Latest Ratpack Podcast Episodes

"It Might as Well Be Spring"

I've Heard That Song Before - June 15, 2017 20:13 - 37 minutes ★★★★★ - 14 ratings
Joe Hunter and his guest, Les Roberts, listen with you to 4 renditions of “It Might as Well Be Spring” by Astrud Gilberto, Sandy Stewart, Stephane Grappelli, & Ella Fitzgerald. Joe and Les discuss the conflicting tones of cheerfulness and melancholy. You’ll also enjoy this week's bonus tune by ...

"Come Rain or Come Shine"

I've Heard That Song Before - June 15, 2017 19:10 - 37 minutes ★★★★★ - 14 ratings
Joe Hunter and his guest, Ernie Krivda, listen with you to renditions of "Come Rain or Come Shine" by Joe Williams, Nancy LaMont, Zoot Sims, & Ray Charles. Joe and Ernie discuss the many blues influences in this song. You’ll also enjoy this week's bonus tune by Helen Humes, another piece that is ...

"I Feel Pretty"

I've Heard That Song Before - June 15, 2017 19:04 - 35 minutes ★★★★★ - 14 ratings
Joe Hunter and his guest, Dennis Lewin, listen with you to renditions of "I Feel Pretty" by Marni Nixon, Sophie Milman, Oscar Peterson, and Sarah Vaughan. Dennis discusses this song and its place in the West Side Story soundtrack, including its use of baritone. Although not exactly a jazz standar...

"Moonlight in Vermont"

I've Heard That Song Before - June 15, 2017 18:53 - 34 minutes ★★★★★ - 14 ratings
Joe Hunter and his guest, Bill Rudman, listen with you to renditions of "Moonlight in Vermont" by Margaret Whiting, Ray Charles, Ahmad Jamal, and Willie Nelson. As the nephew of the song’s lyricist, John Blackburn, Bill Rudman gives us special insight into the history of this piece. Then you'll e...

"A Foggy Day in London Town"

I've Heard That Song Before - June 15, 2017 18:31 - 37 minutes ★★★★★ - 14 ratings
Joe and his guest, Les Roberts, listen with you to renditions of "A Foggy Day in London Town" by Fred Astaire, Patti Page, Oscar Peterson, & Judy Garland. They explore the merits of each - of which there are many - and Les discusses the appearance of this song in film. Then you'll enjoy this week...

"The Lady is a Tramp"

I've Heard That Song Before - June 15, 2017 18:26 - 38 minutes ★★★★★ - 14 ratings
Joe and his guest, Ernie Krivda, listen with you to renditions of "Begin the Beguine" by Frank Sinatra, Sheryl Crow, Artie Shaw, & Sammy Davis Jr.. They explore the merits of each - which are many - while Ernie explains what he'd like to hear in just one. Then enjoy a tropical Bonus Tune by Bing ...

"Begin the Beguine"

I've Heard That Song Before - June 08, 2017 15:19 - 38 minutes ★★★★★ - 14 ratings
Joe Hunter and his guest, Ernie Krivda, listen with you to renditions of "Begin the Beguine" by Frank Sinatra, Sheryl Crow, Artie Shaw, & Sammy Davis Jr. They explore the merits of each - which are many - while Ernie explains what he'd like to hear in just one. Then enjoy a tropical Bonus Tune by...