I have to tell you these past two weeks have been a bit of a struggle. Losing Duck Dunn, last week, was tough. For most of us around music in the mid 60's Duck and Steve Cropper were almost legendary. Each new record, from Stax, was eagerly anticipated not just for the artists but for what Steve and Duck had cooked up.
This week came word that Donna Summer had passed. Labelled the "Disco Queen" limited what Donna really was. She had a voice that could sing anything. She won five grammy's and probably deserved to win more. We'll pat tribute to her on this program.
Many of us, me included, have protested "Disco". In truth there was a great deal of "Disco" that was damn good music. Don't believe me? Talk to "the Professor" sometime. He'll make you a believer.
Next week we have birthday guests who mean a great deal to me. Kind of the music of my life. Until then, taske care of yourselves and each other.
Saturday, May 19, 2012
Monday, May 14, 2012
May 14, 2012
I have to admit I've been remiss in updating this blog. There's a reason for this but I can't remember what it is.
This weeks' show is a mash-up of some great music. We have Chicago Soul, Central PA Soul and a couple of cuts from Memphis.
We will mourn the loss of Donald "Duck" Dunn. While everyone, me included, will rave about James Jamerson of Motown, Duck made his own impression. Neat and clean, are the two words that come to mind.
Thank you for the music, Duck.
This weeks' show is a mash-up of some great music. We have Chicago Soul, Central PA Soul and a couple of cuts from Memphis.
We will mourn the loss of Donald "Duck" Dunn. While everyone, me included, will rave about James Jamerson of Motown, Duck made his own impression. Neat and clean, are the two words that come to mind.
Thank you for the music, Duck.
Tuesday, April 24, 2012
April 30, 2012
It's the last show in April and RJ has "the conn" so to speak. I have a sort of an idea what he's putting together but really no clue. (my finners are crossed)
While I was trying to figure all this out, something occurred to me and you may not have thought of . R&B and soul music has it roots in some great singers and groups. This week let's showcase two of them. Up first, The Mills Brothers with what was supposed to be a "B" side and was recorded in just 15 minutes. Shown here with a great singer you may have heard of Dean Martin.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m4ml0HMkOo0&feature=related
The next one is the Ink Spots. In early 1967 The Magnificent Men appeared at the Pennsylvania Auto Show. Also appearing were The Ink Spots and I was enthralled. Jim Seville, our bass player, stood alongside me as I watched and said,
"Chuck, you really like this."
"I do, I was raised on this" was my reply.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LLE3f0kWjoM&feature=related
It simply is the best.
While I was trying to figure all this out, something occurred to me and you may not have thought of . R&B and soul music has it roots in some great singers and groups. This week let's showcase two of them. Up first, The Mills Brothers with what was supposed to be a "B" side and was recorded in just 15 minutes. Shown here with a great singer you may have heard of Dean Martin.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m4ml0HMkOo0&feature=related
The next one is the Ink Spots. In early 1967 The Magnificent Men appeared at the Pennsylvania Auto Show. Also appearing were The Ink Spots and I was enthralled. Jim Seville, our bass player, stood alongside me as I watched and said,
"Chuck, you really like this."
"I do, I was raised on this" was my reply.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LLE3f0kWjoM&feature=related
It simply is the best.
Monday, April 16, 2012
April 16, 2012
Better a little late than never. Welcome to FNST Radio!
Not a whole lot different for the show. There's some great music, I didn't do the jokes so your collective IQ will not be permanently damaged.
There actually are two non soul tunes in the show. Some fantastic classic rock from Sanford Townsend Band and a group called "The Fabulous Rhinestones". I could always "hear" Dave Bupp doing lead on "Smoke Of A Distant Fire".
Also there's an Arthur Prysock and "Mr. B" tune as well as The Ink Spots. Guess you could say we're trying to offer a little more than soul this week.
I hope you get to join us.
Not a whole lot different for the show. There's some great music, I didn't do the jokes so your collective IQ will not be permanently damaged.
There actually are two non soul tunes in the show. Some fantastic classic rock from Sanford Townsend Band and a group called "The Fabulous Rhinestones". I could always "hear" Dave Bupp doing lead on "Smoke Of A Distant Fire".
Also there's an Arthur Prysock and "Mr. B" tune as well as The Ink Spots. Guess you could say we're trying to offer a little more than soul this week.
I hope you get to join us.
Sunday, April 8, 2012
April 9, 2012
Wow, busy week. There's some great R&B 101, a sort of tribute to Overbrook High School in Philly. You can't believe the amount of talent that came from one high school. Oh, did I mention there's also great music on the program?
I'm not sure my voice is coming back, the radiation burning doesn't appear to be clearing up (at least to my ears) but we'll keep going.
Anyway, great birthday guest artists, some neat 411 and a real quick two hours. Thank you for spendig part of your day with FNST Radio.
I'm not sure my voice is coming back, the radiation burning doesn't appear to be clearing up (at least to my ears) but we'll keep going.
Anyway, great birthday guest artists, some neat 411 and a real quick two hours. Thank you for spendig part of your day with FNST Radio.
Thursday, April 5, 2012
April 5, 2012
HAPPY BIRTHDAY DAVID S. BUPP
Thank you for the music and all the years of friendship.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WEXTBn6o954
Thank you for the music and all the years of friendship.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WEXTBn6o954
Sunday, April 1, 2012
April 2, 2012
How about this, a new show two weeks in a row. This happens to be one of my favorite times of the year, especially this week.
For those who don't know, this week has birthdays for two of my favorite people. Dave Bupp of The Magnificent Men and Rita Angelucci of Class Act featuring Rita. I've had the chance to listen to the best R&B singers in the world but let me tell you, they do not come any better than my two friends.
It's also Marvin Gaye's birthday, April 2nd so there's a bit of the soulful one as well.
Miss Ginger is back with us this week and that's a heck of a help,
Anyway, enjoy the music.
For those who don't know, this week has birthdays for two of my favorite people. Dave Bupp of The Magnificent Men and Rita Angelucci of Class Act featuring Rita. I've had the chance to listen to the best R&B singers in the world but let me tell you, they do not come any better than my two friends.
It's also Marvin Gaye's birthday, April 2nd so there's a bit of the soulful one as well.
Miss Ginger is back with us this week and that's a heck of a help,
Anyway, enjoy the music.
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