On this episode of the podcast, we take a look at Outsider Music, recordings by iconoclastic and unique creative voices whose naive craft channels passionate music-making. Using Songs in the Key of Z: the Curious Universe of Outsider Music by Irwin Chusid as starting point, this episode features some of the most unexpected and distinct music you'll ever hear. 

Playlist for this episode:

1. Florence Foster Jenkins - Aria, ‘Queen of the Night’ (1944)
2. Conlon Nancarrow - Study for Player Piano No. 21 (1961)
3. Elva (Mrs.) Miller - A Hard Day’s Night (1966)
4. Wild Man Fischer - Merry Go Round (1968)
5. Legendary Stardust Cowboy - Paralyzed (1968) & Standing in a Trash Can (Thinking About You) (1989)
6. The Shaggs - Philosophy of the World & My Pal Foot Foot (1969)
7. Shooby Taylor - Stout Hearted Men (1972)
8. Luie Luie - El Touchy (1974)
9. Gary Wilson - 6.4 = Make Out & Loneliness (1977)
10. Jandek - They Told Me I Was a Fool (1978)
11. Daniel Johnston - Walking the Cow (1983)
12. The Frogs - I Don’t Care If U Disrespect Me (Just So You Love Me) (1988)
13. Wesley Willis - Rock n Roll McDonald’s (1995)
14. Bingo Gazingo - Up Your Jurassic Park (1997)
15. Eilert Pilarm - Jailhouse Rock (1998)