Sound Opinions

Hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot join with the Chicago music community to pay tribute to John Prine on what would have been his 80th birthday. They revisit an interview with the songwriter from 2018 and dissect his debut album with author Erin Osmon.
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Featured Songs:
John Prine, "How Lucky," Pink Cadillac, Elektra, 1979
John Prine, "Illegal Smile," John Prine, Atlantic, 1971
John Prine, "Sour Grapes," Diamonds in the Rough, Atlantic, 1972
Steve Goodman, "City of New Orleans," Steve Goodman, Buddah, 1971
John Prine, "Hello In There," John Prine, Atlantic, 1971
New Lost City Ramblers, "No Depression In Heaven," Songs from the Depression , Smithsonian Folkways, 1959
The Carter Family, "The Wandering Boy," The Wandering Boy (Single), Victor, 1927
John Prine, "Sweet Revenge," Sweet Revenge, Atlantic, 1973
John Prine, "Speed of the Sound of Loneliness," German Afternoons, Oh Boy, 1986
John Prine, "If You Don't Want My Love," Bruised Orange, Asylum, 1978
John Prine, "God Only Knows," The Tree of Forgiveness, Oh Boy, 2018
John Prine, "Bad Boy," German Afternoons, Oh Boy, 1986
John Prine, "All The Best," The Missing Years, Oh Boy, 1991
John Prine, "Lake Marie," Lost Dogs + Mixed Blessings, Oh Boy, 1995
John Prine, "Your Flag Decal Won't Get You Into Heaven Anymore," John Prine, Atlantic, 1971
John Prine, "Boundless Love," The Tree of Forgiveness, Oh Boy, 2018
John Prine, "Angel From Montgomery," John Prine, Atlantic, 1971
John Prine, "Sam Stone," John Prine, Atlantic, 1971
John Prine, "Clay Pigeons," John Prine, Atlantic, 1971
John Prine, "Summer's End," The Tree of Forgiveness, Oh Boy, 2018
John Prine, "When I Get To Heaven," The Tree of Forgiveness, Oh Boy, 2018
John Prine, "Caravan of Fools," The Tree of Forgiveness, Oh Boy, 2018
John Prine, "Paradise," John Prine, Atlantic, 1971
This Is Lorelei, "Billy Came Back," The Singer In My Band, Matador, 2026
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In this bonus episode, Jim pays tribute to Cheetah Chrome, guitarist for Rocket from the Tombs and the Dead Boys, who recently died at age 71.
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Hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot welcome their old colleague and former Sound Opinions host Bill Wyman back to discuss his new book, Bill Wyman’s Rock & Roll Lists, in which he ranks every song by some of rock’s biggest artists.
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Featured Songs:
The Beatles, "Good Day Sunshine," Revolver, Parlophone, 1966
The Beatles, "With a Little Help from My Friends," Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band, Parlophone, 1967
The Eagles, "Lyin' Eyes," One of These Nights, Asylum, 1975
Pink Floyd, "Atom Heart Mother," Atom Heart Mother, Harvest, 1970
Led Zeppelin, "Ramble On," Led Zeppelin II, Atlantic, 1969
Led Zeppelin, "Moby Dick," Led Zeppelin II, Atlantic, 1969
The Eagles, "Hotel California," Hotel California, Asylum, 1976
The Eagles, "Frail Grasp on the Big Picture," Long Road out of Eden, Eagles, 2007
Nirvana, "Smells Like Teen Spirit," Nevermind, DGC and Sub Pop, 1991
Nirvana, "Something in the Way," Nevermind, DGC and Sub Pop, 1991
Bruce Springsteen, "Outlaw Pete," Working on a Dream, Columbia, 2009
Pink Floyd, "Mother," The Wall, Columbia, 1979
Bob Dylan, "Shelter from the Storm," Blood on the Tracks, Columbia, 1975
Bob Dylan, "Tangled Up in Blue," Blood on the Tracks, Columbia, 1975
John Prine, "Angel from Montgomery," John Prine, Atlantic, 1971
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In this bonus episode, Greg spotlights a song he recently heard as Muzak and makes the case for the original and its grocery store counterpart.
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In 2026, Phoebe Bridgers is one of the biggest artists in the world. This week, hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot revisit their 2018 interview and live performance with Phoebe, which includes never-before-aired content. They discuss her debut album, songwriting prowess and impact on music. They’ll also review the debut album from Westside Cowboy.
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Featured Songs:
Phoebe Bridgers, "Lost Boys," Lost Weekend, Dead Oceans, 2026
The Beatles, "With a Little Help from My Friends," Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band, Parlophone, 1967
Westside Cowboy, "Kick Stones (The Boys)," It Goes On, Island, 2026
Westside Cowboy, "Pin Up Boys," It Goes On, Island, 2026
Westside Cowboy, "Coyote," It Goes On, Island, 2026
Westside Cowboy, "Paperchains," It Goes On, Island, 2026
Westside Cowboy, "Worried Age," It Goes On, Island, 2026
Phoebe Bridgers, "Scott Street (Live on Sound Opinions)," Stranger in the Alps, Dead Oceans, 2017
Phoebe Bridgers, "Funeral," Stranger in the Alps, Dead Oceans, 2017
Phoebe Bridgers, "Chelsea," Stranger in the Alps, Dead Oceans, 2017
Phoebe Bridgers, "Steamroller," Killer, Pax Americana, 2015
Phoebe Bridgers, "Killer (Live on Sound Opinions)," Stranger in the Alps, Dead Oceans, 2017
Phoebe Bridgers, "Demi Moore," Stranger in the Alps, Dead Oceans, 2017
Phoebe Bridgers, "Killer," Stranger in the Alps, Dead Oceans, 2017
Phoebe Bridgers, "Smoke Signals (Live on Sound Opinions)," Stranger in the Alps, Dead Oceans, 2017
Angelo Badalamenti, "Twin Peaks Theme (Instrumental)," Soundtrack from Twin Peaks, Warner Bros., 1990
Neil Young, "The Needle and the Damage Done," Harvest, Reprise, 1972
Radiohead, "Fake Plastic Trees," The Bends, EMI, 1995
Phoebe Bridgers, "You Missed My Heart," Stranger in the Alps, Dead Oceans, 2017
Phoebe Bridgers, "Motion Sickness (Live on Sound Opinions)," Stranger in the Alps, Dead Oceans, 2017
The Beatles, "A Day in the Life," Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band, Parlophone, 1967
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