Handful Of Brains

Tribute to Brian Wilson and Sly Stone

Tue, Jun 17, 2025

Tonight on Handful of Brains (Tuesday 7 – 9 PM on WRIR 97.3FM Richmond Community Radio), we’ll pay tribute to the musical genius of Brian Wilson and Sly Stone. We’ve also got music from David Byrne, The Barr Brothers, Marcus King Band, Sam Reed, Bruce Springsteen, Paul McCartney & Wings, & more!

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(Wilson pic: Michael Ochs Archives/Getty Images)

Show archive

Playlist

    Time: June 17 - 7:00:00 pm
  • Pet Sounds

    The Beach Boys, “Don't Talk (Put Your Head on My Shoulder)”

    from Pet Sounds

    Capitol Records - 2012

    RIP Brian Wilson (6/11/25)

    • Time: June 17 - 7:02:58 pm
  • Who Is The Sky?

    David Byrne & Ghost Train Orchestra, “Everybody Laughs”

    from Who Is The Sky?

    Matador Records - 2025

    10/14 at Altria Theater

    • Time: June 17 - 7:09:27 pm
  • There's a Riot Goin' On

    Sly & The Family Stone, “Luv N' Haight”

    from There's a Riot Goin' On

    Epic/Legacy - 1971

    RIP Sly Stone (06/09/2025)

    • Time: June 17 - 7:15:50 pm

  • Nick Mason's Saucerful of Secrets, “Echoes (Live)”

    from 2024/08/21 Frankfurt, Centennial Hall

    self-released - 2025

    • Time: June 17 - 7:39:26 pm
  • Let it Hiss

    The Barr Brothers, “Let it Hiss”

    from Let it Hiss

    Secret City Records - 2025

    • Time: June 17 - 7:44:27 pm
  • Cactus Moon

    Laura Brino, “Butterfly”

    from Cactus Moon

    Laura Brino - 2024

    Songbird Collective: Meg Murray, Laura Brino, Madisun Bailey, Carly Winter w/ Dracula Jackson, Meg McDermott, Fig at The Camel Tuesday June 17th, 2025 Doors 7pm, Show 8pm

    • Time: June 17 - 7:48:05 pm
  • Nothing's Shocking

    Jane's Addiction, “Ocean Size”

    from Nothing's Shocking

    Rhino/Warner Records - 1988

    • Time: June 17 - 7:54:25 pm
  • Shut Down, Vol. 2

    The Beach Boys, “The Warmth of the Sun”

    from Shut Down, Vol. 2

    Capitol Records - 2012

    RIP Brian Wilson (6/11/25)

    • Time: June 17 - 7:57:43 pm
  • Honky Tonk Hell - Single

    Marcus King & The Marcus King Band, “Honky Tonk Hell”

    from Honky Tonk Hell - Single

    American Recordings and Republic Records - 2025

    • Time: June 17 - 8:01:00 pm
  • Loss Of Life

    MGMT, “Loss Of Life”

    from Loss Of Life

    Sony Music Labels Inc. - 2024

    • Time: June 17 - 8:06:39 pm
  • Pet Sounds

    The Beach Boys, “Caroline No”

    from Pet Sounds

    Capitol Records - 2012

    RIP Brian Wilson (6/11/25)

    • Time: June 17 - 8:09:33 pm
  • "Feel Flows" The Sunflower & Surf’s Up Sessions 1969-1971 (Super Deluxe)

    The Beach Boys, “Surf's Up (A Cappella)”

    from "Feel Flows" The Sunflower & Surf’s Up Sessions 1969-1971 (Super Deluxe)

    CAPITOL CATALOG MKT (C92) - 2021

    RIP Brian Wilson (6/11/25)

    • Time: June 17 - 8:15:39 pm
  • Small Talk (Bonus Tracks Edition) [2007 Remaster]

    Sly & The Family Stone, “Can't Strain My Brain”

    from Small Talk (Bonus Tracks Edition) [2007 Remaster]

    Epic/Legacy - 1974

    RIP Sly Stone (06/09/2025)

    • Time: June 17 - 8:20:48 pm
  • Surfin' USA

    The Beach Boys, “Lonely Sea”

    from Surfin' USA

    Capitol Records - 2012

    RIP Brian Wilson (6/11/25)

    • Time: June 17 - 8:22:19 pm

  • Sister Sparrow & The Dirty Birds, “Mama Knows”

    from Fowl Play

    Party Fowl Records - 2016

    • Time: June 17 - 8:27:51 pm

  • Sam Reed, “Amazing (Live)”

    from Amazing (Live) - Single

    self-released - 2025

    • Time: June 17 - 8:38:49 pm

  • Bruce Springsteen, “Adelita”

    from Tracks II: The Lost Albums - Inyo

    Columbia - 2025

    • Time: June 17 - 8:42:20 pm
  • Wingspan: Hits and History

    Paul McCartney & Wings, “Live and Let Die”

    from Wingspan: Hits and History

    Paul McCartney Catalog - 2001

    Joel's Pick of the Week, Paul's b'day 6/18 (83)

    • Time: June 17 - 8:47:32 pm
  • A Whole New Thing (Bonus Tracks Edition) [2007 Remaster]

    Sly & The Family Stone, “Underdog”

    from A Whole New Thing (Bonus Tracks Edition) [2007 Remaster]

    Epic/Legacy - 1967

    RIP Sly Stone (06/09/2025)

    • Time: June 17 - 8:52:58 pm
  • Everything Behind Us Is a Dream

    We/Or/Me, “The Dusty Roads”

    from Everything Behind Us Is a Dream

    We/or/Me - 2016

    • Time: June 17 - 8:55:42 pm
  • Stand! (Deluxe Edition)

    Sly & The Family Stone, “Sing a Simple Song”

    from Stand! (Deluxe Edition)

    Epic/Legacy - 1969

    RIP Sly Stone (06/09/2025)