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A podcast where I talk about recorded music through lens of music that I like. I cover the history of individual musicians and groups, as well any other interesting facts about the music. I try to bring attention to music that you might not have considered before.

Charlie Short


    • Feb 2, 2023 LATEST EPISODE
    • monthly NEW EPISODES
    • 43m AVG DURATION
    • 66 EPISODES


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    Where do you even start with David Bowie?

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 2, 2023 30:05


    In this epidsode, I try to give you, the listener some entry points to getting into, or back into, David Bowie. Have you listened to Blackstar, Low or Pin-Ups lately? I cover them all! This is by no means a comprensive assesment of Bowie, but I hope it gets you started! www.charlieshortmusic.com

    Wilco, Wilco, Wilco

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 27, 2022 21:48


    A quick trip through the albums of Wilco! After a big break, I'm back making episodes. www.charlieshortmusic.com

    Dolly, Miles and Why You Don't Know What Rock and Roll Actually Is

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 19, 2022 50:17


    Today's episode addresses why it's good and bad that Dolly Parton is pulling back from her nomination to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and why it's important.

    The Songs of James Bond

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 24, 2022 68:10


    This episode, I combine two of my favorite things, James Bond and James Bond songs!

    Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Nominees 2022

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 18, 2022 50:19


    It's that time of the year (or something) where the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame releases a list of nominees for the Rock Hall. As usual, I cover that list and play music from the vairous artists. This is a good list and hopefully, a good episode.

    The Beatles in Chronological Order

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 8, 2022 105:39


    Because I'm compulsive, here's an episode where I discuss, in somewhat real time, the Beatles in the order that their music was recorded. This is a long one, so buckle up!

    The King is dead, long live the king

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 26, 2021 98:58


    Here's the episode where I finally dig into the history of Elvis Costello, the Attractions, the Imposters, his work with Burt Bacharach and more! www.charlieshortmusic.com    

    Beatles after the Beatles

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 5, 2021 40:22


    A Thanksgiving Cornucopia

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 27, 2021 39:40


    Today, I'm catching you up on some things Ive been checking out; The History of Bones, A Memoir; The Meaning of Mariah, The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony and Get Back. Here's a link to the biking video I talk about in the episode The Dictionary Episode I'm in: https://open.spotify.com/episode/3Fq0crsj3P2OG8Pzayah85?si=d7ae75abf3384caa

    Cover Me, Cover You

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 7, 2021 64:42


    This week (yes, I'm back to a weekly schedule) I'm talking about a topic I can't believe I haven't covered before, and that's cover songs! I talk about the Beatles ALOT and you'll hear everything from Alex Chilton to Mariah Carey in this episode. www.charlieshortmusic.com  

    Music Documentaries

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 30, 2021 29:26


    This week I talk about a few music documentaries I checked I out. www.charlieshortmusic.com  

    The Three Most Important Albums Part 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 23, 2021 86:14


    After many months, I'm back. Here's the long promised second episode featuring Jonah Kraut, featuring what he believes to be the 3 most important albums ever made. His choices will shock you, or surprise, or delight you. www.charlieshortmusic.com  

    The Three Most Important Albums Part 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 15, 2021 26:10


    This is the first part of of two where I discuss the three most important albums and/or speculate as to what they could be. www.charlieshortmusic.com www.patreon.com/charlielikesmusic  

    Rock and Roll Hall of Fame 2021 Inductees

    Play Episode Listen Later May 13, 2021 51:27


    Rock and Roll Hall of Fame 2021 Inductees

    When is a band a band and when is it an illusion?

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 27, 2021 33:52


    This episode is a discussion of the elements that make an artist what they are. I talk extensively about bands I've talked about before, like King Crimson, the Rolling Stones, the Who and the Supremes and bands I haven't like Frank Zappa, the Beatles and Journey. www.charlieshortmusic.com  

    Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Nominees 2021

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 11, 2021 40:24


    www.charlieshortmusic.com www.patreon.com/charlielikesmusic  

    The Warren Zevon Episode

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 25, 2021 38:39


    Be prepared. This is my most meandering episode yet, like all over the place. It's Warren Zevon's birthday and I'm tired and I kind of just let loose. Maybe that's ok and maybe that's not. So if you want to hear me swear a lot, this is the episode for you. Oh, also, I am a Warren Zevon fan, but I might say some things that are not nice about him, so be warned... www.charlieshortmusic.com www.patreon.com/charlielikesmusic

    Welcome to 2021

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 16, 2021 27:23


    Hey I'm back! After a tremendously tumultuous 2020, I review some music that I listened to last year. I may also go after Sgt. Peppers Lonely Hearts Club Band as well as Rock and Roll. www.charlieshortmusic.com www.patreon.com/charlielikesmusic  

    Giants of Stax Part 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 19, 2020 25:56


    This week, the podcast comes from the car and we listen to and discuss the music of the second period of Stax Records 1968-1974. www.charlieshortmusic.com www.patreon.com/charlielikesmusic www.estheticlens.com  

    Giants of Stax Part 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 5, 2020 46:36


    This week, I explore some of the biggest stars of Stax's first era, 1959-1968. Otis Redding, Sam and Dave, Rufus Thomas, Albert King, Booker T and the MG's and Carla Thomas all get covered. www.charlieshortmusic.com www.patreon.com/charlielikesmusic www.estheticlens.com  

    Stax 101

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 29, 2020 22:27


    This week, I begin a journey exploring the history of Stax and its' importance as a label. www.charlieshortmusic.com www.patreon.com/charlielikesmusic www.estheticlens.com  

    Why I Like Music or Top 5 Lists Aren't A Great Way To Meet New People

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 22, 2020 32:27


    This week, inspired by Top 5 lists, I tell a little story of music that inspires me and how it doesn't fit a Top 5 List. www.charlielikesmusic.com www.patreon.com/charlielikesmusic www.estheticlens.com  

    Looking Back On Music Is Easy And Dangerous

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 15, 2020 41:09


    After I got a text from my friend Bill about music in different eras being perceived differently in hindsight,  I began to think about how we listen as music unfolds and how access to older music has increased over time. www.charlieshortmusic.com www.patreon.com/charlielikesmusic www.estheticlens.com  

    A quick update/Happy Birthday John Entwistle!

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 9, 2020 6:46


     The Podcast is moving to a different day, but before that happens, I wanted give a quick update and say Happy Birthday to John Entwistle. www.charlieshortmusic.com www.patreon.com/charlielikesmusic www.estheticlens.com  

    RIP EVH

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 7, 2020 12:59


    My thoughts on the late, great Eddie Van Halen. www.charlielikesmusic.com  

    An Episode With No Clever Title About Music Books

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 2, 2020 46:50


    This week, I talk about some of the most impactful books I ever read about music. www.charlieshortmusic.com www.patreon.com/charlielikesmusic www.estheticlens.com  

    What's Going On is the Greatest Album of All Time

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 25, 2020 43:43


    Last week, Rolling Stone offered Marvin Gaye's 1971 masterpiece, "What's Going On" as the Greatest Album of All Time. I agree with Rolling Stone, and in today's episode I talk a little about Marvin's career, systematic racism in America and why Sgt. Pepper isn't the greatest album anymore. www.patreon.com/charlielikesmusic www.charlieshortmusic.com  

    Prince is the Architect of all the Music You Like

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 18, 2020 121:45


    Here it is. After months of teasing, I've called upon saxophonist, educator, and my friend Chris Greene to help us walk through the importance of Prince. We talk about Prince's first ten or so years, a few of his "side" projects, like Morris Day and the Time or helping out Stevie Nicks, and the impact he's had on music for the last 40 years. Find Chris Here: www.chrisgreenejazz.com www.chrisgreenequartet.bandcamp.com Podcast Links: www.charlieshortmusic.com www.patreon.com/charlielikesmusic    

    Nick Lowe's The Convincer

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 12, 2020 38:00


    On September 11th 2001, we faced a terrible tragedy. On the same day, one of my favorite records, Nick Lowe's The Convincer was released. On today's episode, I discuss my experience with both, the people that I was around at the time and how much this music means to me. www.charlieshortmusic.com www.patreon.com/charlielikesmusic  

    Perfect Songs, Perfect Records Part 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 5, 2020 28:13


    This week, I take a listen to some more favorite songs and almost get distracted... www.charlieshortmusic.com www.patreon.com/charlielikesmusic  

    Perfect Songs, Perfect Records Part 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 29, 2020 32:08


    This week, I talk about, and listen to, the records and songs that I think are perfect. www.charlieshortmusic.com www.patreon.com/charlielikesmusic    

    The Drifters with Jonah Kraut

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 23, 2020 79:28


    In this super long episode, my good friend, Jonah Kraut and I talk about the history and importance of the Drifters. www.charlieshortmusic.com www.patreon.com/charlielikesmusic https://countrymusichalloffame.org/events/songwriter-session-dan-penn/

    Motown is a label and yes, a sound

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 14, 2020 32:05


    I finally get my Motown talk off of my chest. www.patreon.com/charlielikesmusic www.charlieshortmusic.com  

    Charlie Likes Music Is Back

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 7, 2020 43:52


    After a long hiatus due to a job change (among other things,) I'm back. Today, I pick up where I left off with our last episode and tie some themes together for the future. www.patreon.com/charlielikesmusic www.charlieshortmusic.com  

    Black Lives Matter, Black Music Matters

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 16, 2020 29:49


    I this episode, I discuss the importance of black artists to American music in light of the murder of George Floyd.

    Who the f**k are the Rolling Stones?

    Play Episode Listen Later May 22, 2020 34:22


    This episode is a primer for anyone who like the Rolling Stones hits but doesn't know where to start when listening to their album catalogue.  www.patreon.com/charlielikesmusic.com www.charlieshortmusic.com  

    Lights, Camera, Soundtrack! Part 2: Movie Scores

    Play Episode Listen Later May 17, 2020 76:27


    In one of my longest episodes, I talk to my good friend Jerry King all about movie scores and soundtracks. We cover Star Wars, Lawrence of Arabia, Star Wars, Martin Scorsese and many many others! www.charlieshortmusic.com www.patreon.com/charlielikesmusic  

    The History of Rock and Roll Part 6: Little Richard is the Architect of Rock and Roll

    Play Episode Listen Later May 15, 2020 49:13


    Little Richard (Richard Penniman 1933-2020) is one of the most, if not the most influential figure in Rock and Roll. This episode covers the brief history of his rise in the 50's and his influence beyond. www.patreon.com/charlielikesmusic www.charlieshortmusic.com  

    You Don't Even Know Who Liz Phair Is

    Play Episode Listen Later May 10, 2020 72:01


    This episode is a wide ranging talk about Liz Phair, her career and her impact, globally and personally. I run through all of her records including the Girly-sound tapes, Exile in Guyville, Whip-Smart, Whitechoclatespaceegg, Liz Phair, Somebody's Miracle and Funstyle. www.patreon.com/charlielikesmusic www.charlieshortmusic.com  

    They Do It All!

    Play Episode Listen Later May 8, 2020 59:05


    In this episode, I cover artists who record all of the music they produce, people who play or create all of the instruments. I discuss Prince, Pete Townshend, Imogean Heap, Petra Haden, Stevie Wonder and Emitt Rhodes, just to name a few. www.patreon.com/charlielikesmusic www.charlieshortmusic.com  

    Something/Anything?

    Play Episode Listen Later May 7, 2020 27:43


    In this episode, I take a look at Todd Rundgren's 1972 double LP, Something/Anything? www.patreon.com/charlielikesmusic www.charlieshortmusic.com  

    The History of Rock and Roll Part 5: The True Birth of Rock and Roll

    Play Episode Listen Later May 5, 2020 34:08


    In this episode I discuss the forces at work in the late 40's and early 50's that would create and exploit the markets that gave us Rock and Roll. www.patreon.com/charlielikesmusic www.charlieshortmusic.com  

    Lights, Camera, Soundtrack

    Play Episode Listen Later May 3, 2020 33:56


    I might be a little caught up in history episodes, but here's some of my favorite movie soundtracks through the history of the form.  www.patreon.com/charlielikesmusic  

    The History of Rock and Roll Part 4 - The Origin of R & B

    Play Episode Listen Later May 1, 2020 46:20


    This episode takes us back to 1949, when Jerry Wexler renames the Race Record Chart on Billboard as the Rhythm and Blues Chart. www.charlieshortmusic.com  

    The History of Rock and Roll Part 3: What is Rock?

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 28, 2020 36:15


    In this episode, I talk about the relationship between "Rock" and "Rock and Roll" and how harder rock forms are often seen as separate from their rhythm and blues roots and how racist that is. Yay! www.charlieshortmusic.com  

    The History of Rock and Roll Part 2: Rock and Roll, a Philosophy

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 26, 2020 31:50


    In this episode, I dig into what rock and roll can be beyond the confines of its 50's origins. www.charlieshortmusic.com  

    The History of Rock and Roll Part 1: What Is Rock and Roll?

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 24, 2020 34:31


    This episode begins something I've wanted to do for a long time, and aural history of rock and roll and rock music. In this episode, I break down the music specifically called "Rock and Roll" without getting specifically involved in the cultural part of it. www.charlieshortmusic.com  

    Yo La Tengo is a band and also means "I have it"

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 21, 2020 50:02


    In this episode, I talk about one of my favorite bands of all time, Yo La Tengo. I talk a bit about their history and impact on music. www.charlieshortmusic.com  

    Yes, this Podcast is about Yes

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 18, 2020 28:38


    Today, we talk about the Classic Progressive Rock band, Yes. I also go on a rant about how rock music often steals from and exploits black music and musicians, which may or may not have anything to do with Yes. Yes is a good band and very enjoyable. Listen to their music.

    The Solo Albums of Pete Townshend

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 11, 2020 33:55


    The Who's Pete Townshend had a pretty interesting solo career and in this episode I talk about the highlights, especially Empty Glass, All The Best Cowboys Have Chinese Eyes and Scoop. www.charlieshortmusic.com  

    A Journey Through Quadrophenia

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 3, 2020 74:56


    In this episode, I discuss my favorite album, Quadrophenia. In the middle I realize why I like it so much while tearing apart post-World War II Europe, Capitalism, our desperate need to expand into everything and how the hypocrisy of modern life makes it impossible to know how to move forward. www.charlieshortmusic.com  

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