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Female-fronted pop from the past, present, and future; from all over the globe. And the occasional man.

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Favoriting July 3, 2020: A Woman Soaked By Rain

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Ely Guerra  Harmonic   Favoriting Zion  Self-released  2019   
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NYX  Void   Favoriting   NYX  2019  https://nyx-edc.bandcamp.com/track/void      0:06:19 (Pop-up)
Vangelis with Stina Nordenstam  Ask The Mountains   Favoriting   East/ West  1996   
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Fayza Ahmed  Ady Еl Hayah   Favoriting Asleh El Awtar  Sounds Of Asia  2019  From 1981 / https://soundsofasia.bandcamp.com/album/asleh-el-awtar 
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Little Eva  Uptown   Favoriting Llllloco-Motion  Dimension  1962  Written by Cynthia Weil & Barry Mann 
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Lush  De-Luxe   Favoriting Gala  4AD  1990   
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This Is The Kit  This Is What You Did   Favoriting   Rough Trade Records  2020  MY SINGLE OF THE WEEK #1 / New album, Off Off On due out 10.23! / https://thisisthekit.bandcamp.com/ 
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Ivy  This Is the Day   Favoriting Apartment Life  Atlantic Records  1997   
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Ghisly Brown  Let’s Talk About It   Favoriting Let’s Talk About It  Monte Cristo  2019  From 1981 / https://montecristorecords.bandcamp.com/track/lets-talk-about-it 
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Teyana Taylor  We Got Love (feat. Lauryn Hill)   Favoriting The Album  Def Jam Recordings  2020   
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Majestic Arrows  If I Had A Little Love (rehearsal)   Favoriting Eccentric Soul: The Bandit Label  Numero Group  2013  From 1976 / https://eccentricsoul.bandcamp.com/album/eccentric-soul-the-bandit-label      0:49:09 (Pop-up)
The Chiffons  I Have A Boyfriend   Favoriting   Laurie  1963        0:51:03 (Pop-up)
The Orielles  Come Down On Jupiter (Jane Weaver Dreamy Party Remix)   Favoriting   Heavenly  2019  https://theorielles.bandcamp.com/ 
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Go Go's  Vacation   Favoriting Vacation  I.R.S.  1982   
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Shelley Fabares  Vacation   Favoriting The Things We Did Last Summer  Colpix  1962   
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Trio Bacana  Papagaio Do Futuro   Favoriting Hoje Tem!  Bahianaises  2017        1:14:12 (Pop-up)
Miss Universum  Someone's Following Me   Favoriting Selfelected  NONS  2003   
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Britney Spears  ...Baby One More Time   Favoriting ...Baby One More Time  Jive  1999   
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Pongo  Uwa   Favoriting Uwa  Capitaine Plouf / Jardin Rouge  2020   
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Una Mae Carlisle  The Booglie Wooglie Piggy   Favoriting Beautiful  Vintage Music Association  2018  From 1941      1:27:10 (Pop-up)
Margie Segers  Semua Bisa Bilang   Favoriting Kesepian  Granda  1990   
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L’Imperatrice  Voodoo?   Favoriting   Microqlima  2020  MY SINGLE OF THE WEEK #2 
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The Caravelles  Don’t Blow Your Cool   Favoriting Don't Blow Your Cool! More 60s Girls From UK Decca  Ace Records  2020  From 1963 
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Mereba  Black Truck   Favoriting   Interscope  2018        1:49:24 (Pop-up)
U.S. Girls  Overtime (Alex Frankel Remix)   Favoriting   4AD  2020   
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Siouxsie & the Banshees  Sea Of Light   Favoriting Downside Up  Polydor  2004  From 1991      1:57:23 (Pop-up)
Ayumi Ishida  Yume De Ii Kara   Favoriting   Columbia  1968   
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Sailawway  Azul   Favoriting   Self-released  2020   
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Lil Green  Why Don’t You Do Right?   Favoriting   Milestone Records  2018  From 1941      2:11:49 (Pop-up)
Peggy Connelly  Alone Together   Favoriting Mid Century Minx  Croydon Municipal  2014  From 1956      2:14:22 (Pop-up)
Esther Phillips  Disposable Society   Favoriting Performance  CTI Records  1974   
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Jenny Hval  The Practice Of Love (Featuring Laura Jean & Vivian Wang)   Favoriting The Practice Of Love  Sacred Bones  2019  https://jennyhval.bandcamp.com/album/the-practice-of-love 
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La Féline  Voyage à Cythère (Arandel Remix)   Favoriting   Kwaidan Records  2020   
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Fern Kinney  Baby Let Me Kiss You   Favoriting Groove Me  Malaco Records  1979   
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Shirley Caesar  Tear Your Kingdom Down   Favoriting Harvest Collection: Shirley Caesar  Sonorous Records  2013  From 1968      2:41:39 (Pop-up)
Mitty Collier  My Babe   Favoriting   Chess  1963        2:44:46 (Pop-up)
The Raincoats  Ooh Ooh La La La   Favoriting Moving  Rough Trade  1993  From 1984 
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Patti LaSalle  It's Over   Favoriting Deep Cuts & B Sides: Teen Cuts Volume 2  Fervor Records  2015  From 1960      2:50:47 (Pop-up)
Eddie Grant  Electric Avenue   Favoriting   Portrait  1982  Closing with today's occasional man!      2:55:51 (Pop-up)


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Listener comments!

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Guido from Cologne:

Hello Sheila and everybody!
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Michael 98145:

Aloha, all -
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dreamyandseedy:

ready to get giddy!
Avatar Swag For Life Member 3:01pm
Yes:

hello my friends
Avatar Swag For Life Member 3:01pm
Andrew_in_WI:

What can we expect today? Some Sousa? Copeland? Maybe some Gershwin?
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ncjay:

happy Friday afternoon, Sheila, and greetings, music lovers!
  3:01pm
Rick G:

Cheerful Friday Sheila and all. Summer is taking its sweet time to get to the Pacific Northwest but happy to hear some summery tunes.
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djsheilab:

ALL of the above, Andrew_in_WI!
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Handy Haversack:

Hello, Sheila! Hello, all! Greetings to the most Sophisticated of Boom Boomers from damp Vermont!
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matthew glass:

Hi Sheila and boom boomers everywhere! Excited for what's to come next!
  3:04pm
Peter in SEA:

Happy Friday Sheila, Alvy Singer, and Sophisticate Listeners!
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brainiac:

I am positive that today's show will be positivity positive.
  3:04pm
P-90:

こにちわ
Avatar Swag For Life Member 3:04pm
Michael 98145:

na zdrowie!
  3:05pm
misterdavid:

best show EVER, God Bless Sheila
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Revolution Rabbit Nov63:

Ah. Good to be here. Embarrassment of riches all these streams.
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djsheilab:

Afternoon music luvvvvas! Thank you for being here with me today—Guido from Cologne, Rick G., ncjay, Michael 98145, dreamyandseedy, Yes, Andrew_in_WI, Handy Haversack, P-90, brainiac + Peter in SEA!
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djsheilab:

Hey matthew glass! And thank you, misterdavid!
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djsheilab:

Hiya RRNov 63!
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Rob Kopp:

Hello Sheila, hello Friday Friends.
  3:09pm
Jett:

Yes, @djsheilab is absolutely the best! I love listening to her. Hope you are well, Sheila and that Alvy Singer's health has improved. Thank God for Sheila B!
  3:09pm
Julia F:

Hi Sheila! Timed our drive to see our college baby with your show. So excited to listen without interruptions. Love your show!
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djsheilab:

Thanks Julia F!
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djsheilab:

Hey Rob Kopp + Jett!
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Rob Kopp:

I will not commentaar THAT kuch cause I listen over the phone
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djsheilab:

I am nursing Alvy Singer back to health and so far so good (fingers crossed!). He's currently on the floor next to me, sleeping in the sunny spot.
Avatar Swag For Life Member 3:12pm
Michael 98145:

wishing kitty good health
  3:13pm
P-90:

Viva Alvy!
  3:14pm
Cooh John:

Starting the holiday weekend with an ethereal boom, boom. Salutations, djsheilab and sophisticates.
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Revolution Rabbit Nov63:

<3 kiggy
  3:18pm
Glenn J.:

Every Friday I really enjoy listening to the last hour of your show as I drive home from work. So glad to be able to listen to the entire show today!
Avatar Swag For Life Member 3:19pm
Andrew_in_WI:

I really like Stina... Parliament Square us a fantastic song
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Deborah:

Love listening!
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djsheilab:

Thanks for checking in Glenn J! It's so nice to hear from new folks :)
  3:19pm
ami ad:

Hello DJ. Hello All. Angelic sounds. Does Alvy take cat CBD?
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Rob Kopp:

Typing is a struggle on the phone
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djsheilab:

Thank you Deborah! ami ad—I don't think CBD helps with any of his ailments.
Avatar Swag For Life Member 3:23pm
G:

Wanna feel old? Ringo Starr is 80 on Tuesday.
Avatar Swag For Life Member 3:23pm
Passaic River Blues:

Extremely thoughtful sequencing thus far, and as always.
  3:24pm
Jett:

If I'm ever sick, I know who I want to nurse me back to health. That Alvy is a lucky guy.
Avatar Swag For Life Member 3:25pm
Guido from Cologne:

I own an LP by Fayza Ahmed on Türkuola (they also released comps. of Egypt music in the early 80ies)
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djsheilab:

Thank you Passaic River Blues!
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Revolution Rabbit Nov63:

Would you call this Arabic? I love this type of Music. Gary brings it on Bodega Pop sometimes.
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djsheilab:

I must say it's a treat to play such long, atmospheric songs.
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djsheilab:

RR Nov63—Yes, she's singing in Arabic.
  3:28pm
Jett:

Do you know if Fayza Ahmed did any films with Farid al-Atrash ? He was such a talent.
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Revolution Rabbit Nov63:

Its like hashish for the ears.
  3:30pm
ami ad:

Mmmm,hashish.
  3:32pm
Jett:

It was Little Eva's birthday this week. I do prefer The Crystals version of "Uptown."
  3:32pm
djtanner:

Back-to-back C minor!
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Guido from Cologne:

LUSH !!!
  3:34pm
zenrebeldiva:

LUSH!!!! THANK YOU!!!!!
  3:36pm
Russt44:

I think little Evas version has the original lyric
Very sweet Goffin and King version.
  3:37pm
Jett:

Quite a few female artists celebrating birthdays today, Laura Branigan, Betty Buckley, Fontella Bass, Poly Styrene, and Judith Durham.
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djsheilab:

djtanner—I wonder if I'm still in C-minor? I just use my ears.
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djsheilab:

Russt44—Mann + Weil!
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Guido from Cologne:

Lotsa clicky stars!
Mus go back to te balcony ...
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mariano:

Heya Sheila B and crew, folks!
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Revolution Rabbit Nov63:

Not a TheThe cover then.
: )
  3:41pm
Jett:

Did you know Barry Mann and Cynthia Weill wrote "Uptown" for Tony Orlando, but he chose not to do it so it was offered to The Crystals, with slightly modified lyrics?
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mariano:

Love this Ivy song.
  3:42pm
Russt44:

This Is The Kit record is wonderful
Avatar Swag For Life Member 3:43pm
Michael 98145:

( Debbie Harry's b-day was July 1 ... )
  3:43pm
Heidella:

Love this song, so summery. Always good to hear you Shiela!!
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djsheilab:

Hey Heidella + mariano + zenrebeldiva!
  3:44pm
Russt44:

Yes, Barry and Cynthia song. Goffin and King production
  3:47pm
djtanner:

so. much. cowbell!
  3:47pm
Jett:

Hard to believe Deborah Harry turned 75 a couple of days ago, she still looks and is so beautiful. I can remember seeing her for the first time in the mid-seventies at CBGBs, what an incredible talent and beauty.
Avatar Swag For Life Member 3:47pm
Ken From Hyde Park:

Hi, Sheila. I can't tell C-minor from E-major from a 60-cycle hum. One of the WFMU channels should have a show that teaches music theory and such.
  3:48pm
flashbazbo:

I’d like to hear tony do uptown in the first person as the guy. It could go hard either way.
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Rob Kopp:

I'm off. We have to get up very early for a funeral, the 3rd one in month. None of them because of Corona btw. Until next week
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Devin B.:

Wow this set!
  3:52pm
Cooh John:

This is the music we need amidst the craziness. Love to all.
Avatar Swag For Life Member 3:53pm
Michael 98145:

take care, @Rob K
  3:53pm
slocker:

Hi Shelia, lovely newsletter today! ❤️
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Rob Kopp:

Goodbye Chiffons
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djsheilab:

Glad you enjoyed, slocker! Hey Cooh John, flashbazbo + Devin B.!
  3:54pm
Jett:

Love this Chiffons song!
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Revolution Rabbit Nov63:

KfHP - I'm so up for learning the insides of Music.
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Revolution Rabbit Nov63:

- Musician guests demonstrating with Music...
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mariano:

Mmmm. Love me a good jazz waltz tempo.
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Guido from Cologne:

has a bit of early Warpaint
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Handy Haversack:

Hey, Mariano!
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mariano:

Hey Handy - how's it up in Vermont you lucky dawg?
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Passaic River Blues:

@Guido: I hear that. Sort of reminiscent of that first Warpaint album.
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TDK60:

Hello deh.
  4:00pm
Russt44:

What a great hour!!
Avatar Swag For Life Member 4:01pm
Handy Haversack:

Not too shabby! We did little hike in the rain and then back to the house and the sun is coming out. The dog had his pig's ear, and all is well with this tiny little corner of the world. I assume everything else has improved markedly, too?

Great set, Sheila!
  4:01pm
P-90:

Whatever the process was that led to its creation, that WAS one HELL of a set.
  4:01pm
Andy A:

Awesome thanks. From UK.
  4:02pm
ami ad:

@Handy Haversack:Missed on some shenanigans on the Fabio board,there was also a complaint about you and me too.Hope you're having fun.
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braen:

Honestly one of the best hours of radio I've ever heard
Avatar Swag For Life Member 4:03pm
Handy Haversack:

Jeez, ami, what did we do? I get complaints even when I'm not around? That's a rare talent!
  4:03pm
Jett:

So I usually feel that no matter what you play, @djsheilab , you can do no wrong.
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Revolution Rabbit Nov63:

Who plays Pop songs more than once ?? : )
...Finally realized when working in a CD store that every time I said I liked something I prefaced it with 'I know some people don't' ...Well - so what?
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TDK60:

Got to see Ivy open for Kitchens of Distinction, around '97 I think.
  4:05pm
Jersey Jim:

Hour long set was magical and so appreciated. Sitting on patio in shade, trimming garlic harvested today, so aromatic and with your set was a perfect hour spent. Thank you !
  4:05pm
Bill:

Keep programming to what makes you happy- that's why you're the DJ and we are not. Great set!
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Handy Haversack:

Oh, nice, TDK60!
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Avrilinmay:

Sheila if you think there is no immediate reason prompting you to talk about such things, then you have no idea how much less lonely and crazy I've just felt hearing talk about being afflicted with these thoughts ! It helps so much to know that other people deal with the same extreme empathy and how to cope with it. Thank You!
Now all that's left is to continue the battle not to be crushed under that weight ...
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Listener John from NJ:

hello all!
  4:08pm
WM:

Dear Shelia: Sounds to me that you are starting to think like an adult - and yes that is supposed to be a compliment. I wanted a lot of time worrying "what will people think." Your opening set was very good. Stick with your new style (nothing wrong with your old style, for that matter).
  4:09pm
slocker:

I got a fake ID in time square just to get into rock clubs and it worked! More lax back then.
Avatar Swag For Life Member 4:09pm
Handy Haversack:

Pixie dust for Alvy!
  4:09pm
WM:

typo - "I wasted"
  4:09pm
ami ad:

@Handy:Hehe,the person who was banned from Bagel shops in 2 states was upset at the person who banned them and with us,for rolling with it.But,there was also an Agitator on the board.
  4:09pm
Peter in SEA:

Ohhhh Alvy Singer, sick? :-( Hope it's not too serious and that you have good resources. There is such a thing as a homeopathic vet if he doesn't get well soon. Oh! Asthma! what a drag!
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Matt Fiveash:

Get well soon Alvy!
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mariano:

ami: Oh, you mean the guy who reeeeally took exception to "Whitey on the Moon"? Yeah, was a really bumpy Thursday, must've been something in the air.

And yeah, get well soon, Alvy!
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djsheilab:

Go Go's documentary trailer! www.youtube.com...
  4:11pm
Joe Castrianni:

I think the band said that fans were too intimidated to really hook up with them. Apparently, the opening bands and toad crew were not as intimidated.
  4:11pm
ami ad:

@mariano:Yeah,turns out it was an inside job.
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Handy Haversack:

Oh, I see, ami. I had thought all bagel-store bans were tongue-in-cheek? They are definitely not enforceable.
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tneeld:

Hi all! A little late today. I actively avoid having people close to me listen to music I love just in case they don't love it as much as I do, so I totally get that fear.
  4:13pm
P-90:

“toad crew” (!)
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mariano:

There's a Go Go's documentary?! [starts skittering around on the floor like an excited pup]

ami: Inside job, really?
  4:13pm
Jett:

Kathy Valentine wrote "Vacation" for her group The Textones, it was later re-worked for her group, The Go-Gos. It became a huge hit, still have that music video engrained in my brain!
  4:13pm
ami ad:

@Handy:I know,had to mention that the Web is Virtual...Haha.
  4:14pm
ami ad:

@mariano:Yeah,one of the old guard on the station.
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Revolution Rabbit Nov63:

One podcast I listen to person made point that we're always entreated to transcend our egos - but for a certain type - the task is actually to form a functioning ego!
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mariano:

Jett: The video for "Our Lips Are Sealed" still makes me all misty-eyed. Love the "Vacation" video too. I have two cousins (each other's sisters) who do a great acoustic duet version of the song.
  4:15pm
amylea:

Sheila!!!! You read my mind! I’ve been sing Shelley Fabares all afternoon! ♥️♥️
  4:15pm
BH:

*whispers* as somebody born in the mid-80s.. I once had a realization that Joan of Arc from Bill & Ted was in the Go-Go's.

Hopefully Jane gets some extra B&T residuals this summer if stations air that movie because of the new Bill & Ted movie that might come out sometime in 2020.
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djsheilab:

That's very kind of you to say, braen!
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Handy Haversack:

Mariano, Kate does it at karaoke sometimes when she has someone to harmonize with.
  4:19pm
Jett:

Japanese actress Alisa Mazuki did a version of "Vacation" the song Connie Francis had a hit with. Are you familiar with that one? @djsheilab
  4:19pm
ami ad:

This Puff is for You.
  4:20pm
Ochre Ogre:

Hi Sheila, missed part of that set have to archive. Yeah, just play it, the beauty of FMU!
Avatar Swag For Life Member 4:21pm
Passaic River Blues:

I was quite actually listening to Miss Universum's "Lady Put Your Foot Down" maybe a half hour before SBB. Love the piano tone on this one.
  4:21pm
Ally Bell:

This is the best show ever, every song has been absolute fire!! THANK YOU <33
  4:22pm
Ally Bell:

OMG I just sent that comment then Britney came on I'm screaming haha
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Daisy:

Sheila I had to pop in and just say THANK YOU FOR BRIT
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jean genie:

GIMMEEE A SIIIIIGGGGGGGGGNNNNNNNN
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Daisy:

and all the great tunes prior >:)
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mariano:

Handy: she should record it with the band. Actually, with "Our Lips Are Sealed" my favorite part is the backing vocals in the second verse, they're so angelic.
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Faye:

omg love from me & heather this is literally the ideal vacation driving set
  4:23pm
sam:

hi I LOVE BRITTTTT
  4:24pm
Jett:

I misspelled her name it's Alisa Mizuki
  4:24pm
Ochre Ogre:

@mariano You know the Fuxa cover of Our Lips Are Sealed?
  4:24pm
thesecoronalives:

i ALWAYS appreciated this song ..and yet feel compelled to slightly dim the volume in my apt rn.. : - l
  4:24pm
P-90:

Hi Faye!
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mariano:

Ochre Ogre: no, I don't know that one, thanks for the tip!
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djsheilab:

FAYE!!! Sending love right back to you both!
Avatar Swag For Life Member 4:27pm
dreamyandseedy:

i need that pongo/britney collab
  4:27pm
emilie s.:

Rihanna wishes she were this good.
  4:27pm
P-90:

Uwaaaaaa!
  4:28pm
Jett:

@mariano Fun Boy Three do a great version of "Our Lips Are Sealed" it was written by Terry Hall of Fun Boy Three and Jane Wiedlin of the Go-Gos. Jane is my favorite Go-Go.
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Passaic River Blues:

Pongo for the win!
  4:29pm
BH:

Scene: Record company, 1998
Exec: "This song is titled 'Hit Me Baby One More Time'... this might be misinterpreted"
Max: "What if we just change the title and don't change the lyrics"
Exec: "Excellent, that'll work"

(Another part of Wikipedia claims that Max Martin's grasp of English [as a Swede] shaped Baby One More Time)
  4:29pm
Ochre Ogre:

mariano Yeah man, spacey and chill version, Ken was playing it often for a while.
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djsheilab:

Hey Daisy! Thanks for checkin' in with the Brit love!
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djsheilab:

Ally Bell! Thanks for your love n' enthusiasm!
Avatar Swag For Life Member 4:30pm
Threemoons:

Hey, was confused when I heard Shelia on but now I remember it's Friday...
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djsheilab:

emilie s—Oh my god....totally!
  4:31pm
phat:

Holy crap the piggie song is fantastic
Avatar Swag For Life Member 4:31pm
mariano:

Jett: Yeah, I know and love the Fun Boy Three version. Ditto on Jane as favorite Go Go. Remember her brief scene in "Clue" as the singing telegram girl?
  4:31pm
Big X:

Uwaaaaaaa! YAY!
Awsome! Maine is rockin!
  4:32pm
Jett:

Wow, haven't heard anything from Una Mae Carlisle in a real long time. Very cool. @djsheilab
  4:33pm
Jett:

@mariano Yes, she is so awesome. Love her!
  4:34pm
djtanner:

Sophisticated Oinks and Croaks
  4:34pm
BH:

shoutout to the people listening to who heard the frog noise and wondered "is there a frog near me?"
  4:36pm
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oh there is a frog near you alright
lurking lurking : )
  4:37pm
Colleen:

What was Britts deal??
  4:37pm
ghostpimp69:

no! it's raining where i am and this set is really lifting my mood! :)
  4:38pm
Jett:

I chose to turn on the Central A/C it actually feels a bit cold here right now.
  4:38pm
Colleen:

refuse to get out of my car till I hear what Brittneys deal was...she sounded different....but the same!
  4:39pm
Colleen:

That was the original single??... she sounded much older...maybe it's just been that long!
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Scott Williams:

Bryce & I sang Email My Heart on my radio show, way back in the overnight days. HI SHEILA! Miss you.
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ZeeBee:

Hey friends! just tuning in. happy to be here!
  4:40pm
The Oscar:

Just tuning in, but legit sad I missed Britney! For reasons unclear MTV reran the 1999 VMAs last weekend, which was a *trip*.
  4:41pm
Russt44:

I'm So Young by The Students. Really one of the greatest of all Doo Wop records
  4:42pm
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I love that documentary too! I only got to see some of it, but I totally recommend!
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Handy Haversack:

we all sound older now, Colleen!
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Revolution Rabbit Nov63:

There's more of us!
We have to Unite.
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djsheilab:

And She Could Be Next link! www.pbs.org...
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djsheilab:

Scott Williams—This is my favorite news of the day. WOW! Might you share the archive link? I miss you too, Scott!
  4:46pm
Ochre Ogre:

Hells Yeah and A.O.C., damn that woman rocks!!
Sounds good, will check it out.
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slocker:

I bet watching this is going to make me cry.
  4:46pm
brainiac:

@RR Nov63: Dyslexics Untie!
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djsheilab:

slocker—Definitely!
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Jett:

I love that Students record, Veronica of The Ronettes(Ronnie Spector) does a cool version also.
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Handy Haversack:

Mariano, Kate says she wants to cover "Head Over Heels."
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mariano:

I'll take it no complaints, Handy :)
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Geoffrey in Ottawa:

I am just home from spending the afternoon at my neighbour's pool with my kid and another neighbour, so I'm late to the party, but I am glad to be here now, and I will be listening while I get dinner under way. It is smoking hot up here in Ottawa today.
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Scott Williams:

Sheila, I'll try to track down the archive, but it was late 90s, could be tricky!
  4:49pm
Ochre Ogre:

@RR- "They got the guns, but we got the numbers"
Jim Morrison
  4:50pm
Big X:

thanks sheila b. you rock!
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djsheilab:

Thanks Big X!
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Revolution Rabbit Nov63:

@Ogre: MoJo died this day - Brian Jones too.
  4:55pm
brandon:

this is like a 16 year olds song
  4:55pm
Russt44:

Brilliant Caravelles song
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Passaic River Blues:

Man, this is good.
  4:55pm
P-90:

Thanks for the link @Sheila B!
  4:55pm
brandon:

“ima push me a matte all black truck”? what about the important stuff in life?
  4:57pm
Ochre Ogre:

Rev Rab- Wild, did not know that.
  4:57pm
Russt44:

And Mareba record is fab.
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djsheilab:

Russt44—Digging quite a lot of the newer stuff!
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Revolution Rabbit Nov63:

Rawk'n'Roll is like a 16 year old's song
- but we've forgotten.
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Threemoons:

OOOOH SIOUXSIE
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Ken From Hyde Park:

Wake 'n' Bake played Siouxsie this morning, but before I woke. Thanks for setting things right, DJ!
  5:03pm
Jett:

I love anything by Siouxsie and the Banshees!
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Passaic River Blues:

@Brandon: what are you talking about? The following are the opening lines of the Mereba song:

"I've been through the fire,
I felt embers down my spine,
And I've said 'World would you please have some mercy on me?
Or could you please lift the curses on me?'"

Sounds like weighty material to me.
  5:05pm
IamBasil:

Thank you for playing mama Siouxsie!!!!totally needed her voice and that song right about now
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djsheilab:

My pleasure—IamBasil!
  5:06pm
listener pi:

Herman Cain diagnosed with Covid, after orange rally.
  5:06pm
Jett:

Major rainstorm just began by me, how 'bout you, Brooklyn Sheila?
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djsheilab:

Jett—Not yet. I iz waiting!
  5:08pm
passiflora:

lovely ayumi ishida
  5:09pm
Jett:

Looks like the rain is already stopping
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Ken From Hyde Park:

Rain & thunder the last 45 minutes or so up here in Dutchess County.
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Handy Haversack:

Gray in southern Vermont.
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JohnEBGood:

Happy 4th Sheila and FMU family. Crazy for the Blue White and Red. We still !number one!
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Passaic River Blues:

Lil' Green's "Why Don't You Do Right" is one of the most gangster tracks ever recorded. I love it so much.
  5:14pm
Cooh John:

This show gets a clicky-star from me.
  5:15pm
Russt44:

Why Dont You Do Right? A revalation!! Thanks for this one. You learn somethinh new all the time.
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Passaic River Blues:

@Russt44: "revelation" -- that's exactly what I thought when I first heard the song on SBB. So smart and unsparing, but not without lilting playfulness.
  5:19pm
Jett:

Wow, another downpour again. Perfect music for this!
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matthew glass:

We're enjoying the show Sheila. Loving the start of this new set - Esther Phillips has such a unique voice! Thanks. Best wishes to Alvy.
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Monica:

Yo, Mizz B - workin + listenin over here. That Lil Green track was a huge influence on Peggy Lee, who subsequently recorded it with Benny Goodman Orchestra and sold a million copies.
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JohnEBGood:

Columbo Rules!
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Guido from Cologne:

Little Easter!!!
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djsheilab:

Hey Monica—I don't know which version I prefer. Both are so dark + brilliant!
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djsheilab:

Thanks matthew g.!
  5:24pm
Ochre Ogre:

Yeah, even with the current prez, dignity? Right in the trash.
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Revolution Rabbit Nov63:

Thx Matt!
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Kevin-san:

Enjoying the show today Ms DJ, as always will take a couple of return trips in the archives
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Mr. Pumpy:

Hello, djsheilab and friends. My pops is in hospital the past few days and I've been going a bit nuts and the last thing on my mind was entertainment, but radio, and especially the Boom Boom is not entertainment...it is goodness and light, and I thank you for that!
  5:38pm
Ochre Ogre:

Does that deal include digital albums today on Bandcamp, anybody know?
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Mr. Pumpy:

Also, I arrived just in time to hear that Billy Jam is in the house! Life, take the blessings where they may fall...
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djsheilab:

I'm so sorry to hear it, Mr. Pumpy. I hope your father makes a quick recovery!
  5:39pm
BH:

SUW is still listed on the front page schedule for today.. which makes one wonder what topic would be picked for a Billy Jam hosted SUW episode
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ncjay:

Fern's albums are so wonderful!
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Revolution Rabbit Nov63:

Sympathies Mr. Pumpy.
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brainiac:

"Baby Let Me Kiss You" is fire.
  5:42pm
Jett:

Dorothy Moore and Fern Kinney were both members of a highly underrated girl group, The Poppies, always liked them. Both Dorothy and Fern did pretty well on their own.
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Mr. Pumpy:

Thank you, Sheila.
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Michael 98145:

this! beat!
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Mr. Pumpy:

Rev Rab...appreciated.
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Mr. Pumpy:

@Michael...yes, this beat is doing it for me.
  5:43pm
dano59:

Thx for the info, Jett - love the Poppies
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Kevin-san:

@Ochre Ogre: yes - today, July 3, we’re waiving our revenue share for all sales on Bandcamp, from midnight to midnight PDT.
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Ken From Hyde Park:

In the July Blast of Hot Air newsletter, SMK announced Billy Jam will take a slice of Therese's slot 5 - 6 PM Sundays. Not sure when that starts, though.
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Michael 98145:

No Emperor! No Caesar!
  5:47pm
Jett:

@MrPumpy I'll keep your Dad in my prayers. Have faith! All will be well!
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TDK60:

Yeh Mr. Pumpy, heart out for your pop.
  5:48pm
Ochre Ogre:

@Kevin-san Awesome thanks. I'm browsing.
  5:48pm
Jett:

Mitty Collier is great! Nice cover of Little Walter!
  5:49pm
dano59:

Nice to
Know Alvy’s doing better. Had to put Sassy dog down this morning. Did w/o music for a few hrs and then the first song on radio was I Say a Little Prayer & I knew things’d be a little more OK
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Mr. Pumpy:

Jett, TDK...thank you. It's a lot of stuff been a long time coming, but you know...never fun regardless.
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Handy Haversack:

Oof, Mr. P, so sorry to hear -- thinking of you, pal. Let us know if we can help.

Sheila, what a PERFECT show. Thanks so much!

Be well, all.!
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djsheilab:

dano59—Oh no :( It's so so painful having to say goodbye to our beloved animals. I'm so sorry. Sending my condolences you.
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Mr. Pumpy:

Thanks, Handy. It means a lot! Are you in midst of your travels?
  5:51pm
dano59:

ty Sheila. I know...
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Mr. Pumpy:

@dano, my heart goes out to you.
  5:52pm
Woo:

Sorry and sympathy to you @dano59. Been through it. Pain. And to you @Mr. Pumpy. I've found WFMU to be a great comfort through these hard times, so again, Thank You WFMU.
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Mr. Pumpy:

Woo..thanks. Yes, there is solace to be found here. I just made it on after days. Glad to be here with y'all.
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Kevin-san:

@dano59: condolences on your loss, it's the f'n worst, be strong and remember the good times
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Jett:

Almost over, Thanks for another great gift from you today. @djsheilab ❤️
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TDK60:

Thanks DJ Sheila.
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radioronan:

Thanks Sheila! Thanks skeleton crew!
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Michael 98145:

thank you again, DJ Sheila
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mariano:

Thank you djsheilab and crew, see everyone at the next stop I hope!
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Ochre Ogre:

All the best Mr Pumpy!
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Mr. Pumpy:

mariano!
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Mr. Pumpy:

thanks, Ochre.
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mariano:

Hey there Mr. Pumpy!
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Michael 98145:

woo!
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Mr. Pumpy:

I only caught the end...thanks, Sheila! Damn...this song is in my bones! "And then we'll take you higher"
  5:57pm
Ochre Ogre:

Thanks Sheila!
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Rick G:

What a way to go out, nice! Cheers
  5:57pm
JoeG.:

OYYYYYY!!!
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brainiac:

Thanks Sheila. Have a safe & sane weekend everyone. Don't blow your damn fingers off!
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mariano:

Wuhhh Ohhh, Eddy Grant!
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ncjay:

thanks for another lovely show, Sheila. happy 4th to all who celebrate
  5:57pm
JetBoy of Brooklyn:

Nice closer and great show!!
  5:57pm
djtanner:

what a set!
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Smilty69:

Yes Eddie Grant (the only song of his I know)
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djsheilab:

Thanks for tuning in, gang! SO much fun today. Happy July 4th + see you next week! Xoxoxo
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Kevin-san:

Should chng my handle to Occasional Man :)
  5:59pm
Eric from Lake Hiawatha:

Fantastic show thank you and Matt
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Revolution Rabbit Nov63:

THX SB
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Ken From Hyde Park:

Thanks, Sheila. Hang in there, Mr. P & Dano59.
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Russt44:

One of the best shows ever. First hour wins the prize.
Brava!
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mariano:

Oh no, so sorry to hear about your dad Mr. P, missed your posts above!
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Ken From Hyde Park:

Hmmm...Billy Jam might be subbing for SUW tonight. Whaddaya know?
  6:06pm
P-90:

@Sheila B Another really beautiful show today, after five years I’m looking forward to SBB every week maybe more than EVAH! Thanks, and you and Alvy be well!
  10:55am
martin:

wow, what a superb transition, sequencing & choice of music for the first 3 recordings at the start of your show before jumping on a magic carpet to Cairo
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