About this episode
This week, hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot explore the history and legacy of the 50+ year-old Chicago blues label, Alligator Records, with its founder Bruce Iglauer. They'll talk to him about his new book Bitten By the Blues: The Alligator Records Story and discuss some of the landmark artists who came through, from Koko Taylor to Albert Collins. They also revisit a conversation and live performance with Buddy Guy. Join our Facebook Group: https://bit.ly/3sivr9T Become a member on Patreon: https://bit.ly/3slWZvc Sign up for our newsletter: https://bit.ly/3eEvRnG Make a donation via PayPal: https://bit.ly/3dmt9lU Send us a Voice Memo: Desktop: bit.ly/2RyD5Ah Mobile: sayhi.chat/soundops Featured Songs: Koko Taylor, "I'm A Woman," The Earthshaker, Alligator , 1978 The Beatles, "With A Little Help From My Friends," Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club, Parlophone, 1967 Albert Collins, "Honey Hush! (Talking Woman Blues)," Ice Pickin', Alligator , 1978 Mississippi Fred McDowell, "You Got to Move," You Gotta Move, Arhoolie, 1965 Hound Dog Taylor & The Houserockers, "Walking the Ceiling," Hound Dog Taylor and the HouseRockers, Alligator , 1971 Hound Dog Taylor & The Houserockers, "Give Me Back My Wig," Hound Dog Taylor and the HouseRockers, Alligator, 1971 Hound Dog Taylor & The Houserockers, "Phillips' Theme," Hound Dog Taylor and the HouseRockers, Alligator, 1971 B.B. King, "The Thrill Is Gone," Completely Well, Alligator, 1969 Hound Dog Taylor & The Houserockers, "Wild About You Baby," Hound Dog Taylor and the HouseRockers, Alligator, 1971 Koko Taylor, "Wang Dang Doodle," Wang Dang Doodle (Single), Chess, 1966 Koko Taylor, "That's Why I'm Crying," I Got What It Takes, Alligator, 1975 Koko Taylor, "I Got What It Takes," I Got What It Takes, Alligator, 1975 Albert Collins, "I Ain't Drunk," Cold Snap, Alligator, 1986 Albert Collins, Johnny Copeland, Robert Cray, "The Moon Is Full," Showdown!, Alligator, 1985 Toronzo Cannon, "Walk It Off," The Chicago Way, Alligator, 2016 Toronzo Cannon, "Bad Contract," The Chicago Way, Alligator, 2016 Shemekia Copeland, "Would You Take My Blood," America's Child, Alligator, 2018 Shemekia Copeland, "Ain't Got Time For Hate," America's Child, Alligator, 2018 A.C. Reed, "She's Fine (feat. Bonnie Raitt)," I'm In the Wrong Business!, Alligator, 1987 Buddy Guy, "Baby Please Don't Leave Me," Sweet Tea, Silvertone, 2001 B.B. King, "Don't Answer the Door," Don't Answer The Door (single), ABC, 1966 Buddy Guy, "Good Morning Schoolgirl," Hoodoo Blues Man (Live On Sound Opinions), Delmark, 2007 Cream, "Strange Brew," Strange Brew (single), Reaction, 1967 Buddy Guy, "First Time I Met The Blues," I Got My Eyes On You (single), Chess, 1960 Shawnna, "Can't Break Me (feat. Buddy Guy)," Block Music, Disturbing Tha Peace, 2006 Buddy Guy, "I've Got Dreams to Remember," Bring 'Em In (Live On Sound Opinions), Silvertone, 2007 Lou Reed, "Coney Island Baby," Coney Island Baby, RCA Victor, 1976 See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .