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it ain't peace chief

It Ain't Workin' Chief // 30.01.10

War is Hell. I was going to make this week's theme War & Peace, but it turns out I don't have many Peace songs.... so War it is.. Songs by Elvis Costello, Talking Heads, Scott Walker and of course, Edwyn Starr... 10am Saturday.

Posted at 20:43, 28th January 2010

it ain't quittin' chief

It Ain't Workin' Chief // 23.01.10

This week's theme is Resolutions and Relapses - so if you're stuggling to keep those promises you made to yourself at the start of the year or you've already given up trying these tunes are for you... expect top tunes from Ian Dury, Lee Dorsey and The Staple Singers among others... resolve to be there - 10am Saturday and listen again after that.

Posted at 14:43, 22nd January 2010

it's comin' back chief

It Ain't Workin' Chief // 16.01.10

Back with a selection of tunes that sum up the past year (because I didn't get the chance before). So yeah. Back. 10am Saturday. Be. There.

Posted at 14:51, 14th January 2010

it ain't tweetin' chief

It Ain't Workin' Chief // 21.11.09

This week's theme is Birds, with tracks from Elbow, Iron & Wine, The Meters and of course, Guillemots! Join me at 10am

Posted at 12:49, 20th November 2009

can't see the wood for the trees, chief

It Ain't Workin' Chief // 14.11.09

Trees, leaves, forests and all things autumnal provide the arborial inspiration for this week's show. Join me at 10am

Posted at 12:55, 13th November 2009

it ain't dry chief - 2 hours this week

It Ain't Workin' Chief // 07.11.09

Bring your galoshes, cagoules and umbrellas as I investigate the prevailance of songs about and inspired by Rain. A two hour show as Journeys are away this week. Join me 10-12

Posted at 11:32, 6th November 2009

it's on earlier this week chief!

It Ain't Workin' Chief // 31.10.09

Halloween spookiness AN HOUR EARLIER THAN USUAL at 10am.. Don't miss it!

Posted at 18:26, 30th October 2009

it's going postal chief!

It Ain't Workin' Chief // 24.10.09

Never one to resist being a bit topical, this week's theme is letters and the post. Expect tunes from The Box Tops, Stevie Wonder, Hefner, etc etc..Join me at 11am on Saturday, special delivery.

Posted at 14:13, 23rd October 2009

it ain't themed this week

It Ain't Workin' Chief // 17.10.09

Well not like I usually do it - there's just going to be some great tunes from bands I've seen lately or who are playing here soon... Join Me!

Posted at 09:44, 17th October 2009

it ain't heavy it's my brother

It Ain't Workin' Chief // 10.10.09

tunes with brothers and sisters as their theme (or at lease in their titles) is this week's hastily constructed excuse for some great tunes. Join me at 11am...

Posted at 20:33, 9th October 2009

it ain't hollywood chief

It Ain't Workin' Chief // 03.10.09

Tunes dedicated to, named for or inspired by film stars or movies.... join me at 11am

Posted at 00:22, 3rd October 2009

ain't no mountain high enough, chief

It Ain't Workin' Chief // 26.09.09

Mountainous tracks from Ike & Tina Turner, Kate Bush, Tortoise and many more. Reaching the peak at 11am...

Posted at 21:11, 25th September 2009

it ain't workin' teach

It Ain't Workin' Chief // 19.09.09

This week's It Ain't Workin' Chief is themed around the idea of School - so tunes about Teachers, Learning, Subjects etc. Class starts 11am Saturday.

Posted at 13:28, 18th September 2009

it's comin' back chief

It Ain't Workin' Chief // 12.09.09

Welcome back Subcity and Welcome back listeners to It Ain't Workin' Chief.. I'll be back at the new time of 11am on Saturday for an hour of tunes that have been floating my boat this summer and whatever else I can squeeze in. JOIN ME!

Posted at 10:41, 10th September 2009

it ain't over yet chief

It Ain't Workin' Chief // 03.05.09

The final show in this series! I'll be playing tracks that I didn't yet have time for, my favourites from previous shows and just some great music! Join me at 2pm.

Posted at 09:44, 3rd May 2009

it ain't a list chief part 3

It Ain't Workin' Chief // 26.04.09

Once again hopefully my guest Shirley will have something to add to the mix of influential tunes, plus I'll play a few new tunes that have got me excited in the last few weeks.. Playing what we like because we can! 2pm

Posted at 16:52, 25th April 2009

it ain't a list chief part 2

Hopefully special guest Nigel Buckland will be along to play some tunes that influenced his musical taste, along with more of my old faves... 2pm!

Posted at 17:46, 18th April 2009

it ain't a list chief

It Ain't Workin' Chief // 12.04.09

Carol from iBop joins me for some tunes from albums that were instrumental in forming our musical tastes! Expect landmark classics and some guilty pleasures... Sunday. 2pm. you know how it works by now.

Posted at 12:17, 11th April 2009

it ain't reading chief

It Ain't Workin' Chief // 05.04.09

This week friend of the show Andrew will be joining me with some Library Music, and I'll be playing some tunes around a loose theme of books (see what I did there?) Join us at 2pm Sunday

Posted at 16:25, 3rd April 2009

it ain't a gentleman chief

It Ain't Workin' Chief // 08.03.09

It's Ladies day at IAWC in honour of International Women's Day I'll be playing tracks from FEMALE artists. So tune in at 2pm for some PJ Harvey, Kate Bush and Breeders plus some more less expected tunes! Remember - 2pm on FM and online.

Posted at 11:19, 7th March 2009

it ain't tuesday chief

It Ain't Workin' Chief // 01.03.09

No it's Sunday 2pm and this week's theme is days of the week. All the songs have a day of the week in the title, simple as that. Some old favourites and a few surprises. Tune in on FM or online at 2pm.

Posted at 08:41, 28th February 2009

it ain't time chief

It Ain't Workin' Chief // 22.02.09

This week times of day, hours of the clock and other time related terminology make up the theme. Late nights and early mornings from artists including Nick Drake, Black Keys, Iron & Wine and more... remember 2pm and on FM too!

Posted at 16:28, 20th February 2009

remember 2pm! it ain't valentines chief!

It Ain't Workin' Chief // 15.02.09

It's Valentine's Day this weekend - Whoopededoo. Never one to miss a chance to buck a trend, this week's IAWC will be all things ANTI-Valentines. Expect some Dionne Warwick, Blur, Ella Fitzgerald and Blondie in an eclectic mix of songs about disappointment, heartbreak, revenge, bust ups and cheats. and remember we're on an hour earlier this week....

Posted at 13:38, 14th February 2009

it ain't workin' - it's workin'

It Ain't Workin' Chief // 08.02.09

Finally back with the show you should have got last week.. cities! tune in at 3pm

Posted at 20:37, 7th February 2009

face it chief, it's chinatown...

It Ain't Workin' Chief // 25.01.09

Or indeed The West End or Downtown.. any part of town or city.. these kinds of phrases form today's very very vague theme.. all will become clear (er) at 3pm... Expect tunes from Tindersticks, The Pet Shop Boys and maybe even Petula Clark!!!

Posted at 14:12, 25th January 2009

it ain't the original chief

It Ain't Workin' Chief // 11.01.09

This week.. covers. Back with a selection of re-dos, re makes and re models. 3pm.

Posted at 21:06, 12th January 2009

it ain't jinglin' chief

It Ain't Workin' Chief // 21.12.08

A Christmas song free zone this week - just top tunes from the past year, be they new, old or just something that brings back a memory.. 3pm...

Posted at 11:43, 21st December 2008

it's behind you chief!

It Ain't Workin' Chief // 14.12.08

This week's loose-fitting theme is that bizarre British seasonal institution - The Pantomime - which allows me to shoehorn in some tracks by Good Fairy Nancy Sinatra, Dame David Bowie and the ever charming Prince among a cast of many others (but not the Krankies.. not after "The Beanstalk Inccident".... You can tune in at 3pm. Oh No You Can't! Oh Yes You Can!

Posted at 09:50, 14th December 2008

it ain't drinkin' chief

It Ain't Workin' Chief // 07.12.08

This week's show will have a booze related theme with songs about drinks and drinking. Hic. Join me stone cold sober Sunday at 3pm.

Posted at 20:10, 6th December 2008

it ain't roaring chief...

It Ain't Workin' Chief // 30.11.08

This week's extremely loose theme is ANIMALS.. be they in the names of the tracks, the bands or both... Lions and Tigers and Bears... OH MY! Woof, Growl or Grunt with us at 3pm...

Posted at 12:34, 30th November 2008

it ain't workin' captain...

It Ain't Workin' Chief // 23.11.08

We get nautical this week with songs of the sea, the beach, the ocean and boats... so get your trunks on, find your waders and join us at 3pm Sunday...

Posted at 19:18, 22nd November 2008

no está funcionando, jefe

It Ain't Workin' Chief // 16.11.08

This week's show will be a Languages Other Than English special - with a selection of tunes from around the world with no singing in English... tune in Sunday at 3pm.. If you speak a language other than English and fancy recording a short 'ident' jingle for me - just include the phrase "You're Listening To It Ain't Workin' Chief" and add your own message if you like, keep it short and CLEAN! email MP3s to itaintworkinchief@googlemail.com Thanks.

Thanks to Mela, Karolina, Mimmi, Gabi, Geogia and everyone else who helped make this a great show... Keep listening!

Posted at 11:09, 17th November 2008

it isnae workin' chief, no?

It Ain't Workin' Chief // 09.11.08

A Glasgow special today with Orange Juice, Delgados, Mogwai, Arab Strap and more local faves...tune in at 3pm

Listen again starts at 08.30mins approx...

Posted at 19:38, 9th November 2008

nov 2nd show now available to listen again

my prerecorded show is now up.. back to normal this coming Sunday!

Posted at 11:45, 5th November 2008

it ain't workin' chief gets the blues

It Ain't Workin' Chief // 26.10.08

Woke up this mornin' and decided that this week's show will be a blues special with all things blues related - from Robert Johnson to The Black Keys and many points inbetween. Tune in Sunday at 3pm...

Posted at 13:39, 24th October 2008

shaping up the show

It Ain't Workin' Chief // 19.10.08

This week: competition results, PJ Harvey gets the double dose treatment and a few surprises from the musical grab bag that is my record collection... TUNE IN!

Posted at 16:47, 18th October 2008

movie clips competition

It Ain't Workin' Chief // 12.10.08

Tune in at 3pm for a chance to win a Big Lebowski soundtrack CD in the movie dialogue quiz...

Posted at 10:52, 12th October 2008

action!

It Ain't Workin' Chief // 12.10.08

This week's show will be an all soundtrack special, with music from my favourite films. The Double Dose is Jeff Buckley and Shudder To Think, and Andrew from Ubik will bring along a couple of tunes to chat about. Join Us!

Posted at 16:51, 10th October 2008

workin' it chief...

It Ain't Workin' Chief // 05.10.08

Flying solo today with a selection of tunes from bands playing in Glasgow this week, plus a double helping of Morrissey & Siouxie. Hit the subcity forum or email during the show and let me know you're out there...

Posted at 11:38, 5th October 2008

ain't it workin' yet chief?

It Ain't Workin' Chief // 28.09.08

Show 2 this afternoon - gig of the week is Ronnie Spector and the two for the price of one is Low and Dirty Three.. Shirley will be helping out and choosing a couple of tunes too...

Posted at 11:15, 28th September 2008

it ain't workin' chief goes live at 3pm

It Ain't Workin' Chief // 21.09.08

Join me for some new stuff, some old stuf, some stuff you've heard and some haven't and some banter inbetween. This week's gig recomendation is The Pictish Trail and the Double Dose Duet is Calexico & Iron and Wine (If I can figure out how to scramble the cussing)...

Posted at 11:48, 21st September 2008