Hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot welcome Robyn Hitchcock back to Sound Opinions to discuss the singer-songwriter’s book, 1967: How I Got There and Why I Never Left, and the accompanying album, 1967: Vacations in the Past. Plus, the hosts review the new album from SZA.
Jim and Greg review “Lana” by SZA, a deluxe reissue of her 2022 album, “SOS.” Both hosts are impressed by the project, but agree it could stand as an album on its own.
Robyn Hitchcock
Jim and Greg talk with Robyn Hitchcock, a prolific solo artist and former leader of the Soft Boys. He has recently released his first book and an album both focused on the year 1967. The hosts dig into his fascination with the year that psychedelic music peaked and made a big impression on him.
Featured Songs:
The Soft Boys, "I Wanna Destroy You," Underwater Moonlight, Armageddon, 1980
The Beatles, "With A Little Help From My Friends," Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band, Parlophone, 1967
SZA, "Saturn," Lana, Top Dawg, 2024
SZA, "Drive," Lana, Top Dawg, 2024
SZA, "BMF," Lana, Top Dawg, 2024
SZA, "Another Life," Lana, Top Dawg, 2024
Robyn Hitchcock and The Egyptians, "Brenda's Iron Sledge," Black Snake Diamond Röle, Armageddon, 1981
Robyn Hitchcock, "Trams of Old London," I Often Dream of Trains, Midnight Music, 1984
Robyn Hitchcock, "A Whiter Shade of Pale," 1967: Vacations in the Past, Tiny Ghost, 2024
Robyn Hitchcock, "Like a Rolling Stone," Robyn Sings, Editions PAF, 2002
Robyn Hitchcock, "Trouble in Your Blood," The Man Upstairs, Yep Roc, 2014
Robyn Hitchcock, "A Day in the Life," 1967: Vacations in the Past, Tiny Ghost, 2024
Robyn Hitchcock, "See Emily Play," 1967: Vacations in the Past, Tiny Ghost, 2024
Robyn Hitchcock, "Itchycoo Park," 1967: Vacations in the Past, Tiny Ghost, 2024
Robyn Hitchcock, "Vacations in the Past," 1967: Vacations in the Past, Tiny Ghost, 2024
Fruit Bats, "We Used to Live Here," A River Running to Your Heart, Merge, 2023
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