Vol. 146 | 11.15.2010
Refugiated
NEW FOR NOVEMBER 15, 2010
Refrugiated to a distant land of great tunes, all the time . . .
Refugiated - The Best Radio You Have Never Heard Vol. 146
1. Refugee - Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers Buy From iTunes
2. The Refugee - U2 Buy From iTunes
3. Homeland Refugee - The Flatlanders Buy From iTunes
4. Nomad - Black Dub Buy From iTunes
5. Refuge From The Roads - Joni Mitchell Buy From iTunes
6. National Ransom - Elvis Costello Buy From iTunes
7. The Guns Of Brixton (live) - The Clash Buy From iTunes
8. And Your Bird Can Sing - The Jam Buy From iTunes
9. Nineteen Hundred and Eighty Five - Paul McCartney & Wings Buy From iTunes
10. Your Gold Teeth II / This All Too Mobile Home (live) - Steely Dan
11. Song Of Scheherazade - Renaissance Buy From iTunes
12. Pictures At An Exhibition (live) - Emerson, Lake and Palmer Buy From iTunes*
13. Book Of Saturdays - King Crimson
14. You Got The Silver - The Rolling Stones Buy From iTunes
The Best Radio You Have Never Heard.
Been refrugiated from more than a place or two . . .
Accept No Substitute
*Podcast version not available at iTunes; link will take you to an alternate version of the track
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28 Comments
Mike Schlosser says:
11/16/2010
Hi Perry,
Just wanted to say “thank you” again for all the effort you put into getting us new music twice every month. I have spent the last month in my cabin in northern Wisconsin, no electricity, no running water, no indoor plumbing but with your music, my mp3 player, some external speakers and a bunch of rechargeable batteries…it is just like home. You do a great job and I just want to say “thank you” again.
Also I saw Roger Waters do the WALL twice, Minneapolis was the best show I think I have ever seen and this past week I saw Furthur TWICE…and just bought tickets for Furthur in San Francisco this New Years…truly a great show for us old Deadheads. (in MPLS they opened with Maggies Farm and closed with Like a Rolling Stone….either of which would be a great selection for one of your podcasts – I bought the CD of the show so if you want it let me know)
Mike S
Bob D. says:
11/20/2010
Unfortunately, I've heard much of this music on the radio before ... on the left end of the dial. So, labeling this as The Best Radio You Never Heard is a mistake. Free form radio has been playing this stuff for a long time. And, significantly less than all the major label artists you are playing. Tom Petty "Refugee" ... gee, they play that on corporate rock radio. I could go on and comment on each track, but your playlist is just a slice of commercial radio ... and not very far from what is heard on the right end of the dial. Maybe a mix worthy of the left end of the dial would be more appropriate for the name "Best Radio You Never Heard Before" ... 'cos this stuff ain't music I've never heard before.
Perry responds:
Obviously read the playlist and couldn't have been bothered to listen.
Bravo . . .
psychtech says:
11/21/2010
Bob: It you don't like it, don't listen. Perry's mixes are just right for exercise, reading, road trips or just relaxing. I recommend this podcast to all my friends and even to people I don't like. It's just that good.
Bevo says:
11/21/2010
Bob D,
Please don't even try to tell me you've heard the versions of these songs played before while driving in your Ford Focus. Or are you one of those music snobs? Music snobbery is a debilitating condition, but don't worry it can be treated if spotted early. BTW the Beatles were better than the stones. I myself am not a snob .. I just have better taste in music than most people.
GrooveWizard says:
11/21/2010
Judged solely on his uninformed commentary, Bob's apparently unable to put the crack pipe down long enough to actually LISTEN to this show... Having been a featured INDEPENDENT artist on this podcast, I can assure you that this is as far from corporate anything as it gets! Grow up and get real Bob...
Mike Higgi says:
11/21/2010
Bob, the fact that you still listen to radio tells me all that I need to know. I gave up FM many years ago when I decided to not subject my hi fidelity audio system to any more commercials. I have been listening to Perry's podcast since 2007, and what I find is unique is the podcasts themes, the unique covers and alternative cuts, and the cool transitions from one track to the next. Keep up the good work, Perry. I recommend your podcast to everyone that loves good music.
Michael Levin says:
11/21/2010
Bob D. . . . yours is such an odd comment. I understand the argument you're making, but to me it seems wildly off the mark. As the owner of thousands of records [remember those?] and thousands of CD's [I can stop anytime I want to -- I just don't want to] I listen to BRYHNH and am consistently surprised by the mixture of interesting / unusual / compelling and rarely heard versions of songs I may have heard in other, more familiar versions, or of songs I have never heard by groups and artists who get little or no airplay in traditional formats. Perry . . . keep up the great work.
Keith Droz says:
11/21/2010
Hey Bob,
I'm not sure what radio station you're listening to but you might want to clue the rest of us in on it. Living in the NYC area i can safely say that the radio out here blows (and that's being kind).
One of the things i am always most amazed is at the eclectic mix of tunes that Perry manages to muster podcast after podcast. There is such a wealth of music out there that is not being heard. and it's not just the oddball bands or the new music. It may be an alternate take of a song that we all know or a remix or a live version....all in all it is in fact the best radio you have never heard. Because frankly I've never heard this stuff on the radio. And if you find such a radio station let us know....but chances are you're not going to.
Maybe not every song is a winner in your eyes but you cannot deny that Perry has managed to capture something very interesting in his podcasts. When's the last time you've heard King Crimson or UK on the radio. I've yet to hear any station around by me play anything form the new Elton John/Leon Russel CD...
Oh yeah....even XM blows too. i got rid of it after 6 months. Springsteen was right....135 channels and nothing on. you might want to go back to the BRYHNH archives and give some of the older podcasts a listen. I'm sure you'll be recanting your statement soon enough.
Si says:
11/21/2010
Bob D
Where do you live? I am from UK and believe me there's no radio station playing anything like this at any side of the dial.
Thanks Perry, another interesting podcast, I especially loved the Jam and Sir Paul.
Mickey in Arkansas says:
11/21/2010
If you don't like it don't listen. The titles may be familiar but the versions quite often are unfamiliar. I had never heard that version of "Refugee" until here. Makes me want to find it now. Live tracks, covers, alternate takes, all make me take another look at the old familiars. I, too, have been listening since at least 2007 and have heard every episode Perry has posted. Some several times. I look forward to each new one. Keep them coming.
Bill Donnelly says:
11/21/2010
Bob D. your comments are a little off..and perhaps you just do not get the point. The tracks on BRYHNH in my view, are for folks who have tired of getting their music in traditional fashion-i.e listening to several radio stations and looking for something new and those who really Know their music and are looking for a special version or live version. Finally, I look for new artists and combinations of artists that are outside of the commercial realm. (I actually posed this question on the discussion boards)
I did not get the new Tom Petty Damn the Torpedos record, nor the remix of 1985 from Band on the Run and am candidly happy to learn they are out here. Perhaps you need some time to adjust to the podcast and its unique presentation, Maybe you are exposed to every music genre and have heard it all before. I would be interested to to know what "radio" you are listening to on the left side of your dial that stack up against this show...public and college radio stations are OK...but widely inconsistent ..Is it possible you are having a bad day Bob D?
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Christopher Prince says:
11/21/2010
Bob - Commercial Radio? If that was the case, the podcast would contain at least 45 minutes of BS and commercials (and songs wouldn't go over 3 1/2 minutes) Hey, let me know what stations play stuff like this - I thought they were all extinct.
John Vernon says:
11/21/2010
Want a better playlist? "Talk to Bob."
Leonora Criswell Evergreen Colorado says:
11/21/2010
I thoroughly enjoy Perry's site and look forward to hearing what he has put together....I find it far superior to anything on the dial....I also love the relevance to current events and his always humors spin! I do not perceive myself as a musical snob but I do know what I like! I have and will continue to recommend this site to all who appreciate music that cannot be found on the radio! Thank you once again Perry, your efforts are truly appreciated!
Stef Tomlinson says:
11/21/2010
Bob D is talking through his arse ! That Tom Petty track has never been played on any radio station this side of the pond(Ive never heard that mix before-its totally different to both the album and single mix) Keep up the good work Perry,you know what they say "you can please some of the people some of the time"Theres no pleasing some folks-theyre all different mixes any-way so whats the problem ?
Stormy Strong says:
11/21/2010
Thanks Perry for the amazing show!! I find all kinds of great songs that i have never heard and in fact artists whose name I have heard but music I had never heard. When I hear some shows I think "where in the hell have I been???" Truly the best Radio I Have Never Heard!
jailbee says:
11/21/2010
Bob D.,
You will never hear a block of music like Perry puts together, on the radio, anywhere.
Simon Welch says:
11/21/2010
Hey Perry, I wouldn't lend too much creedence to the comments of "Bob" it would appear he doesn't quite grasp the concept of the (free) service you are providing.
If he is looking for something never once played on mainstream then I may suggest that pan pipes and nose flutes FM may be where he should do his listening.
It is his right to voice his opinion and discontent and it is your right to ignore his pompous Ass and continue with what is obviously a popular (again I say FREE!! ) radio show!!
All the best mate
Si
Billy Batts says:
11/21/2010
Bob you may be right..I've yet to hear any Zamfir or Slim Whitman on Perry's show..whats up with that?...
Now go home and get your fucking shinebox!
Joey Mac says:
11/21/2010
Here's my guess...someone...BOB, probably took a look at the playlist and jumped to a conclusion before even trying to listen to what Mr. Bax does for us. If thats the case, a woeful injustice to what Perry does for us was done. Its not the playlist pal, but the podcast that makes BRYHNH unique.
Back in the day...before Perry's comments on the casts, before the playlists, it was always an adventure of what you might hear...maybe not a new song, but songs coupled that you would never hear on radio at least on the same station...like Rush (not a favorite of mine), Sinatra, and Jamey Johnson (a favorite of mine). Perry told me once that that a good song is a good song and it doesn't matter where it gets played. Bob you probably don't have the courage to admit that Michael Jackson is worthy of air play. Perry does.
And what the heck is this right vs left dial crap?
P - keep it up buddy!
Joey Mac - a suburban American, happily married, father of three, apolitical, BRYHNH fan
TheFusionFanatic says:
11/22/2010
Heavy Duty, as always Perry!
From 'Refugee'...to 'The Refugee'...throwing in Elvis' new 'National Ransom' (which kills), all the way through to the 'Book of Saturdays,' and the Stones' 'You Got the Silver'...You have such a great feeling for 1 - 12 (or 14, or 15, whatever the case may be)...Always the perfect selection of tunes...in the Perfect order!
Thank You Perry!
Peace...
MJ
MCG2 in Chicago says:
11/22/2010
No point in piling on. Bob missed the first 145 volumes of BRYHNH in addition to the latest PB masterwork. There is plenty of music in the universe that I don't get either, but will at least listen first before commenting. We've all had verbal and written "observations" for which we'd gladly accept a Mulligan, right?
Perry, you, in addition to your podcast, ARE the best. Heartfelt thanks for your labor of love and the many great hours of musical joy, enlightenment and surprise.
Rick from NY says:
11/22/2010
Wow! Bob D got everybody's juices flowing, eh? After the thumpin' he got here I expect we won't hear from him until the next hiatus of the "Never-ending Tour". BTW Perry this one is for the HoF...
John Carson, in Macomb Il. says:
11/22/2010
I don't know what radio station "Bob" is listening to, but it certainly is NOT down here in my part of the midwest. There may be some low power "Hobbyist" free FM radio station playing an eclectic mix, but I'm not hearing it 'round here. There are some free form radio stations playing a little bit of everything, but NOT the hard to find "one-off" alternate takes, live versions, independents, regional bands, and eclectic mixes that work well together.
Bob doesn't realize the hard work and thought process that Perry uses to create a show. I have been there at the renowned Perry's World studio when the magic is happening. These aren't a thrown together mis-mosh of commercial radio crap or stuff off of a CD. The music comes from many sources, and expertly mixed by Perry. I have seen him spend 30 minutes debating how to mix one song in to another.
Sorry Bob, you're way off. You won't find this anywhere else.
Bill Donnelly says:
11/23/2010
Bob, I'm not mad, I'm proud of you. You took your first pinch like a man and you learned two great things in your life. ....Look at me, never rat on your friends and always keep your mouth shut.!
Rob C says:
11/23/2010
Bob D.
I have traveled the US and the world for the last 30 years and I am not finding the stations you are listening to. In the past there have been glimpses in Chicago, LA, St. Louis and the of course some pirate radio in LA and the UK. But recently, in the US, really? Even internet radio seems to be theme or artist focused with nice selections but little diversity. Send us the 411 on the stations you are listening to so we have an alternative in case Perry slips "Freebird" in again.
tjh says:
11/23/2010
Pleeb:
don't take the bait, just keep on truck'n. bob d sounds like an a.m. dj stirring the pot to get attention. if he don't like it, lump it, or we'll lump it for 'im, maybe he ends up doin' the chicago pigeon walk.
Alex says:
11/25/2010
Thanks for all your hard work and dedication! As a music lover I really appreciate it. This is what radio should be. Keep up the GREAT work. Happy Thanksgiving.
Perry responds:
Thanks Alex . . .
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