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.Join our Facebook Group: https://bit.ly/3sivr9TBecome a member on Patreon: https://bit.ly/3slWZvcSign up for our newsletter: https://bit.ly/4frcVZoMake a donation via PayPal: https://bit.ly/3dmt9lUSend us a Voice Memo: Desktop: bit.ly/2RyD5Ah Mobile: sayhi.chat/soundops Featured Songs:The Beatles, "Good Day Sunshine," Revolver, Parlophone, 1966The Beatles, "With a Little Help from My Friends," Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band, Parlophone, 1967The Eagles, "Lyin' Eyes," One of These Nights, Asylum, 1975Pink Floyd, "Atom Heart Mother," Atom Heart Mother, Harvest, 1970Led Zeppelin, "Ramble On," Led Zeppelin II, Atlantic, 1969Led Zeppelin, "Moby Dick," Led Zeppelin II, Atlantic, 1969The Eagles, "Hotel California," Hotel California, Asylum, 1976The Eagles, "Frail Grasp on the Big Picture," Long Road out of Eden, Eagles, 2007Nirvana, "Smells Like Teen Spirit," Nevermind, DGC and Sub Pop, 1991Nirvana, "Something in the Way," Nevermind, DGC and Sub Pop, 1991Bruce Springsteen, "Outlaw Pete," Working on a Dream, Columbia, 2009Pink Floyd, "Mother," The Wall, Columbia, 1979Bob Dylan, "Shelter from the Storm," Blood on the Tracks, Columbia, 1975Bob Dylan, "Tangled Up in Blue," Blood on the Tracks, Columbia, 1975John Prine, "Angel from Montgomery," John Prine, Atlantic, 1971See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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.Join our Facebook Group: https://bit.ly/3sivr9TBecome a member on Patreon: https://bit.ly/3slWZvcSign up for our newsletter: https://bit.ly/4frcVZoMake a donation via PayPal: https://bit.ly/3dmt9lUSend us a Voice Memo: Desktop: bit.ly/2RyD5Ah Mobile: sayhi.chat/soundopsSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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.Join our Facebook Group: https://bit.ly/3sivr9TBecome a member on Patreon: https://bit.ly/3slWZvcSign up for our newsletter: https://bit.ly/4frcVZoMake a donation via PayPal: https://bit.ly/3dmt9lUSend us a Voice Memo: Desktop: bit.ly/2RyD5Ah Mobile: sayhi.chat/soundops Featured Songs:Phoebe Bridgers, "Lost Boys," Lost Weekend, Dead Oceans, 2026The Beatles, "With a Little Help from My Friends," Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band, Parlophone, 1967Westside Cowboy, "Kick Stones (The Boys)," It Goes On, Island, 2026Westside Cowboy, "Pin Up Boys," It Goes On, Island, 2026Westside Cowboy, "Coyote," It Goes On, Island, 2026Westside Cowboy, "Paperchains," It Goes On, Island, 2026Westside Cowboy, "Worried Age," It Goes On, Island, 2026Phoebe Bridgers, "Scott Street (Live on Sound Opinions)," Stranger in the Alps, Dead Oceans, 2017Phoebe Bridgers, "Funeral," Stranger in the Alps, Dead Oceans, 2017Phoebe Bridgers, "Chelsea," Stranger in the Alps, Dead Oceans, 2017Phoebe Bridgers, "Steamroller," Killer, Pax Americana, 2015Phoebe Bridgers, "Killer (Live on Sound Opinions)," Stranger in the Alps, Dead Oceans, 2017Phoebe Bridgers, "Demi Moore," Stranger in the Alps, Dead Oceans, 2017Phoebe Bridgers, "Killer," Stranger in the Alps, Dead Oceans, 2017Phoebe Bridgers, "Smoke Signals (Live on Sound Opinions)," Stranger in the Alps, Dead Oceans, 2017Angelo Badalamenti, "Twin Peaks Theme (Instrumental)," Soundtrack from Twin Peaks, Warner Bros., 1990Neil Young, "The Needle and the Damage Done," Harvest, Reprise, 1972Radiohead, "Fake Plastic Trees," The Bends, EMI, 1995Phoebe Bridgers, "You Missed My Heart," Stranger in the Alps, Dead Oceans, 2017Phoebe Bridgers, "Motion Sickness (Live on Sound Opinions)," Stranger in the Alps, Dead Oceans, 2017The Beatles, "A Day in the Life," Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band, Parlophone, 1967See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In this bonus episode, Jim remembers Vic Chesnutt’s music and an encounter he’s been thinking about ever since.Content advisory: This episode includes discussion of self-harm.Join our Facebook Group: https://bit.ly/3sivr9TBecome a member on Patreon: https://bit.ly/3slWZvcSign up for our newsletter: https://bit.ly/4frcVZoMake a donation via PayPal: https://bit.ly/3dmt9lUSend us a Voice Memo: Desktop: bit.ly/2RyD5Ah Mobile: sayhi.chat/soundopsSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot interview legendary soul songwriter David Porter, about his memoir, Soul Man. He recounts his pivotal role in turning Stax Records in Memphis into one of the greatest record labels in American history. The hosts also review the new album from Alabama Shakes. Join our Facebook Group: https://bit.ly/3sivr9TBecome a member on Patreon: https://bit.ly/3slWZvcSign up for our newsletter: https://bit.ly/4frcVZoMake a donation via PayPal: https://bit.ly/3dmt9lUSend us a Voice Memo: Desktop: bit.ly/2RyD5Ah Mobile: sayhi.chat/soundops Featured Songs:Sam & Dave, "I Thank You," I Thank You, Atlantic, 1968The Beatles, "With a Little Help from My Friends," Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band, Parlophone, 1967Alabama Shakes, "Another Life," I Must Be Dreaming, Island, 2026Alabama Shakes, "Waist Deep," I Must Be Dreaming, Island, 2026Alabama Shakes, "Tea Time," I Must Be Dreaming, Island, 2026Alabama Shakes, "Garden," I Must Be Dreaming, Island, 2026Sam & Dave, "Soul Man," Soul Men, Stax, 1967Johnnie Taylor, "I Had A Dream," Wanted: One Soul Singer, Stax, 1967Clyde McPhatter, "A Lover's Question," (Single), Atlantic, 1958Bing Crosby, "The Old Grey Mare," On The Sentimental Side, Collectors' Choice Music, 2010Rufus Thomas, "Cause I Love You," Walking The Dog, Stax, 1963Sam & Dave, "A Place Nobody Can Find," (Single), Stax, 1965Sam & Dave, "You Don't Know Like I Know," (Single), Stax, 1966The Soul Children, "Give 'Em Love," Soul Children, Stax, 1969Albert King, "Personal Manager," Born Under A Bad Sign, Stax, 1967Phoebe Bridgers, "Lost Boys," Lost Weekend, Dead Oceans, 2026See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.