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Hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot speak with David Browne, author of the new book Talkin' Greenwich Village: The Heady Rise and Slow Fall of America’s Bohemian Music Capital.Join our Facebook Group: https://bit.ly/3sivr9TBecome a member on Patreon: https://bit.ly/3slWZvcSign up for our newsletter: https://bit.ly/3eEvRnGMake a donation via PayPal: https://bit.ly/3dmt9lUSend us a Voice Memo: Desktop: bit.ly/2RyD5Ah  Mobile: sayhi.chat/soundops Featured Songs:Phil Ochs, "Here's to the State of Mississippi," I Ain't Marching Anymore, Elektra, 1965The Beatles, "With A Little Help From My Friends," Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band, Parlophone, 1967Sonny Rollins, "Softly As In A Morning Sunrise (Live At The Village Vanguard, 1957 / Evening Take)," The Complete Night At The Village Vanguard, Blue Note, 2013Miles Davis, "Stablemates," Miles: The New Miles Davis Quintet, Prestige, 1956Joan Baez, "Wildwood Flower," Joan Baez, Vanguard, 1960John Coltrane, "Greensleeves," Evenings at the Village Gate: John Coltrane with Eric Dolphy, Impulse!, 2023Paul Butterfield, "Everything Gonna Be Alright," Live New York 1970, RockBeat, 2015Phil Ochs, "Talking Vietnam Blues," All the News That's Fit to Sing, Elektra, 1964Dave Van Ronk, "He Was a Friend of Mine," Folksinger, Prestige, 1962Dave Van Ronk, "Dink's Song," Dave Van Ronk Sings, Folkways, 1961Bob Dylan, "House of the Risin' Sun," Bob Dylan, Columbia, 1962Dave Van Ronk, "House of the Rising Sun," Just Dave Van Ronk, Mercury, 1964The Blues Project, "Catch the Wind," Live at the Cafe Au Go Go, Verve Folkways, 1966Bob Dylan, "It Ain't Me Babe," Another Side of Bob Dylan, Columbia, 1964Bob Dylan, "Hurricane (Live at Memorial Auditorium, Worcester, MA, November 1975)," The Rolling Thunder Revue: The 1975 Live Recordings, Columbia, 2019Len Chandler, "Bellevue," To Be a Man, Columbia, 1966Peter, Paul and Mary, "Where Have All the Flowers Gone," Peter, Paul and Mary, Warner Bros., 1962Sonny Rollins, "I Can't Get Started (Live At The Village Vanguard, 1957 / Evening Take)," The Complete Night At The Village Vanguard, Blue Note, 2013The Roches, "Speak," Speak, MCA, 1989Buffy Sainte-Marie, "It's My Way," It's My Way!, Vanguard, 1964Odetta, "I Never Will Marry," Odetta Sings Folk Songs, RCA Victor, 1963Drive-By Truckers, "Ronnie and Neil," Southern Rock Opera, Soul Dump, 2001See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Greg Kot pays tribute to the late Nick Gravenites, who wrote impactful songs for the Paul Butterfield Blues Band, Janis Joplin and more. He was 85.---Become a member on Patreon: https://bit.ly/3slWZvcSign up for our newsletter: https://bit.ly/3eEvRnGMake a donation via PayPal: https://bit.ly/3dmt9lUSend us a Voice Memo: Desktop: bit.ly/2RyD5Ah  Mobile: sayhi.chat/soundopsJoin our Facebook Group: https://bit.ly/3sivr9TSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot share new music they’re digging that flies under the mainstream radar, buried treasures! They also hear selections from their production staff.Come to our live event in Chicago with Fruit Bats!Join our Facebook Group: https://bit.ly/3sivr9TBecome a member on Patreon: https://bit.ly/3slWZvcSign up for our newsletter: https://bit.ly/3eEvRnGMake a donation via PayPal: https://bit.ly/3dmt9lUSend us a Voice Memo: Desktop: bit.ly/2RyD5Ah  Mobile: sayhi.chat/soundops Featured Songs:La Luz, "Strange World," News of the Universe, Sub Pop, 2024The Peawees, "Banana Tree," One Ride, Wild Honey, 2024Penza Penza, "Much Sharper, More Focused," Alto E Primitivo, Funk Night, 2024Half Waif, "Figurine," See You at the Maypole, ANTI, 2024Tigran Hamasyan, "The Kingdom," The Bird Of A Thousand Voices, Yergatun, 2024Chimers, "Glossary," Glossary (Single), 12XU, 2024Angry Blackmen, "The Legend of ABM," The Legend of ABM, Deathbomb Arc, 2024Semifamous, "Pedestal in Hell," Destroy Ourselves, Rare Bird/Duck, 2024Deep Tunnel Project, "Gold Standard," Deep Tunnel Project, Comedy Minus One, 2024Capital Soiree, "Reruns," Reruns - EP, Capital Soiree, 2023Anna Butterss, "Pokemans," Mighty Vertebrate, International Anthem, 2024Noga Erez, "GODMOTHER," The Vandalist, Neon Gold, 2024Sima Cunningham, "Nothing," High Roller, Ruination, 2024Bathe, "Avalon," Inside Voice(s): Side A, MNRK Music Group, 2024Shabazz Palaces, "…Down 155th in the MCM Snorkel (OCnotes 40 Acres and All The Grease Flip)," OCnotes Remixes, Sub Pop, 2024Bob Dylan, "Only a Pawn In Their Game," The Times They Are a-Changin', Columbia, 1964See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In this bonus episode, Jim adds a track to the Desert Island Jukebox in honor of Sérgio Mendes, the bossa nova legend who died in September.---Become a member on Patreon: https://bit.ly/3slWZvcSign up for our newsletter: https://bit.ly/3eEvRnGMake a donation via PayPal: https://bit.ly/3dmt9lUSend us a Voice Memo: Desktop: bit.ly/2RyD5Ah  Mobile: sayhi.chat/soundopsJoin our Facebook Group: https://bit.ly/3sivr9TSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The music world lost legendary hip hop producer and artist J Dilla far too soon, and for many people, he's still relatively unknown. Hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot talk with author Dan Charnas about his book on J Dilla's rhythmic innovation, artistry and close relationships with Common, Questlove, D'Angelo and more. Plus, the hosts review new albums from Nick Cave and Hinds.Join our Facebook Group: https://bit.ly/3sivr9TBecome a member on Patreon: https://bit.ly/3slWZvcSign up for our newsletter: https://bit.ly/3eEvRnGMake a donation via PayPal: https://bit.ly/3dmt9lUSend us a Voice Memo: Desktop: bit.ly/2RyD5Ah  Mobile: sayhi.chat/soundops Featured Songs:J Dilla, "Workinonit," Donuts, Stones Throw, 2006Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds, "Long Dark Night," Wild God, PIAS, 2024Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds, "Cinnamon Horses," Wild God, PIAS, 2024Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds, "Song of the Lake," Wild God, PIAS, 2024Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds, "As the Waters Cover the Sea," Wild God, PIAS, 2024hinds, "Hi, How Are You," Viva Hands, Lucky Numbers, 2024hinds, "Coffee," Viva Hands, Lucky Numbers, 2024hinds, "Mala Vista," Viva Hands, Lucky Numbers, 2024Slum Village, "Fall in Love," Fantastic, Vol. 2, GoodVibe, 2000D'Angelo, "Untitled (How Does It Feel)," Voodoo, Virgin, 2000J Dilla, "So Far to Go (feat. Common & D'Angelo)," The Shining, BBE, 2006Common, "The Light," Like Water For Chocolate, Geffen, 2000D'Angelo, "Devil's Pie," Voodoo, Virgin, 2000Common, "I Am Music (feat. Jill Scott)," Electric Circus, MCA, 2002The Pharcyde, "Runnin'," Labcabincalifornia, Delicious Vinyl, 1995See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Greg shares Charles Cross' favorite under-appreciated punk rock record in tribute of the late Seattle music journalist.--Become a member on Patreon: https://bit.ly/3slWZvcSign up for our newsletter: https://bit.ly/3eEvRnGMake a donation via PayPal: https://bit.ly/3dmt9lUSend us a Voice Memo: Desktop: bit.ly/2RyD5Ah  Mobile: sayhi.chat/soundopsJoin our Facebook Group: https://bit.ly/3sivr9TSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This week, hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot are discussing the new book MC5: An Oral History of Rock's Most Revolutionary Band. The hosts are joined by the book's authors, Jaan Uhelszki and Brad Tolinski.Join our Facebook Group: https://bit.ly/3sivr9TBecome a member on Patreon: https://bit.ly/3slWZvcSign up for our newsletter: https://bit.ly/3eEvRnGMake a donation via PayPal: https://bit.ly/3dmt9lUSend us a Voice Memo: Desktop: bit.ly/2RyD5Ah  Mobile: sayhi.chat/soundops Featured Songs:MC5, "Motor City is Burning," Kick Out the Jams, Elektra, 1969MC5, "Ramblin' Rose," Kick Out the Jams, Elektra, 1969MC5, "Kick Out the Jams," Kick Out the Jams, Elektra, 1969MC5, "Starship," Kick Out the Jams, Elektra, 1969MC5, "Sister Anne," High Time, Atlantic, 1971MC5, "Miss X," High Time, Atlantic, 1971MC5, "Looking At You," Back in the USA, Atlantic, 1970MC5, "Let Me Try," Back in the USA, Atlantic, 1970The Stooges, "I Wanna Be Your Dog," The Stooges, Elektra, 1969J Dilla, "Don't Cry," Donuts, Stones Throw, 2006See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Jim brings back a catchy song by an English punk band of the '70s and '80s.Become a member on Patreon: https://bit.ly/3slWZvcSign up for our newsletter: https://bit.ly/3eEvRnGMake a donation via PayPal: https://bit.ly/3dmt9lUSend us a Voice Memo: Desktop: bit.ly/2RyD5Ah  Mobile: sayhi.chat/soundopsJoin our Facebook Group: https://bit.ly/3sivr9TSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This week, hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot take another trip to the Desert Island Jukebox. They hear from past guests like Mary J. Blige, The Melvins, Lucy Dacus and more about the songs they can't live without.Join our Facebook Group: https://bit.ly/3sivr9TBecome a member on Patreon: https://bit.ly/3slWZvcSign up for our newsletter: https://bit.ly/3eEvRnGMake a donation via PayPal: https://bit.ly/3dmt9lUSend us a Voice Memo: Desktop: bit.ly/2RyD5Ah Mobile: sayhi.chat/soundops Featured Songs:Adia Victoria, "Magnolia Blues," A Southern Gothic, Atlantic, 2021Fiona Apple, "Every Single Night," The Idler Wheel Is Wiser Than the Driver of the Screw and Whipping Cords Will Serve You More Than Ropes Will Ever Do, Epic, 2012Lucy Dacus, "VBS," Home Video, Matador, 2021Molly Drake, "I Remember," The Tide's Magnificence: Songs and Poems of Molly Drake , Bryter, 2018Nick Drake, "Pink Moon," Pink Moon, Island, 1972Nick Drake, "Road," Pink Moon, Island, 1972The Mountain Goats, "No Children," Tallahassee, 4AD, 2002Dionne Warwick, "I'll Never Love This Way Again," Dionne, Arista, 1979Nightwish, "FantasMic," Wishmaster, Spinefarm, 2000The Mountain Goats, "This Year," The Sunset Tree, 4AD, 2005The Melvins, "Honey Bucket," Houdini, Atlantic, 1993Judy Garland, "You Go To My Head," Judy at Carnegie Hall, Capitol, 1961The Rolling Stones, "Jumpin' Jack Flash," Jumpin Jack Flash (Single), Decca, 1968Jimi Hendrix Experience, "If 6 Was 9," Axis: Bold As Love , Track, 1967Wayne and Garth, "Wayne's World Theme," Wayne's World (Music From The Motion Picture), Reprise, 1992Tony Scott, "Za-Zen (Meditation)," Music For Zen Meditation, Verve, 1964Norman Greenbaum, "Spirit in the Sky," Spirit in the Sky, Reprise, 1969Iron and Wine, "Call It Dreaming," Beast Epic, Sub Pop, 2017Van Morrison, "Come Here My Love," Veedon Fleece, Warner Bros., 1974Vic Mensa, "We Could Be Free (feat Ty Dolla Sign)," The Autobiography, Roc Nation, 2017Stevie Wonder, "For Once In My Life," For Once In My Life, Tamla, 1968Jay-Z, "Smile," 444, Roc Nation, 2017Stevie Wonder, "Love's In Need of Love Today," Songs in the Key of Life, Tamla, 1976Mary J. Blige, "I'm Going Down (Live)," The Tour, MCA, 1998Stevie Wonder, "As," Songs in the Key Of Life, Tamla, 1976Stevie Wonder, "Pastime Paradise," Songs in the Key Of Life, Tamla, 1976Stevie Wonder, "I Wish," Songs in the Key Of Life, Tamla, 1976Sam Cooke, "A Change Is Gonna Come," Ain't That Good News, RCA Victor, 1964Television, "Marquee Moon," Marquee Moon, Elektra, 1977Tears For Fears, "Head Over Heels," Songs from the Big Chair, Mercury, 1985Wolf Alice , "Lisbon," My Love Is Cool, Dirty Hit, 2015Buffalo Springfield, "For What It's Worth," For What It's Worth (Single), Atco, 1966The Who, "Baba O'Riley," Who's Next, Decca, 1971Miles Davis, "Blue in Green," Kind of Blue, Columbia, 1959The Beatles, "Tomorrow Never Knows (Mono)," Revolver , Capitol, 1966MC5, "Kick Out the Jams," Kick Out the Jams, Elektra, 1969See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In this bonus episode, Greg adds a performance by two musicians he's written books about to the Desert Island Jukebox.Become a member on Patreon: https://bit.ly/3slWZvcSign up for our newsletter: https://bit.ly/3eEvRnGMake a donation via PayPal: https://bit.ly/3dmt9lUSend us a Voice Memo: Desktop: bit.ly/2RyD5Ah  Mobile: sayhi.chat/soundopsJoin our Facebook Group: https://bit.ly/3sivr9TSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

As summer winds down the volume of new albums coming out is hard to keep up with. This week hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot dig out from music mountain by reviewing new albums from X, Post Malone, Beabadoobee, Sturgill Simpson, JPEGMAFIA and Meshell Ndegeocello.Join our Facebook Group: https://bit.ly/3sivr9TBecome a member on Patreon: https://bit.ly/3slWZvcSign up for our newsletter: https://bit.ly/3eEvRnGMake a donation via PayPal: https://bit.ly/3dmt9lUSend us a Voice Memo: Desktop: bit.ly/2RyD5Ah  Mobile: sayhi.chat/soundops Featured Songs:Post Malone, "Pour Me A Drink (feat. Blake Shelton)," F-1 Trillion, Republic and Mercury, 2024Post Malone, "Wrong Ones (feat. Tim McGraw)," F-1 Trillion, Republic and Mercury, 2024Post Malone, "Finer Things (feat. Hank Williams, Jr.)," F-1 Trillion, Republic and Mercury, 2024JPEGMAFIA, "don't rely on other men," I Lay Down My Life for You, AWAL, 2024JPEGMAFIA, "it's dark and hell is hot," I Lay Down My Life for You, AWAL, 2024JPEGMAFIA, "i scream this in the mirror before i interact with anyone," I Lay Down My Life for You, AWAL, 2024JPEGMAFIA, "Exmilitary," I Lay Down My Life for You, AWAL, 2024X, "Baby & All," Smoke & Fiction, Fat Possum, 2024X, "Big Black X," Smoke & Fiction, Fat Possum, 2024X, "Winding Up the Time," Smoke & Fiction, Fat Possum, 2024X, "Sweet Til The Bitter End," Smoke & Fiction, Fat Possum, 2024Sturgill Simpson, "Swamp of Sadness," Passage du Desir, High Top Mountain, 2024Sturgill Simpson, "Scooter Blues," Passage du Desir, High Top Mountain, 2024Sturgill Simpson, "Mint Tea," Passage du Desir, High Top Mountain, 2024Beabadoobee, "Take A Bite," This Is How Tomorrow Moves, Dirty Hit, 2024Beabadoobee, "Post," This Is How Tomorrow Moves, Dirty Hit, 2024Beabadoobee, "Beaches," This Is How Tomorrow Moves, Dirty Hit, 2024Meshell Ndegeocello, "Travel," No More Water: The Gospel of James Baldwin, Blue Note, 2024Meshell Ndegeocello, "Trouble," No More Water: The Gospel of James Baldwin, Blue Note, 2024Meshell Ndegeocello, "Raise The Roof," No More Water: The Gospel of James Baldwin, Blue Note, 2024Joni Mitchell, "All I Want," Blue, Reprise, 1971Taylor Swift, "Death By A Thousand Cuts," Lover, Republic, 2019Lou Reed, "There Is No Time," New York, Sire, 1989See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This week, Jim pays tribute to the late Clare Elliot of the Suburban Reptiles, one of the first two punk bands out of New Zealand.Become a member on Patreon: https://bit.ly/3slWZvcSign up for our newsletter: https://bit.ly/3eEvRnGMake a donation via PayPal: https://bit.ly/3dmt9lUSend us a Voice Memo: Desktop: bit.ly/2RyD5Ah  Mobile: sayhi.chat/soundopsJoin our Facebook Group: https://bit.ly/3sivr9TSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The Sound Opinions World Tour rolls along, making its next stop in beautiful New Zealand. Hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot take a virtual trip to the other side of the world to explore the best of kiwi music, focusing on the influential jangly pop movement known as the Dunedin Sound. Plus they bid farewell to a giant of the New Zealand music scene, Martin Phillipps, of the Chills.Join our Facebook Group: https://bit.ly/3sivr9TBecome a member on Patreon: https://bit.ly/3slWZvcSign up for our newsletter: https://bit.ly/3eEvRnGMake a donation via PayPal: https://bit.ly/3dmt9lUSend us a Voice Memo: Desktop: bit.ly/2RyD5Ah  Mobile: sayhi.chat/soundops Featured Songs:The Chills, "Pink Frost," Pink Frost (single), Flying Nun, 1984The Chills, "Effloresce and Deliquesce," Submarine Bells, Slash, 1989The Chills, "I Love My Leather Jacket," Kaleidoscope World, Flying Nun, 1989The Chills, "Heavenly Pop Hit," Submarine Bells, Slash, 1989The Chills, "Monolith," Scatterbrain, Fire, 2021Lorde, "Take Me to the River," Everyone's Getting Involved: A Tribute to Talking Heads' Stop Making Sense, A24, 2024Charli XCX and Lorde, "Girl, so confusing featuring lorde," Girl, so confusing featuring lorde (Single), Atlantic, 2024The Clean, "Fish," Great Sounds Great, Good Sounds Good, So-So Sounds So-So, Bad Sounds Bad, Rotten Sounds Rotten!!, Flying Nun, 1982The Clean, "Tally Ho!," Tally Ho! (single), Flying Nun, 1981The Bats, "Tragedy," Daddy's Highway, Flying Nun, 1987Look Blue Go Purple, "Cactus Cat," LBGPEP2, Flying Nun, 1986The Enemy, "Pull Down the Shades," Live at the Beneficiaries Hall, unreleased, 1978Toy Love, "Swimming Pool," Toy Love, Deluxe, 1980The Chills, "Rolling Moon," Rolling Moon (single), Flying Nun, 1982The Clean, "Anything Could Happen," Boodle Boodle Boodle, Flying Nun, 1981The Chills, "Kaleidoscope World," Dunedin Double, Flying Nun, 1982The Verlaines, "The Lady and the Lizard," Hallelujah - All The Way Home, Flying Nun, 1985The Verlaines, "Death and the Maiden," Death and the Maiden (single), Flying Nun, 1983Sneaky Feelings, "Throwing Stones," Send You, Flying Nun, 1983Split Enz, "I Got You," True Colours, A&M, 1980Bailter Space, "Robot World," Robot World, Flying Nun, 1993Straitjacket Fits, "She Speeds," Hail, Flying Nun, 1988Headless Chickens, "Cruise Control," Body Blow, Flying Nun, 1991The Bats, "Made Up In Blue," Made Up In Blue (single), Flying Nun, 1986The Human Instinct, "Black Sally," Stoned Guitar, AIR, 1970Herbs, "Light of the Pacific," Light of the Pacific, Warrior, 1983Upper Hutt Posse, "E Tu," E Tu (single), Jayrem, 1988Scribe, "Not Many," The Crusader, Dirty, 2003Aldous Harding, "Imagining My Man," Party, 4AD, 2017Kane Strang, "My Smile is Extinct," Two Hearts and No Brain, Dead Oceans, 2017Electric Wire Hustle, "They Don't Want," Electric Wire Hustle, Every Waking Hour, 2009Lord Echo, "Makossa No. 3," Harmonies, Soundway, 2017Post Malone, "Guy For That (feat. Luke Combs)," F-1 Trillion, Republic and Mercury, 2024See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In this bonus episode Greg adds a song to the Desert Island Jukebox that he was reminded of after reviewing the new album by Common and Pete Rock.Become a member on Patreon: https://bit.ly/3slWZvcSign up for our newsletter: https://bit.ly/3eEvRnGMake a donation via PayPal: https://bit.ly/3dmt9lUSend us a Voice Memo: Desktop: bit.ly/2RyD5Ah  Mobile: sayhi.chat/soundopsJoin our Facebook Group: https://bit.ly/3sivr9TSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot look back 40 years into the past and revisit some of their favorite songs of 1984. The hosts also review the new album from Redd Kross.Join our Facebook Group: https://bit.ly/3sivr9TBecome a member on Patreon: https://bit.ly/3slWZvcSign up for our newsletter: https://bit.ly/3eEvRnGMake a donation via PayPal: https://bit.ly/3dmt9lUSend us a Voice Memo: Desktop: bit.ly/2RyD5Ah  Mobile: sayhi.chat/soundops Featured Songs:Prince and the Revolution, "Purple Rain," Purple Rain, Warner Bros, 1984Redd Kross, "Good Times Propaganda Band," Redd Kross, In The Red, 2024Redd Kross, "The Witches' Stand," Redd Kross, In The Red, 2024Redd Kross, "The Main Attraction," Redd Kross, In The Red, 2024Redd Kross, "Way Too Happy," Redd Kross, In The Red, 2024Redd Kross, "Born Innocent," Redd Kross, In The Red, 2024Hüsker Dü, "Turn on the News," Zen Arcade, SST, 1984Minutemen, "This Ain't No Picnic," Double Nickles on the Dime, SST, 1984The Replacements, "Unsatisfied," Let It Be, Twin/Tone, 1984Romeo Void, "A Girl in Trouble (Is a Temporary Thing)," Instincts, Columbia, 1984R.E.M., "Little America," Reckoning, I.R.S., 1984Run-D.M.C., "Rock Box," Run-D.M.C., Profile, 1984The Smiths, "Heaven Knows I'm Miserable Now," Hatful of Hollow, Rough Trade, 1984The Bangles, "James," All Over the Place, Columbia, 1984Echo & the Bunnymen, "The Killing Moon," Ocean Rain, Korova, 1984Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds, "From Her to Eternity," From Her to Eternity, Mute, 1984Robyn Hitchcock, "Sounds Great When You're Dead," I Often Dream of Trains, Midnight Music, 1984Chaka Khan, "I Feel for You," I Feel for You, Warner Bros., 1984Philip Bailey and Phil Collins, "Easy Lover," Chinese Wall, Columbia, 1984The Chills, "Pink Frost," Kaleidoscope World, Flying Nun, 1986See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In this bonus episode Jim adds a song to the Desert Island Jukebox that he heard during the 2024 Summer Olympics in France.Become a member on Patreon: https://bit.ly/3slWZvcSign up for our newsletter: https://bit.ly/3eEvRnGMake a donation via PayPal: https://bit.ly/3dmt9lUSend us a Voice Memo: Desktop: bit.ly/2RyD5Ah  Mobile: sayhi.chat/soundopsJoin our Facebook Group: https://bit.ly/3sivr9TSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot have talked about Lou Reed many times before on Sound Opinions, but often the discussion gets focused on the man's life instead of his music. This week they talk with author Jim Higgins about his new book that reviews every album Reed released in his lifetime. The hosts also review new albums from Common and Jack White. --Join our Facebook Group: https://bit.ly/3sivr9TBecome a member on Patreon: https://bit.ly/3slWZvcSign up for our newsletter: https://bit.ly/3eEvRnGMake a donation via PayPal: https://bit.ly/3dmt9lUSend us a Voice Memo: Desktop: bit.ly/2RyD5Ah  Mobile: sayhi.chat/soundops--Featured Songs:Common and Pete Rock, "Dreamin'," The Auditorium, Vol. 1, Loma Vista, 2024Common and Pete Rock, "When The Sun Shines Again," The Auditorium, Vol. 1, Loma Vista, 2024Common and Pete Rock, "This Man," The Auditorium, Vol. 1, Loma Vista, 2024Jack White, "Old Scratch Blues," No Name, Third Man, 2024Jack White, "Archbishop Harold Holmes," No Name, Third Man, 2024Jack White, "Bless Yourself," No Name, Third Man, 2024Lou Reed, "Walk On The Wild Side," Transformer, RCA, 1972Lou Reed, "Coney Island Baby," Coney Island Baby, RCA, 1976Lou Reed and John Cale, "Images," Songs For Drella, Sire, 1990Lou Reed, "The Power of Positive Drinking," Growing Up in Public, Arista, 1980Lou Reed, "Egg Cream," Set the Twilight Reeling, Warner Bros., 1996Lou Reed, "Like A Possum," Ecstasy, Reprise, 2000Lou Reed, "Pale Blue Eyes (Live)," Take No Prisoners, Arista, 1978Luna, "Tiger Lilly," Bewitched, Elektra, 1994Lou Reed, "Edgar Allan Poe," The Raven, Sire, 2003Lou Reed, "Halloween Parade," New York, Sire, 1989Prince and the Revolution, "Purple Rain," Purple Rain, Warner Bros., 1984See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In this bonus episode, Greg pays tribute to John Mayall, one of the most influential British blues guitarists who never gets the accolades of many of his friends and collaborators. Mayall died in July at the age of 90. Become a member on Patreon: https://bit.ly/3slWZvcSign up for our newsletter: https://bit.ly/3eEvRnGMake a donation via PayPal: https://bit.ly/3dmt9lUSend us a Voice Memo: Desktop: bit.ly/2RyD5Ah  Mobile: sayhi.chat/soundopsJoin our Facebook Group: https://bit.ly/3sivr9TSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This week, hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot explore the history and legacy of the 50+ year-old Chicago blues label, Alligator Records, with its founder Bruce Iglauer. They'll talk to him about his new book Bitten By the Blues: The Alligator Records Story and discuss some of the landmark artists who came through, from Koko Taylor to Albert Collins. They also revisit a conversation and live performance with Buddy Guy.Join our Facebook Group: https://bit.ly/3sivr9TBecome a member on Patreon: https://bit.ly/3slWZvcSign up for our newsletter: https://bit.ly/3eEvRnGMake a donation via PayPal: https://bit.ly/3dmt9lUSend us a Voice Memo: Desktop: bit.ly/2RyD5Ah  Mobile: sayhi.chat/soundops Featured Songs:Koko Taylor, "I'm A Woman," The Earthshaker, Alligator , 1978The Beatles, "With A Little Help From My Friends," Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club, Parlophone, 1967Albert Collins, "Honey Hush! (Talking Woman Blues)," Ice Pickin', Alligator , 1978Mississippi Fred McDowell, "You Got to Move," You Gotta Move, Arhoolie, 1965Hound Dog Taylor & The Houserockers, "Walking the Ceiling," Hound Dog Taylor and the HouseRockers, Alligator , 1971Hound Dog Taylor & The Houserockers, "Give Me Back My Wig," Hound Dog Taylor and the HouseRockers, Alligator, 1971Hound Dog Taylor & The Houserockers, "Phillips' Theme," Hound Dog Taylor and the HouseRockers, Alligator, 1971B.B. King, "The Thrill Is Gone," Completely Well, Alligator, 1969Hound Dog Taylor & The Houserockers, "Wild About You Baby," Hound Dog Taylor and the HouseRockers, Alligator, 1971Koko Taylor, "Wang Dang Doodle," Wang Dang Doodle (Single), Chess, 1966Koko Taylor, "That's Why I'm Crying," I Got What It Takes, Alligator, 1975Koko Taylor, "I Got What It Takes," I Got What It Takes, Alligator, 1975Albert Collins, "I Ain't Drunk," Cold Snap, Alligator, 1986Albert Collins, Johnny Copeland, Robert Cray, "The Moon Is Full," Showdown!, Alligator, 1985Toronzo Cannon, "Walk It Off," The Chicago Way, Alligator, 2016Toronzo Cannon, "Bad Contract," The Chicago Way, Alligator, 2016Shemekia Copeland, "Would You Take My Blood," America's Child, Alligator, 2018Shemekia Copeland, "Ain't Got Time For Hate," America's Child, Alligator, 2018A.C. Reed, "She's Fine (feat. Bonnie Raitt)," I'm In the Wrong Business!, Alligator, 1987Buddy Guy, "Baby Please Don't Leave Me," Sweet Tea, Silvertone, 2001B.B. King, "Don't Answer the Door," Don't Answer The Door (single), ABC, 1966Buddy Guy, "Good Morning Schoolgirl," Hoodoo Blues Man (Live On Sound Opinions), Delmark, 2007Cream, "Strange Brew," Strange Brew (single), Reaction, 1967Buddy Guy, "First Time I Met The Blues," I Got My Eyes On You (single), Chess, 1960Shawnna, "Can't Break Me (feat. Buddy Guy)," Block Music, Disturbing Tha Peace, 2006Buddy Guy, "I've Got Dreams to Remember," Bring 'Em In (Live On Sound Opinions), Silvertone, 2007Lou Reed, "Coney Island Baby," Coney Island Baby, RCA Victor, 1976See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In this bonus episode, Jim adds a song to the Desert Island Jukebox from a star of one of the first reality shows, "An American Family," who turned punk rocker and became part of the CBGB's scene. His story is told in Emily Nussbaum's book "Cue the Sun! The Invention of Reality TV."Become a member on Patreon: https://bit.ly/3slWZvcSign up for our newsletter: https://bit.ly/3eEvRnGMake a donation via PayPal: https://bit.ly/3dmt9lUSend us a Voice Memo: Desktop: bit.ly/2RyD5Ah  Mobile: sayhi.chat/soundopsJoin our Facebook Group: https://bit.ly/3sivr9TSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.