Podcasts about Kimono My House

SAISON 3 - EPISODE 27 - A Sparks Story Ruud Swart découvre les Sparks avec la sortie de "Kimono My House" en 1974. Il vit le choc tel que peut le vivre un fan au moment de la découverte.Va s'en suivre une véritable passion/obsession qui le mettra en quête d'un lost media dont il est sûr de l'existence : un premier album du groupe qui n'aurait jamais été commercialisé. Il en est certain, Halfnelson n'est pas le premier album des Sparks. liens utiles :https://www.fanmael.nl/https://sparkspodcast.podbean.com/ Titre diffusé en fin d'épisode : Chile Farm Farney

SAISON 3 - EPISODE 27 - A Sparks Story Ruud Swart découvre les Sparks avec la sortie de "Kimono My House" en 1974. Il vit le choc tel que peut le vivre un fan au moment de la découverte.Va s'en suivre une véritable passion/obsession qui le mettra en quête d'un lost media dont il est sûr de l'existence : un premier album du groupe qui n'aurait jamais été commercialisé. Il en est certain, Halfnelson n'est pas le premier album des Sparks. liens utiles :https://www.fanmael.nl/https://sparkspodcast.podbean.com/ Titre diffusé en fin d'épisode : Chile Farm Farney

Martin Gordon, bassist for Sparks' ‘Kimono My House' takes us behind-the-scenes of this classic album. For its 50 The post Kimono My House at 50 appeared first on The Strange Brew .

Vi och våra gäster kommer att presentera album som man bara inte får missa med andra artister. Vi hoppas att dessa avsnitt kommer få er nostalgiska eller nyfikna, kanske upptäcker ni något nytt eller blir förvånade. Men framför allt hoppas vi på ett bra samtal om album som man inte får missa. Albumen vi talar om: Propaganda är ett musikalbum av Sparks som släpptes i november 1974 på skivbolaget Island Records. Albumet följde upp musikduons genombrott med skivan Kimono My House som släppts tidigare samma år. Ron Mael skrev merparten av låtarna på albumet. Afterburner är det amerikanska bluesrockbandet ZZ Tops nionde studioalbum, utgivet den 28 oktober 1985. Låten "Can't Stop Rockin'" var 1993 filmmusik till filmen Teenage Mutant Hero Turtles III.

Regresamos a un tema clásico de los setenta: This Town Ain't Big Enough for Both of Us de la banda estadounidense Sparks, integrada por los hermanos Ron y Russell Mael. Es la canción de apertura de su tercer álbum de estudio, Kimono My House de 1974. Ricardo Portman nos cuenta su historia. Si os gusta el programa podéis apoyar Ecos del Vinilo Radio siendo patrocinadores ¡por lo que vale un café al mes! desde el botón azul de iVoox. Recuerden que nuestros programas los pueden escuchar también en: Nuestra web https://ecosdelvinilo.com Radio M7 (Córdoba) lunes 18:00 y sábados 17:00. Distancia Radio (Córdoba) jueves y sábados 19:00 Radio Free Rock (Cartagena) viernes 18:00. Generación Radio (Medellín, Colombia) jueves y domingos 19:00 (hora Col.) Radio Hierbabuena (Lima, Perú) jueves 20:00 (hora Perú)

If you were about to turn 50 and could go see five bands in concert, who would they be and why?As the Dads discuss this conundrum, they get distracted and end up talking about Sparks. Who is Sparks? Only one of the most influential bands of the past five decades. They've inspired Joy Division, Queen and Bjork, collaborated with Giorgio Morodor, Franz Ferdinand and members of the Go-Gos, and were even name checked in a Paul McCartney video. These two inscrutable brothers from Southern California have been one step ahead of the musical zeitgeist of the time for years.Come join The New Dad Rock and they explore Sparks. And when you're done listening to the episode, tune into their Edgar Wright-directed documentary.In the meantime, click on any of the links for a taste of Sparks. This Town's Not Big Enough For the Both of UsSupport the show

Special guest Dave Weigel joins Discord & Rhyme once again to talk about Sparks, “your favorite band's favorite band.” It's been a good couple of decades for Ron and Russell Mael. After decades of toiling in semi-obscurity, the brothers saw a late-career renaissance in 2002 with the symphonic, beatless dance album Lil' Beethoven, and Edgar Wright's 2021 documentary The Sparks Brothers cemented their status as elder statesmen of irreverent pop music. For today's episode, Producer Mike is taking us back to the band's early years with the 1974 album Kimono My House, which demonstrates that the Maels' sense of songcraft was in full force from the very beginning. Despite what the interviewees in The Sparks Brothers (including Dave!) might tell you, Sparks aren't for everybody, and the Maels occasionally revel in being grating in a way that even our hosts can't abide. But if you listen to “This Town Ain't Big Enough for the Both of Us” and adore it, good news: this is only the beginning of a gloriously warped musical journey.Cohosts: Mike DeFabio, John McFerrin, Dan Watkins, Dave WeigelComplete show notes: https://discordpod.com/listen/097-sparks-kimono-my-house-1974Support the podcast! https://www.patreon.com/discordpod

In this episode of Baxie's Enormous Record Collection, Baxie takes a look a the 1974 classic "Kimono My House" by Sparks! Over the last 50 years Ron and Russell Mael of Sparks have released 26 albums, 49 singles, and 12 compilations . So singling out just one album is no easy task. But while they be the most brilliant and influential band that you've never heard of--obsessive Sparks fans will tell their incredible body of work is some of the most astonishing, engaging, complicated, hilarious, and satisfyingly diverse music ever. And if you're going to dive into Sparks, there is no better place to start than with "Kimono My House"! Also available on Apple Podcasts, SoundCloud, Stitcher, Spotify, and on the Rock102 website!

We are back againMuch to your chagrinWith more Musical Shenanigans(If you liked that, inquire within about this chap we know from Nantucket.)This time around we have some amusing matchups and another fun-loaded episode you surely do not want to miss.In this show, the contenders are as follows:Sparks - Kimono My HousevNAS - IllmaticAllman Brothers - At Filmore EastvJohnny Cash - At Fulsom PrisonOnce again, we thank you for your patronage.  Smash the subscribe button until it cries and be sure to click on whatever the "like" button is that is associated with your application.  Have yourself a very, merry little day!Peace, Love, and CoffeeScott, Dave, Cory, Johnny, Pete, and absolutely not Chevy  License for Musichttps://www.fesliyanstudios.com/license/?id=c1030e8b-d3d8-489c-b29a-25815eec738aSupport the showCheck out our homepage website here!Follow us on Instagram!Support your favorite uncaffeinated podcasters - buy us a coffee... please???

Senior Producer Kim Drobes caught up with Kimono My House's Atlanta musicians Andy Gish and Kim Ware about their first ever live, in person, music festival. Plus Lois talks with Raymond Goslow. As a senior at Kennesaw State University, he was a finalist on the “Jeopardy! National College Championship" earning the second place prize of $100,000. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Sparks has been called the greatest band you've never heard of and are the subject of a recent documentary by Edgar Wright. Their catalog is vast and intimidating but "Kimono My House" is considered their biggest success. The boys discuss mustaches styles, carnival music, and the commitment to being strange for 50 years. Listen to our episode companion playlist (compilation of the songs we referenced on this episode) here: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2kLIDuYhaGoDiLG2SmSv8Z?si=9677f1e8171e4915 (https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2kLIDuYhaGoDiLG2SmSv8Z?si=9677f1e8171e4915) Listen to Kimono My House here: https://open.spotify.com/album/7KOmuu3cbJQEQYGt3XmLmY?si=D76dKNByQhCkg-l9yYnzmg (https://open.spotify.com/album/7KOmuu3cbJQEQYGt3XmLmY?si=D76dKNByQhCkg-l9yYnzmg) Email us your complaints (or questions / comments) at 1001AlbumComplaints@gmail.com Intro music courtesy of https://open.spotify.com/artist/6iUot3X4FwzuZVHMQ4xh4P?si=TOpyXme9QU-Hf71jjj7_DQ&dl_branch=1 (The Beverly Crushers) Outro music courtesy of https://open.spotify.com/artist/4ehOaXsBSc6eMO2fnveJU2?si=UrpyPkbrQh2AB9wQBLVbOg&dl_branch=1 (MEGA) Next week's album: Amy Winehouse - Back to Black

Jake goes on a tangent while discussing his music recommendations, and cats crawl up his back.Music recommendations are “Raise The Roof” by Alison Krauss & Robert Plant. and “Kimono My House” by Sparks.Wake & Jake (Bonus Content)https://www.patreon.com/wakeandjakepodWake & Jakehttps://www.auxchicago.com/wake-jakehttps://www.instagram.com/wakeandjakepod/https://twitter.com/WakeandJakePodJake Fisherhttps://www.instagram.com/kennyg.g.allin/https://deathbotrecords.bandcamp.com/Music Composed by Jake FisherLogo by Baitul Javid

We watched the new Edgar Wright-directed documentary ‘The Brothers Sparks', we done a deep dive on the 1974 glam rock classic ‘Kimono My House', and we spent seven days here in heaven with Sparks. Liam presents Secret Posho, Christopher is back with a brand new quiz, but is this town big enough for the both of them? This isn't amatuer hour as the Enjoy An Album boys go head-to-head on topics such as the hinterlands, Buckethead, the brothers' long career, and whether or not this is the single best album we've listened to in the list so far in episode 25 of Enjoy An Album! Enjoy.

ok, here we go, another episode and this one has some exciting serendipitous moments for us. The first album up is one by Country band Asleep at the Wheel called Framed...the 2nd is an album by a band called Sparks called Kimono My House and the 3rd is the debut album by session musician Earl Slick called Slick Band. Enjoy! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/reviewsfromthecrawlspace/message

City Lights producer Summer Evans chats with musician and co-creator of Atlanta's Kimono My House, Andy Gish.Also, we'll hear from bestselling author and journalist Anne Byrn about her new book, “American Cake: From Colonial Gingerbread to Classic Layer, the Stories and Recipes Behind More Than 125 of Our Best-Loved Cakes.” Privacy Policy and California Privacy Notice.

I first heard No Pocky for Kitty around '93 or so, while hanging out at the pool at my ex's house. (It was the house he grew up in. Nothing that extravagant ... "hanging out at the pool" sounds very fancy!) I was immediately taken with the punk energy and melodicism, both which reminded me of the very early Green Day stuff (I was a big fan of 39/Smooth; a skater friend had made me a dub of it my freshman year of college and it was probably the first exposure I had to any sort of pop-punk music). Superchunk then led me to the Chapel Hill indie scene ... Zen Frisbee, Pipe, Jennyanykind, Archers of Loaf ... I'm not sure I would have heard of any of them without first getting so into that 'chunk record. It also made me aware of Merge Records, still one of my favorite labels. Seeing what they did to put the Chapel Hill scene on the map was a big inspiration for me starting my own label back in 2000. I feel like the whole thing came full circle when I met Jerry Kee around 2000 or so. He engineered the very first Superchunk album and now I'm super stoked to be making the next Good Graces album with him. No Pocky remains one of my favorite albums and was truly life changing for me! – Kim Ware (of Kim Ware and the Good Graces; cofounder of Kimono My House)

While my first episode on Introducing keeps cookin', I've had a couple of great opportunities to interview former Sparks players, including a chap who's been on the show before, and I'm thankful to have him back on again. If you're not yet privy, Martin was the bassist on Kimono My House, and was part of that seminal, yet short-lived lineup (in more ways than one, sad to say). He has a new album out, the politically pointed song suite Another Words. He also had some thoughts about the new Edgar Wright documentary The Sparks Brothers, and the level of his involvement with the project. Martin is always a pleasure to talk to, and I hope to do it again. Check out his website at Homepage (martingordon.de). You can find his music on Spotify as well as on CD. It's great stuff. You can write me at: podcastsparks@gmail.com or follow All You Ever Think About Is Sparks on Facebook.

Nick and Max celebrate episode 25 as they try to decide, "is this town big enough for the both of us?" *No, no it ain't*. The RR crew talks weird falsettos, synth pop, glam rock, and the rise of punk pop.

Welcome to Quarantuned With the Good Graces! Quarantuned is an interview podcast that focuses on staying creative, present, and connected during these unsettled and isolating times. In episode 12 of “Quarantuned,” I'm talking with Monica Arrington, a wonderful singer-songwriter and composer from Atlanta who performs under the name Nerdkween. We had a very honest, deep, and varied conversation that felt very important for me to have. We touched on Kimono My House and the recent birthday bash in which she performed three times over the course of the weekend; the defining qualities of her primary musical outlet, Nerdkween, and how it's different from her other projects Blackfox and The Hills and the Holler; how the past year has been for her, considering not only Covid but also all the events surrounding the murder of George Floyd, Black Lives Matter, etc., and why it's important to be open to having difficult conversations but it's also equally if not more important to realize, as a white person, that trust is not a given. It needs to be earned. I am very grateful for Monica's patience, insight, and friendship. You can learn more about Monica / Nerdkween through her various musical outlets: Nerdkween - https://nerdkween.bandcamp.com/ The Hills and the Holler - https://www.facebook.com/thehillsandtheholler Blackfox - http://www.blackfoxmusic.net/ Music in this episode: Intro and outro: "Porchlight" by the Good Graces, from the album "Set Your Sights" Featured track: "...a year of the Dragon" by Nerdkween --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/kim-ware/support

Welcome to Quarantuned With the Good Graces! Quarantuned is an interview podcast that focuses on staying creative, present, and connected during these unsettled and isolating times. In episode 7 of “Quarantuned”, I'm talking with Lars Nagel, an awesome songwriter and guitarist from Atlanta. Lars and I had a great conversation and dove deep into songwriting and art in general, as well as his rich history with the Atlanta music scene, from back in the early 90s with the Ditchdiggers, to his time with the El Caminos, to the present as a solo artist and with his weekly "BLT" showcase that he hosts with Tom Cheshire (episode 3) in Kimono My House on Facebook. You can support this and my other musical-related endeavors by becoming a patron — in fact patrons that contribute $5 or more each month get the unedited, video versions of these quarantuned chats. You can become a patron for as little as $1 a month, and I appreciate any and all contributions, so thanks in advance for checking it out at patreon.com/kimware You can find Lars on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/Lars-Nagel-474309662588846/, and his releases "American Honey" and "Happy to Be Hear" on your favorite streaming platform. Music in this episode: Intro and outro: "Porchlight" by the Good Graces, from the album "Set Your Sights" Featured track: "Gotta Move" by Lars Nagel (previously unreleased) --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/kim-ware/support

Sparks > everything else. Documentary coming soon!! Let's talk Kimono My House!

Welcome to Quarantuned With the Good Graces! Quarantuned is an interview podcast that focuses on staying creative, present, and connected during these unsettled and isolating times. In episode 3, I talk with Atlanta musician and man about town Tom Cheshire. Best known (at least to me, but he's done so much amazing stuff!) for his work in All Night Drug Prowling Wolves and West End Motel, Tom and I talked about Kimono My House -- the Facebook group that connected us and has served as the catalyst for so many new relationships since the pandemic -- staying creative despite isolation and uncertainty, the importance of community, and much more. This was a fun, inspiring conversation, and I hope you enjoy it. You can support this and my other musical-related endeavors by becoming a patron — in fact patrons that contribute $10 or more each month get the unedited, video versions of these quarantuned chats. You can become a patron for as little as $1 a month, and I appreciate any and all contributions, so thanks in advance for checking it out at patreon.com/kimware Find Tom online at: https://www.instagram.com/tomcheshiresingers/ https://www.instagram.com/westendmotelband/ https://www.facebook.com/Tom-Cheshire-613403638739199 And if you haven't yet, be sure to visit our "virtual venue," Kimono My House, at https://www.facebook.com/groups/kimonomyhouseatl. Tom performs there most every Wednesday night along with Lars Nagel plus a special guest, for their "BLT" series. Music in this episode: Intro and outro: "Porchlight" by the Good Graces, from the album "Set Your Sights" Background music: "Safety Sherpa" by Jphono1, from the album "You Are Here to Be Around" Featured track: "At Least I Try" by Tom Cheshire featuring Rob Kincheloe (previously unreleased) --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/kim-ware/support

A history and review of Sparks' Kimono My House. Also the introduction of a new segment. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/therollingreview/support

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On today's show we'll be discussing our favorite overlooked and underappreciated albums. From Marvin Gaye's “In Our Lifetime” to Sparks' “Kimono My House” we've got the definitive list! So, hangout with us for a bit and see if our list matches yours. Check out the accompanying Spotify playlist here - https://spoti.fi/3hKmz7Q www.therightfiction.com

In this week's episode, Mark, Barney & Jasper talk extensively about one of the great record labels — a hallowed home to such groundbreaking acts as Jimmy Cliff, Nick Drake, Roxy Music, (Bob Marley and) the Wailers and, yes, U2. Listening to clips from John Tobler's 1989 audio interview with Island founder Chris Blackwell, RBP's power trio reflect on what made the label such a powerhouse for non-mainstream genres like folk and reggae. Blackwell talks of its transformation after 1967, as well as his first encounter with Marley in 1972.A neat segue via Lenny Kaye's 1975 overview of the label leads "the team" into a discussion of Sparks, the American art pop duo who've just released their new album, A Steady Drip, Drip, Drip. Mark & Barney reminisce about the Mael brothers' Island years in the '70s, commencing with Kimono My House and its astonishing hit single 'This Town Ain't Big Enough for the Both of Us'. We stay in the '70s, moreover, as the RBP troika considers great Disc pieces — about Lou Reed and Chinnichap — by the splendidly-named Ray Fox-Cumming.Mark rounds matters off by talking us through new library pieces about Santana, Hamilton Bohannon, John Fahey (1977), Joni Mitchell and N.W.A., while Jasper adds his tuppenceworth on articles about British folk institution Topic Records, the death of the album and Busta Rhymes. And we go out with a clip from Johnny Black's 1995 audio interview with Pretty Things frontman Phil May, who sadly passed away last week...The Rock's Backpages podcast is proud to be part of the Pantheon podcast network.Pieces discussed: Chris Blackwell audio, Island Records, Sparks, Ron Mael, Lou Reed, The Sweet, Queen, Santana, Hamilton Bohannon, John Fahey, The Pretenders, Sheena Easton, Roxanne Shanté, NWA: Straight Outta Compton, Robert Johnson, Mark Ronson, The T.A.M.I. Show, Cecil Sharp, Folk field recordings, Death of the album, Busta Rhymes and Phil May audio.

In this week's episode, Mark, Barney & Jasper talk extensively about one of the great record labels — a hallowed home to such groundbreaking acts as Jimmy Cliff, Nick Drake, Roxy Music, (Bob Marley and) the Wailers and, yes, U2. Listening to clips from John Tobler's 1989 audio interview with Island founder Chris Blackwell, RBP's power trio reflect on what made the label such a powerhouse for non-mainstream genres like folk and reggae. Blackwell talks of its transformation after 1967, as well as his first encounter with Marley in 1972.A neat segue via Lenny Kaye's 1975 overview of the label leads "the team" into a discussion of Sparks, the American art pop duo who've just released their new album, A Steady Drip, Drip, Drip. Mark & Barney reminisce about the Mael brothers' Island years in the '70s, commencing with Kimono My House and its astonishing hit single 'This Town Ain't Big Enough for the Both of Us'. We stay in the '70s, moreover, as the RBP troika considers great Disc pieces — about Lou Reed and Chinnichap — by the splendidly-named Ray Fox-Cumming.Mark rounds matters off by talking us through new library pieces about Santana, Hamilton Bohannon, John Fahey (1977), Joni Mitchell and N.W.A., while Jasper adds his tuppenceworth on articles about British folk institution Topic Records, the death of the album and Busta Rhymes. And we go out with a clip from Johnny Black's 1995 audio interview with Pretty Things frontman Phil May, who sadly passed away last week...The Rock's Backpages podcast is proud to be part of the Pantheon podcast network.Pieces discussed: Chris Blackwell audio, Island Records, Sparks, Ron Mael, Lou Reed, The Sweet, Queen, Santana, Hamilton Bohannon, John Fahey, The Pretenders, Sheena Easton, Roxanne Shanté, NWA: Straight Outta Compton, Robert Johnson, Mark Ronson, The T.A.M.I. Show, Cecil Sharp, Folk field recordings, Death of the album, Busta Rhymes and Phil May audio.

In this week's episode, Mark, Barney & Jasper talk extensively about one of the great record labels — a hallowed home to such groundbreaking acts as Jimmy Cliff, Nick Drake, Roxy Music, (Bob Marley and) the Wailers and, yes, U2. Listening to clips from John Tobler's 1989 audio interview with Island founder Chris Blackwell, RBP's power trio reflect on what made the label such a powerhouse for non-mainstream genres like folk and reggae. Blackwell talks of its transformation after 1967, as well as his first encounter with Marley in 1972. A neat segue via Lenny Kaye's 1975 overview of the label leads "the team" into a discussion of Sparks, the American art pop duo who've just released their new album, A Steady Drip, Drip, Drip. Mark & Barney reminisce about the Mael brothers' Island years in the '70s, commencing with Kimono My House and its astonishing hit single 'This Town Ain't Big Enough for the Both of Us'. We stay in the '70s, moreover, as the RBP troika considers great Disc pieces — about Lou Reed and Chinnichap — by the splendidly-named Ray Fox-Cumming. Mark rounds matters off by talking us through new library pieces about Santana, Hamilton Bohannon, John Fahey (1977), Joni Mitchell and N.W.A., while Jasper adds his tuppenceworth on articles about British folk institution Topic Records, the death of the album and Busta Rhymes. And we go out with a clip from Johnny Black's 1995 audio interview with Pretty Things frontman Phil May, who sadly passed away last week... The Rock's Backpages podcast is proud to be part of the Pantheon podcast network. Pieces discussed: Chris Blackwell audio, Island Records, Sparks, Ron Mael, Lou Reed, The Sweet, Queen, Santana, Hamilton Bohannon, John Fahey, The Pretenders, Sheena Easton, Roxanne Shanté, NWA: Straight Outta Compton, Robert Johnson, Mark Ronson, The T.A.M.I. Show, Cecil Sharp, Folk field recordings, Death of the album, Busta Rhymes and Phil May audio.

In this week's episode, Mark, Barney & Jasper talk extensively about one of the great record labels — a hallowed home to such groundbreaking acts as Jimmy Cliff, Nick Drake, Roxy Music, (Bob Marley and) the Wailers and, yes, U2. Listening to clips from John Tobler's 1989 audio interview with Island founder Chris Blackwell, RBP's power trio reflect on what made the label such a powerhouse for non-mainstream genres like folk and reggae. Blackwell talks of its transformation after 1967, as well as his first encounter with Marley in 1972. A neat segue via Lenny Kaye's 1975 overview of the label leads "the team" into a discussion of Sparks, the American art pop duo who've just released their new album, A Steady Drip, Drip, Drip. Mark & Barney reminisce about the Mael brothers' Island years in the '70s, commencing with Kimono My House and its astonishing hit single 'This Town Ain't Big Enough for the Both of Us'. We stay in the '70s, moreover, as the RBP troika considers great Disc pieces — about Lou Reed and Chinnichap — by the splendidly-named Ray Fox-Cumming. Mark rounds matters off by talking us through new library pieces about Santana, Hamilton Bohannon, John Fahey (1977), Joni Mitchell and N.W.A., while Jasper adds his tuppenceworth on articles about British folk institution Topic Records, the death of the album and Busta Rhymes. And we go out with a clip from Johnny Black's 1995 audio interview with Pretty Things frontman Phil May, who sadly passed away last week... The Rock's Backpages podcast is proud to be part of the Pantheon podcast network. Pieces discussed: Chris Blackwell audio, Island Records, Sparks, Ron Mael, Lou Reed, The Sweet, Queen, Santana, Hamilton Bohannon, John Fahey, The Pretenders, Sheena Easton, Roxanne Shanté, NWA: Straight Outta Compton, Robert Johnson, Mark Ronson, The T.A.M.I. Show, Cecil Sharp, Folk field recordings, Death of the album, Busta Rhymes and Phil May audio.

Zoo time, is she and you time? It happened! That's right, Patrick picked glam-rock darlings Sparks's 1974 release "Kimono My House" for this installment, joined as always by Christopher (the human ottoman), Jim (Beans? Mankey? Dinky-Diamond? idk), and very special guest Lilz Martin (of Jukebox Zeroes, Sawtooth, and Fatigue fame of course). Other topics of discussion include Ol' Man Wingsover's morning constitutional, Maury Povich analytics, bunk beds, and what the next big cash crop will be: pork belly vs. chicken necks. That's it. Belly or necks.

I delve into side two of Propaganda in this one, including B-side Alabamy Right. Propaganda was a deliberate step forward from Kimono My House, in terms of musical ambition. The second and final album produced by Muff Winwood, Ron employs his "Jam-proof your composition" manifesto here to ensure no one does the same thing twice, and to ensure that Adrian Fisher never gets to play a single blues lick. How was Never Turn Your Back on Mother Earth misunderstood by Ray Davies? Exactly WHAT the hell is Russell singing on Something for the Girl with Everything? I break it all down here. Check us out on Facebook, and drop me a line at podcastsparks@gmail.com if you're lonely and want to say hi. I like friends. --Christian

A very, very patient and understanding Michael "The Millionaire" Cudahy (Christmas, Combustible Edison) stands outside the primate enclosure and has a discussion with the occupants about one of his favorite albums by one of his favorite bands: Sparks' "Kimono My House." There are a few moments of howling, fruit flinging, and armpit scratching, but Michael seems to have a rapport with the beasts and the whole thing comes to a satisfying conclusion. Support TRGMH on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/join/TRGMH/

(NOTE: I uploaded a new version of this episode with different sound levels 2/26) I explore side 2 of Kimono My House in episode 9, and throw in random tidbits about OPEC-induced vinyl shortages and Japanese musical theatre troupes. Did Doris Day know she had a doppleganger? Is there a gorilla out there doing his best impression of Ron Mael? Do YOU know how to tie a kimono? I expect the answers on my desk by the end of the day. As promised in my intro, here's the link to Andy Moore's podcast and the episode about Sparks: https://andystreasuretrove.com/podcast/19-sparks-an-homage-to-ron-russell-mael/ Also, drummer Stevie Nistor's Gofundme to help him with chronic Lyme disease treatments: https://www.gofundme.com/f/help-stevie-nistor-beat-chronic-lyme-disease As always, feel free to drop me a line at podcastsparks@gmail.com or at my FB page. Hasta Mañana, Monsieur! - Sincerely, Christian Huey

We're back! Happy 2020, Sparks fans. In episode 8, I take an obsessive gander at side one of Sparks' most famous album Kimono My House. Learn how Sparks catapulted from esoteric Los Angeles weirdos to British superstars in 1974 with the monumental "This Town Ain't Big Enough for Both of Us," and its stellar parent album.After the history lesson, I bend the ear of Monte Mallin again, this time asking him about what made the late Dinky Diamond the highest-regarded of all of Sparks' many drummers over the years.Check out Monte's frequently-astounding podcast So Important as well his Spotify playlist celebrating Sparks drumming. You can find info about THIS podcast here and here, and you can email me (Christian) at podcastsparks@gmail.com.

Don Gardner [00:35] a side: "There's Nothing I Want to Do (Unless It's with You)" b side: "Let's Party" TNT Records TNT 500A-140 1967 Well, I reckon it should be clear to most DJs that "Let's Party" is the a-side. So it goes. However I think this is going to be a fine episode, so let's party. Tracey Ullman [05:50] a side: "They Don't Know" b side: "You Broke My Heart in 17 Places" MCA Records MCA-52347 1983 Two awesome retro tracks from Ms. Ullman. "They Don't Know" is an excellent song penned by Kirsty MacColl, who astute listeners will also be familiar with her cover of Billy Bragg's"A New England" and her vocal assistance for The Pogues' "Fairytale of New York". Talking Heads [12:56] a side: "This Must Be the Place (Naïve Melody) [stereo]" b side: "This Must Be the Place (Naïve Melody) [mono]" Sire Records 7-29451 1983 Of course we're playing both side of this promo. It doesn't get much better than this song. Fun fact: Tina Weymouth who normally played bass in the band, played guitar on this track and guitarist Jerry Harrison held down the syhth lines with a Prophet-5. Oddly this single only made it as far as number 62 on the Hot 100. INXS [20:41] a side: "This Time" b side: "I'm Over You" Atlantic Records 7-86497 1985 The second single from their album Listen Like Thieves. Just cracked the Hot 100, making it to number 81. Sparks [29:15] a side: "This Town Ain't Big Enough for Both of Us" b side: "Barbecutie" Island Records IS 001-A 1974 Unsurprisingly no chart action in the US for this top notch Sparks single, the first from their 1974 album Kimono My House. Produced by Muff Winwood, bassist for the Spencer Davis Group and of course brother to Steve. Elvis Costello [35:31] a side: "This Year's Girl" b side: "Big Tears" Columbia Records 3-10762 1978 From his 1978 album This Year's Model, accompanied by The Attractions. And Mr. Mick Jones plays guitar on the flipside "Big Tears". Archie Bell & the Drells [42:47] a side: "Tighten Up" b side: "Tighten Up Part II" Atlantic Records 45-2478 1968 The number one song from the week I was born. What's better than Tighten Up? More Tighten Up, obviously. The Guayaveras w/ Josh Thorpe a side: "Timber Piles" [47:57] Aidan Baker b side: "Once Upon a Time There Was (a Beginning and an End)" [54:53] Art Metronome 002 2010 Everything you've ever wanted to know about timber piles on the a-side, and acoustic gloriousness on the b-side. Longtime listeners of Vinyl-O-Matic will recognize Aidan Baker of Nadja as the flipside artist. Bonus Material: excerpt from Season 5, Episode 12 of The Simpsons, "Bart Gets Famous" (1994) Music behind the DJ: "Heat Wave" by Irving Berlin

Transmission 5 is ALIVE On this 5th installment of Songs From the Farside you'll hear music from and learn about: -Sparks' 1974 LP "Kimono My House" -Moulettes' 2011 LP "The Bear's Revenge" -Daryl Hall's 1977/1980 LP "Sacred Songs" -and Shudder To Think's 1994 LP "Pony Express Record" The songs played are: Sparks "This Town Ain't Big Enough For the Both of Us" "Talent is an Asset" "Here In Heaven" Amateur Hour" Moulettes "Sing Unto Me" "Uca's Dance" "Songbird" "Circle Song" Daryl Hall "Babs and Babs" "Something in 4/4 Time" "NYNCY" Shudder To Think "Hit Liquor" "Earthquakes Come Home" "Gang of $" "X-French Tee-Shirt" Enjoy and feel free to contact me at songsfromthefarside@gmail.com with comments. Or comment directly here!

May 1969 and 1974

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