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Favoriting June 8, 2011: Martin Rushent, RIP: A three-hour tribute

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Photo via the Martin Rushent Memories Facebook group.

Legendary producer Martin Rushent, who died this past weekend at the entirely too young age of 63, is one of a select few to whom the term "legendary" can be applied without fear of hyperbole. His work on records by the Stranglers, Human League, Generation X, the Buzzcocks and so many others defined the sound of an era in the late '70s and early '80s, and his influence has continued ever since. Tune in to the Evan "Funk" Davies show this Wednesday night June 8th from 9pm-12midnight as Evan devotes his show to the music Rushent produced during his lengthy career, including some songs that may surprise you.

Artist Track Album Label Year Comments Approx. start time
stranglers  (get a) grip (on yourself)   Favoriting iv rattus norvegicus  a&m  1977     
human league  non-stop   Favoriting 7"  virgin  1981    0:03:46 (Pop-up)
buzzcocks  you say you don't love me   Favoriting different kind of tension  irs  1980    0:08:00 (Pop-up)
flop  the great valediction   Favoriting whenever you're ready  frontier/550  1993    0:10:47 (Pop-up)
t. rex  bang a gong   Favoriting electric warrior      engineered by Martin Rushent  0:12:56 (Pop-up)
ian gomm  hold on   Favoriting gomm with the wind  stiff/epic  1979    0:16:57 (Pop-up)
 
the go-gos  i'm the only one   Favoriting talk show  irs  1984  skipping record, folks  0:27:32 (Pop-up)
the buzzcocks  what do you know   Favoriting 7"  irs      0:30:51 (Pop-up)
david essex  out on the street   Favoriting out on the street      engineered by Martin Rushent  0:34:10 (Pop-up)
the members  radio (dub version)   Favoriting 12"  arista  1982    0:44:07 (Pop-up)
 
abba  does your mother know   Favoriting       special request for Jo Rushent  0:54:53 (Pop-up)
pete shelley  homosapien   Favoriting 12"  genetic  1981     
martin rushent  interview excerpt   Favoriting         1:02:17 (Pop-up)
human league  sound of the crowd   Favoriting dare  a&m  1982    1:03:42 (Pop-up)
league unlimited orchestra  things that dreams are made of   Favoriting love and dancing  virgin/a&m  1982    1:07:48 (Pop-up)
 
999  homicide   Favoriting 7"  ua  1978    1:17:36 (Pop-up)
stranglers  5 minutes   Favoriting 7"  ua  1978    1:21:12 (Pop-up)
generation x  ready steady go   Favoriting s/t  chrysalis  1978    1:24:42 (Pop-up)
rezillos  mystery action   Favoriting 7"  sire  1978    1:27:24 (Pop-up)
flop  a. wylie   Favoriting whenever you're ready  frontier/550  1993    1:30:52 (Pop-up)
 
chaos  down at the club   Favoriting         1:39:38 (Pop-up)
dr. feelgood  every kind of vice   Favoriting 7"  ua  1979  b-side of "Milk & Alcohol"  1:41:38 (Pop-up)
raybeats  tight turn   Favoriting guitar beat  pvc  1981    1:44:58 (Pop-up)
private lives  because you're young   Favoriting 7"  chrysalis    instrumental version, inadvertently  1:48:59 (Pop-up)
 
the stranglers  down in the sewer   Favoriting iv rattus norvegicus  a&m  1977    1:56:33 (Pop-up)
leisure process  love cascade   Favoriting 7"  epic  1981    2:04:02 (Pop-up)
visage  tar   Favoriting 7"  genetic/radar  1979  recorded at Martin's Genetic Studios  2:07:48 (Pop-up)
electric guitars  language problems (extended version)   Favoriting 12"  stiff  1982    2:11:04 (Pop-up)
 
human league  (keep feeling) fascination   Favoriting 7"  virgin  1983    2:22:08 (Pop-up)
human league  love action/hard times   Favoriting 12"  virgin  1981    2:25:35 (Pop-up)
altered images  see those eyes   Favoriting 7"  epic  1982    2:35:26 (Pop-up)
rachel sweet  spellbound   Favoriting protect the innocent  stiff/epic  1980    2:38:35 (Pop-up)
pete shelley  i don't know what it is   Favoriting 7"  genetic  1981    2:42:07 (Pop-up)
tom dickie & the desires  downtown talk   Favoriting competition  mercury  1981  thanks to listener PL!  2:45:24 (Pop-up)
 
buzzcocks  i believe   Favoriting different kind of tension  irs  1980    2:54:56 (Pop-up)


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Listener comments!

  9:03pm
calzone!:

Make way! Here comes the Love Cascade!
  9:07pm
CHRIS LLOYD:

Great tribute! Thank you!
  9:08pm
cheri:

hiya evan---i'm really glad to hear that you're back this summer!!! you have no idea!!
  9:08pm
BSI:

listening live for once......... kill me nicely, EFD.
  9:09pm
comment readers:

oh but we do, cheri.

great tribute so far.
  9:13pm
efd:

Hi everyone, thanks so much for tuning in. This one's from the heart. Even more so than usual, I mean.
  9:14pm
CHRIS LLOYD:

I’d been in touch with Martin over the last month or so. We were planning on doing some remix work together. He only meassged me a week last Saturday.
  9:15pm
david:

just did a "did it just shuffle on my ipod" double take. you nailed me, davies. in a good way.
  9:15pm
john:

Evan--No doubt but this was going to be great. Terrible shame about the circumstances, but you're going to do him proud.
  9:16pm
BSI:

The education is much appreciated. I wasn't aware of the Rushent connection(s). But these first 5 tunes make a beyond-compelling case.
  9:18pm
CHRIS LLOYD:

I’ll do my best to stay awake. 2.15am here.
  9:19pm
calzone!:

Evan, I understand...this death is hitting me harder than I ever expected. Rushent was responsible for much of the great music I enjoyed during 'my formative years'....when I browse his discography...it's just unbelievable...I never realized how many great songs...how much great music we can thank him for!
  9:19pm
fleep:

Checking the discography on Wiki ... what an amazing range of artists to have worked with. Thanks for the show efd, it's a keeper.
  9:21pm
CHRIS LLOYD:

There has been an incredible response to the facebook page:
www.facebook.com/home.php?sk=group_216490505038835
  9:26pm
calzone!:

In fact, Evan...it would be nearly impossible for you to do one of your 'Mayhem in the AM' shows without several Rushent productions included!
  9:29pm
CHRIS LLOYD:

Great work Evan. You’re a star!
  9:31pm
cheri:

chris lloyd,,,evan is a SUPERSTAR!!!
  9:34pm
CHRIS LLOYD:

Yep, sorry, Superstar!
  9:37pm
CHRIS LLOYD:

Great David Essex track!
  9:44pm
efd:

calzone, you're right - the bands Martin worked with were staples of my college radio shows back in the day, and naturally none of the shows I do now featuring music from that era would be complete without several Rushent productions, as you say.

Chris, thanks for staying up late - greatly appreciated! And John, David, BSI and all thanks for listening/commenting.
  9:45pm
CHRIS LLOYD:

I wouldn’t miss this! : )
  9:46pm
cheri:

evan--i hate to repeat myself over & over but i really love your shows,,,,,,,THEY ROCK!!!
  9:46pm
j:

Evan - a mix of emotions - so sad about the loss of Martin, so pleased to know you're on the summer schedule.

Wonderful mix. As usual.
  9:53pm
CHRIS LLOYD:

Love and Dancing:
Just under 36 minutes of music.
2,200 main edits and a further 400 small edits all on tape, this was 1982.
The work of a genius.
Peace, love and dancing.
  9:57pm
efd:

got that in the record bag, Chris!

j, thanks for your thoughts - greatly appreciated.
  9:58pm
CHRIS LLOYD:

Just blows my mind a bit with me working in Logic!
  9:59pm
cheri:

ohhhhh evan speaking of abba i just went to see mama mia this past weekend!! i loved it!!!!
  10:01pm
Stevel:

Doing radio proud. I will be referring many, many people to this show in the archives.

Nice job.
  10:03pm
calzone!:

'Homosapien' is both a genre and era defining moment in post/punk-pop. It was a stunner back in the day, and still sounds amazingly current, edgy, and vital today.
  10:04pm
cheri:

evan do you have the sdt to mama mia?? please tell me if you do,,,
  10:06pm
CHRIS LLOYD:

Great little piece of film history for anyone who hasn’t seen it:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=B18h7zRmBhY&feature=share
  10:11pm
CHRIS LLOYD:

Don’t know whether to smile or cry.
  10:12pm
efd:

I know, I've had a case of the crooked mouth myself a few times tonight already.
  10:13pm
CHRIS LLOYD:

: )
  10:16pm
randy in NC:

... and all done before MIDI also...
  10:20pm
AZ:

Pedantic AccuPlaylist correction: Love & Dancing came out in 1982, not 1981. (I was in London the week it was released.)
  10:22pm
cheri:

since martin rushent was a huge abba fan may i suggest that you play more abba ,,huh evan??
  10:23pm
efd:

whoops, thanks AZ! The LP label has both 1981 and 1982 so I opted for the earlier thinking that was the UK release.
  10:23pm
efd:

Cheri I think the one Abba song was sufficient.
  10:24pm
CHRIS LLOYD:

Think I’ll staying up for the whole show now.
  10:25pm
jeff k:

We need some Yachts
  10:27pm
Stevel:

What punk, techno, alt productions WOULDN'T sound different without M. Rushent's influence?
  10:29pm
randy in NC:

The soundtrack of the late '70's, early '80's...
  10:30pm
Stevel:

What I really mean to say, belatedly, is

Thank you.
  10:41pm
Aharon:

Good stuff. I never heard of the guy until now. Glad to have, and, of course, sad about the circumstances.
  10:41pm
Holly in NC:

Nice.
dbs?
  10:43pm
efd:

You know, I saw a posting by Chris in the Facebook group talking about going to his studio to work on some mixing, I think, but I don't know which songs specifically he was involved in.
  10:43pm
randy in NC:

allmusic says that he was in on the mixing of Stands for Decibels along with Easter and Litt. They learned from the master!
  10:43pm
efd:

Jeff, I'd love to play some Yachts but it's sadly lackiing here, and I only had the non-Martin stuff at home.
  10:43pm
calzone!:

EFD, Make Way, Here Comes....
  10:45pm
herb:

great show, what timeless music. martin rushent could do no wrong. (wait, any stories of him *regretting* his work? or saying "i shoulda done this differently"?)
  10:45pm
Andrew:

yesterday morning, without warning, Trouble playing "Louise" right out of the box, talk about techo-poignancy - had to pull the car over - still have it on cassette
  10:47pm
Frisco Kid:

Martin worked with a French rock band called Telephone that I am not at all familiar with. Anyone know what they sound like? Any good?
  10:47pm
cheri:

well i have to head out now evan,,thnx for your company,,if you see danne please tell him i said hello,, god bless martin rushent!!
  10:49pm
CHRIS LLOYD:

Ewan.I’ll send you a message on facebook tomorrow about that.
  10:49pm
Frisco Kid:

By the way, Evan, I vote for something off Rachel Sweet's "Protect the Innocent" album if it's available.
  10:50pm
efd:

Frisco, yes, they're good! I have an LP of theirs at home, but not one that he produced. Worth checking out though in any case.
  10:50pm
efd:

Got that Rachel Sweet album in the record bag, will spin it for sure.
  10:53pm
CHRIS LLOYD:

I meant Evan!
  10:58pm
efd:

no worries Chris, thanks!

Andrew, thanks for checking in.
  11:03pm
efd:

Calzone!, your request is next here on WFMU!
  11:03pm
Minnesota Jeff:

EFD, do you have any fondness for the Bruins? They just won 4-0.
  11:05pm
efd:

I'm actually much more excited by the Red Sox beating the Yankees again, but I appreciate the thought!
  11:05pm
Carolyn:

Hi Evan. Great show! I love that Stranglers story. Oedipus is one of my all-time favorite DJs. He inspired me to become one. Now look at me.
  11:05pm
calzone!:

Make Way! Here Comes The Love Cascade!
  11:05pm
Stevel:

That must have been some experience. NOTHING sounded like the Stranglers in 77. (Not sure anything else does today either.)
  11:08pm
Minnesota Jeff:

EFD: No problem, I understand (no I don't).

This 'Love Cascade' is a JAM!
  11:10pm
Mike VL:

Stellar show, Evan!
  11:11pm
calzone!:

Thanks for the leisure process, EFD! This Visage track sounds so hopelessly and wonderfully DORKY! Fantastic!
  11:12pm
Frisco Kid:

Thanks for the Visage! Haven't heard this one in decades.
  11:14pm
Holly in NC:

(grumble) red sox (grumble) pawtucket
grumble grumble grumble .
just y'all wait.

Nice Visage pick.
  11:15pm
CHRIS LLOYD:

Just had a quick snack. UK is still with you!
  11:17pm
efd:

Mike VL, thanks and congrats on getting on the summer schedule! Looking forward to hearing your show on a weekly basis.

Carolyn, I'd have to say that inspiring you to be a DJ is one of the
best things Oedipus ever did!

Nice to still see you here, Chris! Past 4am over there, right?
  11:18pm
cheri:

i'm sorry evan but i just came back just to say great tribute!! night for real..
  11:19pm
Julie:

Hey, look it's Carolyn! Come to the east coast and visit on one of our shows :)
  11:22pm
cheri:

heeeey julie,,,i hope you have a g'night,, bye
  11:22pm
Danne D:

Hey Evan and Funk fans, enjoying the tribute. Missed a chunk unfortunately but I'll definitely catch up on it all in the archives.
  11:22pm
CHRIS LLOYD:

Yep! Don’t worry. It’s worth it!
  11:22pm
Carolyn:

Hi Julie! I have been thinking of heading east soon and I would LOVE to visit WFMU. May I please?
  11:23pm
Danne D:

Great song! I remember the cool video that went with it as well.
  11:24pm
Julie:

Yes please, and you have to let us know!
  11:25pm
Julie:

One of those articles said HL didn't like what he did to Don't You Want Me, but boy was it a huge hit
  11:26pm
Carolyn:

Yay! I will.
  11:26pm
Julie:

And there are so many other wonderful songs on Dare
  11:26pm
Minnesota Jeff:

It appears Roger Federer played bass for Human League based on the Fascination video.
  11:27pm
Noah:

I LOVE LOVE that Human League song.. might have to replay it agin in a few hours on the rap de rap show!
  11:27pm
Julie:

I love your...(love action!)
  11:29pm
CHRIS LLOYD:

The moment my life changed. For the better!
  11:30pm
cheri:

julie please tell me why you can't be on an earlier time slot?? cause i keep missing your shows,,,
  11:31pm
Danne D:

Human League's Don't You Want Me has that great overwrought 80s feel (and I say that with affection btw)
  11:31pm
randy in NC:

analog synths rule!!!
  11:37pm
john:

Altered Images! I can exhale now......
  11:37pm
Noah:

The best part of tonight's show is that I'm watching E.F.D. in real time, IN the zone!!
  11:39pm
Holly in NC:

Hi Julie - I agree with Cherie! Thank goodness for archives.
  11:42pm
Frisco Kid:

Thanks much for the Rachel Sweet!
  11:43pm
JENFACE:

HEY!! EVAN IS KILLIN IT! HI NOAH
  11:44pm
Michael from the Left Coast:

Just checking in for a minute in between things
EFD I thought you'd play the dance mix of Fascination from that remix album (the first one of its kind that I remember)
  11:44pm
12539:

efd, these last few hours have been filled with life.
  11:45pm
efd:

Michael, it's so hard to choose! I really wanted to play the Hard Times/Love Action 12", so I went with the single version of Fascination.
  11:45pm
Minnesota Jeff:

Man, this is a rad jam!
  11:46pm
Noah:

Hi JENFACE!!!
  11:47pm
Noah:

Sherri Friend is here!
  11:47pm
JENFACE:

YAY PANTS! This is the best music - they just can't do it like they used to. Golden era.
  11:48pm
CHRIS LLOYD:

Peaches!
  11:48pm
JENFACE:

DOOODZ - Was JUST thinkin about Sherri Friend and I owe her a big ol apology for not making it to her Bday. Have EVD play a SHERRI PIC - do it!
  11:49pm
Noah:

NIGHT PANTS!!!
  11:49pm
JENFACE:

At first glance I thought this song was by Tom DIckles - BAhahaha
  11:50pm
Noah:

I actually have the Tom Dickles 45.. somewhere..
  11:50pm
JENFACE:

No pants tonight!
  11:50pm
Noah:

No pants is for Sundays...
  11:51pm
Ike:

Great show Evan!
  11:53pm
JENFACE:

Tom Dickles is a rare 45 to have
  11:55pm
jack:

Always good to listen to efd. Play heat wave tunes.
  11:56pm
Noah:

THAT is a GREAT Grandmaster Flash story Evan!!
  11:56pm
CHRIS LLOYD:

Well I made it! Great show Evan. Thank you!
Peace, love and dancing!
  11:57pm
randy in NC:

Thanks Evan, great tribute!
  11:57pm
john:

Fantastic show, Evan! I'd just like to mention one more Rushent fave rave, maybe my personal tops of all--The Associates' Waiting For The Loveboat.
  11:58pm
Carolyn:

Evan you rule! Thanks.
  11:58pm
julie:

efd first show with my fmu app!
  11:59pm
Danne D:

Thanks for a great show Evan. Good night everyone!
  12:01am
efd:

awesome, Julie!

John, I looked for some Associates but couldn't find any here.

Chris, thanks for staying up til 5am!

Thanks Randy, Jen, jack, Ike and all! Really appreciate all the comments!
  12:23am
angela:

DAMN this sounds GOOD!!! THANK YOU!!!!!!!!!!!!
  7:14pm
ro:

What a super show. Great site so easy to use and to hear songs i havent heard in years and new songs. I have you bookmarked. Loved love and dancing and bizzarelly ordered remastered edition on saturday which arrived today. Only found out of his death today. It was the first cd I bought - uncanny.
  2:16am
Ian Gomm:

Thanks for playing my song "Hold On" which Martin Rushent produced for me back in the last century. He even sang the backing vocals with me. I am proud to have worked with a "legend". Yours musically, Ian Gomm
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