Sound Opinions

Hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot welcome their old colleague and former Sound Opinions host Bill Wyman back to discuss his new book, Bill Wyman’s Rock & Roll Lists, in which he ranks every song by some of rock’s biggest artists.
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Featured Songs:
The Beatles, "Good Day Sunshine," Revolver, Parlophone, 1966
The Beatles, "With a Little Help from My Friends," Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band, Parlophone, 1967
The Eagles, "Lyin' Eyes," One of These Nights, Asylum, 1975
Pink Floyd, "Atom Heart Mother," Atom Heart Mother, Harvest, 1970
Led Zeppelin, "Ramble On," Led Zeppelin II, Atlantic, 1969
Led Zeppelin, "Moby Dick," Led Zeppelin II, Atlantic, 1969
The Eagles, "Hotel California," Hotel California, Asylum, 1976
The Eagles, "Frail Grasp on the Big Picture," Long Road out of Eden, Eagles, 2007
Nirvana, "Smells Like Teen Spirit," Nevermind, DGC and Sub Pop, 1991
Nirvana, "Something in the Way," Nevermind, DGC and Sub Pop, 1991
Bruce Springsteen, "Outlaw Pete," Working on a Dream, Columbia, 2009
Pink Floyd, "Mother," The Wall, Columbia, 1979
Bob Dylan, "Shelter from the Storm," Blood on the Tracks, Columbia, 1975
Bob Dylan, "Tangled Up in Blue," Blood on the Tracks, Columbia, 1975
John Prine, "Angel from Montgomery," John Prine, Atlantic, 1971
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In this bonus episode, Greg spotlights a song he recently heard as Muzak and makes the case for the original and its grocery store counterpart.
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In 2026, Phoebe Bridgers is one of the biggest artists in the world. This week, hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot revisit their 2018 interview and live performance with Phoebe, which includes never-before-aired content. They discuss her debut album, songwriting prowess and impact on music. They’ll also review the debut album from Westside Cowboy.
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Featured Songs:
Phoebe Bridgers, "Lost Boys," Lost Weekend, Dead Oceans, 2026
The Beatles, "With a Little Help from My Friends," Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band, Parlophone, 1967
Westside Cowboy, "Kick Stones (The Boys)," It Goes On, Island, 2026
Westside Cowboy, "Pin Up Boys," It Goes On, Island, 2026
Westside Cowboy, "Coyote," It Goes On, Island, 2026
Westside Cowboy, "Paperchains," It Goes On, Island, 2026
Westside Cowboy, "Worried Age," It Goes On, Island, 2026
Phoebe Bridgers, "Scott Street (Live on Sound Opinions)," Stranger in the Alps, Dead Oceans, 2017
Phoebe Bridgers, "Funeral," Stranger in the Alps, Dead Oceans, 2017
Phoebe Bridgers, "Chelsea," Stranger in the Alps, Dead Oceans, 2017
Phoebe Bridgers, "Steamroller," Killer, Pax Americana, 2015
Phoebe Bridgers, "Killer (Live on Sound Opinions)," Stranger in the Alps, Dead Oceans, 2017
Phoebe Bridgers, "Demi Moore," Stranger in the Alps, Dead Oceans, 2017
Phoebe Bridgers, "Killer," Stranger in the Alps, Dead Oceans, 2017
Phoebe Bridgers, "Smoke Signals (Live on Sound Opinions)," Stranger in the Alps, Dead Oceans, 2017
Angelo Badalamenti, "Twin Peaks Theme (Instrumental)," Soundtrack from Twin Peaks, Warner Bros., 1990
Neil Young, "The Needle and the Damage Done," Harvest, Reprise, 1972
Radiohead, "Fake Plastic Trees," The Bends, EMI, 1995
Phoebe Bridgers, "You Missed My Heart," Stranger in the Alps, Dead Oceans, 2017
Phoebe Bridgers, "Motion Sickness (Live on Sound Opinions)," Stranger in the Alps, Dead Oceans, 2017
The Beatles, "A Day in the Life," Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band, Parlophone, 1967
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In this bonus episode, Jim remembers Vic Chesnutt’s music and an encounter he’s been thinking about ever since.
Content advisory: This episode includes discussion of self-harm.
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Hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot interview legendary soul songwriter David Porter, about his memoir, Soul Man. He recounts his pivotal role in turning Stax Records in Memphis into one of the greatest record labels in American history. The hosts also review the new album from Alabama Shakes.
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Featured Songs:
Sam & Dave, "I Thank You," I Thank You, Atlantic, 1968
The Beatles, "With a Little Help from My Friends," Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band, Parlophone, 1967
Alabama Shakes, "Another Life," I Must Be Dreaming, Island, 2026
Alabama Shakes, "Waist Deep," I Must Be Dreaming, Island, 2026
Alabama Shakes, "Tea Time," I Must Be Dreaming, Island, 2026
Alabama Shakes, "Garden," I Must Be Dreaming, Island, 2026
Sam & Dave, "Soul Man," Soul Men, Stax, 1967
Johnnie Taylor, "I Had A Dream," Wanted: One Soul Singer, Stax, 1967
Clyde McPhatter, "A Lover's Question," (Single), Atlantic, 1958
Bing Crosby, "The Old Grey Mare," On The Sentimental Side, Collectors' Choice Music, 2010
Rufus Thomas, "Cause I Love You," Walking The Dog, Stax, 1963
Sam & Dave, "A Place Nobody Can Find," (Single), Stax, 1965
Sam & Dave, "You Don't Know Like I Know," (Single), Stax, 1966
The Soul Children, "Give 'Em Love," Soul Children, Stax, 1969
Albert King, "Personal Manager," Born Under A Bad Sign, Stax, 1967
Phoebe Bridgers, "Lost Boys," Lost Weekend, Dead Oceans, 2026
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