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#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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#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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#119 Radio Show, March 19, 2012 – The Impressions

john — Mon, 19 Mar 2012 15:46:49 +0000

Here’s my show featuring one of the groups who were led by a bonafide genius, and whose music went on to inspire a diverse range of artists from Jimi Hendrix and Bob Marley to Paul Weller and Prince. Talking about the man Curtis Mayfield and the group were The Impressions.

The Impressions

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

Gypsy Woman
Talking About My Baby
It’s All Right
Amen
For Your Precious Love
Woman’s Got Soul
You’ve Been Cheatin’
You’ve Got Me Runnin’
Meeting Over Yonder
People Get Ready
This Is My Country
I’m So Proud
Superfly
Make A Revolution
Mighty Mighty
Keep On Pushing
We’re A Winner

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#117 Radio Show, March 5, 2012 – Spring 2012 Membership Drive 2

john — Mon, 05 Mar 2012 22:11:02 +0000

Here’s my 2nd Spring 2012 membership drive show packed with tunes from some upcoming bands and singers I’ll be featuring.

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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

007 – Desmond Dekker & The Aces
That’s All Right – Arthur “Big Boy” Crudup
Stay Out Of The Kitchen – Mable John
Alsema Dub – Bill Laswell & Jah Wobble
Teardrops On Your Letter – Hank Ballard
The League Of Bald-Headed Men – The Fall
Pull Up To The Bumper – Grace Jones
Hotel Lorraine – Otis Spann
Friction – Television
The Funkiest Man Alive – Rufus Thomas

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#115 Radio Show, February 20, 2012 – Mardi Gras

john — Mon, 20 Feb 2012 16:36:29 +0000

Here’s my Mardi Gras show packed with songs about the party, and tunes from famous Crescent City musicians.

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

Going To The River – Fats Domino
All On A Mardi Gras Day – The Wild Magnolias
Creole De Mardi Gras – Pine Leaf Boys
Cissy Strut – The Meters
Egyptian Fantasy – Allen Toussaint
That Mellow Saxophone – Roy Montrell
Mardi Gras In New Orleans – Roy “Baldhead” Byrd
New Orleans – Louis Armstrong
La Danse De Mardi Gras – The Balfa Brothers
Tiger Rag – Sidney Bechet’s Blue Note Jazz Men
Tippin’ Lightly – Smokey Johnson
Boogie Louisiane – Clifton Chenier
Bourbon Street Parade – New Orleans Heritage Hall Jazz Band
The Hook And Sling – Eddie Bo
Hercules – Aaron Neville
New Bon Ton Roulay – Clarence Garlow

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