Have you ever had the chance to meet one of your favorite musicians? Tell us who you've met. Share your story in the comment section below, or email us at Morning@WFUV.org. We'll play a set of these artists this morning.
What we played:
Eric Clapton "Hello Old Friend"
Harry Chapin "Taxi"
Tom Waits "Step Right Up"
Little Richard "Lucille"
The infamous Alcatraz Fderal Penitentiary, isolated on an island in San Franciso Bay, closed it's doors 50 years ago on this date in 1963. Among those "The Rock" held were Al Capone, "Machine Gun" Kelly and Robert Stroud "The Birdman of Alcatraz". This got us to thinking of all the songs there are about jail and prison. What would you like to hear? Let us know in the comments below
Elvis Presley, "Jailhouse Rock"
The Clash, "I Fought The Law"
Johnny Cash, "Folsom Prison Blues"
Michelle Shocked went on a rant against gays and same-sex marriage during a gig in San Francisco on Sunday night. She cited her religious beliefs as the basis for her statements. The audience walked out and the club kicked her off stage. How do we reconcile our appreciation of artists' work with other aspects of theirs that we oppose? Join the conversation in the comments below and suggest a song to play this morning.
Here's what we played:
Carmel Holt, who has filled in from time to time, starts her first day as an official WFUV DJ 10am - 2pm. Help us welcome Carmel with your favorite "hello" songs. Send us an email to morning@wfuv.org or leave us a comment in the section below, and be sure to leave your name and town.
Here is today's playlist:
1. "Hello, Dolly" - Louis Armstrong
2. "Hello Goodbye" - The Beatles
3. "Hello it's Me" - Todd Rundgren
As we head into the St. Patrick's Day weekend, our thoughts turn to all things Irish including some of the world's best music. What are your favorite artists/songs from the Emerald Isle? We'll spin a set this morning to get us in the mood for this weekend's festivities.
p.s. Don't forget to tune in tomorrow morning and Sunday afternoon for more music from Ireland.
Here's what we played:
Lúnasa - "Island Paddy"
Black 47 "Funky Ceili"
Casey Jones, the train engineer who inspired many a song, was born on this date in 1864. His story has become legendary, but he was a real hero. Jones died with his hand on the brake of his train as it collided with another, thus saving his crew. What are your favorite train songs? Tell us in the comments below and we'll spin a set this morning.
Here's todays's playlist:
1. "City of New Orleans" - Arlo Guthrie
The Allman Brothers Band are in the midst of their annual run at the Beacon Theatre. This is also the date they wrapped up two nights at The Fillmore East back in 1971, and which became one of the best live albums ever recorded in New York City. Some of our favorite live recordings have happened here at places such as Carnegie Hall, Radio City, The Garden, and Central Park. What are your favorite live recordings from the Big Apple? Let us know in the comments below and we'll spin a set this morning.
Here is what we played:
Mayor Bloomberg's ban on large sugary drinks was supposed to go into effect today, but a New York State judge overturned the ban. How do you feel about it? Send us a song with "sugar" in the lyrics. Email us at morning@wfuv.org or post it in the comments below.
Here's today's playlist:
1. "Sugar Magnolia" - The Grateful Dead
2. "Sugar Sugar" - The Archies
3. "Sugar Buzz" - kd lang
4. "Brown Sugar" - The Rolling Stones
It's International Women's Day. Every year on March 8, thousands of events are held throughout the world to inspire and celebrate achievements. Help us celebrate in song this morning on WFUV. In the comments below, tell us what you'd like to hear.
Dar Williams "When I Was a Boy"
Joni Mitchell "Amelia"
Peter Gabriel "Shaking the Tree"
Aretha Franklin "Respect"
We've come a long way with our smart phone technology since Alexander Graham Bell patented the telephone on this date in 1876. This morning we're looking for songs about phones, calls, and the like in the Question of the Day.
1. Jim Croce, "Operator"
2. Steely Dan, "Rikki Don't Lose That Number"
3. Wilson Pickett, "634-5789"
4. Blondie, "Call Me"
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