Superhero Sandbox Playlist 1/28/15

The Superhero Sandbox may be heard weekly on Royalton Community Radio (royaltonradio.org).

Anything Goes (Lady Gaga-Tony Bennett-- Cheek to Cheek-- 2015)

Come Fly With Me (Frank Sinatra-- Sinatra at the Sands-- 1966)

I’ve Got a Crush On You (Frank Sinatra-- Sinatra at the Sands-- 1966)

Let’s Have Another Cup of Coffee (Glenn Miller-- The Complete Glenn Miller Vol. VIII-- 1942)

Time Out of Mind (Steely Dan-- Gaucho-- 1984)

But Beautiful (Lady Gaga-Tony Bennett-- Cheek to Cheek-- 2015)

Salvation Song (Avett Brothers-- Southern Cultures Special Issue-- n.d.)

Edison (Bee Gees-- Odessa-- 1969)

Shine a Light (Rolling Stones-- Exile on Main Street-- 1972)

If I Wanted Someone (Dawes-- Nothing Is Wrong-- 2011)

Just Like Tom Thumb’s Blues (Neil Young-- Bob Dylan 30th Anniversary Celebration-- 1993)

Mission Statement (Weird Al Yankovic-- Mandatory Fun-- 2014)

Keep the Customer Satisfied (Simon and Garfunkel-- Collected Works-- 1983)

I’ll See You In My Dreams (Ben Light at the Steinway-- Tempo-- n.d.)

Lost in the Harbor (Tom Waits-- Alice-- 2003)

Wall Street Village Day (4 Seasons-- Genuine Imitation Life Gazette-- 1969)

Getting Better (The Beatles-- Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band-- 1967)

No Cops (They Might Be Giants-- Dial A Song 2015)

I'm The Guy Who Found the Lost Chord (Jimmy Durante-- "In Person"-- n.d.)

Music Jail Pt. 1 and 2 (They Might Be Giants-- Dial A Song 2015)

Tenderness Is His Way (Gladys Knight and the Pips-- I Feel A Song-- 1974)

Live Forever (Billy Joe Shaver-- Victory-- 1998)

The Pilgrim (Chapter 33) (Kris Kristofferson-- The Silver Tongued Devil and I-- 1970)

He's A Mighty Good Leader (Beck-- One Foot In the Grave-- 1993)

O Bone Jesu ((Holy Cross Seminary Choir-- Dunkirk, NY-- n.d.)

Ride the Chariot (Trinity Episcopal Church, Princeton, NJ-- 1992)

Come Thy Font Of Every Blessing (Youth in One Accord-- "O For A Thousand Tongues"-- n.d.)

A Man Needs The Lord (Buelah Baptist Church-- Gospel Gold-- 2007)

I Saw The Light (Blind Boys of Alabama-- Gospel Gold-- 2007)

Music In the Air (Sister Rosetta Tharpe-- Best Of)

Introduction to Rock and Roll: 1950-1959

During the Spring 2015 semester, I am teaching an Introduction to Rock and Roll course at Vermont Technical College. Designated as a 1000-level arts and humanities elective, the class meets once a week, on Wednesday evenings. Students compose a series of short non-fiction essay, examining key individuals, groups, musicians, producers, studios, concerts, films, etc. from each decade (1950-1999), and participate in discussions in class. This course is by no means comprehensive, in representing the evolution of the rock and pop genres. This and other blog posts will provide highlights from this teaching experience, and document some materials used in class. 

Please note: this listing is neither sequential, nor cited in any standard form. Media includes vinyl, VHS cassette, DVD, and videos available online.

1950-1959

Robert Johnson, "Crossroads"

Sister Rosetta Tharpe, "Didn't It Rain"

Louis Armstrong, "Hello, Dolly"

Guy Lombardo (78rpm)

Elvis Presley, "Hound Dog" (Ed Sullivan appearance)

Elvis Found Alive (2012), segments two and three

Elvis Presley, Tupelo 1957

Elvis Presley, Sun Sessions

Hank Williams, "Your Cheatin' Heart"

Hank Williams, "I Saw The Light"

Conway Twitty, "It's Only Make Believe"

Danny and the Juniors, "At The Hop" (American Bandstand, 1958)

Carl Perkins, "Blue Suede Shoes"

Bill Haley and the Comets, "Rock Around the Clock"

Ernie Warren, Latin From Manhattan in Hawaii

Battle of the Groups Vol. 2 

Elektra Folk Pop Jazz Sampler

The Weavers, Live at Carnegie Hall

Pete Seeger, "It Takes a Worried Man" (Pete Seeger On Campus)

Hail Hail Rock and Roll (1987), 0:00-0:14

 

Superhero Sandbox Playlist 1/15/15

The Superhero Sandbox is heard weekly on Royalton Community Radio (royaltonradio.org).

Live Forever (Shaver-- Victory-- 1998)

Slow Down Old World (Willie Nelson-- Who’ll Buy My Memories?-- 1992)

January Wedding (The Avett Brothers-- And I And Love And You-- 2009)

Comin’ Down From Denver (Bob Wills and His Texas Playboys-- For the Last Time-- 1974)

When I Paint My Masterpeice (The Band-- Anthology Vol. 2-- 1978)

Oh, The Wind And Rain (Jerry Garcia Acoustic Band-- Almost Acoustic-- 1987)

Sell-Out Agitation Waltz (Richard and Mimi Farina-- Reflections In a Crystal Wind-- 1966)

Blessed (Simon and Garfunkel-- Collected Works-- 1993)

"Heroes" (David Bowie-- Heroes-- 1977)

Time Is On My Side (Rolling Stones-- Hot Rocks 1964-1971-- 1986)

Bad Days (Flaming Lips-- Clouds Taste Metallic-- 1995)

I Just Wasn't Made For These Times (Stereo Backing Track) (Beach Boys-- Pet Sounds Sessions-- 1996)

Til There Was You (uncredited-- Music of Music Man-- Ultraphonic 50297)

Near You (Andrews Sisters-- Centurion Jazz-- 2004)

It's A Cold Cold World (Naomi Shelton and the Gospel Queens-- Cold World-- 2014)

I Don't Know (Naomi Shelton and the Gospel Queens-- Cold World-- 2014)

Power of Love (Joe Simon-- Soul Hits of the 70s Vol. 8-- 1991)

Coming In From the Cold (Bob Marley and the Wailers-- Uprising-- 1980)

I Wasn't Listening (They Might Be Giants-- Dial-A-Song-- 2015)

Madam I Challenge You To A Duel

El Relicario (Tango) (Larry Ferrari-- Two Sides of Larry Ferrari-- 1958)

Be My Life's Companion (The Mills Brothers-- 20th Century Masters-- 1999)

Say Dear, When Will Your Frowning Leave (Wilbye Consort-- Madrigals by Thomas Weelkes-- 1969)

It's Been a Long Time Comin' (Eric Burdon and the Animals-- Eric Is Here-- n.d.)

Time Slips Away (Elvis Presley-- An Afternoon in the Garden-- 1972)

Burden of Freedom (Kris Kristofferson-- Border Lord-- 1972)

What You Want (The Original Gospel Singers Ensemble-- Gospel Gold-- 2007)

Power Lord (The Victory Travelers-- Gospel Funk-- n.d.)

If I Could Help Somebody (Blind Boys of Alabama-- Down In New Orleans-- 2008)

Music In the Air (Sister Rosetta Tharpe-- Best Of)

The Superhero Sandbox Playlist 1/8/15

The Superhero Sandbox is a weekly program, heard on Royalton Community Radio, and produced by Christopher Smith. This show celebrated the 80th birthday of Elvis Aron Presley. For more information, and to stream The Superhero Sandbox on-demand, visit royaltonradio.org

2001 -- Elvis Presley-- Aloha from Hawaii Via Satellite-- 1/14/73-- RCA VPSX-6089

See See Rider-- Aloha from Hawaii Via Satellite-- 1/14/73-- RCA VPSX-6089

Harbor Lights-- Elvis Presley-- Sun Session Outtakes-- July 1954-- RCACPM6-5173

That’s All Right Mama--Sun Session Outtakes-- July 1954-- RCACPM6-5173

One Night-- Elvis Presley-- The Complete 50’s Masters-- RCA66050-2

Your Cheatin’ Heart-- Elvis Presley-- Elvis For Everyone-- AYL1-4232

Summer Kisses, Winter Tears-- Elvis For Everyone-- AYL1-4232

Moody Blue-- The Essential 70’s Masters-- RCA 66670-2

1957 Press Conference, Vancouver-- The Elvis Tapes-- Redwood Music RED1

Trouble-- Elvis Presley Sings Leiber and Stoller-- RCA 3026-2-R

I Don’t Care If the Sun Don’t Shine-- Sun Session Outtakes-- July 1954-- RCA CPM6-5173

Good Rockin’ Tonight-- Sun Session Outtakes-- July 1954-- RCA CPM6-5173

Milk Cow Blues-- Sun Session Outtakes-- July 1954-- RCA CPM6-5173

You’re So Square (I Don’t Care)-- The Complete 50’s Masters-- RCA A66050-2

Don’t Leave Me Now-- The Complete 50’s Masters-- RCA A66050-2

Welcome to My World (Live)-- Welcome to My World-- 1977-- RCA APL-1-2274

Help Me Make It Through the Night-- Welcome to My World-- 1977-- RCA APL-1-2274

Release Me (And Let Me Love Again)-- Welcome to My World-- 1977-- RCA APL-1-2274

Men With Broken Hearts (Poem)-- The Essential 70’s Masters-- RCA 66607-2

Walk A Mile In My Shoes-- The Essential 70’s Masters-- RCA 66607-2

Hound Dog (Milton Berle Show)-- This Is Elvis-- 1981-- RCA CPL2-4031

Excerpt from Hy Gardner Interview--  This Is Elvis-- 1981-- RCA CPL2-4031

That’s When Your Heartaches Begin-- The Complete 50’s Masters-- RCA66050-2

I Can’t Stop Loving You (Live)-- Welcome to My World-- 1977-- RCA APL-1-2274

Never Been to Spain (Live)--The Essential 70’s Masters-- RCA 66670-2

Blue Suede Shoes-- Burbank, California-- 6/27/68-- RCA CPM6-5172-6

Tiger Man--Burbank, California-- 6/27/68-- RCA CPM6-5172-6

Loving You-- Elvis Presley Sings Leiber and Stoller-- RCA 3026-2-R

The Wonder of You-- The Legendary Magic of Elvis Presley-- RCA DVL1-0461

Got a Lot of Livin’ To Do-- Elvis: The Great Performances-- RCA 2227-2-R

The King Is Gone-- George Jones--

Stranger In My Place-- Orion (Jimmy Ellis)-- Sunrise-- Sun-101

If I Can Dream--  Elvis: The Great Performances-- RCA 2227-2-R

So High-- Elvis Sings How Great Thou Art-- RCA LPM 3758

Take My Hand, Precious Lord-- The Complete 50’s Masters-- RCA 66050-2

It Is No Secret (What God Can Do)-- The Complete 50’s Masters-- RCA 66050-2

Where Could I Go (But to the Lord)--  Elvis Sings How Great Thou Art-- RCA LPM 3758

By and By-- Elvis Sings How Great Thou Art-- RCA LPM 3758

Music In the Air-- Sister Rosetta Tharpe