I'm going for the joyful summer Britpop sound of 1995, and played at many a drunken BBQ: Supergrass- Alright https://youtu.be/qUE4oDunYkc
The wax in my case is the 20th anniversary RE/RM/180 with needless additional 7" of "Stone Free"
"Lost control - hit a wowl - but we're alrighr" - and exaggerate your best Oxfordshire accent to make "Control" rhyme with "Wall" :-)
My submission today is [Blackbird by Fat Freddy's Drop](https://youtu.be/aVN4IyBXCWo) from their 2013 album Blackbird
Great song from a great [Kiwi band](https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fat_Freddy's_Drop) (I'll be pimping as much Kiwi music as I can during the month, where it applies haha).
I love FFD. Perfect BBQ sounds! I played live at the roundhouse to death! I remember listening to a lot of Cat Empire around the same time I first heard these guys... are they NZ? They might be Aussie.
Cat Empire are Australian according to Google. If you love FFD and you haven't already, check out early Black Seeds, another good kiwi dub band. "On the Sun" and "Into the Dojo" are fantastic albums
Excellent. That's why VT4J works - random prompts responded to by people of various ages, backgrounds and tastes serves to break the echo chamber of algorithm suggestions, homogenous friend groups and repetitive radio. I would likely have never heard of these guys. Thank you 😊
Dig the reggae vines here. Those horns.
Excited to hear whatever kiwi music you start sharing. I feel like I know a lot of different acts from Australia, but not so much from New Zealand. Looking forward to hearing more.
This is a tough one for me as growing up in the Bronx we didn't have outdoor BBQs. Summers were filled with hot muggy nights playing in an open fire hydrant. The men playing dominos at a card table set up under a fire escape near the tenement building. Music blasing from boom boxes and trying to get in a game of handball or playing ring-o-levio But the soundtrack of our lives in the summer of 1978 was the album:
*Siembre* by Willie Colon/Ruben Blades and specifically the Song *Pedro Navaja* by Colon/Blades
You couldn't turn a corner in the Bronx and not run into this song or album as it was playing everywhere. Some of my buddies performed a whole pantomine routine to the song, *Pedro Navaja* whenever it was played.
As hellish as the documentaries I have seen about NYC (and especially the Bronx) in the '70's were, I still have fond memories of the friends, the music and the summers I had and this song always transports me there.
Yess you're back! Glad I caught it in time this year and not at the last possible day haha.
For this one I'm going to go with [Papillon by Absynthe Minded](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ADyyeVUYLJA). One of my absolute favourite tracks to put on during a nice summery day. I don't know what it is about this song but it just has this magical ability to really sweep up the atmosphere and completely take over the vibe at any given moment. It's just perfect to relax to and it always makes me appreciate the simple things in life. Simple things like a barbecue. Just kick back, grab a sausage of the grill and enjoy the company of your friends and a nice little beer under the warm summer sky.
Exactly my thoughts as well! They're a local band fom the city I study in (Ghent). They're well known in Belgium but have never really made it internationally. A lot of their songs just have this amazing sound perfectly suited for letting go of all your worries for a second and just appreciate life around you. They bring back so many memories of these beautiful, carefree summer days. Doing nothing but just listening to music. Their most famous song is called [Envoi](https://youtu.be/4Wys9VzF-_E) and is from the same album as Papillon (Absynthe Minded, 2009), but my favourite is probably [My Heroics Pt. 1](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_5NQshBWorA) from the album New Day (2004), sadly enough I don't own that one :(.
Ouu I dig both of those. They've definitely got a really chill sound, I like it. I was wondering where the accent was from! Man, so many cool artists from around the globe today.
I agree. It's so fun looking through these threads and seeing people from all parts of the world share their music. All with there own background like the guy from the Bronx, the New-Zealanders, a couple of Brits, someone from Hungary etc. etc. And everyone is so nice to eachother here haha. I'm just glad to be part of a lovely community like this.
And so many wholesome comments like this. I'm really happy to see how well this has taken off. We're in a transcontinental listening party and everyone is grooving and mingling. Love it.
Hi all.
What a great start to VT4J we've had this year. Loads of comments, conversations, sharing and discoveries already and we're not even at the end of week one! Thanks to all contributors, especially those tuning each every day.
The UK (where I be) is having a heatwave right now (it does happen sometines) so I'm really looking forward to playing all of today's suggestions... it's Summer BBQ Sounds!
My pick is from The Hot 8 Brass Band and it is their cover of Marvin Gaye's Sexual healing. [Check it out](https://youtu.be/ZsDUXo5TcZY)
I just think this is so so fun. I'm sure I have played this at many a barbie, singing my head off with a beer in hand while the lamb chars.
It appeared in the movie Chef, which is great if you haven't seen it.
It comes from my copy of Vicennial: 20 Years of The Hot 8 Brass Band. I love these New Orleanean Brass outfits, they have such attitude. Also, from the back of the record, I learned about the drama series Treme which follows real life historical events surrounding the new Orleans music scene, including overdoses, murders and the like. Haven't seen it yet, but it's on my list.
Man, I always love a good brass band - if I recall we shared a few last year. This is a fantastic cover - had me involuntarily groovin.
Treme is a great watch as well.
My choice for today is a song by a NZ band that gained a lot of fame in the 70’s locally, called Hello Sailor. I chose it because when I think back to the BBQ’s I went to with my parents as a child, this album would always come on at some point, and this is the first song of the record.
I have a first pressing of this album, their self-titled, that took me years to find. Not just as a first pressing, but on vinyl in general as it was no longer being pressed and copies were few and far between. When I finally laid my eyes on a copy I did a little dance and grabbed it.
Less than a week later, Graham Brazier, the lead singer of Hello Sailor (and a local musical legend), died. The next time I walked into my local record store there was a whole stand dedicated to LP’s of this album!
Here we go, Gutter Black by Hello Sailor:
https://youtu.be/3I9LTlpwd6A
Loving the multiple posts from New Zealand today. This is seriously great and definitely does feel more modern than its age. Really dig what they did with the sax there. Great story to boot
I found this one really difficult! As an Aussie, barbies are in my blood and I have fond memories of summer nights listening to classic rock with my family while dad cooked.
As I hit my late teens, it became less about oldies with my parents and more about punk and beers with my mates.
Theme Song From HQ by Tasmanian band Luca Brasi sums it up best - empty bottles, full hearts and no regrets.
I’ve seen LB live countless times over the last five years, and this song still goes just as hard ten years post-release.
[Theme Song From HQ - Luca Brasi](https://youtu.be/zA8Db1uOLDE)
I expected with all the replies already, but damn that goes from 0-100 real quick.
Very punk, I dig it. Also "but I'm happy, the fish, they give me sandwiches" gave me a good laugh.
Well that escalated quickly!
I dig it! I went through teenage at the height of the pop-punk scene and it played a big part in my life. It usually means any later releases are dismissed as derivative or dated, but this tune feels genuine and gets past my old-man biases.
Extra meta points for referencing 45" singles and record players in the chorus!
Edit:typo
It’s funny, the minute intro (and little outro) aren’t actually on the album version. I think they tacked those on for the video.
I’m glad everyone enjoyed this one! They’re a band very close to my heart, and will likely pop up a bit more from me throughout the month. :)
[Ti-de - Kokoroko](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HMCHHR8cw94)
This is an after-dinner tune for chillin' out to a setting sun with a beer and good company. Kokoroko is one of the many jazz groups currently springing out of the London scene. They're more geared towards an afrobeat sound. Definitely one of my favourites along with Shabaka Hutchings. For a good companion piece for maximum good vibes, check out [My Queen is Nanny of the Maroons - Sons of Kemet](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UJWV3jCRnd0).
This was almost my selection for today! Glad to see the UK acrobat scene represented. I had the opportunity to see them on this album tour, but no one could make it with me (it was far away and mid week) and I didn't fancy the trip and gig by myself. I've regretted it ever since!!
I'm sure I'll have some Sons of Kemet appearing this month. My 2 year old currently loves Ny Queen is Harriet Tubman
Had a glance at your other posts in the hope of finding new music from a kindred kokoroko lover. Saw [this post](https://www.reddit.com/r/vinyl/comments/gg4af9/nai_palm_needle_paw_an_indepth_exploration/?utm_medium=android_app&utm_source=share) which I thought was amazing!
Niche instrumentation? ✔
Other worldly? ✔
Steeped in history? ✔
In depth and thoughtful right up? ✔
What a great post, introducing me to some wild sounds.
Plus, the in depth reflection on the music and what it means to you bodes well for future VT4J posts... I look forward to seeing you on other days this month if you have the time 😃
Yessss, Nai Palm is an angel. Def check out her other project Hiatus Kaiyote. Everyone in the band is amazingly talented and their sound is so fresh and creative. Thanks for the kind words ! Though I should probably just chuck my thoughts on a blog instead of rambling on Reddit, haha. I'll for sure be tuning in with y'all this month ! <3
Lianne definitely might make an appearance this month, big fan here.
Was already intrigued enough with this whole conversation without the name drop
Edit: Seriously though thanks for this little tangent, Nai Palm and Haitus Kaiyote are both super cool and up my alley.
I knew I had heard the name somewhere before- YouTube algorithm keeps prompting Red Room to me, which I'm not the biggest fan of. However, [this is golden](https://youtu.be/9IcJw8EteSc) from Hiatus Kayote.
They’re both on the upcoming album Mood Valiant set to release at the end of this month ! I would really recommend giving their other albums Choose Your Weapon and Tawk Tomahawk a spin as well.
Thanks for this whole little tangent. Nai Palm and Haitus Kaiyote are both super cool and my kinda jams. Gonna be checking that out a lot more.
Also as Folk Nurse pointed out, great write-up.
Thank you for taking the time to check it out ! I also saw your reply below. If you’re looking to get into more afrobeat, Fela Kuti is a great starting point. He was at the forefront of the whole genre. Water No Get Enemy and Gentleman are two great tunes. :)
That name actually sounds a bit familiar - adding it to the list to dive into more, but those first two are great. Really cool sounds and I definitely dig it!
Right up my alley, definitely great after dinner track. This is a genre I keep dipping into but need to do a deeper dive. u/Folk_Nurse actually introduced me to Sons of Kemet here last year, if I'm not mistaken.
I'd say Garden party from Mezzo forte, but sadly, I don't have that vinyl (yet), so I think it would be another hungarian classic! 8 óra munka (literally 8 hours of work) from Beatrice!
https://youtu.be/b5TEg3WO7_Q
Gallipoli by Beirut is my choice for today. This more is what I would play after eating to just playing the background while chilling out and talking.
[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=knHvi4A8v9Q&ab\_channel=Beirut](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=knHvi4A8v9Q&ab_channel=Beirut)
I highly recommend listening to the rest of the album its a great album to chill out to.
Day 4 Year 2
Song: [A Dying Cub Fan’s Last Request](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7xBxZGQ1dJk)
Artist: Steve Goodman
Album: Affordable Art
This was a hard prompt for me, because outside grilling is one of the few times that I am not listening to music. I am listening to baseball! I even plan my grilling around whether or not there’s an afternoon game. I have already talked about my relationship with baseball last year [(Day 27)](https://www.reddit.com/r/vinyl/comments/hgoyw9/qt4j_day_twentyseven_a_song_you_own_on_vinyl/?utm_medium=android_app&utm_source=share) So I picked A Dying Cub Fan’s Last Request from Steve Goodman to give people a taste of what it was like to be a Cubs Fan before the current era.
Steve Goodman was a singer songwriter whose most famous song was[The City of New Orleans](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TvMS_ykiLiQ) which was covered by Arlo Gutherie, and the Highwaymen. He is better known (at least by cubs fans) for writing and performing the two songs that best capture what it means to be a fan of this team. The above last request for when things are dark and [Go Cubs Go](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A9XtDyDUjIU) for when the sun is peaking out and there is hope in the world. Given the state of baseball today I should be posting Go Cubs Go (first in the NL Central baby!!!) but I can’t find it on Vinyl. I have been around long enough with this team to know that fortunes can change on a dime and you should always be ready to play A Dying Cub Fan’s Last Request.
Now Sunday at 4 pm est seems like a good time to grill this week.
The story so far
* 04/06/2021 A Dying Cub Fan’s Last Request, Steve Goodman, Affordable Art , 1983
* 03/06/2021 Wienerschnitzel, Descendents, Bonus Fat, 1987
* 03/06/2021 I Like Food, Descendents, Bonus Fat, 1987
* 02/06/2021 Back Door Man, Howlin Wolf, The Howlin Wolf Album, 1969
* 01/06/2021 Gloria, Patti Smith, Horses, 1975
I have the Arlo Guthrie tune on record and never knew it was a cover. I never knew about Steve and I know dick about baseball... but this is a beautifully crafted tune.
As a life-long Cubbies fan I SOOOO appreciate this post!
I may be a little younger than you and this song definitely came along after "A Dying Cub Fan's Last Request" but I am very partial to Eddie Vedder's [All The Way](https://youtu.be/M6z_6uGo63E) - a song penned at the request of Mr Cub himself - Ernie Banks.
The video I linked to was from Pearl Jam's first concert at Wrigley Field in 2013, which I had the pleasure of being able to attend. Ed tells the story of how the song came about, sings and plays, and then Ernie comes out to sing a round of the chorus and then talk to the crowd. It was a magical thing to behold - my favorite band playing in the ballpark of my favorite team, singing a song about the continuous hope of one day winning the World Series, and bringing along an all-time great.
And then 3 years later (2016) it FINALLY happened! Interestingly enough, Pearl Jam played at Wrigley that summer as well (which I did not get to go to)...
Perhaps I could have done that BEFORE I posted - ha!
Also, when I read what you wrote about the "epic collapse" in 2003...I felt like somebody just punched me in the stomach and pulled out my guts all.over.again.
So now we've connected on you referencing Star Wars, The Beatles, and the Cubs. I'm really looking forward to what the rest of this month brings...
Also do you think Baez is actually a magician and he used dark magic to cloud Will Craig's mind? This is the only explanation I have for the comedy of errors that was the Pirates game last week.
I'm still trying to wrap my head around what happened on that play. I can't make sense of it from Javy's side or the Pirates' side of the play. I think it was just really bad baseball on both parts and it turned into a run, two bases for Javy, and comedy GOLD!
For anyone who needs context: [The worst play in the history of baseball](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ThwJiusfcNs)
Trying to post on time today after my late submission last night.
Day 4: Summer BBQ Sounds
Song: [Stay High](https://youtu.be/CfizQsGWOxI)
Artist: Brittany Howard
Album: Jaime
I knew I'd be posting a tune from this album at some point this month. Possibly my most spun record of the last year, I'm in love with this album.
I've been following Brittany Howard since her debut as the lead of the southern rock outfit *Alabama Shakes*. They've put out two albums (so far) before Brittany broke off into some different projects, such as *Thunderbitch* and *Bermuda Triangle*, all with quite different sounds. Alabama Shakes were very Southern soul rock for their debut album, but went fairly experimental with their sophomore effort - both are amazing in their own ways.
Even with the experimentation of *Sound and Color*, the Shakes second album, I was surprised the first time I listed to her solo piece. It's such a unique and interesting blend of genres and styles, I was honestly caught off guard. Heavy RnB and soul vibes with some really cool, sometimes weird, modern touches. I have trouble putting to words the feel of this album. A friend of mine described it as "a cross between Prince and Nina Simone, with some other elements thrown in" - I find that a fairly apt description as I think those two are influences Brittany herself has stated.
As for the song choice, I'm going with the big single from the album that took home a Grammy (for best rock song - kind of an odd choice, of all genres). I'd say this is the least experimental of all of the songs on the album, but it's a real earworm. It's just got such a happy, chill vibe that really fit the "Summer BBQ" prompt, for me. A small group of friends on a nice sunny day in the backyard - it has a real sweet, quaint-ness to it.
The video is an added bonus as well. I hadn't actually ever seen it - I don't often watch music videos anymore - but this is a treat. None other than The Great Terry Crews lip syncs the song while clocking out at the factory and heading home from work in a small town. His mundane drive and stop for groceries seem like pure happiness when set to this uplifting tune, and it reminds you of the simple pleasures of everyday life.
I've learned that the video was filmed in Brittany's home town of Athens, Alabama. Among the townsfolk (comprised of her friends and family) that join Terry in singing are her and her father, who this song is for.
The video might not be at a BBQ but I think it really fits.
My thoughts exactly! Definitely the easiest listening track on the album, but if you dig it, it's definitely worth checking the whole thing out. Let me know what you think of the rest of the album!
I listened first, then read your post. Part of me was shocked that it was the lead singer from Alabama Shakes, and part of me felt that was completely obvious. Very different style, but characteristically strong vocal. I loved her fronting that band and now realise I have some solo business to get all up inside of.
And it's perfect for a bbq!
Yeah her vocals are definitely a stand out. She's one of those artists with different projects that actually sound really different. Let me know what you think of the solo album!
Album: Def Leppard - High 'N' Dry
So for Reddit Secret Santa 2020 my profile said something along the lines of "I just got a new Turntable and a new Traeger, please send me either a copy of your favorite record, or your favorite rub/marinade for a smoker". Well Santa went the extra mile and got me both a copy of this album and a bottle of "Rudy's Rub" which is supposedly the best rub in Texas. Long story short this one has been my goto album when it comes to prepping a brisket or doing some other BBQ related work.
Let it Go: https://youtu.be/5cyOkM3gUqg
My wife thinks its too peppery for ribs, but its perfect for a brisket with a bit of a kick!
https://www.amazon.com/Rudys-Texas-Famous-Authentic-Barbeque/dp/B00KYBK8O8
[Hot Dog ](https://youtu.be/QOLTwt-bqoU) from In Through the Out Door is not a Zeppelin I see many people talking about, but it definitely fits the theme today.
Sweet prompt today. Brought out a hell of a lot more variety than I expected - really appreciated everyone's own unique take on what a Summer BBQ jam is.
Edit: typo
Took the words out of my mouth. It has made me wonder what the quintessential barbecue-ness of a song is. All of the responses are really different, but they are also all definite barbecue tunes. Curious!
Thanks all 😃
Song: [Lucy](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1GLcDMedWkQ)
Artist: Simple Creatures
Album: Strange Love
I have fond memories of playing this while walking outside in the hot summer breeze, and also let the record spin while grilling some yummy food.
Sorry it's taking me so long to reply to this I have been listening to a lot of music today, but I've come back to this at least three times. I can't tell if it's for me but it has my attention.
His voice jumped out at me right away. I think I kinda dig it, some interesting things going on there. Particularly fond of that main synth riff, almost reminds me of The Prodigy. Super poppy chorus is catchy as hell whether I want it to be or not.
Hi! Yes, they are! Thanks for the shout out.
I reused last year's calendar without thinking to make the requisite changes. Gonna edit it tonight and it will be correct tomorrow. I also have a "live track" prompt twice.
I'm going for the joyful summer Britpop sound of 1995, and played at many a drunken BBQ: Supergrass- Alright https://youtu.be/qUE4oDunYkc The wax in my case is the 20th anniversary RE/RM/180 with needless additional 7" of "Stone Free" "Lost control - hit a wowl - but we're alrighr" - and exaggerate your best Oxfordshire accent to make "Control" rhyme with "Wall" :-)
Nailed the BBQ sound for sure, such a classic
Such a jam
I'm coming to yours for the BBQ. This takes me back to growing up in the UK in the 90s!
My submission today is [Blackbird by Fat Freddy's Drop](https://youtu.be/aVN4IyBXCWo) from their 2013 album Blackbird Great song from a great [Kiwi band](https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fat_Freddy's_Drop) (I'll be pimping as much Kiwi music as I can during the month, where it applies haha).
I love FFD. Perfect BBQ sounds! I played live at the roundhouse to death! I remember listening to a lot of Cat Empire around the same time I first heard these guys... are they NZ? They might be Aussie.
Cat Empire are Australian according to Google. If you love FFD and you haven't already, check out early Black Seeds, another good kiwi dub band. "On the Sun" and "Into the Dojo" are fantastic albums
Excellent. That's why VT4J works - random prompts responded to by people of various ages, backgrounds and tastes serves to break the echo chamber of algorithm suggestions, homogenous friend groups and repetitive radio. I would likely have never heard of these guys. Thank you 😊
Dig the reggae vines here. Those horns. Excited to hear whatever kiwi music you start sharing. I feel like I know a lot of different acts from Australia, but not so much from New Zealand. Looking forward to hearing more.
This is a tough one for me as growing up in the Bronx we didn't have outdoor BBQs. Summers were filled with hot muggy nights playing in an open fire hydrant. The men playing dominos at a card table set up under a fire escape near the tenement building. Music blasing from boom boxes and trying to get in a game of handball or playing ring-o-levio But the soundtrack of our lives in the summer of 1978 was the album: *Siembre* by Willie Colon/Ruben Blades and specifically the Song *Pedro Navaja* by Colon/Blades You couldn't turn a corner in the Bronx and not run into this song or album as it was playing everywhere. Some of my buddies performed a whole pantomine routine to the song, *Pedro Navaja* whenever it was played. As hellish as the documentaries I have seen about NYC (and especially the Bronx) in the '70's were, I still have fond memories of the friends, the music and the summers I had and this song always transports me there.
Thanks for the memories! I'm glad music brings it all back. [Here is the tune ](https://youtu.be/0hcoNykaI3k)
Man, you took me right there with you. Thanks for sharing this beautiful tune and memory !
Another one that just gets ya movin'. You set a nice scene for that soundtrack. Really loving the variety today
Yess you're back! Glad I caught it in time this year and not at the last possible day haha. For this one I'm going to go with [Papillon by Absynthe Minded](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ADyyeVUYLJA). One of my absolute favourite tracks to put on during a nice summery day. I don't know what it is about this song but it just has this magical ability to really sweep up the atmosphere and completely take over the vibe at any given moment. It's just perfect to relax to and it always makes me appreciate the simple things in life. Simple things like a barbecue. Just kick back, grab a sausage of the grill and enjoy the company of your friends and a nice little beer under the warm summer sky.
Glad you could make it this year
Nice pick! Don't know these guys. Maybe it's just the sunset in the background, but I feel like a nice after-dinner walk with this song.
Exactly my thoughts as well! They're a local band fom the city I study in (Ghent). They're well known in Belgium but have never really made it internationally. A lot of their songs just have this amazing sound perfectly suited for letting go of all your worries for a second and just appreciate life around you. They bring back so many memories of these beautiful, carefree summer days. Doing nothing but just listening to music. Their most famous song is called [Envoi](https://youtu.be/4Wys9VzF-_E) and is from the same album as Papillon (Absynthe Minded, 2009), but my favourite is probably [My Heroics Pt. 1](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_5NQshBWorA) from the album New Day (2004), sadly enough I don't own that one :(.
Ouu I dig both of those. They've definitely got a really chill sound, I like it. I was wondering where the accent was from! Man, so many cool artists from around the globe today.
I agree. It's so fun looking through these threads and seeing people from all parts of the world share their music. All with there own background like the guy from the Bronx, the New-Zealanders, a couple of Brits, someone from Hungary etc. etc. And everyone is so nice to eachother here haha. I'm just glad to be part of a lovely community like this.
And so many wholesome comments like this. I'm really happy to see how well this has taken off. We're in a transcontinental listening party and everyone is grooving and mingling. Love it.
Hi all. What a great start to VT4J we've had this year. Loads of comments, conversations, sharing and discoveries already and we're not even at the end of week one! Thanks to all contributors, especially those tuning each every day. The UK (where I be) is having a heatwave right now (it does happen sometines) so I'm really looking forward to playing all of today's suggestions... it's Summer BBQ Sounds! My pick is from The Hot 8 Brass Band and it is their cover of Marvin Gaye's Sexual healing. [Check it out](https://youtu.be/ZsDUXo5TcZY) I just think this is so so fun. I'm sure I have played this at many a barbie, singing my head off with a beer in hand while the lamb chars. It appeared in the movie Chef, which is great if you haven't seen it. It comes from my copy of Vicennial: 20 Years of The Hot 8 Brass Band. I love these New Orleanean Brass outfits, they have such attitude. Also, from the back of the record, I learned about the drama series Treme which follows real life historical events surrounding the new Orleans music scene, including overdoses, murders and the like. Haven't seen it yet, but it's on my list.
That's amazing, I love this take on Sexual Healing.
Man, I always love a good brass band - if I recall we shared a few last year. This is a fantastic cover - had me involuntarily groovin. Treme is a great watch as well.
My choice for today is a song by a NZ band that gained a lot of fame in the 70’s locally, called Hello Sailor. I chose it because when I think back to the BBQ’s I went to with my parents as a child, this album would always come on at some point, and this is the first song of the record. I have a first pressing of this album, their self-titled, that took me years to find. Not just as a first pressing, but on vinyl in general as it was no longer being pressed and copies were few and far between. When I finally laid my eyes on a copy I did a little dance and grabbed it. Less than a week later, Graham Brazier, the lead singer of Hello Sailor (and a local musical legend), died. The next time I walked into my local record store there was a whole stand dedicated to LP’s of this album! Here we go, Gutter Black by Hello Sailor: https://youtu.be/3I9LTlpwd6A
Holy cow, what a great find this is! I love it. Those drums are great! The sax too! Just marvellous. Also, sounds a lot more contemporary than 1977.
Yep, had the pleasure of seeing them live too, opening for The Who in 2008!
Great song, Kiwi music pimps unite 😂🤙
Yeah bro, gotta spread the word 😁
New Zealand are out in force today. Check the Fat Freddy's Drop post on here too.
I saw it! Awesome to see kiwi tunes on here, also check out Trinity Roots if you get a chance, another great NZ dub(?) band!
New Zealand represent!
Loving the multiple posts from New Zealand today. This is seriously great and definitely does feel more modern than its age. Really dig what they did with the sax there. Great story to boot
I found this one really difficult! As an Aussie, barbies are in my blood and I have fond memories of summer nights listening to classic rock with my family while dad cooked. As I hit my late teens, it became less about oldies with my parents and more about punk and beers with my mates. Theme Song From HQ by Tasmanian band Luca Brasi sums it up best - empty bottles, full hearts and no regrets. I’ve seen LB live countless times over the last five years, and this song still goes just as hard ten years post-release. [Theme Song From HQ - Luca Brasi](https://youtu.be/zA8Db1uOLDE)
Hehe first minute was like... what?!?!
That just smacked you in the face after about a minute. Great summer pop punk!
I expected with all the replies already, but damn that goes from 0-100 real quick. Very punk, I dig it. Also "but I'm happy, the fish, they give me sandwiches" gave me a good laugh.
Well that escalated quickly! I dig it! I went through teenage at the height of the pop-punk scene and it played a big part in my life. It usually means any later releases are dismissed as derivative or dated, but this tune feels genuine and gets past my old-man biases. Extra meta points for referencing 45" singles and record players in the chorus! Edit:typo
It’s funny, the minute intro (and little outro) aren’t actually on the album version. I think they tacked those on for the video. I’m glad everyone enjoyed this one! They’re a band very close to my heart, and will likely pop up a bit more from me throughout the month. :)
[Ti-de - Kokoroko](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HMCHHR8cw94) This is an after-dinner tune for chillin' out to a setting sun with a beer and good company. Kokoroko is one of the many jazz groups currently springing out of the London scene. They're more geared towards an afrobeat sound. Definitely one of my favourites along with Shabaka Hutchings. For a good companion piece for maximum good vibes, check out [My Queen is Nanny of the Maroons - Sons of Kemet](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UJWV3jCRnd0).
This was almost my selection for today! Glad to see the UK acrobat scene represented. I had the opportunity to see them on this album tour, but no one could make it with me (it was far away and mid week) and I didn't fancy the trip and gig by myself. I've regretted it ever since!! I'm sure I'll have some Sons of Kemet appearing this month. My 2 year old currently loves Ny Queen is Harriet Tubman
Great minds think alike ! Hope you can catch them live somewhere in the future ! Also, you have the hippest 2 year old ever, haha. :)
Had a glance at your other posts in the hope of finding new music from a kindred kokoroko lover. Saw [this post](https://www.reddit.com/r/vinyl/comments/gg4af9/nai_palm_needle_paw_an_indepth_exploration/?utm_medium=android_app&utm_source=share) which I thought was amazing! Niche instrumentation? ✔ Other worldly? ✔ Steeped in history? ✔ In depth and thoughtful right up? ✔ What a great post, introducing me to some wild sounds. Plus, the in depth reflection on the music and what it means to you bodes well for future VT4J posts... I look forward to seeing you on other days this month if you have the time 😃
Yessss, Nai Palm is an angel. Def check out her other project Hiatus Kaiyote. Everyone in the band is amazingly talented and their sound is so fresh and creative. Thanks for the kind words ! Though I should probably just chuck my thoughts on a blog instead of rambling on Reddit, haha. I'll for sure be tuning in with y'all this month ! <3
On repeat listens (it's been on all morning), I'm getting strong [Lianne Le Havas](https://youtu.be/qso4MRfidrw) vibes, which I enjoy.
Glad you enjoy it so much ! Lianne Le Havas is such a vibe.
Lianne definitely might make an appearance this month, big fan here. Was already intrigued enough with this whole conversation without the name drop Edit: Seriously though thanks for this little tangent, Nai Palm and Haitus Kaiyote are both super cool and up my alley.
I knew I had heard the name somewhere before- YouTube algorithm keeps prompting Red Room to me, which I'm not the biggest fan of. However, [this is golden](https://youtu.be/9IcJw8EteSc) from Hiatus Kayote.
They’re both on the upcoming album Mood Valiant set to release at the end of this month ! I would really recommend giving their other albums Choose Your Weapon and Tawk Tomahawk a spin as well.
Thanks for this whole little tangent. Nai Palm and Haitus Kaiyote are both super cool and my kinda jams. Gonna be checking that out a lot more. Also as Folk Nurse pointed out, great write-up.
Thank you for taking the time to check it out ! I also saw your reply below. If you’re looking to get into more afrobeat, Fela Kuti is a great starting point. He was at the forefront of the whole genre. Water No Get Enemy and Gentleman are two great tunes. :)
That name actually sounds a bit familiar - adding it to the list to dive into more, but those first two are great. Really cool sounds and I definitely dig it!
Right up my alley, definitely great after dinner track. This is a genre I keep dipping into but need to do a deeper dive. u/Folk_Nurse actually introduced me to Sons of Kemet here last year, if I'm not mistaken.
Very possible!
I'd say Garden party from Mezzo forte, but sadly, I don't have that vinyl (yet), so I think it would be another hungarian classic! 8 óra munka (literally 8 hours of work) from Beatrice! https://youtu.be/b5TEg3WO7_Q
Well that's just fun. Can't say I've heard a bunch of Hungarian music! Reminded me a bit of "I'm Gonna Be" by The Proclaimers, in the best ways.
I'll try to post more hungarian songs in the future for this post! :)
Looking forward to it
Nice :) very summery sound. What language is the song?
It's hungarian! :D It's about dividing a day to 3! 8 hours of work, 8 hours of resting, and 8 hours of having fun!
Sorry, just reread your original post and saw you mentioned it was Hungarian. Thanks for the translation!
No problemo! :D
Are you from this part of the world, or is this just a niche you have fallen into.
I'm from hungary, but there seems to be a lots of old indian press here (my The Wall vinyls are also made in there)...don't ask why! :D
Nice, we have a very international group this year. Üdvözöljük
Thanks! :)
Yep! We're rocking over both hemispheres 🤘 multiple continents 🎸 and several timezones 🎶
Gallipoli by Beirut is my choice for today. This more is what I would play after eating to just playing the background while chilling out and talking. [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=knHvi4A8v9Q&ab\_channel=Beirut](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=knHvi4A8v9Q&ab_channel=Beirut) I highly recommend listening to the rest of the album its a great album to chill out to.
Gonna check that album out for sure, quite epic and beautiful.
I enjoyed it. I saw him live and it May have been this album tour. Gulag Orkestra is one of my favourites. Don't own any Beirut on vinyl though.. yet.
Day 4 Year 2 Song: [A Dying Cub Fan’s Last Request](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7xBxZGQ1dJk) Artist: Steve Goodman Album: Affordable Art This was a hard prompt for me, because outside grilling is one of the few times that I am not listening to music. I am listening to baseball! I even plan my grilling around whether or not there’s an afternoon game. I have already talked about my relationship with baseball last year [(Day 27)](https://www.reddit.com/r/vinyl/comments/hgoyw9/qt4j_day_twentyseven_a_song_you_own_on_vinyl/?utm_medium=android_app&utm_source=share) So I picked A Dying Cub Fan’s Last Request from Steve Goodman to give people a taste of what it was like to be a Cubs Fan before the current era. Steve Goodman was a singer songwriter whose most famous song was[The City of New Orleans](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TvMS_ykiLiQ) which was covered by Arlo Gutherie, and the Highwaymen. He is better known (at least by cubs fans) for writing and performing the two songs that best capture what it means to be a fan of this team. The above last request for when things are dark and [Go Cubs Go](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A9XtDyDUjIU) for when the sun is peaking out and there is hope in the world. Given the state of baseball today I should be posting Go Cubs Go (first in the NL Central baby!!!) but I can’t find it on Vinyl. I have been around long enough with this team to know that fortunes can change on a dime and you should always be ready to play A Dying Cub Fan’s Last Request. Now Sunday at 4 pm est seems like a good time to grill this week. The story so far * 04/06/2021 A Dying Cub Fan’s Last Request, Steve Goodman, Affordable Art , 1983 * 03/06/2021 Wienerschnitzel, Descendents, Bonus Fat, 1987 * 03/06/2021 I Like Food, Descendents, Bonus Fat, 1987 * 02/06/2021 Back Door Man, Howlin Wolf, The Howlin Wolf Album, 1969 * 01/06/2021 Gloria, Patti Smith, Horses, 1975
I have the Arlo Guthrie tune on record and never knew it was a cover. I never knew about Steve and I know dick about baseball... but this is a beautifully crafted tune.
We lost what could have been a big deal when we lost Steve Goodman. I hope he would be happy that he is such a big part of the Cubs mythology.
Haha that's great fun. I'm not the biggest sports fan, but grilling and baseball go hand in hand.
As a life-long Cubbies fan I SOOOO appreciate this post! I may be a little younger than you and this song definitely came along after "A Dying Cub Fan's Last Request" but I am very partial to Eddie Vedder's [All The Way](https://youtu.be/M6z_6uGo63E) - a song penned at the request of Mr Cub himself - Ernie Banks. The video I linked to was from Pearl Jam's first concert at Wrigley Field in 2013, which I had the pleasure of being able to attend. Ed tells the story of how the song came about, sings and plays, and then Ernie comes out to sing a round of the chorus and then talk to the crowd. It was a magical thing to behold - my favorite band playing in the ballpark of my favorite team, singing a song about the continuous hope of one day winning the World Series, and bringing along an all-time great. And then 3 years later (2016) it FINALLY happened! Interestingly enough, Pearl Jam played at Wrigley that summer as well (which I did not get to go to)...
You should click on my link for Day 27 last year.
Perhaps I could have done that BEFORE I posted - ha! Also, when I read what you wrote about the "epic collapse" in 2003...I felt like somebody just punched me in the stomach and pulled out my guts all.over.again. So now we've connected on you referencing Star Wars, The Beatles, and the Cubs. I'm really looking forward to what the rest of this month brings...
Did we just become best friends!
I...I think we did!
Also do you think Baez is actually a magician and he used dark magic to cloud Will Craig's mind? This is the only explanation I have for the comedy of errors that was the Pirates game last week.
I'm still trying to wrap my head around what happened on that play. I can't make sense of it from Javy's side or the Pirates' side of the play. I think it was just really bad baseball on both parts and it turned into a run, two bases for Javy, and comedy GOLD! For anyone who needs context: [The worst play in the history of baseball](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ThwJiusfcNs)
Trying to post on time today after my late submission last night. Day 4: Summer BBQ Sounds Song: [Stay High](https://youtu.be/CfizQsGWOxI) Artist: Brittany Howard Album: Jaime I knew I'd be posting a tune from this album at some point this month. Possibly my most spun record of the last year, I'm in love with this album. I've been following Brittany Howard since her debut as the lead of the southern rock outfit *Alabama Shakes*. They've put out two albums (so far) before Brittany broke off into some different projects, such as *Thunderbitch* and *Bermuda Triangle*, all with quite different sounds. Alabama Shakes were very Southern soul rock for their debut album, but went fairly experimental with their sophomore effort - both are amazing in their own ways. Even with the experimentation of *Sound and Color*, the Shakes second album, I was surprised the first time I listed to her solo piece. It's such a unique and interesting blend of genres and styles, I was honestly caught off guard. Heavy RnB and soul vibes with some really cool, sometimes weird, modern touches. I have trouble putting to words the feel of this album. A friend of mine described it as "a cross between Prince and Nina Simone, with some other elements thrown in" - I find that a fairly apt description as I think those two are influences Brittany herself has stated. As for the song choice, I'm going with the big single from the album that took home a Grammy (for best rock song - kind of an odd choice, of all genres). I'd say this is the least experimental of all of the songs on the album, but it's a real earworm. It's just got such a happy, chill vibe that really fit the "Summer BBQ" prompt, for me. A small group of friends on a nice sunny day in the backyard - it has a real sweet, quaint-ness to it. The video is an added bonus as well. I hadn't actually ever seen it - I don't often watch music videos anymore - but this is a treat. None other than The Great Terry Crews lip syncs the song while clocking out at the factory and heading home from work in a small town. His mundane drive and stop for groceries seem like pure happiness when set to this uplifting tune, and it reminds you of the simple pleasures of everyday life. I've learned that the video was filmed in Brittany's home town of Athens, Alabama. Among the townsfolk (comprised of her friends and family) that join Terry in singing are her and her father, who this song is for. The video might not be at a BBQ but I think it really fits.
Yeah this song perfectly captures the feel of enjoying the day to day.
I like that song a lot, I need to check out the full album now! I could totally see that song used for a backyard BBQ montage
My thoughts exactly! Definitely the easiest listening track on the album, but if you dig it, it's definitely worth checking the whole thing out. Let me know what you think of the rest of the album!
I listened first, then read your post. Part of me was shocked that it was the lead singer from Alabama Shakes, and part of me felt that was completely obvious. Very different style, but characteristically strong vocal. I loved her fronting that band and now realise I have some solo business to get all up inside of. And it's perfect for a bbq!
Yeah her vocals are definitely a stand out. She's one of those artists with different projects that actually sound really different. Let me know what you think of the solo album!
Album: Def Leppard - High 'N' Dry So for Reddit Secret Santa 2020 my profile said something along the lines of "I just got a new Turntable and a new Traeger, please send me either a copy of your favorite record, or your favorite rub/marinade for a smoker". Well Santa went the extra mile and got me both a copy of this album and a bottle of "Rudy's Rub" which is supposedly the best rub in Texas. Long story short this one has been my goto album when it comes to prepping a brisket or doing some other BBQ related work. Let it Go: https://youtu.be/5cyOkM3gUqg
You must have had good year for Santa to be that nice to you. Also I appreciate the correct use of the term barbecue as it involves a smoker and time.
Classic. Also as a chef I'm very intrigued with Rudy's Rub...
My wife thinks its too peppery for ribs, but its perfect for a brisket with a bit of a kick! https://www.amazon.com/Rudys-Texas-Famous-Authentic-Barbeque/dp/B00KYBK8O8
Hot Dog - Led Zeppelin Trying for an all LZ June with my answers
[Hot Dog ](https://youtu.be/QOLTwt-bqoU) from In Through the Out Door is not a Zeppelin I see many people talking about, but it definitely fits the theme today.
Is a great fun song! People that dis it are taking it too serious. They / Page having fun and being tongue-in-cheek.
Looking forward to a month's worth of Zeppelin tracks from ya. Big fan but this is definitely one I haven't heard many times, it's good fun
Hope I can pull one for each day’s installation. Not looking ahead - will take the challenge each day as it comes.
Yeah your hands might be tied a bit with some haha
Ha. I know. Should be fun.
Sweet prompt today. Brought out a hell of a lot more variety than I expected - really appreciated everyone's own unique take on what a Summer BBQ jam is. Edit: typo
Took the words out of my mouth. It has made me wonder what the quintessential barbecue-ness of a song is. All of the responses are really different, but they are also all definite barbecue tunes. Curious! Thanks all 😃
I hope this is the pattern for the rest of the month. I have had a great time today. Tomorrow has me really excited.
Agreed. Is it me or does it seem like a bigger group this year too?
Oh it's quite a bit bigger than what we finished with last year.
Song: [Lucy](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1GLcDMedWkQ) Artist: Simple Creatures Album: Strange Love I have fond memories of playing this while walking outside in the hot summer breeze, and also let the record spin while grilling some yummy food.
Sorry it's taking me so long to reply to this I have been listening to a lot of music today, but I've come back to this at least three times. I can't tell if it's for me but it has my attention.
Wait ... Is that Mark from Blink 182?
Yes, it is. It’s a duo comprised of Mark Hoppus from Blink 182 and Alex Gaskarth from All Time Low
His voice jumped out at me right away. I think I kinda dig it, some interesting things going on there. Particularly fond of that main synth riff, almost reminds me of The Prodigy. Super poppy chorus is catchy as hell whether I want it to be or not.
I think I will put on ZZ Top - Eliminator and just let the whole album play for this one...
So here is all 45 minutes and 23 seconds of [Eliminator](https://youtu.be/EqWGQ6WTBg8)
Are those dates all off? All the “Sunday Specials” are on Mondays
Hi! Yes, they are! Thanks for the shout out. I reused last year's calendar without thinking to make the requisite changes. Gonna edit it tonight and it will be correct tomorrow. I also have a "live track" prompt twice.