Dear listeners,
Since we started The Amplifier, gasp, almost a year ago, there's one question I've been asked over and over (and over): “When will you start putting your playlists on Apple Music?” If you're one of those many people who asked, I have great news: that day has finally arrived.
Starting today's Amplifier, we'll be including links to stream our playlists with Spotify either apple music, plus YouTube links to individual songs. And while I'm at it, I'll answer some of our other frequently asked questions to make sure you can hear the music.
Where do I find the new Amplifier playlist every Tuesday and Friday?
There's a master playlist on both Spotify and now Apple Music that we fill with new songs every time we ship a new amp. So you can always click there and find the latest edition.
How can I listen to an older Amplifier playlist?
We also archive all of our old playlists on streaming services. You can find them by accessing the New York Times account page on Spotify or Apple Music. (We've added the 10 most recent Amplifier playlists to our Apple Music account page and will continue to archive the older ones over the coming weeks.) If you want to read a previous submission and can't find it in your inbox, they are all on the Times website, too.
What happens if I don't subscribe to Spotify or Apple Music?
Don't worry! Spotify features a free, ad-supported tier that lets you listen to playlists once you create an account. Apple Music also offers a one-month free trial. Also, as always, we'll continue to post YouTube links to every song we mention.
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9mc1 evys1bk0″>Also, about Tuesday's playlist… how is it possible to put together a mix of songs with whistles without well-known whistler Andrew Bird?!
Well, admittedly this isn't a general FAQ about amplifiers, but many of you asked anyway! To test out our new Apple Music option, and since so many of you had suggestions for your favorite whistle songs, I thought I'd post a sort of deluxe edition of Tuesday's playlist, now with five bonus tracks.
Enjoy and check back next week when we'll have some fun Grammy-themed playlists to get you ready for this year's ceremony, which takes place on February 4.
The future is in the air, I can feel it everywhere.
Lindsay
The Amp Playlist
Listen to it on Spotify.
Listen to it on Apple Music.
We update this playlist with each new newsletter.
“In Praise of Whistling in Pop Music (Deluxe)” track listing
Track 1: Billy Joel, “The Stranger”
Track 2: Caroline Polachek, “Bunny Is a Rider”
Track 3: Peter Gabriel, “Games Without Borders”
Track 4: Peter Bjorn and John, “Young Folks”
Track 5: Paul Simon, “Julio and I in the Schoolyard”
Track 6: Dick Hyman, “The Moog and Me”
Track 7: Juelz Santana, “There It Goes (The Whistle Song)”
Track 8: John Lennon with Plastic Ono Band, “Jealous Guy”
Track 9: Guns N' Roses, “Patience”
Track 10: Otis Redding, “(Sittin' on) The Dock of the Bay”
Track 11: Andrew Bird, “Oh No”
Track 12: Meat Puppets, “Maiden's Milk”
Track 13: The Lovin' Spoonful, “Daydream”
Track 14: The Scorpions, “The Winds of Change”
Track 15: Toots Thielemans, “Bluesette”
