41 songs got played in 2 hours on the Friday March 13th edition of "The Lost And Found Oldies Show." Miss any artists or titles? Check HERE:
http://wvkr.radioactivity.fm/playlist.html?djoid=1633&date=03-13-2009
You can always Email me if you have any other questions or future requests: lostoldies@yahoo.com
So there's a NEW radio station in town, town being New York City. It's actually the OLD 92.3, which bombed with its hybrid of current/classic rock. Once the station lost Howard Stern, it was just a matter of time. Opie & Anthony, who'd been KROCK's biggest names since Stern's departure, were also let ago as the station changed formats to....wait for it...CURRENT POP!!
Yes, kids, as if Z100, K104, KTU 103.5 weren't enough, now we have yet ANOTHER venue to listen to Kanye, Britney, The Pussycat Dolls, etc etc. Honestly, would it be so hard to program say, an OLDIES station that didn't SUCK and still do well in the ratings, i.e. earn enough in advertisting dollars to stay afloat? CBS-FM does well in the ratings, so I'm not knocking them because they're putting out what sells to the idiot sheep who listen. I shudder to think who actually tunes in for any length of time that isn't forced to listen in delis, shopping malls, offices with its inoffensive mix, destroying our beloved music in the process with their inane repetition and uninspired segues.
But there IS a void in the New York/Hudson Valley area which is spelled O.L.D.I.E.S. and also Energetic Rock like the music featured on The Primitive Show or Little Steven's Underground Garage. I'm utterly convinced that a station that focused on a mix like these two shows, sans the Chili Peppers, Pink Floyd, Zeppelin et al would score big time.
Ahh, but what do I know? I grew up thinking The Monkees were better than The Beatles....
Feel free to Comment or Email. THANKS for listening!
Sammy
Friday, March 13, 2009
Friday, March 6, 2009
March 6, 1969 Playlist + Podcast News!
It was AM Radio Gold from 40 Years Ago This Week on "The Lost And Found Oldies Show" as we counted down the Top 100 of March 6, 1969 according to Cash Box Magazine. I managed to fit in 42--count 'em FORTY TWO records from that golden era. Ignited a lot of memories. Things are rough out there for a lot of us, and it's comforting to hear all these fine songs from a time when things SEEMED a little more innocent.
Playlist HERE:
http://wvkr.radioactivity.fm/playlist.html?djoid=1633&date=03-06-2009
As for posting an archive on the show, it's a little cost-and-time prohibitive at this point, so I'm shelving those plans for now.
But in OTHER podcast news, faithful listener Chuck from New Paltz has a WONDERFUL podcast that in two outings has managed to impress the bejeezus out of me. I is very picky about my radio, as you know, and if I didn't LOVE it, I'd just say nothing. But I'm only too happy to recommend "Underwater Theme Park", the link which is above or www.underwaterthemepark.blogspot.com Check it out and tell me what you think!
Your feedback is ALWAYS appreciated and as usual, thanks SO much for listening!
lostoldies@yahoo.com
Sammy
Playlist HERE:
http://wvkr.radioactivity.fm/playlist.html?djoid=1633&date=03-06-2009
As for posting an archive on the show, it's a little cost-and-time prohibitive at this point, so I'm shelving those plans for now.
But in OTHER podcast news, faithful listener Chuck from New Paltz has a WONDERFUL podcast that in two outings has managed to impress the bejeezus out of me. I is very picky about my radio, as you know, and if I didn't LOVE it, I'd just say nothing. But I'm only too happy to recommend "Underwater Theme Park", the link which is above or www.underwaterthemepark.blogspot.com Check it out and tell me what you think!
Your feedback is ALWAYS appreciated and as usual, thanks SO much for listening!
lostoldies@yahoo.com
Sammy
Saturday, February 28, 2009
February 27 Playlist + Listen To Archived Shows?
It COULD happen. Working on posting a recording of the show on this blog to listen anytime within 2 weeks of air date. ooooh....
So you LIKE the 60s? Did you MISS the 70s? Where's the 80s?
What's that?...You want MORE "Mairzy Dotes"???
Hey, that was a charting single back in 1967 along with other duds like "Ding Dong The Witch Is Dead" and "Chattanooga Choo Choo". I hope Vince Vincent liked it!
NEXT Friday March 6 will be ALL MARCH 1969 AM RADIO GOLD!!!! Yowsah!
Playlist HERE:
http://wvkr.radioactivity.fm/playlist.html?djoid=1633&date=02-27-2009
And check back to see if the link to the podcast is running!
THANKS for listening! Comments below or Emails to lostoldies@yahoo.com
Sammy
So you LIKE the 60s? Did you MISS the 70s? Where's the 80s?
What's that?...You want MORE "Mairzy Dotes"???
Hey, that was a charting single back in 1967 along with other duds like "Ding Dong The Witch Is Dead" and "Chattanooga Choo Choo". I hope Vince Vincent liked it!
NEXT Friday March 6 will be ALL MARCH 1969 AM RADIO GOLD!!!! Yowsah!
Playlist HERE:
http://wvkr.radioactivity.fm/playlist.html?djoid=1633&date=02-27-2009
And check back to see if the link to the podcast is running!
THANKS for listening! Comments below or Emails to lostoldies@yahoo.com
Sammy
Saturday, February 21, 2009
Feb. 20 Playlist + 3 Girls And NO Buddy!
OK, I'm gettin' the sense you're LOVIN' the 60s, not so much the 70s or 80s. Am I right?
Playlist HERE:
http://wvkr.radioactivity.fm/playlist.html?djoid=1633&date=02-20-2009
After the show, I hightailed it to NYC for the Emmylou Harris, Patty Griffin, Shawn Colvin, Buddy Miller show at the refurbished Beacon Theatre. My seat was Row DD Left, that's 4th row, kids. NICE! Even nicer is that there were 4 EMPTY seats in front of me and right next to me--for a SOLD OUT SHOW! Bonded with the woman on my left, a big fan as well, and she told me that there was a sign posted that Miller had taken ill and would not be performing. CRAP!
Oh well, the 3 girls appeared, looking lovely. HOW can Emmylou be SIXTY?? Gorgeous! They started off seated with a rendition of "To Know Him Is To Love Him" that would make one almost forget the version from "Trio". Then they alternated solos with one or both occasionally providing backing vox.
Highlights in a fantastic set featuring their own compositions as well as works by Dylan, Tom Waits, Lennon/McCartney and more included Emmylou's version of Joni Mitchell's "The Magadalene Diaries", Shawn Colvin's own "Trouble" from "A Few Small Repairs" and a NEW song from Patty called "He's A Dud" which got one of the night's biggest responses for its catchy hook and humorous lyrics.
All were in fine form vocally --Shawn Colvin has a richness to her voice that isn't always showcased on record, Patty Griffin has mastered the art of strength vs. vulnerability and Harris live loses that weathered edge that has marred her latest recorded works., Their between-song banter was witty, folksy and Shawn is particularly hysterical.
I only wish there were more GROUP vocals. They excelled on The Beatles' "I'll Be Back" and an encore presentation of "The Baby" from "O Brother", so why not MORE? Also with a back catalog as vast as Emmylou's, I expected at least ONE number from her pre-2000 solo works, but nada. And Patty announced her next project would be a gospel effort. Darn.
But the 2 hour+ show was an event I'm glad I witnessed. The trio covered Miller's absence well, though I can only imagine how strong the concert would have been WITH Buddy. Perhaps those attending the show in Kingston will find out.
THANKS for listening--Email lostoldies@yahoo.com or post a comment below.
Sammy
Playlist HERE:
http://wvkr.radioactivity.fm/playlist.html?djoid=1633&date=02-20-2009
After the show, I hightailed it to NYC for the Emmylou Harris, Patty Griffin, Shawn Colvin, Buddy Miller show at the refurbished Beacon Theatre. My seat was Row DD Left, that's 4th row, kids. NICE! Even nicer is that there were 4 EMPTY seats in front of me and right next to me--for a SOLD OUT SHOW! Bonded with the woman on my left, a big fan as well, and she told me that there was a sign posted that Miller had taken ill and would not be performing. CRAP!
Oh well, the 3 girls appeared, looking lovely. HOW can Emmylou be SIXTY?? Gorgeous! They started off seated with a rendition of "To Know Him Is To Love Him" that would make one almost forget the version from "Trio". Then they alternated solos with one or both occasionally providing backing vox.
Highlights in a fantastic set featuring their own compositions as well as works by Dylan, Tom Waits, Lennon/McCartney and more included Emmylou's version of Joni Mitchell's "The Magadalene Diaries", Shawn Colvin's own "Trouble" from "A Few Small Repairs" and a NEW song from Patty called "He's A Dud" which got one of the night's biggest responses for its catchy hook and humorous lyrics.
All were in fine form vocally --Shawn Colvin has a richness to her voice that isn't always showcased on record, Patty Griffin has mastered the art of strength vs. vulnerability and Harris live loses that weathered edge that has marred her latest recorded works., Their between-song banter was witty, folksy and Shawn is particularly hysterical.
I only wish there were more GROUP vocals. They excelled on The Beatles' "I'll Be Back" and an encore presentation of "The Baby" from "O Brother", so why not MORE? Also with a back catalog as vast as Emmylou's, I expected at least ONE number from her pre-2000 solo works, but nada. And Patty announced her next project would be a gospel effort. Darn.
But the 2 hour+ show was an event I'm glad I witnessed. The trio covered Miller's absence well, though I can only imagine how strong the concert would have been WITH Buddy. Perhaps those attending the show in Kingston will find out.
THANKS for listening--Email lostoldies@yahoo.com or post a comment below.
Sammy
Friday, January 16, 2009
January 16 Playlist + American Idol Blog
We were ready for some GOOD news and boy did we get it! The Miracle On The Hudson inspired me to chuck the planned playlist and just go for what makes me happy--AM Radio Gold from my favorite year for pop music--1966. ALL the songs I played were on some chart or another this week 42 years ago (maybe except for The Brogues track.) And ALL were aMAzing! Check for yourself:
http://wvkr.radioactivity.fm/playlist.html?djoid=1633&date=01-16-2009
I'm a bigAmerican Idol fan (even though I've never bought a tune from any contestant-- ever. Oh wait, I downloaded Kat McPhee's "Over It"--loved that one.) But I've already forgotten all of the Tuesday night contestants (except for Bikini Girl) so let's move on to Wednesday that I just watched on DVR last night.
I think we've seen the next American Idol and it is NOT guy who sadly lost his wife recently. (Why does the cynic in me think he might be faking that for sympathy votes? What does that say about ME to even THINK such a thing????....) He was good, but not even in my Top 5, though the Grapevine tells me he'll be a contender.
#5. Jennifer Two Last Names--kinda chubby with glasses who will shine with a little help from the AI Stylists. Appealing, don't you think?
#4. India Sister of Asia, (daughter of Europe and Antartica?)--Spunky and perky and possibly quickly annoying in a Ramiele kinda way.
#3. #2 #1 it's a TIE ! it's a TIE.! ALL of these contestants wowed the pants off of me (which was not a good thing since it was so cold last night) I rewound the digital tape to watch them all again because I was so impressed. In order of appearance....
Kasey Carlson aka KC shouldn't have dressed like one of the attendants at Cinderella's Fairy Castle--(the Dollywood version judging by the cowgirl boots) but I haven't been knocked out by a girl that much since I caught the McPheever a couple years ago. Did you see how appropriate she acted when she was put through? SHE didn't have to "knuckle punch" the judges like the widower did. And what a voice!
Michael Castro--I know I know, I should DESPISE this guy, he's "only been singing for 20 days" "If 'J' can do it..." but come ON, I couldn't take my eyes off him despite the pink mohawk. (Better Mo than Dread?) The guy was VERY appealing and I hope he makes it through!
Lil Rounds-- Hands down better than Lil Kim, and way better than Lil Bow Bow and even Lil Orphan Annie. Kara's comment: "a combo of Fantasia and Mary J Blige"--not an altogether bad comparison. I expect good things. Umm,,,can we pep up the husband a little bit? He didn't look all that happy. Perhaps he senses several months of diaper changing and meal prepping ahead....
And I am already sold on new judge Kara! I hope she sends Bikini Girl packing SO fast! THOSE are the types of contestants the judges need to be blunt with, not the ones who have obvious....issues..
Like....Red and Blue hair Jazzmine--a train wreck to be sure, who probably watched the show from the Kansas City equivalent of Bellevue and poor poor Michael Nicewater!!! The thing about the mother?????? OMG! (Can a 50 year old man say "OMG"?) I SO wanted him to be good; knew he wouldn't be. Sorry, the producers should NOT have let that air.
All in All, I was NOT disappointed in Season 8's first week. Also, I discovered the way to watch IS to DVR......1 hour and 23 minutes. That's WITH rewinds. Amazing.
Your thoughts on IDOL and...oh yeah, MY show are SO welcome either publicly or lostoldies@yahoo.com Thanks for reading AND listening!
Sammy
http://wvkr.radioactivity.fm/playlist.html?djoid=1633&date=01-16-2009
I'm a bigAmerican Idol fan (even though I've never bought a tune from any contestant-- ever. Oh wait, I downloaded Kat McPhee's "Over It"--loved that one.) But I've already forgotten all of the Tuesday night contestants (except for Bikini Girl) so let's move on to Wednesday that I just watched on DVR last night.
I think we've seen the next American Idol and it is NOT guy who sadly lost his wife recently. (Why does the cynic in me think he might be faking that for sympathy votes? What does that say about ME to even THINK such a thing????....) He was good, but not even in my Top 5, though the Grapevine tells me he'll be a contender.
#5. Jennifer Two Last Names--kinda chubby with glasses who will shine with a little help from the AI Stylists. Appealing, don't you think?
#4. India Sister of Asia, (daughter of Europe and Antartica?)--Spunky and perky and possibly quickly annoying in a Ramiele kinda way.
#3. #2 #1 it's a TIE ! it's a TIE.! ALL of these contestants wowed the pants off of me (which was not a good thing since it was so cold last night) I rewound the digital tape to watch them all again because I was so impressed. In order of appearance....
Kasey Carlson aka KC shouldn't have dressed like one of the attendants at Cinderella's Fairy Castle--(the Dollywood version judging by the cowgirl boots) but I haven't been knocked out by a girl that much since I caught the McPheever a couple years ago. Did you see how appropriate she acted when she was put through? SHE didn't have to "knuckle punch" the judges like the widower did. And what a voice!
Michael Castro--I know I know, I should DESPISE this guy, he's "only been singing for 20 days" "If 'J' can do it..." but come ON, I couldn't take my eyes off him despite the pink mohawk. (Better Mo than Dread?) The guy was VERY appealing and I hope he makes it through!
Lil Rounds-- Hands down better than Lil Kim, and way better than Lil Bow Bow and even Lil Orphan Annie. Kara's comment: "a combo of Fantasia and Mary J Blige"--not an altogether bad comparison. I expect good things. Umm,,,can we pep up the husband a little bit? He didn't look all that happy. Perhaps he senses several months of diaper changing and meal prepping ahead....
And I am already sold on new judge Kara! I hope she sends Bikini Girl packing SO fast! THOSE are the types of contestants the judges need to be blunt with, not the ones who have obvious....issues..
Like....Red and Blue hair Jazzmine--a train wreck to be sure, who probably watched the show from the Kansas City equivalent of Bellevue and poor poor Michael Nicewater!!! The thing about the mother?????? OMG! (Can a 50 year old man say "OMG"?) I SO wanted him to be good; knew he wouldn't be. Sorry, the producers should NOT have let that air.
All in All, I was NOT disappointed in Season 8's first week. Also, I discovered the way to watch IS to DVR......1 hour and 23 minutes. That's WITH rewinds. Amazing.
Your thoughts on IDOL and...oh yeah, MY show are SO welcome either publicly or lostoldies@yahoo.com Thanks for reading AND listening!
Sammy
Friday, January 9, 2009
WVKR Listeners Raise $ for Food Pantry
Thanks to Rich, Judy, and Johnny Tremendous who played TV Trivia and enabled Sammy to present Philipstown Food Pantry coordinator Jackie Sammons with a check for $105.00.
Contact lostoldies@yahoo.com to find out YOU can help our neighbors in need!
Friday, January 2, 2009
Jan 2 Playlist + An Amazing Factoid Or Two
http://wvkr.radioactivity.fm/playlist.html?djoid=1633&date=01-02-2009
Happy New Year, you wonderful listeners. Your loyalty and enthusiasm keeps me coming back week after week with what I always hope are innovative ways to listen to the music of our past.
Commencing Memorial Day 2006, I started taking a weekly look back at the hits (and more often than not: misses) of 40 years ago.
In 1967, there were 322 singles that reached their peak position on the Billboard Top 40 charts that year. I played 286 of those in 2007 or all but 36.
In 2008, I did even better. Out of the 277 records to make the Top 40, I played 269 or all but 8! Wow!
In addition, over the year (including today's show), I played another 230 singles that reached the Billboard TOP ONE HUNDRED for a total of 499 songs from 1968! I think that's quite an achievement. Most Oldies shows, even on satellite, would shy away from Tiny Tim, Pigmeat Markham, Claudine Longet, The Archies (unless it's "Sugar Sugar") but The Lost And Found Oldies Show brought you all these artists and so many more. Songs you never thought you'd hear again and some that could comfortably wait another 40 years to resurface.
And let's not forget the great LP cuts, R & B records and regional songs played from the great '68 over the past year. Where else can you hear such variety????
Actually, I was planning to play 500 Billboard Hot 100 Hits from 1968. The plan was to play the last Number One song of 1968 and then "miraculously" find another '68 single in my bag making it the magic 500. But I brought the wrong CD by the #1 song's performer which meant I really DID play only 499 Billboard hits from 1968 this past year. Darn!
If you're wondering what Top 40 records from 1968 I did NOT play, here they are:
#39 B B King--Paying The Cost To Be Boss ( I should have borrowed a copy from Nick or Doug!)
#39 Bull & The Matadors--The Funky Judge ( But I played THREE versions of "Here Come The Judge"!)
#39 Roger Miller--Little Green Apples (But I played O C Smith's more successful version!)
#36 Billy Vera & Judy Clay--Country Girl City Man ( I have this 45 but it was too scratchy to play on the air)
#35 Etta James--Security (Great tune, wish I had it!)
#33 Andy Williams--Battle Hymn Of The Republic ( umm...not sure I'd play it even if I had it.)
#31 James Brown--Goodbye My Love (Oddly enough not on JB's 4 disc set "Soul Time.")
#31 Peaches & Herb--Two Little Kids (Not big on P & H's 60s output anyway. They're an act who improved with age ala "Reunited" and "Shake Your Groove Thing" in 1979.
Pretty impressive huh? I'm considering making the "Forty Years Ago" segment a once-monthly thing, probably coinciding with Primitive George's always awesome GarageARockARamaPaLooza the first Friday of the month. I'm ready to shake things up a bit.
Let me know your thoughts at lostoldies@yahoo.com Thanks for listening and Happy New Year!
Sammy
Happy New Year, you wonderful listeners. Your loyalty and enthusiasm keeps me coming back week after week with what I always hope are innovative ways to listen to the music of our past.
Commencing Memorial Day 2006, I started taking a weekly look back at the hits (and more often than not: misses) of 40 years ago.
In 1967, there were 322 singles that reached their peak position on the Billboard Top 40 charts that year. I played 286 of those in 2007 or all but 36.
In 2008, I did even better. Out of the 277 records to make the Top 40, I played 269 or all but 8! Wow!
In addition, over the year (including today's show), I played another 230 singles that reached the Billboard TOP ONE HUNDRED for a total of 499 songs from 1968! I think that's quite an achievement. Most Oldies shows, even on satellite, would shy away from Tiny Tim, Pigmeat Markham, Claudine Longet, The Archies (unless it's "Sugar Sugar") but The Lost And Found Oldies Show brought you all these artists and so many more. Songs you never thought you'd hear again and some that could comfortably wait another 40 years to resurface.
And let's not forget the great LP cuts, R & B records and regional songs played from the great '68 over the past year. Where else can you hear such variety????
Actually, I was planning to play 500 Billboard Hot 100 Hits from 1968. The plan was to play the last Number One song of 1968 and then "miraculously" find another '68 single in my bag making it the magic 500. But I brought the wrong CD by the #1 song's performer which meant I really DID play only 499 Billboard hits from 1968 this past year. Darn!
If you're wondering what Top 40 records from 1968 I did NOT play, here they are:
#39 B B King--Paying The Cost To Be Boss ( I should have borrowed a copy from Nick or Doug!)
#39 Bull & The Matadors--The Funky Judge ( But I played THREE versions of "Here Come The Judge"!)
#39 Roger Miller--Little Green Apples (But I played O C Smith's more successful version!)
#36 Billy Vera & Judy Clay--Country Girl City Man ( I have this 45 but it was too scratchy to play on the air)
#35 Etta James--Security (Great tune, wish I had it!)
#33 Andy Williams--Battle Hymn Of The Republic ( umm...not sure I'd play it even if I had it.)
#31 James Brown--Goodbye My Love (Oddly enough not on JB's 4 disc set "Soul Time.")
#31 Peaches & Herb--Two Little Kids (Not big on P & H's 60s output anyway. They're an act who improved with age ala "Reunited" and "Shake Your Groove Thing" in 1979.
Pretty impressive huh? I'm considering making the "Forty Years Ago" segment a once-monthly thing, probably coinciding with Primitive George's always awesome GarageARockARamaPaLooza the first Friday of the month. I'm ready to shake things up a bit.
Let me know your thoughts at lostoldies@yahoo.com Thanks for listening and Happy New Year!
Sammy
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