This Week on Treasure Island Oldies - Week of February 26th, 2017

Week of February 26^th, 2017 to March 4^th, 2017

Well there were no winner announcement mistakes on this show! (unlike some other show that was on TV LOL) We had a clear winner with Sam Cooke's You Send Me on Voice Your Choice this week. And while Sam Cooke had lots of hits, in two weeks I will showcase a lot of artists who only ever had ONE hit on the charts. Join me Sunday, March 12^th for the annual One Hit Wonders Special.

Despite having the awards show on TV, the Chat Room was jumping with lots of regulars and some returning friends who have been away for a while. It's a fun place to share conversation and the thing everyone has in common is everyone is listening and enjoying the music together. Try it out for yourself next Sunday. All you need to do is go to the Chat page and follow the simple instructions. We all look forward to welcoming you.

I'd like to send our Happy Birthday wishes to Linda Russell Johnson in West Plains, Missouri. And if your birthday coming up soon, please let me know the date so that I can help celebrate your special day on the show. Send the details to birthdays@treasureislandoldies.com and I'll wish you Happy Birthday and play Birthday by The Beatles for you.

The Top Five Countdown this week is from 1970 and the Number One song is the classic Bridge Over Troubled Water by Simon and Garfunkel. It's playing at the Treasure Island Oldies Blog. Enjoy!

Next week on Treasure Island Oldies, Voice Your Choice presents the British rock group, The Sweet. Cast your vote at the Voice Your Choice page for either Little Willy or Ballroom Blitz.

Here's this week's Rock and Roll News Podcast.

Have a good week. See you next Sunday on the Island for the next Live show.

Take care and all the best.

Bye for now.

Michael

The Sweet - Voice Your Choice

The Sweet were a rock and roll band from England. You might even describe them as one of the Glam Rock bands of the early '70s. Brian Connolly was the lead singer, who passed away at the young age of 52 of liver cancer in 1997. The other members were Andy Scott on guitar and keyboards, Steve Priest on bass, and Mick Tucker on Drums. Sadly, Tucker also passed away, in 2002 at age 53 of leukemia.

In the seven short years of their career as a group, they appeared on the charts 9 times and scored 2 Gold Records while they reached the Top Ten 5 times. Pretty impressive!

Treasure Island Oldies presents The Sweet on Voice Your Choice. Cast your vote for either Little Willy or Ballroom Blitz at the Voice Your Choice page. I'll play the winning song on next week's show.

Simon and Garfunkel - Number One Song of the Week: 1970

The Treasure Island Oldies Top Five Countdown this week is from 1970. At the top of the chart was a song that had everyone singing. It's Simon and Garfunkel with the Number One Song, Bridge Over Troubled Water. The video is from their Concert in Central Park.

Enjoy!

Michael

This Week on Treasure Island Oldies. - Week of February 19th, 2017

Week of February 19^th, 2017 to February 25^th, 2017

Thanks for joining me on the Island again this week. I am pleased to have had an opportunity to bring you a musical tribute to the late Bobby Freeman throughout the 4 hours. While he passed away of a heart attack at his home in Daly City, California on January 23rd, word was only released by the family a few days ago. It was so good to hear some of his hits including C'Mon and Swim, Do You Wanna Dance, Mary Ann Thomas and Betty Lou Got A New Pair Of Shoes. 

It was great to have a visit with the folks in the Chat Room. If you've never tried dropping by, I can assure you that everyone is very welcoming and will make you feel right at home with lively conversation and a common interest in the love of the music I play on the show. Try it out for yourself next Sunday. All you need to do is go to the Chat page and follow the simple instructions. We all look forward to welcoming you.

The annual One Hit Wonders Special returns Sunday, March 12^th. You'll be surprised with just how many artists and groups had hits on the charts, but only once. And we will highlight some of those great and unforgettable records during the entire four hours. You won't want to miss it this special, which will get underway at 6 pm Pacific.

If your birthday coming up soon, please let me know the date so that I can help you celebrate your special day on the air. Send the details to birthdays@treasureislandoldies.com and I'll wish you Happy Birthday and play Birthday by The Beatles for you.

The Top Five Countdown this week is from 1967 and the Number One song is Kind Of A Drag by The Buckinghams. It's playing at the Treasure Island Oldies Blog. Enjoy!

Next week on Treasure Island Oldies, Voice Your Choice presents a couple of soulful tunes from the great Sam Cooke. Cast your vote at the Voice Your Choice page for either Wonderful World or You Send Me. I'll play the winner on next week's show.

Here's this week's Rock and Roll News Podcast.

 

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

Take good care and all the best.

Bye for now.

Michael

Sam Cooke - Voice Your Choice

Sam Cooke, the legendary soul singer, was born January 22, 1931 in Clarksdale, Mississippi and raised in Chicago, Illinois. As the son of a Baptist minister, he sang in church choirs from age six. For six years he was the lead singer of the gospel group, The Soul Stirrers, from 1950 to 1956.

He began his secular singing career and landed a record deal with Specialty Records, but broke through when he recorded a song for Keen Records, written by his brother, Charles "L.C." Cooke, You Send Me. Eventually he ended up with RCA Victor Records and continued to have a highly successful career until his untimely death at age 33 when he was shot to death by a female motel manager on December 11, 1964. He was acknowledged with a Lifetime Achievement Award during the 1999 Grammy Awards.

Treasure Island Oldies is pleased to present Sam Cook in the spotlight on Voice Your Choice. Cast your vote at the Voice Your Choice page for either Wonderful World or You Send Me. I'll play the winning song on next week's show.

The Buckinghams - Number One Song of the Week 1967

This week on Treasure Island Oldies, the Top Five Countdown was from 1967. And the Number One song is by The Buckinghams and Kind Of A Drag.

It's our Number One Song of the Week.

Enjoy!

Michael

This Week On Treasure Island Oldies - Week of February 12th, 2017

Week of February 12^th, 2017 to February 18^th, 2017

Welcome to this week's Island Update. I hope you enjoyed our annual Valentine's Day Special and thanks for your requests; they always add an extra special element to the show. The Chat Room was busy as well and it was good to see the regulars along with listeners who drop by to say hello from time to time. Speaking of regulars, a big shout out to Linda Guy in La Habra, California, who is now back home recuperating from knee replacement surgery. Take it slow and easy, Linda, and follow the instructions from your doctor. Our webmaster, Eddy Fisher, has had both knees replaced and advises to remember to do all the rehab exercises to help ensure a complete recovery. All the best to you, Linda!

Mark your calendar for our next special. It's the annual One Hit Wonders Special, coming up Sunday, March 12^th. You'll be surprised with just how many artists and groups had hits on the charts, but only once. And we will highlight some of those great and unforgettable records during the entire four hours. You won't want to miss it this special, which will get underway at 6 pm Pacific.

Happy Birthday wishes go out to Guylaine Côté in Quebec City, Quebec. She's a long time listener of the show and even used to listen when I was a DJ at CFOM in Quebec City, when she was around 9 years old! Very cool. Now, is your birthday coming up soon? If so, please let me know the date so that I can help you celebrate your special day on the air. Send the details to birthdays@treasureislandoldies.com and I'll wish you Happy Birthday on the air and play Birthday by The Beatles for you.

The Top Five Countdown this week is from 1962 and the Number One song is Duke Of Earl by Gene Chandler. It's playing at the Treasure Island Oldies Blog. Enjoy!

Next week on Treasure Island Oldies, Voice Your Choice presents some great party music from Sam The Sham and The Pharoahs. Cast your vote at the Voice Your Choice page for either Wolly Bully or Lil' Red Riding Hood. I'll play the winner on next week's show.

Here's this week's Rock and Roll News Podcast.

Have a great week and see you next Sunday for the next Live show. In the meantime, Happy Valentine's Day.

Take good care and all the best.

Bye for now.

Michael

Sam The Sham and The Pharoahs - Voice Your Choice

Sam The Sham And The Pharaohs were a great party rock group from Dallas, Texas. Sam The Sham was born Domingo Samudio on March 6, 1939. The Pharaohs consisted of Ray Stinnet on guitar, Butch Gibson on Sax, David Martin on Bass and Jerry Paterson on the drums.

Although their chart lifespan was but brief, between 1965 and 1967, they had a succession of hit singles, including two Top Ten hits and two Gold Records.

Those two Top 10 and Gold records are the subject of next week's Voice Your Choice on Treasure Island Oldies. Cast you vote at the Voice Your Choice page for either Wooly Bully or Lil' Red Riding Hood. I'll play the winner on next week's show.

Gene Chandler - The Duke Of Earl - Number One Song of the Week in 1962

This week on Treasure Island Oldies, the Top Five Countdown was from 1962. And Number One this week is definitely the signature song for this artist.

Here is Gene Chandler with Duke Of Earl; it's our Number One Song of the Week.

Enjoy!

Michael

Sonny Geraci - The Outsiders and Climax Has Died

CLEVELAND, Ohio -- Sonny Geraci, the Cleveland-born pop singer who scored national hits as lead singer of The Outsiders in the 1960s and Climax in the 1970s, has died, according to multiple media reports. He was 69, and had been in ill health since suffering a brain aneurysm in 2012.

Geraci, a graduate of John Adams High School, became lead singer of The Starfires in 1964. The band, founded by guitarist and songwriter Tom King soon changed its name to The Outsiders and put four singles on the U.S. pop charts during the late 1960s, including "Time Won't Let Me," "Girl in Love," "Help Me Girl" and "Respectable (What Kind of Girl Is This)," a remake of the Isley Brothers tune.

Geraci left the band in 1970, striking out on his own and eventually forming the band Climax with Walter Nims, who had been a member of both the Starfires and The Outsiders. That group later scored a Top 3 single with "Precious and Few," written by Nims. Climax disbanded in 1975.

Geraci left the music business in the early 1980s, but tried a comeback, under the pseudonym Peter Emmett, in 1983, releasing an unsuccessful album on MCA. Later, he played the oldies circuit, performed for a time with the Grass Roots and toured from 2007-2012 as Sonny Geraci and the Outsiders.

This Week on Treasure Island Oldies - Week of February 5th 2017

Week of February 5^th, 2017 to February 11^th, 2017

Three young rock and rollers lost their lives in a plane crash this week in 1959. And in  the 4th hour of this week's show it was our tribute to Buddy Holly, Ritchie Valens and The Big Bopper with the Annual Tribute: The Day The Music Died. It is always so fascinating to hear a young Buddy Holly being interviewed and jarring to hear the news bulletins announcing the plane crash to listeners. Overall however, it is always great to hear their music and the musical tributes that were generated by their passing. Thanks for listening to this week's show and the special again this year.

Attention all lovers! Our next special is coming up next week with the Annual Valentine's Day Special. The entire four hours will be filled with some of the greatest love songs of all time. You won't want to miss it when we get underway at 6 pm Pacific.

Is your birthday coming up soon? If so, please let me know the date so that I can help you celebrate your special day on the air. Send the details to birthdays@treasureislandoldies.com and I'll wish you Happy Birthday and play Birthday by The Beatles for you.

The Top Five Countdown this week is from 1959 and the Number One song is Stagger Lee by "Mr. Personality", Lloyd Price. It's playing at the Treasure Island Oldies Blog. Enjoy!

Next week on Treasure Island Oldies, Voice Your Choice presents the soulful duo Peaches and Herb. Cast your vote at the Voice Your Choice page for either Close Your Eyes or For Your Love. I'll play the winner on next week's show.

Here's this week's Rock and Roll News Podcast.

Have a great week and see you next Sunday for the next Live show and our annual Valentine's Day Special.

Take good care and all the best.

Bye for now.

Michael

Peaches and Herb - Voice Your Choice

Peaches and Herb, an R&B duo from Washington, DC, were Francine "Peaches" Barker (she was born Francine Hurd in 1947) and  (born Herbert Feemster October 1, 1942).

There were three "Peaches" between 1967 and 1980. The original Peaches, Francine Barker, was temporarily replaced by Marlene Mack from 1968-69. In 1978 Herb teamed up with a new Peaches, this time Linda Green, when they recorded Shake Your Groove Thing and Reunited.

This week on Treasure Island Oldies, Voice Your Choice focuses on the original Peaches and Herb. Cast your vote at the Voice Your Choice page for either Close Your Eyes or For Your Love. I'll play the winner on next week's show.

Lloyd Price - Stagger Lee Number One Song This Week in 1959

The Treasure Island Oldies Top Five Countdown this week is from 1959. Lloyd Price became known as "Mr. Personality", partly as a result of his smash hit song Personality, one of his many hits.

So here is Mr. Personality, Lloyd Price with this week's Number One song from 1959, Stagger Lee.

Enjoy!

Michael