Oops, I forgot about this. I'm thinking today is Sunday.
If you like Curtis Mayfield and The Impressions you'll love this show. Curtis is one of my all time favorite songwriters and The Impressions rate as one of my three favorite vocal groups. Since his birthday is June 3rd I had the excuse to play a lot of his music.
Important news this week: Tomorrow, May 31st, Lesley gets to walk up on stage and receive her PhD. It's been a long time comin'(to borrow from Sam Cooke)but she finally made it! Congratulations, Doctor Birch!
If you're reading this on Memorial Day please take the time to remember why we have this day. Remember all those who have paid the ultimate price for the freedoms we enjoy.
Next week's show is coming along. Since it's Levi Stubbs' and Jackie Wilson's birthday week, you can figure out part of the music.
Take care of yourselves and each other.
Monday, May 30, 2011
Friday, May 20, 2011
May 23, 2011
It's not supposed to be a "short" work week but we all know the "cycle down" switch gets turned on Thursday night. There's a long weekend coming and here's hoping it's good weather.
Memorial Day traditionally marks the beginning of summer for the U.S. and since we haven't exactly enjoyed great weekend weather, so far, let's hope things improve a bunch.
This week's show has great birthday artists. Gladys Knight, Patti Labelle, General Johnson, Gladys Knight, Ramsey Lewis (did I mention Gladys Knight?)and a few others.
We'll, also, look at some famous "B" sides of records. I think you just might be surprised by some of them.
There are other great songs as well. It's going to be a fast two hours, but if you miss the shows on Monday, you'll be able to catch them on Wednesday or Saturday.
Have a good week and a safe holiday weekend.
PD
Memorial Day traditionally marks the beginning of summer for the U.S. and since we haven't exactly enjoyed great weekend weather, so far, let's hope things improve a bunch.
This week's show has great birthday artists. Gladys Knight, Patti Labelle, General Johnson, Gladys Knight, Ramsey Lewis (did I mention Gladys Knight?)and a few others.
We'll, also, look at some famous "B" sides of records. I think you just might be surprised by some of them.
There are other great songs as well. It's going to be a fast two hours, but if you miss the shows on Monday, you'll be able to catch them on Wednesday or Saturday.
Have a good week and a safe holiday weekend.
PD
Saturday, May 14, 2011
May 16, 2011
Happy middle of May! It's finally warm and the trees are in full leaf. Tulips have opened and everything is so lush.
It's a special show, this week. There's a lot of music, a nice interview with Paul Craver, a couple of surprises and some great birthday guests. One in particular:
HAPPY BIRTHDAY, DAN WOLFE!!!
(today, May 16th, really is his birthday)
As the guitar player for Class Act featuring Rita as well as The Class of 60 Somethin' y'all have been listening to Dan on FNST Radio since the beginning. Beyond being a good player, Dan is also one of the nicest people you will ever meet; a true gentleman. It's been my pleasure to know him and call him "friend" for more than a quarter of century.
Enjoy the show and hear a lot of Dan and other central Pennsylvania musicians. If you wish to leave birthday wishes, please do so. We'll make sure he gets them.
It's a special show, this week. There's a lot of music, a nice interview with Paul Craver, a couple of surprises and some great birthday guests. One in particular:
HAPPY BIRTHDAY, DAN WOLFE!!!
(today, May 16th, really is his birthday)
As the guitar player for Class Act featuring Rita as well as The Class of 60 Somethin' y'all have been listening to Dan on FNST Radio since the beginning. Beyond being a good player, Dan is also one of the nicest people you will ever meet; a true gentleman. It's been my pleasure to know him and call him "friend" for more than a quarter of century.
Enjoy the show and hear a lot of Dan and other central Pennsylvania musicians. If you wish to leave birthday wishes, please do so. We'll make sure he gets them.
Wednesday, May 11, 2011
Cornell Dupree 1942 - 2011
This past Sunday the music world lost another great talent. For those of you who may not know the man you surely knew the music. One of the best session men around, Mr. Dupree recorded with Donny Hathaway, King Curtis, Lena Horne and Miles Davis among others.
It's his tasteful guitar you hear on Brook Benton's "Rainy Night In Georgia" as well as the intro to Aretha's "Respect". For the jazz lovers, how about the Steve Gadd group Stuff?
Cornell Dupree died while waiting for a lung transplant.
Thank you for the music, Mr. Dupree.
Friday, May 6, 2011
MAY 9, 2011
It's time for a little R&B 101 and a bunch of thank you's.
Way Back in the mid 50's a group of 16 & 17 year olds in York, Pennsylvania formed a singing group. Roberta Haymon, Carolyn "Cissy" Holmes, Jeannie Crist, Phyliss. Carr, and Kenny Sexton began singing at local dances as the "Quinteros". After getting a manager and a name change "The Quin-Tones" went into the recording studio. The first session didn't sell a lot of records but it did get them noticed.
The second session produced an R&B hit. With the unique Wedding March intro "Down The Aisle Of Love" sold thousands of copies and landed the group on American Bandstand as well as the pinnacle of the Chitlin Circuit. The Apollo!
It should be noted that even though "The Quin-tones" wrote "Down The Aisle Of Love" they never received a cent in royalties. This from a record that eventually sold almost one million copies. Like so many R&B artists, they got the proverbial shaft.
Anyway, the real purpose of this blog is announce some great news. Thanks to the effort of a great many people, including Dave Bupp of The Magnificent Men, The Quin-Tones are getting some home town recognition.
The group is being inducted into the William Penn Hall Of Fame.
For those of us who were lucky enough to grow up in Central Pennsylvania and hear the group it's an honor long over due.
Thanks to everyone who wrote letters, made phone calls, etc.
Way Back in the mid 50's a group of 16 & 17 year olds in York, Pennsylvania formed a singing group. Roberta Haymon, Carolyn "Cissy" Holmes, Jeannie Crist, Phyliss. Carr, and Kenny Sexton began singing at local dances as the "Quinteros". After getting a manager and a name change "The Quin-Tones" went into the recording studio. The first session didn't sell a lot of records but it did get them noticed.
The second session produced an R&B hit. With the unique Wedding March intro "Down The Aisle Of Love" sold thousands of copies and landed the group on American Bandstand as well as the pinnacle of the Chitlin Circuit. The Apollo!
It should be noted that even though "The Quin-tones" wrote "Down The Aisle Of Love" they never received a cent in royalties. This from a record that eventually sold almost one million copies. Like so many R&B artists, they got the proverbial shaft.
Anyway, the real purpose of this blog is announce some great news. Thanks to the effort of a great many people, including Dave Bupp of The Magnificent Men, The Quin-Tones are getting some home town recognition.
The group is being inducted into the William Penn Hall Of Fame.
For those of us who were lucky enough to grow up in Central Pennsylvania and hear the group it's an honor long over due.
Thanks to everyone who wrote letters, made phone calls, etc.
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