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Question of the Day: Happy 70th to Keith Richards

12.18.13 at 5:48am by Corny O'Connell

Keith Richards, lead guitarist and founding member of The Rolling Stones, turns 70 years old today. We're celebrating with your favorite tracks featuring Keith with the Stones, any side projects and any covers by others of the Stones.

Here's what we played:

Tom Waits with Keith Richards "Shenandoah"

The Rolling Stones "Happy"

Keith Richards "Run Rudolph Run"

Nils Lofgren "Keith Don't Go"

Man Man - FUV Live - 2013

12.18.13 at 12:00am by Russ Borris

The Philly based band Man Man is probably best described as “experimental,” since over the course of their career they have dabbled in so many different styles — everything from carnival music to gypsy punk. But on their latest release, On Oni Pond, the band has recorded a melodic pop record. Of course, as always, there's a hint of weirdness in there, and we wouldn’t have it any other way.

Mixtape Hall (& Oates) of Fame.

12.17.13 at 1:38pm by Carmel Holt

The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Class of 2014 was just announced, so we honored a couple new (and old) inductees in today's all-request Mixtape.

Gary Clark Jr. - FUV Live - 2013

12.17.13 at 1:16pm by Dennis Elsas

Twenty-nine year old Gary Clark Jr., often heralded as “the bluesman of his generation” by numerous critics, fellow musicians and devoted fans, stopped by WFUV recently just prior to a sold-out show at New York’s famed Apollo Theatre. As exciting as it to hear Gary and his amazing band in a full concert setting, it was a special treat to experience it as an audience of one in our intimate Studio A.

Gary and his band performed 3 songs from his full length debut album, Blak and Blu during this session. I also talked with him about a variety of subjects including his 2012 performance at the White House, the events that inspired his signature song “Bright Lights", and which musical icon he’d still like to work with. For someone who has played with everyone from Clapton to the Stones, you might be surprised to hear his answer. (Hint – think Purple and Minneapolis!)

Question of the Day: This Note's for You

12.17.13 at 7:22am by Corny O'Connell

You won't hear commercials on WFUV, but from time to time you'll hear a song that you recognize from a TV commercial. It's become routine for bands and record labels to turn to commercials to get exposure for their music. What are some of your favorite examples of that? Use the comments below to pitch us on a favorite song from a commercial. We'll spin a set after 9am.

Today's Question of the Day was suggested by WFUV listener Paul from Wilton, CT

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