ok awesome. Yeah Eddy Grant is so good. I love that record. The others arent as great but Walking on Sunshine has gottan so many plays over the years. And yeah Ruder than You is so great. I love that organ and those super sloppy drums. so cool
Been on Substack for a couple weeks now and I listen to these episodes with my wife and 11 year old son and we love them. Like playing records with an old friend who also nerds out on records. So im not trying to be one of those “well actually” people but are you aware of Eddy Grant’s history with The Equals of “Baby Come Back” and “Police On My Back” fame? Just cuz you didn’t mention it and well if you weren’t aware I know you’d be stoked.
Thanks again for a thoroughly enjoyable show. Hearing Sly reminds me how underrated he was. I recently finished his memoir He came up with the nickname Sly when a grammar school friend misspelled his name Slyvester instead of Sylvester.
Peggy Lee is incredible. Thanks for featuring 3 of her songs. Since it’s obvious you love Peggy, take a listen to Blossom Dearie, a peer of Peggy’s who hailed from Durham, NY, not far from where you live.
I didn’t catch the name of the Grace Jones song you played.
Trying to adjust to the biweekly cadence by fully exploring the recommendations. To that end, Eddy Grant! Who knew!?
Ruder Than You is also the tops
ok awesome. Yeah Eddy Grant is so good. I love that record. The others arent as great but Walking on Sunshine has gottan so many plays over the years. And yeah Ruder than You is so great. I love that organ and those super sloppy drums. so cool
Another episode that makes me wish I had a porch swing.
running away is one of my favourites! nice call playing this one!
Perfect soundtrack for this fancy hotel birthday weekend. Wire to wire bangers. Gracias.
Looking forward to this one! For one thing, Sly Stone is completely undervalued as a singer so great to see you talk about him that way.
Yes totally agree. Such a unique and powerful voice - especially on the slower stuff.
Been on Substack for a couple weeks now and I listen to these episodes with my wife and 11 year old son and we love them. Like playing records with an old friend who also nerds out on records. So im not trying to be one of those “well actually” people but are you aware of Eddy Grant’s history with The Equals of “Baby Come Back” and “Police On My Back” fame? Just cuz you didn’t mention it and well if you weren’t aware I know you’d be stoked.
Hey so glad u like the show! Yeah I know about the Equals but haven’t looked them up in a long time. I’ll have to revisit! Thanks
Thank you, Walter, for your service. #john=mozart :)
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Thanks again for a thoroughly enjoyable show. Hearing Sly reminds me how underrated he was. I recently finished his memoir He came up with the nickname Sly when a grammar school friend misspelled his name Slyvester instead of Sylvester.
Peggy Lee is incredible. Thanks for featuring 3 of her songs. Since it’s obvious you love Peggy, take a listen to Blossom Dearie, a peer of Peggy’s who hailed from Durham, NY, not far from where you live.
I didn’t catch the name of the Grace Jones song you played.
Thanks,
Jim Hickey
"Is that all there is" absolutely floored me. Amazing show!