With free society, fascism, and racism among the many subtexts, the 1938 boxing match at Yankee Stadium is believed to be the largest radio audience in history – with some 70 million people tuning in on NBC Radio. This Podcast was produced for NPR after the song was inducted into the National Recording Registry at the Library of Congress.
Tuesday, April 7, 2009
In 1973, with the Wailers were on the verge of breaking up, they released Burnin’, an album that would indeed feature the final Wailers performances of Peter Tosh and Bunny Wailer. Chris Blackwell and Rita Marley tell the story of Burnin’, an album that helped change how the world viewed reggae. This Podcast was produced for NPR after the album was inducted into the National Recording Registry at the Library of Congress.
Tuesday, April 7, 2009
Conan O’Brien, Bob Newhart, and others tell the story of the comedian’s debut album. Newhart was signed to Warner Bros. Records before he had ever performed a club date. This Podcast was produced for NPR after the album was inducted into the National Recording Registry at the Library of Congress.
Tuesday, April 7, 2009
Banned on radio for being too risqué, Steve Allen allowed a performance on his television show, making the song a national hit overnight. Hear the story of this early rock and roll gem, which was recorded in a single take. This Podcast was produced for NPR after the song was inducted into the National Recording Registry at the Library of Congress.
Thursday, April 2, 2009
Legendary Jefferson Airplane and Hot Tuna guitarist Jorma Kaukonen has a new album out called River of Time. He stopped by our San Francisco studios for an interview and live performance.
Thursday, April 2, 2009
Sarah Borges follows up her 2005 debut Silver City with her latest CD called Diamonds in the Dark. She stopped by our San Francisco studios for a chat and live performance.
Tuesday, April 7, 2009
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