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I delve into my weekly Top Ten songs charts from years past, as well as other music talk. Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/musicismyradar/support

Dan Hogg


    • Oct 11, 2023 LATEST EPISODE
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    KDAN Radio - Top 10 Oldies I Loved in 1992

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 11, 2023 54:54


    It's the summer of 1992, I'm 8 years old, and listening to KOOL 104 Oldies from dawn til dusk. This is a formative time for my music love, and 10 songs in particular were ones I loved and couldn't wait to hear each day. Enjoy! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/musicismyradar/support

    Songs I loved in 1997

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 23, 2023 55:27


    So, it turns out I was making lists of #1 songs as far back as June 1997. Coming out of my Big Beatles Bubble that month at age 13, my musical exploration had only begun. Join me as I discuss a selection of these #1's. Almost all 1960's songs, some dorky, some stone cold all time classics. Enjoy! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/musicismyradar/support

    Underrated Songs by Artists I Love, Part 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 2, 2023 43:11


    After two episodes of picking apart Songs, I switch towards the positive here. I lift up 10 songs from the '60s and '70s that deserve to be held in higher regard! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/musicismyradar/support

    Overrated Songs by Artists I Love, Part 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 19, 2023 33:34


    Time to knock some more innocent songs down a peg! These all come from the '80s and '90s, by artists I love. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/musicismyradar/support

    Overrated Songs by Artists I Love, Pt. 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 5, 2023 30:03


    I love a lot of artists, and a lot of songs. But sometimes even my favorites have songs that have gotten too much love. This first part includes 8 songs from the '60s and '70s. No one is safe!!!! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/musicismyradar/support

    In Defense of The Monkees, Part 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 29, 2022 34:52


    Take a break from this awful state of affairs with Part 2 of my ongoing series In Defense of the Monkees!! I originally planned this episode to cover two of their albums, but I love Pisces, Aquarius, Capricorn, and Jones Ltd so much that I devoted the full episode to it. Davy subverts his image, Mike makes his presence known despite only writing two songs, and Micky goes all proto-McCartney II with the Moog. Enjoy! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/musicismyradar/support

    Top 12 Final Verses

    Play Episode Listen Later May 31, 2022 55:35


    New episode of Music is My Radar is up!! Today I am counting down my Top 12 Favorite Final Verses! No need to roll your eyes at this, you can spend some TIME together. I had a blast recording this episode, I hope to do more countdown episodes like this for you all. Enjoy! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/musicismyradar/support

    In Defense of The Monkees, Part 1.

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 22, 2022 39:31


    I'm back in business, everyone!!! I've sidelined the #1's Project for now, instead focusing on all kinds of different music topics for each episode. This week, it's Part 1 of my primer on The Monkees, a group finally getting its due for their innovations and diverse musical contributions. This week it's their first 3 albums, and some (hopefully) deep cuts interspersed throughout the episode. Enjoy! If not, as Micky often said on the show: "You do and I'll be sorry!" --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/musicismyradar/support

    My #1's - April through July 2011

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 1, 2022 43:55


    Is...that Dwight Schrute??? Nope, it's Andy Partridge of XTC, inviting you to a new episode of Music Is My Radar!! We're looking at #1's from the 2nd quarter of 2011, where XTC and Lou Reed are featured twice. I'll get through 2011 and perhaps revamp the podcast format, hopefully not after 3 months this time out. Enjoy! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/musicismyradar/support

    My #1's - January through March 2011

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 30, 2021 38:28


    La la, la la la! Music Is My Radar has a song in its heart as it checks in on 2011! #1's of Quarter 1 of 2011 in this episode, including some British '90s selections, a total soundalike of 2-3 songs at once, and rediscovering my love for They Might Be Giants. Enjoy! Song list: "Wolf Like Me" by TV On The Radio, "For Tomorrow" by Blur, "Good as Gold" by the Beautiful South, "Hey Mr. DJ, I Thought You Said We Had a Deal" by They Might Be Giants, "Got my Mind Set On You" by James Ray, "Punky Reggae Party" by Bob Marley, and "I Couldn't Say No" by Carlene Carter and Robert Ellis Orrall. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/musicismyradar/support

    My #1's - October through December 2010

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 28, 2021 44:31


    We're wrapping up 2010 with a veritable grab bag of #1 songs! From '70s staples to 2000's UK rock to one of the biggest current hits of 2010, you won't know what you'll get next. Stick your hand on the bag! ...in a non-sexual way... Song list: "Move Your Feet" by Junior Senior, "Smells Like Teen Spirit" by the Flying Pickets, "Fuck You!" By Cee-Lo Green, "Suavecito" by Malo, "You Just Haven't Earned it Yet, Baby" by the Smiths, "Skeleton Boy" by the Friendly Fires, "Oh My God" by the KAISER Chiefs, and "Strawberry Letter #23" by Brothers Johnson --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/musicismyradar/support

    My #1's - July through September 2010

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 6, 2021 38:24


    Finally back at it with a new episode!! We head into Quarter 3 of 2010. I belatedly get on the bandwagon of one of the most critically acclaimed artists of the 2000's, look across the pond for some UK dad rock(?) and shout out a local band gone national. Enjoy!! Song list: "Rebellion (Lies)" by Arcade Fire, "Every Subway Car" by Barenaked Ladies, "Ask" by the Smiths, "Love's In Need Of Love Today"/"Have a Talk With God" by Stevie Wonder, "Ruby" by Kaiser Chiefs, and "You Were Right" by Built to Spill. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/musicismyradar/support

    My #1's - April through June 2010

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 2, 2021 38:05


    Ahoy, new episode! #1 songs on my chart in Quarter 2 of 2010. Some more not too noteworthy songs, and a few attempts to go out of my depth in talking about certain genres. But don't worry, alles wunderbar!!! Enjoy! Song list: "Can't Go Back" by Fleetwood Mac, "Talk" by Coldplay, "Computer Love" by Kraftwerk, "Roots, Rock, Reggae" by Bob Marley and the Wailers, "I've Seen All Good People" by Yes, "Burning Bridges" by Status Quo, " Where I Stand" by the Maisonettes, and "The First Picture Of You" by the Lotus Eaters --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/musicismyradar/support

    My #1's - January through March 2010

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 1, 2021 36:24


    Oh no! There goes Tokyo! New episode, everyone!! New decade, new batch of #1's, Quarter 1 of 2010. I end up spending equal time on the #2's this time around, since some of the #1's....were not noteworthy. But any episode with Talking Heads, the best Peter Gabriel song, and Neil Young can't be that bad. Enjoy!! Song list: (#1's) "Another Girl, Another Planet" by the Only Ones, "Godzilla" by Blue Öyster Cult, " Here's Where the Story Ends" by the Sundays, "Anything, Anything (I'll Give You)" by Dramarama, "Right By Your Side" by Eurythmics, "Accept Yourself" by the Smiths, (notable #2's) "Always" by Erasure, "Steam" by Peter Gabriel, "Old Man" by Neil Young, and "Cities"/"Animals" by Talking Heads. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/musicismyradar/support

    My #1's - October through December 2009

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 7, 2021 35:00


    In which Morrissey might get laid, as well as an artist replacing themselves at #1. Enjoy! Song list: "Nothing Bad Ever Happens" by Oingo Boingo, "There is a Light That Never Goes Out" by the Smiths, "Stumble"/"Wolves, Lower" by R.E.M., "Leave" by R.E.M., "Can We Still Be Friends" by Todd Rundgren, and "Golden Lady" by Stevie Wonder. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/musicismyradar/support

    My #1's - July through September 2009

    Play Episode Listen Later May 31, 2021 39:56


    New episode! I get to talk about one of my favorite bands XTC!!! And I try not to go overboard on the Beatles during a Beatles adjacent track!!!!! All this and more on #1 songs of Quarter 3, 2009. Enjoy!! Song list: " Missionary Man" by Eurythmics, "De-Luxe" by Lush, "Life Begins at the Hop" by XTC, "I Am the Beat" by the Look, "Bigmouth Strikes Again" by the Smiths, "Sour Milk Sea" by Jackie Lomax, and "Rich Woman" by Robert Plant and Alison Krauss. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/musicismyradar/support

    My #1's - April through June 2009

    Play Episode Listen Later May 21, 2021 41:31


    NEw episode of Music is My Radar is up, covering #1's April thru Jun 2009!!! Some more 2000s stuff here, proving I wasn't that hopelessly behind at the time. Thanks for listening! Song list: "Train in the Distance" by Paul Simon, "All My Friends" by LCD Soundsystem, "19/2000 (Soulchild remix)" by Gorillaz, "Silly Love" by 10cc, " Don't Change" by INXS, "Tinseltown in the Rain" by the Blue Nile, and "Electric Feel" by MGMT. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/musicismyradar/support

    My #1's - January through March 2009

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 30, 2021 36:01


    Back in the game, buddy!!! We pick back where we left off, looking at songs topping my charts in 2009. A decent mix of sounds, albeit a few that don't have a lot of commentary. Thanks for listening! Song list: "Sex on Fire" by Kings of Leon, "Make a Circuit With Me" by Polecats, "Our Lips are Sealed" by Fun Boy Three, "Birdland" by the Weather Report, "Live Forever" by Oasis, and "Too Bad" by Doug and the Slugs. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/musicismyradar/support

    My #1's - October through December 2008

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 24, 2021 50:09


    New episode is posted. I had a lot to say this time around....some of these songs sure expressed my feels during Quarter 4 of 2008. Moving back to Idaho, coming to terms with what happened. Two all time classic songs included...one more subjective than the other. Enjoy! Song list: "Respect Yourself" by the Staple Singers, "Side" by Travis, "Goodbye Stranger" by Supertramp, "Shake Some Action" by the Flamin' Groovies, "Loaded" by Primal Scream, " Kiss and Tell" by Bryan Ferry, "Dreadlock Holiday" by 10cc, and "Heartache Avenue" by the Maisonettes. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/musicismyradar/support

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    My #1's - July through September 2008

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 18, 2021 37:23


    New episode today - Quarter 3 of 2008 #1's. Some more examples of music really hitting my personal life. But that was when Chris Martin ruled the world. Enjoy! Song list: "City of Blinding Lights" by U2, "Viva La Vida" by Coldplay, "Come Back" by Wah!, "When You Were Young" by the Killers, "Bitter Fingers" by Elton John, and "Where Do You Go To My Lovely" by Peter Sarstedt. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/musicismyradar/support

    My #1's - April through June 2008

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 11, 2021 41:50


    New episode is up - it's Quarter 2 of 2008....a monumental time in my personal life, and some #1's reflect that. So stop staring out the window like Curt Smith and take a listen! Song list: "I Don't Want a Lover" by Texas, "There Must be an Angel (Playing With my Heart)" by Eurythmics, "Young Folks" by Peter Bjorn and John, "This is the Day" by The The, "Driving Away From Home (Jim's Tune)" by It's Immaterial, "Novacaine for the Soul" by Eels, and "Mad World" by Tears for Fears. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/musicismyradar/support

    My #1's - January through March 2008

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 3, 2021 33:59


    Music is My Radar jumps into 2008 in this episode! 2008, Was It Great?? Well.... Join Robert Palmer and look for clues. Enjoy! Song list: "Looking for Clues" by Robert Palmer, "Jukebox (Don't Put Another Dime)" by the Flirts, "Overcome" by Live, "Love and Loneliness" by the Motors, "Memo to Human Resources"/"Damn Good Times" by They Might Be Giants, and "Song for Whoever" by the Beautiful South. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/musicismyradar/support

    My #1's - October through December 2007

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 27, 2021 36:44


    New episode of Music is My Radar is out! Almost exclusively British, and almost exclusively silly named bands, this time around. Now, Blur...there's a band name you can set your watch to. Enjoy! Song list: "Reward" by the Teardrop Explodes, "Seven Seconds" by Neneh Cherry and Youssou N'Dour, "Since Yesterday" by Strawberry Switchblade, "Oblivious" by Aztec Camera, "The Story of the Blues" by Wah!, "Happy Birthday" by the Altered Images, "Thanks for Christmas" by XTC, and "Beetlebum" by Blur. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/musicismyradar/support

    My #1's - July through September 2007

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 20, 2021 43:30


    Happy Inauguration Day! New episode of Music is My Radar is out: #1's of Quarter 3 2007. Including the greatest intersection of sport and music ever, and a strong theme of "I don't know this artist that well, and I feel like I should." Enjoy! Song list: "Back Street Luv" by Curved Air, "Three Lions" by Baddiel, Skinner, and the Lightning Seeds, "Starlight" by Muse, "Let's Stick Together" by Bryan Ferry, "Blue Monday" by New Order, "I'm Impressed"/"Take Out the Trash" by They Might Be Giants, "Supermassive Black Hole" by Muse, "Living Next Door to Alice" by Smokie, and "Step On" by Happy Mondays. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/musicismyradar/support

    My #1's - April through June 2007

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 13, 2021 37:00


    New episode of Music Is My Radar: Quarter 2 of 2007 #1's. A whole lotta Sparks this time out, and some 'cancelled' music talks. I try not to be too thinkpiece like, but it had to be mentioned. Enjoy! Song list: "Sad Sweet Dreamer" by Sweet Sensation, " This Town Ain't Big Enough For Both of Us" by Sparks, "C'mon Marianne" by the Four Seasons, "Amateur Hour" by Sparks, " The Legend of Xanadu" by Dave Dee, Dozy, Beak, Mick, and Tich, and "River Deep - Mountain High" by Ike and Tina Turner. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/musicismyradar/support

    My #1's - January through March 2007

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 6, 2021 34:24


    The #1's series is back, baby! I proclaim my enjoyment of Yazoo and the Alan Parsons Project, and throw in references to The Simpsons, Bill Walton, and Richard Sherman. It gets pop culturey, in other words. Enjoy! Song list: "Money (That's What I Want)" by the Flying Lizards, "Don't Answer Me" by the Alan Parsons Project, "The Devil Went Down to Georgia" by The Charlie Daniels Band, "I'm On Fire" by the Dwight Twilley Band, "Cyclops Rock" by They Might Be Giants, "Only You" by Yazoo, and also the Flying Pickets. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/musicismyradar/support

    Year in Review: my Top 10 songs of 2020

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 31, 2020 46:24


    In this episode, I count down the Top 10 songs I loved this year. It's a mix of the old and new, as it is every year. Enjoy! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/musicismyradar/support

    The Christmas Episode

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 23, 2020 40:50


    It's a Very Merry new episode of Music is my Radar! Dropping an extra special Christmas episode one day early! I talk about my relationship with Christmas and its music, and share some highlights of my playlist. Some cheesy, some smart ass, but no shame. Enjoy, and hope your Christmas is great! Thank you for your support! Including: XTC, Mannheim Steamroller, Grandaddy, Joni Mitchell, The Waitresses, and many more! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/musicismyradar/support

    My #1's - October through December 2006

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 16, 2020 51:40


    New episode of Music is my Radar is up! We end 2006 with #1 tracks from all time favorite artists who released new albums in Quarter 4, and I call another song 'perfect.' Thanks for listening! Song list: "White and Nerdy" by Weird Al Yankovic, "Dead Man's Party" by Oingo Boingo, "The Tears of a Clown" by Smokey Robinson and the Miracles, "AKA Driver" by They Might Be Giants, "Rock Your Baby" by George McRae, "That Was Then But This is Now" by ABC, "Think I'm In Love"/"Strange Apparition" by Beck, "Girls" by Dwight Twilley, "My Ever Changing Moods" by the Style Council, and "Song For Guy" by Elton John. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/musicismyradar/support

    My #1's - July through September 2006

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 9, 2020 45:58


    It's Quarter 3 of my 2006 #1's in today's episode of Music is my Radar! I was pleasantly surprised at how much material I ended up with this time around. This episode highlights an underrated band The Jam, as well as proof that I listened to some current songs of 2006. Enjoy! Song list: "After You Came" by the Moody Blues, "Chinatown" by the Move, "Crazy" by Gnarls Barkley, "My Doorbell" by the White Stripes, "Lost in a Lost World" by the Moody Blues, "The Train Kept a-Rollin" by the Yardbirds, "Invisible Sun" by the Police, and "The Bitterest Pill (I Ever Had to Swallow)" by the Jam. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/musicismyradar/support

    My #1's - April through June 2006

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 2, 2020 37:13


    Welcome to Quarter 2 of 2006 #1's. Plenty of Clash, Police, and Roy Wood projects return this episode, as well as the only appearance of Los Ramones! Gabba Gabba Hey and yep. Thanks for listening! Song list: "Bankrobber" by the Clash, "The Bed's Too Big Without You"/"Bring on the Night" by the Police, "Ballpark Incident" by Roy Wood and Wizzard, "Don't Cry" by Guns n'Roses, "I Don't Wanna Go Down to the Basement" by the Ramones, "More Than This" by Roxy Music, "California Man" by the Move, "When the World is Running Down, You Make the Best of What's Still Around" by the Police. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/musicismyradar/support

    My #1's - January through March 2006

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 26, 2020 40:19


    Our journey of my #1 songs takes us to 2006. It's almost completely U.K. acts, especially songs that topped their charts in the 1970's. Enjoy! Song list: "Rubber Bullets" by 10cc, "Wuthering Heights" by Kate Bush, "Angel Fingers: by Wizzard, "Begin the Begin"/"These Days" by R.E.M., "Passengers" by Elton John, "Truth Hits Everybody" by the Police, "...This Town..." by Elvis Costello, and "Hard to Find"/"It's so Dirty" by Squeeze. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/musicismyradar/support

    My #1's - October through December 2005

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 18, 2020 46:55


    After a week off, we got a doozy of a new episode of Music is my Radar! Quarter 4 of 2005 this week....tracks from my favorite R.E.M. album, two of my most beloved David Bowie songs, some more from TMBG, and more! It was very enjoyable to record, hope that comes through! Song list: "A Mighty Wind" by Cast of A Mighty Wind, "The Guitar (The Lion Sleeps Tonight)" by They Might Be Giants, "Night of Fear"/"Flowers in the Rain" by the Move, "Ashes to Ashes" by David Bowie, "Pilgrimage"/"Catapult" by R.E.M., "One Night in Bangkok" by Murray Head, "Lovecats"/"Let's Go to Bed" by the Cure, "If There is Something" by Roxy Music, and "TVC15" by David Bowie. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/musicismyradar/support

    My #1's - July through September 2005

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 3, 2020 46:20


    New episode out, one day early!! Since I will spend Election Day "off the grid," I wanted to post this before that. Another week of classics, highlighted by the inimitable They Might be Giants. Enjoy! And vote, everybody!!!! Song list: "They'll Need a Crane" by They Might Be Giants, "All Around the World" by Lisa Stansfield, "L.A. Woman" by the Doors, "Glendora" by the Downliners Sect, "Don't Let's Start"/"Put Your Hand Inside the Puppet Head" by They Might Be Giants, "Madman Running Through the Fields" by Dantalion's Chariot/"Real Crazy Apartment" by Winston's Fumbs, "Plastic Fantastic Lover" (live) by Jefferson Airplane, and "When You're Falling" by the Afro Celt Sound System. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/musicismyradar/support

    My #1's - April through June 2005

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 29, 2020 42:02


    Onto Quarter 2 of my #1's in 2005. We welcome back Sir Beck, as well as the first of several selections from Nuggets II. Enjoy! Song list: "E-Pro"/"Girl" by Beck, "Why" by the Byrds, "Somebody to Love"/"Killer Queen" by Queen, "Father's Name Was Dad" by the Fire, "It's a Sin to Go Away' by We All Together/"I Read You Like an Open Book" by the Tages, "Speed of Sound" by Coldplay, "Vienna" by Ultravox, and "Fire Brigade" by the Move. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/musicismyradar/support

    My #1's - January through March 2005

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 21, 2020 35:39


    2005, here we come. Truth be told, this is a ho-hum batch of songs this week. But there is one that makes me feel like cutting onions, so that's something. Thanks for listening! Song list: "A House is Not a Motel"/"Maybe the People..." by Love, "Candle of Life" by the Moody Blues, " Why Does it Always Rain On Me" by Travis, "Whistling in the Dark" by They Might Be Giants, "You Are What You Is" by Frank Zappa, "Living in the Plastic Age" by the Buggles, "If You Gotta Go, Go Now" by Bob Dylan, and "Hocus Pocus" by Focus --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/musicismyradar/support

    My #1's - October through December 2004

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 14, 2020 39:44


    Don't worry, I didn't 'forget Poland' on this latest episode of Music is my Radar, Quarter 4 of 2004. A wide assortment of artists this time around, highlighted by the best song to come from Belgium. Enjoy! Song list: "Dear Landlord" by Bob Dylan, "Ca Plane Pour Moi" by Plastic Bertrand, "Peak Hour" by the Moody Blues, "Blood From a Clone" by George Harrison, "Little Green Bag" by the George Baker Selection, "Grey Seal" by Elton John, "Hell" by Squirrel Nut Zippers, "Never Comes the Day" by Moody Blues, "Step Into Christmas" by Elton John, and "Take Off" by Bob and Doug MacKenzie. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/musicismyradar/support

    My #1's - July through September 2004

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 7, 2020 38:37


    New episode of Music is my Radar is up! 3rd quarter of 2004, and a lotta Sandinista. A heaping helping, you might say. Thanks for listening! Song list: "Life During Wartime" by the Talking Heads, "The Letter" by the Box Tops, "This Love" by Maroon 5, "On Your Radio"/"I'm the Man" by Joe Jackson, "Birdhouse in Your Soul" by They Might be Giants, "The Magnificent Seven"/"Hitsville U.K." by the Clash, "Police on my Back"/"Charlie Don't Surf" by the Clash, and "Hungry Freaks, Daddy"/"Trouble Every Day" by Frank Zappa and the Mothers of Invention. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/musicismyradar/support

    My #1's - April through June 2004

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 30, 2020 43:24


    We are powering through a flipping sweet year of 2004, Quarter 2! Gosh! Our usual suspects show up here, plus a visitor from Deutschland! Song list: "Safe European Home"/"Julie's in the Drug Squad" by the Clash, "The Other Side of Summer" by Elvis Costello, "Do the Instant Mash"/"Pretty Girls" by Joe Jackson, "King Horse"/"New Amsterdam" by Elvis Costello and the Attractions, "Autobahn" by Kraftwerk, "Fire"/"Highway Chile" by Jimi Hendrix, "Uncomplicated"/"Tokyo Storm Warning" by Elvis Costello and the Attractions, "Games People Play" by the Spinners, and "Maybe Katie"/"Second Best" by Barenaked Ladies. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/musicismyradar/support

    My #1's - January through March 2004

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 9, 2020 42:47


    All aboard the 2004 train! We got some of the usual suspects, beginning their chart dominance....and a few oddballs. Song list: "Hey Ya!" by OutKast, "Clash City Rockers"/"I'm so Bored With the USA" by the Clash, "Suzukisan!" by Pokemon cast "Sing This All Together"/"Citadel" by the Rolling Stones, "The Metro" by Berlin, "From a Whisper to a Scream"/"Clubland" by Elvis Costello and the Attractions, "Strange Days" by the Doors, "Question"/"Gypsy" by the Moody Blues, "Woman Don't You Cry For Me"/"It's What You Value" by George Harrison, and "Turn to Stone" by Electric Light Orchestra. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/musicismyradar/support

    My #1's - October through December 2003

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 2, 2020 41:52


    We are wrapping up the 2003 chart toppers this week! It's a wonderful tapestry of the silly and the sublime this quarter. (Note: not THAT Sublime. No Santeria.) Song list: "Fernando"/"Waterloo" by ABBA, "I Must Be In Love"/"Ouch!" by the Rutles, "Accidents Will Happen"/"(What's so Funny About) Peace, Love, and Understanding" by Elvis Costello and the Attractions, "Living For the City" by Stevie Wonder, "Love Reign O'er Me" by the Who, "Love Will Tear Us Apart" by Joy Division, "Big Bottom" by Spinal Tap, "Beyond Belief"/"Tears Before Bedtime" by Elvis Costello and the Attractions, and "Synchronicity II" by the Police. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/musicismyradar/support

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    My #1's - July through September 2003

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 26, 2020 40:44


    New episode of Music is my Radar is up! Quarter 3 of 2003 features the first of many encounters with EC that will come up over the next few episodes. Also more Who and Stones, and find out which classic act I find more than a little overrated. Enjoy! Song list: "Christmas" by the Who, "Jigsaw Puzzle" by the Rolling Stones, "Welcome to the Working Week"/"Watching the Detectives" by Elvis Costello, "Go All The Way" by the Raspberries, "She's a Lady" by Tom Jones, "Anarchy in the U.K." by the Sex Pistols, "Pump It Up"/"Radio Radio" by Elvis Costello and the Attractions, and "Times Like These" by the Foo Fighters. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/musicismyradar/support

    My #1's - April through June 2003

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 19, 2020 48:01


    We are in Quarter 2 of 2003! I admit my brief obsession with the musical Rent!, as well as being immersed with Nuggets, London Calling the album...and I reveal my subjective favorite song of All Time. And personal anecdotes/asides. Lots of 'em this time. Thanks for listening! Song list: "Rent" by the Cast of Rent!, "Fight Fire" by the Golliwogs, "Complication" by the Monks, "Clocks" by Coldplay, "London Calling" by the Clash, "Couch Potato" by Weird Al Yankovic, "Peacekeeper" by Fleetwood Mac, "I Lie Around" by Paul McCartney and Wings, and "White Lines (Don't Do It) by Melle Mel. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/musicismyradar/support

    My #1's - January through March 2003

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 12, 2020 44:48


    Here we are in 2003! Nothing bad happened this quarter in the world...right?? The #1's this time around include a few posthumous tracks from artists who passed in 2001, the first of several Nuggets, and an arrival of a band who will loom large on my charts for 2 years. Thanks for listening! Song list: "Any Road" by George Harrison, "One More Cup of Coffee" by Bob Dylan, "Black Coffee In Bed" by Squeeze, "Why Does My Heart Feel So Bad"/"Honey" by Moby, "Mr. Punchy"/"Maria Bartiromo" by Joey Ramone, "Faster" by George Harrison, "Sail on Sailor" by the Beach Boys, "Train in Vain (Stand by Me)" by the Clash, "My World Fell Down" by Sagittarius, and "88 Lines About 44 Women" by the Nails. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/musicismyradar/support

    My #1's - October through December 2002

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 6, 2020 40:22


    We finish off the #1's of 2002 with a lot more Who, and a few appearances by Dave Grohl. But not the Foo Fighters. Find out how! Song list: "Young Man Blues" (live) by the Who, "A Quick One While He's Away" (live) by the Who, "Jamie's Cryin'" by Van Halen, "You Know You're Right" by Nirvana, "Mary Anne With the Shakey Hand" by the Who, "Our Love Was"/"I Can't Reach You" by the Who, "Pay You Back With Interest" by the Hollies, and "No One Knows" by Queens of the Stone Age. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/musicismyradar/support

    My #1's - July through September 2002

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 29, 2020 40:38


    The 2nd half of 2002 begins here! The triumvirate of Dylan-Stones-Who are still present, along with an embarrassing high school photo moment of an industrial metal band, and a tear inducing tune from the late great David Bowie. Thanks for listening! Song list: "I Shall Be Free"/"Talkin' World War III Blues" by Bob Dylan, "In Your Eyes," by Peter Gabriel, "All Over You" by Live, "Work For Love" by Ministry, "Bargain" by the Who, "Friday I'm in Love" by the Cure, "You Can't Get What You Want" by Joe Jackson, "Heroes" by David Bowie, and "Can't You Hear Me Knocking"/"Bitch" by the Rolling Stones. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/musicismyradar/support

    My #1's - April through June 2002

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 22, 2020 38:33


    It's Quarter 2 of 2002, and my #1 list is heating up! We got an all time 20th century classic this week, as well as a nothing-has-changed protest song too. And I detail my eventual messy breakup with Weezer in 2005. Thanks for listening!! Song list: "Conquistador" by Procol Harum, "Hurricane" by Bob Dylan, "Waiting on a Friend" by the Rolling Stones, "Will the Wolf Survive" by Los Lobos, "Won't Get Fooled Again" by the Who, "Dope Nose" by Weezer, "Psycho Killer" by the Talking Heads, and "Long Live Rock" by the Who. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/musicismyradar/support

    My #1's - January through March 2002.

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 12, 2020 41:44


    The list of my #1's heads into 2002! Elvis Costello shows up for the first of many times, I reveal my favorite Rolling Stones song ever, and some love for an underrated Cars single. Enjoy! Song list: "From a Lover to a Friend"/"She's Given Up Talking" by Paul McCartney, "God Gave Me Everything" by Mick Jagger, "Edge of Seventeen" by Stevie Nicks, "Everyday I Write the Book" by Elvis Costello, "Gimmie Shelter" by the Rolling Stones, "Surrender" by Cheap Trick, "Face the Face" by Pete Townshend, "Whiskey in the Jar" by Metallica, and "Touch and Go" by the Cars. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/musicismyradar/support

    My #1's - October through December 2001

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 8, 2020 40:32


    It's the last quarter of 2001! Metallica, R.E.M., and Bob Dylan loom large in this list of #1 songs. Plus a pair of unquestioned '80s classics. Enjoy! Song list: "Just Like Heaven" by the Cure, "I'm So Happy I Can't Stop Crying" by Sting, "It Ain't Over 'Til It's Over" by Lenny Kravitz, "Absolutely Sweet Marie"/"One of Us Must Know" by Bob Dylan, "The Memory Remains" by Metallica, "Driver 8" by R.E.M., "No Leaf Clover" by Metallica, "Radio Free Europe" by R.E.M., "Highway 61 Revisited"/"Queen Jane Approximately" by Bob Dylan, and "Tempted" by Squeeze. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/musicismyradar/support

    My #1's - July through September 2001

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 1, 2020 40:39


    We continue our trip down 2001 Memory Lane. R.E.M. and the Who make the first of many trips to the top, and I acknowledge 9/11 and its effect on my music choices. Song list: "Days of the Week" by Stone Temple Pilots, "Imitation of Life" by R.E.M., "Zanz Kant Danz" by John Fogerty, "You Better You Bet" by the Who, "South Side" by Moby, "Stacked Actors"/"Gimme Stitches" by Foo Fighters, "Cruel to be Kind" by Nick Lowe, "The Kids Are Alright"/"I Can't Explain" by the Who, "Tired of Sex"/"The Good Life" by Weezer, and "I Want Love" by Elton John. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/musicismyradar/support

    My #1's - April through June 2001

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 24, 2020 36:11


    Quarter 2 of 2001! More than a couple tracks didn't hold up that great, but we got another Bob Dylan uber classic, and my favorite song of the year by a band whom I have a complicated relationship with. And some cheap shot poop jokes. You'll know when you hear it. Song list: "I Did It" by Dave Matthews Band, "Cruisin'" by Michael Nesmith, "Tangled Up in Blue" by Bob Dylan, "Happy Hour" by the Housemartins, "King For a Day"/"Haushinka" by Green Day, "My Back Pages" by the Bob Dylan All Stars, "I've Got a Rock'n'Roll Heart" by Eric Clapton, "Hash Pipe" by Weezer, "Out of Time" by the Rolling Stones, and "Tight Connection to my Heart" by Bob Dylan. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/musicismyradar/support

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