Tag: Aretha Franklin
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Episode 1989: Quincy Jones – Rest in Power
We pay tribute to Quincy Jones, who died on Nov. 3, 2024, at age 91. The man was a legend in music and beyond. Edward Bowser of soulinstereo.com joins the conversation.
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Episode 1473: Suburbs Fest Maryland 5: What’s in Bud’s Bag?
Back to the episodes recorded at Suburbs Fest Maryland. Today, Bud Verge drops in to share some vinyl from his record room, which prompts the question: What’s in Bud’s bag?
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Episode 806: Levon Helm Studios and The Band
Mike Kohli of Rome NY, a patron of the pod, gets to pick the topic. We discuss his visits to Levon Helm Studios in Woodstock, which holds its famous “Midnight Ramble” shows. And that leads into talk about The Band.
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Episode 550: Guest Shot – Backing Vocals
Today, guest host Mike Wagner of Houston talks about the art of the backing vocal.
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Episode 445: Fan Mail – Aretha Franklin, Bettye LaVette
Another call to the Suburban Party Line. Kevin Clement calls to recommend two cover songs: Aretha Franklin’s take on a classic by The Band and Bettye LaVette’s interpretation of a great song by The Who.
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Episode 413: Aretha Franklin, Rest in Power
Aretha Franklin died on Aug. 16 at 76 years old. She was the Queen of Soul for a reason. But her impact went far beyond her singing ability. Jim & Patrick pay tribute, joined by Intern Sam Lisker.
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Episode 398: Guest Shot – Middle Eights
One more guest episode! Mike Wagner of Houston fills in today and talks about songs with great “middle eights.” What’s a middle eight, you ask? Mike will explain. Features music by the Beatles, the Beach Boys, the Rolling Stones, Aretha Franklin and the Replacements.