Quite a show this past Sunday. During our first hour we paid tribute to a couple of fallen giants, George Jones and Richie Havens. Though they were very different people and in very different genres, there are some interesting similarities between the two men. Both had instantly recognizable and very distinctive vocals and both helped to popularize and champion more traditional styles bringing a wider audience to their cherished traditions. The second hour of our program belongs to Shuggie Otis (separate post above). Just the day before I sat in with Shuggie Otis just ahead of his show at the El Rey in Los Angeles. We spent time talking about his career and many of his classic recordings, especially “Strawberry Letter 23” and “Inspiration Information.” Hope you enjoyed this show as much as I enjoyed putting it together. Next week we’re back with new music plus an interview and performance from King!
Melting Pot on KPFK #124: First Hour
Melting Pot on KPFK #124: Second Hour
Playlist: 4-28-2013
{opening theme} Boris Gardiner – Melting Pot – Is What’s Happening (Dynamic)
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George Jones – Things Have Gone To Pieces – The Great Lost Hits (Time Life)
George Jones & Melba Montgomery – We Must Have Been Out Of Our Minds – What’s In Our Hearts (United Artists)
George Jones – A Good Year For The Roses – George Jones With Love (Musicor)
George Jones – Your Angel Steps Out Of Heaven – If My Heart Had Windows (Musicor)
George Jones & Tammy Wynette – Never Grow Cold – George Jones With Love (Musicor)
Kenny Baker – Lonesome Moonlight Waltz – Plays Bill Monroe (County)
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Richie Havens – Handsome Johnny/Freedom – Woodstock: Music From The Original Soundtrack and More (Atlantic)
Richie Havens – I’m On My Way – Richie Havens’ Record (Douglas)
Richie Havens – No Opportunity Necessary, No Experience Needed – Richard P. Havens, 1983 (Verve Forecast)
Richie Havens – There’s A Hole In The Future – Stonehenge (Verve Forecast)
Richie Havens – The Parable Of Ramon – Richard P. Havens, 1983 (Verve Forecast)
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Richie Havens – Indian Rope Man – Richard P. Havens, 1983 (Verve Forecast)
Richie Havens – Younger Men Grow Older – Alarm Clock (Stormy Forest)
Richie Havens – For Heavens Sake – Richard P. Havens, 1983 (Verve Forecast)
Richie Havens – Will The Circle Be Unbroken – Soundtrack For A Revolution (Entertainment One)
Kenny Baker – Brown County Breakdown – Plays Bill Monroe (County)
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Shuggie Otis – Interview – Recorded at KPFK (KPFK Archives)
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Shuggie Otis – Wings Of Love – Inspiration Information/Wings Of Love (Legacy)