Hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot interview Swamp Dogg, the psychedelic soul artist born Jerry Williams. He has a documentary about his life out now called "Swamp Dogg Gets His Pool Painted." The hosts also review the new album from Lorde.
Lorde is back with her fourth album since her 2013 single “Royals” made her an international star. Both hosts praise the fearless creativity of the new album, “Virgin.”
Swamp Dogg
Hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot talk with Jerry Williams, better known as Swamp Dogg. The octogenarian is the subject of the film “Swamp Dogg Gets His Pool Painted,” which details his very long career as a performer, songwriter and producer.
Featured Songs:
Swamp Dogg, "Synthetic World," Total Destruction to Your Mind, Canyon, 1970
The Beatles, "With A Little Help From My Friends," Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band, Parlophone, 1967
Lorde, "What Was That," Virgin, Republic, 2025
Lorde, "Hammer," Virgin, Republic, 2025
Lorde, "Man Of The Year," Virgin, Republic, 2025
Lorde, "If She Could See Me Now," Virgin, Republic, 2025
Swamp Dogg, "Total Destruction to Your Mind," Total Destruction to Your Mind, Canyon, 1970
Red Foley, "There'll Be Peace In The Valley For Me," There'll Be Peace In The Valley For Me (Single), Decca, 1956
Little Jerry Williams, "I'm The Lover Man," I'm The Lover Man (Single), Southern Sound, 1964
Doris Duke, "To The Other Woman ," I'm A Loser, Canyon, 1970
Doris Duke, "Ghost of Myself," I'm A Loser, Canyon, 1970
Swamp Dogg, "Eat The Goose (Before The Goose Eats You)," Swamp Dogg's Greatest Hits?, Stone Dogg, 1976
Swamp Dogg, "God Bless America For What," Rat On!, Elektra, 1971
Swamp Dogg, "Please Let Me Go Round Again," Sorry You Couldn't Make It, Joyful Noise, 2020
Louis Jordan, "Ain't Nobody Here But Us Chickens," Saturday Nite Fish Fry (Single), Tangerine, 1964
Horsegirl, "Frontrunner," Phonetics On and On, Matador, 2025
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