The one-two punch of Sly Stone’s death last week followed by that of Brian Wilson led to a packed double tribute this week for both of them. For Wilson it meant the whole of “Pet Sounds” surrounded by what led up to it and what followed. As much as we played, there was much more that was left out.
The Sly & the Family Stone segment sideswiped a lot of the greatest hits for deeper cuts — all the way back to his childhood gospel quartet and into albums from “A Whole New Thing” and “Life” to “Fresh,” along with a set of those who were influenced by him.
And it was Bloomsday, so there were songs about James Joyce, “Ulysses” and Molly.
Here’s the setlist:
Capital Radio. June 16, 2025. 1 – 4:35 p.m. www.cygnusradio.com
“Capital Radio Two,” The Clash
“’Til I Die [alternate mix],” The Beach Boys
“Our Prayer,” The Beach Boys
“Caroline, No [backing track],” The Beach Boys
“Good Vibrations [various takes],” The Beach Boys
“God Only Knows,” The Beach Boys
“Love and Mercy,” Brian Wilson
“Wouldn’t It Be Nice,” The Beach Boys
“You Still Believe in Me,” The Beach Boys
“That’s Not Me,” The Beach Boys
“Don’t Talk (Put Your Head on My Shoulder),” The Beach Boys
“I’m Waiting for the Day [backing track],” The Beach Boys
“Let’s Go Away for Awhile,” The Beach Boys
“Sloop John B,” The Beach Boys
“God Only Knows,” The Beach Boys
“Hang On to Your Ego,” The Beach Boys
“Here Today,” The Beach Boys
“I Just Wasn’t Made for These Times,” The Beach Boys
“Pet Sounds,” The Beach Boys
“Caroline, No,” The Beach Boys
“When I Grow Up (To Be a Man),” The Beach Boys
“The Warmth of the Sun,” The Beach Boys
“Let Him Run Wild,” The Beach Boys
“Girl Don’t Tell Me,” The Beach Boys
“Wendy,” The Beach Boys
“Don’t Worry Baby,” The Beach Boys
“The Girls on the Beach,” The Beach Boys
“All Summer Long,” The Beach Boys
“Add Some Music to Your Day,” The Beach Boys
“Surf’s Up,” The Beach Boys
“Good Vibrations,” The Beach Boys
“Feel Flows,” The Beach Boys
“Back Home,” The Beach Boys
“This Beautiful Day,” Brian Wilson
“Til I Die,” The Beach Boys
“Ulysses,” Franz Ferdinand
“Rejoice,” Jefferson Airplane
“The Fruit Smelling Shop,” Scullion
“Flower of the Mountain,” Kate Bush
“Molly Says,” The dB’s
“Molly’s Lips,” The Vaselines
“Molly,” Biff Rose
“On the Battlefield,” The Stewart Family Four
“Underdog,” Sly & The Family Stone
“Dance to the Medley,” Sly & The Family Stone
“Life,” Sly & The Family Stone
“Everyday People,” Sly & The Family Stone
“Loose Booty,” Sly & The Family Stone
“Into My Own Thing,” Sly & The Family Stone
“Family Affair,” Sly & The Family Stone
“People Everyday,” Arrested Development
“Mama Said Knock You Out,” LL Cool J
“Sissyneck,” Beck
“Egg Man,” Beastie Boys
“Rhythm Nation,” Janet Jackson
“1999,” Prince
“If You Want Me To Stay,” Sly & the Family Stone
Capital Radio returns June 23 at 1 p.m. EDT on www.cygnusradio.com. The show can also be heard via the cygnusradio.com app, available free at iTunes or GooglePlay. Older shows are available at Substack.com/@rogercatlin.
