As usual, we had a lot of fun on the show again this week, with requests from listeners from around the world. Even the Chat Room had some new first time visitors, including Bruce from Southern Ontario. He was pleased to find out that there are several record collectors in the Chat Room, including Rick in Madison, Wisconsin, and Rich in Hillside, Illinois. It was great to see how the Nuts in the Hut warmly welcomed Bruce and encouraged him to return again. You too would be made to feel right at home. Just click Chat on the Menu to find out more how to take part in the fun every week in the Chat Room.I must say that I never cease to be amazed with the worldwide reach the show continues to achieve . Just this week we have had listeners from the USA, Canada, Sweden, Costa Rica, Russia, England, Turkey, Belgium, Australia, Hong Kong, Israel, Greece, Netherlands, Spain, Mexico, France and more! In fact, I also received email from Enrique Ortega in Aracena, Spain, as well as from Javier Flores in Tijuana, Mexico. It is such a treat to hear from listeners in distant countries. It reminds me of when shortwave listeners would get in touch when we were on SWRS in Germany many years ago. I'd love to hear from you; just send an email to michael@treasureislandoldies.com.
I was surprised and pleased to be contacted by Jim Hurcomb at CFRA Radio in Ottawa, Ontario, the capitol of Canada. Jim and Al Fleming host a show every Sunday on CFRA called Middle Aged Bald Guys (talkin' rock 'n roll). They came across the website, heard the show and wanted to do an interview, which we did while I was on my way to the studio. I have sent an email to them requesting permission to post the interview on the website and the Podcast. As soon as I have an answer, the main page of the website will be updated with the appropriate link. It was a fun interview and I am sure you would enjoy hearing it.
Mark you calendar for our next special, coming Sunday, March 22nd. For the first time ever, it's the 50 Plus Special. We'll play songs that appeared between Number 50 to 100 on the Billboard charts. I can promise you that you'll hear some Lost Treasures you haven't heard in many years. Some of which you may even have forgotten. They'll all come back to you for our 50 Plus Special on March 22nd.
This week the Treasure Island Oldies Blog has a special treat for you. In 1989, a live concert took place in Rome, Italy. The Giants Of Rock 'N' Roll featured a major live jam by Little Richard, James Brown, Fats Domino, Ray Charles, BB King, Jerry Lee Lewis, and Bo Diddley. This clip is nearly 9 minutes in length. Enjoy!
This week Voice Your Choice spotlights Tony Orlando in the second phase of his career, having had previous success as a solo performer in the early '60s. Tony Orlando and Dawn had many hits and we feature two of the this week: Candida and Tie a Yellow Ribbon Round The Ole Oak Tree. Cast your vote for the song your prefer. Click the Voice Your Choice button on any page of the website and make your selection. The winning song will be played in the 3rd hour of next week's show.
If you missed the live show, you can enjoy the Archive of February 15, 2009; just click the Listen button on the Menu. And remember, and be sure to check out the Playlist and see the list of all the songs we played on the show.
Have a good week.
Michael
