WXYG, The Goat Guest DJ 04/02/22
This station was meant for me. Album Rock. It was a sign that yes we moved to an OK place.
So much fun. Thanks to Al Neff for being the copilot. It was so fun to make a playlist and do the show live on the air. Of course if I could do it all over again my list would be different. It's a great program and so fun to tune in each Saturday.
You too can be a GOAT Guest DJ. Simply send us a letter telling us why you’d like to do it, and include a list of 25 songs that you think is your perfect playlist, stick it in an envelope, and send it to Al, at the station. The GOAT Guest DJ Program, exclusively on Album Rock WXYG.
Changes - David Bowie Hunky Dory 1971 Everything stopped when this came on at a party.He was singing about us. It amplified what was going on
That was ____________ by ____________________ on WXYG the Goat
I'm Betz today’s GOAT GUEST DJ
We’d like to thank Cetera Investment Services, Heller & Thyen Law Firm and Lily’s Wings Burgers and Things for sponsoring the program and helping to keep the goat heard.
important early influences -
amazing grace coffee house on campus of Northwestern University - counterculture Chicago Folk Scene, TRIAD radio underground station - King Crimson, Hawkwind, John McLaughlin, the Aragon Ballroom - Albert King, Paul Butterfield and the fantastic Mike Bloomfield
That’s the Way the World Goes Round - John Prine 1971
Somebody Else's Troubles - Steve Goodman
Born in Chicago - Paul Butterfield Blues Band w Mike Bloomfield 1965
Because the Night - Patti Smith 1978
Absolutely fascinated by Patti Smith and her story. Her life with Robert Mapplethorpe began as a love story and ended as a eulogy. The young artists, inspired together in the late 60’s in New York City. They made art together. Mapplethorpe encouraged her to sing. He is best known for his photography, powerful, black and white portraits. Smith, a poet, singer, writer and artist became an influential figure in the early punk rock scene. They remained friends until his death from complications from HIV/Aids in 1989. Women in rock were so lacking in power and Patti Smith was amazing and trans-formative. The collaboration with Springsteen, epic really.
Spirits in the Night - Bruce Springsteen 1976 Great powerful story teller. A National Treasure
Locomotive Breath Jethro Tull 1971 best rock flute solo ever hear the pistons scraping
Powderfinger - Neil Young 1972
Imagine - John Lennon 1971 Big impact on my life being opposed to the Viet Nam War. This song is about injustice and inequality…Imagine… a world where there is peace and acceptance of everyone.
1980 early days I remember where I was. I was at the beginning of my career
I’d Love to Change the World - Alvin Lee 10 Years After 1971 Guitar Gods moody
Bridge of Sighs - Robin Trower (guitar god) (James Dewar vocals) 1975 Guitar Gods
These Days - Jackson Brown For Everyman 1973 How did he write this when he was just 16?. So heartfelt…always fresh. I was at a music festival in San Francisco I think in 2018 and I sat in the tall trees. He was playing solo piano. It was cathartic
The Rain Song - Led Zeppelin 1973 Jimmy Page wrote it but the brilliance to me is always Robert Plant’s vocals. Houses of the Holy establish, inspired and spurred the imagination.
Green River - Creedence Clearwater 1969 That iconic hook. Call and response. Fogerty is brilliant. He wrote, sang, played lead and produced most of their songs.
Paint it Black - Rolling Stones It’s 2013 and I am in Hyde Park in London. People are milling about and someone tries to sell us Stones Tickets. We are like WHAT? Turns out the Stone were playing later that day. We returned later with our picnic dinner and joined hundreds of people outside the walls of the concert. Perfect sound, amazing crowd.
Room to Move - John Mayal Hard harmonica
Samba Pa Ti - Santana 1970 Guitar Gods
Little Wing - Derek and the Dominos Clapton and Duane Allman Guitar Gods Best version ever.
Duane Allman died 1971 motorcycle accident. Derek and the Dominos. Played on Layla with Clapton. Finest guitarists. Muscle Shoals session work 22 years old 1968. Muscle Shoals Fame Studio.
Recognize people in my life and concluding statements
I want to thank my husband Lyle Johnson for “buying the ticket and taking the ride”, and all the people here and gone that encouraged me to live a creative life, travel, sing, make art and share stories. They are all my true inspirations. Thanks to the Goat. This was an absolute blast!
Ending Song
A Song for You - Leon Russell 1970 Stunningly beautiful. Hauntingly heartfelt composition.
Alternative songs
Anything from Pink Floyd David Gilmour is a guitar god
Anything from the Allman Brothers
Oh Well, Peter Green Fleetwood Mac 1969 Guitar Gods
Wooden Ships - Crosby Stills Nash & Young 1969 No Nukes!
For What it’s Worth - Buffalo Springfield 1966 It just works
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