Juke Box Blues

Jukeboxes were not only cultural touchstones and vital engines for the music industry in the forties and fifties, but they also contributed to the democratization of music consumption in a way that radio could not: by allowing people to pay a nickel and choose the exact song they wanted to hear. Radio’s best effort was to feed the listener versus allow the listener to make their own choice. Over a half century later, streaming has become juggernaut replacing the jukebox. Like streaming of today, the jukebox once helped with music discovery driving regional hits and elevating lesser-known artists, turning local favorites into national stars. This week’s show will be a thematic one and, yes, we’re picking the music. But it’s a fun and mixed bag of country, early rock and pop all with the jukebox as centerpiece. Drop into Deeper Roots this morning for some classic Bill Haley, Chuck Berry, Roy Orbison and Little Richard from the edgy side of the aisle and be ready for upbeat and swinging country from Ernest Tubb, Buck Owens, and Mel Tillis. Tune in for a show that recognizes this cultural phenomenon and proves the old saw “what is old is new again”. 

No.
1Artist Title Album Buy
2Bob King Rockin' The Jukebox Rockin' The Jukebox Amazon
3Jimmy Donley Radio, Jukebox And T.V. The Precious Years Amazon
4The Marigolds Juke Box Rock & Roll The Johnny Bragg Story Amazon
5Shirley & Lee Somebody Put A Jukebox In The Study Hall Shirley & Lee Rock Amazon
6Katy Moffatt Stoned At The Jukebox A Collection Of Drinking Songs Amazon
7Gale Storm Love By The Jukebox Light Dark Moon * The Best Of Gale Storm Amazon
8Roy Orbison Here Comes That Song Again Three Classic Albums+Singles and Sessions 1956-1962 [Disc 2] Amazon
9Teresa Brewer Music! Music! Music! Magic Moments: Best Of 50's Pop (Disc 2) Amazon
10Perry Como Juke Box Baby Kuties And Krooners Amazon
11The Mills Brothers I Gotta Have My Baby Back(E. Fitzgerald) The Mills Brothers Golden G'ts(3) Amazon
12Jerry Lee Lewis High School Confidential The Definitive Collection Amazon
13Little Richard All Around The World The Absolutely Essential 3 CD Collection Amazon
14Bill Haley (We're Gonna) Rock Around the Clock From Western Swing to R-O-C-K (3): Rock Around the Clock Amazon
15Chuck Berry Roll Over Beethoven Johnny B. Goode-His Complete 50's Chess Recordings Amazon
16Chuck Berry School Days The Chess Box Disc 1 Amazon
17James Mask & His Impalas Let The Juke Box Die Bandera Rockabilly And Country Roots Amazon
18BR5-49 A1 On The Jukebox Dog Days Amazon
19Buck Owens Put A Quarter In The Jukebox Hot Dog Amazon
20Buck Owens A-11 The Buck Owens Collection (1959-1990) [Disc 1] Amazon
21Joshua Hedley Mr. Jukebox Mr. Jukebox Amazon
22Ernest Tubb Mr. Jukebox Last Sessions: All Time Greatest Hits Disc 2 Amazon
23James Hand In the Corner, at the Table, By the Jukebox The Truth Will Set You Free Amazon
24George Kent Hello, I'm A Jukebox The Beginning Of The End – The Existential Psychodrama In Country Music (1956-1972) Amazon
25Mel Tillis Jukebox Man (Single Version) The Best of Mel Tillis Amazon
26Tammy Wynette Your Good Girl's Gonna Go Bad Classic Country Vol. 15 The Sixties Legends Disc 1 Amazon
27Becky Hobbs Jones On the Jukebox Best of the Beckaroo – Part One Amazon
28June Carter Cash Juke Box Blues Keep on the Sunny Side: Her Life in Music Disc 1 Amazon
29Emmylou Harris Amarillo Elite Hotel [Bonus Tracks] Amazon
30Charley Crockett Jukebox Charley Lil G.L. Presents: Jukebox Charley Amazon
31Pee Wee King Juke Box Blues Rompin' Stompin' Singin' Swingin' Amazon
32Anita Carter That's What Makes the Juke Box Play 1950-1955 (Warped 5051) Amazon
33Glenn Miller & His Orchestra Juke Box Saturday Night The Centennial Collection Disc 1 Amazon
34Bill Haley with the Saddlemen Jukebox Cannonball From Western Swing to R-O-C-K (2): Rock the Joint Amazon
35Luke Wills Rhythm Busters A Nickel In The Jukebox Swinging Hollywood Hillbilly Cowboys Amazon

Crime Does Not Pay

Tune in this week for crimes, misdemeanors and general lawlessness as we lean on a theme that explores music that explores one hundred years of crime in different form. We’ll also ask law enforcement to step in as needed with pursuits, chain gangs, and K9 units. From Elmer Bernstein to The Crickets, Mel Tillis to The Byrds, and Bo Diddley, Red River Dave, and blues from Robert Wilkins as our show reminds listeners that Crime Doesn’t Pay…unless you’ve already got the cheese or you’re on the grift with the government behind you. Join our listening audience for the best roots radio show you’ll find here in the North Bay. We’ll make sure this week’s show covers the theme with tracks and treasures, classic influences and much more. So, whether you’re tuning in from a big city street or a quiet back road, settle in, turn it up, and let the stories music take you there. It’s another week of Deeper Roots on KOWS Community Radio.

No.
1Artist Title Album Buy
2Tex Morton Crime Does Not Pay The Great Vintage Country Amazon
3Delmore Brothers Fugitive's Lament Brown's Ferry Blues Amazon
4Robert Wilkins Police Sergeant Blues Memphis Blues, 1928-1935 Amazon
5Joe Smith Kidnapping is a Terrible Crime Lead Kindly Light Amazon
6Jimmie Driftwood Jesse James Americana, Vol. 2 Amazon
7The Byrds Pretty Boy Floyd Sweetheart of the Rodeo Amazon
8Merle Haggard And The Strangers The Legend Of Bonnie And Clyde (2006 Digital Remaster) Hag: The Best of Merle Haggard Amazon
9Sons of the Pioneers Outlaw (1952) Wagons West (CD4) Amazon
10Andy Griffith Police Department Blues Rocks, Blues & Old Timey Songs Amazon
11James Talley Are They Gonna Make Us Outlaws Again? Tryin' Like The Devil Amazon
12Merle Haggard I'm A Lonesome Fugitive Capitol Collector's Series Amazon
13Tom T. Hall A Week In A Country Jail Classic Country Vol. 15 The Sixties Legends Disc 1 Amazon
14Peter Rowan & Nashville Bluegrass Band Jailer Jailer Legacy Amazon
15Ray Llewelyn Highway Patrol Television's Greatest Hits Volume 4 Amazon
16Junior Brown Highway Patrol Junior High Amazon
17The Crickets I Fought the Law Rockin' Originals: Original Versions of Famous Songs Amazon
18Helen Grayco Lilly's Lament (Cell 29) Destination Jail: 31 Prison Songs From Behind The Bars Amazon
19Tom Edwards Cook County Jail Twisted Tales From The Vinyl Wastelands Volume 2 Amazon
20Red River Dave California Hippie Murders Hillbillies In Hell (Country Music's Tormented Testament 1952-1974) Amazon
21Johnny Rebb And His Rebels Hey Sheriff Destination Jail: 31 Prison Songs From Behind The Bars Amazon
22Jimmy Young Chain Gang Destination Jail: 31 Prison Songs From Behind The Bars Amazon
23Bo Diddley Cops And Robbers Have Guitar Will Travel Amazon
24Ray Anthony & His Orchestra Dragnet TV Land presents Favorite TV Theme Songs Amazon
25Elmer Bernstein Staccato's Theme Ultra-Lounge, Vol. 7: The Crime Scene Amazon
26Russ Tamblin & The Jets Gee, Officer Krupke West Side Story Amazon
27Freddie 'Bama Boy' Hall & His Gadsden Band This Crooked World Bob Dylan – Radio Radio – Theme Time Radio Hour Volume Four [Disc 3] Amazon
28Eddie Cole & The Three Peppers Police Katanga! Ahbe Casabe: Exotic Blues & Rhythm VOL. 1 & 2 Amazon
29Jimmie Lunceford & His Orchestra Call The Police Jumpin' With the Big Swing Bands Amazon
30Fats Waller & His Rhythm Twenty-Four Robbers 100 Ans De Jazz Amazon
31Wayne Hancock Johnny Law Swing Time Amazon
32Randy Newman Jolly Coppers on Parade Lonely at the Top: The Best of Randy Newman Amazon

Brian Wilson Tribute

Dave’s put together a tribute show featuring a brief look at Brian Wilson whose body of work, in songwriting and musical grace, will be considered a clearly identifiable geological strata when future generations choose to mine the popular sounds of the late 20th century. His music mirrored and helped mold the American psyche during a time of seismic cultural shifts, straddling innocence and disillusionment with an exploration of adolescent longing, spiritual searching, and eventually the mental health struggles that gave his compositions a lasting vulnerability. He bridged the gap between pop and art. Brian, who passed away June 12, leaves a legacy of musicianship born from reinvention. We’ll share a lot of the early sounds of The Beach Boys, covers by the inheritors and some very special late solo work from the man himself. We lost a familiar friend whose songs will continue to give us pause with simple harmonies that were always deeply personal. Join us for this week’s special tribute here on Deeper Roots on KOWS Community Radio.

Deeper Roots

Dave Stroud2025



No.
1Artist Title Album Buy
2The Beach Boys In My Room Classics: Selected By Brian Wilson Amazon
3The Beach Boys Surfer Girl Classics: Selected By Brian Wilson Amazon
4Jan & Dean Surf City Surf City + Folk 'n Roll Amazon
5The Beach Boys Be True to Your School Little Deuce Coupe Amazon
6The Beach Boys Catch A Wave Surfer Girl Amazon
7The Orlons Surfin' The Orlons Down Memory Lane Amazon
8Bruce & Terry Custom Machine The Best of Bruce & Terry Amazon
9Bruce & Terry Hawaii The Best of Bruce & Terry Amazon
10The Hondells Little Honda Hard to Find 45's on CD, Vol. 2: 1961-64 Amazon
11The Beach Boys Don't Worry Baby Classics: Selected By Brian Wilson Amazon
12The Beach Boys All Summer Long All Summer Long Amazon
13The Beach Boys Good To My Baby Today! / Summer Days (And Summer Nights!!) Amazon
14The Beach Boys California Girls Today! / Summer Days (And Summer Nights!!) Amazon
15The Beach Boys Hang On To Your Ego Pet Sounds Amazon
16The Beach Boys Good Vibrations Smiley Smile / Wild Honey Amazon
17The Beach Boys God Only Knows Boogie Nights: Music From The Original Motion Picture Amazon
18She & Him ft. Brian Wilson Do It Again Melt Away: A Tribute To Brian Wilson Amazon
19Bill Frisell Surfer Girl (Brian Wilson) Guitar In The Space Age Amazon
20Brian Wilson That Lucky Old Sun That Lucky Old Sun Amazon
21Brian Wilson Love and Mercy Brian Wilson Amazon
22Matthew Sweet & Susanna Hoffs Warmth Of The Sun Under The Covers, Vol. 1 Amazon
23Alex Chilton I Wanna Pick You Up Caroline Now!: The Songs of Brian Wilson and the Beach Boys Amazon
24Dave Alvin Surfer Girl West of the West Amazon
25Jimmy Buffett Sail on Sailor Meet Me in Margaritaville: The Ultimate Collection Disc 2 Amazon
26Geraint Watkins Heroes and Villains Dial 'W' for Watkins Amazon
27She & Him Wouldnt It Be Nice Melt Away: A Tribute To Brian Wilson Amazon
28Brian Wilson/Carnie Wilson/Wendy Wilson Do It Again I Just Wasn't Made for These Times Amazon
29Brian Wilson Let It Shine Brian Wilson Amazon
30The Beach Boys Wendy Endless Summer Amazon
31The Beach Boys The Surfer Moon Good Vibrations: Thirty Years of the Beach Boys Disc 1 Amazon
32The Beach Boys Forever (A Capella Mix) Amazon
33Brian Wilson Lay Down Burden Imagination Amazon
34The Beach Boys I Love to Say Da Da Good Vibrations: Thirty Years of the Beach Boys Disc 2 Amazon

Sweet Temptation

This week’s show will feature another journey celebrating the soundtrack of the past century. From the pounding rhythms of gospel revelations to the neon-lit evening sounds of Basin Street and Nashville, we’ll be sharing the music of George Strait, Etta James, The Temptations, Little Sugar and The Hightower Brothers among over two dozen others…all in an exciting and varietal run of Americana on a Friday morning. It’s where the hidden gems appear and echo each week as we dig deep across decades and genres. Dave’s got iconic tracks and overlooked treasures, classic influences and modern echoes for you in a free form eclectic celebration. So, whether you’re tuning in from a big city street or a quiet back road, settle in, turn it up, and let the music take you there. It’s another week of Deeper Roots on KOWS Community Radio.

No.
1Artist Title Album Buy
2Merle Travis Sweet Temptation Sweet Temptation '46-'53 – Best Of Amazon
3Louis Prima Basin Street Blues New Orleans Amazon
4Dr. John Good Night, Irene Goin' Back To New Orleans Amazon
5The Temptations The Way You Do the Things You Do Hitsville USA: The Motown Singles Collection 1959-1971 Disc 1 Amazon
6Bobby "Blue" Bland Yield Not To Temptation The Definitive Collection Amazon
7The Everly Brothers Temptation Heartaches & Harmonies [Disc 2] Amazon
8Jean Shepard Sweet Temptation Lonesome Love Amazon
9Don Reno and Red Smiley Don't Let Temptation Turn You 'Round 1962-1963 (Warped 6274) Amazon
10Red Ingle and the Natural Seven (Vocal 'Cinderella G. Stump' (Jo Stafford) & Red Ingle) Temptation (Tim-Tayshun) (1947) Your Hit Parade..Golden Goofers [Time-Life] Amazon
11The Grass Roots Temptation Eyes (Original) 20th Century Masters – The Millennium Collection: The Best of the Grass Roots Amazon
12The Knight Brothers Temptation 'bout To Get Me Southern Soul Amazon
13The Harmonizing Four Wade In The Water Jesus Rocked The Jukebox: Small Group Black Gospel (1951-1965) Amazon
14Ruthie Foster Death Came A-knockin' (Travelin' Shoes) Runaway Soul Amazon
15Little Sugar And The Hightower Brothers Come By Here Nuggets Of The Golden Age Of Gospel, 1945-1958 Amazon
16The Ink Spots Address Unknown Better Call Saul: Season 1 (Original Television Soundtrack) Amazon
17The Sunshine Boys I'm Crooning A Tune About June 1929-1931 – The Complete Set Amazon
18Frankie Laine That Lucky Old Sun (Just Rolls around Heaven All Day) Your Hit Parade: 1949 Amazon
19Etta James Come What May The Complete Modern & Kent Recordings 1 Amazon
20Clyde McPhatter & the Drifters Honey Love Atlantic Rock & Roll Amazon
21The Drifters Bip Bam The Definitive Drifters [Disc 1] Amazon
22Waylon Jennings I Ain't Living Long Like This Nashville Rebel (1974-1980) Amazon
23George Strait All My Ex's Live In Texas 50 Number Ones [Disc 1] Amazon
24Lyle Lovett That's Right (You're Not From Texas) The Road To Ensenada Amazon
25Grandpa Jones T For Texas Makes The Rafters Ring Amazon
26Billy Briggs Amarillo Rose Stompin' Singers & Western Swingers ([Disc 4] Saturday Night Rag) Amazon
27Asleep at the Wheel Am I Right (Or Amarillo) Reinventing the Wheel Amazon
28Emmylou Harris & The Nash Ramblers 05 Amarillo Ramble in Music City: The Lost Concert (Live) Amazon
29Charley Crockett Amarillo By Morning Lonesome Drifter Amazon
30Willie Nelson Texas In My Soul One Hell Of A Ride Amazon
31Harmonizing Four All Things Are Possible Testify! The Gospel Box Amazon
32Michael Nesmith I Fall To Pieces Listen To The Band [UK] Amazon
33Willie Nelson Send Me the Pillow You Dream On Willie and the Boys: Willie's Stash vol. 2 Amazon