Fire on the Mountain: The Grateful Dead’s Journey to the Pyramids

October 26, 2025·3 hr 51 min·5 clips

George Lyons recalls a romantic night on the couch, laughing and kissing while listening to records.

This episode is a four-hour radio show hosted by DJ George Lyons on KUNV Las Vegas. The program features a curated mix of eclectic music spanning multiple genres and decades. Host George Lyons provides commentary on each track, creating a relaxed and immersive listening experience. The show opens with atmospheric tracks from Peter Kruder's Peace Orchestra and Massive Attack's "Teardrop." Lyons plays "If Only" by Yori Hulkanen and a set from Dimitri from Paris's "Cruising Attitude." The music includes Harvey Mandel's "Wade in the Water" and Kid Koala's "Vacation Island." A set transitions from Black Sabbath's "Into the Void" to a Bone Thugs-N-Harmony remix by Jazzanova. The playlist features "The Jungle" by Black Heat and "Something in the Water" by Little Feat with Bob Seger. Lyons includes blues collaborations like Canned Heat with John Lee Hooker and Barbara Lynn's 1962 R&B hit "You'll Lose a Good Thing." The host shares a personal, romantic anecdote about listening to records on a couch with someone. He describes the musical journey as "groovy" and capable of blowing one's mind. The show seamlessly connects diverse artists, from David Bowie to DJ Spooky's "Optometry." A live recording of the band Moksha at the Aruba club is featured alongside Larry Coryell's jazz fusion group, the 11th House. The program highlights the communal and mood-altering power of a deeply curated music selection. The tone is conversational, mellow, and deeply enthusiastic about musical discovery. The style is that of a freeform radio DJ, offering a continuous, unbroken flow of music with brief, informative introductions. This episode would appeal to music enthusiasts who enjoy eclectic mixes and learning about obscure tracks across genres. Listeners preferring structured talk shows or a single musical style might find the format less engaging.

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