Official word from XM Satellite Radio just came in that Bob Dylan's much anticipated music show, "Theme Time Radio Hour with Your Host Bob Dylan" will make its world premiere on May 3rd at 10am ET, on Deep Tracks XM channel 40.
Each weekly show will feature an mix of music based around a specific theme, with Bob Dylan himself will offer stories about the music and topics of interest. Dylan also will read and answer select emails sent in by fans. In addition, "Theme Time Radio Hour" will feature contributions from special guests, including Elvis Costello, Charlie Sheen, Penn Jillette, Sarah Silverman and Jimmy Kimmel.
A complete list of tracks, along with XM+Napster purchase links, from each "Theme Time Radio Hour" show will be posted on a dedicated Bob Dylan page on XM's website, as well as photos and information on encore broadcasts. Fans also can e-mail their questions and music requests directly to Bob Dylan at bobdylan@xmradio.com
Encore broadcasts of "Theme Time Radio Hour" will air throughout the week on Deep Tracks and XM's folk music channel, The Village XM channel 15.
In that curb-jumping four coupon funeral ride of a film Harold and Maude, Ruth Gordon says with enthusiasm, "Music! That's the cosmic dance!"
Winnie the Pooh says, "Music and life, what's the difference!"
Kurt Vonnegut says that he wants his tombstone epitaph to read, THE ONLY PROOF HE NEEDED OF THE EXISTENCE OF GOD WAS MUSIC
But Vonnegut may need some encouragement as he also said recently to Rolling Stone magazine, "Evolution is a mistake. Humans are a mistake. We've destroyed the planet." And, 'cause he's funny, "Life is no way to treat an animal."
I am hoping that an upcoming Bob Dylan theme show might get Vonnegut back on track with an uplifting set list of train songs. (Not that he is completely off track but there is still hope) I have a few in mind: The Rascals "People Everywhere Just Want To Be Free", The O'Jays "Love Train", and of course, Arlo Guthrie "City of New Orleans" Not that you need any help with your show. I love you more than all of these songs and that is immeasurable. Listening to all of your shows in St. Petersburg, Fl and Toronto, Canada. Love, Stephanie