Eclectic.  //   noun

Definition: One who uses a method or approach that is composed of elements drawn from various sources: one who uses an eclectic method or approach.

This is the definition of this week's show -- eclectic listening.

If you want to know how Pieter of Listening Lyrics describes southern blues, tune in to today's (May 21, 2021) show.

Listen to Leon Russell (pictured), Chris Simmons, Steve Earle and the Dukes, The Mavericks, Orion Walsh, and much more as Jeanne and Pieter banter their way through one great hour.

"The King of Soul". Sam Cooke was a music writer, performer, businessman, civil rights advocate and a pioneer of soul music. This show examines a facet of his short career.

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"The King of Soul". Sam Cooke was a music writer, performer, businessman, civil rights advocate and a pioneer of soul music. This show examines a facet of his short career.

This is our fund raising week. Please consider www.kdrt.org/donate

Thank you

"The King of Soul" Sam Cooke was a music writer, performer, businessman, civil rights advocate, and a pioneer of soul music. This show examines a facet of his short career.

This is our fund-raising week. Please consider www.kdrt.org/donate

Thank you.

Stevland Hardaway Morris (born Judkins; born May 13, 1950), known as Stevie Wonder, is an American singer, songwriter, musician and record producer. A prominent figure in popular music during the second half of the 20th century, Wonder is among the top ranks of successful songwriters and musicians. A virtual one-man band, his use of synthesizers and electronic musical instruments during the 1970s reshaped the conventions of R&B. He also helped drive the genre into the album era, crafting his LPs as cohesive, consistent, socially conscious statements with complex compositions. Wonder, often hailed as a genius, has been credited as a pioneer and influence to musicians of various genres, including rhythm and blues, pop, soul, gospel, funk and jazz.

Whats going on with Listening Lyrics this week?  Playing some of the minor hits of Motown.

Thats whats going on.

This week Listening Lyrics plays tunes that include everyday nonmusical instruments, like the anvil. We open the show with a song (that you probably know) using an anvil.

Other songs use such items as a lighter, typewriter, chainsaw, elevator shaft, Coke cans, factory sounds, saws and wine glasses.

Listen and enjoy!

We all know the Beatles - so lets go back in time and listen to some songs one or more Beatles wrote for others.

Primarly these songs where recorded in the late 1960's. 

We all know the Beatles, so let's go back in time and listen to some songs one or more Beatles wrote for others.

Primarily these songs were recorded in the late 1960s.