Celebrating the Life and Music of Patrick Cowley on “In the Groove”

On a recent episode of “In the Groove,” host Ryan Patrick Hooper paid tribute to the life and music of Patrick Cowley, a pioneering musician who passed away far too soon. The show featured a mix of new and classic tracks, including a new Boy Harsher remix of Pet Shop Boys, Eddie Chacon’s collaboration with John Carroll Kirby, and a spiritual jazz epic from Work Money Death.

Hooper also took a moment to acknowledge a listener who reached out to share how a particular song had moved them to tears. The song in question was “Northern Sky” by Nick Drake, a reclusive English musician who left behind a legacy of beautiful music despite his tragically short life.

The episode’s playlist was a diverse and eclectic mix of genres and styles, featuring artists such as Meshell Ndegeocello, Gil Scott Heron, and Junior Kimbrough. Hooper’s passion for music and his commitment to sharing new and exciting sounds with his listeners made for a compelling and engaging listen.

The playlist for this episode of “In The Groove” features a diverse range of artists and genres. Here’s a rundown of the tracks that were played:

.”ASR (feat. Jeff Parker)” by Meshell Ndegeocello

.”New London boy (Boy Harsher remix)” by Pet Shop Boys

.”Breathe” by Brighter Days Family

. “Lady Day and John Coltrane” by Gil Scott Heron

.”Impossible” by Andre Williams & Velvet Hammer

. “Empire (feat. John Carroll Kirby)” by Eddie Chacon

. “Respect Yourself” by Staple Singers

. “Home Is Where The Hatred Is” by Gil Scott Heron

.”Dreamin'” by Common & Pete Rock

.”In a Moment Divine” by Freak Heat Waves & Cindy Lee

. “Soldissimo – EDC Remix (with Air)” by Etienne de Crécy

.”New Star in the Sky (Demo 1)” by Air

.”Iko Iko” by Patrick Cowley

. “Gentle Persuasion” by Doug Hream Blunt

.”Green Fuzz” by Naked Giants

. “What Are You” by Pete Brandt’s Method

. “No Go (For Louis Macneice)” by The Cleaners From Venus

.”High Pressure Days (Todd Terje Remix)” by The Units

.”You Make No Sense” by ESG

.”The World and The Sun” by Moon Duo

. “Freedom as a Heartfelt Song” by Work Money Death

.”Count The Days (feat. Jenny Lewis)” by Swamp Dogg

. “Northern Shuffle” by Julian Lage

.”Meet Me In The City” by Junior Kimbrough

.”28-50″ by Joe Webb

.”100 years of Bill & Lil” by Joe Webb

.”C + F” by Sam Prekop

. “Northern Sky” by Nick Drake

. “Blue Moon” by Beck

. “Sunrise Fool” by SHOLTO

. “Where’s My Brain???” by The Lazy Eye

Tune in to “In the Groove” weekdays from noon-3 p.m. ET on 101.9 WDET to hear more great music and stories like this one.