This Week on Treasure Island Oldies - Week of January 25th, 2015

January 25^th, 2015 to January 31^st, 2015

It was busy in the Chat Room with the regulars, returning long time listeners, plus new ones. It’s really like having a visit with your friends every week. How nice is that??!! You should really try it out for yourself; I know you’ll find it takes listening to the show to a new level. Simply Click Chat on any page of the website any Sunday evening when the Live Show is on the air. Follow the easy instructions and voila! You’ll be in the Chat Room and one of the Nuts in the Hut.

It was also good to hear from several listeners with their requests, both by email as well as by calling the Listener Line at 206-339-0709. I’d love to hear from you and play a special song for you.

Next week it’s our annual Tribute to The Day The Music Died. Be sure to listen during the 4^th hour for news clips and interviews plus the great music of Buddy Holly, Ritchie Valens and the Big Bopper. And the following week, Sunday, February 8^th, it’s the Annual Valentine’s Day Special. Don’t forget to buy (or make) a Valentine’s card for your special someone and also email you request or call the Listener Line to record your request message. I look forward to hearing from you.

The next 18^th Anniversary Contest winner will be announced Sunday, February 22^nd during the Live show. You can’t win the poster of your choice from TNJ Poster Creations if you don’t enter. Click the Celebrate 18 logo on the website for full details. Just so you know, there is NO PURCHASE NECESSARY to be eligible to be a winner.

Happy Birthday wishes go out to Fred Waterer in St. Catharines, Ontario. All the best to you Fred. And if your own birthday is coming up soon, be sure to let me know. I’ll wish you Happy Birthday on the show and also play Birthday by The Beatles for you. Send the details to birthdays@treasureislandoldies.com.

I played Simon and Garfunkel’s At The Zoo on the show and decided to play them again at the Treasure Island Oldies Blog. It’s a great clip from their Concert In Central Park from 1981. You can almost hear a pin drop as they perform The Sound Of Silence. It’s our Song of the Week. Enjoy!

Voice Your Choice shines the spotlight on Little Anthony and the Imperials with just two of their many hit records. Cast your vote at the Voice Your Choice page for either Goin’ Out Of My Head or Hurt So Bad. I’ll play the winner in the 3^rd hour of next week’s show.

Here’s the Rock and Roll News for the week of January 26^th

Listen to the Top 5 Countdown from 1962

Have a really good week and remember, the days are getting brighter, longer, so spring can’t be that far off!

See you next week on the Island.

Bye for now.

Michael








 

Little Anthony and the Imperials - Voice Your Choice

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.

They charted 19 songs between 1958 and 1974. Their debut single, Tears On My Pillow, was a Top Five smash, and they enjoyed two other Top Ten hits as well.

This week on Treasure Island Oldies, Voice Your Choice features Little Anthony And The Imperials with two of their many hits. Cast your vote at the Voice Your Choice page for either Goin' Out Of My Head or Hurt So Bad.

I'll play the winning song during next week's show.

Simon And Garfunkel The Sound Of Silence - Song of the Week

Simon and Garfunkel, Paul Simon and Art Garfunkel, became a mainstay of the 60s music scene and continued into the 70s. They performed together for the Concert In Central Park in 1981 in front of thousands and thousands of fans. And I'm pleased to play a clip from that fantastic concert for you.

Here are Simon and Garfunkel with The Sound Of Silence. It's our Song of the Week.

Enjoy!

Michael

This Week on Treasure Island Oldies - Week of January 18th, 2015

January 18^th, 2015 to January 24^th, 2015

It’s hard to believe we are already near the end of January. Is it just me or has time simply sped up??!! I suppose if the weekly four hour show goes by quickly, then the rest of the day, week, etc. is bound to follow suit. J It’s a very exciting year for me and the show, as we celebrate the 18^th Anniversary of Treasure Island Oldies throughout 2015. And as you know, we’ve also got a fun contest with a chance for you to win the poster of your choice from TNJ Poster Creations. I will announce the next winner on the show February 22^nd. Be sure to enter; come to the Celebrate 18 page for full contest details. Good luck!

Happy Birthday wishes go out this week to Alice Bledsoe in Peoria, Illinois. If your birthday is approaching, let me know by sending the details to birthdays@treasureislandoldies.com and I’ll wish you a very Happy Birthday on the show and also play Birthday by The Beatles for you.

Be sure to mark your calendar for our annual salute to Buddy Holly, Ritchie Valens and The Big Bopper on the Day The Music Died Special, February 1^st during the entire 4^th hour. Then the following week, Cupid will be present with his bow as we celebrate with the Annual Valentine’s Special, February 8^th. Just two more of our 18 Specials throughout the year for you.

The Treasure Island Oldies Blog is playing Bobby Darin and a song requested by Cora Quinn for her friend Alice Bledsoe in Peoria, Illinois, who is celebrating her birthday this week. Bobby Darin appears in a clip from a TV show hosted by Dick Clark, and performing Beyond The Sea. It’s our Song of the Week. Enjoy!

Voice Your Choice is spotlighting Mark Lindsay, the former lead singer of Paul Revere & The Raiders, with two of his solo career hits. Cast your vote at theVoice Your Choice page for either SilverBird or Arizona. I’ll play the winner during next week’s show in the 3^rd hour.

Here’s the Rock and Roll News for the week of January 18^th

Listen to the Top 5 Countdown from 1960

Have a great week and I look forward to your company next Sunday for the next live show.

Bye for now.

Michael

Mark Lindsay - Voice Your Choice

Mark Lindsay was born March 9, 1942 in Eugene, Oregon and became the lead singer and sax player with Paul Revere & The Raiders. Prior to his stint with Paul Revere's group, he was
part of a group called The Unknowns, along with Paul Revere, Keith Allison and Steve Alaimo.

In 1969 Mark took off on a solo career and had 8 solo records reach the Top 100 charts in the short span of 1969 to 1971.

Treasure Island Oldies presents Mark Lindsay with two of his solo hits for your votes. Cast your vote at the Voice Your Choice page for either Silver Bird or Arizona. I'll play the winner during next week's show.

Bobby Darin - Beyond The Sea - Song of the Week

The Treasure Island Oldies Blog is playing a song dedicated to listener Alice Bledsoe in Peoria, Illinois to help her celebrate her birthday this week with her favourite song.

Here's Bobby Darin in a TV show performance of Beyond The Sea. It's our Song of the Week.

Enjoy!

Michael

This Week on Treasure Island Oldies - Week of January 11, 2015

January 11^th, 2015 to January 17^th, 2015

It was good to have your company for this week’s show and many thanks for your requests. With this being the year we celebrate the 18^th Anniversary of Treasure Island Oldies, there will be 18 Specials. Our next one will be The Day The Music Died, the annual Tribute to Buddy Holly, Ritchie Valens and The Big Bopper. That will take place for the entire 4^th hour Sunday, February 1^st. The following week we celebrate Cupid’s arrow with the annual Valentine’s Day Special, Live Sunday, February 8^th. You’ll be definitely in a romantic mood when Valentine’s Day itself rolls around. And if there’s a song you’d like me to play for your sweetheart, be sure to let me know. You can Click the Requests button on any page of the website or you can Call the Listener Line at 206-339-0709 and record your message and dedication.

Happy Birthday wishes go out to Judy Covington in Canton, Ohio. Judy’s a long time listener of the show and I’m pleased to send her birthday greetings. And if your birthday is coming up soon, be sure to let me know, Send the details to birthdays@treasureislandoldies.com. I’ll wish you Happy Birthday and also play Birthday by The Beatles for you.

Don’t forget to enter the 18^th Anniversary Contest. 

Click the Celebrate 18 button for complete details how to be eligible to win the poster of your choice from our friends at TNJ Poster Creations. And big thanks to my Webmaster, Eddy Fisher, for putting together the 18^th Anniversary Contest video. You can watch it on the main page of the website.

The Treasure Island Oldies Blog is playing Freda Payne and her debut single for what was then the brand new Invictus Records label, owned by the highly successful former Motown hit songwriting machine of Holland Dozier Holland. Freda Payne does a live performance of Band Of Gold and it’s our Song of the Week. Enjoy!

Voice Your Choice spotlights the first real teenage singing idol, Ricky Nelson. Cast your vote at the Voice Your Choice page foreither Just A Little Too Much or Sweeter Than You. I’ll play the winner in the 3^rd hour of next week’s show.

Here’s the Rock and Roll News for the week of January 11^th

Listen to the Top 5 Countdown from 1963

Well that’s about all that’s new for this week. Just a reminder to enter the 18^th Anniversary Contest. You could win the poster of your choice from TNJ Poster Creations.

Have a good week.

Bye for now.

Michael