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Radio Crystal Blue Top 100 All-Time Artist Countdown show #2


Radio Crystal Blue Top 100 All-Time Artist Countdown
This special countdown covers the top 100 artists ranked by annual chart placement, covering the years 2003 to 2024. Artists are ranked by their entire body of work, not 1 song or one album. I actually ranked a total of 211 artists, but I keep it to the top 100 for sake of the countdown.
Here’s numbers 90 through 81. For each artist I picked one song that seemed to be best representative of their work, or otherwise their most popular.
I am counting down these artists, 10 a time until we reach 10-1. Download/stream/share this show, in the same RSS feed as my standard podcast.
This portion of the countdown was published 7/15/25

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Opening theme Ada Rovatti & Elephunk -“Gottcha” For Rent http://www.adarovatti.com

90: MIEKA PAULEY http://www.mieka.com
I aired “Devil’s Got My Secret” from her 2007 album Elijah Drop Your Gun

89: FLO ANITO http://www.floanito.com
I aired “Man Of The Year” from her 2008 album No Dustbunnies

88: CASTLE BLACK http://www.castleblackmusic.com
I aired “Radio Queen” from their 2021 EP “Get Up, Dancer”

87 THE WAYBACKS http://www.waybacks.com
I aired “The Last Steam Engine Train” from their 2000 album Devolver

86: LOS HERMANOS 9RODRIGUEZ
I aired “Odd Boy” from their self-titled 2005 album.

85: JULIAN VELARD http://www.julianvelard.com
I aired “Joni” from his 2006 EP “The Movies Without You

84: GARRISON STARR http://www.garrisonstarr.com
I aired “Beautiful In Los Angeles” from her 2006 album “The Sound Of You & Me”

83: JAIMEE HARRIS http://www.jaimeeharris.com
I aired “The Fair and Dark Haired Lad” from her 2023 album “Boomerang Town”

82: THE KELLER SISTERS
I aired “Can’t Believe My Luck” from their 2012 EP “Shine”

81: BETTY DYLAN
I aired “Are You Happy Now” from their 2001 album “American Trash”

Closing music: TJ Rehmi “You Are We Am I (Red Mix) – The Warm Chill

Running time: 1 hour, 14 minutes

Radio Crystal Blue 6/30/24


This is the most recent playlist from Radio Crystal Blue. The show was published on 7/2/24. Next shows should be published around 7/11/24.

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Opening:


Opening:
Kinky Friedman “Resurrection”- Resurrection http://www.kinkyfriedman.com
Drew Young “We Went Sideways Again” http://www.drewyoung.com
Tara Maclean “”If I Fall” – Sparrow http://www.taramacleanmusic.com
Emm Gryner “Burn The Boats” – Business & Pleasure http://www.emmgryner.com
Rachael Sage “Whistle Blow” -Another Side http://www.rachaelsage.com
Kathy Zimmer “Queen” http://www.kathyzimmermusic.com


Red Reyne “A Moment That Will Do” http://www.redreyne.com
Michael Meeking “Little Miss Sydney” – http://www.michaelmeeking.com
Sam Weber “Oregon” samwebermusic.ca
Jo Wymer “The Well Runs Dry” – SLG http://www.jowymer.com
Laurie Black “Queen Solstice” – Angst Music http://www.laurieblack.co.uk
Victoria Staff “Niagara” http://www.victoriastaffmusic.com
Jon Mullane “The Sun In The Summertime” http://www.jonmullane.com
Mary Ocher “Swedish Samoa” – Your Guide To Revolution http://www.maryocher.com


ALBUM FOCUS
Putumayo World Music presents “African Celebration” with 10 songwriters from and with ties to the African continent. http://www.putumayo.com

Michael Oloyede Nigeria “Falala”
Dobet Gnahoré Côte d’Ivoire “Espoir”
Pat Kalla & Le Super Mojo Cameroon / France “Fou de Vous”
Misumena with Joy Msani & Nes Mburu Kenya/Germany “Usawa”


Sugar Bones “How I Do” http://www.sugarbonesband.com
The Kut “Not Here For Love” – Grit http://www.thekut.co.uk
Castle Black “Fly (Just Try)”- http://www.castleblackmusic.com
Hats Off Gentlemen It’s Adequate “Copenhagen”- Copenhagen http://www.hatsoffgentlemen.com
Babylon AD “Rome Wasn’t Built In A Day” http://www.babylonadband.com
Plum Vision “Number One”- See You Later Goodbye http://www.facebook.com/plumvision.band
Lost In Society “Wake Up” – https://www.facebook.com/lostinsociety/
Diesel Boy “Punk Rock Minivan” – http://www.dieselboy.com
The Dirty Nil “Am I The Menace?”- Free Rein To Passions https://thedirtynil.com
The Venomous Pinks “No Rules” – Vita Mors http://www.thevenomouspinks.com
Krashkarma “Fireball” – Falling To Pieces http://www.krashkarma.com


Part 2 starts here:

ALBUM FOCUS: Cactus – Temple Of Heroes-Influences & Friends http://www.cactusrocks.net

“Big Mama Boogie” featuring Pat Travers & James Caputo (Cactus)
“You Can’t Judge A Book By The Cover”
“Rock N’ Roll Children” featuring Britt Lightning (Vixen), Vernon Reid (Living Colour) & Rudy Sarzo (Quiet Riot)
“Let Me Swim” featuring Doug Aldrich (Whitesnake) & Marco Mendoza (Blue Murder)


Robert Jon & The Wreck “Ballad Of A Broken Hearted Man http://www.robertjonandthewreck.com
Smash Into Pieces “Heathens” disconnect http://www.smashintopieces.com
Chris Daniels & The Kings with Freddi Gowdy “Jump (When My Baby Says)” – Blues With Horns Volume II http://www.chrisdaniels.com
The Reverend Shawn Amos “Stone Cold Lover” – Soul Brother Number 1 http://www.shawnamos.com
Katie Knipp “Dirty Cables” – Me http://www.katieknipp.com
By The Waves “Eyes”- https://www.facebook.com/bythewavesband
Goldpine “Do You Have Me?” – Two http://www.goldpinemusic.com
Jeffrey Foucault “Last Night I Dreamed Of Television” – Horse Latitudes http://www.jeffreyfoucault.com
Lukas Nelson & Promise Of The Real “I Won’t Fail Her” – Wasted http://www.lukasnelson.com


Voice Appetizer “Mirror”- http://www.voiceappetizer.at
Noah Derksen “One Stab At The Good Life” -Sanctity Of Silence http://www.noahderksen.com
The Pairs “Asleep” – When Will We Find Our Way?” – http://www.thepairsmusic.com
Fraser Morgan “Fell Again In Love (Sexy Senorita)” – http://www.frasermorganmusic.com
Donna Herula “Can’t Wait To See My Baby” – Bang At The Door http://www.donnaherula.com
Allysen Callery “Tarot Card”- Ghost Folk http://www.allysencallery.com
Jean Mann “Let Me Sleep In Your Arms Tonight” – Songs For All The Days http://www.jeanmann.net


Closing:
Heth & Jed “Between The In And The Out” – Between The In And The Out

Running time: 4 hours, 25 minutes

Radio Crystal Blue 4/20/24


This is the most recent playlist from Radio Crystal Blue. The show was published on 4/20/24. Next shows should be published around 5/1/24.

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Opening music:

Rebecca Loebe “Redneck Karaoke Bar” – Mystery Prize http://www.rebeccaloebe.com
Raina Rose “Albatross” – Vesta http://www.rainarose.com http://www.folkpotions.com
Carrie Elkin “Albatross” – The Penny Collector http://www.carrieelkin.com
Sarah Shook “”Lesson”- Years http://www.disarmers.com
Karen Jonas “Butter” – Lucky, Resivited http://www.karenjonas.com


Aerynn “Light With You” http://www.aerynn.com
Grace Morrison “Get Along” – Maybe Modern http://www.gracemorrison.com
Scott Sean White “God Is Good” – Even Better On The Bad Days http://www.scottseanwhite.com
Jann Klose “Sugar My” – surrender http://www.jannklose.com
Amy Speace “Blues For Joy” – Tuscon http://www.amyspeace.com
Kirsten Maxwell “I Can’t Help It” – Crimson http://www.kirstenmaxwell.com
David G Smith “Weight You Carry” – Witness Trees http://www.davidgsmithmusic.com


ALBUM FOCUS: Christian Parker – Change Is Now: A Tribute To The Byrds http://www.christianparker.com

“I’ll Feel A Whole Lot Better”
“Chimes Of Freedom”
“Wild Mountain Thyme”
“Ballad Of Easy Rider”


Frenchy And The Punk “Blood” – Zen Ghost http://www.frenchyandthepunk.com
Swansea Sound “Markin’ It Down”- Twentieth Century http://www.facebook.com/swanseasound
Ivytide “Baseboards” – Portable Darkroom http://www.ivytide.com
Reaven “Never Let Me Go” http://www.reavenmusic.net
The Jellybricks “All About You” – http://www.thejellybricks.com
Mest “When We Were Young’ http://www.mestmusic.com
Purusa “Words” – Repair http://www.purusaband.com
Castle Black “Heart Can’t Feel” – The Highway At Night http://www.castlebackmusic.com
Swive “Diamond Path” – Stereophonic Stylings Volume One https://www.facebook.com/Swivetheband/
The Idoru “Sewn Shut” – Undertow https://www.facebook.com/TheIdoruBand


Part 2 starts here:

Marc Valentine “Opening Chase Theme” – Basement Sparks http://www.marcvalentine.co.uk
Laurie Morvan “Gotta Dig Deep” – Gravity http://www.lauriemorvan.com
Michele D’Amour & The Love Dealers “Plum Crazy” – Hot Mess http://www.micheedamour.com
Denise La Grassa “Lucy Mae Blues” – The Flame http://www.deniselagrassa.com
Patty Reese “Lift Us Up” http://www.pattyreese.com
Blue Dogs “Big Dreamers” – Big Dreamers http://www.bluedogs.com
Jay Stott “Stuck In Love” – Wreckage Of Now http://www.jgstott.com


ALBUM FOCUS:
Paradiddle Records presents Uncovering Dylan 4, part of their Bob Dylan Uncovered Series, performed by Long Island (NY) Americana/Roots artists. http://www.paradiddlerecords.com
Tom Moran “Nobody ‘Cept You”
The Belle Curves “One Of Us Must Know (Sooner or Later)”
Revolver “Tonight I’ll Be Staying Here With You”
The Lucky Ones “Just Like Tom Thumb’s Blues”


Mary Battiata & Little Pink “Sun That I Could Count On” – The Heart, Regardless http://www.littlepinktheband.com
Cormac O Cairmh “Believe (If You Feel)” – 1999-2012 Volume 1 http://www.cormacocairmh.com
Fred Gillen Jr “When The Ravens Came” – Birds http://www.fredgillenjr.com
Ben Bedford “Leaping” – Valley Of Stars http://www.benbedford.com
Vanessa Lively “Canaries” – http://www.vanessalively.com
John McCutcheon & Tom Paxton “Complete” – Together http://www.folkmusic.com
Mike Agranoff “First Kiss” – Ain’t Never Been Plugged http://www.mikeagranoff.com
Joel Styzens “Ascendance III” – Resonance http://www.relax-your-ears.com


Closing music: Geoffrey Armes “Seascape” – Music For Yoga http://www.geoffreyarmes.com

Running time: 3 hours 54 minutes

Radio Crystal Blue and Radio Crystal Blue podcast episodes for 6/10/23


This is the most recent playlist from Radio Crystal Blue. The shows were published on 6/11/23. Next shows should be published around 6/20/23.

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The main show is heard in 2 parts via the RSS feed. Use Mixcloud or the Internet Archive to hear the show as one long segment.

RCB NOVUS ORDO 6/10/23
Smash Into Pieces “Six Feet Under” (featuring Citizen Soldier) http://www.smashintopiexes.com
Crushed By Waves ‘Won’t Get Out Alive” http://www.facebook.com/crushedbywaves
Cosmic Cold War “Unbound” http://www.cosmiccoldwar.com
Octopus Montage “Solitude” http://www.facebook.com/octopusmontage
Joe Leavy “Do It Again” (featuring Althea Rane) http://www.joeleavy.com
Brokof “The Load” http://www.brokof.net
Lilith Merlot “White lies” http://www.lilithmerlot.com

Running time: 42 minutes


RADIO CRYSTAL BLUE 6/11/23

Gene Vincent & His Blue Caps “Say Mama”
Dick Dale & His Del-Tones “Greenback Dollar” – King Of The Surf Guitar
Dick Dale & His Del-Tones “The Wedge” – Checkered Flag
Los Straitjackets “Carhop” The Utterly Fantastic and Totally Unbelievable Sound of Los Straitjackets
The Breeders “Flipside” – Last Splash


Owen Walsh “Somewhere Sunny” – On My Way http://www.owenwalshmusic.com
Katie Dahl “Red Brown Blue Green” – Seven Stones http://www.katiedahlmusic.com
Vance Gilbert “A Room Somewhere” – The Mother Of Trouble http://www.vancegilbert.com
Avi Wisnia “Heat Lightning” – Catching Leaves http://www.aviwisnia.com
Peter Case “Ancient Sunrise’ – Doctor Moan http://www.petercase.com
Sam Robbins “All The Pieces Are There’- Bigger Than In Between http://www.samrobbinsmusic.com
Heather Styka & The Sentimentals “Mockingbird Song” – North http://www.heatherstyka.com
Joe Jencks “The Lady Juliana” – Poets Philosophers Workers and Wanderers http://www.joejencks.com
Susan Cattaneo “Broken Things” – All Is Quiet http://www.susancattaneo.com
Eliot Bronson “Visitor” – Empty Spaces http://www.eliotbronson.com


Roman Angelos “Abyssal Plain” (Backmasking Mix) – Supermarkets, Underwater http://www.happyrobotsrecords.co.ukl
Rodney Cromwell “Rod, Jane and Freddy” – The Winter Palace http://www.happyrobotsrecords.co.uk
Mari Dangerfield “Ruins” – Eco-Fever http://www.maridangerfield.com
Miz Terrell “Cant Even” http://www.facebook.com/miztterrellmusic
The Burma “23” http://www.theburmamusic.com
The High Water Marks “Stand In Line” & “Quacksalver (formerly Old Timey Snake Oil Guy)” – Your Next Wolf http://www.thehighwatermarks.com
Castle Black “Sorry” – Get Up, Dancer http://www.castleblackmusic.com
Electric Enemy “Paranoid” https://www.facebook.com/ElectricEnemy
Napoleon “Can’t Forget” – Enemy Within http://www.napoleontoronto.com
Blitz Union “The Sun Always Shines On TV” (A-ha cover) http://www.blitzunion.com
Sue “Don’t Breed” http://www.madmadsue.com


Part 2 begins here:

ALBUM FOCUS: A reoccurring series focusing on new and outstanding concept, compilation and tribute albums.

The Legends Of Tomorrow: The Weather at World’s End: 1997–2022
Northern Island’s Colin Harper curates a collection of songs from fellow studio collaborators and friends over a 25-year span
“The Fields Of July”
“Ride, Ride”
“Most People I Know I’m Crazy”
“When It’s Gone”


Brian Lopez “Road To Avalon” (featuring KT Tunstall) http://www.brianlopezmusic.com
Marianna Winter “Consequences” https://www.facebook.com/MariannaWinterMusic
Jo Wymer “The Shoebox” – SLG http://www.jowymer.com
Secret Emchy Society”My Old Flame”- Gold Country Country Gold http://www.emchy.com
Jesse Stratton Band “Rodeo Dust” – Family & Friends http://www.jessestrattonmusic.com
Cole Quest & The City Pickers “Way Over Yonder In The Minor Key” – Self-{En}Titled http://www.colequest.com
Kenny George Band “Lovin’s Kinda Lonely” – Live From Greensboro http://www.kennygeorgeband.com


Kostas Patsiotis “Unexpected Invention” https://www.facebook.com/kostas.patsiotis/
Peter Mulvey with SistaStrings “O My Dear (The Demagogue)” Love Is The Only Thing http://www.petermulvey.com
John McCutcheon “Recess” – Leap http://www.folkmusic.com
Mean Mary “Big Tour Bus” – Portrait Of a Woman, Part 1 http://www.meanmary.com
Switchback “Birds Of Prey” – Birds Of Prey http://www.waygoodmusic.com
Ash & Eric “Simon, Taylor, Denver, Cash” – Sure http://www.ashanderic.com
Livingston Taylor “Bicycle” – The Best Of Live: 50 Years Of Livingston Taylor http://www.livingstontaylor.com

Closing music: MFSB “My Mood” – Universal Love

Running time: 4 hours, 10 minutes