Good morning, music lovers! We’ve got a great non-EP lineup today, and that means plenty of big, wide Open Stream. The programming we offer today is, however, spectacular.
Here’s your Friday lineup:
10:00 a.m. Sounds of The Supergroups: Various Artists
The Traveling Wilburys are at the top of the heap, but there’s also Blind Faith, Cream, The Highwaymen, Trio, CSNY, The Super Blues Band, and Manassas. We’ll hear them all today!
4:00 p.m. The Unbroken Circle: The Music of Rosanne Cash & Carlene Carter
This is an excellent playlist of music from the daughters of Johnny Cash and June Carter, one a country legend and the other just a little bit rock and roll.
8:00 p.m. The Beatles: The Love Songs
We close it out with The Fab Four and a collection of their loves songs which are, without a doubt, some of the most beautiful ever created. From In My Life, to Yesterday, to Something, The Beatles were the masters.
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Good morning, weekenders! We’ve got a great lineup today, including our big country and country-rock EP, The King in a ‘Spotlight’ feature, and The Fab Four live at Budokan!
Here’s your Saturday lineup:
9:00 a.m. Are You Ready For the Country: Various Artists
This is the real deal. None of that fake country shit. You won’t be hearing Jason Aldean here. Ever. But you will hear the real country greats and the pioneers of country-rock, like The Eagles, Asleep at The Wheel, Hank Williams, The Byrds, Patsy Cline, Neil Young, Emmylou Harris, Guy Clark, Steve Earle, Dolly Parton, Linda Ronstadt, Alison Krauss & Union Station, The Marshall Tucker Band, The Ozark Mountain Daredevils, Jerry Jeff Walker, New Riders of The Purple Sage, Carlene Carter, Rosanne Cash, The Desert Rose Band, Kris Kristofferson, Grm Parsons, John Prine, Tom Rush, Willie Nelson, Johnny Cash, Townes Van Zandt, The Highwaymen and more!
4:00 p.m. In The Spotlight: The Music of Elvis Presley
Rock and roll had plenty of pioneers, but there was one king. And this is him. He made the genre accessible to everyone. You know, George Harrison said a very poignant thing about Elvis. He said that at least he had John, Paul and Ringo to go through those times with because it was daunting. He felt bad for Elvis because it was just Elvis all alone. This is not George saying this now, but me: Elvis was just a country boy and he was naive in his early years. The Colonel, his father and manager, was someone who took advantage of him, and many around him did also. George Harrison was right.
8:00 p.m. The Beatles Live at Nippon Budokan Hall, Tokyo, Japan, June 30, 1966 NEW!
The Beatles abandoned touring early, but remember that the Beatles accomplished all they did in just eight years. Had they not gotten off the road, they may never have been The Beatles we know and love. Concerts in those days were not hours long, and this one is no exception. But we’ve managed to avail ourselves of several concerts from The Fab Four. More are coming. We’re just starting with this one.
The weekend is here, and the bromance is over. We’ll have to endure the infighting between the two worst men on the planet but, here in The Mermaid Lounge, you can tune that all out and enjoy yourself. The Orange Menace will be golfing. He sucks at that too. Meanwhile, the button is below.
Yes, it’s Friday. It’s also Friday the 13th, which brings us to today’s opening playlist about luck…good, bad or just plain dumb. Then we’ve got the second volume of our All-Girl Revue as well as Alison Krauss & Robert Plant live in Manchester.
Here’s your Friday the 13th lineup:
10:00 a.m. Good Luck, Bad Luck, Dumb Luck: Various Artists
Is it good luck or bad luck? Or just plain dumb luck? You’ll find out from Cream, Taj Mahal, The Beatles, Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers, Albert King, Jethro Tull, Genesis, The Wallflowers, Bob Dylan, Paul McCartney & Wings, Warren Zevon, Linda Ronstadt, The Byrds, Joe Walsh, Stevie Wonder, Loggins & Messina, The Rolling Stones, The Eagles, Bruce Springsteen, Fats Domino and more!
4:00 p.m. The All-Girl Revue Too: Various Artists
We haven’t heard this one for a bit, so let’s take a spin with Amy Winehouse, Linda Ronstadt, Chi Coltrane, Carlene Carter, Emmylou Harris, Etta James, Janis Joplin, Maria Muldaur, Nicolette Larson, Janis Ian, Stevie Nicks, Joan Baez, Susan Tedeschi, Mary Wells, Grace Slick, Carole King and more!
8:00 p.m. Alison Krauss & Robert Plant Live at Manchester Apollo Theatre, Manchester, UK, May 7, 2008 NEW!
I’m not sure anybody knew what to expect from this musical pairing, but it surely was an unlikely pairing. Nevertheless, it has produced two amazing albums and together live they are outstanding.
We’ve got a great lineup today, music lovers. It’s the perfect time to climb aboard! There is nothing required: No subscription. No credit card. See for yourselves. The button is below.
Good morning, music lovers! Today we open and close the programming with country music, but in between we’ve got our big, bad soul EP!
Here’s your country-soul programming:
9:00 a.m. In The Spotlight: The Music of Alison Krauss NEW!
We open with something that has been on the list for a very long time; an Alison Krauss Spotlight featuring her solo work along with her days with Union Station and her collaboration with Robert Plant.
1:00 p.m. A Little Bit O’ Soul: Various Artists
We break for the afternoon and spend time with the titans of soul, including Aretha Franklin, Otis Redding, The Temptations, The Four Tops, The Ronettes, Ray Charles, Marvin Gaye, Jimmy Ruffin, Carla Thomas, The Drifters, Stevie Wonder, James Brown, The Shirelles, Etta James, Curtis Mayfield, Sam & Dave, The Staple Singers, Nina Simone, Lavern Baker, The Supremes, Sam Cooke, Edwin Starr, Fontella Bass, Smokey Robinson & The Miracles, Irma Thomas, Percy Sledge and more!
8:00 p.m. The Unbroken Circle: The Music of Rosanne Cash & Carlene Carter
The Johnny Cash-June Carter connection ran deeper than marriage. They were married to music as well. Tonight we give you the music of stepsisters Rosanne Cash and Carlene Carter.
We’re at the very cusp of the weekend and we’re plotting our programming for next week already when we’ll be moving into the final month of summer. We’re on 24/7. We’re totally free. And we do not run commercial advertising. Just hit the button below.
Good morning, weekenders! We’re got a great lineup for you today starting with our ‘Are You Ready for The Country’ EP with the best of real country musicians and the pioneers of country-rock.
Here’s your musical lineup:
9:00 a.m. Are You Ready for The Country: Various Artists
We’ve got the best of the best here with The Eagles, Asleep at The Wheel, The Byrds, Emmylou Harris, Neil Young, Guy Clark, Steve Earle, Dolly Parton, Poco, Linda Ronstadt, Alison Krauss & Union Station, the Marshall Tucker Band, The Ozark Mountain Daredevils, Jerry Jeff Walker, New Riders of The Purple Sage, Carlene Carter, Rosanne Cash, the Desert Rose Band, Kris Kristofferson, Gram Parsons, Patsy Cline, Hank Williams, Tom Rush, Willie Nelson, Johnny Cash, Townes Van Zandt and more!
4:00 p.m. In the Spotlight: The Music of The Eagles
One of the legendary country-rock bands of the seventies takes center state in the spotlight this afternoon.
8:00 p.m. Steely Dan Live at The Rainbow Theatre, London, UK, May 20, 1974 NEW!
Tonight the focus shifts a bit to jazz-rock with a brand new Steely Dan live performance from 1974. This was an interesting iteration of The Dan, with the addition of Michael McDonald, Jeff Porcaro and Royce Jones. Without a doubt, Steely Dan is a Mermaid Lounge favorite.
It’s Saturday, so kick back and tune us in. We’re here 24/7 at no charge to the listening public. And there’s no commercial interruptions either. See for yourself. The button below is the ticket to musical nirvana.
Good morning, music lovers! We are on the sixties path this morning as we open up with music from the early-to-mid part of the decade, Carlene Carter gets her final AOW airing, and we introduce the late, great Hank Williams as our singer-songwriter.
Here’s your musical lineup:
9:00 a.m. The Original Sixties Rotation: Various Artists
Jump into the Wayback Machine with us and hear Del Shannon, Little Eva, The Beatles, The Drifters, Chuck Berry, Gerry & The Pacemakers, The Hollies, The Walker Brothers, Mary Wells, Dusty Springfield, The Searchers, The Monkees, Sonny & Cher, Petula Clark, Glen Campbell, Johnny Rivers, The Dave Clark Five, The Supremes, Harry Nilsson, The Band, The Yardbirds, The Kinks, Simon & Garfunkel, Blind Faith, Janis Joplin, The Temptations, Elvis Presley, Marvin Gaye, Bob Dylan, The Who, Tony Joe White, Barry McGuire, Procol Harum, Fats Domino and more!
4:00 p.m. Album of The Week: Two Sides To Every Woman by Carlene Carter FINAL AIRING!
Today is the final airing of Carlene Carter’s featured album. There’ll be a new selection tomorrow.
8:00 p.m. Singer-Songwriter Series: The Music of Hank Williams NEW!
Hank Williams was a musical genius, and remains the most revered country music artist in spite of the fact that he died six decades ago at the age of 29. The volume of songs he wrote and left behind in a short period of time is amazing, and his contribution to the development of rock and roll cannot be denied. Today he becomes our featured singer-songwriter for the week.
Great day to tune us in. It is officially the weekend and you are all weekenders. So, let’s get into the spirit with some great music. This is a good time to let all know that we will be airing Tom Petty’s Top 100 Songs on Christmas Day, and our other House Band, The Beatles, will have their Top 100 aired on New Year’s Day.
Good morning, musicologists! We’re closing in on Christmas 2023 here and making plans for our 2024 roll-out. We hope you’ll continue listening over the holidays!
Here’s your musical lineup:
9:00 a.m. The Psychedelic Express: Various Artists
Truly one of our favorite genres here in The Mermaid Lounge. It was a wondrous time in music that even those who came after continued to emulate, as you will see by songs from Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers, among others. In addition, you’ll hear The Beatles (who, as always, led the way here) Vanilla Fudge, The Chambers Brothers, Electric Prunes, The Animals, Jefferson Airplane, Blues Image, Creedence Clearwater Revival, The Doors, Pink Floyd, The Byrds, Strawberry Alarm Clock, Donovan, Jimi Hendrix Experience, Traffic, Cream, Dr. John, Procol Harum, Fleetwood Mac, The Who, Canned Heat, Yes, Electric Light Orchestra, Tommy James & The Shondells, Mudcrutch, Blind Faith, Grateful Dead, Velvet Underground, Big Brother & The Holding Company and more!
4:00 p.m. Album of The Week: Two Sides To Every Woman by Carlene Carter
We’re winding down on this great selection, so get on it! Our final airing will be sometime on Saturday.
7:00 p.m. Drivin’ Songs: Various Artists
Another multi-artist playlist (a short one, this time) featuring songs not only about driving, but also songs that give you lead-foot while driving. This time, you’ll hear Golden Earring, The Eagles, Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers, The Beatles, Little Feat, Rare Earth, Bruce Springsteen, The Allman Brothers Band, Bob Dylan, The Pretenders and more!
We know this is not a time when most people relax. Everyone’s out playing Capitalism. But when you get the chance to kick your shoes off and sit back, we’re the place to be.
Good morning, bluesologists! Here we are on another fine Tuesday Bluesday with our big Louisiana bayou blues show and Johnny Winter closing out the night. In between, it’s our Album of The Week with Carlene Carter.
Here’s your musical lineup:
9:00 a.m. The Best of Louisiana Blues: Various Artists
Some names you may know; others you should. Ray Charles, Lillian Glinn, Slim Harpo, Ray Brown, Fats Domino, Clarence “Gatemouth” Brown, Rodney Harris, Roosevelt Sykes, Shirley & Lee, Papa Lightfoot, Guitar Slim, Annie Laurie, Fats Matthews, Big Joe Turner, Big Boy Myles, Little Walter, Mary Butler, Erline Harris, Dave Bartholomew, Marcia Ball, Allen Toussaint, Dr. John, Professor Longhair, The Neville Brothers, Irma Thomas and more!
4:00 p.m. Album of The Week: Two Sides To Every Woman by Carlene Carter
Carlene Carter drops by the lounge for the second airing of her album.
7:00 p.m. Johnny Winter Live at Parker’s Place, Seattle, WA, March 9, 1985
There’s nothing like some live ‘high-energy blues’ from one of the greatest bluesmen around. This time we have Johnny playing at Parker’s Place in Seattle.
Tuesday Bluesday is the day to hang in The Lounge. Great music all day because we have our great Wide Open stream in between this great programming. We’re on 24/7 and we’re totally free of charge.
Good morning, music lovers! We’re here on another lighter-than-usual programming day with plenty of our great wide Open Stream. We kick things off with June Carter’s daughter and Johnny Cash’s stepdaughter, Carlene Carter.
Here’s your musical lineup:
11:00 a.m. Album of The Week: Two Sides To Every Woman by Carlene Carter NEW!
Carlene Carter boasts the lineage of The Carter Family. She’s the daughter of June Carter and her first husband, the stepdaughter of Johnny Cash, and the stepsister of country great Rosanne Cash. She’s had a rough-and-tumble life with multiple failed relationships (including a marriage to Nick Lowe, and a long-standing relationship with late, great Heartbreaker Howie Epstein), and plenty of drug offenses, but she has made some supremely good music over the years. Much of her early stuff, like this album, has been overlooked and we hope to change that here.
3:00 p.m. A Little Bit O’ Soul: Various Artists
We’re back with our big, bad soul and rhythm & blues EP with music from Motown to Muscle Shoals to Atlantic and beyond. You’ll hear Aretha Franklin, The Temptations, The Four Tops, The Ronettes, Marvin Gaye, Ray Charles, Otis Redding, Jimmy Ruffin, The Drifters, Chuck Berry, Stevie Wonder, Carla Thomas, James Brown, The Shirelles, Etta James, Curtis Mayfield, Sam & Dave, The Staple Singers, Nina Simone, LaVern Baker, The Supremes, Sam Cooke, Edwin Starr, Fontella Bass, Smokey Robinson & The Miracles, Irma Thomas, The Box Tops, Jr. Walker & The All Stars, Percy Sledge and more!
We’re preparing to go out with a bang here in 2023 and open up a brand new year with some new music and some new ideas. Stick around. We’ll remain free of charge and free of advertising. We’re all about the music.
Good morning, musicologists! We have officially made it to Friday and we’re whooping it up with some fine female country singers today. The only break in the programming is our final airing of Randy Newman as our featured singer-songwriter.
Here’s your end-of-the-work-week lineup:
10:00 a.m. The Complete Trio Sessions: Dolly Parton, Linda Ronstadt, Emmylou Harris
We open the programming with the only female supergroup I know of in music history. But, of course, the music world media is like the mainstream media: They never actually call Linda Ronstadt, Emmylou Harris and Dolly Parton (otherwise known as ‘Trio’) a supergroup even thought they fit every criteria for the term. So we will call them a supergroup, and moreover, they are right up there with The Traveling Wilburys. Today, you’ll get the full magilla: Remixes, outtakes, alternative versions, remasters and more!
3:00 p.m. Singer-Songwriter Series: The Music of Randy Newman FINAL AIRING!
Randy Newman takes his final turn as our featured singer-songwriter for the week. Tomorrow we’ll have a new selection.
8:00 p.m. The Unbroken Circle: The Music of Rosanne Cash & Carlene Carter NEW!
Here we have stepsisters with an incredible country music pedigree in Johnny Cash and June Carter, and they have continued their family legacy admirably. We are definitely fans here in The Mermaid Lounge and we’re happy to share this great new playlist with you today.
We have made it to the end of the work week. Sort of. For some of us. Retail never really ends, particularly at this time of year. But I digress. The real news here is that we’re on 24/7 and are completely free of charge every single day. We have no ideas who you are or what your buying patterns are because we don’t sell anything to you. And neither does anyone else.
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