
In episode #38 of LLR, we explore and celebrate the deep discographies of some of our favorite artists. We’ll revisit surprisingly solid solo efforts, sensational side projects, and often overlooked, audacious LP releases from way-back-when, which gave listeners a taste of the sonic greatness to come. Plug your noses and blow it out your ears, Podcast America…we’re about to dive deep!
Sonic contributors to episode thirty-eight of Lightnin’ Licks Radio podcast include: Derrick Harriott, Brothers Johnson, Holland-Dozier-Holland, Townes Van Zandt, James Todd Smith, George Gershwin & Michael Sweeney, Johnny Marr, The Smiths, Thin Lizzy, Ace Frehly, M. Ward, Bright Eyes, Monsters of Folk, Rose Royce, Jim Croce, Better Oblivion Community Center, Jim James, Desaparecidos, Modest Mouse, Califone, Ugly Casanova, Kids Bop kids (yeah!), Daryl Hall and John Oates, Dan the Automator, Gulliver, Tim Moore, Bay City Rollers, Adrianne Lenker, Buck Meek, Big Thief, Billy Bob Thorton, Phill Collins, James Taylor, Jackson Browne, Leland Sklar, Russ Kunkel, Kootch, Carol King, The City, Judee Sill, The Byrds, Dillard & Clark, Gram Parsons, Gene Clark, President Joe Biden, The Cars, Ric Ocasek, Ministry, Digable Planets, Beastie Boys, Shabazz Palaces, Latin Playboys, Los Lobos, Chris Keys, and the Clockers.
LLR mixtape #38:
[SIDE ONE] (1) Shabazz Palaces - #CAKE (2) Latin Playboys - Crayon Sun (3) Gene Clark - Strength of Strings (4) Desaparecidos - City on the Hill (5) Adrianne Lenker & Buck Meek - money
[SIDE TWO] (1) Gulliver - Lemon Road (2) Ugly Casanova - Hotcha Girls (3) The City - Paradise Alley (4) Monsters of Folk - Losin' Yo Head (5) Ric Ocasek - Time Bomb
Thanks so much for tuning in. LLR will return in a few weeks with another bonus episode featuring a super-special-secret guest. Do your best to stay hydrated andpractice selfcare. Making your way in the world today takes everything you’ve got. Taking a break from all your worries sure would help a lot. Wouldn’t you like to get away? Why ask why? Try Blue Chair Bay flavored rums and head outside, let the sun hit you.
Stream, rent, or buy the excellent documentary The Immediate Family, it’s Kootch approved!