Good Morning, Musicologists! Today is another (Almost) Totally Open Stream Wednesday, and it’s also a Wilbury Wednesday! What could be better?
The Traveling Wilburys are the best damned supergroup on the planet.
Here’s Wednesday’s line-up!
Infinity (Almost) Totally Open Stream Wednesday!
We’re here in The Mermaid Lounge circulating about 26,000+ songs every day. No commercials. No talking heads. No politicians. No charge. No bullshit.
And today, we add a new feature to our rotation called Three-in-a-Row, so be listening throughout the day!
6:00 p.m. Wilbury Wednesday! The Music of The Traveling Wilburys
The Traveling Wilburys are the best damned supergroup ever concocted. They released some albums, some videos, and never wanted to go on the road. Five guys who loved hanging out and making music together, and what great stuff they left us. If you’ve never heard their catalogue, tune us in and see for yourself.
Good day to see what we’re all about. I keep saying that stuff. Sooner or we hope you’ll join us.
Good Morning, Musicologists! We’ve cooked up another great batch of programming today for y’all. We move forward on the new Wildflowers project, give you some blue-eyed soul with Dusty Springfield, and it’s also Tuesday Bluesday!
John Mayall & The Bluesbreakers
Here’s your Tuesday Bluesday line-up:
11:00 a.m. Album of The Week: Wildflowers & All The Rest by Tom Petty NEW!
Today’s Airing:Wildflowers Home Demos
I labeled this ‘Home Demos’ because they are called Home Recordings in the official package. I think it’s important that people understand that these were supposed to be demos. Many were next to being release-worthy. This is basically Tom Petty playing all the instruments, singing, and recording.
3:00 p.m. In The Spotlight: The Music of Dusty Springfield
Here’s a little blue-eyed soul for you. Dusty is undoubtedly one of the stars here in The Mermaid Lounge. And totally underrated overall.
7:00 p.m. Tuesday Bluesday! John Mayall & The Bluesbreakers Live at The BBC
Although John Mayall never achieved commercial success, he’s one of the most respected British bluesmen in the business. Even now his followers continue to grow. This compilation was released in 2007, but it encompasses all 12 of the BBC sessions recorded between 1965-1967, as well as two performances recorded on The Old Grey Whistle Test in 1975. Enjoy!
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Good Morning, Musicologists! Here’s today’s funky mix of music for your listening pleasure, including a repeat performance of yesterday’s unveiling of the live Wildflowers songs.
Eric Clapton during the Derek & The Dominos phase.
Here’s your week-opening line-up:
12:00 p.m. Derek & The Dominos Live at The Fillmore East, October 23 & 24, 1970
Derek & The Dominos, for those not in the know, is a British blues-rock band populated by Eric Clapton, Bobby Whitlock, Carl Radle & Jim Gordon. Their live recordings come from two nights at The Fillmore East. If we were using the term ‘supergroup’ back in the day, this just might be one.
Here are some tunes you may have forgotten that Emmylou Harris did, some you didn’t know she did, and others she has done with her contemporaries. In short, it’s a great little playlist.
8:00 p.m. Album of The Week: Wildflowers & All The Rest by Tom Petty REPLAY!
A replay of yesterday’s live versions of Wildflowers songs as chosen by Tom Petty’s family and bandmates. These may not be as much a revelation as the upcoming selections will be, but they certainly reflect a band at the top of its game and having a great fucking time on stage. And isn’t that why we love live music?
People, you need to get with the program. Seriously. We’re not going away, so you might as well just give in and pull up a tab. Because, hell, it doesn’t cost you anything and we run all day and night. We are your escape in the middle of this pestilence. Get your musical shit together.
Good Morning, Music Lovers & Petty Fans Alike! We’ve got a great array of music on tap and — as you may have suspected — Wildflowers & All The Rest is our Album of The Week! It’s an amazing volume of work. I’ve already passed through once. The only question was how it would be presented.
We’ll do that in bursts, but we will have one airing in its complete form before the end of Tom Petty Month. We’ll also air the segments twice a week at various times.
Tom Petty in the studio during the recording of the original Wildflowers album.
Here’s your line up for Sunday Funday!
11:00 a.m. Album of The Week: Wildflowers & All The Rest by Tom Petty NEW!
Today’s Airing: Live Wildflowers
There’s a ton of new material here. It’s a revelation about how the guy worked, how he worked with his band, and where he was at the time all of that great music made its way out. We’re starting with all the best damned live versions of Wildflower songs.
3:00 p.m. In The Spotlight: The Music of Johnny Rivers
Johnny Rivers, ,a favorite here in The Mermaid Lounge. One of the best damned singers, songwriters, and record producers many will probably never know. His style encompassed rockabilly, folk, blues, and good old time rock n’ roll. You might want to tune this in.
7:00 p.m. That Sweet Soul Sound: Various Artists
This is one sweet playlist with Otis Redding, Marvin Gaye, Aretha Franklin, Gladys Knight, Fats Domino, Roberta Flack, Jackie Wilson, The Marvelettes, The Supremes, and many more.
So, it’s a day of rest. Give it a rest. Tune in. Turn on. Drop out. It’s the only way to unwind. We’ve got great music. And it’s all fucking free. You got a problem with that?
Good Morning, Music Lovers! Saturday is always our busiest programming day and that holds true today as well. But trust me. It’s all good, as they say.
Bertha. Lookin’ Good.
Here’s your Saturday line-up!
11:00 a.m. Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers: Live on Soundstage, April 19, 2003
This 2003 performance remains one of the best recordings of any band live anywhere on the planet. I’m not the only one who shares that opinion either. The Chicago location opens up all the possibilities of a blues outing, and the band does not disappoint.
3:00 p.m. Album of the Week: Unchained by Johnny Cash FINAL AIRING!
The final airing of this great album is mid-afternoon today. Tomorrow, we’ll have a brand new album featured on the blog.
7:00 p.m. The All-Girl Revue, Volume 3: Various Artists
Tune in to nearly two hours of music with Linda Ronstadt, Phoebe Snow, Lydia Pense (a blast from the past; the lead singer of Cold Blood), The Shirelles, Dolly Parton, Bonnie Raitt, Norah Jones, and many more!
10:00 p.m. LIVE DEAD! The Grateful Dead Live at The Great American Music Hall, San Francisco, August 13, 1975 NEW!
No two shows the same. Ever. Even on consecutive nights. That’s the legend of The Grateful Dead.
We’re pretty busy this morning. People from around the world are tuning in already. That’s good. Because tomorrow, we begin unveiling Wallflowers & All The Rest from Tom Petty. Be here or be square, as they say.
It’s a banner day here on #BecomeUngovernable Radio. Yesterday, I got my text that the Tom Petty package has indeed shipped. We will have some fun the rest of Tom Petty Month, but in the meantime…
Petty & Campbell: The Dynamic Duo on guitars and in the studio. Flat out.
Here’s Friday’s line-up!
11:00 a.m. Tom Petty & Mike Campbell: The Dynamic Duo
While it’s true that Petty often brought the songs to the band, it is also true that Mike Cambell often brought a great riff to Mr. Petty. This playlist highlights their songwriting partnership.
3:00 p.m. Jimi Hendrix Live at The Cafe Au-Go-Go, New York City, March 17, 1968 NEW!
Hendrix live. Tough stuff to find, but fun to go hunting for. And I am always on the hunt, so stay tuned.
7:00 p.m. Joni Mitchell Live at Carnegie Hall, New York, February 23, 1972
I saw Joni Mitchell live on her Court & Spark tour with Tom Scott & The LA Express. She was brilliant, and she was often not a pleasant soul on stage. Be careful not to clap at the wrong time. One of the most revered singer-songwriters of all time, and rightfully so.
It’s a fine morning. Why not tune us in? I mean, there’s absofuckinglutely no reason not to: We’re free. No credit card or personal information required. We run 24/7 (the majority of our hours are open stream). Our DJ doesn’t have diahrrhea of the mouth. No advertising. No politicians. Ever. Just music.
Good Morning, Musicologists and welcome to another day from The Mermaid Lounge where we offer quality programming, minimal talk, and great 24/7 streaming.
Creedence Clearwater Revival was one of the best damned bands on the planet.
Here’s Thursday’s line-up:
11:00 a.m. In the Spotlight: The Music of Creedence Clearwater Revival
With the incredible John Fogerty at the helm, Creedence Clearwater Revival was one of the best damned rock n’ roll bands on the planet. That four guys from Berkeley could make that authentic Swamp Music sound was equally amazing.
3:00 p.m. Album of The Week: Unchained by Johnny Cash
We’re winding down here. We have one more airing after today, so don’t forget to tune it. It’ll be gone before you know it, and a brand new album will take its place on Sunday.
7:00 p.m. Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers, Live at The Piazza Napoleone, Lucca, Italy, June 29, 2012
Yet another road show from the ultimate road band. I keep saying it: You don’t realize how good these guys really are until you’ve experienced them live. Luckily, I did several times, but certainly not enough.
We’ll keep saying it until someone in the U.S. listens: We’ve got listeners all over the world. You ought to figure out why. And you can only do that by listening in.
Good Morning, Musicologists. Today’s mix is anyone’s guess because we’re pretty much Open Stream all day. That is, until The Heartbreakers drop by later to help us celebrate Tom Petty Month.
The now famous Tom Petty Mural in Gainesville, painted by a fan, not by an enterprise.
Here’s your Wednesday line-up:
Infinity (Almost) Completely Open Stream
We will be circulating 25,000+ songs all day long, like we do every day. The only difference is that our first bit of programming isn’t until 5:00 p.m., and that will be the only programming of the entire day.
5:00 p.m. Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers: Deep Cuts and B-Sides
This is one of my favorite playlists. It could have been even longer. For most bands, these are A-side releases. For me, it’s when you get to this kind of playlist that you realize just how fucking great this band was. And I’m talking about all of them, even though it is clear that Petty was the driving force in their success. As with Mudcrutch and The Traveling Wilburys, it was a bunch of friends who loved making music together.
Now children, you have a great day and play nice with each other. In fact, if music tames the savage beast, this could be your day to tune us the fuck in.
It’s another Tuesday Bluesday in The Mermaid Lounge, but that portion of the program comes a bit later. We’ve got some great music leading up to that.
The Doors live on stage, 1967
Here’s today’s line-up:
11:00 a.m. The Doors Live at The Cobo Arena, Detroit, May 8, 1970 NEW!
Brand new to The Mermaid Lounge, delivered by Elves late one evening after a mushroom party. (I made that up.) Enjoy this great concert in spite of my bad fiction.
4:00 p.m. Not The Album of The Week: Wildflowers by Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers
As we eagerly await the release of Wildflowers & All The Rest, it’s time to go back to the original and remember just how fucking great this album is.
7:00 p.m. Tuesday Bluesday! The Super Session (1968) NEW!
Mike Bloomfield, Al Kooper (the original lead singer of Blood, Sweat & Tears), and Stephen Stills lay it down. This one is also new to us even though it’s been on my hard drive for years. (Hey, there’s still a ton of shit to go. Okay?)
10:00 p.m. Album of The Week: Unchained by Johnny Cash
It’s only fitting that Tom Petty and his bandmates play a role in this great album. Tom Petty had more credibility in traditional country music than any other rocker on the planet. This one won Cash a Grammy.
Well, children, this is probably a really good day to tune us in. You might like it so much that you come back tomorrow. Who knows? As my grandmother said, you won’t know until you try it. And it’s free.
Yesterday was an “off” day in The Mermaid Lounge. We had a bit of a Facebook meltdown as the great purge of dissident voices continues, but our music remains here for your listening pleasure. Today’s Tom Petty offering as we celebrate Petty Month is his stint with Mudcrutch.
Rick Rubin with Tom Petty and Johnny Cash during the recording of Unchained.
Here’s your Monday programming:
12:00 p.m. Mudcrutch Live at The Fonda Theatre, Hollywood, June 26, 2016
How many musicians have two successful bands? Well, Tom Petty did. In spite of his Heartbreakers’ success, he brought Mudcrutch — his original band that morphed into the Heartbreakers — back from the depths and they put themselves on the map. One of my biggest regrets is missing them at Boston’s House of Blues, where the best damned version of Hungry No More was recorded live. But hey, we do have their body of work, including this.
3:00 p.m. Album of The Week: Unchained by Johnny Cash NEW!
There was a reason why guys like Bob Dylan, George Harrison, Roy Orbison, Jeff Lynne sought out Tom Petty and his Heartbreakers. Johnny Cash was another. On his album, Unchained, he was backed by the Heartbreakers and produced by Petty’s producer, Rick Rubin. And unlike other Cash albums, this one featured only three of his own compositions, the rest were covers of others’ songs, including Tom Petty’s Southern Accents. Soundgarden’s Rusty Cage, and Beck’s Rowboat. It’s also rumored that he recorded Robert Palmer’s Addicted To Love, but it was never released. This album won Cash a Grammy. It’s a beauty.
(Yesterday was a rough posting day; this is a make-up airing!)
7:00 p.m. Warren Zevon & Jackson Browne, Live at VPRO Studios, December 8 1976
A live acoustic performance with two great singer-songwriters singing each other’s songs. There’s not much more you can say about this except that if you’re not tuning in, you’re missing a treat.
Well, here we are on a Monday (or Moan-Day,, depending upon houw you look at it). This is the perfect day to tune us in. We’re free, with no advertising and no hard sell. We also don’t spend most of the day talking into the mike.
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