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Sunday Brings Rosanne Cash and Her AOW, and ‘The Original Sixties Rotation’ Multi-Artist EP, September 24, 2023

Yeah, we keep it pretty simple on Sundays with plenty of wide Open Stream! We will be kicking the programming part of our program with Rosanne Cash.

Here’s your musical lineup:

11:00 a.m. Album of The Week: The River & The Thread by Rosanne Cash NEW!

This is Rosanne Cash’s critically-acclaimed thirteenth studio album released in 2014 with help from Mermaid Lounge musicians in good standing, Derek Trucks, Rodney Crowell, John Prine, Kris Kristofferson and Tony Joe White. Not to be missed.

3:00 p.m. The Original Sixties Rotation: Various Artists

This particular EP focuses on the early-to-mid sixties (although I’m sure I’ve slipped in some songs from the latter part of the decade). You’ll hear Del Shannon, Little Eva, The Drifters, The Beatles, 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, Chuck Berry, The Temptations, Elvis Presley, Marvin Gaye, The Who, Bob Dylan Tony Joe White, Barry McGuire, Procol Harum, Fats Domino and more!

Hell, it’s a day of rest and that’s what you should be doing. Kick off your shoes, sit back, roll one up and get into the music. You won’t regret it. We’re on 24/7, we’re free of charge and we’re also free of commercial advertising. What’s not to love?

The Original Sixties Rotation

We Visit Hitsville, U.S.A., Robbie Robertson is Back and We Have Some ‘Live’ Little Feat, on Wednesday, September 6, 2023

Good morning, musicologists, and welcome to our midweek mayhem here as we start out with ‘M is For Motown,’ move on to Robbie Robertson and close with Little Feat.

Here’s your midweek lineup:

9:00 a.m. M is for Motown: Various Artists

It’s back with Barrett Strong, Eddie Kendricks, Eddie Holland, Edwin Starr, Gladys Knight & The Pips, the Jackson Five, Kim Weston, Jr. Walker & The All Stars, Marvin Gaye, Martha & The Vandellas, Stevie Wonder, Smokey Robinson & The Miracles, The Four Tops, The Isley Brothers, The Temptations, The Contours, Rare Earth, Mary Wells, Tammi Terrell, Diana Ross & The Supremes and more!

4:00 p.m. Singer-Songwriter Series: The Music of Robbie Robertson

The late, great Robbie Robertson is back for his second turn as our featured singer-songwriter. Robertson was the lead guitarist for The Hawks and Bob Dylan, before taking the helm of The Band and helping them become one of the most influential in the development of Americana music.

8:00 p.m. Little Feat Live at Lisner Auditorium, Washington, D.C., August 18, 1977

On this particular outing, Little Feat brings the Tower of Power horns along. Little Feat is one of the most funky, fun bands ever, particularly their years with Lowell George. Don’t miss it.

We’ve made it to midweek. We don’t have far to go until it’s the weekend again and we’ll be able to relax and kick back. In the meantime, we’re running 24/7 to make life more tolerable.

Hitsville, U.S.A.!

We Open With Our ‘M is for Motown’ EP, Carl Perkins & Friends, and a Great Pink Floyd Spotlight Later, Thursday, August 2, 2023

Good morning, music lovers! We’ve got a pretty eclectic lineup coming your way today with Motown, legendary Carl Perkins and some of his friends, and the spotlight on Pink Floyd.

Here’s your Thursday lineup:

9:00 a.m. M is For Motown: Various Artists

Motown. Motor City. Hitsville. With music from Barrett Strong, Eddie Kendricks, Eddie Holland, Edwin Starr, Gladys Knight & The Pips, The Jackson Five, Kim Weston, Jr. Walker & The All Stars, Marvin Gaye, Martha & The Vandellas, Stevie Wonder, Smokey Robinson & The Miracles, The Four Tops, The Isley Brothers, The Temptations, The Contours, Rare Earth, Mary Wells, Tammi Terrell, Diana Ross & The Supremes and more!

4:00 p.m. Album of The Week: Go Cat Go! by Carl Perkins & Friends

They say you’re judged by the company you keep. I’d say Carl Perkins is in good shape with Paul McCartney, Tom Petty, Paul Simon, Willie Nelson, Johnny Cash and more on this great album.

7:00 p.m. In the Spotlight: The Music of Pink Floyd

Been a while since we’ve heard the Floyd around these parts, so tonight we are putting them In the Spotlight where they belong.

Another great day of music for the mind and body. Give us a try. You’ll love us. I promise. You have absolutely nothing to lose. We won’t cost you a penny. Not one cent.

Over the Midweek Hump!

It’s Simply Sunday Here in The Lounge With Maria Muldaur’s AOW and Our ‘M is For Motown’ Multi-Artist EP, July 2, 2023

Good morning, weekenders, and welcome to another simple Sunday here in The Mermaid Lounge where we kick things off with Maria Muldaur’s Louisiana Love Call.

Here’s your Sunday Funday lineup:

10:00 a.m. Album of The Week: Louisiana Love Call by Maria Muldaur NEW!

Maria Muldaur got her start during the great folk revival of the sixties hanging out in Greenwich Village. She has not only made great solo albums, but has sung harmony and background vocals for scores of other artists, including Linda Ronstadt, the Jerry Garcia band and the Jim Kweskin Jug Band. Her repertoire includes folk, blues, jazz, pop and spiritual music. This particular album pays tribute to Crescent City soul and includes many New Orleans artists, including Dr. John. Not to be missed.

2:00 p.m. M is For Motown: Various Artists

We’re back with our homage to the sounds of Motown, the music that made America dance. You’ll hear Barrett Strong, Eddie Kendricks, Edwin Starr, Gladys Knight & The Pips, The Jackson Five, Kim Weston, Jr. Walker & The All Stars, Marvin Gaye, Martha & The Vandellas, Stevie Wonder, Smokey Robinson & The Miracles, The Four Tops, The Isley Brothers, The Temptations, The Contours, Rare Earth, Mary Wells, Tammi Terrell, Diana Ross & The Supremes and more! It’s an extended trip to Hitsville U.S.A.!

It’s Sunday before the festivities of the July 4 holiday, so kick your shoes off, stick your socks in your pockets and enjoy the day with some great music. We’re on 24/7, totally free of charge and commercial advertising, and we’re all about the music.

Welcome to Hitsville, U.S.A.

We’ve Made It to Saturday and We’ve Got Our AOW, the ‘M is For Motown’ EP, and a New Singer-Songwriter, June 3, 2023

Good morning, music lovers! We have officially made it to the weekend and The Music Mermaid will deliver today with our Motown EP as the main feature!

Here’s today’s musical adventure:

9:00 a.m. Album of The Week: Crosby, Stills & Nash by Crosby, Stills & Nash FINAL AIRING!

Today we say farewell to a groundbreaking album. It may have generated only two hits, but every song is recognizable and the great supergroup behind it comes to mind instantly. This was their only album before adding Neil Young to the lineup.

11:00 a.m. M is For Motown: Various Artists

It was indeed the music that moved the world. It was also the music that made America dance line never before. You’ll hear Barrett Strong, Eddie Kendricks, Eddie Holland, Edwin Starr, Gladys Knight & The Pips, The Jackson Five, Kim Weston, Jr. Walker & The All Stars, Marvin Gaye, Martha & The Vandellas, Stevie Wonder, Smokey Robinson & The Miracles, The Four Tops, The Isley Brothers, The Temptations, The Contours, Rare Earth, Mary Wells, Tammi Terrell, Diana Ross & The Supremes and more!

8:00 p.m. Singer-Songwriter Series: The Music of Chrissie Hynde NEW!

Tonight we introduce Chrissie Hynde as our featured singer-songwriter. Not only was she the primary songwriter for the great rock band, The Pretenders, but she was also a founding member, their guitarist (a monster on that thing) and their primary vocalist. For those who may not be well acquainted with Chrissie Hynde, we put this here.

Before, in between and after our programming, The Music Mermaid delivers our big, wide Open Stream for you. We promise you won’t hear the same stuff over and over and over. Best of all, we accept no commercial advertising and do not employ those rah-rah chatty, obnoxious DJ’s who love to hear themselves talk. It’s all about the music.

M is For Motown!

Thursday Brings the ‘Travelin’ Fever’ EP, Our Buffalo Springfield AOW and That Sweet Soul Sound, May 25, 2023

Good morning, music lovers! We’re heading toward the weekend with some great travelin’ music today. It’s only fitting since many of you will be traveling for Memorial Day weekend! But that’s not all! Read on for details.

Here’s your Thursday lineup:

9:00 a.m. Travelin’ Fever: Various Artists

Hitting the road, Jack, is a popular topic for musical artists. You’ll hear hours of music on the subject from Canned Heat, Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers, Creedence Clearwater Revival, the Steve Miller Band, Jackson Browne, Bonnie Raitt, Dan Fogelberg, Bruce Springseen, Linda Ronstadt, Led Zeppelin, Paul McCartney & Wings, The Doors, The Eagles, Little Feat, The Band, Willie Nelson, Edwin Starr, Janis Joplin, Guy Clark, The Byrds, Joan Baez, Asleep at The Wheel, The Traveling Wilburys, Mudcrutch, Loggins & Messina, Buffalo Springfield, Tom Rush, Willie Nelson, The Guess Who, Ray Charles, The Marshall Tucker Band and more!

4:00 p.m. Album of The Week: Buffalo Springfield by Buffalo Springfield

We’re winding down on this week’s selection. The final airing will be sometime on Saturday, so be sure to catch this great debut album by Buffalo Springfield.

7:00 p.m. That Sweet Soul Sound: Various Artists

The short version of our big, bad soul and R & B EP. You’ll hear Otis Redding, Mary Wells, Stevie Wonder, Fats Domino, The Temptations, The Four Tops, Roberta Flack, Rare Earth, The Isley Brothers, Friends of Distinction, Jackie Wilson, Marvin Gaye, Smokey Robinson & The Miracles, Aretha Franklin and more

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On This Keep-It-Simple Sunday, We’ve Got Our AOW by Buffalo Springfield and ‘The Original Sixties Rotation’ EP, May 21, 2023

Good morning, musicologists! As you know, we keep it simple on Sundays with plenty of wide Open Stream, but we do have a great new AOW and our original sixties rotation.

Here’s your simple Sunday lineup:

11:00 a.m. Album of The Week: Buffalo Springfield by Buffalo Springfield NEW!

Although Buffalo Springfield wasn’t satisfied with this album, recorded in the summer of 1966 at Gold Star Studios, this was a groundbreaking album in many respects. Five of the songs were written by a guy named Neil Young, but he only sang lead on one of those. Richie Furay sang lead on the rest. Their first release from the album did not catch on nationally, but did make the Top 40 in Los Angeles during the month of August. However, by December, Stephen Stills’ For What It’s Worth became a national hit. The rest, as they say, is musical history. Aside from Neil Young, Stephen Stills and Richie Furay, the band was rounded out by Bruce Palmer (bass guitar) and Dewey Martin (drums, backing vocals).

3:00 p.m. The Original Sixties Rotation: Various Artists

Our first sixties extended playlist with five uninterrupted hours of music from the early-to-mid sixties (although I am sure some songs from the latter part of that decade slipped in). You’ll hear Del Shannon, Little Eva, The Drifters, The Beatles, 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, Chuck Berry, Elvis Presley, Marvin Gaye, The Who, Bob Dylan, Tony Joe White, Barry McGuire, Procol Harum, The Temptations, Fats Domino and more!

It’s a day of rest, fellow citizens, so why not kick back and relax with some great sixties music (and more). We’re totally free, we’re on 24/7, and we accept absolutely no commercial advertising. Just do it.

The Sixties!

Saturday is an Extended Visit to Motor City, our AOW, and Carly Simon as Our New Featured Singer-Songwriter, April 1, 2023

Good morning, music lovers. We’re kicking off a new month in style with our ‘M is For Motown’ EP, the final airing of our AOW, and Carly Simon as our new featured singer-songwriter for this upcoming week.

Here’s your April Fool’s Day lineup:

9:00 a.m. Album of The Week: Steady As She Goes by Hot Tuna FINAL AIRING!

It’s the final spin for this great blues-rock album by Hot Tuna. Tomorrow we’ll have a brand new choice for you.

12:00 p.m. M is For Motown: Various Artists

At high noon we kick off five hours of uninterrupted Motown sounds with Barrett Strong, Eddie Kendricks, Eddie Holland, Edwin Starr, Gladys Knight & The Pips, The Jackson Five, Kim Weston, Jr. Walker & The All Stars, Marvin Gaye, Martha & The Vandellas, Stevie Wonder, Smokey Robinson & The Miracles, The Temptations, Diana Ross & The Supremes, The Four Tops, The Isley Brothers, The Contours, Rare Earth, Mary Wells, Tammi Terrell and more!

8:00 p.m. Singer-Songwriter Series: The Music of Carly Simon NEW!

Carly Simon began singing with her sisters in 1963, but when the band broke up she began a successful solo career. In 1971, she released her self-titled album which won the Grammy Award for Best New Artist and spawned her first Top 10 single, That’s The Way I’ve Always Heard It Should Be. During the seventies, she had a string of 13 Top 40 U.S. hits and four Gold-certified singles. Tonight she becomes our featured singer-songwriter.

It’s Saturday and, while some of us have one more day in retail hell, you may well be able to kick back and relax. Why not do it with us? We’re on 24/7, we’re totally free and we do not interrupt the flow with commercial advertising. We’re all about the music.

The Weekend is Here!

We’re at Midweek With ‘The Original Sixties Rotation’ EP, Kate & Anna McGarrigle as Our Featured Singer-Songwriters and The Soul Queen of New Orleans, Irma Thomas, In the Spotlight, Wednesday, February 22, 2023

Good morning, music lovers! We’re at midweek as we look toward the weekend, and we’ve got a spectacular programming lineup for you today that starts off with our ode to the early sixties!

Here’s your midweek music:

9:00 a.m. The Original Sixties Rotation: Various Artists

We’re back with our homage to the early sixties, the years of the British Invasion and when American popular music was transforming itself. You’ll hear Del Shannon, Little Eva, The Drifters, The Beatles, 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, Chuck Berry, Elvis Presley, Marvin Gaye, The Who, Tony Joe White, Barry McGuire, Bob Dylan, Procol Harum, The Temptations, Fats Domino, The Rolling Stones, and more!

4:00 p.m. Singer-Songwriter Series: The Music of Kate & Anna McGarrigle

We’ve got our second airing today of the brilliant music of Kate & Anna McGarrigle, whose compositions contributed to the success of so many artists, including Linda Ronstadt, Emmylou Harris and Judy Collins.

7:00 p.m. In the Spotlight: The Music of Irma Thomas

Irma Thomas was a contemporary of Aretha Franklin, but she never achieved the national spotlight like Aretha did. Sometimes it’s just the luck of the draw, because Irma Thomas is one hell of a soul and R & B singer, and is known as the Soul Queen of New Orleans. We turn our spotlight on her this evening. Give her a listen.

It’s midweek and, as they say, it’s all downhill from here but in a good way. We’re on 24/7, as our international listeners know, and we play music non-stop, not just when we have programming. We’re also totally free and totally free of commercial advertising.

It’s Midweek Madness!

We’re at Midweek With a Trip to Both Motown and The Legendary Fillmore With Some Legendary Musicians On Wednesday, February 1, 2023

We’re kicking off the month of February in style, musicologists! We start ot with our ‘M is For Motown’ EP, followed by Stevie Wonder as our featured singer-songwriter and Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers’ legendary 20-night residency at The Fillmore! Does it actually get any better?

Here’s your midweek lineup:

9:00 a.m. M is For Motown: Various Artists

Today we take a trip to Motor City and remember the music that made us dance! You’ll hear Barrett Strong (who just passed away in the last few days), Eddie Kendricks, Eddie Holland, Edwin Starr, Gladys Knight & The Pips, The Jackson Five, Kim Weston, Jr. Walker & The All Stars, Marvin Gaye, Martha & The Vandellas, Stevie Wonder, Smokey Robinson & The Miracles, Diana Ross &The Supremes, The Four Tops, The Isley Brothers, The Temptations, The Contours, Rare Earth, Mary Wells, Tammi Terrell, and more!

4:00 p.m. Singer-Songwriter Series: The Music of Stevie Wonder

This is our second airing of Stevie Wonder as this week’s featured singer-songwriter. Wonder signed his first record contract at the age of eleven, and released his first hit called Fingertips at the age of 13. It went to No. 1. Hence, his first stage name of ‘Little Stevie Wonder.’

8:00 p.m. Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers Live at The Fillmore, Volume 1, San Francisco, 1997

Today we are revisiting this great new release of The Heartbreakers’ legendary 20-night residency as The Fillmore House Band, where they scrapped the script and did something new every night to everyone’s delight. They even allowed those in attendance to leave them suggestions for subsequent shows, as many in attendance had tickets to multiple nights. To a man, the members of the Heartbreakers believed they were at their best for these legendary shows where they not only sang their original songs, but paid homage to those who inspired them. Special guests during these concerts included John Lee Hooker and Roger McGuinn, among others. We’ve broken this massive offering down into three volumes. We’ll be playing volumes two and three over the next couple of days. Enjoy. This doesn’t happen every day.

We can seriously say this is a great day to tune us in. This musical combination is off the charts, so to speak. We’re on 24/7 (not just when we have programming, by the way) and we are totally 100% free, no strings and no lies. We don’t ask for a credit card, a subscription or your personal information.

Motown & The Fillmore. What could be better?