My friend Keith Hampshire, former Radio Caroline Pirate DJ, Commercial Voiceover announcer and A&M Records artist, performed at a live concert event in Toronto over the past weekend celebrating the 50th Anniversary of 1050 CHUM Radio.
I am very pleased to announce that Treasure Island Oldies has become associated with Mountainfest, the Merritt Mountain Music Festival, one of the largest music festivals in North America. This year marks the 15th Anniversary of the festival, taking place from Thursday, July 12 to Sunday, July 15, held near Merritt, British Columbia, Canada.
Billy J. Kramer & The Dakotas were one of the many groups that sprang out of the British Music Invasion of the early 60s. Billy was born William Ashton on August 19, 1943 in Bootle, Merseyside, England. The Dakotas were Michael Maxfield and Robin MacDonald (guitars), Ray Jones (bass) and drummer Tony Mansfield.
Millie Small, whose nickname was "The Blue Beat Girl", was born in Jamaica in 1946. Her hit song, My Boy Lollipop, originally recorded in 1956 by Barbie Gaye, was a smash hit in 1964 and the very first hit single for Chris Blackwell's Island Records. He had a huge love of the artists and music of Jamaica, as witnessed not only by his signing Millie Small but also Bob Marley And The Wailers, among other "Island" artists.
This week on Treasure Island Oldies join us for our Pop Goes The Country Special. You'll hear songs from such classic country artists such as Johnny Cash, Lynn Anderson, Tammy Wynette, Jim Reeves, Patsy Cline, and many more. 
Little Anthony And The Imperials were from Brooklyn, New York. This classic R&B vocal group, formed in 1958, consisted of lead singer Anthony Gourdine, plus Ernest Wright, Tracy Lord, Glouster Rogers and Clarence Collins.
History was made in Canada this week. For the first time ever, the Top Five selling albums in Canada are by Canadians. At the top of the list at Number One is Michael Bublé, with Feist at Two; Rush, in at Number Three and their first new album in years. The next two positions are Avril Lavigne at Number Four and Isabelle Boulay, the fifth best selling CD.
Tony Orlando & Dawn began their string of hits in 1970. However, Tony had a successful career prior to his incarnation with Dawn. He was born Michael Anthony Orlando Cassavitis on April 3, 1944 in Manhattan, New York. And at age 16 he was discovered by producer and publisher Don Kirshner.
The Dave Clark Five, are one of the favourite groups among Treasure Island Oldies listeners. Here they are with one of their big hits, Because, our Song of the Week. Mike Smith is singing live over the record.
Wow! What a party we had for our 10th Anniversary Special show. My thanks to everyone who sent in email and voicemail messages, and for the phone calls as well. A big tip of the hat to insinc and mediaontap for arranging the live video feed from the studio. I can't recall when four hours went by so fast. In case you missed it, you can listen to the Archived show by coming to our Listen page. Just scroll down to the Archives section and enjoy!
Join us this week on Treasure Island Oldies for our annual Mother's Day Special. There'll be lots of songs about "mom" that I know you'll enjoy. In addition, if you'd like to make a request and dedication, be sure to come to the main page and click the Requests button. I'll do my best to play as many requests as possible. Remember we're live this Sunday, May 13 from 6 to 10 p.m. Pacific time. See you on the "Island".
Joe South, was born Joe Souter on February 28, 1940 in Atlanta, Georgia. He was first known as a songwriter, penning such tunes as Down In The Boondocks for Billy Joe Royal; Hush, also recorded by Billy Joe Royal as well as Deep Purple and Blue Swede; plus Rose Garden, a huge smash for Lynn Anderson and also recorded by Dobie Gray in 1969.
Be sure to join us for the Treasure Island Oldies 10th Anniversary Special live this Sunday, May 6 from 6 to 10 p.m. Pacific time. In celebration of this special occasion our network, Mediaontap, will be providing a special LIVE VIDEO FEED from the studio, plus you'll be able to enjoy the audio in full fidelety high bandwidth. My special thanks to Hugh Dobbie, and Grant Christian, and David Skidmore for providing this extra special touch for our 10th Anniversary Show. Don't miss this rare opportunity to go behind the scene of a live radio show.
Zola Taylor, an original member of The Platters, died Monday morning [4/30/07] in Los Angeles. She was 69. She had been in ill health for some time after reportedly suffering a stroke several years ago.