This Week On Treasure Island Oldies

This  Week on Treasure Island Oldies

November 29th, 2009 to December5th, 2009

It was nice to get begin playing Christmas music once again this year. I just love this seasonal music, done so well by so many artists, and only heard for a very short time each December. All this music brings back so many memories of my childhood and I can see myself in our living room as a young kid of maybe 4 or 5 and being enthralled by the record turning at 78 rpm on the record player and hearing it come booming out of the speaker. Man the music felt alive! Those songs are what I call "feel good" music. And being able to play some fantastic Christmas songs and carols again this year for you is a real pleasure for me. I hope you will make plans to join me for my 13th Annual Treasure Island Oldies Christmas Special, live Sunday, December 20th from 6 to 10 p.m. Pacific time and 9 p.m. Eastern time. And the Archive will be available throughout the holidays for you to enjoy. If there is a Christmas song you'd like me to play on one of the shows in December, just let me know. There's two ways to get in touch. Call the Treasure Island Oldies Listener Request Line 24/7 at 206-203-4678 and record your request and/or holiday greeting. The other way is to email your requests, and that's easy too. Just click the Requests button on any page of the website and let me know what Christmas song you'd like me to play for you. I hope to hear from you this Christmas season.

I hope you are enjoying the Christmas decorations that are appearing on the site. Our webmaster, Eddy Fisher has been hard at work getting the lights and decorations unpacked and ready for display. I can only hope that the snow will start falling in time for Christmas.

Speaking of Christmas music, I decided to help get you in the Christmas mood with Paul Evans and his fun Christmas song, Santa's Stuck Up In The Chimney. It's our Song of the Week at the Treasure Island Oldies Blog. Enjoy!

I'm really looking forward to Voice Your Choice next week. It would be a difficult decision for me to make. We're spotlighting the Beach Boys with two of their great, yet rarely played songs: Do It Again and Caroline No. Which song would you like to hear? 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.

It's been another fun week connecting with both new and long time friends on facebook. This past week I connected with  Bob Roper, Dave Michaels, Humble Howard Glassman, Bob Segarini, and Leslie Soldat. It's always fun to receive comments too as I heard this week from Fred Waterer, MrsMatt, Russ Horton, and Wayne Harrett. Follow me on facebook; click the facebook link on any page of the website and stop by. Say hi and leave a comment.

Once again, I am pleased to welcome 99.9 The Crow in McKinney, Texas to the Treasure Island Oldies Broadcast Partners Network. We look forward to being part of your weekend every Saturday from Noon to 4 p.m.

If you or someone special to you is having a birthday, let me know. Send the details to michael@treasureislandoldies.com. It'll be my pleasure to wish you Happy Birthday and play Birthday by The Beatles.

Is your alma mater planning a high school, college or university Reunion? Let me know and I'll be pleased to let the listeners know about it. Today with people scattered all around the globe, it is sometimes difficult to reach them. I'll do my best to help publicize and promote your Reunion. Send the details to michael@treasureislandoldies.com.

I'd like to invite you to add your photo to the Treasure Island Oldies Listener Gallery. Many folks have already submitted their photos but there's still room for yours. Send your picture, name and city to michael@treasureislandoldies.com. I look forward to receiving  it from you.

Have a good week.

Bye for now.

Michael

The Beach Boys - Voice Your Choice

The most popular American rock and roll group from Hawthorne, California is in the spotlight this week for Voice Your Choice on Treasure Island Oldies.

The Beach Boys are featured with two of their great, though lesser played songs: Do It Again and Caroline No. Which song would you like to hear? Come to the Voice Your Choice page and make your selection. The song with the most votes will be played in Hour 3 of next week's show.

Paul Evans - Song of the Week

Paul Evans has kindly given me permission to show this video to you. It's a great Christmas time song that I know you'll want to hear and watch again.

Here is Paul Evans with Santa's Stuck Up In The Chimney. It's our Song of the Week and a great way to get underway with Christmas music this year on Treasure Island Oldies. And please remember to join me Sunday, December 20th from 6 to 10 p.m. Pacific (9 p.m. to 1 a.m. Eastern) for the 13th Annual Christmas Special on Treasure Island Oldies.

Enjoy!
Michael

Al Alberts of The Four Aces Had Died At Age 87

Al Alberts, lead singer of the Four Aces, died Friday (November 26) of complications from kidney failure at his Arcadia, Florida retirement home. He was 87. Al also hosted the Saturday morning "Al Alberts Showcase" program for 32 years on WPVI-TV in Philadelphia. Born Al Albertini in south Philadelphia in 1922, he got his start like many Philadelphia teens on local TV's "Horn & Hardart Children's Hour" there. He went on to attend Temple University before joining the Navy, where he met Dave Mahoney. After their service was up, they recruited Sod Vaccaro and Lou Silvestri and in 1951 first recorded on their own label-- Victoria-- out of Chester, Pennsylvania. The success of their first release, "Sin," (#4) led to a contract with Decca Records, where they charted 43 more times, with 18 more top 20 hits, including "Three Coins In The Fountain" (#1-1954), "Love Is A Many Splendored Thing" (#1-1955), "Tell Me Why" (#2-1952), "Melody Of Love" (#3-1955) and "Stranger In Paradise" (#3-1954). Despite top billing on their recordings, Al left for a solo career in 1958. He never charted again and the group, with Fred Diodati on lead, only managed two minor chart hits without him. In 1962 he began his television program which, like the show he began on, featured area child singers and dancers. From 1975 to 1987, Al toured with "The Original Four Aces, Featuring Al Alberts," a name they won the rights to in a court battle with a later incarnation of the group. He retired from television in 1994 and moved to Florida in 2000. Al and the Four Aces were inducted into the Vocal Group Hall of Fame in 2001.

My thanks to Ron Smith at Oldies Music for this sad news.

Michael

Happy Thanksgiving

Just wanted to wish my American friends a very Happy Thanksgiving today. Enjoy your celebration with your family and friends. See you this Sunday for more great music on Treasure Island Oldies.

Michael

Treasure Island Oldies Now On 99.9 The Crow

I'm pleased to let you know that Treasure Island Oldies is now on 99.9 The Crow in McKinney, Texas. You can hear the show Saturdays from Noon to 4 p.m. Here's a link to The Crow website.

If you get a chance to hear the show on the station, please let them know you're glad you can listen to Treasure Island Oldies on their station. Let's support our Broadcast Partners Network stations.

Cheers,
Michael

This Week On Treasure Island Oldies

This week on Treasure Island Oldies

November 22nd, 2009 to November 28th, 2009

I'd like to begin this week's update by wishing all my great American friends a very Happy Thanksgiving. Enjoy your celebration with your families and friends. The Chat Room regulars, the Nuts in the Hut, got into a bit of a reflective mood near the end of the show. So many of them commented on how fortunate they were and how thankful they were for their lives. They were grateful for their spouse or partner, who they all said were their best friends. They were thankful for the health they have, for many the job they have, and their community of friends on Treasure Island Oldies. I am so honoured to be invited into your homes every week since 1997. To share the music that I love with you, and with my many years in the media and entertainment business, I am thrilled to be able to share some of my memories with you as well. So I thank you wherever you are, in whatever city and in any country in which you live. Thank you for being part of Treasure Island Oldies.

A big thanks to Grant Christian at insinc for helping us out with the technical issues we've had for the past few weeks on the Real Media stream. It's all fixed and adjusted and we sound great once again!

Boy the comments are starting to really build momentum on the Treasure Island Oldies page at Facebook and on different topics as well. I invite you to join me on facebook. Click the logo on any page of the website to get to my facebook page.

I'd like to extend a big welcome to 99.9 The Crow in McKinney, Texas, as a brand new Treasure Island Oldies Broadcast Partners Network radio station. Our show will air Saturdays from Noon to 4 p.m. Check out the station at http://www.KQRO.tk.

The Treasure Island Oldies Blog this week features one of Motown's best, Jr. Walker And The All Stars with their great soul hit What Does It Take (To Win Your Love). It's our Song of the Week. Enjoy!

Speaking of Motown, this week Voice Your Choice spotlights Mary Wells with two of her soulful smashes: Two Lovers and Laughing Boy. Tough decision this week, but you must decide which song you want me to play. Come cast your vote. Click the Voice Your Choice button on any page of the website and make your selection. We'll play the song with the greatest percentage of votes in Hour 3 of next week's show.

I'm really looking forward to playing some great Christmas music again this year. Our webmaster, Eddy Fisher, is busy working in Santa Michael's tech shop to bring us some nice Christmas decorations to the website over the next several weeks. Looking forward to seeing what he comes up with for us this year. If there's a Christmas tune you'd like to hear, let me know. Click the Requests button on any page of the website and tell me the song and artist name and I'll play it for you on the show. It would also be very nice if you shared a memory that your request brings back to you. I'd like to let the listeners know how special the song is to you. It would be great for you to record your memory and song request. Call our Listener Request Line at any time of the day or night at 206-303-4678 and leave your message. I'll play it back and your request.

If you or someone special to you is having a birthday, let me know. Send the details to michael@treasureislandoldies.com. It'll be my pleasure to wish you Happy Birthday and play Birthday by The Beatles.

Is your alma mater planning a high school, college or university Reunion? Let me know and I'll be pleased to let the listeners know about it. Today with people scattered all around the globe, it is sometimes difficult to reach them. I'll do my best to help publicize and promote your Reunion. Send the details to michael@treasureislandoldies.com.

I'd like to invite you to add your photo to the Treasure Island Oldies Listener Gallery. Many folks have already submitted their photos but there's still room for yours. Send your picture, name and city to michael@treasureislandoldies.com. I look forward to receiving  it from you.

Have a good week and once again, Happy Thanksgiving to our American friends.

Bye for now.

Michael

Mary Wells - Voice Your Choice

Mary Wells was born on May 13, 1943 in Detroit, Michigan, the home of Motown Records. She was the very first artist to score a Top 10 and #1 single for Motown Records. When she was just 17, she presented the song Bye Bye Baby to Jackie Wilson's producer, Berry Gordy Jr. Gordy signed her to his brand new record label, Motown Records. She ended up recording Bye Bye Baby herself, and hit became her first charted record in 1961, peaking at number 45. She went on to have a total of twenty-three appearances on the Billboard charts, including four Top Ten hits and a Number One record with My Guy.

This week on Treasure Island Oldies, Voice Your Choice presents the First Lady of Motown, Mary Wells with Two Lovers and Laughing Boy. Which song would you like me to play? Cast your vote. Click the Voice Your Choice link and then make your selection. We'll play the winner in Hour 3 of next week's show.

Jr. Walker And The All Stars - Song Of The Week

Hearing Jr. Walker blow his sax is the sound of Motown to me. I'm pleased to present to you Motown's legendary Jr. Walker And The All Stars and What Does it Take (To Win Your Love). It's our Song of the Week.

Enjoy!
Michael

This Week On Treasure Island Oldies

This week on Treasure Island Oldies

November 15th, 2009 to November 21st, 2009

Thank you for the feedback on The Long Ones Special. I'm glad you enjoyed hearing these longer than the typical 2 1/2 minute songs. There were only a handful of long records in the 50s and early 60s (Ray Charles' What'd I Say, for example), with most 4 minutes and longer songs happening in the late 60s and into the 70s. Thanks for your requests too. I love getting your input and requests. And anytime you'd like to hear a song on the show, just let me know. Either email your requests by clicking the Requests button on any page of the website or give me a call. The Treasure Island Oldies Listener Request Line is available to you 24 hours a day at 206-203-4678. Leave your voicemail message and I'll play it back on the show along with your request. It's your move.

Our next special will be our 13th Annual Christmas Special, live Sunday, December 20th. For your convenience, our webmaster Eddy Fisher has installed a Countdown To Christmas Clock on the main page of the website. I hope you find it a handy tool to refer to when needed.

Happy Birthday wishes go out this week to Connie Canode in Madison, Wisconsin and Chris Witmer in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. It was my pleasure to play Birthday by The Beatles. If you or someone special to you is having a birthday, let me know. Send the details to michael@treasureislandoldies.com. It'll be my pleasure to wish you Happy Birthday and play Birthday by The Beatles.

I also wanted to say a quick thank you for your comments on the Remembrance Day/Memorial Day videos I posted to the Blog on November 11th. I appreciated hearing from you with your views.

The Treasure Island Oldies Blog features Three Dog Night performing live, the Otis Redding classic Try A Little Tenderness. Man, they rock on this. Enjoy!

Voice Your Choice spotlights two giants of Motown: Diana Ross & The Supremes and The Temptations in a duet of duets. Cast your vote for either I'm Gonna Make you Love Me or I'll Try Something New. Click the Voice Your Choice button on any page of the website and make your selection. The winner will be played in Hour 3 of next week's show.

If your alma mater is planning a high school, college or university reunion, let me know and I'll be pleased to let the listeners know about it. Today with people scattered all around the globe, it is sometimes difficult to reach them. I'll do my best to help publicize and promote your Reunion. Send the details to michael@treasureislandoldies.com.

I would like to invite you to add your photo to the Treasure Island Oldies Listener Gallery. Many folks have already submitted their photos but there's still room for yours. Send your picture, name and city to michael@treasureislandoldies.com. I look forward to receiving  it from you.

Remember this is your show as much as mine. If you'd like to hear a special song that will bring back a flood of memories for you, I'd love to play it for you. You can send an email; Click the Requests button on any page of the website, or give me a call and record your message on our 24/7 Treasure Island Oldies Listener Request Line at 206-203-4678. I'd love to hear from you.

Have a great week.

Bye for now.

Michael

Diana Ross And The Supremes and The Temptations - Voice Your Choice

By the time that Diana Ross and The Supremes and The Temptations, two of the premiere Motown artists, had recorded together in the studio, the girls had already scored 25 hits on the Billboard charts with the guys appearing 19 times. They recorded together and those sessions netted several hits, including the two songs this week on Voice Your Choice. Released in early December 1968, the the first song became a smash. I'm Gonna Make You Love Me topped the chart at Number One and was a Platinum selling record. The second contender this week is the Top 25 hit I'll Try Something New. Which song would you like to hear? Cast your vote at the Voice Your Choice page and make your selection. The winner will be played in the 3rd hour of Treasure Island Oldies next week.

Three Dog Night - Song of the Week

In keeping with this week's The Long Ones Special on Treasure Island Oldies, here is the breakout song by Three Dog Night, in a live performance of the Otis Redding  R&B classic Try A Little Tenderness.

Enjoy!

Michael

Buffy Sainte-Marie - Universal Soldier

A special interview with Buffy Sainte-Marie and performance of Universal Soldier.
Michael

Remembrance Day - Veterans Day Tribute

You will recall that Shawn Hlookoff was a guest in the studio on two occasions. The first time was to talk about and play some songs from his debut album. The second time he visited he performed live in the studio. That was a very memorable moment on the show. I first became aware of Shawn via a news story on the evening news and then met him through my friend John Graham. It was after that meeting that I invited him top the show. The news story was about a song and video Shawn wrote and produced. That song is Soldier, a tribute to soldiers in the past, present and the future. And no matter what one's views of war are, one should always respect the soldiers, the men and women, who risk their lives on behalf of their country.

In recognition of Remembrance Day in Canada, November 11th, and Veterans Day coming up in the United States, I am pleased to present to you, Shawn Hlookoff and Soldier.

Michael

This Week On Treasure Island Oldies

November 8th, 2009 to November 14th, 2009

What a blast we had again on the show this week! You know that even though I've been hosting this show since 1997, I still love bringing Treasure Island Oldies to you each and every week. And your feedback continues to inspire me and keep me highly motivated. So if you'd ever like to make a comment about the show, the specials, features, or make a request, I'd love to hear from you. Please send any and all comments to michael@treasureislandoldies.com.

It's great to have the Chat Room working so well again and both the regular Nuts in the Hut as well as first time visitors have commented that it is great to be back up and running again. I know I mention it on the show and here in the weekly update, but you really should try adding the Chat Room to your listening experience of the show. As visitors become regulars, the entire group become friends. And who doesn't like to visit with friends! The topics are varied, and not just about music or the song playing at the moment. It's a really enjoyable way to spend time together. Check it our for yourself when we are live, every Sunday from 6 to 10 pm Pacific time. Click Chat on the Menu and carefully follow the instructions. See you soon.

Next week on the show it's The Long Ones Special, featuring songs that were longer than your typical 2 and a half to three minutes. You'll hear the original hit versions that reached the Billboard charts, but just happened to be long. This will be only the second time since the show began that this theme has been used for a special. I am sure you'll enjoy it.

I keep hearing from various folks that have connected together on Facebook about just how much fun they are having. Keep up with what's going on with the show and yours truly. Follow me by clicking the facebook logo on the left hand side of any page of the website.

The Treasure Island Oldies Blog features Booker T & The MGs in a great live performance clip of Time Is Tight. It's our Song of the Week. Enjoy!

Voice Your Choice spotlights The Strangeloves, a great songwriting and production team that wrote and produced My Boyfriend's Back by The Angels as well as The McCoys and Hang On Sloopy. They recorded several singles and this week we feature two of them for your votes: I Want Candy and Night Time. Click the Voice Your Choice button on any page of the website to cast your vote. The winning song will be played in Hour 3 of next week's show.

If your alma mater is planning a high school, college or university reunion, let me know and I'll be pleased to let the listeners know about it. Today with people scattered all around the globe, it is sometimes difficult to reach them. I'll do my best to help publicize and promote your Reunion. Send the details to michael@treasureislandoldies.com.

I would like to invite you to add your photo to the Treasure Island Oldies Listener Gallery. Many folks have already submitted their photos but there's still room for yours. Send your picture, name and city to michael@treasureislandoldies.com. I look forward to receiving  it from you.

Remember this is your show as much as mine. If you'd like to hear a special song that will bring back a flood of memories for you, I'd love to play it for you. You can send an email; Click the Requests button on any page of the website, or give me a call and record your message on our 24/7 Treasure Island Oldies Listener Request Line at 206-203-4678. I'd love to hear from you.

Have a great week.

Bye for now.

Michael

The Strangeloves - Voice Your Choice

The Strangeloves, Bob Feldman, Jerry Goldstein and Richie Gottehrer, were a cool team of songwriters and producers in New York City's Brill Building. They wrote and produced My Boyfriend's Back by The Angels as well as Hang On Sloopy for The McCoys. They also had a few hits of their own: I Want Candy, Cara-Lin, Night Time and Hand Jive, all on Bang Records, the home of the early classic Neil Diamond hits and The McCoys. Later, Richie Gottehrer became a partner in the innovative and very succssful Sire Records, owned by Seymour Stein. They signed Talking Heads, Focus, The Ramones, and others. Gottehrer went on to produce the first two GoGos albums as well as the debut for Blondie. Very talented guy indeed!

This week on Voice Your Choice we spotlight The Strangeloves. Wanna hear either I Want Candy or Night Time" Come to the Voice Your Choice page and click on the song of your choice. The winner will be played in Hour 3 on this week's show.

Booker T & The MGs - Song Of The Week

Here is a great video clip of Booker T & The MGs in a live performance of Time Is Tight. There is a bit of video distortion at a certain point, but don't let it throw you off watching the entire clip. This clip is rare in that it features the late Al Jackson on drums. I know you're really dig Time Is Tight, it's our Song of the Week.

Michael 

Loggins & Messia with Michael Godin and Eddy Fisher

Here is the photo taken backstage after the amazing concert last Friday night by Loggins & Messina at the Red Robinson Show Theatre. It was wonderful to meet Kenny Loggins and Jim Messina and to have a chat with them. In the photo from left to right: Kenny Loggins, Eddy Fisher, our Webmaster extraordinaire, Jim Messina and yours truly. What a great evening of fantastic music and great memories. I am pleased to share this photo with you.

Michael

This Week On Treasure Island Oldies

November 1st, 2009 to 7th, 2009

I'd like to thank you again for the many comments that came in leading up to Halloween about our 13th Annual Halloween Spooktacular. I'm glad you noticed that there were several songs never before played on the Halloween special; and I already have more songs planned for next year.

We sure had a lot of fun once again this week on the show and the Chat Room was humming as usual. Really, if you've never had a chance to experience the added element of the chat room with the show itself, I guarantee you will have fun. There is always a great crowd, most of whom have been regulars for varying lengths of time, some for months, while others have been regulars for many years. Even first time visitors are warmly welcomed and made to feel right at home. To join us during the live show Sundays, click Chat on the Menu and follow the instructions. You too can become one of the Nuts in the Hut.

Happy Birthday wishes go out to Sunny in Berkeley, Illinois, Dana in New Jersey, and Nancy in Vancouver. It was great to play Birthday by The Beatles to help you celebrate. If you've got a birthday coming up or if someone close to you has their special day approaching, please let me know. Send the details to michael@treasureislandoldies.com.

Social networking sites have definitely got a foothold on many people these days and Facebook is one of the leading places to connect with new and old friends. I'm pleased to have had so many people get in touch and I invite you to participate as well. Follow me by clicking the Facebook link on any page of the website.

I mentioned on the show that last Friday night our Webmaster, Eddy Fisher, and I went to see Kenny Loggins and Jim Messina in concert at the Red Robinson Show Theatre at the Boulevard Casino in the Vancouver suburb of Coquitlam. I was flabbergasted when Red Robinson came on stage to introduce them and announced that a VIP was in the audience. He continued saying that Michael Godin, when he was the Vice-President of A&M Records, discovered and signed Bryan Adams. And he then suggested to the audience that they give a big round of applause. I was so surprised. Well right after that Loggins & Messina came onto the stage, along with their six piece band of amazingly talented musicians. It was such a treat to see musicians play on stage together and actually really enjoy playing together and entertaining the audience. There was no sampling, pyrotechnics or special sets. Just good lighting, amazing sound and incredible musicianship. I have seen many, many concerts throughout my career, but this was one of the best shows I have ever seen! We were also pleased to be invited backstage after the show to meet up with Kenny and Jim and had a nice chat. A neat aspect of the conversation Eddy and I had with them was when Eddy reminded Kenny and Jim that he was one of the people involved with their very first concert, which took place in Montreal. It was a wonderful memory for them both and fun for Eddy too to share that memory with them. We were pleased to get our picture taken with them and it will be posted to both the website as well as the Blog as soon as it's available. And if you are a fan of Loggins & Messina, be sure to catch them while they are touring. They'll be in Maui at the Maui Arts & Cultural Centre on November 14 and next night in Honolulu at the Blaisdell Concert Hall. For full details check out their website: logginsandmessina.com.

In the meantime, I am pleased to feature Loggins & Messina over at the Treasure Island Oldies Blog in a live performance of the classic Danny's Song, later recorded and a big hit for Anne Murray. Enjoy Danny's Song, it's our Song of the Week.

Voice Your Choice spotlights Miss Dynamite, Brenda Lee with two of her many hit songs: Dum Dum and Emotions. Which song would you like to hear? Cast you vote for your favourite song. Click the Voice Your Choice button on any page of the website and then make your selection. The winning song will be played in Hour 3 of next week's show.

If your alma mater is planning a high school, college or university reunion, let me know and I'll be pleased to let the listeners know about it. Today with people scattered all around the globe, it is sometimes difficult to reach them. I'll do my best to help publicize and promote your Reunion. Send the details to michael@treasureislandoldies.com.

I would like to invite you to add your photo to the Treasure Island Oldies Listener Gallery. Many folks have already submitted their photos but there's still room for yours. Send your picture, name and city to michael@treasureislandoldies.com. I look forward to receiving  it from you.

Remember this is your show as much as mine. If you'd like to hear a special song that will bring back a flood of memories for you, I'd love to play it for you. You can send an email; click the Requests button on any page of the website, or give me a call and record your message on our 24/7 Treasure Island Oldies Listener Request Line at 206-203-4678. I'd love to hear from you.

Have a great week.

Bye for now.

Michael

Brenda Lee - Voice Your Choice

Brenda Lee, "Little Miss Dynamite", began her professional singing career at age six. She was born Brenda Mae Tarpley on December 11, 1944 in Lithonia, Georgia. When she was just twelve years old, she signed with Decca Records in 1956. Between 1957 and 1973, she had 55 songs on the Billboard Hot 100 charts. She became the #1 female singer of the 1960s.

This week on Treasure Island Oldies, Voice Your Choice presents Brenda Lee with two of her many well known hit songs for your votes: Dum Dum and Emotions.

Cast your vote for the song you'd like to hear by making your selection at the Voice Your Choice page. We'll play the winner in Hour 3 of next week's show.

Loggins & Messina - Song of the Week

On the show this week and also in the weekly update, I said that I saw Loggins and Messina last Friday night and what an amazing show they put on. So I thought I'd bring you back a number of years to a live performance of Kenny Loggins and Jim Messina performing Danny's Song. It's our Song of the Week.

Enjoy!

Michael