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Thursday February 7th, 2013 with Chris Sharp
Louisiana(Mardi Gras and Fat Tuesday)/Valentines Day Show

Tonight's show celebrates Fat Tuesday(Feb. 12)with some recording artists native to Louisiana and a profile on New Orleans' own Dr. John.The last half hour will feature some musical thoughts on love in honour of Valentines Day.
We open the show with a set of Louisiana/New Orleans recording artists.
The Big Beat
Fats Domino - The Best of Fats Domino(1990)
I'm Gonna Keep What I've Got
Slim Harpo - The Best of Slim Harpo(1969)
Java
Al Hirt - The Best of Al Hirt(1966)
Sea Cruise
Frankie Ford - VA:55 Oiginal Hits(1978)
Gonzo
James Booker - VA:Duke-Peacock's Greatest Hits(1992)
Don't You Just Know It
Huey Smith and The Clowns - VA:55 Original Hits(1978)
Mardi Gras In New Orleans
Professor Longhair - New Orleans Piano(1992)
One of the most famous New Orleans keyboardists will be profiled for the next 45 minutes.
Honeydripper
Dr. John - Dr. John Plays Mac Rebennack(1981)
One Night Late
Dr. John - Anytime,Anyplace(1974)
I Walk On Gilded Splinters
Dr. John - Gris Gris(1968)
Wash,Mama,Wash
Dr. John - Remedies(1971)
Jump Sturdy
Dr. John - Gris Gris(1968)
Blow Wind Blow
Dr. John - Gumbo(1972)
Life
Dr. John - In The Right Place(1973)
Huey Smith Medley(High Blood Pressure/Don't You Just Know It/Well I'll Be John Brown)
Dr. John - Gumbo(1972)
Shoo Fly Marches On
Dr.John - In The Right Place(1973)
Dorothy
Dr. John - Dr. John Plays Mac Rebennack(1981)
One more set of recording artists native to Louisiana.
Cabbage Alley
The Meters - Funkify Your Life:The Meters Anthology(1995)
You've Been Gone Too Long
Buddy Guy - Stone Crazy!(1981)
You Talk Too Much
Joe Jones - VA:55 Original Hits(1978)
Mother-In-Law
Ernie K Doe - VA:24 Looney Tunes(1976)
Ain't Got No Home
Clarence Henry - Diner:Original Motion Picture Soundtrack(1982)
Land of a Thousand Dances
Chris Kenner - Land of A Thousand Dances(2008)
Now a set celebrating love in honour of Valentines Day.
Stoned Love
The Supremes - The Best of The Supremes(1976)
My Pledge of Love
The Joe Jeffery Group - VA:Soul Shots:A Collection of Sixties Soul Classics(1988)
Duty
Nils Lofgren - Nils Lofgren(1975)
My Baby Just Cares For Me
Somethin' Smith and The Redheads - Somethin' Smith and The Redheads and Their Banjos(1956)
Time for a last set with some more songs discussing love.
Baby Let Me Take You(In My Arms)
The Detroit Emeralds - You Want It,You Got It(1972)
Power of Love
Joe Simon - VA:Soul Hits of The 70's Vol. 8
Love is Strange
Mickey and Sylvia - Do It Again(1973)
L-O-V-E
Nat "King" Cole - The Best of Nat "King" Cole(1969)
Thank you for listening and don't forget your partner on Feb. the 14th-in fact take them on a trip to the Big Easy,you may even see some of the above performers.
Interactive CKCU
louise
liked the first set and also dr john and nat

7:43 PM, February 7th, 2013
louise
oh also al hirt been awhile since i heard him

7:48 PM, February 7th, 2013
Chris Sharp (host)
How about that Somethin' Smith?

10:32 PM, February 7th, 2013
farron
love dr john's 'life'...everyone here really enjoyed the show...and Jill thinks you have a great radio voice. Keep it up!! They want to listen to more, so Im going to put on one of your past shows. Keep it up!!

12:15 AM, February 9th, 2013
Chris Sharp (host)
Love that Vancouver Island contingement

9:14 AM, February 9th, 2013
Chris Sharp (host)
or is it contingent?

9:17 AM, February 9th, 2013
farron
:D contingent, theres a word I don't hear much! we listened to the aussie show for the latter part of the night. Much enjoyed into the wee hours!

1:36 PM, February 9th, 2013
Chris Sharp (host)
follow me into the world of incorrectly spelled words used out of context-a dj school trick

4:45 PM, February 9th, 2013
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