Podcast appearances and mentions of Jim Reeves

#235 Broadcast 235 - Episode 235 - The Crooners - 20260221 - 3 in 1 = Dinah Washington by Jim Reeves

#553 The Immortal Jim Reeves 6 LP-box-set - Side G - Reader's Digest RDA 9584A - 1975 - England by Jim Reeves

When this Tom Waits song turned up during the closing credits of the latest “Knives Out” movie, Wake Up Dead Man, we heard shouts from all around the Floodisphere: “Whoa! What a great tune that would be for The Flood!”We agree. We only wish we'd thought of it earlier. After all, “Come On Up to the House” has been around for more than a quarter of a century, appearing as the closing track on Waits' 1999 Grammy-winning Mule Variations album. Oh, but how our late co-founder Dave Peyton would have loved to have had a piece of this goofy/gritty gospel groove!A Little Waitsian ExegesisTom Waits, one of the world's smartest songwriters, created a tune chock full of literary and philosophical references, as well as clever cultural shout-outs.Country music lovers, for instance — at least those with long memories — will recognize a kiss being tossed in Tom's repeated line in the chorus: “The world is not my home, I'm just passing through.” Don't get it? Think all the way back to 1962 and to the great Jim Reeves crooning: This world is not my home, I'm just a-passin' through My treasures are laid up somewhere beyond the blue. The angels beckon me from heaven's open door And I can't feel at home in this world anymore.But ”Come On Up to the House” has more on its agenda than simply quoting 60-year-old classics. Waits surely is the only songwriter in the house to zip from 20th century country cool to 17th century political philosophy.What? It's true. By the second verse, the lyrics are reaching back to source material predating Jim Reeves by a good three centuries. Philosophy students perk up when “House” takes a moment to direct our attention to Thomas Hobbes' famously dark assessment of human life: “Nasty, brutish and short.”A Peyton-Worthy Punch LineThe song's funniest, sassiest lines — the ones Dave Peyton certainly would have relished — have the most obscure provenance. Who doesn't smile when Waits' lyrics get to this entreaty: Come down off the cross — We can use the wood!This bit of irreverent humor generally is attributed to the late comedian/satirist Bill Hicks, whom Waits once described as being “like a reverend waving a gun around.”While there's no evidence that the “cross/wood” lines are original with Hicks — some think Lenny Bruce might have fashioned them a couple of decades earlier — it is for sure that Bill popularized the comment in his stand-up routines in the 1980s and early 1990s.And we do know that Tom Waits is a big Bill Hicks fan. In fact, a few years ago when someone asked him to compile a list of his all-time favorite albums, Tom put Hicks' 1990s Rant in E Minor in his top 20.Waits on WaitsFinally, “Come On Up to the House” also has a sample of Tom Waits sampling Tom Waits.The song's line “whipped by the forces that are inside of you” was used in another Waits' song — “Spidey's Wild Ride” — released on 2006's Orphans, Brawlers, Bawlers & B******s album. (This album compiled outtakes that were recorded from 1984 to 2005, so it is possible that song was written before “Come on Up to the House.”)For certain we know that a variation on the line came up in a 2002 newspaper article. Austin Chronicle writer Margaret Moser, interviewing Tom over the phone, asked the songwriter where he was as they spoke. “I'm out on my own recognizance in the day room,” Waits replied, “gluing pieces of macaroni on cardboard and painting it gold. After that I get to make a belt that says, ‘Whipped by the forces within me' on the back.”Ah, aren't we all, Tom? Aren't we all…?More Gospel from The Flood?If all this has you craving a little gospelizing by the boys in the band, remember The Gospel Hour playlist in The Flood's free Radio Floodango music streaming service. To read all about it, click the link below. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit 1937flood.substack.com

#234 Broadcast 234 - Episode 234 - The Crooners - 20260214 - 3 in 1 = Jack Jones by Jim Reeves

#552 The Immortal Jim Reeves 6 LP-box-set - Side F - Reader's Digest RDA 9583B - 1975 - England by Jim Reeves

#233 Broadcast 233 - Episode 233 - The Crooners - 20260207 - Live Concert Nina Simone 1960 and 1962 by Jim Reeves

#551 The Immortal Jim Reeves 6 LP-box-set - Side E - Reader's Digest RDA 9583A - 1975 - England by Jim Reeves

#232 Broadcast 232 - Episode 232 - The Crooners - 20260131 - 3 in 1 = Eddie Fisher by Jim Reeves

#550 The Immortal Jim Reeves 6 LP-box-set - Side D - Reader's Digest RDA 9582/2B - 1975 - England by Jim Reeves

#231 Broadcast 231 - Episode 231 - The Crooners - 20260124 - 3 in 1 = Greg Morris by Jim Reeves

#549 The Immortal Jim Reeves 6 LP-box-set - Side C - Reader's Digest RDA 9582/2A - 1975 - England by Jim Reeves

Host Nate Wilcox and music writer James Porter continue their discussion of Ken Burns' Country Music with a look at the sudden emergence of rockabilly from Memphis, the new generation of stars like Johnny Cash and the Nashville Sound that producers Chet Atkins and Owen Bradley came up with for artists like Jim Reeves and Patsy Cline in response. GO TO THE LET IT ROLL SUBSTACK TO HEAR THE FULL EPISODE⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ -- The final 15 minutes of this episode are exclusively for paying subscribers to the Let It Roll Substack. Also subscribe to the LET IT ROLL EXTRA feed on Apple, Spotify or your preferred podcast service to access the full episodes via your preferred podcast outlet. We've got all 350+ episodes listed, organized by mini-series, genre, era, co-host, guest and more. Please consider becoming a paid subscriber to support the show. Thanks! Email ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠letitrollpodcast@gmail.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow us on Twitter.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Let It Roll is proud to be part of ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Pantheon Podcast⁠s⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

#230 Broadcast 230 - Episode 230 - The Crooners - 20260117 - 3 in 1 = Barbara McNair by Jim Reeves

#548 The Immortal Jim Reeves 6 LP-box-set - Side B - Reader's Digest RDA 9581/1B - 1975 - England by Jim Reeves

#229 Broadcast 229 - Episode 229 - The Crooners - 20260110 - 3 in 1 = Jeri Southern by Jim Reeves

#547 The Immortal Jim Reeves 6 LP-box-set - Side A - Reader's Digest RDA 9581/1A - 1975 - England by Jim Reeves

#228 Broadcast - Episode 228 - The Crooners - 20260103 - 3 in 1 = The Golden Gate Quartet by Jim Reeves

#546 Jim Reeves You Are My Darling - Side B - RCA Victor LPM-10057 - 1963 - Germany by Jim Reeves

#227 Broadcast 227 - Episode 220 - The Crooners - 20251227 - 3 in 1 = Sarah Vaughan by Jim Reeves

#545 The Jim Reeves Christmas Show (Including Jim's 1957 USA Radio Show Plus Some Gospels) by Jim Reeves

#226 Broadcast 226 - Episode 219 - The Crooners - 20251220 - 3 in 1 = June Christy by Jim Reeves

#544 The Jim Reeves Christmas Show (Including Jim's RCA Victor album 12 Songs Of Christmas, LSP-2758) by Jim Reeves

#225 Broadcast 225 - Episode 218 - The Crooners - 20251213 - 3 in 1 = The Deep River Quartet by Jim Reeves

#543 Jim Reeves You Are My Darling - Side A - RCA Victor LPM-10057 - 1963 - Germany by Jim Reeves

#224 Broadcast 224 - Episode 217 - The Crooners - 20251206 - 3 in 1 = Ella Fitzgerald by Jim Reeves

#542 Jim Reeves According To My Heart - Side B - RCA Special Products SL-4004 - 1976 - Canada by Jim Reeves

#223 Broadcast 223 - Episode 216 - The Crooners - 20251129 - 3 in 1 = Bobby Darin by Jim Reeves

#541 Jim Reeves According To My Heart - Side A -RCA Special Products SL-4004 - 1976 - Canada by Jim Reeves

#222 Broadcast 222 - Episode 215 - The Crooners - 20251122 - 3 in 1 = The Tymes by Jim Reeves

Jim Reeves was an American singer, songwriter and musician and one of the pioneers of the Nashville sound.

#540 Jim Reeves 20 Greatest Hits - Side B - K-tel Presents NA 500 - 1976 - Australia by Jim Reeves

Songs include: Marimba by Lydia Mendoza, Granada by Frankie Laine, Arentia De Oro by Cuarto Coculense, Mexican Joe by Jim Reeves, Perfidia by Lupita Palomera and Tampica by Stan Kenton. 

#221 Broadcast 221 - Episode 214 - The Crooners - 20251115 - 3 in 1 = Julie London by Jim Reeves

#539 Jim Reeves 20 Greatest Hits - Side A - K-tel Presents NA 500 - 1976 - Australia by Jim Reeves

#220 Broadcast 220 - Episode 213 - The Crooners - 20251108 - 3 in 1 = Danny Williams by Jim Reeves

#538 Jim Reeves 20 Of The Best - Side B - RCA - NL 89852 - 1986 - Germany Jim Reeves by Jim Reeves

Billy Fury, Brian Poole and the Tremeloes and another "could it be anything other than a posthumous record" from Jim Reeves. Decent, but not overly strong material from Roy Orbison and Marianne Faithful. Thankfully, there's the Animals and DC5 to hold up the higher end of the spectrum! #madeonzencastr. Support this podcast at the $6/month level on patreon to get extra content! Also, Create your own podcast today! #madeonzencastr

#219 Broadcast 219 - Episode 210 - The Crooners - 20251101 - 3 in 1 = Sarah Vaughrn & Billy Eckstine by Jim Reeves

#537 Jim Reeves 20 Of The Best - Side A - RCA - NL 89852 - 1986 - Germany by Jim Reeves

#218 Broadcast 218 - Episode 209 - The Crooners - 20251025 - 3 in 1 = Dakota Staton by Jim Reeves

#536 Jim Reeves 20 Golden Hits - Side B - Companion Records - LP 6187221 - 1980's - Denmark by Jim Reeves

#217 Broadcast 217 - Episode 208 - The Crooners - 20251018 - 3 in 1 = Jeri Southern by Jim Reeves

#535 Jim Reeves 20 Golden Hits - Side A - Companion Records - LP 6187221 - 1980's - Denmark by Jim Reeves

#216 Broadcast 216 - Episode 207 - The Crooners - 20251011 - 3 in 1 = Tennessee Ernie Ford by Jim Reeves

#534 Jim Reeves 40 Golden Greats - Side D - 2 LP-set - Trent Records - ADE H 21 - 1975 England by Jim Reeves

#215 Broadcast 215 - Episode 206 - The Crooners - 20251004 - 3 in 1 = Sarah Vaughan by Jim Reeves

#533 Jim Reeves 40 Golden Greats - Side C - 2 LP-set - Trent Records - ADE H 21 - 1975 England by Jim Reeves

#214 Broadcast 214 - Episode 205 - The Crooners - 20250927 - 3 in 1 = Mel Tormé Wilt The Meltones by Jim Reeves

This week's show, after a 1969 Beatles bray: brand new Red Lorry Yellow Lorry, No Joy, Sea Lemon, The Beths, Jeffrey Runnings, Paul Collins, Roach Squad, and Girl Tones, plus The Beatles, Bo Diddley, Dave Robinson, Jim Reeves, Johnny Mandel, Sam the Sh...

Today, we're revisiting a favorite story from WPLN's past about the incredible, long-lived following for musician Jim Reeves in nation's like India and Sri Lanka. Plus the local news for July 31, 2025 and Nashville Artist of the Month Jamie Lidell. Credits: This is a production of Nashville Public RadioHost/producer: Nina CardonaEditor: LaTonya TurnerAdditional support: Mack Linebaugh, Tony Gonzalez, Miriam Kramer and the staff of WPLN and WNXP