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This year marks the 25th anniversary of socially conscious rapper Common's pivotal album Like Water for Chocolate. Hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot revisit their classic album dissection of Like Water for Chocolate including an interview with Common from the year 2000. Join our Facebook Group: https://bit.ly/3sivr9T Become a member on Patreon: https://bit.ly/3slWZvc Sign up for our newsletter: https://bit.ly/3eEvRnG Make a donation via PayPal: https://bit.ly/3dmt9lU Send us a Voice Memo: Desktop: bit.ly/2RyD5Ah Mobile: sayhi.chat/soundops Featured Songs: Common, "Time Travelin' (A Tribute to Fela)," Like Water for Chocolate, MCA, 2000 Common, "Take it EZ," Can I Borrow a Dollar?, Relativity, 1992 Common, "I Used to Love H.E.R.," Resurrection, Relativity, 1994 Common, "Brown Sugar," Brown Sugar, EMI, 1995 Common, "Funky for You," Like Water for Chocolate, MCA, 2000 Common, "A Song for Assata," Like Water for Chocolate, MCA, 2000 Common, "Payback is a Grandmother," Like Water for Chocolate, MCA, 2000 Common, "The Light," Like Water for Chocolate, MCA, 2000 Common, "The 6th Sense," Like Water for Chocolate, MCA, 2000 Common, "Thelonius," Like Water for Chocolate, MCA, 2000 Common, "Geto Heaven Remix T.S.O.I," Like Water for Chocolate (Alternate Edition), MCA, 2001 Common, "A Film Called (Pimp)," Like Water for Chocolate, MCA, 2000 Kendrick Lamar, "Institutionalized," To Pimp a Butterfly, Interscope, 2015 New York Dolls, "Looking For a Kiss," New York Dolls, Mercury, 1973 Delivery, "The New Alphabet," Force Majeure, Heavenly, 2025 Delivery, "Deadlines," Force Majeure, Heavenly, 2025 Lucy Dacus, "Ankles," Forever is a Feeling, Geffen, 2025 See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Jim and Greg continue their conversation with Mike Campbell of Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers. They talk about performing in the Super Bowl Half Time show, working with Don Henley and Stevie Nicks and the future of the Heartbreakers. Become a member on Patreon: https://bit.ly/3slWZvc Join our Facebook Group: https://bit.ly/3sivr9T Sign up for our newsletter: https://bit.ly/3eEvRnG Make a donation via PayPal: https://bit.ly/3dmt9lU Send us a Voice Memo: Desktop: bit.ly/2RyD5Ah Mobile: sayhi.chat/soundops See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This week, hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot interview guitarist and songwriter Mike Campbell of Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers. They talk about his new autobiography, working with Bob Dylan and his continued love for music. Join our Facebook Group: https://bit.ly/3sivr9T Become a member on Patreon: https://bit.ly/3slWZvc Sign up for our newsletter: https://bit.ly/3eEvRnG Make a donation via PayPal: https://bit.ly/3dmt9lU Send us a Voice Memo: Desktop: bit.ly/2RyD5Ah Mobile: sayhi.chat/soundops Featured Songs: Tom Petty, "Runnin' Down a Dream," Full Moon Fever, MCA, 1989 The Beatles, "With A Little Help From My Friends," Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band, Parlophone, 1967 Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers, "Breakdown," Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers, Shelter, 1976 Johnny Cash, "Folsom Prison Blues," Johnny Cash with His Hot and Blue Guitar!, Sun, 1957 The Paul Butterfield Blues Band, "Born In Chicago," The Paul Butterfield Blues Band, Elektra, 1965 Mudcrutch, "Scare Easy," Mudcrutch, Reprise, 2008 Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers, "Refugee," Damn the Torpedoes, Backstreet, 1979 Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers, "Here Comes My Girl," Damn the Torpedoes, Backstreet, 1979 Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers, "Don't Do Me Like That," Damn the Torpedoes, Backstreet, 1979 Tom Petty, "Free Fallin'," Full Moon Fever, MCA, 1989 Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers, "Even the Losers," Damn the Torpedoes, Backstreet, 1979 Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers, "A Woman In Love (It's Not Me)," Hard Promises, Backstreet, 1981 The Beatles, "Taxman," Revolver, Parlophone, 1966 Tom Petty, "I Won't Back Down," Full Moon Fever, MCA, 1989 Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers, "American Girl," Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers, Shelter, 1976 Common, "The Light," Like Water for Chocolate, MCA, 2000 See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In this bonus episode, Greg shares a track by one of the great, underrated bands on the Simple Machines record label. Don't miss out on this forgotten classic! Become a member on Patreon: https://bit.ly/3slWZvc Join our Facebook Group: https://bit.ly/3sivr9T Sign up for our newsletter: https://bit.ly/3eEvRnG Make a donation via PayPal: https://bit.ly/3dmt9lU Send us a Voice Memo: Desktop: bit.ly/2RyD5Ah Mobile: sayhi.chat/soundops See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot talk with author Heather Augustyn about her book "Rude Girls: Women in Two Tone Ska and One Step Beyond." The hosts also review the new album by Throwing Muses. Join our Facebook Group: https://bit.ly/3sivr9T Become a member on Patreon: https://bit.ly/3slWZvc Sign up for our newsletter: https://bit.ly/3eEvRnG Make a donation via PayPal: https://bit.ly/3dmt9lU Send us a Voice Memo: Desktop: bit.ly/2RyD5Ah Mobile: sayhi.chat/soundops Featured Songs: The Bodysnatchers, "Ruder Than You," Ruder Than You (Single), 2 Tone, 1980 The Beatles, "With A Little Help From My Friends," Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band, Parlophone, 1967 Throwing Muses, "Summer of Love," Moonlight Concessions, Fire, 2025 Throwing Muses, "South Coast," Moonlight Concessions, Fire, 2025 Throwing Muses, "Theremini," Moonlight Concessions, Fire, 2025 Throwing Muses, "Sally's Beauty," Moonlight Concessions, Fire, 2025 Rhoda with the Special A.K.A., "The Boiler," The Boiler (Single), 2 Tone, 1981 The Selecter, "On My Radio," On My Radio (Single), 2 Tone, 1979 The Bodysnatchers, "Easy Life," Easy Life (Single), 2 Tone, 1980 The Fun Boy Three with Bananarama, "It Ain't What You Do It's the Way That You Do It," Fun Boy Three, Chrysalis, 1982 The Fun Boy Three, "Our Lips Are Sealed," Waiting, Chrysalis, 1983 The Deltones, "Oddball Boy," Nana Choc Choc In Paris, Unicorn, 1989 The Lemons, "English Summer," English Summer (Single), Race, 1981 Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers, "I Won't Back Down," Full Moon Fever, MCA, 1989 See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In this bonus episode, Jim pays tribute to Brian James, English punk rock guitarist and founding member of the Damned. James died on March 6th, 2025 at the age of 70. Join our Facebook Group: https://bit.ly/3sivr9T Become a member on Patreon: https://bit.ly/3slWZvc Sign up for our newsletter: https://bit.ly/3eEvRnG Make a donation via PayPal: https://bit.ly/3dmt9lU Send us a Voice Memo: Desktop: bit.ly/2RyD5Ah Mobile: sayhi.chat/soundops See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot speak with author David Rowell about his new book, The Endless Refrain: Memory, Nostalgia, and the Threat to New Music. The hosts also review the new albums by Bartees Strange and Sasami. Join our Facebook Group: https://bit.ly/3sivr9T Become a member on Patreon: https://bit.ly/3slWZvc Sign up for our newsletter: https://bit.ly/3eEvRnG Make a donation via PayPal: https://bit.ly/3dmt9lU Send us a Voice Memo: Desktop: bit.ly/2RyD5Ah Mobile: sayhi.chat/soundops Featured Songs: The Beatles, "With A Little Help From My Friends," Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band, Parlophone, 1967 Bartees Strange, "Sober," Horror, 4AD, 2025 Bartees Strange, "Wants Needs," Horror, 4AD, 2025 Bartees Strange, "Baltimore," Horror, 4AD, 2025 Bartees Strange, "17," Horror, 4AD, 2025 Bartees Strange, "Doomsday Buttercup," Horror, 4AD, 2025 Sasami, "Slugger," Blood On the Silver Screen, Domino, 2025 Sasami, "Love Makes You Do Crazy Things," Blood On the Silver Screen, Domino, 2025 Sasami, "The Seed," Blood On the Silver Screen, Domino, 2025 Sasami, "I'll Be Gone," Blood On the Silver Screen, Domino, 2025 Tom Petty, "You Don't Know How it Feels," Wildflowers, Warner, 1994 Kajagoogoo, "Too Shy," White Feathers, EMI, 1983 Journey, "Lights," Infinity, Columbia, 1978 The Rolling Stones, "Jumpin' Jack Flash," Single, Decca, 1968 Neil Young, "Tonight's the Night," Tonight's the Night, Reprise, 1975 Hüsker Dü, "Sorry Somehow," Candy Apple Grey, Warner, 1986 Men at Work, "Down Under," Business as Usual, Columbia, 1981 The Selecter, "On My Radio," On My Radio (Single), 2 Tone, 1979 See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In this bonus episode, Greg pays tribute to the great American singer Roberta Flack who died on February 24, 2025 at the age of 88. Join our Facebook Group: https://bit.ly/3sivr9T Become a member on Patreon: https://bit.ly/3slWZvc Sign up for our newsletter: https://bit.ly/3eEvRnG Make a donation via PayPal: https://bit.ly/3dmt9lU Send us a Voice Memo: Desktop: bit.ly/2RyD5Ah Mobile: sayhi.chat/soundops See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This week, hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot pay tribute to the late, great David Johansen of the New York Dolls and solo career fame, covering as much of his remarkable body of work as they could fit into one episode. They also revisit their interview with David Johansen from 2001. Join our Facebook Group: https://bit.ly/3sivr9T Become a member on Patreon: https://bit.ly/3slWZvc Sign up for our newsletter: https://bit.ly/3eEvRnG Make a donation via PayPal: https://bit.ly/3dmt9lU Send us a Voice Memo: Desktop: bit.ly/2RyD5Ah Mobile: sayhi.chat/soundops Featured Songs: New York Dolls, "Trash," New York Dolls, Mercury, 1973 The Beatles, "With A Little Help From My Friends," Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band, Parlophone, 1967 New York Dolls, "Personality Crisis," New York Dolls, Mercury, 1973 New York Dolls, "Jet Boy," New York Dolls, Mercury, 1973 New York Dolls, "Bad Girl (Blue Rock Studios Demo)," Lipstick Killers – The Mercer Street Sessions 1972, ROIR, 1982 New York Dolls, "Pills," New York Dolls, Mercury, 1973 New York Dolls, "Frankenstein," New York Dolls, Mercury, 1973 New York Dolls, "Looking For a Kiss," New York Dolls, Mercury, 1973 New York Dolls, "Bad Girl," New York Dolls, Mercury, 1973 New York Dolls, "Bad Detective," Too Much Too Soon, Mercury, 1974 New York Dolls, "Human Being," Too Much Too Soon, Mercury, 1974 David Johansen, "Frenchette (Live)," Live It Up, Blue Sky, 1982 Buster Poindexter, "Hot Hot Hot," Buster Poindexter, RCA, 1987 David Johansen, "James Alley Blues," David Johansen and the Harry Smiths, Chesky, 2000 Buster Poindexter, "Downtown Dream," Buster's Spanish Rocketship, PolyGram, 1997 New York Dolls, "Babylon," Too Much Too Soon, Mercury, 1974 David Johansen, "Heart of Gold," Here Comes the Night, Blue Sky, 1981 New York Dolls, "Lonely Planet Boy," New York Dolls, Mercury, 1973 Men at Work, "Who Can it Be Now?," Business as Usual, Columbia, 1981 See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In this bonus episode, Jim pays tribute to the underappreciated hip-hop pioneer and neo soul singer Angie Stone who died on March 1, 2025 at the age of 63. Join our Facebook Group: https://bit.ly/3sivr9T Become a member on Patreon: https://bit.ly/3slWZvc Sign up for our newsletter: https://bit.ly/3eEvRnG Make a donation via PayPal: https://bit.ly/3dmt9lU Send us a Voice Memo: Desktop: bit.ly/2RyD5Ah Mobile: sayhi.chat/soundops See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot review Sly Stone's documentary and memoir and revisit an interview with Family Stone members Jerry Martini and Cynthia Robinson. They also review the new album from Chicago indie rockers Horsegirl. Join our Facebook Group: https://bit.ly/3sivr9T Become a member on Patreon: https://bit.ly/3slWZvc Sign up for our newsletter: https://bit.ly/3eEvRnG Make a donation via PayPal: https://bit.ly/3dmt9lU Send us a Voice Memo: Desktop: bit.ly/2RyD5Ah Mobile: sayhi.chat/soundops Featured Songs: Sly and the Family Stone, "Thank You (Falettinme Be Mice Elf Agin)," Thank You (Falettinme Be Mice Elf Agin) (Single), Epic, 1969 The Beatles, "With A Little Help From My Friends," Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band, Parlophone, 1967 Horsegirl, "2468," Phonetics On and On, Matador, 2025 Horsegirl, "I Can't Stand To See You," Phonetics On and On, Matador, 2025 Horsegirl, "Information Content," Phonetics On and On, Matador, 2025 Horsegirl, "Where'd You Go?," Phonetics On and On, Matador, 2025 Sly and the Family Stone, "Dance To The Music," Dance To The Music, Epic, 1968 Sly and the Family Stone, "I Ain't Got Nobody (For Real)," Dance To The Music, Epic, 1968 Sly and the Family Stone, "Advice," A Whole New Thing, Epic, 1967 Sly and the Family Stone, "I Hate To Love Her," A Whole New Thing, Epic, 1967 Ike and Tina Turner, "Bold Soul Sister," The Hunter, Blue Thumb, 1969 The Roots, "Star/Pointro," The Tipping Point, Geffen, 2004 Bobby Freeman, "C'mon and Swim," C'mon and Swim (Single), Autumn, 1964 Sly and the Family Stone, "Family Affair," There's A Riot Goin' On, Epic, 1971 Sly and the Family Stone, "Hot Fun in the Summertime," Hot Fun in the Summertime (Single), Epic, 1969 Sly and the Family Stone, "Thank You For Talking To Me Africa," There's A Riot Goin' On, Epic, 1971 Sly and the Family Stone, "Brave and Strong," There's A Riot Goin' On, Epic, 1971 Sly and the Family Stone, "You Can Make It If You Try (Live)," Stand!, Epic, 1969 Sly and the Family Stone, "We Love All," Dance To The Music (2007 version), Epic, 1968 Sly and the Family Stone, "Color Me True," Dance To The Music (Single), Epic, 1968 The Pogues, "The Sick Bed of Cuchulainn," Rum Sodomy & the Lash, MCA, 1985 The Ergs, "Stinking of Whiskey Blues," Upstairs/Downstairs, Dirtnap, 2007 New York Dolls, "Trash," New York Dolls, Mercury, 1973 See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In this bonus episode, Greg pays tribute to little-known soul singer Brenton Wood who died on January 3, 2025 at the age of 83. Join our Facebook Group: https://bit.ly/3sivr9T Become a member on Patreon: https://bit.ly/3slWZvc Sign up for our newsletter: https://bit.ly/3eEvRnG Make a donation via PayPal: https://bit.ly/3dmt9lU Send us a Voice Memo: Desktop: bit.ly/2RyD5Ah Mobile: sayhi.chat/soundops See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot share new music they're digging that flies under the mainstream radar, buried treasures! They also pay tribute to singer-songwriter Jerry Butler. Join our Facebook Group: https://bit.ly/3sivr9T Become a member on Patreon: https://bit.ly/3slWZvc Sign up for our newsletter: https://bit.ly/3eEvRnG Make a donation via PayPal: https://bit.ly/3dmt9lU Send us a Voice Memo: Desktop: bit.ly/2RyD5Ah Mobile: sayhi.chat/soundops Featured Songs: girlpuppy, "Champ," Single, Captured Tracks, 2024 The Beatles, "With A Little Help From My Friends," Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band, Parlophone, 1967 Jerry Butler, "Only the Strong Survive," The Ice Man Cometh, Mercury, 1969 Jerry Butler and The Impressions, "For Your Precious Love," Single, Vee-Jay, 1958 Loveworms, "Heartbeat," Heartbeat, Antena Krzyku, 2025 Jetstream Pony, "Captain Palisade," Single, Spinout Nuggets, 2024 Meat Wave, "Dehydrated," Voicemail / Dehydrated, Self-Released, 2025 Maruja, "Break The Tension," Single, Music for Nations, 2024 Prism Shores, "Tourniquet!," Out From Underneath, Meritorio, 2025 Denison Witmer, "Making Love," Anything At All, Asthmatic Kitty, 2025 Psycho-O-Positive, "Mothra!," Single, Self Released, 2025 The Penrose Web, "I Dreamt I Woke Up Dead," It's....The Penrose Web, Gare du Nord, 2025 Middle Part, "Dial*," Disruptor, Little Planet, 2024 The Sewerheads, "It Came as a Surprise," Despair is a Heaven, Tall Texan, 2024 Wand, "The Leap," In A Capsule Wardrobe, Drag City, 2017 L.A. WITCH, "777," 777 (Single), Suicide Squeeze, 2025 Joveth, "Bubblegum," Bubblegum (Single), Voracious, 2024 Sly and the Family Stone, "Everyday People," Stand!, Epic, 1968 See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In this bonus episode, Jim pays tribute to English singer Marianne Faithfull who died on January 30, 2025 at the age of 78. Join our Facebook Group: https://bit.ly/3sivr9T Become a member on Patreon: https://bit.ly/3slWZvc Sign up for our newsletter: https://bit.ly/3eEvRnG Make a donation via PayPal: https://bit.ly/3dmt9lU Send us a Voice Memo: Desktop: bit.ly/2RyD5Ah Mobile: sayhi.chat/soundops See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Throughout music history and across genres, artists have made drinking songs. From buoyant and rowdy to reflective and moody, hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot share some of their favorites. They also review the new album from Sharon Van Etten. Join our Facebook Group: https://bit.ly/3sivr9T Become a member on Patreon: https://bit.ly/3slWZvc Sign up for our newsletter: https://bit.ly/3eEvRnG Make a donation via PayPal: https://bit.ly/3dmt9lU Send us a Voice Memo: Desktop: bit.ly/2RyD5Ah Mobile: sayhi.chat/soundops Featured Songs: Fear, "More Beer," More Beer, Restless, 1985 The Beatles, "With A Little Help From My Friends," Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band, Parlophone, 1967 Sharon Van Etten, "Live Forever," Sharon Van Etten & The Attachment Theory, Jagjaguwar, 2025 Sharon Van Etten, "Trouble," Sharon Van Etten & The Attachment Theory, Jagjaguwar, 2025 Sharon Van Etten, "Indio," Sharon Van Etten & The Attachment Theory, Jagjaguwar, 2025 Sharon Van Etten, "I Want You Here," Sharon Van Etten & The Attachment Theory, Jagjaguwar, 2025 Sharon Van Etten, "Somethin' Ain't Right," Sharon Van Etten & The Attachment Theory, Jagjaguwar, 2025 Three 6 Mafia, "Sippin on Some Syrup," Three 6 Mafia - Poppin' My Collar - Single, Loud, 2006 Nina Simone, "Lilac Wine," Wild is the Wind, The Verve Music Group, 1966 The Rolling Stones, "Salt of the Earth," Beggars Banquet, Decca, 1968 Beastie Boys, "Brass Monkey," Licensed to Ill, Def Jam, 1986 Midland, "Drinkin' Problem," On the Rocks, Big Machine, 2017 Kendrick Lamar, "Swimming Pools (Drank)," good kid, m.A.A.d city, Top Dawg Entertainment, 2012 Snoop Dogg, "Gin and Juice," Doggystyle, Death Row, Interscope and Atlantic, 1994 The Replacements, "Here Comes a Regular," Tim, Sire, 1985 The Champs, "Tequila," Go, Champs, Go!, Challenge, 1958 Jamie Foxx, "Blame It (feat. T-Pain)," Intuition, J, 2008 Against Me!, "T.S.R.," As The Eternal Cowboy, Fat Wreck Chords, 2003 Chumbawamba, "Tubthumping," Tubthumper, Republic, 1997 Louis Prima and Keely Smith, "One Mint Julep," Breaking It Up!, Columbia, 1958 The Kinks, "Alcohol," Muswell Hillbillies, RCA Victor, 1971 Thin Lizzy, "Whiskey in the Jar," Single, Decca, 1972 Kris Kristofferson, "Sunday Mornin' Coming Down," Kristofferson, Monument, 1970 Lou Reed, "Underneath the Bottle," The Blue Mask, RCA Victor, 1982 Darkside, "Graucha Max," Nothing, Matador, 2025 See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In this bonus episode, Eric Johnson performs "Humbug Mountain Song" and "The Rock Doc" live at the Goose Island Salt Shed Pub. He also shares his Desert Island Jukebox pick with Jim and Greg. Become a member on Patreon: https://bit.ly/3slWZvc Sign up for our newsletter: https://bit.ly/3eEvRnG Make a donation via PayPal: https://bit.ly/3dmt9lU Send us a Voice Memo: Desktop: bit.ly/2RyD5Ah Mobile: sayhi.chat/soundops Join our Facebook Group: https://bit.ly/3sivr9T See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot welcome Eric Johnson of long-running indie folk band Fruit Bats for an interview and performance. The hosts also review the debut album from punk shock activists, Lambrini Girls. Join our Facebook Group: https://bit.ly/3sivr9T Become a member on Patreon: https://bit.ly/3slWZvc Sign up for our newsletter: https://bit.ly/3eEvRnG Make a donation via PayPal: https://bit.ly/3dmt9lU Send us a Voice Memo: Desktop: bit.ly/2RyD5Ah Mobile: sayhi.chat/soundops Featured Songs: Fruit Bats, "When U Love Somebody," Mouthfuls, Sub Pop, 2003 The Beatles, "With A Little Help From My Friends," Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band, Parlophone, 1967 Lambrini Girls, "Bad Apple," Who Let the Dogs Out, City Slang, 2025 Lambrini Girls, "Nothing Tastes As Good As It Feels," Who Let the Dogs Out, City Slang, 2025 Lambrini Girls, "Scarcity Is Fake (communist propaganda)," Who Let the Dogs Out, City Slang, 2025 Fruit Bats, "Rushin River Valley (Live on Sound Opinions)," A River Running To Your Heart, Merge, 2023 Fruit Bats, "Today," Siamese Dream, Turntable Kitchen, 2020 Califone, "Bottles and Bones (Shades and Sympathy)," Roomsound, Perishable, 2001 Fruit Bats, "We Used To Live Here (Live on Sound Opinions)," A River Running To Your Heart, Merge, 2023 Fruit Bats, "Humbug Mountain Song (Live on Sound Opinions)," Absolute Loser, Easy Sound, 2016 Fruit Bats, "When U Love Somebody (Live on Sound Opinions)," Mouthfuls, Sub Pop, 2003 Chumbawamba, "Tubthumping," Tubthumper, EMI, 1997 See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In this bonus episode, Greg pays tribute to Sam Moore of the iconic soul duo Sam & Dave. Moore died on January 10, 2025 at age 89. Become a Patreon member to hear the full episode: https://bit.ly/3slWZvc Sign up for our newsletter: https://bit.ly/3eEvRnG Make a donation via PayPal: https://bit.ly/3dmt9lU Send us a Voice Memo: Desktop: bit.ly/2RyD5Ah Mobile: sayhi.chat/soundops Join our Facebook Group: https://bit.ly/3sivr9T See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot welcome Robyn Hitchcock back to Sound Opinions to discuss the singer-songwriter's book, 1967: How I Got There and Why I Never Left, and the accompanying album, 1967: Vacations in the Past. Plus, the hosts review the new album from SZA. Join our Facebook Group: https://bit.ly/3sivr9T Become a member on Patreon: https://bit.ly/3slWZvc Sign up for our newsletter: https://bit.ly/3eEvRnG Make a donation via PayPal: https://bit.ly/3dmt9lU Send us a Voice Memo: Desktop: bit.ly/2RyD5Ah Mobile: sayhi.chat/soundops Featured Songs: The Soft Boys, "I Wanna Destroy You," Underwater Moonlight, Armageddon, 1980 The Beatles, "With A Little Help From My Friends," Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band, Parlophone, 1967 SZA, "Saturn," Lana, Top Dawg, 2024 SZA, "Drive," Lana, Top Dawg, 2024 SZA, "BMF," Lana, Top Dawg, 2024 SZA, "Another Life," Lana, Top Dawg, 2024 Robyn Hitchcock and The Egyptians, "Brenda's Iron Sledge," Black Snake Diamond Röle, Armageddon, 1981 Robyn Hitchcock, "Trams of Old London," I Often Dream of Trains, Midnight Music, 1984 Robyn Hitchcock, "A Whiter Shade of Pale," 1967: Vacations in the Past, Tiny Ghost, 2024 Robyn Hitchcock, "Like a Rolling Stone," Robyn Sings, Editions PAF, 2002 Robyn Hitchcock, "Trouble in Your Blood," The Man Upstairs, Yep Roc, 2014 Robyn Hitchcock, "A Day in the Life," 1967: Vacations in the Past, Tiny Ghost, 2024 Robyn Hitchcock, "See Emily Play," 1967: Vacations in the Past, Tiny Ghost, 2024 Robyn Hitchcock, "Itchycoo Park," 1967: Vacations in the Past, Tiny Ghost, 2024 Robyn Hitchcock, "Vacations in the Past," 1967: Vacations in the Past, Tiny Ghost, 2024 Fruit Bats, "We Used to Live Here," A River Running to Your Heart, Merge, 2023 See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In this bonus episode, Jim shares a track that was once so popular that it made a fictional location into a reality. Become a Patreon member to hear the full episode: https://bit.ly/3slWZvc Sign up for our newsletter: https://bit.ly/3eEvRnG Make a donation via PayPal: https://bit.ly/3dmt9lU Send us a Voice Memo: Desktop: bit.ly/2RyD5Ah Mobile: sayhi.chat/soundops Join our Facebook Group: https://bit.ly/3sivr9T See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.