From The Other Side of the Mirror

#129 Radio Show, May 28, 2012 – Covers That Don’t Suck

john — Mon, 28 May 2012 15:38:49 +0000

Cover versions of classic songs have a bad rap, in fact usually they’re crap. These versions though buck the trend, and might just surprise and delight you.

The show is called “From the Other Side of the Mirror” and is broadcast every Monday at 9 am. You can find KOOP radio at 91.7 Fm in the Austin area, or stream it online at www.koop.org

Trini Lopez – Blowing In The Wind
The Fall – Lost In Music
Herb Alpert & The Tijuana Brass – Close To You
The Jam – David Watts
Shirley Bassey – Light My Fire
Orange Juice – L-O-V-E
Johnny Cash – Personal Jesus
Gene Harris – As
Etta James – Money
Gil Scott-Heron – Inner City Blues
Calexico – Love Will Tear Us Apart
Ike & Tina Turner – Whole Lotta Love

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#128 Radio Show, May 21, 2012 – Donald ‘Duck’ Dunn

john — Mon, 21 May 2012 15:47:54 +0000

Here’s my tribute show for an integral member of Stax’s house band, Booker T & The MG’s, and bass player extraordinaire – Donald ‘Duck’ Dunn.

The show is called “From the Other Side of the Mirror” and is broadcast every Monday at 9 am. You can find KOOP radio at 91.7 Fm in the Austin area, or stream it online at www.koop.org

Booker T & The MG’s – Time Is Tight
The Mar-Keys – Pop-Eye Stroll
William Bell – My Mother’s Eyes
The Intruders – You Don’t Miss Your Water
Eddie Floyd – Knock On Wood
Muddy Waters – Blow Wind Blow
Albert King – Born Under A Bad Sign
Tom Petty And The Hearbreakers – You Tell Me
Bob Dylan – Heart Of Mine
Rod Stewart – This Old Heart Of Mine
Rufus Thomas – Walking The Dog
Bill Withers – Harlem
Wilson Pickett – In The Midnight Hour
Otis Redding – (Sittin’ On) The Dock Of The Bay
Booker T And The MG’s – Hip Hug-Her

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#127 Radio Show, May 14, 2012 – Celebrating Mum’s

john — Mon, 14 May 2012 15:47:50 +0000

Here’s my show in honor of Mother’s Day playing tribute to mum’s everywhere.

The show is called “From the Other Side of the Mirror” and is broadcast every Monday at 9 am. You can find KOOP radio at 91.7 Fm in the Austin area, or stream it online at www.koop.org

Slim Gaillard – The Bartender’s Just Like A Mother
Eddy Arnold – I Wish I Had A Girl Like You Mother
Nancy Sinatra – My Mother’s Eyes
The Intruders – I’ll Always Love My Mama
John Lennon – Mother
Ziggy Marley & The Melody Makers – Mama
Three Dog Night – Mama Told Me Not To Come
Lucinda Williams – Mama You Sweet
Merle Haggard – Mama Tried
Dusty Springfield – Mama Said
Junior – Mama Used To Say
Aretha Franklin – A Mother’s Love
Johnny Cash – Send A Picture Of Mother
The Temptations – Oh, Mother Of Mine
Junior Walker – How Sweet It Is

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#126 Radio Show, May 7, 2012 – Thin Lizzy

john — Mon, 07 May 2012 15:51:52 +0000

Here’s my show featuring the seminal Irish rockers headed up by Phil Lynott– Thin Lizzy.

The show is called “From the Other Side of the Mirror” and is broadcast every Monday at 9 am. You can find KOOP radio at 91.7 Fm in the Austin area, or stream it online at www.koop.org

Jailbreak
Emerald
Rosalie
Don’t Believe A Word
Bad Reputation
Still In Love With You
Waiting For An Alibi
Whiskey In The Jar
Dancing In The Moonlight
Cowboy Song
Boy Are Back In Town

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#125 Radio Show, April 30, 2012 – Big Jay McNeely

john — Mon, 30 Apr 2012 15:55:34 +0000

Here’s my show featuring a saxophonist who can lay claim to being “the king of the honkers” for over 60 years – Big Jay McNeely.

Big Jay McNeely

The show is called “From the Other Side of the Mirror” and is broadcast every Monday at 9 am. You can find KOOP radio at 91.7 Fm in the Austin area, or stream it online at www.koop.org

Blow Big Jay
Strip Tease Swing
All That Wine Is Gone
Road House Boogie
Rock Candy
Tondalayo
Insect Ball
Honky Tonk
Jay’s Frantic
Big Jay Shuffle
Nervous, Man Nervous
The Goof
There Is Something On Your Mind
Havana Hop
Deacon Hop

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#124 Radio Show, April 23, 2012 – Levon Helm

john — Mon, 23 Apr 2012 15:42:40 +0000

Here’s my tribute show to the revered multi-instrumentalist and American treasure who passed away from cancer last week and made his name with The Band – Levon Helm.

The show is called “From the Other Side of the Mirror” and is broadcast every Monday at 9 am. You can find KOOP radio at 91.7 Fm in the Austin area, or stream it online at www.koop.org

Tennessee Jed
Acadian Driftwood
Up On Cripple Creek
Rag Mama Rag
Calvary
When I Paint My Masterpiece
You’ll Never Again Be Mine
Ophelia
It Takes A Lot To Laugh, It Takes A Train To Cry
The Night They Drove Old Dixie Down

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#123 Radio Show, April 16, 2012 – Charles Brown

john — Mon, 16 Apr 2012 15:52:02 +0000

Here’s my show featuring the consummate pianist who created music for sophisticated postwar revelers: an ultra-mellow, jazz-inflected sound perfect for sipping a late-night cocktail in some hip after-hours joint – Charles Brown.

Charles Brown circa 1940's

The show is called “From the Other Side of the Mirror” and is broadcast every Monday at 9 am. You can find KOOP radio at 91.7 Fm in the Austin area, or stream it online at www.koop.org

In The Evening When The Sun Goes Down
Bad Bad Whiskey
Black Night
How High The Moon
Cottage For Sale
Cryin’ And Driftin’ Blues
Get Yourself Another Fool
New Orleans Blues
Goodnight My Love
Merry Xmas Baby
I Want To Fool Around With You
Gee!
I Won’t Cry Any More
Drifting Blues
Trouble Blues

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#122 Radio Show, April 9, 2012 – Arthur “Big-Boy” Crudup

john — Tue, 10 Apr 2012 01:54:30 +0000

Here’s my show featuring the songwriter and bluesman Arthur “Big Boy Crudup, whose songs one Elvis Presley recorded several times…including one That’s All Right.

The show is called “From the Other Side of the Mirror” and is broadcast every Monday at 9 am. You can find KOOP radio at 91.7 Fm in the Austin area, or stream it online at www.koop.org

Who’s Been Foolin’ You
Too Much Competition
Give Me A 32-20
Cool Disposition
My Baby Left Me
Standing At My Window
So Glad You’re Mine
Gonna Find My Baby
I’m In The Mood
She’s Gone
She’s Just Like Caldonia
Ethel Mae
Dust My Broom
Mean Old Frisco Blues
That’s All Right

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#121 Radio Show, April 2, 2012 – Soul Sisters of James Brown

john — Mon, 02 Apr 2012 16:09:28 +0000

Here’s my show featuring the fantastic female singers who were showcased in James Brown’s revue in the 1960′s and 70′s.

Vicki Anderson & James Brown

The show is called “From the Other Side of the Mirror” and is broadcast every Monday at 9 am. You can find KOOP radio at 91.7 Fm in the Austin area, or stream it online at www.koop.org

I’m Too Tough For Mr. Big Stuff – Vicki Anderson
I Found You – Yvonne Fair
Wheel Of Life – Lyn Collins
If You Don’t Think – Tammi Terrell
You Got To Have A Job – Marva Whitney
You’re Welcome, Stop On By – Vicki Anderson & Bobby Byrd
Whole Lot Of Lovin’ – Elsie Mae
If Somebody Told You – Anna King
The Message From The Soul Sisters – Vicki Anderson
A Little Taste Of Soul – Sugar Pie DeSanto With The Nat Hendrix Band
People Make The World A Better Place – Shirley Jean & The Relations
Things Got To Get Better – Marva Whitney
You’ve Got The Power – Bea Ford & James Brown
Super Good – Vicki Anderson

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#120 Radio Show, March 26, 2012 – Eddie Bo

john — Mon, 26 Mar 2012 15:36:39 +0000

Here’s my show featuring one of the great musicians and producers of New Orleans, Eddie Bo.

The show is called “From the Other Side of the Mirror” and is broadcast every Monday at 9 am. You can find KOOP radio at 91.7 Fm in the Austin area, or stream it online at www.koop.org

Funky Yeah
I Love To Rock n Roll
Something You Got
Hey Mama, Here Comes The Preacher
If It’s Good To You, It’s Good For You
When The Fingers On The Funk
Shelley’s Rubber Band
Pass The Hatchet
Check Your Bucket
Souling
Gotta Have More
Lover & A Friend
Live It Up
The Hook and Sling
Boogaloo Mardi Gras

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