12/6: 40 Year Anniversary

Part 1

Hello Dolly (Louis Armstrong)
Born to be Wild (Steppenwolf)
We Have All the Time In the World (Louis Armstrong)
Space Oddity (David Bowie)
Does Anybody Really Know What Time It Is? (Chicago)
Bad Moon Rising (Creedence Clearwater Revival)
Lodi (Creedence Clearwater Revival)
Down on the Corner (Creedence Clearwater Revival)
The Night They Drove Old Dixie Down (The Band)
You Can't Always Get What You Want (The Rolling Stones)

Part 2

Sharp Dressed Man (ZZ Top)
Down by the River (Neil Young and Crazy Horse)
Marrakesh Express (Crosby, Stills, and Nash)
I'm So Glad (Cream)
Ballad of John and Yoko (The Beatles)
Beautiful Boy (John Lennon)
Give Peace a Chance (John Lennon)
Moby Dick (Led Zeppelin)
Bring It On Home (Led Zeppelin)

Part 3

Touch Me (The Doors)
All You Need is Love (The Beatles)
Suite: Judy Blue Eyes (Crosby, Stills, Nash, and Young)
Wooden Ships (Crosby, Stills, Nash, and Young)

Before I go on my little winter hiatus and adventure, I'd like to thank you all for tuning in throughout this fantastic semester. You've helped make the show what it is.

But don't you worry. I shall return next semester, rejuvenated!

Allons-y, Alonso!

11/22: Final Show of November

Part 1

Livin' for the City + Sir Duke (Stevie Wonder)
Cousins + Horchata (Vampire Weekend)
Seafood + Uncertainty (Tom Milsom)
Shock the Monkey (Peter Gabriel)

Interview with Dylan Campbell

Diggers + True Love Will Find You in the End + Liars (Dylan Campbell)

Part 2

For Reverend Green (Animal Collective)
All the Wine + Ooh You Hurt Me So + Our Team Is Grand + You Got Time + That's All (Clare and the Reasons)
From Where You Are (Lifehouse)

Part 3

Wild West (Gregory and the Hawk)
Us (Regina Spektor)
Tom and Mary (Ben Folds)
Alice's Restaurant (Arlo Guthrie)

11/15: Let's Not Forget About History, Shall We?

Part 1

Crumblin' Down (John Mellencamp)

Another Brick in the Wall Pt. 2 (Pink Floyd)

Superstition (Stevie Wonder)

Wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald (Gordon Lightfoot)

Heart Songs (Weezer)

Goodnight Saigon (Billy Joel)

Cologne (Ben Folds)

Muppet Show theme

Part 2

Are You Gonna Be My Girl? (Jet)

Lump (The Presidents of the United States of America)

The Distance (Cake)

Cliffs of Dover (Eric Johnson)

Let My Love Open the Door (Pete Townshend)

Any Open Window + Frozen Fear (Gov't Mule)

King of Spain (Moxy Fruvous)

Crystalised (The XX)

Fat Bottomed Girls (Queen)

Dimestore Diamond (Gossip)

Part 3

Heavy Cross (Gossip)

Chasing Pirates + Light as a Feather + Waiting + It's Gonna Be (Norah Jones)

On Directing + Night Watch + The Ocean (Tegan and Sara)

11/8: In Which We Hear New Stuff!

Part 1

Rockestra theme + Uncle Albert/Admiral Halsey (Paul McCartney and Wings)
Ain't No Rest for the Wicked (Cage the Elephant)
Bang Bang (K'naan with Adam Levine)
Keeping the Faith (Billy Joel)
Daylight (Matt and Kim)
Just the Way You Are (Billy Joel)
I Bet You Look Good on the Dancefloor + Red Light Indicates Doors Are Secured (Arctic Monkeys)
Jungleland (Bruce Springsteen)

Part 2

California Queen + New Moon Rising + White Feather (Wolfmother)
Island Girl (Elton John)
Manah, Manah (Cake)
Say It Ain't So + I Want You To +The Girl Got Hot + I Don't Want to Let You Go (Weezer)
Levon (Elton John)

Part 3

Our Window + I Have Nothing + My Broken Heart (Noah and the Whale)
100 Years (Five for Fighting)
Another Man's Woman + What Have You Learned? (Carbon Leaf)

Overall, a good show. Thanks to everyone for tuning in!

An Interview with Stephanie Anderson of Tonks and the Aurors

Why Tonks and the Aurors? Why not something more singular? (i.e. Molly/Ginny Weasley, Winky, etc.)

Tonks and the Aurors allows me to have the band take whatever shape I want it to. I started the band as a solo act, but hoped that people would join me when I played in the future. I still record the albums mostly by myself (save for help from a drumer and sometimes a keyboard player), but when I play live, I try to get whoever is available to play with me.

Who is the most influential person in your life?

I don't think there's any one person who influences me. My family and friends are most influential though. I've also had a few really fantastic mentors in my life, who have stuck by me for a long time, and are still around and really supportive of this project.

Who is the most influential musician/group in your life?

Bruce Springsteen. I've listened to his music since I was a baby, and his presence has always been inspirational, helpful, and is still fascinating to me. I also pull a lot of inspiration from artists like Elvis Costello, Pete Townshend, Ted Leo, and so many of my fellow wizard rock bands.

What can you tell folks about your upcoming album?

This album means a lot to me. I tried to create an album that was clearly well crafted, and thoughtful, while also growing as a musician and a producer. The album features songs that move chronologically through Tonks' life from Dumbledore's death to the battle of Hogwarts. Tonks goes through a lot during that time, so it's given me the opportunity to write in different styles and from many different emotional perspectives.

Do you have a tour in the near future?

Possibly. It all depends upon my work and school schedules. I've been playing as much as possible lately, which is great. Any weekend shows I can drive to, I'm there. And I'm always happy to get a booking in new places.

At the show, you mentioned something called Wrockstock. What is it, for those who aren’t in the know?

Wrockstock is a 3 day Wizard Rock festival featuring 15 mainstage bands, and even more playing acoustic sets throughout the weekend. It happens at Trout Lodge in Potosi, MO. It's like summer camp, but for wizard rock, and is totally awesome. I'll be playing the mainstage this year. It's Nov 6-9 this year.

As this is right around Halloween, do you have a favorite Halloween themed movie? Song? Poem? Story? Tradition?

Halloween is always a fun time. My favorite thing as a kid would be when I would get to watch Frankenweenie, a short film by Tim Burton that crosses Frankenstein with the story of a boy and his dog. It's a really great short.

A song that kind of screams halloween to me is Springsteen's A Night with the Jersey Devil. It's a great song.

Finally, you mention in your song “Aim for the Head” that it was based on a certain Muggle movie. Do you know if said Muggle director has heard the song yet?

As far as I know, he hasn't. Unless he's a closet wizard rock fan and is too shy to let me know!

11/1: ♫ This Is Halloween

Thank you all for tuning in today. Terribly sorry about the skipping of Thriller and The Sorcerer's Apprentice. I must check these things more often.

The interview with Stephanie of Tonks and the Aurors will be posted on the blog in a few days.

Part 1

Ghostbusters (Ray Parker Jr.)
Ghouls (We Are Scientists)
Vampire (Antsy Pants)
I Put a Spell on You (Screamin' Jay Hawkins)
Time Warp (Rocky Horror Picture Show)
Silence of the Lambs theme
Psycho theme
A Night With the Jersey Devil (Springsteen)
In the Hall of the Mountain King (Grieg)
Danse Macabre (Saint Saens)
Thriller (Michael Jackson)

Part 2

Werewolves of London (Zevon)
Rosemary (Grateful Dead)

Monster Mash (Bobby Pickett)
This is Halloween + Kidnap the Sandy Claws (Danny Elfman)
Georgetown/Tubular Bells (The Exorcist theme)
Purple People Eater (Sheb Wooley)
Lil' Red Riding Hood (Sam Sham and the Pharoahs)
Creepy Doll (Jonathan Coulton)

Part 3

Re Your Brains +Blue Sunny Day (Jonathan Coulton)
Aim for the Head (Tonks and the Aurors)
My Body's a Zombie for You (Dead Man's Bones)
The Sorcerer's Apprentice (Dukas)

10/25: A Hodge-Podge of Songs and Shout-Outs

And record-setting, too! Don't forget record-setting!

Part 1

Mr. Sandman (Pomplamoose)
Bear and 13 (The Antlers)
Two Hearts Beat As One (U2)
I Feel the Earth Move + So Far Away + It's Too Late (Carole King)
Sex on Fire (Kings of Leon)

Part 2

Use Somebody (Kings of Leon)
Fiery Crash and Yawny at the Apocalypse (Andrew Bird)
Gone Gone Gone and Let Your Love Be Your Lesson (Allison Krauss and Robert Plant)
Oats We Sow (Gregory and the Hawk)
Wouldn't It Be Nice (The Beach Boys)
Astronaut: A Short History of Nearly Nothing (Amanda Palmer)

Part 3

What's the Use of Wondrin' (Amanda Palmer)
Birthday (The Beatles)
Let Em In (Wings)
Better and On the Radio (Regina Spektor)
Hang You From the Heavens (The Dead Weather)
Sister Jack (Spoon)
Ain't It Strange

Part 4

Die, Die, Die (Dr. Dog)

Highway Star (Deep Purple)
Dinosaurs (We Are Scientists)
End of the Line (The Traveling Wilburys)

Thanks to everyone who tuned in today, including Dawn, Kayleigh, Ella, Dan, Jen, Erin, Bryn, Chris, Emma, Liam, and Josh!
Allons-y!

10/18: WILD TIME!

Featuring a reading of Maurice Sendak's Where the Wild Things Are.

Part 1

Wild Thing (Kermit the Frog, Animal, Floyd)
Wild Honey (U2)
Born to Be Wild (Steppenwolf)
Igloo (Karen O and the Kids)

All is Love (Karen O and the Kids)

Capsize (Karen O and the Kids)

Worried Shoes (Karen O and the Kids)

Rumpus (Karen O and the Kids)

Rumpus Reprise (Karen O and the Kids)

Hideaway (Karen O and the Kids)

Part 2

Cliffs (Karen O and the Kids)

Animal (Karen O and the Kids)

Lost Fur (Karen O and the Kids)

Heads Up (Karen O and the Kids)

Building All is Love (Karen O and the Kids)

Food Is Still Hot (Karen O and the Kids)

Sailing Home (Karen O and the Kids)

Level + Store Bought Bones (The Raconteurs)

Special Edition: Alumni Radio

This was from 2 weeks ago. Nearly forgot about it until I saw the playlist I had written down lying around on the TARDIS's console. So, here it is!

Good Morning Good Morning (The Beatles)

Stay (Maurice Williams and the Zodiacs)

Kind of a Drag (The Buckinghams)

Mr. Tambourine Man (The Byrds)

Different Drums (The Stone Ponies)

Strange Brew (Cream)

Tell Him (The Exciters)

Hang On Sloopy (The McCoys + Wolfman Jack)

Addicted to Love (Robert Palmer)

Montego Bay (Amazulu)

Video Killed the Radio Star (The Buggles)

Pictures of Matchstick Men (Status Quo)

The Harder They Come (Jimmy Cliff)

Glad All Over (Dave Clark 5)

10/11: 5 and a Half Hours of Epicness

5 and a half hours. 76 songs. 2 interviews. Time to dive in!

Part 1

Along Comes Mary (The Association)

Horchata (Vampire Weekend)

Say Please + Temazcal + Baby Boomer (Monsters of Folk)

Rhapsody in Blue (Gershwin)

Interview with Pomplamoose

Single Ladies and Beat the Horse

Part 2

I Feel Fine + While My Guitar Gently Weeps + Drive My Car (The Beatles)

Oh No + Masterswarm (Andrew Bird)

Kid Charlemagne + Josie (Steely Dan)

Beat on Repeat + Black Hearts + Seventeen (Jet)

Part 3

Beginnings + I’m a Man (Chicago)

I Knew Prufrock Before He Got Famous (Frank Turner)- For Mark

Cave In + The Bird and the Worm + Hello Seattle (Owl City)

I Can See For Miles + The Kids Are Alright + The Seeker (The Who)

Part 4

On the Tower + Days That Are Over + Two Way Monologue (Sondre Lerche)- For Amanda and John

Interview with Lauren O'Connell

The Daylight Here and The Same Things

Lies + Time Is On My Side + She’s So Cold (The Rolling Stones)

The Countdown + Eet + Two Birds + Dance Anthem of the 80’s (Regina Spektor)- For Liz

Part 5

Don’t Stop Believing (Glee cast)- For Craig

Love Me Do (The Beatles)- For Joan

Don’t Know Why (Norah Jones)- For Martha

The Statue Got Me High + The Guitar + Meet James Ensor + Why Does The Sun Shine? + Particle Man (TMBG)

Quinn the Eskimo + Subterranean Homesick Blues + Forever Young (Bob Dylan)

Hands + Broken Boy Soldier + Intimate Secretary (The Raconteurs)

Part 6

Still Alive (Jonathan Coulton)- For Ikirak

When the Levee Breaks + Black Mountain Side + Communication Breakdown (Led Zeppelin)

My Propeller + Potion Approaching (Arctic Monkeys)

Three More Days + You Are the Best Thing + Let It Be Me (Ray LaMontagne)

Gimme Sympathy (Metric)- For Michelle

Crooked Teeth (Death Cab for Cutie)- For Mach

Part 7

Band on the Run (Wings)- For DJ Joey Jamz

Two Weeks + About Face (Grizzly Bears)

People Are Strange + The Crystal Ship + Strange Days (The Doors)

7 Nation Army + Black Math + Hypnotize + The Air Near My Fingers + Conquest + Little Cream Soda (The White Stripes)

10/10: A Special Show

I stepped in for Faust (a.k.a. Adam, my first Companion/Apprentice). Since I was busy getting things ready for the super epic show, I pulled a handful of soundtracks from the record library and threw them on. I think I had some good choices.

The Playlist:

Part 1

Ghostbusters (Ray Parker Jr.)

Power of Love (Huey Lewis and the News)

Time Bomb Town (Lindsey Buckingham)

Back to the Future (The Outatime Orchestra)

Heaven is One Step Away (Eric Clapton)

Back in Time (Huey Lewis and the News)

Back to the Future Overture (The Outatime Orchestra)

Wallflower (Etta James)

Night Train (Marvin Berry and the Starlighters)

Earth Angel (Marvin Berry and the Starlighters)

Johnny B. Goode (Marty McFly with the Starlighters)

Part 2

The James Bond Theme (Monty Norman Orchestra)

From Russia with Love (Matt Monro)

Goldfinger (Shirley Bassey)

Thunderball (Tom Jones)

You Only Live Twice (Nancy Sinatra)

We Have All the Time in the World (Louis Armstrong)

Diamonds Are Forever (Shirley Bassey)

Live and Let Die (Paul McCartney and Wings)

The Man with the Golden Gun (Lulu)

Nobody Does It Better (Carly Simon)

Moonraker (Sheena Easton)

For Your Eyes Only (Shirley Bassey)

All Time High (Rita Coolidge)

Bad Moon Rising (CCR)

10/4: Hopefully the Last 1 Hour Show for a While

Good show this week. Had a few compatriots listen in (Jon). And thanks to those with suggestions (Daryl, Ikirak).

Keep an eye on the Twitter for hints about next week's show!

Part 1

Country Boy (Johnny Cash)

Uprising (Muse)

Hazy Shade of Winter (Simon and Garfunkel)

Tightrope (Yeasayer)

Worried Shoes (Karen O and the Kids)

Fireflies (Owl City)

Part 2

Soul Kitchen (The Doors)

The Right Place (Monsters of Folk)

Bad Bad Leroy Brown (Jim Croce)

First Day of My Life (Bright Eyes)

Come on Eileen (Dexy’s Midnight Runners)

You’re My Best Friend (Queen)

1901 (Phoenix)

Start Wearing Purple (Gogol Bordello)

She’s a Genius (Jet)

9/27/09: Another 1 Hour Show

Overall, a good show today with two requests (Greased Lightning and Death Don't Have No Mercy). Don't forget to get requests in if you want to hear them on air!

Looking forward to a good show next week with a FULL 2 hours! And one or two other surprises. ;D

Here's today's show for your enjoyment.

Part 1

Sing Sing Sing (Benny Goodman)

Hey Bulldog (The Beatles)

Make Light (Passion Pit)

Greased Lightning (John Travolta)

Let’s Dance (Bowie)

Voodoo Chile (Jimi Hendrix)

Part 2

Death Don't Have No Mercy (Gary Davis)

KIA (Jet)

Zanzibar (Billy Joel)

My Girls (Animal Collective)

(What's So Funny 'Bout) Peace Love and Understanding (Elvis Costello)

Dreams-Come-True-Girl (Cass McCombs)

Allons-y!

9/20/09: The Return!

The Playlist:

Part 1

Summertime Blues (The Who)

In the Summertime (Mungo Jerry)

Walking on the Sun (Smash Mouth)

Blister in the Sun (Violent Femmes)

I Fight Ganon (I Fight Dragons)

If I Had a Hammer (Peter, Paul, and Mary)

Ana Ng (They Might Be Giants)

Showdown (Electric Light Orchestra)

Part 2

Salute Your Solution (The Raconteurs)

Blue Song (Mint Royale)

Scythian Empires (Andrew Bird)

Killer Queen + Money + Ziggy Stardust (Vitamin String Quartet)

Grounds for Divorce (Elbow)

And apparently, I'll be posting the shows as video formats from now on. I think that I'll have to go back to all the prior shows and do the same. Might take me a few days. But give me a week. Just to be safe.

Next week's show will also be one hour because of a campus sporting event starting at 3 PM EST.

The Glorious Return!

Listeners far and near! Head the call! I shall be returning to the air, hopefully this coming Sunday, at 2 PM EST! If not this Sunday, then the next. But the time slot is Sundays from 2 PM to 4 PM EST.

Stay tuned for major changes and announcements!

Allons-y!

5/9/09: It's the Final SHOW!

Don't worry ... it's the final show ... of the semester. I'll be back in the fall. Don't fret. Don't panic. Just remember your towel.

Part 1

Can’t Find My Way Home (Eric Clapton)
Paint it Black and Sympathy for the Devil (Rolling Stones)
We Made a Film (Tom Milsom)
Feels So Good (Chuck Mangione)
Eugene (Andrew Bird's Bowl of Fire)
Firth of Fifth (Genesis)

The Ugly Organist (Cursive)

Part 2

Stem/Long Stem and Transmission 2 (DJ Shadow)

Inertiatic ESP (Mars Volta)

Keep the Car Running (Arcade Fire)

School’s Out (Alice Cooper)
Summer in the City (Lovin’ Spoonful)
Bittersweet Symphony (The Verve)
Final Countdown (Europe)
A Day in the Life and Golden Slumbers Medley (The Beatles)

4/18/09: It's April!!!

Good show ... but I swear that I'll find whoever took a chomp out of Led Zeppelin III!

Part 1

Tales of Brave Ulysses (Cream)

Hello Old Friend (Clapton)

Forever Man (")

Why Does Love Got to Be So Sad? (Derek and the Dominoes)

All Apologies (Nirvana)

Some Kind of Wonderful (Grand Funk Railroad)

Owner of a Lonely Heart (Yes)

Taxman (The Beatles)

Sweet Transvestite (Rocky Horror Picture Show)

Good Eye (Springsteen)

Istanbul (TMBG)

Seven Nation Army (White Stripes)

Part 2

Hit the Road (Neil Young)

Hold Me Now (Thompson Twins)

The Immigrant Song (Led Zeppelin)

Abacab (Genesis)

Farewell to Kings (Rush)

We Intertwinned (The Hush Sound)

The Artist and the Ambulance (Thrice)

Daybreak's Bell (L'Arc en Ciel)

Crimewave (Crystal Castles)

Autoclave (Mountain Goats)

26 and Credits (xoc)

3/28/09: The Last Show of March

A few small problems, but nothing major. Good show.

The Playlist:
Part 1

Whatever Gets You Through the Night (John Lennon)
Empty Garden (Elton John)
Toys in the Attic (Aerosmith)
Wake Up (Arcade Fire)
Pay Me My Money Down + Radio Nowhere + What Love Can Do (Springsteen)
Town Crier (The Family Tree)
Fitz and the Dizzyspells (Andrew Bird)
The Faster the Treadmill (I Fight Dragons)

Part 2

Don’t Panic (Coldplay)
Anneris (The Naturals)
Shanghaied (Bishop Allen)
Hello (Lionel Ritchie)
The Lamb Lies Down on Broadway (Genesis)
Red Barchetta (Rush)
No Surprises (Radiohead)
Chrono Trigger Revival Day (DJ Pretzel)
A Sentence of Sorts in Kongsvinger (Of Montreal)
Old College Try (Mountain Goats)

3/21/09- It's Springtime for Music and ... Yeah

Springtime is such a wonderful time!

Part 1

Crazy Train (Ozzy)
Poisoning Pigeons in the Park (Tom Lehrer)
Morning Has Broken (Cat Stevens)
Mr. Blue Sky (ELO)
Mellow Yellow (Donovan)
Blue Sunny Day (Jonathan Coulton)
Surfin' USA (Beach Boys)
Summertime Blues (The Who)
A Beautiful Morning (The Rascals)
Sunny Afternoon (The Kinks)
That’s What You Get (Paramore)
Somebody to Love (Queen)

Part 2

Island in the Sun (Weezer)
My Angel (Sir Duncan and the Prix)
I've Never Met Anyone Like You (Lobelia)
Don't Wanna Cry (Pete Yorn)
Hiroshima (B-B-B-Benny Hit His Head) (Ben Folds)
Stand Up Comedy (U2)
Seaside Rendezvous (Queen)
Atlas (Battles)
Energy (Apples in Stereo)
Dawn Metropolis (Anamanaguchi)

3/18/09- A Little Music Break

I stopped by the Geek Pride Parade on WHRW this past Wednesday the 18th to discuss Watchmen.

3/14/09: 3 Holidays!

Go eat some pi(e)! Go meet Caesar before he snuffs it! Go get smashed! ... Actually, don't do that last one.

The Playlist:
Part 1

30 Days in the Hole (Humble Pie)
American Pie (Don McLean)
Midnight Rambler (The Rolling Stones)
Cherry Pie (Warrant)
Custard Pie (Led Zeppelin)
Estimated Prophet (The Grateful Dead)
Vehicle (The Ides of March)
I'm Shipping Up to Boston (Dropkick Murphys)
When Love Comes to Town (U2 and B.B. King)

Part 2

Wild Night (Van Morrison)
Jailbreak (Thin Lizzy)
Heart of the Matter (Don Henley)
Last of the Famous International Playboys (Morrisey)
My Way (Frank Sinatra)
21st Century Schizoid Man (King Crimson)
The Stars Are Projectors (Modest Mouse)

3/7/09: The Hour-Long Show

A half-hour shorter doesn't deter us! Sorry about the late post.

The Playlist:

Part 1

The Times They Are A-Changin’ (Dylan)
All Along the Watchtower (Hendrix)
The Eve of Destruction (The Turtles)
Expressway to Your Heart (Blues Brothers)
Pleasant Valley Sunday (Monkees)
Franklin’s Tower (Grateful Dead)
Leopard Skin Pill Box Hat (Beck)

Part 2

Oh Well (Fleetwood Mac)
Glory Days (Springsteen)
Jack Straw (Grateful Dead)
I’ve Seen All Good People (Yes)
Stranger Than Fiction (Moe)
Catch On Everywhere (Polysics)

2/28/09- The Last February Show

Since I'm posting this, it means that Adam didn't crash the TARDIS. Champagne all around! Thanks for listening in, folks.

The Playlist:

Part 1

If 6 was 9 (Hendrix)
Flashdance (Irene Cara)
Celluloid Heroes (The Kinks)
God's Gonna Cut You Down (Johnny Cash)
Crackerbox Palace (George Harrison)
Street Fightin' Man (The Rolling Stones)
Call Me Lightning (The Who)
The Diary of Horace Wimp (ELO)
Subterranean Homesick Blues (Bob Dylan)
Eleanor Rigby (Beatles)
I Put a Spell on You (CCR)

Part 2

Bad Moon Rising (CCR)

Ain’t Too Proud to Beg + Cloud 9 (Temptations)
Walk Like a Man (4 Seasons)
Reach Out (4 Tops)
I've Got You Under My Skin (4 Seasons)
Bernadette (4 Tops)
Why Can't We Be Friends? (War)
Make Oneself (Axl's Theme) (Daisuke Ishiwatari)
Savoy Truffle (The Beatles)
Have a Cigar (Pink Floyd)
Subterranean Homesick Alien (Radiohead)

2/21/09- The Oscars Show

The Playlist:

Part 1

Other Father’s Song (TMBG)
Careful What You Pack (TMBG)
Creepy Doll (Jonathan Coulton)
Don’t Stop Me Now (Queen)
Re: Your Brains (Jonathan Coulton)
I’m Free (The Who)
Sympathy for the Devil (Rolling Stones)
Sally Simpson (The Who)
The Wrestler (Bruce Springsteen)
Hey Bulldog (The Beatles)
Golden Years (Bowie)

Part 2

March of the Villains (John Williams)
Misirlou (Dick Dale)
Coconut (Harry Nillson)
Let My Love Open the Door (Sondre Lerche)
Psycho (Bernard Herrman)
I Can See Clearly Now (Jimmy Cliff)
Pink Panther (Henry Mancini)
Footloose (Kenny Loggins)
Death on Two Legs (Queen)
Dancing with the Moonlit Knight (Genesis)
Long Distance Runaround/The Fish (Yes)

2/14/09- The Valentine's Day Show (and the first official show!)

Things went splendid!

The Playlist:
Part 1

Crazy Little Thing Called Love- Queen
Maybe I'm Amazed- Paul McCartney
(What's So Funny) 'Bout Peace, Love, and Understanding- Elvis Costello
Hungry Heart- Bruce Springsteen
My Best Friend- Jefferson Airplane
Wouldn't It Be Nice- Beach Boys
Love Song- Sara Bareilles
Somebody to Love- Jefferson Airplane
Friday I'm In Love- The Cure
All You Need is Love- The Beatles
You Took the Words Right Out of My Mouth- Meatloaf
Time in a Bottle- Jim Croce

Part 2

Begin the Beguine- Artie Shaw and his Orchestra
Let My Love Open the Door- Pete Townsend
Silly Love Songs- Wings
Change of Heart- Tom Petty
Taxi- Harry Chapin
Baby, I Love Your Way- Peter Frampton
Show Me the Way- Peter Frampton
Whole Lotta Love- Led Zeppelin
Hooked on a Feeling- BJ Thomas

Everything is set.

Lights (Only the overhead lights.), Camera (What? Are you kidding?), Action (This isn't a f***ing set!)
This coming Saturday (the 14th of February), I'll be kicking off my radio show. Tune in on http://www.whrw.org from 10 to 11:30. Listen while having brunch. Listen while opening your Valentine's Day cards. Listen while you're ... ummm ... nevermind.
So, tune in. I'll be playing some V-Day and non-V-Day tunes. And I think that I'll have a companion. I don't know for sure, though. If you have requests, you can phone them in during the show or IM them in during the show. Or you can leave some requests down below in the comments. So sit down, tune in, and drop out.
Allons-y.

The 3 Hour Birthday Extravaganza (all 3 hours!)

Part 1

I’m Free (Rolling Stones)
Telephone Line (ELO)
Walking in Your Footsteps (The Police)
Starman (Bowie)
Black Mountain Side (Zep)
Wish You Were Here (Pink Floyd)
Pretty Persuasion (R.E.M.)
Eleanor Rigby/Julia (The Beatles- from the Love soundtrack)
Marrakesh Express (CSN)
Kentucky Rain (Elvis)
Lights (Journey)
Perfect Stranger (Cheap Trick)

Part 2

Johnny Strikes Up the Band (Warren Zevon)
Roland the Headless Thompson Gunner (Warren Zevon)
Cherry Cherry (Neil Diamond)
Unchained (Van Halen)
Don’t Lose Touch (Against Me!)
Crazy on You (Heart)
Your Love (The Outfield)
Canadian Railroad Trilogy (Gordon Lightfoot)
Phantom Love (Chris Blake)
Imagine (John Lennon)

Part 3

Freeway Jam (Jeff Beck)
Why (Annie Lennox)
Low Spark of High Heeled Boys (Traffic)
Together Again (Rick Astley)
Surfing Bird (The Trashmen)
Your Time Is Gonna Come (Zep)
Bungle in the Jungle (Jethro Tull)
You Are the Best Thing (Ray LaMontagne)

Part 4

Getting in Tune (The Who)
Rikki Don't Lose That Number (Steely Dan)
Question (Moody Blues)
Theme for an Imaginary Western (Mountain)
Hair (The Cowsills)
The Lamb Lies Down on Broadway (Genesis)
Easy Living (Uriah Heep)
Agent of Chaos (Hans Zimmer and James Newton Howard)

'Good News, Everyone!"

The show is going on! It will be this Friday (1/30/09) from 7 PM to 10 PM EST.
If you would like to make a request prior to the show, leave it in the comments.

A Terrible Preemption

I hate to break the news to you folks, but my birthday show this coming Saturday has been preempted for station reasons. But never fear! I shall reschedule and attempt to salvage it. More details as they come in.