"Down In The Country" playlist 11/27/10

"Down In The Country"

with Gary "Hoss" Lawton

Saturdays 9AM-Noon

Tuesdays 9AM-Noon [R]

1. NATIONAL ANTHEM

2. EVERYBODY LOVES CHRISTMAS - EDDIE MONEY

3. RIDE THROUGH THE COUNTRY – COLT FORDW/JOHN MICHEAL MONTGOMERY

4. ANYTHING LIKE ME – BRAD PAISLEY

5. HOW I GOT THIS WAY – JUSTIN MOORE

6. CALIFORNIA GIRLS – GRETCHEN WILSON

7. SUGARLAND – NUTTIN FOR CHRISTMAS

8. TURN A COUNTRY BOY ON – JOHN RICH

9. COME ON OVER TO THE COUNTRY – HANK WILLIAMS JR.

10. PRETTY GOOD AT DRINKING BEER – BILLY CURRINGTON

11. THE GAMBLER – KENNY ROGERS

12. TRAILERHOOD – TOBY KIETH

13. SANTA CLAUSE IS COMING IN A BOOGIE WOOGIE CHOO CHOO TRAIN – THE TRACTORS

14. GIMMIE THAT GIRL – JOE NICHOLS

15. COUNTRY BOYS TOOL BOX – AARON TIPPIN

16. I DON'T NEED NO ROCKIN CHAIR – GEORGE JONES

17. COUNTRY DOWN TO MY SOUL – LEE ROY PARNELL

18. COME BACK SONG – DARIUS RUCKER

19. SARA SMILE – JIMMY WAYNE W/ HALL AND OATS

20. BOOGIE WOOGIE SANTA CLAUSE – BRIAN SETZER

21. I'M GOING TO JACKSON – JOHNNY AND JUNE CARTER CASH

22. LOVE ON ARRIVAL – DAN SEALS

23. WHY DONT WE JUST DANCE – JOSH TURNER

24. I CANT TAKE YOU ANYWHERE – SCOTTY EMERICK

25. THE TRUTH – JASON ALDEAN

26. BEER THIRTY – BROOKS AND DUNN

27. DOMINICK THE DONKEY (THE ITALIAN CHRISTMAS DONKEY) – LOU MONTE

28. DOOLEY – ANDY GRIFFITH AND THE DARLINGS

29. RUN RUN RUDOLPH – CHUCK BERRY

30. HILBILLY BONE – BLAKE SHELTON AND TRACE ADKINS

31. PLEASE COME HOME FOR CHRISTMAS – THE EAGLES

32. BOOT SCOOTIN' BOOGIE – BROOKS AND DUNN

33. PROP ME UP AGAINST THE JUKEBOX – JOE DIFFIE

34. I'LL BE HOME FOR CHRISTMAS – BING CROSBY

35. JOHNNY CASH IS DEAD AND HIS HOUSE BURNED DOWN – LARRY GATLIN

36. ROCKING AROUND THE CHRISTMAS TREE – BRENDA LEE

37. SANTA CLAUS IS WATCHING YOU – RAY STEVENS

38. ALL I WANT FOR CHRISTMAS (IS MY TWO FRONT TEETH) – SPIKE JONES

39. ALL I WANT FOR CHRISTMAS IS U – MARIAH CAREY

40. RUSTY CHEVROLET – DA YOOPERS

"Reggae Explorations" playlist 11/25/10

"Reggae Explorations"

with Mike Roots

WAPJ 89.9 & 105.1 FM, Torrington, CT

Thursday 7-9PM & Friday 10-12AM [R]

11/25/10

{{{SPECIAL THANKSGIVING EDITION}}}

Song / Artist / Album / Label

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1- Thank U Lord / Clifford Henry / Roots Gospel Vol. 1 (VA) / Katsjam

2- Thank You Oh Lord / John Brown's Body / Among Them / Shanachie

3- Be Thankful / Lytie / Repent / Zenith

4- Thank You Lord / Bob Marley & The Wailers / In the Beginning / Trojan

5- Thank You Lord Dub / Bob Marley & The Wailers / The Jamaican Dub Versions Vol. 2 / Esoldun

6- Thank You Lord / Judy Mowatt / Love / African Love - Jet Star

7- Thank You / Stevie Face / Reggae For Jesus / ERC

8- Hiding Place / Christafari / Gravity / Lion of Zion

9- Hidden Dub / Christafari / Gravitational Dub / Lion of Zion

10- Thank You / Youth Exodus (aka 'Imisi) / Authentic Sounds Vol. 1 (VA) / Kingdom Beat

11- Thank You Lord / Frankie Paul / SINGLE (mp3) / Baierele
12- I Count My Blessings / Micky Paap / Show Me The Reason / Micky Paap
13- Give Thanks & Praise / Alan Charles / Strength Ah Mi Life / Focus Arts
14- Give Thanks and Praises / Dean Fraser / Dean Play Bob Volume 2 / RAS
15- Thanks and Praises / Bola / What Do I Do? / Inner Hub
16- We Thank Thee / Denzil Dennis / Give Thanks / Jet Star
17- Thanks / Osmond Collins / He Will Restore / Jet Star
18- Thank You Lord / Bunny Brown / Reggae Give Thanks and Praise (VA) / Brickwall
19- One Love/People Get Ready / Bob Marley & The Wailers / Legend: The Best of Bob Marley and the Wailers / Island
20- I Thank You / Avion Blackman / Onyinye / Lion of Zion
21- Thank You Jah Jah / Blaminack / SINGLE (mp3) / versionist.com
22- Thank You / Beverlyn McKinson (Beverly Sweet) / SINGLE (mp3) / ...
23- Thank You Lord for Your Blessings / Derrick Morgan / Proverbs Chapter 1 (VA) / Jet Star
24- Thank You Lord / Melonie Page / Elm Project (VA) / Jet Star
25- Thank You Lord / Jahmark and the Soulshakers / Love Power / Banana Boat

For airplay consideration, contact Mike Roots at mroots@optonline.net
Check out Mike Roots' blog, "Roots Extract"

"Down In The Country" playlist 11/20/10

"Down In The Country"

with Gary "Hoss" Lawton

Saturdays 9AM-Noon

Tuesdays 9AM-Noon [R]

1. NATIONAL ANTHEM

2. WHY DO YOU DRINK - HANK WILLIAMS JR.

3. BONFIRE – DIERKS BENTLY

4. LOVER, LOVER – JERROD NIEMANN

5. SWINGING – LEANN RIMES

6. WHY'D YOU COME IN HERE LOOKING LIKE THAT – DOLLY PARTON

7. BILL'S LAUNDROMAT, BAR AND GRILL – CONFEDERATE RAILROAD

8. LUCKY MAN – MONTGOMERY GENTRY

9. WHAT THE COWGIRLS DO – VINCE GILL

10. DIXIELAND DELIGHT – ALABAMA

11. NIGHTS THE LIGHTS WENT OUT IN GEORGIA – REBA McENTIRE

12. ROLLIN' (THE BALLAD OF BIG AND RICH) – BIG AND RICH

13. SUDS IN THE BUCKET – SARA EVANS

14. SINCE I FELL FOR YOU – NATALIE COLE AND REBA McENTIRE

15. SHE GOT THE GOLD MINE I GOT THE SHAFT – JERRY REED

16. IT'S A GREAT DAY TO BE ALIVE – TRAVIS TRITT

17. JACOBS LADDER – MARK WILLS

18. LOOKING FOR A GOOD TIME – LADY ANTEBELLUM

19. GOODTIME – ALAN JACKSON

20. SLOW HANDS – CONWAY TWITTY

21. PUT A GIRL IN IT – BROOKS AND DUNN

22. ALL SUMMER LONG – KID ROCK

23. HOLLARBACK – LOST TRAILERS

24. KING OF THE ROAD – RANDY TRAVIS

25. U LOOK GOOD IN MY SHIRT – KEITH URBAN

26. TROUBADOUR – GEORGE STRAIT

27. BABY IT'S COLD OUTSIDE – KELLY WILLIS W/ BRUCE ROBINSON

28. I'LL TAKE THAT AS A YES – PHIL VASSAR

29. 15 YEARS AGO – STATLER BROTHERS

30. LOUISIANA COCO – KENTUCKY HEADHUUNTERS

31. WRAPPED UP IN YOU – GARTH BROOKS

32. TOO MUCH FUN – DARYL SINGLETARY

33. FRONT PORCH LOOKIN' IN – LONESTAR

34. SHARP DRESSED MAN – BRAD PAISLEY

35. ALL OVER ME – JOSH TURNER

36. A JUKEBOX WITH A COUNTRY SONG – DOUG STONE

37. AS SHE 'S WALKING AWAY – ZAC BROWN BAND W/ ALAN JACKSON

38. SMOKE A LITTLE SMOKE – ERIC CHURCH

39. THIS IS OUR COUNTRY – JOHN MELLENCAMP

"Reggae Explorations" playlist 11/18/10

"Reggae Explorations"

with Mike Roots

WAPJ 89.9 & 105.1 FM, Torrington, CT

Thursday 7-9PM & Friday 10-12AM [R]

11/18/10

Song / Artist / Album / Label

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1- Jamming / Bob Marley & The Wailers / Legend: The Best of Bob Marley and the Wailers / Island

2- Whom Shall I Fear / Clifford Henry / Roots Gospel Vol. 1 (VA) / Katsjam

3- You and You Alone / Twiggi / The Sun Shines Through / Rich Mar Musik

4- Silent Night / Pablo Black / A Reggae Christmas (VA) / RAS

5- Long Time / Geneman / Long Time / Lion of Zion - Tehillah

6- Here Again / Jah Servant / Good Soil / Servant

7- Where the Unity / Bredren Markus I / Unity Riddim Sessions Vol. 1 (VA) / Star Recordings

8- Ona Mi La / King Sunny Ade' / Return of the Juju King / Mercury

9- Freedom Fighter / Half Pint / Classics / Hightone

10- Show Me The Reason / Micky Paap / Show Me The Reason / Micky Paap

11- Far Away / Sherwin Gardner / Love is Life (EP) / Gospelreggae.com
12- Stars / Cornell Campbell / 25 Classic Cuts / Rhino
13- Starring Dub / Studio One Band / Dub Specialist: 17 Dub Shots From Studio One / Heartbeat
14- My Salvation / Gregory Isaacs / SINGLE (mp3) / Vizion Sounds
15- Love Solution / Jimmy Cliff / The Power and the Glory / Oneness
16- Make a Joyful Noise / Tendai / Exceedingly Abundantly / Awake
17- What Child is This? / Kofi / A Very Reggae Christmas / Atlantic - 143
18- Scheme of Things / Bunny Wailer / Protest / Mango
19- Wise Vibes / Gitta Dan / Reggaematic Worship / Gitta Dan
20- Smile / Freddie McGregor / SINGLE (mp3) / Mango
21- Cheer Up, Sharron / Bobby Melody / SINGLE (mp3) / Hi-Rock
22- Baby Baby / Jennifer Howland / SINGLE (mp3) / Lion of Zion
23- Be Strong / Mention feat. Emrand Henry / Return to Bass / Servant
24- Dub Strong / Mention / Return to Dub / Servant
25- Armor of God / Asherman Meets Dub Street Rockers / Zion Ready / JumpUp!
26- Sounds of Reggae / Bobby Ellis and the Crew / Shaka / Dublab

For airplay consideration, contact Mike Roots at mroots@optonline.net
Check out Mike Roots' blog, "Roots Extract"

"Down In The Country" playlist 11/13/10

"Down In The Country"
with Gary "Hoss" Lawton
Saturdays 9AM-Noon
Tuesdays 9AM-Noon [R]

1. NATIONAL ANTHEM

2. AMERICAN WAY – HANK WILLIAMS JR.

3. I'M A REBEL – CONFEDERATE RAILROAD

4. BOOGIE WOOGIE BUGLE BOY – THE ANDREWS SISTERS

5. UP ON THE RIDGE – DIERKS BENTLY

6. AN HONOR TO SERVE – RAY BOLTZ

7. HEY MR. PRESIDENT – THE WARREN BROTHERS

8. LADIES LOVE COUNTRY BOYS – TRACE ADKINS

9. AMERICA WILL ALWAYS STAND – RANDY TRAVIS

10. JAMBALYA (ON THE BAYOU) – HANK WILLIAMS SR.

11. LETTERS FROM HOME – JOHN MICHAEL MONTGOMERY

12. OLD RAGGED FLAG – JOHNNY CASH

13. WHILE YOUR STILL YOUNG – MONTGOMERY GENTRY

14. BLUE COLLAR DONE TURNED RED – GRETCHEN WILSON

15. GIDDY ON UP – LAURA BELL BUNDY

16. BALLAD OF THE GREEN BERETS – SGT. BARRY SADLER

17. RIDING WITH PRIVATE MALONE – DAVID BALL

18. ON MY WATCH TONIGHT – MIKE CORRADO BAND

19. ARLINGTON – TRACE ADKINS

20. TIL' THE LAST SHOTS FIRED – TRACE ADKINS

21. ANGEL FLIGHT – RADNEY FOSTER

22. ROLLING THROUGH THE SUNSHINE – TRAILER CHOIR

23. WORKING MAN'S PHD – AARON TIPPIN

24. THIS SONG'S FOR YOU – JOEY AND RORY W/ZAC BROWN BAND

25. AS SHE'S WALKING AWAY – ZAC BROWN BAND W/ ALAN JACKSON

26. SMOKE A LITTLE SMOKE – ERIC CHURCH

27. JOE THE SINGING JANITOR – JUNIOR BROWN

28. TURN A COUNTRY BOY ON – JOHN RICH

29. FARMER'S DAUGHTER – RODNEY ATKINS

30. ANYTHING LIKE ME – BRAD PAISLEY

31. ONLY PRETTIER – MIRANDA LAMBERT

32. WE WILL GO DOWN TOGETHER – BILLY JOEL

33. SOME GAVE ALL – BILLY RAY CYRUS

34. AMERICA THE BEAUTIFUL – RAY CHARLES

"Reggae Explorations" playlist 11/11/10

"Reggae Explorations"

with Mike Roots

WAPJ 89.9 & 105.1 FM, Torrington, CT

Thursday 7-9PM & Friday 10-12AM [R]

11/11/10

Song / Artist / Album / Label

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1- We Play Reggae / In Crowd / Natural Rock n' Reggae / Rhino

2- Make a Joyful Noise / Tendai / Exceedingly Abundantly / Awake

3- Never Let Go / Positive / Never Let Go / Lion of Zion - Lion of Judah

4- Have Mercy / Blaminack / SINGLE (mp3) / versionist.com (talkover)

5- Dance with Me / Roots Radics / Freelance / Kingdom

6- Love of My Life / Christafari / Word, Sound & Power / Lion of Zion

7- Apple of My Eye / Freddie McGregor / RAS Portraits / RAS

8- Dub and Unity / Sons of Zion / Sons of Zion / Servant

9- Jubilee / Zema with the Gladiators Band / Jubilee / Melchizedek

10- One Bright Day / Ziggy Marley and the Melody Makers / One Bright Day / Virgin

11- Drink for Free / Dominic Balli / Public Announcement / Dominic Balli
12- O Jah Jah / Mr. Goddy Goddy / Warfare / Spearhead
13- Chelsea / The Israelites / Roots / JumpUp!
14- Dub from the Gates of Zion / Solomon Jabby / Dub from the Gates of Zion / mp3.com CD (talkover)
15- War / Roge' Abergel & Kingdom Culture / Onward & Upward / Lion of Zion
16- Love Your Neighbour / Ladysmith Black Mambazo / The Warner Bros. Collection / Warner Archives - Rhino
17- Wareika / Twilight Circus Dub Sound System / The Essential Collection / M
18- As a Man Thinketh / Dan Hutson & The Seers / Got To Leave This Place / Orthodox Muzik
19- War / Bob Marley & The Wailers / Rastaman Vibration / Tuff Gong
20- Easy Come Dub / Impact All-Stars / Dubwise & Otherwise 2: A Blood and Fire Audio Catalogue (VA) / Blood and Fire (talkover)
21- Teachings of His Majesty / Christafari / Reggae Redemption Songs Vol. 2 (VA) / Lion of Zion
22- Roll Call / Tenor Saw / Fever / Blue Mountain - RAS
23- Blind Guides / Joshua Alo / Answer Your Calling / World Souljahs
24- Think Twice / Delroy Williams / SINGLE (7") / Rockers
25- Revolutionary Sound / DJ Stereoman / Good News / Jet Star - FJ
26- Flesh of My Flesh / Owen Uriah / High Praises (EP) / Prince - Uriah

For airplay consideration, contact Mike Roots at mroots@optonline.net
Check out Mike Roots' blog, "Roots Extract"

"Down In The Country" playlist 11/7/10

"Down In The Country"

with Gary "Hoss" Lawton

Saturdays 9AM-Noon

Tuesdays 9AM-Noon [R]

1. NATIONAL ANTHEM

2. READY TO ROCK (IN A COUNTRY KIND OF WAY) - AARON TIPPIN

3. BOYS OF FALL - KENNEY CHESNEY

4. STUCK LIKE GLUE - SUGARLAND

5. COMEBACK SONG - DARIUS RUCKER

6. AS SHE'S WALKING AWAY - ZAC BROWN BAND W/ ALAN JACKSON

7. ANGEL FLIGHT - RADNEY FOSTER

8. THIS SONG'S FOR YOU - JOEY AND RORY WITH ZAC BROWN BAND

9. WALK IN THE COUNTRY - KEITH URBAN (THE RANCH)

10. MY KIND OF PARTY - JASON ALDEAN

11. THE TALKIN' SONG REPAIR BLUES - ALAN JACKSON

12. VOICES - CHRIS YOUNG

13. SHE DON'T TELL ME TO - MONTGOMERY GENTRY

14. FROM A JACK TO A KING - JIM REEVES

15. TURN ON THE RADIO - REBA McENTIRE

16. YELLOW ROSE OF TEXAS - DOLLY PARTON/ WAYLON JENNINGS

17. SMOKE A LITTLE SMOKE - ERIC CHURCH

18. BUBBLES IN MY BEER - BOB WILLS

19. SIX DAYS ON THE ROAD - SAWYER BROWN

20. DRIVE (DADDY GENE) - ALAN JACKSON

21. LIFESTYLES OF THE NOT SO RICH AND FAMOUS - TRACY BYRD

22. SOUTHERN BOY - CHARLIE DANIELS W TRAVIS TRITT

23. SHE KEEPS THE HOME FIRES BURNING - RONNIE MILSAP

24. WHISTLIN' DIXIE - RANDY HOUSER

25. TWO DOLLARS IN THE JUKEBOX - EDDIE RABBIT

26. ONLY PRETTIER - MIRANDA LAMBERT

27. YOUR THE REASON OUR KIDS ARE UGLY - CONWAY TWITTY/ LORETTA LYNN

28. JUST BY BEING YOU - STEEL MAGNOLIAS

29. IF I COULD MAKE A LIVING OUT OF LOVING YOU - CLAY WALKER

30. BULLETS IN THE GUN - TOBY KEITH

31. HANK IT - JUSTIN MOORE

32. GIDDY ON UP - LAURA BELL BUNDY

33. SOUTHERN NIGHTS - GLEN CAMPBELL

34. MARRY FOR MONEY - TRACE ADKINS

35. ROCKIN' THE BEER GUT - TRAILER CHOIR

36. HIP TO MY HEART - THE BAND PERRY

37. GIVE ME A REDNECK GIRL - THE BELLAMY BROTHERS

38. SMILE - UNCLE KRACKER

39. COMMON MAN - JOHN CONLEE

40. OKLAHOMA SWING - VINCE GILL AND REBA McENTIRE

41. MY HEROES HAVE ALWAYS BEEN COWBOYS - WAYLON JENNINGS

"Reggae Explorations" playlist 11/4/10

"Reggae Explorations"

with Mike Roots

WAPJ 89.9 & 105.1 FM, Torrington, CT

Thursday 7-9PM & Friday 10-12AM [R]

11/4/10

Song / Artist / Album / Label

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1- Rain Drops Keep Falling / Dennis Brown / No Man is an Island / Studio One

2- Love Rain Down On Me / Barri / Lovelight Shining / Valley Vue

3- Tell Me Again Isaiah / Blaminack / SINGLE (mp3) / versionist.com (talkover)

4- Babylon Food / Queen Makedah / Bless Africa (EP) / Oriyah

5- Never Let Go / Positive / Never Let Go / Lion of Zion - Lion of Judah

6- Planted in Zion / Jah Servant feat. Drae / Jah Servant and Friends (VA) / Servant

7- I and I Survive / bad brains / Rock for Light / Caroline

8- Just for a Moment / Geneman feat. Christafari / Long Time / Lion of Zion - Tehillah

9- Johnny Too Bad / Taj Mahal / Mo' Roots / Columbia

10- Jerusalem / Mr. Lynx / Seeds You Sow / Lion of Zion - Lion of Judah

11- Abortion is a Crime / Alpha Blondy and the Solar System / Dieu / World Pacific
12- There Will Never Be Any Peace / B.A. Laing / The Bootleg Series / mp3.com CD
13- Dub of Fire / Roots & Akcent / Keepin' It Real (EP) / LSW (talkover)
14- More Love / Twiggi / The Sun Shines Through / Rich Mar Musik
15- What a Man Sow / Winston McAnuff / One Love / Crocodisc
16- I'll Give You Praise / Owen Uriah / The Heart of Uriah / Star Recordings
17- Healing / Jai / Best Friend / Image
18- Showdown / Mention / Return to Bass / Servant
19- Showdown Dub / Mention / Return to Dub / Servant
20- Roots Radical / Jimmy Cliff / Special / Columbia
21- Heaven Above (Roots Remix) / Avion Blackman / Reggae Redemption Songs Vol. 2 (VA) / Lion of Zion
22- Love and Affection / John Brown's Body / All Time / I-Town
23- Man in the Hills / Burning Spear / Harder Than The Best / Mango
24- Walls of Jerusalem / Vivian Jackson and the Prophets / Yabby You: Jesus Dread 1972-1977 (VA) / Blood & Fire
25- Jerusalem Dub / King Tubby's / Yabby You: Jesus Dread 1972-1977 (VA) / Blood & Fire
26- Long Days in Babylon / Solomon Jabby / SINGLE (mp3) / Altarsound

For airplay consideration, contact Mike Roots at mroots@optonline.net
Check out Mike Roots' blog, "Roots Extract"