The end of a month and the beginning of "the cruelest" one. I, for one, am glad February is short. It's the toughest one for me to get through from a weather standpoint.
We have some great birthday artists on this week's show. Ruth Brown, Joe Sample, Dennis Edwards, Al MacKay of Earth Wind & Fire and Buddy King of The Magnificent Men top my list of favorites. There are also a few requested artists and a very special birthday request for a lady in Holland. Marjo's mother celebrates her 80th and she really likes Louis Armstrong soooooo. :-)
I also get to rid myself of an "earworm". I've had Barbara Lewis and "Make Me Your Baby" stuck in my head for 4 days. Now, it's your turn.
Did you happen to catch President Obama singing at The Apollo? Not too bad but I doubt he'll quit his day job. The neat thing is; it managed to sell a bunch of "Let's Stay Together" for Al Green. Now, in case you don't have it in your collection, you can catch it on today's show.
I hope y'all enjoy the music. Have a great week.
Sunday, January 29, 2012
Sunday, January 22, 2012
January 23, 2012
It isn't often we lose three tremendous talents in the same week. This past week has been almost a blur.
First came the passing of Jimmy Castor. From his days of writing and singing with "The Teenagers" and playing sax behind Prez Prado to the great novelty song "Hey Leroy" and then his own groups and solo work, JImmy had a storied career.
Next came word of Johnny Otis checking out. Mr. Everything in the music business. Band leader, arranger, producer, songwriter, disc jockey and the list goes on. Mr. Otis discovered so many great talents and truly was one of the founders of R&B.
Finally, on Friday, Etta James lost her long battle. Long before Aretha, Etta was the queen. She could sing anything and like all great "SINGERS" make the song her own. From her first recordings, "Wallflower" (produced by Johnny Otis) through the best arrangement of
"At Last", to "Tell Mama" and so many more, Etta's soul always shown through.
The show plays a sevearl tunes by these three artists, with good reason. There are also birthday guests and a couple of pre-doo wop tunes that mean a great deal to me, personally. It may not be the greatest show for flow but the music is as good as it gets.
Thank you, Jimmy Castor, Johnny Otis and Miss Etta. Your music will be heard as long as there are ears to listen.
First came the passing of Jimmy Castor. From his days of writing and singing with "The Teenagers" and playing sax behind Prez Prado to the great novelty song "Hey Leroy" and then his own groups and solo work, JImmy had a storied career.
Next came word of Johnny Otis checking out. Mr. Everything in the music business. Band leader, arranger, producer, songwriter, disc jockey and the list goes on. Mr. Otis discovered so many great talents and truly was one of the founders of R&B.
Finally, on Friday, Etta James lost her long battle. Long before Aretha, Etta was the queen. She could sing anything and like all great "SINGERS" make the song her own. From her first recordings, "Wallflower" (produced by Johnny Otis) through the best arrangement of
"At Last", to "Tell Mama" and so many more, Etta's soul always shown through.
The show plays a sevearl tunes by these three artists, with good reason. There are also birthday guests and a couple of pre-doo wop tunes that mean a great deal to me, personally. It may not be the greatest show for flow but the music is as good as it gets.
Thank you, Jimmy Castor, Johnny Otis and Miss Etta. Your music will be heard as long as there are ears to listen.
Sunday, January 15, 2012
January 16, 2012
It's a national holiday in The United States. Today, we honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
For too many people it simply means a day off work, school, etc. and that's wrong.
We've come so far from the "separate but equal". No longer do we see overt signs of racism. The signs proclaiming "whites only" or "colored" have disappeared from the landscape but there is still a long way to go.
There's some great music on the show. Talented birthday artists help a lot with that, LOL. Enjoy the music but take a minute to reflect on Dr. King's message.
Have a great week and thank you for spending time with FNST Radio.
For too many people it simply means a day off work, school, etc. and that's wrong.
We've come so far from the "separate but equal". No longer do we see overt signs of racism. The signs proclaiming "whites only" or "colored" have disappeared from the landscape but there is still a long way to go.
There's some great music on the show. Talented birthday artists help a lot with that, LOL. Enjoy the music but take a minute to reflect on Dr. King's message.
Have a great week and thank you for spending time with FNST Radio.
Saturday, January 7, 2012
January 9, 2012
Wow! It's the first weekend of January and today (Saturday, as I write this) it's in the mid 40's and we have no snow on the ground. The northcoast has had a very mild winter, so far. I know we'll pay the piper, soon enough, but each day without a plow run is one day closer to spring!
This week's show has some really neat R&B 101, birthday artists and lots of aged in soul music. It also has a little sadness. This week we learned Robert Dickey had passed. Robert was the original "Bobby" in James and Bobby Purify. With the hit songs "I'm Your Puppet" and "Shake A Tail Feather" Mr. DIckey will be remembered as long as soul music is played.
Now, let's say you're having the mid-winter doldrums. There's nothing good on TV for a Saturday night and no movie you want to go see. I have an idea for y'all. Hook the computer up in the big room of the house and start fnstradio.com playing. Call you friends who have nothing going on, tell them to come over. Get the munchies out, have the friends bring the liquid refreshment and at 8:00pm y'all can listen and dance to 2 hours of Ginger, me and some of the best soul music on the planet. Now here's the best part: The show repeats at 11:00pm so some people will head for home, early, because they've heard it. Those that stay.......well you can boot them out at 1:00am when the show is over and still get a good nights sleep. See? I'm always thinking about the welfare of fnstradio's listeners :-D
Have a great week, everybody. Take care of yourselves and each other.
This week's show has some really neat R&B 101, birthday artists and lots of aged in soul music. It also has a little sadness. This week we learned Robert Dickey had passed. Robert was the original "Bobby" in James and Bobby Purify. With the hit songs "I'm Your Puppet" and "Shake A Tail Feather" Mr. DIckey will be remembered as long as soul music is played.
Now, let's say you're having the mid-winter doldrums. There's nothing good on TV for a Saturday night and no movie you want to go see. I have an idea for y'all. Hook the computer up in the big room of the house and start fnstradio.com playing. Call you friends who have nothing going on, tell them to come over. Get the munchies out, have the friends bring the liquid refreshment and at 8:00pm y'all can listen and dance to 2 hours of Ginger, me and some of the best soul music on the planet. Now here's the best part: The show repeats at 11:00pm so some people will head for home, early, because they've heard it. Those that stay.......well you can boot them out at 1:00am when the show is over and still get a good nights sleep. See? I'm always thinking about the welfare of fnstradio's listeners :-D
Have a great week, everybody. Take care of yourselves and each other.
Sunday, January 1, 2012
January 2, 2012
HAPPY NEW YEAR!
Okay, got that out of my system.
FNST has added listeners (always a good thing) this past year. Welcome to everybody.
As we begin a new year the mission hasn't changed. We keep trying to bring you the best in soul music. Not just the Top 40 Motown and Stax-Volt you hear on oldies stations but the tunes you would have listened to if you were fortunate enough to have an R&B station within your listening area. From the e-mails and comments that are received, it looks like the goal is being accomplished.
This week's show has some really talented birthday guests, including the great Arthur Prysock, a little "beach music" and even some international flavor with Lisa Lois. There are horn groups, too. Best thing I can tell you is; give it a listen on Monday or the repeats on Wednesday and Saturday.
As we go forward, please help the station to grow by spreading the word. It's brought us this far.
Okay, got that out of my system.
FNST has added listeners (always a good thing) this past year. Welcome to everybody.
As we begin a new year the mission hasn't changed. We keep trying to bring you the best in soul music. Not just the Top 40 Motown and Stax-Volt you hear on oldies stations but the tunes you would have listened to if you were fortunate enough to have an R&B station within your listening area. From the e-mails and comments that are received, it looks like the goal is being accomplished.
This week's show has some really talented birthday guests, including the great Arthur Prysock, a little "beach music" and even some international flavor with Lisa Lois. There are horn groups, too. Best thing I can tell you is; give it a listen on Monday or the repeats on Wednesday and Saturday.
As we go forward, please help the station to grow by spreading the word. It's brought us this far.
Thursday, December 22, 2011
December 26, 2011 Retrospective
It’s that last show of the year. A time to look back.
We’ve had some good news. FNST has grown and new people have joined the Facebook page. It’s not the doldrums it used to be. We also added a bunch more music to the random playlists.
There was, also, the inevitable bad news; The losing of so many performers, songwriters and arrangers. The people who contributed so much to the music we love. This show, as in years past, pays tribute to those who have passed.
This week is Ginger’s first anniversary on FNST Radio and her birthday, too. This is just cool. It’s been a blast having Ginger as my co-host. She manages the birthday artist segments, tries to ride herd on my bad puns and manages to pull off whatever else I throw at her with grace and humor.
Happy Birthday, Ginger !!!!!!!!
As we look forward to 2012 my hope, for all of us, is peace and understanding. May it be a good year for the world.
Thank you for being part of FNST’s family.
We’ve had some good news. FNST has grown and new people have joined the Facebook page. It’s not the doldrums it used to be. We also added a bunch more music to the random playlists.
There was, also, the inevitable bad news; The losing of so many performers, songwriters and arrangers. The people who contributed so much to the music we love. This show, as in years past, pays tribute to those who have passed.
This week is Ginger’s first anniversary on FNST Radio and her birthday, too. This is just cool. It’s been a blast having Ginger as my co-host. She manages the birthday artist segments, tries to ride herd on my bad puns and manages to pull off whatever else I throw at her with grace and humor.
Happy Birthday, Ginger !!!!!!!!
As we look forward to 2012 my hope, for all of us, is peace and understanding. May it be a good year for the world.
Thank you for being part of FNST’s family.
Friday, December 16, 2011
T'WAS THE WEEK BEFORE CHRISTMAS
T’was the week before Christmas and all ‘round the station the Program Director’s mind just kept racin’.
Each tune was reviewed, picked with some care, hoping to make it onto the air.
A script was written, re-written times ten, to be thrown away with “We’ll wing it, again!”
Miss Ginger had birthday artists under control as the Techie Gnome fought the pooter and said, “Let’s roll!”
With half his programs missing CT didn’t panic, though he was heard to remark, “This ain’t the F******’ Titanic.”
A show was delivered for listeners and friends but we hope it’s a long time ‘fore we do that again!
From RJ, Ginger and yours truly, Merry Christmas Everybody.
May your week and Christmas Day be safe and filled with love and peace.
Each tune was reviewed, picked with some care, hoping to make it onto the air.
A script was written, re-written times ten, to be thrown away with “We’ll wing it, again!”
Miss Ginger had birthday artists under control as the Techie Gnome fought the pooter and said, “Let’s roll!”
With half his programs missing CT didn’t panic, though he was heard to remark, “This ain’t the F******’ Titanic.”
A show was delivered for listeners and friends but we hope it’s a long time ‘fore we do that again!
From RJ, Ginger and yours truly, Merry Christmas Everybody.
May your week and Christmas Day be safe and filled with love and peace.
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