Podcasts about jim weatherly

Nu het kwik weer tot boven nul is gestegen en de wegen in het Noorden des lands weer begaanbaar zijn, schuiven Floris en Tom aan voor de eerste Two Step van 2025. Een aflevering die tot de nok toe is gevuld met een greep uit country music's finest songwriters. Van relatieve nieuwkomers als Charles Wesley Godwin, Colby Acuff en The Red Clay Strays, tot oudgediende Jim Weatherly. Maar in deze aflevering van Countrykoorts is er ook aandacht voor iets minder bekende artiesten als Rob Baird en Richard Inman. Eeuwig zonde dat laatstgenoemde tegenwoordig aannemer is in Winnipeg. Daarnaast komt de Countrykoorts Community met een gouden vondst: The Desert Rose Band. En we sluiten af met werk van Channing Wilson, die naast het schrijven van gigantische hits voor Luke Combs, Riley Green en Travis Tritt zelf ook geen onverdienstelijke platen heeft uitgebracht. Veel luisterplezier! 

Gladys Knight and the Pips were two decades into their career when they released their signature song, “Midnight Train to Georgia”. Formed in 1952, the legendary band was comprised of Gladys Knight, her brother Bubba Knight and their cousins William Guest and Edward Patten. They were originally signed to Motown Records in1966 but found their time on the label to be an uphill battle, with acts like Marvin Gaye, the Temptations and the Supremes given priority. Their eventual 1973 signing to Buddha Records ended up giving them an unexpected fresh start. For their debut single on the label, they recorded a new version of Jim Weatherly's folky track "Midnight Plane to Houston,” pulling from a Cissy Houston cover of Weatherly's song that had already changed the city and mode of transportation in the title. The rest is history, with "Midnight Train to Georgia" becoming the group's biggest and most signature track.  On this week's episode our hosts are joined by the song's engineer and mixer Ed Stadium, who shares the fascinating history of how this song came together, as well as an alternate version of the song from his archives. Listen in as they explore why this track remains a standout in the group's illustrious career and the emotional depth that Gladys Knight's voice brings to the song.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Episode # 206 Rocker Mitch Malloy releases New Solo Album "The Last Song," his time in Van Halen and much more! MITCH MALLOY RETURNS WITH NEW SOLO ALBUM, ‘THE LAST SONG' FROM SING MARKET Mitch Malloy continues to rock the night away burning the midnight oil! After several years as the frontman for the iconic rock band Great White, Mitch returned to the studio writing and recording his new album, ‘THE LAST SONG.' The album will launch with an exclusive, limited release collector's edition vinyl through a partnership with SING. Pre-sales for the vinyl release will go on sale May 3, 2023. An international release will follow in June. Once again, Mitch is undertaking an album solely by himself from start to finish – song writing, producing, instruments, mixing and mastering. Mitch reveals, “For this record, I have really taken my time. In the past, I've usually been on deadlines. With this album, there was so much material in my head from a few years of not having a true creative outlet, so it was a lot to process. I'm thankful that I have been in a position to not rush my creativity. I've been tucked away in my Zen zone writing and recording... and amassing lots of new gear! Ha!” ‘THE LAST SONG' DELUXE PACKAGE will be released worldwide first on SING Market as a limited edition collectible 180 gram signed and numbered white vinyl record. This special vinyl bundle includes a signed CD, large poster, 8" X 10" photo, and more. All of this is attached to a limited, numbered and registered digital collectable bundle packed with behind-the-scenes videos, acoustic videos, a rare handwritten lyric sheet, and a Golden Ticket contest to win a private zoom concert where you hang with Mitch! After this very limited vinyl - digital collectable VIP bundle is gone - it's gone! Follow this link to purchase: https://market.singidea.com/market/asset/2abdeae1-ddbf-4d97-bd7a-8d345422ec0a/ Unboxing video here: https://vimeo.com/823080034?share=copy/ In addition to being an artist, Mitch is no stranger to the studio, and has worked with a variety of artists, labels, and brands from Taylor Swift, Boys Like Girls, Kenny Loggins, Craig Morgan, and Sony Music NY, to singer/songwriters Victoria Show, Gary Burr and Billy Falcon, and even voiceover work for Outdoor Channel, Field & Stream and many more. Mitch has even been the voice for Starburst candy! Mitch is also an award-winning songwriter, and has written with legendary songwriters like Jim Weatherly, Richard Lee, Mike Reid, Desmond Child, Dennis Morgan, Victoria Shaw and Gray Burr. He's been signed to publishing deals with Warner Chappell and Chrysalis Music, but later launched his own publishing company to control his copyrights. Mitch loves the craft of songwriting... telling a story and resonating with his audience. "Songs are so powerful... it's amazing just how much a song can impact a person's life," says Malloy. “Once again, life has delivered a lot of new material... from losing family members, to moving to the beach, to having a teenager. There's definitely no shortage of inspiration!” Mitch's tenure as an artist has spanned several decades beginning as a regular on the New York music scene in the 80s. Mitch soon garnered a major recording deal with RCA/BMG Worldwide, and achieved success on the pop and rock charts, landed a coveted spot on the Tonight Show with Jay Leno, and has toured globally. Mitch's voice has been highly sought after as a frontman for legendary acts as well as a guest vocalist on other artists' projects. In the mid-90s, Mitch was asked to replace Sammy Hagar as lead singer for Van Halen. But after spending time and recording with the band he declined. “When the band appeared on the MTV Music Awards with Dave [David Lee Roth], the fans expected his return – I expected his return. I felt as cool as the opportunity was, it just wasn't the right time,” said Malloy. Lastly, if you miss out on the SING Market bundles, ‘THE LAST SONG' CD (alone) will be available in the US on Malloy's label, Godsend Records, and internationally by Cargo Records based in the UK. Mitch looks forward to getting back out on the road and connecting with his fans in person. So, will this be the last song? According to Mitch, “Give it a listen, and you tell me!” “My hope with ‘The Last Song' record is that when listening you will experience some of the experiences and feelings and emotions I had while making it. If that happens then the world is a better place through music. And as always, I gave it everything I had. Crank it and enjoy!” https://www.youtube.com/@mitchmalloy3468/ https://www.facebook.com/MitchMalloyMusic/ https://www.mitchmalloy.com/ https://twitter.com/mitchmalloy/ https://www.instagram.com/malloymitch/ singmarket.com/ Subscribe to Pat's Soundbytes Unplugged Podcast, Pat's Soundbytes IGTV and Pat's Soundbytes Unplugged - Podcast Radio Show on YouTube for all the interviews and incredible content. Instagram: Pat's Soundbytes Twitter: @PatsSoundbytes Facebook: Patrick Calamari or Pat's Soundbytes Unplugged! Patreon Page: Pat's Soundbytes

Ten Years After "Bad Scene"Big Joe Turner "Shake, Rattle And Roll"Eilen Jewell "Shakin' All Over"Dinosaur Jr. "Repulsion"Aretha Franklin "(Sweet Sweet Baby) Since You've Been Gone"Them "Mystic Eyes"Jessie Mae Hemphill "Married Man Blues"Johnny Cash "The Man Comes Around"Big Bill Broonzy "Terrible Operation Blues"Elvis Costello "Jimmie Standing In the Rain"Steve Earle "Tom Ames' Prayer"Joan Shelley "If the Storms Never Came"Fats Waller "Stay"Jimmie Rodgers "Blue Yodel #9"Nina Simone "Blues for Mama"The Black Keys "Sinister Kid"Gladys Bentley Quintet "Boogie'n My Woogie"The Light Crust Doughboys "Beer Drinkin' Mama"Superchunk "Shallow End"Cafeteria "Poloroids"Shannon McNally "Pale Moon"Justin Townes Earle "Yuma"The Black Crowes "P. 25 London"Drag The River "Bug Country"Valerie June "Shakedown"Lucinda Williams "Joy"Alvin Youngblood hart "Mama Don't Allow"Jimbo Mathus "Poor Lost Souls"The Cactus Blossoms "Everybody (feat. Jenny Lewis)"The Yardbirds "New York City Blues"The Mountain Goats "New Monster Avenue"Ed Young "Reg'lar, Reg'lar, Rolling Under"Duke Ellington & His Famous Orchestra/Adelaide Hall "Creole Love Call"Jim Weatherly "Midnight Plane To Houston"Hartman's Heartbreakers "Fetch It on Down to My House"Lil Green "My Mellow Man"Hank Williams & The Drifting Cowboys "Settin' the Woods on Fire"Rosalie Hill "Rolled and Tumbled"Billie Holiday "It's Like Reaching for the Moon"Tom Waits "Way Down In The Hole"Fred McDowell "Come and Found You Gone"Marc Ribot y Los Cubanos "Aurora En Pekin"The Lonesome Doves "When We Were Wild"Otis Redding "I've Got Dreams To Remember"James Booker "Feel So Bad"

Dit jaar ontvielen ons opnieuw heel wat muzikale grootheden. Leo Blokhuis staat in deze podcast stil bij drie in 2021 gestorven artiesten die hem na aan het muzikale hart liggen: Southern soul-held Joe Simon, singer-songwriter Jim Weatherly (hij schreef o.a. ‘Midnight Train To Georgia') en John Miles, die, zo blijkt hier, meer deed dan alleen ‘Music'. 

It's that time again!⏰ Time for … COVER WARS!!

EXPLANAE MOMENTSong: Midnight Train to GeorgiaSong by: Gladys Knight and the PipsSong written by: Jim WeatherlyPhoto credit: By CBS Television - frontbackUsage: Public Domain, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=61834027Podcast vocals: Gail NoblesKeyboard player: Gail NoblesDo y'all hear that train? Do y'all hear it's horn?…. Today's topic .. Gladys Knight and the Pips .. Midnight Train to Georgia.Midnight Train to Georgia is a 1973 number one hit single by Gladys Knight & the Pips. Their second release after departing Motown Records for Buddha Records.The song was written by Jim Weatherly. It was based on a conversation he had with someone about taking a midnight plane to Houston. The song was sent to a guy named Sonny Limbo in Atlanta, and he wanted to cut it with Cissy Houston. He asked if the title could be changed to Midnight Train to Georgia. Jim didn't mind.Gospel soul singer Cissy Houston recorded the song as Midnite Train to Georgia released in 1973. The Weatherly's publisher forwarded the song to Gladys Knight and the Pips, who followed Houston's lead and kept the title Midnight Train to Georgia.Like the person in the song that Gladys Knight was singing about, some of you may have moved away to achieve your dream. Some make it and some don't. Gladys plays the part to support her man. She would rather leave her world to live in his world. That world was LA. But in the end, her man went on back to Georgia. How many of you went away and came back? There's nothing wrong with that, and it doesn't mean to stop trying to achieve the dream.I'm Gail Nobles This has been an Eplanae Moment. The story behind a song. Gladys Knight and the Pips - Midnight Train to Georgia.

«Life Rolls On» heisst ihr neustes Album, das ebenso heissen könnte «Das Leben prägt». Nach wie vor ist das Duo der Inbegriff von modernem Country. Mit ihrem Neuling wollen sie beweisen, dass sie erwachsener geworden sind. Eine von mehreren Neu-Erscheinungen, die wir heute vorstellen. Mit dabei ist auch Johnny Lee, der in den 80er Jahren seinen Höhepunkt hatte und jetzt mit 74 Jahren aus der Versenkung auftaucht. Ausserdem erinnern wir an Jim Weatherly, der mit 77 Jahren starb und Hits für ganz Nashville schrieb, darin eingeschlossen der Klassiker «Midnight Train To Georgia», den wir in einer Country-Version hochleben lassen. 

Our guest is Diane Warren, an Emmy, Golden Globe, and Grammy winner with 11 Academy Award nominations for Best Original Song. The Songwriters Hall of Famer and ASCAP Founders Award winner is known for a long list of hits, including “Rhythm of the Night,” “Blame it On the Rain,” “Because You Loved Me,” “Don’t Turn Around,” “Unbreak My Heart,” “I Don’t Wanna Miss a Thing,” and “How Do I Live.” She joins us to talk about her wide-ranging career, and her upcoming first-ever studio album, The Cave Sessions, Vol. 1.   PART ONE:Scott and Paul chat about the Bruce Springsteen Super Bowl commercial, authenticity, Willie Nelson's reggae album, and Lady Gaga's meat dress. PART TWO:The guys pay tribute to Songwriters Hall of Famer (and former Songcraft guest) Jim Weatherly who passed away recently. Hear all about Scott's connection with the "Midnight Train to Georgia" writer that goes back many many years.  PART THREE: Our in-depth interview with Diane WarrenABOUT DIANE WARRENSongwriters Hall of Famer Diane Warren is an Emmy, Golden Globe, and Grammy winner (with a total of 15 Grammy nominations to her credit) who has been honored with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame and is perhaps one of the most successful pop songwriters of all time. Her long list of Top-10 pop hits includes “Rhythm of the Night” by DeBarge, “I Get Weak” by Belinda Carlisle, “Nothing’s Gonna Stop Us Now” and “Set the Night to Music” by Starship, “Who Will You Run To” by Heart, “I Don’t Wanna Live Without Your Love” and “Look Away” by Chicago, “Blame it on the Rain” by Milli Vanilli, “How Can We Be Lovers” and “When I’m Back on My Feet Again” by Michael Bolton, “I’ll Be Your Shelter” and “Love Will Lead You Back” by Taylor Dayne, “If I Could Turn Back Time” and “Just Like Jesse James” by Cher, and “When I See You Smile” by Bad English.But those are just a few highlights from the 1980s. In the ‘90s she became a five-time ASCAP Pop Songwriter of the Year, and was named Billboard Pop Songwriter of the Year for three years in a row thanks to writing hits such as “If You Asked Me To” and “Because You Loved Me” for Celine Dion, “Don’t Turn Around” for Ace of Base, “For You I Will” for Monica, “The One I Gave My Heart To” for Aaliyah, “Unbreak My Heart” for Toni Braxton, “Have You Ever” for Brandy, “I Don’t Want to Miss a Thing” for Aerosmith, “I Turn to You” for Christina Aguilera, “Music of My Heart” for Gloria Estefan, and “How Do I Live” for LeAnn Rimes, which became the longest-running song in Billboard chart history. Warren has earned eleven Academy Award nominations for Best Original Song between 1988 and 2020, including “Nothing’s Gonna Stop Us Now,” “Because You Loved Me,” “How Do I Live,” “I Don’t Want to Miss a Thing,” “Til It Happens to You,” which was a collaboration with Lady Gaga, “Stand Up for Something,” which was a collaboration with Common and “I’ll Fight” from the film RBG. She has continued to have her songs recorded by a wide-range of artists in recent years, including “Born to Be Somebody” by Justin Bieber, “I Was Here” by Beyonce, “Only Love Can Hurt Like This” by Paloma Faith, and “To Get Here” by Willie Nelson. Other artists who’ve recorded her songs include Barbra Streisand, Johnny Mathis, Jennifer Hudson, Patti LaBelle, Dionne Warwick, Roy Orbison, Al Green, Rod Stewart, Ringo Starr, Eric Clapton, Bette Midler, Lionel Richie, Faith Hill, Trisha Yearwood, Reba McEntire, Bon Jovi, Alice Cooper, KISS, Joan Jett, Mariah Carey, Mary J. Blige, Jessie J, Demi Lovato, Carrie Underwood, Adele, Diana Ross, Aretha Franklin, and Whitney Houston. A recipient of the prestigious ASCAP Founder’s Award, Warren has recently completed her first studio album, The Cave Sessions, Vol. 1, which features John Legend, Celine Dion, Mary J. Blige, Jason Derulo, Ty Dolla $ign, LP, and Darius Rucker who performs the lead single “Times Like This.” 

Brandi Carlile acaba de hacer pública su reciente versión de "Take Me Home, Country Roads" de John Denver como avance del próximo spin-off de El Silencio de los corderos que la cadena CBS ha titulado Clarice, el nombre de la protagonista de la novela de Thomas Harris. Es una buena forma de abrir un programa sobre la actualidad de la Americana. Sarah Jarosz también se ha inclinado por hacer algunas curiosas versiones en este tiempo de pandemia. Extraído de la serie de NPR Morning Edition Song Project, la tejana nos ha sorprendido cantando simplemente con un micro y su guitarra “I Still Haven’t Found What I’m Looking For” que U2 llevaron a su quinto álbum The Joshua Tree en 1987. Ese concepto de hogar de estos tiempos es la excusa de Rhiannon Giddens y Francesco Turrisi para completar un nuevo álbum, They're Calling Me Home, donde recuerdan incluso a Alice Gerrard. “Midnight Train To Georgia” es una composición de Jim Weatherly convertida en todo un himno de la música sureña. El nativo de Mississippi ha muerto el pasado día 3 y hemos querido que Joan Osborne recordará aquel tema antológico. También es tiempo de celebrar un cuarto de siglo de una discográfica independiente dedicada a la Americana. Se publica Golden Age: 25 Years of Signature Sounds donde podemos encontrar grabaciones de Josh Ritter, Lake Street Dive, Chris Smither, Lori McKenna, Zoe Muth o Eilen Jewell, una de nuestras favoritas. Brennen Leigh, una mujer con una facilidad especial para contar historias creíbles que han sido interpretadas por artistas bien conocidos, ha querido que su sexto álbum, Prairie Love Letter, sea un homenaje a su natal Minnesota. Ten Penny Gypsy, desde Arkansas, son un dúo que en su segundo LP, Fugitive Heart, es un oasis sonoro que se convierte en necesario en estos tiempos. De igual manera no debería dejar pasar inadvertido a Mac Leaphart, de Carolina del Sur y con un álbum como Music City Joke que es una cosa seria en la que a veces es Bob Dylan, otras es John Prine y también nos recuerda a Jerry Jeff Walker. En ese sentido, Jared Tyler, habitual acompañante de las últimas visitas de Malcolm Holcombe se ha puesto al frente de Saugeye, un proyecto compartido con otros cuatro okies y cuyo nombre tiene que ver con ese pez híbrido que también define a la perfección su música. Bo Armstrong es un tejano de Dallas que se enmarca en la sencillez de un álbum Chasing Ballads, donde reconoce el pasado y se motiva de cara al futuro. Nuestra despedida tiene que ver con el álbum That’s Life, la última entrega discográfica de Willie Nelson y el segundo de sus álbumes dedicado a Frank Sinatra, que nos deja una colaboración de Diana Krall, la pianista canadiense, que se ha acercado algo más a la Americana desde que se casó en 2003 con Elvis Costello. Escuchar audio

Chuck opens Friday’s show by talking about Vanderbilt trying to get their program going under Clark Lea. Also, Paul Rhoads deciding to go to Ohio State as an analyst. It sounds like Alabama is about to get a huge boost from the transfer portal. Dan Mathews says that Nick Saban’s former assistants make the worst mistake they can make. We get the latest on what is happening with Josh Heupel filling out his coaching staff at Tennessee, from Eric Cain of 99.1 The Sports Animal (WNML) in Knoxville. Chuck closes out the hour by paying tribute to former Ole Miss quarterback turned musical icon, Jim Weatherly.    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Are people from Louisana taking vaccination spots away from Mississippians? We give you the latest. Plus we talk with C Spire Chairman and CEO Hu Meena about their investment in 5G and broadband across Mississippi and Alabama and what that means for the future. Steve Azar also joins to talk about the passing of former Ole Miss quarterback and singer/songwriter Jim Weatherly

In addition to his own albums and mixtapes, artist, songwriter, and entertainer Eric Bellinger has co-written hits such as Chris Brown’s “New Flame” and Usher’s “Lemme See,” as well as songs by Justin Bieber, Trey Songz, The Game, and others. Eric joins Paul to chat about his remarkable career that spans pop, hip-hop, and R&B. PART ONEScott and Paul talk about musicians who are also great athletes and theorize about the connections between sports and music, including Paul's tales of his days playing basketball with Brian McKnightPART TWOPaul's in-depth interview with Eric BellingerABOUT ERIC BELLINGERSinger, songwriter, and producer Eric Bellinger balances his career as a performer with a long list of behind-the-scenes writer credits on hits such as Chris Brown’s “New Flame,” which topped multiple Billboard charts, “Lemme See,” an ASCAP-award winning song by Usher that reached #2 on Billboard’s Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart, the Top 40 “Right Here” by Justin Bieber featuring Drake, and the theme song of the hit film Think Like a Man, performed by Jennifer Hudson, Ne-Yo, and Rick Ross.The list of other artists who’ve recorded Eric’s songs includes Selena Gomez, Ashanti, Keke Palmer, Brandy, Fantasia, Trey Songz, The Game, Tyrese, Tank, and Teyana Taylor. In addition to “New Flame,” Eric also earned recognition for his contributions to Chris Brown’s Grammy-winning album F.A.M.E., which included the songs “Fine China” and “Love More,” featuring Nicki Minaj. With over a dozen studio albums, mixtapes, and EPs to his credit, Eric Bellinger the artist has released singles such as “Valet” featuring Fetty Wap and 2 Chainz; “Type a Way” featuring Chris Brown; “Moist” featuring K Camp, and “Enough,” which directly addresses racial and societal injustice. His most recent album, a duo project with Hitmaka called 1-800-Hit-Eazy, will be released later this month. 

This week we welcome Bob Davidson and Jason D. Williams! Bob Davidson, After following in his father's footsteps and playing alongside him in a band, Bob worked in Kimberling City with Jim Weatherly's Ozark Jamboree at the age of 9. Bob never played many sports and instead chose to follow the musical path. After graduating high school, Bob went to work for Lee Mace at Lee Mace's Ozark Opry in Osage Beach, and then became part of the Ozark Country Jubilee, which came to Branson in 1979. Bob decided to head out and play the road venues after six years in Branson, eventually relocating to Nashville. He did solo gigs and some carpentry work to “pay the bills.” A few years back, Bob got that rambling fever and decided to give Branson one more shot in 2009. Bob returned to Branson in 2010 with a show titled Swingin’ Doors Country Music Show at the Clay Cooper Theatre. In 2011 he joined Down Home Country at Grand Country and performed there for five years. In June 2017, Bob rededicated his life to Christ. “God laid upon my heart to write songs of love, hope, and faith because the ‘Old was gone and the new had come’ (2 Corinthians 5:17),” Bob said. “It all began when I laid it all at the foot of the cross. You see, after many years of playing the honky-tonks and writing Country music, I had found that missing piece of the puzzle. Yes, my Lord and Savior said, ‘Pick up your cross and follow Me,’” Bob stated. Bob continued, “By God’s grace and 10 songs later, hours upon hours in the studio and many sleepless nights writing an entirely new project, God revealed to me His plan for my life: to share the Gospel through a brand new music ministry, which the guys in the studio refer to as ‘Bob Style Gospel’. There’s really no other way to describe it.” With a new album and renewed faith Bob has a new sound and music ministry. To book a performance or get his new album, visit: MusicByBobDavidson.com. You can also follow Bob Davidson Music Ministries on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and SoundCloud. Jason D. Williams has spent a lifetime behind the piano connecting with country and rock 'n' roll greats while creating a persona that's 100 percent original. After decades of being celebrated for his take-no-prisoners approach to performing country and rock 'n' roll penned by others, Williams has added a new element to his artistry, songwriting. The rock 'n' roll history of Memphis looms large in Williams' world. He recorded for RCA and Sun Records in the 1980s and '90s, and returned to the recording fold in 2010 and has continued steady since. At the age of 16, Williams left his tiny hometown of El Dorado, Ark., to perform
with LaBeef who had set up a base of operations in northeast Massachusetts.
Williams, who continues to work with LaBeef on occasion, went solo in the late 1980s and found a steady home at Mallards in the Peabody Hotel in Memphis, TN when a snowstorm stranded him a few steps from the Peabody door, quickly he attracted a following and the rest, as they say, is history. After several years, he left after signing with RCA, which released his first album, "Tore Up," and he stayed on the road after Sun Records issued "Wild" in 1993. "Don’t Get None Onya’," released in 2004, captured the power of his blend of honky-tonk country and Memphis rock 'n' roll and was the birth of his own label. “Rockin”, “Killer Instincts” and “Recycled” soon followed and the latest album is in progress now. Williams is also no stranger to large motion pictures, movies as we call them. Williams performed all of the hand shots for the movie “Great Balls of Fire” starring a young Dennis Quaid and was also featured in “The War Room” documenting Bill Clinton’s race for the White House. He’s also had numerous television appearances and various shows on MTV, VH1 and CMT. A wild man onstage, Jason accredits influences like Jerry Lee Lewis, Moon Mullican, Memphis Slim and Al Jolson, for helping to develop his vast repertoire and seemingly endless energy. “I’ve always welcomed the comparisons; my influences were some of the greatest entertainers ever to be seen.” Jason continues to tour more than 160 shows a year. For more information on Jason visit his website: RockinJasonDWilliams.com; or find him on Facebook. His music can be found on YouTube Music, Spotify, Pandora, Deezer and iHeartRadio.

Ken is in again, and this time he talks music with Jim Weatherly, politics with Alex Castellanos, and Cincinnati with Bill Dendy on 700 WLW.

Ken is in again, and this time he talks music with Jim Weatherly, politics with Alex Castellanos, and Cincinnati with Bill Dendy on 700 WLW.

Ken is in again, and this time he talks music with Jim Weatherly, politics with Alex Castellanos, and Cincinnati with Bill Dendy on 700 WLW.

Welcome to the first Sound of History of episode! This is a music history podcast where Nick, an amateur music history nerd, attempts to teach music history to his wife Mika, who doesn't know or care all that much about music history.  In this episode, we don't actually talk about music history, but we run through how the show will work, our origin story, and then play a fun game.  Follow us! Facebook: @SoundofHistory   Twitter: @SoundofHistory_ ###################   Music Used:  "Midnight Train to Georgia" written by Jim Weatherly and performed by Gladys Knight and the Pips for Buddah Records. Universal - Polygram International Inc. Publishing "Great Balls of Fire" written by Otis Blackwell and Jack Hammer. Performed by Jerry Lee Lewis for Sun Records in 1957. Published by Sony/ATV and Chappel and Co.  "Gimme Shelter" written and by Kieth Richards and Mick Jagger. Performed by The Rolling Stones for Decca and ABCKO. Published by ABCKO music.  "Crocodile Rock" written by Elton John and Bernie Taupin. Performed by Elton John for MCA (U.S.) and DJM (UK). Published by Universal - Songs of Polygram Music Inc.  "Bohemian Rhapsody" written by Freddie Mercury and performed by Queen for Elektra (U.S.) and EMI (U.K.). Published by EMI Blackwood Music Inc.  "All Along the Watchtower" written by Bob Dylan and performed by Jimi Hendrix for Olympic Records. Published by Bob Dylan Music OBO Dwarf Music "Walk Like a Man" written by Bob Crewe and Bob Gaudio. Performed by The Four Seasons for Vee-Jay. Published by Kobalt Music "Is This Love?" written by Bob Marley and performed by Bob Marley and the Wailers for Tuff Gong/Island Records. Published by Kobalt Music "I Got You Babe" written by Sonny Bono. Performed by Sonny and Cher for ATCO Records. Published by Cotillion Music.  "Son of a Preacher Man" written by John Hurley and Ronnie Wilkins. Performed by Aretha Franklin for Atlantic Records. Published by Sony/ATV Tree Publishing.    All songs used under Fair Use as defined by section 107 of the Copyright Act. All copyrighted material used for nonprofit/educational purposes. 

When you list the greatest singer/songwriters of the rock era, it will not be long before the name Jim Croce appears. Rob shares that this fifth and final album entitled “I Got a Name” was posthumously released in December after Croce’s tragic death in an airplane accident in September of 1973. The pilot struck a pecan tree at the end of the runway - the only tree in the area - killing all 5 on board a small plane in Nachez, Louisiana. Croce was the child of Italian immigrants and grew up in south Philadelphia. He got his start playing fraternity parties and coffee houses. We hope you enjoy this feature album from this outstanding folk rock singer-songwriter who passed too soon. “I Got a Name” This well known title track was the first single from the album, released the day after Croce's death. “Lovers Cross” This song is about the downsides of a relationship in which one partner is too dependent on the other for their happiness. “And bridges are meant for burnin' when the people and memories they join aren't the same.” “Five Short Minutes” And this one is a cautionary tale about sleeping with groupies who are too young! “Because five short minutes of lovin' done brought me twenty long years in jail.” “Working at the Carwash Blues” This track tells the story of an ex-con who got a job at a car wash after his time in prison. It was the fourth single released. Gonzo did a cover of this song on “The Muppet Show.” ENTERTAINMENT TRACK: “The Entertainer” from the movie “The Sting” This Scott Joplin ragtime song was featured in the blockbuster film "The Sting" starring Robert Redford and Paul Newman. STAFF PICKS: “Midnight Train to Georgia” by Gladys Knight & The Pips This Grammy-winning song was a cover of a song originally entitled “Midnight Plane to Houston,” and Bruce adds, it was inspired by a conversation writer Jim Weatherly had with Farrah Fawcett. “Smokin' in the Boy's Room” by Brownsville Station Brian's staff pick is perhaps better known from the Motley Crue cover. It was originally entitled “Smokin' in the Theater,” and was the song that moved Brownsville Station from a regional band to a national one. “If You Wanna Get to Heaven” by Ozark Mountain Daredevils Wayne picks a southern country-rock song. The Ozark Mountain Daredevils hailed from Springfield, Missouri, and chose to stick around the state rather than chase a larger audience in Los Angeles or other cities with a larger music scene. “Hello, It's Me” by Todd Rundgren Rob's staff pick is one of the big songs from Philly's Todd Rundgren. This song was recorded three different times, this one being his solo hit. INSTRUMENTAL TRACK: “Love's Theme” by Love Unlimited Orchestra We exit this podcast on an instrumental disco hit that was from a group formed by Barry White.

Jim Weatherly and Michael Gray join Bill Cody on May 20, 2019 recorded at the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum. The two stopped by to chat with Bill about Jim's incredible career as a Hall of Fame songwriter, and much more! 

Former Ole Miss quarterback turned hit singer-songwriter Jim Weatherly talks about his life and unqiue career.

After establishing himself as a college football star in Mississippi, Jim Weatherly moved to Los Angeles to pursue a music career. He eventually found success as a songwriter, and is best known for penning “Midnight Train to Georgia,” a #1 pop and R&B hit for Gladys Knight and the Pips that would go on to be named one of Rolling Stone magazine’s 500 Greatest Songs of All Time and earn induction into the Grammy Hall of Fame. Gladys and her Pips recorded a dozen of Weatherly’s songs, including the Top 10 hits “Neither One of Us (Wants to be the First to Say Goodbye)”  “Where Peaceful Waters Flow,” “Best Thing That Ever Happened to Me,” and “Love Finds Its Own Way.” It wasn’t uncommon for Jim to appear on both the pop and country charts simultaneously with different versions of the same song. Bob Luman scored a Top 10 country hit with “Neither One of Us (Wants to be the First to Say Goodbye)” while Ray Price hit the top of the country chart with his version of “You’re the Best Thing That Ever Happened to Me.” Price would record nearly 40 Jim Weatherly songs, including the Top 5 hits “Like Old Times Again” and “Roses and Love Songs.” Thanks, in part, to Ray Price’s success, Jim was named ASCAP’s Country Songwriter of the Year in 1974. Additional hits from the Weatherly songbook include Charley Pride’s #1 single “Where Do I Put Her Memory,” Ed Bruce’s Top 5 hit “You Turn Me On (Like a Radio),” Glen Campbell’s Top 5, “A Lady Like You,” and Bryan White’s #1 single “Someone Else’s Star.” Other artists who’ve recorded Jim’s songs include Eddy Arnold, Reba McEntire, Dean Martin, Vince Gill, Etta James, Neil Diamond, Bill Anderson, Kenny Rogers, Hall & Oates, The Temptations, Garth Brooks, Kenny Chesney, Peter Cetera, and Angie Stone. As an artist, Jim earned a Top 10 pop hit with “Need to Be” and a Top 10 country hit with “I’ll Still Love You.” The Grammy nominee and Dove award winner was inducted into the Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame in 2006 and the Songwriters Hall of Fame in 2014.  

Sue Norris on how Cissy Houston and Gladys Knight respectively transformed the sound, and meaning, of Jim Weatherly's country number. Credits: X5 Music Group, Jim Weatherly, Carinco AG, Capitol Records LLC. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The Library of Congress hosted the annual ASCAP "We Write the Songs" concert that celebrates the Library's partnership with the American Society of Composers, Authors, and Publishers, a non-profit organization that handles licensing and royalties for songwriters. Performers included Paul Williams, Alan Bergman, the Carolina Chocolate Drops, Jim Weatherly, Siedah Garrett, Charles Strouse and Liz Calloway. For captions, transcript, and more information visit http://www.loc.gov/today/cyberlc/feature_wdesc.php?rec=5968