Fancy That! We Made Another Mixtape.
The all-request FUV Mixtape playlist for Thursday, April 17, 2014
Question of the Day: That Ol' Time Religion
It's Holy Week and whether you're religious or not, what better time to delve into music with roots in gospel and spirituals. Some of our favorite artists got their start singing in church. With that in mind, what song or artist would you like to hear? Offer it up in the comments below and we'll go to church after 9am.
Here's what we played
George Harrison "My Sweet Lord"
Al Green "Take Me To The River"
The Edwin Hawkins Singers "Oh Happy Day"
Melanie "Lay Down (Candles In The Rain)"
Lo-Fang - FUV Live -2014
Matthew Hemerlein is the man behind the moniker Lo-Fang. He is a classically-trained musician who likes to experiment with as many different sounds as he can. In fact, he played all of the instruments on his full-length debut, Blue Film. The album touches on a great variety of styles – from Pop to Krautrock. He recently stopped by WFUV to perform some of his songs and to talk about the new record.
The Mixtape Is Music To Your Ears.
The FUV Mixtape playlist for Wednesday, April 16, 2014
Peter Gabriel – D.I.Y. - Peter Gabriel
Portugal. The Man – Purple Yellow Red and Blue – Evil Friends
Rare Earth – I Just Want To Celebrate – Rare Earth
Everything But The Girl – Missing – Amplified Heart
The Rolling Stones – Emotional Rescue – Emotional Rescue
Beck – Peaches and Cream – Midnight Vultures
The Decemberists – June Hymn – The King Is Dead
Question of the Day: Film & TV Theme Songs
Henry Mancini was born 90 years ago today. He composed numerous TV and movie theme songs including the themes to The Pink Panther, Peter Gunn and "Moon River" from Breakfast at Tiffany's. So today we're looking for some of your favorite theme songs from film and television. Leave them in the comments below and we'll spin a set after 9am.
Here's what we played
Sarah Vaughan "Peter Gunn"
Johnny Rivers "Secret Agent Man"
Harry Nilsson "Everybody's Talking"
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