The MJ Show #94(.3) (My playlist on Miss Malini's Pirate Radio Show & then some)

I had the awesome pleasure of being with Miss Malini (@MissMalini)on her show - Pirate Radio on 94.3 Radio One.
First up, Malini, thank you very much for having me on your show. It was a LOT of fun (Despite the fact that two songs got repeated twice in the broadcast. No idea how that happened by the way. 'Tis cool though.) and I would love to come back and do it again :)

These are the 13 songs I had chosen for the show. I'm going to give you those 13 songs and a few more that I would have LOVED to play on the show right here on this special episode of The MJ Show.
The songs I've chosen show you my influences...the bands and artists that have a)got me into music and b)helped me figure out that more than anything else in the world...I want to be a singer and a performer! :)
So yeah...we'll be going through loads of different styles and artists...and I love em all!

I used to often open my rock music shows with this song. LOVE LOVE LOVE this one. What a way to kick things off! This is for all the people who used to listen to me when I was back on All India Radio's FM Rainbow. Good days eh? :) I really really miss doing those shows.
1. Aerosmith - Back In The Saddle


Bonus Song:
Another song I often used to open shows, and one that I was really considering for tonight's Pirate Radio show as well is:
ACDC - Back In Black


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The Beatles was one of the first bands I heard growing up. I love their music and it's been a HUGE influence on me. And I've kinda grown up around their music in a way.  I remember that back when I began listening to them I LOVED their earlier stuff and as I grew up my tastes moved towards the latter half of their career. I love all of their songs but here's a good fun song to match the first song.
Ass kicking is what they were...The Beatles!
2. The Beatles - Helter Skelter


If I could choose another song though it would be..."Something" :)
Check out the version I have for you here!
The Beatles (George Harrison) - Something

There are so many more Beatles songs I can choose but we'll take that to another show eh? :)

Okay...so if I had to choose ONE band that has been the BIGGEST influence on me as a rock performer...it would have to be Queen. Freddie's a big influence as a singer too but I think he truly was one of the greatest performers in the world...and this here song, it shows you just why he was both. One of the greatest performers in the world and possibly the greatest rock singer as well.
This one's for all you Queens (fans) out there ;) :) Enjoy!
3. Queen - Somebody To Love (Live from Rock Montreal Concert)


Two bands that I loved growing up and that were also big influences were Pink Floyd and Dire Straits.
I had the pleasure of meeting Roger Waters and Mark Knopfler!! :)
One of the joys of being a radio jockey and a freelance writer I guess. It was incredible meeting them both.
Also had the pleasure of meeting other great bands and artists I've admired and liked. Engelbert, Deep Purple, Iron Maiden, Bryan Adams, Ronan Keating, Joe Satriani to name a few :)
And how can I forget the Indian bands I've loved like Zero, Parikrama, Pentagram, Soulmate, Buddha Blown and all ther others.
This songs for all of them and for my band, The Works. We LOVE doing this next song. So this goes out to Partho, Shannon, Hansel and Michael :)
4. Pink Floyd - Coming Back To Life


Bonus Song
Dire Straits - Brothers In Arms


Another genre that has been a BIG influence on me is the Blues-Rock. Well simply put they're bands that took the blues and did a LOT more with it. Amplified it...sexied it up...made it...well rock n roll music! \m/
Here's Eric Clapton doing one of my favourite songs by him though this is more bluesy than Blues-Rockish. Incidentally his various bands and songs are all big influences on me.
5. Eric Clapton - Old Love


Bonus songs
Blues Rock/Rock n Roll music isn't complete unless I feature these next two bands:
Led Zeppelin - Trampled Underfoot


The Rolling Stones - Angie


The Doors - When The Music's Over


This next one's for good friends - new and old :)
It's for Nandan, Tom, Rahul and Ashwin.
Also very specially for Vishal (@allVishal) who has designed the most ass kicking logo I could ever imagine having :) Thanks man :)
And for Mihir (@mihirlakhani) for helping me get www.emusicpost.com back on it's feet. It's not completely back up yet...but it's getting there :)
And for Parag Kamani - who's been a friend and a guide for so many years.
And for Luke Kenny whose friendship I truly and deeply cherish. It's not easy finding so much in common with a guy in this world. It's awesome having you as a pal :)


The song represents my love for modern rock and the blues. John Mayer is in my opinion the most incredible songwriter and blues guitar player of this generation and he represents the young generation here and then you have B.B.King. What can I say about him. He's THE King! :)
Together...they make magic. Here's a song I LOVE. :)
6. John Mayer & B.B.King - Hummingbird


Bonus Songs
I have to say that there are some other brilliant new bands out there as well that have completely blown my mind. I've gotta give you a few of those songs too. I'm picking songs from albums that were HUGE for me growing up.
Oasis - Cast No Shadow (From What's The Story Morning Glory - must do special!)


Pearljam - Release (From Ten...already planned this special)


The Killers - All These Things That I Have Done (From the album Hot Fuss. Brilliant!)


Kid Rock - All Summer Long (This is the only song I could get a good video for but I would have loved to give you Cowboy or Cocky or Only God Knows Why. But yeah...love this man's voice and attitude. Ass kickin' all the way!)


Kings Of Leon - Manhattan (From the album Only by the Night. This is one of the new bands I'm loving!)


This one's for everyone who's following me on twitter :) For each and every one of you! :) Thank you for supporting The MJ Show...even if you may not really have heard me on radio when I was on it back in the day :)
Hope you guys and girls enjoy this one :)
7. George Michael & Mary J. Blige - As - Pop


This next one's for the country music lovers out there :) I still remember the days when I used to do complete one hour country specials! :)
Remy, Triza, Anwesha, Yatrik, Richard, Punit, Aditi, Jangu, Bana, Firoz, Amy, Jeff, Maureen, Coretta, Dr.Kamath, Gertrude, Glenn, Mehul and all the wonderful people who used to call me back then. Thank you all for supporting me back then and now. 
Also for everyone else on the Musicman Mihir Fan Club on Facebook!
(You know how my memory is right? :) Please don't be upset if I didn't mention your name. It's my stupidity that I have a bad memory. My brain may forget...but my heart has felt your love and it wishes you all well and wants to say thanks) :)
8. Brad Paisley - Ticks - Country


Bonus Songs
I had a really tough time choosing between Brad Paisley, George Strait and Willie Nelson for my country song...so here they are...the other two songs that almost made the cut.
George Strait - The Chair


Willie Nelson & Lee Ann Womack - Mendocino County Line


Another genre that is a huge influence on me is Southern Rock. Just the last show here was a Southern Rock special and I do hope you saw it. Ep #93 - The A-Z of Southern Rock
Here's a guy who featured on that as the singer of a Southern Rock band called Pure Prairie League. He also had a brilliant solo career.
The version you heard on Pirate Radio was on an album called Common Thread: The Songs of the Eagles

If you can lay your hands on it...do get it.
9. Vince Gill - I Can't Tell You Why - Southern/Country Rock
Unfortunately I couldn't get Vince Gill's version on youtube...so you get the Eagles Version here but I hope you caught Vince Gill's version on Pirate Radio! It's incredible!!


As you know, I've just released my first single. Well maybe you didn't know. So you know now :) You can find it on my ArtistAloud.com page. They're the good folks who've launched the song. The song is called The Mumbai Indians Song...and you can see it here: Mihir Joshi ArtistAloud.com Page
You can download the song from there or you can soon have the song as your callertune or ringtone as well. I'll tell you when that'll begin very soon. :)
So yeah, I want to dedicate this next song to the whole gang at ArtistAloud.com and to the guys who helped me make this song. DJ Roane who's produced the song and for Ankur and Prasad the awesome engineers who've worked on the song :)
I also want to dedicate this to Pratyush and Raj who helped me out with the song before it became what you're hearing now. Thanks guys :)

I hope you all love the song by the way :) Do get the song as a caller tune even if it's for just a little while once it's available :)
Oh yeah...this song also obviously goes out to all the people who've supported and loved the song already. Also want to officially say thanks to Red FM for playing the song in a big way, to Radio One and to Star Majha for having me in the studios and getting me to sing the song live on national television :)
In case you missed that you can see it here:


Yes, I can talk in Marathi! :) I don't understand why it surprises so many people. My name is Mihir Joshi! Joshi as in Maharashtrian :) So yeah. :)

Right then. Back to the song. I love Motown, soul and R&B in a big way too and again I had a LOT of great artists to choose from but I chose the blue-eyed soul singer whose voice I just completely adore. Here's Rod Stewart with a Jackie Wilson classic!
10. Rod Stewart - Your Love Keeps Lifting Me Higher - Motown/Soul/R&B


Bonus Songs
Here's the original singer of this song.
Jackie Wilson - Your Love Keeps Lifting Me Higher


Some other Motown/Soul/R&B guys I have to mention are:
Marvin Gaye - Let's Get It On


Michael Jackson (The Jackson Five) - Ain't No Sunshine


Bill Withers - Just The Two Of Us


Barry White - Just The Way You Are


Lionel Richie - Easy


I would LOVE to do what Michael Buble does. Sing old jazz standards, love songs and ballads. Really :) I think I'm more of a ballads singer and oldies lover than a rock music lover :) But hey...I can't deny that the love for rock n roll is BIG too :) So yeah...someday maybe, I'll record an album of old songs I love :)
Here's hoping that, that day comes soon :)


This one's for Neha, she's the one who gives me "love love love love...crazy love". :) Thank you for being my "Everything" and supporting me always. This one's for you :)
11. Michael Buble - Crazy Love - Jazz Standards/Redoing Old Songs

Speaking of "Everything" here's...
Michael Buble - Everything


"Walk a mile in my shoes
Just walk a mile in my shoes
Before you abuse, criticize and accuse
Then walk a mile in my shoes"
I love the words in this song. What a song. Totally tells you something I really want to say about my life :) And well I guess what can be said about a lot of people in the media/music business.
It's not easy doing what we do. There's a LOT of crap slung around...hard times...really hard times...and believe me...it's not just about the glitz and glamour. A lot of us are doing what we do...because we really really love doing what we do. 
I know I can't imagine being anywhere else or do anything BUT what I'm doing right now :)

This one's for all my friends in the entertainment world :) And from all of us...to all of you :)
(Lyrically, the song is a lot more than what I've pointed out here...but the chorus...well it's perfect for what I'm saying.)
12. Elvis - Walk A Mile In My Shoes - Rock & Roll - My biggest idol


Bonus Songs.
Two more Elvis songs. I had to give you these. These is two of my absolute favourite songs to sing when I'm on stage.
Elvis - Burning Love


Elvis - Trouble


My other gurus:
Dean Martin - The Man Who Plays The Mandolino


Bing Crosby - True Love


Nat King Cole - Too Young


Cliff Richard - When The Girl In Your Arms


Ray Charles - Georgia On My Mind


Frank Sinatra - Someone To Watch Over Me



And finally I want to dedicate this last song to the man who got me started on my musical journey. Mr.Roger Whittaker.
Dear Mr.Whittaker...know that I will for ever and ever be indebted to you...for getting me started in music and for being my best friend in my teenage years. God knows what I woulda turned into if not for you :)
Thank you. :)
You will always be #1 with me.
13. Roger Whittaker - The Last Farewell - My beginning - The reason I got into music - the first person I heard!


A last thanks :) (God! You must be thinking that I won an Oscar or a Grammy or something...but really now, how often does one get to do something like this eh? Since I've got this opportunity today, I want to do it.)
A big big thanks to my mom, dad and sister for believing in me and letting me do what I do.
Without their support, I would probably be nowhere...or well...atleast not this happy :)

Right then...it is now time for me to say...take care...and Good Night! :)
This is your Musicman Mihir...signing off!
(For the new viewers of the site: If you're wondering why I end all my shows this way, it's because this is how I used to end them when I was on radio in my late night shows. I've just held on to the end in a nostalgic sort of a way.) :)

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The MJ Show #37 (Guests Series - Miss Malini's Top 10 Songs)

The guest series continues tonight with a person who is no stranger to being on a radio show. In fact, she has been on radio for a really really long time and is currently hosting the brilliant "Pirate Radio" show on Radio One. This is apart from a host of other things that she also does! She's a really nice person and you can't help but smile when you hear her talk on air or have the pleasure of hanging out with her.
I have had the pleasure when I spent a few months hosting a show right after her's on Radio One. That's right, I'm talking about one of the most active and fun people on the internet, the awesome...Malini Agarwal...or as you better know her...Miss Malini!

Oh yeah, she was also the first person to pick the winners for a contest on The MJ Show here. The winners of the Kings Of Leon cds...were picked by her! So @bonda0123, @MMMMeenal and @BIRAJADEO, the three winners of that contest...you know who to thank right?
Miss Malini for picking your number, Sony Music India for giving the cds for that contest, the Kings Of Leon for that brilliant album...and #TheMJshow :)

So...I told her...I would love to have your top 10 songs in the Guest Series and she said that after shortlisting a WHOLE lotta songs, she couldn't cut the list any shorter. So here it is...her top ten plus four bonus songs! :)
Technically her top 14 :) but I just want to put it that way :) Chalega na?
Okay...so here we go!

1st Song - Three Doors Down - Here Without You #TheMJshow
Malini Agarwal: I rediscovered this song thanks to a Twitter request on my radio show. Its got such heart-wrenching loneliness in its vocals and even though I cannot sing I can't help but sing out loud to the chorus "I'm here without you baby, but you're still on my lonely mind, I think about you baby, and I dream about you all the time..." This may have something to do with being in a 2 year long-distance relationship! (But fear not I'm now on the home stretch!)
Mihir Joshi: And it's going to an awesome time for you I'm sure. Great song choice as well to kick things off. :) Here it is...just for you and the lucky man in your life.
God damn! You waited two years for him eh!! What more could a guy want!



2nd song - Lilly Allen - The Fear #TheMJshow
MA: I'm very impressed with Lilly Allen's sense of humor and exquisite irony. This song is about so much of the life I see in my line of work, plastic people in the Emerald city trying so hard to be perfect all the time... it must be so exhausting! But lets admit it, its also fun and everybody wants to be famous, even me.
MJ: :) Amen to that sister! :)
Okay, here's a lovely live version of the song for you.



3rd Song - Red Hot Chili Peppers - Zephyr Song #TheMJshow
MA: This is my freedom song and of course everyone knows The Red Hot Chili Peppers absolutely rock. I love how the lyrics tumble off your tongue and I like to hear this song with the windows down and a cool breeze blowing sunshine on my face!
MJ: RHCP ROCK! :) Very nice picture painted here for your fans btw. I'm sure they can almost see you in that car. :)
Another live version for you all tonight. Here we go!



4th Song - Go West - King of Wishful Thinking #TheMJshow
MA: Apart from the Pretty Woman connection (one of those movies you can watch over and over again) something about this song has always kept it fresh for me. I love the raspy vocals and the bitter-sweetness of heartbreak which sucks but also makes you feel the most alive! (Yup I'm a mush-pot, are you really that surprised?!)
MJ: Nope. Not surprised at all...and I think it's fab! I'm pretty mushy too :) 'Tis all good! :)
Okay, what I got for you is a remix of the song. Like?




5th Song - The Fray - How To Save A Life #TheMJshow
MA: This song is for everyone who's ever felt utterly hopeless and I think I read a story about a guy who was on his way to kill himself over just that feeling when he heard this song on the radio and changed his mind. Still gives me chills, thank you for the music - music keeps us alive (sometimes quite literally.)
MJ: Wow! That's quite a story. Thank God for the music...and thank God for radio!!
What a story!!
Hmmmm...one of the reasons I always remember the song is how beautifully it was used in all the Grey's Anatomy promos. So here it is...a video that kinda shows you what I'm talking about.



6th Song - Cake - Love You Madly #TheMJshow
MA: I've discovered a lot of fabulous music thanks to my guests on Pirate Radio, this is one of those songs that appeared on Steve, Juhi & Sean's playlist (I think Juhi is in madly in love with this song) and now so am I :)
MJ: I'm discovering a LOT of fabulous music thanks to my guests right here! :) This song for instance is one of them :) Listening to it right now with you. Really interesting!



7th Song - Maroon 5 - She Will Be Loved #TheMjshow
MA: I got into Maroon 5 when I was going through some pretty heavy-duty relationship angst. I loved every song on the album Songs About Jane but this one in particular. Its nice to know that there is someone out there who wouldn't mind spending everyday outside your corner in the pouring rain :)
MJ: :) 'Nuff said! :)



8th Song - Lighthouse Family - High #TheMJshow
MA: I've always loved this song especially the opening lyrics, this and the one by Five for Fighting - Superman (it's not easy) have the same vibe and this one in particular has so much hope. (I also love it even more since Imran Khan told me his girlfriend (now fiancee) Avantika and her friends blast it in his car on a regular basis!)
MJ: :) Okay then...this one goes out for Imran and Avatika from you? :)
Btw, Imran...MASSIVE congratulations on the engagement man. This one's for the two of you from me too :)



Bonus Song - Five For Fighting - Superman #TheMJshow
MJ: Why? Just because she mentioned it...and because I LOVE it too! :)
And I LOVE the video I've found for the song. Check it out!



MJ: Incidentally, for those of you who may not know...the tag "Musicman" I chose for myself when I started radio about 6 years ago was something that I chose as a tribute to two things I love - Music and Superman :) Hence - MusicMan :)
If you're curious about why I love Superman so much read this: Superman
This was a blogpost on this very site that I wrote many many months ago :)
Right then, back to the show...and to Malini's songs :)

9th Song - Beyonce - Irreplaceable #TheMJshow
MA: Good riddance to anyone who doesn't know your worth. To the left baby to the left!
MJ: Beyonce makes it on The MJ Show...and she has you to thank for :D HAHAHA :D
I don't know what it is. Maybe it's a guy - gal thing...but I never got into Beyonce. Full power to her though. And as I'm listening to this song, I'm realizing that maybe it's just a mental thing. Really nice song. But yes, this is the FIRST Beyonce song here :) and it's all thanks to you!



10th Song - George Michael - Heal The Pain #TheMJshow
MA: This is how I like to remember George Michael, when he was a regular guy - the sweet uncomplicated kind. I always listen to this when I feel blue it makes me feel better :)
MJ: I agree with you. Old school George Michael was awesome! I think he had/has one of the greatest voices in rock n roll music. Incredible stuff...and great song Malini.



Bonus Song - Queen + George Michael - Somebody To Love #TheMJshow
MJ: This song shows you just why I think George Michael has one of the greatest voices in rock n roll history.
To take on a Queen song like this one and to do it so brilliantly...you can't be just good or ok...you've GOT TO be BRILLIANT! And that's what I think George was!



MJ: This concert reminds me...I've GOT to give you this concert as a special show guys and girls. MIND BLOWING stuff in this one! :)

11th Song - Bree Sharp - David Duchovny #TheMJshow
MA: Another gem I discovered on pirate radio courtesy Imran Khan! Absolutely hilarious and actually a fairly accurate description of what having a mad crush can do to you! (Especially when he's famous and used to the screaming fans and you want to be his someone special... do I speak from experience? Does it show?!)
MJ: :) Hahaha :)



12th Song - Simply Red - Stars #TheMJshow
MA: Simply my favorite Simply Red song. Its awesome.
MJ: Beautiful song indeed. Let's listen to it now. :)



13th Song - Peter Gabriel - In Your Eyes #TheMJshow
MA: I'd heard this song before but never made the connection to the movie "Say Anything". I also totally love John Cusack so that helps! Its a song about incredible love, so incredible song.
MJ: Stunning song! Thanks for this one Malini. Hadn't heard it before. We're just proving what you said a while ago. Listening to new songs thanks to guest = #Epicwin ;)
(How long can you be safe from twitterspeak? It will get you! Eventually you WILL be converted!)



14th Song - General Elektriks - Raid the Radio #TheMJshow
MA: This is my current favorite song. Every once in a while I find a new song I get obsessed with (most recently, Impossible by Daniel Merriweather and We Are Golden by Mika) this is the latest in that series. Someone posted the video on my Facebook fanpage and the video is awesome too! I like to think this is what we do with Pirate Radio!
MJ: Full fun! Awesome song Malini. Totally digging it! :)



And because Malini likes em...here are two bonus songs pour toi! :)
Bonus Song - Daniel Merriweather - Impossible #TheMJshow


MJ: I love this next song. Brilliant song by Mika. :) What a video eh!?
For trivia fans...The video for this song was directed by Jonas Åkerlund
He first found fame as main video director for Swedish pop act Roxette. In 1998 he worked with Madonna for the song "Ray of Light", he has since worked with superstars such as Metallica, Christina Aguilera, U2, Satyricon, Blink-182 and Pink.
He has become a long collaborator of Madonna having worked on such music videos as "American Life", which was pulled due to its graphic content and the Iraq war, and "Jump".

Bonus Song - Mika - We Are Golden #TheMJshow


And that's about it for tonight!
Thank you so much Malini for these awesome songs :)
Hope you guys liked the songs. Do let Malini and me know what you felt right here in the comments and on twitter.
I'm sure you follow Malini on twitter but if you don't she can be found here: MissMalini
And you can find and follow me on twitter here: MusicmanMihir
Hey Malini, did you notice how both of our initials on twitter can be abbreviated to MM :)
Oh also, if you've not seen it yet (I don't think that's possible) check out Malini's site here: www.missmalini.com

Right then, 'tis time to say...take care...and good night! :)
This is your Musicman Mihir...signing off!

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