Join us for a very special broadcast of Whole Wide World with Rita Houston on the eve of the 42nd anniversary of Elton John's legendary live LP, 11/17/70. This historic album was originally a live broadcast on New York City rock radio, and is considered to be one of Elton's best recorded live performances ever. In honor of the occasion, we're exploring the whole wide world of live music.
Tune in tonight for a home-broadcast edition of The Whole Wide World with Rita Houston. We have a great set of music lined up to start your weekend off right featuring our upcoming Holiday Cheer benefit concert headliner, Lucinda Williams. Over the past few decades, Lucinda has written and developed a stunning catalog of music, spanning the genres of Americana, folk, and country-rock, and we are thrilled to see her perform at the Beacon Theatre on December 5th.
There is only one word I can think of to descibe the events of this past week: Unbelievable. Hurricane Sandy forced itself upon the Northeast, causing serious damage to communities in New York, New Jersey, and Connecticut as well as other areas in our region. We at the Whole Wide World and WFUV want to send our hearts, minds, and prayers out to anyone who has felt the horrible effects of this disaster. We stand with you.
The Whole Wide World ahead tonight with new music from Antibalas, the xx, Amy Cook, Tom Tom Club, Poor Moon, The Very Best and classics from Sly, T Rex, and Talking Heads. Plus, I am honored to have Rodriguez for a rare interview and solo performance. He’s a movie star now with his unbelievable, unlikely story being told in the new documentary, Searching for Sugar Man. The film is well done and will move you. In our session Rodriguez reflects on his past with humility and grace. It’s an amazing story.
Tonight on The Whole Wide World Rita Houston spins a mix of great stuff both new and old. From brand new Mumford and Sons to classic Nat King Cole, tonight's show really runs the musical gamut. The show will also feature a live session from a new artist. Cold Specks, the stage name of London-based, Canadian singer-songwriter Al Spx, stopped by Studio A earlier this week to talk with Rita Houston about her forthcoming album I Predict A Graceful Expulsion. A very humble, softspoken, even a bit quirky young woman began to speak.
Tonight on the Whole Wide World, we revisit an interview with U.K. superstar Adele. Before every lyric off of her album 21 was being sung by fans around the world, I had the chance to sit down with Adele and talk about the record just before its release. It's incredible to listen back on this conversation knowing how 2011 turned out for the young British artist. I hope you enjoy this insightful chat, and, of course, a Whole Wide World of tunes tonight on WFUV.
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