Holiday Rerun: "I Can't Believe It's Not Christmas, Vol. 41" (a.k.a. Show 33) - this Tuesday Dec. 22 at 7 pm CST

 Hi! Pardon the delay (again)...I just zone out over the weekends.

I had a new show in the works for tomorrow, but I decided last week that I'd like to replay "I Can't Believe It's Not Christmas, Vol. 41" instead, from Dec. 2018 (Show 33). 

This was the one with non-holiday songs that sound like holiday songs. I'm still pleased with the way it turned out, and when else in the year would I play it? Since I don't repeat songs outside of occasional reruns, that's even more reason.

Plus, Christmas (and Thanksgiving) don't inspire me much. I can barely be motivated to get my kid gifts (but I do!), let alone hunt down Christmas songs every year. 

Holiday songs are basically the McRib at this point. I'm pleased with my 2018 concept, though!

But New Year's Eve/Day? THAT'S my holiday, and this year's playlist is gonna be dope!

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I Can't Believe It's Not Christmas, Vol. 41 Rerun
Tuesday December 21, 2021
7:00 pm (19:00) CST

Only on:
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Direct link: http://stream.kuzu.fm/kuzu.mp3

Show 97 playlist - December 7, 2021

 Hi! Here's the playlist for Show 97, which aired on Tuesday December 7, 2021:

1. Pixy - My Only Love
2. Geraldine Stevens - Play Me A Sad Song
3. Laura [Yager] - Ballad Of Joe
4. Jacques Alexandre - Plus Haut
5. Julie Lynn - Travellin' On
6. Gene MacLellan - Thorn In My Shoe
7. The Allan Sisters - Window Pane
8. Marc Lepage - En Bateau
9. Danielle Pelletier - (Viens Faire Un Tour) Par Ici
10. [Gaëtan] Essiambre - T'Es Québécois
11. Gilbert Einaudi - L'Amour Dans Le Poste
12. Véronique [Béliveau] - Je Voudrais
13. Celine Lomez - Tu Es Loin De Mes Bras (Et Du Bayou)
14. Gilles Rivard - En Dedans Comme En Dehors
15. André Bruneau - Dimanche Dans L'escalier
16. Carole Vincelet - A Toi Pour Toujours
17. Lucy Steymel - It Isn't True
18. Lori Jacobs - Tugboat Annie

Please tune in two weeks from now on Tuesday December 21 at 7 pm CST for Show 98. Thanks!

Show 97 - this Tuesday Dec. 7 at 7 pm CST

 Greetings! Please tune in to Show 97 this Tuesday December 7 at 7 pm. 

This one has light country feel, and many Canadian artists.

(Kind of like when album credits say "100% MAPL" referring to Canadian music, artist, performance, lyrics. Why did I just notice it spells maple? 😄)

This show is also the second to feature the front and back of an album in the artwork spread (the other was Ewa Śnieżanka, Show 71). The back was too good to pass up (huh huh, that's what they said)!

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Show 97
Tuesday December 7, 2021
7:00 pm (19:00) CST

Only on:
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Direct link: http://stream.kuzu.fm/kuzu.mp3

5th Tuesday rerun - Nov, 30, 2021 @ 7 pm CST

 Hello! I forgot November has five Tuesday, so here's the rerun.

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Show RERUN
Tuesday November 30, 2021
7:00 pm (19:00) CST

Only on:
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Direct link: http://stream.kuzu.fm/kuzu.mp3

Show 96: FC Gobble Gobble playlist - November 16, 2021

 Hi! Here's the playlist for Show 96: FC Gobble Gobble, which aired Tuesday November 16, 2021:

1. Grupul Expres - O Rază Pe Fereastră
2. Les Allumettes - Craque Moi
3. Christian Parisy - Ki Ki K'en Veut ?
4. Stefania Rotolo - Disco-Tic
5. Чаривни Гитары - Ночной Экспресс
6. Neoton Familia - Forrófejű Lány
7. Babette - Super Deal
8. Bezinky - Hledá Se Méďa Béďa
9. Szűcs Judith - Lélekvonat
10. Giliberti - "Help Me" Dans Les Boîtes De Nuit
11. Anne Marie - Reste Encore Un Peu
12. Sasvári Annamária - Hallani Szeretném
13. Electrogène - Je Tu Il Nous Vous Les Autres
14. Anna Pietrzak - Wszystko Jest Jak Było

Instrumental between Songs 6 & 7: Electrogène - Je Tu Il Nous Vous Les Autres (Version Orchestrale)

Also featuring a recording of the best bootleg DVD salesperson on earth. Recorded by myself with a Nokia 5310 candybar phone on the G Train in NYC, circa 2008/2009.

Tune in two weeks from now on Dec. 7 at 7 pm for Show 97. Happy Thanksgiving/etc!

Show 96: FC Gobble Gobble - this Tuesday Nov. 15 at 7 pm CST

 Hi! Tune in to Show 96: FC Gobble Gobble this Tuesday November 15 at 7 pm CST!

As I completed this playlist I realized it fits the 'French Commie' criteria: all Francophone and former Communist artists except for one track max.  

The last official installment was FC80 back in Dec/Jan, so we're about due - especially since the 80s NYE special next month won't meet the French Commie criteria. 

Thanksgiving is such a wack holiday (the iffy history, the idea of cramming everyone on planes/cars at the same time for a trip lasting less than a week, everyone buying food at the same time, Black Friday...wow the whole thing is such a capitalist scam...then throw in relatives you probably don't need to see, etc.)...so why not spice it up with some nice and nasteeee grooves? 

Rest assured though: there is no Thanksgiving theme involved.

Plus this is the closest we'll ever get to Thanksgiving, because 3rd Tues and 4th Thurs don't mix!

P.S. "Gobble gobble" refers to turkey, not that microphone. Pervert! 😄

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Show 96: FC Gobble Gobble
Tuesday November 15, 2021
7:00 pm (19:00) CST

Only on:
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Show 95: Covers Undercover playlist - November 2, 2021

 Hi! Here's the playlist for Show 95: Covers Undercover, which aired on Tuesday November 2, 2021:

1. Cláudia - Jesus Cristo
2. Catherine Blanche - Jesus Cristo
3. Petra Černocká - Mám Ráda Růže
4. София Ротару - Червона Рута
5. Savoy - Arrival (Instrumental)
6. ABBA - Arrival
7. Şenai - Who Were You (Who Are You)
8. Доника Венкова - Коя Бе Ти
9. Helena Vondráčková - Láska Tvoje Jméno Má
10. Алла Пугачева - Любовь Одна Виновата
11. Kovács Kati - Indián Nyár
12. Валерий Ободзинский - Где Же Ты
13. Hana Pazeltová - Maškaráda
14. Marcela Laiferová - Maškaráda
15. Véronique Sanson - Chanson Sur Une Drôle De Vie
16. Margriet Markerink - Crazy Life (Chanson Sur Ma Drôle De Vie)

Tune in two weeks from now on Tuesday November 16, 2021 at 7 pm for Show 96. Thanks!

Show 95: Covers Undercover - this Tues. November 2 at 7 pm CDT

Pardon my lateness! Tune in to Show 95: Covers Undercover Tuesday (tomorrow) November 2 at 7 pm.

This show features "foreign" songs and their respective "foreign" cover versions. This is in contrast to a band covering "Yesterday" or "Satisfaction", etc.

In a few instances the songs have the same title and can be visually identified as covers. In most of the examples though, the two versions are in two different languages (with different titles) and could only be identified aurally as being the same song. That means this show came together gradually over time, through general listening and luck.

In some instances, I'm not sure which was the original, or if both versions were covers of another version. Exciting stuff!!

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Show 95
Tuesday November 2, 2021
7:00 pm (19:00) CDT

Only on:
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Direct link: http://stream.kuzu.fm/kuzu.mp3

Show 94 playlist - October 19, 2021

 Hello! Here is the playlist for Show 94, which aired on Tuesday October 19, 2021:

1. Os Caçulas - À Procura De Um Mundo Melhor
2. Sanda Slag - Voyages
3. Renée Claude - Encore Une Fois
4. Guylaine Guy - Gwendoline
5. Matti Esko - Mä Aurinkoon Jään
6. Ann Christy - N Kleine Melodie
7. Zora Kolinska - Prstoklad
8. Ann Sorel - Le Moloch
9. Ginette Ravel - Où Irons-Nous
10. Françoise Verley - Je Veux, Je Veux, Je Veux
11. Lia Torrente - L'amour
12. Ann Kopelmann - A Combien D’années Lumière
13. France Verdier - La Chanson de L'été
14. Maróti Magdolna - Mindig Csak Holnap
15. Anna Redel, Grupa Wokalna "Medium" - Aria
16. Ирина Бржевская - Ходят слухи
17. Margareta Pîslaru - Și M-am Trezit Că Iubesc
18. Marcela Laiferová - Hráč

Tune in two weeks from now on Tuesday November 2 for Show 95. Thanks!

Show 94 - this Tues. October 19 at 7 pm CDT

Greetings! Sorry for the delay. Tune in to Show 94 this Tuesday (tomorrow) at 7 pm. This one features some mid-60s to early-70s gems and rarities!

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Show 94
Tuesday October 19, 2021
7:00 pm (19:00) CDT

Only on:
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www.kuzu.fm/streaming (worldwide!)

Direct link: http://stream.kuzu.fm/kuzu.mp3

Show 93 playlist - October 5, 2021

 Hi! Here's the playlist for Show 93, which aired on Tuesday October 5, 2021:

1. Billy Paul - How Good Is Your Game
2. Nicole Martin - Maintenant Ou Jamais
3. Toulouse - C'est Toujours A Recommencer
4. Water & Power - Mr. Weatherman
5. Jocelyn Jocya - Longtemps
6. Beatriz Marquez - Llename Con Tu Alegria
7. Creative Source - Rainbow On The Ground
8. Jean Carn - I'm In Love Once Again
9. The Emotions - Flowers
10. Maryla Rodowicz - Cyrk Nocą
11. Krystyna Prońko - Niech Moje Serce Kołysze Ciebie Do Snu
12. Latimore - Somethin' 'Bout 'Cha
13. The Futures - Don't Close The Book
14. Chic - Savoir Faire

Tune in two weeks from now on Tuesday October 19 for Show 94. Thanks!

Show 93 - this Tues. October 5 at 7 pm CDT

 Hi! Tune in to Show 93 this Tuesday (tomorrow) at 7 pm! 

This one has a lot sublime Philly-soul-inspired sounds, so grab a cheesesteak (or crack a bell...lol, sorry)! 😄

*****

Show 93
Tuesday October 5, 2021
7 pm (19:00) CDT

Only on:
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Direct link: http://stream.kuzu.fm/kuzu.mp3

Show 92 playlist - September 21, 2021

 Hi! Here's the playlist for Show 92, which aired on Tuesday September 21, 2021:

1. Людмила Сенчина - Это Было Не Со Мной
2. Mirabela Dauer - În Zori
3. Barbara Książkiewicz - Ballada O Pytaniach
4. Gabi Novak - Prvo Voće
5. Katri Helena - Taas Kun Tuulee
6. София Ротару - Баллада О Скрипках
7. Ελπίδα - Είναι Κρίμα Και Λυπάμαι
8. Mary Cristy - Non, Ce N'Est Pas Fini
9. Christine Delaroche - François
10. Monika Herz - So Möcht Ich Tanzen
11. Αλέκα Κανελλίδου - Τάχει Αυτά Η Ζωή
12. Anne-Marie Godart - Garde-moi
13. Ksenija Erker - Povedi Me Večeras
14. Elvira Voća - Tu Je Sreća, Gdje Smo Mi [Happiness Is Me And You]
15. Anne Leonard - Chante Chante

Tune in two weeks from now on Tuesday October 5 for Show 93. Thanks!

Show 92 - this Tues. September 21 at 7 pm CDT

 Greetings! Tune in to Show 92 this Tuesday September 21!

I'm so pumped about this one, which features some heavy-hitting 70s gems.

PREACH ALERT: I really believe this era was the pinnacle of the symbiosis between arrangement, production, and industry. Eras before and after may have had one or two of the factors, but they all really came together in the 70s. The budget, staff, and infrastructure were all there to create amazing arrangements, production capabilities were at their peak, and genres could seamlessly merge together on one record.

Of course it was instantly ignored or dismissed by the rock establishment in favor of what was often pretentious sloppy noodling. 

Whatever. Keep reissuing "the classics"...peppermint-swirl $200 'limited' repress of an album that sold 50 million copies. 😎

*****

Show 92
Tuesday September 21, 2021
7:00 p.m. (19:00) CDT

Only on:
KUZU 92.9 FM (in Denton, TX)
www.kuzu.fm/streaming (worldwide!)

Direct link: http://stream.kuzu.fm/kuzu.mp3

Show 91 playlist - September 7, 2021

 Hi! Here's the playlist for Show 91, which aired September 7, 2021:

1. Boris Bizetić - Tamara
2. Eric Kemray - L'Eveil
3. Martin Peltier - T'aimer Au Printemps
4. Jean-Yves Lievaux - Aime-Moi
5. Dominique Pankratoff - Papa Freud
6. Aura - Dziewczyna Pirat
7. Fábián Éva - Gyere El Hozzám
8. Moni [Kovačič] - Rođendan
9. Mikrolied, Beatrice Együttes - Gyáva Ádám
10. Надежда Чепрага - Только Ты
11. Seyyal Taner - Saklasanda Söylesende
12. Daniela Davoli - Aiuto
13. Lani Hall - Double Or Nothing
14. Ned Doheny - Labor Of Love
15. Shawne Jackson - Along For A Ride
16. G.C. Cameron - Nothing's Sweeter Than Love

Tune in two weeks from now for a pretty crazy Show 92. Thanks!

Show 91 - this Tues. September 7 at 7 pm CDT

Greetings! Pardon the late notice. Tune in for Show 91 this Tuesday (tomorrow) September 7. 

As you know, I played a rerun on Aug. 17, so this is the first new episode of Year Five. It's pretty bumpin'!

*****

Show 91
Tuesday September 7, 2021
7:00 p.m. (19:00) CDT

Only on:
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www.kuzu.fm/streaming (worldwide!)

Direct link: http://stream.kuzu.fm/kuzu.mp3

Show 45 RERUN: Cover Versions, feat. Jeff W. - this Tues. August 31 (today!) at 7 pm CDT

 Hello! Pardon the delay!

Since this month has five Tuesday, I am doing my usual 5th Tuesday rerun, this time featuring Show 45 featuring my buddy Jeff - from June 18, 2019. 

I had a lot of fun doing this one, so it'l be fun to revisit it.

Show 45: Cover Versions, feat. Jeff W.
Tuesday August 31, 2021
7:00 pm (19:00) CDT

Only on:
KUZU 92.9 FM (in Denton, TX)
www.kuzu.fm/streaming (worldwide!)

Direct link: http://stream.kuzu.fm/kuzu.mp3

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As I mentioned before, all new shows will resume next Tuesday Sept. 7.

The past few months were hectic because I took CPA examinations from late March to late July. I recently found out that I passed the final one! This all ties in to when I took that five-week course back in June 2020. 

Anyway, who cares. I'm so excited to have more time for chasing music again. 

Trying to earn more money is cool, but trying to SPEND more money is even cooler! 😎🎶

RERUN - Tues. August 17 at 7 pm CDT

 Hi! As I tentatively announced earlier, today's show will be a rerun.

New shows will resume Tues. Sept 7!

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Show RERUN
Tuesday August 17, 2021
7:00 pm (19:00) CDT

Only on:
KUZU 92.9 FM (in Denton, TX)
www.kuzu.fm/streaming (worldwide!)

Direct link: http://stream.kuzu.fm/kuzu.mp3

Show 90: 4, THE ANNIVERSARY playlist - August 3, 2021

 Hi! Here is the playlist for Show 90: 4, THE ANNIVERSARY, which aired on August 3, 2021:

1. Maryla Rodowicz - Mały Barek W Santa Cruz
2. Jadranka Stojaković - Nova Nada
3. Nini De Lieutraz - Fais Moi Flamme
4. Catherine Blanche - Attends-Moi
5. Надежда Чепрага - Затопленная лодка
6. Sylvia Crivelli - Croque-Moi Tout De Suite
7. Gaynael - Le Gros Ballon Dirigeable
8. Patricia Lavila - Ce N'est Pas Tout A Fait Ça
9. Estelle Baron - Le Complexe Du Type
10. Gilbert Einaudi - Speedy Marilyn & Amphe Bogey
11. Nena Ivošević - Konjuh Planinom
12. Jana Matysová - Chlapec S Planou Růží
13. Françoise Marie-Vigne - Les Filles, La Pub; Etc…
14. Harangozó Teri - Sose Hittem Volna!
15. Bódy Magdi - Élni Egy Szerelemért
16. Mimi Lorca - La Baie De Minamatta
17. Anna Jurksztowicz - Hej, Man!

The show guide is below:

1. Show 70: "Cali" Style - Aug. 18, 2020 - song 15
2. Show 71 - Sep. 01, 2020 - song 7
3. Show 72 - Sep. 15, 2020 - song 18
4. Show 73 - Oct. 06, 2020 - song 19
5. Show 74 - Oct. 20, 2020 - song 10
6. Show 75: THANKSGIVING - Nov. 17, 2020 - song 13
7. Show 76: Lost Childhood Movie - Dec. 01, 2020 - song 10
8. Show 77 - Dec. 15, 2020 - song 8
9. Show 78: FC80 - Jan. 05, 2021 - song 15
10. Show 79 - Jan. 19, 2021 - song 15
11. Show 80 - Feb. 02, 2021 - song 1
12. Show 81 - Mar. 02, 2021 - song 16
13. Show 82 - Mar. 16, 2021 - song 12
14. Show 83: April In Bloom, Pt. I - Apr. 06, 2021 - song 17
15. Show 84: April In Bloom, Pt II - Apr. 20, 2021 - song 16
16. Show 85 - May. 04, 2021 - song 6
17. Show 88: Eighties July Fourth - Jul. 06, 2021 - song 14

Tune in two weeks from now for what will either be a new episode or a rerun (long story, I'll explain later). Regardless, the show on Sept 7 will definitely be new, and the schedule will continue as normal.

Thanks!

Show 90: 4, THE ANNIVERSARY - this Tues. August 3 at 7 pm CDT

 Greetings! Here it is...the Intro-Climax-Outro Four Year Anniversary!

As always, it will feature one song max per episode, in chronological order. Due to time constraints some episodes will not be featured. 

The selection criteria are obviously subjective, and in no way imply that the songs not chosen are lesser (case in point: my birthday special featured favs that never made it to year-end specials). 

The main rule: I aim not to include an artist in more than one anniversary show. I also definitely consider song rarity when selecting (when it's relevant).

Blah blah, who cares, what a year! Let's celebrate.

HEADS UP: I might have to play a rerun on Aug. 17. Yeah, lame way to start a new year, but I'll explain  later and it will make sense. 😎    (<------ I did not know you can italicize emojs!)

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Show 90: 4, THE ANNIVERSARY
Tuesday August 3, 2021
7:00 pm (19:00) CDT

Only on:
KUZU 92.9 FM (in Denton, TX)
www.kuzu.fm/streaming (worldwide!)

Direct link: http://stream.kuzu.fm/kuzu.mp3

Show 89: Summer Staycation Mix playlist - July 20, 2021

Hi! Here's the playlist for Show 89: Summer Staycation Mix, which aired on July 20, 2021: 

1. Pierre Groscolas - Elise
2. Eric Estria - Holiday Samba
3. Loppo Martinez - Samba Café
4. Della Bosiers En De Ben Van Der Linden Groep - Bossa Rossa
5. Peggy Moore - Dji Dji Bonbon
6. Raymonde - Être Une Fille
7. Fabienne Elkoubi - La Jamaïque
8. Gilbert Einaudi - Les Mémoires Héroïques D'un Conducteur De Tramway
9. Pod'Fleur - Les Idées Folles
10. Boca Livre - Diana
11. Bódy Magdi - Kéz
12. Martine Sarri - Samba Bossa-Nova
13. The Washington Apple - Sunlight
14. Marie Casanova - Les Mots Fauves
15. Marcia Maria - Rasgando O Pano
16. Трижды Три - Фламинго
17. Os Tincoãs - Canto E Danço Prá Curar
18. Jesse Green - Baby Don't Leave Me

Please be sure to tune in two weeks from now, on Tuesday August 3 at 7 pm, for the Four-Year Anniversary special! Until then, take care!

Show 89: Summer Staycation Mix - this Tues. July 20 at 7 pm CDT

 Hi! Pardon the delay, it was a busy weekend. Tune in for Show 89: Summer Staycation Mix tomorrow (Tues) at 7 pm.

This show is for those like me want a vacation but don't want to deal with the current travel madness. Or maybe you're on vacation now! Whatever, you get the idea.

Kick back and enjoy!

NOTE: This is the last show of the ICO 2021 "fiscal year", to be followed by the Four Year Anniversary  special in two weeks!

Show 89: Summer Staycation Mix
Tuesday July 20, 2021
7:00 pm (19:00) CDT

Only on:
KUZU 92.9 FM (in Denton, TX)
www.kuzu.fm/streaming (worldwide!)

Direct link: http://stream.kuzu.fm/kuzu.mp3

Show 88: Eighties July Fourth playlist - Tuesday July 6, 2021

 Hi! Here's the playlist for Show 88: Eighties July Fourth, which aired on July 26, 2021:

1. Charlaine - Cruising Bar
2. Carolla Vickson - Tchao
3. Alix - Asphalte
4. Elisabeth Anaïs - Balance Ascendant Capricieuse
5. Ann Lanster - On S'Ennuie Chic Chic
6. Stela Enache - Extemporal La Dirigenție
7. Myriam - L'amour Ne Se Commande Pas
8. Marlène Jobert - Supervibrations
9. Melanie Sanders - Ich Mach Schluß Mit Tommy
10. Toulouse - Mont-Royal
11. Lisa - J'ai Paumé Ma Nuit
12. Catherine Bardin - Beau Masque
13. Thierry Geoffroy - Bain De Minuit
14. Anna Jurksztowicz - Hej, Man!
15. Маргарита Хранова [Margarita Hranova] - Свят [Svjat]

Tune in two weeks from now on Tuesday July 20 at 7 pm CDT for Show 89: Summer Staycation Mix.
Thanks!

Show 88: Eighties July Fourth - this Tues. July 6 at 7 pm CDT

 Greetings! Apologies again for the short notice (this weekend was actually busy and exciting!).

Please tune in for Show 88: Eighties July Fourth. Yeah, it's two days late, but we can't hit every holiday perfectly.

This one includes some laid back mid-tempo cuts. Hope to see you there!

Show 88: Eighties July Fourth
Tuesday July 6, 2021
7 pm (19:00) CDT

Only on:
KUZU 92.9 FM (in Denton, TX)
www.kuzu.fm/streaming (worldwide!)

Direct link: http://stream.kuzu.fm/kuzu.mp3

5th Tuesday Birthday Blowout Flashback playlist - June 29, 2021

 Hi! Forgive the delay, the last few days were crazy busy. Here's the playlist for 5th Tuesday Birthday Blowout Flashback, which originally aired Tuesday June 29, 2021. I might come back later and add info from which show each track was taken from, but I'm in a hurry right now:

1. Kovács Kati - Kérdés Önmagamhoz
2. Anne Ventura - Je Suis Ta Nana
3. Renée Claude - Cours Pas Trop Fort, Cours Pas Trop Loin
4. France Castel - Cours Pas Trop Fort, Cours Pas Trop Loin
5. Anne Leonard - Qu'est Ce Qu'il A Ce P'tit Con A Marcher Sur Mon Cœur
6. Marie Rottrová - Máme Víkend
7. Marcela Laiferová - Už Sa Veziem
8. София Ротару - Иванэ, Иванэ
9. Beauregard Violletti Ste-Claire - Insomnie
10. Nicole Martin - Bravo
11. Véronique Béliveau - Prends-moi Comme Je Suis
12. Mirdza Zīvere - Rudens Ziedi
13. Steve Fiset - Tant Qu'on Est Des Amants
14. Marcela Králová - Noční Pláč
15. Eva Hurychová - Já Příjdu
16. Sofie Kremen - Ça Va Mal Dans Ma Tête
17. Halina Żytkowiak - Pięć Minut Łez
18. Celine Lomez - Vol De Nuit

Tune in tomorrow at 7 pm for the all new Show 80: Eighties July Fourth!

Summer Specials! Starting Tues. June 29th!

 Hi! I meant to post this earlier, but I've been super busy this month. 

Here is the Intro-Climax-Outro Summer Itinerary:

• 5th Tuesday Birthday Blowout Flashback
  Tuesday June 29, 2021 - 7 pm (19:00) CDT
  
  As you know, I like to use the occasional 5th Tuesdays to air reruns. I also like to take advantage of coincidental holidays like 04/20. Well, this 5th Tuesday falls on my birthday, so I decided to do something special.
  
  I've chosen some of my favorite tracks from across all the episodes, excluding tracks that appeared on Anniversary specials. It's gonna be lit!
  
  (And now I have a killer cardio playlist for the next few months...happy birthday to me!) 
  
  
• Show 88: Eighties July Fourth
  Tuesday July 6, 2021 - 7 pm (19:00) CDT
  
  It was inevitable!
  
  
• Show 89: Summer Staycation Mix
  Tuesday July 20, 2021 - 7 pm (19:00) CDT
  
  I don't enjoy standing in lines and getting gouged, so I'm not vacationing until 2022. Here's my consolation! (It's also the last show of the 2021 Intro-Climax-Outro "fiscal year")
  
  
• Show 90: FOUR-YEAR ANNIVERSARY!
  Tuesday August 3, 2021 - 7 pm (19:00) CDT
  
  Wow, already? What a year! Same format as before - I will pick one song per episode, chronologically, from the past year (from Shows 70-89). Due to time constraints not all episodes will appear. Don't miss it!
  
  

There you go, mark your calendars now!

Show 87 playlist - June 15, 2021

 Hi! Here's the playlist for Show 87, which aired on Tuesday June 15, 2021:

1. Rob De Nijs - Maria
2. L'Albatros - Ami
3. Michel Dal'Hou - Dans Mon Chateau
4. Hyldon - Na Rua, Na Chuva, Na Fazenda (Casinha De Sapê)
5. Maddy Prior - Gutter Geese
6. Anouk - L'engrenage
7. Della Bosiers En De Ben Van Der Linden Groep - Oud Vrouwtje
8. Fabienne Elkoubi - La Muse
9. Marc Lepage - Mahala
10. Maryla Rodowicz - Remedium
11. Maurice Dulac, Marianne Mille - Première Saison
12. Kovács Kati - Csendszóró
13. Fábián Éva - A Titok
14. Lili & Manon - Blow Wind
15. Gilles Olivier - Mange Ta Soupe
16. Marianne Mendt - In Deine Arm

Tune in on June 29th for a special recap mix I've put together for my birthday (I'll explain more in a separate post). Then tune in again on July 6 for an all new 80s mix. Thanks!

Show 87 - this Tues. June 15 at 7 pm CDT

 Hello! Please forgive the delay, and tune in to Show 87 this Tuesday June 15!

This one is a cousin to the folk-infused Show 81, but more firmly planted in the 70s. This was one of those happy instances where I was working on one show (#81) that gradually cleaved into two shows.

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Show 87
Tuesday June 15, 2021
7:00 p.m. (19:00) CDT

Only on:
KUZU 92.9 FM (in Denton, TX)
www.kuzu.fm/streaming (worldwide!)

Direct link: http://stream.kuzu.fm/kuzu.mp3

Show 86 playlist - June 1, 2021

 Hi! Here is the playlist for Show 86, featuring Jeff, which aired June 1, 2021:

1. Sheila - Les Rois Mages
2. Geraldine Stevens - I’ve Got To Have More
3. Carpenters - Turn Away
4. Linda Kendrick - In Need Of A Friend
5. Lightmyth - Across The Universe
6. Roslyn Kind - The Fool On The Hill
7. Nancy Priddy - Mystic Lady
8. Kirsti Sparboe - Hvis Du Vil Ha Meg
9. Peter Noone - (I Think I'm Over) Getting Over You
10. Marisa Sannia - Io Che Amo Solo Te
11. Dolly Parton - Where Beauty Lives In Memory
12. Prelude - Best Of A Bad Time
13. Cvartetul Horia Moculescu - Cîntec

Tune in two weeks from today on June 15, 2021 at 7 pm CDT for Show 87. Thanks (and thanks to Jeff for appearing)!

Song selection guide is below:

1. Jeff
2. Mike
3. Jeff
4. Mike
5. Jeff
6. Mike
7. Jeff
8. Mike
9. Jeff
10. Mike
11. Jeff
12. Jeff
13. Mike

Show 86 - this Tues. June 1 at 7 pm...feat. my buddy Jeff!

 Hi all! Tune in this Tuesday June 1 at 7 p.m. for the return of my buddy Jeff!

A few weeks ago I took a trip to visit him, which was my first real trip since Covid happened (the last trip was when I recorded Show 64 with him last March). We had a blast and he chose some wonderful tracks!

Show 85 - feat. Jeff
Tuesday June 1, 2021
7 pm (19:00) CDT

Only on:
KUZU 92.9 FM (in Denton, TX)
www.kuzu.fm/streaming (worldwide!)

Direct link: http://stream.kuzu.fm/kuzu.mp3

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ALSO: Big shout-out to all the KUZU supporters who pulled us through 2020. 💓 We normally host live music events each year for fundraising, but obviously couldn't have any last year. Thankfully, individual donors and members kept things afloat! THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU! 🙏😊

Rerun - this Tues May 18, 2021 at 7 pm

Hi! As I mentioned earlier, this week's show will be a rerun. In this case, it will be a rerun of the 04/20 show.

Rerun - 4/20 show
Tuesday May 18, 2021
7 pm (19:00) CDT

KUZU 92.9 FM (Denton, TX)
www.kuzu.fm/streaming (worldwide!)

Direct link: http://stream.kuzu.fm/kuzu.mp3

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ALSO: I visited my buddy Jeff last weekend (my first trip since Covid, and part of the reason behind doing a rerun). We recorded an episode, which should air in June. Regardless of which day, new episodes will resume June 1.

Show 85 playlist - May 4, 2021

 Hi! Here's the playlist for Show 85, which aired on May 4, 2021:

1. Bisera Veletanlić - Još Samo Malo
2. Orchestra Luna - Boy Scouts
3. ВИА Лада - Всё потому
4. Jeanne-Marie Sens - Tape, Tape, Tape
5. Marie Casanova - Le dernier épisode
6. Mimi Lorca - La Baie De Minamatta
7. Paul Koulak - Esperance
8. Radmila Karaklajić - Znam Da Ne Smem
9. Marie Rottrová - Pouť
10. Martine Sarri - Alors La, Je Chante
11. Сибирью Рожденные - Грезы
12. Pauline Michel - Y A-T-Il Un Monde?
13. Eric Estria - Ça Fait Déteindre L'Amour
14. Iceberg - Arctic
15. Jean Robitaille - L'Homme De L'Espace

Tune in two weeks from now on Tues. May 18, 2021 for what will probably be a rerun. 

Between now and then I have a time-consuming professional development engagement, some fun, and KUZUthon 4 on Sat. May 15.

But then June 1 will resume with new episodes. Thanks!

Show 85 - this Tues. May 4 at 7 pm CDT

***NOTE: I originally typed Tues May 3. I have corrected it to Tues May 4!**** 

Hello! Tune in to Show 85 this Tuesday May 4 at 7 pm.

This one has a 70s progressive-pop vibe (filtered through my brain, of course...so YMMV 😄). Featuring some nice and unusual finds!

Show 85
Tuesday May 4, 2021
7 pm (19:00) CDT

Only on:
KUZU 92.9 FM (in Denton, TX)
www.kuzu.fm/streaming (worldwide!)

Direct link: http://stream.kuzu.fm/kuzu.mp3

Show 84 playlist - April 20, 2021

 Hi! Here's the playlist for Show 84: April In Bloom, Pt II, which aired on April 20, 2021.

1. The Surprise Sisters - Gimme Some Of Your Love
2. Peppermint 2 - Papa Disco
3. Nicole Croisille - Au Secours
4. Lydia Verkine - Moi, Femme
5. Nicole Rieu - Les Hommes Heureux
6. Nicole Martin - Illusion De La Nuit
7. Corinne Sinclair - J'Ai Un Point Au Coeur
8. Danièle Paré - Vers L'Azur
9. ILS + 2 - Les Mots Sucrés
10. Lani Hall - Sailing Without A Sail
11. Lucyna Owsińska - Wyruszymy W Cztery Strony Świata
12. Bill LaBounty - I'm Hurtin
13. Carole Cloutier - Tout Tombe A L'eau
14. ВИА "Фантазия" - Полутона
15. Boban Petrović - Daj Mi Šansu
16. Bódy Magdi - Élni Egy Szerelemért

Tune in on May 4, 2021 at 7 pm for Show 85. Thanks!

Show 84: April In Bloom, Pt. II - this Tues. Apr. 20 at 7 pm

 Wuzzup folks! It's the 4/20 special - Pt. II of the April In Bloom series! 

This one is jam-packed with 59 minutes of groove and smoothness (i.e. Intro-Climax-Outro Soundsystem)...all sticky, no stems. So celebrate the holiday however you wish, and tune in!!!

On a technical note: there is a surprising amount of semi-pitched percussion (like weirdly-tuned toms, timbales, cowbells).

Show 84: April In Bloom, Pt. II
Tuesday April 20, 2021
7:00 pm (19:00) CST CDT

Only on:
KUZU 92.9 FM (in Denton, TX)
www.kuzu.fm/streaming (worldwide!)

Direct link: http://stream.kuzu.fm/kuzu.mp3

Show 83 playlist - April 6, 2021

 Hi! Here's the playlist for Show 83: April In Bloom, Pt I, which aired on April 6, 2021:

1. Маргарита Хранова - Албена
2. Olimpia - Povestea Mea
3. Scrounger - So Here I Stay
4. Eva Máziková - Závet
5. Eleonore Öst - Halleluja
6. Celine Lomez - Ami, Prends Le Temps De Vivre
7. Raymonde Beretta - Un Peu Beaucoup Pas Trop
8. Marianna Wróblewska - Kochanka Wiatru
9. Cserháti Zsuzsa - Hol Vár Engem?
10. Elisa - Les Mains Dans Les Poches
11. Ganaël - Chez Les Cool-babas
12. Здравствуй, песня - Узелок
13. Noëlle Cordier - Ciel De Paris
14. Michèle Essling - Quelques Pas De Tes Doigts Sur Ma Main
15. Elsa Baeza - A Mi Casa Tu Vendras
16. Jim Larriaga - Don't Kill Me Johnny
17. Harangozó Teri - Sose Hittem Volna!
18. Evinha - Rico Sem Dinheiro

Be sure to tune in on Tuesday April 20, 2021 for Pt II, featuring some sticky goodness. See you then, and thanks!

April Specials - April In Bloom

I should have posted this before the last post. I already had both shows ready, and then I just realized what date the 2nd show was falling on. That's worthy of a flyer, right?

So yes:

• Tuesday April 6 - jaunty
  
• Tuesday April 20 - dank

All show times are 7 pm CST (19:00)
KUZU 92.9 FM (in Denton, TX)
www.kuzu.fm/streaming (worldwide!)

Show 83 - this Tues. Apr. 6 at 7 pm

 Greetings! Tune in to Show 83 this Tuesday April 6. 

This one's a jaunty, peppy, spring mix, which I haven't done since 2019 (2020 was a Spring Break mix). Ironically, I had this ready back in mid-February and almost played it then. But while listening to it in the dark during the winter blackouts, I realized I should save it for spring. So here it is!

Show 83
Tuesday April 6, 2021
7:00 p.m. (19:00) CST CDT

Only on:
KUZU 92.9 FM (in Denton, TX)
www.kuzu.fm/streaming (worldwide!)

Direct link: http://stream.kuzu.fm/kuzu.mp3

5th Tuesday Rerun - tomorrow Mar. 30 at 7 pm CST

 Hi! It's the 5th Tuesday, which means a great chance to play another rerun.

I don't wanna tick off the FCC (those cassette tapes, right?), so I've only included the picture.

Also includes two bonus tracks at the end from other episodes!

Show ??
Tuesday March 30, 2021
7:00 p.m. (19:00) CST

Only on:
KUZU 92.9 FM (in Denton, TX)
www.kuzu.fm/streaming (worldwide!)

Direct link: http://stream.kuzu.fm/kuzu.mp3

Show 82 playlist - March 16, 2021

 Hi! Here's the playlist for Show 82, which aired on March 16, 2021:

1. Kaplan & Kaplan - Chaperon Rouge
2. Kovács Kati - Unokahúgomnak Az V/A-ba
3. Hanna - Onde A Alegria Estiver
4. Katona Klári - Savanyú A Csokoládé
5. Kamelie, ORM - Cukr, Káva, Limonáda
6. Roger Cook & Linda Hart - You’re Crazy But I Like You
7. Charlee Symons - I’m Not Vain
8. Crystal - On Fait Tourner La Terre
9. Кукери - Мои Летни Дни
10. Bernard Swell - Comme Une Super Star
11. Zdravko Čolić - Produži Dalje
12. Françoise Marie-Vigne - Les Filles, La Pub; Etc…
13. Sylvia Crivelli - Poupée Cadeau
14. Moni [Kovačič] - Ti Samo Šutiš
15. Catherine Bardin - Dis Dans Tes Yeux

Tune in two weeks from now on Tues. March 30 for a 5th Tuesday rerun, and then a week later on Tues. April 6 for an all-new Show 83. Thanks!

Show 82 - this Tues. Mar. 16 at 7 pm CST

Hi! I hope all is well. Please tune in to Show 82 this Tuesday March 16 at 7 pm CST!

Despite being rather busy the past few weeks, I've somehow gotten ahead and completed the next few shows, which I'm excited to share. Stay tuned!

This next one has a bit of a late-70s jukebox vibe, inspired by the B-side of the Sylvia Crivelli single shown below (the A-side was played in Show 75). Also featuring a surprising number of guitar solos and an excellent response song that I randomly found. Don't miss it!

Show 82
Tuesday March 16, 2021
7:00 (19:00) pm CST CDT

Only on:
KUZU 92.9 FM (in Denton, TX)
www.kuzu.fm/streaming (worldwide!)

Direct link: http://stream.kuzu.fm/kuzu.mp3

Show 81 playlist - March 2, 2021

 Hi! Here's the playlist for Show 81, which aired on March 2, 2021:

1. Nycole & Frederic - Karcasson
2. Claire Vilmer - La-Bas Sur La Mer
3. Nanette Natal - Knowing You
4. Bukanýři - Dú Valaši, Dú
5. No To Co I Piotr Janczerski - Kolorowe Szkiełko
6. Ann Christy - Het Lied Is Uit
7. Julie Saget - De Jules Cesar A Attila
8. Ornella Vanoni - Il Mio Posto Qual'È
9. Yvonnic - On L'appelle Samantha
10. Jocelyne Dorian - Les Esquimaux
11. Karine - Pas Adieu
12. Catherine Howe - On A Misty Morning
13. Richard Twice - If I Knew You Were The One
14. Marianne Delgorge - Nu Niet Meer
15. Lutajuća Srca - Još Malo
16. Jana Matysová - Chlapec S Planou Růží
17. Madeleine Chartrand - Ah Comme On S'Ennuie
18. Michael Blount - Ceaicles Miscallaneous

Tune in two weeks from now on Tuesday March 16 for Show 82. Thanks!

Show 81 - this Tues. Mar. 2 at 7pm CST

 Hi! Please tune in to Show 81, this Tuesday March 2 at 7 pm CST!

Forgive the short notice - I've been studying a lot this month.

I also did this weird thing a few weeks ago where I accidentally created three rough episodes at once (cleaving tracks off a playlist, then that playlist grows, etc). I wasn't sure which one to play first, and then that winter storm deregulation-induced power failure got in the way. Blah blah blah...lots of fun stuff on the way.

This one is kind of folky, but with all the good stuff still in place. Folk fusion? (Like a cuisine, not a genre! 😝)

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Show 81
Tuesday March 2, 2021
7:00 pm (19:00) CST

Only on:
KUZU 92.9 FM (in Denton, TX)
www.kuzu.fm/streaming (worldwide!)

Direct link: http://stream.kuzu.fm/kuzu.mp3

POSTPONED - Show 81 ***NO SHOW TUES FEB 16TH!***

Hi. Forgive the late notice. Apparently the knuckleheads in my "free-market"-loving state can't keep the lights on in freezing weather. Rolling blackouts = electricity can't even stay on for an hour. 

So no show tomorrow, and we'll resume on Tuesday March 2.

Thanks, and see you then!

Show 80 playlist - February 2, 2021

 Hi! Here is the playlist for Show 80, which aired on February 2, 2021:

1. Nena Ivošević - Konjuh Planinom
2. Μίλλη - Έλα Πες μου
3. Janet - Bénie Soit La Pluie
4. Julie Lande - Tourne Tourne
5. Marie Turquoise - La P'tite Nana
6. Marina Voica - Dor Călător
7. Bogdana Zagórska - Zawsze Wiosną Zakochani
8. Zora Kolinska - A Ja Taka Dzivočka
9. Роксана Бабаян - Верю Я
10. Anne Ventura - Tremblements De Coeur
11. Beti [Đorđević] - Neka Srce Kuca Jače
12. Anna German - Cztery Kąty
13. Patricia - Halleluyah
14. Надежда Чепрага - Мой Дом Родной
15. Lidia Stanisławska - Jest Takie Szczęście
16. Martine Leduc - Sur Le Flots De Mes Baisers
17. Szűcs Judith - Járd El A Zorba Dalát

Tune in two weeks from now on February 16 for Show 81. Thanks!

Show 80 - this Tues. Feb. 2 at 7 pm CST

 Hello! Tune in to Show 80 this Tuesday February 2 at 7 pm CST!

This one is as exciting as it looks! 

***Featuring unicorn singles by Marie Turquoise and Anne Ventura that weren't even listed on Discogs until recently (two separate orders).***

It looks like Philips had a style manual (and Мелодия and Pronit shared one 😄).

If I were into gimmicky marketing I'd call this one "schlagerdelic", but that 1) implies the need of "psychedelic" as validation, 2) plays into rockist notions of coolness, and 3) tarnishes the true excellence of these tracks (oops - soapbox alert!). 

So - no superficial indulgences, no $300 records that 2,500 users want...just zero "cred", killer tracks, and another crack in the rock-industrial-complex (o.k. I'm just freestyling now). 😎

It's like Haddaway said: "What is psych? Baby don't bore me...don't bore me...no more."

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Show 80
Tuesday February 2, 2021
7:00 pm (19:00) CST

Only on:
KUZU 92.9 FM (in Denton, TX)
www.kuzu.fm/streaming (worldwide!)

Direct link: http://stream.kuzu.fm/kuzu.mp3

Show 79 playlist - January 19, 2021

 Hi! Here is the playlist for Show 79, which aired Tuesday January 19, 2021:

1. Özdemir Erdoğan - Bir Adım Öte
2. Mandarine - C'est Bon La Vie
3. François D'Aime - Mon Aquarelle
4. Gemini - Neked Csak Egy Idegen
5. Hyldon - Vamos Passear De Bicicleta?
6. Jadranka Stojaković - Na Licu Tvom
7. Christiane Stefanski - Les Prisons Du Monde
8. Алла Пугачёва - Приезжай
9. Peppermint 2 - Lorsque J'aime
10. François Guy - N'avoir Rien A Faire
11. Beauregard, Violletti & Ste-Claire - Comme Une Cover-Girl
12. Barbara Nielsen - De Grote Versierders
13. Joël Favreau - Un Jour, Un Papillon
14. Sofie Kremen - Ça Va Mal Dans Ma Tête
15. Gilbert Einaudi - Speedy Marilyn & Amphe Bogey

Tune in two weeks from now on February 2nd at 7 pm CST for Show 80. Thanks!

Show 79 - this Tues. Jan. 19 at 7 pm CST

 Hi! Tune in this Tuesday January 19 at 7 pm for Show 79.

This one features nice touches of Rhodes, electric piano, organ, woodwind flourishes, and killer bass parts. Plenty of cool, mid-tempo delights! 

(NOTE: I really loved the Taxi theme as a kid. It came on in the afternoon between Sat. morning cartoons and the 5 pm world news my Dad watched. Memories!)

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Show 79
Tuesday January 19, 2021
7:00 pm (19:00) CST

Only on:
KUZU 92.9 FM (in Denton, TX)
www.kuzu.fm/streaming (worldwide!)

Direct link: http://stream.kuzu.fm/kuzu.mp3

Show 78: FC80 playlist - January 5, 2021

Hi! Here's the playlist for Show 78: FC80, which aired on January 5, 2021 (and December 29, 2020).

DISCLAIMER: I goofed - that Modus song is from 1979. I didn't notice until it was too late. Oops!

1. Francesca - Avec Toi
2. Marie-Michèle Desrosiers - Bulles
3. Lili Davis - Réactions En Chaine
4. Beáta Dubasová - Sme Také, Aké Sme
5. Modus - Slávnosť Kvetín
6. Janic Prevost - Mauvaise Tête
7. Alix - Ça Tourne À L'Envers
8. Marianne Croix - Seule Avec Moi
9. Anne Leonard - La Grenouille
10. Kovács Kati - Kérdés Önmagamhoz
11. Sarah Mandiano - Ombre Chinoise
12. Anna Jurksztowicz - Video – Dotyk
13. Trio Expres - Ploaia Nu E În Zadar
14. Patricia Clerget - Shangai
15. Estelle Baron - Le Complexe Du Type
16. Eva Hurychová - Já Přijdu

Tune in two weeks from now on January 19, 2021 at 7 pm CST for Show 79. 

Thanks, and happy new year!