You Know Who... Courts Sonic Disaster

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Jamie Muir
1942-2025
How did it sound out there? Personally, I felt like there were tons of audio issues, which is a shame because there were plenty of good tunes today. We started off by paying tribute to percussionist Jamie Muir (November 30, 1942 – February 17, 2025), known for his work with King Crimson and The Music Improvisation Company, as well as drummer Rick Buckler of The Jam (December 6, 1955 – February 17, 2025). Evidently, Monday was a bad day for players of the skins.
We did a side-by-side comparison of Oasis’ “Whatever” and Neil Innes’ “How Sweet to Be an Idiot” to try to get an idea where inspiration ends and plagiarism begins, and then played some really bad Star Trek related stuff.
In celebration of Walter Becker’s birthday, there was some ultra-rare Steely Dan stuff towards the end.
Overall, worth a listen.

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King Crimson
"Larks' Tongues in Aspic, Part One"
(David Cross, Robert Fripp, John Wetton, Bill Bruford, Jamie Muir)
From Larks' Tongues in Aspic  (Island/Atlantic, 1973)
 
Everyone who owns this album has a neighbor who hates him.
 
 
The Jam
“That’s Entertainment”
(Paul Weller)
Orpheum Theater, Boston, MA, 5/20/82
Studio version released on Sound Affects  (Polydor, 1980)
 
 
Oasis
“Whatever”
(Noel Gallagher, Neil Innes)
Single A-side (Creation, 1994)
 
 
Neil Innes
“How Sweet to Be an Idiot”
(Neil Innes)
From How Sweet to Be an Idiot  (United Artists, 1973)
 
 
Elton John
"Rocket Man (I Think It’s Going to Be a Long, Long Time)"
(Elton John, Bernie Taupin)
From Honky Château  (Uni, 1972)
 
 
Rocket... MAN
William Shatner
"Rocket Man (I Think It’s Going to Be a Long, Long Time)"
(Elton John, Bernie Taupin)
5th Saturn Awards, 1/14/78
 
 
Deodato
“Theme from Star Trek”
(Alexander Courage, Gene Roddenberry)
From Very Together  (MCA, 1976)
 
 
Max Webster
“Marmalade Mama”
(Original? Probably written by Kim Mitchell and Pye Dubois)
Larry's Hideaway, Toronto, ON, 2/20/76
Never officially released
 
 
The Blasters
“This Is It”
(Dave Alvin)
Reseda Country Club, Reseda, CA, 2/20/82
Studio version released on The Blasters  (Slash, 1981)
 
 
David Lindley & El Rayo-X
“Talk to the Lawyer”
(David Lindley)
Glenn Miller Club, Boulder, CO, 2/20/86
Studio version released on Win This Record!  (Asylum, 1982)
 
 
Aerosmith
“Shela”
(Steven Tyler, Brad Whitford)
Reunion Arena, Dallas, TX, 2/20/86
Studio version released on Done with Mirrors  (Geffen, 1985)
 
 
Govt Mule
"Left Coast Groovies (For FZ)"
(Warren Haynes, Allen Woody, Matt Abts)
Cotton Club, Atlanta, GA, 2/20/97
Studio version released on Gov’t Mule  (Relativity, 1995)
 
 
Richard Cocciante
“Michelle”
(Lennon-McCartney)
From All This and World War II  (Riva/20th Century, 1976)
Original recording by The Beatles released as a double A-side (Parlophone/Capitol, 1965)
 
 
J. Geils Band
"(Ain't Nothin' But a) Houseparty"
(Del Sharh, Joe Thomas)
Cobo Hall, Detroit, MI, 11/3/74
Originally recorded by The Show Stoppers and released as single A-side (Showtime, 1967)
 
 
Steely Dan
Walter Becker

“Slang of Ages”
(Walter Becker, Donald Fagen)
Pine Knob Music Theatre, Clarkston, MI, 8/11/03
Studio version released on Everything Must Go  (Reprise, 2003)
 
 
Steely Dan
“Wet Side Story”
(Walter Becker, Donald Fagen)
Nissan Pavilion, Bristow, VA, 7/21/96
Never officially released
 
 
Steely Dan
“Cash Only Island”
(Walter Becker, Donald Fagen)
Gorge Amphitheater, George,  WA, 8/17/96
Never officially released
 
 
George Benson
“Straight, No Chaser”
(Thelonious Monk)
Jazz Workshop, Boston, MA, 2/20/73
Original Thelonious Monk recording released on Genius of Modern Music, Vol. 2  (Blue Note, 1952)

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