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NPR's All Songs Considered: Summer Look-Ahead Show, Pt. 1

From: NPR Music
Series: All Songs Considered from NPR Music
Length: 28:59

Part 1 of our Summer Look-Ahead Series featuring Linda Thompson, Paul McCartney, Spoon and more. Read the full description.

Ascsummer_small All Songs Considered host Bob Boilen chats with NPR reviewers Robert Christgau, Meredith Ochs and Will Hermes about the CDs they're most looking forward to this Summer. Hear sneak previews of new music from Ryan Adams, Tegan and Sara, the Beastie Boys as well as reissues and recently uncovered gems from Nick Drake and reggae legends Culture. More info: (Click on the "For Stations" tab for set list and timing cues.) Available for free to NPR member stations. If you're not an NPR member station, contact programservices@npr.org

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Piece Description

All Songs Considered host Bob Boilen chats with NPR reviewers Robert Christgau, Meredith Ochs and Will Hermes about the CDs they're most looking forward to this Summer. Hear sneak previews of new music from Ryan Adams, Tegan and Sara, the Beastie Boys as well as reissues and recently uncovered gems from Nick Drake and reggae legends Culture. More info: (Click on the "For Stations" tab for set list and timing cues.) Available for free to NPR member stations. If you're not an NPR member station, contact programservices@npr.org

Broadcast History

Originally podcast June 5, 2007.

Timing and Cues

Program is 28:59
One opportunity to cut away at 10:13 (3 seconds of silence), after the words "It's All Songs Considered."

Musical Works

Title Artist Album Label Year Length
The Kangaroo Rat The Beastie Boys The Mix Up. Virgin 00:00
Get Ready to Ride the Lion to Zion Culture Two Sevens Clash. Shanachie 00:00
Blues Run the Game Nick Drake The Family Tree. Bryter Music 00:00
Back in Your Head Tegan and Sara The Con. Vapor 00:00
Goodnight Rose Ryan Adams Easy Tiger. Lost Highway 00:00

Related Website

http://www.npr.org/programs/asc/archives/20070605/