Wednesday, February 26, 2020

WACKY WEDNESDAY: The Musical Legacy of Randy "Macho Man" Savage

Interesting fact: I used to have this purple T-shirt. I bought it when I saw the
Macho Man wrestle at Tingley Coliseum in Albuquerque circa early '90s.

When some people think of music and "Macho Man," they might be thinking of an old Village People song.

But people who think that are wrong. Instead, they should immediately think of the music of the late great Randy Mario Poffo, better known as Randy "Macho Man" Savage, whose contributions to popular music are not quite as well known as his contributions to professional wrestling.

Or Slim Jims.

But those of us who truly cherish the memory of the Macho Man also appreciate his contributions to music, specifically hip hop. He was a major force in White Rap, as evidenced in songs like this (which is aimed at longtime rival Hulk Hogan)



Here's another:


Here's a tribute, by one Mike Diva, to the wrestling, the music, the Slim Jims of Randy, who died in 2011.


But, surprisingly, Randy had his detractors. One was a radio shock jock Bubba the Love Sponge, who spent many years as Hulk Hogan's leading sycophant, who even let the Hulkster have sex with his wife. 



But that stupid tune does nothing to diminish the glory that was Randy Savage, who was so mighty, British composer honored him with this piece in 1901 -- More than 50 years before Savage was born. And Savage was humbled enough to use it for his entrance music.




Sunday, February 23, 2020

TERRELL'S SOUND WORLD PLAYLIST



Sunday, February 23, 2020
  KSFR, Santa Fe, NM
Webcasting!
9 p.m. to midnight Sundays Mountain Time
Host: Steve Terrell 101.1 FM
Email me during the show! terrel(at)ksfr.org

Here's my playlist :

OPENING THEME: Let It Out (Let it All Hang Out) by The Hombres
Parchment Farm by Dead Moon
Proto Prototype by L7
I'm on the Dish But I Ain't No Rag by The Toy Trucks
The Phone's Off the Hook, But You're Not by X
Slide Rule by The Legendary Stardust Cowboy
The Other Side of This Life by Mal Thursday
KFC Called the Cops on Me by MFC Chicken
Do the Wurst by King Salami & The Cumberland 3


Wrong Universe by Kathy Freeman
Overload by Jon Spencer
Come Back Lord by Reverend Beat-Man & Izobel Garcia
Eyes Without a Face by The Flesh Eaters
Religious Idol by The Saucer Men
Lonely Street by Clarence "Frogman" Henry
Sittin' on It All the Time by Wynonie Harris
Big Legged Woman by Jerry Lee Lewis
Bound and Determined by Nick Shoulders

Dark Clouds by Lucy & The Rats
Monotony by Miss Ludella Black
Hystery Train by Churchwood
Jesus' Chariot by Neil Young & Crazy Horse
Mystic Eyes by Them
I Want Candy by The Strangeloves
Cleo's Back by Junior Walker & The Allstars
Coming Out Swingin' by Candye Kane
Looking for a Man by Esther Phillips
Turning of the Tide by Richard Thompson

House of the Rising Sun by Nina Simone
These Boots Were Made for Walking by The Meteors
Boots by The Residents
Some Velvet Morning by Nancy Sinatra & Lee Hazelwood
Gin House Blues by Nina Simone
What Love Is by The Dead Boys
Persona by Nots
Port Au Prince by Moonlight Benjamin

Rockin' Behind the Iron Curtain by Bobby Marchan
For Cryin' Out Loud by Huey "Piano" Smith & The Clowns
Politicians in My Eyes by Death
My Way by The Darts
EarWorm by Weird Omen
Dishonest Men by Black Lips
Are You Going to Be There (At the Love-In) by Chocolate Watch Band
It's Alright With Me by The High Spirits
Springtime for Argentina by Billy Joe Winghead

Cruisin' With King Shark by King Shark
I'm So Good at Absolutely Nothing by Possessed by Paul James
Bad Girl by Pokey LaFarge
Is That You in the Blue by Dex Romweber Duo
Home to You by Jono Manson
True Love's Flame by David Lynch & Jack Cruz
Tower of Song by Tom Jones
Hard Times Come to Me No More by Kate & Anna McGarrigle
CLOSING THEME: Over the Rainbow by Jerry Lee Lewis

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Thursday, February 20, 2020

THROWBACK THURSDAY: Are You Ready, Boots? Start Walkin'!



Last week I stumbled upon a very interesting article about the song "Some Velvet Morning," a 1967 hit by Nancy Sinatra and Lee Hazelwood, who not only sang on the recordijng, but also wrote it and produced it.

That got me thinking about the first Nancy and Lee collaboration, Nancy's first hit and signature song, "These Boots Are Made For Walkin'," which Hazelwood wrote and produced.

In case you've been imprisoned on the planet Neptune for the past 53 years and never heard it before, here's Nancy Sinatra's version.



Not only did "Boots" propel Nancy's career, it became a cover fodder for a large variety of artists representing a plethora of musical styles.

Here's a jazz version by Ella Fitzgerald:



In the country world, it was a natural for Loretta Lynn



It wasn't only female singers who tackled the song, (even though Wayne Newton's voice was higher than most of the women represented here):



And from Las Vegas cheese, "Boots" went punk-rock with this Johnny Thunders / Wayne Kramer team-up



"Boots" has been done by everyone from Mrs. Miller ...



... to Megadeth



From Boy George ...



... to Yakety Sax-man Ace Cannon



For these and several other "Boots" covers, check out my Spotify playlist.


 And more Nancy covers on this playlist

Wednesday, February 19, 2020

A New Hillbilly Big Enchilada

THE BIG ENCHILADA



Welcome to another hillbilly episode of The Big Enchilada podcast. We're going out west to enjoy a heaping platter of chicken-fried roadrunner smothered in coyote gravy at the mythical Roadrunner Roadhouse, where cowboys, cowgirls and other cow beings dance to the sweet hillbilly sounds that pour out of a jukebox that never stops. As the late, great cowboy hipster Kell Robertson used to say, "Come on in, it's cool and dark inside."

And remember, The Big Enchilada still is officially listed in the iTunes store. So go subscribe, if you haven't already (and gimme a good rating and review if you're so inclined.) Thanks. 

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Here's the playlist:

(Background Music: Texas Guitar Stomp by The Maddox Brothers and Rose)
Dance With Her Henry by Tommy Scott & His Ramblers
Hey, Bus Driver by Tami Neilson
Chainsaw by Black Lips
American Childhood Trilogy 1: Civil Defense by Terry Allen
Where Have All the Lowriders Gone? by Boris McCutcheon
Down the Bar from Me by Kell Robertson

(Background Music: Jesse James Boogie by Jesse James)
Too Sweet to Die by Waco Brothers
Cowgirl Yodel #3 by Nora Jane Struthers
Actin' a Fool by Pokey LaFarge
Music-Making Mama from Memphis by R. D. Hendon & His Western Jamboree Cowboys (vocal by Eddie Noack)
When I Was a Cowboy by Odetta
Come Back in My Mind by Possessed by Paul James

(Background Music: Lint Head Stomp by Phebel Wright)
I Don't Care What It Is That You Did in Fort Worth by Cornell Hurd
Too Old to Dream by Nick Shoulders
Service Station Blues by Drifting Johnny Smith
These Blues by Eilen Jewell
Georgia Buck by Rhiannon Giddens
Got 2 Again by O'Brien Party of 7
(Background Music: Long Tom Boogie by Tommy Kizziah & His West Coast Ramblers)

Play It Here:





Sunday, February 16, 2020

TERRELL'S SOUND WORLD PLAYLIST





Sunday, February 16, 2020
KSFR, Santa Fe, NM
Webcasting!
10 p.m. to midnight Sundays Mountain Time
Host: Steve Terrell 101.1 FM
Email me during the show! terrel(at)ksfr.org

Here's my playlist :

OPENING THEME: Let It Out (Let it All Hang Out) by The Hombres
Surfin' Bird by Nobunny
All Night Right of Way by Quintron
Someone Else is In Control by The Mystery Lights
Preacher and the Bear by The Big Bopper
Big Blue Burning Bus by The Hormonauts
Fallin' in Love by The Seeds
Rally in the Valley by Rudy Ray Moore
You're My Overdrive by The Electric Mess
Goldener Reiter by The Vagoos
Some Velvet Morning by Rowland S. Howard & Lydia Lunch

Teddy Boy Rock 'n' Roll by Crazy Cavan
Talk Talk by The Music Machine
Last Man by The Ghost Wolves
Head in Sand by The Jack Cades
Don't Run, We're Your Friends by The Scaners
Love Power by T. Tex Edwards
Johnny Voodoo by Empress of Fur
Whiz #7 by The Shakles
Feel So Good by Shirley & Lee

I'm a Pig by Jono Manson
Devil Dance by A-Bones
I'll Go Crazy by Blues Magoos
Why Pick on Me by The Standells
Scatter the Rats by L7
Tiger Man by John Schooley
Ain't No Good by Nick Curran & The Lowlifes
Dishonest Men by Black Lips
Warm and Free by Bobby Bare

Enough is Enough by Tomar & The FCs
Dance With Me Tonight by Possessed by Paul James
I Can't Stop Loving You by Laura St. Jude
St. James Infirmary Blues by Oh! Lazarus
Ruby by Ray Charles
The World Spins by Julee Cruise
CLOSING THEME: Over the Rainbow by Jerry Lee Lewis

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