Led Zeppelin, Plus Opinions on SiR & Waxahatchee
While there have been no shortage of Led Zeppelin biographies over the years, Bob Spitz’s book is the most in-depth and expansive yet. This week, hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot talk with author Bob Spitz about the myths, music and misdeeds of Led Zeppelin. They also review new records from Waxahatchee and SiR.
Heavy SiR
Hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot review the fourth album from SiR, “Heavy.” The artist born Sir Darryl Farris is a multi-talented R&B and soul singer-songwriter and labelmate of Kendrick Lamar who had a memorable appearance on HBO’s “Insecure” TV show. “Heavy” is his first studio album in five years and is a harrowing dose of introspection.
Tigers Blood Waxahatchee
Hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot review the highly anticipated new album from Waxahatchee, “Tigers Blood.” Following the creative breakthrough of her previous album, 2020’s “Saint Cloud,” Katie Crutchfield has further developed her Americana songwriting and arranging.
Led Zeppelin
Author Bob Spitz has written biographies of figures as diverse as Ronald Reagan, Julia Child and The Beatles. A few years ago, he turned his attention to the next best-selling act: Led Zeppelin. As Bruce Springsteen’s manager during Led Zeppelin’s heyday, he didn’t follow their career closely so he came to the topic with fresh eyes. He documents many abuses of power by the band and their inner circle along with their musical accomplishments.
Featured Songs:
- Led Zeppelin, "Kashmir," Physical Graffiti, Atlantic, 1975
- The Beatles, "With A Little Help From My Friends," Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band, Parlophone, 1967
- SiR, "Only Human," HEAVY, RCA, 2024
- SiR, "Ricky's Song," HEAVY, RCA, 2024
- SiR, "Six Whole Days," HEAVY, RCA, 2024
- SiR, "No Evil," HEAVY, RCA, 2024
- SiR & Anderson .Paak, "Poetry In Motion," HEAVY, RCA, 2024
- Waxahatchee, "Right Back to It (feat. MJ Lenderman)," Tigers Blood, Anti-, 2024
- Waxahatchee, "Burns out at Midnight," Tigers Blood, Anti-, 2024
- Waxahatchee, "365," Tigers Blood, Anti-, 2024
- Waxahatchee, "Bored," Tigers Blood, Anti-, 2024
- Led Zeppelin, "Immigrant Song," Led Zeppelin III, Atlantic, 1970
- Led Zeppelin, "Whole Lotta Love," Led Zeppelin II, Atlantic, 1969
- Led Zeppelin, "When the Levee Breaks," Led Zeppelin IV, Atlantic, 1971
- Led Zeppelin, "Black Dog," Led Zeppelin IV, Atlantic, 1971
- Led Zeppelin, "Dazed and Confused," Led Zeppelin, Atlantic, 1969
- Led Zeppelin, "D'yer Mak'er," Houses of the Holy, Atlantic, 1973
- Led Zeppelin, "Rock and Roll," Led Zeppelin IV, Atlantic, 1971
- Led Zeppelin, "Stairway to Heaven," Led Zeppelin IV, Atlantic, 1971
- Led Zeppelin, "The Ocean," Houses of the Holy, Atlantic, 1973
- Jlin and Philip Glass, "The Precision of Infinity," Akoma, Planet Mu, 2024
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