Nov 15, 2021
Canadian 80s New Wave legends Martha Johnson and Mark Gane of Martha & The Muffins join me on No Sleep 'til Sudbury this week to chat about their new record, called Marthology: In and Outtakes.
Martha and Mark are wonderful people with great stories. Topics discussed include The Wizard of Oz, seeing The Beatles live, how limitations create style, the time Chris Isaak wrote a song in a closet during a party, and the fascinating reason the chorus of "Echo Beach" is heard only at the end of the song.
Martha’s playlist:
Laura Mvula – Green Garden
Bob Marley – Waiting in Vain
The Beach Boys – God Only Knows
Judy Garland – Over the Rainbow
The Beatles – Eight Days A Week
Mark’s playlist:
The Beatles – Tomorrow Never Knows
Jimi Hendrix – Voodoo Child (Slight Return)
Steve Reich – Music For 18 Musicians
Jo Stafford – The Nearness of You
King Crimson – 21st Century Schizoid Man