iVoryTowerz Radio: A Song for You

When Ray Charles died, his obituaries called him a genius, a pioneer, the greatest pop singer of his generation, and a true American musical original. But none of that was good enough to get Brother Ray on the list of the 200 definitive albums of all time, compiled by the National Association of Recording Merchandisers and the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. (And this happened, while we took a week off, to add insult to injury.)

So this week on our podcast, we’re giving Ray his due, along with more than a dozen other all-time greats who were snubbed to make room for the Phantom of the Opera soundtrack, Kenny G and too many others too painful to mention.

Rock and roll never forgets -- even if the people who make all-time lists do.

(This program is no longer available for download.)

Playlist

“The Boys are Back in Town” by Thin Lizzy
Rick's Metal Shoppe: “Breaking the Law” by Judas Priest
"Dixie Chicken" by Little Feat
“Dirty Belly Button" by The Cigar Store Indians (request) (dedication)
“So You Want to be a Rock 'n Roll Star" by The Byrds
"All Day and All of the Night" by The Kinks
"The Lumberjack Song" by Monty Python
"Miracle Man" by Elvis Costello
Jeff’s New Wave: “Rock 'n Roll High School” by The Ramones
“Intro/Sweet Jane” by Lou Reed
“Dancing on the Lip of a Volcano” by The New York Dolls
“Bullet of Redemption” by Graham Parker
Cover Me: "A Song for You" by Ray Charles
"I've Been Loving You Too Long" by Otis Redding
“Just my Imagination” by The Temptations
"I Second that Emotion" by Smokey Robinson and The Miracles

(Mp3 Runs - 1:18:21; 72 MB.)

(Photo of Australia's AWA Tower from pt56 of Blackburn, Australia via stock.xchng.)

podcast
radio
music
Add to Technorati Favorites


Subscribe in a reader
Subscribe to this podcast