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"Sugarman" Sixto Rodriquez, is one of America's best, "unknown" singer/songwriters. Despite producing two excellent studio albums in the early 1970's, commercial success alluded him. He found a regular job, bought a modest home and spent his life in a working class neighborhood in Detriot. Many years later, much to his surprise, his daughter discovered he had a FANatrical following in South Africa, Australia and several other nations around the world. Like many musicians, he did not receive the financial reward he had earned, however he did embark upon several world tours to connect with his enthusiastic worldwide fanbase. I showcase his music today along with other 1970's Rock greats Jimi Hendrix and Bob Dylan. Also in included is another "greatly overlooked" artist from 1970's, the incomparable Nick Drake. Thanks to WCRS for allowing local Columbus Ohio producers to create unique and high quality radio shows not available on conventional FM Clear Channel Radio.

MOCKINGBIRD (Imitation is the Sincerest Form of Flatter): Mockingbird, Love Song, Calling Occupants of Interplanetary Craft, We Can Work It Out, Teen Spirit, Safe & Sound, Old Man, Life on Mars, Twice

JP Marat and Big Barking Dog Present "Complicated": ATLAS SOUND - Walkabout- Mona Lisa, AVRIL LAVIGNE - Complicated, HYPERTRONIC HEART- Run to Me, BROKEN BELLS - Vaporize, BEACH HOUSE - Majorette - All Your Yeahs, BROKEN BELLS - Holding on for Life - October, BRUCE SPRINGSTEIN - Death to my Hometown, CAESARS - Jerk It Out, CITY FLANKER - Love Fever - JUNGLE - Happy Man - Keep Moving

American Folk and Roots Music: James Taylor & Carol King - Blossom & Machine Gun Kelly & Up on the Roof, Gaelyn Lea - Someday we’ll Linger in the Sun & Parting Glass, Bob Dylan - Blind Willie McTell, Blind Willie McTell - Searching the Desert for the Blue, Joanie Mitchell - River, Nick Drake - Chime of a City Clock & Place to Be, Hazel Dickins - Beautiful Hills of Galilee, Sacred Harp Singers - I’m Going Home & Idumea, Alison Krauss - You Will be my Ain True Love

Songs I Like: 10,000 Maniacs - Because the Night; Patti Smith - Frederick, Jay Chou (Chinese Alternative ) with 2 songs from November Chopin, A Pink - Step (Korean Alt Pop), TV On the Radio - Wolf Like Me, Young Punks - Ready for the Fight, Five Stair steps - O-O-H Child, Four Tops - Bernadette, Word of Mouth Chorus - Idumea, Wolf Parade - What did my Lover Say, White Stripes - Jolene, Weezer - Buddy Holly

This week we present "Jesus is King" by Kanye West. Both artist and album are highly controversial. Check out the beats. Tell me what you think.

ALTERNATIVE COVERS - The Day Begins by Black Rebel Motorcycle Club, Gloria by Patti Smith (Live) & Them, Norwegian Wood by Cornershop & The Beatles, Sweet Jane by Cowboy Junkies & Lou Reed (Live), Girls Just Wanna Have Fun by Chromatics, Nothing Compares to You by Sinead O Connor, HURT by Johnny Cash, Hallelujah by John Cale, Jealous Guy by Bryan Ferry and Roxy Music

Lil Nas X sings "Old Country Road." Gaelynn Lea give us "Someday We'll Linger In the Sun" and "Parting Glass." Tyler Childers offers "White House Road" and "House Fire." Also joining today's show are Fairport Convention, Ralph Stanley, Johnny Cash other respected American Root's Artists.

Paul McCartney's 17th solo album was released on September 7, 2018 and debuted at #1 on the US Billboard 200. This afternoon we play "Egypt Station" in its entirety. It is an effort filled with quiet poetry and sublime melodies. I also like the cover art which is an original painting by the musician.