Guest DJ Project
Paul F Tompkins
Comedian Paul F Tompkins had a sheltered upbringing but he introduces us to the Billy Bragg song that prompted his emotional awakening, a Mama Cass track that marks his move from East Coaster to proud Californian as well as a sentimental song that captures his relationship with his wife.
By Anne Litt • • 10m ListenComedian Paul F Tompkins had a sheltered upbringing but he introduces us to the Billy Bragg song that prompted his emotional awakening, a Mama Cass track that marks his move from East Coaster to proud Californian as well as a sentimental song that captures his relationship with his wife. Paul’s stand up special “Laboring Under Delusions” airs on Comedy Central on April 21.
Tracks
1. Billy Bragg - The Milkman of Human Kindness
2. Cass Elliot - California Earthquake
3. The Killers - All These Things That I've Done
4. Ella Fitzgerald - Someone to Watch Over Me
5. Johnny Cash - The Man Comes Around
Transcript
Anne: Hi, I'm Anne Litt and I am here with actor and comedian Paul F. Tompkins and today we will be playing excerpts of songs he selected that have inspired him over the years as part of the KCRW Guest DJ Project. So Paul, let's jump right in, what did you bring for us today?