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Musicians like Emmylou Harris, Rosanne Cash, Guy Clark and others changed the scope of country music forever. Hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot talk with author Geoffrey Himes about the artists of the movement he calls “in-law country.” They also hear from some listeners.Join our Facebook Group: https://bit.ly/3sivr9TBecome a member on Patreon: https://bit.ly/3slWZvcSign up for our newsletter: https://bit.ly/3eEvRnGMake a donation via PayPal: https://bit.ly/3dmt9lUSend us a Voice Memo: Desktop: bit.ly/2RyD5Ah  Mobile: sayhi.chat/soundops Featured Songs:Emmylou Harris, "Born to Run," Cimarron, Warner Bros. Nashville, 1981The Beatles, "With A Little Help From My Friends," Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band, Parlophone, 1967Rosanne Cash, "Seven Year Ache," Seven Year Ache, Columbia, 1981Rosanne Cash, "My Baby Thinks He's A Train," Seven Year Ache, Columbia, 1981The Flying Burrito Brothers, "Six Days on the Road," Last of the Red Hot Burritos, A&M, 1972Emmylou Harris, "Luxury Liner," Luxury Liner, Warner Bros. Nashville, 1976The Byrds, "You Ain't Goin' Nowhere," Sweetheart of the Rodeo, Columbia, 1968The Byrds, "Time Between," Younger Than Yesterday, Columbia, 1967Emmylou Harris, "If I Could Only Win Your Love," Pieces of the Sky, Reprise, 1975Rodney Crowell, "I Couldn't Leave You If I Tried," Diamonds & Dirt, Columbia, 1988Emmylou Harris, "Two More Bottles of Wine," Quarter Moon in a Ten Cent Town, Warner Bros. Nashville, 1978Emmylou Harris, "Pancho and Lefty," Luxury Liner, Warner Bros. Nashville, 1976Emmylou Harris, "Till I Gain Control Again," Elite Hotel, Reprise, 1975Ricky Skaggs, "Heartbroke," Highways & Heartaches, Epic, 1982Guy Clark, "L.A. Freeway," Old No. 1, RCA, 1975Liquid Mike, "Drinking and Driving," Paul Bunyan's Slingshot, Temporal, 2024TAE & The Neighborly, "We Can Be," Self Help, smooth bean, 2024David Grisman and Jerry Garcia, "Whiskey In the Jar," Shady Grove, Acoustic Disc, 1996Graham Nash, "Chicago / We Can Change the World," Songs for Beginners, Atlantic, 1971Bnny, "Good Stuff," One Million Love Songs, Fire Talk, 2024See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In this bonus episode, Greg shares a song by an 80s synth-pop band that set themselves apart with their great sense of humor.Become a member on Patreon: https://bit.ly/3slWZvcJoin our Facebook Group: https://bit.ly/3sivr9TSign up for our newsletter: https://bit.ly/3eEvRnGMake a donation via PayPal: https://bit.ly/3dmt9lUSend us a Voice Memo: Desktop: bit.ly/2RyD5Ah  Mobile: sayhi.chat/soundopsSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

As spring is springing, the volume of new albums coming out is hard to keep up with. This week hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot dig out from “music mountain” by reviewing new albums from Lucy Dacus, Saba and No ID, Mekons and Perfume Genius. They also pay tribute to Clem Burke of Blondie and Dave Allen of Gang of Four.Join our Facebook Group: https://bit.ly/3sivr9TBecome a member on Patreon: https://bit.ly/3slWZvcSign up for our newsletter: https://bit.ly/3eEvRnGMake a donation via PayPal: https://bit.ly/3dmt9lUSend us a Voice Memo: Desktop: bit.ly/2RyD5Ah  Mobile: sayhi.chat/soundops Featured Songs:Lucy Dacus, "Ankles," Forever is a Feeling, Geffen, 2025The Beatles, "With A Little Help From My Friends," Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band, Parlophone, 1967Blondie, "Heart Of Glass," Parallel Lines, Chrysalis, 1979Blondie, "Atomic," Eat to the Beat, Chrysalis, 1980Blondie, "Call Me," American Gigolo, Chrysalis, 1980Gang of Four, "Ether," Entertainment!, EMI, 1979Gang of Four, "Damaged Goods," Entertainment!, EMI, 1979Lucy Dacus, "For Keeps," Forever is a Feeling, Geffen, 2025Lucy Dacus, "Most Wanted Man," Forever is a Feeling, Geffen, 2025Lucy Dacus, "Lost Time," Forever is a Feeling, Geffen, 2025Saba and No I.D., "head.rap (ft. Madison McFerrin, Ogi & Jordan Ward)," From the Private Collection of Saba and No I.D., From the Private Collection of Saba and No I.D., 2025Saba and No I.D., "Every Painting Has a Price (feat. Eryn Allen Kane & BJ Chicago Kid)," From the Private Collection of Saba and No I.D., From the Private Collection of Saba and No I.D., 2025Saba and No I.D., "Breakdown," From the Private Collection of Saba and No I.D., From the Private Collection of Saba and No I.D., 2025Saba and No I.D., "How to Impress God," From the Private Collection of Saba and No I.D., From the Private Collection of Saba and No I.D., 2025Perfume Genius, "Clean Heart," Glory, Matador, 2025Perfume Genius, "No Front Teeth (feat. Aldous Harding)," Glory, Matador, 2025Perfume Genius, "Left For Tomorrow," Glory, Matador, 2025Perfume Genius, "Full On," Glory, Matador, 2025Mekons, "Mudcrawlers," Horror, Fire, 2025Mekons, "You're Not Singing Anymore," Horror, Fire, 2025Mekons, "Private Defense Contractor," Horror, Fire, 2025Mekons, "The Western Design," Horror, Fire, 2025Mekons, "War Economy," Horror, Fire, 2025Mekons, "Sad and Sad and Sad," Horror, Fire, 2025Rosanne Cash, "Seven Year Ache," Seven Year Ache, Columbia, 1981See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In this bonus episode, Jim attempts to redeem a song from German singer Nina Hagen's 1982 album NunSexMonkRock, which Rolling Stone famously dubbed the "most unlistenable" album ever made.Become a member on Patreon: https://bit.ly/3slWZvcJoin our Facebook Group: https://bit.ly/3sivr9TSign up for our newsletter: https://bit.ly/3eEvRnGMake a donation via PayPal: https://bit.ly/3dmt9lUSend us a Voice Memo: Desktop: bit.ly/2RyD5Ah  Mobile: sayhi.chat/soundopsSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This year marks the 25th anniversary of socially conscious rapper Common's pivotal album Like Water for Chocolate. Hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot revisit their classic album dissection of Like Water for Chocolate including an interview with Common from the year 2000.Join our Facebook Group: https://bit.ly/3sivr9TBecome a member on Patreon: https://bit.ly/3slWZvcSign up for our newsletter: https://bit.ly/3eEvRnGMake a donation via PayPal: https://bit.ly/3dmt9lUSend us a Voice Memo: Desktop: bit.ly/2RyD5Ah  Mobile: sayhi.chat/soundops Featured Songs:Common, "Time Travelin' (A Tribute to Fela)," Like Water for Chocolate, MCA, 2000Common, "Take it EZ," Can I Borrow a Dollar?, Relativity, 1992Common, "I Used to Love H.E.R.," Resurrection, Relativity, 1994Common, "Brown Sugar," Brown Sugar, EMI, 1995Common, "Funky for You," Like Water for Chocolate, MCA, 2000Common, "A Song for Assata," Like Water for Chocolate, MCA, 2000Common, "Payback is a Grandmother," Like Water for Chocolate, MCA, 2000Common, "The Light," Like Water for Chocolate, MCA, 2000Common, "The 6th Sense," Like Water for Chocolate, MCA, 2000Common, "Thelonius," Like Water for Chocolate, MCA, 2000Common, "Geto Heaven Remix T.S.O.I," Like Water for Chocolate (Alternate Edition), MCA, 2001Common, "A Film Called (Pimp)," Like Water for Chocolate, MCA, 2000Kendrick Lamar, "Institutionalized," To Pimp a Butterfly, Interscope, 2015New York Dolls, "Looking For a Kiss," New York Dolls, Mercury, 1973Delivery, "The New Alphabet," Force Majeure, Heavenly, 2025Delivery, "Deadlines," Force Majeure, Heavenly, 2025Lucy Dacus, "Ankles," Forever is a Feeling, Geffen, 2025See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Jim and Greg continue their conversation with Mike Campbell of Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers. They talk about performing in the Super Bowl Half Time show, working with Don Henley and Stevie Nicks and the future of the Heartbreakers.Become a member on Patreon: https://bit.ly/3slWZvcJoin our Facebook Group: https://bit.ly/3sivr9TSign up for our newsletter: https://bit.ly/3eEvRnGMake a donation via PayPal: https://bit.ly/3dmt9lUSend us a Voice Memo: Desktop: bit.ly/2RyD5Ah  Mobile: sayhi.chat/soundopsSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This week, hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot interview guitarist and songwriter Mike Campbell of Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers. They talk about his new autobiography, working with Bob Dylan and his continued love for music.Join our Facebook Group: https://bit.ly/3sivr9TBecome a member on Patreon: https://bit.ly/3slWZvcSign up for our newsletter: https://bit.ly/3eEvRnGMake a donation via PayPal: https://bit.ly/3dmt9lUSend us a Voice Memo: Desktop: bit.ly/2RyD5Ah  Mobile: sayhi.chat/soundops Featured Songs:Tom Petty, "Runnin' Down a Dream," Full Moon Fever, MCA, 1989The Beatles, "With A Little Help From My Friends," Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band, Parlophone, 1967Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers, "Breakdown," Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers, Shelter, 1976Johnny Cash, "Folsom Prison Blues," Johnny Cash with His Hot and Blue Guitar!, Sun, 1957The Paul Butterfield Blues Band, "Born In Chicago," The Paul Butterfield Blues Band, Elektra, 1965Mudcrutch, "Scare Easy," Mudcrutch, Reprise, 2008Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers, "Refugee," Damn the Torpedoes, Backstreet, 1979Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers, "Here Comes My Girl," Damn the Torpedoes, Backstreet, 1979Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers, "Don't Do Me Like That," Damn the Torpedoes, Backstreet, 1979Tom Petty, "Free Fallin'," Full Moon Fever, MCA, 1989Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers, "Even the Losers," Damn the Torpedoes, Backstreet, 1979Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers, "A Woman In Love (It's Not Me)," Hard Promises, Backstreet, 1981The Beatles, "Taxman," Revolver, Parlophone, 1966Tom Petty, "I Won't Back Down," Full Moon Fever, MCA, 1989Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers, "American Girl," Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers, Shelter, 1976Common, "The Light," Like Water for Chocolate, MCA, 2000See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In this bonus episode, Greg shares a track by one of the great, underrated bands on the Simple Machines record label. Don't miss out on this forgotten classic!Become a member on Patreon: https://bit.ly/3slWZvcJoin our Facebook Group: https://bit.ly/3sivr9TSign up for our newsletter: https://bit.ly/3eEvRnGMake a donation via PayPal: https://bit.ly/3dmt9lUSend us a Voice Memo: Desktop: bit.ly/2RyD5Ah  Mobile: sayhi.chat/soundopsSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot talk with author Heather Augustyn about her book "Rude Girls: Women in Two Tone Ska and One Step Beyond." The hosts also review the new album by Throwing Muses.Join our Facebook Group: https://bit.ly/3sivr9TBecome a member on Patreon: https://bit.ly/3slWZvcSign up for our newsletter: https://bit.ly/3eEvRnGMake a donation via PayPal: https://bit.ly/3dmt9lUSend us a Voice Memo: Desktop: bit.ly/2RyD5Ah  Mobile: sayhi.chat/soundops Featured Songs:The Bodysnatchers, "Ruder Than You," Ruder Than You (Single), 2 Tone, 1980The Beatles, "With A Little Help From My Friends," Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band, Parlophone, 1967Throwing Muses, "Summer of Love," Moonlight Concessions, Fire, 2025Throwing Muses, "South Coast," Moonlight Concessions, Fire, 2025Throwing Muses, "Theremini," Moonlight Concessions, Fire, 2025Throwing Muses, "Sally's Beauty," Moonlight Concessions, Fire, 2025Rhoda with the Special A.K.A., "The Boiler," The Boiler (Single), 2 Tone, 1981The Selecter, "On My Radio," On My Radio (Single), 2 Tone, 1979The Bodysnatchers, "Easy Life," Easy Life (Single), 2 Tone, 1980The Fun Boy Three with Bananarama, "It Ain't What You Do It's the Way That You Do It," Fun Boy Three, Chrysalis, 1982The Fun Boy Three, "Our Lips Are Sealed," Waiting, Chrysalis, 1983The Deltones, "Oddball Boy," Nana Choc Choc In Paris, Unicorn, 1989The Lemons, "English Summer," English Summer (Single), Race, 1981Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers, "I Won't Back Down," Full Moon Fever, MCA, 1989See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In this bonus episode, Jim pays tribute to Brian James, English punk rock guitarist and founding member of the Damned. James died on March 6th, 2025 at the age of 70.Join our Facebook Group: https://bit.ly/3sivr9TBecome a member on Patreon: https://bit.ly/3slWZvcSign up for our newsletter: https://bit.ly/3eEvRnGMake a donation via PayPal: https://bit.ly/3dmt9lUSend us a Voice Memo: Desktop: bit.ly/2RyD5Ah  Mobile: sayhi.chat/soundopsSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot speak with author David Rowell about his new book, The Endless Refrain: Memory, Nostalgia, and the Threat to New Music. The hosts also review the new albums by Bartees Strange and Sasami.Join our Facebook Group: https://bit.ly/3sivr9TBecome a member on Patreon: https://bit.ly/3slWZvcSign up for our newsletter: https://bit.ly/3eEvRnGMake a donation via PayPal: https://bit.ly/3dmt9lUSend us a Voice Memo: Desktop: bit.ly/2RyD5Ah  Mobile: sayhi.chat/soundops Featured Songs:The Beatles, "With A Little Help From My Friends," Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band, Parlophone, 1967Bartees Strange, "Sober," Horror, 4AD, 2025Bartees Strange, "Wants Needs," Horror, 4AD, 2025Bartees Strange, "Baltimore," Horror, 4AD, 2025Bartees Strange, "17," Horror, 4AD, 2025Bartees Strange, "Doomsday Buttercup," Horror, 4AD, 2025Sasami, "Slugger," Blood On the Silver Screen, Domino, 2025Sasami, "Love Makes You Do Crazy Things," Blood On the Silver Screen, Domino, 2025Sasami, "The Seed," Blood On the Silver Screen, Domino, 2025Sasami, "I'll Be Gone," Blood On the Silver Screen, Domino, 2025Tom Petty, "You Don't Know How it Feels," Wildflowers, Warner, 1994Kajagoogoo, "Too Shy," White Feathers, EMI, 1983Journey, "Lights," Infinity, Columbia, 1978The Rolling Stones, "Jumpin' Jack Flash," Single, Decca, 1968Neil Young, "Tonight's the Night," Tonight's the Night, Reprise, 1975Hüsker Dü, "Sorry Somehow," Candy Apple Grey, Warner, 1986Men at Work, "Down Under," Business as Usual, Columbia, 1981The Selecter, "On My Radio," On My Radio (Single), 2 Tone, 1979See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In this bonus episode, Greg pays tribute to the great American singer Roberta Flack who died on February 24, 2025 at the age of 88.Join our Facebook Group: https://bit.ly/3sivr9TBecome a member on Patreon: https://bit.ly/3slWZvcSign up for our newsletter: https://bit.ly/3eEvRnGMake a donation via PayPal: https://bit.ly/3dmt9lUSend us a Voice Memo: Desktop: bit.ly/2RyD5Ah  Mobile: sayhi.chat/soundopsSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This week, hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot pay tribute to the late, great David Johansen of the New York Dolls and solo career fame, covering as much of his remarkable body of work as they could fit into one episode. They also revisit their interview with David Johansen from 2001.Join our Facebook Group: https://bit.ly/3sivr9TBecome a member on Patreon: https://bit.ly/3slWZvcSign up for our newsletter: https://bit.ly/3eEvRnGMake a donation via PayPal: https://bit.ly/3dmt9lUSend us a Voice Memo: Desktop: bit.ly/2RyD5Ah  Mobile: sayhi.chat/soundops Featured Songs:New York Dolls, "Trash," New York Dolls, Mercury, 1973The Beatles, "With A Little Help From My Friends," Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band, Parlophone, 1967New York Dolls, "Personality Crisis," New York Dolls, Mercury, 1973New York Dolls, "Jet Boy," New York Dolls, Mercury, 1973New York Dolls, "Bad Girl (Blue Rock Studios Demo)," Lipstick Killers – The Mercer Street Sessions 1972, ROIR, 1982New York Dolls, "Pills," New York Dolls, Mercury, 1973New York Dolls, "Frankenstein," New York Dolls, Mercury, 1973New York Dolls, "Looking For a Kiss," New York Dolls, Mercury, 1973New York Dolls, "Bad Girl," New York Dolls, Mercury, 1973New York Dolls, "Bad Detective," Too Much Too Soon, Mercury, 1974New York Dolls, "Human Being," Too Much Too Soon, Mercury, 1974David Johansen, "Frenchette (Live)," Live It Up, Blue Sky, 1982Buster Poindexter, "Hot Hot Hot," Buster Poindexter, RCA, 1987David Johansen, "James Alley Blues," David Johansen and the Harry Smiths, Chesky, 2000Buster Poindexter, "Downtown Dream," Buster's Spanish Rocketship, PolyGram, 1997New York Dolls, "Babylon," Too Much Too Soon, Mercury, 1974David Johansen, "Heart of Gold," Here Comes the Night, Blue Sky, 1981New York Dolls, "Lonely Planet Boy," New York Dolls, Mercury, 1973Men at Work, "Who Can it Be Now?," Business as Usual, Columbia, 1981See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In this bonus episode, Jim pays tribute to the underappreciated hip-hop pioneer and neo soul singer Angie Stone who died on March 1, 2025 at the age of 63.Join our Facebook Group: https://bit.ly/3sivr9TBecome a member on Patreon: https://bit.ly/3slWZvcSign up for our newsletter: https://bit.ly/3eEvRnGMake a donation via PayPal: https://bit.ly/3dmt9lUSend us a Voice Memo: Desktop: bit.ly/2RyD5Ah  Mobile: sayhi.chat/soundopsSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot review Sly Stone's documentary and memoir and revisit an interview with Family Stone members Jerry Martini and Cynthia Robinson. They also review the new album from Chicago indie rockers Horsegirl.Join our Facebook Group: https://bit.ly/3sivr9TBecome a member on Patreon: https://bit.ly/3slWZvcSign up for our newsletter: https://bit.ly/3eEvRnGMake a donation via PayPal: https://bit.ly/3dmt9lUSend us a Voice Memo: Desktop: bit.ly/2RyD5Ah  Mobile: sayhi.chat/soundops Featured Songs:Sly and the Family Stone, "Thank You (Falettinme Be Mice Elf Agin)," Thank You (Falettinme Be Mice Elf Agin) (Single), Epic, 1969The Beatles, "With A Little Help From My Friends," Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band, Parlophone, 1967Horsegirl, "2468," Phonetics On and On, Matador, 2025Horsegirl, "I Can't Stand To See You," Phonetics On and On, Matador, 2025Horsegirl, "Information Content," Phonetics On and On, Matador, 2025Horsegirl, "Where'd You Go?," Phonetics On and On, Matador, 2025Sly and the Family Stone, "Dance To The Music," Dance To The Music, Epic, 1968Sly and the Family Stone, "I Ain't Got Nobody (For Real)," Dance To The Music, Epic, 1968Sly and the Family Stone, "Advice," A Whole New Thing, Epic, 1967Sly and the Family Stone, "I Hate To Love Her," A Whole New Thing, Epic, 1967Ike and Tina Turner, "Bold Soul Sister," The Hunter, Blue Thumb, 1969The Roots, "Star/Pointro," The Tipping Point, Geffen, 2004Bobby Freeman, "C'mon and Swim," C'mon and Swim (Single), Autumn, 1964Sly and the Family Stone, "Family Affair," There's A Riot Goin' On, Epic, 1971Sly and the Family Stone, "Hot Fun in the Summertime," Hot Fun in the Summertime (Single), Epic, 1969Sly and the Family Stone, "Thank You For Talking To Me Africa," There's A Riot Goin' On, Epic, 1971Sly and the Family Stone, "Brave and Strong," There's A Riot Goin' On, Epic, 1971Sly and the Family Stone, "You Can Make It If You Try (Live)," Stand!, Epic, 1969Sly and the Family Stone, "We Love All," Dance To The Music (2007 version), Epic, 1968Sly and the Family Stone, "Color Me True," Dance To The Music (Single), Epic, 1968The Pogues, "The Sick Bed of Cuchulainn," Rum Sodomy & the Lash, MCA, 1985The Ergs, "Stinking of Whiskey Blues," Upstairs/Downstairs, Dirtnap, 2007New York Dolls, "Trash," New York Dolls, Mercury, 1973See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In this bonus episode, Greg pays tribute to little-known soul singer Brenton Wood who died on January 3, 2025 at the age of 83.Join our Facebook Group: https://bit.ly/3sivr9TBecome a member on Patreon: https://bit.ly/3slWZvcSign up for our newsletter: https://bit.ly/3eEvRnGMake a donation via PayPal: https://bit.ly/3dmt9lUSend us a Voice Memo: Desktop: bit.ly/2RyD5Ah  Mobile: sayhi.chat/soundopsSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot share new music they're digging that flies under the mainstream radar, buried treasures! They also pay tribute to singer-songwriter Jerry Butler.Join our Facebook Group: https://bit.ly/3sivr9TBecome a member on Patreon: https://bit.ly/3slWZvcSign up for our newsletter: https://bit.ly/3eEvRnGMake a donation via PayPal: https://bit.ly/3dmt9lUSend us a Voice Memo: Desktop: bit.ly/2RyD5Ah  Mobile: sayhi.chat/soundops Featured Songs:girlpuppy, "Champ," Single, Captured Tracks, 2024The Beatles, "With A Little Help From My Friends," Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band, Parlophone, 1967Jerry Butler, "Only the Strong Survive," The Ice Man Cometh, Mercury, 1969Jerry Butler and The Impressions, "For Your Precious Love," Single, Vee-Jay, 1958Loveworms, "Heartbeat," Heartbeat, Antena Krzyku, 2025Jetstream Pony, "Captain Palisade," Single, Spinout Nuggets, 2024Meat Wave, "Dehydrated," Voicemail / Dehydrated, Self-Released, 2025Maruja, "Break The Tension," Single, Music for Nations, 2024Prism Shores, "Tourniquet!," Out From Underneath, Meritorio, 2025Denison Witmer, "Making Love," Anything At All, Asthmatic Kitty, 2025Psycho-O-Positive, "Mothra!," Single, Self Released, 2025The Penrose Web, "I Dreamt I Woke Up Dead," It's....The Penrose Web, Gare du Nord, 2025Middle Part, "Dial*," Disruptor, Little Planet, 2024The Sewerheads, "It Came as a Surprise," Despair is a Heaven, Tall Texan, 2024Wand, "The Leap," In A Capsule Wardrobe, Drag City, 2017L.A. WITCH, "777," 777 (Single), Suicide Squeeze, 2025Joveth, "Bubblegum," Bubblegum (Single), Voracious, 2024Sly and the Family Stone, "Everyday People," Stand!, Epic, 1968See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In this bonus episode, Jim pays tribute to English singer Marianne Faithfull who died on January 30, 2025 at the age of 78.Join our Facebook Group: https://bit.ly/3sivr9TBecome a member on Patreon: https://bit.ly/3slWZvcSign up for our newsletter: https://bit.ly/3eEvRnGMake a donation via PayPal: https://bit.ly/3dmt9lUSend us a Voice Memo: Desktop: bit.ly/2RyD5Ah  Mobile: sayhi.chat/soundopsSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Throughout music history and across genres, artists have made drinking songs. From buoyant and rowdy to reflective and moody, hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot share some of their favorites. They also review the new album from Sharon Van Etten.Join our Facebook Group: https://bit.ly/3sivr9TBecome a member on Patreon: https://bit.ly/3slWZvcSign up for our newsletter: https://bit.ly/3eEvRnGMake a donation via PayPal: https://bit.ly/3dmt9lUSend us a Voice Memo: Desktop: bit.ly/2RyD5Ah  Mobile: sayhi.chat/soundops Featured Songs:Fear, "More Beer," More Beer, Restless, 1985The Beatles, "With A Little Help From My Friends," Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band, Parlophone, 1967Sharon Van Etten, "Live Forever," Sharon Van Etten & The Attachment Theory, Jagjaguwar, 2025Sharon Van Etten, "Trouble," Sharon Van Etten & The Attachment Theory, Jagjaguwar, 2025Sharon Van Etten, "Indio," Sharon Van Etten & The Attachment Theory, Jagjaguwar, 2025Sharon Van Etten, "I Want You Here," Sharon Van Etten & The Attachment Theory, Jagjaguwar, 2025Sharon Van Etten, "Somethin' Ain't Right," Sharon Van Etten & The Attachment Theory, Jagjaguwar, 2025Three 6 Mafia, "Sippin on Some Syrup," Three 6 Mafia - Poppin' My Collar - Single, Loud, 2006Nina Simone, "Lilac Wine," Wild is the Wind, The Verve Music Group, 1966The Rolling Stones, "Salt of the Earth," Beggars Banquet, Decca, 1968Beastie Boys, "Brass Monkey," Licensed to Ill, Def Jam, 1986Midland, "Drinkin' Problem," On the Rocks, Big Machine, 2017Kendrick Lamar, "Swimming Pools (Drank)," good kid, m.A.A.d city, Top Dawg Entertainment, 2012Snoop Dogg, "Gin and Juice," Doggystyle, Death Row, Interscope and Atlantic, 1994The Replacements, "Here Comes a Regular," Tim, Sire, 1985The Champs, "Tequila," Go, Champs, Go!, Challenge, 1958Jamie Foxx, "Blame It (feat. T-Pain)," Intuition, J, 2008Against Me!, "T.S.R.," As The Eternal Cowboy, Fat Wreck Chords, 2003Chumbawamba, "Tubthumping," Tubthumper, Republic, 1997Louis Prima and Keely Smith, "One Mint Julep," Breaking It Up!, Columbia, 1958The Kinks, "Alcohol," Muswell Hillbillies, RCA Victor, 1971Thin Lizzy, "Whiskey in the Jar," Single, Decca, 1972Kris Kristofferson, "Sunday Mornin' Coming Down," Kristofferson, Monument, 1970Lou Reed, "Underneath the Bottle," The Blue Mask, RCA Victor, 1982Darkside, "Graucha Max," Nothing, Matador, 2025See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In this bonus episode, Eric Johnson performs "Humbug Mountain Song" and "The Rock Doc" live at the Goose Island Salt Shed Pub. He also shares his Desert Island Jukebox pick with Jim and Greg.Become a member on Patreon: https://bit.ly/3slWZvcSign up for our newsletter: https://bit.ly/3eEvRnGMake a donation via PayPal: https://bit.ly/3dmt9lUSend us a Voice Memo: Desktop: bit.ly/2RyD5Ah  Mobile: sayhi.chat/soundopsJoin our Facebook Group: https://bit.ly/3sivr9TSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.