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Tuesday, February 18 2014

• Novelist Philipp Meyer Picks Three; That Was A Hit?!? 'Kung Fu Fighting' Edition; Jonathan Wilson Plays Live February 18, 2014

  In this episode: Author Philipp Meyer’s epic novel, The Son, ended up on best-of 2013 lists from The New York Times, USA Today, and The Washington Post. Tackling big themes about the ... (episode)

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  • Philipp Meyer Picks Songs That Pick Sides February 18, 2014

    <p>Philipp Meyer, whose latest novel is the Texas oil-family drama <em>The Son</em>, shares three of his favorite songs. (Two are by the Clash.)</p>

  • That Was A Hit?!?: 'Kung Fu Fighting' February 18, 2014

    Carl Douglas' 1974 song "Kung Fu Fighting" was such an unlikely smash that Soundcheck features it in the intro theme for our occasional series "That Was A Hit?!?" But the song itself ...

  • Jonathan Wilson: Epic '70s Sounds With A Subtle Touch February 18, 2014

    <p>Los Angeles singer-songwriter Jonathan Wilson plays 1970s soft-rock inflected songs from his new album <em>Fanfare </em>live in the <em>Soundcheck</em> studio.&nbsp;</p>

• Gig Alert: Booker T. Jones February 18, 2014

  <p>Funk, soul, blues, R&amp;B? Witness a genre-bending mix from the live legend himself at City Winery tonight. Download the track 'Sound The Alarm.'</p> (article)