HAPPY LABOR DAY!!!!
I hope you had a good long weekend for the waning days of summer. Tomorrow is back to work, school, etc. As you go about your travels watch out for the children as well as the school buses.
This week features a few requested artists. Our favorite PhD. has a birthday coming up this week so she "suggested" a few tunes to me. It's all good, though. No ABBA, Bay City Rollers, etc. LOL
There is also a little departure from the norm. I get to play Ella and Arthur Prysock songs and believe me, that is something I enjoy a whole lot.
Oh, there's also an old O.C. Smth tune, Derek Martin's best song and a Jackie Wilson "B" side from 1968 at the end of the show. Just a little something for everybody.
Have a great week and remember there are replays on Wednesday's and Saturdays.
Saturday, September 3, 2011
Thursday, August 25, 2011
August 29, 2011
Last week was not a good one in music. We lost two of the best songwriters of the Rock era. Jerry Leiber's lyrics and Mike Stoller's melodies gave Rock~N~Roll some of it's greatest memories. From Hound Dog and the unique songs of The Coasters through The Drifters and Ben E Kings' classic Stand By Me they helped create the music that became part of the very fabric of our lives.
Jerry Leiber
Nick Ashford, along with his wife and co-writer Valerie Simpson, gave us so many great Soul Music songs. It seemed they could "Reach Out And Touch" the things we were feeling. The things we wished we could say.
Nick Ashford
We'll devote about a quarter of this weeks show to the music these two men gave us.
It just seems right.
Thank you, gentlemen. You truly touched the lives of millions of people.
And I didn't forget, I just didn't know.
Happy Birthday, Paul Craver - August 30th
Happy Birthday, Dino Fair of Sea Cruz - September 2
Jerry Leiber
Nick Ashford, along with his wife and co-writer Valerie Simpson, gave us so many great Soul Music songs. It seemed they could "Reach Out And Touch" the things we were feeling. The things we wished we could say.
Nick Ashford
We'll devote about a quarter of this weeks show to the music these two men gave us.
It just seems right.
Thank you, gentlemen. You truly touched the lives of millions of people.
And I didn't forget, I just didn't know.
Happy Birthday, Paul Craver - August 30th
Happy Birthday, Dino Fair of Sea Cruz - September 2
Friday, August 19, 2011
August 22, 2011 Soul Ballads II
Thank you for the nice remarks on FB and the emails regarding Soul Ballads Part I. I put it all together but FNST's listeners deserve the real kudos and credit for selecting the songs. To those who decided to go "on air" a special "thank you". It made the show that much better.
This week is Part II of Soul Ballads. It features some lesser known songs and that's what FNST is really all about. We never had a desire to be a "Top 40 Soul Oldies" station. We've always strived to play the good schtuff and not limit ourselves. I hope this show does justice to that idea and y'all enjoy the music. By the way, there's also a birthday artists segment and the once a month Elvis song. (I do try to make everybody happy)
Next week it's back to normal shows and a bunch of "new" music. Oh, and a lot of birthday artists.
Have a great week, take care of yourselves and each other.
This week is Part II of Soul Ballads. It features some lesser known songs and that's what FNST is really all about. We never had a desire to be a "Top 40 Soul Oldies" station. We've always strived to play the good schtuff and not limit ourselves. I hope this show does justice to that idea and y'all enjoy the music. By the way, there's also a birthday artists segment and the once a month Elvis song. (I do try to make everybody happy)
Next week it's back to normal shows and a bunch of "new" music. Oh, and a lot of birthday artists.
Have a great week, take care of yourselves and each other.
Friday, August 12, 2011
August 15, 2011
SOUL BALLADS Part I:
This week's show is about a slow groove and the house parties of yesteryear.
We're turning back the clock and playing the songs that would be on the record player as the night came to an end. FNST's facebook friends helped put this show together. They suggested tunes and I tried to make the whole thing flow. Hopefully, I did justice to their requests and a few of my selections as well.
Next week is Part II. There are so many great ballads and two hours wasn't enough time to get them all in. We'll hear artists our listeners suggested as well as songs that, maybe, should have been hits and just didn't make it, for whatever reason.
Enjoy the program and have a great week!
This week's show is about a slow groove and the house parties of yesteryear.
We're turning back the clock and playing the songs that would be on the record player as the night came to an end. FNST's facebook friends helped put this show together. They suggested tunes and I tried to make the whole thing flow. Hopefully, I did justice to their requests and a few of my selections as well.
Next week is Part II. There are so many great ballads and two hours wasn't enough time to get them all in. We'll hear artists our listeners suggested as well as songs that, maybe, should have been hits and just didn't make it, for whatever reason.
Enjoy the program and have a great week!
Saturday, August 6, 2011
August 8 2011
There's not a lot to say about this show. We have our birthday artists, a Joss Stone cut from her brand new album, there's a double shot of Jackie Wilson and a song by The Firestones.
Say what? You've never heard of The Firestones? Well, that's not real surprising. How about The Falcons? The Falcons recorded two sides as The Firestones way back in 1969. I'm playing one of the cuts on the show and I'll add the second one after the two "Soul Ballad" shows. They're pretty good songs and deserved more air play than they got "back in the day".
We have an Etta James song, something other than "At Last" or "Tell Mama", 100 Proof Aged In Soul, Joe Tex, The Tempts and I don't know what all........I'm old, the mind doesn't retain everything LOL.
Have a great week and remember, take care of yourselves and each other.
Say what? You've never heard of The Firestones? Well, that's not real surprising. How about The Falcons? The Falcons recorded two sides as The Firestones way back in 1969. I'm playing one of the cuts on the show and I'll add the second one after the two "Soul Ballad" shows. They're pretty good songs and deserved more air play than they got "back in the day".
We have an Etta James song, something other than "At Last" or "Tell Mama", 100 Proof Aged In Soul, Joe Tex, The Tempts and I don't know what all........I'm old, the mind doesn't retain everything LOL.
Have a great week and remember, take care of yourselves and each other.
Friday, July 29, 2011
August 1, 2011
Wait! We're here, already?
Welcome to August. Kind of surreal that it's here so soon. I don't object to summertime, I object to what's coming in just three short months. It's back to layers of clothes, gray skies and that "s" word all too soon. (depressing aren't I?)
Anyway, the show. There are a couple of new to the playlist songs from William Bell and Lenny Williams, a cut from Amy Winehouse (such a tragedy) and some great listener requests.
Bill asked for one TOP song that we don't play very often. Rose (edited because I had Ri on the brain), in Michigan, mentioned she'd like to hear more Temptations so I dug out the Tempt's medley I put together about 5 years ago. There's 'retha for Chi-Chi and Doc, Jackie Wilson and Billy Scott for Miss Ginger and Jerry Butler for me. Hopefully, you'll find something you really like in the program, too.
Oh, there is one other cut I don't play very often. It means a great deal to me and I hope everybody enjoys it. You have to listen to find out which song it is.
Until next time, take care of yourselves and each other.
P.S. It was a fast run to the 'burg this past weekend. One of the best parts was seeing Bill Richter of The Magnificent Men, Saturday night. He looked great and it was nice spending a couple of minutes chatting. So, I caught up with Dave, Tom, Jim. Bob and Bill.......5 out of 7 ain't too bad!
AND a special thank you to Grace for joining Lucy and me for the show at the vineyard, it was great to have an old friend with us. For those who missed this show, picture an open field, with the stage set up on the downside of the hill. While the sun set behind Class Act, we watch about 10 deer come out on the opposite side of the "valley". They stood there like they were listening to the band for the longest time before they began feeding. Talk about a "Kodak" moment!
Welcome to August. Kind of surreal that it's here so soon. I don't object to summertime, I object to what's coming in just three short months. It's back to layers of clothes, gray skies and that "s" word all too soon. (depressing aren't I?)
Anyway, the show. There are a couple of new to the playlist songs from William Bell and Lenny Williams, a cut from Amy Winehouse (such a tragedy) and some great listener requests.
Bill asked for one TOP song that we don't play very often. Rose (edited because I had Ri on the brain), in Michigan, mentioned she'd like to hear more Temptations so I dug out the Tempt's medley I put together about 5 years ago. There's 'retha for Chi-Chi and Doc, Jackie Wilson and Billy Scott for Miss Ginger and Jerry Butler for me. Hopefully, you'll find something you really like in the program, too.
Oh, there is one other cut I don't play very often. It means a great deal to me and I hope everybody enjoys it. You have to listen to find out which song it is.
Until next time, take care of yourselves and each other.
P.S. It was a fast run to the 'burg this past weekend. One of the best parts was seeing Bill Richter of The Magnificent Men, Saturday night. He looked great and it was nice spending a couple of minutes chatting. So, I caught up with Dave, Tom, Jim. Bob and Bill.......5 out of 7 ain't too bad!
AND a special thank you to Grace for joining Lucy and me for the show at the vineyard, it was great to have an old friend with us. For those who missed this show, picture an open field, with the stage set up on the downside of the hill. While the sun set behind Class Act, we watch about 10 deer come out on the opposite side of the "valley". They stood there like they were listening to the band for the longest time before they began feeding. Talk about a "Kodak" moment!
Friday, July 22, 2011
July 25, 2011
As I write this most of the midwest and east coast of the U.S. is sweltering. "We're Having A Heat Wave" ain't just a song from the 1950's. Please, whatever you're doing, be sure to drink lots of fluids (water preferably) and pay attention to what your body may tell you. If you have elderly neighbors, check on them. You know the drill.
I've been keeping up with the Carolina bands and they're playing outside. In 90+ degree heat and humidity. I'm amazed at the ability to keep on performing in weather like this.
There are a couple of new tunes on the show. Some may get in the playlist. A few others are just things you'll hear once in a while on a Monday. If you hear a song you like, drop us a note. We may include it in the regular playlists.
The Soul Ballad Show (Part I & Part II) is coming together. There's still time to get your request for a favorite slow tune included.
On a sad note we lost a terrific songwriter and producer. Jerry Ragovoy passed last week. If you're not familiar with his name you will recognize his work. I dedicated the last 20 minutes of the show to his songs.
That's it, for now. Enjoy the music and don't be a stranger.
I've been keeping up with the Carolina bands and they're playing outside. In 90+ degree heat and humidity. I'm amazed at the ability to keep on performing in weather like this.
There are a couple of new tunes on the show. Some may get in the playlist. A few others are just things you'll hear once in a while on a Monday. If you hear a song you like, drop us a note. We may include it in the regular playlists.
The Soul Ballad Show (Part I & Part II) is coming together. There's still time to get your request for a favorite slow tune included.
On a sad note we lost a terrific songwriter and producer. Jerry Ragovoy passed last week. If you're not familiar with his name you will recognize his work. I dedicated the last 20 minutes of the show to his songs.
That's it, for now. Enjoy the music and don't be a stranger.
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