Vol. 42 | 07.15.2006
Here To Do My Parts
NEW FOR JULY 15, 2006
The mid-month podcast for July was in the can and awaiting upload when the sad news arrived that legendary rock icon and Pink Floyd founder Syd Barrett had died at the age of 60.
This event struck a chord with me and the results are this July's mid-month new release.
The previously intended title will have to wait until August 1, 2006.
This podcast is a tribute to Syd Barrett. Even though of course there is some Pink Floyd music in the show, it is more of a tribute to Syd's vision. I like to think of it as traveling music for Syd's iPod as he makes the trek to the Gates of Dawn, or perhaps some gardening music for the great beyond as, in his recent past, gardening was one of Syd's few hobbies.
In the end, you might find it an atypical Best Radio release, but it will likely have a place in your catalog. After you hear it once, it will become one of those shows you'll feel compelled to "pull off the shelf" for late night introspective journeys . . .
1. Shine On You Crazy Diamond (Parts 1-5) - Pink Floyd
2. See Emily Play - David Bowie
3. Astronomy Domine - Pink Floyd
4. I Had Too Much To Dream - The Electric Prunes
5. Exposure - Robert Fripp
6. Driver 8 - R.E.M.
7. Don't Fear The Reaper - Blue Oyster Cult
8. Hoping Love Will Last - Steve Hackett
9. Survival - Yes
10. Heaven and Hell - The Who
11. The Waiting Room - Genesis
12. Anyway - Genesis
13. Shine On You Crazy Diamond (Parts 6-9) - Pink Floyd
The Best Radio You Have Never Heard.
Paying it both forward and back.
Accept No Substitute . . .
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7 Comments
Danny says:
07/16/2006
Perry:
As always, great show! I really enjoyed this one in particular - a superb tribute to Mr Barrett. He will be sorely missed. The emphasis on the Floyd tunes was definitely in order, and the others fell right into place. I can honestly say, near the end, I was deeply somber, and almost in tears. I am emotional by nature, but it really hit me "right there!" Thanks for the great show, and for sharing your vision of "Pink."
Will3m says:
07/16/2006
I got this link from a pal and he did me a favor by linking to this great podcast. Syd ruled and will always be remembered as one of the greatest freaks around. May he rest in peace and may this podcast continue for a long time !!!!
Billy Batts says:
07/16/2006
I will say it again..the opening soundbyte is classic
robert says:
07/19/2006
thanks for a great show for a great musician. syd barrett's absence haunted even those who were once close to him, but this made his short but brilliant recording career that much more fantastic and mysterious. so sad to hear of his passing, though he is free of those inner demons he must have had. i wish him well on his present journey. viva syd.
jinenjo says:
07/28/2006
Where were the Syd songs? I was searching the podcast world for a tribute that included HIS songs. I'm sorry to say that I was quite disappointed. This is supposed to be radio I NEVER HEARD, right? C'mon, I've HEARD Wish You Were Here tons of times, not to mention that BOC is fairly common as well. It's good music, but where was Syd in his own voice?
Barry BURBs says:
07/30/2006
Superb! Loved it. Will be a multiple play, this one. An added bonus for me too is that Pete's 2nd best ever guitar solo is in here too!
Ref last comment:
You can't get more a relevant song for Sid than "Shine On You Crazy Diamond," there is no other reason for that songs existence than to represent Sid. "See Emily Play" is pure Barrett as is "Astronomy Domine" (he wrote both songs, music and lyrics).
Perry says:
07/31/2006
but what were to songs and who were they by?
why do I have to even have to ask.
perry responds . . .
You have to ask since you were not savvy enough to use a real email address or even a more creative fake name where I would have been happy to send you the list, like I do to a great many of the listeners here.
Wishing you the best and far easier challenges in your pursuits . . .
p
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