In this bonus episode, Greg pays tribute to a legendary artist who would have recently celebrated his 100th birthday, revisiting his masterpiece.Join our Facebook Group: https://bit.ly/3sivr9TBecome a member on Patreon: https://bit.ly/3slWZvcSign up for our newsletter: https://bit.ly/4frcVZoMake a donation via PayPal: https://bit.ly/3dmt9lUSend us a Voice Memo: Desktop: bit.ly/2RyD5Ah Mobile: sayhi.chat/soundopsSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

On the occasion of his 100th birthday, hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot pay tribute to Chuck Berry. They talk with writers Ed Ward and RJ Smith to assess Berry's place in the creation of rock n roll. They also talk with the session drummer who played with Berry in his final Chicago concert. Join our Facebook Group: https://bit.ly/3sivr9TBecome a member on Patreon: https://bit.ly/3slWZvcSign up for our newsletter: https://bit.ly/4frcVZoMake a donation via PayPal: https://bit.ly/3dmt9lUSend us a Voice Memo: Desktop: bit.ly/2RyD5Ah Mobile: sayhi.chat/soundops Featured Songs:Chuck Berry, "Johnny B. Goode," Johnny B. Goode (Single), Chess, 1958The Beatles, "With A Little Help From My Friends," Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band, Parlophone, 1967Chuck Berry, "Roly Poly," After School Session, Chess, 1957Louis Jordan and His Tympany Five, "Ain't That Just Like a Woman (They'll Do It Every Time)," (Single), Decca, 1946Joe Alexander and the Cubans, "Oh Maria," I Hope These Words Will Find You Well (Single), , 1954Chuck Berry, "You Can't Catch Me," After School Session, Chess, 1957Chuck Berry, "Almost Grown," Berry Is on Top, Chess, 1959Chuck Berry, "Thirty Days (To Come Back Home)," Thirty Days (To Come Back Home) (Single), Chess, 1955Muddy Waters, "She's All Right," She's All Right (Single), Chess, 1953Chuck Berry, "Deep Feeling," After School Session, Chess, 1957Bob Wills and His Texas Playboys, "Ida Red," Ida Red (Single), Vocalion, 1939Chuck Berry, "Maybellene," Maybellene (Single), Chess, 1955Chuck Berry, "Carol," Carol (Single), Chess, 1958Chuck Berry, "Blues #1," Rock And Roll Music - Any Old Way You Choose It (The Complete Studio Recordings ... Plus!), Chess, 2014Chuck Berry, "You Never Can Tell," St. Louis to Liverpool, Chess, 1964The Beach Boys, "Surfin' U.S.A.," Surfin' U.S.A., Capitol, 1963The Beatles, "I Saw Her Standing There," I Want to Hold Your Hand (Single), Capitol, 1963Bob Dylan, "Subterranean Homesick Blues," Bringing It All Back Home, Columbia, 1965Rolling Stones, "Brown Sugar," Sticky Fingers, Rolling Stones, 1971Simon and Garfunkel, "Kodachrome / Mabellene," The Concert in Central Park (Live), Geffen, 1982Nina Simone, "Brown Eyed Handsome Man," High Priestess of Soul, Phillips, 1967T. Rex, "Get It On," Electric Warrior, Reprise, 1971Bruce Springsteen, "From Small Things (Big Things One Day Come)," The Ties That Bind: The River Collection, Columbia, 1980Emmylous Harris, "(You Never Can Tell) C'est La Vie," Luxury Liner, Warner Bros, 1976Sex Pistols, "Johnny B. Goode," The Great Rock 'n' Roll Swindle, Virgin, 1979Buck Owens, "Johnny B. Goode," Buck Owens in London "Live", Capitol, 1969Peter Tosh, "Johnny B. Goode," Mama Africa, EMI, 1983Judas Priest, "Johnny B. Goode," Ram It Down, Columbia, 1988LL Cool J, "Go Cut Creator Go," Bigger and Deffer, Def Jam, 1987Chuck Berry, "Nadine (Is It You)," Nadine (Single), Chess, 1964Stevie Wonder, "Sir Duke," Songs In The Key Of Life, Tamla, 1976See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In this bonus episode, Jim shares a band you may know through covers of their songs, even if you’ve never heard the originals. A recent reissue from Third Man Records gives the band some overdue recognition.Join our Facebook Group: https://bit.ly/3sivr9TBecome a member on Patreon: https://bit.ly/3slWZvcSign up for our newsletter: https://bit.ly/4frcVZoMake a donation via PayPal: https://bit.ly/3dmt9lUSend us a Voice Memo: Desktop: bit.ly/2RyD5Ah Mobile: sayhi.chat/soundopsSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Sound Opinions senior producer Alex Claiborne has a conversation with drag queen, DJ and singer-songwriter Trixie Mattel. They discuss the process of making her Halloween-inspired EP, 'Til Death Do Us Part. They also talk about Trixie's YouTube special, Trixie's Halloween Mattelathon, which expertly combines her comedic chops, musical acumen and love for the spooky season.Join our Facebook Group: https://bit.ly/3sivr9TBecome a member on Patreon: https://bit.ly/3slWZvcSign up for our newsletter: https://bit.ly/4frcVZoMake a donation via PayPal: https://bit.ly/3dmt9lUSend us a Voice Memo: Desktop: bit.ly/2RyD5Ah Mobile: sayhi.chat/soundopsSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot celebrate the spooky season with a contemporary Halloween playlist, from pop hits to underground gems. They also hear picks from the production staff and the Sound Opinions scholars.Join our Facebook Group: https://bit.ly/3sivr9TBecome a member on Patreon: https://bit.ly/3slWZvcSign up for our newsletter: https://bit.ly/4frcVZoMake a donation via PayPal: https://bit.ly/3dmt9lUSend us a Voice Memo: Desktop: bit.ly/2RyD5Ah Mobile: sayhi.chat/soundops Featured Songs:Haute & Freddy, "Freaks," Big Disgrace, Atlantic, 2026The Beatles, "With A Little Help From My Friends," Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band, Parlophone, 1967Fizzle Like a Flood, "Ambulance," Black Walls and William Hall, self-released, 2025Olivia Rodrigo, "Vampire," Guts, Geffen, 2023Trixie Mattel, "Vampire," Til Death Do Us Part, PEG, 2026Fontaines D.C., "Romance," Romance, XL, 2024Grimes, "Oblivion," Visions, 4AD, 2012Lankum, "Go Dig My Grave," False Lankum, Rough Trade, 2023Slayyyter, "Cannibalism!," WOR$T GIRL IN AMERICA, Columbia, 2026Billie Eilish, "Bury a Friend," When We All Fall Asleep, Where Do We Go?, Interscope, 2019Harry Styles, "Two Ghosts," Harry Styles, Erskine, 2017Boyz4Now with the Belchers, "I Love You So Much (It's Scary)," The Bob's Burgers Music Album, Sub Pop, 2016Lady Gaga, "Bloody Mary," Born This Way, Interscope, 2011Disasterpeace, "Title," It Follows (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack), Milan, 2015John Carpenter, "Myer's House," Halloween (Original 1978 Motion Picture Soundtrack), Columbia, 1983John Carpenter, "The Shape Stalks," Halloween (Original 1978 Motion Picture Soundtrack), Columbia, 1983Bebe Barron and Louis Barron, "Forbidden Planet Soundtrack - a) Main Titles - Overture - b) Giant Footprints In The Sand," Forbidden Planet (Original MGM Soundtrack), Planet, 1976Bernard Herrmann, Joel McNeely & Royal Scottish Orchestra, "Scotty Trails Madeline (Including: Madeline's First Appearance, Madeline's Car, The Flower Shop, The Alleyway, The Mission, Graveyard, and Tombstone)," Vertigo (Original Motion Picture Score), Varèse Sarabande, 1995John Carpenter, "Dark Star," Anthology: Movie Themes 1974-1998, Rodeo Suplex, 2017John Carpenter, "Halloween Theme - Main Title," Halloween (Original 1978 Motion Picture Soundtrack), Columbia, 1979Alexander 23, "I Hate You So Much," I Hate You So Much (Single), Interscope, 2020The Goldstars, "Let Your Freak Flag Fly (It's Halloween Night)," The Halloween Album, Mordorlorff, 2026Princess Chelsea, "Cigarette Duet," Lil' Golden Book, Lil' Chef, 2011Chuck Berry, "Johnny B. Goode," Johnny B. Goode, Pickwick, 1972See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In this bonus episode, Greg praises a proto-shoegaze band—and its reclusive singer—who never got the acclaim he thinks they deserved.Join our Facebook Group: https://bit.ly/3sivr9TBecome a member on Patreon: https://bit.ly/3slWZvcSign up for our newsletter: https://bit.ly/4frcVZoMake a donation via PayPal: https://bit.ly/3dmt9lUSend us a Voice Memo: Desktop: bit.ly/2RyD5Ah Mobile: sayhi.chat/soundopsSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot review some new albums from Michael Kiwanuka, Neil Young, Chaka Khan, The Tubs and This is Lorelei. They also bid farewell to Cheetah Chrome, guitarist for the Dead Boys and Rocket from the Tombs, and hear from some listeners.Join our Facebook Group: https://bit.ly/3sivr9TBecome a member on Patreon: https://bit.ly/3slWZvcSign up for our newsletter: https://bit.ly/4frcVZoMake a donation via PayPal: https://bit.ly/3dmt9lUSend us a Voice Memo: Desktop: bit.ly/2RyD5Ah Mobile: sayhi.chat/soundops Featured Songs:This Is Lorelei, "Billy Came Back," The Singer In My Band, Matador, 2026The Beatles, "With A Little Help From My Friends," Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band, Parlophone, 1967Neil Young & The Chrome Hearts, "Second Song," Second Song, Reprise, 2026Neil Young & The Chrome Hearts, "Casting Me Away From You," Second Song, Reprise, 2026Neil Young & The Chrome Hearts, "I'll Love You Forever," Second Song, Reprise, 2026Neil Young & The Chrome Hearts, "Day After Day," Second Song, Reprise, 2026Neil Young & The Chrome Hearts, "Earth Girl," Second Song, Reprise, 2026Chaka Khan, "Always Love the Challenge," Chakzilla, EarthSong and BMG, 2026Chaka Khan, "Curious Subject," Chakzilla, EarthSong and BMG, 2026Chaka Khan, "Cool You Down (feat. Sia)," Chakzilla, EarthSong and BMG, 2026Chaka Khan, "Now and Forever," Chakzilla, EarthSong and BMG, 2026This Is Lorelei, "Oh No Now My," The Singer In My Band, Matador, 2026This Is Lorelei, "The Singer in My Band," The Singer In My Band, Matador, 2026Michael Kiwanuka, "Summer Clothes," Fudge, Polydor, 2026Michael Kiwanuka, "Love In My Heart," Fudge, Polydor, 2026Michael Kiwanuka, "Steve's Paradise," Fudge, Polydor, 2026The Tubs, "Who's Gonna Love You Now," Hard Life, Merge, 2026The Tubs, "Heaven or London," Hard Life, Merge, 2026The Tubs, "If You Don't Love Me," Hard Life, Merge, 2026The Tubs, "Do Yourself a Favor," Hard Life, Merge, 2026Rocket from the Tombs, "Ain't it Fun (Live)," The Day The Earth Met The...(Live From Punk Ground Zero, Cleveland 1975), Smog Veil, 2002Rocket from the Tombs, "Sonic Reducer," Black Record, Fire, 2015Sweeping Promises, "Accent," You Say I Romanticize, Sub Pop, 2026Neil Young, "Imagine," America: A Tribute to Heroes, Interscope, 2001AFI, "Fall Children," All Hallow's E.P., Nitro, 1999See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In this bonus episode, Andrew Gill sits down with musical comedian Kyle Gordon, whose songs lovingly parody entire musical genres–from Eurodance to country, pop-punk and beyond.Join our Facebook Group: https://bit.ly/3sivr9TBecome a member on Patreon: https://bit.ly/3slWZvcSign up for our newsletter: https://bit.ly/4frcVZoMake a donation via PayPal: https://bit.ly/3dmt9lUSend us a Voice Memo: Desktop: bit.ly/2RyD5Ah Mobile: sayhi.chat/soundopsSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot join with the Chicago music community to pay tribute to John Prine on what would have been his 80th birthday. They revisit an interview with the songwriter from 2018 and dissect his debut album with author Erin Osmon. Join our Facebook Group: https://bit.ly/3sivr9TBecome a member on Patreon: https://bit.ly/3slWZvcSign up for our newsletter: https://bit.ly/4frcVZoMake a donation via PayPal: https://bit.ly/3dmt9lUSend us a Voice Memo: Desktop: bit.ly/2RyD5Ah Mobile: sayhi.chat/soundops Featured Songs:John Prine, "How Lucky," Pink Cadillac, Elektra, 1979John Prine, "Illegal Smile," John Prine, Atlantic, 1971John Prine, "Sour Grapes," Diamonds in the Rough, Atlantic, 1972Steve Goodman, "City of New Orleans," Steve Goodman, Buddah, 1971John Prine, "Hello In There," John Prine, Atlantic, 1971New Lost City Ramblers, "No Depression In Heaven," Songs from the Depression , Smithsonian Folkways, 1959The Carter Family, "The Wandering Boy," The Wandering Boy (Single), Victor, 1927John Prine, "Sweet Revenge," Sweet Revenge, Atlantic, 1973John Prine, "Speed of the Sound of Loneliness," German Afternoons, Oh Boy, 1986John Prine, "If You Don't Want My Love," Bruised Orange, Asylum, 1978John Prine, "God Only Knows," The Tree of Forgiveness, Oh Boy, 2018John Prine, "Bad Boy," German Afternoons, Oh Boy, 1986John Prine, "All The Best," The Missing Years, Oh Boy, 1991John Prine, "Lake Marie," Lost Dogs + Mixed Blessings, Oh Boy, 1995John Prine, "Your Flag Decal Won't Get You Into Heaven Anymore," John Prine, Atlantic, 1971John Prine, "Boundless Love," The Tree of Forgiveness, Oh Boy, 2018John Prine, "Angel From Montgomery," John Prine, Atlantic, 1971John Prine, "Sam Stone," John Prine, Atlantic, 1971John Prine, "Clay Pigeons," John Prine, Atlantic, 1971John Prine, "Summer's End," The Tree of Forgiveness, Oh Boy, 2018John Prine, "When I Get To Heaven," The Tree of Forgiveness, Oh Boy, 2018John Prine, "Caravan of Fools," The Tree of Forgiveness, Oh Boy, 2018John Prine, "Paradise," John Prine, Atlantic, 1971This Is Lorelei, "Billy Came Back," The Singer In My Band, Matador, 2026See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In this bonus episode, Jim pays tribute to Cheetah Chrome, guitarist for Rocket from the Tombs and the Dead Boys, who recently died at age 71.Join our Facebook Group: https://bit.ly/3sivr9TBecome a member on Patreon: https://bit.ly/3slWZvcSign up for our newsletter: https://bit.ly/4frcVZoMake a donation via PayPal: https://bit.ly/3dmt9lUSend us a Voice Memo: Desktop: bit.ly/2RyD5Ah Mobile: sayhi.chat/soundopsSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot welcome their old colleague and former Sound Opinions host Bill Wyman back to discuss his new book, Bill Wyman’s Rock & Roll Lists, in which he ranks every song by some of rock’s biggest artists.Join our Facebook Group: https://bit.ly/3sivr9TBecome a member on Patreon: https://bit.ly/3slWZvcSign up for our newsletter: https://bit.ly/4frcVZoMake a donation via PayPal: https://bit.ly/3dmt9lUSend us a Voice Memo: Desktop: bit.ly/2RyD5Ah Mobile: sayhi.chat/soundops Featured Songs:The Beatles, "Good Day Sunshine," Revolver, Parlophone, 1966The Beatles, "With a Little Help from My Friends," Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band, Parlophone, 1967The Eagles, "Lyin' Eyes," One of These Nights, Asylum, 1975Pink Floyd, "Atom Heart Mother," Atom Heart Mother, Harvest, 1970Led Zeppelin, "Ramble On," Led Zeppelin II, Atlantic, 1969Led Zeppelin, "Moby Dick," Led Zeppelin II, Atlantic, 1969The Eagles, "Hotel California," Hotel California, Asylum, 1976The Eagles, "Frail Grasp on the Big Picture," Long Road out of Eden, Eagles, 2007Nirvana, "Smells Like Teen Spirit," Nevermind, DGC and Sub Pop, 1991Nirvana, "Something in the Way," Nevermind, DGC and Sub Pop, 1991Bruce Springsteen, "Outlaw Pete," Working on a Dream, Columbia, 2009Pink Floyd, "Mother," The Wall, Columbia, 1979Bob Dylan, "Shelter from the Storm," Blood on the Tracks, Columbia, 1975Bob Dylan, "Tangled Up in Blue," Blood on the Tracks, Columbia, 1975John Prine, "Angel from Montgomery," John Prine, Atlantic, 1971See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In this bonus episode, Greg spotlights a song he recently heard as Muzak and makes the case for the original and its grocery store counterpart.Join our Facebook Group: https://bit.ly/3sivr9TBecome a member on Patreon: https://bit.ly/3slWZvcSign up for our newsletter: https://bit.ly/4frcVZoMake a donation via PayPal: https://bit.ly/3dmt9lUSend us a Voice Memo: Desktop: bit.ly/2RyD5Ah Mobile: sayhi.chat/soundopsSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.