VINYL RELICS | 1976’s Changin’ Times: Ike White’s Soulful Prison-Born Masterpiece
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EPYSODE 91: Changin' Times by Ike White.
Guest: Producer Jerry Goldstein.
Additional commentary by The Psychedelic Wizard, Uncle Herff.
This week we explore the incredible true story behind Changin’ Times, the remarkable 1976 album by the mysterious and immensely talented Ike White. Recorded while White was incarcerated in prison, the album blends soulful grooves, funk, rock and a pinch of jazz coupled with deeply personal songwriting into a record unlike anything else of its era. Despite its brilliance, Changin’ Times slipped into obscurity, becoming one of the great forgotten albums of the 1970s until later rediscovery brought renewed attention to White’s singular talent and tragic story. We examine the music and the circumstances surrounding this one-of-a-kind release. Best of all, this epysode features exclusive commentary from producer Jerry Goldstein, who shares firsthand insight into working with Ike, the making of the album, and the extraordinary events behind one of soul music’s most compelling lost treasures.
I hope you dig Changin' Times as much as I do.
- Farmer John
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===THE MUSIC===
Songs used in this Epysode, in order of appearance. Here's a link to a Spotify playlist for all the tracks featured.
*denotes track is not available on Spotify.
https://open.spotify.com/playlist/7I4n9IWQylCBSptRbVK0aN?si=4f9b7352df354314
ROGÉR FAKHR "Lady Rain"
ELLA FITZGERALD “Misty”
CHOPIN “Nocturne op.9 No.2”
BIG MAMA THORNTON “Hound Dog”
JOHNNY CASH “San Quentin”
ERIC BURDON & WAR “Spill The Wine”
ERIC BURDON AND JIMMY WITHERSPOON “Going Down Slow”
IKE WHITE "Changin' Times"
IKE WHITE "Comin' Home"
IKE WHITE "Antoinette"
IKE WHITE "I Remember George"
IKE WHITE "Happy Face"
IKE WHITE "Love And Affection"
*DAVID MAESTRO “More Than You Know”
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