Week of November 6th - November 12th, 2016
It
was a pleasure to pay tribute to both Bobby Vee and Kay Starr on this
week's show. Sadly, they both passed away from complications due to
Alzheimer's Disease. It's surprising just how many hits Bobby Vee scored
on the charts; and it was good to play both his smashes and lesser
heard records, and all of them appeared on the Billboard chart. And it
was very fitting to devote this week's Lounge Double to Kay Starr by
playing Rock And Roll Waltz and Wheel Of Fortune. Two wonderful artists
who we can continue to enjoy their great music.
Be
sure to check out all the latest new products now available at My
Generation Shop. You can be the first to know about new products and
specials before you even hear it on the show by signing up for their
newsletter. Just go to www.mygenerationshop.com.
This
week's show marked the conclusion of the Encore Presentations of Hits
From Across The Pond with Fay Greenwood. The series lasted three years,
from 2009 to 2011, and it was great to play this feature all over again,
ending this week. Many thanks to Matt Meaney for the great production
and wonderfully researched information. And Fay brought a great touch to
the stories every week with her warm and lovely English accent. Cheers
to you both!
I
continue to be asked when the Archives will return. I am afraid that at
this point in time, I don't have an answer for you. I do know that Yare Media,
our new network, is doing their best to make it happen. All I can tell
you is that as soon as I know anything, I will be sure to also let you
know.
It
was nice hearing from Mike Vercellotti in Downers Grove, Illinois with
his two requests, Larry Hall and Sandy, along with the great Jack Scott
and What In The World's Come Over You. It was great to play them during
this week's Rock and Roll Reunion. It was also nice to hear from Jim
Southern in Gladstone, Oregon. Jim has just discovered the show and is
looking forward to "gain from the vast knowledge on the site". Thanks
Jim, and welcome to the Island! I'd love to hear from you too and your
comments. Write to me atmichael@treasureislandoldies.com.
Lots
of birthdays to celebrate this week. Best wishes and Happy Birthday to
Tim Sykes in Cambridge, Ontario, Andy Desilets, in Ottawa, Ontario,
Sunny in Elmhurst, Ilinois, and Dana Van Dine, aka Problem, in
Blackwood, New Jersey. If your birthday's coming up, let me know so that
I can help celebrate your special day on the show. I'll wish you Happy
Birthday on the air and also play Birthday by The Beatles for you. All I
need is the date of your birthday. Send the details to birthdays@treasureislandoldies.com.
Voice
Your Choice spotlights a great British group currently on tour,
Herman's Hermits starring Peter Noone. Cast your vote at the Voice Your Choice page for either (What A) Wonderful World or A Must To Avoid. I'll
play the winner next Sunday.
Here's the Rock and Roll News Podcast for this week.
That's about it for now. Have a great week and see you next Sunday for the next live show.
Bye for now.
Michael
