Sound Opinions

In this bonus episode, Greg pays tribute to John Mayall, one of the most influential British blues guitarists who never gets the accolades of many of his friends and collaborators. Mayall died in July at the age of 90. 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.

This week, hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot explore the history and legacy of the 50+ year-old Chicago blues label, Alligator Records, with its founder Bruce Iglauer. They'll talk to him about his new book Bitten By the Blues: The Alligator Records Story and discuss some of the landmark artists who came through, from Koko Taylor to Albert Collins. They also revisit a conversation and live performance with Buddy Guy.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:Koko Taylor, "I'm A Woman," The Earthshaker, Alligator , 1978The Beatles, "With A Little Help From My Friends," Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club, Parlophone, 1967Albert Collins, "Honey Hush! (Talking Woman Blues)," Ice Pickin', Alligator , 1978Mississippi Fred McDowell, "You Got to Move," You Gotta Move, Arhoolie, 1965Hound Dog Taylor & The Houserockers, "Walking the Ceiling," Hound Dog Taylor and the HouseRockers, Alligator , 1971Hound Dog Taylor & The Houserockers, "Give Me Back My Wig," Hound Dog Taylor and the HouseRockers, Alligator, 1971Hound Dog Taylor & The Houserockers, "Phillips' Theme," Hound Dog Taylor and the HouseRockers, Alligator, 1971B.B. King, "The Thrill Is Gone," Completely Well, Alligator, 1969Hound Dog Taylor & The Houserockers, "Wild About You Baby," Hound Dog Taylor and the HouseRockers, Alligator, 1971Koko Taylor, "Wang Dang Doodle," Wang Dang Doodle (Single), Chess, 1966Koko Taylor, "That's Why I'm Crying," I Got What It Takes, Alligator, 1975Koko Taylor, "I Got What It Takes," I Got What It Takes, Alligator, 1975Albert Collins, "I Ain't Drunk," Cold Snap, Alligator, 1986Albert Collins, Johnny Copeland, Robert Cray, "The Moon Is Full," Showdown!, Alligator, 1985Toronzo Cannon, "Walk It Off," The Chicago Way, Alligator, 2016Toronzo Cannon, "Bad Contract," The Chicago Way, Alligator, 2016Shemekia Copeland, "Would You Take My Blood," America's Child, Alligator, 2018Shemekia Copeland, "Ain't Got Time For Hate," America's Child, Alligator, 2018A.C. Reed, "She's Fine (feat. Bonnie Raitt)," I'm In the Wrong Business!, Alligator, 1987Buddy Guy, "Baby Please Don't Leave Me," Sweet Tea, Silvertone, 2001B.B. King, "Don't Answer the Door," Don't Answer The Door (single), ABC, 1966Buddy Guy, "Good Morning Schoolgirl," Hoodoo Blues Man (Live On Sound Opinions), Delmark, 2007Cream, "Strange Brew," Strange Brew (single), Reaction, 1967Buddy Guy, "First Time I Met The Blues," I Got My Eyes On You (single), Chess, 1960Shawnna, "Can't Break Me (feat. Buddy Guy)," Block Music, Disturbing Tha Peace, 2006Buddy Guy, "I've Got Dreams to Remember," Bring 'Em In (Live On Sound Opinions), Silvertone, 2007Lou Reed, "Coney Island Baby," Coney Island Baby, RCA Victor, 1976See 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 adds a song to the Desert Island Jukebox from a star of one of the first reality shows, "An American Family," who turned punk rocker and became part of the CBGB's scene. His story is told in Emily Nussbaum's book "Cue the Sun! The Invention of Reality TV."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.

This week, hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot share some new music that’s flying underneath the mainstream radar - buried treasures! They’ll also hear selections from their production staff.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:Chelsea Wolfe, "Tunnel Lights," She Reaches Out to She Reaches Out to She, Loma Vista, 2024The Beatles, "With A Little Help From My Friends," Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club, Parlophone, 1967Black Market Karma and Stanley Belton, "Mule Kick (Harrier Jet Vox Fuzz Mix)," An Introduction to Black Market Karma and Their Technicolour Liquid Audio Machine, Flower Power, 2024Ghost Party, "Teenage Shaman (acidfuzz repeater)," Ghost Moves, Outtaphase Musik, 2024Craig Benedict Valentine Badynee, "The New Richter Waltz," The New Richter Waltz (Single), Team Love LLC, 2024Ira Glass, "Nancy's Hell," Nancy's Hell (Single), Fire Talk, 2024Xdinary Heroes, "No Matter," Troubleshooting, Studio J, 2024Squirrel Flower, "Alley Light," Tomorrow's Fire, Polyvinyl, 2023Jungle, "Back on 74," Volcano, Caiola, 2023Smooth Rogers, "My Number One," My Number One, Self-Released, 2024The Sleeveens, "Aretha Franklin," The Sleeveens, Dirtnap, 2024Beautiful Freaks, "Loser Sellouts," Because You're Poor, FREAKS INCORPORATED, 2024Roni Kaspi, "STAY," PONI, Self-Released, 2024The Spatulas, "Maya," Beehive Mind, Post Present Medium, 2024Trvy & The Enemy, "Matthew McConaughey," Matthew McConaughey (Single), Self-Released, 2024wht.rbbt.obj, "Your Love's A Crime," Your Love's A Crime (Single), Clandestine, 2024King Hannah, "New York, Let's Do Nothing," Big Swimmer, City Slang, 2024Albert Collins, "Honey, Hush! (Talking Woman Blues)," Ice Pickin', Alligator, 1978See 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 talks with producer Andrew Gill about his side project: Rock That Doesn't Roll: The Story of Christian Music. They discuss the similarities and differences in their own religious upbringings and what motivates the project.Rock That Doesn't Roll PodcastBecome 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.

We're mourning the loss of Bob Newhart and in honor of his life, we've resurfaced his appearance on Sound Opinions from 2008 as a bonus podcast.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.

Hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot talk with singer and songwriter Angélica Garcia, whose latest album "Gemelo" is sung almost entirely in Spanish. They also pay tribute to the late James Chance and Françoise Hardy.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:Angélica Garcia, "Color de Dolor," Gemelo, Partisan, 2024The Beatles, "With A Little Help From My Friends," Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club, Parlophone, 1967James Chance and the Contortions, "I Can't Stand Myself," No New York, Antilles, 1978James White and The Blacks, "Contort Yourself," Off White, ZE, 1979Françoise Hardy, "Comment Te Dire Adieu (It Hurts to Say Goodbye)," Comment Te Dire Adieu?, Vogue, 1968Françoise Hardy, "All Over the World," Françoise Hardy Sings in English, Vogue, 1966Angélica Garcia, "Reflexiones," Gemelo, Partisan, 2024Angélica Garcia, "Guadalupe," Gemelo, Partisan, 2024Angelica, "Angel Baby," Angel Baby, Ultra, 1991Angélica Garcia, "El Que," Gemelo, Partisan, 2024Angélica Garcia, "Mirame," Gemelo, Partisan, 2024Angélica Garcia, "Y Grito," Gemelo, Partisan, 2024Angélica Garcia, "Paloma," Gemelo, Partisan, 2024Hazel, "Smooth Sinner," Hazel EP, Self-Released, 2011Radiohead, "Kid A," Kid A, Capitol, 2000Angélica Garcia, "La Llorona," Cha Cha Palace, Spacebomb, 2020Death by Chocolate, "Land of Chocolate," Death by Chocolate, Jet Set, 2001Chelsea Wolfe, "Tunnel Lights," She Reaches Out to She Reaches Out to She, Loma Vista, 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 adds a timeless reggae song to the desert island jukebox.--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.

Hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot talk with director Lisa Cortés about her documentary, "Little Richard: I Am Everything." The film is full of electrifying live footage of the rock and roll architect throughout his career. They also talk with Professor Timothy McKenry about his research into why people listen to less new music as they age. --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:Little Richard, "A Whole Lotta Shakin' Goin' On," Little Richard Is Back (And There's a Whole Lotta Shakin' Goin' On!), Vee-Jay, 1964The Beatles, "With A Little Help From My Friends," Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band, Capitol, 1967Little Richard, "Tutti Frutti," Here's Little Richard, Specialty, 1957Little Richard, "Keep a Knockin'," Little Richard, Specialty, 1958Led Zeppelin, "Rock and Roll," Led Zeppelin IV, Atlantic, 1971Little Richard, "It's Real," The King of Gospel Singers, Mercury, 1961Little Richard, "Rip It Up," Here's Little Richard, Specialty, 1957Angélica Garcia, "Color De Dolor," Gemelo, Partisan, 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, Jim adds a song to the Desert Island Jukebox from a band that doesn't exist, but he wishes really did.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.