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  • Jim and Greg pay tribute to the late legend, Quincy Jones, who died November 3 at age 91. They revisit their interview with him and Greg plays a deep cut track that Quincy arranged featuring a baseball icon.

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  • This week, hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot discuss the music, history and legacy of R.E.M. with biographer Peter Ames Carlin.

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    Featured Songs:

    R.E.M., "Losing My Religion," Out of Time, Warner Bros., 1991

    The Beatles, "With A Little Help From My Friends," Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band, Parlophone, 1967

    R.E.M., "It's the End of the World As We Know It (And I Feel Fine)," Document, I.R.S., 1987

    R.E.M., "Orange Crush," Green, Warner Bros., 1988

    R.E.M., "The One I Love," Document, I.R.S., 1987

    R.E.M., "Radio Free Europe," Murmur, I.R.S., 1983

    R.E.M., "Begin the Begin," Lifes Rich Pageant, I.R.S., 1986

    R.E.M., "Low," Out of Time, Warner Bros., 1991

    R.E.M., "Bittersweet Me," New Adventures in Hi-Fi, Warner Bros., 1996

    R.E.M., "Everybody Hurts," Automatic for the People, Warner Bros., 1992

    R.E.M., "Imitation of Life," Reveal, Warner Bros., 2001

    R.E.M., "Shiny Happy People," Out of Time, Warner Bros., 1991

    R.E.M., "Strange Currencies," Monster, Warner Bros., 1994

    R.E.M., "What's the Frequency, Kenneth?," Monster, Warner Bros., 1994

    R.E.M., "Man on the Moon," Automatic for the People, Warner Bros., 1992

    Juluka, "Scatterlings of Africa," Scatterlings, Warner Bros., 1982

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  • In this bonus episode, Greg adds a song to the desert island jukebox in honor of Phil Lesh, one of the founding members of The Grateful Dead who died on October 25th of this year.

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  • This week, hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot welcome progressive rock band Umphrey's McGee for a live session recorded at the Goose Island Salt Shed Pub. They also review the new album from Alan Sparhawk of Low.

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    Featured Songs:

    Umphrey's McGee, "In The Kitchen (Live on Sound Opinions)," Anchor Drops, SCI Fidelity, 2004

    The Beatles, "With A Little Help From My Friends," Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band, Parlophone, 1967

    Alan Sparhawk, "Feel Something," White Roses, My God, Sub Pop, 2024

    Alan Sparhawk, "Heaven," White Roses, My God, Sub Pop, 2024

    Alan Sparhawk, "Get Still," White Roses, My God, Sub Pop, 2024

    Umphrey's McGee, "Hourglass (Live on Sound Opinions)," Similar Skin, Nothing Too Fancy, 2014

    Umphrey's McGee, "Pure Saturation (Live on Sound Opinions)," Asking For A Friend, Ineffable, 2022

    Umphrey's McGee, "Cut The Cable (Live on Sound Opinions)," Similar Skin, Nothing Too Fancy, 2014

    R.E.M., "Orange Crush," Green, Warner Bros, 1988

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  • Greg shares a song that has resonated with him since his seventh grade arts teacher first introduced it.

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  • This week, hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot celebrate the spooky season by revisiting their favorite songs about witches and ghosts.

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    Featured Songs:

    The Head and the Heart, "Ghosts," The Head and the Heart, Sub Pop, 2011

    The Beatles, "With a Little Help from My Friends," Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band, Parlophone, 1967

    The Kinks, "Wicked Annabella ," The Kinks Are the Village Green Preservation Society, Pye, 1968

    Donovan, "Season of the Witch," Sunshine Superman, Epic, 1966

    Jethro Tull, "The Witch's Promise," The Witch's Promise (Single), Chrysalis, 1970

    Martha and the Vandellas, "Mobile Lil The Dancing Witch," Dance Party, Motown, 1965

    Monster Magnet, "19 Witches," Powertrip, A&M, 1998

    Radiohead, "Burn the Witch," A Moon Shaped Pool, XL, 2016

    Bettye LaVatte, "Witch Craft in the Air," Witch Craft in the Air (Single), LuPine, 1963

    Florence + the Machine, "Which Witch (Demo) [Bonus Track]," How Big, How Blue, How Beautiful, Island, 2015

    Roky Erickson and the Aliens, "If You Have Ghosts," The Evil One, 415, 1981

    Joy Division, "Dead Souls," Still, Factory, 1981

    Psychedelic Furs, "The Ghost in You," Mirror Moves, Columbia, 1984

    Suicide, "Ghost Rider," Suicide, Red Star, 1977

    Johnny Cash, "(Ghost) Riders in The Sky," Silver, Columbia, 1979

    Caroline Herring, "Long Black Veil," Golden Apples of the Sun, Signature Sounds, 2009

    Daniel Johnston, "Casper the Friendly Ghost," Yip/Jump Music, (Self-Released), 1983

    Robyn Hitchcock & The Egyptians, "My Wife and My Dead Wife," Gotta Let This Hen Out!, Midnight Music, 1985

    The Raveonettes, "Apparitions," Raven in the Grave, The Raveonettes, 2011

    Mekons, "Ghosts of American Astronauts," So Good It Hurts, Twin/Tone, 1988

    Ladytron, "Ghosts," Velocifero, Nettwerk Productions, 2008

    The Goldstars, "Stroll In Hell," Stroll In Hell (Single), The Goldstars, 2021

    Black Sabbath, "Black Sabbath," Black Sabbath, Vertigo, 1970

    Umphrey's McGee, "The Floor," Death By Stereo, ATO, 2011

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  • Enjoy this bonus episode of additional content from our interview with Jeff and Steven McDonald of Redd Kross. They discuss orchestrating a future collaboration with Linda Blair, their Beatles desert island jukebox picks and their least favorite Beatles songs.

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  • This week, hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot talk with Jeff and Steven McDonald of Redd Kross about the band's 45 year history, new documentary, book and latest album.

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    Featured Songs:

    Redd Kross, "Candy Coloured Catastrophe," Redd Kross, In The Red, 2024

    Redd Kross, "Born Innocent," Redd Kross, In The Red, 2024

    The Beach Boys, "Be True to Your School," Little Deuce Coup, Capitol, 1963

    Redd Kross, "I Hate My School," Red Cross, Posh Boy, 1980

    Redd Kross, "Annette's Got the Hits," Red Cross, Posh Boy, 1980

    Redd Kross, "Blow You a Kiss in the Wind," Teen Babes from Monsanto, Gasatanka, 1984

    Redd Kross, "Annie's Gone," Third Eye, Atlantic, 1990

    Redd Kross, "I Don't Know How to Be Your Friend," Third Eye, Atlantic, 1990

    Redd Kross, "It's the Little Things," Neurotica, Smoke 7, 1982

    Redd Kross, "Look on Up at the Bottom," Born Innocent, Merge, 2012

    Redd Kross, "Stay Away from Downtown," Researching the Blues, Merge, 2012

    Redd Kross, "Beyond the Door," Researching the Blues, Merge, 2019

    Redd Kross, "Good Times Propaganda Band," Redd Kross, In The Red, 2024

    Redd Kross, "The Main Attraction," Redd Kross, In The Red, 2024

    Florence + The Machine, "Which Witch (Demo) [Bonus Track]," How Big, How Blue, How Beautiful, Island, 2015

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  • Jim shines a light on a little known r&b and jazz singer, Gloria Lynne, whose 1966 b-side "Speaking of Happiness" has been used in several films and tv shows over the past decades.

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  • The Drive-By Truckers are celebrating the twenty-third anniversary of their double album, "Southern Rock Opera." Hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot join Patterson Hood of the Truckers for a classic album dissection of their magnum opus.

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    Featured Songs:

    Drive-By Truckers, "The Three Great Alabama Icons," Southern Rock Opera, Soul Dump, 2001

    The Beatles, "With a Little Help from My Friends," Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band, Parlophone, 1967

    Drive-By Truckers, "Ronnie and Neil," Southern Rock Opera, Soul Dump, 2001

    Drive-By Truckers, "Angels and Fuselage," Southern Rock Opera, Soul Dump, 2001

    Drive-By Truckers, "Guitar Man Upstairs," Southern Rock Opera, Soul Dump, 2001

    Drive-By Truckers, "Wallace," Southern Rock Opera, Soul Dump, 2001

    Drive-By Truckers, "Days of Graduation," Southern Rock Opera, Soul Dump, 2001

    Drive-By Truckers, "Let There Be Rock," Southern Rock Opera, Soul Dump, 2001

    Drive-By Truckers, "Shut Up and Get on the Plane," Southern Rock Opera, Soul Dump, 2001

    Drive-By Truckers, "Women Without Whiskey," Southern Rock Opera, Soul Dump, 2001

    Drive-By Truckers, "Life in the Factory," Southern Rock Opera, Soul Dump, 2001

    Drive-By Truckers, "Road Cases (live)," Southern Rock Opera (Deluxe Edition), New West, 2024

    Drive-By Truckers, "Cassie's Brother," Southern Rock Opera, Soul Dump, 2001

    Drive-By Truckers, "Ain't Talkin' Bout Love (live)," DBT Homecoming 2018 Thursday + Friday + Saturday, Self-Released, 2020

    Drive-By Truckers, "72 (This Highway's Mean)," Southern Rock Opera, Soul Dump, 2001

    Drive-By Truckers, "Moved," Southern Rock Opera, Soul Dump, 2001

    Drive-By Truckers, "Zip City," Southern Rock Opera, Soul Dump, 2001

    Drive-By Truckers, "Primer Coat," English Oceans, ATO, 2014

    Drive-By Truckers, "Every Single Storied Flameout," Welcome 2 Club XIII, ATO , 2022

    Drive-By Truckers, "The Southern Thing," Southern Rock Opera, Soul Dump, 2001

    Redd Kross, "Born Innocent," Redd Kross, In The Red, 2024

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  • Greg pays tribute to the late Kris Kristofferson, who had an impactful, long career as a songwriter, performer and activist.

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  • Hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot speak with David Browne, author of the new book Talkin' Greenwich Village: The Heady Rise and Slow Fall of America’s Bohemian Music Capital.

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    Featured Songs:

    Phil Ochs, "Here's to the State of Mississippi," I Ain't Marching Anymore, Elektra, 1965

    The Beatles, "With A Little Help From My Friends," Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band, Parlophone, 1967

    Sonny Rollins, "Softly As In A Morning Sunrise (Live At The Village Vanguard, 1957 / Evening Take)," The Complete Night At The Village Vanguard, Blue Note, 2013

    Miles Davis, "Stablemates," Miles: The New Miles Davis Quintet, Prestige, 1956

    Joan Baez, "Wildwood Flower," Joan Baez, Vanguard, 1960

    John Coltrane, "Greensleeves," Evenings at the Village Gate: John Coltrane with Eric Dolphy, Impulse!, 2023

    Paul Butterfield, "Everything Gonna Be Alright," Live New York 1970, RockBeat, 2015

    Phil Ochs, "Talking Vietnam Blues," All the News That's Fit to Sing, Elektra, 1964

    Dave Van Ronk, "He Was a Friend of Mine," Folksinger, Prestige, 1962

    Dave Van Ronk, "Dink's Song," Dave Van Ronk Sings, Folkways, 1961

    Bob Dylan, "House of the Risin' Sun," Bob Dylan, Columbia, 1962

    Dave Van Ronk, "House of the Rising Sun," Just Dave Van Ronk, Mercury, 1964

    The Blues Project, "Catch the Wind," Live at the Cafe Au Go Go, Verve Folkways, 1966

    Bob Dylan, "It Ain't Me Babe," Another Side of Bob Dylan, Columbia, 1964

    Bob Dylan, "Hurricane (Live at Memorial Auditorium, Worcester, MA, November 1975)," The Rolling Thunder Revue: The 1975 Live Recordings, Columbia, 2019

    Len Chandler, "Bellevue," To Be a Man, Columbia, 1966

    Peter, Paul and Mary, "Where Have All the Flowers Gone," Peter, Paul and Mary, Warner Bros., 1962

    Sonny Rollins, "I Can't Get Started (Live At The Village Vanguard, 1957 / Evening Take)," The Complete Night At The Village Vanguard, Blue Note, 2013

    The Roches, "Speak," Speak, MCA, 1989

    Buffy Sainte-Marie, "It's My Way," It's My Way!, Vanguard, 1964

    Odetta, "I Never Will Marry," Odetta Sings Folk Songs, RCA Victor, 1963

    Drive-By Truckers, "Ronnie and Neil," Southern Rock Opera, Soul Dump, 2001

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  • Greg Kot pays tribute to the late Nick Gravenites, who wrote impactful songs for the Paul Butterfield Blues Band, Janis Joplin and more. He was 85.

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  • Hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot share new music they’re digging that flies under the mainstream radar, buried treasures! They also hear selections from their production staff.

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    Featured Songs:

    La Luz, "Strange World," News of the Universe, Sub Pop, 2024

    The Peawees, "Banana Tree," One Ride, Wild Honey, 2024

    Penza Penza, "Much Sharper, More Focused," Alto E Primitivo, Funk Night, 2024

    Half Waif, "Figurine," See You at the Maypole, ANTI, 2024

    Tigran Hamasyan, "The Kingdom," The Bird Of A Thousand Voices, Yergatun, 2024

    Chimers, "Glossary," Glossary (Single), 12XU, 2024

    Angry Blackmen, "The Legend of ABM," The Legend of ABM, Deathbomb Arc, 2024

    Semifamous, "Pedestal in Hell," Destroy Ourselves, Rare Bird/Duck, 2024

    Deep Tunnel Project, "Gold Standard," Deep Tunnel Project, Comedy Minus One, 2024

    Capital Soiree, "Reruns," Reruns - EP, Capital Soiree, 2023

    Anna Butterss, "Pokemans," Mighty Vertebrate, International Anthem, 2024

    Noga Erez, "GODMOTHER," The Vandalist, Neon Gold, 2024

    Sima Cunningham, "Nothing," High Roller, Ruination, 2024

    Bathe, "Avalon," Inside Voice(s): Side A, MNRK Music Group, 2024

    Shabazz Palaces, "…Down 155th in the MCM Snorkel (OCnotes 40 Acres and All The Grease Flip)," OCnotes Remixes, Sub Pop, 2024

    Bob Dylan, "Only a Pawn In Their Game," The Times They Are a-Changin', Columbia, 1964

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  • In this bonus episode, Jim adds a track to the Desert Island Jukebox in honor of Sérgio Mendes, the bossa nova legend who died in September.

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  • The music world lost legendary hip hop producer and artist J Dilla far too soon, and for many people, he's still relatively unknown. Hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot talk with author Dan Charnas about his book on J Dilla's rhythmic innovation, artistry and close relationships with Common, Questlove, D'Angelo and more. Plus, the hosts review new albums from Nick Cave and Hinds.

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    Featured Songs:

    J Dilla, "Workinonit," Donuts, Stones Throw, 2006

    Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds, "Long Dark Night," Wild God, PIAS, 2024

    Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds, "Cinnamon Horses," Wild God, PIAS, 2024

    Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds, "Song of the Lake," Wild God, PIAS, 2024

    Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds, "As the Waters Cover the Sea," Wild God, PIAS, 2024

    hinds, "Hi, How Are You," Viva Hands, Lucky Numbers, 2024

    hinds, "Coffee," Viva Hands, Lucky Numbers, 2024

    hinds, "Mala Vista," Viva Hands, Lucky Numbers, 2024

    Slum Village, "Fall in Love," Fantastic, Vol. 2, GoodVibe, 2000

    D'Angelo, "Untitled (How Does It Feel)," Voodoo, Virgin, 2000

    J Dilla, "So Far to Go (feat. Common & D'Angelo)," The Shining, BBE, 2006

    Common, "The Light," Like Water For Chocolate, Geffen, 2000

    D'Angelo, "Devil's Pie," Voodoo, Virgin, 2000

    Common, "I Am Music (feat. Jill Scott)," Electric Circus, MCA, 2002

    The Pharcyde, "Runnin'," Labcabincalifornia, Delicious Vinyl, 1995

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  • Greg shares Charles Cross' favorite under-appreciated punk rock record in tribute of the late Seattle music journalist.

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  • This week, hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot are discussing the new book MC5: An Oral History of Rock's Most Revolutionary Band. The hosts are joined by the book's authors, Jaan Uhelszki and Brad Tolinski.

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    Featured Songs:

    MC5, "Motor City is Burning," Kick Out the Jams, Elektra, 1969

    MC5, "Ramblin' Rose," Kick Out the Jams, Elektra, 1969

    MC5, "Kick Out the Jams," Kick Out the Jams, Elektra, 1969

    MC5, "Starship," Kick Out the Jams, Elektra, 1969

    MC5, "Sister Anne," High Time, Atlantic, 1971

    MC5, "Miss X," High Time, Atlantic, 1971

    MC5, "Looking At You," Back in the USA, Atlantic, 1970

    MC5, "Let Me Try," Back in the USA, Atlantic, 1970

    The Stooges, "I Wanna Be Your Dog," The Stooges, Elektra, 1969

    J Dilla, "Don't Cry," Donuts, Stones Throw, 2006

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  • Jim brings back a catchy song by an English punk band of the '70s and '80s.

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  • This week, hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot take another trip to the Desert Island Jukebox. They hear from past guests like Mary J. Blige, The Melvins, Lucy Dacus and more about the songs they can't live without.

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    The Melvins, "Honey Bucket," Houdini, Atlantic, 1993

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    Vic Mensa, "We Could Be Free (feat Ty Dolla Sign)," The Autobiography, Roc Nation, 2017

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