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Stranger Songs
Tuesday July 15th, 2025 with Mike Regenstreif
Blues in the Night

The theme this week on Stranger Songs is Blues in the Night – all the songs have something or other to do with nighttime. Click on LISTEN NOW to hear this show. Click on LISTEN to hear the current CKCU broadcast.
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Leonard Cohen - Songs of Leonard Cohen - Columbia/Legacy Canadian
Blues in the Night
Eva Cassidy - Eva By Heart - Blix Street
Such a Night
Dr. John - The Atco/Atlantic Singles 1968-1972 - Omnivore
Every Night When the Sun Goes In
Judy Henske - The Elektra Albums: Judy Henske - Ace
Every Night About This Time
Stephen Barry Band - Bluesville - Bros Canadian
Black Nights
Michael Jerome Browne - That’s Where It’s At! - Borealis Canadian
Night Life
Willie Nelson & Wynton Marsalis - Two Men with the Blues - Blue Note
Night in the City
Tom Northcott - Sunny Goodge Street: The Warner Bros. Recordings - Wounded Bird Canadian
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Leonard Cohen - Songs of Leonard Cohen - Columbia/Legacy Canadian
Dark and Rainy Night
Kim Wallach - Chatter of the Finches - Black Socks Press
Rainy Night House
Joni Mitchell - Ladies of the Canyon - Reprise Canadian
The Night of Santiago
Leonard Cohen - Thanks for the Dance - Columbia/Legacy Canadian
Night Comes On
ES:MO (Elisabeth Shepherd & Michael Occhipinti) - The Weight of Hope - ES:MO Canadian
Dark Night of the Soul
Eliza Gilkyson - Dark Ages - Realiza
A Healing in This Night
Susie Burke & David Surette - Sometimes In the Evening - Madrina Music
Acquainted with the Night
Anne Hills - Accidental August - Hand & Heart Music
Stay the Night
Ana Egge - Is It the Kiss - StorySound Canadian
Train in the Night
Kerri Powers - Kerri Powers - Kerri Powers
Subway Night
David Amram - Subway Night - RCA
A Summer’s Night
Montreal - A Summer’s Night - Stormy Forest Canadian
Summer Night
Bill Morrissey - Standing Eight - Philo
The Night the Chinese Restaurant Burned Down
Tom Russell - Play One More: The Songs of Ian & Sylvia - True North Canadian
Blues in the Night
Mel Tormé - Tormé - Verve
fragment of The Stranger Song
Leonard Cohen - Songs of Leonard Cohen - Columbia/Legacy Canadian
Interactive CKCU
John Coleman
Blues in the Night .. for a summer night or any night.. great show and loved Eva Cassidy opening it all too and Mel Tormé closing with his version of the same song ! Thank you sir

12:01 PM, July 14th, 2025
Mike Regenstreif (host)
Thanks John.

11:20 PM, July 14th, 2025
Neil & Drake
I echo John's words, Mike. Well done. And a little Dr. John makes the Night just alright ! I love this theme !

9:19 AM, July 15th, 2025
Mike Regenstreif (host)
Thanks Neil.

10:24 AM, July 15th, 2025
Neil & Drake
I am in awe right now, Mike. You played my absolute favourite Dr. John song and now my favourite Willie Nelson song (it's about that guitar pickin')( I can never thank you often enough for Stranger Songs !!! What a show so far..........................

3:59 PM, July 15th, 2025
Mike Regenstreif (host)
Thanks Neil. That version with Wynton Marsalis is my favorite recording of Night Life.

4:03 PM, July 15th, 2025
N & DL
So long since I heard this Leonard Cohen gem Thank you for reminding me of this magnificent song.

4:12 PM, July 15th, 2025
Mike Regenstreif (host)
Glad to be of service, Neil.

4:17 PM, July 15th, 2025
Neil
Instantly......I have to get this album. ! A Summer's Night by Montreal. What year was this released, Mike ?! I have to get this !!!!

4:44 PM, July 15th, 2025
Hipster Huck
Some very hip night songs. The two versions of the title song are quite different but both are great.

4:48 PM, July 15th, 2025
Mike Regenstreif (host)
Thanks Huck.

4:48 PM, July 15th, 2025
Mike Regenstreif (host)
Neil, A Summer's Night was released in 1970. It was produced by Richie Havens.

4:52 PM, July 15th, 2025
N & DL
Thx Mike.......Richie Havens producer....wow. Phenominal show Mike. Thanks, man

6:18 PM, July 15th, 2025
Mark
Hi Great stuff Mike, picked this up in Vancouver!

7:17 PM, July 15th, 2025
Mike Regenstreif (host)
Thanks again, Neil.

7:28 PM, July 15th, 2025
Mike Regenstreif (host)
Thanks Mark. I love that there are people listening from far-flung places.

7:29 PM, July 15th, 2025
Joanne Hurley
There really is nothing like a little blues in the night - even during the day. The perfect cool antidote to these hot and steamy days (and nights). Cheers, Mike, for another great show.

9:45 AM, July 16th, 2025
Mike Regenstreif (host)
Thanks Joanne.

10:06 AM, July 16th, 2025