The Man in the Gray Flannel Suit / Soul II Soul
Mind the Gap
Hey Listeners,
It’s good to be back in the studio. I am recently back from a trip to the UK that included time in London, Liverpool, and Wales. Several years ago, I read about a gentleman curating a series of CDs entitled Watch the Closing Doors. He planned to chronicle New York’s music history in this series. I searched out and purchased the first 2-CD set, but he never released any additional CDs. Fast forward 10-12 years and Helen and I are traveling in the UK, and we’re struck by the Brits “Mind the Gap” while boarding and de-boarding the “tube”. As it turns out Helen had a mix tape of her brother’s called Mind the Gap that was a compilation of a German-based label that featured bands out of the UK. It was label Stu bought from often and I am sure has been featured on Helen Ilnickys great Stu’s Fave shows. Anyway, tonight I’ll be doing an all-British show featuring tons of great artists. Of course, we’ll kick it off with some artists (the very famous and less so) out of Liverpool that got the ball rolling.
Everyone recognizes the lads in this statue from the docks of Liverpool.
Fewer of you may be able to recognize this artist also on the docks in Liverpool. But the first caller tonight that can identify this fellow, will win two tickets to Sarah Shook and the Disarmers at The Camel on 11/14.
Anyway I had a great time on my trip and I hope you all enjoy the selection of tunes from the UK tonight.
The Haberdasher
Show archive
Playlist
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Cilla Black, “This Empty Place (1993 Remastered Version)”
from Completely Cilla (1963-1973)
Parlophone UK - 2012
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Lonnie Donegan, “Does Your Chewing Gum Lose It's Flavour On the Bed Post”
from King of Skiffle
One Day Music - 2011
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Gerry & The Pacemakers, “You'll Never Walk Alone”
from You'll Never Walk Alone: All the Best
Warner Music Group - X5 Music Group - 2020
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Cilla Black, “Love Letters (With the Sounds Incorporated) (2003 Remastered Version)”
from Completely Cilla (1963-1973)
Parlophone UK - 2012
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Rocky Horror Show Original London Cast, “Sweet Transvestite”
from The Rocky Horror Show (Original 1973 London Cast)
Revvolution Records - 2007
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John Mayall & The Bluesbreakers, “Hideaway”
from Blues Breakers with Eric Clapton
Universal Records - 1966
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Fairport Convention, “The Ballad of Easy Rider”
from Unhalfbricking (Bonus Track Edition)
UMC (Universal Music Catalogue) - 2003
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Billy Bragg, “You Woke up My Neighbourhood”
from Must I Paint You a Picture?: The Essential Billy Bragg
Cooking Vinyl - 2003
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Sex Pistols, “Anarchy In the U.K.”
from Never Mind the Bollocks, Here's the Sex Pistols
Rhino/Warner Records - 1977
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The Style Council, “My ever changing moods”
from Sweet Loving Ways - The Style Council Collection
Spectrum - 2007