Spiritual John Coltrane – April 14, 2025

Dear Friends,

This week’s show journeys into the transcendent world of John Coltrane, a musician whose work embodies both the depth of human struggle and the heights of spiritual awakening. Coltrane’s music evolved from bebop to free jazz, but his search for truth—both personal and universal—remained constant. From meditative ballads to fervent expressions of devotion, this playlist highlights his spiritual essence, culminating in A Love Supreme, his masterpiece of gratitude and enlightenment.

John Coltrane’s spiritual journey was not just in his music, but in his life. Today we honor his search for truth, love, and the divine.

PLAYLIST for the week of April 14, 2025:

00:00:00 John Coltrane -Dear Lord

00:08:08 John Coltrane Quartet -Spiritual (Live at the Village Vanguard, 1961)

00:21:50 John Coltrane – Naima

00:26:10 John Coltrane – Alabama

00:28:33 John Coltrane – After The Rain

00:32:41 John Coltrane Quartet – Wise One

00:41:42 John Coltrane – I Want to Talk About You

00:57:18 John Coltrane – A Love Supreme Pt. I – Acknowledgement

01:05:00 John Coltrane – A Love Supreme Pt. II – Resolution

01:12:18 John Coltrane – A Love Supreme Pt. III – Pursuance

01:22:59 John Coltrane – A Love Supreme Pt. IV – Psalm

To all my friends: Happy Easter, Happy Passover, thanks for listening.

Dave

Carole King & Gerry Goffin – April 7, 2025

Dear Friends,

This week Next To Silence dives into the legendary songs of Carole King and Gerry Goffin—one of the most iconic songwriting duos in music history. Their melodies shaped the sound of pop, soul, and rock from the ‘60s onward, performed by artists like The Shirelles, The Drifters, Dusty Springfield, and even The Monkees. We’ll explore their greatest hits, uncover the stories behind the music, and celebrate the lasting impact of their songwriting magic. Whether you’re reminiscing or discovering these classics for the first time, please sit back and enjoy the timeless sound of Goffin & King.

The playlist for the week of April 7, 2025 ☞

00:00:00 The Shirelles -Will You Love Me Tomorrow

00:04:04 Bobby Vee -Take Good Care of My Baby

00:07:10 Little Eva -The Loco-Motion

00:09:26 The Drifters -Up on the Roof

00:11:59 The Monkees -Pleasant Valley Sunday

00:15:12 Freddie Scott -Hey Girl

00:18:17 Steve Lawrence -Go Away Little Girl

00:20:29 The Chiffons -One Fine Day

00:22:35 Earl-Jean -I’m into Something Good

00:25:25 Aretha Franklin -(You Make Me Feel Like) A Natural Woman

00:28:06 Dusty Springfield -Some Of Your Lovin’

00:34:57 The Cookies -Don’t Say Nothin’ Bad (About My Baby)

00:37:37 Maxine Brown -Oh No Not My Baby

00:40:12 The Byrds -Wasn’t Born to Follow

00:42:17 The Everly Brothers -Crying in the Rain

00:44:14 Gerry & The Pacemakers -I’ll Be There

00:47:25 Dusty Springfield -No Easy Way Down

0050:33 The Animals -Don’t Bring Me Down

00:53:46 The Righteous Brothers -Just Once In My Life

01:01:36 The Drifters -When My Little Girl Is Smiling

01:04:07 Betty Everett -I Can’t Hear You

01:06:40 Tony Orlando -Bless You

01:08:49 The Righteous Brothers -Hung On You

01:12:08 Dee Dee Warwick -Yours Until Tomorrow

01:14:30 Del Shannon -Cry Myself to Sleep

01:20:02 Carole King -You’ve Got a Friend

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Dave

HAPPY – March 24, 2025

Happiness is a universal pursuit, yet its meaning varies—some find it in love, others in solitude, adventure, or even nostalgia. Interestingly, many songs about happiness are upbeat and celebratory, while others reveal a more complex, even bittersweet, side to joy. Humor, often intertwined with happiness, works by highlighting the unexpected—surprising contrasts, irony, or exaggeration—provoking laughter and lightness.

This week’s show features songs that has “happy” or “happiness” in the title. As we explore these songs, consider what happiness sounds like to you.

The playlist for the week of March 24, 2025:

00:00:00 The Turtles - Happy Together
00:05:10 The Rolling Stones - Happy
00:08:12 The Pointer Sisters - Happiness
00:12:06 The Temptations - Happy People
00:15:41 Otis Redding - The Happy Song (Dum-Dum)
00:21:07 Judy Garland - Get Happy
00:23:53 Roy Rogers - Happy Trails
00:26:07 Nat King Cole - Sometimes I'm Happy
00:30:15 Barbara Streisand - Happy Days Are Here Again
00:33:18 Peggy Lee - Happiness Is A Thing Called Joe
00:39:19 Jim Kweskin & Maria Muldaur -Let's Get Happy Together
00:41:52 Taj Mahal - Happy Just To Be Like I Am
00:45:36 Dan Hicks & His Hot Licks - Is This My Happy Home?
00:49:21 Lightnin' Hopkins - Happy Blues For John Glen
00:54:41 Elmore James Happy Home
00:57:32 Mafikizolo - Happiness
01:03:14 Yemi Alade - Happy Day
01:05:35 Childish Gambino & Khruangbin - Happy Survival
01:08:43 Paul McCartney - Happy With You
01:12:16 The Who - Happy Jack
01:14:27 Bobby McFerrin - Don't Worry Be Happy
01:19:14 Tim Buckley - Happy Time
01:22:26 The Beatles - Happiness Is A Warm Gun
01:25:08 Blood, Sweat & Tears - You Made Me So Very Happy
01:29:20 The Edwin Hawkins Singers - Oh Happy Day
01:40:17 Captain Beefheart & His Magic Band - I'm Glad

Priceless Jazz Collection Part 1 – May 20, 2024

The “Priceless Jazz” series is a collection of jazz albums released by the jazz record label GRP Records. The series features compilation albums highlighting the work of various jazz artists, often focusing on specific periods or aspects of their careers. These albums typically include tracks from the artists’ catalogues, showcasing their most significant recordings. The series aims to introduce listeners to the timeless and influential works of jazz legends.

Playlist:

00:00 Pharoah Sanders – Astral Traveling
07:36 Keith Jarrett – Bop-Be
14:30 Alice Coltrane – Blue Nile
21:28 Freddie Hubbard – Freddie Hubbard
27.56 Billie Holiday – Porgy
30:51 Gato Barbieri – Nunca Mas
36:16 McCoy Tyner Trio – Inception
40:41 John Klemmer; Dave Grusin; Larry Carlton -Touch
47:28 The Brecker Brothers – African Skies
57:59 Ramsey Lewis; Ramsey Lewis Trio – Wade In The Water

Ennio Morricone – August 26, 2024

Ennio Morricone’s contribution to the world of music, especially film music, stands as a testament to his unparalleled genius. Over a career spanning more than six decades, Morricone composed over 400 film and television scores, in addition to more than 100 classical works. His music is not just a backdrop to the films it accompanies; it is an integral part of the storytelling process, often conveying more emotion, tension, and drama than the dialogue or visuals themselves.

This week’s show features some of his greatest compositions, for film.

The playlist for the week of August 26, 2024 ☞

00:00:00 Ennio Morricone – The Ecstasy of Gold

00:05:48 Ennio Morricone – Deborah’s Theme – ( From “Once upon a time in America”)

00:09:55 Ennio Morricone – A Fistful of Dollars – Titles

00:12:49 Ennio Morricone; Itzhak Perlman; John Williams; Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra – Love Theme (From “Cinema Paradiso”)

00:16:01 Ennio Morricone – For a Few Dollars More – Main Theme

00:18;56 Ennio Morricone – Gabriel’s Oboe (From “The Mission”)

00:21:07 Ennio Morricone – Man with a Harmonica (From “Once Upon a Time in the West”)

00:24:29 Ennio Morricone; Joan Baez – Here’s to You (From “Sacco e Vanzetti”)

00:27:36 Ennio Morricone; Maria Travia; Hayley Westenra; Roma Sinfonietta – Once Upon A Time In The West – Main Theme

00:31:31 Ennio Morricone – Watch Chimes (Carillon’s Theme from For a Few Dollars More)

00:32:39 Ennio Morricone – The Verdict (Dopo la condanna) (From “Inglourious Basterds”)

00:33:50 Ennio Morricone – Duck You Sucker! (From “A Fistful of Dynamite”)

00:38:32 Ennio Morricone – Abolicao (From “Burn!”)

00:43:27 Ennio Morricone – Overture (From “The Hateful Eight”)

00:46:37 Ennio Morricone – Chi mai From “Maddalena”)

00:50:04 Ennio Morricone – Theme – From ”The Battle of Algiers”

00:52:30 Ennio Morricone – Ninna Nanna per adulteri (From ” Cuore Di Mamma” and “The Place Beyond The Pines”)

00:55:32 Ennio Morricone – The Tropical Variation (From “Nostromo”)

00:58:49 Ennio Morricone – On Earth As It Is In Heaven (From “The Mission”)

01:02:35 Ennio Morricone – Navajo Joe (From ” Navajo Joe”)

01:05:23 Ennio Morricone – The Untouchables – End Title

01:08:23 Ennio Morricone – My Name is Nobody (From “My Name is Nobody”)

01:11:13 Ennio Morricone; Sabine Meyer -A l’aube du cinquième jour (From “Cinema Paradiso”)

01:13:27Ennio Morricone – Theme from The Sicilian Clan

01:17:22 Ennio Morricone – Theme From ”Lolita”

01:21:44 Ennio Morricone – Rabbia e Tarantella (From “Inglourious Basterds”)

01:26:50 Ennio Morricone -The Good, The Bad & The Ugly – opening theme

Masterpieces of Minimalism – September 23, 2024

Minimalism in music is a style that focuses on simplicity and repetition. Instead of using lots of complex notes and fast changes, minimalist music uses a small number of musical ideas and builds on them slowly. It’s like using just a few colors to paint a picture, but finding new ways to mix and repeat those colors to create something interesting over time.

This week’s show explores minimalism with what I consider a handful of masterpieces. Some compositions run from 30-50 minutes, the 8 compositions this week are much shorter. My intention is to give you a taste of this musical genre. I invite you to follow the music as it unfolds. It may seem simple, but the effect may heighten your focus, create a meditative or trance state, or simply relax you.

Playlist for this show:

00:00:00 Philip Glass; Philip Glass Ensemble; Michael Riesman – Glassworks: I. Opening

00:08:56 Hania Rani -It Comes in Waves – Live at Studio 1

00:15:23 Laurie Anderson -O Superman

00:23:46 Steve Reich; Piano Circus – Six Pianos

00:47:21 Stefano Scala – Music for pieces of wood

00:54:46 Terry Riley – Poppy Nogood and the Phantom Band

01:16:21 Meredith Monk; Katia Labèque; Marielle Labèque; Bryce Dessner; David Chalmin – Ellis Island

01:19:19 Steve Reich; Rebecca Armstrong; Jay Clayton; Erin Lesser; Sō Percussion – Drumming: Pt. II

01:42:39 Delta Saxophone Quartet -New York Counterpoint 1

Gimme Dat Harp Boy – November 18, 2024

The harmonica, a small but mighty instrument, has left an indelible mark on American music. Known for its distinctive, soulful sound, the harmonica is often associated with blues, folk, country, and rock music. Its appeal lies in its portability, affordability, and versatility, allowing musicians to express complex emotions across a range of genres. Although its origins are rooted outside the U.S., the harmonica became an essential part of American music in the 19th and 20th centuries, shaping genres and adding depth to musical expression.

This week Next To Silence is not so much a history of the harmonica in American Music as a appreciation, which features a collection of some of my favorite tunes that feature the mouth harp. We’ll hear the harmonica featured in different genres – blues, pop, rock, movie soundtracks, country, and African music.

Playlist for the week of November 18, 2024:

00:00:00 John Mayall – Room To Move

00:07:01 Little Walter – Juke

00:09:43 Stevie Wonder – Fingertips Pt 2

00:12:52 The Lovin’ Spoonful – Lonely – Instrumental

00:16:11 Captain Beefheart & His Magic Band – Gimme Dat Harp Boy

00:19:42 The Paul Butterfield Blues Band – Born in Chicago

00:27:47 Ennio Morricone – Man with a Harmonica

00:26:13 Toots Thielemans – Scotch On The Rocks

00:32:15 Cream – Rollin’ and Tumblin’ – Live

00:37:16 Charlie Musselwhite – Christo Redemptor

00:40:34 John Barry – Midnight Cowboy

00:43::19 Sonny Boy Williamson II; The Yardbirds – Mister Downchild – Live

00:47:26 SOBA; Moussa Koita; Jean-Emile Biayenda; Vincent Bucher – Tounga

0:51:41 – Canned Heat – On The Road Again

00:55:04 The Rolling Stones – Midnight Rambler

01:01:54 The Doobie Brothers – Long Train Runnin’

01:05:20 Led Zeppelin – When the Levee Breaks

01:15:09 Joe Filisko & Eric Noden – Destination Unknown

01:17:4 Billy Joel – Piano Man

01:23:21 The J. Geils Band – Whammer Jammer

01:25:57 Bruce Springsteen – The Promised Land

01:30:24 Blues Traveler – Run-Around

01:35:01 Bob Dylan – I Want You

01:38:05 The Beatles -Love Me Do

01:40:24 Jethro Tull -Some Day the Sun Won’t Shine for You

01:45:53 Charlie McCoy -Orange Blossom Special

Those We’ve Lost in 2024 – December 30, 2024

This show pays tribute to some of the recording artists we’ve lost in 2024. There are way too many for me to include on one show, and I have selected some of the artists who, for one reason or another, resonated for me.

This week’s playlist:

00:00:00 The Shangri-Las – Remember (Walkin’ In The Sand)

00:05:59 Melanie – Brand New Key

00:08:24 John Kander; Chita Rivera; Chicago Ensemble; Stanley Lebowsky – All That Jazz (from “Chicago”)

00:11:34 MC5 – Kick Out the Jams

00:14:11 Bob Marley & The Wailers – Lively Up Yourself

00:23:19 Jello Biafra; Mojo Nixon – Love Me I’m a Liberal

00:27:20 Allman Brothers Band – Revival

00:31:25 Duane Eddy – Rebel Rouser

00:33:44 Spider John Koerner – Rattlesnake

00:35:19 Mansour Seck – Almany Bocoum

00:42:10 Françoise Hardy – Le temps de l’amour

00:46:14 Kinky Friedman – We Reserve The Right To Refuse Service To You

00:50:16 Ali Farka Touré; Toumani Diabaté – Ruby

00:56:12 John Mayall – Room To Move

01:00:45 Sergio Mendes & Brasil ’66 – Mas Que Nada

01:03:22 Kris Kristofferson – Me and Bobby McGee

01:07:37 It’s A Beautiful Day – White Bird

01:17:29 Grateful Dead -Box of Rain

01:22:46 Michael Jackson – Wanna Be Startin’ Somethin’

01:28:45 Martial Solal; Niels-Henning Ørsted Pedersen – Spring Swing

01:33:55 Cissy Houston – Think It Over

01:39:45 Onyeka Onwenu – Iyogogo

01:44:46 Chick Corea -Samba Yantra

01:48:42 P.D.Q.Bach; Peter Schickele; The Greater Hoople Area Off-Season Philharmonic -1712 Overture S. 1712

Happy New Year!

Dave

African/Caribbean Christmas – December 23, 2024

This week Next to Silence celebrates the holidays with Christmas Music from Africa and the Caribbean. We’ll hear holiday tunes from South Africa, Nigeria, Ghana, the Democratic Republic of Congo, Cabo Verde,Cameroon, Jamaica,Tobago, and Bahamas.

Playlist:

00:00:00 Judith Sephuma – African Christmas

00:05:53 Various African Artists -12 Days of Christmas – Coke Studio Africa

00:10:29 Kwadwo Donkoh – Yema Mo Afehyia Pa Papa Na Oye Bone Nyina Nko

00:20:53 Papa Wemba; Mino Cinelu – Angels We Have Heard On High

00:24:58 Donsam; Soulbrother All Stars – Christmas Abiago

00:28:41 Maike Watson; VOX Cape Town – Christmas In Africa

00:33:27 Cesária Evora – Natal

00:38:30 Tunde Ednut – Jingle Bell Bell

00:41:45 African Christmas – White Christmas

00:43:48 Tunde Ednut; Tiwa Savage; Davido; Seun Kuti – Jingle Bell

00:47:26 African Gospel Choir – Cameroun : Avak Avak

00:52:51 Yonda – Xmas

00:56:41 Alex Boyé – Refugee’s Christmas

01:00:31 The Seraph Choir – Toyemba Noel

01:04:40 Prinx Emmanuel – Afrobeat Christmas

01:07:34 Mike Abdul – Fuji Christmas

01:11:02 Alex Boyé – Little Drummer Boy

01:13:06Floxy Bee – Idakeroro Lale (Silent Night)

01:16:54 Eek-A-Mouse – The Night Before Christmas

01:22:16 Michigan & Smiley – Drummer Boy

01:25:52 Carlene Davis & Trinity – Santa Clause (Do You Ever Come To The Ghetto)

01:29:42 Jacob Miller; Ray I; Inner Circle – Deck the Halls (feat. Ray I)

01:32:28 Lord Nelson – Party for Santa Claus

01:35:16 Joseph Spence – Santa Claus Is Comin’ To Town

Rain – December 9, 2024

Rain Chant

The rain drums on tin roofs, a jazz riff of despair,
splattering memories of love lost on cracked sidewalks—
gray skies bleed like forgotten poems,
and the gutters gulp their endless sorrow.

I walk alone, a vagabond of fleeting moments,
shivering under the cold exhale of eternity—
petrichor rising like ghosts of the soil,
their whispers cling to my skin, ancient and raw.

Each drop is a confession, a hymn to impermanence,
washing the graffiti of heartbreak from brick walls—
I lift my face to the storm, let the sky baptize me,
reborn, dripping, but still human, still aching.

Playlist:

00:00:00 The Temptations – I Wish It Would Rain
00:04:58 Irma Thomas – It’s Raining
00:07:02 The Cavemen. – Beautiful Rain
00:10:29 The Lovin’ Spoonful -Rain On The Roof
00:12:38 Eurythmics; Annie Lennox; Dave Stewart -Here Comes the Rain Again
00:17:27 Carpenters – Rainy Days And Mondays
00:21:03 Bob Dylan – A Hard Rain’s A-Gonna Fall
00:27:54 Led Zeppelin -Fool in the Rain
00:34:04 Tina Turner – I Can’t Stand the Rain
00:37:45 Creedence Clearwater Revival – Who’ll Stop The Rain
00:42:12 B.J. Thomas – Raindrops Keep Fallin’ On My Head
00:45:14 Tom Waits -Rain Dogs
00:48:07 Dave Bartholomew; Al Reed – Drops of Rain
00:50:08 Prince – Purple Rain
00:58:47 The Weather Girls -It’s Raining Men
01:02:17 Grateful Dead -Box of Rain
01:07:34 Ray Charles -Come Rain or Come Shine
01:11:13 Jimi Hendrix – Still Raining Still Dreaming
01:15:37 Bruce Springsteen – Rainmaker
01:22:00 The Rolling Stones -Rain Fall Down
01:26:51 Creedence Clearwater Revival – Have You Ever Seen The Rain
01:29:29 Ella Fitzgerald; Joe Pass – Rain
01:21:51 Chicago – Another Rainy Day in New York City
01:34:44 Buddy Holly; The Crickets – Raining In My Heart
01:37:17 Bob Dylan – Buckets of Rain
01:40:51 The Beatles -Rain
01:43:49 Tones And I – Never Seen the Rain
01:48:05 John Coltrane -After the Rain