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Because, let's face it—sometimes even we have no idea what the heck Jim and Greg are talking about.
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03-09-07 Footnotes
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1 In the music news this week is the announcement that four major radio corporations accused of practicing payola have agreed to a settlement with the FCC. In addition to paying the government $12.5 million, they will provide free commercial radio airtime for independent labels and local artists. Jim and Greg talk to Jenny Toomey and Michael Bracy of the Future of Music Coalition about the settlement and whether this will actually make a dent in payola. Both Toomey and Bracy admit that payola has been around forever, and is part of larger issues the music industry needs to tackle, but they’re happy these steps are being taken. Jim and Greg also hear thoughts from the heads of several independent labels. You’ll hear from Jim Powers of Minty Fresh Records, Bettina Richards of Thrill Jockey Records and Peter Gordon of Thristy Ear Recordings. Each label head expresses a mix of skepticism and optimism, and speaks to the question of whether or not indie labels even need commercial radio anymore. Jim and Greg get the last word and explain that payola, like a cockroach, will probably find a way to survive.
2 As the hosts of the show, Jim and Greg are always given the tough challenge of picking just one song they can’t live without to drop into the Desert Island Jukebox. But, over time, they’ve also asked some of their favorite musical guests to make this difficult decision. It’s interesting to hear what music these artists want to be stranded with. Here are just some of the selections:
Thom Yorke of Radiohead – “The Old Man’s Back Again” by Scott Walker
Johnny Greenwood of Radiohead – “Kool Thing” by Sonic Youth
Robyn Hitchcock – Revolver by the Beatles (in his mind)
Scott McCaughey – “Walking in the Rain” by the Ronettes
Peter Buck – “Daddy Rollin in Their Arms” by Dion
Lupe Fiasco – “The Highwayman” by The Highwaymen
Julian Casablancas of The Strokes – “Moonlight Sonata” by Ludwig van Beethoven
Jon Brion – “Love Will Keep Us Together” by Captain & Tenille
Rhymefest – “All I Do,” by Stevie Wonder
Jason Lytle of Grandaddy – “Roscoe” by Midlake
Songs Featured in Show #67
Deerhunter, "Heatherwood," Cryptograms, 2007
Califone, "Pink & Sour," Roots & Crowns, 2006
Thom Yorke, "I Want None Of This," Help - A Day In The Life Of, 2005 Live in Studio
Scott Walker, "The Old Man's Back Again," Scott 4, 1969
Sonic Youth, "Kool Thing," Goo, 1990
Robyn Hitchcock & the Venus 3, "Olé Tarantula," Olé Tarantula, 2006 Live in Studio
The Ronettes, "Walking in the Rain," Best of the Ronettes, 1992
Dion, "Daddy Rollin' in Your Arms," Dion, 1968
Lupe Fiasco, "Kick Push," Food and Liquor, 2006
The Highwaymen, "Highwayman," Highwayman, 1985
Vladimir Horowitz, "Piano Sonata No. 14 in C Sharp Minor (Moonlight)," Beethoven: Piano Sonatas, 2003
The Strokes, "Razorblade," First Impression of Earth, 2006
Jon Brion, "Knock Yourself Out" I Heart Huckabees, 2004
Captain and Tenille, "Love Will Keep Us Together," Forget Me Nots, 1972
Rhymefest, "Devil's Pie," Blue Collar, 2006
Stevie Wonder, "All I Do," Hotter Than July, 1980
Grandaddy, "Jeez Louise," Just like the Fambly Cat, 2006
Midlake, "Roscoe," Trials of Van Occupanther, 2006
Clap Your Hands Say Yeah, "Mama, Won't You Keep Them Castles in the Air and Burning?" Some Loud Thunder, 2007
Fall Out Boy, "Thriller," Infinity on High, 2007
The Ramones, "Cretin Hop," Rocket to Russia, 1977
Andrew Bird, "A Nervous Tic Motion of the Head to the Left," Andrew Bird & the Mysterious Production of Eggs , 2005
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