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Banana Split For My Baby
Monday morning, the object of Louis Prima’s generous affections is wife Keely Smith. Alas, sometimes the desire is greater than the means…
Thanks to YouTuber Dominikus Lev
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More Anji
This time performed as a guitar duet, played by Konosuke Sakazaki & Takahiko Ishikawa
Thanks to YouTuber Bill Han
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Becoming Ella Fitzgerald: Part Two
This is part two of my interview with Judith Tick, musicologist and author of the new biography, Becoming Ella Fitzgerald. In this part, we talk about Ella’s relationship with her producer Norman Granz, the songbooks, and her later years.
Click on the triangle or mp3 link above to listen to the interview as broadcast on the Arts Express program, heard on WBAI FM NYC and Pacifica affiliates across the nation.
You can hear part one here:
Becoming Ella Fitzgerald, Part One
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Obsessed by Anji
Monday morning, besotted by Anji. I must have listened to over twenty versions of this great guitar instrumental by Davy Graham. It’s considered a rite of passage for any serious guitar player. There have been many variations of it, the most notable ones being that of Bert Jansch and Paul Simon. I really like this very clean version I found by Hiroshi-muchi-Moto. You can really hear the bass line almost as a separate instrument.
More at Hiroshi -muchie- Muto
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Hallelujah
A tortured song for a tortured time.
If no two versions seem alike, it’s because Cohen wrote over 150 verses…read about it here.
More at LeonardCohen
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Becoming Ella Fitzgerald, Part One
I was happy to speak with Judith Tick, famed musicologist and professor emerita of music history at Northeastern University, and also author of the new biography of Ella Fitzgerald, Becoming Ella Fitzgerald.
Click on the triangle or mp3 link above to listen to part one of our interview, as broadcast today on the Arts Express radio program, heard on WBAI FM NYC and Pacifica affiliates across the nation.
And here is part two of the interview:
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Duke And Ella: Cottontail
Monday morning, Ella trades fours with members of Duke Ellington’s orchestra. The sax player looks like he barely got out alive intact.
Thanks to YouTuber Paolo Tesi
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I Didn’t Know What Time It Was
The wonderful Rodger and Hart song, courtesy of Ella Fitzgerald.
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Guitar God: Tommy Emmanuel
Monday morning, a virtuoso. True, it’s basically three and a half minutes of showing off, but Tommy Emmanuel kind of has the right to do all the showing off he wants. “Classical Gas” by Mason Williams.
Thanks to YouTuber sung hoon park
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Golden Slumbers: Phil Collins
A really good version of the side 2 medley of Abbey Road. And of course, some great drumming.
Thanks to YouTuber usernameisnogood
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Leavin’ On A Jet Plane
Monday morning, Peter, Paul & Mary live with their famous version of the John Denver song, with full orchestra.
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Baby It’s You: The Shirelles
The Shirelles, one of the greatest girl groups of the 60s, had a hit with this song, co-written by, oddly enough, Burt Bacharach. The Beatles thought enough of the song to do a very good cover of it on their first album.
Thanks to YouTuber Nipstersongs1
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It’s Been A Long Time Leavin’ You: Josh Turner and Allison Young
Josh is back from his vacation and teaming up with Allison Young again for this fun Roger MIller song
More at Josh Turner Guitar
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Take Five: Guitar and Vocalese
Father and son Machado and Ulf Wakenius with a unique version of “Take Five” that turns out to be quite fun.
More at Filó Machado
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Runnin’ On Empty: Jackson Browne
Monday Morning, Jackson Browne worries about a fuel shortage.
Looking out at the road rushing under my wheels
Looking back at the years gone by like so many summer fields
In ’65, I was 17 and running up 101
I don’t know where I’m running now, I’m just running on…
Thanks to YouTuber upfront27
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With A Smile And A Song: Barbara Cook
Thanks to David Kenney, who played this song on his radio show Everything Old is New Again today–I had never heard it before. Though the lyric is very Disney, the gorgeous voice of Barbara Cook makes the song something special.
Thanks to YouTuber BlondieJohnson
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You Don’t Count The Dead When God’s On Your Side
Monday morning, Joan Baez singing Bob Dylan’s “With God On Our Side.”
Thanks to YouTuber TimeToCastAwayStones
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Sha-La-La: Manfred Mann
Monday morning, Manfred Mann ups their lyric game from their first hit, “Doo Wah Diddy,” to the 1965 follow-up, “Sha-La-La.”
Thanks to YouTuber Tiger Rogers
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All The Things You Are: Connie Evingson
I don’t know why I’ve never heard of her before, but I really like her voice and the band. She’s from Bob Dylan’s hometown, Hibbing, Minnesota. Irv Williams on tenor sax and Jeanne Arland Peterson on piano.
Thanks to YouTuber yoichiro tani
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Hey Guys, Watch This: Nellie McKay
I was so happy to be speaking again with the inimitable Nellie McKay, a starburst of humor, talent, skill, and insight. She’s a superb and courageous singer/songwriter with nine albums including Get Away From Me, Sister Orchid and her latest album, Hey Guys, Watch This. We talked about her new album of original songs, and a host of other topics including animal rights, the War in Ukraine, the COVID lockdowns, and more.
Click on the triangle or mp3 link above to hear the interview as broadcast on the Arts Express radio program today, heard on WBAI FM NYC and Pacifica affiliates across the nation.
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Knockin on Your Screen Door: John Prine
Paul Simon On Writing “Cecilia”
Paul Simon, speaking to Howard Stern about how they created the drum part for the song “Cecilia.”
Thanks to YouTuber The Howard Stern Show
