tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-215265162024-03-05T03:26:04.972-08:00Treasure Island OldiesShare memories of growing up with the great music of the 50s, 60s and 70s. My background includes radio and television personality as well as V.P. A&R for A&M Records, where I signed Bryan Adams. In 1997, I began Treasure Island Oldies, the Home of Lost Treasures. I play the biggies, but extensively feature hard to find rare oldies. Listen live Sundays 6 to 10 p.m. Pacific and also the show archives at www.TreasureIslandOldies.com
Let the memories flow!Treasure Island Oldieshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01708767169913684130noreply@blogger.comBlogger2520125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21526516.post-54007497145333602262020-06-16T10:07:00.002-07:002020-06-16T10:07:21.270-07:00Important Update - Treasure Island Oldies<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: Expletus Sans,display; font-size: 16px;"><span style="font-size: 20px;">Important Update</span></span><span style="font-family: Expletus Sans,display; font-size: 16px;"><br /></span></div>
<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Expletus Sans, display;">I'm taking a break from the weekly updates and postings to my website, Blog and Facebook page. I wanted to give you an update on what's been happening here at Treasure Island Oldies since March, when we all stayed in place at our homes because of the Covid-19 pandemic. On March 25th I expanded the weekly four hour show to include a daily one hour daily show. I'm thrilled that eight of our Affiliate Stations of the Broadcast Partners Network decided to air the live simulcast Monday to Friday. Add that to the weekly four show which airs over twenty times throughout the week on all of our Affiliate Stations.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Expletus Sans, display;">To say that this has made an impact on my listeners would be an understatement. I have heard from so many of you, some long time listeners, while others are brand new to the show. Every single person has said how much they appreciate having the daily one hour show. They've commented that it's been so good to find a comfy place to hear their favourite music, away from the non-stop news feeds and social media postings. I am so pleased to be able to bring Treasure Island Oldies to you from the safety of my home radio broadcast studio. Nonetheless, this has resulted with me working six days a week, and not just the actual number of hours I am on the air. Add in the number of hours it takes to prepare each show, along with the post show tasks, including all the writing and posting to the TIO website, Blog, and Facebook page, and it is a rather substantial number of hours I commit every week. I'm getting tired.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Expletus Sans, display;">I have made the decision to pull back on the number of Updates and postings I will be doing as of now. Please be sure that I am committed to bringing you the daily one hour show and of course, the Live Sunday four hour show. That will not change for the foreseeable future. What I want to do is avoid burnout or the feeling that I have to do "yet another thing" related to the show. So that's why I am backing off from all the writing, etc.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Expletus Sans, display;">Just to confirm, the Rock and Roll News Podcast will continue to be updated and you can listen to it from the link at the website. In addition, the weekly playlist will also continue to be updated after the Live Sunday show is over.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Expletus Sans, display;">I feel this is the best way to avoid any burnout and it will reinforce my commitment to bringing you the Daily and Weekly shows.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Expletus Sans, display;">All the best to you.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Expletus Sans, display;">Stay Safe.</span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Expletus Sans, display;">Michael</span></span>Treasure Island Oldieshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01708767169913684130noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21526516.post-15959403647541201522020-06-01T14:46:00.000-07:002020-06-01T14:46:16.137-07:00Island Update for the Week of May 31st to June 6th, 2020<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEie_q3F0sbVVPwyxEBtqfDtBlILFNph0nU4D-x3HlTks3Z6u1d76x1rbrTOD-JUfYIo21JxYorWqC7h37gGl6-4HOiAapYBUOvznkYsSzvdeGdr-FGPeAV2RR7ol7du-EamvVkc/" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="87" data-original-width="258" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEie_q3F0sbVVPwyxEBtqfDtBlILFNph0nU4D-x3HlTks3Z6u1d76x1rbrTOD-JUfYIo21JxYorWqC7h37gGl6-4HOiAapYBUOvznkYsSzvdeGdr-FGPeAV2RR7ol7du-EamvVkc/" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Expletus Sans,display; font-size: 16px;"><span style="font-size: 20px;">May 31<sup>st</sup> to June 6<sup>th</sup>, 2020</span></span><span style="font-family: Expletus Sans,display; font-size: 16px;"><br /></span></p><p><font size="4"><strong><span style="font-family: Expletus Sans, display;">Be sure to join me for the Live Daily Edition of Treasure Island Oldies, weekdays at 11 am Pacific, 1 pm Central, 2 pm Eastern, 3 pm Atlantic.</span></strong></font></p><p><font size="4"><span style="font-family: Expletus Sans, display;">It was great to be with you once again for the Sunday evening Live four hour weekly show. It's this show that will play over twenty times this week. Check out the Broadcast Partners Network page for the days and times. The biggest difference, for me at least, is just how the feel of the four hour show and daily one hour show are. I feel I can stretch out more on the Sunday show to include the features you enjoy every week, like the Lounge Double, Top Five Countdown, Rick's Rare Rock & Roll Relic, Tom Locke Moment In Time, plus Voice Your Choice and more. Oh yes, I also frequently hear from listeners who let me know when their birthday is approaching. I'd like to hear from you too. To send a comment about the show, make a request or tell me about your birthday, just send a note to me. <a href="mailto:michael@treasureislandoldies.com" rel="noopener" target="_blank" title="Contact Michael">michael@treasureislandoldies.com</a></span></font></p><p><font size="4"><span style="font-family: Expletus Sans, display;">As today is the 1st of June, I decided to play the 1st charted records by some of your favourite artists on the Monday Daily Edition of the show. I sure enjoyed playing The Orlons, Marvin Gaye, The Beatles and Rolling Stones, and so many more. For tomorrow I have a real treat for you. I just got a new turntable for the studio and apart from playing 45s and 33s, it can also play those so cool 78 rpm records. As a result, I dug up some very cool 78s from the 1950s to play for you tomorrow for the entire hour. In the over 23 years I have been doing the show, tomorrow will be the very first time I can play a 78 rpm record on the show. You don't want to miss tomorrow's show, starting at 11 am Pacific, 2 pm Eastern.<br /></span></font></p><p><font size="4"><span style="font-family: Expletus Sans, display;">I have received many comments from you regarding the cool show promos that play on the Home page. Thank You. It's nice being able to see the upcoming specials. And I've passed on your kind words to Eddy Fisher, webmaster extraordinaire! He appreciates it very much. And speaking of upcoming specials, the annual Father's Day special will take place on Sunday, June 21st. Join me in this celebration of Dads with some cool tunes.<br /></span></font></p><p><font size="4"><span style="font-family: "Expletus Sans", display;">If your birthday is coming up soon, </span><span style="font-family: "Expletus Sans", display;">I'd like to help you celebrate your birthday with all the show's listeners. Send the details to <a href="mailto:birthdays@treasureislandoldies.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Email your birthday date">birthdays@treasureislandoldies.com.</a> I'll wish you Happy Birthday on the air and also play Birthday by The Beatles for you.</span></font></p><p><font size="4"><span style="font-family: "Expletus Sans", display;">Next week on Treasure Island Oldies, Voice Your Choice spotlights the legendary Four Tops.</span><span style="font-family: "Expletus Sans", display;"> <a href="http://www.treasureislandoldies.com/newsite/voice-your-choice/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Cast your vote at the Voice Your Choice page for either Seven Rooms Of Gloom or Bernadette</a>. I'll play the winner on next week's show.<br /></span></font></p><p><font size="4"><span style="font-family: "Expletus Sans", display;">T</span><span style="font-family: Expletus Sans, display;">he Top Five Countdown this week is from 1963, and the debut single by Lesley Gore sits at Number One on the charts. It's My Party is playing at the <a href="http://www.treasureislandoldies.com/newsite/blog/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Number One Song">Treasure Island Oldies Blog</a>.</span></font></p><p><font size="4"><span style="font-family: Expletus Sans, display;">Click here for this week's <a href="http://www.treasureislandoldies.com/newsite/podcast-2/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Rock and Roll News Podcast">Rock and Roll News Podcast</a>.</span></font></p><p><font size="4"><span style="font-family: Expletus Sans, display;">Don't forget to join me for the Daily Show all this week starting at 11 am Pacific, 2 pm Eastern.</span></font></p><p><font size="4"><span style="font-family: Expletus Sans, display;">Take care, stay safe and stay well!<br /></span></font></p><p><font size="4"><span style="font-family: Expletus Sans, display;">Bye for now.</span></font></p><p><font size="4"><span style="font-family: Expletus Sans, display;">Michael</span></font></p></div>Treasure Island Oldieshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01708767169913684130noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21526516.post-40137897709682950672020-06-01T14:45:00.001-07:002020-06-01T14:45:37.250-07:00Lesley Gore - Number One 1963 Treasure Island Oldies Top Five Countdown<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEih4adIX54HJ78N_AKifPEpQRuJgeS4M3wMoJBPvOUGfi_S4tvlUCo1tCHxRH5CHzZbZfKwQi5P0pPf9X6TjPhh4nGhviYg6prc5-3j2lCQr1g1TnBeRqbr9bHG3rgAqiDeLsma/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="514" data-original-width="600" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEih4adIX54HJ78N_AKifPEpQRuJgeS4M3wMoJBPvOUGfi_S4tvlUCo1tCHxRH5CHzZbZfKwQi5P0pPf9X6TjPhh4nGhviYg6prc5-3j2lCQr1g1TnBeRqbr9bHG3rgAqiDeLsma/s320/Lesley+Gore.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">This week on Treasure Island Oldies, the Top Five Countdown is from 1963. Her debut single, produced by Quincy Jones, reached all the way to the top of the charts! Here's Lesley Gore celebrating her success in the photo above and in her live performance of It's My Party on the Ed Sullivan Show.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Enjoy!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Michael</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="266" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/lVwZhNx-_uQ" width="320" youtube-src-id="lVwZhNx-_uQ"></iframe></div><br /></div>Treasure Island Oldieshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01708767169913684130noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21526516.post-63677741459764716772020-06-01T14:44:00.000-07:002020-06-01T14:44:50.652-07:00The Four Tops - Voice Your Choice Treasure Island Oldies<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgrl9nG_DpC5Jy0EW_FM6ZE42B4uow7vHiC0-iMj_rAKrtFVYOvcJ7k8eqcU-Wvqyk3BXe18YRxhCizGNVSeXal8GK-V6IYNHWb30infQUZWsm_TNfeQIVM7zrDZLKMQrEec82P/" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="200" data-original-width="252" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgrl9nG_DpC5Jy0EW_FM6ZE42B4uow7vHiC0-iMj_rAKrtFVYOvcJ7k8eqcU-Wvqyk3BXe18YRxhCizGNVSeXal8GK-V6IYNHWb30infQUZWsm_TNfeQIVM7zrDZLKMQrEec82P/" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Motown Records was quite the talent development organization, from the
perspectives of singers, songwriters, musicians and producers. One of
the most successful outfits was the Four Tops with Levi Stubbs as lead
singer.<br />
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With Stubbs in the lead, the Four Tops sold millions of records,
including such hits as "Baby I Need Your Loving," "Reach Out (I'll Be
There)" and "I Can't Help Myself (Sugar Pie, Honey Bunch)."<br /><br />The
group performed for more than four decades without a change in
personnel. Stubbs' death leaves one surviving member of the original
group: Abdul "Duke" Fakir.<br /><br />Stubbs "fits right up there with all
the icons of Motown," said Audley Smith, chief operating officer of the
Motown Historical Museum. "His voice was as unique as Marvin's or as
Smokey's or as Stevie's."<br /><br />The Four Tops began singing together in
1953 under the group name the Four Aims and signed a deal with Chess
Records. They later changed their names to the Four Tops to avoid being
confused with the Ames Brothers.<br /><br />They also recorded for Red Top, Riverside and Columbia Records and toured supper clubs.<br /><br />The
Four Tops signed with Motown Records in 1963 and produced 20 Top-40
hits over the next 10 years, making music history with the other acts in
Berry Gordy's Motown stable.<br /><br />Their biggest hits were recorded
between 1964 and 1967 with the in-house songwriting and production team
of Brian Holland, Lamont Dozier and Eddie Holland. Both 1965's "I Can't
Help Myself" and 1966's "Reach Out" went to No. 1 on the Billboard pop
chart.<br /><br />Other hits included "Shake Me, Wake Me" (1966); "Bernadette" and "Standing in the Shadows of Love" (both 1967).<br /><br />They
toured for decades afterwards and reached the charts as late as 1988
with "Indestructible" on Arista Records. In 1986, Stubbs provided the
voice for Audrey II the man-eating plant in the film "Little Shop of
Horrors."<br /><br />The group was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1990 and has a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Treasure Island Oldies presents the legendary Four Tops in the Voice Your Choice spotlight.<a href="http://www.treasureislandoldies.com/newsite/voice-your-choice/" target="_blank"> Cast your vote at the Voice Your Choice page for either Seven Rooms Of Gloom or Bernadette.</a><br /></div>Treasure Island Oldieshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01708767169913684130noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21526516.post-60876414020250325982020-05-25T14:57:00.001-07:002020-05-25T14:57:54.289-07:00Island Update - This Week on Treasure Island Oldies Week of May 24, 2020<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: "expletus sans" , "display"; font-size: 16px;"><span style="font-size: 20px;">May 24<sup>th</sup> to 30<sup>th</sup>, 2020</span></span><span style="font-family: "expletus sans" , "display"; font-size: 16px;"><br /></span></div>
<b><span style="font-family: "expletus sans" , "display"; font-size: 14px;">Be sure to join me for the Live Daily Edition of Treasure Island Oldies, weekdays at 11 am Pacific, 1 pm Central, 2 pm Eastern, 3 pm Atlantic.</span></b><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "expletus sans" , "display";">It's so interesting with doing my show six days a week, the days seems to blend together. LOL Thanks for joining me for the Weekend Edition of Treasure Island Oldies. I am frequently asked about archives of the shows. While this no Island Vault at this time, you can still hear the current week's show over twenty times if that would be your kind of fun. LMAO :-) Seriously, just go to the Broadcast Partners Network page to find the days and times when the show will air on our Affiliate Stations. Incidentally, if you're available to hear the live show Sunday evenings and you have a smart device, just say "Play WTND LP" or "Play Oldies Funhouse Radio". You'll hear the live simulcast on these stations. Gotta love technology, especially when it works!!</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "expletus sans" , "display";">This coming week on the Daily Edition of the show, we'll hear the stars themselves, talking about their hits and careers. These are rare clips indeed, as the majority are from interviews my good friend, Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Pioneer DJ, Red Robinson shared with me from his personal collection of interviews he did with the stars of the day. And I'll play songs they mention or are closely associated with their fame. That's Monday and Tuesday this week. On Wednesday, I'll take a nostalgic look back at the 23 years of Treasure Island Oldies. I'll dig deep and far back into the many Requests I've had. It's All Request Wednesday. I'll figure out Thursday and Friday as it happens. LOL</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "expletus sans" , "display";">I have received many comments from you regarding the cool show promos that play on the Home page. Thank You. It's nice being able to see the upcoming specials. And I've passed on your kind words to Eddy Fisher, webmaster extraordinaire! He appreciates it very much.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "expletus sans" , "display";">Happy Birthday wishes go out this week to Darrell Darnell in Jacksonville, Illinois. If your birthday is coming up soon, </span><span style="font-family: "expletus sans" , "display";">I'd like to help you celebrate your birthday with all the show's listeners. Send the details to <a href="mailto:birthdays@treasureislandoldies.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Email your birthday date">birthdays@treasureislandoldies.com.</a> I'll wish you Happy Birthday on the air and also play Birthday by The Beatles for you.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "expletus sans" , "display";">Next week on Treasure Island Oldies, Voice Your Choice spotlights those Jersey Boys, The Four Seasons.</span><span style="font-family: "expletus sans" , "display";"> <a href="http://www.treasureislandoldies.com/newsite/voice-your-choice/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Cast your vote at the Voice Your Choice page for either Big Man In Town or Bye Bye Baby (Baby Goodbye)</a>. I'll play the winner on next week's show.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "expletus sans" , "display";">T</span><span style="font-family: "expletus sans" , "display";">he Top Five Countdown this week is from 1969, and The Beatles hold down the Number One spot on the charts. Get Back is playing at the <a href="http://www.treasureislandoldies.com/newsite/blog/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Number One Song">Treasure Island Oldies Blog</a>.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "expletus sans" , "display";">Click here for this week's <a href="http://www.treasureislandoldies.com/newsite/podcast-2/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Rock and Roll News Podcast">Rock and Roll News Podcast</a>.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "expletus sans" , "display";">Don't forget to join me for the Daily Show.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "expletus sans" , "display";">Take care, stay safe and stay well!</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "expletus sans" , "display";">Bye for now.</span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "expletus sans" , "display";">Michael</span></span><br />
<br />Treasure Island Oldieshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01708767169913684130noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21526516.post-62932581736874552512020-05-25T14:57:00.000-07:002020-05-25T14:57:19.173-07:00The Beatles Number One 1969 Treasure Island Oldies Top Five Countdown<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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This week on Treasure Island Oldies, the Top Five Countdown spotlights 1969. In their final live performance as The Beatles, they performed on the rooftop of Apple Studios, and the album Let It Be.<br />
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From that concert a song surfaced that would become huge. And that's this week's Number One songs. It's The Beatles with Get Back.<br />
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Enjoy!<br />
Michael<br />
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<br />Treasure Island Oldieshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01708767169913684130noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21526516.post-91964771463870270792020-05-25T14:56:00.001-07:002020-05-25T14:56:32.510-07:00The Four Seasons Treasure Island Oldies Voice Your Choice<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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The Four Seasons went from having catchy singles done by a group with a lead vocalist who sang in a very high vocal range, to becoming an iconic group of the 1960s.<br />
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They had the hits, the tours, the Broadway musical, Jersey Boys, and even its movie adaption. And this week they're in the Voice Your Choice Spotlight on Treasure Island Oldies. Now their career is complete!! LOL<br />
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With so many hit records, it wasn't easy to select just two of them for Voice Your Choice. <a href="http://www.treasureislandoldies.com/newsite/voice-your-choice/" target="_blank">Cast your vote at the Voice Your Choice page for either Big Man In Town or Bye Bye Baby (Baby Goodbye)</a>. <br />
I'll play the winner on next week's show.Treasure Island Oldieshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01708767169913684130noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21526516.post-88242154199852130552020-05-22T10:15:00.000-07:002020-05-22T10:15:12.091-07:00Malo's Singer and Guitarist Jorge Santana Has Died At Age 68<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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San Francisco-based band Malo — the name means “bad” in Spanish —
played a laid-back fusion of jazz, rock and different forms of Latin
music, not unlike the sound that catapulted Carlos Santana to
international fame. Jorge Santana’s rock guitar playing was backed by
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Santana, Carlos’s brother,” a review by Loraine Alterman in <a class="css-1g7m0tk" href="https://www.nytimes.com/1972/02/20/archives/article-1-no-title.html" title="">The New York Times</a>
said in 1972. “In this all‐original album there are shades of Eric
Clapton in Jorge’s guitar playing and traces of Blood, Sweat and Tears
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Jorge Santana was born on June 13, 1951, in Autlán, in the state of
Jalisco, Mexico, to Josefina and Jose Santana. His father was a
musician, and Jorge took up the guitar as a teenager in San Francisco.
When he was still quite young he joined the Malibus, a rhythm and blues
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<b><span style="font-family: "expletus sans" , "display"; font-size: 14px;">Be
sure to join me for the Live Daily Edition of Treasure Island Oldies,
weekdays at 11 am Pacific, 1 pm Central, 2 pm Eastern, 3 pm Atlantic.</span></b><br />
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was great to have your company once again for the weekly show. Whether
you listen via the Treasure Island Oldies Listen page, or via one of our
Affiliate Stations that simulcast the live show, or the remaining
Broadcast Partners Network stations that air the show airs over twenty
times a week; it’s just great to have you listening. And I’m sure
impressed with the variety of countries from where you are listening,
including across Canada and the United States, and also Norway, Turkey,
Hong Kong, New Zealand, Sweden, the United Kingdom, China, the
Netherlands, and so many other places. Hello!</span></div>
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am also very much enjoying to bring you the Daily Edition of the show.
It’s a weekday one hour with some interesting themes. Since the daily
show began March 25th, I’ve played the Top 100 of the 1950s, 1960s,
1970s, and 1980s. We also explored your 45s collection by playing both
the A and B sides of some of your all time favourite records, and we
also took a virtual trip to Club International. It was fun to hear the
familiar English hits by such artists as Jay and The Americans, Connie
Francis, Gene Pitney and many others; and is was also cool to hear them
sing their hits in diverse languages as French, Spanish, Italian,
German, and Swedish. All this week on the Daily show I’m playing two
parts every day of The Motown Story. It’s a fascinating trip behind the
scenes as we hear candid interviews with the Motown Stars. </span></div>
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this week at 11 am Pacific, 2 pm Eastern for The Motown Story.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: , "display"; font-size: large;"> Happy
Birthday wishes go out to Cora Quinn in Peoria, Illinois. And my thanks
to her long time great friend, California Barb, for the nice phone call
wishing Cora a very Happy Birthday. If your birthday is coming up
soon, </span><span style="font-family: , "display"; font-size: large;">I’d like to help you celebrate your birthday with all the show’s listeners. Send the details to <a href="mailto:birthdays@treasureislandoldies.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Email your birthday date">birthdays@treasureislandoldies.com.</a> I’ll wish you Happy Birthday on the air and also play Birthday by The Beatles for you.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: , "display"; font-size: large;"> Next week on Treasure Island Oldies, Voice Your Choice spotlights the British group, The Foundations.</span><span style="font-family: , "display"; font-size: large;"> <a href="http://www.treasureislandoldies.com/newsite/voice-your-choice/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Cast your vote at the Voice Your Choice page for either Baby Now That I’ve Found You or Back On My Feet Again</a>. I’ll play the winner on next week’s show.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: , "display"; font-size: large;"> T</span><span style="font-family: "expletus sans" , "display"; font-size: large;">he
Top Five Countdown this week is from 1964, and Mary Wells, another
major Motown star, has the million-selling Number One Smash. My Guy is
playing at the <a href="http://www.treasureislandoldies.com/newsite/blog/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Number One Song">Treasure Island Oldies Blog</a>.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "expletus sans" , "display"; font-size: large;"> Click here for this week’s <a href="http://www.treasureislandoldies.com/newsite/podcast-2/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Rock and Roll News Podcast">Rock and Roll News Podcast</a>.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "expletus sans" , "display"; font-size: large;"> Take care, stay safe and stay well!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "expletus sans" , "display"; font-size: large;">Bye for now.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "expletus sans" , "display"; font-size: large;">Michael</span><br />
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Treasure Island Oldieshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01708767169913684130noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21526516.post-57098133484633948542020-05-18T13:29:00.002-07:002020-05-18T13:29:45.627-07:00The Foundations Voice Your Choice Treasure Island Oldies<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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The Foundations were an Interracial R&B Pop group from England that was active between 1967 and 1970. The members were Clem Curtis (vocals), Allan Warner (guitar), Eric Allendale, Pat Burke and Michael Elliott (horns), Anthony Gomez (keyboards), Peter McBeth
(bass) and Tim Harris (drums). Their debut single, Baby, Now That I've
Found You, became a big hit for them in the UK, Canada and then the
United States, where it peaked at Number 11.<br />
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Clem Curtis left the group in 1968 and was replaced by singer <b>Colin Young</b>, who sang lead vocal on Build Me Up Buttercup and In The Bad,Bad Old Days (Before You Loved Me). <br />
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This week on <a href="http://www.treasureislandoldies.com/"><b>Treasure Island Oldies</b></a>, <b>Voice Your Choice</b> presents The Foundations.<a href="http://www.treasureislandoldies.com/newsite/voice-your-choice/" target="_blank"> Go to the Voice Your Choice page and cast your vote for either Baby Now That I Found You or Back On My Feet Again</a>. I'll play the winner during next week's show.<br />
<br />Treasure Island Oldieshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01708767169913684130noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21526516.post-15864841422696641452020-05-18T13:29:00.000-07:002020-05-18T13:29:01.483-07:00Mary Wells Number One Treasure Island Oldies Top Five Countdown 1965 <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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This week on Treasure Island Oldies, the Top Five Countdown is from 1964. At the top of the charts at Number One, it's a million selling smash for Motown's Mary Wells.<br />
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Here's a clip from the TV show Shindig of Mary Wells.<br />
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Enjoy!<br />
Michael<br />
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Join me all this week for a fascinating look into Motown Records, filled with great music and interviews with the great Motown stars, on the Weekday Edition of Treasure Island Oldies.<br />
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The one hour daily show begins at 11 am Pacific, 2 pm Eastern at the Listen page at www.TreasureIslandOldies.com<br />
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Using your smart device, you can also listen to the live simulcast by saying "play WTND LP" or "Play Oldies Funhouse Radio".<br />
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Keeping you entertained as we stay at home.<br />
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Cheers!<br />
Michael<br />
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Treasure Island Oldieshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01708767169913684130noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21526516.post-53189055634794226792020-05-14T13:09:00.000-07:002020-05-14T13:09:34.844-07:00Betty Wright Soul Singer and R&B Star Has Passed Away At Age 66<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Sad News posted at The Guardian<br />
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The singer and songwriter Betty Wright, who has died of cancer aged
66, occupied a significant position in African-American music across six
decades, beginning with powerhouse gospel in the 1950s and settling on
an R&B, soul and funk groove from the 60s onwards that eventually
led to work with superstar rappers of the 2000s.<br />
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Wright’s career began as a young child in a gospel group in Florida, and her signature song, <a class="u-underline" data-link-name="in body link" href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1QBLNig8mjc">Clean Up Woman</a>
(1971), was recorded when she was only 17, epitomising what became
known as “the Miami sound” – Floridian soul music shaped by the many
facets of her home city’s cultural melange.<br />
After years of solid achievement in the US as a singer and songwriter,
in the mid-80s she set up her own record label and, although she
continued to record her own material, began to make a new name for
herself as a producer and songwriter, collaborating with the likes of
Gloria Estefan and Joss Stone. Later still her material was much sampled
– including by Beyoncé – and she was able to undertake projects with
rappers such as Snoop Dogg and Lil Wayne.<br />
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She was born in Miami, to Rosa (nee Braddy-Wright) and McArthur Norris.
The infant Bessie – as Betty was christened – was co-opted into the
family gospel group, the Echoes of Joy, at the age of two. The Echoes
worked the Southern US gospel circuit and Bessie proved to be a vocal
prodigy – so much so that by the time the group split in 1965, she was
confident enough to start singing on her own, in a new R&B vein, and
with a new name – Betty Wright.<br />
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Willie Clarke and Clarence Reid, two Miami-based musicians, were so
impressed by the young girl that they signed her to Deep City, the only
African-American record label in Florida. Wright’s debut 45, Paralysed,
was released in 1965, and it sold well locally. However, Deep City
lacked the resources to promote records properly, and so Reid and Clarke
eventually passed Wright on to Henry Stone, a distributor with
experience and contacts who was launching Alston Records in Miami.<br /><br />Aged
14, Wright recorded her debut album for Alston, My First Time Around
(1968), which not only revealed her to be a formidable soul singer but
generated a single, <a class="u-underline" data-link-name="in body link" href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U4OgV24eCGw">Girls Can’t Do What the Guys Do</a>, that reached the Top 40s of the US and Canadian pop charts.<br />
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Although subsequent singles failed to make much of an impression,
Wright continued to sing in the Miami clubs on the weekends, building up
valuable contacts in the music business. Then chart success returned in
1971 with Clean Up Woman, written by Clarke and Reid, which got to No 6
in the US. Based around a distinctive guitar lick played by Willie
Hale, Clean Up Woman’s breezy, danceable funk ensured that Wright would
be one of the few school pupils ever to have turned 18 with a
million-selling hit record behind her.<br />
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For more of this article, please go to <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/music/2020/may/11/betty-wright-obituary" target="_blank">The Guardian</a> <br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "expletus sans" , "display";">It was my pleasure to bring you the annual Mother's Day Special on Treasure Island Oldies; and so cool to hear so many songs for mom's everywhere. Whether our Moms are still with us or a wonderful memory, we salute every single mother around the world. The fun thing is some songs are almost reserved for playing only on the Mother's Day Special. For example, Mama by Connie Francis, Roy Orbison, Ray Charles or B.J. Thomas tend to get played once a year, while the rest of their catalogue gets explored throughout the rest of the year.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "expletus sans" , "display";">I was personally very saddened to have learned about the passing of Rock & Roll Pioneer and icon, Little Richard at age 87. He would have turned 88 on December 5th. I vividly remember watching Rip It Up play on our 78 rpm radio/record player combination. When my parents got rid of the 78s they had in favour of the new 16/33/45 turntable, that was the last time I heard Rip It Up for many years until around 1967 or 1968 when I found an album on Specialty Records, Little Richard's Greatest Hits, and there it was among the song titles, Rip It Up! So it was with great love for his music that I paid tribute to Little Richard throughout the show and also the entire Rock and Roll Reunion in the last half hour. I saw him in concert in Vancouver several years ago. He and Jerry Lee Lewis shared the bill, with Jerry Lee opening the show. Well sadly, Jerry Lee would not get off the stage, even after what would have been a normal length of time for his performance. So eventually, the house lights came on and Jerry Lee went off. After a short intermission, the lights dimmed in the arena and the band started up and then Boom! Little Richard practically exploded on stage to a standing ovation for a good two minutes, even before he sang or played one note. His first words to the audience were "You still love me!" Of course, the audiences erupted in even louder applause and hollering. That was a very special night. Little Richard, R.I.P and Thank You. You helped me love and thrive on music even more.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "expletus sans" , "display";">Happy Birthday wishes go out to Toni Howerton in Middletown, Ohio. She's a regular listener and song requester. All the best to you Toni. If your birthday is coming up soon, </span><span style="font-family: "expletus sans" , "display";">I'd like to help you celebrate your birthday with all the show's listeners. Send the details to <a href="mailto:birthdays@treasureislandoldies.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Email your birthday date">birthdays@treasureislandoldies.com.</a> I'll wish you Happy Birthday on the air and also play Birthday by The Beatles for you.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "expletus sans" , "display";">Next week on Treasure Island Oldies, Voice Your Choice spotlights the British and American supergroup, Fleetwood Mac.</span><span style="font-family: "expletus sans" , "display";"> <a href="http://www.treasureislandoldies.com/newsite/voice-your-choice/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Cast your vote at the Voice Your Choice page for either Say You Love Me or Don't Stop</a>. I'll play the winner on next week's show.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "expletus sans" , "display";">T</span><span style="font-family: "expletus sans" , "display";">he Top Five Countdown this week is from 1967. And The Supremes were back at the top of the charts once again. The Happening is playing at the <a href="http://www.treasureislandoldies.com/newsite/blog/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Number One Song">Treasure Island Oldies Blog</a>.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "expletus sans" , "display";">Click here for this week's <a href="http://www.treasureislandoldies.com/newsite/podcast-2/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Rock and Roll News Podcast">Rock and Roll News Podcast</a>.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "expletus sans" , "display";">Don't miss the Daily Show at 11 am Pacific , 2 pm Eastern. This week we are virtually travelling to Club International.</span></span><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "expletus sans" , "display";"></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "expletus sans" , "display";">Take care, stay safe and stay well!</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "expletus sans" , "display";">Bye for now.</span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "expletus sans" , "display";">Michael</span></span><br />
<br />Treasure Island Oldieshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01708767169913684130noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21526516.post-14284458133574040112020-05-11T14:25:00.001-07:002020-05-11T14:25:31.042-07:00Fleetwood Mac Voice Your Choice Treasure Island Oldies<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Fleetwood Mac are a British-American group formed in 1967 in London, England, by drummer Mick Fleetwood, guitarist Peter Green, and additional guitarist Jeremy Spencer, plus John McVie on bass. Through many albums and personnel changes, the group eventually enlisted Christine McVie. When Lindsey Buckingham and Stevie Nicks became part of the group, and final American version of Fleetwood Mac came to be. Their first two albums with this lineup were called Fleetwood Mac and Rumours. To say they were successful would be a major understatement. They became superstars!<br />
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Treasure Island Oldies is pleased to present Fleetwood Mac in the Voice Your Choice spotlight. <a href="http://www.treasureislandoldies.com/newsite/voice-your-choice/" target="_blank">Cast your vote at the Voice Your Choice page for either Say You Love Me or Don't Stop</a>. I'll play the winning song on next week's show.Treasure Island Oldieshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01708767169913684130noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21526516.post-80679691884656661422020-05-11T14:24:00.001-07:002020-05-11T14:26:10.344-07:00The Supremes Number One Treasure Island Oldies Top Five Countdown 1967<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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The Supremes continued their winning streak again this week at they at the top of the charts for this week's Treasure Island Oldies Top Five Countdown from 1967.<br />
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Here are Diana, Mary and Flo with The Happening.<br />
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<br />Treasure Island Oldieshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01708767169913684130noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21526516.post-64654760847343022842020-05-09T08:00:00.001-07:002020-05-09T08:00:54.992-07:00Rock & Roll and R&B Pioneer Little Richard Has Died At Age 87<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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From The Guardian:<br />
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Little Richard, one of the pioneers of the first wave of rock’n’roll, has died. He was 87.<br />
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Richard – whose real name was Richard Penniman – had been in poor
health for several years, suffering hip problems, a stroke and a heart
attack.<br />
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Rolling Stone magazine said
Richard’s son, Danny Penniman, “confirmed the pioneer’s death … but
said the cause of death was unknown”. Penniman also confirmed his
father’s death to the New York Times.<br />
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The sheriff’s department for Macon, Georgia, where Richard was born and lived, did not immediately respond to a request for comment.<br />
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In a post on Instagram, band member Kelvin Holly
said: “Rest in peace, Richard. This one really stings. My thoughts and
prayers go out to all my bandmates and fans all over the world. Richard
truly was the king!”<br />
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Richard’s performing career began when he was in mid-teens, in the
late 40s, but his early recordings with the RCA Victor label garnered
little success. The breakthrough came when he signed to Specialty Records in 1955,
releasing a run of singles that were among the wildest and most
flamboyant of the rock’n’roll era – Tutti Frutti, Long Tall Sally, Rip
It Up, The Girl Can’t Help It, Lucille, Keep A-Knockin’ and Good Golly,
Miss Molly, among others – and that made him a star on both sides of the
Atlantic.<br />
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He was known for his outrageous performance style – eyes lined with
mascara, brightly coloured clothes – which was echoed later by Prince.
He had been a drag performer before the rock’n’roll boom and by his own
admission was involved in voyeurism, allowing men to have sex in the
back seat of his car while he watched. He was arrested at least twice
for lewd conduct. Richard’s breakthrough single, Tutti Frutti, was originally a song about
anal sex – “If it don’t fit, don’t force it / You can grease it, make
it easy,” he sang – until the producer Bumps Blackwell suggested it be
cleaned up. The song bequeathed rock’n’roll its greatest nonsensical
expression of joy, whose exact syllables are still debated:
“Awopbopaloobopalopbamboom!”<br />
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Read more https://www.theguardian.com/music/2020/may/09/little-richard-dies-aged-83-rock-n-roll-pioneer<a href="https://www.theguardian.com/music/2020/may/09/little-richard-dies-aged-83-rock-n-roll-pioneer" target="_blank">https://www.theguardian.com/music/2020/may/09/little-richard-dies-aged-83-rock-n-roll-pioneer</a><br />
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<br />Treasure Island Oldieshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01708767169913684130noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21526516.post-47247348669269395582020-05-04T15:04:00.001-07:002020-05-04T15:05:57.985-07:00Island Update 23rd Anniversary Edition Treasure Island Oldies<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<b><span style="font-family: "expletus sans" , "display"; font-size: 14px;">Be sure to join me for the Live Daily Edition of Treasure Island Oldies, weekdays at 11 am Pacific, 1 pm Central, 2 pm Eastern, 3 pm Atlantic.</span></b><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "expletus sans" , "display";">The Irish Rovers had a great song that is so appropriate for the 23rd Anniversary celebration of Treasure Island Oldies. Wasn't That A Party! And what a great time I had with you. Thank you for your phone call greetings, emails, chat room talk, and facebook messages. And I heard from you in far flung places including right across Canada and the United States, England, Brazil, Sweden, Norway, Turkey, among the many countries. It is hard to fathom at times that I have been doing this show for 23 completed years as of this week. I never imagined when I started the show back in 1997, that I will still be talking to you and playing great music for you to enjoy after 23 years. Amazing! And thank you so very much for your support and enjoyment of the show for all these years.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "expletus sans" , "display";">I'd like to wish my good friends, long time listeners, first monthly subscription supporters, and just good people, Rick and Connie Canode in Madison, Wisconsin a very Happy 33rd Anniversary. Didn't want to miss sending them good wishes.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "expletus sans" , "display";"><span style="font-family: "expletus sans" , "display";">Next week on Treasure Island Oldies, it's the annual Mother's Day Special. Be sure to listen for songs for and about moms. Join me for this annual tribute.</span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "expletus sans" , "display";">I'd like to wish Happy Birthday to Marc Baillargeron-Molloy in Montreal, Quebec. Due to covid 19 conditions in Montreal, Marc and his wife Sandy are not able to be together in the same place. Thinking of you and Sandy; and you in particular, </span></span><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "expletus sans" , "display";"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "expletus sans" , "display";">Marc,</span></span> as it's your birthday. I am so pleased that the daily and weekly shows are keeping you company. All the best to you. I'd also like to wish Eddy Fisher, my Webmaster and husband a very Happy Birthday. And if your birthday is coming up soon, </span><span style="font-family: "expletus sans" , "display";">I'd like to help you celebrate your birthday with all the show's listeners. Send the details to <a href="mailto:birthdays@treasureislandoldies.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Email your birthday date">birthdays@treasureislandoldies.com.</a> I'll wish you Happy Birthday on the air and also play Birthday by The Beatles for you.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "expletus sans" , "display";">Next week on Treasure Island Oldies, Voice Your Choice spotlights Chicago's classic R&B group, The Flamingos.</span><span style="font-family: "expletus sans" , "display";"> <a href="http://www.treasureislandoldies.com/newsite/voice-your-choice/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Cast your vote at the Voice Your Choice page for either Lovers Never Say Goodbye or I Only Have Eyes For You</a>. I'll play the winner on next week's Mother's Day Special show.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "expletus sans" , "display";">T</span><span style="font-family: "expletus sans" , "display";">he Top Five Countdown this week is from 1965. And the number one song is by a group from Manchester, England who became more popular in North America than in their own country, Herman's Hermits. Mrs. Brown You've Got A Lovely Daughter is playing at the <a href="http://www.treasureislandoldies.com/newsite/blog/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Number One Song">Treasure Island Oldies Blog</a>.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "expletus sans" , "display";">Click here for this week's <a href="http://www.treasureislandoldies.com/newsite/podcast-2/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Rock and Roll News Podcast">Rock and Roll News Podcast</a>.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "expletus sans" , "display";">Don't forget to listen to the Daily Show at 11 am Pacific , 2 pm Eastern. </span></span><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "expletus sans" , "display";"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "expletus sans" , "display";">I'm currently exploring your 45 collections and playing both the A and B sides.</span></span> It's good fun and lots of memories playing those B sides. And join me Live next Sunday for the Mother's Day Special. </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "expletus sans" , "display";">Take care, stay safe and stay well!</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "expletus sans" , "display";">Bye for now.</span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "expletus sans" , "display";">Michael</span></span><br />
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Treasure Island Oldieshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01708767169913684130noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21526516.post-73084329663517498372020-05-04T15:03:00.001-07:002020-05-04T15:03:11.779-07:00The Flamingos Voice Your Choice Treasure Island Oldies<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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The Flamingos are Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductees from Chicago. The group was formed by Jake and Ezekial Carey who met cousins Paul Wilson and Johnny Carter at a Hebrew Israelite congegration.<br />
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They recorded with various record labels including Chance, Parrot, and Chess/Checker where they enjoyed many successful R&B hits. When they signed with End Records, their debut for the label also became a hit on the pop charts. That was Lovers Never Say Goodbye in 1959. That same year they released a standard written in 1934. I Only Have Eyes For You became a huge hit and a classic record of the era.<br />
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And those two stellar records are ready for your votes on Voice Your Choice. <a href="http://www.treasureislandoldies.com/newsite/voice-your-choice/" target="_blank">Cast you vote at the Voice Your Choice page for either Lovers Never Say Goodbye or I Only Have Eyes For You</a>. I'll play the winner on next week's Mother's Day Special. <br />
<br />Treasure Island Oldieshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01708767169913684130noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21526516.post-29175151418111498182020-05-04T15:00:00.001-07:002020-05-04T15:00:15.762-07:00Herman's Hermits Number One Treasure Island Oldies Top Five Countdown 1965<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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This week the Treasure Island Oldies Top Five Countdown brings us to 1965. This week in 1965, the most popular song on the charts and on the radio was by a group that were much bigger in North America than they were in their home country, England.<br />
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Here's Herman's Hermits with the Number One song this week on the Top Five Countdown from 1965, Mrs. Brown You've Got A Lovely Daughter.<br />
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Enjoy!<br />
Michael<br />
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<br />Treasure Island Oldieshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01708767169913684130noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21526516.post-3835112455674689112020-04-27T14:09:00.000-07:002020-04-27T14:09:02.157-07:00Island Update - Treasure Island Oldies Week of April 26th 2020<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: "expletus sans" , "display"; font-size: 16px;"><span style="font-size: 20px;">April 26<sup>th</sup> to May 2<sup>nd</sup>, 2020</span></span><span style="font-family: "expletus sans" , "display"; font-size: 16px;"><br /></span></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: "expletus sans" , "display"; font-size: 14px;"><br /><span style="font-size: large;">Be sure to join me for the Live Daily Edition of Treasure Island Oldies, weekdays at 11 am Pacific, 1 pm Central, 2 pm Eastern, 3 pm Atlantic.</span></span></b><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "expletus sans" , "display";"> </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "expletus sans" , "display";">It's the final week of April. I sure hope you are doing ok at home and maintaining a safe distance from others. To help relieve some of the boredom and endless news stories about Covid 19, I'm pleased to be able to continue to bring you the weekly and daily one hour shows, directly from my home based radio studio. The Daily Edition is being simulcast on 7 radio stations in Canada and the United States, with one of them airing the daily show at 2 pm Pacific. </span></span><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "expletus sans" , "display";"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "expletus sans" , "display";">That
same station, Bud Bay's KYA 101.9 FM in Olympia, Washington, is also
replaying the five daily shows back to back on Sunday mornings.</span></span> On top of that, the weekly four hour airs over 20 times during the week on the Affiliate Stations of the Broadcast Partners Network. WOW! I'm fortunate to have, WTND-LP in Macomb, Illinois, acting as the hub for most of the US radio stations doing the daily simulcast, as they are providing their feed to the other affiliate stations. This is absolutely amazing, thank you all very much.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "expletus sans" , "display";">I am also appreciating you taking the time to get in touch with me. It is very rewarding to read how much you are enjoying the show, especially during these days of isolation. I'll be continuing the Daily Edition of the show for as long as necessary. If you'd like to get in touch with me, just send a note to michael@TreasureIslandOldies.com.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "expletus sans" , "display";">Now that we are nearing the end of April, I am excited to invite you the the 23rd Anniversary of Treasure Island Oldies. It's this coming Sunday, May 3rd and we'll start the party at 6 pm Pacific, 9 pm Eastern. Please join me for this milestone event in radio, traditional and online.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "expletus sans" , "display";">I was pleased to play a brand new song by one of our heritage artists, the Rolling Stones. The song is Ghost In A Ghost Town, with lyrics inspired by the current pandemic. It sure sounded good to my ears. What did you think? Let me know.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "expletus sans" , "display";">If your birthday is coming up soon, </span><span style="font-family: "expletus sans" , "display";">I'd like to help you celebrate your birthday with all the show's listeners. Send the details to <a href="mailto:birthdays@treasureislandoldies.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Email your birthday date">birthdays@treasureislandoldies.com.</a> I'll wish you Happy Birthday on the air and also play Birthday by The Beatles for you.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "expletus sans" , "display";">Next week on Treasure Island Oldies, Voice Your Choice spotlights R&B Rock group from Detroit, The Flaming Ember.</span><span style="font-family: "expletus sans" , "display";"> <a href="http://www.treasureislandoldies.com/newsite/voice-your-choice/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Cast your vote at the Voice Your Choice page for either I'm Not My Brother's Keeper or Mind, Body And Soul</a>. I'll play the winner on next week's23rd Anniversary show.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "expletus sans" , "display";">T</span><span style="font-family: "expletus sans" , "display";">he Top Five Countdown this week is from 1966. And the number one song is by the Young Rascals. Good Lovin' is playing at the <a href="http://www.treasureislandoldies.com/newsite/blog/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Number One Song">Treasure Island Oldies Blog</a>.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "expletus sans" , "display";">Click here for this week's <a href="http://www.treasureislandoldies.com/newsite/podcast-2/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Rock and Roll News Podcast">Rock and Roll News Podcast</a>.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "expletus sans" , "display";">Don't forget to listen to the Daily Show at 11 am Pacific , 2 pm Eastern and the four hour show Live next Sunday for the 23rd Anniversary celebration.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "expletus sans" , "display";">Take care, stay safe and stay well!</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "expletus sans" , "display";">Bye for now.</span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "expletus sans" , "display";">Michael</span></span><br />
<br />Treasure Island Oldieshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01708767169913684130noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21526516.post-30950959687051300942020-04-27T14:08:00.003-07:002020-04-27T14:08:36.435-07:00The Flaming Ember - Voice Your Choice Treasure Island Oldies<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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While many thought they were a Black R&B group, Detroit's The Flaming Ember were a white R&B Rock group from Detroit, Michigan. The members of the group were Joe Sladich on guitar, Bill Ellis on piano, Jim Bugnel on bass and Jerry Plunk played drums.<br />
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They were signed to the newly formed record label, Hot Wax, started by Motown alumni, the hugely successful songwriting and production team Holland Dozier Holland. They had four singles that appeared on the Billboard Hot 1009 charts during 1969 and 1970. And we're featuring two of them on Voice Your Choice.<br />
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<a href="http://www.treasureislandoldies.com/newsite/vyc/" target="_blank">Cast you vote at the Voice Your Choice page for either I'm Not My Brother's Keeper or Mind, Body and Soul</a>. I'll play the winner on next week's 23rd Anniversary special.Treasure Island Oldieshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01708767169913684130noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21526516.post-89822167589009612352020-04-27T14:08:00.002-07:002020-04-27T14:08:26.768-07:00The Young Rascals - Number One Treasure Island Oldies Top Five Countdown 1966<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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The Young Rascals were a "blue-eyed soul" pop rock group that formed in New York. While their debut single, I Ain't Gonna Eat Out My Heart Anymore, made a respectable dent in the top 100, it was their second release that catapulted them to the top of the charts.<br />
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This week on Treasure Island Oldies, the Top Five Countdown is from 1966.<br />
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Appearing in the Number One spot it's the Young Rascals with Good Lovin'<br />
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Enjoy!<br />
Michael<br />
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<br />Treasure Island Oldieshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01708767169913684130noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21526516.post-70977551040388664282020-04-20T14:47:00.000-07:002020-04-20T14:47:37.121-07:00Island Update Week of April 19th, 2020 on Treasure Island Oldies<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: "expletus sans" , "display"; font-size: 16px;"><span style="font-size: 20px;">April 19<sup>th</sup> to April 25<sup>th</sup>, 2020</span></span><span style="font-family: "expletus sans" , "display"; font-size: 16px;"><br /></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b><span style="font-family: "expletus sans" , "display";">Treasure Island Oldies is LIVE Monday to Friday with a one hour show at 11 am Pacific, 1 pm Central, 2 pm Eastern, 3 pm Atlantic.</span></b></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "expletus sans" , "display";">We're getting close to the end of April already; time flies every day. And I am pleased to be able to continue to bring Treasure Island Oldies to you from my home studio, all safe and sound. Good sound, in fact. LOL I want to thank all of you for listening to both the weekly four hour show as well as the Daily Edition. The number of listeners has increased dramatically from all points of the globe. Thank you!</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "expletus sans" , "display";">Please keep those emails and facebook comments coming. I've very much been enjoying your emails and facebook comments and messages, thanks very much. Please feel free to drop a note to me at daily@treasureislandoldies.com.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "expletus sans" , "display";">The Chat Room has also seen an increase of folks dropping by to say hi, both during the weekly show as well as the daily shows. Click the Chat tab to for login instructions. And not only has the traffic in the chat room increased, so too has the demand for a live stream for all shows. If your player starts to buffer, please be patient and let it rebuild the stream. I'm flattered by the extra demand, but it's putting a bit of a strain on the live stream network servers.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "expletus sans" , "display";">I'm getting set for a big event on May 3rd, as we will celebrate the 23rd Anniversary of Treasure Island Oldies. It's hard to fathom that this show has been going every week, and now also weekdays, since 1997. It would have happened with you!</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "expletus sans" , "display";">If your birthday is coming up soon, </span><span style="font-family: "expletus sans" , "display";">I'd like to help you celebrate your birthday with all the show's listeners. Send the details to <a href="mailto:birthdays@treasureislandoldies.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Email your birthday date">birthdays@treasureislandoldies.com.</a> I'll wish you Happy Birthday on the air and also play Birthday by The Beatles for you.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "expletus sans" , "display";">Next week on Treasure Island Oldies, Voice Your Choice spotlights The Five Man Electrical Band.</span><span style="font-family: "expletus sans" , "display";"> <a href="http://www.treasureislandoldies.com/newsite/voice-your-choice/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Cast your vote at the Voice Your Choice page for either Signs or Absolutely Right</a>. I'll play the winner on next week's show.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "expletus sans" , "display";">T</span><span style="font-family: "expletus sans" , "display";">he Top Five Countdown this week is from 1961. The number one song was the debut single for Del Shannon. Runaway is playing at the <a href="http://www.treasureislandoldies.com/newsite/blog/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Number One Song">Treasure Island Oldies Blog</a>.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "expletus sans" , "display";">Click here for this week's <a href="http://www.treasureislandoldies.com/newsite/podcast-2/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Rock and Roll News Podcast">Rock and Roll News Podcast</a>.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "expletus sans" , "display";">Don't forget to listen to the Daily Show at 11 am Pacific , 2 pm Eastern and the four hour show Live next Sunday.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "expletus sans" , "display";">Take care, stay safe and stay well!</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "expletus sans" , "display";">Bye for now.</span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "expletus sans" , "display";">Michael</span></span><br />
<br />Treasure Island Oldieshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01708767169913684130noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21526516.post-78566285570887257192020-04-20T14:45:00.005-07:002020-04-20T14:45:54.344-07:00Five Man Electrical Band - Voice Your Choice Treasure Island Oldies<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Originally formed in 1964 as The Staccatos, in Ottawa, Ontario, they eventually changed their name to the Five Man Electrical Band in 1968. The lineup consisted of Les Emmerson on guitar and lead vocals, who also wrote a lot of the songs; Ted Gerow played piano, with Brian Rading on Bass and brothers Rick and Mike Belanger who played percussion and drums respectively. It took several years for their career to really take off, but it sure did when they finally broke through with the smash hit, the Gold record Signs.<br />
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This week on <a href="http://www.treasureislandoldies.com/">Treasure Island Oldies</a>, Voice Your Choice features the Five Man Electrical Band with two of their hit songs for your votes. <a href="http://www.treasureislandoldies.com/newsite/voice-your-choice/" target="_blank">Go to the Voice Your Choice page and cast your vote for wither Signs or Absolutely Right</a>. I'll play the winning song on next week's show.Treasure Island Oldieshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01708767169913684130noreply@blogger.com