Week of July 30^th, 2017 to August 5^th, 2017

What a fun get together again this week on The Island. The Chat Room was hopping with the regular Nuts in the Hut as well as some new visitors. Welcome! It's always great to share the enjoyment of the music and the chat room in combination with everyone. I truly urge you to check out the Chat Room for yourself during the live show Sunday nights. It does an an extra touch to the show itself. Just click the Chat on the Menu and follow the instructions.

Next week is the return of the annual Instrumental Gems Wordless Wonders Special and I really look forward to playing many of the instrumental records that were so prevalent during the '50s, '60s and to a certain extent, the '70s too. It's not too late to make a request for this special; just send an email to requests@treasureislandoldies.com. I look forward to playing "Your" song for you next week. It all gets underway at 6 pm Pacific.

I am very pleased to welcome another new radio station to the ever-growing list of Broadcast Partners Network affiliate radio stations. A big hello and welcome to The VIP Lounge Oldies Funhouse Radio. Based in the UK, they will simulcast the Live show Sunday nights and also replay the show every Thursday from 10 am to 2 pm Eastern time. Please visit their website at The VIP Lounge Oldies Funhouse Radio.

The Blue Suede Shoes Contest comes to Treasure Island Oldies August 13^th. Here's your chance to win a copy of the brand new coffee table book, Blue Suede Shoes - The Culture Of Elvis, written by Thom Gilbert.

This book is NOT yet available, but courtesy of the publisher, Glitterati Incorporated, I have a copy that you could win. Be sure to listen to the ENTIRE show the week of August 13th. I'll play two Elvis Presley songs per hour and all you have to do is send a list of the 8 Elvis songs in total, along with your name and mailing address to contest@treasureislandoldies.com. In order to give our Broadcast Partners Network affiliate stations the chance to air the show throughout the week, the deadline for submitting your email is 12 Midnight Pacific time, Friday, August 25th. I'll announce the winner of the contest on the Live show Sunday, August 27th.

If your birthday is coming up soon, I'd like to know so that I can help celebrate your special day by wishing you Happy Birthday on the show and also by playing Birthday by The Beatles for you. Send the info to birthdays@treasureislandoldies.com. 

This week's Top Five Countdown is from 1964. And the Number One song is A Hard Day's Night by The Beatles and it's playing at the Treasure Island Oldies Blog. Enjoy!

Next week on Treasure Island Oldies, and in keeping with our Instrumental Gems Wordless Wonders Special, Voice Your Choice spotlights Al Caiola. Cast your vote at the Voice Your Choice page for either Magnificent Seven or Bonanza. I'll play the winning song on next week's show.

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

Thanks again for listening to the show. I look forward to your company next week for our Instrumental Gems Wordless Wonders Special.

Bye for now.

Michael

Al Caiola - Voice Your Choice

Al Caiola is the featured artist for our Instrumental Gems Wordless Wonders Special with Voice Your Choice.

Here's more about him from Wikipedia: Alexander Emil Caiola (September 7, 1920 – November 9, 2016) was a guitarist, composer and arranger who spanned a variety of music genres including jazz, country, rock, and pop. He recorded over fifty albums and worked with some of the biggest names in music during the 20th century, including Elvis Presley, Paul Anka, Ferrante & Teicher, Frank Sinatra, Percy Faith, Buddy Holly, Ben E. King, Mitch Miller, and Tony Bennett, plus many others.

As a recording artist, Al Caiola was signed with United Artists Records and he appeared on the Billboard Hot 100 twice with two theme songs for a movie and a television series.

On Treasure Island Oldies, Voice Your Choice presents Al Caiola. Cast your vote at the Voice Your Choice page for either Magnificent Seven or Bonanza. I'll play the winner during the 3rd hour of next week's Instrumental Gems Wordless Wonders Special on Treasure Island Oldies.

The Beatles - Top 5 Countdown 1964 on Treasure Island Oldies

The Fab Four are at the top of the chart on this week's Top Five Countdown from 1964. It's the title song from their debut motion picture.

Here are The Beatles, Number One on the Treasure Island Oldies Top Five Countdown, from 1964 with A Hard Day's Night.

Enjoy!
Michael

This Week on Treasure Island Oldies - Week of July 23rd, 2017

Week of July 23^rd, 2017 to July 29^th, 2017

What a summer! It seems it is either raining or there are fires burning. In recognition and with no disrespect for anyone affected by either of these events, I played Fire and Rain by James Taylor as this week's Weather song. It sure seemed fitting. Hopefully things will return to normal before too long in both Canada and the United States. As the British expression goes "Keep Calm and Carry On".

I am excited about a new contest coming to Treasure Island Oldies. You will have an opportunity to win a brand new high-end coffee table book called Blue Suede Shoes - The Culture Of Elvis, written by Thom Gilbert.

The cover of this brand new and very cool book is actually blue suede with gold tassels, and carries a suggested list price of $84.00.

The interesting thing about the book is that it is about the people who knew Elvis and whose lives were affected by knowing him. This is NOT yet available, but courtesy of the publisher, Glitterati Incorporated, I have a copy that you could win. Be sure to listen to the ENTIRE show the week of August 13th. I'll play two Elvis Presley songs per hour and all you have to do is send a list of the 8 Elvis songs in total, along with your name and mailing address to contest@treasureislandoldies.com. In order to give our Broadcast Partners Network affiliate stations the chance to air the show throughout the week, the deadline for submitting your email is 12 Midnight Pacific time, Friday, August 25th. I'll announce the winner of the contest on the Live show Sunday, August 27th.

Be sure to mark your calendar for our next special in a couple of weeks, one of the most popular specials of the entire year. The Instrumental Gems Wordless Wonders Special will air Live Sunday, August 6th. Get your requests in to me quickly to be sure I will be able to include them in the special for you.

Happy Birthday wishes go out to Mark in Georgetown, Texas, and to Patty in Port Hope, Ontario. If your birthday is coming up soon, I'd like to know so that I can help celebrate your special day by wishing you Happy Birthday on the show and also by playing Birthday by The Beatles for you. Send the info to birthdays@treasureislandoldies.com.

This week's Top Five Countdown is from 1958. And the Number One song is a rocking classic by Elvis Presley. Hard Headed Woman is playing at the Treasure Island Oldies Blog. Enjoy!

Next week on Treasure Island Oldies, Voice Your Choice spotlights Roger Miller. Cast your vote at the Voice Your Choice page for either Dang Me or England Swings. I'll play the winning song on next week's show.

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

Thanks again for listening to the show. I look forward to your company again next week.

Bye for now.

Michael

Roger Miller - Voice Your Choice

Roger Miller was born on January 2, 1936 in Fort Worth, Texas and raised in Erick, Oklahoma. Sadly, he died of cancer on October 25, 1992 at the age of 56.

He charted 42 country hits, with 16 of them appearing on the pop charts, garnering success, recognition and fame, plus six Grammy Awards. Of the 16 pop hits, five were Top Ten and one became a Gold Record, for his signature song King Of The Road.

This week on Treasure Island Oldies, Voice Your Choice spotlights Roger Miller with two of his much-loved hit songs.

Cast your vote at the Voice Your page for either Dang Me or England Swings. I'll play the winner on next week's show.

Elvis Presley - Number One on Top 5 Countdown 1958

This week on the Top Five Countdown on Treasure Island Oldies, the year is 1958.

Here's Elvis Presley with the Number One song, Hard Headed Woman.

Enjoy! 

Michael

P.S. Be sure to check out this week's Island Update for information about an Elvis Presley contest coming to Treasure Island Oldies.

This Week on Treasure Island Oldies - Week of July 17th, 2017

Week of July 16^th, 2017 to July 22^nd, 2017

I sure enjoyed sharing the music with you on this week's show. Every week I prepare the playlist for the coming week's show, including your requests. I also really love hearing all the great music unfold during the four hours of the show. In other words, we all dig the music together. And your requests are important. For example, it was great to be able to play Happy Jack by The Who, Lay Lady Lay by Bob Dylan, Tommy Edwards' It's All In The Game, as well as Tired Of Being Alone by Al Green. If there is a song you'd like for me to play on the show, please don't hesitate to let me know, Send an email to requests@treasureislandoldies.co. I look forward to hearing from you and to playing "your song".

Be sure to mark your calendar for our next special, one of the most popular of the entire year. The Instrumental Gems Wordless Wonders Special will air Live Sunday, August 6th. Get your requests in to me quickly to be sure I will be able to include them in the special for you.

Happy Birthday wishes go out to Tom DePauw from WTDN-LP in Macomb, Illinois, one of the many stations that airs Treasure Island Oldies every week. If your birthday coming up soon, I'd like to know so that I can help celebrate your special day by wishing you Happy Birthday on the show and also by playing Birthday by The Beatles for you. Send the info to birthdays@treasureidlandoldies.com birthdays@treasureislandoldies.com

This week's Top Five Countdown is from 1966. And the Number One song is a classic by Tommy James and The Shondells. Hanky Panky is playing at the Treasure Island Oldies Blog. Enjoy!

Next week on Treasure Island Oldies, Voice Your Choice spotlights Rod Stewart. Cast your vote at the Voice Your Choice page for either (I Know) I'm Losing You or Maggie May. I'll play the winning song on next week's show.

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

Thanks again for listening to the show. I look forward to your company on next week's show.

Bye for now.

Michael

Rod Stewart Voice Your Choice on Treasure Island Oldies

Rod Stewart was born in in the Highgate area of London, England on January 10, 1945. Prior to his solo career, he was a member of various groups including the Hoochie Coochie Men, Steampacket, Shotgun Express, and the biggest group, Faces. From his initial solo release, Maggie May, Rod Stewart became one of the leading hit-makers for over 28 consecutive years.

Treasure Island Oldies is pleased to present Rod Stewart in the Voice Your Choice spotlight. Cast you vote at the Voice Your Choice page for either (I Know) I'm Losing You or Maggie May. I'll play the winner in the 3rd hour of next week's show.

Tommy James and The Shondells Hanky Panky - Number One on the Top Five Countdown 1966

The Treasure Island Oldies Top Five Countdown this week is from 1966. At the top of the chart in the Number One spot is Tommy James and The Shondells.

Here's Hanky Panky!

Enjoy.

Michael

This Week on Treasure Island Oldies - Week of July 9th, 2017

Week of July 9^th, 2017 to July 15^th, 2017

It was fun spending time together again this week on the Island. It was nice getting back to a regular show after the three consecutive weeks of specials. Speaking of Specials, bet you can't have helped but see the great billboard for our upcoming Instrumental Gems Wordless Wonders Special on August 6th. As our webmaster, Eddy Fisher, visually created, the special will have great instrumental hits from artists around the world. Eddy, thanks for such a great looking billboard!

Is your birthday coming up soon? I'd like to know so that I can help celebrate your special day by wishing you Happy Birthday on the show and also by playing Birthday by The Beatles for you. Send the info to birthdays@treasureislandoldies.com

This week's Top Five Countdown is from 1961. And the Number One song is Tossin' And Turnin' by Bobby Lewis. It's playing at the Treasure Island Oldies Blog. Enjoy!

Next week on Treasure Island Oldies, Voice Your Choice spotlights an artist who can claim that the interview he did with yours truly, was the first ever Internet Radio interview. We spotlight Paul Evans. Cast your vote at the Voice Your Choice page for either Happy Go Lucky Me or Midnight Special. I'll play the winning song on next week's show.

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

Thanks again for listening to the show. I look forward to your company on next week's show.

Bye for now.

Michael

Paul Evans Voice Your Choice

Paul Evans is a successful songwriter and recording artist. He was born on March 3, 1938 in Brooklyn, New York.  He first recorded for RCA in 1957 but without much success.

His first smash hit happened in 1959 and was the novelty type tune Seven Little Girls (Sitting In The Back Seat). The female vocal duo, The Curls (Sue Singleton and Sue Terry) provided the background vocals. Together they hit the Top Ten. Paul also had hits with his version of Midnight Special, Happy Go Lucky Me and The Brigade Of Broken Hearts.

But he was not only a recording artist. As a songwriter he wrote the hits "When" for the Kalin Twins, "Roses Are Red" for Bobby Vinton, "I Gotta Know" and "The Next Step Is Love" for Elvis Presley. And he also wrote the score for the Broadway show Loot and the movie Live Young.

This week on Treasure Island Oldies, Voice Your Choice presents our good friend, Paul Evans with two of his hits for your votes.

Come to the Voice Your Choice page and cast your vote for either Midnight Special or Happy Go Lucky Me. I'll play the winner in the 3rd hour of next week's show.

Bobby Lewis Number One on Treasure Island Oldies Top Five Countdown 1961

This week on Treasure Island Oldies, the Top Five Countdown was from 1961. At the top of the chart was this R&B singer from Indianapolis, Indiana.

The Number One song is Tossin' and Turnin' by Bobby Lewis.

Enjoy!
Michael

This Week on Treasure Island Oldies - Week of July 2nd, 2017

Week of July 2^nd, 2017 to July 8^th, 2017

This year's Canada Day on July 1st was the 150th Anniversary of the Confederation of Canada. I could not think of a better way to celebrate than with the annual Music of Canada Special. The singers, songwriters, musicians, recording engineers, record producers, and recording studios, along with the record companies and music publishers, have all greatly contributed to the success Canadian music enjoys around the world. Today, Canada is a world leader with so many key artists enjoying worldwide fame, including Drake, Justin Beiber, The Weeknd, Arcade Fire, and so many more. So it was with great pride and excitement that I could present some music history for you on the Music of Canada Special this week on Treasure Island Oldies. And wasn't that a great billboard that our webmaster, Eddy Fisher, created for the Music of Canada special? Love that flag proudly waving! And be sure to check out the new billboard he has posted for our next special, the Instrumental Gems Wordless Wonders, coming up August 6th.  Eddy, this is fantastic! Thank very much.

As I mentioned, the Instrumental Gems Wordless Wonders Special will happen August 6^th. Judging from the response this special generates, it has become one of the most popular and thoroughly enjoyed specials of the entire year. There was a time when instrumental hits were common. Not only has that changed, but you hardly ever hear any instrumentals on the radio anymore. It's no wonder an entire four hour show dedicated to playing all those great instrumentals, generates such great response. Be sure to join me August 6th. You'll remember every note!

Is your birthday coming up soon? I'd like to know so that I can help celebrate your special day by wishing you Happy Birthday on the show and also by playing Birthday by The Beatles for you. Send the info to birthdays@treasureislandoldies.com

This week's Top Five Countdown is from 1967. And landing in at Number One is Windy by The Association. It's playing at the Treasure Island Oldies Blog. Enjoy!

Next week on Treasure Island Oldies, Voice Your Choice spotlights Motown's Firs Lady, Mary Wells. Cast your vote at the Voice Your Choice page for either The One Who Really Loves You or Two Lovers. I'll play the winning song on next week's show.

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

Thanks again for listening to the show. See you next week.

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.
Treasure Island Oldies is pleased to present Motown's First Lady, Mary Wells, on Voice Your Choice. Cast you vote at the Voice Your Choice page for either The One Who Really Lovers You or Two Lovers. I'll play the winner on next week's show.

The Association - Number One on the Top 5 Countdown from 1967 on Treasure Island Oldies

This week on Treasure Island Oldies, the Top Five Countdown featured the year 1967.

And appearing at the top of the chart was the Number One song by The Association with Windy.

Enjoy!

Michael