February 4th to February 10th, 2018
Welcome to this week's Island Update. It's only been a couple of weeks since I introduced the Spotlight Year, this week it was 1964. I have already heard from many listeners saying they are really enjoying having a particular year in music featured throughout the show. For example, it was great hearing from Linda Gehres who hears the show on The Legend from Indianapolis, Indiana. She commented that her two favourite years musically are 1961 and 1964. Additionally, Linda said that her three favourite singers from that era were Del Shannon, Brian Hyland and Bobby Vee. She even got to meet Bobby Vee after a concert in Mansfield, Ohio. They talked about their mutual love of Del Shannon's music. Del's last concert was with Bobby Vee. A wonderful email, thank you Linda. I'd love to hear from you and the memories that come alive when you hear a particular song on the show. Please get in touch with me; it's michael@treasureislandoldies.com.
It's is quite amazing to think that the tragic plane crash that took the lives of Buddy Holly, Ritchie Valens and The Big Bopper, took place 59 years ago! And every year I salute their music with The Day The Music Died Special. I've had comments back already saying how much you enjoyed both the music and the interview clips and news bulletins of the day. My thanks to my very good friend Red Robinson, from the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, for graciously providing the interviews, the actual news clips and bulletins that announced the tragic news.
Next week on the show it's a worldwide Love Fest! It's our annual Valentine's Day Special and it will get underway Live next Sunday, January 11th starting at 6 pm Pacific. Can't you feel all that love in the air???
Is your birthday approaching? If so, please me know by sending the date to birthdays@treasureislandoldies.com. I'll wish you Happy Birthday on the show and also play Birthday by The Beatles for you.
The Top Five Countdown this week is from 1964 and the Number One song is by The Beatles. I Want To Hold Your Hand is playing at the Treasure Island Oldies Treasure Island Oldies Blog.
Next week on Treasure Island Oldies, Voice Your Choice presents The Rascals, with two of their many hits. Cast your vote at the Voice Your Choice page for either A Beautiful Morning or Carry Me Back. I'll play the winning song on next week's show.
Here's this week's Rock and Roll News Podcast.
Take care and be sure to listen to the Valentine's Day Special next week.
Bye for now.
Michael
It's is quite amazing to think that the tragic plane crash that took the lives of Buddy Holly, Ritchie Valens and The Big Bopper, took place 59 years ago! And every year I salute their music with The Day The Music Died Special. I've had comments back already saying how much you enjoyed both the music and the interview clips and news bulletins of the day. My thanks to my very good friend Red Robinson, from the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, for graciously providing the interviews, the actual news clips and bulletins that announced the tragic news.
Next week on the show it's a worldwide Love Fest! It's our annual Valentine's Day Special and it will get underway Live next Sunday, January 11th starting at 6 pm Pacific. Can't you feel all that love in the air???
Is your birthday approaching? If so, please me know by sending the date to birthdays@treasureislandoldies.com. I'll wish you Happy Birthday on the show and also play Birthday by The Beatles for you.
The Top Five Countdown this week is from 1964 and the Number One song is by The Beatles. I Want To Hold Your Hand is playing at the Treasure Island Oldies Treasure Island Oldies Blog.
Next week on Treasure Island Oldies, Voice Your Choice presents The Rascals, with two of their many hits. Cast your vote at the Voice Your Choice page for either A Beautiful Morning or Carry Me Back. I'll play the winning song on next week's show.
Here's this week's Rock and Roll News Podcast.
Take care and be sure to listen to the Valentine's Day Special next week.
Bye for now.
Michael
