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QOTD

Question of the Day: Art vs. Artist?

by Corny O'Connell

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:

Question of the Day: Hello!

by Morning Show

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

Question of the Day: Play Me I'm Irish

by Corny O'Connell

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"

Question of the Day: Trains

by Morning Show

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

Question of the Day: Rockin' Around NYC?

by Corny O'Connell

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:

Question of the Day: Songs With A Sweet Tooth?

by Morning Show

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

Question of the Day: Who's Calling?

by Morning Show

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"

 

Question of the Day: Make or Break My Love

by Morning Show

When it comes to relationships, everybody has a checklist. Is he tall? Does she cook? Do my parents like him? Does she like kids? Perhaps one of the most common make-or-breakers, though, is music! Maybe you met at a Springsteen concert and the rest was history. Or maybe you were dating, but you realized that you just couldn't take his Dave Matthews obsession. Either way, we want your story! Tell us about your make-or-break music tale, and what songs you want us to play, in the comments below.

What we played:

Wilco "Heavy Metal Drummer"

Question of the Day: Family

by Corny O'Connell

Recent news stories have us thinking about how important and precious family relationships can be. If you could send out a song to someone in your family, what would it be and why? We'll play a set of those songs this morning. Please leave your first name and town with your request in the comments below.

Here's what we played:

Dan Hicks & His Hot Licks "How Can I Miss You When You Won't Go Away?"

Loudon Wainwright III "Daughter"

Diana Ross & The Supremes "My World Is Empty Without You"

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