S&G's great tune from the Bridge album (1970)

The Only Living Boy In New York

This episode features two of the most renowned bass players in history. David Hood is the bass player of the Muscle Shoals Rhythm Section (aka The Swampers). He’s played on hit recordings by Aretha Franklin, Bob Seger, The Staple Singers, Paul Simon, Etta James, Willie Nelson and many others. Leland Sklar is a mainstay of the Los Angeles music scene and has worked with James Taylor, Carole King, Phil Collins, Billy Cobham, Lyle Lovett, Jackson Browne and many more. The Crazy Chester Radio Hour is created and hosted by record producer and songwriter Andreas Werner. This episode was recorded at Vancouver Island MusicFest 2019. Special thanks to Doug Cox. The theme song is performed by Jimmy Hall & The Funky Chester Rhythm Section and written by Andreas Werner (Crazy Chester Music, BMI). Used with permission.

David Hood & Leland Sklar - Crazy Chester Radio Hour Episode 68

From the Bridge album, S&G's lovely tune from 1970

Song For The Asking

You Can Call Me Al (All Talk Cover)

Back with another month's worth of Company Benefits, continuing the monthly mix series. Get your groove on with:

1. Anabel Englund, Purple Disco Machine - London Headache (Purple Disco Machine Remix) [Defected]
2. Larry Funk - Burnin' (Original Mix) [Boogie Land Music]
3. Flying Mojito Bros - Catch Me
4. Newik - Another Way (Effendi remix Kool edit)
5. Da Lukas, Stella Brown - Shine Bright Within (Extended Mix) [Groove Culture]
6. Kiinjo, Birdee - Desire (Extended Mix) [Juliet]
7. Dave Lee ZR, Shawn Christopher, Black Widow - People Of All Nationz (Extended Mix) [Glitterbox Recordings]
8. Osner - It's Good (Extended Mix) [Big Love]
9. Sebastian Emes, Roman Blum, Rona Ray - Disco Kitchen (Extended Mix) [Peppermint Jam Records]
10. Art Of Tones - Gold [PALP]
11. Ladies On Mars - Gwen Is Yours (Extended Mix)
12. Unlimited Touch, Michael Gray - I Hear Music In the Streets (Michael Gray Remix) [CLASSICS BY KOOKOO]
13. Paul Simon - Late In The Evening (Raw-Artes Edit)

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October 2025 Company Benefits

Are you going to Scarborough Fair?
Parsley, sage, rosemary, and thyme
Remember me to one who lives there
She once was a true love of mine...

Simon & Garfunkel - Scarborough Fair (re disco ver ''Rosemary & Thyme'' Elec n'folk Mix) back to 66

Death comes in threes, but so do many other things. 

In Threes

One of the many amazing songs from S&G!  Love the intro riff

The Boxer

1967
This Was Recorded On 
A Realistic (Radio Shack) 
Reel-to-Reel Tape Recorder
In My Bedroom - Even The Hiss Has Charm 
I Double-Tracked Both My Vocal & Guitar
I Was 17 - A High-School Senior 
I Originally Wrote This 
For The High-School Poetry Journal 
And For The Girls Who Might Read It 
Plus - It Looked Good On College Applications
And Eventually, Handed It In As A Poem 
To My English Teacher For Extra-Credit
The Meanest Of The Mean - Annie Koff
Actually Liked This One - B+
One Comment She Made In Red Pen Was...
 "Swim Lessons?"

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'Glass Island' Song Recipe:

1 Bit Of Donovan 
2/3 Bit Paul Simon 
A Drizzle Of McCartney
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UPON SIGHTING GLASS ISLAND

Here I Float
Glass Bottom Boat
Careful Not To Tip It
Can’t Swim
Eyes Of Wool
Got Pockets Full 
Fish Don’t Pull 
Or Tug My Line
Sighting Glass Island 
On The Port Bow
Shading My Eyes 
With All My Know-How

Island Grows
I Suppose
Nestle Closer 
To Her Shore
Want To Fly
Glass Bottom Sky
Friendly Face 
On Glass I.
Sighting Glass Island 
From Up Close Now
Feeling Sand Settle 
Into My Brow

Ride The Waves
See Her Wave
And I Know
 It Wont Be Long Now
Sighting Glass Island 
From Upon It
The Best Time To See It's
When You're On It

®rgoldman dragbunt music

UPON SIGHTING GLASS ISLAND

Please visit www.themusicofalexthode.com for more information.

Repertoire:
"Ecstatic Waters" — Steven Bryant
"Fêtes" — Claude Debussy
"Aquarium" — Camille Saint-Saëns
"Bridge Over Troubled Water" — Paul Simon
"Die Moldau" — Bedrich Smetana

Percussion by Rob Sullens

Commissioned by the Bridge City High School Marching Band (Bridge City, TX)

Troubled Water

Booking: thecompanysoundsystem@gmail.com

The Company Soundsystem emerged from Brooklyn's underground house scene and has made a name for himself with incendiary live sets and genre-crossing original tracks on labels King Street (NYC), Nite Grooves (NYC), LTHM (SF) and 3 Bridge Records (NYC).

All Talk are a 7 piece band which includes 2 world class brass players and both male and female lead vocals. All Talk play soul, pop, rock ’n roll, country, jives & waltzes and are willing to tailor their set to your requirements.

The band are sought after session musicians who’ve worked with the likes of Jack L, Glen Hansard, Nathan Carter, Rebel Rebel (David Bowie tribute) The Hothouse Flowers , The Commitments, Van Morrison, Frankie Valli.

All Talk are known for their energetic shows and audience interaction and are much in demand as a party and wedding band. All Talk know how to adjust the music they play to fit the crowd. One of the advantages of knowing so many songs and styles is the ability to modify the performance to the mood and occasion at hand. Weddings and corporate events are performed with energy, enthusiasm, and style. We customise our shows according to the people we play for. Versatility is one of All Talks strongest attributes.

Enjoying learning about all things music.  Every song teaches something

Crazy Chester Records is an independent record label based in Muscle Shoals AL and Nashville TN. It is owned by record producer Andreas Werner. Home of the Crazy Chester Radio Hour music talk podcast.

Thanks For Listening
I've Been Writing & Recording Songs 
Since Age 14 In 1964   
In Order To Remember Them
I Had To Record Them 
By The Late '70s, I Realized 
I Had To Be My Own Favorite Artist  
And Keep Track Of The Songs I'd Written 
Who Knew They'd Keep Me Company In My Old Age?
This Is A 'Musical Diary' 
Of My Life For The Last 60 Years
By Clicking "Playlists" 
You Can Follow My 'Progressions'
By The Decades

I grew up in India in the 60s and 70s and these are bands that were the soundtrack to my younger years. Most of these songs are covers of some great singers and songs I grew up listening to. It's a joy and an honor to sing these covers. I try to do them like the originals wherever I can. I sing all the voices and play the instruments that are on each cover. I also do the recording and mastering. Shoot me a message if you like any of these tunes.

Alex Thode (he/him) would first like you to know that not only is the “e” at the end of his last name not silent, but that he is also a composer and arranger most known for his work in the pageantry arts. He resides in Waukesha, Wisconsin with his cat, Buzz. An alumnus of the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, Alex composes and arranges for marching bands across the continental United States.

Alex's clientele have been Bands of America (BOA) Regional Champions and Finalists, UIL State Finalists and Area Champions, and WGI Winds World Champions, with Finalists in every classification. He has also had the privilege of having his arrangements performed in the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade and the Tournament of Roses Bandfest.

In addition to his compositions and arrangements for the pageantry arts, Alex also composes symphonic band and chamber percussion works.

In his free time, Alex enjoys watching movies and believing he’s a professional film critic, hiking and pretending that he’s athletic, traveling to National Parks — of which he’d eventually like to visit all — and acting like he’s Marco Polo, playing piano, guitar and a variety of kalimbas, and being with good company.

Where is the purpose in your life
Where is the truth
Do you remember your hopes Your dreams
They are no longer your own
This day is for living your own life
Don't let this world capture your heart
Your passion lost to a thousand themes
Surrendered to the screen
This is not a story
This is not a book this is your life
And this is not a play
Some TV show you've seen
This is real life

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