Paul Ingles' Music Archive Showcase

Series produced by Paul Ingles

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Music specials producer Paul Ingles presents the best from his years of documentaries, appreciation programs, tributes, interviews, theme shows and fun music mixes. Each week something special.

"Paul Ingles makes uniquely good stuff!"
~ John Barth/PRX

"His obvious love for music and musicians makes listening a pleasure."
~ Brodie Cates/KGLT

"I never hesitate to air his work; Listener response? Gratitude."
~ Viki Merrick/WCAI-WNAN

Over the last nearly 20 years, public radio music historian Paul Ingles has been one of the most prolific producers of documentaries and appreciation programs about the music greats of our times. Scores of public radio stations have broadcast his programs on legends like The Beatles, The Rolling Stones, Bob Dylan,Tom Petty, Paul Simon, Joni Mitchell, Bonnie Raitt, James Brown, Prince and many many more.

Pick a one hour slot in your program grid for Paul's new weekly offerings. This will become appointment listening for your audience. An hour to tune in each week for "driveway moment" listening they'll remember at fund-raising time and talk about with friends. Paul will also offer, by request, fund drive specials on occasion.


170 Pieces

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Hour Two of the lively special spotlighting Elton John's early work from 8 remarkable albums released in three years from 1970- 1973. Special is ti...

Bought by North State Public Radio, KUHF, KUPR low power FM, RadioFreePalmer, and KSJE


  • Added: Jun 16, 2019
  • Length: 59:00
  • Purchases: 5
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Hour 1 of a lively 2-hour special spotlighting Elton John's early work from 8 remarkable albums released in three years from 1970- 1973. Shows fe...

Bought by North State Public Radio, KUHF, KUPR low power FM, KSJE, and RadioFreePalmer


  • Added: Jun 11, 2019
  • Length: 58:52
  • Purchases: 5
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The second hour of a two-hour exploration of the seminal work of heralded songwriter Joni Mitchell. Over 50 Mitchell songs are featured in the two-...

Bought by KFSK, KSJE, North State Public Radio, WRVO Public Media, KUHF and more


  • Added: Jun 05, 2019
  • Length: 58:59
  • Purchases: 7
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The first hour of a two-hour exploration of the seminal work of heralded songwriter Joni Mitchell. Over 50 Mitchell songs are featured in the two-...

Bought by KFSK, KSJE, North State Public Radio, WRVO Public Media, KUHF and more


  • Added: May 31, 2019
  • Length: 58:59
  • Purchases: 7
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This time from his Music Archive Showcase, award-winning music documentarian Paul Ingles hosts a mix of tunes from his eclectic personal collection...

Bought by KUPR low power FM and KSJE


  • Added: May 07, 2019
  • Length: 59:00
  • Purchases: 2
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Music host Paul Ingles continues his appreciation of Prince, the legendary musician who died April 21, 2016 at the age of 57. NPR Music's Ann Power...

Bought by WDDE, North State Public Radio, KUHF, KUPR low power FM, and KSJE


  • Added: May 02, 2019
  • Length: 59:00
  • Purchases: 5
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Paul Ingles hosts this first of two hours of music and reflections by his friends and fans of music legend Prince who died April 21, 2016.

Bought by WRVO Public Media, WDDE, North State Public Radio, KUHF, KUPR low power FM and more


  • Added: Apr 23, 2019
  • Length: 58:59
  • Purchases: 6
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Rock and Roll Hall of Famer Steve Cropper talks with Paul Ingles about his collaborations with Otis Redding and other highlights from his career as...

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  • Added: Apr 18, 2019
  • Length: 59:00
  • Purchases: 4
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A panel of music writers and Lou Reed fans sample the late musician's catalog through the years and suggest what made him important to the history ...

Bought by North State Public Radio, KUHF, KUPR low power FM, and KSJE


  • Added: Mar 31, 2019
  • Length: 59:00
  • Purchases: 4
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A panel of music writers and Lou Reed fans sample the late musician's catalog through the years and suggest what made him important to the history ...

Bought by North State Public Radio, KUHF, KUPR low power FM, and KSJE


  • Added: Mar 31, 2019
  • Length: 58:59
  • Purchases: 4
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Produced on the day the legendary singer-songwriter passed away in 2016, music host Paul Ingles guides listeners through a tour of some great Guy C...

Bought by KUPR low power FM, North State Public Radio, KUHF, KUPR low power FM, and KSJE


  • Added: Mar 21, 2019
  • Length: 59:00
  • Purchases: 5
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Hal Blaine, America's top session drummer for over 50 years is honored in a music-filled hour from music historian Paul Ingles. Blaine passed of n...

Bought by KUPR low power FM, North State Public Radio, KUHF, KUPR low power FM, and KSJE


  • Added: Mar 12, 2019
  • Length: 59:00
  • Purchases: 5
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This time from his Music Archive Showcase, award-winning music documentarian Paul Ingles hosts a mix of tunes from his eclectic personal collection...

Bought by KSJE


  • Added: Mar 11, 2019
  • Length: 59:00
  • Purchases: 1
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A rollicking music intensive salute to the music of Chuck Berry, who passed away at the age of 90 at his home in Missouri, Saturday, March 18, 2017...

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  • Added: Feb 28, 2019
  • Length: 59:00
  • Purchases: 6
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Music historian Paul Ingles hosts a panel of other music writers and fans remembering the musical legacy of Gregg Allman, who died May 27, 2017 at ...

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  • Added: Feb 18, 2019
  • Length: 58:59
  • Purchases: 6
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Music host Paul Ingles presents 10 memorable performances from Joe Cocker, who died December 22, 2014 of lung cancer after a career that spanned 50...

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  • Added: Feb 12, 2019
  • Length: 59:00
  • Purchases: 6
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Paul Ingles shares favorites from the Eagles catalog that feature Glenn Frey who died January 18, 2016. Music intensive hour.

Bought by WRVO Public Media, KUPR low power FM, North State Public Radio, KUHF, KUPR low power FM and more


  • Added: Feb 05, 2019
  • Length: 59:00
  • Purchases: 6
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Paul Ingles is joined by music writers Holly George-Warren and Richie Unterberger to further consider the musical legacy of David Bowie. Bowie die...

Bought by WRVO Public Media, North State Public Radio, KUHF, KUPR low power FM, and KSJE


  • Added: Jan 27, 2019
  • Length: 58:40
  • Purchases: 5
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Paul Ingles and NPR Music's Ann Powers host a survey of the music of British musician David Bowie, who died January 10, 2016 of cancer at 69.

Bought by WRVO Public Media, North State Public Radio, KUHF, KUPR low power FM, and KSJE


  • Added: Jan 22, 2019
  • Length: 59:00
  • Purchases: 5
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The hosts of Peace Talks Radio present a special program counting down the Top 10 Peace Songs since the late 1960's. Also featured are honorable me...

Bought by KUHF, WRVO Public Media, KUPR low power FM, and KSJE


  • Added: Jan 17, 2019
  • Length: 59:00
  • Purchases: 4