Posted: August 14th, 2009 | Author: Matt The Cat | Filed under: Rock n' Roll, rockabilly | Tags: drag racing, Friday Night Cat Fight, hot rods, Matt The Cat, Podcast, Rock & Roll | 11 Comments »
Draggin’ The Strip…
Drag Racing Songs
Rev up those engines and prepare to burn some rubber as we dedicate an entire Friday Night Cat Fight Podcast to songs about drag racin’. I’ve left out some of the ol’ standbys since you can still hear those all over the radio in favor of some of the lesser heard draggin’ tunes. Of course Jan & Dean and the Beach Boys will make an appearance, but we’ll also hear from Wally George, Leon Smith and The Hubcaps as well.
You’ll get a chance to vote for your favorite version of the ultimate drag racing song, “Hot Rod Lincoln”. So fire up those hopped up motors and get ready to burn your ears for that quarter mile on The Friday Night Cat Fight Show.
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Posted: July 17th, 2009 | Author: Matt The Cat | Filed under: Doo Wop, R&B, Rock n' Roll | Tags: Friday Night Cat Fight, Matt The Cat, Podcast, Rock & Roll, Write Me A Letter | 8 Comments »
Write Me A Letter…
Songs About Letters
The Friday Night Cat Fight honors the summertime tradition of letter writing. Yes, before email, paging, texting and tweets, the only way to tell someone the feelings deep in your heart was to hand write them a letter. Even today, there is no more genuine way to communicate than letter writing.
This week’s crop of themed tunes focuses on the joys and heartbreaks around the receiving and sending of letters. Ruth Brown, Little Willie John, Buddy Holly and many more are featured on this week’s show.
Plus, vote for your favorite version of “Write Me A Letter”. The songs are different and so are the “feels” of each recording.
So here’s hoping that the mailman brings you no more blues.
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Posted: July 2nd, 2009 | Author: Matt The Cat | Filed under: Pop, Rock n' Roll | Tags: Friday Night Cat Fight, Matt The Cat, Rock & Roll, Surf Instrumentals | 15 Comments »
Let’s Go Trippin’…
SURF MUSIC
THE INSTRUMENTALS
“Surf’s Up” as I present the 2nd part to my 2 part series on SURF MUSIC. This is one you’ve been waiting for; an entire show on SURF INSTRUMENTALS. This show features some off-the-wall choices as well as the usual suspects.
Below, there is a list of 9 surf instrumentals. Choose and VOTE for your favorite surf instrumental of all-time. If your favorite isn’t on the list, please choose “OTHER” and list your favorite in the “comments” section on this page.
Enjoy these boss, bitchin’ tunes!
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HAPPY 4th OF JULY!
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Posted: June 26th, 2009 | Author: Matt The Cat | Filed under: Pop, Rock n' Roll | Tags: Friday Night Cat Fight, Matt The Cat, Podcast, Rock & Roll, Surf Music | 9 Comments »
Ride The Wild Surf…
SURF MUSIC
THE VOCALS
The week, we begin a 2 part series on SURF MUSIC, starting with SURF VOCALS. Of course many Beach Boys and Jan & Dean records are featured, but you’ll also hear seldom played tunes from The Honeys, The Fantastic Baggys and The Mad Lads.
VOTE for your favorite version of “Surfin’ Bird” below, while you wax your board and get prepared to “Shoot The Curl”.
Next week, I’ll feature SURF INSTRUMENTALS.
These bitchin’ tunes are BOSS!
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Posted: June 5th, 2009 | Author: Matt The Cat | Filed under: Doo Wop, Pop, R&B, Rock n' Roll | Tags: Friday Night Cat Fight, Matt The Cat, My Summer Love, Podcast, Rock & Roll, Summer Music, Summer Songs, Surf Music | 6 Comments »
Endless Summer…
SUMMER SONGS
Part 3
I conclude my 3 part series on summer songs with the most eclectic show yet. Where else can you hear the world’s greatest Gospel singer singing a secular song right next to Elvis Costello, The Holidays, Fountains Of Wayne and The Videls? Only on the “World Famous” Friday Night Cat Fight!
Plus, listen to and vote for your all-time favorite version of the song “My Summer Love.” It’s summertime, summertime, and we’re feelin’ the burn on the Friday Night Cat Fight Show.
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Next week…Rare Doo Wop Records
Coming soon…Surfin’ instrumentals and vocals
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Posted: May 29th, 2009 | Author: Matt The Cat | Filed under: Doo Wop, Pop, R&B, Rock n' Roll, rockabilly | Tags: Friday Night Cat Fight, Matt The Cat, Podcast, Rock & Roll, Summer Music, Summertime Blues, Surf Music | 8 Comments »
All Summer Long…
SUMMER SONGS
Part 2
The Friday Night Cat Fight keeps those summer vibes coming with part 2 of my 3 part series on the summer theme. This week, we hear The Beach Boys, Bob Dylan, The Four Buddies and Jonathan Richman just to name a few.
Listen to all three definitive versions of the classic “Summertime Blues” and vote for the one you just can’t start your summer without.
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Posted: May 22nd, 2009 | Author: Matt The Cat | Filed under: Doo Wop, Pop, R&B, Rock n' Roll, rockabilly | Tags: Friday Night Cat Fight, Matt The Cat, Podcast, Rock & Roll, Summer Songs, Summertime, Surf Music | 11 Comments »
Here Comes Summer…
SUMMER SONGS
Part 1
Memorial Day Weekend starts off right as we begin our first part on the “summer song” theme. Other than Christmas, no other part of the year is better represented in song than summertime. You’ll hear a great variety of artists and styles this week including Sam Cooke, The Danleers, DJ Jazzy Jeff & The Fresh Prince and Roy Orbison.
Listen to the show and vote for your all-time favorite version of the Gershwin classic, “Summertime” and don’t miss part 2, coming next week.
Happy Memorial Day Weekend and don’t forget the charcoal!
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Posted: April 17th, 2009 | Author: Matt The Cat | Filed under: R&B, Rock n' Roll | Tags: Friday Night Cat Fight, Led Zeppelin, Matt The Cat, Podcast, Rock & Roll, Whole Lotta Love | 10 Comments »
“Whole Lotta Love”
The Evolution
It’s no surprise that Led Zeppelin found a lot of inspiration in American blues. This week’s Friday Night Cat Fight traces the history and evolution of one of Led Zep’s biggest hits, “Whole Lotta Love” back to its roots in Muddy Waters. Sure, Willie Dixon wrote the lyrics, but could Robert Plant have sung it the way he did without the vocal inspiration of Steve Marriott and The Small Faces? These three versions compete this week, so listen to the podcast and vote below on the one you DIG THE MOST! The show is rounded off with an instrumental from King Curtis, a funked up version by Tina Turner and even a doo wop rendition of this rock n’ roll milestone.
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Posted: April 4th, 2009 | Author: Matt The Cat | Filed under: Doo Wop, Pop, R&B, Rock n' Roll, rockabilly | Tags: Baseball, Did You See Jackie Robinson Hit That Ball, Friday Night Cat Fight, Matt The Cat, Podcast, Rock & Roll | 9 Comments »
The
Annual
Baseball Show
This year, the Annual Baseball Show makes its debut as a 2 hour podcast. I’ve been putting together a yearly baseball radio show since April of 1993 and the tradition continues.
Over this podcast you’ll hear the greatest baseball songs ever recorded highlighting the game’s top players and teams. My team vignettes include The Red Sox, Yankees, Cubs, Dodgers, Giants, St. Louis Browns and more. The show also features some of the great historical baseball moments of the past 100 years.
Then, near the end of the program, I’ll ask you to vote for your favorite version of “Did You See Jackie Robinson Hit That Ball.” Dig the show and then vote below.
May your team go all the way this year!
Play Ball!
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Posted: March 7th, 2009 | Author: Matt The Cat | Filed under: Pop, R&B, Rock n' Roll | 9 Comments »
Donnie Owens vs. Johnny Jack
This week’s Friday Night Cat Fight is a battle between 2 very capable ballad singers, Donnie Owens and Johnny Jack. Donnie cut the song in mid 1958 and it hit #25 on the pop charts. In 1962, Johnny Jack recorded a version of the same song and it was a big hit in the Pittsburgh area, but not nationally. Listen to both versions of the song, which are found near the end of the Cat Fight Podcast and decide which version you like better. Voice your choice by voting below.
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