John Richards

Good morning Seattle, and welcome to the Friday edition of The Morning Show. We'll have Rudy Willingham here today at 8:30 for a special Lawn in the Morning DJ set! (You'll be able to tune into live video of that on Instagram at djjohnrichards) Reach out to us today at dj@kexp.org Watch video of this live performance from Eddie Vedder during the One World at Home broadcast on April 18th here: www.youtube.com

Watch the video of Lizzo performing this Sam Cooke song during the One World at Home broadcast from April 18th here: www.youtube.com

Dave Matthews covering Paul Simon (on top of his toilet bowl) during a recent episode of Jimmy Kimmel Live: www.youtube.com

Our friends John and Julia in New Jersey made us aware of this recording. Its members of the Silverlake Conservatory of Music's Youth and Master Youth Chorale (over 50 kids!). They received the music for David Bowie's "Space Oddity" on a Friday, and recorded it on their phones on the following Monday. This was quite a challenge for these kids who normally rely on listening to each other, breathing together, following their director, and feeling confident with all of the musical choices that choirs usually make together. The Southern California conservatory has a unique history. It was founded in 2001 by Red Hot Chili Peppers’ bassist Michael “Flea” Balzary and touring band member Keith “Tree” Barry.

Written, performed and recorded by Walter Martin (The Walkmen) at home, horns recorded by Stuart Bogie (Antibalas) at home, backup vocals performed and recorded by Matt Berninger (The National) at home. Watch them doing this song here: www.youtube.com

Proceeds from the sale of this song will benefit Health Alliance for Austin Musicians: shinyribs.bandcamp.com Bandcamp is waiving their share of revenue from sales all day today to directly benefit artists.

Dr. Seuss rhymes over Dr. Dre beats! For the children! Checkout this story on him that aired on a recent Sound and Vision. soundcloud.com

Frightened Rabbit request for Blair this morning

During a bout of COVID-19 boredom, Noel Gallagher started going through a bunch of CDs he had lying around: “As fate would have it I have stumbled across an old demo which I thought had been lost forever. As far as I’m aware there is only one version of this tune ‘out there’ from an Oasis soundcheck in Hong Kong about 15 years ago? I’m not sure whether the soundcheck version pre dates the demo as there’s no date on the CD. I know some of you love this tune so we thought we’d put it ‘out there’ for you to enjoy/argue over.”

"I have a lot of heroes in my life...one of them is my brother Jason. He is my greatest friend. We got to see U2 during 360 tour together in Las Vegas. Please play “light my way” for Jason , for you and for all of us so we know our efforts to light the way for so many is appreciated!" - Noel

"Loving the show so far. It’s 2:40 PM in England at the moment. The great tunes are definitely helping me get my uni work done from home. Would love to hear anything Radiohead!" - You got it, Dylan!

"It's my wife Shauna's 37th birthday today. She is my rock in life. I couldn't imagine being in quarantine with anyone else! During this quarantine we have bonded at a whole new level and your messages on KEXP have been a massive part of our well being. Thanks to you and your team and all other listeners. Can you play Valerie June- somebody to love?" - Brian

"Despite the fact that the days run together, Friday still feels special. So, I'm going to embrace that. Could you play People I've Been Sad by Christine and the Queens? She's one of a million artists that I would never have discovered without KEXP. Thank you for what you do." - Christine

Watch the video for this global hit here: www.youtube.com

"I wanted to add my voice to the chorus of thanks, you and KEXP are a bastion of sanity in this crazy world! I am a shelter worker at a low barrier respite in Toronto that services some of the most vulnerable in society. We have just recently had our first confirmed positive test for the Covid-19 virus and it has thrown us all – guests and staff alike – into a maelstrom of anxiety and fear. People are understandably afraid to come to work. The most troubling aspect of this pandemic is the way it dehumanizes, I see it every day, most days on my way to work the only people I encounter are the homeless whose already precarious lives are now even more chaotic…I just wanted to hear something to lift spirits and maybe reflect the uncertainty we are feeling at work, so I would ask that you play Should I Stay or Should I Go by The only band that matters. For the record, I will be going to work. Take care of yourself and keep doing what you do!" - Thank you for what YOU do, Manny

Bandcamp is waiving their share of revenue from sales all day today to directly benefit artists. Support Australia's Quivers here: quiversss.bandcamp.com

Happy 16th anniversary to Dave and Liz in Raleigh, who wanted some Mountain Goats this morning!

Read our tribute to the Afrobeat drummer, who passed away yesterday at the age of 79, here: www.kexp.org

"When you get to a dancey part of the show, can you please play Robyn for me?.... still dancing on my own here. Thanks for being here for us John, and everyone at KEXP! I love you guys." - Andrea

"It's my daughter Ella's 7th birthday today, and she would love to hear Around the World by Daft Punk, if you can fit it in." - We sure can, Laura! Happy birthday Ella!

"Just listening while I’m working out in my garage in Denver. How about some early 90's hip hop?" - You got it, Raj!

Your reminder that it is indeed Friday!

If you know Tones on Tail, then you're most likely familiar with Daniel Ash's other goth rock projects: Love and Rockets and Bauhaus

The only single from this British act!

Original version can be found on the debut album from the electronic producer and DJ, released in 1996

You're tuned in to a special guest set from local DJ Rudy Willingham! Support him (especially today since Bandcamp has waived their revenue share for 24 hours!) here: rudywillingham.bandcamp.com

You're tuned in to a special guest set from local DJ Rudy Willingham! Support him (especially today since Bandcamp has waived their revenue share for 24 hours!) here: rudywillingham.bandcamp.com

Read our tribute to Tony Allen, the Afrobeat drummer who passed away yesterday at the age of 79, here: www.kexp.org

Pioneering Afrobeat drummer and Fela Kuti collaborator Tony Allen passed away yesterday. The news was confirmed by Rolling Stone, no cause of death has been officially announced. He was 79 years old. Allen was born in Lagos, Nigeria in 1940 and taught himself to play drums when he was 18 years old. Some of his earliest work was performing with Nigerian trumpeter Victor Olaiya and his band the Cool Cats, beginning on claves and eventually taking up the drum kit. Kuti approached Allen in 1964, offering him to audition for his highlife band that would eventually become Kuti’s famed Africa ‘70 band. www.kexp.org

Watch our live feed here: www.instagram.com Find this collaboration between the two Seattle artists on Bandcamp (which is waiving their revenue shares today!) here: smokeybrights.bandcamp.com

Watch our live feed here: www.instagram.com Support Rudy Willingham here: rudywillingham.bandcamp.com

Watch our live feed here: www.instagram.com Support Rudy Willingham here: rudywillingham.bandcamp.com

We'll be back with more from Rudy Willingham, watch our live feed of this broadcast here: www.instagram.com

We JUST got this new one in from local band Smokey Brights! It's up on Bandcamp now, along with more from the husband/wife duo here: smokeybrights.bandcamp.com

You're tuned in to a live Lawn in the Morning set with local artist Rudy Willingham! Support him here: rudywillingham.bandcamp.com

Watch our live feed here: www.instagram.com Support Rudy Willingham here: rudywillingham.bandcamp.com

Third single from the Beastie Boys eighth studio album, 'Hot Sauce Commettee Part Two,' released in 2011

"John!!!! Awesome moving music! The 3 guys from the moving company were totally rocking out and asked what station it was. They're now taking a break and downloading the app for their phones. Spreading KEXP love everywhere!" - Jody, amplifier from Denver. Well friends, this has been The Morning Show. We'll see you all again at 6:00 AM on Monday. Have a safe and healthy weekend!