December 8, 2010 by Jeff Giddens
John Lennon – “Beautiful Boy” This track, from Double Fantasy, was written for Sean Lennon, John’s only child with Yoko. Released just three weeks before Lennon’s murder in front of the Dakota, the record became a commercial success after his death. This song shows the tender side of John, who was abandoned by his father… Read more »
December 5, 2010 by Paul Slavens
It’s Sunday night…time to chat with Paul Slavens during his show on KXT 91.7
December 2, 2010 by Jeff Giddens
Fitz & The Tantrums – MoneyGrabber Fitz and the Tantrums – “Moneygrabber” Los Angeles soul group Fitz and the Tantrums came together after frontman Michael Fitzpatrick bought an old church organ and began to assemble songs for a solo record. He added friends to the band until it reached its current lineup, which released a… Read more »
November 29, 2010 by Jeff Giddens
Norah Jones – Jesus Etc Norah Jones – “Jesus, Etc.” Dallas-bred Norah Jones released this cover as part of a live bonus EP from her last record, The Fall. Taking a more electric angle on Wilco’s classic song from Yankee Hotel Foxtrot, she gives the song new life with her cool, smoky vocal and reverbed… Read more »
November 28, 2010 by Paul Slavens
Howdy, cold and windy, best to stay inside where it’s toasty and check out some groovy tunes. this is where you can leave your polite comments and music suggestions.
November 22, 2010 by Jeff Giddens
Spoon – “The Underdog” Austinite Britt Daniel’s lean compositions with his band Spoon have gained him a fiercely loyal fanbase that expanded quickly with the release of 2007’s Ga Ga Ga Ga Ga. This track, the lead single, jumped off the record with the sharp bursts of horns (previously a rarity on Spoon albums) and… Read more »
November 21, 2010 by Paul Slavens
Greetings, y’all.
Got some interesting music this week, and you can help future shows be fun by giving me some music suggestions.
November 19, 2010 by Jeff Giddens
Paul McCartney and Wings – “Let Me Roll It” This song, Paul’s musical response to John Lennon’s “How Do You Sleep”, comes from Wings’ third album Band on the Run. Inspired by a line he had heard in George Harrison’s “I’d Have You Anytime”, it was only later after listening did Paul realize that he… Read more »
November 18, 2010 by Jeff Giddens
My Morning Jacket – “Off The Record” Though initially pegged as a Southern Rock band, Kentucky’s My Morning Jacket expanded their sound on 2005’s Z. This track, the centerpiece of the record, playfully teases the Hawaii Five-O theme before launching into a rocking reggae beat, with Jim James’ high tenor vocals anchoring the song firmly… Read more »
November 17, 2010 by Jeff Giddens
The Raconteurs – “Old Enough” Jack White’s original side project, The Raconteurs are two records deep into a rocking career. Their latest record Consolers of the Lonely hit shelves only a week after White announced that it had been finished, gaining press buzz in the meantime. The music, however, speaks for itself, particularly with this… Read more »
