Okay, let's clear something up, right away. Tonight's show did not start out to be a one man show. Sonny's birthday is August 6, so naturally, he was going to be included in the "birthday guest" segment. Then.......I got to thinking.
Sonny arranged and in some cases, wrote songs that have become such an integral part of our lives. Songs that have been played for almost fifty years on the radio and used in countless commercials and movies. Think about Ghost Busters and the "walking" Statue of Liberty. What do you hear? That's right, Jackie Wilson and Sonny's arrangement of "Higher & Higher". See what I mean?
I only met the man twice. He isn't a friend but he had a huge impact on my life. Throughout The Magnificent Men's recording career, Sonny was the principal arranger on some of their best material. Because he helped "sell" the group, I stayed employed.........there's the 6 degrees of seperation thing.
I've touched on only a portion of the man's work. I tried to do it justice. He's one of the best at his craft and we should all strive to be as good in our chosen field.
Enjoy the show.
PD
CONGRATULATIONS GINGER!!!
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Wednesday, July 22, 2009
Tuesday, July 21, 2009
July 27, 2009
The last show for the month of July. Didn't I just say that about the month of June?
I have The Steelers, Delta Rhythm Section, Gladys Knight & The Pips, even David Sanborn & Sam Moore bringing on some of the new music, tonight. It should be a pretty neat show.
Y'know for something that started just as way to play a few of my favorite groups, this thing has sure grown. Not just in the total records, although that count is over 1,700 in rotation and climbing. It's grown as people continue to find us, all over the world. When I see an ISP for Geneva, Switzerland or Tokoyo, Japan and they stay with us for hours, on end, I figure we must be doing something right.
To every listener who has helped spread the word about our little corner of the universe, the Techie Gnome and I say, "Thank You!". Whether you joined us from Facebook, myspace or someone suggested FNST Radio to you, we're glad you decided to listen in.
There's another request night on August 19th. Please let me hear from you. We need the communication to make those shows possible.
Next week, August 3rd is a very special show. The majority of the music involves one man,be sure to join us.
For now, let me ask just one question............
Do you like good music...........sweet soul music?
PD
I have The Steelers, Delta Rhythm Section, Gladys Knight & The Pips, even David Sanborn & Sam Moore bringing on some of the new music, tonight. It should be a pretty neat show.
Y'know for something that started just as way to play a few of my favorite groups, this thing has sure grown. Not just in the total records, although that count is over 1,700 in rotation and climbing. It's grown as people continue to find us, all over the world. When I see an ISP for Geneva, Switzerland or Tokoyo, Japan and they stay with us for hours, on end, I figure we must be doing something right.
To every listener who has helped spread the word about our little corner of the universe, the Techie Gnome and I say, "Thank You!". Whether you joined us from Facebook, myspace or someone suggested FNST Radio to you, we're glad you decided to listen in.
There's another request night on August 19th. Please let me hear from you. We need the communication to make those shows possible.
Next week, August 3rd is a very special show. The majority of the music involves one man,be sure to join us.
For now, let me ask just one question............
Do you like good music...........sweet soul music?
PD
Friday, July 17, 2009
July 20 2009
I have quite a bit of music for this week and not a lot of birthday guests. I'm not sure how it happened but I'm sure my charge cards will explain it, next month.
Have you ever felt like the days just keep slipping by? This is what my summer has been like.
We're in the process of purging a house full of stuff, cleaning-remodeling, etc. There just never seems to be an end to it. Between the house and getting music ready for FNST things just kind of blur.
I thank everyone who sent in requests for the July 15th show. We have another show coming up
on August 19th so think about your favorite songs and send me an e-mail.
PD
P.S. I said there were a lot of new tunes. The Techie Gnome just confirmed it. Out of the 49 seperate entries (that includes me talking) there are 29 songs that aren't in the current rotation or library. *yes, he's tired of doing intros and exits*
Have you ever felt like the days just keep slipping by? This is what my summer has been like.
We're in the process of purging a house full of stuff, cleaning-remodeling, etc. There just never seems to be an end to it. Between the house and getting music ready for FNST things just kind of blur.
I thank everyone who sent in requests for the July 15th show. We have another show coming up
on August 19th so think about your favorite songs and send me an e-mail.
PD
P.S. I said there were a lot of new tunes. The Techie Gnome just confirmed it. Out of the 49 seperate entries (that includes me talking) there are 29 songs that aren't in the current rotation or library. *yes, he's tired of doing intros and exits*
Friday, July 10, 2009
July 13 & 15 2009
I have two shows, this week. Monday's "normal" thing and Wednesday's Request Night.
I do love the once a month format for Wednesdays. It gives me a chance to find different music and actually "talk" with our listeners. Sometimes the requests are a bit off the wall but that's okay.
Monday night is loaded with "new" songs for the rotation. How about new stuff by The Cruisers, Boyd McCoy, The Diplomats, Billy Butler, The Tempests and more? Of course there are some of our old friends as well.
Wednesday night I have some music that is new to me and a few things I'd forgotten.
Al and Michael, thank you for exposing me to The Steelers and The Illusions..........I'm not sure the checkbook agrees but it's cool:-)
Shirley, I'm glad you reminded me about the Five Heartbeats. What a great soundtrack! The movie was pretty good, too.
Ginger, as always you got me hunting. The Cookies? That brings back some memories. All good ones.
Marjo, guess what? I found a couple for you as well. There's some soul in that Dutch girl.
Anyway, I hope y'all enjoy the shows. After all, it truly is "all about the music".
PD
I do love the once a month format for Wednesdays. It gives me a chance to find different music and actually "talk" with our listeners. Sometimes the requests are a bit off the wall but that's okay.
Monday night is loaded with "new" songs for the rotation. How about new stuff by The Cruisers, Boyd McCoy, The Diplomats, Billy Butler, The Tempests and more? Of course there are some of our old friends as well.
Wednesday night I have some music that is new to me and a few things I'd forgotten.
Al and Michael, thank you for exposing me to The Steelers and The Illusions..........I'm not sure the checkbook agrees but it's cool:-)
Shirley, I'm glad you reminded me about the Five Heartbeats. What a great soundtrack! The movie was pretty good, too.
Ginger, as always you got me hunting. The Cookies? That brings back some memories. All good ones.
Marjo, guess what? I found a couple for you as well. There's some soul in that Dutch girl.
Anyway, I hope y'all enjoy the shows. After all, it truly is "all about the music".
PD
Thursday, July 2, 2009
July 6, 2009
I hope everyone has (had) a safe and fun holiday weekend. There are some listeners celebrating the 4th in Great Britain. as well. It seems they still think it was a good idea to get rid of us.
Some sad news, this past week. Fayette Pinkney of The Three Degrees died on June 27th.
A Philly girl, she had a terrific voice. Fayette did a lot of back-up work as well and she can be heard on a lot of the Gamble-Huff stuff from the 70's.
This week's show has Darrow Fletcher, Gene Chandler, Darrell Banks and Custer's Last Band among others. It was neat tracking down the music, as always. There's more on the way, I found a lot more cd's to buy. (Hey, MasterCard loves me)
I'd also like to thank Craig and the staff at recordsbymail.com for their tremendous job of searching out and supplying all of us with mint 45's and LP's. When I get done searching the "compilations" and "best of " things it's always a neat idea to look at Craig's site and see if they have that "missing" single.
Have great week, everybody. Thank you for listening to FNST.
Oh, remember July 15th is "Request Night". Cut off for e-mails is July 11th, so you still have time to help put a show together.
PD
Some sad news, this past week. Fayette Pinkney of The Three Degrees died on June 27th.
A Philly girl, she had a terrific voice. Fayette did a lot of back-up work as well and she can be heard on a lot of the Gamble-Huff stuff from the 70's.
This week's show has Darrow Fletcher, Gene Chandler, Darrell Banks and Custer's Last Band among others. It was neat tracking down the music, as always. There's more on the way, I found a lot more cd's to buy. (Hey, MasterCard loves me)
I'd also like to thank Craig and the staff at recordsbymail.com for their tremendous job of searching out and supplying all of us with mint 45's and LP's. When I get done searching the "compilations" and "best of " things it's always a neat idea to look at Craig's site and see if they have that "missing" single.
Have great week, everybody. Thank you for listening to FNST.
Oh, remember July 15th is "Request Night". Cut off for e-mails is July 11th, so you still have time to help put a show together.
PD
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