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Friday, Apr 15 2016, 6AM
Good morning! We are kicking off Six Degrees of Robyn Hitchcock with "Viva! Sea-Tac"
R.E.M.'s Peter Buck is the guitarist jamming out on "Viva Sea-Tac" and Kate Pierson of the B-52s contributes vocals!
Josh Homme is the founder of Queens of the Stone Age and they released 'Feel Good Hit of the Summer' in 2000.
Following the dissolution of The Screaming Trees in 2000, Mark Lanegan became a member of Queens of the Stone Age and he also formed The Gutter Twins with Greg Dulli in 2003.
Besides The Gutter Twins, Greg Dulli also plays in The Afghan Whigs who cover Ass Ponys' "Mr. Superlove"...Dulli noted.
New Order released "Power, Corruption, & Lies" in 1983 via Factory Records.
Prior to New Order, Joy Division (fronted by the late Ian Curtis) released "Transmission" in 1980 on 'Closer' produced by Martin Hannett.
In addition to Joy Division, Martin Hannett also produced Magazine's 'The Correct Use of Soap' released the same year as 'Closer'
Magazine's guitarist John McGeoch also played in Siouxsie & The Banshees who covered The Beatles' "Dear Prudence" in 1984.
Following a cover, The Beatles released 'Sgt Peppers Lonely Hearts Band' in 1967 and were managed by Brian Epstein and produced by "Fifth Beatle" George Martin.
In addition to The Beatles, Producer George Martin and Manager Brian Epstein had Gerry and the Pacemakers on their roster. "You'll Never Walk Alone" is the anthem of the Liverpool Football Club. Today marks the anniversary of The Hillsborough Disaster of 1985 that caused the deaths of 96 people and injured 766 others, at a football match between Liverpool and Nottingham Forest
You can hear a field recording of fans singing "You'll Never Walk Alone" at a Liverpool Football match here in Pink Floyd's "Fearless" released on 'Works' in 1983.
Adrian Sherwood aka Barmy Army released "Sharp as a Needle" (sampling soccer chants) as a tribute to Scottish football player Kenny Dalglish. Al Jourgensen of Ministry plays keyboards on this track.
Al Jourgensen may be best known as the founder of industrial band, Ministry. They cover Bob Dylan's "Lay Lady Lay" on their 1996 release 'Filth Pig'.
Speaking of Bob Dylan covers...Robyn Hitchcock released a double album of Bob Dylan covers called 'Robyn Sings' in 2002.
Bob Dylan collaborates with Johnny Cash to craft the beautiful "Girl From The North Country".
Ray Charles covers this Johnny Cash song live on The Johnny Cash Show in 1970.
Stevie Wonder covers this Ray Charles song on a German television show.
Sharon Jones & The Dap-Kings cover Stevie Wonder's "Signed, Sealed, Delivered" and you can see them LIVE tomorrow at our KEXP New Home Grand Opening! Check out the event here on KEXP.org: blog.kexp.org
Sharon Jones and the Dap-Kings cover Woody Guthrie's "This Land Is Your Land" on their 2005 release, 'Naturally'. The group just got added to our bill of amazing bands playing our New Home Grand Opening tomorrow! Check out all of the details here on KEXP.org: blog.kexp.org
Woody Guthrie composed one of America's most famous folk songs, "This Land Is Your Land" in 1940.
After uncovering unrecorded lyrics of Woody Guthrie, Billy Bragg & Wilco were contacted to create Mermaid Avenue to bring life to these lyrics.
Billy Bragg who collaborated with Wilco also released a massive catalog of solo work including this track, "Sexuality" which he co-wrote with Johnny Marr.
Johnny Marr joined Modest Mouse from 2003 to 2009 including this release from 2007.
Johnny Marr is also featured in The Smiths 'Louder Than Bombs' from 1987.
Johnny Marr plays on this Beck record which The Dust Brothers took part helping with production.
The Dust Brothers also helped out in producing 'Paul's Boutique' released in 1989.
Beastie Boys' "Shake Your Rump" samples The Sugarhill Gang's "8th Wonder"
The Sugarhill Gang's track is also sampled in this De La Soul track, "Area" from their 'Buhloone Mindstate' from 1993.
FRIDAY SONG! Mint Royale's "Show Me" features Pos from De La Soul!
"Show Me" covered by our favorite Morning Show Players featuring Tilson from The Saturday Knights.
Tilson plays in Seattle/Tacoma-based group, The Saturday Knights featuring a guest appearance from producer and musician, Jack Endino.
Nirvana covered "Love Buzz" by The Shocking Blue who originally released it in 1969.
Paul Weller is also in this band, The Style Council who released 'My Ever Changing Moods' in 1984.
The keyboardist of The Style Council was in Dexy's Midnight Runners which sprouted this popular track, "Come on Eileen" in 1982.
The producer of "Come on Eileen" also produced 'Bona Drag' by Morrissey.
Colin Meloy covers Morrissey's "Everyday is Like Sunday"
Colin Meloy is the frontman of The Decemberists who released 'The Crane Wife' in 2006 produced by Chris Walla.
Chris Walla was also in Death Cab For Cutie which released this record back in 2000.
Harvey Danger's Sean Nelson has collaborated with Chris Walla on various music projects including his solo record, 'Make Good Choices'
Cheryl loves this song hehe // Robyn is a huge Jimi fan too
"Crosstown Traffic" features an improvised kazoo played by Jimi, "Concrete Schoolyard" goes all out on the kazoo solo too
Chali 2na from Jurassic 5 is featured on this track.
David Byrne, who was featured on that N.A.S.A. track, is the frontman for Talking Heads.
David Byrne from the Talking Heads did a full length collaborative album with St. Vincent and a full brass band.
