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Playlist from 12/31/2024 @ 7:00am

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Music is what feelings sound like. - Unknown

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all tracks listed in reverse chronological order

Van Morrison

Brand New Day
Moondance 1970 via Warner Bros / Wea
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David Sanborn

I'm Gonna Move To The Outskirts Of Town
Here & Gone 2008 via Decca U.S.
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This track features Eric Clapton. David Sanborn (July 30, 1945 - May 12, 2024) was an American alto saxophonist. Sanborn worked in many musical genres; his solo recordings typically blended jazz with instrumental pop and R&B. He was active as a session musician, and played on numerous albums by artists including Stevie Wonder, Bruce Springsteen, Aretha Franklin, Sting, the Eagles, Rickie Lee Jones, James Brown, George Benson, Carly Simon, Elton John, Bryan Ferry and the Rolling Stones. He released more than 20 albums and won six Grammy awards.
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Bernice Johnson Reagon

There is More Love Somewhere
River of Life-Harmony- One 1986 via Flying Fish Records
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Bernice Johnson Reagon (October 4, 1942 - July 16, 2024) was an American song leader, composer, professor of American history, curator at the Smithsonian, and social activist.

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Joan Baez

Please Come to Boston
Greatest Hits 1996 via A&M Records
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8:40 am
PROMO-WYCE Estate Plan Reminder (click for more info)

Have you ever wondered what you can do to pay it forward and make sure WYCE Radio is here for your kids and grandkids to enjoy?

In addition to your generous continuing support for WYCE while you're still with us, please consider including a financial gift to WYCE in your estate plan.

If you haven't already, we encourage you to consult with your estate planning attorney about the benefits of leaving a gift to support WYCE. 

If you don't have an estate planning attorney, don't hesitate to contact Station Manager Phil Tower(phil@grcmc.org) for our trusted recommendations.

Lou Donaldson

The Masquerade is Over
The Scorpion- Live at the Cadillac Club 1970 via Blue Note Records
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Lou Donaldson Jr. (November 1, 1926 - November 9, 2024) was an American jazz alto saxophonist Bandleader and composer. He was best known for his soulful, bluesy approach to playing the alto saxophone.
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Sydney Sleadd & the Swarm

Tolerant Woman
Single 2024 via Flower Bed
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8:30 am
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Mina

Grande, Grande, Grande
Mina The Collections 3.0 2015 via Warner Brothers
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John Mayall

That's What Love Will Make You Do
Nobody Told Me 2019 via Forty Below
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John Mayall (29 November 1933 - 22 July 2024) was an English blues and rock musician, songwriter and producer. A singer, guitarist, harmonica player, and keyboardist, he had a career that spanned nearly seven decades, remaining an active musician until his death aged 90. Mayall has often been referred to as the "godfather of the British blues", and was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in the musical influence category in 2024.
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B.B. King

Bringing In A Brand New Year
A Christmas Celebration of Hope 2001 via MCA
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8:20 am
Dizzybird Records - Crystal Trench NYE Show (click for more info)

Support for WYCE comes from Dizzybird Records, presenting the Crystal Trench EP release party on New Year's Eve at Four Star Theatre in Grand Rapids!

You are invited to share in the celebration of the latest dark wave electronic project from Grand Rapids' own Crystal Trench.

They'll be supported by Strange Skin, and Marsfade, as well as DJ sets from Sean Stearns and Masa Like Nasa and featuring visuals by Alex Perez. 

Tickets are on sale now for Crystal Trench's New Years Eve show at dizzybirdrecords dot com.

Greg Kihn

Subterranean Homesick Blues
Mutiny 1994 via Clean Cuts
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Cover of a Bob Dylan tune. He is best known for the hits "The Breakup Song (They Don't Write 'Em)" in 1981 and "Jeopardy" in 1983. Kihn died August 13, 2024 at the age of 75.
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Sergio Mendes

Samba In Heaven
In The Key Of Joy 2020 via Concord
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Featuring Sugar Joans on vocals. A Brazilian musician, Mendes' career took off with worldwide hits by his band Brasil '66. He released 35 albums and was known for playing bossa nova, often mixed with funk.

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Tito Jackson

Love One Another
Under Your Spell 2021 via Gulf Coast
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October 15, 1953 - September 15, 2024 Consistent member of the Jackson 5. Began a solo career in 2003.
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The Grateful Dead

Box Of Rain (Live at Soldier Field, Chicago, IL 732015)
Celebrating 50 Years Of The Grateful Dead 2015 via Rhino
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Composed by bassist Phil Lesh and lyricist Robert Hunter. Lesh passed October 24 at the age of 84.
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8:00 am
WYCE Year-End Fund Drive - Thank you! (click for more info)

Support for WYCE comes from listeners like you!

We want to thank all of you who have supported us financially during our year-end fund drive.

If you didn't get a chance to donate, today is the last day of the year to give and... help us reach our overall fundraising goal at wyce dot org.

Listener donations make up nearly half of the funding we use to keep WYCE on the air, so we're counting on your support.

Please donate today at wyce dot org, and thank you for supporting independent community radio, WYCE!

Alex Puddu

Velluto Nero
Deliria 2024 via Al Dente
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Tom Waits

New Year's Eve
Bad as Me 2011 via Anti
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Quincy Jones

Stomp
Q's Jook Joint 1995 via Dreamworks
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An American record producer, composer, arranger, conductor, trumpeter, and bandleader, Jones passed November 3, 2024 at the age of 91.
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Otis Redding & Carla Thomas

New Year's Resolution
King & Queen 1967 via Atlantic
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Kris Kristofferson

Closer to the Bone
Closer to the Bone 2009 via New West
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Kristoffer Kristofferson (June 22, 1936 - September 28, 2024) was an American singer, songwriter, and actor. He died at the age of 88.
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7:40 am
Gilmore (click for more info)

Support for WYCE comes from Flat River Grill, part of the Gilmore Collection of restaurants. 

The Flat River Grill offers three distinct dining spaces: its dining room, Tributary, and a four-season patio. 

Their new menu features Housemade Meatloaf, Harvest Hash, Pesto Bacon Grilled Cheese, and more.

A full menu and business hours are at flatrivergrill dot com.

Mystic Dub

Long Road
International Bird 2020 via Independent

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John Pizzarelli

What Are You Doing New Year's Eve?
Cool December 2003 via Shout! Records
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7:30 am
Wealthy Theatre - Stop Making Sense (click for more info)

Support for WYCE comes from Wealthy Theatre...inviting you to Celebrate New Year's Eve at Wealthy Theatre with a special screening of the Talking Heads classic film,  "Stop Making Sense!"

Come dressed in your favorite NYE attire and ring in the New Year, with TWO screenings of the film at 8pm and 11pm. 

"Stop Making Sense!" is considered by many as one of the best concert films of all time - filmmaker Jonathan Demme captures the energy and artsy groove of Talking Heads, in a fully restored version of the film.

Tickets for both screenings are on sale now at wealthytheatre dot org and proceeds will support WYCE!

Cissy Houston

I'm Somebody
Face To Face 1996 via House of Blues
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September 30, 1933 - October 7, 2024 A Grammy award winning artist she is also best know as the mother of Whitney Houston.
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Si Kahn

New Year's Eve
New Wood 1974 via Philo Records
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7:20 am
CASA of Kent County (click for more info)
Every child in foster care deserves a voice in the courtroom, and you can be that voice. 

Court Appointed Special Advocates - known by the acronym CASA - of Kent County is looking for dedicated volunteers to advocate for children in the child welfare system, ensuring they have the support and stability they need. 

No special background is required--just compassion and a desire to make a difference. 

CASA invites you to join them in bringing hope and positive change to a child's life. 

Learn more about becoming a CASA volunteer today.at casakentco dot org.  That's c-a-s-a-k-e-n-t-c-o dot o-r-g!

Jo-el Sonnier

Jolie Fille
Cajun Pride 1997 via Rounder / Umgd
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Grammy-winning artist Jo-El Sonnier died at age 77 on Jan. 13, 2024 while on tour. American singer-songwriter and accordionist who performed country music and Cajun music
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Melanie

Brand New Key [Brand New Version]
Crazy Love 2002 via Orpheus Records
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February 3, 1947 - January 23, 2024 Melanie is widely known for the 1971-72 global hit "Brand New Key," and her composition "What Have They Done to My Song Ma."
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Roy Haynes

The Best Thing for You
Love Letters 2002 via Sony
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Passed November 12, 2024 at the age of 99. In the 1950s he was given the nickname "Snap Crackle" for his distinctive snare drum sound and musical vocabulary. He was among the most recorded drummers in jazz.
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Joan Osborne

Champagne and Wine
Bring It On Home 2012 via Saguaro Road Records
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Ray Wylie Hubbard

New Year's Eve at the Gates of Hell
The Grifter's Hymnal 2012 via Bordello Records
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7:00 am
WYCE Year-End Fund Drive - Thank you! (click for more info)

Support for WYCE comes from listeners like you!

We want to thank all of you who have supported us financially during our year-end fund drive.

If you didn't get a chance to donate, today is the last day of the year to give and... help us reach our overall fundraising goal at wyce dot org.

Listener donations make up nearly half of the funding we use to keep WYCE on the air, so we're counting on your support.

Please donate today at wyce dot org, and thank you for supporting independent community radio, WYCE!