Now and Then - Rolling Stones "Hackney Diamonds", Ringo Starr "Rewind Forward", Beatles

Original air november 4, 2023 | Time 58:00

The first new studio album from the Stones features Steve Jordan on drums since losing Charlie Watts, and producer Andre Watt co-writing with Jagger and playing bass on several tracks. Paul McCartney guests on bass on "Bite My Head Off". For me, the most exciting and iconic Stones song is "The Whole Wide World", the lyrics and Jagger's voice are irreplaceable. It only took four weeks to record the basic tracks, two weeks for overdubs and guitar and finally Jagger's vocals. Wow. He sounds just like he did on Exile on Main Street. I just can't get enough of this album.

Ringo Starr also released a new album "Rewind Forward" which he recorded at his home studio in Los Angeles.

We also hear the recently released Beatles song "Now and Then", which is a mind blowing synchronicity for me as it was the title of a song John Lennon wrote in the mid-70s. Paul and Ringo recorded new parts to a cassette recording John made with guitar parts George recorded in the mid-90s. John's voice was separate from the piano accompaniment using AI technology that Peter Jackson developed in producing the Beatles documentary Get Back.

Finally, we hear from McCartney II released in Dec 2020 with Paul playing all the instruments in a lock-down recording.

Kathy Geary, Host of Now & Then on Radio Catskill, Public Radio for the Catskills and Northeast Pennsylvania

Now and Then - 2024 Grammy Nominees - SZA, Taylor Swift, Olivia Rodrigo

Original air November 11, 2023 | Time 58:00

SZA had nine songs nominated for a Grammy award, the most songs nominated for an artist this year. She was nominated for Album of Year and for Song of the Year for "Kill Bill". She was born on Nov 8, 1989 and is 33 yrs old, is a Muslim and follows Islam. She has a dark high voice reminiscent of Ella Fitgerald. Wealos hear "Good Days" and "Nobody Gets Me".

Taylor Swift was born on Dec 13, 1989 and is also 33 yrs old and has won 12 Grammys, more than any other artist, including 3 for Album of the Year. She released "Midnights" in Oct 2022 and it's her 10th studio album with a pop sound. We hear "Anti-Hero", "Lavender Haze" and "Karma".

Olivia Rodrigo was born Feb 20, 2003 and is 20 yrs old. She released her second album "Guts" on Sept 8, 2023 and is the youngest artist to debut on the Billboard Top 100. She had a career in a Disney TV show "H.S. Musical". We hear "Vampire" and "Get Him Back", produced by Daniel Nigro. Some tracks were actually recorded live with a full band, an approach that is considered "retro" these days.

Billie Eillish was nominated for her song "What Was I Made For" from the Barbie movie soundtrack.

Kathy Geary, Host of Now & Then on Radio Catskill, Public Radio for the Catskills and Northeast Pennsylvania

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Now and Then - LIVE with Poison Love

Original air October 21, 2023 | Time 58:00

The Poison Love Band presents a unique mix of Americana Folk Rock using vocal harmonies and original song writing. The band is committed to community building through the shared experience of Live Music.

Musicians include: Joanne Brinkerhoff on Guitar and vocal harmony, Dan Brinkerhoff on fiddle and lead vocals, Sammy Alexander on Drums.

Pat Churchill is featured on lead , slide guitar, and bass on the studio recording.
Released 2023, Four Pines Music

Kathy Geary, Host of Now & Then on Radio Catskill, Public Radio for the Catskills and Northeast Pennsylvania

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Now and Then - Ed Sheeran Autumn Variations, Robbie Robertson Sinematic, Chrissie Hynde

Original air October 14, 2023 | Time 58:00

A tribute to John Nordstrom Oct 14, 1953 - April 28, 2023, we hear Tom Petty's "You and I Will Meet Again".

Ed Sheeran released "Autumn Variations" on Sept 29, 2023 inspired by Elgar's "Enigma Variations".

Robbie Robertson released his final studio album "Sinematic" on Sept 20, 2019.

Chrissie Hynde and the Pretenders released "Relentless" on Sept 15, 2023. That voice! We hear The Promise of Love

Kathy Geary, Host of Now & Then on Radio Catskill, Public Radio for the Catskills and Northeast Pennsylvania

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