4:00 Van Morrison Down the Road
Beautiful Night 3:54 The Waifs Temptation
Let it Roll 4:35 Kim Richey Bitter Sweet
Atmosphere 3:51 Son Volt Okemah and the Melody of Riot
Kingdom of Days 4:02 Bruce Springsteen Working on a Dream
A Ride Back Home 3:13 John Mellencamp Life, Death, Love & Freedom
Love Throws a Line 3:38 Patty Griffin Impossible Dream
Lithium 4:17 Nirvana Nevermind
I Might 4:01 Wilco The Whole Love
Susie (Dramas) 3:25 Elton John Honky Chateau
Me and Julio Down by the Schoolyard 2:44 Paul Simon Negotiations & Love Songs
Waiting in Vain 5:41 Annie Lennox Medusa
Sikorsky Parts 3:36 Joe Strummer Earthquake Weather
A Bride’s Place 5:50 Cowboy Junkies Sing in the Meadow
All I Do 6:30 The Derek Trucks Band Songlines
Taboo 5:34 Santana Santana III
Stand Back 3:28 The Allman Brothers Band Eat a Peach
Tryin’ 2:53 The Eagles The Eagles
18 Songs/1.2 Hours

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November 29, 2011

DIR : The Jayhawks

I made some compromises here – all my Jayhawks favorites wouldn’t fit on one disk. So, I’ve included songs from all their albums to give a comprehensive picture of their music. But that means I’ve left off some of their great live songs in lieu of selecting my favorites. Anyway, this is a great list of songs from one of the bands everyone should get to know.

Song Time Artist Album
Two Angels 4:07 The Jayhawks Blue Earth
Ain’t No End 3:45 The Jayhawks Blue Earth
Blue 3:10 The Jayhawks Tomorrow the Green Grass
Two Hearts 3:22 The Jayhawks Tomorrow the Green Grass
It’s Up To You 3:38 The Jayhawks Sound of Lies
Haywire 5:21 The Jayhawks Sound of Lies
Waiting for the Sun 4:21 The Jayhawks Hollywood Town Hall
Crowded in the Wings 4:53 The Jayhawks Hollywood Town Hall
Sister Cry 4:08 The Jayhawks Hollywood Town Hall
Settled Down Like Rain 3:01 The Jayhawks Hollywood Town Hall
Baby, Baby, Baby 5:20 The Jayhawks Smile
What Led Me to This Town 4:11 The Jayhawks Smile
I’m Gonna Make You Love Me 3:41 The Jayhawks Smile
Better Days 4:36 The Jayhawks Smile
Stumbling Through the Dark 2:26 The Jayhawks Rainy Day Music
Save It for a Rainy Day 3:09 The Jayhawks Rainy Day Music
The Eyes of SarahJane 3:48 The Jayhawks Rainy Day Music
Cone to the River 4:29 The Jayhawks Rainy Day Music
Tiny Arrows 5:52 The Jayhawks Mockingbird Time
She Walks in So Many Ways 2:36 The Jayhawks Mockingbird Time
20 Songs/1.3 Hours

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November 18, 2011

My High School Musical

The songs on this list are from bands I saw live when I was in high school. And I can tell you, this ain’t no Glee list. I just laugh when my daughter gets so excited about the High School Musical movies on Disney Channel. I think the soundtrack of my high school experience is just a little better than anything Disney has to offer, and the memories of being there are infinitely better than some teenager singing on TV.

Song Time Artist Album
Hells Bells 5:12 AC/DC Back in Black
Even the Losers 4:01 Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers Damn the Torpedoes
More Than a Feeling 4:45 Boston Boston
Natural Science 9:18 Rush Permanent Waves
The Chain 4:31 Fleetwood Mac Rumours
Just What I Needed 3:43 The Cars The Cars
Rehumanize Yourself 3:10 The Police Ghost in the Machine
Walks Like a Lady 3:16 Journey Departure
Bloody Well Right 4:33 Supertramp Crime of the Century
Tunnel of Love 8:12 Dire Straits Making Movies
Cross-Eyed Mary 4:09 Jethro Tull Aqualung
Crazy Little Thing Called Love 2:44 Queen The Game
Owner of a Lonely Heart 4:29 Yes 90125
Ain’t Talkin’ ‘Bout Love 3:50 Van Halen Van Halen
Great White Buffalo 6:21 Ted Nugent Double Live Gonzo
Cinnamon Girl 3:00 Neil Young Everybody Know This is Nowhere
Pearl Necklace 4:07 ZZ Top El Loco
17 Songs/1.3 Hours

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May 5, 2011

Jesus Rocks

I love it when rock ‘n rollers show a little faith. I hope they mean it, but sometimes I don’t think they realize how what they are saying translates to a person who believes.  That’s why I included the Peter Gabriel song, In Your Eyes, on this list. I see God in it. How does it translate to you?

“In your eyes, I see the doorways to a thousand churches. In your eyes, the resolution to all the fruitless searches. I want to feel the light, the heat of your eyes. In your eyes, I am complete.”

Song Time Artist Album
Orphan Train 5:45 Allison Moorer Mockingbird
Gotta Serve Somebody 5:26 Bob Dylan Slow Train Coming
Jesus Was An Only Son 2:54 Bruce Springsteen Devils and Dust
Carry You Home 4:35 Cross Canadian Ragweed Cross Canadian Ragweed
Seeing Is Believing 2:55 Elvis Presley Amazing Grace
The Pearl 5:02 Emmylou Harris Red Dirt Girl
Dear Lord 4:05 Joseph Arthur Redemption’s Son
This Love 3:59 Kim Richey Rise
If You Want It 5:09 Lenny Kravitz It Is Time For A Revolution
I Can’t Wait To Meetchu 5:20 Macy Gray On How Life Is
If I Had My Way 3:24 Patty Griffin Downtown Church
In Your Eyes 5:30 Peter Gabriel So
Satan Your Kingdom Must Come Down 4:12 Robert Plant Band Of Joy
Have A Talk With God 2:42 Stevie Wonder Songs in the Key of Life
Dead Man’s Rope 5:44 Sting Sacred Love
A Song for Sleeping 4:14 Stone Temple Pilots Shangri-La Dee Da
All Because Of You 3:39 U2 How To Dismantle An Atomic Bomb
17 Songs/1.2 Hours

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April 14, 2011

My Playlist 10414

There’s a theme here, I think. I just can’t put my finger on it. Maybe there is even more than one  theme. I don’t know. You tell me.

Song Time Artist Album
Revolution 3:09 Los Lobos Colossal Head
9 – 9 3:05 R.E.M. Murmur
Straight Into Darkness 3:47 Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers Long After Dark
Last Chance 3:40 John Mellencamp Whenever We Wanted
A Song for Sleeping 4:14 Stone Temple Pilots Shangri–La De Da
On a Cloud 4:19 Cross Canadian Ragweed Cross Canadian Ragweed
Blue 3:10 The Jayhawks Tomorrow the Green Grass
These Roads Don’t Move 3:06 Jay Farrar & Benjamin Gibbard One Fast Move or I’m Gone
All My Life 3:44 Jesse Harris & The Ferdinandos The Secret Sun
The Broken Girl 3:36 Allison Moorer Crows
Crazy Love 2:37 Van Morrison Moondance
Love Runs Deeper 3:56 Lindsey Buckingham Gift of Screws
Don’t Tease Me 4:24 ZZ Top El Loco
Imagination 4:38 The Rolling Stones Some Girls
Your Love Made a U Turn 2:35 Tift Merritt Tambourine
Don’t Let Go the Coat 3:44 The Who Face Dances
Follow Me Home 5:51 Dire Straits Communique
Midnight Jam 5:50 Joe Strummer & The Mescaleros Streetcore
City of Delusion 4:49 Muse Black Holes & Revelations
Take Me to the River 5:03 Talking Heads More Songs About Buildings and Food
20 Songs/1.3 Hours

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January 6, 2011

My Playlist 10104

This one of the lists that makes my wife crazy. It combines classical, jazz and some rock and roll. For me, it’s fun finding a convergence of all the different types of music I enjoy.

Hope you enjoy it, too.

Song Time Artist Album
So Ashamed 3:02 Will Stratton What the Night Said
Time of No Reply 2:46 Nick Drake Made to Love Magic
Gymnopedias: Lent et Douloureaux 3:09 Erik Satie Gymnopedias
Gymnopedias: Lent et Triste 2:28 Erik Satie Gymnopedias
Gymnopedias: Lent et Grave 2:10 Erik Satie Gymnopedias
On Green Dolphin Street 9:52 Miles Davis ‘58 Sessions
Long, Long, Long 3:04 The Beatles White Album
Hunted 4:03 Cowboy Junkies Pale Sun, Crescent Moon
The Road to Rock n Roll 3:59 Joe Strummer & The Mescaleros Rock Art & The X-Ray Style
Diamond Ring 3:26 Joseph Arthur & The Lonely Astronauts Let’s Just Be
She’s a Healer 9:09 Neil Young Are You Passionate?
Expresso Love 5:12 Dire Straits Making Movies
The Wanton Song 4:10 Led Zeppelin Physical Grafitti
Celia 6:15 Charles Mingus Mingus Mingus Mingus Mingus Mingus
Tomorrow is a Long Time 3:40 Nick Drake Family Tree
Look Into the Sky 4:10 Joseph Arthur & The Lonely Astronauts Temporary People
Standing Next to Me 2:18 The Last Shadow Puppets The Age of Understatement
Don’t Worry Baby 2:49 The Beach Boys Sounds of Summer

18 Songs/1.2 Hours


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October 5, 2010

Son Volt

Jay Farrar was in a band with Jeff Tweety called Uncle Tupelo. When the band broke up, Jeff started Wilco and Jay started Son Volt. I’m sure Wilco is the band you’ve heard of, but Son Volt deserves a listen, too. Problem is Son Volt is another band, like The Jayhawks or Kim Richey or Cowboy Junkies, lost in a radio world without rock and roll in all it’s varied, ragged glory. Fact is, great rock bands like The Eagles would get lost in today’s music hierarchy.

Give Son Volt a listen. It ain’t country, but that’s what they call it nowadays.

Song Time Artist Album
Windfall 2:58 Son Volt Trace
Tear-Stained Eye 4:21 Son Volt Trace
Ten Second News 3:57 Son Volt Trace
Picking Up the Signal 3:46 Son Volt Straightaways
Last Minute Shakedown 4:03 Son Volt Straightaways
Driving the View 2:58 Son Volt Wide Swing Tremolo
Medicine Hat 4:14 Son Volt Wide Swing Tremolo
Strands 5:05 Son Volt Wide Swing Tremolo
Atmosphere 3:51 Son Volt Okemah and the Melody Riot
Medication 5:00 Son Volt Okemah and the Melody Riot
The Picture 3:26 Son Volt The Search
Underground Dream 4:31 Son Volt The Search
Circadian Rhythm 5:03 Son Volt The Search
The Search 2:56 Son Volt The Search
Methamphetamine 4:01 Son Volt The Search
When the Wheels Don’t Move 3:22 Son Volt American Central Dust
Strength and Doubt 3:35 Son Volt American Central Dust
Damn Shame 2:34 Jay Farrar ThirdShiftGrottoSlack
Station to Station 2:38 Jay Farrar ThirdShiftGrottoSlack
Clear Day Thunder 2:43 Jay Farrar Sebastopol
Voodoo Candle 3:53 Jay Farrar Sebastopol
Feed Kill Chain 3:20 Jay Farrar Sebastopol
22 Songs/1.3 Hours


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August 31, 2010

Kim Richey

This is a new kind of playlist. One artist only. Not a greatest hits, really. Just my favorites from an artist I think you will enjoy. Sometimes it’s not so easy to get all my favorites on one disk, but I do for these lists. And rarely are the “greatest hits” included. You’ve heard those already. Try these, I’ll think you’ll like them.

This list is from Kim Richey. If she had been born in a simpler time, when rock was rock and country was George Jones and Tammy and Loretta, she would be a star of the first degree. Just listen, you’ll see exactly what I mean.

Song Time Artist Album
Those Words We Said 3:59 Kim Richey Kim Richey
Here I Go Again 2:54 Kim Richey Kim Richey
That’s Exactly What I Mean 5:34 Kim Richey Kim Richey
Just Like the Moon 4:30 Kim Richey Kim Richey
From Where I Stand 3:00 Kim Richey Kim Richey
Echoes of Love 3:12 Kim Richey Kim Richey
can’t lose them all 3:39 Kim Richey Glimmer
come around 3:54 Kim Richey Glimmer
hello old friend 3:43 Kim Richey Glimmer
so it goes 3:35 Kim Richey Glimmer
gravity 3:25 Kim Richey Glimmer
A Place Called Home 3:57 Kim Richey Rise
This Love 3:59 Kim Richey Rise
Me and You 3:26 Kim Richey Rise
No Judges 3:14 Kim Richey Rise
Wildest Dreams 4:33 Kim Richey Bitter Sweet
I Know 3:13 Kim Richey Bitter Sweet
Fallin’ 4:33 Kim Richey Bitter Sweet
Let It Roll 4:35 Kim Richey Bitter Sweet
The Absence of Your Comapny 3:21 Kim Richey Chinese Boxes
Turn Me 4:10 Kim Richey Chinese Boxes
I Will Follow 2:44 Kim Richey Chinese Boxes
22 Songs/1.3 Hours

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May 21, 2010

My Playlist 00520

One of the good things about getting people to send me what they like – music, movies, books – is that I get new stuff to try. The songs on this playlist are primarily gleaned from the lists of songs and records that have been submitted. Enjoy. I did.

Song Time Artist Album
A Pillow of Winds 5:08 Pink Floyd Meddle
Somersault 6:57 Zero 7 When It Falls
Ten Years Gone 6:33 Led Zeppelin Physical Graffiti
Optimistic 5:16 Radiohead Kid A
Tryin’ to Throw Your Arms Around the World 3:53 U2 Achtung Baby
Dying on the Vine 5:52 The Jayhawks Sound of Lies
Brown Eyes 4:27 Fleetwood Mac Tusk
Turn Your Lights Down Low 3:39 Bob Marley & the Wailers Exodus
Suck My Kiss 3:37 Red Hot Chili Peppers Blood Sugar Sex Magik
I Could Have Lied 4:04 Red Hot Chili Peppers Blood Sugar Sex Magik
Love You Madly 3:58 Cake Comfort Eagle
Sexy Sadie 3:15 The Beatles White Album
Go, Hippie 3:58 Fountains of Wayne Utopia Parkway
Sway 3:53 The Rolling Stones Sticky Fingers
Cuyahoga 4:21 R.E.M. Life’s Rich Pageant
Hollywood Waltz 4:02 The Eagles One of These Nights
All I Really Want to Do 4:04 Bob Dylan Another Side of Bob Dylan
17 Songs/1.2 Hours

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April 15, 2010

DIR : Joe Strummer

Song Time Artist Album
Should I Stay or Should I Go 3:09 The Clash Combat Rock
Armagideon Time 3:47 The Clash The Future is Unwritten
Lost in the Supermarket 3:47 The Clash London Calling
I’m Not Down 3:06 The Clash London Calling
Train in Vain 3:08 The Clash London Calling
Up in Heaven (Not Only Here) 4:32 The Clash Sandanista!
Charlie Don’t Surf 4:54 The Clash Sandanista!
King of the Bayou 2:52 Joe Strummer Earthquake Weather
Island Hopping 2:37 Joe Strummer Earthquake Weather
Sikorsky Parts 3:36 Joe Strummer Earthquake Weather
Trash City 4:12 Joe Strummer & The Latino Rockabilly War The Future is Unwritten
Get Down Moses 5:05 Joe Strummer & The Mescaleros Streetcore
Ramshackle Day Parade 4:03 Joe Strummer & The Mescaleros Streetcore
Burning Streets (London is Burning) 4:32 Joe Strummer & The Mescaleros Streetcore
Midnight Jam 5:50 Joe Strummer & The Mescaleros Streetcore
Global a Go-Go 5:55 Joe Strummer & The Mescaleros Global a Go-Go
Mega Bottle Ride 3:33 Joe Strummer & The Mescaleros Global a Go-Go
Tony Adams 6:33 Joe Strummer & The Mescaleros Rock Art and the X-Ray Style
Diggin’ the New 3:08 Joe Strummer & The Mescaleros Rock Art and the X-Ray Style
Keys to Your Heart 3:39 The 101ers The Future is Unwritten

20 Songs/1.3 Hours


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