Remembering John Lennon, Dec 9, 1970 to Dec 8, 1980. This is probably my favorite from among his solo songs. (Notice Ringo on drums! Produced by Phil Spector!) John is just as much of an inspiration to me today as he was when I was a little boy. I so clearly remember being devastated when he was assassinated when I was in 8th grade. I hung a huge John Lennon poster on my parents’ front door (and they let me).

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F3qvosHHcWc

1. Days are Gone by HAIM (2013)
2. Run Fast by the Julie Ruin (2013)
3. All Things Must Pass by George Harrison (2CDs; 1970)
4. The Hits/The B-Sides by Prince {compilation} (3CDs; 1993)
5. The King of Limbs by Radiohead (2011)
6. Remain in Light by Talking Heads (1980)
7. Rock’N Soul Part 1 by Hall & Oates {compilation} (1983)
8. In the Future by Black Mountain (2008)
9. Greatest Hits by Al Green {compilation} (1975)
10. Palomine by Bettie Serveert (1992)

What are you listening to?

HAIM, “The Wire”

http://vimeo.com/72208252

Hall & Oates, “Maneater”

1. Remain in Light by Talking Heads (1980)
2. Get Happy!! By Elvis Costello & the Attractions (1980)
3. Trust by Elvis Costello & the Attractions (1981)
4. Magic by Bruce Springsteen & the E Street Band (2007)
5. Live on Ten Legs by Pearl Jam (2011)
6. Artpop by Lady Gaga (2013)
7. Uh Huh Her by PJ Harvey (2004)
8. Amore by the Hooters (1983)
9. Trans-Europe Express by Kraftwerk (1977)
10. Everybody Loves a Happy Ending by Tears for Fears (2001)

What are you listening to?

Talking Heads, “Once in a Lifetime”

Bruce Springsteen & the E Street Band (the long lost classic lineup of Little Steven, Nils, Roy, Danny, Clarence, Patti, Garry, & Mighty Max), “Radio Nowhere,” live on The Today Show

1. On Air—Live at the BBC Volume 2 {compilation} (2CDs; 2013)
2. Artpop by Lady Gaga (2013)
3. Live on Ten Legs by Pearl Jam (2011)
4. Run Fast by Julie Ruin (2013)
5. The Next Day by David Bowie (2013)
6. Reflektor by Arcade Fire (2CDs; 2013)
7. Stage Fright by the Band (1970)
8. Il Sogno composed by Elvis Costello; performed by the London Symphony Orchestra (2004)
9. 2001: A Space Odyssey soundtrack (1968)
10. Waiting for the Sun by the Doors (1968)

The Beatles, On Air – Live at the BBC Volume 2 promo

“Applause,” Lady Gaga

1. Lightning Bolt by Pearl Jam (2013)
2. Run Fast by Julie Ruin (2013)
3. Reflektor by Arcade Fire (2CDs; 2013)
4. White Leat/White Heat by the Velvet Underground (1968)
5. With Teeth by Nine Inch Nails (dual disc; 2005)
6. A Lasting Inspiration by Jacqueline du Pré {compilation} (2CDs: 1996)
7. Ghost Brothers of Darkland County by John Mellencamp, Stephen King, & T-Bone Burnett (2013)
8. Come Away With Me by Norah Jones (2002)
9. Play Blackberry Belle by the Twilight Singers (2003)
10. The Best of Both Worlds by Van Halen {compilation} (2CDs: 2004)

Van Halen, “Hot for Teacher”

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-4GZFbCqx18

Julie Ruin, “Come On”

1. Lightning Bolt by Pearl Jam (2013)
2. New by Paul McCartney (2013)
3. Blue by Joni Mitchell (1971)
4. Peel Slowly and See by the Velvet Underground {box set} (5CDs; 1995; includes the 4 Velvet Underground plus tons more)
5. Transformer by Lou Reed (1972)
6. Mirror Ball by Neil Young & Pearl Jam (1995)
7. Berlin by Lou Reed (1973)
8. Otis! The Definitive Otis Redding by Otis Redding {box set} (4CDs; 1993)
9. Every Good Boy Deserves Fudge by Mudhoney (1991)
10. Talk to Me by Keith Richards (1988)

The Velvet Underground, “Sweet Jane”

Neil Young & Pearl Jam, “Rockin’ in the Free World” (1993 from Neil’s album Freedom – not from Mirror Ball but cool nevertheless)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=63CrlFwUdD4

1. Lightning Bolt by Pearl Jam (2013)
2. New by Paul McCartney (2013)
3. King Animal by Soundgarden (2012)
4. The Worse Things Get, the Harder I Fight, the Harder I Fight, the More I Love You by Neko Case {deluxe edition} (2013)
5. In Utero by Nirvana (1993)
6. The Best of Muddy Waters by Muddy Waters {compilation} (1987)
7. Let England Shake by PJ Harvey (2011)
8. Houses of the Holy by Led Zeppelin (1973)
9. Wise Up Ghost by Elvis Costello & the Roots {deluxe edition] (2013)
10. Past Masters by the Beatles {compilation} (2CDs; originally released as two separate volumes 1988; remaster 2009)

“Mannish Boy,” Muddy Waters backed by the Band (with Paul Butterfield) from the Martin Scorsese’s film on The Band, The Last Waltz

This is such a thrilling piece of film! Gives me the shivers every time I hear it or watch it.

“Been Away Too Long,” Souundgarden

BONUS VIDEO: “Hunger Strike,” Temple of the Dog

Temple of the Dog was a temporary group that brought together the singer & drummer from Soundgarden with their Seattle brethren who were forming a group eventually called Pearl Jam. In this song, Chris Cornell of Soundgarden and Eddie Vedder of Pearl Jam trade-off verses.

1. Lightning Bolt by Pearl Jam (2013)
2. New by Paul McCartney (2013)
3. The Squeeze Story {compilation; import} (2CDs; 2006)
4. Siren by Roxy Music (1975)
5. Loaded by the Velvet Underground (1970)
6. Past Masters by the Beatles {compilation} (2CDs; originally released as two separate volumes 1988; remaster 2009)
7. The Great Twenty-Eight by Chuck Berry {compilation} (1982)
8. The Best of Talking Heads by Talking Heads {compilation} (2004)
9. Welcome to My Nightmare by Alice Cooper (1975)
10. One of the Boys by Katy Perry (2008)

Here are a couple of videos featuring the above artists:

Pearl Jam, “Sirens”

Paul McCartney, “New”

Clip of Paul McCartney on The Howard Stern Show (2013) from Howard TV

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rBog0QWUPBU

1. The Beatles {The White Album} by the Beatles {2CDs; 1968)
2. The Low Highway by Steve Earle & the Dukes {& Duchesses} (2013)
3. Transformer by Lou Reed (1972)
4. The Idiot by Iggy Pop (1977)
5. Aftermath by the Rolling Stones (1966)
6. News of the World by Queen (1977)
7. Give Up the Funk: The Best of Parliament {compilation; import} (1996)
8. Post by Björk (1995)
9. The Classic Recordings by Jimmy Reed {compilation} (3CDs; 1994)
10. Songs for the Deaf by Queens of the Stone Age (2002)

Here are a couple of videos featuring the above artists:

Tom Petty & a couple of Heartbreakers, Prince, Jeff Lynne, Dhani Harrison, & Steve Winwood perform “While My Guitar Gently Weeps” from the Beatles’ White Albim in tribute to Geroge at the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, (This is a George Harrison composition.)

“It’s Oh So Quiet,” Björk

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BF9TjbdJyUE

1. Unvarnished by Joan Jett & the Blackhearts (2013)
2. So Far by Crosby, Stills, Nash, & Young {compilation} (1974)
3. The Last Ship by Sting{deluxe edition} (2CDs; 2013)
4. The Worse Things Get, the Harder I fight, the Harder I Fight, the More I Love by Neko Case {deluxe edition} (2013)
5. Stop Making Senseby Talking Heads {special edition containing all the songs from the film} (original release 1984; special edition 1999)
6. Wise Up Ghost and Other Songs by Elvis Costello & the Roots (deluxe edition; 2013)
7. Human Amusements at Hourly Rates by Guided By Voices {compilation} (2003)
8. In Through the Out Door by Led Zeppelin (1979)
9. Hard Promises by Tom Petty & the Heartbreakers (1981)
10. Some Kind of Monster by Metallica (2004)

Here are a couple of videos featuring the above artists:

Talking Heads, “Burning Down the House”
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g42Xg-mAkGg

Neko Case, “Night Still Comes”
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5N7SWaeaeRA