Morning Becomes Eclectic playlist, October 27, 2023

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Johnny Marr talks lending guitars to Radiohead, loving T. Rex + The Velvet Underground, and so much more. Plus, New Music Friday.

Freak out alert: Living legend Johnny Marr is in the building and he’s casually dropping stories about lending guitars to Radiohead and picking up wellness tips from Naughty By Nature. He’s also breaking down four songs that define him — from T. Rex to Pet Shop Boys. Plus, new music Friday shows out in full force with Black Pumas’ Chronicles of a Diamond, DJ Shadow’s Action Adventure, and Yard Act’s “Dream Job.” 

More: Johnny Marr: KCRW Guest DJ Set

Playlist

04:45
Album cover: Hatful of Hollow
This Night Has Opened My EyesThe Smiths
DJ comment:

Johnny Marr was heavily influenced by the guitar playing of Nile Rodgers which he says you can hear on early Smiths records like this one. Compare the guitar here w/ the following Sister Sledge song written + produced by Nile Rodgers.

Album
Hatful of Hollow
Label
Sire Records / Reprise Records
08:50
Album cover: We are Family
Thinking of YouSister Sledge
DJ comment:

written and produced by Nile Rodgers and Bernard Edwards

Album
We are Family
Label
SONY BMG MUSIC ENTERTAINMENT
12:12
Album cover: Terminal Jive
When I’m With You (album version)Sparks
DJ comment:

1980

Album
Terminal Jive
Label
Oglio Records
17:50
KCRW default album cover
Parker Solar Probe (Feat. Jeff Parker)The South Hill Experiment
Album
SUNSTRIKES
Label
The South Hill Experiment
20:49
Album cover: Madres
FunkhausSofia Kourtesis
Album
Madres
Label
Ninja Tune
26:10
Album cover: MLDE
1905Marxist Love Disco Ensemble
DJ comment:

Italian band who are inspired by 70's European Disco records.

Album
MLDE
Label
Mr. Bongo
30:35
Album cover: Lost Papers EP
I knowYoofee
Album
Lost Papers EP
Label
Casa Voyager
34:08
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34:09
Album cover: Horses
KimberlyPatti Smith
DJ comment:

Johnny Marr's first concert at the age of 14 @ The Manchester Apollo. Huge influence on Johnny Marr. Even. This cut influences The Smiths "The Hand that Rocks the Cradle"

Album
Horses
Label
Arista
39:43
Album cover: Cruiserweight
Somebody's Watching You (XL Middleton Remix)The Jack Moves
DJ comment:

Exclusive: Drops next week. In Los Angeles on Saturday, November 4th with Thee Sinceers and The Altons @ The Glass House in Pomonoa.

Album
Cruiserweight
Label
Everloving, Inc.

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