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"Dockery Farms is said to be the place where the Delta Blues began. That is a bold statement but once you hear the research I have gathered it will be hard to argue. Robert Johnson did not sell his soul for great musical talent. He went to Dockery Farms which is still open today and welcoming visitors."
Today's show features music performed by Bessie Smith, Wee Bea Booze, and Jimmy Reed
"If you have an extra 12495 dollars lying around then you can be a roadie for Gene Simmons on his solo tour. We will discuss what you must do and if the money is worth it. We will also talk about the average monies paid to real roadies."
"First you need to know there are no swear words in this show. It was this week back in the 60s when the FBI released a letter stating that there were no curse words in the song Louie Louie. But people keep looking. This is a list of songs that were banned or otherwise maligned because someone was sure the singer was cursing. But there was no curse word. It is a long list."
"This week back in 2007 Sammy Hagar sold an 80 percent stake in his Cabo Wabo tequila for $80 million. Since then it seems every musician or band has their own line of booze. Here is a good long list and where you can buy it."
"We all know the stories of the Beatles, Doors, Dylan and Stones on Ed Sullivan. However, there are a few more good stories you might find interesting. They are not as big at the main stories, but interesting nonetheless."
"A story about the Payola Hearings came up in a music history feed and it occurred to me that we have never done a show on Payola. It is a rather interesting story of companies acting in their own interest with the backing of the government. You may think Payola is bad but I believe I can change your mind."
Ce 15 avril, Marjorie Hache poursuit la semaine dans Pop-Rock Station avec une playlist aussi érudite qu'éclectique. L'émission débute avec Skunk Anansie et leur percutant "Lost And Found", troisième extrait de *The Painful Truth*, à paraître le 23 mai. Côté hommage, retour en 1892 pour célébrer la mémoire de Bessie Smith, impératrice du blues, avec "Nobody Knows You When You're Down and Out". Parmi les nouveautés, The Divine Comedy revisite la mythologie avec "Achilles", prélude à l'album "Rainy Sunday Afternoon" attendu en septembre. L'album de la semaine "Forever Howlong" de Black Country, New Road poursuit son exploration baroque avec "For The Cold Country", porté par la voix de May Kershaw. Francis Zegut recommande Ten Fé et leur ballade country pop "Everland", tandis que Perfume Genius revient avec "No Front Teeth", en duo avec Aldous Harding. La reprise du soir offre une version musclée de "Have A Cigar" des Pink Floyd par les Foo Fighters, initialement sortie en face B de "Learn To Fly". La fin de soirée accueille Limp Bizkit, Animal Triste, Neil Young et Björk, avant de se conclure avec LA Witch et leur "777", extrait de "Doggod", leur nouvel album garage psyché. Skunk Anansie - Lost And Found Ghinzu - Do You Read Me Bessie Smith - Nobody Knows You When You're Down And Out Lou Reed - Perfect Day The Divine Comedy - Achilles Peter Frampton - Show Me The Way Stereophonics - Have A Nice Day Black Country, New Road - For The Cold Country Tom Petty - I Won't Back Down Ten Fe & Ash Buggle - Everland Chris Isaak - Baby Did A Bad Bad Thing Perfume Genius - No Front Teeth (Feat. Aldous Harding) Foo Fighters - Have A Cigar Limp Bizkit - Break Stuff Animal Triste - Ave Satan Neil Young - Harvest Björk - Human Behaviour Loudness - Shadows Of War (Ashes In The Sky)(Live 8186) The Beach Boys - Barbara Ann Mgmt - Bubblegum Dog L.A. Witch - 777 The Smashing Pumpkins - 1979 Hot Chip - Over And Over Bob Dylan - Desolation Row Distribué par Audiomeans. Visitez audiomeans.fr/politique-de-confidentialite pour plus d'informations.
On the April 15 edition of Music History Today, Tupac is sighted, Joey Ramone passes away, & happy birthday to Bessie Smith, Luis Fonzi, & Chris Stapleton.For more music history, subscribe to my Spotify Channel or subscribe to the audio version of my music history podcasts, wherever you get your podcasts fromALL MUSIC HISTORY TODAY PODCAST NETWORK LINKS - https://allmylinks.com/musichistorytodayResources for mental health issues - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_suicide_crisis_lineshttps://findahelpline.com
"At the time of this recording, President Trump has paused the Tariffs but for China. Even so, the tariffs will have a marked effect on the cost of almost everything dealing with music including instruments to records to touring to streaming."
Today's show features music performed by Billie Holiday, Bessie Smith, The Crows, and Little Richard
"Tool was just roundly booed off the stage at their own festival. Seems they promised two separate sets over two night and did not deliver. But it is not just them. You will not believe some other bands who were booed off stage as well."
(S4 Ep 17) Nina Simone- Sings the Blues (RCA)Released 1967, Recorded December 19-January 5, 1967Nina Simone Sings the Blues is a powerful, emotionally raw album that marked a significant shift in Nina Simone's career. Her first release with RCA Victor showcases her deep connection to the blues tradition, drawing influence from legends like Bessie Smith and Billie Holiday. With tracks like "Do I Move You?" and "Backlash Blues," inspired by Langston Hughes, Simone's music captures the racial tensions and personal struggles of the 1960s. Although it didn't chart highly, the album's authenticity and emotional depth solidified her place as one of America's greatest musical voices. The album blends jazz, blues, gospel, and soul, with Simone's poignant piano work and powerful vocals leading the way. Tracks like "I Want a Little Sugar in My Bowl" and "Real Real” showcase her mastery of the genre and her unapologetic, bold musical style, influencing future artists like Amy Winehouse and Lauryn Hill.Signature Tracks: "My Man's Gone Now," "Backlash Blue," "I Want A Little Sugar In My Bowl." Full Albums YouTube Spotify Playlists YouTube Spotify
Während die exzentrische Bessie Smith als Sängerin alle Aufmerksamkeit auf sich zog, stand Alberta Hunter mehr im Schatten. Dabei war sie ebenfalls eine charismatische Performerin, war ebenso vernetzt in der Blues- und Jazzszene des frühen 20. Jahrhunderts. Auch abseits der Bühne leistete die selbstlose Alberta Hunter wertvolle Arbeit, ohne jemals Lorbeeren dafür zu verlangen. Ihre Beiträge zur Gesellschaft verdienen jedoch viel Anerkennung. In dieser Jazz Collection beleuchtet die Sängerin Anne Nang'ole gemeinsam mit Roman Hošek Alberta Hunters zeitlose Musik, ihr erfülltes Leben und ihre bewegte Karriere – die nach einem Comeback in hohem Alter eine zweite Blüte erlebt. - - Die gespielten Titel: Interpret:in: Titel (Album / Label) Alberta Hunter: My Castle's Rockin' (Gala-Konzert mit Alberta Hunter / Eigenaufnahme DRS) Alberta Hunter: Down Hearted Blues (Alberta Hunter Vol. 1 (1921-1923) / Document Records) Alberta Hunter: If You Want to Keep Your Daddy Home (Alberta Hunter Vol. 1 (1921-1923) / Document Records) Alberta Hunter: Nobody Knows the Way I Feel Dis Mornin' (Alberta Hunter Vol. 3 (1924-1927) / Document Records) Alberta Hunter: Beale Street Blues (Alberta Hunter Vol. 4 (1927-c.1946) / Document Records) Alberta Hunter: Two Cigarettes in the Dark (The London Session 1934 / DRG Records) Alberta Hunter: Streets Paved With Gold (The Living Legends (Live) / Original Blues Classics) Alberta Hunter: Remember My Name (Remember My Name / Columbia Stereo) Alberta Hunter: My Handy Man Ain't Handy No More (Amtrak Blues / CBS) Alberta Hunter: The Love I Have for You (Downhearted Blues / Rockbeat Records)
"There are a lot of songs that have famous people in their titles. We wanted to know who some of the lesser known people named in titles are. The internet did not disappoint. We have a good long list."
"We hit a thread that listed some songs that were written for revenge. A single Google Search later and we had a good long list. And it is not just Taylor Swift."
"It seems that lately that are more plane crashes and close calls than we have had in a while. There are many stories of musicians dying in plane crashes but what we have here are stories of survival over multiple crashes and air mishaps."
Participants: John Steppling, Hiroyuki Hamada, Shaenah Batterson and Dennis Riches. Topics covered: The Trump-Zelenski feud, Freud and the working class, Russell Jacoby and psychoanalysis, Brecht, Film: A Complete Unknown—are biopics performed by actors or re-enactors? Who will save Europe from itself this time? RFK Jr.'s chances of success, in reforming Health and Human Services, Music track “The St. Louis Blues” by Bessie Smith (public domain).
"This is something we should keep a good eye on. In an effort to become a leading force in AI the government in the UK is strongly considering rewriting their copyright laws to allow all copyrighted material including music to be offered fully to all AI companies. I know it sounds fake but it is not."
"Brian Setzer of the Stray Cats announced he is dealing with an unnamed autoimmune disease that has taken his ability to play guitar. This is certainly not the first time something like this has happened. We have a list of musicians who are in a battle that has taken away their ability to play."
"Fred Durst and the members of Limp Bizkit have brought a rather substantial lawsuit against their record company for unpaid royalties. I know it is Limp Bizkit but the suit goes back to before streaming to when artists had lousy deals and if it is upheld in court, could lay bare much of what was going on in the 90s."
Today's show features music performed by Bessie Smith
"It seems impossible that a judge in Brazil could stop streaming services worldwide from playing a song due to a copyright concern. That is what is happening now to Adele. If other countries stand by the injunction then it could have a rather wide ranging concerns."
"I wrote a book. It is titled We Will Try and Get That On For You. My Life in Personality Radio. It is a memoir of radio in the 80s and 90s when I did it for real. In this show we will tell you where you can get it and play some excerpts from the Audible audio version."
Bessie Smith, Empress of the Blues. She rose from extreme poverty to become one of the most influential blues singers of all times. She fought through racism, abuse, attacks, and even a standoff with the KKK. She was tough, and she fought the fight for those who came after her. As we recognize Black History Month, Bessie Smith's story is the first in my 4-week installment of influential black individuals in music and film from the 20s, 30s, and 40s that helped pave the way for equality in the entertainment industry. PATREON: https://patreon.com/StarsoftheGoldenAgePodcast Image Source: IMDB; NRP Episode Source: Queen of the Blues: The Life and Times of Bessie Smith by Jennifer Warner; a documentary on the 1920s channel on YouTube called Bessie Smith: The Woman Who Sang the Blues; an article from Oxford Magazine titled Everybody Knows You When You're Down and Out by Amanda Petrusich from December 1, 2013; an article from Rolling Stone by Sarene Leeds from November 15, 2013; an interview with Jack Gee compiled by Robert E. Di Nardo; allaboutbluesmusic.com; geni.com, the BBC; IMDB
"The LA Wildfires have devastated multiple communities. The number of not only musicians but producers and orchestras and studios and engineers affected is vast. There are some big names but mainly those who simply made their living in music. We will talk about it and how you can help if you wish."
"If you use Spotify then you know it gives you a year end rundown of the songs you most listened to. It is called Spotify Wrapped and it is more than just a nice way of saying you are being tracked. It is a successful marketing ploy."
"January 1 was the 2025 Public Domain Day but it goes a bit further. It is not only those works of art that are from 1929. This year the Digital Millennium Act went into effect so other years came into the Public Domain. We will explain."
Today's show features music performed by Bessie Smith and Willie “The Lion” Smith
"The US will inaugurate a new president come January 20. We went back as far as we could to get audio and found who performed at each of the Inaugurations. Plus we play a game. Who did the president defeat in the vote and who was his Vice President. See how you do."
Featuring: Louis Armstrong, California Ramblers, Coon-Sanders Original Nighthawk Orchestra, Art Tatum, Fats Waller, Bix Beiderbecke, Bessie Smith.Songs: Dinah, Gut Bucket Blues, Clap Hands! Here Comes Charlie!, Flamin' Mamie, Tea For Two, Squeeze Me, Davenport Blues, St. Louis Blues.
Some of the most popular records of 1925, including: The Charleston by Paul Whiteman, St. Louis Blues by Bessie Smith, Gut Bucket Blues by Louis Armstrong's Hot Fives, Tea For Two by Marian Harris, Sweet Georgia Brown by Isham Jones and All Alone by Al Jolson. The host also describes some of the major events of 1925.
"This is our second show celebrating the anniversaries you'll hear about during 2025. Throughout the show we will have some predictions about music from websites and a few from the Rock School hosts."
"Welcome to 2025! Here is the first of two shows where we look at many of the big music anniversaries of the year ahead."
"Every year we take the last full week of the year and offer a tip of the hat and a raise of the glass to those in the music world who left us. Here are the names from 2024."
"This is our second Christmas show of 2024. We asked AI to tell us the No 1 Christmas song and Christmas movie each year right up until this current year. Mariah Carey might show up."
This week on Stoner Chicks, Phoebe tells us about some thrilling hockey action from the Seattle Kraken and Steph brings a High Thought about returning fashion trends! Then, Grace tells the chicks about Stoner of the Week Billie ‘Lady Day' Holiday and they lay out the perfect recipe for enjoying the season. Cited sources: -‘Billie' (2019) directed by James Erskine -‘Blues Legacies and Black Feminism: Gertrude "Ma" Rainey, Bessie Smith, and Billie Holiday' (1999), written by Angela Y. Davis -‘Billie Holiday vs. Harry J. Anslinger' episode of Great Moments in Weed History Podcast, by David Bienenstock
"Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays. We have a two part Christmas offering this year. We are counting down both the No 1 Christmas song and the No 1 Christmas movie for every year starting in 1950 through 2024."
Holiday jazz featuring: Peggy Lee, Ella Logan, Victoria Spivey, Lonnie Johnson, Bessie Smith, Ella Fitzgerald, Julia Lee, Fletcher Henderson, Claude Thornhill, John Kirby, Putney Dandridge, and Fats Waller.Songs include: Jingle Bells, Winter Weather, Santa Claus Came in the Spring, There's Frost on the Moon, Every Day's a Holiday, Snowy Morning Blues, Snowfall, Arab Dance, Bounce of the Sugar Plum Fairy, Christmas Spirits, Chistmas Without Santa Claus.
"It had to happen. The Grammys have changed their ruling that music can only be made by humans. The Beatles changed their minds but this is no where near the first time The Grammys have had to accept machine and computer generated music. We have a timeline."
This week's show, after a 1966 Bee Gees belt: brand new Throwing Muses, Dropkick, Toxic Reasons, Blueboy, Moles, 36?, and Lucinda Williams (and new Springhouse reissue), plus The Beatles, Max Romeo, Bessie Smith, The Coasters, John Barry Orchestra, Mon...
"This is one of the oddest topics we have done in a while. There are Guinness World Records in music. They are easy to find. However many of them are disputed as someone now believes he or she owns the record. It is fascinating."
"Here is a sampling of some important music events that happened on Thanksgiving Day. I think it would be the best day to have a concert. Everyone is off work."
"An album can go Gold, then Platinum, then multiplatinum and then Diamond for ten million in sales. However, there have been 13 albums that have gone Diamond twice, the Double Diamonds. Here they are."
"Usually when you hear about a musician being sued it comes from their label or a venue but seldom the fans. However it does happen. Here is a list of some of the more interesting suits over the years."
Breaking News!FILM PREMIEREMaureen Gosling'sTHE 9 LIVES OF BARBARA DANE"The amazing story of Barbara Dane, a powerful radical citizen-artist whose magnificent voice and uncompromising dedication to freedom, social justice and global liberation, continues to ring." --Danny Glover, Executive ProducerWATCHTRAILERhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bdkTz4Lihmwhttps://www.barbaradane.net/DOC 'N ROLL FESTIVALOctober 27th, 2024 @ 5:30pmLONDON - BARBICAN CINEMA 3Director, Maureen Gosling will lead Q&A after screeningBARAKAN MUSIC FILM FESTIVALSeptember 9th-19th, 2024TOKYODirector, Maureen Gosling at Sept 9th screeningNote from Bill:5 years ago, about this time of year, Rich approached me about celebrating the extraordinary life of one of his major influences - (he had brought her to our high school in the late 60s to participate in a benefit concert to raise money for Native American schools). I had a lot to learn because Barbara Dane's career spanned most of the 20th century and a good chunk of the present one. And, I was grateful for the study.Starting out as a teenager from Detroit, Barbara Jean Spillman began singing with Louis Armstrong, and went on to become a sensation in the world of jazz. But, she was too big for that container - she went on to become one of the most influential folk music activists and label owners in history. Upon learning of her passing last week at the age of 97, it seemed fitting that we revisit that special archival episode. Listen, and be amazed!"Bessie Smith in Stereo" said jazz critic Leonard Feather in Playboy magazine when Barbara Dane burst onto the scene in the late '50s. In 1958 Time magazine said of her: "The voice is pure, rich...rare as a 20 karat diamond." To Ebony magazine, she seemed "startlingly blonde, especially when that powerful dusky alto voice begins to moan of trouble, two-timing men and freedom... with stubborn determination, enthusiasm and a basic love for the underdog (she is) making a name for herself...aided and abetted by some of the oldest names in jazz who helped give birth to the blues..." The seven-page Ebony article--their first feature story about a white woman (Nov., l959)-- was filled with photos of Dane working with Memphis Slim, Willie Dixon, Muddy Waters, Clara Ward, Mama Yancey, Little Brother Montgomery and others...
"I read an opinion that asked if this was the last year for Classic Rock. The Stones are still out there. Paul McCartney as well. But it seems this year has a lot of the genre retiring. We have a list for you."
"On September 13, Janes Addiction was performing in Boston when singer Perry Farrell showed and punched guitarist Dave Navarro. The band is now on a hiatus. However this is no where near the first time band members have fought on stage. We have a list for you."
"This is our 2024 Halloween show. I read an article explaining John Carpenters theme to Halloween and it got me interested in other famous horror movie themes. Here are all the facts I found."
Today's show features music performed by Bessie Smith and Clara Smith
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