#797 The Story of Fortune Records, Opinions on The Hold Steady, Julien Baker & King Gizzard & the Wizard Lizard

This week, hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot explore the history of the independent label Fortune Records. They discuss the unpredictable music, unique cast of characters and why it had famous admirers ranging from Smokey Robinson to Lou Reed. Plus, they review some new music. Become a member on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/soundopinions Make a donation via PayPal: https://bit.ly/36zIhZK Record a Voice Memo: https://www.micdropp.com/studio/5febf006eba45/ Featured Songs: The Premiers, "The Trap of Love," The Trap of Love (Single), Fortune, 1957 The Hold Steady, "The Feelers," Open Door Policy, Positive Jams, 2021 The Hold Steady, "Unpleasant Breakfast," Open Door Policy, Positive Jams, 2021 The Hold Steady, "Hanover Camera," Open Door Policy, Positive Jams, 2021 King Gizzard & the Wizard Lizard, "O.N.E.," L.W., Flightless, 2021 King Gizzard & the Wizard Lizard, "Pleura," L.W., Flightless, 2021 King Gizzard & the Wizard Lizard, "K.G.L.W.," L.W., Flightless, 2021 King Gizzard & the Wizard Lizard, "East West Link," L.W., Flightless, 2021 Julien Baker, "Song in E," Little Oblivions, Matador, 2021 Julien Baker, "Hardline," Little Oblivions, Matador, 2021 Julien Baker, "Faith Healer," Little Oblivions, Matador, 2021 Nolan Strong & The Diablos, "If Oh I (Could Be With You Tonight)," If Oh I (Could Be With You Tonight) (Single), Fortune, 1959 Andre Williams, "Bacon Fat," Bacon Fat (Single), Fortune, 1957 Roy Hall and the Cohutta Mountain Boys, "Dirty Boogie," Dirty Boogie (Single), Fortune, 1949 Skeets McDonald, "The Tattooed Lady (feat. Johnny White and His Rhythm Riders)," The Tattooed Lady (Single), Fortune, 1961 Rufus Shoffner & Joyce Songer, "It Always Happens to Me," It Always Happens to Me (Single), Fortune, 1961 Nolan Strong & The Diablos, "Do You Remember What You Did," Do You Remember What You Did (Single), Fortune, 1955 Nolan Strong & The Diablos, "Mind Over Matter," Mind Over Matter (Single), Fortune, 1962 Shorty Frog & The Space Cats, "Sheddin' Tears over You," Sheddin' Tears over You (Single), Fortune, 1958 John Lee Hooker, "Blues For Big Town," John Lee Hooker & Big Maceo Merriweather, Fortune, 1963 Dead Prez , "Panthers (feat. Common and the Last Poets)," Hip​-​Hop Docktrine: The Official Boondocks Mixtape, Self-released, 2006 Support The Show: https://www.patreon.com/soundopinions See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .