The Story of Malaco Records, Opinions on Miranda Lambert & girl in red
Malaco Records is the longest-running independent label in American history, but most white music fans have never heard of it. Hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot talk with Rob Bowman about his book, "The Last Soul Company: The Malaco Records Story." Plus, they review new records by Miranda Lambert and girl in red.Â
The Marfa Tapes Miranda Lambert
Jim and Greg review the new album from country superstar Miranda Lambert and friends Jack Ingram and Jon Randall, The Marfa Tapes. It's a stripped-down, casual recording that lets the songs shine.
If I Could Make It Go Quiet girl in red
The hosts review the debut album, If I Could Make It Go Quiet, by Norwegian indie pop artist girl in red. It's her first full length album, six years after posting her first music online.
Malaco Records
Photo collage from Malaco Records’ website
The guys talk with Rob Bowman about his book, "The Last Soul Company: The Malaco Records Story." Bowman details the unlikely twists and turns that got Malaco to the point of being the longest-running independent label in American history.
Featured Songs:
- Little Milton, "The Blues Is Alright," Playing For Keeps, Malaco, 1984
- Jack Ingram, Miranda Lambert, Jon Randall, "In His Arms," The Marfa Tapes, Vanner, 2021
- Jack Ingram, Miranda Lambert, Jon Randall, "Two-Step Down to Texas," The Marfa Tapes, Vanner, 2021
- Jack Ingram, Miranda Lambert, Jon Randall, "Tin Man," The Marfa Tapes, Vanner, 2021
- Jack Ingram, Miranda Lambert, Jon Randall, "Homegrown Tomatoes," The Marfa Tapes, Vanner, 2021
- Jack Ingram, Miranda Lambert, Jon Randall, "Waxahachie," The Marfa Tapes, Vanner, 2021
- girl in red, "Rue," if i could make it go quiet, AWAL, 2021
- girl in red, "Serotonin," if i could make it go quiet, AWAL, 2021
- girl in red, "Apartment 402," if i could make it go quiet, AWAL, 2021
- girl in red, "Hornylovesickmess," if i could make it go quiet, AWAL, 2021
- The Mississippi Mass Choir, "When I Rose This Morning," I'll See You in the Rapture, Malaco, 1996
- Johnnie Taylor, "Disco Lady," Eargasm, Columbia, 1976
- King Floyd, "Groove Me," King Floyd, Chimneyville, 1970
- Jean Knight , "Mr. Big Stuff," Mr. Big Stuff, Stax, 1971
- Dorothy Moore, "Misty Blue," Misty Blue, Malaco, 1976
- Z.Z. Hill, "Down Home Blues," Down Home Blues, Malaco, 1982
- The Golden Nuggets, "Gospel Train," Gospel Train (Single), Malaco, 1973
- The Jackson Southernaires, "Hold To God's Unchanging Hand," Down Home, Malaco, 1982
- Mahalia Jackson, "Move On Up A Little Higher," Move On Up A Little Higher (Single), Apollo, 1947
- The Mississippi Mass Choir, "Call Him Up Part 1," "Live" In Jackson, Mississippi, Malaco, 1989
- The Georgia Mass Choir, "Joy," I Sing Because I'm Happy, Savoy, 1992
- Wale, "Sue Me (feat. Kelly Price)," Wow... That's Crazy, Every Blue Moon, 2019
- LaShun Pace, "I Know I've Been Changed," He Lives, Savoy, 1991
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