TOP’S TEN 88.1 KTXT: Episode 12

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 ...
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TOP’S TEN 88.1 KTXT: Episode 11

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 ...
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TOP’S TEN 88.1 KTXT: Episode 10

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 ...
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TOP’S TEN 88.1 KTXT: Episode 9

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 ...
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TOP’S TEN 88.1 KTXT: Episode 8

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 ...
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TOP’S TEN 88.1 KTXT: Episode 7

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 ...
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TOP’S TEN 88.1 KTXT: Episode 6

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...
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TOP’S TEN 88.1 KTXT: Episode 5

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 ...
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TOP’S TEN 88.1 KTXT: Episode 4

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  ...
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TOP’S TEN 88.1 KTXT: Episode 3

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...
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