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October 8, 2024
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The End
And in the end The love you take Is equal to the love you make - The Beatles from Abbey Road (1969) |
October 1, 2024
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These Days
These days I seem to think a lot About the things that I forgot to do for you And all the times I had the chance to - Jackson Browne from The Pretender (1973) |
September 24, 2024
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What Light
If you feel like singing a song And you want other people to sing along Then just sing what you feel Don't let anyone say it's wrong - Wilco (Jeff Tweedy) from Sky Blue Sky (2007) |
September 17, 2024
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Everything And Nothing
Everybody wants to know the truth But nobody wants to hear it Everybody has to face the end But nobody wants to get near it Everybody wants peace But nobody wants to surrender Everyone lives in the past But nobody seems to remember - T Bone Burnett from The Other Side (2024) |
August 27, 2024
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June 4, 2024
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June 4: Hey June - June 2023
It's Only Rock 'n' Roll - May 2024 June 11: The Waiting - June 2023 You Say Goodbye - May 2024 June 18: Such Is Life - June 2023 Maybe - May 2024 June 15: Summer's Here - June 2023 Mighty Mix - May 2024 July 9: Focus - July 2023 All Music Is Local - April 2024 Jul 16: Hotter Than July - July 2023 Be Poetic - April 2024 July 23: Do The Work - August 2023 American As - April 2024 July 30: Now What - August 2023 What Is - April 2024 August 6: The Weight - August 2023 It Will - April 2024 August 13: Some Party - August 2023 Cover Up, Part 2 - March 2024 August 20: Where To Go - September 2023 Cover Up, Part 1 - March 2024 August 27: Ladies & Gentlemen - September 2023 Right On - March 2024 |
May 28, 2024
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Rock Me
"I don't know where we come from I don't know where we're going to But if all of this should have a reason We would be the last to know So let's just hope there is a promised land Hang on till then as best you can" - Steppenwolf (John Kay) from At Your Birthday Party (1969) |
May 21, 2024
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Shores Of Lake Michigan
"I was raised with sand in my shoes Wind on my face Sunrise and moon tides This is my place The shores of Lake Michigan" - Terry Moran from Lost Coast Safe Harbor (2016) |
May 14, 2024
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Lady May
"I'm a stone's throw from the mill And I'm a good walk to the river When my workin' day is over We'll go swim our cares away Put your toes down in the water And a smile across your face And tell me that you love me Lovely, Lady May" - Tyler Childers from Purgatory (2017) |
May 7, 2024
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Unbelievers
"I'm not excited, but should I be? Is this the fate that half of the world has planned for me? I know I love you, and you love the sea But what holy water contains a little drop, little drop for me" - Vampire Weekend from Modern Vampires Of The City (2013) |
April 30, 2024
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This Guitar Is For Sale
"This guitar is for sale, I'll let her go cheap She's pretty to look at but she don't earn her keep She can roar like the west wind, she can weep, she can wail But the tunes that she plays just ain't selling today This guitar is for sale" - John Prine from Twisted Turnable Man: A Musical Tribute to The Songs of Shel Silverstein (2010) |
April 23, 2024
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American Tune
"We come on the ship they call The Mayflower We come on the ship that sailed the moon We come in the age's most uncertain hours And sing an American tune Oh, and it's alright, it's alright, it's alright You can't be forever blessed Still, tomorrow's going to be another working day And I'm trying to get some rest That's all I'm trying to get some rest" - Paul Simon from There Goes Rhymin' Simon (1973) |
April 16, 2024
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Salt Of The Earth
"Raise your glass to the hard-working people Let's drink to the uncounted heads Let's think of the wavering millions Who need leaders but get gamblers instead" - The Rolling Stones from Beggars Banquet (1968) |
April 9, 2024
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All In Good TIme
"All in good time, I gave it my best I was alone 'til I found myself Grew up to be a man more or less All in good time All in good time, I drifted away I ran my mouth 'til I'd nothin' to say You broke my heart, then I was okay All in good time" - Iron & Wine (Sam Beam) from All In Good Tiime - feat. Fiona Apple [single] (2024) |
April 2, 2024
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Slip Slidin' Away
"And I know a father Who had a son He longed to tell him all the reasons For the things he'd done He came a long way Just to explain He kissed his boy as he lay sleeping Then he turned around and headed home again" - Paul Simon from Greatest Hits, Etc... (1977) |
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March 19, 2024
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(What's So Funny 'Bout) Peace, Love and Understanding
"As I walk through this wicked world Searchin' for light in the darkness of insanity I ask myself, "Is all hope lost? Is there only pain and hatred and misery?" - Nick Lowe, songwriter from Elvis Costello & The Attractions Armed Forces (1979) |
March 12, 2024
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Harvest (Neil Young)
"Did she wake you up to tell you that It was only a change of plan? Dream up, dream up, let me fill your cup With the promise of a man" - Rufus Wainwright from Folkocracy (2023) |
March 5, 2024
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Closer To Free
"Everybody wants to live how they wanna live and Everybody wants to love how they wanna love and Everybody wants to be closer to free" - BoDeans from Go Slow Down (1993) |
February 27, 2024
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Deeper Well
"So, I'm getting rid of the habits that I feel are real good at wasting my time No regrets, baby I just think that maybe it's natural when things lose their shine So other things can glow I've gotten older, now I know How to take care of myself I've found a deeper well" - Kacey Musgraves from Single | February 8, 2024 |
February 20, 2024
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Respect Yourself
"If you're walking 'round think'n that the world owes you something 'cause you're here You goin' out the world backwards like you did when you first come here yeah Keep talkin' bout the president, won't stop air pollution Put your hand on your mouth when you cough, that'll help the solution" - The Staple Singers from Be Altitude: Respect Yourself (1972) |
February 13, 2024
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My Funny Valentine
"My funny valentine Sweet comic valentine You make me smile with my heart Your looks are laughable Unphotographable Yet, you're my favorite work of art" - Songwriters: Richard Rogers / Lorenz Hart |
Visit our VIDEOS page to view the 2024 Grammy Award Winning Music Video:
I'm Only Sleeping / The Beatles [directed by Em Cooper]
I'm Only Sleeping / The Beatles [directed by Em Cooper]
February 6, 2024
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You Got Gold
"Life is a blessing, it's a delicatessen Of all the little favors you do. All wrapped up together no matter the weather, Baby you always come through." - John Prine from The Missing Years (1991) |
January 30, 2024
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Old Friends
"Old friends, old friends Sat on their park bench like bookends A newspaper blown through the grass Falls on the round toes of the high shoes of the old friends Can you imagine us years from today Sharing a park bench quietly? How terribly strange to be 70..." - Simon & Garfunkel from Bookends (1968) |
January 23, 2024
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Change Is Good
"Change is never done Something better has begun A change is gonna come Change is good" - Rick Danko, JIm Tullio from Times Like These (2000) |
January 16, 2024
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Believe
"When the sun shines, I really do When the moon comes out, I really do When you say you love me, I really do I really do believe" - Chris Siebold & Psycles from Live At Martyrs' (2011) |
January 9, 2024
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This Must Be The Place (Naïve Melody)
"Home, is where I want to be But I guess I'm already there I come home, she lifted up her wings Guess that this must be the place" - Talking Heads from Speaking in Tongues (1983) |
December 19, 2023 - Update #2
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Please Note
1. Click here to enjoy our Christmas Extravaganza show as one single long playlist without any of the DJ segments. 2. Would like to receive your own copy of the the music only playlist? Simply send us an email and we will send you, via WeTransfer, the Christmas Extravaganza 2023 Playlist to your email. 3. Breakfast Jams will be on winter break for the next two weeks. We will be back on Tuesday, January 9. |
December 19, 2023 - Update
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Who's Gonna Hear Their Wish? "But for the grace, go you and I Too many people on the street tonight Who's gonna hear their wish this Christmas?" - The Goo Goo Dolls Single October 27, 2023 |
December 12, 2023 - Update
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TIck Tock "I had a vision of blue skies from sea to shining sea All the trees in the forest stood strong tall again Everything was clean and pretty and safe for you and me The worst of enemies became the best of friends" - The Vaughan Brothers (Stevie Ray / Jimmie) from Family Style (1990) |
December 5, 2023 - Update
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That Kind of Love
"Can't be bought, or sold, or faked: that kind of love It always gives itself away: that kind of love It's wiser than the wisest sage, its innocence makes me ashamed 'Til I'm not sure I can take that kind of love" - Pierce Pettis from That Kind of Love (2009) |
November 28, 2023 - Update
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Catch The Wind
"In the chilly hours and minutes Of uncertainty, I want to be In the warm hold of your loving mind To feel you all around me And to take your hand, along the sand Ah, but I may as well try and catch the wind" - Donovan from What's Bin Did And What's Bin Hid (1965) |
November 21, 2023 - Update
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Heart Is The Hero
"Remember to remember is the key The heart is humble Heart is strong Heart is the hero of every song" - The Wood Brothers from Heart Is The Hero (2023) |
November 14, 2023 - Update
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Subterranen Homesick Blues
"Johnny’s in the basement Mixing up the medicine I’m on the pavement Thinking about the government The man in the trench coat Badge out, laid off Says he’s got a bad cough Wants to get it paid off..." - Bob Dylan from Bringing It All Back Home (1965) |
November 7, 2023 - Update
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Higher Ground
"Powers keep on lyin' While your people keep on dyin' World keep on turnin' 'Cause it won't be too long Gonna keep on tryin' 'Til I reach my highest ground" - Stevie Wonder from Innervisions (1973) |
October 31, 2023 - Update
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Whistlin' Past The Graveyard
"Whistlin' past the graveyard Steppin' on a crack I'm a mean Mother Hubbard Papa one eyed jack" - Tom Waits from Blue Valentine (1978) |
October 24, 2023 - Update
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Light Today
"The silent scream that we're apart I dare to dream for there you are I bleed, but I won't break I saw the light today" - Eddie Vedder from Ukulele Songs (2011) |
October 17, 2023 - Update
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(What's So Funny 'Bout) Peace, Love and Understanding
"As I walk through this wicked world Searchin' for light in the darkness of insanity I ask myself, 'Is all hope lost? Is there only pain and hatred and misery?' And each time I feel like this inside There's one thing I wanna know What's so funny 'bout peace, love and understanding?" - Nick Lowe from The New Favourites of... Brinsley Schwarz (1974) |
October 10, 2023 - Update
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If Not For You
"If not for you, my sky would fall Rain would gather, too Without your love I'd be nowhere at all I'd be lost, if not for you" - Bob Dylan from New Morning (1970) |
October 3, 2023 - Update
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Only Instrumentals = No Singers This Week
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September 26, 2023 - Update
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Wake Me Up When September Ends
"Summer has come and passed The innocent can never last Wake me up when September ends Ring out the bells again Like we did when spring began Wake me up when September ends" - Billie Joe Armstrong / Green Day from American Idiot (2004) |
September 19, 2023 - Update
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Prince Of Peace
"Try and judge me only by my time and changes And not mistaken words, for I say many Listen only to my song and watch my eyes There's not much time to spill, there's hardly any - Leon Russell / Hiss Golden Messenger from A Song For Leon (A Tribute To Leon Russell) (2023) |
September 16, 2023 - Update
New Videos Just Posted - Click HERE!
September 12, 2023 - Update
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Josie
"We're gonna break out the hats and hooters When Josie comes home We're gonna rev up the motor scooters When Josie comes home to stay We're gonna park in the street Sleep on the beach and make it Throw down the jam till the girls say when Lay down the law and break it When Josie comes home" - Steely Dan from Aja (1977) |
September 5, 2023 - Update
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Never Been To Spain (Hoyt Axton)
"Well, I never been to heaven But I been to Oklahoma Oh, they tell me I was born there But I really don't remember In Oklahoma, not Arizona What does it matter? What does it matter?" - Three Dog Night from Harmony (1971) |
August 29, 2023 - Update
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August 22, 2023 - Update
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Where's The Party?
"Every night the stars come out To light up this ole town But just because I'm lonely Doesn't mean that gets me down" - Steve Goodman from No Big Surprise: The Steve Goodman Anthology (2006) |
August 15, 2023 - Update
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The Weight
"I pulled into Nazareth, was feelin' about half past dead I just need some place where I can lay my head 'Hey, mister, can you tell me where a man might find a bed?' He just grinned and shook my hand, 'no' was all he said" - Robbie Robertson from Music From Big Pink / The Band (1968) |
August 8, 2023 - Update
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In Your Love
"We were never made to run forever We were just meant to go long enough To find what we were chasing after I believe I found it here in your love" - Tyler Childers from Rustin' In The Rain (2023) |
August 1, 2023 - Update
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I Can't Wait To Get Off Work (And See My Baby On Montgomery Avenue)
"I don't mind working, 'Cause I used to be jerking off most of my time in bars, I've been a cabbie and a stock clerk and a soda-fountain jock-jerk And a manic mechanic on cars. It's nice work if you can get it, now who the hell said it?" - Tom Waits from Small Change (1976) |
July 25, 2023 - Update
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I've Endured
"I have worked for the rich and I've lived with the poor I've seen many heartaches and I'll see many more I've lived, loved and sorrowed, been through success's door I've endured, I've endured, how long must one endure?" - Tim O'Brien from Traveler (2003) |
July 11, 2023 - Update
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If We Were Vampires
"It's knowing that this can't go on forever Likely one of us will have to spend some days alone Maybe we'll get forty years together But one day I'll be gone, or one day you'll be gone" - Jason Isbell from The Nashville Sound (2017) |
June 27, 2023 - Update
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People Got To Be Free
"All the world over, so easy to see People everywhere just wanna be free Listen, please listen, that's the way it should be There's peace in the valley, people got to be free" - The Rascals from The Freedom Suite (1969) |
June 20, 2023 - Update
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What Is Life
"What I feel, I can't say But my love is there for you any time of day But if it's not love that you need Then I'll try my best to make everything succeed" - George Harrison from All Things Must Pass (1970) |
June 13, 2023 - Update
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Your Flag Decal Won't Get You Into Heaven Anymore
"But your flag decal won't get you Into Heaven any more. They're already overcrowded From your dirty little war. Now Jesus don't like killin' No matter what the reason's for, And your flag decal won't get you Into Heaven anymore." - John Prine from John Prine (1971) |
June 6, 2023 - Update
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June Hymn
"Here's a hymn to welcome in the day Heralding a summer's early sway And all the bulbs all comin' in To begin The thrushes' bleeding battle with the wrens Disrupts my reverie again" - Colin Meloy / The Decemberists from The King Is Dead (2011) |
June 5, 2023 - Update
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Tequila
As I mentioned last week, some songs have spectacular videos that deserve to be seen. Such is the case with the latest update to our VIDEOS page. We are featuring Fumi Watanabe's fabulous One-Person-Band interpretation of "Tequila" originally made popular in 1958 by The Champs. The Latin-inspired surf instrumental reached #1 on the pop and R&B charts! But I love the creativity, musicality and just pure fun of this version. Lil' story: The Lil' Cow Band decided it would be fun to play this song at one of our children's/family music concerts in Lake Bluff's downtown gazebo. But we had everyone join in with the refrain of "Gazebo" instead of "Tequila" - just to keep any over reacting folks from bothering us... |
May 30, 2023 - Update
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Mohammed's Radio
"Everybody's restless and they've got no place to go Someone's always trying to tell them Something they already know So their anger and resentment flow" - Warren Zevon from Warren Zevon (1976) |
May 24, 2023 - Update
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New VIDEOS Page
As you know, some songs have really outstanding videos to accompany them. So today we are starting to post a few that we feel are worthy of your viewing time. Click on our VIDEOS page and enjoy: • Marcin Patrzlek's solo guitar performance of Beethoven's 5th Symphony • Cody's Fry's very creative Fix You (Score Video) - be sure to view this is full screen • Walk off the Earth's performance of Someone That I Used to Know - with 5 people playing one guitar More to come... Sorry NO CAT VIDEOS |
May 23, 2023 - Update
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Give Until It Hurts
"I bring to you my offering It's not the best or worst But one thing I can promise you I'll give until it hurts" - Jace Everett from Way Down Here (2022) |
May 16, 2023 - Update
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Tower of Song (Leonard Cohen, 1988)
"Well, my friends are gone and my hair is grey I ache in the places where I used to play And I'm crazy for love but I'm not coming on I'm just paying my rent every day in the Tower of Song" - Willie Nelson from A Beautiful Time (2022) |
May 9, 2023 - Update
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Early Morning Rain
"In the early morning rain with a dollar in my hand With an aching in my heart and my pockets full of sand I'm a long way from home, Lord, I miss my loved ones so In the early morning rain with no place to go" - Gordon Lightfoot from Lightfoot! (1966) |
May 2, 2023 - Update
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Time Of The Season
"What's your name? (What's your name?) Who's your daddy? (Who's your daddy?) (He rich) is he rich like me? Has he taken (has he taken) Any time (any time) (To show) to show you what you need to live?" - Rod Argent / The Zombies from Odessey And Oracle (1968) |
April 25, 2023 - Update
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A Song For You
"I love you in a place Where there's no space or time I love you for my life You're a friend of mine And when my life is over Remember when we were together We were alone And I was singing this song to you" - Leon Russell from Leon Russell (1970) |
April 4, 2023 - Update
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Ain't Hurtin' Nobody
"Six million seven hundred thousand And thirty-three lights on You'd think someone could take the time To sit down and listen to the words of my song" - John Prine from Lost Dogs + Mixed Blessings (1995) |
March 28, 2023 - Update
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A Change In Plans
During last week's show I mentioned that we would be taking this week off from curating and producing a new show. This is still true, sort of, but thanks to the suggestion of fellow Community DJ Joe Velez (A. Tad Bonkers, Saturdays 9am - 1pm) we will rebroadcast two shows from The Vault. Enjoy and we'll be back on Tuesday, April 4 with a new show. |
March 21, 2023 - Update
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Show Me
"Show me the meaning of the word 'Cause I've heard so much about it I don't want to live without it Oh, I want love" - Chrissie Hynde / The Pretenders from Learning To Crawl (1983) |
March 14, 2023 - Update
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I Still Believe
"Now who'd have thought that after all Something as simple as rock 'n' roll would save us all Now who'd have thought that after all It was rock 'n' roll" - Frank Turner from England Keep My Bones (2011) |
March 7, 2023 - Update
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Sign On The Window
As the sign on the window states, we have set a new rebroadcast time for Breakfast Jams. Here's the deal: • Tuesdays mornings from 6:00 - 8:00 A.M. we will broadcast our new show for the week. • Tuesdays mornings from 8:00 - 10:00 A.M. we will rebroadcast our show from the previous week. Check the Schedule page for a more details. • There will be NO THURSDAY MORNING REBROADCASTS. |
February 28, 2023 - Update
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None Of Us Are Free (If One Of Us Are Chained) "Now I swear your salvation isn't too hard too find, None of us can find it on our own. We've got to join together in spirit, heart and mind. So that every soul who's suffering will know they're not alone." - Solomon Burke from Don't Give Up On Me (2002) |
February 21, 2023 - Update
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Alfie
"What's it all about, Alfie? Is it just for the moment we live? What's it all about when you sort it out, Alfie? Are we meant to take more than we give? Or are we meant to be kind?" - Music by Burt Bacharach, Lyrics by Hal David from the motion picture Alfie (1966) |
February 14, 2023 - Update
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Love Is The Answer
"There will come a day When we transcend our pain Until that day, take it easy on yourself Love is the answer Makes no difference what you have heard Love is the answer You have got to trust in the world" - Weezer from Raditude (2009) |
February 7, 2023 - Update
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Everybody's Cryin' Mercy
"I can't believe the things I'm seeing I wonder 'bout some things I've heard Everybody's cryin' mercy When they don't know the meaning of the word" - Mose Allison from I've Been Doin' Some Thinkin' (1968) |
January 31, 2023 - Update
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Keep Me In Your Heart For A While
"Shadows are fallin' and I'm runnin' out of breath Keep me in your heart for a while If I leave you it doesn't mean I love you any less Keep me in your heart for a while" - Warren Zevon, from The Wind (2003) |
January 24, 2023 - Update
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Days Like This
"When it's not always raining there'll be days like this When there's no one complaining there'll be days like this When everything falls into place like the flick of a switch Well my mama told me there'll be days like this" - Van Morrison from Van Morrison (1995) |
January 17, 2023 - Update
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Shed A Little Light
"Oh, let us turn our thoughts today to Martin Luther King And recognize that there are ties between us All men and women living on the Earth Ties of hope and love sister and brotherhood" - James Taylor from James Taylor LIVE (1993) |
January 10, 2023 - Update
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This Will Be Our Year
"The warmth of your love Is like the warmth of the sun And this will be our year Took a long time to come" - The Zombies from Odessey and Oracle (1968) |
December 20 - Update
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Better Days
"And you asked me what I want this year And I try to make this kind and clear Just a chance that maybe we'll find better days 'Cause I don't need boxes wrapped in strings And designer love and empty things Just a chance that maybe we'll find better days" - Goo Goo Dolls from Let Love In (2006) |
December 13 - Update
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When Winter Comes (Slow Version)
"Now the cold breath of the earth Wraps around my heart And everything I've left undone Is too late to start When winter comes" - David Hawkins from Everything That Brought You Here (2014) |
December 6 - Update
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Songbird
"For you, there'll be no more crying For you, the sun will be shining And I feel that when I'm with you It's alright, I know it's right" - Christine McVie from Fleetwood Mac / Rumours (1977) |
November 29 - Update
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Kind and Generous
"You've been so kind and generous I don't know how you keep on giving For your kindness I'm in debt to you And I never could have come this far without you" - Natalie Merchant from Ophelia (1998) |
November 22 - Update
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Thanksgiving Day
"Thanks for our health. Thanks for our hearth And the bounty that grows from the ground. With our loved ones near we bless the year That's brought us safely 'round." - Tom Chapin from Mother Earth (2010) |
November 15 - Update
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The Pretender
"I want to know what became of the changes We waited for love to bring Were they only the fitful dreams Of some greater awakening?" - Jackson Browne from The Pretender (1977) |
November 8 - Update
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That Kind of Love
"Can't be bought, or sold, or faked: that kind of love It always gives itself away: that kind of love It's wiser than the wisest sage, its innocence makes me ashamed 'Til I'm not sure I can take that kind of love" - Pierce Pettis from That Kind of Love (2009) |
November 1 - Update #2
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SHOWS | PLAYLISTS for Today's Show #100
Today's Breakfast Jams show was LIVE IN THE STUDIO and was not recorded for our archives. But I have uploaded the music from today's show without any of my narration pieces between sets. As we have been doing all along, the start times for the playlists are noted in the title line of each playlist. Enjoy the music and help us spread the word about Breakfast Jams. |
November 1 - Update
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Get Back
We are back! Back in the studio to celebrate our 100th show! Breakfast Jams debuted on November 14, 2019 and we continued with our LIVE broadcasts until the pandemic shut us down after our last LIVE in-studio show on March 20, 2020. We were off the air until we began producing our show remotely on October 20, 2020 and we have stayed remote until today. If all goes well, we will continue our LIVE broadcasts. Stay tuned. |
October 25 - Update
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Season of The Witch
"When I look out my window Many sights to see And when I look in my window So many different people to be That it's strange, so strange" - Donovan from Sunshine Superman (1966) |
October 18 - Update
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Let The Mystery Be
"Everybody is a wonderin' what and where they all came from Everybody is a worryin' 'bout where They're gonna go when the whole thing's done But no one knows for certain and so it's all the same to me I think I'll just let the mystery be" - Iris Dement from Infamous Angel (1992) |
October 11 - Update
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Happiness
"I got dreams that keep me up in the dead of night Telling me I wasn't made for the simple life There's a light I see, but it's far in the distance I'm asking you to show me some forgiveness" - NEEDTOBREATHE from H A R D L O V E (2016) |
October 4 - Update
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Walk Between The Raindrops
"Stay alive inside, don't be a stranger Keep a line open to the folks back home Don't run and hide when everything changes Walk between the raindrops dry as a bone" - James McMurtry from Walk Between The Raindrops (1998) |
September 27 - Update
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I'll Never Give Up On You
"I've given up on aspiration And I've given up on ever being cool Gave up the drugs that made me restless All the alcohol that made me cruel But I'll never give up, never give up I'll never give up on you" - Death Cab for Cutie from Asphalt Meadows (2022) |
September 20 - Update
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Good Day For A Good Day
"Why does everybody in the world seem so divided? Why does everybody gotta hate each other, who decided?" - Michael Franti & Spearhead from Follow Your Heart (2022) |
September 6 - Update
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Getting Better
"I've got to admit it's getting better (Better) A little better all the time (It can't get no worse) I have to admit it's getting better (Better) It's getting better since you've been mine" - The Beatles from Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band (1967) |
August 30 - Update
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These Days
"These days I seem to think a lot About the things that I forgot to do For you And all the times I had the chance to" - Jackson Browne from For Everyman (1973) |
August 23 - Update
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Redbud Tree
"Those days of fear are gone Yet I am pledged to her As to my only one My lovely protector" - Mark Knopfler from Privateering (2012) |
August 16 - Update
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Together
"All of the people of all of the Earth Each with a reason, a heart, and a worth Some devastate when you're in their way And dig themselves deeper in hopes that you stay" - Alisa Amador from Narratives (2021) |
August 9 - Update
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Something To Love
"I hope you find something to love Something to do when you feel like giving up A song to sing or a tale to tell Something to love, it'll serve you well" - Jason Isbell from The Nashville Sound (2017) |
July 28 - Update
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And still, after all this time,
The sun never says to the earth, “You owe Me.” Look what happens with A love like that, It lights up the whole sky. - Ḥāfeẓ, Persian Lyric Poet |
July 26 - Update
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I Must Be In A Good Place Now
"Saw a butterfly and named it after you Your name has such a pleasant sound Love is all around, and all I see is you I must be in a good place now" - Bobby Charles from Bobby Charles (1972) |
July 19 - Update
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Show Me
"Show me the meaning of the word Show me the meaning of the word 'Cause I've heard so much about it I don't want to live without it" - Chrissie Hynde / The Pretenders from Learning to Crawl (1983) |
July 12 - Update
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Let The Mystery Be
"Everybody is a wonderin' what and where they all came from Everybody is a worryin' 'bout where They're gonna go when the whole thing's done But no one knows for certain and so it's all the same to me I think I'll just let the mystery be" - Iris DeMent from Infamous Angel (1992) |
July 5 - Update
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What Can One Little Person Do?
"What can one little person do? What can one little me or you do? What can one little person do to help this world go 'round? One can help another one, and together we can get the job done. What can one little person do to help this world?" - Sally Rogers from What Can One Little Person Do? (1994) |
June 25 - Update
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What's New...
• For the first time Breakfast Jams will be broadcasting during the summer months. • Please note: - We have a shortened summer broadcast time slot on Tuesday 7:00 - 8:00 A.M. [CDT] - There will be no Thursday rebroadcasts - There will be a few weeks when we will not have a show • Have a song you'd like to hear this summer? Click on the Request A Song link to send me your requests |
June 17 - Update
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Just a Thought for the Day
"Your mind will answer most questions if you learn to relax and wait for the answer." – Williams S. Burroughs American writer and visual artist |
June 14 - Update
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(You've Got To Be) Carefully Taught
"You've got to be taught before it's too late, Before you are six or seven or eight, To hate all the people your relatives hate, You've got to be carefully taught!" - Billy Porter featuring India. Arie from South Pacific / Rodgers & Hammerstein (1949) |
June 7 - Update
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Ripple
"Reach out your hand if your cup be empty If your cup is full, may it be again Let it be known there is a fountain That was not made by the hands of men" - Grateful Dead from American Beauty (1970) |
May 31 - Update
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What's Going On
"Mother, mother, there's too many of you crying Brother, brother, brother, there's far too many of you dying You know we've got to find a way To bring some lovin' here today" - Marvin Gaye from What's Going On (1971) |
May 24 - Update
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Not Fade Away
Celebrating The Life of Keith Kreiner A Benefit Concert for The Epilepsy Foundation of Greater Chicago's CAMP BLACKHAWK Saturday, May 28, 2022 | 5:30 - 10:30 p.m. Lake Bluff Brewing Company | 16 E. Scranton, Lake Bluff, IL Featuring: • Bushwood • Brett Kreiner • Festin's Kasekrainer • Kay Clifford and Kathleen Doetsch • Nic Barnum Band • Parker Pederson • Ryan Morrill |
May 17 - Update
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Sow Good Seeds
"Sow good seeds, everybody On the mountain, down in the valley You gonna reap just what you sow" - Jeff Tweedy (songwriter) from One True Vine by Mavis Staples (2013) |
May 10 - Update
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Free To Be... You and Me
"I see a land bright and clear, and the time's comin' near When we'll live in this land, you and me, hand in hand Take my hand, come along, lend your voice to my song Come along, take my hand, sing a song" - The New Seekers from Free To Be... You and Me (1972) |
May 3 - Update
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Guitar Town
“Nothin' ever happened 'round my hometown And I ain't the kind to just hang around But I heard someone callin' my name one day And I followed that voice down the lost highway” - Steve Earle from Guitar Town (1986) |
April 26 - Update
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With My Own Two Hands
"I can make peace on earth with my own two hands I can clean up the earth with my own two hands I can reach out to you with my own two hands with my own with my own two hands" - Ben Harper from Diamonds on the Inside (2003) |
April 19 - Update
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And The Healing Has Begun
"And we'll walk down the avenue again And we'll sing all the songs from way back when, yeah And we'll walk down the avenue again And the healing has begun" - Van Morrison from Into The Music (1979) |
April 12 - Update
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One Love "One love, one heart Let's get together and feel all right Hear the children cryin' (one love) Hear the children cryin' (one heart) Sayin' give thanks and praise to the Lord and I will feel all right Sayin' let's get together and feel all right" - Bob Marley from Exodus (1977) |
April 5 - Update
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Light Today
"Silence loud and wind so low The quiet building in the dark Surrender to the game I saw the light today" - Eddie Vedder "Light Today" from Ukulele Songs (2011) |
March 29 - Update
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A Simple Song of Freedom
"Come and sing a simple song of freedom. Sing it like you've never sung, never sung, before. Let it fill the air. Tell the people everywhere. We, the people here, don't want a war." - Bobby Darin "Simple Song of Freedom" from Bobby Darin (1972) |
March 15 - Update
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The Answer My Friend...
"Yes, and how many times must a man look up Before he can see the sky? And how many ears must one man have Before he can hear people cry? Yes, and how many deaths will it take 'til he knows That too many people have died?" - Bob Dylan "Blowin' In The Wind" from The Freewheelin' Bob Dylan (1963) |
March 8 - Update
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What've I Done To Help
'What've I done to help? What've I done to help? Somebody save me What've I done to help? What've I done to help but not myself?" - Jason Isbell "What've I Done To Help" from Reunions (2020) |
March 1 - Update
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People Got To Be Free
"All the world over, so easy to see People everywhere just wanna be free. I can't understand it, so simple to me People everywhere just got to be free." - The Rascals, "People Got To Be Free" from Freedom Suite (1969) |
February 22 - Update
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Sometimes I Wonder
• What in the world is wrong with people? From some of our world leaders who care more about power than people to our own political leaders seek their own forms of power rather than the well being of their constituents. I just don't get it. • I do know (as cliché as it may sound) that music is one of the unifying forces in the world. Everywhere you look you see the results of peace and understanding as people collaborate and unify around music. • Okay, I'm off my soapbox... Today's show was especially fun to put together. If you missed the early broadcast, visit our SHOWS | PLAYLISTS page to catch today's and past shows. |
February 15 - Update
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How Strong Is Your Love?
• If there was ever a time to reach out and show some love it would be now. With so many institutions and relationships in peril I'm not sure what else could help. • Anger certainly is not the key. If not turned into positive action it will only negatively affect us. • As Weezer sings, "Love is the answer - makes no difference what you've heard." • Trust in the word. |
February 8 - Update
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Cheap Therapy
• To say it's been a rough couple of years is almost an understatement. Don't you agree? • So my point this week is no matter who we are, no matter where we are, we all need to find a way to take good care of our emotional side - a side many of us think will just figure itself out. I don't believe that's the case. Just like most everything, it takes effort. • Simply stated - finding great music to listen to provides that safe harbor for me and keeps me centered. I prescribe it wholeheartedly! |
February 1 - Update
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Yes, Better Times Will Come
• Janis Ian's last song on (what she calls) her last album gives us all a dose of what we all need and that is optimism. But we should know by now that nothing will change, better times will not come, unless we get involved. And, of course, it starts with each of working on the changes that need to be addressed. • I know I'm motivated and inspired to do whatever I can to make this world a better place. Trite? Cliché? Maybe so, but if that's what it takes, I'm onboard. • Here's to a great February and for a positive, productive 2022. |
January 25 - Update
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Life Itself - Another Reflection
• The photo for this week's show was taken by my wife, Teddi, at the shoreline of Lake Michigan in Lake Bluff, Illinois. • This is a place where we go for reflection, to get recharged and just breathe. I hope you have a space where you can go, too. • For many of us, music also serves a vital purpose and place where we can reflect and appreciate all the blessings we have been given. • Please take care of yourself. You need it and you owe it to yourself. We all know that it's not easy out there... |
January 18 - Update
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What Kind of World? It's Up To Us
• Each of us should be thinking about what we can do to help make our world a healthy and sustainable place for our children and their future. Cliché? I hope not. • It’s just mind boggling how greed, selfishness and misinformation can quickly destroy a thriving culture. I know I’m getting off topic for Breakfast Jams, but folks - this is getting serious. That’s all… • On a brighter note, I am excited to share the music Joanie Leeds points to in her wonderful article for American Songwriter magazine titled “Grammy Winner Joanie Leeds Shares Her Top 10 Children’s Songs That Will Change the World.” |
January 11 - Update
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Hoping for a Happier New Year!
• So many families are feeling like they've just been kicked in the gut with this COVID pandemic that it really is taking a toll on all of us. So what do we do? How do we cope? • I don't have all the answers but I have been reflecting on it a lot lately and for me it's a matter of steering myself back to gratitude. And it's in the music - as I'm listening to Ituana's version (from Big Little Lies) of "You Can't Always Gets What You Want." • Take good care of yourself and others, too! |
January 2 - Update
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Blame the nasty COVID-19
• Not really cancelled, just rescheduled. • Good news is I’m on the mend and plan to be back next week. • Out of utmost caution and because I've grown accustomed to having control of the narration segments, I am still pre-recording shows for broadcast. • Our theme “Under Covers” was a lot of fun to put together. I had all the playlists set but just didn't have the energy to create the DJ threads, hence the rescheduling. |
December 20 - Update
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Program Notes
1. Yes, it's true we are taking a couple of weeks off for a little vacation time. 2. As mentioned below, we have created a special combined playlist that features all the songs from our December 14 show. So if you're looking for some eclectic and fun holiday music to play visit the SHOWS | PLAYLISTS page. Best part? No DJ interludes, just music! 3. Happy Holidays to all and thank you once again for your support of Breakfast Jams. Now, send me a request! |
December 14 - Update #2
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Look who stopped by...
• Santa took a quick break from his workshop and just dropped a fantastic playlist here on our website! It is the Breakfast Jams "It's A Holiday" show but WITHOUT all that DJ banter. What could be better? • You'll find it on our SHOWS | PLAYLISTS page. • Enjoy and remember to spread good cheer and share good music! |
December 14 - Update
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It's A Holiday
• But as we know, many folks out there are facing real challenges this time of year. So my hope is that we all can be a little more gentle, a little more tolerant and a whole lot more loving - not just during this holiday season, but well into 2022. • Programming Note: We are taking a holiday break here at Breakfast Jams. We will be back spinning some great tunes on Tuesday, January 4, 2022. • Finally, let's all try to find and make some peace on earth. |
December 7 - Update
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Wouldn't It Be Nice
• It is nice! "It" has so many different meanings to so many different people. It is all about context. For me, this context is attitude - your worldview. You know. The glass half empty, half full idea. • One thing for certain is that music has the power of keeping my attitude on the bright side and even elevate my mood when necessary. • The lesson here boys and girls is to let music be there for you. |
November 30 - Update
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Music - Like The Weather
• It's a statement, not a question. Sometimes it's hot, other times not. Sometimes it touches you deeply, sometimes you don't want to touch it at all. And it can vary from moment to moment. • I hope the musical menu we offer is as varied as our midwest weather and I hope your palette appreciates it and ENJOYS it. Now if you're anything like me you may value lots of styles and genres - but probably not all of them. Yes? • I hope you find a wide and varied set of songs and musical genres on our SHOWS | PLAYLISTS page. Check it out. |
November 23 - Update
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Sometimes You Have To Look Hard
• This week, like so many recently, has been one that makes my head ache and shake with all the upsetting news that seems to keep on coming. I don't know about you, but if I didn't have some foundational pieces in place like friends, family and a little faith, I might feel distressed and a bit depressed. But I know that there is a lot more good in this world than what is being fed to us through the news of the day. This keeps me going. Hopefully, you, too. • Have a song or artist you would to hear? It's easy as filling out our Request a Song form. Hope to hear from you. |
November 16 - Update
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One Light, One Sun
• Raffi's song "One Light, One Sun" remains one of my favorite songs for children and families to enjoy together. Such a simple message, but such a powerful one, too. • And that is what is so important about music for children. It presents a platform for families to discuss the BIG and important issues. Some goes for Brady Rymer's song "Under The Big Umbrella." • Of course, you can find both songs in this week's show. Visit our SHOWS | PLAYLISTS page for more. |
November 9 - Update
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With a Side Dish of Tasty Tunes
• What is this mysterious, magical thing called music? However it can be defined it serves it's purpose well. What I mean is nothing gets my day started better or gives my mood a jump start quite like music. What a blessing! Don't you agree? • The pure power of music is an obvious reason (but worth mentioning) behind our little radio show we call Breakfast Jams. • Feel free to submit a song request, listen to and/or browse through all of our SONGS | PLAYLISTS. You will find lots o' tasty tunes! |
November 2 - Update
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Yes, Let The Music Play
• When I was serving as a music educator a primary goal was to deliver a diverse and varied diet of music to the ears of my young listeners. And I was often surprised at how open and receptive they were to music and songs they had never heard. As I sit here listening to today's show I realize that this is the same goal at Breakfast Jams. • So thanks for listening and don't forget to let me know what YOU WOULD LIKE TO HEAR. Here's the Request a Song link. • Reminder: All shows/playlists are archived here. |
October 26 - Update
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Not too Scary
• Our annual Halloween Extravaganza is always fun. There are so many songs that just seem to fit into our varied playlists: From orchestral pieces and Ella Fitzgerald to Tom Chapin and Nina Simone and from Santana and The Police to Stevie Wonder to Bobby "Boris" Picket & The Crypt Kickers - they all live happily together on Breakfast Jams. • Just a reminder that all of our Breakfast Jams shows and playlists are archived on our SHOWS | PLAYLISTS page. • Thanks for your support. |
October 19 - Update
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Like it Eclectic?
• If so, you will enjoy this week's show. • One theme we haven't explored is the influence of classical music on rock and pop music. There are many great examples and the three we picked to spotlight were songs from Procul Harum, Paul Simon and Billy Joel. • Next week's show will be a a fun-filled Halloween Extravaganza! • Browse SHOWS | PLAYLISTS to listen and view past shows. |
October 12 - Update
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Once In A While
• Everyone needs a little help once in a while and this week's show is dedicated to getting the word out that our good friend, Elliott Delman, is in need of our support. • It is a story we've all heard before - an incredible person who has spent his life being a true and trusted friend to all faces serious medical and financial issues. (See October 1 update below) • Even if you have no idea who idea Elliott is, if you are able, please consider donating to his GoFundMe campaign. Every dollar will be greatly appreciated and will benefit Elliott. |
October 5 - Update
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Radio Radio (Left of the Dial)
• I've got to admit - curating Breakfast is lots o' fun, as you can imagine. • The process is interesting. Sometimes I have a theme I want to capture so I go looking for songs that speak to that theme. Other times songs find me and I build around that song. Lots of ways to make a delicious meal. • I am especially excited about next week's show which will be dedicated to our amazing and resilient friend, Elliott (see below). |
October 1 - Update
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Our Dear Friend, Elliott
• Simply put, Elliott needs our help. • Our courageous, strong, determined and inspiring friend is going to need our financial help. He has spent the last 140+ days in the hospital (yes, you read that right...). He is fighting the multiple myeloma which decided to take up lodging in his body. • As you can imagine, the financial hit alone is something so devastating it could take the best of us down. And that's where we can step in and lend a hand. • Please consider making a donation to the GoFundMe campaign (see below for link) and rest assured that every dollar raised will directly benefit Elliott. And join us on October 16 for a great evening of music! • Elliott is hoping to be out of the hospital sometime near the middle of October. We want him not to have to worry about finances for a while so he can concentrate on healing, getting stronger and be that friend, teacher and wonderful soul that is Elliott Delman. |
Click here to go to the GoFundMe campaign for Elliott and please help spread the word.
September 28 - Update
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What? Me worry?
• No doubt there are enough things to worry about in today's world. But if we all just put on some good music I think it will help, a little. • But we need to keep our eyes, ears and mind open in order to know the truth and be able to act accordingly. Am I being too subtle? C'mon people! • If you missed our show this week, remember you can listen and view all playlists on our SHOWS | PLAYLISTS page. |
September 21 - Update
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Welcome to Fall
• As I was listening to this week's show, I was reminded of how diverse and eclectic my own musical tastes are. From Tom Petty, Shawn Colvin and The Stones to The Killers, Allen Toussaint and Horace Silver (just to name a few) we cover a wide spectrum of kids/family music, rock classics and current jams. • Remember we welcome requests and enjoy hearing from you. Click here to request a song. • And remember our shows and playlists are archived. Check it all out on our SHOWS | PLAYLISTS page. |
September 14 - Update
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All Good Things (and some bad things, too) Must Come To An End
• And so it is with summer. But we've got great music to help up ease into the next season. It sure helps me. • We are still prerecording our Breakfast Jams shows for broadcast. I do miss the excitement of doing the show LIVE but prerecording it has it's advantages. First, I can delete and rerecord any narration mistakes (which happen a lot) and we can archive the show for future listening. So we'll probably stay this way for a while - until we're instructed that we must go LIVE. Stay tuned and thanks for listening! |
September 7 - Update
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Back To School Means We Are Back, Too
• I often had the attitude that summer would never end but, of course, it always does. So we are back broadcasting Breakfast Jams. And excited to do so. • For the time being, our show will continue to be prerecorded though we plan on being back LIVE in the studio soon. Each has it's own pros and cons, but having the show already recorded makes it much easier to offer our rebroadcast on Thursdays. • Remember shows and playlists are archived here. |
August 7 - Update
May 25 - Update
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Well, That's A Wrap
• Yep, this was our last show of this school year. We are already working on music for next school year and are looking forward to having Breakfast Jams back on the air again in the fall. • A big thank you to all that tuned in and were kind enough to send along your encouraging messages. Please know that I sincerely appreciate your kind words and thoughtful recommendations, requests and suggestions. • And a special thank you to Dave Park, the Lake Forest College radio station student management, and all the community DJs for your continued support of Breakfast Jams. |
May 18 - Update
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Let's Play Two
• It really is a much different experience for me listening to a show I put together days ago as opposed to doing the show live in the studio. When broadcasting live I seem to be better at reacting to the previous set of music but when I pre-record the show I can edit my banter as needed. So I guess I enjoy elements of both. • Next week is our last Breakfast Jams show of the school year. We will take the summer off, recharge and be back ready for some great shows once the school years starts up again. Hopefully all kiddos will be back in school! • Remember all shows are archived on our SHOWS | PLAYLISTS page. |
May 11 - Update
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May As Well Play Some Good Tunes
• It's interesting where all the ideas for songs come from. I mean some of the music I play is from my ever growing list of "let's play this sometime" and some (thank goodness) are suggestions from listeners. And others just seem to find their way to me... • The hunt is sometimes the most rewarding. Browsing playlists from the New York Times to Spotify or taking note of something great I hear from other media sources is fun and rewarding. My challenge is to not try to force it - let the game come to me, as they say. • Anyway, nothing too prolific today, just thinking out loud. |
May 4 - Update
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May + Music = Feeling Good
• I hope the coming of spring helps uplift your spirits. I know it does mine and Lord knows we all probably need it. So it was especially fun to curate this week's Breakfast Jams. • And our lil' radio show could not exist without your support. Your kind words and encouragement are much appreciated, so thank you! • Please remember that all Breakfast Jams are archived with full audio and detailed playlists on our SHOWS | PLAYLISTS page. |
April 27 - Update
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Something New Something Old
• Vintage Beatles then some new Paul McCartney - what a great way to start a beautiful April morning I love how Sir Paul is staying current with his collaborations with folks like Beck and Phoebe Bridgers. • I was also surprised at how much I enjoyed hearing Young Shakespeare the new release by Neil Young. It's from a concert series he did in 1971 when he was 25. Great songs and his voice was sounding fabulous, too. |
April 20 - Update
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Time of the Season
• The tunes were starting to pile up on the ol' music shelves and it was time to play some of the great music that I have saved since the beginning of Breakfast Jams. So this week we are doing a little spring cleaning and just like the kind we do around the house it felt good to do it. • We were also able to feature some requests that we didn't get to last week which felt good, too. Keep those requests and recommendations coming! • Finally, remember all shows are archived HERE. |
April 13 - Update
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Poetry or Poetic
• It is kind of difficult for me to put my finger on exactly what is poetic. Does it have to be poetry to be poetic? Of course not. I suppose it is simply a personal thing. Something that touches you on some level that is almost undefinable. It just has that je ne sais quoi. How's that for being poetic? • Anyway, as to be expected, I gathered more songs and music that loosely fit under the "Be Poetic" umbrella than I could fit into one two-hour show. So next week we will spotlight more of the requests and recommendations. Be sure to tune it. • And remember that all our Breakfast Jams shows are archived with full audio and detailed lists on our SHOWS | PLAYLISTS page. |
April 6 - Update
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Wide and Varied
• The more I curate Breakfast Jams the more I realize a couple of things. One is that that I enjoy music of all sorts, styles and eras. • Another is I can't get the "teacher" out of me because I view much of what, and how, I present our shows as an opportunity to share and maybe get our listeners excited about something they might not have ever heard before. • Finally, I have always felt that if parents/adults ever listened to some really great children's music, they would develop an appreciation for this genre and the dedicated artists. Onward! |
March 30 - Update
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Whoa... That Was Wild
• Maybe the most eclectic, diverse and spectrum bending show yet! We spotlighted (1) Grammy award winners that were not featured on the televised broadcast, (2) outstanding LIVE performances from the Grammy show, (3) two sets featuring a variety of wonderful children's music music artists, and (4) new music from Iggy Pop, Van Morrison, retro hits from the 60s, 70's and more! • Next week's show is shaping up to be as wide and varied as today's, so if you like your music served up with lots o' exciting twists and turns, be sure to tune in. Check out past shows here. |
March 23 - Update
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Taking It Easy This Week
• We hope everyone gets the chance to have some kind of break this spring from what has been the most challenging year of many of our lives. Couple of Reminders: • Since we went to remote broadcasting in October all shows are archived here with detailed playlists. • We love to honor requests, so click here to give us yours. |
March 16 - Update
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Truth Be Told - It's NOT Easy...
• Bein' green, or a person of color, or living through a pandemic, or (fill in the blank). These times are certainly a test of faith and perseverance, judgement and action. But I am more confident everyday that we will pull through this terribly challenging pandemic, but we must ALL do our part. Can I hear an Amen? • My hope is that music serves you well during this time, as well as connecting with nature, exercising, eating well, meditation or whatever works for you. And please take care of each other! • All Breakfast Jams shows are archived here. |
March 9 - Update
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A Couple of Sets Turn Into Six!
• What started out as a few sets to spotlight Women's History Month quickly became almost a full show. What a delight it was to curate this show! • We did, of course, squeeze in a couple of great sets for kids (and families), too. • Check out this week's show and others on our SHOWS | PLAYLISTS page. |
March 2 - Update
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We're Still Rockin' Out!
• There were so many songs that we couldn't fit into last week's Rock 'n' Roll extravaganza that I felt compelled to play some of them this week - at the risk of getting lots o' push back! • So to reply to "Hey man, you didn't play any Dead songs," there's a special three song set with some classic Grateful Dead. Whew! • As always, our shows are archived with full audio and detailed playlists. Visit our SHOWS | PLAYLISTS page for all the latest. |
February 23 - Update
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But I Like It...
• Well, that was fun! A real trip through time that certainly brought back a lot of memories for me. • I know I am going to get some push back because some pals will say, "I didn't hear any Grateful Dead" orr "Why didn't you play (fill in blank)?" • Foreseeing their concern I have 4 sets ready for next week's show with a bunch of those great rockin' tunes that didn't make it into today's show. So there you go... • Remember all songs are archived on SHOWS | PLAYLISTS. |
February 16 - Update
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Snow Day!
• If you are living in so much of the USA that is experiencing this February winter storm I hope you are safe and sound! • Personally, I find that great music lifts me above my immediate weather challenges. We've had enough snow around Chicago that most of feel "enough is enough." • As far as this week's theme, there is enough great music to support Black History Month that we could go all day! That was the challenge in creating this week's Breakfast Jams. • Be sure to visit SHOWS | PLAYLISTS for archived broadcasts. |
February 12 - Update
Two More Fabulous Videos
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"MLK That Way" by DJ Willy Wow
Here's a fresh new way to present Dr. King to our kids. |
"May There Always Be Sunshine" Jim Gill and the CSO
Jim with The Chicago Symphony Orchestra - what a treat. |
February 9 - Update
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Whole Lotta Love for Children's Music
• I love how diverse "children's" music has become, as it should be! This has not always been the case. So when we get to spotlight diverse artists for our diverse nation of children, it's a good thing! • Another good thing is the new children's music is MUSICALLY diverse (and hip), too. I mean just look at the wide spectrum we played today! It has always been important that adults can groove along with the music for children. That's also not always been the case. • So, the best children's music is loved by the kiddos and appreciated by adults at the same time. |
February 2 - Update
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Rockin' The Positivity
• Music is the universal remedy for those mood swings we all have, don't you agree? So, to that end this week we danced with the theme of Staying Positive. • If you were not able to tune in this morning remember (1) we rebroadcast Breakfast Jams on Thursday mornings and (2) all shows are archived (with full audio) along with each show's playlist. Visit our SHOWS | PLAYLISTS page for all the info. • Next week's theme is Gotta Love February. If you have any requests, let me know. |
January 26 - Update
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More Tunes Than We Could Fit In...
• it just shows that there is so much great music out there that it's impossible to get to it all. I hope to squeeze in one more LIVING IN THE U.S.A. set in next week's show. • Speaking of next week's show, our theme will be STAYING POSITIVE. If you have any requests, let me know. Go to our REQUEST A SONG page. • Miss a show? Check out the SHOWS | PLAYLISTS page to listen to and browse playlists from past shows. |
January 19 - Update
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We Need BIG DREAMS
• I am writing this post on the day before Inauguration Day in the U.S.A. And I don't know about you, but I'm just kind of holding my breath hoping and praying it is a safe and peaceful week. • Next week our theme will be LIVIN' IN THE U.S.A. as we will feature songs that spotlight a variety of different places across our country - songs as diverse and as colorful as our nation. • Remember - past shows and playlists are archived on our SHOWS | PLAYLISTS page. Enjoy! |
January 12 - Update
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Our New Year is Off With a BANG!
• "What a week" is about all I can say... • I will admit our country's fragile state of affairs certainly influenced the playlists I created and songs I chose to feature. "It's Not Flag Day" and "Georgia (Still) On My Mind" are two obvious examples. • On a brighter note and with our kids in mind, there is a whole bunch of great, new music out there for our kids to enjoy. • As a reminder, today's full show audio and playlists can be found on our SHOWS | PLAYLISTS page. |
January 6 - Update
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Two New Videos!
• Check out the new John Prine Tribute Recording video featuring Nathaniel Rateliff, Shemika Copeland, Keb' Mo' and Jim James singing "I Remember Everything." Thanks to Terri Hemmert for sharing this gem! • And "Community" by Kira Willey has fast become one of my favorite songs for kids! I know parents will appreciate this song, too. • Just click on the VIDEOS page link! |
January 5 - Update
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New Morning!
• Each new year brings with it new hope and optimism and my wish this year, more than any in the past, is that we all find a way to show a little more compassion toward each other. • Personally, I am grateful for the power of music to help me step out of my day-to-day concerns and feel some of the light and warmth that music brings. I hope it serves as meaningful for you. • Visit the SHOWS | PLAYLISTS page to view playlists and listen to our Breakfast Jams shows. • Thanks! |
December 22 - Update
December 15 - Update
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Santa is Rockin'
• Well the ol' sleigh full of tunes was about 30 minutes late leaving the station this morning. But once we got rolling it was lots of fun! • Miss today's show? Try to catch our Thursday rebroadcast or visit our SHOWS | PLAYLISTS page where we archive past Breakfast Jams. • And I'd be remiss if I did not thank (1) all the fabulous musicians for today's music and (2) the wonderful staff at WMXM.org. • Lastly, we will be off for two weeks - back on Tuesday, January 5th. Peace! |
December 8 - Update
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Oh, The Weather Outside is Frightful...
• I must admit that curating the music for Breakfast Jams is a much appreciated joy especially during these uncertain and stressful times. I am grateful for the opportunity and hope that you are enjoying the music, too. • Next week will be our 2nd annual Holiday Music Extravaganza and will feature some ol' favorites as well as some music that might be new to you. We'll cover Hanukkah, Kwanzaa and Christmas tunes for the kids along and a sleigh full of holiday gems for the "grown ups." • And, remember -- our archived shows are here. |
December 4 - Update
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Help Finding the Best in Children's Music
• I know what it challenge it can be to find quality children's music. The main reason is that most of it is being produced by independent artists who, in most cases, lack the capital to fund a widespread marketing plan. So, you've never heard of them. • What's a parent or grandparent to do? I would suggest starting with this list of favorite songs submitted by dozens of children's music radio hosts and producers from across the country and around the world. • Spend a little time researching some of these artists and their songs. It will be worth your time! Click here to see the song list. |
December 1 - Update
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Fun Fun Fun!
• I have to admit that this week's show might be my favorite mix so far. Great children's music that adults can appreciate and a wide variety of "grown up" music good for our kid's ears. From Justin Roberts to The Okee Dokee Brothers on the kids side to Phish, The Staple Singers, Norah Jones and Thelonious Monk for the whole family. • Just a reminder that all music played on Breakfast Jams is archived and can be enjoyed again. See our SONGS | PLAYLISTS page. • Schedule Note: We will have two more weeks of Breakfast Jams this month before we take our "Winter Break" for the last two weeks of December. |
November 24 - Update
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Blessings Abound
• During this COVID pandemic we all know it is a challenge to see and realize the blessings that we have been given, but I hope we all know that they are there. • Like you, I find music to be way for me to get my mind back on the positive track and connect or reconnect with what is most important: family, friends, healthy relationships and love. • With that, I hope your Thanksgiving is joyous, safe and provides a much needed time for reflection. |
November 17 - Update
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Chicago Is...
• "My kind of town" sure is filled with lots o' wonderfully talented singers, songwriters and musicians. • Again, another very diverse mix of songs, artists and genres this week! I realized that our listeners must have a wide range of musical styles they love to enjoy our Breakfast Jams programming. • Next week we will offer a few to spotlight our A TIME FOR THANKSGIVING theme along with other tasty tunes. • Remember to visit our SHOWS | PLAYLISTS page for our archived shows. |
November 10 - Update
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(What's So Funny 'Bout) Hope and Kindness
• This sure was a diverse mix of music today! From the Beatles and Monty Python to Ben Harper and Wilco we covered a lot of great musical ground today. • I am also reminded about the fact that there is so much great children's music out there, too. Like anything else, it is just a matter of finding it. And that's what we hope to do here at Breakfast Jams. • Just a reminder - if you have any suggestions or songs you would like to hear, let me know. Just visit the REQUEST A SONG page. • Finally, you can always check out our past shows and playlists on our SHOWS | PLAYLISTS page. |
November 3 - Update
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Certainly an Election Day Extravaganza!
• Today's program was set up a little differently. After a short musical introduction we did our only "children's music" set before dedicating the rest of the show to the "grown up music" we want out kids to hear. • Fellow DJs tell me that shows are like your family - you love them all, but some are a wee bit more special. And that was the case for me today. Everything felt just right. Song choices, song order, underlying messages, etc... • If you missed it, you can hear the entire show on our SHOWS | PLAYLISTS page and remember we will rebroadcast today's show on Thursday, November 5. |
October 27 - Update
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Today was interesting...
• We were off to a rocky and spooky start this morning as (1) there was no FM signal due to construction on the roof of the radio station building and (2) at WMXM.org Breakfast Jams did not begin until about 35 minutes after our scheduled start time. Who you gonna call?? Hopefully all will be straightened out by our Thursday rebroadcast! • Work has already begun in earnest on my ELECTION EXTRAVAGANZA show for next week. So many great tunes, I may need to request a three hour show. |
October 20 - Update
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We're Jammin'
• Thanks to everyone for tuning in this week. It's a joy to know you are out there listening! • Remember to submit any requests via our REQUEST A SONG page. This show is for you, so let me know what you would like to hear. • Next week will be our HALLOWEEN EXTRAVAGANZA. But don't be afraid - it won't get too scary! • And, of course, today's show is archived and available on our SHOWS | PLAYLISTS page. |
October 13 - Update
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Going Remote Can Be Fun
• At first I was not so excited about not doing Breakfast Jams live from the studio - it takes longer to produce a pre-recorded show and I thought the LIVE magic would be gone. But after 2 shows, I have grown to enjoy the remote recording process. • This week's entire show is now uploaded with playlist details including playlist start times. Browse the SHOWS | PLAYLISTS page and enjoy. |
October 6 - Update
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Excited to be back!
Please note new day(s) and time • Our last show before the Lake Forest College radio station was closed (due to COVID-19) was March 13. So YES, we are excited to have Breakfast Jams back on the air. • We are pre-recording our shows remotely which has its advantages and disadvantages, but one good outcome is that we are able to now archive our entire show. Visit our SHOWS | PLAYLISTS page to listen. |
September 25 - Update
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March 12 - Update
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The Power of Music
• In these uncertain times I find myself calling on music to soothe me and help me stay centered. I hope the same is true for you. There were a couple of times in today's show where I just closed my eyes, sat back, and let the music simply wash over me. It really provided some much needed relief from all the noise. • I suggest Playlists #2 and #8 on our PLAYLISTS page as a great place to start if you are in need of a little escape. • And when I got home today I found out that Lake Forest College has been shut down for an indefinite amount of time. I knew the students were on mid-semester break this week, but was unaware of the shutdown of the campus. I do plan on being there next week. |
March 5 - Update
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Back to Some Fabulous Children's Music
• Not only was this week's show a lot of fun to put together, it was also a lot fun to listen to again! • If you missed today's Breakfast Jams visit our PLAYLISTS page to see and hear what songs and topics we spotlighted today. • Side note: I have programmed 14 Breakfast Jams shows (almost 22 hours of music) without repeating a song. How long could that last? I will let you know... |
February 27 - Update
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Our Musical Tribute to Black History Month, Part 2
• Thanks again for all the requests and artist recommendations for our Black History Month musical celebration. There are always great artists who were not spotlighted (Buddy Guy, Alicia Keyes and Dionne Warwick to name a few) but I still hope you enjoyed listening to the giants of music we did feature. • Just a reminder that all playlists can be viewed and listened to on our PLAYLISTS page. • Finally, next week we will be back with our regular format mixing the best in children's music with "grown up" music we want our kids to be listening to... |
February 20 - Update
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More music than I can get to...
• What fun putting together this week's show celebrating and paying tribute to Black History Month. I started thinking that I would be able to gather enough songs/stories for a couple of sets. But before I knew it I had more than enough material for an entire two hour show. • Then I put out the call for requests and recommendations and you did not disappoint. So next week we will dedicate the entire Breakfast Jams to part two of our Black History Month tribute. • Thank you again for your support of our little family friendly Breakfast Jams! If you like the show, please help us spread the word. |
February 13 - Update
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Our Pre-Valentines Day Love Fest
• As often the case, I ended up with more songs that I could fit intro one show which is a good thing, I suspect. But it sure is fun picking and choosing what to play. • Just a friendly reminder that the playlists from today's Breakfast Jams are now available to view and/or listen to on our PLAYLISTS page - plus each playlist from our first ten programs. • Next week we will feature music spotlighting Black History Month. As I mentioned on today's show, there is a lot of great material for kids to hear, so be sure to tune it. • And keep those requests coming. It's easy on our REQUEST A SONG page. |
February 6 - Update
"When the power of love overcomes the love of power..." - Jimi Hendrix
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Show #10...
• I felt good about today's show! Part of it comes from the nice comments folks are leaving - the other part comes from simply sitting back and enjoying the tunes and playlists featured on Breakfast Jams.. * Remember, today's playlists are posted on the PLAYLISTS page where you will find all the songs and artists from all of ther Breakfast Jams shows. View, listen and enjoy! * Next week we will celebrate Valentin's Day with a few sets based on the them of love. A Love Fest, if you will... |
January 30 - Update
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Okay...
• I hope you are enjoying Breakfast Jams half as much as I am! It is lots o' fun putting the playlists together and then sitting back and enjoying them on Thursday mornings. • As always, today's playlists are uploaded to our PLAYLISTS page, so stop by to not only see, but listen to, what songs we have featured on Breakfast Jams. • Thanks for tuning in and/or visiting our site. I will be back on next Thursday, February 6 bright and early starting at 6:00 AM (CST). • Love hearing your requests! Send 'em via email or our Breakfast Jams Facebook page. |
January 23 - Update
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Thoughts...
• I really enjoy hearing from listeners during the show, show thanks to all who chimed in this week. • Today's playlists are now posted on the PLAYLISTS page where you can view and/or hear today's music. • I'll be back with Breakfast Jams next Thursday, January 30. Please tune in if you can and help spread the word! • And yes, keep those requests coming via email or our Breakfast Jams Facebook page. |
January 16 - Update
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Quickly...
• Thanks to all to tuned in today and took the time to send along your kind comments. It is great to know that you're out there enjoying Breakfast Jams. • Today's playlists are now uploaded to our Playlists page, so check 'em out! • I'll be back next week with some more great tunes for kids and "grown ups" to enjoy together. • Finally, keep those requests coming via email or our Breakfast Jams Facebook page. |
January 9 - Update
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It is FUN to be back...
• Thank you all for your kind comments, texts, messages, etc... It feels good to know that you are out there listening! • Today's playlists are now posted on the PLAYLISTS page. I revamped that section to make it easier for you to check out the music. |
• Breakfast Jams will be on each and every Thursday for the month of January - please join us again next week. I plan to follow the local elementary school schedules, so if there is no school on a Thursday chances are Breakfast Jams won't be broadcasting that day. I promise to keep you informed.
December 19 - Update
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A Few Reminders... • We are taking the rest of the month off to celebrate the holidays. We will be back on-air bright and early Thursday morning, January 9, 2020. • Today's playlist can be viewed and enjoyed again on our Playlists page. • Feel free to send me some song requests. You can email them to me or use the easy form on our Request a Song page. • Enjoy the rest of this year and remember to be kind to one and all. |
December 12 - Update
Chicago Botanic Garden's LIGHTSCAPE
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Oh Boy... • Today's show was even more fun than last week's! • If you missed it, please visit the Playlists page where you can view and LISTEN to the songs we featured this morning. • Next week's show will feature songs of Christmas, Hanukkah and the holiday season. • Do you have a song you would like to hear on Breakfast Jams? Simply send us an email or fill out the form on the Request a Song page and we'll do our best to play it on an upcoming show. • Please note: After next week's show, I will take a couple of Thursdays off and be back on air on Thursday, January 9, 2020. |
December 5 - Update
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A Few Quick Thoughts
• The playlists for Show #3 are now posted on the Playlists page. Listen again and/or find out what we played on today's Breakfast Jams. • It is fun hearing the phone ring in the studio with requests from listeners, so don't be shy. Give me a call during the show (847-735-6038) to request a song. You can also send us an email or submit your request and/or suggestion on our Request a Song page. • Have you checked out our Videos page yet? I just uploaded another fabulous song where hundreds of Christians, Jews and Muslims came together at the Tower of David in Jerusalem to sing Bob Marley's "One Love" in Hebrew, English and Arabic! • Lastly, if you like the show, please help spread the word! |
November 21 - Update
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Very Quick Reflection • Show #2 was a lot of fun for me and I hope you enjoyed it, too. If You Would Be So Kind • Please help spread the word about our Breakfast Jams program. • Today's playlists are on our PLAYLISTS page along with Show #1. Remember • There will not be a Breakfast Jams show on Thanksgiving Day. I will be back Thursday, December 5. |
November 15 - Update
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New VIDEOS Page
On Wednesday, I had the joy of visiting Mr. Kreiner's fourth grade music class with Mrs. Ellis at Lake Bluff (IL) Elementary school. As some of you know I spent the last five years there as the Preschool - 2nd Grade music specialist. I visited this week to share a new video that I thought the students would enjoy. We viewed it, talked about it and I got the feeling they thoroughly enjoyed it. So I decided to create a new VIDEOS page for this site. Children are so familiar with video media that it makes sense for teachers (and parents) to use videos as teaching tools and springboards for all kinds of discussion. |
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The first two videos include the one I shared with Mr. Kreiner's class (Argos Christmas Advert 2019) and a fabulous version of "Heroes" the David Bowie song performed by David Byrne (Talking Heads) and an enthusiastic choir. Enjoy! I'll post more...
November 14 - Update
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Quick Reflection
I just got home from today's maiden voyage of our Breakfast Jams radio show and I'm still buzzing from the excitement. All in all, it went rather smoothly for my first attempt at this DJ thing. I knew I had some great tunes picked out but I was a little anxious about the tech side - you see there are no engineers in there helping. I am by myself fully in charge of running the mixing board. No pressure... Then there is the necessary DJ banter. Do I script it out? Or do I just go for it? If you were listening, you probably figured out I just went for it. |
Upcoming Music
I have organized two Thanksgiving themed playlists for next Thursday's show, but if you have any requests (Thanksgiving related, or not) please let me know. The easiest way is to use the form on our REQUEST LINE page.
What now?
I plan on creating a Facebook page for the show, so please be on the lookout for that, too.
And If you feel comfortable, please, please SHARE this show with your friends and relatives. Remember it streams live anywhere via wmxm.org. And if you miss the show, or want to find out what I played, click here for each show's playlist.
Finally
I especially want to thank my mentors Michael Goldsberry (who was there bright-eyed and bushwood-tailed at 6:00 AM this morning to help get me going) and Kerri Sherman who has helped immensely in promoting Breakfast Jams and called immediately after the show to help me debrief.
I would also like to give a special heartfelt thanks to all the children's music artists who are so dedicated and passionate about creating meaningful music for our children.
And thank you to all who tuned in this morning! Please know how appreciative I am.
I have organized two Thanksgiving themed playlists for next Thursday's show, but if you have any requests (Thanksgiving related, or not) please let me know. The easiest way is to use the form on our REQUEST LINE page.
What now?
I plan on creating a Facebook page for the show, so please be on the lookout for that, too.
And If you feel comfortable, please, please SHARE this show with your friends and relatives. Remember it streams live anywhere via wmxm.org. And if you miss the show, or want to find out what I played, click here for each show's playlist.
Finally
I especially want to thank my mentors Michael Goldsberry (who was there bright-eyed and bushwood-tailed at 6:00 AM this morning to help get me going) and Kerri Sherman who has helped immensely in promoting Breakfast Jams and called immediately after the show to help me debrief.
I would also like to give a special heartfelt thanks to all the children's music artists who are so dedicated and passionate about creating meaningful music for our children.
And thank you to all who tuned in this morning! Please know how appreciative I am.
November 12 - Update
We are getting excited about this week's debut of BREAKFAST JAMS!
If you are unable to listen to the show live, here are the playlists from Show #1.
If you are unable to listen to the show live, here are the playlists from Show #1.