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