Diggin' In The Crates

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The late great Prince Nelson George once sung, ”2000 Zero Zero party over oops out of time, So tonight I'm gonna party like it's 1999”. Trust Sideshow Sid to take this quite literally. “Diggin’ In The Crates,” is just that; a deep dive into Sid’s record buying habits before “2000 Zero Zero.” On any given show you might here the Doo-Wop of the Flamingos followed by an obscure 60’s B-side from Status Quo; the anger of “California Uber Alles” quelled by Aretha’s rendition of “Bridge Over Troubled Water;” the baffling freneticism of Drum & Bass made, less so, by the hypnotic rhythms of 70’s Disco. Asked to sum up his show, ever the wag, Sid said, ”Imagine “Coronation St” with a soundtrack curated by Quentin Tarantino”. Looks like we’re all getting to bed late Thursday morning!

  1. JAN 23

    Diggin’ In The Crates - Episode January 22, 2026

    Playlist: DENNIS COFFEY - Whole Lotta LoveBLONDIE - Dreaming (Clem Burke - Drummer)THE ALARM - 68 Guns (Mike Peters - Singer/Songwriter/Guitarist)THE STANDELLS - Dirty Water (Larry Tamblyn - Singer/Keyboardist)THE PRETTY THINGS - S.F. Sorrow Is Born (Viv Prince - Drummer)THE YARDBIRDS - Over Under Sideways Down (Chris Dreja - Guitarist)MARCIE AND THE COOKIES - I Would If I Could (Marcie Jones - Singer)TOM LEHRER - Poisoning Pigeons In The Park (Tom Lehrer - Singer/Songwriter/Musician)LALO SCHIFRIN - Mission Impossible (Lalo Schifrin - Composer/Conductor/Arranger)NITZER EBB - Let Your Body Learn (Douglas McCarthy - Singer)4 - One Of The Lads (Jock McDonald - Singer)STONE ROSES - Fool's Gold (Mani - Bassist)DRIZA BONE - Real Love (Billy April - Musician/Songwriter/Producer)CARL CARLTON - She's A Bad Mama Jama (Carl Carlton - Singer/Songwriter)ROY AYERS - Coffy Is The Color (Roy Ayers - Singer/Songwriter/Vibraphonist/Producer)CHRIS REA - On The Beach (Chris Rea - Singer/Songwriter/Guitarist)GOLDEN EARRING - Radar Love (George Kooymans - Singer/Guitarist)ACE FREHLEY - New York Groove (Ace Frehley - Guitarist)45 - Neat Neat Neat (Brian James - Guitarist)GANG OF FOUR - At Home He's A Tourist (Dave Allen - Bassist)MARIANNE FAITHFUL - Broken English (Marianne Faithful - Singer)PERE UBU - Dub Housing (Dave Thomas - Singer/Songwriter/Musician)MAX ROMEO - Chase The Devil (Max Romeo - Singer)BRIGITTE BARDOT & SACHA DISTEL - La Bise Aux Hippies (Brigitte Bardot - Singer/Actress)MUNGO JERRY - In The Summertime (Colin Earl - Pianist)ROBERTA FLACK - Feel Like Makin' Love (Roberta Flack - Singer/Songwriter)D'ANGELO - Devil's Pie (D'angelo - Singer/Songwriter)TONY! TONI! TONE! - If I Had No Loot (D'Wayne Wiggins - Singer/Songwriter/Guitarist/Producer)GWEN MCCRAE - 90% Of Me Is You (Gwen McCrae - Singer)JERRY BUTLER - Only The Strong Survive (Jerry Butler - Singer/Songwriter)PENTANGLE - Light Flight (Danny Thompson - Musician)PETER, PAUL & MARY - Leaving On A Jet Plane (Peter Yarrow - Singer/Songwriter)THE BEACH BOYS - Still I Dream Of It (Brian Wilson - Singer/Songwriter/Musician/Producer)JEANNIE SEELY - Don't Touch Me (Jeannie Seely - Singer)JIMMY CLIFF - Many Rivers To Cross (Jimmy Cliff - Singer)HENRY MANCINI - Lujon

  2. JAN 15

    Diggin’ In The Crates - Episode January 15, 2026

    Playlist: DENNIS COFFEY - Whole Lotta LoveTHE CHAMPS - Tequila (Dave Burgess - Guitarist)THE OSMONDS - Crazy Horses (Wayne Osmond - Guitarist/Singer/Songwriter)THE EASYBEATS - Friday On My Mind (Snowy Fleet - Drummer)DYKE AND THE BLAZERS - Funky Broadway Part 1 (Rodney Brown - Drummer)SLY & THE FAMILY STONE - Everyday People (Sly Stone - Singer/Songwriter/Musician/Producer)BADFINGER - Come And Get It (Joey Molland - Singer/Songwriter/Guitarist)MILK 'N' COOKIES - Wok 'N' Woll (Sal Maida - Bassist)THE JAM - Funeral Pyre (Rick Buckler - Drummer)THE PEDDLERS - On A Clear Day You (Roy Phillips - Keyboardist)CHUBB ROCK FEATURING HITMAN HOWIE TEE - DJ Innovator (Howie Tee - Songwriter/Producer)COCOA TEA - Tune In (Cocoa Tea - Singer/Songwriter)SAM & DAVE - When Something's Wrong With My Baby (Sam Moore - Singer)BIG STAR - Femme Fatale (Steve Cropper - Guitarist/Songwriter/Producer)NOEL HARRISON - Windmills Of Your Mind (Alan Bergman - Songwriter)THE MOODY BLUES - Go Now (John Lodge - Guitarist)MOTT THE HOOPLE - All The Way From Memphis (Mick Ralphs - Singer/Guitarist)SQUEEZE - Cool For Cats (Gilson Lavis -Drummer)MATCHBOX - Rockabilly Rebel (Robert Fenton - Singer)NEW YORK DOLLS - Pills (David Johansen - Singer)SOFT CELL - Tainted Love (Dave Ball - Musician/Producer)BLANCMANGE - Blind Vision (Stephen Luscombe - Keyboards)NIGHTCRAWLERS - Surrender Your Love (MK Radio Edit) (John Reid - Vocalist/Producer/DJ)NINO TEMPO & 5TH AVE. SAX - Hooked On Young Stuff (Nino Tempo - Singer/Musician)PHIL UPCHURCH COMBO - You Can't Sit Down (Phil Upchurch - Guitarist)FRIENDS OF DISTINCTION - Grazing In The Grass (Harry Alston - Singer)ANDY BEY - River Man (Andy Bey - Singer/Pianist)TOMMY HUNT - Love On The Losing Side (Tommy Hunt - Singer)BRENTON WOOD - Gimme A Little Sign (Brenton Wood - Singer)THE MCCOYS - Hang On Sloopy (Rick Derringer - Singer/Songwriter/Guitarist/Producer)BUDDY HOLLY & THE CRICKETS - Rock Around With Ollie Vee (Sonny Curtis - Singer/Songwriter/Guitarist)OWEN GRAY - Lonely Days (Owen Gray - Singer/Musician)CONNIE FRANCIS - It's Gonna Take Some Time (Connie Francis - Singer)SHEILA JORDAN - If You Could See Me Now (Shelia Jordan - Singer)BLACK SABBATH - Changes (Ozzy Osbourne - Singer/Songwriter)THE FLAMINGOS - I Only Have Eyes For You (Terry "Buzzy" Johnson - Singer/Songwriter/Guitarist)HENRY MANCINI - Lujon

  3. JAN 9

    Diggin’ In The Crates - Episode January 8, 2026

    Playlist: DENNIS COFFEY - Whole Lotta LoveLED ZEPPELIN - Houses Of The Holy (Rough Mix With Overdubs)SWELL MAPS - Big Empty FieldTELEVISION PERSONALITIES - Picture Of Dorian GreyMARIANNE FAITHFUL - Cast Your Fate To The WindKATE BUSH - Mna na hEireannPATTI SMITH - Redondo Beach (RCA Demo)DUB SYNDICATE - Fight The PowerBARRINGTON LEVY - Don't Fuss Nor FightSISTER IRENE O'CONNOR - O Brother (Matt. 7:1-5)DAVE BALL & GENESIS P. ORRIDGE - DreamTHE DURUTTI COLUMN - Sketch For WinterJOHN BARRY - VendettaLOS ZHEROS - MariluTEARS FOR FEARS - Broken (Richard Skinner Session)HITOMI - Sfo OaklandYOSHIAKI OCHI - Madal Sonic #2OPEN SKY UNIT - Sunshine StarJACKIE MITTOO - Fireball RockSLY & THE FAMILY STONE - Pucker Up ButtercupTHE ROLLING STONES - Happy (Live At Earls Court 1976)TALKING HEADS - Uh-Oh, Love Comes To Town (Live At Entermedia Theatre, New York, NY - 8/10/1978)YELLOW MAGIC ORCHESTRA - Day TripperJIMI HENDRIX - The Wind Cries Mary (Live In Stockholm 1967)DOC POMUS - Night Life (Demo)ELVIS PRESLEY - Always On My MindFINE YOUNG CANNIBALS - Social SecurityTHE CENOBITES - MotherCARL CRAIG - Program 12 (My First Mistake)MIKE TAYLOR QUARTET - Exactly Like YouCHET BAKER - Almost Blue (Live In Cannes 1987)JONI MITCHELL - Sunny SundayNICK DRAKE - Saturday Sun (1st Sound Technique Session March, 1968)THE SMALL FACES - Show Me The Way (Stripped Down Acoustic Mix)OASIS - Cast No Shadow (Unlugged)LAURA NYRO - Ooh Baby Baby (The Loom's Desire Live 1993)PINK FLOYD - Wish You Were Here (Featuring Stephan Grappelli)HENRY MANCINI - Lujon

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The late great Prince Nelson George once sung, ”2000 Zero Zero party over oops out of time, So tonight I'm gonna party like it's 1999”. Trust Sideshow Sid to take this quite literally. “Diggin’ In The Crates,” is just that; a deep dive into Sid’s record buying habits before “2000 Zero Zero.” On any given show you might here the Doo-Wop of the Flamingos followed by an obscure 60’s B-side from Status Quo; the anger of “California Uber Alles” quelled by Aretha’s rendition of “Bridge Over Troubled Water;” the baffling freneticism of Drum & Bass made, less so, by the hypnotic rhythms of 70’s Disco. Asked to sum up his show, ever the wag, Sid said, ”Imagine “Coronation St” with a soundtrack curated by Quentin Tarantino”. Looks like we’re all getting to bed late Thursday morning!