Here's a great slice of radio history from WNEW as some uptight announcers from the station (with the exception of one kool kat) try to get to the bottom of all this TWIST madness.
Pay particular attention to the 3rd part of the show when DJ Pete Myers (aka the Mad Daddy) pops by.
Thanks to Howie Pyro of Intoxica for throwing this our way.
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Monday, July 4, 2011
Straightening out the TWIST!
Florida Vacation
Visitors never fail to marvel at the replica of London's famous Big Ben Clock at the entrance to Tussaud's London Wax Museum, St. Petersburg Beach, Florida.
Kennedy Memorial - John Fitzgerald Kennedy (1917-1963)
In memory of the 35th President of the United States we present this scene with pride and sorrow. Shown at Josephine Tussaud's famous London Wax Museum.
The Roosevelts - Teddy and F.D.R....this famous President who led the charge of the Rough Riders was our 26th President. Teddy is joined by his cousin Franklin Delano Roosevelt, who became the 32nd President, and was elected for four terms as President of the U.S. They are among other famous Presidents seen at Tussaud's London Wax Museum.
President Jefferson Davis and General Robert E. Lee plot strategy against invading Yank forces. This
scene along with many others can be observed at The London Wax Museum.
FRANKENSTEIN AND WOLF MAN
Share the same terrifying dungeon in the eerie CHAMBER OF HORRORS. A visit that will excite you (if your nerves are strong) at Josephine Tussaud's famous London Wax Museum, 5505 Gulf Blvd., St. Petersburg Beach, Florida.
Sunday, July 3, 2011
You Be A DJ!
Richard D - Soul Food DJ Set (mp3)
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*** richard - intro w Danny James & Guitar Band - (Goldband 1224 1970) Soul & Wine
The Instrumentals - (Hanover 4502 1959) Chop Suey Rock
Sonny Brooks - (Groove 027 1954) Champ Ale
Harold Burrage - (Cobra 5004 1956) You Eat Too Much
The Rays - (Chess 1613 1955) Moo Goo Gai Pan
Danny Cobb - (De Luxe 1956) Hey Mr Warden
The Carpets - (Federal 12269 1956) Chicken Backs
Hurricane Harry - (OKeh 7074 1956) Last Meal
Chico Chism & Jetanairs - (Clif 102 1957) Hot Tamales and Bar B Que
James Red Holloway - (Mad 1297 1958) A La Carte
The Dukes - (Flip 343 1959) Groceries Sir
*** richard - set recap 1
The Dittos - (Warner Bros 5247 1961) Mustard
Heavy J Lockett - (Ideal 501 196?) Chicken in a Hurry
Bill & Will - (Hermitage 814 1962) Greasy Spoon
The Dorsets - (UK Sue WI391 1965) Pork Chops
The Ambertones - (Dottie 1129 1965) Chocolate Covered Ants
The Panics - (Swan 4247 1966) Beans
J Randall - (Lanor 532 1967) Hamburger
The Mighty Cravers - (Keynote 505 1963) Soul Food
Georgie Woods - (Fat Back 541 196?) Potato Salad
Bill Thomas & Fendells - (Savoy 1628 1966) Southern Fried Chicken 2
*** richard - set recap 2
Johnny Watson - (Okeh 4-7290 1967) Soul Food
Marino Choice - (Jumpin 2001 196?) Cherry Juice
*** richard - set recap 3
Danny James & Guitar Band - (Goldband 1224 1970) Soul & Wine
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Saturday, July 2, 2011
Friday, July 1, 2011
A Death In The Family
Jimmy Dickens - A Death In The Family
I have to admit that when I found this record, my hopes were high that the song was going to be some kind of demented country murder song. Why? Well, the jolting title and the fact that it was written by Bill Anderson (author of the country murder classics The Cold Hard Facts Of Life and The First Mrs. Jones) were all that was needed for some wildly groundless speculation on my part.
Sure, I admit that I was initially a little disappointed to learn that the song is actually about the misery of a shattered marriage rather than a cold-blooded murder. It still packs one hell of a punch, though.
Tuesday, June 28, 2011
Sunday, June 26, 2011
Saturday, June 25, 2011
Pee Wee Herman Meets Dolly Parton
This positively weird clip comes from Dolly, Dolly Parton's 1987/88 attempt at reviving the dying TV variety show genre. Stick around till the end and you'll hear Pee Wee and Dolly duet on Hank Williams' Hey Good Lookin'.
Friday, June 24, 2011
The Money and The Time
I was sitting around listening to Lefty Frizzell. This is something that happens quite often. I noticed that he cut quite a few different versions (with different guests, backup singers, bands and even lyrics) of his first and probably best known single "If You've Got The Money, I've Got The Time".
So I decided to put together all the ones I could find. This includes the demo version as well as the truncated versions that were used as intro and outro to his appearances on the U.S. armed forces sponsored "Country Music Time".
I also added in Lefty's attempt to go back to the same well with "If You Can Spare The Time (I Won't Miss The Money)" as well as a couple of versions of his song "(When Me and My Baby Go) Steppin' Out" which specifically mentions both "the money" and "the time" in its lyrics.
Click here to get the money and the time!
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