The Paisley Underground (The Bangles, Rain Parade), the Shangri-Las & Opinions on The Hives
In early '80s California, a new kind of music was brewing that blended the psychedelic sounds of the '60s with the modern day post-punk ethos. This week, hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot reflect on the Paisley Underground movement. They'll discuss the prominent bands like The Bangles, explore what made the scene so special and explain its impact on indie rock. Jim and Greg will also look back at the 1964 hit by The Shangri-Las, "Leader of the Pack," almost 60 years later. Plus, they'll review the new record from The Hives.
The Death of Randy Fitzsimmons The Hives
Jim and Greg review The Death of Randy Fitzsimmons, the new album from Swedish garage-rockers, The Hives.
The Paisley Underground
The Paisley Underground blended the psychedelic sounds of the '60s with a 1980s post-punk ethos. This week, Jim and Greg reflect on the Paisley Underground movement. They'll discuss prominent bands like The Bangles, explore what made the scene so special, and explain its impact on indie rock.
"Leader of the Pack"
The song “Leader of the Pack” by The Shangri-Las is a staple of “oldies” radio, but it wasn’t an inevitable hit. To dig into the unique sound and lasting influence of the Shangri-Las, Sound Opinions producer Alex Claiborne spoke with writer Ada Wolin (AY-dah WO-lin), author of the book Golden Hits of the Shangri-Las.
Featured Songs:
- Rain Parade, "What's She Done to Your Mind," Emergency Third Rail Power Trip, Restless, 1983
- The Beatles, "With A Little Help From My Friends," Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band, Parlophone, 1967
- The Hives, "Bogus Operandi," The Death of Randy Fitzsimmons, Disques Hives, 2023
- The Hives, "Trapdoor Solution," The Death of Randy Fitzsimmons, Disques Hives, 2023
- The Hives, "Countdown to Shutdown," The Death of Randy Fitzsimmons, Disques Hives, 2023
- The Hives, "What Did I Ever Do to You?," The Death of Randy Fitzsimmons, Disques Hives, 2023
- Rain Parade, "What's She Done to Your Mind," Emergency Third Rail Power Trip, Restless, 1983
- Green on Red, "Sixteen Ways," Gas Food Lodging, Enigma, 1985
- The Beatles, "Tomorrow Never Knows," Revolver, Parlophone, 1966
- X, "Los Angeles," Los Angeles, Slash, 1980
- Rainy Day, "I'll Keep It with Mine," Rainy Day, Llama, 1984
- Rainy Day, "Sloop John B," Rainy Day, Llama, 1984
- Tony Conrad and Faust, "The Side of the Machine," Outside the Dream Syndicate, Caroline, 1973
- The Velvet Underground and Nico, "Sunday Morning," The Velvet Underground & Nico, Verve, 1967
- The Dream Syndicate, "The Days of Wine and Roses," The Days of Wine & Roses, Ruby/Slash, 1982
- Rain Parade, "Talking In My Sleep," Emergency Third Rail Power Trip, Restless, 1983
- Rain Parade, "This Can't Be Today," Emergency Third Rail Power Trip, Restless, 1983
- Rain Parade, "Kaleidoscope," Emergency Third Rail Power Trip, Restless, 1983
- Rain Parade, "Look at Merri," Emergency Third Rail Power Trip, Restless, 1983
- Mazzy Star, "Fade into You," So Tonight That I Might See, Capitol, 1993
- The Bangles, "Going Down to Liverpool," All Over the Place, Columbia, 1984
- The Mamas & the Papas, "California Dreamin'," If You Can Believe Your Eyes and Ears, Dunhill, 1966
- The Bangles, "Dover Beach," All Over the Place, Columbia, 1984
- The Bangles, "In a Different Light," Different Light, Columbia, 1986
- The Bangs, "Getting Out of Hand," Getting Out of Hand (Single), Downkiddle, 1981
- The Bangles, "Walk Like an Egyptian," Different Light, Columbia, 1986
- The Bangles, "Hero Takes a Fall," All Over the Place, Columbia, 1984
- The Bangles, "Manic Monday," Different Light, Columbia, 1986
- The Three O'Clock, "When Lightning Starts," Sixteen Tambourines, Frontier, 1983
- The Three O'Clock, "Her Head's Revolving," Arrive Without Travelling, I.R.S., 1985
- The Three O'Clock, "On Paper," Vermillion, Paisley Park, 1988
- Rain Parade, "As Real As Real," 3 x 4: The Bangles, The Three O'Clock, The Dream Syndicate, Rain Parade, Yep Roc, 2019
- The Dream Syndicate, "Hero Takes a Fall," 3 x 4: The Bangles, The Three O'Clock, The Dream Syndicate, Rain Parade, Yep Roc, 2019
- The Chills, "Kaleidoscope World," Kaleidoscope World, Flying Nun, 1986
- The Verlaines, "Death and the Maiden," Juvenilia, Flying Nun, 1987
- Echo & the Bunnymen, "Bring On the Dancing Horses," Songs to Learn & Sing, Sire, 1985
- Mercury Rev, "Car Wash Hair (Full Pull)," Yerself Is Steam, Columbia, 1991
- Slowdive, "Alison," Souvlaki, Creation, 1993
- Tacocat, "Grains of Salt," This Mess Is A Place, Sub Pop, 2019
- The Shangri-Las, "Leader of the Pack," Leader of the Park (Single), Red Bird, 1964
- Twisted Sister, "Leader of the Pack," Come Out and Play, Atlantic, 1985
- Best Coast, "Boyfriend," Crazy For You, Mexican Summer, 2010
- Juice Newton, "Angel of the Morning," Juice, Capitol, 1981
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