A radio playlist commentary may seem an odd place to reveal that one's email address has appeared on the dark web, but it's a good way to get the information out to as many contacts as possible in one swell foop. If you get an email purporting to be from me, and it doesn't reference, say, the Ramones, the Flashcubes, the Monkees, Batman, or The Greatest Record Ever Made!, nor even include use of the word invigmoratin', it may be one of those evil arachnids at work. Please let me know if you receive such a message.
And yeah, I figured this dark web threat was destroyed when Superman defeated the Spider Lady in 1948. But in the real world, the Man of Steel's work must truly be our own. Me? Passwords changed. Activity monitored. Vigilance engaged. Up, up and away.
The never-ending battle for truth, justice, and the American way could use some tunes to accompany its crusade. This is what rock 'n' roll radio sounded like on another Sunday night in Syracuse this week.
NEXT WEEK: On September 29th, This Is Rock 'n' Roll Radio pays tribute to the roots of the Flashcubes and the Half/Cubes with a special show devoted to the original versions of classic pop masters and pop treasures those two great acts have covered. We'll also hear from the Flashcubes themselves, and maybe a taste of an act covering the Flashcubes. Brilliant! That's how you make something happen....
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TIRnRR # 1252: 9/22/2024
TIRnRR FRESH SPINS! Tracks we think we ain't played before are listed in bold.
THE RAMONES: Don't Come Close (Rhino, Road To Ruin)
ESSENCE: Sweet Fools (Sony, VA: Cleveland International Records 1977-1983)
THE RUBINOOS: I Think We're Alone Now (Castle, Everything You Always Wanted To Know About The Rubinoos But Were Afraid To Ask)
TAYLOR SWIFT: The Last Great American Dynasty (Republic, folklore)
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THE GO-BETWEENS: Bye Bye Pride (Beggars Banquet, Bellavista Terrace: Best Of The Go-Betweens)
ELVIS COSTELLO AND THE ATTRACTIONS: Lip Service (Rykodisc, This Year's Model)
THE YACHTS: Suffice To Say (Salvo, VAL Born Stiff--The Stiff Records Collection)
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THE UGLY DUCKLINGS: Nothin' (Rhino, VA: Nuggets II)
DONNA SUMMER: Hot Stuff (Casablanca, Summer: The Original Hits)
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MICHAEL DES BARRES: Fox On The Run (Rock Ridge Music, It's Only Rock 'n' Roll)
THE BAY CITY ROLLERS: Saturday Night (Arista, The Definitive Collection)
THE 101'ERS: Keys To Your Heart (Soul Jazz, VA: Punk 45: Sick On You!)
TRANSLATOR: Un-Alone (Columbia/415, Everywhere That We Were: The Best Of Translator)
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NICK PIUNTI AND THE COMPLICATED MEN: Mind Reader (Jem, single) THE DAMNED: Smash It Up (Part 2) (Castle, Smash It Up: The Anthology 1976-1987)
THE ISLEY BROTHERS: You Better Come Home (Varese Sarabande, Shake It Up, Baby)
JOHNNY CASH AND JUNE CARTER: Jackson (Time-Life, VA: Classic Country)
CHUCK BERRY: Thirty Days (MCA, The Anthology)
THE GO-GO'S: How Much More (IRS, Beauty And The Beat)
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BALLZY TOMORROW: Return The Bride (single) CHUBBY CHECKER: Let's Twist Again (Abkco, Dancin' Party: The Chubby Checker Collection [1960-1966])
THE PRETENDERS: Kid (Sire, The Singles)
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The Greatest Record Ever Made!
SOUTHSIDE JOHNNY AND THE ASBURY JUKES: I Don't Want To Go Home (Sony, VA: Cleveland International Records 1977-1983)
THE MONKEES: You Told Me (Rhino, Headquarters)
JOAN ARMATRADING: Eating The Bear (A & M, Walk Under Ladders)
SHOES: She Satisfies (Real Gone Music, 35 Years: The Definitive Shoes Collection 1977-2012)
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THE BEAT: Walking Out On Love (Wagon Wheel, The Beat)
BLONDIE: Nothing Is Real But The Girl (Beyond, No Exit)
THE POPTARTS: Jealousy [alternate version] (PlumTone, Fresh...Out Of The Toaster)
MAD MONSTER PARTY: No Matter What I Do (n/a, Mad Monster Party)
THE REZILLOS: I Like It (Sire, Can't Stand The Rezillos: The [Almost] Complete Rezillos)
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THE ENGLISH BEAT: Save It For Later (Shout Factory, Keep The Beat: The Very Best Of The English Beat)
THE SUPREMES: Stop! In The Name Of Love (Motown, DIANA ROSS AND THE SUPREMES: The Ultimate Collection)
HOLLY GOLIGHTLY: You Have Yet To Win (Damaged Goods, Truly She Is None Other)
THE MONKEES: (Theme From) The Monkees [TV version] (Rhino, The Monkees [expanded edition])
THE FLASHCUBES: Face In The Crowd (Northside, Flashcubes On Fire)
THE BEATLES: It's Only Love (Apple, Help!)
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THE FLASHCUBES: Rawhide (Northside, Flashcubes On Fire)
THE PRETENDERS: What You Gonna Do About It (Rhino, Pirate Radio 1979-2005)
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