Syl Johnson Biz 3 hide caption toggle caption Biz 3 Review Music Reviews The 'Complete Mythology' Of Syl Johnson Fresh Air August 25, 2011 Al Green wrote "Take Me to the River," but it was his labelmate Syl Johnson who first made it famous. Rock historian Ed Ward traces Johnson's early career, which started in Chicago blues clubs in the 1950s. The 'Complete Mythology' Of Syl Johnson Listen · 8:33 8:33 Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/139919009/139941401" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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A new box set, Syl Johnson: The Complete Mythology, compiles more than 80 recordings from the late 1950s through early 1970s. Courtesy of the artist hide caption toggle caption Courtesy of the artist Review Music Reviews Syl Johnson: Soulful Like Marvin, Funky Like James November 10, 2010 Unlike Marvin Gaye or James Brown, Johnson never had massive success, in spite of a prolific career. A new box set, Syl Johnson: The Complete Mythology, compiles more than 80 recordings from the late 1950s through early 1970s. Syl Johnson: Soulful Like Marvin, Funky Like James Listen · 5:35 5:35 Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/131195698/131223252" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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World Cafe Dr. Ike On The Icons Of Ponderosa Stomp XPN April 28, 2009 Ponderosa Stomp is a music festival dedicated to the unsung heroes of solid American roots music. The annual event is a rocking showcase of jazz, soul, funk, rockabilly and swamp-pop combined into two days of non-stop jamming. Hear exclusive performances from Ponderosa Stomp and a chat with the festival's founder: Ira Padnos, a.k.a. "Dr. Ike." Dr. Ike On The Icons Of Ponderosa Stomp 16:14 Toggle more options Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/103572962/103572158" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player">
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