With the holiday season upon us, let’s beat ourselves silly with sonic pleasures from all over and abandon our compass for two hours as we change direction outta November, 2014. (Sheesh, what a week!)

Playlist:

Grey Holiday by The Orange Peels from Sun Moon (2013)
Whippings & Apologies by Sparks from A Woofer in Tweeter’s Clothing (1972)
Teenage Kicks by The Undertones from The Undertones (1979)
When I Don’t Want You by Soft Machine from At The Beginning (1967/1977)
Brown Rice by Don Cherry from Don Cherry (1977)
Lettre A Monsieur Le Chef De Gare De La Tour De Carol by Brigitte Fontaine/Areski with Art Ensemble of Chicago from Comme À La Radio (1969)

These Are The JB’s pts 1 & 2 by The JB’s from These Are the JB’s (1970/2014)
Check Out Your Mind by The Impressions from 45 single (1970)
Capricorn’s Thing by Dennis Coffy and the Detroit Guitar Band from 45 single (1973)
The Lions and The Cucumber by Manfred Hübler & Siegfried Schwab from Vampiros Lesbos – Sexadelic Dance Party (1969/1995)
Tweed Suit by The Natural Yogurt Band from Tuck In With… (2010)
Superstition by Beck, Bogert & Appice from Beck, Bogert & Appice (1973)

Puppet Wipes by Tin Huey from 7″ EP (1977)
Poltico by The Parasites of the Western World from 7″ single (1979)
6 by Neats from Propeller Product 7″ EP comp (1981)
Heart Bares by Fred Frith from Cheap At Half The Price (1983)
Walk The Dog by Laurie Anderson from 45 single (1981)
Poptones by PIL from Metal Box aka Second Edition (1979)

Satan’s Stomp by The Flesh Eaters from A Minute To Pray A Second To Die (1981)
The Singer by Nick Cave & the Bad Seeds from Kicking Against The Pricks (1986)
Live Life by Terry Reid from River (1973)

We here at W!C!P! are all about records. We like all kinds but, there’s something real special about the beloved 7″ or “45”. Back in the day, artists depended on singles to achieve their way to the top of the charts and later on independent artists relied on the 7″ format to sell at shows (inexpensively) to get their music into our hot little hands.

Every 7″ record has an “A” side that usually contains the “hit” or a song the artist obviously wants you to experience first. But sometimes on the “B” side is where things get interesting. Either labeled as “throwaways” or experimental recordings for particular artists, these tracks would sometimes become a hit themselves or be found deep on an album buried between other non hit songs; OR the assigned “B” side track just remained an orphan of sorts, existing solely beneath “A” territory.

Wax! Crackle! Pop! proudly presents a series, every other month (or so), where we exclusively investigate the other side, flipping it all over and that’s B SIDES THE POINT. Vinyl geek, B side enthusiasts John Seden and John Everett are regular guests!

This be the fourth one. Be sure to check out B sides… 1, 2, and 3!

Playlist:

Ex-Lion Tamer by Wire from I Am the Fly 7″ (1978)
I Ain’t Sosfiscticated by Ruts from Jah War 7″ (1979)
Did You No Wrong by Sex Pistols from God Save The Queen 7″ (1977)
Sympathetic Anasethetic by Fire Engines from Big Gold Dream 7″ single (1980)

Wings by The Fall from Kicker Conspiracy 7″ double single (1983)
In-Sight by Dead Kennedys from Kill the Poor 7″ (1980)
I Am A Cliche by X Ray Spex from Bondage Up Yours 7″ (1980)
Your Phone’s Off The Hook (But You’re Not) by X from White Girl 7″ (1980)
I Know Who You Been Socking It To by The Isley Brothers from I Turned You On 45 single (1969)
Ruby Tuesday by Rotary Connection from Soul Man 45 single (1968)

Echo Boogie by Jørgen Ingmann from Apache 45 single (1961)
The House of Bamboo by Andy Williams from 45 single (1958)
Can’t You Hear The Cows by The Turtles from The Story of Rock N Roll 45 single (1968)
Yer Stoned Italian Cowboy by The Go from Invisible Friends 7″ single (2006)
Mr. Soul by Love Battery from Foot 7″ single (1991)
Master Blaster (Dub version) by Stevie Wonder from Master Blaster 45 single (1980)

Ain’t It Just Like A Woman by Geordie from All Because Of You 45 single (1973)
Witches Wand by Luv Machine from Happy Children 45 single (1972)
Nobody Can Tell Us by Pack from 7″ single (1978)
Alligator Man by Knox from Gigolo Aunt 7″ single (1978)
Hoedown at Alice’s by Steve Martin from King Tut 45 single (1978)

Jungle Fever by The Tornadoes from 45 single (1962)
Meninblack (Waiting For ‘Em) by The Stranglers from Who Wants The World 7″ single (1981)
A to Z by Run On from 7″ single (1995)
pARANOID cHANT by Minutemen from Paranoid Time (1980)

Cakewalk of Crime by Jonathan Fire Eater from 7″ single (1995)
E-Y-E by Method Actors from Round World 7″ single (1981)
Child Of Perdition (Crying Hard) by Brimstone Howl from 7″ single (2008)

In an effort to minimize this sometimes saturated “boys club” in rock n roll, DJ Jim G takes initiative and dedicates two hours to the ladies. It’s always ladies night on W!C!P! but, let’s celebrate with some of our favorite women artists. On this episode, some of the BEST singers and songwriters of any gender.

Playlist:

Light My Fire by Shirley Bassey from Is Really Something (1970)
Whole Lotta Love by Tina Turner from Acid Queen (1975)
Bugs by Bobbie Gentry from Ode to Billie Joe (1966)
Month After Month Always Busy, Can’t Go Out by Srei Sothear and Sin Sisamouth from Cambodian Psych Out (197?/2007)
Vamos Tratar A Saude by Rita Lee from Hoje É O Primeiro Dia Do Resto Da Sua Vida (1972)
Sonho Meu by Gal Costa & Maria Bethania from Brazil Classics 1 (1990)
Liza by Emily Jane White from The Bay Bridged Vol 2 (2008)

Wild by The Nuns from The Nuns (1980)
Dragon Lady by Geraldine Fibbers from 7″ single (1995)
Ain’t You by Kleenex from 7″ single (1978)
Rebel Girl by Bikini Kill from 7″ EP (1993)
Typical Girls by The Slits from 7″ single (1979)
White Mice by Mo-Dettes from Stiff: The Last Compilation (1980)
Tu M’As Trop Menti by Chantal Goya from single (1965)
Remember by The Shangri-Las from 45 single (1964)
Greenfield Morning I Pushed An Empty Baby Carriage All Over The City by Yoko Ono from Plastic Ono Band (1970)
Motor Crash by The Sugarcubes from Sounds Waves compilation EP (1988)

It Won’t Be You by Bessie Smith from Empty Bed Blues (193?/1971)
He Was a Big Freak by Betty Davis from They Say I’m Different (1974)
Play With Fire by Ruth Copeland from I Am What I Am (1971)
Moke and Poke Stomp by Carol Kaye from Picking Up On The E String (1996)
Pinball Number Count by The Pointer Sisters from 12″ single (197?/2003)
Reach Out For The Truth by Linda Lewis from Lark (1972)
Big Yellow Taxi by Joni Mitchell from Ladies of the Canyon (1969)

Hey by Sardina from Presents (1995)
No New Wisdom by Michelle Marchesseault from 4 song demo from Chicago (1997)
These Days by Nico from Chelsea Girl (1967)

Folks! I’m super excited to have Owen Maercks as my special guest on this episode of Wax! Crackle! Pop! Owen made a pretty incredible album, titled “Teenage Sex Therapist” that just saw a full on vinyl release – 36 years AFTER it was produced and performed with Henry Kaiser among others. Talk about “ahead of it’s time”, this is truly a lost gem of avant power pop rock jazz and THEN SOME that you all must hear. And a great story to boot.

In addition to Owen’s musical adventures with Kaiser, he is also co-owner of the East Bay Vivarium (in Berkeley), the largest reptile house west of the Mississippi, and is an avid record collector with more than 14,000 LP’s in his collection. On this episode, Owen brought down a few records sharing some of his biggest influences and a few super rare gems. Hey, let’s pop!

Playlist:

Nancy Calls Collect by Owen Maercks from Teenage Sex Therapist (1978/2014)
Little Black Egg by The Nightcrawlers from The Little Black Egg (1967)
Canyons Of Your Mind by Bonzo Dog (Doo-Dah) Band from History Of The Bonzos (1974)
Other People’s LP’s by 2.3 Children from 7″ single (1982)
Little Black Egg by Owen Maercks from Teenage Sex Therapist (1978/2014)

Blue Form by MU from MU (1971)
Hell Ride by N.S. Rockwell from Black & White (1979)
Shoeless Paisley, King Of The Bongo Drum by Name from 164 (1985)
Poisons in My Body by International Theatre Foundation from Freakout USA compilation (1967)
¡HOH! by Monster Island from 7″ EP (1977)

I Can Never Go Home Anymore by The Shangri-Las from Shangri-Las 65 (1965)
I Can’t Quit You Baby by Otis Rush from Screamin’ and Cryin’ (1974)
Serenade To A Frog by Speedy West & Jimmy Bryant from 2 Guitars Country Style (1954)
Sleeping With Great Works of Art by Owen Maercks from Teenage Sex Therapist (1978/2014)
I Heard Her Call My Name by The Velvet Underground from White Light/White Heat (1968)
60 Cycle Hum by Owen Maercks from Teenage Sex Therapist (1978/2014)

Throb by Gary Burton from Throb (1969)
Asleep And Awake by Owen Maercks from Teenage Sex Therapist (1978/2014)

San Francisco based DJ/photographer/writer/RAWK disciple Dave Pehling joins DJ Jim G for our first installment of Scene and Scored! Two hours of dedication toward classic and obscure film and TV soundtracks. This particular episode gets heavy with laying the 70’s trap (as it should). We get to chase some weird stuff around too.

Playlist:

Kick Out the Jams by Henry Rollins and Bad Brains from Pump Up The Volume OST (1989)
Country Fever by James Gang from Zachariah OST (1970)
Hard Workin’ Man by Captain Beefheart from Blue Collar OST (1978)
Theme from The Warriors by Barry De Vorzon from The Warriors OST (1979)
Now You’re A Man by DVDA from Orgazmo OST (1998)

Flight In The Night by Charles Bernstein from Gator OST (1976)
Spec-Rec-Tec-Para-Comm by Dave Grusin from Candy OST (1968)
The Addict’s Psalm by Ralph Carmichael (featuring Pat Boone) from The Cross and Switchblade OST (1971)
Opening Statement – Cornelius by Roddy McDowall from Beneath the Planet of the Apes OST (1970)
Theme from Cycle Savages by Cycle Mates from Cycle Savages OST (1970)
March of the Apes by Leonard Rosenman from Beneath the Planet of the Apes OST (1970)
Scorpio by Lalo Schrifin from Sudden Impact and The Best of Dirty Harry OST (1971/1983)
Pull, Jubal, Pull by JJ Johnson from Man and Boy OST (1971)
Title Music by R.D. Burman from Shalimar OST (1978)
Theme from Assault on Precinct 13 by John Carpenter from Assault on Precinct 13 OST (1976/2013)

Hard Hitter by Keith Popworth from Bite Hard: The Music De Wolfe Studio Sampler 1972-1980 (1998)
Theme from Taking of Pelham 1-2-3 by David Shire from Taking of Pelham 1-2-3 OST (1974/1996)
The Ballad of Hank McCain by Ennio Morricone from Gli Intoccabili – Machine Gun McCain OST (1969/1974)
Grazie Zia by Ennio Morricone from I Film Della Violenza compilation (1975)
Rosemary’s Baby Theme by Christopher Komeda from Rosemary’s Baby OST (1968)
Country Lane by Walter (Wendy) Carlos from Walter Carlos’ Clockwork Orange (1972)
The Crab, The Turtle, The Pelican, The Horse by Aminadav Aloni from Once OST (1974)
“T” Plays It Cool by Marvin Gaye from Trouble Man OST (1972)
Theme from Barney Miller by Jack Elliot and Allyn Ferguson (1974)
Theme from Donahue (fast version) by ???? from 45 single (197?)

Ballad of Gator McClosky by Jerry Reed from Gator OST (1976)
Fight Back by Solomon Burke from Cool Breeze OST (1972)
Main Theme from The Stone Killer by Roy Budd from Dino De Laurentis presents Original Soundtracks (1974)
Never Felt Like This Before by Charles Smalls from Faces OST (1968)
Release Yo Delf by Method Man (remixed by Prodigy) from 187 OST (1997)

Seasoned Music Veterans Paul Myers and John Moremen aka The Paul and John are my guests as we celebrate their beautiful new album, THE INNER SUNSET, as well as venture into other musical projects (Gravelberrys, Floatation Device, The Orange Peels) and discuss their process, peers and influences. Along the way we shed some light on a few power pop gems and drop in a few dark passageways for good measure. Tis the season.

Playlist:

Season of the Witch by Donovan from Sunshine Superman (1966)
Creepin’ Jean by The Kinks from Kollectables (1969/1984)
Theme from Sisters by MX-80 Sound from Crowd Control (1981)
Scary Monsters (and Super Creeps) by David Bowie from Scary Monsters (1980)
Wonder Where You Are Tonight by The Gravelberrys from Bowl of Globes (1991)
Front Pocket by Floatation Device (unreleased)
Can’t Be Too Careful by The Paul & John from Inner Sunset (2014)

Couldnt I Just Tell You by Todd Rundgren from Something/Anything? (1972)
We’re For The Dark by Badfinger from No Dice (1970)
Erica’s Word by Game Theory from The Big Shot Chronicles (1986)
Witch Queen of New Orleans by Tom Jones from 45 single (1972)
Night Crawler by Starz from Starz (1976)
Everything Comes Together by The Paul & John from Inner Sunset (2014)

I See Red by Split Enz from Frenzy (1979)
9 by The Orange Peels from digital single (2014)
Mesmerizing Fire by Shane Abram Nelken from Your War Is At Home (2014)
How ‘Bout That by The Paul & John from Inner Sunset (2014)
Nighttime by Big Star from Third/Sister Lovers (1978)

San Francisco native and living rock n roll legend ROY LONEY is our guest as we dedicate two hours exclusively to the man and his many fine bands and projects. From growing up in SF, hanging out with the likes of Janis, the Jefferson Airplane, and Kim Fowley to playing the Fillmore and Avalon Ballroom regularly during the psychedelic salad days. We also go deep with plenty of Phantom Movin’, loads of Teenage Head and much more!

TUNE IN, ROCK OUT!

Playlist:

Shakin All Over by The Flamin’ Groovies from Still Shakin (1971/1976)
Love Have Mercy by The Flamin’ Groovies from Supersnazz (1969)
It’s No Secret by Jefferson Airplane from 2400 Fulton Street (1966/1987)
Around and Around by The Rolling Stones from 12×5 (1964)

I For One by Roy Loney from Basement Tapes (unreleased)
Diablo by Roy Loney and Señor No from Got Me A Hot One (2009)
The Slide by The Flamin’ Groovies from Sneakers (1968)
Cream Puff War by The Grateful Dead from The Grateful Dead (1967)
Neat Petite by Roy Loney and The Phantom Movers from Out After Dark (1979)

Baby Du Jour by Roy Loney and The Long Shots from Shake It or Leave It (2007)
Headin For The Texas Border by The Flamin’ Groovies from Flamingo (1970)
Doctor Boogie by The Flamin’ Groovies from Teenage Head (1971)
Boogie Chillen by John Lee Hooker from 45 single (1959)
Second Cousin by The Flamin’ Groovies from Flamingo (1970)
I Couldn’t Spell !!*@! by Roy Loney and The Young Fresh Fellows from Turban Renewal: A Tribute To Sam The Sham And The Pharaohs (1994)
Stop It Baby by Roy Loney and The A Bones from 7″ EP Boy Meets Bones (1993)

How Would I Know by Roy Loney and The Longshots from Hit the Hay, Vol 8 (2012)
Lana Lee by Roy Loney from Rock N Roll Dance Party with… (1982)
A Hundred Miles An Hour by Roy Loney from Artistic as Hell EP (1978)
Teenage Head by The Flamin’ Groovies from Teenage Head (1971)

Phantom Mover by Roy Loney and The Phantom Movers from Out After Dark (1979)
Going Out Theme by The Flamin’ Groovies from Still Shakin (1971/1976)

W!C!P! frequent guest, good buddy, and San Francisco based musician Dana Berry (Bitterwind, Night Herons) helps Jim G usher in Rocktober! with some devilish and creepy choice slabs of killer vinyl. Pedal to the metal!

Playlist:

In The Beginning/Shout At The Devil by Mötley Crüe from Shout At The Devil (1983)
Mr. Blackwell by KISS from Music from The Elder (1981)
Dealing With The Dead by Plan 9 from Dealing With The Dead (1984)
Middle of the Night by Bitterwind from Time Without Light (2014)

Druganaut by Black Mountain from Black Mountain (2004)
Magic and Ecstasy by Ennio Morricone from Exorcist II: The Heretic soundtrack (1977)
Disturbing the Priest by Black Sabbath from Born Again (1983)
The Quick and The Dead by Andi Sex Gang from Phenomena soundtrack (1985)
Death Dies by Goblin from Profondo Rosso soundtrack (1975)
One More Red Nightmare by King Crimson from Red (1974)
Rainbow Demon by Uriah Heep from Demons and Wizards (1972)

Slither by Opeth from Heritage (2011)
The Necromancer by Rush from Caress of Steel (1975)
Hot As A Docker’s Armpit by Budgie from Squawk (1972)
Am I Evil? by Diamond Head from Lightning to the Nations (1980)

To Hell and Back Again by Saxon from Strong Arm Of The Law (1980)
The Coven by Christopher Komeda from Rosemary’s Baby soundtrack (1968)
Killer Dogs by Witch Cross from Fit For Fight (1984)
Night of the Vampire by Roky Erickson & The Explosives from Gremlins Have Pictures (1986)

Lordy, Lordy. Show number forty! The nights are getting longer and we’re reaching the peak of Indian Summer. On this day a perfect crescent moon hung on, low in the sky, due west. Once I crossed the bay bridge that evening, the moon disappeared behind a blanket of fog. Typical, San Francisco. So long, September.

Playlist:

Going Against Your Mind by Built to Spill from You In Reverse (2006)
I Fought In A War by Belle & Sebastian from Fold Your Hands Child, You Walk Like A Peasant (2000)
Tent by Bonzo Dog Band from Keynsham (1969)
Urban Landscape/NYCNY by Daryll Hall (with Robert Fripp) from Sacred Songs (1977/1980)
Pigs (Three Different Ones) by Pink Floyd from Animals (1977)

Riding Bikes by Shellac from Dude Incredible (2014)
Tomorrow’s World by Killing Joke from Killing Joke (1980)
In The Beginning by The Slits from In The Beginning (1981/2001)
Rated X by Kool and the Gang from Greatest Hits (1972/1975)
Get Ready by Strider from Exposed (1973)

Bo Diddley by Bob Seger from Smokin O.P.’S (1972)
Bo Diddley by Guru Guru from Hinten (1971)
Bo Diddley-Itis by Bo Diddley from Where It All Began (1972)

Woodstock by Joni Mitchell from Ladies of the Canyon (1969)
What’s Become of the Baby? (original mix) by The Grateful Dead from Aoxomoxoa (1969)

Look out, Ladies. And Gents. Wax! Crackle! Pop! presents the tortured bro affair that is between Chuck Prophet and John Murry. For the first time in W!C!P! history (and probably the last) we opened up the phone lines as Chuck and John really wanted to hear from you. Risks were taken, advice was given, and feelings were hurt. We even managed to play some tunes too. Not for the faint hearted or those sensitive to the touch!

Playlist:

Memphis, Egypt by Mekons from Rock N Roll (1989)
Bangkok by Alex Chilton from Lost Decade (1986)
Panther Man by Tav Falco’s Panther Burns from Blow Your Top (1982)
Call The Police by Oblivians from Desperation (2013)

Glass Slipper by John Murry from Califorlornia EP (2014)
Double Exposure by Kelly Stoltz from Double Exposure (2013)

Wish Me Luck by Chuck Prophet from Night Surfer (2014)
Gigolo Aunt by Knox from 7″ single (1980)
Alligator Man by The Greenbriar Boys from Better Late Than Never! (1966)
Blue Music Box by Changin’ Tymes from Feeling High – The Psychedelic Sound Of Memphis (2012)
Time Ain’t Nothing by Green On Red from No Free Lunch (1985)

Goodbye, Eddie, Goodbye by The Juicy Fruits from Phantom of the Paradise soundtrack (1974)
Can’t Hold On by Reigning Sound from Abdication…For Your Love (2011)
Memphis by Hasil Adkins from Out To Hunch (195?/1986)

Money Talks by Jim Dickinson with Chuck Prophet and The Creatures of Habit from A Thousand Footprints In The Sand – Live At Slums – June ’92 (1992)