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The K-Rock Chelsea Hotel

The K-Rock Chelsea Hotel

By: Mike Corradi
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A radio show becomes a book that becomes a podcast about one of the most iconic places of American and international counter culture.

We will explore the history of the famous Chelsea Hotel in Manhattan, New York and hear the stories of some of its most illustrious guests: Edith Piaf, Bob Dylan, Janis Joplin, Leonard Cohen, Patti Smith, Sid Vicious, Dylan Thomas, Jack Kerouac and many more.

Come along on a journey to relive some of the most important contributions in music, literature and art as these legends left their mark on this remarkable hotel.Copyright Mike Corradi World
Episodes
  • 21 - Goodbye Chelsea Hotel

    21 - Goodbye Chelsea Hotel
    Jun 20 2023
    We say our final goodbye to the Chelsea Hotel as it is an was.

    Goodbye to Edith Piaf, Dylan Thomas, Jack Kerouac, Bob Dylan, Andy Warhol, Edie Sedgwick, Janis Joplin, Leonard Cohen, Patti Smith, Sid Vicious, Jackson Pollock and all the other great stories from the hotel.

    On to the next adventure!
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    3 mins
  • 20 - Great gig in the sky

    20 - Great gig in the sky
    Jun 20 2023
    We take a look at the song "Great gig in the sky" from Pink Floyd's groundbreaking monumental album "The Dark Side of the Moon".

    The story starts from an impriovsed voice solo on a track about death that becomes the perfect soundtrack for love-making and the creation of life.

    We also see how singer Clare Tory had to fight to get recognition for her work and have her name appear aside that of banmember Richard Wright.
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    4 mins
  • 19 - Mercy Street

    19 - Mercy Street
    Jun 20 2023
    We look at the poem, "45 Mercy Street" which inspired the song "Mercy Street" by artist Peter Gabriel from his album "So".

    We also look at the complicated and profound story of the author of the poem, Anne Sexton, and her struggle with family, society and her own inner demons in her cotnious "awful rowing towards God".
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    5 mins
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