This world is only gonna break your heart.
That line from Chris Isaak's "Wicked Game" has been in my head a lot. We feel like we're a million miles away from the devastation of the fires in California. There's almost an entire country in between here and there, but the plight of our brothers and sisters--our friends--resonates across the distance. The ache is unbearable.
We have a giddy little pop radio show. It does not aspire to greater meaning, and it serves no purpose beyond playful diversion. I hope we can offer a song and a smile for all who can use that diversion, whether here or there. I've made a small cash donation to help--to try to help--and I'm going to see if I can give a little bit more.
Meanwhile, we have a few songs to play, for friends, for family, and for strangers alike. This world is only gonna break your heart. Our hearts. But some lucky hearts don't have to remain broken. Music can heal, friendship can heal. Here and there. Everywhere.
This is what rock 'n' roll radio sounded like on another Sunday night in Syracuse this week.
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TIRnRR # 1268: 1/12/2025
TIRnRR FRESH SPINS! Tracks we think we ain't played before are listed in bold.
THE NON-PROPHETS: Alibi (single)
BOB DYLAN: Most Likely You Go Your Way (And I'll Go Mine) (Columbia, Blonde And Blonde)
THE OSMONDS: Crazy Horses (Curb, 21 Hits)
THE ENGLISH BEAT: Best Friend (Shout Factory, Keep The Beat: The Very Best Of The English Beat)
WONDERBOY: Down By The Lazy River (single) TOM PETTY AND THE HEARTBREAKERS: Red River (MCA, Hypnotic Eye)
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THE OSMONDS: One Way Ticket To Anywhere (Curb, The Plan)
THE BEE GEES: Idea (Polydor, Idea)
DONNA SUMMER: Dim All The Lights (Casablanca, Summer: The Original Hits)
SCREAMING LORD SUTCH AND THE SAVAGES: Train Kept A-Rollin' (MOJO, VA: MOJO Working! THE UK R & B Explosion!)
THE WHO: Run Run Run (MCA, A Quick One)
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LES HANDCLAPS: Cacti Are Delicious Fruit (Handclaps, Ouh Ouh Ah!)
THE STEMS: Love Will Grow (Rhino, VA: Children Of Nuggets)
THE ISLEY BROTHERS: Shout (Part One) (MOJO, VA: Songs The Beatles Taught Us)
THE FUZZTONES: Bad News Travels Fast (Rhino, VA: Children Of Nuggets)
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PETER, PAUL AND MARY: Day Is Done (Warner Brothers, The Best Of Peter, Paul And Mary/Ten Years Together)
FAIRPORT CONVENTION: Time Will Show The Wiser (Polydor, Fairport Convention)
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JOHNNY JOHNSON AND THE BANDWAGON: Mr. Tambourine (Kent Soul, Breakin' Down The Walls Of Heartbreak)
THE LEMON PIPERS: Green Tambourine (BMG, VA: The Complete Buddah Chart Singles Volume One)
ABBA: Dancing Queen (Polydor, ABBA Gold)
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THE FLASHCUBES: Pathetic (Northside, Brilliant)
HOLLY GOLIGHTLY: Box Elder (Damaged Goods, Singles Round-Up)
KISS: Strutter (Mercury, KISS)
THE DONNAS: Living After Midnight (Lookout!, Turn 21)
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The Greatest Record Ever Made!
ELVIS PRESLEY: Heartbreak Hotel (RCA, The Top Ten Hits)
ELVIS COSTELLO AND THE ATTRACTIONS: Accidents Will Happen (Rykodisc, Armed Forces)
EVERY MOTHER'S SON: Come On Down To My Boat Baby (Hip-O, VA: '60s Gold)
THE O'JAYS: Love Train (Epic, Love Train: The Best Of The O'Jays)
LULU: The Boat That I Row (Rhino, From Crayons To Perfume: The Best Of Lulu)
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THE MnM'S: I'm Tired (Burger, Melts In Your Ears 1980-1981)
THE SPONGETONES: Nothing Really Matters When You're Young [REDACTED]
THE APPLES IN STEREO: Stephen Stephen (Elephant 6, Electronic Projects For Musicians)
THE OSMONDS: One Bad Apple (Don't Spoil The Whole Bunch) (Curb, 21 Hits)
THE RAMONES: Go Mental (Rhino, Road To Ruin)
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THE COWSILLS: Hair (Rebound, The Best Of The Cowsills)
BLONDIE: Dreaming (Chrysalis, The Platinum Collection)
CARLENE CARTER: I'm So Cool (Demon, Musical Shapes/Blue Nun)
THE BEATLES: Revolution [promo video version]
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THE RAMONES: I Don't Want To Grow Up (Radioactive, ¡Adios Amigos!)
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