I'd Buy That For A Dollar

Co-host Jeremy takes it upon himself to show everyone what's on those Michael Franks records we've flipped past a thousand times. The smooth jazz-pop sound of this album takes on many forms, from refined to daffy.  

Co-host Sean reveals the true side of Argentine jazz tenor saxophonist Gato Barbieri. Many are familiar with his more commercial material but this record reveals an untethered force that would level unsuspecting audiences.  

Taylor Rowley joins the crew to sing the praises of this early psychedelic pop Bee Gees record. Many people remain unaware of this pre-disco period of the group's career despite several popular songs that resulted from it.  

Co-host Jeremy brings a recording from over 60 years ago by Nigerian percussionist Babatunde Olatunji. A big hit upon release, this record was the first recording to popularize African music in the west.  

Musician, producer, and music historian Skip Heller joins us for an enthusiastic discussion on the eclectic Gino Vannelli. If you only know "I Just Wanna Stop," you're in for a few surprises.  

Co-host Peter puts a Jesse Winchester record on the turntable this week to prove that this country and folk mainstay is not just a writer of good songs performed by many of your favorite artists but can hold his own, too.  

Co-host Jeremy takes the lead for our discussion on Grace Jones. A singular artist in every way imaginable, we do our best to tell the story of a known but mysterious pop culture figure.    

We are rejoined by guest Jake Watkins for this 1969 LP from flautist Paul Horn. Viewed by many as the dawn of New Age music, this record's creation is a story unto itself.  

We are joined again by DJ and musicologist Greg Caz as we discuss this stunning 1974 release from Aretha Franklin. What would be a career highlight for most artists is a generally overlooked offering from the Queen of Soul.  

Co-host Jeremy tells the tragic tale of tragically forgotten country singer Dottie West. A bona fide superstar in her day, Dottie broke ground for women in country and made the men sound better as a duet partner.