Shades of Blue Playlists
Shades of Blue playlist for 12/04/2008
Submitted by Lisa Shea on Thu, 12/04/2008 - 1:48pm.| Artist | Title |
|---|---|
| Tore Down | E. Clapton |
| Get Ready | Soul Daddy |
| One Way Out | Allman Brothers |
| Soulshine | Allman Brothers |
| Takin Names | Michael Terry Group |
| Ain't No Sunshine | Michael Terry Group |
| Come on Home | Michael Terry Group |
| Bell Bottom Blues | Eric Clapton |
| Freebird | Lynard Skynard |
Tribute to local musician, Paul Richard
Shades of Blue playlist for 11/20/2008
Submitted by Lisa Shea on Thu, 11/20/2008 - 1:38pm.| Artist | Title |
|---|---|
| Albert Collins | I AIn't Drunk |
| Earl Hooker | Two Bugs & a Roach |
| David Lee Roth | Just a Gigolo |
| Full Black Out | Shanty |
| Charles Wilson | Over at Fannie Mae's |
| Howlin' Wolf | Built for Comfort |
| Joe Jackson | Oh, Well |
| John Lee Hooker | Boom, Boom |
| Junior Wells | Everybody's Gettin' Them Some |
| Koko Taylor | Wang Dang Doodle |
| Sonny Rhodes | Ten Pounds of Love |
| Taj Mahal | Funky ABC's |
Just Havin' Fun: Not a sad song among 'em. Listen to some of your favorite blues artist (and a few rock artists, too) being happy, silly, maybe even under the influence of something other than heartbreak.
Shades of Blue playlist for 11/06/2008
Submitted by Lisa Shea on Thu, 11/06/2008 - 1:52pm.| Artist | Title |
|---|---|
| The Homemade Jamz Blues Band | Who Your Friends Are |
| Elvin Bishop | Halfway Out the Door |
| Van Morrison | Don't Go To Nightclubs Anymore |
| Sonny Landreth | The Milky Way Home |
| The Jeff Healey Band | While My Guitar Gently Weeps |
| Everlast | Folsom Prison Blues |
| Joe Bonamassa | If Heartaches Were Nickels |
| Samuel James | The 'Here Comes Nina' Ragtime Surprise |
| Samuel James | Big Black Ben |
| Susan Tedeschi | Talkin' About |
| Susan Tedeschi | Back to the River |
New and Blue--all recordings released in 2007 or 2008.
Shades of Blue playlist for 10/22/2008
Submitted by Lisa Shea on Thu, 10/30/2008 - 9:25am.| Artist | Title |
|---|---|
| (Ike and) Tina Turner | 3 O'Clock in the Morning |
| Alicia Keys | Why Don't You Call Me? |
| Betty LaVette | Joy |
| Corinne Bailey Rae | Till It Happens to You |
| Denise LaSalle | It's Goin' Down |
| Kelly Sweet | Raincoat |
| Koko Taylor | Love You Like a WOman |
| Queen Latifah | Don't Cry Baby |
| Susan Tedeschi | Voodoo Woman |
| Rihanna | Unfaithful (original performance series) |
| Sharon Jones & the Dap Kings | How Long Do I Have to Wait For You? |
| Tracy Chapman | Fast Car |
Lady Blues--all female artists today!
Shades of Blue playlist for 10/08/2008
Submitted by Lisa Shea on Thu, 10/09/2008 - 12:44pm.| Artist | Title |
|---|---|
| Allman Brothers | Whipping Post |
| Charlie Wilson | Over at Fannie Mae's |
| Anthony Gomes | When the Walls Come Down |
| Bluesball | Fool |
| Eric Clapton | Blues Leave Me Alone |
| Fleetwood Mac | Oh, Well |
| John Mayer | Every Day I Have the Blues |
| Janis Joplin | Piece of My Heart |
| Kokomo Joe | Papa Wore the Belt |
| Mojo & the Boogieman | Spirit in the Sky |
| John Mayhall & the Blues Breakers | Hideaway |
Lil' Bit O' Everything
Lots of guitar!
Shades of Blue playlist for 10/01/2008
Submitted by Lisa Shea on Thu, 10/02/2008 - 12:57pm.| Artist | Title | Album |
|---|---|---|
| Marc Broussard | Hard Knocks | Keep Coming Back |
| Taj Mahal | Funky Bluesy ABCs | Songs for the Young at Heart |
| Keb Mo | Whole Nutha Thang | Suitcase |
| Keb Mo | I see Love | Suitcase |
| Derek Trucks Band | Chevrolet | Songlines |
| Derek Trucks Band | Revolution | Songlines |
| Junior Wells w/ Bonnie Raitt | Everybody's Gettin' Some | Everybody's Gettin' Some |
| Susan Tedeschi | It Hurts So Bad | Best of Susan Tedeschi |
| Susan Tedeschi | Rock n Roll | Best of Susan Tedeschi |
| Hootie & the Blowfish | Hey, Hey, What Can I Do? | Best of Hootie & the Blowfish 1993-2003 |
| Led Zeppelin | Hey, Hey What Can I Do? | The Complete Led Zep |
| Led Zeppelin | Since I've Been Loving You | Led Zep III |
Good Stuff--an ecclectic mix of straight blues and blues-inspired rock & roll. Enjoy!
Shades of Blue playlist for 09/17/2008
Submitted by Lisa Shea on Thu, 09/18/2008 - 12:42pm.| Artist | Title |
|---|---|
| Ike & Tina Turner | 3 O'Clock in the Morning |
| Luther Allsion | Part Time Love |
| Bettye LaVette | Down to Zero |
| Bettye LaVette | On the Surface |
| Buckwheat Zydeco | Allons a Boucherie |
| "Mississippi" John Hurt | Make Me a Pallet on the Floor |
| Rosie Ladett | Zydeco Boogaloo |
| Chris Thomas King | Come on in My Kitchen |
| Rory Gallagher | Bad Penny |
| Blues Jam | Starfleet Project |
Listener Requests--some of your favorite songs & artists!
Shades of Blue playlist for 09/10/2008
Submitted by Lisa Shea on Thu, 09/11/2008 - 12:41pm.| Artist | Title | Album |
|---|---|---|
| Eric Clapton | Blues Before Sunrise | From the Cradle |
| Robert Cray Band | Nothin' But a Woman | Strong Persuader |
| Howlin' Wolf | Built for Comfort | The Definitive Collection |
| Marc Broussard | Home | Carencro |
| Koko Taylor | Wang Dang Doodle | Koko Taylor |
| Robben Ford & the Blue Line | Don't Let Me Be Misunderstood | Handful of Blues |
| Susan Tedeschi @ Soul Summit | Son of a Preacherman | Soul Summit: Live at The Berks Jazz Festival |
| Percy Mayfield | Sugar Mama-Peachy Papa | Specialty Profiles: Percy Mayfield |
| Muddy Waters | I'm Your Hoochie Coochie Man | The Essence of Muddy Waters |
| Dr. John | How Come My Dog Don't Bark When You're Around? | Goin' Back to New Orleans |
| Mojo & The Boogieman | Spirit in the Sky | ? |
| Anthony Gomes | Up Side to the Down SIde | Unity |
Some of my Faves from past shows. Next week will feature listener favorites, so send me your requests at lisa.shea@sbcglobal.net, or leave a comment in my blog section here on the website.
Shades of Blue playlist for 09/03/2008
Submitted by Lisa Shea on Thu, 09/04/2008 - 12:37pm.| Artist | Title | Album |
|---|---|---|
| Waterstreet | Weathered Blues | Meant for Thrills |
| Alvin Jett & the Phat Noiz Blues Band | What Must a Player Do | Wet My Beak |
| Coco Montoya | Last Dirty Deal | Dirty Deal |
| Brian Curran | Bring Me Flowers | Straight Up Blues |
| Kenny Neal | Let Life Flow | Let Life Flow |
| Michael Burks | Love Disease | Iron Man |
| Soulard Blues Band | No Money Down | Brown Eyed Handsome Man: St. Louis Salutes the Father of Rock n Roll Chuck Berry |
| David Dee | Heatin' Me Up | Goin' Fishin' |
| Sonny Rhodes | Ten Pounds of Love | A Good Day to Play the Blues |
| Betty LaVette | I Still Want to Be Your Baby | The Scene of the Crime |
| Ruthie Foster | People Grinnin' in Your Face | The Phenomenal Ruthie Foster |
| Rory Gallagher | Easy Come, Easy Go | Jinx |
Big Muddy Blues Festival Salute--mostly tunes from artists who played the festival on The Landing this past weekend. Enjoy!
Shades of Blue--Drinkin' Songs playlist for 08/27/2008
Submitted by Lisa Shea on Thu, 08/28/2008 - 12:45pm.| Artist | Title | Album |
|---|---|---|
| Albert Collins | I AIn't Drunk | Deluxe Edition |
| George Thorogood and the Destroyers | I Drink Alone | Greatest Hits 30 Years of Rock |
| Bennie Smith | Tore Up | Bennie Smith All-Star Session |
| John Lee Hooker | WHiskey and Women | Best of John Lee Hooker Vol.1 |
| Stan Mosley | Barstool Woman | Man Up |
| Janis Joplin | What Good Can Drinkin' Do | Love Janis: The Songs, The Letters, The Soul of Janis Joplin |
| George Thorogood and the Destroyers | 1 Bourbon, 1 Scotch, 1 Beer | LIVE |
| Tommy Tucker | Drunk | Mothertucker |
| Dr. John | One 2AM Too Many | Creole Moon |
| George Thorogood and the Destroyers | If You Don't Start Drinking I'm Gonna Leave | The Baddest of George Thorogood and the Destroyers |
| John Fahey | Bottleneck Blues | The Voice of the Turtle |
Alcohol can be the cause or the cure for the blues. Enjoy these Drinkin' Songs--and have one for me!
Shades of Blue playlist for 08/20/2008
Submitted by Lisa Shea on Fri, 08/22/2008 - 6:21am.| Artist | Title | Album |
|---|---|---|
| BB King | How Blue Can You Get? | Live at the Regal |
| Creedence Clearwater Revival | Born on the Bayou | Bayou Country |
| Cream | Crossroads (Live) | Wheels of Fire (remastered) |
| The Jimi Hendrix Experience | Voodoo Child | Electric Ladyland (remastered) |
| The Paul Butterfield Blues Band | Look Over Yonders Wall | self-titled |
| The Allman Brothers | Statesboro Blues | The Fillmore Concert |
| Stevie Ray Vaughn & Double Trouble | Texas Flood | Texas Flood |
| Jeff Beck (w/ Rod Stewart & Ron Wood) | I Ain't Superstitious | Truth (remastered) |
| Buddy Guy | Stone Crazy | I Was Walking Through the Woods |
| John Mayhall and the Blues Breakers w/ Eric Clapton | Hideaway | self-titled |
This week's playlist was inspired by Rolling Stone Magazine's Top 100 Guitar Songs list.
Shades of Blue playlist for 05/01/2008
Submitted by Lisa Shea on Fri, 05/02/2008 - 12:47pm.| Artist | Title |
|---|---|
| Tracy Chapman & Eric Clapton | Give Me One Reason |
| Ana Popovich | U Complete Me (Blues Version) |
| Kelly Sweet | Raincoat |
| Rosie Ledet | Zydeco Boogaloo |
| John Lee Hooker | Boom Boom |
| Muddy Waters | I'm Your Hoochie Coochie Man |
| B B King | Caldonia |
| Ray Charles | I Got a Woman |
| Eric Clapton | I'm Tore Down |
| Robben Ford & The Blue Line | Don't Let Me Be Misunderstood |
| Stevie Ray Vaughn & Double Trouble | Pride and Joy |
| Howlin Wolf | Built for Comfort |
Requests from the semester and some favorites from past shows.
Shades of Blue playlist for 04/24/2008
Submitted by Lisa Shea on Fri, 04/25/2008 - 12:48pm.| Artist | Title |
|---|---|
| BB King & Tracy Chapman | The Thrill is Gone |
| BB King & U2 | When Love Comes to Town |
| Susan Tedeschi | Voodoo Woman |
| Susan Tedeschi | Son of a Preacherman |
| Queen Latifah | Big Blonde & Beautiful |
| Elijah Kelly | Run & Tell That |
| Queen Latifah | I Know Where I've Been |
| Buckwheat Zydeco | Put it in the Pocket |
| Buckwheat Zydeco | Allons a Boucherie |
| Janis Joplin | Piece of my Heart |
| Janis Joplin | Little Girl Blue |
| Bonnie Raitt | Come To Me |
I'm calling this playlist Contempo--contemporary/tempo, get it? Hope it got your weekend off to a good start! Lisa
Shades of Blue playlist for 04/17/2008
Submitted by Lisa Shea on Fri, 04/18/2008 - 12:49pm.| Artist | Title |
|---|---|
| Koko Taylor w/ Buddy Guy | Wang Dang Doodle |
| Marc Broussard | Home |
| David Lee Roth | Just a Gigolo |
| Full Black Out | Shanty |
| Fleetwood Mac | Oh, Well |
| Ray Charles | I Got A Woman |
| Robben Ford & The Blue Line | Don't Let Me Be Misunderstood |
| Stevie Ray Vaughn & Double Trouble | Pride and Joy |
| Lynyrd Skynrd | Call Me the Breeze |
| Denise LaSalle | Walking on Beale Street |
A Nice little mix of classic & contemporary blues with a little bluesy rock for good measure.
Shades of Blue playlist for 04/10/2008
Submitted by Lisa Shea on Fri, 04/11/2008 - 12:57pm.| Artist | Title |
|---|---|
| Ike & Tina Turner | Proud Mary |
| Jim Belushi | Sweet Home Chicago |
| Jimmy Reed | Hush Hush |
| Muddy Waters | Sugar Sweet |
| Billy Boy Arnold | Rockinitis |
| John Lee Hooker | Boom Boom |
| Waterstreet | Curbside |
| Anthony Gomes | Darkest Before Dawn |
| Anthony Gomes | When the Walls Come Down |
| B.B. King | Caldonia |
| Koko Taylor w/ Buddy Guy | Born Under a Bad Sign |
| Lonnie Brooks | Temporary Insanity |
Sweet Home Chicago--Blues from the Windy City
Shades of Blue playlist for 04/03/2008
Submitted by Lisa Shea on Fri, 04/04/2008 - 12:49pm.| Artist | Title |
|---|---|
| Aerosmith | Crazy |
| Canned Heat | Let's Work Together |
| Little Feat | Fat Man in the Bathtub |
| Henry Townsend | Less Than a Man |
| Henry Townsend | Tell Me |
| Charles Wilson | Over at Fannie May's |
| Bennie Smith | Crossroads |
| Bennie Smith | Rainy Night in Georgia |
| Brian Curran | Bring Me Flowers |
| Brian Curran | St. Louis Stomp |
| Brian Curren | Love Bug |
Technical Difficulties Improv!
Shades of Blue playlist for 03/20/2008
Submitted by Lisa Shea on Fri, 03/21/2008 - 12:51pm.| Artist | Title | Album |
|---|---|---|
| Eric Clapton | Sinner's Prayer | 1994 |
| Anthony Gomes | Unity | 2002 |
| Sister Rosetta Tharpe | Can't No Grave Hold Me Down | 2005 |
| Sister Rosetta Tharpe | Jesus Is Here Today | 2005 |
| Patti LaBelle | Did You Pray Today | 2006 |
| Mojo & the Boogieman | Spirit in the Sky | 1999 |
| Smokie Norful | I Know the Lord Will Make a Way | 2007 |
| Ray Charles & the Voices of Jubilation Choir | Oh, Happy Day | 2003 |
| Charlie Daniels Band | Jesus | 1996 |
| Queen | Jesus | 1973 |
Good Friday--an eclectic mix of gospel, bluesy rock, contemporary Christian & more.
Shades of Blue playlist for 03/13/2008
Submitted by Lisa Shea on Fri, 03/14/2008 - 12:55pm.| Artist | Title |
|---|---|
| Aerosmith | Crazy |
| George Thorogood | Move It On Over |
| Joe Cocker | You Can Leave Your Hat On |
| LeAnn Rimes & Marc Broussard | Nothin'Wrong |
| Eric Clapton | Before You Accuse Me |
| Alicia Keys | How Come You Don't Call |
| The Allman Brothers Band | Whipping Post |
| Keith Urban | Tonight I Wanna Cry |
| Stevie Ray Vaughn & Double Trouble | The Sky is Crying |
| Corinne Bailey Rae | Til It Happens To You |
Blue Rockers--Artists traditionally usually labeled "rock" doing something bluesy.
Shades of Blue playlist for 03/07/2008
Submitted by Lisa Shea on Fri, 03/07/2008 - 1:49pm.| Artist | Title |
|---|---|
| Anthony Gomes | Upside to the Downside |
| Corinne Bailey Rae | Til it Happens to You |
| Denise LaSalle | I Need a Working Man |
| Robert Cray | Nothin But a Woman |
| Georgia Satellites | Keep Your Hands to Yourself |
| Sharon Jones & the Dap Kings | How Long Do I Have to Wait |
| Brian Curran | Bring Me Flowers |
| Waterstreet | Weathered Blues |
| Waterstreet | Curbside |
| Alice Smith | Dream |
| Bennie Smith | Crossrroads |
| Charles Wilson | Over at Fannie Mae's |
What I Felt Like Playing
Shades of Blue playlist for 02/29/2008
Submitted by Lisa Shea on Fri, 02/29/2008 - 1:36pm.| Artist | Title |
|---|---|
| Muddy Waters | Hoochie Coochie Man |
| Eric Clapton | Hoochie Coochie Man |
| Willie Dixon Orchestra | Wang Dang Doodle |
| Koko Taylor | Wang Dang Doodle |
| Fleetwood Mac | Oh, Well |
| Joe Jackson | Oh, Well |
| Willie Dixon & Memphis Slim | Built for Comfort |
| Howlin' Wolf | Built for Comfort |
| Ike Turner & The Kings of Rythm | Tore Up |
| Bennie Smith | Tore Up |
| Aaron "T-Bone" Walker | Stormy Monday |
| Bennie Smith | Stormy Monday |
Cover Story--back-to-back versions by different artists
Shades of Blue playlist for 02/22/2008
Submitted by Lisa Shea on Fri, 02/22/2008 - 1:58pm.| Artist | Title |
|---|---|
| Kokomo Joe | Papa Wore the Belt (But Mama Wore the Pants) |
| Allman Brothers Band | Soulshine |
| James Brown | Papa's Got a Brand New Bag |
| Percy Mayfield | Sugar Mama- Peachy Papa |
| Lynyrd Skynyrd | Simple Man |
| Smokey Robinson & The Miracles | Shop Around |
| Sister Rosetta Tharpe | I Heard My Mother Call My Name |
| Ziggy Marley & Melody Makers | Mama |
| The Who | Squeezebox |
| Eric Clapton | Motherless Child |
| Willie Mabon | Seventh Son |
| The Isley Brothers | Brother, Brother |
| Stevie Ray Vaughn & Double Trouble | Look at Little Sister |
"Family Style"
Shades of Blue playlist for 02/15/2008
Submitted by Lisa Shea on Mon, 02/18/2008 - 8:16am.| Artist | Title | Album | Label |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Bamboos | My Baby's Cheatin' | Rawville | 2007 |
| Denise LaSalle | You Don't Live Here Anymore | Pay Before You Pump | |
| Eric Clapton | Before You Accuse Me | Journeyman | 1989 |
| Bluesball | Fool | Bluesball | 2004 |
| The Robert Cray Band | Right Next Door | Strong Persuader | 1986 |
| Delbert McClinton | Who's Foolin' Who | The Great Songs: Come Together | 1989 |
| Sharon Jones & The Dap-Tones | How Do I Let a Good Man Down | Naturally | 2005 |
| Stevie Ray Vaughn & Double Trouble | Leave My Girl Alone (Live) | The Essential SRV & DT Live | 2002 |
| Dr. John | How Come My Dog Don't Bark When You're Around | Goin' Back to New Orleans | 1992 |
| Sarah Jones | My Must U Be Unfaithful | The Rose That Grew From Concrete | 2000 |
| Rihanna | Unfaithful | Rihanna Soundcheck | 2007 |
| Jimi Hendrix Experience | Hey Joe | Live at Monterey | 1992 |
| Ray Charles & Norah Jones | Here We Go Again | Genius Loves COmpany | 2004 |
| Denise LaSalle | Hell Sent Me You | Pay Before You Pump |
Cheatin' Songs
Shades of Blue playlist for 02/04/2008
Submitted by Lisa Shea on Tue, 02/05/2008 - 7:55am.| Artist | Title | Album |
|---|---|---|
| Anthony Gomes | Upside (to the Downside) | Unity |
| Anthony Gomes | Darkest Before the Dawn | Unity |
| Eric Clapton | Blues Before Sunrise | From the Cradle |
| Joe Louis Walker | Blues Survivor | Blues Survivor |
| B B King | Why I SIng the Blues | B B King and His Orchestra |
| John Lee Hooker | Boom Boom | The BEst of John Lee Hooker |
| The Robert Cray Band | Nothin' But a Woman | Strong Persuader |
| Waterstreet | At Ease | Meant for Thrills |
| Stevie Ray Vaughn & Double Trouble | Pride and Joy | The Essential Stevie Ray Vaughn & Dble Trbl |
| Kenny Wayne Shepard | Deja Voodoo | Letbetter Heights |
Classic & Contemporary Blues with a little blues-infused Rock, Pop, Country, R & B, Hip Hop...