John Richards

Good morning and happy Friday. Yes, today is Friday and this is the beginning of our one-day Summer Fundraising Drive. Help us reach our goal with your gift of support, today. When you do, you'll power the music that you love and feel proud for supporting a community of creative, passionate and inspired music lovers! Donate now! Call 206-903-5397.

Robert Earl Keen says this song is about "the warm fuzzy feeling of being where you belong. Where that is, is your choice." You belong in the community of KEXP supporters. Call 206-903-5397 now or donate online at kexp.org

This wonderful ditty was chosen by John Richards as a KEXP Song of the Day: blog.kexp.org Your contribution allows KEXP to provide free content like this to its listeners. Donate today!

The Mountain Goats performed live in the KEXP studio this week ---on Tuesday, June 6th, at noon. You can stream that performance from KEXP's archive here: www.kexp.org Your support allows KEXP to present many, many live performances.

Watch TV on the Radio's extraordinary cover of "Nothing Compares 2 U": www.rollingstone.com The KEXP community grieved together about Prince's death. You will feel even more connected to that community when you financially support it. Donate today by calling 206-903-5397.

Where is my mind, you ask? Why pass up this glorious opportunity to be a part of this summer's fundraising drive? Why pass up those lovely gifts? Call 206-903-5397.

Call now (206-903-5397 or 866-903-5397) and contribute $15.00 a month for the opportunity to own this new Ride song (and album).

"Lift," played often by Radiohead in concert, is part of the bonus-filled re-release of "OK Computer." It's called "OKNOTOK.": pitchfork.com You'll feel really OK when you donate to KEXP's Summer Fundraising Drive. Call 206-903-5397.

See the video for INXS' "Don't Change.": www.youtube.com If you haven't contributed to KEXP yet, this is your golden opportunity. Call now --206-903-5397 or 1-866-903-5397.

Yes, KEXP plays vinyl, including this classic from The Call. Support the station that allows an eclectic mix of musical genres and formats. Your donation allows our DJ's the freedom to do "human curation" of the programming.

"You're telling me it's in disguise, well use your eyes...It's not, it's inside me...": www.metrolyrics.com It's inside you---the strong desire to support this music you love. Donate today.

Anyone who calls in this hour and makes a gift of $240 or more can choose to join John and the morning crew for a cup of coffee and a station tour in KEXP's new Gathering Space. You'll get your own KEXP mug and the joy of knowing that you're powering The Morning Show on KEXP.

A donor told us, "The Chris Cornell tribute was awesome. It sucks that it takes to a tragedy to bring that together, but I'm glad I had KEXP during that. It took that tribute for me to donate for the first time." KEXP's ability to compassionately respond to suffering is an important reason for you to donate. 206-903-5397.

Do you know that Mojo Nixon is in the KEXP library? This station gives its listeners the opportunity to hear such a broad variety of music. Support the station that is programmed by humans. Call 206-903-5397 now.

Maybe you've got something better to do than watch TV and have a couple of brews... like make a contribution to KEXP right now!! Call 206-903-5397.

Ahhh....the Friday song. This is a "song that cut a smile across your face for life...." : genius.com You, two, can have a smile across your face. Give until it feels good. Call 206-903-5397 or 1-866-903-5397.

Coffee's on! Call in with a gift of $240 or more to join John and the morning crew for coffee, conversation, and a private tour of KEXP.

Don't miss the official video for "Time to Dance": www.youtube.com And don't miss the chance to contribute to the station where the music really matters. You can donate online at kexp.org or by calling 206-903-5397.

Because of the support of its listening community, KEXP is enable to respond immediately to tragedies like the death of Chris Cornell: blog.kexp.org Keep human programming on the air by calling with your donation. 206-903-5397 or 1-866-903-5397.

Make a gift of $240 or more this hour and your gift will be matched by some generous KEXP donors. Support the music you love by donating online at kexp.org or by calling 206-903-5397.

If you've been helped by something you heard on KEXP, if a particular song has touched you in some way, allow yourself the privilege of supporting this station. Donate by calling 206-903-5397 or 1-866-903-5397.

Natalie, a renewing Amplifier, is a nightshift ER nurse and a member of The Morning Faithful. She listens to John on her way home from work in the mornings. If John is part of YOUR morning commute (either to or from work), please keep the show going by donating today.

KEXP celebrated the fifth International Clash Day on Tuesday, February 7th, 2017.: blog.kexp.org If you love our ability to present specialty programs and celebrations like this, support it!

If you live on and love the West Coast, step up! Gifts of $240 or more this hour will be matched. Power the music that matters by calling 206-903-5397 of donating online at kexp.org

Local band (and KEXP favorite) TacocaT will be performing at Bumbershoot this year. Part of KEXP's mission is to nurture, champion, and support local musicians. Help support local music with your donation.

A South Dakota listener says that her 19-month-old gets really excited when she turns on KEXP in the morning. Want your children to learn to love this music? Make your contribution to KEXP now online at kexp.org or by calling 206-903=5397.

Tones on Tail, a project of Daniel Ash, is a reference to the way calibration tones were recorded on the "tail" of reel-to-reel tape. We are nearing the tail end of The Morning Show. Contributions of $240 or more before 10 a.m. will be matched by other generous donors. Call 206-903-5397.

A long-time listener phones in to contribute and say to John and Morgan, "You do a great job. You broaden my musical horizons." KEXP consistently offers you the opportunity to expand your musical horizons. You'll listen even more enthusiastically when you've become a financial supporter.

Here's the music video for The Flying Lizards' cover of Barrett Strong's "Money": www.youtube.com It's important for us to raise money today. Support the station you love and the music that matters by calling 206-903-5397 or donating online at kexp.org.

This timeless song reminds us that "this is the day, when things fall into place..." Today is the day--and this is the time. If you haven't supported The Morning Show with your money, do so now. Call 206-903-5397.

This is a request from a treasured listener (Thanks, Scott.). KEXP's independence allows us to respond to listener requests. You keep KEXP answerable only to listeners through your contribution.

A listener told us that "it's my 50th birthday and I thought I should chip in extra this year....The station keeps me young." It DOES, doesn't it? Support the station that's not "stale" in any way. Donate online at kexp.org.

Any gifts of $240 or more here at the end of the show will be matched. Donate now!