I'm embarrassed to say that I only learned about Shakin' Stevens after watching an episode of the wonderful BBC show The Cleaner a couple of weeks ago. In the episode, Stevens portrays Shaking Stephen, a Shakin' Stevens tribute act, and performs his #2 UK hit "You Drive Me Crazy" from 1982. Stevens started his career … Continue reading Shakin’ Stevens: “You Drive Me Crazy”
Month: July 2025
In Memoriam: Tom Lehrer
Tom Lehrer died on July 26, 2025. He was 97 years old. I learned of Lehrer while spinning vinyl as a college deejay in the late 1980s. Prior to his long life after music (he was a professor at UC-Santa Cruz for 30 years), he was a political and social satirist who recorded in the … Continue reading In Memoriam: Tom Lehrer
3 Song Dance Party: July 30, 2025
This week's 3 Song Dance Party is a mix of old and new. We start with a 2025 summer groove ("Young" by Little Simz), follow that up with the banger that ruled in 1990 ("Groove Is In The Heart" by Deee-Lite), and end with an Afro-Cuban club classic that was so infectious Rod Stewart had … Continue reading 3 Song Dance Party: July 30, 2025
Lyrical Tuesday – Tom Waits
Some of the greatest poetry of the last 60 years has been written as song lyrics and Tuesday is the day I focus on those lyrics and the artists who write them. Tom Waits is a polarizing artist. Unless you've never heard his recordings, you either love or hate him. I fall on the "love … Continue reading Lyrical Tuesday – Tom Waits
#PLU 7/28/25: Candi Staton
Monday is #PLU day. Please pass along the message and take advantage of any opportunity you can to practice peace, love, and understanding in your daily life. Other acceptable healing actions include caring, support, and tenderness. Today's PLU selection is by R&B/Disco legend Candi Staton from her 2018 album Unstoppable. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1a8t5t7UKh0&list=OLAK5uy_l0xwY5U5E0kvpgsYtyTXP0H-8-NwTOKns&index=8 Candi Staton - (What's … Continue reading #PLU 7/28/25: Candi Staton
In Memoriam: Chuck Mangione
Sunday is jazz day. Chuck Mangione died on July 24, 2025. He was a pioneer in jazz fusion during the 1970s and was best known for his hit song "Feels So Good." He was also regularly featured on the show King of the Hill as the spokesperson for the Mega Lo Mart. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FExBwfQHXlE Chuck Mangione … Continue reading In Memoriam: Chuck Mangione
The Waitresses: Wasn’t Tomorrow Wonderful?
Saturday is lost classics day and today's selection is the debut album by No Wave/New Wave band The Waitresses. Released in 1982, this album includes their hit song "I Know What Boys Like" and the reissues also include their holiday classic "Christmas Wrapping." The band's other well-known song (at least at the time) was their … Continue reading The Waitresses: Wasn’t Tomorrow Wonderful?
One Way: “Cutie Pie”
It's funky Friday! Here's some classic funk from 1982. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c24g4xZhHXQ
Foo Fighters: “Today’s Song”
"Today's Song" is the new single by Foo Fighters. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3R-zrySoHNk
3 Song Dance Party: July 23, 2025
It's time once again to dance our way into the end of the week with a 3 Song Dance Party. We attempted to create a percussive flow through this week's set. We start off with "Tiger Is Coming" by South Korea's neo-traditional groove band Leenalchi. The percussive groove then slides into "Fake ID" by Riton … Continue reading 3 Song Dance Party: July 23, 2025
The Radio Faux Show 