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Woody wrote the true National Anthems of America. "This Land Is Your Land' donates a devout invitation to each and every segmnet of humanity searching for home. Woody was a genius and giant whose quest to unite the best in all of us shall never expire or evaporate, The notions he engaged are forever

The last great traveling Rock and Soul band within Pop music made it's mark through marvelous, devout material and the intense vocal stylings of John Lyons. Here we find the group, featuring Max Weinberg keeping that Big Beat steady, At The Stone Pony in the town that gave us Bruce and other greats.

The year: 1967. 'Where The Action Is' and Rock and Roll had raided the airwaves. The advancement of Paul Revere and The Raiders was of little surprise. They has a comical persona but made great garage records and then some superb pro Columbia efforts. Here they are on a failed but funny mission.

Marley is a fascinating 2 1/2-hour biographical documentary about the great Jamaican reggae singer. The film, directed by Kevin Macdonald (The Last King of Scotland), hardly makes the artist out to be a saint. It embraces his articulate musical persona and political passions as it details his flaws.

John Lee was one of the fortunate sons of blues history. He was accepted and respected among fellow musicians and fans world wide. There was something about his honest persona, delivery and exquisite, low key passion that simmered with truth and soul. We shall never see his kind or kindness again.

He was indeed 'The Most Immaculately Hip Aristocrat' to ever grace a human tongue. To think that these verbal offerings from the stratosphere were written and recorded in 1958 provides proof of this Cat's amazing, literate, hipster grace. Richard Myrle Buckley: April 5, 1906 - November 12, 1960.

There is a distinguished nobility that certain artists conduct. Woody Guthrie devoted his life toward relating that which was often neglected in this Country. In my estimation, Mr. Earle is the second coming of that devout life form. Whether you agree with him or not, he simply cannot be dismissed

The enigmatic brilliance of Mr. Earle has passed the time test and beyond. What can possibly be said of an artist who hitch hikes to Lawrence, KS to visit William S. Burroughs after a tough tour and during a divorce? Steve details this in his prologue to a piece of musical joy, regret and insight.

Tenessee Williams and Elia Kazan's 'Streetcar' is still one of the most emphatic and devout screen compositions of the last 60 years. Wonderful recollections are embraced as we witness Brando at the peak of his powers. Karl Malden assists in this compelling tribute to a man and his triumph.

1964: Vietnam had yet to attain front burner status and few marches dealt with Middle East affiliations that noted a U.S propensity for High Test. Back then oil was simply the stuff that assisted acne, was required in our vehicles and kept the house warm. At least this was not ‘The Beatles For BP'.

Phil David Ochs. Poet, Patriot, Father, Husband, Brother, Believer. If you know of his life and work there is little I can add to such eloquence and the inherent tragedy of his early departure. What I can say is thanks to a voice always amazingly relevant within our artistic and political tapestry.

Okay. There are many 'politically correct' individuals who suggest that Mr. Rickles has out lived his career direction and that he is highly 'inappropriate'. This 'Carson Award' segment is my reply as initiated by Robert DeNiro and Jon Stewart.

Chet Baker was the essence of a pure Jazz Trumpet master as well as quietly gifted vocalist. His life struggle was an intense variety of success as well as haunting self-doubt. This film is the only motion picture celebration to engage a definitively honest portrait of a genuine Jazz genius.

Critic Ralph J. Gleason cited that this Aug, '61 gig was 'Lenny's most important public performance'. It's not difficult to hear why. He had been relegated to 'dangerous' status by Police and then club owners. He was just a true philosopher. As Dylan recited, 'he was the brother you never had'. Amen

During the 60's British invasion, a problematic issue of U.S artists struggling to compete evolved. The first true casualty was the sound of Soul which had just started to attain the mainstream recognition that it desereved. For only 26 episodes Bill Allen hosted the best local program of the 60's.