Of course I'm writing this on June 30 but here's the deal: The show is almost finished, it looks like we're going to have a good weather weekend (yardwork!) and I need to write these things when I remember them.
There's a mixed bag of music this week. Some really old stuff just because I wanted to hear it. There are also a couple of tunes celebrating "the grand experiment"s 235th birthday. I hope you enjoy the music wherever you are.
A special shoutout to Ike Bowers and Wayne Kindness. They did some serious FNST listening this week. Thank you to Madisun Leigh and Linwood Bowser for dropping by, too.
Now, onto next week's show.
Thursday, June 30, 2011
Sunday, June 26, 2011
June 27, 2011
The last Monday in June! (observant ain't I?).
Are you ready for the July 4th Holiday weekend? I hope you have great weather, wherever you are.
The show is kind of a lead up to the weekend. We're going to the Beach, twice. We'll spend some time in 1965 and celebrate some birthdays. There's a surprise in the show for Ginger (no, it's not Troy Donahue singing) and some other schtuff.
For those of you who love music history, there's a new book out. Legendary producer Carl Davis has published his story about Okeh, Brunswick, etc. I'm looking forward to reading it.
Enjoy the show, it was fun putting it together.
Are you ready for the July 4th Holiday weekend? I hope you have great weather, wherever you are.
The show is kind of a lead up to the weekend. We're going to the Beach, twice. We'll spend some time in 1965 and celebrate some birthdays. There's a surprise in the show for Ginger (no, it's not Troy Donahue singing) and some other schtuff.
For those of you who love music history, there's a new book out. Legendary producer Carl Davis has published his story about Okeh, Brunswick, etc. I'm looking forward to reading it.
Enjoy the show, it was fun putting it together.
Friday, June 17, 2011
June 20, 2011
UPDATE: Saturday, June 18th Clarence Clemons passed away. Renowned not just for his work with the E Street band, Mr. Clemons was a much in demand sax player for others as well.
Thanks for all the music CC.
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With the passing of Carl Gardner (The Coasters) and Don Mancha, a terrific songwriter and producer, the soul music world is a little dimmer. Our sympathies and condolences go out the families and friend.
This week I got a little heavy on the birthday guests, again. Eddie Floyd, Lionel Richguy, O.C. Smith and Verne Allison (along with the rest of the Dells) make multiple appearances. I like their music, nuff said.
There's my yearly tribute to "Military Intelligence", you'll just have to listen or Google historical events for June 25th. I know there's a "new to us" O'Jays tune and another by The Intruders, not sure about the rest. It's just aged in soul.
Anyway, have a great week. If you miss the show on Monday remember it replays on Wednesdays and Saturdays.
Take care of yourselves...........and each other.
Thanks for all the music CC.
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With the passing of Carl Gardner (The Coasters) and Don Mancha, a terrific songwriter and producer, the soul music world is a little dimmer. Our sympathies and condolences go out the families and friend.
This week I got a little heavy on the birthday guests, again. Eddie Floyd, Lionel Richguy, O.C. Smith and Verne Allison (along with the rest of the Dells) make multiple appearances. I like their music, nuff said.
There's my yearly tribute to "Military Intelligence", you'll just have to listen or Google historical events for June 25th. I know there's a "new to us" O'Jays tune and another by The Intruders, not sure about the rest. It's just aged in soul.
Anyway, have a great week. If you miss the show on Monday remember it replays on Wednesdays and Saturdays.
Take care of yourselves...........and each other.
Friday, June 10, 2011
June 13, 2011
Well, it's the middle of June (almost).
This week features two heavy-duty birthday guests and some new songs for the playlist. It's Eddie Levert's and Lamont Dozier's birthday week so I'm kinda heavy on the O'Jays and Holland-Dozier-Holland songs. Not the ones you'll hear on Top 40 Oldies stations, though.
I also have an Ole Borud song: Little bit of funk from Norway. This guy sounds like a young Stevie Wonder and plays the hell out of his guitar. There's a reconstituted Stylistics cut, the Knight Brothers last record for Checker and a Diplomats we haven't played before. We even have Shagtime Band for everybody who likes Beach Music.
I hope you get the chance to catch the show on Monday or the replays on Wednesday and Saturdays.
On a personal note (because it doesn't happen often); the Red Sox are in first place in the American League East!!! To all my friends who are Phillies fans, yeah, yeah, I know they have the best record in baseball.
Have a great week!
This week features two heavy-duty birthday guests and some new songs for the playlist. It's Eddie Levert's and Lamont Dozier's birthday week so I'm kinda heavy on the O'Jays and Holland-Dozier-Holland songs. Not the ones you'll hear on Top 40 Oldies stations, though.
I also have an Ole Borud song: Little bit of funk from Norway. This guy sounds like a young Stevie Wonder and plays the hell out of his guitar. There's a reconstituted Stylistics cut, the Knight Brothers last record for Checker and a Diplomats we haven't played before. We even have Shagtime Band for everybody who likes Beach Music.
I hope you get the chance to catch the show on Monday or the replays on Wednesday and Saturdays.
On a personal note (because it doesn't happen often); the Red Sox are in first place in the American League East!!! To all my friends who are Phillies fans, yeah, yeah, I know they have the best record in baseball.
Have a great week!
Sunday, June 5, 2011
June 6, 2011
So here we are, six months into the year. Wow!
Let me drop some names on you. Billy Butler, Gene Chandler, The Carltons,
Wilson Pickett, The Magnificent Men and The Lost Generation. Yup, they're all on this weeks show. Oh, and Jackie Wilson and Levi Stubbs. It's their birthday week, afterall.
There's a trip to the beach, a little R&B101 and even a six degrees of separation thang. There are a couple of new songs for the playlist, a few "no rotation" songs and some old favorites. All in all, I think you'll enjoy it.
Today, June 6th, is also my favorite drummer's birthday. Bob Angelucci of The Magnificent Men, Class Act featuring Rita and Class of 60 Somethin' celebrates, well never mind how many years. He's still playin' and drivin' a band like nobody else can.
HAPPY BIRTHDAY, Bob!!!!!!
Let me drop some names on you. Billy Butler, Gene Chandler, The Carltons,
Wilson Pickett, The Magnificent Men and The Lost Generation. Yup, they're all on this weeks show. Oh, and Jackie Wilson and Levi Stubbs. It's their birthday week, afterall.
There's a trip to the beach, a little R&B101 and even a six degrees of separation thang. There are a couple of new songs for the playlist, a few "no rotation" songs and some old favorites. All in all, I think you'll enjoy it.
Today, June 6th, is also my favorite drummer's birthday. Bob Angelucci of The Magnificent Men, Class Act featuring Rita and Class of 60 Somethin' celebrates, well never mind how many years. He's still playin' and drivin' a band like nobody else can.
HAPPY BIRTHDAY, Bob!!!!!!
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