4,992Shows
249,891Spins
Wednesday, Apr 8 2020, 6AM
Good morning Seattle, and welcome to the Wednesday edition of The Morning Show. We lost John Prine due to COVID-19 complications yesterday at the age of 73. We'll be playing tribute to him throughout the day. Reach out to us this morning at dj@kexp.org
Watch Steve Earle performing live for us in 2015 here: www.youtube.com
The debut album from the Canadian singer/songwriter, who passed away on November 7, 2016 at the age of 82
And will you please say hello
To the folks that I know
Tell 'em that I won't be long
And they'll be happy to know
That as you saw me go
I was singing this song
Second album from the Glasgow band. Find a copy here! townsendmusic.store
Check out our exclusive interview with Jason Pierce of Spiritualized about this album here: bit.ly
"We are all still here. The universe is sending a message to us all to slow down and take stock of our lives.
What is a human...what is our purpose...if our time is now, then how shall we proceed and why not listen to the universe and just say yes! If we let go and do what we know is right...then we all get through this together.
Please play Wildflower by Tom Petty. Love and Light Seattle!" - Noel in Oakland
"We are at home in Paris, I'm working from home. It's kinda difficult but I needed to slow down a bit also. The situation is really difficult in France, especially in Paris. I hope we can see the light soon.
Can you play something for me? Sufjan Stevens maybe...
I miss you all so much and hope to see you soon, in Paris, in Seattle or somewhere in this mighty world. Much love! Take care! You are not alone." - Pinar
We'll be playing tribute to the great John Prine throughout the day today. We lost him from COVID-19 yesterday at the age of 73. // www.rollingstone.com
Pre-order this new album from Jason Isbell (due out on May 15th) here: www.jasonisbell.com
Off the third album from this Twin Cities alt-country band, released in 1992
"Just gave myself a haircut last night. It actually wasn't that emotional or bad : ) I'm definitely not a professional, though. Never thought a pandemic would make getting a haircut difficult." - Ken
Title track off the second album from this local folk band, released in 2011
Somewhere between West Seattle, Seattle Center, Shoreline, and Capitol Hill at the moment
Request for Walter, who made KEXP themed graffiti for his Zoom room!
"When I start a song off of a "ditty" I often think “what it this about” and let the question roll around in my mind for a day or two before I find some thread and start writing lyrics. I went to sleep after working on the song arrangement over a long day and in the morning I woke up repeating “you are not alone”, “you are not alone”… and then I realized. This is a song for John! So I penned this ode to cautious optimism in the midst of quarantine in your honor. I hope this tune can bring a little bit of happiness to your days. Thanks for soldiering on through all of this and bringing hope and comfort to so many people." - Brandon Summers of Helio Sequence, who sent this new song to The Morning Show yesterday. Thank you, Brandon. <3 Find info on his studio space here: https://www.heliosound.co/about
Support this local band here: theheliosequence.bandcamp.com
Radio's on
Windows rolled up
And my mind's rolled down
R.I.P. to legendary singer/songwriter John Prine, who passed away yesterday at the age of 73 from COVID-19.
"We are working from home in Ontario. As a nurse practitioner I don't generally get to listen to you, but my husband Mike listens every day. I am so thankful to be with him during these long days, and that is the bright side of covid isolation.
Could you please play any song you'd like from his favorite, Jack White, so he can remember last summer when we got to see him solo and with Rancoteurs. Thanks a bunch!" - For Stephanie and Mike!
"My family has loved listening to you through our days of homeschooling my 5 and 8 year old. My sons would like to request the song Pressure by David Bowie and Freddie Mercury.
Could it have something to do with me being a very disciplined teacher? Not at all. no way. Teaching is HARD. Shot out to all the amazing teachers. Especially ones that are also homeschooling their own kiddos at the same time.
And thank you for being a beacon during this crazy time." Love from New York, Laura, Daniel, Sam and Zach
Holy Esque are set to release their third E.P, ‘CPH’. A collection of rarities recorded in January 2014 at STC Studios, Copenhagen. The E.P will stand as a pre-curser on the path to release of their third record in 2021. Comprised of songs from various sessions, with ‘CPH’ the band finally let forgotten tracks breath new life.
Singer Pat Hynes said on the E.P: "With the winding, fleeting nature of recording an album, there are often moments that slip by, that never should have been allowed to slip. Music lost in the difficult choices presented in making something real. We are elated to finally release these moments, with all their flaws in place. ‘CPH’ is a place in the past, brought to the present." The E.P will be released on April 17th via Beyond the Frequency Records // www.facebook.com
Watch Lost Under Heaven performing live on The Morning Show in 2018 here: www.youtube.com
Band featuring former Bauhaus members Daniel Ash, David J and Kevin Haskins. 'Express' is their second LP, released in 1986
"Today my daughter Molly is turning 14, and she would much rather be spending this day with her friends, but is being a good sport about spending it with her folks. She’s a big fan of your show. If you can fit it in, would you play the song Lorelei by the Cocteau Twins for her? (She’s recently discovered this band, be still my 80s 4AD loving heart)."- Happy birthday to Molly, from Mary and all of us here on The Morning Show!
"How about “Stayin’ Alive” by the Bee-Gees, for all of us - including my daughter Vela who is attending Lewis & Clark College in PDX working on her thesis.
I’ve been listening to 90.3 since the KCMU days, and Vela grew up listening to KEXP. During this unprecedented event, the connection we feel listening to KEXP together – albeit separated by distance and all things considered – is truly tangible and uplifting. Thank you for all you do – stay safe!" - Eric
Oh no, not I, I will survive
Oh, as long as I know how to love, I know I'll stay alive
I've got all my life to live
And I've got all my love to give and I'll survive
Profits from the purchase of this new one from Danish band Iceage will benefit Médecins Sans Frontières. Find it here: iceage.bandcamp.com
“I’m gonna miss singin’ this one with you John so tonight I’ll sing it to you,” Carlile wrote. “I know you didn’t make it home in the way we all wanted but you made it home. Put in a good word for us.” - www.rollingstone.com
"In memory of John Prine could you please play the song “Please Don’t Bury Me.” Years ago I picked up a guitar after not having played since I was a teenager and this was the first song I actually learned well enough to play in front of my family and then strangers. I played it again last night when I heard the sad news of his death." - Geoffrey from Milwaukee
R.I.P. to John Prine, who we lost yesterday to COVID-19 at the age of 73: www.kexp.org
Damn the man! Save the Empire! Happy Rex Manning Day: www.youtube.com
We mustn't dwell. No, not today. We can't. Not on Rex Manning day!
Here's video of that clip from Bill Murray talking about how John Prine helped him get his humor back thanks to this song: www.youtube.com
Off of Bowie's fourth studio album, released in 1971
And then I say
What better place could you go to than space?
What's a better holiday than that?
R.I.P. John Prine. This has been The Morning Show. We'll see you all again (remotely) tomorrow at 6:00 AM. Stay well out there, friends.