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posted by Matt The Cat at 1:25 PM
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The soul classic "If You Need Me" was co-written by a young Wilson Pickett who had just recently left The Falcons. He sent a demo of the song to Atlantic in NY hoping to score a record deal. In a devastating blow, Atlantic gave the song to the already established Solomon Burke. Our friend, the legendary Lloyd Price stops in with some background information about this soul rumble. Both versions battled on the charts in 1963 and now both versions battle on The Friday Night Cat Fight Radio Show. But that's not all. Soul titans Wilson Pickett and Solomon Burke battle it out over 2 different Cat Fights this week. The 2nd one is over Solomon's song, "Everybody Needs Somebody To Love."
This week's show also contains the evolution of a Buddy Holly classic, the musical inspirations of Frank Guida AND some Top 40 radio chaos. So listen, vote and dig The Friday Night Cat Fight Radio Show.
posted by Matt The Cat at 10:31 AM
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Do you ever wonder where classic songs come from? I do constantly. That's a major reason why I'm tracing the interesting history of a true blues and rock n' roll classic, "Milk Cow Blues." On this week's program, I trace this song's evolution over NINE songs. However, only FIVE of those NINE are in contention in the Friday Night Cat Fight! Please pick your favorite and vote for it.
This week's show also contains a rare record by character actor Jim Backus, one of Ray Charles' spiritual influences, a tribute to Patsy Cline and a few "notes" on the Beat Generation. Listen, vote and dig, baby!
posted by Matt The Cat at 11:15 AM
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Radio is my first love. I've wanted to be on the radio ever since the first time I understood that there was someone out there broadcasting to my little radio. I was lucky enough to land my first spot on the radio at age 13 at WBMT in Boxford, MA. I want to Emerson College solely for their stellar radio program and the chance to be on WERS in Boston and cover all six New England States. I then landed at XM Satellite Radio in Washington, DC in 2001, just before XM's launch. I look forward to the next big radio challenge heading my way. As you can see, Radio is in my blood and this is my blog.
