7:03am

Young Jessie and His Orchestra “I Smell A Rat” from I Smell A Rat / Lonesome Desert 45 single (Modern 1953) —These first few sets go out in tribute to Jerry Leiber who passed away this Monday (8/22). Jerry Leiber wrote the lyrics and Mike Stoller wrote the music for some of the most beloved songs of the last sixty years. 1953 song written by Leiber & Stoller.Buy it!

7:08am

Willie Mae "Big Mama" Thornton “Hound Dog” from The R&B Box: 30 Years of Rhythm & Blues: Volume 2 (Rhino 1994) —Written by Leiber & Stoller & recorded in 1952 for Peacock. This went to #1 on the R&B charts & features Pete Lewis on guitar. Thornton on Leiber & Stoller - “They were just a couple of kids, and they had this song written on the back of a paper bag."Buy it!

7:12am

Rufus Thomas “Bear Cat (The Answer To Hound Dog)” from The Best of Rufus Thomas (Rhino 1996) —This answer song to Hound Dog was written by Sam Phillips of Sun Records & was recorded in 1953. Don Robey of Peacock sued Sam Phillips & was later awarded a small portion of profits from this song.Buy it!

7:18am

Otis Redding “There Goes My Baby” from Remember Me (Stax Volt 1992) —Leiber & Stoller produced this song for the Drifters in 1959. This 1965 version features backing by Booker T. & The MGs & the Mar-Key Horns. Written by Ben E. King, Lover Patterson, George Treadwell, Leiber & Stoller.Buy it!

7:22am

Ry Cooder “3 Cool Cats” from Chávez Ravine (Nonesuch 2005) —Written by Leiber & Stoller & featuring the lead vocals of Little Willie G. (of Thee Midniters & Malo).Buy it!

7:27am

LaVern Baker & Jimmy Ricks “You're The Boss” from Yet Mo' Mod Jazz (Kent 2000) —1961 song written by Leiber & Stoller. Jimmy Ricks & Thurl Ravenscroft should have a bass vocal-off.Buy it!

7:33am

The Crystals “Are You Trying to Get Rid of Me Baby” from The Real Thing: The Songs of Ashford, Simpson & Armstead (Kent 2009) —Another great songwriter passed away on Monday. Nick Ashford who wrote with his wife, Valerie Simpson, and, at times, with Jo Armstead wrote some huge Motown hits. All three wrote this 1966 song with vocals by La La Brooks.Buy it!

7:39am

Ray Charles “Let's Go Get Stoned” from Crying Time (Abc-Paramount 1966) —The Coasters recorded this first but it was Ray Charles who made it a hit. Written by Ashford, Simpson & Armstead and featuring Billy Preston on organ & the Raeletts on backing vocals.Buy it!

7:44am

Amy Winehouse “Tears Dry On Their Own” from Back to Black (Universal 2006) —Written by Nick Ashford, Valerie Simpson & Amy Winehouse.Buy it!

7:49am

The Coasters “Young Blood” from There's A Riot Goin' On (Rhino Handmade 2007) —1957 recording written by Jerry Leiber, Mike Stoller & Doc Pomus with lead vocals by Carl Gardner.Buy it!

7:53am

Maxine Brown “We Can Work It Out” from Come Together: Black America Sings Lennon & McCartney (Ace 2011) N  —Beautiful, slowed-down version of the Beatles song recorded in 1966 for the Wand label.Buy it!

8:00am

The Martinis “Bullseye” from Charles "Packy" Axton - Late Late Party - 1965-67 (Light In The Attic 2011) N  —Music bed. Instrumental recorded at Ardent Studios in Memphis circa 1966-67. Found on this new compilation of music featuring Packy Axton on sax. These early recordings feature members of Booker T. & The MGs, The Mar-Keys and the Hi Rhythm Section.Buy it!

8:06am

Raphael Saadiq “Radio” from Stone Rollin' (Columbia 2011) N  —Written by Raphael Saadiq with background vocals by Mone't Owens.Buy it!

8:13am

Ry Cooder “Get Away” from Performance (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) (Warner Bros. 1970) —Music bed. Instrumental written by Jack Nitzsche and found on the soundtrack for this 1970 movie featuring Mick Jagger in his acting debut.Buy it!

8:17am

Eli "Paperboy" Reed “You Can Run On” from Come and Get It! (CAPITOL 2010) —I just kind of overlooked this 2010 release and I don't know why. Fine soul song written by Eli "Paperboy" Reed.Buy it!

8:23am

The Rolling Stones “2120 South Michigan Avenue” from 12 X 5 (London 1964) —Music bed. 1964 original instrumental.Buy it!

8:28am

The Hold Steady “Your Little Hoodrat Friend” from Separation Sunday (Frenchkiss 2005) —Performing at Loufest this Saturday (8/27) at 6 PM.Buy it!

8:35am

Surfer Blood “Swim” from Astro Coast (Kanine 2010) —Appearing at Loufest this Saturday (8/27) at 5 PM.Buy it!

8:43am

CSS “Hits Me Like A Rock” from La Liberación (V2 2011) N  —New release from the band based out of São Paulo, Brazil. This track also features the vocals of Primal Scream's Bobby Gillespie.Buy it!

8:48am

Darlene Love “A Long Way to Be Happy” from The Sound of Love: The Very Best of Darlene Love (Phil Spector Records 2011) —Written by Gerry Goffin & Carole King, arranged by Jack Nitzsche and produced by Phil Spector. Recorded in 1965.Buy it!

8:55am

Marianne Faithfull “Past, Present Future” from Horses And High Heels (Naive 2010) N  —Written by Jerry Leiber, Arthur Butler & Shadow Morton. As good a Shangri-Las cover as you can ever hope to hear. RIP Jerry Leiber.Buy it!

9:02am

Tommy James & The Shondells “Crimson and Clover (Long Version)” from Coffee and Cigarettes (Milan 2004) —Included on the 2004 soundtrack for the Jim Jarmusch film. Recorded in 1968. This long version is fairly trippy.Buy it!

9:11am

Jesse Sykes & The Sweet Hereafter “Ceiling's High” from Marble Son (Station Grey / Thirty Tigers 2011) —From their new release and introducing more of a psychedelic sound to their music. It works for me.Buy it!

9:18am

Sarah Lee Guthrie and Johnny Irion “Seven Sisters” from Bright Examples (Ninth Street Opus 2011) N  —Written by Sarah Lee Guthrie & on their new release which just came out this week. Appearing at the Blueberry Hill Duck Room this Friday (8/26).Buy it!

9:26am

Beach House “Zebra” from Teen Dream CD ALBUM (Sub Pop 2009) —Featuring the vocals of Victoria Legrand.Buy it!

9:35am

Wilco “Impossible Germany” from Sky Blue Sky (Nonesuch 2007) —Wilco will be appearring at the Peabody Opera House in October (10/4). Opening is Nick Lowe(!). The show is already sold out.Buy it!

9:44am

The Cliffters “DJango” from An Outbreak of Twangin' (Psychic Circle 2009) —Music bed.Buy it!

9:50am

Roky Erickson “Starry Eyes” from I Have Always Been Here Before (Shout! Factory 2005) —Written by Roky Erickson & recorded in 1975. That's Doug Sahm on lead guitar.Buy it!