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Make My Funk the P-Funk

Parliament and Funkadelic ruled the 1970s with their special blend of psychedelic soul and rock. As a result, they had a massive impact on a wide array of music that… MoreParliament and Funkadelic ruled the 1970s with their special blend of psychedelic soul and rock. As a result, they had a massive impact on a wide array of music that followed, influencing artists as diverse as Prince, the Red Hot Chili Peppers, and all of West Coast Rap. This show will focus not only on P-Funk, but also its many offshoots, so solo records by George Clinton, Bootsy Collins, Bernie Worrell, Eddie Hazel et al., as well as the female spin-offs Parlet and the Brides of Funkenstein. As Funkadelic sang, get off your ass and jam. Less

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1. "P-Funk (Wants To Get Funked Up)" - Parliament - Mothership Connection [Def Jam West: 1975]
2. "Miss Lucifer's Love" - Funkadelic - America Eats Its Young [Westbound Records: 1972]
3. "Common Law Wife" - Parliament - Chocolate City [Def Jam West: 1975]
4. "Jimmy's Got A Little Bit Of Bitch In Him" - Funkadelic - Standing On The Verge Of Getting It On [Westbound Records: 1974]
5. "Rubber Duckie" - Bootsy Collins - Aah... the Name is Bootsy, Baby! [ 1977]
6. "Hit It and Quit It" - Funkadelic - Maggot Brain [Westbound Records: 1971]
7. "Whatever Makes Baby Feel Good" - Parliament - Up For The Down Stroke [Island Def Jam: 1974]
8. "Funk Gets Stronger (Part 1)" - Funkadelic - The Electric Spanking of War Babies [ 1981]
9. "Cookie Jar" - Parlet - Pleasure Principle [Mercury Records: 1978]
10. "Children of Production" - Parliament - The Clones of Dr. Funkenstein [Casablaca: 1976]
11. "Get Off Your Ass And Jam" - Funkadelic - Let's Take It To The Stage [Westbound Records: 1975]
12. "I Want You (She's So Heavy)" - Eddie Hazel - Game, Dames And Guitar Thangs [Rhino/Warner Records: 1977]
13. "Funky Dollar Bill" - Funkadelic - Free Your Mind... And Your Ass Will Follow [Westbound Records: 1970]
14. "Rumpofsteelskin" - Parliament - Motor-Booty Affair [Mercury Records: 1978]
15. "Much Thrust" - Bernie Worrell - All the Woo in the World [RCA/Legacy: 1978]
16. "Who Says a Funk Band Can't Play Rock?!" - Funkadelic - One Nation Under a Groove [ 1978]
17. "Holly Wants to Go to California" - Funkadelic - Uncle Jam Wants You [ 1979]
18. "Flash Light" - Parliament - Funkentelechy Vs. The Placebo Syndrome [Mercury Records: 1977]

The Befunkin Hour

Two Teej alums (Class of '92) and their buddy, Ivan throwback to the golden age of fun and conscious Hip-Hop, classic DC Go-Go, and funky vibes.

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1. "Love Is The Message" {Kenny Gamble and Leon Huff} - MFSB - Love Is The Message [Philadelphia International: 1973]
2. "Bootzilla" {George Clinton and William Bootsy Collins} - Bootsy Collins - Bootsy? Player of the Year [Warner Bros.: 1978]
3. "All For One" {Maxwell Dixon, Derek Murphy, Lorenzo Dechalus} - Brand Nubian - One For All [Elektra Records: 1991]
4. "Hey Buddy Buddy" {Jas. Funk} - Rare Essence - Doin It Old School Style [Rare One Records: 2001]
5. "Buck Em Down" {Kenyatta Blake, Ewart Dewgarde, Larry Mizell} - Black Moon - Enta Da Stage [Nervous Records: 1993]
6. "Mass Appeal" {Keith Elam, Christopher} - Gang Starr - Hard To Earn [Chrysalis-EMI: 1993]
7. "What’s the Word" {Richard Simpson, Howard} - Chubb Rock - The One [Select: 1991]
8. "Loose Booty" {Junkyard Band} - Junkyard Band - Creepin Thru da Hood [Street Records & Tapes: 1994]
9. "Cha Cha Slide" {Willie Perry Jr.} - Soulo Band - Live @ Club U [Street Records: 2001]
10. "Jungle Boogie" {Robert Earl Bell, Ronald Bell, Donald Boyce} - Kool & The Gang - Wild & Peaceful [De-Lite: 1973]
11. "Reach For It" {George Duke, Leon Chandler, Charles Foster Johnson, Byron Miller} - George Duke - Reach For It [Epic: 1977]
12. "Slide" {Stephen Washington, Mark Hicks, Mark Leslie Adams, Daniel Webster} - Slave - Slave [Cotillion: 1977]
13. "Love The Streets" {Menzi Mngomezulu} - DJ Chrissy SA - Love The Streets [Groove On Recordings: 2025]
14. "Like That" {Nicodimus Mogashoa, Jacqueline Kwenda} - Da Capo - Indigo Child [Soulistic Music/Universal Music: 2017]
15. "We Are One" {Nkosinathi Maphumlo, Johan Mthetwa} - Black Coffee - Home Brewed [Vega: 2009]
16. "U.N.I.T.Y." {Dana Owens Kier Gist} - Queen Latifah - Black Reign [Motown: 1993]
17. "Rock On" {Jason Vasquez, Brett Bouldin} - Funkdoobiest - Brothas Doobie [Immortal Records/Epic: 1995]
18. "Umi Says" {Dante Smith, David Kennedy} - Mos Def - Black On Both Sides [Rawkus/Priority: 1999]
19. "Summer In The City" {John Sebastian, Mark Sebastian, Steve Boone} - Quincy Jones - You've Got It Bad Girl [A&M: 1973]
20. "Passin' Me By" {Romye Robinson, Trevant Hardson, Emandu Wilcox} - The Pharcyde - Bizarre Ride II the Pharcyde [Delicious Vinyl: 1993]
21. "Inside My Love" {Minnie Riperton, Leon Ware, Richard Rudolph} - Minnie Riperton - Adventures In Paradise [Epic: 1975]
22. "Lyrics To Go" {Kamaal Fareed (Q-Tip), Malik Taylor (Phife Dawg), Ali Shaheed Muhammad, Jarobi White} - A Tribe Called Quest - Midnight Maruders [Jive: 1993]
23. "Body Moves" {Rare Essence} - Rare Essence - Greatest Hits Volume 1 [Rare One Records: 1982]
24. "Wind Me Up Chuck" {Chuck Brown} - Chuck Brown - We Got This [Raw Venture: 2010]
25. "Vapors" {Marcel Hall, Antonio Hardy} - Biz Markie - Goin' Off [Cold Chillin': 1988]
26. "So Whatcha Sayin'" {Erick Sermon, Parrish Smith} - EPMD - Unfinished Business [Sleeping Bag Records: 1989]
27. "My Philosophy" {Lawrence Parker} - Boogie Down Productions - By All Means Necessary [Jive/RCA: 1988]
28. "Be Grateful" {Walter Hawkins} - Walter Hawkins - Love Alive II [Light Records: 1978]

XSmashcasters LIVE

XSmashcasters are a dual Cville-RVA based old-school punk band that features former members of classic central-VA punk, hardcore and gothic outfits The Counselors, The Halfways, Unit F, In Tenebris and… MoreXSmashcasters are a dual Cville-RVA based old-school punk band that features former members of classic central-VA punk, hardcore and gothic outfits The Counselors, The Halfways, Unit F, In Tenebris and If/Then. Its members are Angelo DeFranzo (bass), Shawn Stagner (drums), Ryan Nowlan (vocals) and J.J. Williams (guitar). Less

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Put Your Jammies On

Ok kiddos, we're gonna brush our teeth and get ready for bed, but first we need to get our jammies on. Join Jessica and John for two hours of what… MoreOk kiddos, we're gonna brush our teeth and get ready for bed, but first we need to get our jammies on. Join Jessica and John for two hours of what the Grateful Dead do best, extended kaleidoscopic jams. Less

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1. "Jam>" - Grateful Dead - 66-03-25 Troupers Hall Los Angeles, CA
2. "Jam>" - Grateful Dead - 68-01-22 Eagles Auditorium - Seattle, WA
3. "Jam>" - Grateful Dead - 68-10-12 Avalon Ballroom - San Francisco, CA
4. "St Stephen Jam>Eleven Jam>" - Grateful Dead - 68-10-30 the Matrix, San Francisco, CA
5. "Jam>" - Grateful Dead - The Complete Recordings: Fillmore West 1969
6. "Beautiful Jam>" - Grateful Dead - 71-02-18 Capitol Theater Port Chester NY
7. "Primal Jam >" - Grateful Dead - 71-04-29 Fillmore East , New York, NY
8. "Jam>" - Grateful Dead - 71-11-15 Austin TX
9. "Jam>" - Grateful Dead - 71-08-14 Berkeley Community Theater, CA
10. "Jam>" - Grateful Dead - 72-04-16 - Aarhus University, Aarhus, Denmark
11. "Jam>" - Grateful Dead - 72-3-25- Academy of Music, New York City DP30 *First Donna Show*
12. "Jam>" - Grateful Dead - 72-05-26 Strand Lyceum London, England *Pigpen's Last Show*
13. "Nobody's Fault Jam>" - Grateful Dead - 73-05-20 -UCSB Stadium
14. "Watkins Glen Soundcheck Jam" - Grateful Dead - 73-07-27 Watkin's Glen, NY
15. "Mind Left Body Jam ->" - Grateful Dead - 73-11-11 Winterland Arena San Francisco, CA
16. "Watkins Glen Soundcheck Jam" - Grateful Dead - 73-07-27 Watkin's Glen, NY
17. "Jam>" - Grateful Dead - 74-06-18 Freedom Hall, Louisville, KY
18. "Jam>" - Grateful Dead - 74-07-27 Roanoke Civic Center Roanoke, VA
19. "Jam>" - Grateful Dead - 78-01-11 Shrine Auditorium, Los Angeles
20. "Jam>" - Grateful Dead - 79-11-04 Civic Center Providence, Rhode Island
21. "Jam>" - Grateful Dead - 80-10-26 Radio City Music Hall New York City, NY

Finger Power Popping Time

Flat out rollicking, exuberant and loud rock n' roll -- old and new music from the Undertones, Buzzcocks, The Phantom Movers, UniBoys, Ex Hex, The Pristeens, Green and a whole… MoreFlat out rollicking, exuberant and loud rock n' roll -- old and new music from the Undertones, Buzzcocks, The Phantom Movers, UniBoys, Ex Hex, The Pristeens, Green and a whole bunch of music you never knew you loved. Less

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1. "Pump It Up" - Elvis Costello - This Years Model [Columbia: 1978]
2. "You Wont Be Sad" - The Lyres - Lyres Lyres [Ace of Hearts: 1986]
3. "I Want It Too" - The Uni Boys - Buy This Now [Curation: 2023]
4. "Slow Death" - Flamin Groovies - Groovies Greatest [Sire: 1989]
5. "The Beast" - Ex Hex - RIPS [Merge: 2014]
6. "Walking Distance" - Buzzcocks - Love Bites [United Artists: 2014]
7. "Tell Me Why" - Charlie Pastorfield - Maybe We have Changed [White Line: 1982]
8. "Alabaster" - Expert Alterations - You Cant Always Be Liked [Kanine: 2016]
9. "Dizzy" - Throwing Muses - Hunkpapa [Sire: 1989]
10. "Plus Seven" - Fetchin' Bones - Cabin Flounder [DB Recs: 1985]
11. "So Lucky/About the Weather" - Magazine - Magic, Murder & the Weather [Virgin: 1981]
12. "Places That Are Gone" - Tommy Keene - Places That Are Gone [Dolphin: 1984]
13. "Shake Some Action" - Flamin Groovies - Shake Some Action [Sire: 1976]
14. "Pretty Good Girl" - Michael Gutherie Band - Direct Hits [EAR: 1981]
15. "Deborah" - Dave Edmunds - Trax on Wax [Swan Song: 1978]
16. "She Does It Right" - Dr Feelgood - Down by the Jetty [United Artists: 1975]
17. "Bop A Lena/Somethin' Else" - Roy Loney Phantom Movers - 5 or 6 by Five [Norton: 1991]
18. "I Cant Control Myself" - Roger C Reale - The Collection [Rave On: 2019]
19. "All This and More" - The Dead Boys - Young Loud & Snotty [Sire: 1977]
20. "Teenage Kicks" - The Undertones - The Undertones [BMG: 2016]
21. "Out of Our Tree" - Dynamite Shakers - Chante Vol 1 [CBGBScion: ?]
22. "Boss Hoss" - The Sonics - Here Are [Etiquette: 1965/1984]
23. "If This I Love I Want my Money Back" - Charlie Pickett & the Eggs - Live at the Button [Open: 1982]

Say Hello to Never: Lou Reed and John Cale

Like oil and vinegar, John Cale and Lou Reed redefined Rock before following their own pathbreaking careers. Doling out elevated New York depravity and Welsh artistic posturing, this duo recast… MoreLike oil and vinegar, John Cale and Lou Reed redefined Rock before following their own pathbreaking careers. Doling out elevated New York depravity and Welsh artistic posturing, this duo recast the horizon of expectations for rock and Radio Freedonia will make a final ride as we examine their tangled, tossled and triumphant careers for the 2026 WTJU Rock Marathon. Less

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1. "Days of Steam" {4 Men with Bears} - John Cale - Academy in Peril [Warner Bros /: 1972/2014]
2. "Hello, There" - John Cale - Vintage Violence [Legacy Columbia: 1970]
3. "Sally Can't Dance" - Lou Reed - Sally Can't Dance [RCA: 1973]
4. "You Know More than I Know" - John Cale - Fear [Island: 1973]
5. "Real Good Time Together" - Lou Reed - Street Hassle [Arista: 1978]
6. "Lou Reed lead guitar on Vietnam, Taxi Cabs and Aquaphobia" - Lou Reed and John Cale - Live on Radio [ 1979]
7. "Vicious" - Lou Reed - Live Radio on WLIR [ 1972]
8. "Satellite of Love" - Lou Reed - Live on Radio on WLIR [ 1972]
9. "Ode to Street Hassle" - Spacemen 3 - The Perfect Prescription [Fire: 1989]
10. "Barracuda" - John Cale - Fear [Island: 1973]
11. "Wait" - Lou Reed - Street Hassle [Arista: 1978]
12. "Child's Christmas in Wales" - John Cale - Paris 1919 [Domino: 1973/2024]
13. "Charlie's Girl" - Lou Reed - Coney Island Baby [RCA: 1976]
14. "Ski Patrol" - John Cale - Slow Dazzle [ 1975]
15. "No Money Down" - Lou Reed - Mistrial [RCA: 1986]
16. "Hello, It's Me" - Lou Reed and John Cale - Songs for Drella [Rhino-Warner: 1990/2015]
17. "Halloween Parade" - Lou Reed - New York [Rhino-Warner: 1988]
18. "Heartbreak Hotel" - John Cale - Slow Dazzle [Island: 1975]
19. "Flying to the Sun" - Lou Reed - New Sensations [RCA: 1984]
20. "Charlemagne" - John Cale - Vintage Violence [Legacy: 1970]
21. "I'm Stickin With You" - Lou Reed - Acoustic Demos [ 1970]
22. "Soul of Patrick Lee" - John Cale and Terry Riley - Church of Anthrax [COLUMBIA: 1971]
23. "Perfect Day" - Lou Reed - Transformer [RCA: 1972]
24. "Footsteps" - Eno Cale - Wrong Way Up [Opal: 1990]
25. "Paris 1919" - John Cale - Paris 1919 [Domino: 1973]
26. "Crazy Feeling" - Lou Reed - Coney Island baby [RCA: 1976]
27. "Big White Cloud" - John Cale - Vintage Violence [Legacy: 1970]
28. "Ocean" - Lou Reed - Lou Reed [RCA Camden: 1972]
29. "Ride" - Cate Le Bon featuring John Cale - Michaelangelo is Dying [Mexican Summer: 2025]

If DJ Was Your Trade: the Jamaican Roadmap to Rap

Toasters and boasters from early ska/rocksteady/reggae set the vocal freestyling trend that laid out the roadmap to Rap. Chatting over B-side instrumentals filled the dancehalls... with Sir Lord Comic, Count… MoreToasters and boasters from early ska/rocksteady/reggae set the vocal freestyling trend that laid out the roadmap to Rap. Chatting over B-side instrumentals filled the dancehalls... with Sir Lord Comic, Count Machuki, and U-Roy (Ewart Beckford, earning the title of "Godfather of Rap"), blazing the trail, as a legion of "toasters" followed. Join Goldfinger the Selector and Rudy2Shooz as we chart the evolution of the revolution! Those who would trip with wordsmith on the flip-side (instrumental). Less

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1. "Rule The Nation" - U-Roy - Original DJ [Caroline: 1974]
2. "The Whip" - the Ethiopians - Thr Trojan Story V.2 [Trojan: (1968)]
3. "Jack Of My Trade" - Sir Lord Comic - Keep Coming Through The Door [Trojan: (1970)]
4. "Wicked Eat Dirt" - I-Roy - the Trojan Story V.1 [Trojan: (1969)]
5. "Fire Corner" - King Stitt - Keep Coming Through The Door [Trojan: (1969)]
6. "Draw Your Brakes" - Scotty - The Harder They Come [Island/Mango: 1972]
7. "Stop That Train" - Clint Eastwood and General Saint - 12" 45 [Greensleeves: 1982]
8. "Pepper Pot" - Count Machuki - Randy's Djs [VP ]
9. "Dorctor Rodney (Black Power)" - Prince Buster - 45RPM [FAB Records ]
10. "Cocaine In My Brain" - Dillinger - Cocaine In My Brain [Sonic Sounds ]
11. "S-90 Skank" - BIG YOUTH - Ride Like Lightning [Trojan: 2009]
12. "The Hard Way" - Lone Ranger - Barnabas In Collins Wood [GG's: 1979]
13. "It Haf Fi Bun" - Josey Wales - Outlaw [Live and Learn ]
14. "Soldier Take Over" - Yellowman - Reggae Greats: the DJs [Mango ]
15. "Ski Dip" - Eek A Mouse - Ski Dip [Greensleeves: 1982]
16. "Bam Bam" - Sister Nancy - One Two [Techniques: 1982]
17. "Free Food Tickets" - Sister Carol - Black Cinderella [Jah LIfe: 1984]
18. "Pato And Roger a Go Talk" - English Beat feat. Pato Banton and Ranking Roger - Special Beat Service [IRS: 1982]
19. "The Key" - UB40 - UB44 [DEP: 1982]
20. "Overpowered By Funk" - the Clash feat Futura 2000 - Combat Rock [Epic: 1981]
21. "Hard Core Reggae" - Fat Boys - Fat Boys Are Back [Sutra: 1984]
22. "Roots Rap Reggae" - Run DMC - King of Rock [Profile: 1985]
23. "Hell Is Round The Corner" - Tricky - Hell Is Round The Corner [4th & Broadway: 1995]
24. "Rapper's Delight" - Sugar Hill Gang - 12" 45RPM [Sugar Hill: 1979]

It's A Family Affair: Siblings in Rock

WTJU is often thought of as one big happy radio family and what better wat to celebrate our happy home in the community than to feature some of the best… MoreWTJU is often thought of as one big happy radio family and what better wat to celebrate our happy home in the community than to feature some of the best bands in rock that were formed by siblings? Join Fontana Mercury for a retrospective of rock from the 70s to the present day, featuring some of your favorite musical brothers and sisters like The Psychedelic Furs, Radiohead, Devo, Sparks, The Replacements and many more! Less

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1. "Family Affair (instrumental mix)" - Sly & The Family Stone - Family Affair 2023 instrumental mix [Cleopatra: 2023]
   Notes: Siblings Sly, Freddy, & Rose (bed music throughout)
2. "The Love You Save" - The Jackson 5 - ABC [Motown: 1969]
   Notes: the name says it all!
3. "All Day And All Of The Night" - The Kinks - All Day And All Of The Night [Reprise: 1964]
   Notes: Formed in London in 1962 by brothers Ray (vocals, rhythm guitar) and Dave Davies (lead guitar, vocals)
4. "No Speak No Slave" - The Black Crowes - The Southern Harmony & Musical Companion [American Recordings: 1992]
   Notes: Georgia's own Robinson Brothers, Chris (guitar) & Rich (lead vocalist); personal connection- they recorded one of their last album at a studio in ATL owned by my former partner.
5. "Melissa" - The Allman Brothers Band - Eat A Peach [Mercury: 1972]
   Notes: More Georgia siblings! Formed in Jacksonville, FL in 1969 (but based in Macon, Georgia) brothers Duane (guitars) and Gregg (vocals and keys) Allman
6. "Panama" - Van Halen - 1984 [Rhino-Warner: 1984]
   Notes: Brothers Eddie (lead guitar) & Alex (drummer) Van Halen formed in Pasadena, CA 1972
7. "Alex Chilton" - The Replacements - Pleased To Meet Me [Rhino-Warner: 1986]
   Notes: Formed in Minneapolis in 1979, Brothers Tommy (guitars) & Bob (lead guitar) Stinson; Tommy also played with Soul Asylum and later Guns n' Roses.
8. "Far Gone And Out" - The Jesus & Mary Chain - Honey's Dead [Def American Recordings: 1992]
   Notes: East Kilbride Scotland 1983, brothers Jim (lead vocals) and William (lead guitar) Reid are the two founders and only consistent members of the band since its formation. Shout out to Creation Records show!
9. "Just" - Radiohead - The Bends [XL Recordings: 1995]
   Notes: The Greenwood brothers! Jonny (guitar & keys) and Colin (bass) formed in Oxfordshire, UK in 1985
10. "Saints" - The Breeders - Last Splash [4AD: 1993]
    Notes: Twin sisters Kim (bass) and Kelley (vocals, guitar) Deal! Kim was the Pixies' bassist from 1986-1993. Kelley is touring band member for Protomartyr since 2020. Formed in Ohio in 1989
11. "Family Entertainment" - The Undertones - The Undertones [BMG: 1978]
    Notes: Formed in 1974 Derry, No. Ireland (called Londonderry then), brothers John (rhythm guitars and songwriter) & Damien (lead guitar) O'Neill
12. "Down On The Street" - Iggy & The Stooges - Fun House [Rhino-Elektra: 1970]
    Notes: Formed in Ann Arbor, MI in 1967. Brothers Scott (drummer) and Ron (guitar/bass) Asheton; from DC! They tie back to The Furs connection, drummer Paul Garisto was Iggy's touring drummer in the 2000s
13. "Uncontrollable Urge" - DEVO - Q: Are We Not Men? A: We Are Devo! [Warner: 1978]
    Notes: Kent, OH in 1972 TWO sets of brothers!! Mark (lead vocals, keys) & Bob (lead guitarist)...and sometimes third brother Jim as drummer.. Mothersbaugh AND Gerald (bass, co-lead vocalist) & Bob (guitar, keys) Casale
14. "Ode To My Family" - The Cranberries - [ 1993]
    Notes: bed
15. "Space Age Love Song" - A Flock Of Seagulls - A Flock Of Seagulls [Jive: 1982]
    Notes: Formed in Liverpool 1979 by Mike (synths/keys) and Ali (drummer) Score
16. "In Your Room" - The Bangles - Everything [Columbia: 1988]
    Notes: Sisters Debbi (drums/vocals) & Vicki (Guitars/vocals) Peterson; formed w/ Susanna Hoffs in LA in 1981.
17. "Never" - Heart - Heart [Capitol: 1985]
    Notes: Seattle sisters Ann (vocals) & Nancy (guitar) Wilson who started as a Zeppelin cover band. need I say more?
18. "Love My Way" - The Psychedelic Furs - All Of This And Nothing [Columbia: 1982]
    Notes: Brothers Richard (singer) & Tim (guitars) Butler formed in the UK in the 1970s. I have a personal connection to their (one of many) drummer during the height of their popularity in the mid-80s Paul Garisto we worked together teaching in DC
19. "Something About You" - Level 42 - World Machine [UMC: 1985]
    Notes: Formed in the Isle of Wight in 1979 by Mark (drums/bass) & younger bro Nathan King (guitar) (who also was a member of The Blockheads)
20. "Setting Sun" - The Chemical Brothers - Dig Your Own Hole [Astralwerks: 1997]
    Notes: The Chemical Brothers are not actual brothers- but- this particular song by them features Noel Gallagher, one half of the infamous Noel/Liam Gallagher band of brothers, Oasis
21. "Angst In My Pants" - Sparks - Angst In My Pants [Lil' Beethoven: 1982]
    Notes: For my fellow Carry The Zero DJs Brett & Stevik!! This song was featured in the 1982 movie Valley Girl. Sparks are brothers Ron & Russel Mael formed in 1968 Los Angeles.
22. "Don't Swallow The Cap" - The National - Trouble Will Find Me [4AD: 2013]
    Notes: For DJ Saturn Vibes-- a little birdie told me you love The National! two sets of siblings!: Twin brothers Aaron & Bryce Dessner on guitar & keys AND Scott (bass) & Bryan (drums) Devendorf
23. "More Than A Woman" - Bee Gees - Saturday Night Fever SoundrtracK [ 1977]
    Notes: special request for Don "Grandpa Spice" Harrison
24. "Mother & Father" - BROODS - Evergreen [Polydor: 2014]
    Notes: Brother/Sister Duo from New Zealand Georgia Josieana Nott and Caleb Allan Joseph Nott. Saw them at the National in RVA on my 37th birthday. Entire album is brilliant and so under the radar
25. "I Got You" - Split Enz - True Colours [UMC: 1979]
    Notes: Formed in Auckland, NZ 1972 by vocalist Tim Finn; his brother Neil Finn joined the band in 1977 as co-vocalist and guitarist)
26. "Don't Dream It's Over" - Crowded House - Crowded House [Capitol: 1986]
    Notes: Tim & Neil Finn's equally successful band formed in 1985 Melbourne, Australia; joined by two more Finn brothers, Liam and Elroy, who were Neils sons!! Super family band right there!
27. "Don't Change" - INXS - Shabooh Shoobah [Rhino Atlantic: 1982]
    Notes: INXS founded by the three Farriss brothers in 1977 Australia -composer & keyboardist Andrew, drummer Jon, & guitarist Tim

Saturday Morning Cartoons

Pour yourself a bowl of your favorite sugary cereal and plop yourself in front of the radio for two hours of animated delight. We will feature both originals and reinterpretations… MorePour yourself a bowl of your favorite sugary cereal and plop yourself in front of the radio for two hours of animated delight. We will feature both originals and reinterpretations of your favorite cartoon theme songs served with love by the artists you adore. Less

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1. "Muppet Show Theme Song" - OK Go - Muppets: The Green Album [Walt Disney Records: 2011]
2. "Mahna, Mahna" - CAKE - b-sides and rarities [Upbeat Records: 2007]
3. "Bohemian Rhapsody - Muppet version" - Queen + The Muppets - Bohemian Rhapsody [Walt Disney Records: 2009]
4. "The Horror" - RJD2 - Deadringer: Deluxe [RJ's Electrical Connections: 2002]
5. "DuckTales" - Scott Bradlee's Saturday Morning Slow Jams - Saturday Morning Slow Jams [Scott Bradlee's Saturday Morning: 2014]
6. "I'm Chillin'" - Kurtis Blow - Kingdom Blow [Mercury Records: 1986]
7. "Wu Tang Clan Ain't Nuthing ta F' Wit" - El Michels Affair - Return To The 37th Chamber [Big Crown Records: 2017]
8. "Underdog" - Butthole Surfers - Saturday Morning Cartoons' Greatest Hits [Geffen*: 1995]
9. "Bedrock Anthem" - "Weird Al" Yankovic - Alapalooza [Volcano: 1993]
10. "Futurama Main Theme - From "Futurama"/C. Tyng Extended Version" - Christopher Tyng - Futurama Main Theme (From "Futurama") [Hollywood Records: 2012]
11. "Daria (Official MTV Theme)" - Splendora - Daria (Official MTV Theme) [Viacom International Inc.: 1997]
12. "Josie and the Pussycats" - Josie and the Pussycats - Josie and The Pussycats - Music From The Motion Picture [Play-Tone/Epic/Sony Music Soundt: 2001]
13. "Three Is a Magic Number" - Blind Melon - Schoolhouse Rock! Rocks [Rhino Atlantic: 1996]
14. "Hey! - 12" Instrumental Version" - MF DOOM - Operation: Doomsday (Complete) [Metalface Records: 1999]
15. "The Show" - Doug E. Fresh - Oh My God! [Get Fresh Crew: 1986]
16. "The Beat of the Day" - Yo Gabba Gabba, Big Daddy Kane - Yo Gabba GabbaLand! (Season 1 - Apple TV+ Original Series Soundtracks) [BMG Rights Management (US) LLC: 2024]
17. "Wu-Tang Clan Ain't Nuthing Ta F' Wit - Instrumental" - Wu-Tang Clan - Wu-Tang Clan Ain't Nuthing Ta F' Wit [RCA/Legacy: 1993]
18. "Spider-Man" - Ramones - Saturday Morning Cartoons' Greatest Hits [Geffen*: 1995]
19. "Marvel's Spidey and His Amazing Friends Theme - From "Disney Junior Music: Marvel's Spidey and His Amazing Friends"" - Patrick Stump, Disney Junior - Marvel's Spidey and His Amazing Friends Theme (From "Disney Junior Music: Marvel's Spidey and His Amazing Friends") [Walt Disney Records: 2021]
20. "Cooking" - Stark Reality - The Stark Reality Discovers Hoagy Carmichael's Music Shop (Master Tape Transfer) [Now Again Records: 1969]
21. "Today is Gonna be a Great Day - Theme Song to Phineas and Ferb" - Bowling For Soup - Phineas and Ferb [Walt Disney Records: 2009]
22. "Linus and Lucy (Live)" - Built to Spill - Sabonis Tracks [Warner Bros.: 2001]
23. "Tra La La" - The Banana Splits - Tra La La [Motown: 2008]
24. "Sesame Street Jazzy Spies" - [YouTube ]
25. "2Tone Army" - The Toasters - The Toasters: 30th Anniversary [Cherry Red Records: 2012]
26. "Really Cool Song" - Brak - Brak Presents The Brak Album Starring Brak [Kid Rhino: 2000]
27. "Happy Happy Joy Joy" - Wax - Saturday Morning (Cartoons' Greatest Hits) [MCA: 1995]
28. "Cold Slither" - Cold Slither - Cold Slither [Reigning Phoenix: 2025]
29. "Ignorance Is Bliss" - Jellyfish - New Mistake [Virgin: 1993]
30. "I'm Just a Bill" - Deluxx Folk Implosion - Schoolhouse Rock! Rocks [Rhino Atlantic: 1996]
31. "Smurf Rock" - Gigolo Tony - Miami Bass - The Story of Booty, Bass & 808 Beats [Perpetual: 2014]
32. "I'm a Martian" - Marvin the Martian - Merrie Melodies (Songs From The Looney Tunes Show: Season One) [WaterTower Music: 2012]
33. "Krusty Krab Pizza" - Tha J-SQUAD, Remix Maniacs - Krusty Krab Pizza [J-Squad Beat Mastaz Productionz: 2020]
34. "Turtle Power" - Partners In Kryme - Turtle Rhapsody: Orchestra On The Half Shell [CAPITOL CATALOG MKT (C92): 1990]
35. "S.I.M.P. (Squirrels in My Pants)" - 2 Guys n the Parque - Phineas and Ferb [Walt Disney Records: 2009]
36. "Cat Squad!" - Bluey - Dance Mode! [Crimson: 2023]
37. "What's New Scooby-Doo?" - Simple Plan - What's New Scooby-Doo? [Atlantic Records: 2021]
38. "Pokemon Theme" - Pokemon - Pokemon X - Ten Years Of Pokemon [eOne Music: 2007]
39. "Bubbles" - The Free Design - The Best Of The Free Design: Kites Are Fun [Varese: 1998]
40. "The Mask" - DANGERDOOM, MF DOOM, Danger Mouse, Ghostface Killah - THE MOUSE & THE MASK [Lex Records: 2005]
41. "Pete The Cat Theme (feat. Elvis Costello)" - Pete the Cat, Elvis Costello - Pete The Cat (Expanded Version) [ASG Records/10:22pm/UMG Recordin: 2018]
42. "I'm Going to Go Back There Someday" - Paul Williams - I'm Going Back There Someday [StarVista Music: 2006]

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WTJU Rock's monthly concert series, The Third Rail is broadcast live every third Saturday of the month from the WTJU stage and at outside venues. Listen back as The Third… MoreWTJU Rock's monthly concert series, The Third Rail is broadcast live every third Saturday of the month from the WTJU stage and at outside venues. Listen back as The Third Rail welcomes Anmara, Holy River, Kass Richards, Cassidy Snider & the Wranglers, New Boss, Dogwood Tales, and Valentin Prince. Less

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