Martino D’Lorenzo is playing the blues on 45s, 78s and LPs from behind the wheel of the Big City Blues Cruise bus, spinning his classic modern radio programs from the 1980s and 1990s originally aired on WEMU-FM in Ypsilant. Episode 140 features music by Red Prysock, The Chords, The Cardinals, The Moonglows, The Robins, Z.Z. Top, Bobby Blue Bland, Johnny Guitar Watson, The Kingbees, Carl Perkins, Chuck Berry, B.B. King, Eddie Shaw, James Brown, Wynonie Harris, Roomful of Blues, Cary & Lurie Bell: The Highway Is My Life, The Drifters, and Howling Wolf.
The John Sinclair Foundation Presents SH-BOOM BIG CITY BLUES CRUISE 140 Martino D’Lorenzo, WEMU-FM, Ypsilanti, October 27, 1985 [20119]
Red Prysock: Jumbo The Chords: Sh-Boom The Cardinals: Come Back My Love The Moonglows: Kiss Me Baby The Robins: Smoky Joe’s Café Z.Z. Top: Jesus Just Left Chicago Bobby Blue Bland: It’s My Life Baby Johnny Guitar Watson: Three Hours Past Midnight The Kingbees: My Mistake Carl Perkins: Honey Don’t Chuck Berry: Maybellene B.B. King: Sweet Little Angel Eddie Shaw: A Hog in My Horn James Brown: Let a Man Come In And Do The Popcorn Cary & Lurie Bell: The Highway Is My Life Roomful of Blues: Uh Oh Wynonie Harris: Bad News! There’ll Be No Rocking Tonight The Drifters: Ruby Baby The Drifters: Fools Fall In Love Howling Wolf: How Long How Long
A JOINT PRODUCTION Hosted by Martino D’Lorenzo for Radio Free Amsterdam Produced by Martin Gross at WEMU-FM, Ypsilanti MI Post-production, editing & annotation by John Sinclair Executive Producer: Steve Pratt
Martino D’Lorenzo is playing the blues on 45s, 78s and LPs from behind the wheel of the Big City Blues Cruise bus, spinning his classic modern radio programs from the 1980s and 1990s originally aired on WEMU-FM in Ypsilant. Episode 139 features music by Red Prysock, Fluffy Hunter, Wynonie Harris, T-Bone Walker, James Cotton Band, B.B. King, Little Milton, Chuck Berry, Lonnie Brooks, Sonny Boy Williamson, and a trio of unidentified artists.
The John Sinclair Foundation Presents KEEP ON CHURNING BIG CITY BLUES CRUISE 139 Martino D’Lorenzo, WEMU-FM, Ypsilanti, January 26, 1986 [20105]
Red Prysock: Jumbo Fluffy Hunter: The Walking Blues Wynonie Harris: Keep On Churning T-Bone Walker: Alimony Blues [Unidentified Artist]: [Unidentified Selection] James Cotton Band: Answer To Your Letter B.B. King: You’re Losing Me B.B. King: You’re No Good Little Milton: Married Woman Little Milton: Eight Men And Eight Women Chuck Berry: Reeling And Rocking Lonnie Brooks: I Been Wound Up Tight Sonny Boy Williamson: Don’t Start Me To Talking Sonny Boy Williamson: I Don’t Know [Unidentified Artist]: Take The A Train [Unidentified Artist]: [Unidentified Selection] Red Prysock: Jumbo
A JOINT PRODUCTION Hosted by Martino D’Lorenzo for Radio Free Amsterdam Produced by Martin Gross at WEMU-FM, Ypsilanti MI Post-production, editing & annotation by John Sinclair Executive Producer: Steve Pratt
Martino D’Lorenzo is playing the blues on 45s, 78s and LPs from behind the wheel of the Big City Blues Cruise bus, spinning his classic modern radio programs from the 1980s and 1990s originally aired on WEMU-FM in Ypsilant. Episode 138 features music by Red Prysock, Willie Dixon & Memphis Slim, The Isley Bros., Little Richard, The Heartbreakers, The Robins Mr. Bo, The Dubs, Bobby Charles, The Royal Jokers, Jerry Lee Lewis, Little Richard & The Upsetters, Tico & the Triumphs, an unidentified artist, The Drifters, Peter Madcat Ruth, Albert King, and Clifton Chenier.
The John Sinclair Foundation Presents I GET NERVOUS BIG CITY BLUES CRUISE 138 Martino D’Lorenzo, WEMU-FM, Ypsilanti, March 9, 1982 > 1985 [20091]
Red Prysock: Jumbo Willie Dixon & Memphis Slim: I Get Nervous Willie Dixon & Memphis Slim: Good Understanding The Isley Bros.: Shout Little Richard: Thinking About My Mother The Heartbreakers: Rocking Daddy-O The Robins: All Night Long Mr. Bo: If Trouble Was Money The Dubs: Such Loving Bobby Charles: Laura Lee The Royal Jokers: Ride On Little Girl Jerry Lee Lewis: It’s Me Little Richard & The Upsetters: I’m In Love Again Tico & the Triumphs: Motorcycle [Unidentified Artist]: [Unidentified Instrumental] The Drifters: Drip Drop Peter Madcat Ruth: Chicken Scratch Albert King: Pretty Woman Clifton Chenier: Happy Birthday Red Prysock: Jumbo
A JOINT PRODUCTION Hosted by Martino D’Lorenzo for Radio Free Amsterdam Produced by Martin Gross at WEMU-FM, Ypsilanti MI Post-production, editing & annotation by John Sinclair Executive Producer: Steve Pratt Special Thanks to Steve Nardella
Martino D’Lorenzo is playing the blues on 45s, 78s and LPs from behind the wheel of the Big City Blues Cruise bus, spinning his classic modern radio programs from the 1980s and 1990s originally aired on WEMU-FM in Ypsilant. Episode 137 features music by Red Prysock, the Todd Rhodes Orchestra, John Lee Hooker, The Richard Brothers, Peter Debree & The Wanderers, Andre Williams, Eddie Guitar Burns, Jackie Wilson, Snooks Eaglin, The Fabulous Thunderbirds, and Los Lobos.
The John Sinclair Foundation Presents LIPSTICK TRACES BIG CITY BLUES CRUISE 137 Martino D’Lorenzo, WEMU-FM, Ypsilanti, March 9, 1982 [20077]
Red Prysock: Jumbo Todd Rhodes Orchestra: The Beat Patch John Lee Hooker: No Shoes The Richard Brothers: Root Hog Peter Debree & The Wanderers: Long Tall Lou From Louisville Todd Rhodes Orchestra: Gin Gin Gin Andre Williams: Jailhouse Blues Eddie Guitar Burns: You Better Cut Thar Out Jackie Wilson: Baby Work Out John Lee Hooker: Boogie Chillen Snooks Eaglin: Ooh Lawdy My Baby Snooks Eaglin: Lipstick Traces The Fabulous Thunderbirds: Rich Woman Los Lobos: Serenata Nortena Los Lobos: Evangeline Los Lobos: I Got Loaded John Lee Hooker: Baby I Love You John Lee Hooker: Crawling Kingsnake Muddy Waters: Every Night I Dream Of You
A JOINT PRODUCTION Hosted by Martino D’Lorenzo for Radio Free Amsterdam Produced by Martin Gross at WEMU-FM, Ypsilanti MI Post-production, editing & annotation by John Sinclair Executive Producer: Steve Pratt
Martino D’Lorenzo is playing the blues on 45s, 78s and LPs from behind the wheel of the Big City Blues Cruise bus, spinning his classic modern radio programs from the 1980s and 1990s originally aired on WEMU-FM in Ypsilant. Episode 136 features music by Red Prysock, Johnny Nicholas, The Spaniels, the Johnny Otis Group, Son Seals, B.B. King, and a major salute to the great Chuck Berry.
The John Sinclair Foundation Presents BACK IN THE USA BIG CITY BLUES CRUISE 136 Martino D’Lorenzo, WEMU-FM, Ypsilanti, January 23, 1983 [20063]
Red Prysock: Jumbo Chuck Berry: Go Bobbysoxer Chuck Berry: Maybellene Chuck Berry: Oh Carol Chuck Berry: Back In The USA Johnny Nicholas: Good Rocking Mama The Spaniels: Stormy Weather Johnny Otis Group: So Fine Son Seals: Don’t Throw Your Love On Me Chuck Berry: Come On Chuck Berry: Sweet Little Sixteen Chuck Berry: Almost Grown Chuck Berry: You Never Can Tell B.B. King: I’d Rather Drink Muddy Water Chuck Berry: Oh Baby Doll Chuck Berry: Rock And Roll Music Chuck Berry: Let It Rock
A JOINT PRODUCTION Hosted by Martino D’Lorenzo for Radio Free Amsterdam Produced by Martin Gross at WEMU-FM, Ypsilanti MI Post-production, editing & annotation by John Sinclair Executive Producer: Steve Pratt
Martino D’Lorenzo is playing the blues on 45s, 78s and LPs from behind the wheel of the Big City Blues Cruise bus, spinning his classic modern radio programs from the 1980s and 1990s originally aired on WEMU-FM in Ypsilant. Episode 135 features music by Red Prysock, tunes by Queen Sylvia Embry, Arthur Guitar Kelly, Luther Guitar Junior Johnson, Lonnie Brooks , Eddy Clearwater, a pair by Otis Rush, and a long visitation with the timeless hits of Chuck Berry.
The John Sinclair Foundation Presents LET IT ROCK BIG CITY BLUES CRUISE 135 Martino D’Lorenzo, WEMU-FM, Ypsilanti, January 23, 1983 [20049]
Red Prysock: Jumbo Chuck Berry: No Money Down Chuck Berry: I Got To Find My Baby Chuck Berry: Let It Rock Chuck Berry: Thirty Days Queen Sylvia Embry: Tired of Being Pushed Around Arthur Guitar Kelly: I Don’t Know Why Luther Guitar Junior Johnson: Just Like Mama Said Luther Guitar Junior Johnson: Look What You’ve Done Chuck Berry: The Promised Land Chuck Berry: Blue Feeling Chuck Berry: The Things That I Used To Do Chuck Berry: Rock And Roll Music Lonnie Brooks: Sweet Home Chicago Eddy Clearwater; I Wouldn’t Lay My Guitar Down Otis Rush: I Can’t Quit You Baby Otis Rush: Cross Cut Saw
A JOINT PRODUCTION Hosted by Martino D’Lorenzo for Radio Free Amsterdam Produced by Martin Gross at WEMU-FM, Ypsilanti MI Post-production, editing & annotation by John Sinclair Executive Producer: Steve Pratt
Martino D’Lorenzo is playing the blues on 45s, 78s and LPs from behind the wheel of the Big City Blues Cruise bus, spinning his classic modern radio programs from the 1980s and 1990s originally aired on WEMU-FM in Ypsilant. Episode 134 features music by Red Prysock and tunes from Detroit by Robert Henry, Dr. Ross, Todd Rhodes, Calvin Frazier, John Lee Hooker, Andre Williams, Eddie Burns, Boogie Woogie Red, Marvin Gaye, Little Ernest Tucker, Hank Ballard & The Midnighters, Eddie Kirkland, Dizzy Gillespie, Jackie Wilson, and a closing number by Ronnie Earl.
The John Sinclair Foundation Presents I’M IN THE MOOD BIG CITY BLUES CRUISE 134 Martino D’Lorenzo, WEMU-FM, Ypsilanti, March 9, 1982 [20035]
Red Prysock: Jumbo Robert Henry: Something’s Gone Wrong With My Loving Machine Dr. Ross: 32-30 Todd Rhodes: Bell Boy Boogie Calvin Frazier: Little Baby Child John Lee Hooker: I’m In The Mood Andre Williams: Pass The Biscuits Please Todd Rhodes: Pot Liquor Eddie Burns: Don’t Be Messing With My Bread Boogie Woogie Red: Blues For My Baby Dr. Ross: Sugar Mama Marvin Gaye: Teen Beat Theme Song Little Ernest Tucker: Too Small To Dance Todd Rhodes: Blues For The Red Boy Dr. Ross: I’d Rather Be An Old Woman’s Baby Hank Ballard & The Midnighters: Finger Popping Time Eddie Kirkland: No Shoes Dizzy Gillespie: Tin Tin Deo Jackie Wilson: Dogging Around Ronnie Earl: Two Bones And A Pick
A JOINT PRODUCTION Hosted by Martino D’Lorenzo for Radio Free Amsterdam Produced by Martin Gross at WEMU-FM, Ypsilanti MI Post-production, editing & annotation by John Sinclair Executive Producer: Steve Pratt
Martino D’Lorenzo is playing the blues on 45s, 78s and LPs from behind the wheel of the Big City Blues Cruise bus, spinning his classic modern radio programs from the 1980s and 1990s originally aired on WEMU-FM in Ypsilant. Episode 133 features conversation with guitarist Jim McCarty and music by Red Prysock, Earl Hooker, Albert Collins, the Paul Butterfield Blues Band, Eddie “Guitar” Burns, Dr. Ross, Little Willie John, Connie Allen & the Todd Rhodes Orchestra, Little Stevie Wonder, and an unidentified artist to close the show.
The John Sinclair Foundation Presents THE THING TO DO BIG CITY BLUES CRUISE 133 Martino D’Lorenzo, WEMU-FM, Ypsilanti, March 9 & May 2, 1982 [20021]
Red Prysock: Jumbo Jim McCarty Conversation with Martino D’Lorenzo Earl Hooker: Swear To Tell The Truth Jim McCarty Conversation with Martino D’Lorenzo Albert Collins: Snowed In Paul Butterfield Blues Band: One More Mile Jim McCarty Conversation with Martino D’Lorenzo Eddie “Guitar” Burns: The Thing To Do Dr. Ross: Industrial Boogie Eddie “Guitar” Burns: Mean And Evil Baby Little Willie John: All Around The World Connie Allen & the Todd Rhodes Orchestra: Rocket 69 Little Stevie Wonder: Fingertips (Parts 1 & 2) [Unidentified Artist]: Somebody Messed With My Little Loving Machine
A JOINT PRODUCTION Hosted by Martino D’Lorenzo for Radio Free Amsterdam Produced by Martin Gross at WEMU-FM, Ypsilanti MI Post-production, editing & annotation by John Sinclair Executive Producer: Steve Pratt
