Transmission

Mixtape 11

by Jake Rudh

December 31, 2021

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Brothers Ron and Russell Mael of Sparks.
Brothers Ron and Russell Mael of Sparks.Anna Webber / Focus Features

This week on Transmission, Jake Rudh is playing two songs by each artist — in honor of 2022 containing so many 2s! Hear a pair of songs each by The Cars, Blondie, The B-52's, The Suburbs, Sparks and more.

Program playlist

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The Suburbs at the 7th St Entry
The Suburbs at the 7th St Entry, summer 2021.
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Ric Ocasek at Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction
Inductee Ric Ocasek of The Cars performs 33rd Annual Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony at Public Auditorium on April 14, 2018 in Cleveland, Ohio.
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Blondie in 1977
Blondie in 1977.
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