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Roots and Rhythms
Sunday December 17th, 2023 with Dick Altavista
Alejandro Escovedo was a punk in the 70’s, a cow-punk in the 80’s and in the 90’s began a solo career that has produced 11 excellent albums. Tonight is part one of a four part look at the music of this legendary performer

Alejandro Escovedo was a punk in the 70’s, a cow-punk in the 80’s and in the 90’s began a solo career that has produced 11 excellent albums. Tonight is part one of a four part look at the music of this legendary performer.
Broken Bottle
Alejandro Escovedo - Gravity - Watermelon
The Ballad Of The Sun And The Moon
Alejandro Escovedo - Thirteen Years - Watermelon
Teenage Luggage
Alejandro Escovedo - The Crossing - Yeproc
Man Of The World
Alejandro Escovedo - Big Station - Fantasy
Always A Friend
Alejandro Escovedo - Real Animal - Manhattan Records
Castanets
Alejandro Escovedo - A Man Under The Influence - Bloodshot
Heartbeat Smile
Alejandro Escovedo - Burn Something Beautiful - Fantasy
By Eleven
Alejandro Escovedo - Gravity - Watermelon
San Antonio Rain
Alejandro Escovedo - Big Station - Fantasy
Pissed Off At 2am
Alejandro Escovedo - With These Hands - Rykodisc
Sally Was A Cop
Alejandro Escovedo - Big Station - Fantasy
Oxford
Alejandro Escovedo - Gravity - Watermelon
Way It Goes
Alejandro Escovedo - Thirteen Years - Watermelon
Interactive CKCU
hillbilly✊
Interesting. Never heard of him.... I'm a melody guy so words take a long time to sink in .....I could not write a song....never thinking of much...¶;-)

8:19 PM, December 17th, 2023
Dick Alta Vista (host)
HB Glad to have you on board. Alejandro is an exceptional lyricist however he is also one of the greatest “bandleaders” I have ever seen live. No matter whether it was a duo or a 13 piece ensemble he challenges each player to be their best and they respond. Come for the melody, stay for the lyrics.

8:29 PM, December 17th, 2023
hb
OK!;-) ✊

8:30 PM, December 17th, 2023
Dick Alta Vista (host)
Oh and for the record in 24 years of playing music I’ve written precisely one song. I’m not sure if I think too much or too little. Most of my songwriting thoughts end up being way too cliched.

8:45 PM, December 17th, 2023