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12.20 Rolling Stones - Charlie Watts tribute

Rolling Stones drummer Charlie Watts, who helped them become one of the greatest bands in rock 'n' roll, has died at the age of 80.

"It is with immense sadness that we announce the death of our beloved Charlie Watts," a statement said.
It said he was "a cherished husband, father and grandfather" and "one of the greatest drummers of his generation".

The news came weeks after it was announced that Watts would miss the band's US tour dates to recover from an unspecified medical procedure. Watts was previously treated for throat cancer in 2004.

He had been a member of the Stones since January 1963, when he joined Mick Jagger, Keith Richards and Brian Jones in their fledgling group.

We look back on his life and listen to some of the best Rolling Stones tunes.

Rolling Stones drummer Charlie Watts performs on stage during their "No Filter" tour at NRG Stadium in Houston, Texas, July 2019.

Photo: AFP

1:30 Kate Sylvester

Designer Kate Sylvester shares her top lockdown tune, and discusses the effects of COVID-19 on NZ Fashion Week.

New Zealand designer Kate Sylvester

New Zealand designer Kate Sylvester Photo: AFP

2PM LIVE: RNZ Live music archive special 

At RNZ we have a huge collection of incredible live music. 

We’ve curated a few highlights to get you started on your live music lockdown listening.

Tracklist:

The National - Fake Empire (Live In Brussels)

Chelsea Jade - Laugh It Off

Tami Neilson - You Were Mine feat. The Big Boss Orchestra

Soaked Oats - Live

Jess B feat Paige - Back Home

Marlon Williams - Dark Child (Live at Auckland Town Hall)

Check out our Youtube channel to enjoy an extensive collection of filmed live sessions, or follow any of the links below to get started on your live music journey. 

2.40  Fat Freddy's Drop    

MU aka DJ Fitchie of Fat Freddy's Drop joins Charlotte on the phone to chat about the band's new album and concert film ‘Wairunga’.

The album was recorded outside in Wairunga, deep in Ngāti Kahungunu country. It’s a spot the band has been traveling to together for over two decades. 

He shares updates on the upcoming release tour and gets into the technical process of recording a live album in the bush. 

The release tour has been postponed due to covid, click here for updates

Check out the full concert film here

 

3.30 The Sampler 

On The Sampler this week Tony Stamp attempts to stave off cabin fever by checking out two debut albums - one from Canadian soul singer Charlotte Day Wilson, one from UK dance producer Joy Orbison.

4:00 The Mixtape: Nathan Haines

Jazz saxophonist and producer Nathan Haines has been through somewhat of a metamorphosis in recent years.

He's evolved from edgy wunderkind to humble legend, via sobriety, fatherhood and cancer.

Haines is acknowledged to be our country's leading jazz musician. His first solo album Shift Left was a game-changing fusion of acid jazz and hip-hop and won New Zealand Jazz Record of the Year.

A decade long stint in London had him on the vanguard of the acid jazz movement, working with producer and DJ Phil Asher to make now classic albums Sound Travels and Squire for Hire

He talks life and chooses his favourite songs on this episode of The Mixtape. 

 

This episode originally aired 21 September 2019

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Songs played on today's show:

12-1 

Rick Shrimp - St Petersburg

The Rolling Stones - 

Paint it Black

Miss You 

Beast of Burden

Waiting on a Friend

Troy Kingi - All Your Ships Have Sailed

Tipene Harmer - Tūrangawaewae

Anthonie Tonnon - Leave Love Out of This 

The Beths - Jump Rope Gazers 

Maisey Rika  - Hiwa-i-te-rangi

1-2 

Nathan Haines - Honeycomb    

David Bowie - Starman

Lorde - California 

Stone Roses - Waterfall

Wet Leg - Chaise Longue

Neil Young - Cowgirl in the Sand (Live)

Robert Plant and Alison Krauss - Can’t Let Go

The Everly Brothers - Walk right back 

The xx - On Hold

Angel Olsen - eyes without a face 

Fleetwood Mac - Tusk

Van Morrison - Sweet Thing 

2-3 

2PM LIVE

The National - Fake Empire (Live In Brussels)

Chelsea Jade - Laugh It Off

Tami Neilson - You Were Mine feat. The Big Boss Orchestra

Soaked Oats - Live

Jess B feat Paige - Back Home

Marlon Williams - Dark Child (Live at Auckland Town Hall)

The Little Shadows - Time for Peace

Gloria Barnes - Home

Fat Freddy's Drop

Dr Lonnie Smith, Iggy Pop - Move your hand

3-4

Grace Jones - La vie en rose

Unknown Mortal Orchestra - That Life

Benny Sings - Rolled Up feat Mac De  Marco

Onra - The Anthem 

Tyler the Creator and Kali Uchis- After the Storm ft Bootsy Collins 

Youssou N’Dour and Nenah Cherry - 7 seconds

Mild Orange - This Kinda Day

Jamie xx- Loud Places ft Romy

4-5 The Mixtape 

Ryuichi Sakamoto -Tango
 
Cannonball Adderley -Autumn Leaves (from Somethin' Else feat. Miles Davis)
 
Finis Henderson - Skip to My Lou 12"
 
Rene and Angela - Turn it Out
 
Milton Nascimento - Beijo Partido
 
Robson Jorge and Lincoln Olivetti - Ginga
 
Djavan - Faltando Um Pedao
 
Dexter Wansell - The Sweetest Pain
 
Be Thou My Vision - Nathan Haines (from The Offering Project) - produced by NH feat Jonathan Crayford and Rachel Wells