August 22nd, 2011 to August 27th, 2011Thanks for all the great feedback on our Annual Instrumental Gems Wordless Wonders Special. It's always great to hear from you, and this much-loved annual event continued its tradition of lots of comments. And thanks for the many requests too. Mark you calendar for our next special, live September 4 and all week on the Archive, when we bring you the Labour Day Back To School End Of Summer Special. If there is a song you'd like to hear, be sure to let me know. Click the Requests button on any page of the website or call the 24/7 Listener Line at 206-339-0709.
Happy Birthday wishes go out to my good friends and host and producer of the weekly feature Hits From Across The Pond, Fay Greenwood and Matt Meaney. Also Birthday greetings and best wishes to Greg Simpson in Coquitlam, British Columbia, Alexander Van Engelen in Montreal, Quebec, Lawrence Macdonald in Seattle, Washington, and long time music industry colleague, Bob Segarini. If you have a birthday coming up, be sure to let me know by sending an email to birthdays@treasureislandoldies.com. I'll wish you Happy Birthday on the show and play Birthday by The Beatles for you.
It's a sad day for the music world with the news of the death of Jerry Leiber, half of the legendary Leiber and Stoller songwriting team, with his partner, Mike Stoller. I invite you to read the details below. In tribute to Jerry Leiber, I am pleased to play one of their many hit songs: Hound Dog performed by Elvis Presley. It's our Song of the Week. Enjoy!
Voice Your Choice features Herman's Hermits from Manchester, England, with two of their many hit records: Silhouettes and I'm Into Something Good. Which song would you like to hear? Cast your vote at the Voice Your Choice page. We'll play the winning song in the 3rd hour of next week's show.
More and more people I am in touch with are using their iPhone or other smartphone for more than a phone call or a text message. Many are now enjoying listening to Treasure Island Oldies wherever they happen to be at that moment. And you can too. Listen to both the Live show and the 24/7 Stream on your smartphone. Here's where to get the app. May I suggest www.wunderradio.com. They have a version for all types of smartphones, including Android and iPhone. Once you download the app, then here is the link to put into your search. Link for the Live stream: http://meta.insinc.com/treasure/treasure.asx. And this is the Link for the 24/7 Stream: http://treasureislandoldies.com/ContinuousTIO_2.asx. Happy listening!
You can also let all your friends know you enjoy the show with your personal Treasure Island Oldies Email Signature. A selection of complimentary signatures to be placed at the end of your outgoing emails is available for download. Click Goodies on the upper menu on any page on the website. Thanks to the many folks that have downloaded their own copy of the Email Signature. That's great!
I hope you have a great week and see you next Sunday for the live show.
Bye for now.
Michael
