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20 Feet from Stardom

This week, a celebration of some outstanding musicians who rarely receive recognition:  the back-up singers.  We explore portions of the soundtrack from the documentary 20 Feet  from Stardom, plus dig into other recordings that feature some of these artists.

Track List:

"Walk on the Wild Side" -- Lou Reed

"Slippery People" -- Talking Heads

"Nobody's Fault but Mine" -- Merry Clayton

"Christmas (Baby Please Come Home)" -- Darlene Love

"What'd I Say" --  Ray Charles

"He's a Rebel" -- The Crystals (Darlene Love)

"Space Captain" -- Joe Cocker

"I Idolize You" -- Ike and Tina Turner

"A Fine, Fine Boy" -- Darlene Love

"Gimme Shelter" -- Merry Clayton

"Southern Man" -- Merry Clayton

"Lean on Me" -- Darlene Love

"Sure on This Shining Night" -- Lisa Fischer

Laurie Arbore is the afternoon announcer for KCUR 89.3.
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