June 10th, 2012 to June
16th, 2012
I
was saddened and shocked with the news of the deaths of Herb Reed, the last of the founding members of The Platters, and the man who gave them their name, and former
member of Fleetwood Mac, Bob Welch. Herb Reed died at age 83
while Bob Welch was only 66 and died of self-inflicted gunshot wounds. He was
with Fleetwood Mac from 1971 to 1974 and was a key songwriter, guitarist and
lead vocalist during that period, including the classic early Fleetwood Mac
album, Mystery To Me. It was such a
treat to play Hypnotized, a song I've
always loved and never understood why it was never released as a single. I
think it could have been a smash. I also really enjoyed paying tribute to Herb
Reed by playing many Platters hits throughout the show. You can check out the Playlist at the Listen Page to find out which Platters songs I played.
I'd
like to draw your attention to the Vocal
Group Hall of Fame. It was started by Tony
Butala, the lead singer of The Lettermen.
The Hall is based in his hometown of Sharon,
Pennsylvania, and founded by Tony
as a way to give back to his community. The organization would like to relocate
the Hall of Fame and would also like to set up a museum in a far more centrally
located city. There's a wealth of information and entertainment for you to
check out and you can also purchase a DVD of their past concerts. In addition
you can support the Vocal Group Hall of Fame Foundation with a donation. I urge you to visit the Vocal Group Hall of Fame website. My thanks to friend and listener Jill Brown for letting me know about this interesting, entertaining and important organization.
Be
sure to join us this week for our Annual
Father's Day Special, Live Sunday,
June 17th and on the Archives
beginning the next day. It's our yearly tribute to Dad and I promise you you're
going to hear some great father's day songs. The week after, June 24th it's our Annual Summer Beach Party. The BBQ with be sizzling, as will the
summertime music. Be sure to bring your sunscreen and join in the fun Live June 24th and on the Archive the next day.
Happy 30th Anniversary wishes go out to Heather and Mike Dillon of 100 Mile House, British Columbia.
It was a pleasure to play Without Your
Love by Roger Daltry for you.
And Best Wishes on your 2nd Anniversary to Rich and Kitten in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
It was great hearing from your close friends Rick and Connie in Madison, Wisconsin,
with their request for you by Paul
Stookey, The Wedding Song (There Is
Love). And it was a great surprise for Rich to hear Kitten on the air with
her special request, Always And Forever
by Heatwave. Well done! If you have
an anniversary or other special occasion coming up, be sure to let me know by
sending the details to michael@treasureislandoldies.com.
If
you have a birthday coming up, be sure to let me know. Send the details to birthdays@treasureislandoldies.com
and I'll wish you Happy Birthday on the show and play Birthday,
our official birthday song by The Beatles, for you.
The
Treasure Island Oldies Blog is paying
tribute to Herb Reed this week by
playing a classic hit by The Platters,
Smoke Gets In Your Eyes. It's our Song Of The Week. Enjoy! Herb Reed,
R.I.P.
Voice Your Choice presents Gary Lewis And The Playboys with two of
their many hits: Save Your Heart For Me
and Everybody Loves A Clown. Cast your vote at the Voice Your Choice Page for the song you'd like to hear. I'll
play the winner in the 3rd hour of next week's show.
Here
is this week's Rock & Roll News for the Week of June 10th, 2012
Enjoy
the show while you're on the go this summer with your iPhone, or other smartphone, and the Tune In Radio app. You
can listen to the Latest Show, the Rock & Roll News Podcasts,
and the Live Show as well. Just be sure that to do a search for the live
show, it will have to have started in order for the show title to appear in the
live stations results. Get more out of your iPhone or other smartphone
with the Tune In Radio app, available at the iTunes Store.
Show
the world you're a proud Islander! Send your photo and we'll post it to
the Treasure Island Oldies Listener Gallery. Send it to listenergallery@treasureislandoldies.com
Hope
you have a great week. See you on next week's Father's Day Special.
Bye for now.
Michael
Bye for now.
Michael
