Posted: March 26th, 2010 | Author: Matt The Cat | Filed under: Doo Wop, Pop, R&B, Rock n' Roll | Tags: Crazy For You, Doo Wop, Friday Night Cat Fight, Matt The Cat, Podcast, rhythm & blues, Rock & Roll | 9 Comments »
Crazy For You
The Friday Night Cat Fight Radio Show presents two great versions of the doo wop classic, “Crazy For You” for your consideration this week. This hour long program also contains a tribute to the late Johnny Maestro, a few songs about baseball and spring, songs about ugly and beautiful babies and the vocalese jazz styling of Annie Ross. Plus, you’ll even find a great Elvis rarity in there as well as many other surprises. So listen to the show, vote for your favorite version of “Crazy For You” and have a swinging time.
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Posted: March 12th, 2010 | Author: Matt The Cat | Filed under: R&B, Rock n' Roll | Tags: Friday Night Cat Fight, If You Need Me, Matt The Cat, Podcast, rhythm & blues, Rock & Roll | 8 Comments »
Friday Night Cat Fight Radio Show
“If You Need Me”
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.
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Posted: March 5th, 2010 | Author: Matt The Cat | Filed under: Blues, Rock n' Roll, rockabilly | Tags: Friday Night Cat Fight, Matt The Cat, Milk Cow Blues, Podcast, rockabilly | 12 Comments »
The History of
“Milk Cow Blues”
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!
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