#331 - Double Diamond Duel | NY Times Best of 25 | Steve Cropper

There have been 14 albums certified Double Diamond (20 million units sold). Nick came up with a game to see how many of them Jay & Greg could identify. It’s a Double Diamond Duel!

Song: Jahari Stampley - “What A Time”

Greg was perusing the NY Times during his travels this past week and came across a top songs and top albums of 2025. We explore the list to see what we’ve heard and what we’ve missed.

Song: E-40 - “Choices”

Jay remembers the late Steve Cropper, who passed last week at the age of 84. Known as “The Colonel,” Cropper was the guitarist for Stax Records house band, Booker T. & the M.G.'s and played on some very recognizable songs. We dig into his career and legacy. He will be missed.

Songs:

• Sam & Dave - “Soul Man”

• Booker T. & The M.G.’s - “Green Onions”

• Otis Redding - “I’ve Been Loving Too Long (To Stop Now)”