#046 - Tag the Track 2, Music of the Pandemic, Serge Gainsbourg

Jay kicks the show off this week with the second round of the potentially award winning, nearly original YSCIO game, “Tag The Track”! Nick & Greg face off to see who can name a popular song in the least amount of time. Will Greg retain his title and repeat his Round 1 performance? Will Nick get enough questions right to make the game close? How long will Jay tolerate being constantly interrupted? There’s only one way to find out…
Song: Norah Jones - To Live

Next up, Nick shares a story from NPR about a recent project launched by the Library of Congress to commission music of the Coronavirus pandemic. Inspired by stories collected by the 14th century Italian writer Giovanni Boccaccio about the Black Death, the project aims to challenge talented composers to create a work in isolation. [NPR]
Song: Nina Simone - Isn’t It A Pity

Greg read a recent installment in the A/V series “Permanent Records” & was delighted to find an artist that he knows well from his childhood. Serge Gainsbourg was a French singer, songwriter, pianist, composer, poet (et cetera) active from 60s-80s. A controversial figure in his heyday, he’s now regarded as one of the most important figures in French pop. Greg shares some of his memories and some history on the artist, it’s a fun wrap to a great episode. We hope you all enjoy! [A/V Permanent Records]
Song:
Serge Gainsbourg - Bonnie & Clyde
Serge Gainsbourg - Je t’aime moi non plus
Serge Gainsbourg - Ballade de Melody Nelson