Bea Arthur The Golden Girl Has Died At Age 86

(CNN) -- Bea Arthur, the actress best known for her roles as television's "Maude" and the sardonic Dorothy on "The Golden Girls," has died of cancer, a family spokesman said Saturday. She was 86.

Spokesman Dan Watt said that Arthur died Saturday morning at her home in Los Angeles, her family by her side.

She is survived by her sons Matthew and Daniel and grandchildren Kyra and Violet, he said.

No funeral services are currently planned, Watt said, adding that the family asked that donations be made to either the Art Attack Foundation or PETA in lieu of flowers.

Arthur's opinionated Maude first appeared on Norman Lear's "All in the Family" as Edith Bunker's cousin, and was so popular that Lear created a spin-off series.

In the '70s, "Maude" was ahead of the social curve, tackling hot topics not usually mentioned on situation comedies -- pornography, race relations and, in an episode titled "Maude's Dilemma," abortion.

That episode spawned demonstrations and generated hate mail for Arthur -- when Maude and husband Walter (Bill Macy) decided on that episode they were too old to raise a child.

But many saw Maude as an enduring icon for women's liberation -- a big deal for the shy, Jewish girl born Bernice Frankel in New York City.

During the Depression, Arthur's family left the Big Apple and opened a clothing store in Cambridge, Maryland. By the time she was 12, Arthur was nearly 5 feet, 10 inches tall, and self-conscious about her height.

But she masked her insecurity with comedy and eventually returned to New York to study acting. Along the way, she had a short-lived marriage she never spoke about, but she kept the last name -- Arthur.

The young Bea Arthur earned a living singing and doing stage work on Broadway and off-Broadway. Critics delighted in her haughty, serpent-tongued deliveries.

Her first television appearance came in 1951 in a long-forgotten series called "Once Upon a Tune," but she quickly made a name for herself with appearances on "Studio One," "Kraft Television Theatre" and "The Sid Caesar Show."

Arthur drew attention in "Threepenny Opera" on Broadway with Lotte Lenya, but she really turned heads in 1964 originating the role of Yente the Matchmaker in "Fiddler on the Roof."

In 1966, Arthur won a Tony Award for the caustic Vera Charles in the play "Mame," playing opposite Angela Lansbury in the title role. Eight years later, she reprised the role in the film version opposite Lucille Ball, but by then she was already well-established as Maude.

Arthur left "Maude" in 1978, making television and some film appearances afterward. She starred in a short-lived series, "Amanda's," in 1983 and then joined the cast of "The Golden Girls" in 1985 with Betty White, Rue McClanahan and Estelle Getty.

Her role as Dorothy Zbornak gave Arthur her other major television success as one of four older women living together in Florida. (Getty played Arthur's mother). The role earned Arthur a second Emmy -- the first was for "Maude."

Arthur left the show after Dorothy remarried at the end of the 1991-92 season. White, McClanahan and Getty continued for another season on the show, renamed "The Golden Palace," but the show lasted only one season without Arthur.

Arthur entered semi-retirement after the show ended in 1992, returning to television in sporadic guest appearances and appearing at several celebrity roasts. In the early part of this decade, Arthur appeared in several one-woman shows.

Her last stage appearance was in 2006. Her last television appearance was on "The View" in 2007.

This Week on Treasure Island Oldies

Week of April 26th to May 2nd, 2009

Remember Perry Como and his TV show? He used to have a segment when the singers would sing "Letters, we get letters, we get stacks and stacks of letters...". While not stacks, I have been getting a lot of email from listeners from various parts of the world. This week I heard from Paul Carter Jr. from Elliot City, Maryland with a very nice note. Also heard from Linda Guy in Los Angeles who also sent in her photo for the Listener Gallery.You're a true Islander now, Linda! Great to receive a note from first-time listener Sandy Brooks in Kingston, Ontario who wanted to let me know she sure was enjoying the great music. Kurt Lightner sent this note: "What a great show! I was in the painting studio I share with my friend Henrik last night (Sunday, April 27, 2009) and when he turned on Radio 88 Partille, your show was airing. I was transported to so many late night cross-country hauls across the US, when the only thing needed to keep you company is the crackle of the oldies station. I am an American visual artist and have been living in Gothenburg, Sweden for 7 years now. Hearing your show, and your voice, perfectly toned for the show, was like receiving a surprise care-package. Thank you. It was easily one of the most relaxed and "normal" nights I've had in my time here." Thank you very much, Kurt, and welcome to the Island.

The Chat Room continues to be a great source of community and friendship for the Nuts in the Nut, the regulars in the Chat Room. I can guarantee you that your enjoyment index will rise by being part of the Chat Room during the live show Sundays from 6 to 10 pm Pacific time. It does add a different dimension to the show. Try it for yourself. Click Chat on the Menu on any page of the website and then follow the instructions carefully. Then relax and have a nice visit.

It's not too late to send in your greetings for the 12th Anniversary Special on next week's show. Either send your email greeting to michael@treasureislandoldies.com or pick up the phone and call our 24/7 Listener Request Line at 206-203-4678 and record your greeting. I'll play it back during the anniversary show. I look forward to including you in this Internet radio milestone. Hard to believe we've been bringing Treasure Island Oldies to you every week since 1997. We'll have a fun celebration together.

Hello and welcome to Pinafore who has just subscribed to our weekly newsletter and show updates via the Treasure Island Oldies Yahoo Group. If you would like to receive this newsletter directly in your inbox, just click Yahoo Group on the Goodies page located on the Menu at the top of any page of the website. In just a second or two, you'll be subscribed.

The Treasure Island Oldies Blog features one of the biggest soul songs of all time, Duke of Earl performed by the Duke of Earl himself, Gene Chandler. Enjoy!

Voice Your Choice spotlights the pride of Atlanta, Georgia, Tommy Roe with two of his big hits from the latter part of his pop career: Dizzy and Heather Honey. Cast your vote at the Voice Your Choice page and make your selection. We'll play the song with the most votes on next week's show.

The Listener Gallery is becoming populated with more photos, I am pleased to say. It would be so good to have you as part of the Gallery too. Send your photo, name, city and country to michael@treasureislandoldie.com.

If you missed the live show, you can enjoy the Archive of April 26, 2009; just click Listen on the Menu. And be sure to have a look at this week's Playlist to find out the names and artists of all the songs on this week's show.

See you next week for our 12th Anniversary Special. Have a good week.
Michael

Tommy Roe - Voice Your Choice

Tommy Roe was born May 9, 1942 in Atlanta, Georgia. He had his first Number One and his first Gold record when he was only 20 years old. Between 1962 and 1973, he appeared on the Billboard charts a total of 22 times, and had six Top Ten hits plus four Gold Records, a very impressive pop career.

This week on Treasure Island Oldies, Voice Your Choice presents Tommy Roe with two of his big hits for your votes: Dizzy and Heather Honey. Cast your vote at the Voice Your Choice page and be listening to hear the winner in Hour 3 of next week's 12th Anniversary Special.

Gene "Duke of Earl" Chandler - Song of the Week

Perhaps the quintessential soul song of all time, Duke Of Earl has also become one of the most loved songs of all time as well. I am pleased to present Gene Chandler in a great video clip of him performing Duke Of Earl, our Song of the Week.
Enjoy!
Michael

This Week on Treasure Island Oldies

April 19th, 2009 to April 25th, 2009

I have been receiving quite a number of emails in the past week. It is so great to hear from you. Unfortunately, I am currently only able to access only the most recent correspondence, as I have had a major computer meltdown of my main computer. That computer has all of my historic emails, contacts, addresses, and more. So over the next week or so, if I do not reply to you, please do not be offended. It will be because I was unable to see it or reply. Please be patient.

I did want to mention some emails I was able to receive and read via my laptop and webmail. I would like to say hello to Paul Carter Jr. who listens to the show via Flaming Oldies in Worcester, Massachusetts. He commented that he really enjoys the special show segments, especially the Top 5 Countdown. I was pleased to play his two requests on this week's Lounge Double, Windy by Wes Montgomery and Summer Samba by Walter Wanderley. Thanks very much Paul. Hi to Shirley Ham in Cincinnati, Ohio, who sent in a suggestion for a special, which would feature songs with the same title but have nothing in common. For example, Words by The Bee Gees and Words by The Monkees. Thanks for the suggestion, Shirley. I also received a terrific email from Linda Guy in Los Angeles, California. She wanted to tell me that the show is "fabulous". She has just started listening and was blown away by the music playlist on the One Hit Wonders Special. She also said that she has been listening to Dick Bartley's shows for years, but feels that he has gotten away from playing the music of the 60s. She closed off by saying that from now on she'll be listening to Treasure Island Oldies on Sunday night instead of Mr. Bartley. As if the email was not enough, she also made a donation via PayPal! Wow! What an endorsement for the show. Thank you very much, Linda.

We had another fun time together in the Chat Room this week with our regular Nuts in the Hut as well as some new visitors. It was nice to have Ogopogo from Westbank, British Columbia return again this week. I highly encourage you to give the Chat Room a shot during the live show Sunday nights. It truly is a wonderful companion piece to the show itself. Click Chat on the Menu for more details.

Welcome to Bruce in Hillside, Illinois, who has also just started listening to the show. He requested The Way We Were by Barbra Streisand. It was my pleasure to play it for him. I would be pleased to play your request too. Either click the Requests button on any page of the website or give us a call on our 24/7 Listener Line at 206-203-4678.

We are just two short weeks away from our 12th Anniversary Special on Sunday, May 3rd, and I would really like to hear from you with your anniversary greeting. You can send an email to michael@treasureislandoldies.com or call our 24/7 Listener Line at 206-203-4678 and record your voicemail greeting. I will play it back on the anniversary special.

By the way, you could receive a copy of this newsletter directly in your inbox by subscribing to the Treasure Island Oldies Yahoo Group. Caroline in Fargo, North Dakota just signed up to receive the latest updates on the show ever week. To sign up, click Goodies on the Menu then Yahoo Group. After you sign up to receive the newsletter, go back to the Goodies page and you can get some cool free stuff for yourself, such as Treasure Island Oldies email signature and the TIO palm tree beach image for your desktop. Check it out.

We have an interesting post on the Treasure Island Oldies Blog for you this week. It is an article of the Top 75 most-played Songs in England. And the Number One song is our Song of the Week, A Whiter Shade Of Pale by Procol Harum. I think you'll find the list interesting.

This week on Voice Your Choice we feature Kenny Rogers And The First Edition with two of their hit songs before the group disbanded. Cast your vote for Something's Burnin' or Ruby, Don't Take your Love To Town. Click the Voice Your Choice button on any page of the website and make your selection. We'll play the winner in Hour 3 of next week's show.

We've received photos of many listeners from various parts of the world and they are posted at the Listener Gallery page. It would be great to have your photo added too. Just send a picture along with your name, city, and country to michael@treasureislandoldies.com and we'll be pleased to include you in the Listener Gallery.

I am still looking for your input as to whether we should bring back the Listener Map. Let me know, send an email to map@treasureislandoldies.com Thanks, I look forward to hearing from you.

If you missed the live show, you can enjoy the Archive of April 19, 2009; just click the Listen button on the Menu. And click Playlist to see all the songs we played on the show.

Have a good week.
Michael

Kenny Rogers & The First Edition - Voice Your Choice

Before starting and fronting the First Edition in 1967, Kenny Rogers already had quite the career. He had been a member of the Kirby Stone Four (remember Baubles Bangles And Beads?) and also a member of The New Christy Minstrels (Green Green, and Saturday Night).

The members of the First Edition were Thelma Camacho, Mike Settle, Terry Williams, and Mickey Jones. All but Jones were memebers of the New Christy Minstrels. Before splitting from the group in 1973, they racked up ten entries on the Billboard chart, including two Top Ten hits.

This week on Treasure Island Oldies, Voice Your Choice spotlights Kenny Rogers and The First Edition with two of their hits: Something's Burnin' and Ruby, Don't Take Your Love To Town. Cast your vote for the song your prefer at the Voice Your Choice page and make your selection. We`ll play the winner in Hour 3 of next week`s show.

Procol Harum - Song Of The Week

Our Song of the Week is the Number One most-played record on radio in England, according to a report released by Phonographic Performance Ltd.

Here is the Top Ten:

#1 - Procol Harum - A Whiter Shade Of Pale
#2 - Queen - Bohemian Rhapsody
#3 - Everly Brothers - All I have To Do Is Dream
#4 - Wet Wet Wet - Love Is All Around
#5 - Bryan Adams - (Everything I Do) I Do it For You
#6 - Robbie Williams - Angels
#7 - Elvis Presley - All Shook Up
#8 - ABBA - Dancing Queen
#9 - Perry Como - Magic Moments
#10 - Bing Crosby - White Christmas

Here is a link to the entire Top 75 Songs


And of course, the Number One Song: A White Shade of Pale by Procol Harum.

Enjoy!
Michael

Randy Cain of The Delfonics Dead At Age 63

Randy Cain, 63, a founding member of the Philadelphia soul group the Delfonics, which had the 1968 hit "La-La (Means I Love You)," died Thursday at his home in Maple Shade.

Mr. Cain was found dead at his apartment by his hairdresser, said Sheila Hart, the wife of Delfonics cofounder Wilbert Hart. She said Mr. Cain had been in poor health for years.

Mr. Cain met brothers William and Wilbert Hart while the three were growing up in West Philadelphia during the 1960s, Wilbert Hart recalled.

After experimenting with different bands, the core trio and three others formed the Orphonics, which became the Delfonics, he said.

When the group started making hits, it was down to the Hart brothers and Mr. Cain, who "was more or less the ladies' man with the group," Wilbert Hart recalled.

Mr. Cain most recently was working just with William Hart. Wilbert Hart said he was devastated by Mr. Cain's passing.

Authorities do not believe there was any foul play in Mr. Cain's death, according to Burlington County First Assistant Prosecutor Ray Milavsky. A final determination will be made by the medical examiner, he said.

The Delfonics, led by songwriter William Hart, worked with Thom Bell, who produced "La-La (Means I Love You)." Bell also produced "Didn't I (Blow Your Mind This Time)," which won an R&B Grammy in 1970.

Both songs were used in Quentin Tarantino's 1997 movie Jackie Brown. And "Didn't I," which was a hit on New Kids on the Block's self-titled debut, also has been covered by Patti LaBelle and Aretha Franklin, among many others.

Mr. Cain left the group in 1971, but returned around 1999, Wilbert Hart said. Mr. Cain last performed with William Hart on Valentine's Day.

The Delfonics' music – and Mr. Cain's voice - have also been frequently sampled by hip-hop artists such as Notorious B.I.G. and DJ Jazzy Jeff and the Fresh Prince, and most prominently by the Fugees, who used the song "Ready or Not Here I Come (Can't Hide From Love)," as the basis for "Ready or Not," the Lauryn Hill-sung hit on the group's 1996 album The Score.

Funeral arrangements were pending the arrival of Mr. Cain's son, Randy Jr., from Hawaii. Mr. Cain also is survived by his mother, Louise; sister Joanne; another son; and three grandchildren.

Phil Spector Found Guilty 2nd Degree Murder

By LINDA DEUTSCH, AP Special Correspondent Linda Deutsch, Ap Special Correspondent

LOS ANGELES – Rock music producer Phil Spector was convicted Monday of second-degree murder in the shooting death of a film actress at his mansion six years ago.

A Superior Court jury returned the verdict after about 30 hours of deliberations. The jury had the option of choosing involuntary manslaughter, but did not do so.

The panel also found Spector guilty of using a firearm in committing a crime.

Spector exhibited no reaction to the verdict. His attorney argued that he should remain free on bail pending the May 29 sentencing, but Judge Larry Paul Fidler remanded him to jail immediately.

Second-degree murder carries a penalty of 15 years to life in prison, and the firearm charge carries up to three years in prison.

Spector's young wife, Rachelle, sobbed as the decision was announced. It was Spector's second trial. The first jury deadlocked 10-2, favoring conviction in 2007.

The 40-year-old Lana Clarkson, star of the 1985 cult film "Barbarian Queen," died of a gunshot fired in her mouth as she sat in the foyer of Spector's mansion in 2003. She met Spector only hours earlier at her job as a nightclub hostess.

Prosecutors argued Spector had a history of threatening women with guns when they tried to leave his presence. The defense claimed she killed herself.

The murder case was a flash from Hollywood's distant past, a reminder of the 1960s when Spector reigned as the hit maker supreme with such songs as the Righteous Brothers' "You've Lost That Lovin' Feelin'" and the Ronettes' classic, "Be My Baby."

Spector, 69, who had long lived in seclusion at his suburban Alhambra "castle," was out on the town in Hollywood when he met Clarkson on Feb. 3, 2003, at the House of Blues. The tall, blond actress, recently turned 40 and unable to find acting work, had taken a job as a hostess. When the club closed in the wee hours, she accepted a chauffeured ride to Spector's home for a drink. Three hours later, she was dead.

Spector's chauffeur, the key witness, said he heard a gunshot, then saw Spector emerge holding a gun and heard him say: "I think I killed somebody."

Defense attorney Doron Weinberg disputed whether the chauffeur remembered the words accurately. In closing arguments, Weinberg listed 14 points of forensic evidence including blood spatter, gunshot residue and DNA, which he said were proof of a self-inflicted wound.

"It's very difficult to put a gun in somebody's mouth," he said.

"Every single fact says this is a self-inflicted gunshot wound," Weinberg argued. "How do you ignore it? How do you say this could have been a homicide?"

But prosecutors portrayed Spector as a dangerous man who became a "demonic maniac" when he drank and had a history of threatening women with guns. They also contended blood spatter evidence proved that Clarkson could not have shot herself.

As in the first trial, they presented testimony from five women who told of being threatened by a drunken Spector, even held hostage in his home, with a gun pointed at them and threats of death if they tried to leave. The parallels with the night Clarkson died were chilling even if the stories were very old — 31 years in one instance.

Clarkson's mother and sister sat through both trials and Spector's young wife, Rachelle, sat across the courtroom from them.

Prosecutors, haunted by the acquittals of stars such as O.J. Simpson, Robert Blake and Michael Jackson, at first seemed invested in making Spector the first star to be convicted in a major criminal case. But after the first trial ended in a deadlock, public interest faded. The second six-month trial was played out in a sparsely populated courtroom with few members of the media present.

During jury selection, only a few panelists remembered Spector's heyday as the inventor of the "Wall of Sound" recording technique and producer of teen anthems including, "To Know Him is to Love Him," The Crystals' "Da Doo Ron Ron" and "He's a Rebel" and Ike and Tina Turner's "River Deep-Mountain High." He also worked on a Beatles album with John Lennon.

This Week on Treasure Island Oldies

Week of April 12th to April 18th, 2009

It was a real treat to have our annual One Hit Wonders Special on this week's show. It is quite amazing how so many great records were never able to be repeated by the artists who recorded them. And it's not the case of one hit being in the Top Twenty and the follow-up not getting higher than 85 on the chart. These artists never appeared on the charts again - period. Surprisingly, there are so many examples of One Hit Wonders that there are more songs to choose from than could be played in a four hour show. Thanks for both your email and phone requests; it was a pleasure playing them for you.

The Chat Room was packed again this week, with returning "newbies" Mike and Maureen from Berkeley, California. We also welcomed ogopogo from Westbank, British Columbia in the beautiful Okanagan Valley. The regular Nuts in the Hut sure made Mike, Maureen and ogopogo feel right at home. They said that I was absolutely right, the Chat Room does enhance the enjoyment level of the show and is a terrific companion piece to the live show. Check it out for yourself when we are live next Sunday. Click Chat on the Menu and follow the instructions. You too will soon become a regular Nut in the Hut. We all look forward to seeing you.

We will be celebrating the 12th Anniversary of Treasure Island Oldies on Sunday, May 3rd. Hard to believe that we have been bringing you the greatest music and Lost Treasures every week since 1997! If you'd like to record a brief message for our 12th Anniversary Special, please call our 24/7 Request Line at 206-203-4678 and leave your voicemail message. I'll play it back on the special. Also, if you'd like to hear a special song, then get your request into me by either our 24/7 Request Line or click the Requests button on any page of the website.

I would like to say a very big thank you to our good friend Ian Chapman in England who has been presenting Ian Chapman's Girl Groups as an exclusive feature on Treasure Island Oldies. His series has now ended but will return for an encore presentation in the future. I am pleased to have a brand new feature as of last week: Hits From Across The Pond with Fay Greenwood. I know you will enjoy this new program feature and will be both informed and entertained by Fay's musical knowledge.

This week the Treasure Island Oldies Blog features The Kinks from London. England with a great spring/summer song: Sunny Afternoon. It's our Song of the Week. Enjoy!

Voice Your Choice this week spotlights a group that had only two songs on the charts, so we will present both for your votes. Looking Glass is in the spotlight with Brandy (You're A Fine Girl) and Jimmy Loves Mary-Anne. Cast your vote. Click the Voice Your Choice button on any page of the website and make your selection. We'll play the winner in Hour 3 of next week's show.

We've received photos of many listeners from various parts of the world and they are posted at the Listener Gallery page. It would be great to have your photo added too. Just send a picture along with your name, city, and country to michael@treasureislandoldies.com and we'll be pleased to include you in the Listener Gallery.

I am still looking for your input as to whether we should bring back the Listener Map. Let me know, send an email to map@treasureislandoldies.com Thanks, I look forward to hearing from you.

If you missed the live show, you can enjoy the Archive of April 12, 2009, our One Hit Wonders Special; just click the Listen button on the Menu. And click Playlist to see all the songs we played on the show.

Have a good week.

Michael

Looking Glass - Voice Your Choice

Looking Glass were from New Jersey, and consisted of Elliot Lurie on vocals and guitar, Larry Gonsky on keyboards, Piet Sweval on bass, and Jeff Grob on drums. Sadly, Piet Sweval died on January 23, 1990 at age 51. While they had a very short life on the charts, their debut single was a smash. Their follow-up was no slouch either.

This week on Treasure Island Oldies, Voice Your Choice presents their two charted songs for your votes: Brandy (You're A Fine Girl), which went to Number One and was a Gold Record, and their follow-up hit Jimmy Loves Mary-Anne.

Cast your vote. Click Voice Your Choice and make your selection. We'll play the winner in Hour 3 of next week's show.

The Kinks - Song Of The Week

The Kinks were one of the most popular British Invasion groups, scoring ten hits on the charts in three short years from 1974 to 1967. This week we feature one of their very popular hit songs, one perfect for spring as we head towards summer. Our Song of the Week is Sunny Afternoon. Enjoy!

Nancy Overton of The Chordettes Dead At Age 83

by Dennis Hevesi, New York Times, April 10, 2009

Nancy Overton, who joined the pop group the Chordettes in 1958 and melded her mellifluous low tones into their barbershop-quartet-like harmonies on some of their later hits, died on Sunday in Blairstown, N.J. She was 83 and lived in Hackettstown, N.J. The cause was esophageal cancer, her son Rick said. Ms. Overton sang on the original recordings of two Chordettes hits: “Zorro,” a vocal version of the theme from the hit television show that climbed to No. 17 on the charts in 1958, and “Never on Sunday,” the title song of the movie starring Melina Mercouri, which made it to No. 13 in 1961. The Chordettes had been together for 10 years when Ms. Overton stepped in for one of the original four, Janet Ertel, who no longer wanted to go on the road. With singles like “Eddie My Love” in 1956 and, particularly, “Mr. Sandman” in 1954, the Chordettes had already made the bobby-soxer generation swoon. Before the Chordettes, Ms. Overton had sung with the Heathertones, making recordings with the likes of Benny Goodman and Tommy Dorsey. The Chordettes had already recorded what would become their second-biggest hit, “Lollipop,” before she joined the group. With its bubble-gum lyrics — “Lollipop, lollipop, oh lolli, lolli, lolli ...” — the song reached No. 2 on the charts. As the group reprised the song on television variety shows, Ms. Overton sang the bass line, punctuating that repetitive line with a pursed-lip pop. Shortly after the release of “Never on Sunday,” the group disbanded. Anne Swain (she preferred her childhood nickname, Nancy) was born in Port Washington, N.Y., on Feb. 6, 1926, one of two daughters of Philip and Edith Swain. Her father was a physicist; her mother played the organ in church and taught singing. She married Hall Overton, a jazz pianist, in 1946; he died in 1972. Besides her son Rick, of Los Angeles, Ms. Overton is survived by another son, Steven, of Placitas, N.M.

This Week on Treasure Island Oldies

Week of April 5th to April 11th, 2009

The Chat Room was packed again this week with the regular Nuts in the Hut, but also we were pleased to welcome Mike and Maureen from Berkeley, California. You will recall from last week's show update that they had sent a wonderful email to me. So it was a nice surprise to have them drop into the Chat Room for a visit. Mike even requested a song for next week's show. I invite you to become part of the Chat Room during the live show, Sundays from 6 to 10 pm Pacific time. Your listening experience of the show will be enhanced. It is a bit odd the first time you hear a song on the show and say to yourself, "ooo great song! Haven't heard that in years." Well not only will you think that, but others in the Chat Room will type in the same response simultaneously. Of course, the music memories bring up other memories that get shared too, such as our favourite diners/restaurants back then, the car you were driving when you heard a particular song for the first time on the car radio. It just rivets you back to the moment. The Chat Room shares those great memories. There are many regulars who have been in the Chat Room every week for many years. They often say that Sunday nights would never be the same if Treasure Island Oldies was not on the air live and if it wasn't possible to visit with friends every week in the Chat Room. It's an interesting experience I am sure you'll enjoy. Click Chat on the Menu and please follow the instructions carefully in order to easily read and type your part of the conversation. You too can become a Nut in the Hut.

I mentioned I received a request for a song on next week's show. Mike in Berkeley, California would like me to play Kick That Little Foot Sally Ann by Round Robin. That's a great One Hit Wonder and next week is our Annual One Hit Wonder Special. If you have a song you'd like to hear on the show, click Requests on any page of the website or pick up the phone and call our 24/7 Request Line at 206-203-4678. Leave your voicemail message with your name, city and country plus the name of the song and artist you'd like to hear. I'll play back your voicemail message and your song request. Look forward to hearing from you.

Nice to hear from regular listener and frequent Chat Room visitor Sam Tellerico in New York State. In his email he said he really appreciated the wonderful selections played on the 50 Plus Special with lots of lost songs. In closing, he said "Keep up the great work--your listeners really enjoy the effort you put into "Treasure Island Oldies". Thanks very much, Sam.

To get you in the mood for our One Hit Wonders Special next week, our Song of the Week at the Treasure Island Oldies Blog is Resurrection Shuffle by Ashton, Gardner and Dyke. Enjoy!

Voice Your Choice this week features Frank Ifield who was born in Coventry, Warwickshire, England, and raised New South Wales, Australia. We have two of his hits for your votes this week: I Remember You and Lovesick Blues. Cast your vote for the song you'd like me to play. Click Voice Your Choice on any page of the website and make your selection. We'll play the winner in Hour 3 of next week's show.

I look forward to you adding your photo to the Listener Gallery. Show the world you're a true "Islander". Send your photo, name, city and province or state and country to michael@treasureislandoldies.com

I am still looking for your input as to whether we should bring back the Listener Map. Let me know, send an email to map@treasureislandoldies.com Thanks, I look forward to hearing from you.

If you missed the live show, you can enjoy the Archive of April 5, 2009; just click the Listen button on the Menu. Be sure to check out the Playlist to see all the songs we played on the show.

Have a good week.

Michael

Frank Ifield - Voice Your Choice

Frank Ifield was born November 30, 1937 in Coventry, Warwickshire, England. He was raised in New South Wales, Australia, where he became a pop singer.

In just over a one year period from September 1962 to December 1963, he released four charted singles, including one Top Ten hit.

This week on Treasure Island Oldies Voice Your Choice features Frank Ifield with two of his hits: I Remember You and Lovesick Blues. Cast your vote for the song you want to hear. Click Voice Your Choice and make your selection. We'll play the winner in Hour 3 of next week's show.

Ashton, Gardner & Dyke - Song of the Week

To get you in the mood for our Annual One Hit Wonders Special next week on Treasure Island Oldies, here's a great hit out of England that hit the Top 40 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. It's by Ashton, Gardner & Dyke in a clip from the British TV show Top Of The Pops, with Resurrection Shuffle, our Song of the Week.
Enjoy!
Michael