Tonight's show celebrates Mardi Gras(Feb. 17) with music out of Louisiana and we also have some musical thoughts and comedy concerning the subject of love in honor of Valentine's Day(Feb. 14).
First set: a Biff Rose Mardi Gras sandwich out of Louisiana with the filling supplied by the pianos of Fats Domino and the ubiquitous(from the late 50's to early 80's he produced or played on almost everything coming out of New Orleans)Allen Toussaint. |
Mama's Boy Biff Rose - The Thorn In Mrs. Rose's Side(1968) |
Lady Madonna Fats Domino - Fats Is Back(1968) |
Soul Sister Allen Toussaint - Life,Love and Faith(1972) |
Evolution Biff Rose - Children of Light(1969) |
It's late(or early) and maybe your still hungry so next up we have a Dr. John sandwich with relish,meat and mustard supplied by the great(he'll tell you just how great)yet underappreciated Jerry Lee Lewis |
Memories of Professor Longhair Dr. John - Dr. John Plays Mac Rebennack(1981) |
No Headstone On My Grave Jerry Lee Lewis - The Session(1973) |
No Particular Place To Go Jerry Lee Lewis - The Greatest Live Show On Earth(1966) |
What's Made Milwaukee Famous(Has Made A Loser Out Of Me) Jerry Lee Lewis - 7 inch single(1968) |
Chippy Chippy Dr. John the Night Tripper - Remedies(1970) |
If you're still(or even if you're not) hungry we've got a Pot Liquor sandwich sitting in the fridge with a little polk salad and the great New Orleans songwriter Bobby Charles(definitely underappreciated)between slabs of Southern Rock. |
Louisiana Rock and Roll Pot Liquor - Louisiana Rock & Roll(1973) |
Grow Too Old Bobby Charles - Bobby Charles(1972) |
Polk Salad Annie Tony Joe White - Black and White(1969) |
You Can't Get Their From Here Pot Liquor - Louisiana Rock & Roll(1973) |
To finish the Mardi Gras portion of the show we have a grab bag of Louisiana r 'n' b acts.Mardi Gras(Fat Tuesday) is officially on Feb. 17 this year. |
I Hear You Knockin' Lazy Lester - VA:Excello Records,Sounds of the Swamp Vol 1(1990) |
Tip On In Slim Harpo - The Best of Slim Harpo(1969) |
Ride Your Pony Lee Dorsey - Great Googa Mooga(1991) |
Prisoner's Song Warren Storm - VA:Excello Records,Sounds of The Swamp(1990) |
Put Your Trust In Me(Depend On Me) Joe Simon - Lookin' Back(1988) |
I'd Do It All Over You Irma Thomas - A Woman's Viewpoint(2006) |
Wild Cherry Leroy Washington - VA:Excello Records,Sounds of The Swamp Vol 1(1990) |
Cabbage Alley The Meters - Funkify Your Life(1995) |
This set celebrates Valentine's Day(Feb. 14) with music and comedy involving the physical act of love. |
Hot Love T Rex - 20th Century Boy:The Ultimate Collection(2002) |
What Turns Women On National Lampoon - National Lampoon's White Album(1980) |
Me And My Baby Minglewood - Smokers(1981) |
Erotica Man - Revelation(1969) |
John and Marsha Stan Freberg - The Best of Stan Freberg(1998) |
Move With Me Tim Buckley - Greetings From L.A.(1972) |
We finish off tonight's show with musical thoughts on love. |
Cupid Sam Cooke - The Man and His Music(1986) |
Red Roses For A Blue Lady Wayne Newton - The Best of Wayne Newton Vol 2(1970) |
Little Arrows Leapy Lee - Little Arrows(1968) |
Don't Mess With Cupid Buddy Miles Express - Expressway To Your Skull(1968) |
Love Like A Man Ten Years After - Greatest Hits(1977) |
A Lover's Question Clyde Mcphatter - Clyde Plus Rock and Roll(2010) |
Love You Like A Woman Koko Taylor - Koko Taylor(1969) |
Thank you for listening.Next show broadcasts Feb. 19. |
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12:24 AM, February 5th, 2015