Notes

Learn about the lesser-known lasses of rockabilly.

 

 NOTES - The Ladies of Rockabilly, Pt. 4: The Lesser-Known Ladies [5:01m]: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download

He was a guitar whiz at 10. She was a star at 16. Learn about the Collins Kids.

 

 NOTES - The Ladies of Rockabilly, Pt. 3: The Collins Kids [5:01m]: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download

Learn about “the female Elvis.”

 

 NOTES - The Ladies of Rockabilly, Pt. 2: Janis Martin [4:46m]: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download

Learn about the original “Fujiyama Mama.”

 

 NOTES - The Ladies of Rockabilly, Pt. 1: Wanda Jackson [5:01m]: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download

How STAR TREK became a common musical metaphor.

 

 NOTES - The Music of STAR TREK, Pt. 3: Federation Pop [3:57m]: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download

Many of STAR TREK’s stars have enjoyed double lives… as pop music singers.

 

 NOTES - The Music of STAR TREK, Pt. 2: Kirk Croons! Spock Sings! [5:00m]: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download

Science fiction television music, the final frontier.

 

 NOTES - The Music of STAR TREK, Pt. 1: The Composers [4:35m]: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download

Some songs entertain… others change the world.

 

 NOTES - Growing "Strange Fruit" [5:00m]: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download

Come on down — and learn more about the recording histories of TV game show hosts on this episode of NOTES.

 

 NOTES - The Secret Musical Lives of TV Game Show Hosts [4:08m]: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download

The Staple Singers transcended generic boundaries with their groundbreaking, funky grooves and relentlessly positive message.

 

 NOTES - The Funk and Faith of the Staple Singers [4:12m]: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download