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Songwriters Jerry Leiber and Mike Stoller join KCRW DJ Gary Calamar this Sunday, November 29 at 10pm for a chat about their new autobiography. "Hound Dog" chronicles their time as writers in the Brill Building, penning classic songs for Elvis Presley (Hound Dog), The Coasters(Yakety Yak), Ben E King (Stand By Me) and Peggy Lee (Is That All There is).

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This isn’t the first time Lissie has been in our studios. She was here singing back up for Jesca Hoop, one of many artists she’s collaborated with since moving to LA in 2004. Now, Lissie is striking out on her own. She just releasedher debut solo EP, that has been getting steady airplay, with plans for a full length next year. One of my colleagues described her performance as “Cat Power, but much happier” and I can see why. Lissie has a strong voice and presence as a performer, but isn’t afraid to be vulnerable. She cited a bunch of “disastrous relationships” as inspiration for her writing. Our favorites are the track “Little Lovin'” and her cover of Hank Williams’ “Wedding Bells.

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Thursday, November 26

9 am to 11 am Back to the Garden: Woodstock Remembered. Recalling the 1969 music festival that rocked the world including performances by: Jefferson Airplane, Creedence Clearwater Revival, Joe Cocker, CSNY, The Who, Arlo Guthrie, Joan Baez.  

11 am to noon The Other Side of the Mirror - Bob Dylan: Live at the Newport Folk Festival. Bob Dylan created a modern myth in 1965 by plugging in an electric guitar at the Newport Folk Festival.  

Noon to 1 pm Simon & Garfunkel: Live 1969 In 1969, Paul Simon and Art Garfunkel hit the road – then went on a 13-year hiatus. Musical highlights from the tour and archival interviews.  

1 to 2 pm The Byrds: There is a Season. The first of a two-part documentary on The Byrds, covering 1964 to 1967: the hitmaking years of the band's original five members.

2 to 3 pm The Byrds: Farther Along. Part two, covering 1968 to 1972: the groundbreaking country-rock years.  

3 to 4 pm Santana: Multi-Dimensional Warrior. Playing music and being a force for change have kept Carlos Santana going for 40 years. We highlight tracks reflecting his deep spirituality.

4 to 5 pm From Elvis In Memphis. In 1969, Elvis returned to his hometown to work with hit-makers American Sound Studios and created one of his most critically acclaimed albums.

Friday, November 27

9 am to 10 am Jeff Buckley: Grace Around the World. Jeff Buckley’s only album “Grace” featured dark music, offbeat humor and an open personality. He died tragically at 30.  

10 to 11 am Lady Writes the Blues: The Life and Music of Rose Marie McCoy. Born in a tin shack in rural Arkansas in 1922, by the 60s her songs had been recorded by Nat King Cole, Elvis Presley, Ike & Tina Turner, James Brown, and Aretha Franklin. Now she’s nearly forgotten.

11 am to noon Sam Cooke: Bring it on Home to Me. One-hour documentary details the life and music of Sam Cooke.

Noon to 1 pm Jazz: The 59 Sound In 1959. Jazz got a kick start from innovators like Miles Davis, Charles Mingus and Dave Brubeck, who helped change the musical landscape forever. Highlights from classic records; family members/jazz historians are featured.

1 to 2 pm Miles Davis: Kind of Blue. In Spring 1959, Miles recorded his landmark album. It became the best selling Jazz album of all time. It still holds up, fifty years later.  

2 to 3 pm To Be Free: The Nina Simone Story. As complex as the music she played, she became a legend, but was first and foremost a performer.  

3 to 4 pm Love Train: The Sound of Philadelphia. In the late 1960s, like Detroit’s Motown and Stax in Memphis, International Records landed Philadelphia on the musical map. Kenny Gamble and Leon Huff are featured.

4 to 5 pm Sly and the Family Stone. From 1967-1974, they left a mark on music and culture. Members changed, times got rough, but their sound and message still speak to the world.

5 to 7 pm NPR’s ALL THINGS CONSIDERED

We’re already getting a taste of some of the music that will be coming out early next year and, so far, it’s looking pretty exciting. Nic Harcourt loves the new album from Fyfe Dangerfield (of the Guillemots), which is coming out in January. In the early part of 2009, Garth hosted Flying Lotus in studio. The local producer let the beats fly live in a thrilling performance and is preparing a new album to be released next year, with some new tracks already up on his MySpace page (including a remix of Lil Wayne's "I Feel Like Dying.")

Beta Band’s Steve Mason is working on a solo album that is due in Spring. You might have heard Jason spinning the single “All Come Down” on Morning Becomes Eclectic over the last couple of weeks.

Also, our music librarian is anticipating the return of UK’s Field Music. After the release of their last record, “Tones of Town,” the brothers behind the band went their own way and released solo CDs, but we’re happy to see them reunited and making new music together.

And he would know! While facial hair seems to come and go on KCRW DJs, Jeremy Sole is pretty consistent with his beard, though it does have a wide range of sizes. As part of the 5Things from KCRW blog, he chooses his Top 5 and a bunch of honorable mentions. Go have a look at his choices and weigh in with your own.

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Eclectic24 will stream Tom Wait’s newest release “Glitter and Doom Live” tonight (Monday) at 8pm PST.  It will also be available streaming on demand for the next month.  “Glitter and Doom Live” is a collection of the best of the best tracks from Tom Waits' sold out, highly-acclaimed Glitter and Doom tour of the US and Europe in the summer of 2008. The album features all eras of Waits' eclectic glory as he shifts seamlessly through an array of characters and explores his stylistic range -- embracing everything from swampy tribal influences and ominous hymns to gypsy flavored balladsand angular surreal rock.

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Upcoming Live Performances on MORNING BECOMES ECLECTIC with host JASON BENTLEY

Tuesday, November 24, We first met Lissie at KCRW in 2007, when she came in to sing backup for Jesca Hoop. Now, she's opening for Ray LaMontagne and has just released a terrific debut EP. Hear her new songs live on Morning Becomes Eclectic at 11:15am.

Wednesday, November 25, Tune in for a special pre-Thanksgiving visit from UK production and remix team Simian Mobile Disco. They'll deliver fresh tracks from their sophomore release when they join Morning Becomes Eclectic live at 11:15am.

Wednesday, December 2, Australian singer Daniel Merriweather first came to our attention when he appeared on producer Mark Ronson's debut release. Morning Becomes Eclectic listeners will be treated to live exclusive tracks from his forthcoming album when he joins Jason Bentley at 11:15am.

Thursday, December 3, Fink started out as a techno trip-hop artist then peeled back the layers until he found his inner troubadour.  Armed with his guitar, he'll perform new songs for Morning Becomes Eclectic at 11:15am.

KCRW.COM PRESENTS

Tues, November 24, ROYKSOPP at WEBSTER HALL in NEW YORK.
Fri, December 11, FIERY FURNACES at THE MUSIC HALL OF WILLIAMSBURG in NEW YORK CITY.

KCRW PRESENTS IN SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA

Sat, November 21, FRIENDLY FIRES WITH THE XX AT THE MUSIC BOX AT THE HENRY FONDA.
Fri, November 20, FAT FREDDY’S DROP AT THE ROXY. Jeremy Sole will host and deejay the evening.
Sat, November 21, BEN GIBBARD & FRIENDS AT THE ACTOR’S GANG.
Sat, November 21, PETER BJORN AND JOHN with FOOL'S GOLD AND EL PERRO DEL MAR AT CLUB NOKIA.
Mon, November 23, EL PERRO DEL MAR  AT THE HOTEL CAFÉ.
Tues, November 24, LISSIE at THE BOOTLEG THEATRE.
Tues, November 24, CAFÉ TACUBA AT CLUB NOKIA.
Fri, November 27, JULIAN CASABLANCAS AT THE PALACE THEATRE.
Fri, December 4, FINK AT SPACELAND.
Sat, December 5, SARA WATKINS AND TOM BROSSEAU AT LARGO AT THE CORONET.
Fri, December 11, BAND OF SKULLS AT THE TROUBADOUR.
Sat, December 12, GRANT LEE PHILLIPS with SARA WATKINS AT THE HOTEL CAFÉ ON.
Sat, December 12, BRETT DENNEN AT THE WILTERN.
Sat, December 12, JOHN DOE with JILL SOBULE AT THE ACTOR’S GANG.
Mon, December 14, MEW AT THE MUSIC BOX AT THE HENRY FONDA.
Wed, December 16, ZERO 7 AT THE ORPHEUM.
Fri, December 18 and Sat, December 19, OZOMATLI AT CLUB NOKIA.
Thurs, December 31, POLLYN and DENGUE FEVER AT THE MINT.
Fri, January 8, SONIC YOUTH AT THE FOX THEATRE IN POMONA.
Sat, January 9, SONIC YOUTH AT THE WILTERN.
Fri, March 12, BRANDI CARLILE AT THE HOUSE OF BLUES, ANAHEIM.
Sat, March 13, LUDOVICO EINAUDI AT THE BROAD STAGE.

As a young woman, Rosanne Cash told her father Johnny she wanted to play country music. He put together a list of 100 essential songs for her to listen to an just recently she just released an album highlighting her favorites, many of which she performed live this morning. She was accompanied on guitar by John Leventhal, her husband and also the producer of “The List.” Narrowing down the 12 songs to feature – including classics written by Merle Haggard and Hank Williams – was a tough task but the pair enjoyed “reimagining” them and felt it was important that these songs are actually being performed and “not in a museum.” The record features guest vocalists like Wilco’s Jeff Tweedy, Rufus Wainwright, Elvis Costello, and Bruce Springsteen.

This morning, Rosanne handled all the vocal duties beautifully, including the track “Satisfied Mind” which she's never performed live before. The recorded version of the song features Neko Case and is only available on iTunes. Other highlights included “She’s Got You” and “Long Black Veil.” True classics sung by a legendary artist.

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Turns out the director of the latest Twilight movie is a big KCRW fan! Chris Weitz was talking about the “The Twilight Saga: New Moon” soundtrack to The Oklahoman and said “my musical education is formed by my daily drive listening to KCRW’s ‘Morning Becomes Eclectic,’ so I am an indie guy, if anything.” We’re thrilled to hear it and not entirely surprised since the soundtrack, put together by expert music supervisor Alexandra Patsavas, included KCRW favorites like Band of Skills, Bon Iver, Sea Wolf and many more. Definitely check it out if you haven’t already.

Also, tune in when Elvis Mitchell talks to Chris on The Treatment on November 25.

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Michael Brand

Getty Museum Director Michael Brand admits that he sometimes has a stronger reaction to music than art. His music choices span many genres – from aboriginal music to Cambodian pop. He dedicates a song to his family, highlights a couple standout artists from his native Australia, and shares musings on the balance of art and commerce that exists in both fields, using an unlikely duet as an example.

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