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EPISODE · Aug 2, 2024 · 49 MIN

The Chicago Blues: Buddy Guy & Alligator Records

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This week, hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot explore the history and legacy of the 50+ year-old Chicago blues label, Alligator Records, with its founder Bruce Iglauer. They'll talk to him about his new book Bitten By the Blues: The Alligator Records Story and discuss some of the landmark artists who came through, from Koko Taylor to Albert Collins. They also revisit a conversation and live performance with Buddy Guy.Join our Facebook Group: https://bit.ly/3sivr9TBecome a member on Patreon: https://bit.ly/3slWZvcSign up for our newsletter: https://bit.ly/3eEvRnGMake a donation via PayPal: https://bit.ly/3dmt9lUSend us a Voice Memo: Desktop: bit.ly/2RyD5Ah  Mobile: sayhi.chat/soundops Featured Songs:Koko Taylor, "I'm A Woman," The Earthshaker, Alligator , 1978The Beatles, "With A Little Help From My Friends," Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club, Parlophone, 1967Albert Collins, "Honey Hush! (Talking Woman Blues)," Ice Pickin', Alligator , 1978Mississippi Fred McDowell, "You Got to Move," You Gotta Move, Arhoolie, 1965Hound Dog Taylor & The Houserockers, "Walking the Ceiling," Hound Dog Taylor and the HouseRockers, Alligator , 1971Hound Dog Taylor & The Houserockers, "Give Me Back My Wig," Hound Dog Taylor and the HouseRockers, Alligator, 1971Hound Dog Taylor & The Houserockers, "Phillips' Theme," Hound Dog Taylor and the HouseRockers, Alligator, 1971B.B. King, "The Thrill Is Gone," Completely Well, Alligator, 1969Hound Dog Taylor & The Houserockers, "Wild About You Baby," Hound Dog Taylor and the HouseRockers, Alligator, 1971Koko Taylor, "Wang Dang Doodle," Wang Dang Doodle (Single), Chess, 1966Koko Taylor, "That's Why I'm Crying," I Got What It Takes, Alligator, 1975Koko Taylor, "I Got What It Takes," I Got What It Takes, Alligator, 1975Albert Collins, "I Ain't Drunk," Cold Snap, Alligator, 1986Albert Collins, Johnny Copeland, Robert Cray, "The Moon Is Full," Showdown!, Alligator, 1985Toronzo Cannon, "Walk It Off," The Chicago Way, Alligator, 2016Toronzo Cannon, "Bad Contract," The Chicago Way, Alligator, 2016Shemekia Copeland, "Would You Take My Blood," America's Child, Alligator, 2018Shemekia Copeland, "Ain't Got Time For Hate," America's Child, Alligator, 2018A.C. Reed, "She's Fine (feat. Bonnie Raitt)," I'm In the Wrong Business!, Alligator, 1987Buddy Guy, "Baby Please Don't Leave Me," Sweet Tea, Silvertone, 2001B.B. King, "Don't Answer the Door," Don't Answer The Door (single), ABC, 1966Buddy Guy, "Good Morning Schoolgirl," Hoodoo Blues Man (Live On Sound Opinions), Delmark, 2007Cream, "Strange Brew," Strange Brew (single), Reaction, 1967Buddy Guy, "First Time I Met The Blues," I Got My Eyes On You (single), Chess, 1960Shawnna, "Can't Break Me (feat. Buddy Guy)," Block Music, Disturbing Tha Peace, 2006Buddy Guy, "I've Got Dreams to Remember," Bring 'Em In (Live On Sound Opinions), Silvertone, 2007Lou Reed, "Coney Island Baby," Coney Island Baby, RCA Victor, 1976See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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