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Joey Ramone...ya know?
From: Joyride Media
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Joey Ramone's close friends and family salute him by rocking out and finishing the tracks Joey left behind when he died.

Bought by KPSQ-LP, Harford Community Radio, WSKG, WTJU, KPVL and more


  • Added: May 17, 2012
  • Length: 59:00
  • Purchases: 7
The Emergence of Bonnie Raitt (2 hours without or with newshole / or 1 hour without or with newshole)
From: Paul Ingles
Caption: Bonnie Raitt
Rock and Roll Hall of Famer and multiple Grammy-Award winner Bonnie Raitt is profiled in this two hour music and commentary special featuring an ex...

Bought by KZYX, KCUR, WUTC, WGUC/ WVXU, KZYX and more


  • Added: May 11, 2012
  • Length: 01:57:58
  • Purchases: 31
Classical Composers & Musicians of African Descent Vol. I
From: Howard Burchette
Series: The Classics
Caption: Le Chevalier de Saint-Georges
This limited series of classical music will feature four composers of African descent and two musicians of African descent. On this program today...

Bought by KWAX, WNMU-FM, WMNR, 'The Sea', KPIP-LP and more


  • Added: Apr 26, 2012
  • Length: 53:05
  • Purchases: 7
Janis Joplin: The Pearl Sessions
From: Joyride Media
Series: The Milestone Series
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Janis Joplin's friends and family talk about her final album,"Pearl."

Bought by KPSQ-LP, Harford Community Radio, Northern Community Radio - KAXE & KBXE, Minnesota, KMUN, WSKG and more


  • Added: Apr 05, 2012
  • Length: 59:00
  • Purchases: 23
The Story of New Orleans' J&M Recording Studios
From: Gianluca Tramontana
Caption: Fats Domino in J&M Studios
New Orleans’ J&M recording studio birthed rhythm & blues in the late forties as well as proto-rock & roll. It had it’s own self-contained backing b...

Bought by WAMC Northeast Public Radio


  • Added: Apr 04, 2012
  • Length: 07:56
  • Purchases: 1
The Overlooked Composer
From: Guy Rathbun
Series: the Club McKenzie: Your 1920s Jazz Speakeasy
Caption: Sheet Music Cover
Walter Donaldson should be one of the most recognizable composers of the 20th century with songs like "Yes, Sir, That's My Baby," and "Love Me, Or ...

  • Added: Dec 27, 2011
  • Length: 59:00
U2: Achtung Baby
From: Joyride Media
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Bono, The Edge, Adam Clayton and Larry Mullen, Jr look back on the year they almost broke up but decided put out a little album called "Achtung Bab...

Bought by KPSQ-LP, Harford Community Radio, KSVR Studios: Skagit Valley Radio, KSVR Studios: Skagit Valley Radio, WUKY and more


  • Added: Nov 21, 2011
  • Length: 59:00
  • Purchases: 8
Holidays Moonwalk
From: Patrick Fosso
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Holidays Moonwalk is the new release by Golden Boy (Fospassin) the ultimate songwriter for the 21st century.Are you ready for holidays?

  • Added: Nov 02, 2011
  • Length: 03:52
West Texas 1941: The Story of Guy Clark
From: KUT
Caption: Susanna and Guy Clark, Credit: Music Road Records
Join a who's who of Texas Music, including Jerry Jeff Walker, Ray Wylie Hubbard, Willie Nelson and many, many more in a 70th birthday celebration o...

Bought by KSUT, Prairie Public, Marfa Public Radio, Red River Radio Network (E. Texas/Louisiana/Arkansas/Mississippi), and KGLT


  • Added: Oct 28, 2011
  • Length: 53:47
  • Purchases: 5
Tony Bennett Duets II
From: Joyride Media
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Tony Bennett and his duet partners (Amy Winehouse, Norah Jones, Aretha Franklin, John Mayer and more) discuss the art of collaboration on timeless ...

Bought by RadioFreePalmer, Red River Radio Network (E. Texas/Louisiana/Arkansas/Mississippi), WRFA-LP, Troy Public Radio, WGBH Radio Boston and more


  • Added: Sep 21, 2011
  • Length: 01:28:00
  • Purchases: 19
Elvis Presley: Young Man With The Big Beat
From: Joyride Media
Series: I Am An Elvis Fan
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A look into the year that Elvis became a national star.

Bought by KPSQ-LP, WCAI / WNAN Cape & Islands, Mass., Prairie Public, Prairie Public, Prairie Public and more


  • Added: Aug 23, 2011
  • Length: 01:00:00
  • Purchases: 11
Ozzy Osbourne: Looking Back
From: Joyride Media
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Ozzy Osbourne reflects on his first solo albums and working with pioneering guitarist Randy Rhoads.

Bought by Harford Community Radio, KPSQ-LP, Harford Community Radio, WCWP, KPVL and more


  • Added: Aug 18, 2011
  • Length: 59:00
  • Purchases: 11
The Life and Music of Thomas Talbert with Richard Hammergren, Part 2
From: KQAL
Series: Don't Cha Know
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On this edition of Don't Cha Know, Richard Hammergren WSU jazz WSU professor and professional musician stops by to update us on The Black Tie Jazz ...

  • Added: Jul 13, 2011
  • Length: 28:30
The Life and Music of Thomas Talbert with Richard Hammergren, Part 1
From: KQAL
Series: Don't Cha Know
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Today on Don't Cha Know - we explore the life of Thomas Talbert with the help of Winona State University professor and professional musician Richar...

  • Added: Jul 13, 2011
  • Length: 40:55
Louis "Satchmo" Armstrong, July 6, 1971
From: Jonathan Thomas Stratman
Series: Who Died Today
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Armstrong was born in Storyville, a redlight district of New Orleans, 1901. His father left and his mother was probably a prostitute. He first lear...

  • Added: Jun 18, 2011
  • Length: 03:00
Joni Mitchell's "Blue"
From: Paul Ingles
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Musicians, music writers, fans and Joni Mitchell herself reflect on Joni Mitchell's most revered album, "Blue," released in 1971.

Bought by WJCT, KUHF, WRGY, KMSU, KFAI Minneapolis and more


  • Added: May 24, 2011
  • Length: 59:02
  • Purchases: 25
Pearl Jam: The Ten Code (Vs & Vitalogy)
From: Joyride Media
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A look inside Pearl Jam's 1993-94 albums, Vs. & Vitalogy as told by the band, fans and close friends. Includes interviews with members Eddie Vedde...

Bought by Harford Community Radio, KPSQ-LP, Harford Community Radio, Northern Community Radio - KAXE & KBXE, Minnesota, KPVL and more


  • Added: Apr 26, 2011
  • Length: 59:00
  • Purchases: 14
Simon & Garfunkel: Bridge Over Troubled Water
From: Joyride Media
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The story behind the final S&G album “Bridge over Troubled Water” and its classic songs. Includes interview with Paul Simon, Art Garfunkel, produce...

Bought by KPSQ-LP, KSRQ, KBUT Crested Butte, Colo., Harford Community Radio, CBC Inside the Music and more


  • Added: Feb 16, 2011
  • Length: 59:00
  • Purchases: 13
Rosanne Cash: The List
From: Joyride Media
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Rosanne Cash re-interprets some of the classics of American music.

Bought by Harford Community Radio, KPSQ-LP, Harford Community Radio, Northern Community Radio - KAXE & KBXE, Minnesota, WYEP and more


  • Added: Nov 23, 2010
  • Length: 59:00
  • Purchases: 12
Dave Brubeck: Legacy of a Legend
From: Joyride Media
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Brief survey of pianist Dave Brubeck's long career.

Bought by Harford Community Radio, KPSQ-LP, Harford Community Radio, Harford Community Radio, WDCB and more


  • Added: Nov 16, 2010
  • Length: 59:00
  • Purchases: 33
Words & Music by Billy Joel
From: Joyride Media
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Billy Joel looks back on his career as a songwriter.

Bought by Harford Community Radio, KPSQ-LP, Harford Community Radio, KCMJ Community Radio, Radio New Zealand and more


  • Added: Nov 11, 2010
  • Length: 59:00
  • Purchases: 12
Viva Elvis
From: Joyride Media
Series: I Am An Elvis Fan
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One hour radio special provides insight to how Cirque du Soliel "shook up" Elvis Presley's classic songs for the new "Viva Elvis" show.

Bought by Harford Community Radio, KPSQ-LP, Harford Community Radio, and KFOK-LPFM


  • Added: Nov 05, 2010
  • Length: 59:00
  • Purchases: 4
Paul McCartney & Wings: Band on the Run
From: Joyride Media
Caption: Paul McCartney records drums, Credit: Linda McCartney
The Jailor Man and Sailor Sam thought the major was a little lady Suffragette with a heart like a wheel.

Bought by Harford Community Radio, KPSQ-LP, Harford Community Radio, Harford Community Radio, KAZU Seaside, Calif. and more


  • Added: Oct 27, 2010
  • Length: 59:00
  • Purchases: 19
Bob Dylan: Portrait of the Artist as a Young Man
From: Joyride Media
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One-hour special traces how Bob Dylan hastened the end of Tin Pan Alley.

Bought by Harford Community Radio, KPSQ-LP, KBUT Crested Butte, Colo., WNMU-FM, WVIA and more


  • Added: Oct 06, 2010
  • Length: 59:00
  • Purchases: 35
Sergio Mendes: Bom Tempo
From: Joyride Media
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"Bom Tempo" or "Good Time" with Sergio Mendes and friends.

Bought by KPSQ-LP, KFOK-LPFM, WCAI / WNAN Cape & Islands, Mass., KAWC / Border Radio - KOFA, WDSE and more


  • Added: Aug 24, 2010
  • Length: 59:00
  • Purchases: 12