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The last Mulligan Stew of 2023 is a look back at some outstanding interview guests who crossed our path in 2023.

We can’t feature them all,  as it was a very busy buzzy year.  We had guests on our weekly show PLUS a Summer of music festivals.

Here’s the engaged lineup for the interviews of 2023.

Luke Doucette and Melissa McClelland – Whitehorse

(I’m not crying. You’re crying)

Booker T Jones – Booker T and the Mg’s/Stax Soul Revue

David Landreth – The Bros. Landreth. The story of one of their songs being recorded by Bonnie Raitt and then Bonnie winning three Grammys in 2023, one of which was their song Made Up Mind. Plus their lives were changed as their career path took off.

Mariel Buckley – Dealing with being invited to perform at the American Fest in Nashville, a Polaris nomination, Winnipeg Folk Fest, released a deluxe version of her album Everywhere I Used to be and showcased at the Edmonton Folk Festival.

The Juno Couch – CKUA Performance Space – Edmonton. Co-Hosts Dan Mangan, Tom Wilson, Jim Cuddy. Guests Shoshona and Raven of Diggin’ Roots.

(We’ll play Bruce Springsteen,  Diggin’ Roots, Dan Mangan, Tom Wilson and Jim Cuddy)

Followed by the last interview I did with the original rock DJ in Canada – Red Robinson. His timing was incredible.

At 16 years of age, he talked his way into CJOR in Vancouver and started playing rock singles..just as they were breaking out

Jerry Lee/Little Richard, Fats, Every Brothers, Ray Charles, Sam Cooke and Elvis. He interviewed them all and for his leadership was inducted into the Rock Hall of Fame – as a builder.

Red brings stories about Bill Haley, Fats, Ray, Richard and Elvis.

(we’ll play you Elvis, Ray Charles, Buddy Holly and Little Richard)

We’ll finish the last show in 2023 with one of the most interesting stories we covered. The formation of 4 friends into a super band called Trans Canada Highwaymen. Steven Page (BNLadies), Craig Murphy (Sloan) join us.  TCH also features Moe Berg (Pursuit of Happiness)  and Craig Northey (Odds and Steven Page Trio)

Happy New Year my friends. Enjoy the tunes and the memories.

The complete Trans Canada Highwaymen Interview can be heard on the Mulligan Stew Podcast and seen on the terrydavidmulligan YouTube Channel.

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It all started as a Christmas Tradition many years ago at the CBC.
Christmas songs and stories were exchanged in a studio with artists who knew and respected each other.  Roy Forbes and Shari Ulrich


were in that studio years ago and over the years
we’ve always talked about keeping that tradition alive.
(As always in memory of our producer Susan Englebert, who lost her battle
with Cancer)

When Barney Bentall started doing Christmas Food Bank Tours with his Cariboo Express the possibility of gathering once again became a reality.
On the next Stew, a repeat of Christmas in the Round – Year One.  Recorded  2018 in the boardroom at Roundhouse Radio in Vancouver.  Thank You Don Shafer.

The Rounders are:

Shari Ulrich – iconic singer, songwriter, and musician.
Roy Forbes – Host of Roy’s Record Room and much-admired artist.
Barney Bentall – He’s everywhere and always making great music. Bringing joy!
Shaun Verreault –  One half of Wide Mouth Mason.  String Slinger. Sings like a bird
Jim Byrnes – St Louis born…West Coast raised. Carries the blues with him.  Fine actor.
Craig Northey – co-founder of  Odds. Touring with Steven Page Trio. Currently a member of Trans Canada Highwaymen.   Solid Songwriter.
Everyone brings a favorite Christmas song and personal story to exchange.
Fun was had by all…  Hope you like.
Susan would have loved it.

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The first Saturday in December is the start of The Wrapping  Season and also the Wrap-Up of the Year Season.

Whilst wrapping up the 2023 album list,  our donor for this week,  Michael Witt suggested taking a look back 50 years to the best albums of 1973 – 50 years back.

I’m thinking – any year that has a #1 hit from Tony Orlando and Dawn, should be passed on.

BUT after some deep diving, I’ve changed my mind on 73.

• Stevie Wonder – Innervisions
• The Who – Quadrophenia
• David Bowie -Aladin Sane
• Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band – The Wild, the Innocent and the E street shuffle
• Paul McCartney – Band on the Run
• Marvin Gaye – Let’s get It On
• Pink Floyd – Dark Side of the Moon
• Tom Waits – Closing Time
• Lou Reed – Berlin
• Jimmy Cliff – Harder They Come
• Bob Marley and The Wailers – Burnin’
• Led Zeppelin – Houses of the Holy
• Elton John – Goodbye Yellow Brick Road

Of note – Marley wrote Burnin’ and Lootin’ in response to Jimmy Cliff’s Many Rivers to Cross.

“How many rivers do we have to cross before we can talk to The Boss”

Can’t get them all in but we’ll do our best.

 and that’s just hour one.

Hour Two – the special guest is Devin Cuddy and his fine new album Dear Jane.

A crazy mix of Country, New Orleans, great old-time music, roots and moments inspired by artists like  Randy Newman.

In two weeks The Guest is Matt Layzell From The Matinee – New Album Change of Scene

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