A truly gorgeous Spring Day today had people crankin' up the 60s tunes. Heard from so many of you that liked the sounds you were hearing. Means a lot.
Had a blast sitting in for Eatabone's "Bachelor Pad At Colony Three" tonight. Thanks, Jonny, for the chance to sub for ya. But everybody misses you and wants you back because you ARE very randy!
Email lostoldies@yahoo.com and THANKS FOR LISTENING!
http://wvkr.radioactivity.fm/playlist.html?djoid=1633&date=04-24-2009
Friday, April 24, 2009
Friday, April 17, 2009
April 17 Playlist + Subbing For Bachelor Pad
http://wvkr.radioactivity.fm/playlist.html?djoid=1633&date=04-17-2009
Let me explain the rationale behind today's "Lost And Found Seventies Show". I originally had a traditional show planned, a mixture of pop, rock, bubblegum, country and soul rarities spanning the decade. But something happened on my 45 minute midday commute home Thursday that had me chuckin' the playlist and starting over.
We finally got our Spring Break Thursday here in the Hudson Valley--temps in the 60s, sun shining and just wanted to rock and rhythm out with the windows rolled down 70s style. I starting flipping through the radio dial in an effort to find some consistent good ol rock n roll or R&B to follow me home but the scan just kept up its repetitive regret leaving me frustrated and angry.
CBS-FM, Q104.3, PDH, KISS FM would occasionally throw me a musical bone, but for the most part managed to disappoint big time. I never knew there was so much Red Hot Chili Peppers, Led Zeppelin and Rolling Stones on commercial radio! In less than an hour while surfing the dial, I heard records by each of these acts no less than two times on various stations in our area!
So today's show was pretty much the kind of music that reflected the type of sounds I'd like to hear blastin' through my speakers the way they did in various Aprils in the 70s. Heard from lots of great listeners, a lot tuning in from their cars as well as backyards, kitchen and of course, good ol' work. How'd it sound to YOU?
Next week it's a double dose of Sammy--3:00 has "Lost And Found Sixties" and then from 6 to 7 I'll fill in for Jonny in "The Bachelor Pad At Colony Three". Very Randy!
Looking forward to rockabilly band The Greyhounds Saturday April 18 at The Brass Rail in The Holiday Inn in Fishkill on Route 9 at 10pm. Hope to see you there! EMAIL: lostoldies@yahoo.com
Thanks for listening!
Sammy
Let me explain the rationale behind today's "Lost And Found Seventies Show". I originally had a traditional show planned, a mixture of pop, rock, bubblegum, country and soul rarities spanning the decade. But something happened on my 45 minute midday commute home Thursday that had me chuckin' the playlist and starting over.
We finally got our Spring Break Thursday here in the Hudson Valley--temps in the 60s, sun shining and just wanted to rock and rhythm out with the windows rolled down 70s style. I starting flipping through the radio dial in an effort to find some consistent good ol rock n roll or R&B to follow me home but the scan just kept up its repetitive regret leaving me frustrated and angry.
CBS-FM, Q104.3, PDH, KISS FM would occasionally throw me a musical bone, but for the most part managed to disappoint big time. I never knew there was so much Red Hot Chili Peppers, Led Zeppelin and Rolling Stones on commercial radio! In less than an hour while surfing the dial, I heard records by each of these acts no less than two times on various stations in our area!
So today's show was pretty much the kind of music that reflected the type of sounds I'd like to hear blastin' through my speakers the way they did in various Aprils in the 70s. Heard from lots of great listeners, a lot tuning in from their cars as well as backyards, kitchen and of course, good ol' work. How'd it sound to YOU?
Next week it's a double dose of Sammy--3:00 has "Lost And Found Sixties" and then from 6 to 7 I'll fill in for Jonny in "The Bachelor Pad At Colony Three". Very Randy!
Looking forward to rockabilly band The Greyhounds Saturday April 18 at The Brass Rail in The Holiday Inn in Fishkill on Route 9 at 10pm. Hope to see you there! EMAIL: lostoldies@yahoo.com
Thanks for listening!
Sammy
Friday, April 10, 2009
April 10 Playlist + Sammy's PSA + Greyounds Live
Wow, lotsa great phone pheedback from you guys! THANKS!!
All the records on today's show were just coming on the charts right around this week in either 1965, '66 or '67, probably THE best years for music EVER. I coulda filled a FOUR hour show and still not run outta good tunes. Here's what ya heard:
http://wvkr.radioactivity.fm/playlist.html?djoid=1633&date=04-10-2009
I read a PSA at the beginning and end of the show that I wrote myself. I cannot beLIEVE the amount of trash and litter I'm seeing on the roads this Spring. I took a tall kitchen bag and walked down my street and filled the thing within 10 minutes. What compels someone to throw garbage out a car window? And notice it's mostly fast food, cigarette, or alcohol-related trash. sigh....
I guess people who don't respect their bodies don't respect their planet, either. Shameful.
And it'll be a doggone shame if you miss rockabilly band The Greyhounds playing LIVE at The Brass Rail on Route 9 at the Holiday Inn Saturday April 18 beginning at 10pm. I'll be there for sure and I'm gonna try to corral as many VKR DJs to join me. You be there. Email me for more info.
Hope your holidays are safe and joyous; Thanks for listening and Happy Birthday Eatabone!!!
Sammy
lostoldies@yahoo.com
All the records on today's show were just coming on the charts right around this week in either 1965, '66 or '67, probably THE best years for music EVER. I coulda filled a FOUR hour show and still not run outta good tunes. Here's what ya heard:
http://wvkr.radioactivity.fm/playlist.html?djoid=1633&date=04-10-2009
I read a PSA at the beginning and end of the show that I wrote myself. I cannot beLIEVE the amount of trash and litter I'm seeing on the roads this Spring. I took a tall kitchen bag and walked down my street and filled the thing within 10 minutes. What compels someone to throw garbage out a car window? And notice it's mostly fast food, cigarette, or alcohol-related trash. sigh....
I guess people who don't respect their bodies don't respect their planet, either. Shameful.
And it'll be a doggone shame if you miss rockabilly band The Greyhounds playing LIVE at The Brass Rail on Route 9 at the Holiday Inn Saturday April 18 beginning at 10pm. I'll be there for sure and I'm gonna try to corral as many VKR DJs to join me. You be there. Email me for more info.
Hope your holidays are safe and joyous; Thanks for listening and Happy Birthday Eatabone!!!
Sammy
lostoldies@yahoo.com
Friday, April 3, 2009
April 3, 1969 Playlist + Vacation Views
First Friday Of The Month= AM Radio Flashback 40 years ago this week. So guess what? Aint gonna be all rock. So don't complain. 'Kay? Change the dial if it's killin' ya. Thanks.
Based on the calls today, seems most of you liked the show. Lots. Most of you are early 50s. Oldest was 66; youngest was 20. Cool! Do you know how much your calls mean to me? Lots. Wish I had more time. More time!!!
Miss any of the show: Click below:
Sparky survived 4 nights alone while I was on Vay Cay; by all reports even had a good time mingling with the other dogs. That's my boy!
St. Martin--beautiful! U.S. tourists--horrid!
Do ya really need to be wasted by noon? Do ya really have to bring your boom box to the hotel pool?
And why is it that the people you'd most rather not see naked are the biggest patronizers of the nude beach which was just down aways from our hotel? Yeesh.
Got any vacation horror stories? Thoughts about this week's show? lostoldies@yahoo.com or post a comment below.
THANKS FOR LISTENING!
Sammy
Friday, March 27, 2009
March 27 Playlist + Art Garfunkel Concert Review
Response was positively rabid today. Thanks SO much for listening. Playlist HERE:
http://wvkr.radioactivity.fm/playlist.html?djoid=1633&date=03-27-2009
Got some great ideas for dog seperation anxiety including stay the night at the dog's new digs, bring a picture, bring his blanket, take an article of clothing, his favorite toys, etc. and a great suggestion--DON'T WORRY! IT'S A VACATION, HE'LL SURVIVE, GO HAVE A GOOD TIME!
Some people asked about Art Garfunkel at the Paramount in Peekskill last week. It started off HORRIBLY with a pathetic version of "El Condor Pasa" where Art walked off the stage, then returned and after the song implored someone to "close the doors; it's too distracting."
He got better as the show went on, but there were some missteps, "Sound of Silence" and "Mrs. Robinson" being major ones. Highlights for me were "For Emily", "Kathy's Song", and a smokin' "Cecelia". Also a cut from Art's underrappreciated 2003 album "Everything Waits To Be Noticed" was exquisite, as was a cover of Billy Joel's "And So It Goes". Didn't love "I Remember You" and another standard from his most recent standards album; "All I Know" was awright, but NO "I Only Have Eyes For You"??? Shocking! "Bridge Over Troubled Water" brought unexpected misty eyes for me cuz I never liked the song as a kid, but he sang it GREAT, opting not to sing the high notes. In fact, many of his songs could've benefitted from some backing vocals which were sparse at best.
I thought he LOOKED good for --gasp, i just looked it up--67! But Alice in the front row said he looked old. 67???? He has a 3 year old son, he said. oy. A caller said today, be thankful our musical faves are still around. But shouldn't they know when it's time to retire? All in all, I'm glad I went; when he shone, he shone brightly, just not often enough.
Comments or Emails to lostoldies@yahoo.com Thanks for listening.
NEXT WEEK ITS APRIL 1969! I PROMISE GOOD STUFF!!
Sammy
http://wvkr.radioactivity.fm/playlist.html?djoid=1633&date=03-27-2009
Got some great ideas for dog seperation anxiety including stay the night at the dog's new digs, bring a picture, bring his blanket, take an article of clothing, his favorite toys, etc. and a great suggestion--DON'T WORRY! IT'S A VACATION, HE'LL SURVIVE, GO HAVE A GOOD TIME!
Some people asked about Art Garfunkel at the Paramount in Peekskill last week. It started off HORRIBLY with a pathetic version of "El Condor Pasa" where Art walked off the stage, then returned and after the song implored someone to "close the doors; it's too distracting."
He got better as the show went on, but there were some missteps, "Sound of Silence" and "Mrs. Robinson" being major ones. Highlights for me were "For Emily", "Kathy's Song", and a smokin' "Cecelia". Also a cut from Art's underrappreciated 2003 album "Everything Waits To Be Noticed" was exquisite, as was a cover of Billy Joel's "And So It Goes". Didn't love "I Remember You" and another standard from his most recent standards album; "All I Know" was awright, but NO "I Only Have Eyes For You"??? Shocking! "Bridge Over Troubled Water" brought unexpected misty eyes for me cuz I never liked the song as a kid, but he sang it GREAT, opting not to sing the high notes. In fact, many of his songs could've benefitted from some backing vocals which were sparse at best.
I thought he LOOKED good for --gasp, i just looked it up--67! But Alice in the front row said he looked old. 67???? He has a 3 year old son, he said. oy. A caller said today, be thankful our musical faves are still around. But shouldn't they know when it's time to retire? All in all, I'm glad I went; when he shone, he shone brightly, just not often enough.
Comments or Emails to lostoldies@yahoo.com Thanks for listening.
NEXT WEEK ITS APRIL 1969! I PROMISE GOOD STUFF!!
Sammy
Friday, March 20, 2009
What a pleasure to have Alice from Middletown on the show LIVE in the studio. I think she really had a good time; I know she enjoyed meeting Primitive George, Frank, and all the callers who were so welcoming to this former cheerleader. I really enjoyed hearing your stories about the NY radio days before I moved out East.
Lotta good music from the 70s as we went back year by year. Lotta junk too, which I also played, hoping to jog your memories as to where YOU were and what YOU were doing way back when.
Here's the playlist if you missed it:
Comments questions welcome at lostoldies@yahoo.com
Thanks for listening!
Sammy
Friday, March 13, 2009
March 13 Playlist + A *NEW* NYC Radio Station!
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
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
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