All Time is Now • Episode #025 - Best Tracks of 2011 with Nigel Grainge

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Nigel's playlist from Side B of Episode #025,

Jan 1st 2012

the first day of the new year...
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Guest Curator: Nigel Grainge

Special Guest for the full hour is A&R legend, Nigel Grainge. British born Nigel's long career includes his early days at Phonogram in 1970's where his first signing was Thin Lizzy. He went on to sign (among others), 10cc, Steve Miller Band, Eddy Grant, etc. In 1977 formed Ensign Records and signed, Boomtown Rats, Flash n The Pan, Waterboys, World Party, and Sinéad O'Conner. In this episode Nigel brings his favorite tracks from 2011. Sadly, we lost Nigel in 2017, he is greatly missed. Enjoy these stories and songs.

For more info... LA Times obituary

1. I WALKED ALONE by Yacht

The BEST of 2011: From Portland, Oregon. This tracks appears on the Long Player, Shangri-La and remixes appear on the I Walked Alone EP.

2. RHYTHM DOESN'T MAKE YOU A DANCER by Jon Fratelli

The BEST of 2011: From Scotland. The Fratelli's front man's solo Long Player, Psycho Jukebox.

3. SANTA FE by Beirut

The BEST of 2011: The band from Santa Fe, New Mexico. From their Long Player, The Rip Tide.

3. ALWAYS by Blind Pilot

The BEST of 2011: Another band from Portland Oregon. From their  Long Player, We Are The Tide.

4. FLOW (Street mix) by DubFX ft. Mr. Woodnote & Flower Fairy

The BEST of 2011: The Australian bloke singing on the streets of Bristol, England. A true Independent artist. Pause the show audio and watch how this amazing performance unfolds live. For more info... www.facebook.com/dubfx

5. TRACKTOR by Wretch 32 ft. L

The BEST of 2011: Out of Tottenham in England. A Top 5 hit in the UK in January. From his second Long Player, Black and White.

6. YOU (Jimmy Edgar remix) by Creep ft. Nina Sky

The BEST of 2011: The duo from Brooklyn, NY. 

7. STRANGE FRUIT (from Sons of Anarchy) by Katey Sagal with The Forest Rangers and Blake Mills

The BEST of 2011: The classic Billie Holiday track remodeled by Katey Sagal appeared in an episode of the TV show, "Sons of Anarchy".

8. VIDEO GAMES by Lana Del Rey

The BEST of 2011: The "It" Girl of the year. From her Extended Play, Video Games EP. Brand new LP to come in 2012.

9. SOMEBODY THAT I USED TO KNOW by Gotye ft. Kimbra

The BEST of 2011: Great duet from out of Australia. From their Long Player, Making Mirrors.

10. LAND OF THE BLOODY UNKNOWN by The Middle East

The BEST of 2011: Another Australian band. From their Long Player, I Want That You Are Always Happy.

11. STREET by Jamie Woon

The BEST of 2011: Singer from the UK. From his debut Long Player, Mirrorwriting.

12. TYRANT SONG by FOE

The BEST of 2011: The debut, Hot New Trash EP.

13. SOMETHING GOOD CAN WORK (RAC remix) by Two Door Cinema Club

The BEST of 2011: New band from Northern Ireland. From their Long Player, Tourist History.

For more songs 'n stories...
Check out HOUR I with Nigel Grainge...
All Time is Now • Episode #025 Hour One..

 

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All Time is Now • debut show #001 - Side B

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My playlist from part two of the debut broadcast, 
July 15th 2011

the third week of July...

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1. WHEN DOVES CRY (12" version) by Prince and the Revolution

THIS WEEK in 1984: Prince has the #1 record in the world with the first single off the Long Player and Film Soundtrack, Purple Rain.

2. ROCK YOUR BABY by George McCrae

THIS WEEK in 1974: This New York City club hit became #1 in the US and the UK.

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3. WOMAN TO WOMAN by Joe Cocker

The original funky sample used by Dr. Dre in "California Love". From Joe's third Long Player, Joe Cocker in 1972.

4. CALIFORNIA LOVE by 2Pac feat. Dr. Dre & Roger Troutman

THIS WEEK in 1996: The sound of the summer 1996. 2Pac's come back record after being released from jail. His first #1 45. Also features Zapp Band singer Roger Troutman.

5. I'LL BE WAITING by Adele

THIS WEEK in 2011: The best selling Long Player of the year (so far), Adele's blockbuster, 21.

6. NIGHT NURSE by Gregory Isaacs

The Cool Ruler, Long Live Gregory Isaacs
HAPPY BIRTHDAY to Gregory on July 15th (1951)

7. ISRAELITES by Desmond Dekker & The Aces
The legendary track from 1968. The first Reggae #1 in the UK and a huge hit Internationally.
HAPPY BIRTHDAY to Desmond on July 16th (1941)

8. BRAND NEW CADILLAC by Vince Taylor & The Playboys

The one (and only) British Rockabilly King, and inspiration for Bowie's Ziggy Stardust. This B-side was later covered by The Clash on their classic Long Player, London Calling.
HAPPY BIRTHDAY to Vince Taylor on July 14th

9. PHANTOM 309 by Red Sovine

The classic Country Narration about a night-time hitcher and the mysterious trucker that gives him a ride. Covered by Tom Waits on his Long Player, Nighthawks At The Diner.
HAPPY BIRTHDAY to Red Sovine on July 17th (1918)

10. THIS LAND IS YOUR LAND by Woody Guthrie

The timeless classic recorded in 1944. Everyone learned it in school. Huge influence on everything that came afterward.
HAPPY BIRTHDAY to Woody Guthrie on July 12th (1912)

11. DON'T THINK TWICE by Elvis Presley

THIS WEEK in 1973: The Bob Dylan classic covered by the King of Rock 'n Roll. From the Long Player, ELVIS [AKA Fool].

12. CHEREE by Suicide

THIS WEEK in 1978: The debut 45 from the legendary and influential New York band. A space age love song.

13. KNOCKIN' ON HEAVEN'S DOOR by Bob Dylan

THIS WEEK in 1973: The Bob Dylan Soundtrack to the Film, Pat Garret & Billy The Kid staring James Coburn and Kris Kristopherson.

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All Time is Now • Debut show #001 - Hour One

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THE DEBUT SHOW! - Hour One, 

July 15th 2011

the third week of July...

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1. HAPPY by Rolling Stones

THIS WEEK in 1972: The Rolling Stones release a second single off of Exile On Main St. Lead vocals by Keith Richards. (Not released as a single in the UK.)

2. TUMBLING DICE by Linda Ronstadt

The hit version of the Stones' Exile era track. From Linda's #1 Long Player Simple Dreams in 1977. Mick himself re-wrote the lyrics for Linda to sing from a female perspective.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY to Linda on July 15th

3. BABY DON'T GO by Dwight Yoakum & Sheryl Crow

THIS WEEK in 1997: Dwight and Sheryl's cover of the Sonny & Cher classic, "Baby Don't Go" from Dwight's 1997 Long Player, Under The Covers.

4. WHO THREW THE WHISKEY IN THE WELL? by Lucky Millinder and His Orchestra feat. Wynonie Harris

#1 THIS WEEK in 1945: This was the #1 78 on the R&B charts for eight weeks starting this week in 1945. Lead vocalist Wynonie Harris was one of Elvis presley's favorites.

5. JACKIE WILSON SAID (I'M IN HEAVEN WHEN YOU SMILE) by Van Morrison

THIS WEEK in 1972: The great Van Morrison's tribute to the great Jackie Wilson. 

6. HEY HARMONICA MAN by Little Stevie Wonder

THIS WEEK in 1964: Finger-snappin', foot-stompin', hand-clappin' rarity from the Long Player, Stevie At The Beach.

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American Top 40 with your host Casey Kasem, premeired July 4th 1970 on six AM stations (broadcasting in mono). Still going strong today with Ryan Seacrest hosting. The three hour show counted down the Top 40 hits of the nation, the best-selling and most-played songs from the Atlantic to the Pacific, from Canada to Mexico. 

7. MAMA TOLD ME NOT TO COME by Three Dog Night

#1 THIS WEEK in 1970: The #1 song in the US on the debut of American Top 40. Written by Randy Newman.

8. NEVER TEAR US APART by Joe Cocker

THIS WEEK in 2002: One of the best voices to come out of the 60's covers one of the best songs to come out of the 80's. Joe Cocker's version of INXS' "Never Tear Us Apart" from his long player, Respect Yourself.

9. LOVE WILL TEAR US APART by Joy Division

The timeless classic came out just a month prior to singer Ian Curtis' untimely death. Often listed as one of the best 45's of all time.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY to Ian Curtis on July 15th (1956)

10. THE BEAT(EN) GENERATION by The The

THIS WEEK in 1989: From the Long Player, Mind Bomb. Johnny Marr on guitar and the great lyricist, leader, Matt Johnson, always ahead of his time.

11. TALK TALK by Talk Talk

THIS WEEK in 1982: The debut Long Player from Talk Talk, The Party's Over.

12. YOU'LL ALWAYS FIND ME IN THE KITCHEN AT PARTIES by Jona Lewie

THIS WEEK in 1980: The New Wave classic on Stiff Records.

13. MEDLEY: BALLAD OF JOHN & YOKO by James Last

The German Big-Band Orchestra with Strings and Pop-Rock Quartet covers the Beatles classic. From the Long Player, Non-Stop Dancing 9 in 1969.

14. BALLAD OF JOHN & YOKO by The Beatles

THIS WEEK in 1969: Over 100 Top 40 Stations in the U.S. ban the Beatles hit for it's lyrical content; the repetitive use of the words, "Christ" and "Crucify". Sited as a filthy piece of pornographic, sacrilegeous blasphemy. #1 in the UK.

15. SUPERMAN by R.E.M.

THIS WEEK in 2011: The remastered two disc box set of the 1986 classic, Life's Rich Pageant. R.E.M. cover The Clique 60's garage rocker. 

16. GOD ONLY KNOWS by The Beach Boys

THIS WEEK in 1966: From the all-time classic, Pet Sounds. Released as the B-side to "Wouldn't It Be Nice" in the US. Released as an A-side in the UK.

They were all feeling good,

They were happy doin the best they could,

They were feelin' mighty fine,

Higher than the devine,

’cause It’s Only Rock ‘n’ Roll.

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