Next links are all to the song-inspiration for a long set of tonight's music, the Castaways singing Liar Liar.

From 2005

The Meters on Soundstage in the mid 70s

Link is to Deacon John's induction into the LA Music Hall of Fame. Deke's musical tribute to Smiley includes Smiley "Go On Fool"

Doing these shows force an overexposure to musicians but it never seems to affect Bo Diddley's artistry. I tend to like him more and more. (I wish I could capture this quality in myself. After all these years I'm getting really sick of my schtick.)

Bo in a concert setting (with interesting commentary).

A rare clip of Lloyd playing and singing.

One more with Earl Palmer.

Barrence Whitfield given the proper kudos to Esquirita. Two of my favorite musicians, keeping that New Orleans spirit alive.

One of the great, but subtle, talents of Irma's musicianship is her ability to match her maturing voice to complimentary song selections and music. Songs like I Count the Tears, I'm Your Puppet and so many of her recent collections work as well as her early classic recordings. Here Irma is working off the low notes of a rich bass line and on I'm Your Puppet she works the high notes of that familiar melody. Look, it isn't as tough to channel the natural singing ability of a 17 year old voice but Irma is far removed from the American Idol years and credit her (and her musicians and producers) for understanding and nurturing the artistry of a mature voice.

The dj's version of the Jackson's "Never Can Say Goodbye," six songs and interstitials riffing off the goodbye theme including two knockoffs on the Bobby Charles hit, See You Later Alligator.

Interstitial is Taylor from Planet of the Apes asking for a kiss from .... the chimp scientist. (Come on brain, don't remember your 8342 internet passwords then forget the important stuff of life.) Web link is to Dale Hawkins on an American Bandstand - a classic video.