Now Hear This Podcast

LISTEN TO THE MUSIC is Now Hear This’ latest podcast of hidden musical treasures and chat. Here’s this episode’s playlist:

Grateful Dead: “Let The Good Times Roll”
Santana: “Everybody’s Everything”
Kila: “An Tiománaí (Live)”
Steely Dan: “Parkers Band”
Tower Of Power: “What Is Hip?”
Van Morrison: “You Make Me Feel So Free”
Lake Street Dive with Lawerence: “Good Together (Live)”
Jeff Lynne: “Blown Away”
The Beach Boys: “You Still Believe In Me (Live)”
The Doobie Brothers: “Listen to The Music (Farewell Tour Live)”
U2: “Stuck in a Moment You Can’t Get Out Of”
Squeeze: “The Day I Get Home”
The Monkees: “Daydream Believer”
Aretha Franklin: “Coca-Cola Commercial”
Larry Carlton: “Put It Where You Want It”
The Clash: “London Calling”
John Fogerty with The Roots: “Lookin’ Out My Back Door”
Mountain: “Mississippi Queen”
James Taylor: “Rock ‘N’ Roll Is Music Now”
“Barney Miller Theme”

• Now Hear This is hosted by Rock Stamberg and John Stix. •
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Now Hear This’ new Summer 2024 music podcast is called AIN’T NICE TO TALK LIKE THAT and is named after the Skeeter Davis & NRBQ song from their recently re-released and expanded 1985 album, SHE SINGS, THEY PLAY. Here’s our latest podcast’s playlist:
The Allman Brothers Band: “Little Martha (Live at The Beacon Theatre, NYC)”
Brian Setzer Orchestra: “The Jets Song”
Laura Nyro: “Luckie”
Chuck Berry & Tom Jones: “Memphis / Roll Over Beethoven”
Gordon Goodwin Big Phat Band: “Cutey and the Dragon”
Joe Jackson: “Summer in The City”
Paul Carrack: “From Now On”
Todd Rundgren & Daryl Hall: “It Wouldn’t Have Made Any Difference”
Skeeter Davis & NRBQ: “Ain’t Nice to Talk Like That”
Billy Joel: “Only the Good Die Young (Alternate Version)”
John Hiatt: “Cry Love”
Steely Dan: “Time Out of Mind (Vocal-Keyboard-Guitar-Horn Mix)”
The Allman Brothers Band: “Blue Sky”
Paul McCartney And Eric Clapton: “Something”
Starlight Mints: “Submarine #3”
Elliot Smith: “Pretty (Ugly Before)”
Little Feat: “Feats Don’t Fail Me Now (Alternate Version)”
Emerson, Lake & Powell: “Touch and Go (2024 Remaster)”
Jefferson Airplane: “She Has Funny Cars” •
Now Hear This is hosted by Rock Stamberg and John Stix.
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Now Hear This’ latest music podcast is called SO MAY WE START and is named after the Sparks song featured in the film ANNETTE, which opens the podcast. If you haven’t heard this song before, it’s a cool blend of rock, pop, Broadway, and soundtrack kitsch and it’s super catchy and inventive. The video (linked in our homepage) is a hoot, to boot. Other tracks in our playlist include:
NRBQ: “Boozoo, That’s Who!”
Traveling Wilburys: “Maxine”
Ringo Starr & His All-Starr Band featuring Levon Helm: “The Weight”
Ringo Starr & His All-Starr Band featuring Mark Farner: “Some Kind of Wonderful”
The Kinks: “Life on The Road”
The Monkees: “Listen to The Band”
Neil Young: “All Along the Watchtower”
The Rolling Stones & Stevie Wonder: “I Don’t Know Why”
The Doors: “People Are Strange”
Ringo Starr & His All-Starr Band featuring Dave Edmunds: “I Hear You Knocking”
Ringo Starr & His All-Starr Band featuring Gary Wright: “Dream Weaver”
Herbie Hancock, Susan Tedeschi & Derek Trucks: “Space Captain”
Crosby, Stills & Nash: “Taken at All”
Roger McGuinn with Richard Thompson: “Wild Mountain Thyme”
T. Rex: “20th Century Boy”
Bob Dylan & Grateful Dead: “Man of Peace”
Lots of fabulous and obscure songs are to be heard …
Now Hear This is hosted by Rock Stamberg and John Stix.
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Now Hear This’ latest music podcast is called BOOM BAPA BOOM and is named after Jimmie Vaughan’s song, which opens the show. If you haven’t heard this song before, you should … and you will. It’s an off-the-beaten-path rock ‘n roll treasure – for real. Other artists represented in our playlist are: Jackson Browne, Joan Armatrading, Tex Williams, Eric Clapton, Jeff Lynne, Randy Newman, Vulfmon (Featuring Jacob Jeffries), Larkin Poe, 10cc, Michael Jackson & Ted Nugent, The Beatles, Elton John, U2, Fleetwood Mac, The Black Crowes, Badfinger, Joni Mitchell, Beautiful People (Jimi Hendrix) and Santana. Lots of fabulous and obscure songs are to be heard …
Now Hear This is hosted by Rock Stamberg and John Stix.
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Now Hear This’ latest music podcast is called BOOM BAPA BOOM and is named after Jimmie Vaughan’s song, which opens the show. If you haven’t heard this song before, you should … and you will. It’s an off-the-beaten-path rock ‘n roll treasure – for real. Other artists represented in our playlist are: Jackson Browne, Joan Armatrading, Tex Williams, Eric Clapton, Jeff Lynne, Randy Newman, Vulfmon (Featuring Jacob Jeffries), Larkin Poe, 10cc, Michael Jackson & Ted Nugent, The Beatles, Elton John, U2, Fleetwood Mac, The Black Crowes, Badfinger, Joni Mitchell, Beautiful People (Jimi Hendrix) and Santana. Lots of fabulous and obscure songs are to be heard …
Now Hear This hosted by Rock Stamberg and John Stix.
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A nice Italian compilation from 1982. I’ve been in a serious Ry Cooder phase lately. —RS

NOW HEAR THIS’ 2023 Christmas music podcast has arrived! Here’s what we’ve got in store for discerning girls and boys. It doesn’t matter if you’ve been naughty or nice. Track list:
The Beatles: “1966 Christmas Message (Everywhere It’s Christmas)”
Ringo Starr: “Dear Santa”
Augie Rios: “Donde Esta Santa Claus”
Andy Partridge: “Let There Be Snow”
Ed Sheeran & Elton John: “Merry Christmas”
Nick Lowe: “Silent Night”
Wizzard: “I Wish It Could Be Christmas Everyday”
Debbie Dabney: “I Want to Spend Christmas With Elvis”
Elvis Presley: “Blue Christmas”
Phoenix: “Alone on Christmas Day (feat. Bill Murray)”
Jethro Tull: “Another Christmas Song”
The Four Seasons: “The Excelsis Deo Medley: Deck The Halls / Excelsis Deo / Oh, Come All Ye Faithful”
Big Star: “Jesus Christ (Demo)”
Bryan Adams: “Christmas Time (Classic Version)”
The Everly Brothers: “The First Noel”
Ry Cooder: “Christmas In Van Nuys”
Joni Mitchell: “Face Lift”
Stevie Wonder & Andra Day: “Someday at Christmas”
Woody Goss Trio: “Wait for the Moment”
Norah Jones: “Christmastime is Here”
James Taylor: “Santa Clause is Coming to Town”
José Feliciano & Van Halen: “Ain’t Talkin’ ‘Bout Feliz Navidad”
Brian Slawson: “Concerto in D”
Joscho Stephan Trio: “Jingle Bells”
Warren Schatz: “Let it Snow”
Steve Khan: “In A Silent Way”
Justin Johnson: “God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen”
Rueben James: “A Festive Jam”
Corey Henry: “Little Drummer Boy”
Don Byron: “Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairies”
Andy Timmons Band: “Ave Maria”
Now Hear This hosted by Rock Stamberg and John Stix.
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Now Hear This Podcast

“Let’s Get It On” is the title of the new NOW HEAR THIS music podcast. It’s also this episode’s featured song as performed by Edgar Winter’s White Trash. You’ll also hear more great rare and off-the-beaten-path tunes, unreleased tracks including songs by Fleetwood Mac, The Who, Richard Thompson, Bruce Springsteen, Jerry Lewis with Jimmy Page (You’ve gotta hear this beauty) and plenty more.
Now Hear This hosted by Rock Stamberg and John Stix.
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The new NOW HEAR THIS music podcast is titled “Ooh! My Soul” … just like Little Richard’s killer 1958 single, which is our lead-off track. You’ll also hear exclusive interviews, rare and off-the-beaten-path tunes, and some great unreleased tracks including songs by James Hetfield & The News, George Harrison, The Black Crowes, Glenn Tilbrook of Squeeze, Little Feat, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Dave Edmunds, The Rolling Stones, Mark Knopfler and more.
Now Hear This hosted by Rock Stamberg and John Stix.
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I can’t believe Robbie Robertson has died.
Ouch.

The new NOW HEAR THIS music podcast is called “Getting Better” — just like The Beatles’ song from Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band. We have a great a ca****la version of the track you’ve probably never heard before. Now Hear This is hosted by Rock Stamberg and John Stix.
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Hola! There’s a brand-new NOW HEAR THIS podcast just for you. Titled after Van Morrison’s high energy track, “Naked in the Jungle” is today’s featured song. You’ll hear even more rare and out-of-left-field music in this episode, including songs by Sting & Wynton Marsalis, John Fogerty, Chris Difford of Squeeze, Little Feat, Nick Lowe, Blood, Sweat & Tears, Wings, Johnny Winter, Steely Dan, a GREAT live recording of Edward Van Halen (on piano!) & Sammy Hagar, and lots more. Now Hear This is a music podcast hosted by Rock Stamberg and John Stix. We play forgotten album tracks, b-sides, rarely heard songs, exclusive artist interviews and sessions ... and we talk about what we play. This is a good one
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The brand-new NOW HEAR THIS podcast is titled “Easy Money” and today’s featured track is “Stayin’ Alive” as performed in concert by Bruce Springsteen & The E Street Band. You read that right: Bruce Springsteen covers The Bee Gees’ “Stayin’ Alive.” Live. Really. And it’s goood. We play even more rare and eclectic music in this episode, including songs by Vulfpeck, Eric Clapton, The Beach Boys, Wings, The Meters, Marvin Gaye & James Jamerson, Todd Rundgren, Queen (their killer Live Aid medley), The Who, Buddy Miles, Lowell George and Eric Burdon & The Animals. Now Hear This is a music podcast hosted by Rock Stamberg and John Stix. We play forgotten album tracks, b-sides, rarely heard songs, exclusive artist interviews and sessions ... and we talk about what we play. Get ready. This is a good one.
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Yes! There’s a brand-new NOW HEAR THIS podcast and it’s hot off the griddle just for you. We’re calling it “Easy Money,” after Rickie Lee Jones’ brilliant song (which is performed on our podcast by Little Feat’s Lowell George). Of course, this is also today’s featured track. You’ll hear even more rare and out-of-left-field music in this episode, including songs by Bruce Springsteen, Vulfpeck, Eric Clapton, The Beach Boys, Wings, The Meters, Marvin Gaye & James Jamerson, Todd Rundgren, Queen (songs from their killer Live Aid performance), The Who, Buddy Miles, and Eric Burdon & The Animals. Now Hear This is a music podcast hosted by Rock Stamberg and John Stix. We play forgotten album tracks, b-sides, rarely heard songs, exclusive artist interviews and sessions ... and we talk about what we play. Get ready. This is a good one
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Yes, it’s true: There’s another brand new NOW HEAR THIS podcast for your discretionary listening pleasure and it’s named after The Blasters’ song, “I’m Shakin’,” which, of course, is the featured track. Lots of rare and exciting music in this podcast, including tracks by Marshall Crenshaw, Vulfpeck, Buckingham Nicks, The Beatles, Robert Palmer, Ben Kweller, Andy Partridge (from XTC) and lots more. Now Hear This is a music podcast hosted by Rock Stamberg and John Stix. We play forgotten album tracks, b-sides, rarely heard songs, exclusive interviews … and we talk about ‘em, too.
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Today’s Featured Track is the haunting rocker “Space For The Papa” performed by the great Jeff Beck on his 1999 album WHO ELSE. You can hear it on our new NOW HEAR THIS: A TRIBUTE TO JEFF BECK episode, which is loaded with exclusive recordings and other audio rarities featuring the guitar innovator out in front. NOW HEAR THIS is the music podcast hosted by Rock Stamberg & John Stix where you’ll hear forgotten album tracks, b-sides, rarely heard songs, exclusive interviews and more. • Stream and Download via iTunes or nhtmusic.com • iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/now-hear-this/id1287211181?mt=2

Today’s Featured Track is “Where Were You” performed by the late, great Jeff Beck . You can hear it on our new NOW HEAR THIS: A TRIBUTE TO JEFF BECK episode, which is loaded with exclusive recordings and other audio rarities featuring the guitar innovator out in front. NOW HEAR THIS is the music podcast hosted by Rock Stamberg & John Stix where you’ll hear forgotten album tracks, b-sides, rarely heard songs, exclusive interviews and more. • Stream and Download via iTunes or nhtmusic.com • iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/now-hear-this/id1287211181?mt=2 •

Yes, it’s true: There’s another brand new NOW HEAR THIS podcast for your discretionary listening pleasure. This episode is titled after The Who’s song, “Guitar & Pen,” which, of course, is the featured track. Lots of music in this podcast, including tracks by The Beach Boys, Allen Toussaint, Todd Rundgren, Little Feat, Yes, Paul Simon, Vulfpeck, The Beatles, Jethro Tull, and even more. Now Hear This is a music podcast hosted by Rock Stamberg and John Stix. We play forgotten album tracks, b-sides, rarely heard songs, exclusive interviews … and we talk about ‘em, too.
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Today’s Featured Track is “O Holy Night” as sung by the mighty Dion DiMucci, one of the finest singers the world has ever known. His version of the holiday staple transcends all others and is one of Dion’s most emotive vocal performances ever. You can hear it on NOW HEAR THIS’ Christmas 2022 playlist. NOW HEAR THIS is a music podcast hosted by Rock Stamberg and John Stix and features forgotten album tracks, b-sides, rarely heard songs, exclusive interviews and more.
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We’ve put together a Christine McVie Tribute podcast consisting of our favorite Christine songs and it can be heard on NOW HEAR THIS, the music podcast hosted by Rock Stamberg & John Stix • Stream and Download via iTunes or nhtmusic.com • iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/now-hear-this/id1287211181?mt=2 •

For your holiday music listening pleasure we present our new Christmas 2022 NOW HEAR THIS holiday playlist. NOW HEAR THIS is a music podcast hosted by Rock Stamberg & John Stix • Our song selections include rare, unreleased, and previously unheard Hanukkah, Christmas, and New Year’s music that will enhance your holidays and make your ears perk up. This year we’ve gathered lots of seemingly disparate Christmas music (but it’s not), including a new Christmas song by Todd Rundgren entitled “Flappie.” More enticing holiday music is provided by The Beatles, Huey “Piano” Smith & The Clowns, Detroit Junior, The Moody Blues, Norah Jones, The Staples Singers, NRBQ, and dozens more. • Stream and Download via iTunes or nhtmusic.com • iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/now-hear-this/id1287211181?mt=2 •

R.I.P. Christine

Today’s Featured Track is T. REX’s “Jeepster” and can be heard on our brand new BANANA SPLIT FOR MY BABY playlist on NOW HEAR THIS, the music podcast hosted by Rock Stamberg & John Stix • Stream and Download via iTunes or nhtmusic.com • iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/now-hear-this/id1287211181?mt=2 •

Today’s Featured Track is MICHELLE SHOCKED’s “If Love Was A Train” and can be heard on our brand new playlist, “Travelin’ High,” from NOW HEAR THIS, the music podcast hosted by Rock Stamberg & John Stix • Stream and Download via iTunes or nhtmusic.com • iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/now-hear-this/id1287211181?mt=2 •