Prodge Virdgins

Date

April 11, 2012

Miracler

Dan Weber

Location

Detroit

We Need To Talk about Dan.

He's gone and done it again. What? Turning us on to super-fantastic eclectic mega-hits that then burrow in our ears and won't leave, that's what. Need proof? This is the guy who in June '11 brought us A Lion on a Beach for Y'all, of which you said, 'I've had this on repeat for a few plays now and I'm totally digging it!' 'Pop and ballads and jangles and such. Frantic, romantic, indeed!' 'Behold 'I Don't Want To Cry' by The Keys!!! One of my favorite singles of all time,' 'The Keys. Yes. 3MPM. Yes. Thanks, Dan!' 'That J5 is news to me. Nice!', 'Kind of a mix in four lovely chapters, no? Loved it all week,' 'Jangly, spangly, cavity-causing pop confection,' and 'I put this playlist on a CD. Drove around another city with it. Left it in the rental car. Had it returned to me on my next rental in that city. Must find more Candi Staton recordings.'

Then before that wonderwall of sound, Dan made us Have Some Fruit, which introduced Your Hostess to a best-sing-along-of-all-time contender ('Hey Babe' by The Youngbloods), and then on top of that, you guys said: 'I'm not going to listen to this mix. I'm just going to keep re-reading the track list. That, I think, will bring me enough joy. More than I deserve, really." and "Top-notch mix from end to end. Good stuff for a grey and rainy Chicago morning. Many thanks!!" and "Let it PLEASE be him, or I shall die. Crazy. Huh? Whatever happened to the word 'shall'? Thanks for all the good stuff, Dan," and "Yeah, that Youngbloods song—it took me about 50 listens before I could move on to Track 6." and "What a rollicking romp! All written in the key of pop (more or less) and yet internally truly diverse." and "That Drifters tune is a classic," and "Yes, Kelly, you were right, I really do love this mix," and "As if the beginning weren't enough (the one-two sucker punch of the Groovies followed by 'Fools Fall in Love' was irresistible), this mix totally won me over with some killer things I didn't know at all and others that I hadn't heard in decades." and "Roy-era Groovies is gritty, love it! I agree with Doug, the track list was a 'like' (but we don't have that here on a button)." And that was before he came up with and paid off today's FANTASTIC theme. What's he got up his sleeve now?

Liner notes from DW:

Prodge Virdgins

Songs that have never before been presented? Too easy! I probed deeply for artists who have not yet made an appearance on any 3MPM playlist. A big thank you to our hostess, who has confirmed their purity. Enjoy the hell out of them. But please, be gentle.

Angels – Bodeans. Live track from ’88. Great band from an era when rock and roll was really hurting.

Growin’ a Beard – The Ben Vaughn Combo. Most of his stuff’s more wistful and introspective, but he’s always had one boot in rockabilly.

Apple – The Picketts. For all you Rockpile fans, check out their song “Rockpile.”

Suicide Policeman – Yuck. Only their album art is yucky.

Alone Again Or – Bryan MacLean. The great Love song performed as a demo by the guy who wrote it.

The Radio Cries – Crack The Sky.They opened for every big rock band of the 70’s, but never really caught on. Are they better than Styx? You decide.

Baby It’s You – Phil Seymour. Came out of Tulsa with Dwight Twilley and crafted some of the best pop you’ll ever hear. His first solo album is the pinnacle of Power Pop. Died way too young in ’93.

Small Sparks – Your Youth. It must be thrilling to be able to come up with a new musical hook. How is it possible they’re not all taken?

East St. Louis – 20 Miles. Booze and blooze.

I Wish That I Could Be You – The Muffs. Always liked the way Kim Shattuck’s voice blends with the power chords.

Bewitched – Steve Lawrence. Sidney Liebowitz was no Sinatra, but he was close.

Baby’s Eyes – Starbelly. From the great International Pop Overthrow series. Pick up any volume. You can’t go wrong.

Hurts So Good – Millie Jackson. Long before she sang “Muffle That Fart,” she sang soul just about as sweet as anyone.

Love On My Brain – Jim Ford. Just found out about this guy. I think you’ll like him.

Moonlight Song – Blaze Foley. Townes Van Zandt on Blaze: “He’s only gone crazy once. Decided to stay.”

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