Monday, January 25, 2010

Alan Freed - Rock Rock Rock

Here's a real and rare treat. I've dug up the Rock and Roll movie Rock Rock Rock with Alan Freed. There's some great performances by Connie Francis (singing for actress Tuesday Weld), Chuck Berry, Frankie Lymon and The Teenagers, The Moonglows, Johnny Burnette Trio, LaVern Baker, and many more. Sit back and turn it up. Enjoy this full length motion picture.
Michael


Johnny Nash - Voice Your Choice

Although occasionally mistaken for a Jamaican, Johnny Nash was born in Houston, Texas on August 19, 1940. His career got underway at an early age when he appeared on local TV from the time he was only 13. He appeared on Arthur Godfrey's TV and radio shows from 1956 to 1963. He was in the movie Take A Giant Step in 1959 at age 19. He even owned his own record label, JoDa, in 1965.

The Jamaican influence began when he started recording there in the late 60s, when he had his biggest hits. Next week on Treasure Island Oldies, Voice Your Choice presents Johnny Nash with two of his big hits: Hold Me Tight and I Can See Clearly Now.

Cast your vote by coming to the Voice Your Choice page, then choose the song you'd like to hear. The winner will be played in the 3rd hour of next week's show.

Andy Kim - Love Is - Song Of The Week

Andy Kim is donating all YouTube royalties for this song to the Red Cross. Love Is is a tribute to all those affected by the horrendous earthquake in Haiti. While I posted it last week, I wanted to play it for you again this week, so I decided Love Is by Andy Kim is our Song of the Week.
Michael
P.S.I`m going to play his brand new single, Happen Again, on next week's show. I had such great response that I want to play it for you again.





This Week On Treasure Island Oldies


This week on Treasure Island Oldies
January 24th, 2010 to January 30th, 2010

It was very nice to hear from my old friend John Rowlands, who has been a photographer for so many years. I first met John when I was at A&M Records and he would be the main shooter at concerts. After all these years, he has compiled his amazing photos into a brand new book called Flashback. Here is the link to Flashback. I'm sure you'll be impressed with his work. Congratulations, John!

I had a sad request to play The Living Years by Mike & The Mechanics for the family and friends of Carmen Dennis in Chicago, Illinois. Carmen is currently on life support and not expected to live. My thoughts go out to her family and wonderful friends.

Just a reminder regarding the Chat Room. You must use chat software such as mIRC, as the Java Chat applet is not working. For complete details click Chat on the Menu. I look forward to welcoming you as one of the Nuts in the Hut. Our Webmaster, Eddy Fisher is working on a new chat applet and once he is finished testing, he'll let me know if it is good enough for you to use.

Happy Birthday wishes go out to Fred Waterer in St. Catharines, Ontario. It was fun to play our official birthday song for him as well as a request for Bobby Darin. I played Dream Lover and said it was his theme song! LOL If you or someone special to you is having a birthday, let me know. Send the details to michael@treasureislandoldies.com. It'll be my pleasure to wish you Happy Birthday and play Birthday by The Beatles.

My good friend Andy Kim has a brand new song about to be released, and I was so pleased to be sent an advance release copy of Happen Again. Based on the feedback I received when I played it on this week's show, I intend to play it again next week. I know you'll be impressed by it and you'll also relate to the lyrics: Do you feel connected To sentimental times Before the wall was erected & dreams were in their prime Hands were held in secret Everything was new & we both owned the ticket To a different point of view Some days I'm running just as fast as I can & it ain't working Something got lost on the way to the promise land  I wanna make it happen again I wanna make it happen again This song could very well become an anthem for our generation. Well done, Andy!

Andy also has another song called Love Is and all proceeds from YouTube royalties are being donated to the Red Cross. While I posted it last week, I am re-posting it as our Song of the Week at the Treasure Island Oldies Blog.

Johnny Nash was played on Compare The Hits on this week's show, along with Sam Cooke. Johnny Nash is back next week on Voice Your Choice with two of his other hits: Hold Me Tight and I Can See Clearly Now. Which song would you like to hear? Cast your vote. Click the Voice Your Choice button on any page of the website and select the song you prefer. The winner will be played in the 3rd hour of next week's show.

Mike and Maureen in Berkley, California recently sent in their photo for the Treasure Island Oldies Listener Gallery. Remember to send in your photo also. Many folks have, and there's still room for yours. Send your picture, name and city to michael@treasureislandoldies.com. I look forward to receiving  it from you.

Is your high school, college or university Alma Mater planning a Reunion? Let me know and I'll be pleased to let the listeners know about it. Today with people scattered all around the globe, it is sometimes difficult to reach them. I'll do my best to help publicize and promote your Reunion. Send the details to michael@treasureislandoldies.com.

Have a good week.

Bye for now.

Michael


Sunday, January 24, 2010

Phoebe Snow Recovering From Brain Surgery

Phoebe Snow underwent emergency brain surgery Tuesday (January 19) after suffering a hemmorhage at her home in New Jersey. Her manager said on Thursday she was in serious condition in intensive care at the undisclosed hospital. In a statement, her manager said, ""Phoebe is a very strong person and she is stable now. It is too early to assess any residual motor damage, and we are taking it day-by-day, but doctors are hopeful for a complete recovery."

Robert "Squirrel" Lester Of The Chi Lites Dead At Age 67

Robert "Squirrel" Lester, second tenor and founding member of the Chi-Lites died of cancer Friday (January 22) at the age of 67. The McComb, Mississippi native started out singing with Clarence Johnson and Eugene Record in his adopted home town of Chicago in a group called the Chanteurs in the late '50s-- even releasing a record on the Renee label. They joined up with Marshall Thompson and Creadel Jones in 1963 as the Hi-Lites. The following year they added the "C" at the beginning to avoid a conflict with another group using that name and to celebrate their Windy City heritage. Recordings for Mercury, Blue Rock, Ja-Wes and Dakar Records showed promise but little chart action until a switch to the Brunswick label (with its producer Carl Davis and songwriter Barbara Acklin-- who later married Eugene) in 1969 changed their fortunes. "Give It Away" reached only #88 on the pop charts, but crashed into the R&B top ten, beginning a string of 23 pop and 43 R&B chart records, including "Oh Girl" (#1 on both charts, 1972), "Have You Seen Her" (#3 pop, #1 R&B, 1971), "Give More Power To The People" (#26 pop, #4 R&B, 1971), Stoned Out Of My Mind" (#30 pop, #2 R&B, 1973) and "A Letter To Myself" (#33 pop, #3 R&B, 1973). Robert continued with the group through its many incarnations, even singing lead on "Oh Girl" in concert in later years. Robert and the Chi-Lites were inducted into the Vocal Group Hall of Fame in 2005. Said Marshall in a statement, "Today I am mourning the loss of my dear partner and friend, Robert 'Squirrel' Lester. He and I have been performing together for the past 50 years and now I am facing the reality that my friend has left me behind. I pray for peace to his family, friends and to each of you. I also ask that you include me in your prayers as I attempt to accept his passing."

Friday, January 22, 2010

Andy Kim Donates Royalty To Red Cross from Video Tribute

Andy Kim, famed hit-maker and songwriter, has created a video tribute to the people affected by the tragic earthquake in Haiti. He is donating all YouTube royalties from Love Is to the Red Cross.

Here he my friend Andy Kim with Love Is. Please feel free to copy the link to this video and send it to all your friends and families.

Thank you, Andy!
Michael

Wednesday, January 20, 2010

Canadian Folksinger Kate McGarrigle Has Died

Canadian folk singer Kate McGarrigle, who enjoyed a long, successful musical partnership with her sister and was the mother of musicians Rufus and MarthaWainwright, has died at the age of 63.

McGarrigle had been suffering from clear cell sarcoma, a rare kind of cancer. She died on Monday, January 18. "Sadly our sweet Kate had to leave us last night. She departed in a haze of song and love surrounded by family and good friends. She is irreplaceable and we are broken-hearted. Till we meet again dear sister," Anna McGarrigle, her sister, wrote on their website.

The pair broke into the limelight with their song "Heart Like a Wheel", which US singer Linda Ronstadt turned into a major hit in 1974. It featured on their first album, "Kate and Anna McGarrigle", which was released in 1975 and chosen as best album of the year by music magazine Melody Maker.
The sisters – born near Montreal in French-speaking Quebec – recorded a total of 10 albums, some of them in French. They were known for their inventive style and intricate vocal harmonies when they sang together.
McGarrigle was married to U.S. singer-songwriter Loudon Wainwright III, with whom she had Rufus and Martha. The pair later divorced.


Monday, January 18, 2010

This Week On Treasure Island Oldies


This week on Treasure Island Oldies
January 17th, 2010 to January 23rd, 2010

What a show this week, thanks for so many great comments. It was great to hear from Marjorie Corbo in Minnesota via Facebook who listens to the show on Cruisin' Oldies and sometimes on Flaming Oldies too. She commented that she really enjoys the music I play on the show. Thanks, Marjorie. It was nice hearing from California Barb with the information as to where The Choir came from, the group that later became The Raspberries. It was Cleveland, Ohio. Thanks Barb. Also good to hear from Maureen in Berkley, California, who asked me about Happy New Year Baby by Neil Sedaka. She wanted to know where she could get a copy of it. It is included on the album The Miracle Of Christmas by Neil Sedaka. If you have any questions or comments, give me a call on the 24/7 Listener Request Line at 206-203-4678.

Lots more people have recently become friends on Facebook. It's been great to connect with Bobby Gale, Jammin Jon Sommers, Karen Carpenter Hazelet-Graham, George Oliver, Dan Freeman, Brian Pearl, and my long time friend Stirling Faux, a great broadcaster. I'd love to connect with you too. Join me on Facebook; just click the Facebook link on any page of the website.

Just a reminder regarding the Chat Room. You must use chat software such as mIRC, as the Java Chat applet is not working. For complete details click Chat on the Menu. I look forward to welcoming you as one of the Nuts in the Hut.

Remember to get your requests and dedications in soon for our Valentine's Day Special. We'll be live Sunday, February 14th for our annual "love fest". Call or Click to let me know the song you'd like me to play for your special someone.

Bobby Vee is featured this week at the Treasure Island Oldies Blog with Run To Him from 1965. It's our Song of the Week. Enjoy!

Voice Your Choice spotlights the early days of the career of Tony Orlando, many years before he started the group Dawn. We go back to 1961 for these two great hits: Halfway To Paradise and Bless You. Which song would you like to hear? Click the Voice Your Choice button on any page of the website and cast your vote. We'll play the winner in the 3rd hour of next week's show.

Happy Birthday wishes go out to Judy Covington in Canton, Ohio and coming up next Sunday it's Fred Waterer's birthday. He lives near Niagara Falls, Ontario. We played Birthday by The Beatles on the show this week for Judy and on next week's show we'll play it for Fred. If you or someone special to you is having a birthday, let me know. Send the details to michael@treasureislandoldies.com. It'll be my pleasure to wish you Happy Birthday and play Birthday by The Beatles.

Mike and Maureen in Berkley, California send in their photo for the Treasure Island Oldies Listener Gallery. And remember to send in your photo also. Many folks have already submitted their photos, and there's still room for yours. Send your picture, name and city to michael@treasureislandoldies.com. I look forward to receiving  it from you.

Is your high school, college or university Alma Mater planning a Reunion? Let me know and I'll be pleased to let the listeners know about it. Today with people scattered all around the globe, it is sometimes difficult to reach them. I'll do my best to help publicize and promote your Reunion. Send the details to michael@treasureislandoldies.com.

Have a good week.

Bye for now.

Michael



Tony Orlando - Voice Your Choice

In the early 1960s, Tony Orlando had an impressive career. Born Michael Anthony Cassavitis on April 3, 1944 in Manhattan, New York, Tony Orlando was discovered at the tender age of 16 by producer Don Kirshner. At 17 he scored three hit songs: Halfway To Paradise, Bless You, and Happy Times. In 1967, he took a step back from the spotlight and entered the other side of the music business as manager of April-Blackwood Music publishing company. Two years later, he sang lead vocals for the New York studio group Wind and had one hit with them called Make Believe.

His career took off in 1970 when he formed Dawn and never looked back. Tony Orlando and Dawn scored twenty-one hits on the Billboard Charts between 1970 and 1979, including six Top Ten hits and five Gold Records.

This week on Treasure Island Oldies, Voice Your Choice spotlights Tony Orlando with two of his early career hits: Halfway To Paradise and Bless You . Cast your vote for the song you'd like to hear. Click Voice Your Choice and make your selection. We'll play the winning song in the 3rd hour of next week's show.

Bobby Vee - Song Of The Week

We've got Bobby Vee is in the spotlight this week with a great big hit from 1965: Run To Him, it's our Song of the Week.

Enjoy!

Michael

Thursday, January 14, 2010

Major Songwriter Bobby Charles Has Died

jan 10 news bobby charles 
NEW ORLEANS
— Bobby Charles, the singer-songwriter who penned such hits as Fats Domino’s “Walking to New Orleans” and “See You Later Alligator” by Bill Haley and the Comets, died Thursday. He was 71.
Charles, a Louisiana Cajun whose real name is Robert Charles Guidry, died at his home in Abbeville, La., said his publicist Karen Johnson. Though she did not know the cause of death, Johnson said Charles had diabetes and was in remission from kidney cancer.
His longtime friend and music collaborator, Dr. John, choked up Thursday as he spoke about working with Charles. “We were very close for 40, 50 years,” said Dr. John, whose real name is Malcolm “Mac” Rebennack. “We started writing stuff together in the 70s. He was very easy to work with and a special guy.”
In 2008, Charles released an album co-produced by Dr. John called “Homemade Songs.” Dr. John said he and Charles had just wrapped up another album called “Timeless.” Johnson said “Timeless,” a collection dedicated to Domino that’s mostly made up of new songs, will be released as scheduled Feb. 23. She called Charles’ death a real loss to the music world. “He is a classic American songwriter,” she said. “His songs are real American songs.”

Like Domino, Charles was known for his reclusiveness, Johnson added. The songwriter was a reluctant performer who for several decades had stayed largely out of the public eye.
In the 1970s, Charles wrote “The Jealous Kind,” which was recorded by Joe Cocker in 1976, followed by Ray Charles, Delbert McClinton, Etta James and Johnny Adams. Kris Kristofferson and Gatemouth Brown covered Charles’ “Tennessee Blues.”

In 2003, Charles and his manager, Jim Bateman, gathered recordings spanning 20 years for the double-CD “Last Train to Memphis.” Guest musicians included Domino, Neil Young, Willie Nelson, McClinton and Maria Muldaur.
Bateman said Charles had a “spiritual” approach to his music. “He always said he didn’t write songs, they came through him,” Bateman said. “I wouldn’t necessarily call it religious, but spiritual.”

Charles is survived by four sons. Funeral arrangements were pending.
Associated Press writer Michael Kunzelman contributed to this report.

Teddy Pendergrass Dead At Age 59

One of the world's great soul men, singer Teddy Pendergrass, died at age 59 on Wednesday after a long battle with colon cancer. The Philadelphia Inquirer reported that Pendergrass, who was paralyzed after a 1982 car accident, died in a Philly hospital eight months after undergoing colon cancer surgery and suffering through a difficult recovery.
In his prime in the 1970s, Pendergrass was one of the premier R&B singers in America, leading Harold Melvin & the Blue Notes to the top of the charts with indelible soul classics such as "If You Don't Know Me By Now" and "I Miss You."
After leaving the Blue Notes in 1976, Pendergrass recorded a series of solo hits for the legendary Philadelphia International label into the 1980s, including his signature between-the-sheets hit, "Love T.K.O." Unlike some of the other velvety Philly-sound singers such as Al Green, Pendergrass' deep baritone had a gritty, masculine edge that he worked out on seductive slow jams like "Feel the Fire, "Close the Door," "Come Go With Me," "Turn off the Lights" and "It's Time for Love." He created a new template for the modern R&B singer with his aggressive brand of soul and smooth, ladies-man image on songs that were sexually charged but never coarse or vulgar.
The singer's life was forever altered in 1982, when he crashed his Rolls Royce in Philadelphia, leaving the then-31-year-old singer paralyzed from the waist down. After a year of rehabilitation, he returned in 1983 with the album Love Language and performed from his wheelchair at Live Aid in 1985, but his musical career would never regain its momentum. The powerful, seductive persona that Pendergrass had honed in his peak years had been diminished in the aftermath of the crash, as was the strength of his voice, but Pendergrass was not entirely deterred by his challenge. He continued to record sporadically throughout the 1980s, and in 1998, he formed the Teddy Pendergrass Alliance to benefit victims of spinal cord injuries.
Like many Philly stars, Pendergrass' hits were written and produced by the legendary team of Kenny Gamble and Leon Huff, who recounted Pendergrass' solo debut at a Los Angeles nightclub in an interview with Philly radio station WDAS. "That night I saw the coming of a superstar," Huff said. "When Teddy walked out on the stage, he didn't even open his mouth and the place went crazy with screaming females. He was just so dynamic, and when he started singing, he just blew them away."
Gamble and Huff said in a statement on their Web site that they were "deeply saddened" by the death of the man they called their best friend and "one of the greatest."
"He had about 10 platinum albums in a row, so he was a very, very successful recording artist and as a performing artist," Gamble told The Associated Press. "He had a tremendous career ahead of him, and the accident sort of got in the way of many of those plans. ... He never showed me that he was angry at all about his accident. ... In fact, he was very courageous."
Pendergrass was born in 1950 in North Philadelphia, where he was raised by his mother, Ida Epps. He began singing early, honing his chops at the ripe age of 2 by belting out gospel standards at the Glad Tidings Baptist Church alongside his mother.
Pendergrass got his start as a drummer, working behind the Philly band the Cadillacs and then joining Harold Melvin & the Blue Notes in 1970. He was promoted to lead singer of that group the next year after vocalist John Atkins quit. The act was signed to Gamble and Huff's Philadelphia International label in 1972 and began releasing a string of hit singles that included "Don't Leave Me This Way" and "Bad Luck."
Pendergrass left the Blue Notes at the peak of their success in 1976 to go solo. His first post-crash album in 1984 featured a duet with the then-unknown Whitney Houston on the song "Hold Me." He released his autobiography, "Truly Blessed," in 1998 and retired from music in 2006.


Monday, January 11, 2010

This Week On Treasure Island Oldies


This week on Treasure Island Oldies
January 10th, 2010 to January 16th, 2010

Thanks for another fun time together this week on the show. If you weren't able to hear it live Sunday night, just click Listen on the Menu and then click Archive. We had some great requests including Strawberry Alarm Clock and Tomorrow for Paul in Ellicott City, Maryland and The Last Waltz by Engelbert Humperdink, requested by Maureen in Berkley, California, who also requested a real Lost Treasure by Dave Dudley, Cowboy Boots. I'd be happy to play your requested songs as well. Either call the 24/7 Listener Request Line at 206-203-4678 and record your voicemail message. I'll play it back along with the song you requested on the show. You could also send an email to me with a note about the song and the artist name. If there's a special reason you'd like to hear it let me know that too. Click the Requests Button on any page of the website. I look forward to receiving your phone calls and emails.

Please note that due to technical difficulties beyond our control, the Java Applet for your browser to join the Chat Room is NOT available for use until further notice, To join up with the Nuts in the Hut, click Chat on the Menu; then carefully follow the instructions for logging into the chat room via IRC software. If you don't have it, there is a link on the page for mIRC software to download and install on your computer.

Our next special will be our Valentine's Day Special. I'm particularly pleased that our live show will be on Valentine's Day itself, Sunday, February 14th. Be sure to send in your requests and dedications for your special someone in time to be included in the special. Click or Call, that's all.

The Treasure Island Oldies Blog features Ricky Nelson with his Top Ten 1961 hit Hello Mary Lou, and it's our Song of the Week. Enjoy!

We had a tie this week on Voice Your Choice, which resulted in playing both songs by Joe Dowell: Wooden Heart and Little Red Rented Rowboat. We don't get ties all that often and fun to play both songs when it happens. Voice Your Choice next week spotlights The Big O Roy Orbison with two of his many wonderful hits: Running Scared and Working For The Man. Click the Voice Your Choice Button on any page of the website and then select the song you'd like to hear. The winning tune will be played in Hour 3 of next week's show. I wonder if there'll be another tie!

If you or someone special to you is having a birthday, let me know. Send the details to michael@treasureislandoldies.com. It'll be my pleasure to wish you Happy Birthday and play Birthday by The Beatles.


And don't forget to send in your photo for the Treasure Island Oldies Listener Gallery. Many folks have already submitted their photos, and there's still room for yours. Send your picture, name and city to michael@treasureislandoldies.com. I look forward to receiving  it from you.

Is your Alma Mater planning a high school, college or university Reunion? Let me know and I'll be pleased to let the listeners know about it. Today with people scattered all around the globe, it is sometimes difficult to reach them. I'll do my best to help publicize and promote your Reunion. Send the details to michael@treasureislandoldies.com.

Have a good week.

Bye for now.

Michael

Roy Orbison - Voice Your Choice

Roy Orbison was born April 23, 1936 in Vernon, Texas and died suddenly of a heart attack at age 52 on December 6, 1988. He first hit the charts back in 1956 with Ooby Dooby, billed on the famous Sun Records label as Roy Orbison and Teen Kings. Overall, he appeared on the Billboard charts thirty-two times and had ten Top Ten hits and a Gold Record for Oh, Pretty Woman.

This week on Treasure Island Oldies, Voice Your Choice spotlights the late Roy Orbison with two of his well-loved songs for your votes: Running Scared and Working For the Man.

Cast you vote at the Voice Your Choice page and make your selection. We'll play the winner in Hour 3 of next week's show.

Ricky Nelson - Song Of the Week

Ricky Nelson was a teen idol heartthrob who got his start on his Mom and Dad's TV show, The Adventures of Ozzie And Harriet. He was both talented and handsome, a winning combination then and today. Here is Ricky Nelson performing Hello Mary Lou, Top Ten from 1961. It's our Song of the Week.

Enjoy!
Michael

Tuesday, January 05, 2010

Legendary Producer Willie Mitchell Has Died At 81

Willie Mitchell, a towering figure in soul and R&B music passed away at the age of 81. USA Today reports that he died January 5, 2010 at Methodist Hospital in Memphis, Tennessee.

Born in 1928 in Ashland, Mississippi, Mitchell spent almost his entire life in Memphis, and had a large hand in making the city one of the capitals of soul music. He is most famous for his career as artist and producer at Memphis’ Hi Records, for whom he produced all of Al Green’s classic albums from the late ’60s through late ’70s. He was co-owner of the Hi Records label from 1970-1979, and owner of Royal Recording Studios in Memphis, where had continued to produce music until suffering a cardiac arrest in December, 2009.

In addition to his production for Al Green, he also worked on records by Rod Stewart, Keith Richards, Bob Seger, Paul Butterfield, Syl Johnson, Ann Peebles, O.V. Wright, John Mayer, The Fabulous Thunderbirds, Jimmy McCracklin, and many more.

This Week On Treasure Island Oldies


This week on Treasure Island Oldies
January 3rd, 2010 to January 9th, 2010

I'd like to begin the first Update of the year by wishing you a very Happy New Year. I hope you had a great Christmas and New Year with your friends and family. I had the best Christmas and New Year in some time as a result of the wonderful visit I had with my Mom. She flew to Vancouver from Ottawa and back on her own; quite something for someone who is 89 years old. I'd also like to acknowledge receiving your emails, cards and e-cards filled with warm holiday greetings. Thank you very much. I'm very much looking forward to 2010 and many fun hours of sharing some of the greatest music ever recorded with you every week.

I'd also like to thank you for the wonderful comments I've received from many listeners already this week about our first show of 2010, the annual New Year Dance Party. I had a blast and the speakers were definitely blasting in the studio to all the great music. Our next special will be our Valentine's Day Special. I'm particularly pleased that our live show will be on Valentine's Day itself, Sunday, February 14th. Be sure to send in your requests and dedications for your special someone in time to be included in the special. Click the Requests button on any page of the website and let me know the song and who you'd like me to play it for. You can also call me on the 24/7 Listener Request line at 206-203-4678 to record your request and dedication. I'll play back your call and song request on the show.

In keeping with our Dance Party theme, our first Song of the Week for 2010 over at the Treasure Island Oldies Blog is by Chubby Checker and The Fly. Enjoy!

Voice Your Choice features Joe Dowell, with two of his hits for your votes this week: Wooden Heart and Little Red Rented Rowboat. Cast your vote by clicking the Voice Your Choice  button on any page of the website and then make your selection for the song you'd like to hear. The winner will be played in the 3rd Hour of next week's show.

Happy Birthday wishes go out to Shirley Ham in Cincinnati, Ohio. It was nice to receive the phone call from California Barb letting me know. Shirley, I'm glad you enjoyed hearing the call and Birthday by The Beatles. If you or someone special to you is having a birthday, let me know. Send the details to michael@treasureislandoldies.com. It'll be my pleasure to wish you Happy Birthday and play Birthday by The Beatles.

Is your Alma Mater planning a high school, college or university Reunion? Let me know and I'll be pleased to let the listeners know about it. Today with people scattered all around the globe, it is sometimes difficult to reach them. I'll do my best to help publicize and promote your Reunion. Send the details to michael@treasureislandoldies.com.

I'd like to invite you to add your photo to the Treasure Island Oldies Listener Gallery. Many folks have already submitted their photos but there's still room for yours. Send your picture, name and city to michael@treasureislandoldies.com. I look forward to receiving  it from you.

Have a good week.

Bye for now.

Michael

Joe Dowell - Voice Your Choice

According to Wikipedia, Joe Dowell was born  January 23, 1940 in Bloomington, Indiana, but moved to Bloomington, Illinois, as a child. He first performed at a ninth-grade talent show, and later attended the University of Illinois. At his first recording session (backed by organist Ray Stevens), he sang the tune "Wooden Heart", which had been a hit for Elvis Presley in Europe, but which was never released as a single stateside. "Wooden Heart", the first single released on Smash Records, shot to #1 on the Billboard Hot 100 in 1961. In the wake of his success, Dowell wanted to become a songwriter in his own right, but due to contractual obligations, he was required to sing music owned by Smash's parent company, Mercury Records. He had two further hits, "The Bridge of Love" (US #50) and "Little Red Rented Rowboat" (US #23), but after struggles with his management he was dropped from the label. Dowell went on to work in radio advertising, and became a spokesman for banks.

This week on Treasure Island Oldies, we spotlight Joe Dowell on Voice Your Choice with two of his hit songs: Wooden Heart and Little Red Rented Rowboat. Cast your vote by making your selection for the song you prefer at the Voice Your Choice page. We'll play the winner in Hour 3 of next week's show.

Chubby Checker - Song of the Week

In keeping with our New Year Dance Party theme on Treasure Island Oldies for our first show of 2010, here is the all-time dance song master, Chubby Checker with The Fly. It's our Song of the Week.

Enjoy!
Michael

Friday, January 01, 2010

Happy New Year From Treasure Island Oldies

I'd like to wish you all a very Happy New Year.!I hope 2010 brings you good health, good times and great friends and family. Throw in success and you've got it made. I look forward to having you join me for the first Treasure Island Oldies show of 2010 with our Annual New Year's Dance Party, Sunday, January 3rd from 6 to 10 pm Pacific, 9 pm to 1 am Eastern.

See you soon.
Michael