Robyn Hitchcock Returns & Opinions on SZA
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.
Review: 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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