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The Phil Collins Big Band was a side project formed by Phil Collins in 1996 that allowed him to return to his jazz roots and focus exclusively on drumming. Unlike his solo work or time with Genesis, the group was primarily an instrumental act where Collins rarely sang. Thanks for joining us in The Martini Lounge. 

Hour One

Cannonball Adderley Quintet                  Mercy Mercy Mercy

Olivia Newton John                                  Have You Never Been Mellow

Lionel Richie                                             Hello

Aretha Franklin                                         I Say A Little Prayer 

Grover Washington Jr./Bill Withers          Just The Two Of Us

Rickie Lee Jones                                        The Moon Is Made of Gold

Gregory Porter                                          L-O-V-E

BJ Thomas                                                 Another Somebody Done Somebody...

The Phil Collins Big Band                          Sussudio

Dave Grusin                                               Punta Del Sol

Poco                                                          Heart of the Night

The 5th Dimension                                   Aquarius/Let the Sunshine

Dean Martin                                              Gentle On My Mind

Charlie Dore                                              Pilot of the Airwaves

Hour Two

Spyro Gyra                                                 Morning Dance

Jimmy Buffett                                             Off To See The Lizard

Kacey Musgraves                                       Golden Hour

Ricky Nelson & the Stone Canyon Band    Garden Party

Joy Oladokum                                            Nothing Comes Easy

Crissie Hynde, KD Lang                              Me & Mrs. Jones

Lindsey Buckingham, Christine McVie       In My World

Dusty Springfield                                       The Windmills Of Your Mind

Chuck Mangione                                        Give It All You Got

The Commodores                                       Night Shift

Bill Withers                                                 Lovely Day

Dan Fogelberg                                            Heart Hotels

The Phil Collins Big Band                            Chips & Salsa

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Bob Dylan released his fifth studio album, Bringing It All Back Home, in 1965. This record marked his transition from pure folk to electric rock, featuring the hit "Subterranean Homesick Blues". 

Hour One

Mike Campbell & the Dirty Knobs     Wicked Mind

The Who                                             You Better You Bet

Bette Midler                                        Beast of Burden

Elvis Presley                                         Surrender

The Beatles                                          Penny Lane

Larkin Poe                                            The Devils Boat

Collective Soul                                     Heavy

The Head & The Heart                         After The Setting Sun

Otis Redding                                        Sitting On the Dock of the Bay

Labra Brothers                                     Colder Weather

The Woogles                                       Love Tick   

Queen Seven Seas of Rhye                 Queen

The Dollyrots                                       Attention Span

Engelbert Humperdinck                      The Last Waltz

Hour Two

Solomon Burke                                    Maggie's Farm

Leon Russell                                         She Belongs To Me

Billy Preston                                         It's Alright Ma (I'm Only Bleeding)

Arlo Guthrie                                         Gates Of Eden

Them/Van Morrison                             It's All Over Now Baby Blue

Jeremy & The Harlequins                    Only A Man

Lake Street Drive                                  Rich Girl

Cher                                                      Dark Lady

Mudcrutch                                            Shady Grove

Tommy Roe                                           Dizzy

The O'Jays                                            Love Train

George Benson                                    On Broadway

Michael Jackson                                   Billy Jean

Bob Dylan (Intro: William Shatner)       Hey Mr. Tambourine Man

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Martini Lounge, Easy Listening, Jazzy, Adult Contemporary, slightly different nuances of relaxing, atmospheric music popular from the 1950s through today. "Elevator Music for Hip Seniors."

Hour One

Edward Bear                     Last Song

Frank & Nancy Sinatra     Something Stupid 

Norah Jones                     Don't Know Why

Stan Getz                          The Girl From Ipanema

George Michael                Careless Whisper

Basia                                 Cruising for a Bruising

Al Jarreau                          Moonlighting

Ramsey Lewis                    The In Crowd

Captain & Tennille             Lonely Night (Angel Face)

Mike + The Mechanics      The Living Years

Kenny Bail                          Midnight In Moscow

Keely Smith                        It's Been A Long, Long Time

Little River Band                 Reminiscing

Mel Tormé                          Too Close For Comfort

David Patch                         willibelongtoyou

Hour Two

Hugh Masekela                   Grazing In The Grass

The Beach Boys                   Soulful Old Man Sunshine   

Orleans                                Dance With Me

Jefferson Starship                Miracles 

Sara Bareilles                       Love Song

The Rippingtons                  Till You Come Back To Me

Michael McDonald              No Such Luck

Sarah Vaughan                    Don't Be On The Outside

Hugh Laurie                        Unchain My Heart   

Dionne Warwick                  Do You Know The Way To San Jose

Lou Rawls                            You'll Never Find, Another Love Like Mine

The Manhattan Transfer      Nothing You Can Do About It

Boz Scaggs                          Still Falling For You

Christopher Cross                The Light Is On

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Sir George Martin (January 3, 1926 – March 8, 2016) widely regarded as one of the greatest and most influential producers in music history. Often referred to as "the fifth Beatle," he was crucial in shaping the sound of The Beatles, producing almost their entire catalog and bringing classical expertise to their rock and roll foundation.

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Hour One

Demos Papadimas                    Right To You

Fleetwood Mac                         Don't Stop

Stevie Wonder                          Sir Duke

Boz Scaggs                               Lido Shuffle

Earth, Wind & Fire                    Shining Star

Elvis Presley                              Don't/I Beg Of You

Fleet Foxes                                Ragged Wood

River Whyless                           Motel 6

Clinton Clegg                            Trying To Get Over

Wilbert Harrison                        Kansas City

Pokey LaFarge                           Fine To Me

The Vaudevillian                        Sellin' Jelly

Southern Culture on the Skids  Damaged Goods

Ruby Mountain Soul                 Playboy Blues

Paul McCartney & Wings          Live and Let Die

Hour Two

The Action                                 Something As Hit Me

Gerry and the Pacemakers        Ferry Cross The Mersey

Jeff Beck                                    Freeway Jam

Cheap Trick                                Everything Works If You Let It

Shirley Bassey                            Goldfinger

Rickie Lee Jones                        Subterranean Homesick Blues

Cole Chaney                              The Shadow of the Mountain

The Local Honeys                      Sorry You're Sick

The Nude Party                          Love Is Electric

Thompson Twins                       Hold Me Now

Culture Club                              Miss Me Blind

The Cars                                    You Might Think

Tracey Ullman                            They Don't Know

Chris Norman                             Stumblin' In

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The 1999 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame ceremony, held on March 15, 1999, in New York, was a star-studded 14th annual event honoring legends including Paul McCartney, Bruce Springsteen, Billy Joel, Dusty Springfield, and Curtis Mayfield. The night featured iconic performances, including an all-star "Let It Be" finale and Springsteen reuniting with the E Street Band. Thank you for subscribing. 

Hour One

The Beatles                           The Ballad of John and Yoko

The Hooten Hallers               Buena

Pink Floyd                              Another Brick In The Wall (Part II)

Depeche Mode                      Enjoy The Silence

The Supremes                        Love Is Here and Now You're Gone    

The Beach Boys                      It's About Time

Isaac and the Soul Machine   Hurricane

Linda Ronstadt                       How Do I Make You

Jim Messina                            Money Alone

Toto                                         99

Angela Perley                          He Rides High

The Bottle Rockets                  Lo-Fi

Public Water Supply               Left Things

Aerosmith                              Same Old Song and Dance

Hour Two

Bruce Springsteen                  Thunder Road

Paul McCartney                       Uncle Albert/Admiral Halsey

Billy Joel                                   The Stranger

Dusty Springfield                     You Don't Have To Say You Love Me

Curtis Mayfield                         Superfly

Ringo Starr                                It's Been Too Long

JD McPherson                           Lucky Penny

Ray Charles                               I've Got A Woman

Bee Gees                                   Night Fever

Keller Williams                          High and Mighty

Jim Donovan                             OoLaLaLa

Simon and Garfunkel                Cecila

Beatles                                      Ob La Di, Ob La Da (Take 3)

Jo Stafford                                 Make Love To Me

Bob Seger, Silver Bullet Band    Fire Lake

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Glenn Miller's Birthday (1904): Though he passed in 1944, his big band legacy remained a staple of American radio throughout the 1950s. Mr. Miller is featured this week.

Hour One

Brian Ray:  When The Earth Was Round

Dina Regine:  Dial My Number

Frankie Valli:  Walk Like A Man

Sharon Tandy:  The Way She Looks At You

Miles Kane:  Coming Down The Road

Shawn Colvin:  Baker Street

Christopher Cross:  Ride Like The Wind

Talking Heads:  Burning Down The House

Steely Dan:  Bodhisattva

Red Foley:  Chattanoogie Shoe Shine Boy

Rolling Stones:  Ruby Tuesday

Doobie Brothers: Black Water

Meg McRee:  Tried & True

The Peppermint Kicks:  Number One Record

The Bayonets:  Smartphone 

Hour Two

Joe Jackson:  Tuxedo Junction

Brian Setzer:  Pennsylvania 6-5000

The Firehouse Five Plus Too:  St. Louis Blues

Stevie Wonder:  At Last

Carly Simon:  Moonlight Serenade

Nelson Riddle:  Lisbon Antigua

Nancy Sinatra: These Boots Were Made For Walking

Andy Gibb:  (Love Is) Thicker Than Water

Queen:  Crazy Little Thing Called Love

The Band:  Stage Fright

Tedeschi Trucks Band:  Soul Sweet Song

Blood, Sweat & Tears:  Hi-De-Ho (That Old Sweet Roll)

Harry Nilsson:  Without You

Saint Paul & The Broken Bones:  Like A Mighty River

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The Rumpus Room Radio Feature: Tribute to Elvis. In a nutshell, Elvis Presley fundamentally revolutionized popular culture by bridging the gap between African-American rhythm-and-blues and white country music, effectively launching rock 'n' roll into the mainstream. This week was Elvis Presley's Debut (1956) entering the music charts for the first time with "Heartbreak Hotel".

Hour One

The Osmonds:  One Bad Apple

The Rutles:  It's Looking Good

Gyasi:  Bang Bang

Manfred Mann's Earth Band:  Blinded By The Light

The Beatles:  A Day In The Life

Coldplay:  Speed of Sound

Genesis:  Silent Sun

Eagles:  Hotel California

Sierra Hull:  Boom

Dire Straits:  Brothers In Arms

Roger Hodgson:  Had A Dream (Sleeping with the Enemy)

Neil Diamond:  America

Neil Diamond:  I'm A Believer

Percy Faith Orchestra:  Theme from a Summer Place 

Hour Two

Alynna Miles:  Black Velvet

The Who:  Real Good Looking Boy

Paul Simon:  Graceland

Marc Cohn:  Walking In Memphis

Gillian Welch:  Elvis Presley Blues

Billy Joel:  Heartbreak Hotel

R.E.M.  Supernatural Superserious

Jesus Jones:  Right Here, Right Now

The Wallflowers:  One Headlight

Collective Soul:  The World I Know

Peter Murphy:  Cuts You Up

Mr. Mister: Kyrie

Lou Reed:  Dirty Blvd.

Elvis Presley:  A Little Less Conversation

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The term "groupie" was officially brought into the popular lexicon by Rolling Stone magazine, which featured a major cover story titled "Groupies and Other Girls" on February 15, 1969. This made for a fun Rumpus Room Radio Feature!

Hour One

Bee Gees                             Stayin Alive

Sly & the Family Stone       Thank You

Jay & the Americans           Some Enchanted Evening

Byron’s Brigades                 Runaway

Elvis Presley                        Too Much

Dope Lemon                       Hey You

WAR                                    The Cisco Kid

Juice Newton                      Ride Em Cowboy

Margo Price                        Maggie’s Farm

Rodney Crowell                   Sometime Thang

The Ames Brothers             Rag Mop

The Doobie Brothers          Walk This Road

Robert Cray                        Right Next Door (Because of Me)

The Vindy’s                         Black Magic

Hour Two

Queen                                 I Go Crazy

Sweet                                  Fox On The Run

Rolling Stones                     Little T&A

Pink Floyd                           Young Lust

The Carpenters                   Superstar

Neil Diamon                       I Am… I Said

Paul Mauriat                       Love Is Blue

Pretenders                          Middle of the Road

ZZ Top                                Stages

Mick Jagger                        Wandering Spirit

Chicago                              Does Anybody Really Know What Time It Is

Golden Earring                   Twilight Zone         

Julie London                       Fly Me To The Moon

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Peter Wolf & Donovan make two appearances in this weeks music. 

Hour One

Donovan, Wear Your Love Like Heaven

Bill Toms: Lord, Don't Take Me Now

Courtney Hadwin: All The Love

Rod Stewart: Da Ya Think I'm Sexy

David Bowie: Golden Years

Oasis: She's Electric

Frank Zappa: Mystery Roach

Ohio Players: Fire

Al Green: Let's Stay Together

Tom Freund, Ben Harper: Let My Love Open The Door

Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers: Listen To Her Heart

The J. Geils Band: Centerfold

Julie London: Black Coffee

Mel Brooks: Springtime for Hitler

Paul Simon: 50 Ways To Leave Your Lover

Hour Two

Monkees: Daydream Believer

Willie Nile: Rock N Roll Sister

Peter Wolf: Peace of Mind

Maggie Rose, Grace Potter: Poison In My Well

The Love Unlimited Orchestra: Love's Theme

Dean Martin: Memories Are Made of This

Mink Deville: Pick Up The Pieces

Tommy James, The Shondells: Do Something To Me

Sly & the Family Stone: Everyday People

The Dollyrots: Brand New Key

Elton John: Crocodile Rock

Ben E. King Supernatural Thing Part I & II

Sarah McLachlan: Wear Your Love Like Heaven

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