On The Iron Highway

on the iron highway - sat 20th march 1-2 pm

Hey folks,

This week's show is a genre-busting selection of train tunes. From songs about literal choo choos, to metaphorical stories of lost love, tales of adventure and misadventure, or just another dance craze; the train is a common theme in popular music.

I'll be playing a variety of examples from the worlds of funk, soul, pop, rock, reggae, electronica and whatever else I can fit in. Artists may well include the likes of Kraftwerk, The J.B.s, The Resident Filters, Dennis Brown, Chuck Berry and The Clash.

The Weird But Wonderful is a choice between a couple of ladies who forgot to turn up at the station:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VcX1AC0HgyA&feature=related

1. Aretha Franklin - Walk On By

Classic. I don't really need to tell you anything about this one, do I? Dionne Warwick's original of this Bacharach & David belter is probably better known, but I love this version by the woman they call, 'The Queen Of Soul'.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AG8gcUfKrug

2. Nancy Sinatra - These Boots Are Made For Walking

Another classic tune. Written and produced by pop maverick Lee Hazlewood, this track could be considered an accidental 'answer record' to Walk On By. Nancy sure won't be shedding no tears, no how.

To decide which one plays the show out, get in touch during the live broadcast: studio@subcity.org or text 'subcity' then your message to 07766 40 41 42.

Alternatively, you can check them out and email me back here.

Check out the Journeys MySpace for direct access to the Weird But Wonderful songs and videos, and extra musical content from last week's show (will update again after this show broadcasts), on the Music Player: http://www.myspace.com/journeysradioshow

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Journeys. It's a trip!

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If you want to suggest a Journey get in touch!

Stu.

Posted at 22:22, 18th March 2010