That Record Got Me High Podcast

Rob Elba
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Are you a music obsessive? Can you sit down for an hour or so poring over an album you love, digging deep into the lyrics, musical references and 'secret sauce' that makes it so special to you? Then this just MIGHT be your podcast! Each week your host - rock-n-roll lifer and recovering punk Rob Elba - sits down with a special guest to dissect a record that - metaphorically - got them high.

  1. 20h ago

    The Congos 'Heart Of The Congos' with Skip Heller

    Bandleader, composer and music historian Skip Heller (Voodoo 5, Los duenos del Klezmer, the Hollywood Film Noirchestra), brings us the OG 1977 roots reggae album 'Heart Of The Congos' by The Congos. Produced by Lee "Scratch" Perry at his Black Ark studio in Kingston, Jamaica (initially as a very limited release said to consist of only several hundred copies), it is now regarded as one of Perry's masterpiece productions of the Black Ark era. Songs discussed in this episode: Fisherman Dub - The Congos; Coffee In The Morning (Kisses In The Night) - Skip Heller's Voodoo 5; Moon Over Marin (Dead Kennedys cover) - Voodoo 5 (featuring Jello Biafra);  Dead Puppies Aren't Much Fun - Bill Frenzer; Exodus - Bob Marley & The Wailers; Monkey Man - The Specials; Party Time - The Heptones; Return Of Django - The Upsetters; Dirty Blvd. - Lou Reed; Fisherman, Congoman - The Congos; The Wind - Nolan Strong & Diablos; Animal Day - Wall Of Voodoo; Africa Talks To You (The Asphalt Jungle) - Sly & The Family Stone; Open Up The Gate - The Congos; Heartbreak Hotel (Live on Stage Show, 1956), Heartbreak Hotel - Elvis Presley ; Cocktails For Two - Spike Jones & His City Slickers; Earthbeat - The Slits; Children Crying, La La Bam-Bam - The Congos; Keep A Knockin' - Little Richard; Keep A Knockin' (But You Can't Come In) - Louis Jordan & His Tympany Five; Can't Come In, Sodom and Gomorrow, The Wrong Thing, The Ark Of The Covenant, Solid Foundation - The Congos; Fit and Working Again - The Fall; Telstar - The Tornados; Highway 99 - Skip Heller's Voodoo 5

    The Congos 'Heart Of The Congos' with Skip Heller

  2. Sep 26

    'That Song That Asks A Question Got Me High' Patron-curated Episode

    For this special Patron-curated episode, we tasked our Patrons with sending in their favorite song that asks a question. As always, they answered the call... Songs discussed in this episode: Why - Bronski Beat; Why - Annie Lennox; Why Why Why Why Why - SAULT; Why - Yoko Ono; Have You Seen Her - The Chi-Lites; Why Can't I Touch It? - Buzzcocks; Why, Oh Why - Pete Seeger; Unsatisfied - The Replacements; Question - Old 97's; Can I Have A Smoke, Dude? - Mary's Danish; Ska du hänga med? Nä!! - Bob Hund; Would? - Alice In Chains; Don't Look Now (It Ain't You or Me) - Minutemen; Don't Look Now (It Ain't You or Me) - Creedence Clearwater Revival; Questions? - Dramarama; What Have I Said Now? - The Wedding Present; Why Tell The Truth (When It's Easier To Lie) - Brakes; Who Makes The Nazis - The Fall; What Gives? - Radio Birdman; Who Reaps the Profit? Who Pays the Price? - Leon Rosselson; Who Needs The Peace Corps? - Frank Zappa; Why Do You Cut Off Your Sleeves? - Sebadoh; Are You Gonna Be My Girl? - Jet; War - Edwin Starr; Whatchugonnado? - Bob Vylan; Who Are You Trying To Fool? - Little Ann; Johnny, Are You Queer? - Josie Cotton; Where Were You When I Needed You? - The Grass Roots; Easy On Your Own? - Alvvays; Caught You In The Act - Mel & Tim; (What's So Funny 'Bout) Peace, Love & Understanding? - Brinsley Schwarz; (What's So Funny 'Bout) Peace, Love & Understanding? - Elvis Costello & The Attractions (Live At Pinkpop, 1979)

    'That Song That Asks A Question Got Me High' Patron-curated Episode

  3. Sep 20

    S9E484 - Jim Croce 'Photographs & Memories' with Luke Bob Robinson and Jasper Smith

    On September 20, 1973, singer/songwriter Jim Croce, his musical partner Maury Muehleisen and four others were killed in a plane crash in Natchitoches, Louisiana after finishing a concert at Northwestern State University's Prather Coliseum. His music career cut tragically short, Croce nevertheless produced an amazing catalogue of songs that stand the test of time. This week's guests, Luke Bob Robinson and Jasper Smith of renowned  a cappella group Straight No Chaser, brings us Croce's second posthumous release following his 1973 death - the greatest hits collection Photographs & Memories. Songs discussed in this episode: Bad, Bad Leroy Brown - Frank Sinatra; Goodbye Yellow Brick Road, The 12 Days Of Christmas (1998), No Diggity - Straight No Chaser; Bad, Bad Leroy Brown - Dolly Parton; Bad, Bad Leroy Brown - Jim Croce; Queen Of The Hop - Bobby Darin; Bring Back That Leroy Brown - Queen; Operator (That's Not The Way It Feels), Photographs and Memories, Rapid Roy (The Stock Car Boy) - Jim Croce; Johnny Be Goode - Chuck Berry; Michelle - The Beatles; Time In A Bottle - Jim Croce; That's Me In The Bar - A.J. Croce; New York's Not My Home, Workin' At The Car Wash Blues - Jim Croce; Love American Style theme - Ron Hicklin Singers; I Got A Name - Jim Croce; Sunshine On My Shoulders - John Denver; I'll Have To Say I Love You In A Song, You Don't Mess Around With Jim, Lover's Cross - Jim Croce; Scarborough Fair - Simon & Garfunkle; One Less Set Of Footsteps - Jim Croce; Act Naturally - The Beatles; These Dreams, Roller Derby Queen - Jim Croce; Creep (Live) - Straight No Chaser

    S9E484 - Jim Croce 'Photographs & Memories' with Luke Bob Robinson and Jasper Smith

  4. Sep 12

    Herbie Hancock 'Chameleon' with Michael Hampton (Parliament-Funkadelic)

    This week, we're honored to have Parliament-Funkadelic guitarist and Rock and Roll Hall of Fame member Michael "Kidd Funkadelic" Hampton joining us to discuss Herbie Hancock and his groundbreaking song 'Chameleon' off of the 1973 album Head Hunters. Let's get FUNKY! Songs discussed in this episode: Underwater Rimes - Digital Underground; Words Of Wisdom - 2Pac; The Adventures Of Greggery Peccary - Frank Zappa; Can't Do Nuttin' For Ya Man (Dub Mix) - Public Enemy; Cellphone's Dead - Beck; Me vs Me - Biz Markie; (Not Just) Knee Deep - Funkadelic; King Kong Theme, Savanna - Michael Hampton; Good To Your Earhole - Funkadelic; Super Bad - James Brown; Chameleon - Herbie Hancock; Savage Beat, Leaving The Island - Michael Hampton; Chameleon - Herbie Hancock; 101 Eastbound - Fourplay; Chameleon - Herbie Hancock; Dance The Night - Dua Lipa; Fight Or Flight - Michael Hampton

    Herbie Hancock 'Chameleon' with Michael Hampton (Parliament-Funkadelic)

  5. Sep 7

    Fast Times At Ridgemont High BONUS Movie Episode with Les Norris

    For this special BONUS episode, we took a break from records to discuss a MOVIE with returning guest Les Norris - because why not?? It's 'That Movie Got Me High' featuring the 1982 classic: Fast Times At Ridgemont High! "All I need are some tasty waves, a cool buzz, and I'm fine."       - Jeff Spicoli

    Fast Times At Ridgemont High BONUS Movie Episode with Les Norris

  6. Sep 5

    S9E481 - Throwing Muses debut with Ronnie Barnett

    The first album by an American band to be released on British independent label 4AD, Throwing Muses' stunningly beautiful 1986 debut got this week's guest Ronnie Barnett (The Muffs) supremely and hopelessly high! Truth be told, the record's combination of gorgeous complexity, serene tension and emotional power STILL sounds fresh 40 years on. Songs discussed in this episode: Wave Of Mutilation (Pixies cover) - Throwing Muses; Kids In America - The Muffs; Finished - Throwing Muses; Agony (Live at Fort Apache, 1995) - The Muffs; Call Me - Throwing Muses; Feed The Tree - Belly; Green, Hate My Way - Throwing Muses; Johnny Hit and Run Paulene - X; Vicky's Box, Rabbits Dying - Throwing Muses; Watchin' You - KISS; America (She Can't Say No), Fear, Fear (The Doghouse Cassette Demo), Stand Up  - Throwing Muses; When The Night Comes Falling From The Sky - Bob Dylan; White Lies - Jason & The Scorchers; Soul Soldier, Delicate Cutters - Throwing Muses; New Love (Live at Fort Apache, 1995) - The Muffs

    S9E481 - Throwing Muses debut with Ronnie Barnett

  7. Aug 29

    Television 'Marquee Moon' with Alan Zweig

    This week's returning guest, Canadian documentary filmmaker Alan Zweig, brings a record many before him have mentioned but never pulled the trigger to tackle. Released in February 1977 to lukewarm commercial reception, Television's stunning debut 'Marquee Moon' is considered by many to be one of the greatest rock guitar albums of all time. Let's DO this! Songs discussed in this episode: Marquee Moon (Television cover) - Kronos Quartet; Halloween - The Dream Syndicate; That's All I Know (Right Now) - The Neon Boys; Prove It (Eno Demos), Venus De Milo (Eno Demos) - Television; In The Flesh - Blondie; Blitzkrieg Bop - Ramones; Betrayal Takes Two - Richard Hell; See No Evil - Television; Divine Intervention - Matthew Sweet; Venus - Television; Venus (Television cover) - Jeff & Spencer Tweedy; I Know What Boys Like - The Waitresses; Friction - Television; Screamin' Fist - Viletones; Marquee Moon - Television; Kassie Jones - Furry Lewis; Errors Of My Way - Wishbone Ash; Elevation - Television; Town Without Pity - Gene Pitney; Blank Generation - Richard Hell; Misty Eyes - Richard Lloyd; Guiding Light - Television; American Music - Violent Femmes; Pale Blue Eyes - Velvet Underground; Days, Prove It, Torn Curtain - Television; Souvenir From A Dream - Tom Verlaine; Marquee Moon (Television cover feat. Richard Lloyd) - Ellen Sundberg

    Television 'Marquee Moon' with Alan Zweig

  8. Aug 22

    Social Distortion 'Born To Kill' with Woody Compton

    This week's returning guest, Woody Compton, brings us Social Distortion and their 2026 release 'Born To Kill'. Their first studio album in fifteen years, it's both a return to form and statement of purpose - and Woody makes the case that leader Mike Ness STILL has some fire in his belly and the songwriting chops to back it up. Songs discussed in this episode: Ball and Chain (Honky Tonk version) - Mike Ness; Prison Bound, Ball and Chain - Social Distortion; Ballad Of A Lonely Man - Mike Ness; Machine Gun Blues, Born To Kill - Social Distortion; Search & Destroy - Iggy & The Stooges; No Way Out - Social Distortion; Goin' Out - U.S. Bombs; Ooh La La - The Faces; The Way Things Were - Social Distortion; Will The Wolf Survive - Los Lobos; Tonight, Partners In Crime, Crazy Dreamer, Wicked Game, Walk Away (Don't Look Back) - Social Distortion; Kids Of The Black Hole - Adolescents; Never Goin' Back Again, Don't Keep Me Hanging On, Over You, Death Or Glory (Clash cover) - Social Distortion

    Social Distortion 'Born To Kill' with Woody Compton
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Are you a music obsessive? Can you sit down for an hour or so poring over an album you love, digging deep into the lyrics, musical references and 'secret sauce' that makes it so special to you? Then this just MIGHT be your podcast! Each week your host - rock-n-roll lifer and recovering punk Rob Elba - sits down with a special guest to dissect a record that - metaphorically - got them high.

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