Episode #18 of my radio show TOP’S TEN is up! TOP’S TEN seeks out successful and influential people in politics and government, the many professions, the physical and social sciences, or the arts and humanities and asks them to reveal their lives, ideas and ideals through their playlist. Our format is simple: We ask our guests what pieces of music mean the most to them and to tell us the story behind the infatuation.
Broadcast: 28 September 2014
Guest: Dave Walker, Owner, Walker Communications, KJDL-FM, KJDL-AM
Song List:
1. Not Fade Away – Buddy Holly
2. Words Of Love – Buddy Holly
3. Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band – The Beatles
4. Harvest – Neil Young
5. Helplessly Hoping – CSN&Y
6. Tusk – Fleetwood Mac
7. Are You Sure Hank Done It This Way? – Waylon Jennings
8. You’re No Good – Linda Ronstadt
9. Tracks Of My Tears – Smokey Robinson
10. With A Little Help From My Friends – Joe Cocker
Episode #17 of my radio show TOP’S TEN is up! TOP’S TEN seeks out successful and influential people in politics and government, the many professions, the physical and social sciences, or the arts and humanities and asks them to reveal their lives, ideas and ideals through their playlist. Our format is simple: We ask our guests what pieces of music mean the most to them and to tell us the story behind the infatuation.
Broadcast: 21 September 2014
Guest: Morris Wilkes, Owner, The Wilkes Company, A Government Relations, Public Affairs and Political Consulting Firm
Song List:
1. If – David Gates & Bread
2. We’ve Only Just Begun – The Carpenters
3. Precious And Few – Climax
4. You Light Up My Life – Debbie Boone
5. Memories – Elvis Presley
6. Don’t Pull Your Love – Hamilton, Joe, Frank & Reynolds
7. Love Can Make You Happy – Mercy
8. Theme from The Summer of ’42 – Peter Nero
9. Joy To The World – Three Dog Night
10. American Pie – Don McLean
Episode #16 of my radio show TOP’S TEN is up! TOP’S TEN seeks out successful and influential people in politics and government, the many professions, the physical and social sciences, or the arts and humanities and asks them to reveal their lives, ideas and ideals through their playlist. Our format is simple: We ask our guests what pieces of music mean the most to them and to tell us the story behind the infatuation.
Broadcast: 14 September 2014
Guest: Lance Nail, Ph.D., CFA, Dean and Professor of Finance at the Texas Tech University Jerry S. Rawls College of Business Administration
Song List:
1. Fight The Good Fight – Triumph
2. Man In The Mirror – Michael Jackson
3. End Of The Innocence – Don Henley
4. Tick Tock – The Vaughan Brothers
5. Let It Be – The Beatles
6. Sympathy For The Devil – The Rolling Stones
7. After The Thrill Is Gone – Eagles
8. Stars Fell On Alabama – Jimmy Buffett
9. Friends In Low Places – Garth Brooks
10. I’ll Be There For You (Friends Theme) – The Rembrandts
Episode #15 of my radio show TOP’S TEN is up! TOP’S TEN seeks out successful and influential people in politics and government, the many professions, the physical and social sciences, or the arts and humanities and asks them to reveal their lives, ideas and ideals through their playlist. Our format is simple: We ask our guests what pieces of music mean the most to them and to tell us the story behind the infatuation.
Broadcast: 31 August 2014
Guest: Katharine Hayhoe, Ph.D., Associate Professor in the Public Administration program, and Director of the Climate Science Center at Texas Tech University
Song List:
1. How Great Thou Art – Elvis Presley
2. Prelude & Fugue No. 2 in C Minor, BWV 847 by Johann Sebastian Bach – Glenn Gould
3. Real Canadian Girl – Stompin’ Tom Connors
4. Fotografia – Juanes featuring Nelly Furtado
5. Where The Streets Have No Name – U2
6. If I Had A Million Dollars – Barenaked Ladies
7. Losing My Religion – R.E.M.
8. That’s Right (You’re Not From Texas) – Lyle Lovett
9. It’s The End Of The World – Great Big Sea
10. How Great Thou Art – Carrie Underwood
Episode #14 of my radio show TOP’S TEN is up! TOP’S TEN seeks out successful and influential people in politics and government, the many professions, the physical and social sciences, or the arts and humanities and asks them to reveal their lives, ideas and ideals through their playlist. Our format is simple: We ask our guests what pieces of music mean the most to them and to tell us the story behind the infatuation.
Broadcast: 27 July 2014
Guest: Mark Webb, Ph.D., Professor and Chairman, Texas Tech University Department of Philosophy
Song List:
1. Abide With Me – Text by Henry Francis Lyte, music by William Henry Monk, performed by The Brothers of the Society of St. John the Evangelist
2. Skye Boat Song – performed by Kathryn Alison Aker
3. Without You – Harry Nilsson
4. Recuerdos De La Alhambra – Mike Oldfield
5. Dance In The Shadows – Tom Paxton
6. Skating Away – Jethro Tull
7. Five Miles Out – Mike Oldfield
8. Back In The High Life – Steve Winwood
9. Shalon – Carlinhos Brown
10. Janaya – Ligalaiz y Dato (“Legalize”)
Episode #13 of my radio show TOP’S TEN is up! TOP’S TEN seeks out successful and influential people in politics and government, the many professions, the physical and social sciences, or the arts and humanities and asks them to reveal their lives, ideas and ideals through their playlist. Our format is simple: We ask our guests what pieces of music mean the most to them and to tell us the story behind the infatuation.
Broadcast: 20 July 2014
Guest: Jim Ferguson, Former CEO of Young & Rubicam advertising company in New York and the 2002 Inductee into the TTU Mass Communications Hall of Fame
Song List:
1. Ring Of Fire, Johnny Cash
2. Sweet Rosie Jones, Buck Owens
3. He Stopped Loving Her Today, George Jones
4. Sergeant Pepper, The Beatles
5. It’s Only Rock ‘N Roll, The Rolling Stones
6. Sitting On The Dock Of The Bay, Otis Redding
7. Heart Of Gold, Neil Young
8. It Was A Good Day, Ice Cube
9. Anticipation, Carly Simon
10. Born Free, Kid Rock
Episode #12 of my radio show TOP’S TEN is up! TOP’S TEN seeks out successful and influential people in politics and government, the many professions, the physical and social sciences, or the arts and humanities and asks them to reveal their lives, ideas and ideals through their playlist. Our format is simple: We ask our guests what pieces of music mean the most to them and to tell us the story behind the infatuation.
Broadcast: 13 July 2014
Guest: Sankar Chatterjee, Ph.D., Paul W. Horn Professor of Geosciences at Texas Tech University and Curator of Paleontology at the Museum of Texas Tech University
Song List:
1. Let It Be, The Beatles
2. Hey Jude, The Beatles
3. Bridge Over Troubled Water, Simon & Garfunkel
4. Sound Of Silence, Simon & Garfunkel
5. Blowin’ In The Wind, Bob Dylan
6. Take Me Home Country Road, John Denver
7. Rocky Mountain High, John Denver
8. With God On Our Side, Joan Baez
9. Bohemian Rhapsody, Queen
10. On The Road Again, Willie Nelson
Episode #11 of my radio show TOP’S TEN is up! TOP’S TEN seeks out successful and influential people in politics and government, the many professions, the physical and social sciences, or the arts and humanities and asks them to reveal their lives, ideas and ideals through their playlist. Our format is simple: We ask our guests what pieces of music mean the most to them and to tell us the story behind the infatuation.
Broadcast: 22 June 2014
Guest: Phil Price, Founder, The Price Group
Song List:
1. Jimmy Dreams – Jimmy Buffett
2. Johnny B. Goode – Chuck Berry
3. Fingernails – Joe Ely
4. The Boxer – Simon & Garfunkel
5. Amarillo Highway – Terry Allen
6. Isla Del Sol – Ottmar Liebert
7. King Of The Road – Roger Miller
8. Try To Remember – From the musical “The Fantasticks” sung by Jerry Orbach
9. Little Deuce Coupe – Beach Boys
10. The Cape – Jerry Jeff Walker
Episode #10 of my radio show TOP’S TEN is up! TOP’S TEN seeks out successful and influential people in politics and government, the many professions, the physical and social sciences, or the arts and humanities and asks them to reveal their lives, ideas and ideals through their playlist. Our format is simple: We ask our guests what pieces of music mean the most to them and to tell us the story behind the infatuation.
Broadcast: 15 June 2014
Guest: Juan Munoz, Ph.D., Senior Vice President & Vice Provost, Texas Tech University
Song List:
1. Stairway To Heaven – Led Zepplin
2. Rock You Like A Hurricane – Scorpions
3. Don’t Look Back – Boston
4. Reasons – Earth, Wind & Fire
5. Jailhouse Rock – Elvis Presley
6. Young At Heart – Frank Sinatra
7. Best Day – George Strait
8. Man In Black – Johnny Cash
9. El Hijo Del Pueblo – Jose Alfredo Jimenez
10. Will The Wolf Survive? – Los Lobos
Episode #9 of my radio show TOP’S TEN is up! TOP’S TEN seeks out successful and influential people in politics and government, the many professions, the physical and social sciences, or the arts and humanities and asks them to reveal their lives, ideas and ideals through their playlist. Our format is simple: We ask our guests what pieces of music mean the most to them and to tell us the story behind the infatuation.
Broadcast: 25 May 2014
Guest: Jim Gerlt, District 4 Representative, Lubbock City Council
Song List:
1. Amazing Grace – Judy Collins
2. Shout To The Lord – Darlene Zscech
3. The Dance – Garth Brooks
4. Wings Of A Dove – Ferlin Husky
5. Raindrops Keep Fallin’ On My Head – B. J. Thomas
6. It Is Well With My Soul – Words by Horatio Spafford
7. Because He Lives – Bill Gaither
8. Why Don’t You Love Me – Hank Williams
9. Canon In D Major – Johann Pachelbel
10. Pretty Woman – Roy Orbison
Episode #8 of my radio show TOP’S TEN is up! TOP’S TEN seeks out successful and influential people in politics and government, the many professions, the physical and social sciences, or the arts and humanities and asks them to reveal their lives, ideas and ideals through their playlist. Our format is simple: We ask our guests what pieces of music mean the most to them and to tell us the story behind the infatuation.
Broadcast: 18 May 2014
Guest: Dr. Al Sacco Jr., Dean, Texas Tech University Ed Whitacre Jr., College of Engineering
Song List:
1. Turn, Turn, Turn – The Byrds
2. Danger Zone – Kenny Loggins
3. Eye Of The Tiger – Survivor
4. Wind Beneath My Wings – Bette Midler
5. From A Distance – Bette Midler
6. Leader Of The Band – Dan Fogelberg
7. Magic Every Moment – Dan Fogelberg
8. Circle Of Life – Elton John
9. Can You Feel The Love Tonight – Elton John
Episode #7 of my radio show TOP’S TEN is up! TOP’S TEN seeks out successful and influential people in politics and government, the many professions, the physical and social sciences, or the arts and humanities and asks them to reveal their lives, ideas and ideals through their playlist. Our format is simple: We ask our guests what pieces of music mean the most to them and to tell us the story behind the infatuation.
Broadcast: 11 May 2014
Guest: Dr. Michael Galyean, Dean, Texas Tech University College of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources
Song List:
1. Amazing Grace – Judy Collins
2. Rhinestone Cowboy – Glen Campbell
3. Beyond The Sea – Bobby Darin
4. Wildfire – Michael Martin Murphey
5. Mandolin Rain – Bruce Hornsby And The Range
6. The Way It Is – Bruce Hornsby And The Range
7. The Wreck Of The Edmond Fitzgerald – Gordon Lightfoot
8. Rocket Man – Elton John
9. Wave On Wave – Pat Green
10. Diggin’ Up Bones – Randy Travis
Episode #6 of my radio show TOP’S TEN is up! TOP’S TEN seeks out successful and influential people in politics and government, the many professions, the physical and social sciences, or the arts and humanities and asks them to reveal their lives, ideas and ideals through their playlist. Our format is simple: We ask our guests what pieces of music mean the most to them and to tell us the story behind the infatuation.
Broadcast: 4 May 2014
Guest: Dr. Carol Edwards, Dean, Texas Tech University College of Visual and Performing Arts
Song List
1. Sweet Home Alabama – Lynyrd Skynyrd
2. The City Of New Orleans – Arlo Guthrie
3. Carolina In My Mind – James Taylor
4. Running On Empty – Jackson Browne
5. Heard It Through The Grapevine – Creedence Clearwater Revival
6. Calypso – John Denver
7. Take It Easy – Eagles
8. Carefree Highway – Gordon Lightfoot
9. Galway Girl – Sharon Shannon & Steve Earle
10. The Sound Of Silence – Simon & Garfunkel
11. U Can’t Touch This – MC Hammer
Episode #5 of my radio show TOP’S TEN is up! TOP’S TEN seeks out successful and influential people in politics and government, the many professions, the physical and social sciences, or the arts and humanities and asks them to reveal their lives, ideas and ideals through their playlist. Our format is simple: We ask our guests what pieces of music mean the most to them and to tell us the story behind the infatuation.
Broadcast: 27 April 2014
Guest: Christy Martinez-Garcia, Founder and Publisher, Lubbock Latino Magazine
Song List:
1. Guantanamera – Celia Cruz
2. Hey Jude – The Beatles
3. Oye Como Va – Santana
4. Together – Tierra
5. Heat Wave – Linda Ronstadt
6. Wind Beneath My Wings – Bette Midler
7. Imagine – John Lennon
8. I Can’t Tell You Why – Eagles
9. Barrio Viejo – Lalo Guerrero
10. Open The Eyes Of My Heart – Michael W. Smith
Episode #4 of my radio show TOP’S TEN is up! TOP’S TEN seeks out successful and influential people in politics and government, the many professions, the physical and social sciences, or the arts and humanities and asks them to reveal their lives, ideas and ideals through their playlist. Our format is simple: We ask our guests what pieces of music mean the most to them and to tell us the story behind the infatuation.
Broadcast: 20 April 2014
Guest: Kelly S. Rowe, Sheriff, Lubbock County
Song List:
1. Bad Boys – Inner Circle
2. Ramble On – Led Zeppelin
3. Limelight – Rush
4. Circle – Big Head Todd And The Monsters
5. Photograph – Nickelback
6. Rock Is My Blood – Sammy Hagar
7. Comfortably Numb – Pink Floyd
8. Are You Ready? – Creed
9. Kiss From A Rose – Seal
10. Margaritaville – Jimmy Buffet
Episode #3 of my radio show TOP’S TEN is up! TOP’S TEN seeks out successful and influential people in politics and government, the many professions, the physical and social sciences, or the arts and humanities and asks them to reveal their lives, ideas and ideals through their playlist. Our format is simple: We ask our guests what pieces of music mean the most to them and to tell us the story behind the infatuation.
Broadcast: 13 April 2014
Guest: Ambassador Tibor P. Nagy Jr., Vice-Provost for International Affairs, Texas Tech University
Song List:
1. Only In America – Jay And The Americans
2. Theme From A Summer Place – The Lettermen
3. I Want To Hold Your Hand – The Beatles
4. Light My Fire – The Doors
5. Be Still And Know That I Am God – Celebrant Singers
6. The Wind Beneath My Wings – Roger Whittaker
7. The Boy In The Bubble – Paul Simon
8. God Bless The USA – Lee Greenwood
9. We Are The World – USA For Africa
10. When I’m Sixty-Four – The Beatles
Episode #2 of my radio show TOP’S TEN is up! TOP’S TEN seeks out successful and influential people in politics and government, the many professions, the physical and social sciences, or the arts and humanities and asks them to reveal their lives, ideas and ideals through their playlist. Our format is simple: We ask our guests what pieces of music mean the most to them and to tell us the story behind the infatuation.
Broadcast: 6 April 2014
Guest: Dr. Todd Chambers, Chair, Department of Journalism and Electronic Media, Texas Tech University College of Media and Communication
Song List:
1. The Kid Is Hot Tonight – Loverboy
2. Rain On The Scarecrow – John Cougar Mellencamp
3. Destroyer – The Kinks
4. Flatland Farmer – Maines Brothers Band
5. Miss You – The Rolling Stones
6. Comfortably Numb – Pink Floyd
7. Someone Like You – Van Morrison
8. Bring It On – Steven Curtis Chapman
9. Dark Horses – Switchfoot
10. These Days – Foo Fighters
Episode #1 of my radio show TOP’S TEN is up! TOP’S TEN seeks out successful and influential people in politics and government, the many professions, the physical and social sciences, or the arts and humanities and asks them to reveal their lives, ideas and ideals through their playlist. Our format is simple: We ask our guests what pieces of music mean the most to them and to tell us the story behind the infatuation.
Guest: Kent Hance, Chancellor, Texas Tech University System
Broadcast: 6 December 2013
Guest: Kent Hance, Chancellor, Texas Tech University System
Song List:
1. Busted Flat In Baton Rouge – Janis Joplin
2. Drop Kick Me Jesus – Bobby Bare
3. My Girl – The Temptations
4. What A Wonderful World – Louie Armstrong
5. Stagger Lee – Lloyd Price
6. Blessed Assurance – Alan Jackson
7. God Bless America – Kate Smith
8. The Letter – The Box Tops
9. Amarillo By Morning – George Strait
10. Taxi – Harry Chapin
11. You’re In My Heart – Rod Stewart
12. Have I Told You Lately – Rod Stewart
13. All Shook Up – Avila
