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This week, hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot welcome Andy Cirzan, their favorite collector of offbeat holiday music, for their annual celebration of all things strange and festive.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:Unknown, "Santa Claus is Coming to Town," Unknown, Unknown, UnknownThe Beatles, "With A Little Help From My Friends," Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band, Parlophone, 1967Herman Apple, "Let It Snow," (Single), Unknown, UnknownJohnny Dollar, "Truck Drivers Lament," (Single), Chart, 1970Vin Bruce, "Christmas on the Bayou," (Single), Swallow, UnknownRed Ellis and the Huron Valley Boys, "Christmas Is Not Far Away," (Single), Unknown, UnknownBuddy Thornton, "Ole Santa Is Coming to Town," (Single), Four Star, 1953Unknown, "EZ Listening," (Single), Unknown, UnknownThurmon McKinney, "Santa & the Truck Driver," (Single), MCW, 1974Bobby Allen & the Exceptions, "Lonely Christmas Tears," (Single), Soul Sound, UnknownGene Adkins & the Tune Toppers, "What Christmas Is," (Single), SRC, 1952Jimmie Davis, "Christmas Choo Choo," (Single), Decca, 1953Unknown, "Sleigh Ride," Unknown, Unknown, UnknownJimmy Wheeler, "Snowflakes Falling On My Head," (Single), Unknown, UnknownMimi Rogers, "Snow Blossoms," (Demo), Unknown, UnknownOriginal Sons Of Christ, "Christmas Comes But Once A Year," (Single), Unknown, UnknownClyde Lasley, "Santa Came Home Drunk," (Single), Sundown, 1967Cordell Jackson, "Rock N’ Roll Christmas," (Single), Moon, 1956Cordell Jackson, "Beboppers Christmas," (Single b-side), Moon, 1956Unknown, "Rudolph The Red-Nosed Reindeer," Unknown, Unknown, UnknownMick Jagger, "Strange Game," From the Apple TV+ Original Series Slow Horses, Polydor, 2022See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Jim is whistling a different tune after considering this song in a new context.--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 share their highly-anticipated “Best Albums” of 2024. Plus, they’ll also hear selections from 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:Redd Kross, "Candy Coloured Catastrophe," Redd Kross, In the Red, 2024The Beatles, "With A Little Help From My Friends," Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band, Parlophone, 1967Beyoncé, "LEVII'S JEANS," Cowboy Carter, Parkwood and Columbia, 2024Tyler, The Creator, "Take Your Mask Off (feat. Daniel Caesar & Latoiya Williams)," Chromakopia, Columbia, 2024Chelsea Wolfe, "Tunnel Lights," She Reaches Out to She Reaches Out to She, Loma Vista, 2024Shellac, "I Don't Fear Hell," To All Trains, Touch and Go, 2024Mdou Moctar, "Oh France," Funeral for Justice, Matador, 2024English Teacher, "The World's Biggest Paving Slab," This Could Be Texas, Universal Island, 2024Shirlette Ammons, "Short (feat. Mavis Swan Poole)," Spectacles, Puddin Pie, 2024Pedro the Lion, "Spend Time," Santa Cruz, Polyvinyl and Big Scary Monsters, 2024Idles, "Roy," TANGK, Partisan, 2024Finom, "Hungry," Not God, Joyful Noise, 2024Sabrina Carpenter, "Taste," Short n' Sweet, Island, 2024Dehd, "Mood Ring," Poetry, Fat Possum, 2024Amyl and the Sniffers, "Chewing Gum," Cartoon Darkness, B2B, 2024Elucid, "THE WORLD IS DOG," REVELATOR, Fat Possum, 2024Hurray For the Riff Raff, "Buffalo," The Past Is Still Alive, Nonesuch, 2024Redd Kross, "Born Innocent," Redd Kross, In the Red, 2024Mary Timony, "The Guest," Untame the Tiger, Merge, 2024SPRINTS, "TICKING," Letter to Self, City Slang, 2024Unknown, "Santa Clause is Coming to Town," Unknown, Unknown, UnknownSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Jim shares a noisy track from Germany circa 1979.--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.

40 years ago, Prince released the psychedelic pop masterpiece, Purple Rain. Hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot revisit their classic album dissection of Purple Rain for the anniversary.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:Prince And The Revolution, "Purple Rain," Purple Rain, Warner Bros, 1984The Beatles, "With A Little Help From My Friends," Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band, Parlophone, 1967Prince And The Revolution, "Let's Go Crazy," Purple Rain, Warner Bros, 1984Prince And The Revolution, "Take Me With U," Purple Rain, Warner Bros, 1984Prince, "Head," Dirty Mind, Warner Bros, 1980Prince, "Controversy," Controversy, Warner Bros, 1981Prince, "Soft And Wet," For You, Warner Bros, 1978Prince And The Revolution, "The Beautiful Ones," Purple Rain, Warner Bros, 1984Prince And The Revolution, "I Would Die 4 U," Purple Rain, Warner Bros, 1984Prince And The Revolution, "Darling Nikki," Purple Rain, Warner Bros, 1984Prince And The Revolution, "Computer Blue," Purple Rain, Warner Bros, 1984Prince And The Revolution, "Baby I'm a Star," Purple Rain, Warner Bros, 1984Prince And The Revolution, "When Doves Cry," Purple Rain, Warner Bros, 1984Prince, "Can't Stop This Feeling," Graffiti Bridge, Warner Bros, 1990Prince, "You're My Love," Originals, Warner Bros, 2019Mdou Moctar, "Imouhar," Funeral for Justice, Matador, 2024See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Greg digs up a Belgian pop song from 1969 that became a popular sample amongst musicians for decades.--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 Jason Narducy and Tracey Bradford of Verböten, a band from Chicago's early '80s punk rock scene who recently reformed and released their debut album. The hosts also review new albums from The Cure, Amyl and the Sniffers and Tyler, the Creator.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:Verböten, "Bodily Autonomy," Verböten, Inside Outside, 2024The Beatles, "With A Little Help From My Friends," Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band, Parlophone, 1967The Cure, "Alone," Songs of a Lost World, Fiction, 2024The Cure, "Drone:Nodrone," Songs of a Lost World, Fiction, 2024The Cure, "A Fragile Thing," Songs of a Lost World, Fiction, 2024Amyl and The Sniffers, "Jerkin'," Cartoon Darkness, B2B, 2024Amyl and The Sniffers, "Tiny Bikini," Cartoon Darkness, B2B, 2024Amyl and The Sniffers, "It's Mine," Cartoon Darkness, B2B, 2024Amyl and The Sniffers, "Chewing Gum," Cartoon Darkness, B2B, 2024Tyler The Creator , "St. Chroma (feat. Daniel Caesar)," Chromakopia, Columbia, 2024Tyler The Creator , "Noid," Chromakopia, Columbia, 2024Tyler The Creator , "Judge Judy," Chromakopia, Columbia, 2024Verböten, "Kicking Away," Verböten, Inside Outside, 2024The Effigies, "Body Bag," Body Bag (Single), Ruthless, 1982Verböten, "Slump Shot," Demo, (unreleased), 1983Verböten, "Let It Out," Demo, (unreleased), 1983Verböten, "Better Life," Verböten, Inside Outside, 2024Verböten, "Machine," Verböten, Inside Outside, 2024Prince & The Revolution, "Purple Rain," Purple Rain, Warner Bros, 1984See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Jim shares a Swedish dance pop gem for the one-hit wonder fans.--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 revisit their tour of South African music with journalist and author Lior Phillips.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:Black Coffee, "Izizwe (feat. Busi Mhlongo)," Have Another One, Universal, 2007Solomon Linda's Evening Birds, "Mbube," Mbube (Single), Gallotone, 1939Miriam Makeba, "Pata Pata," Pata Pata, Reprise, 1967Ladysmith Black Mambazo, "Nomathemba," Amabutho, Gallo, 1973Juluka, "Scatterlings of Africa," Scatterlings, Warner Bros., 1982Brenda Fassie, "Vuli Ndlela," Memeza, CCP, 1997Verböten, "Bodily Autonomy," Verböten, Inside Out, 2024See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Jim and Greg pay tribute to the late legend, Quincy Jones, who died November 3 at age 91. They revisit their interview with him and Greg plays a deep cut track that Quincy arranged featuring a baseball icon.--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.