#797 The Story of Fortune Records, Opinions on The Hold Steady, Julien Baker & King Gizzard & the Wizard Lizard
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Sound Opinions
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Sound Opinions
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audio
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Interview
Live Music
Music
Reviews
Publication Date |
Mar 05, 2021
Episode Duration |
00:50:18

This week, hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot explore the history of the independent label Fortune Records. They discuss the unpredictable music, unique cast of characters and why it had famous admirers ranging from Smokey Robinson to Lou Reed. Plus, they review some new music.

 

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Featured Songs:

The Premiers, "The Trap of Love," The Trap of Love (Single), Fortune, 1957

The Hold Steady, "The Feelers," Open Door Policy, Positive Jams, 2021

The Hold Steady, "Unpleasant Breakfast," Open Door Policy, Positive Jams, 2021

The Hold Steady, "Hanover Camera," Open Door Policy, Positive Jams, 2021

King Gizzard & the Wizard Lizard, "O.N.E.," L.W., Flightless, 2021

King Gizzard & the Wizard Lizard, "Pleura," L.W., Flightless, 2021

King Gizzard & the Wizard Lizard, "K.G.L.W.," L.W., Flightless, 2021

King Gizzard & the Wizard Lizard, "East West Link," L.W., Flightless, 2021

Julien Baker, "Song in E," Little Oblivions, Matador, 2021

Julien Baker, "Hardline," Little Oblivions, Matador, 2021

Julien Baker, "Faith Healer," Little Oblivions, Matador, 2021

Nolan Strong & The Diablos, "If Oh I (Could Be With You Tonight)," If Oh I (Could Be With You Tonight) (Single), Fortune, 1959

Andre Williams, "Bacon Fat," Bacon Fat (Single), Fortune, 1957

Roy Hall and the Cohutta Mountain Boys, "Dirty Boogie," Dirty Boogie (Single), Fortune, 1949

Skeets McDonald, "The Tattooed Lady (feat. Johnny White and His Rhythm Riders)," The Tattooed Lady (Single), Fortune, 1961

Rufus Shoffner & Joyce Songer, "It Always Happens to Me," It Always Happens to Me (Single), Fortune, 1961

Nolan Strong & The Diablos, "Do You Remember What You Did," Do You Remember What You Did (Single), Fortune, 1955

Nolan Strong & The Diablos, "Mind Over Matter," Mind Over Matter (Single), Fortune, 1962

Shorty Frog & The Space Cats, "Sheddin' Tears over You," Sheddin' Tears over You (Single), Fortune, 1958

John Lee Hooker, "Blues For Big Town," John Lee Hooker & Big Maceo Merriweather, Fortune, 1963

Dead Prez , "Panthers (feat. Common and the Last Poets)," Hip​-​Hop Docktrine: The Official Boondocks Mixtape, Self-released, 2006

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This week, hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot explore the history of the independent label Fortune Records. They discuss the unpredictable music, unique cast of characters and why it had famous admirers ranging from Smokey Robinson to Lou Reed. Plus, they review some new music. Become a member on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/soundopinions Make a donation via PayPal: https://bit.ly/36zIhZK Record a Voice Memo: https://www.micdropp.com/studio/5febf006eba45/

This week, hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot explore the history of the independent label Fortune Records. They discuss the unpredictable music, unique cast of characters and why it had famous admirers ranging from Smokey Robinson to Lou Reed. Plus, they review some new music.

 

Become a member on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/soundopinions

Make a donation via PayPal: https://bit.ly/36zIhZK 

Record a Voice Memo: https://www.micdropp.com/studio/5febf006eba45/

 

Featured Songs:

The Premiers, "The Trap of Love," The Trap of Love (Single), Fortune, 1957

The Hold Steady, "The Feelers," Open Door Policy, Positive Jams, 2021

The Hold Steady, "Unpleasant Breakfast," Open Door Policy, Positive Jams, 2021

The Hold Steady, "Hanover Camera," Open Door Policy, Positive Jams, 2021

King Gizzard & the Wizard Lizard, "O.N.E.," L.W., Flightless, 2021

King Gizzard & the Wizard Lizard, "Pleura," L.W., Flightless, 2021

King Gizzard & the Wizard Lizard, "K.G.L.W.," L.W., Flightless, 2021

King Gizzard & the Wizard Lizard, "East West Link," L.W., Flightless, 2021

Julien Baker, "Song in E," Little Oblivions, Matador, 2021

Julien Baker, "Hardline," Little Oblivions, Matador, 2021

Julien Baker, "Faith Healer," Little Oblivions, Matador, 2021

Nolan Strong & The Diablos, "If Oh I (Could Be With You Tonight)," If Oh I (Could Be With You Tonight) (Single), Fortune, 1959

Andre Williams, "Bacon Fat," Bacon Fat (Single), Fortune, 1957

Roy Hall and the Cohutta Mountain Boys, "Dirty Boogie," Dirty Boogie (Single), Fortune, 1949

Skeets McDonald, "The Tattooed Lady (feat. Johnny White and His Rhythm Riders)," The Tattooed Lady (Single), Fortune, 1961

Rufus Shoffner & Joyce Songer, "It Always Happens to Me," It Always Happens to Me (Single), Fortune, 1961

Nolan Strong & The Diablos, "Do You Remember What You Did," Do You Remember What You Did (Single), Fortune, 1955

Nolan Strong & The Diablos, "Mind Over Matter," Mind Over Matter (Single), Fortune, 1962

Shorty Frog & The Space Cats, "Sheddin' Tears over You," Sheddin' Tears over You (Single), Fortune, 1958

John Lee Hooker, "Blues For Big Town," John Lee Hooker & Big Maceo Merriweather, Fortune, 1963

Dead Prez , "Panthers (feat. Common and the Last Poets)," Hip​-​Hop Docktrine: The Official Boondocks Mixtape, Self-released, 2006

Support The Show: https://www.patreon.com/soundopinions

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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