This Week on Treasure Island Oldies - Week of January 28th, 2018

January 28th to February 3rd, 2018

Once again, the fastest four hours are spent on The Island! It amazes me; I look at the clock at the start of the show and a few times throughout the show. But it always surprises me when we are into the last half hour of the show, the Rock & Roll Reunion. "Seems we just get started and before you know it, comes the time we have to say so long." Boy, did Carole Burnett nail it with those closing lyrics at the end of her weekly TV show!

Starting with this week's show, we will now be spotlighting the year for the Top Five Countdown throughout the rest of the show. For example, this week the Top Five was from 1961, and I played some other songs from 1961 at various times throughout the rest of the show. I think you will get a good feel for the music from that particular year.

Be sure to listen next week for our next special, the annual salute to the music of Buddy Holly, Ritchie Valens, and The Big Bopper. The Day The Music Died will occupy the entire 4th hour of the show, during which you will hear some of your favourites by these artists, along with interview clips graciously provided to me by Rock and Roll Hall of Fame DJ Red Robinson, plus actual news clips and bulletins that announced the tragic news. The Day The Music Died Special will air Live next Sunday, February 4th.

Is your birthday approaching? If so, please me know by sending the date to birthdays@treasureislandoldies.com. I'll wish you Happy Birthday on the show and also play Birthday by The Beatles for you.

The Top Five Countdown this week is from 1961 and the Number One song is by The Shirelles. Will You Love Me Tomorrow is playing at the Treasure Island Oldies Treasure Island Oldies Blog. 

Next week on Treasure Island Oldies, Voice Your Choice presents The Raindrops, formed by the amazing songwriting team of Ellie Greenwich and Jeff Barry. Cast your vote at the Voice Your Choice page for either That Boy John or What A Guy. I'll play the winning song on next week's show. 

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

Take care and be sure to listen to The Day The Music Died Special next week.

Bye for now.
Michael

The Raindrops - Voice Your Choice

The Raindrops were, in essence, two songwriters, Ellie Greenwich and Jeff Barry. Do you know who is the third person in the photo? They became two of the most successful songwriters of the 60s, with Hanky Panky, Da Doo Ron Ron, Be My Baby, Chapel Of Love, Leader Of The Pack, and River Deep Mountain High, just a few songs among their many credits.

In 1963 and 1964 they recorded as The Raindrops and they appeared on the charts  a half dozen times. And next week on Treasure Island Oldies, Voice Your Choice presents The Raindrops with two songs for your votes. Cast your vote at the Voice Your Choice page for either That Boy John or What A Guy. I'll play the winning song on next week's show.

The Shirelles - Top Five Countdown 1961 - Treasure Island Oldies

The Shirelles, one of the early Girl Groups, hit the top of the chart this week on the Treasure Island Oldies Top Five Countdown from 1961.

Here they are with Will You Love Me Tomorrow.

Enjoy!

Michael

Hugh Masakela - South Africa's Jazz Pioneer Has Died

Hugh Masekela, who has died aged 78, was one of the world’s finest and most distinctive horn players, whose performing on trumpet and flugelhorn mixed jazz with South African styles and music from across the African continent and diaspora. Exiled from his country for 30 years, he was also a powerful singer and songwriter and an angry political voice, using his music and live performances to attack the apartheid regime that had banished him from his homeland.

He became a worldwide sensation in 1968 when Grazing In The Grass became a smash hit.

Hugh Masakela - R.I.P.

This Week on Treasure island Oldies - Week of January 21st, 2018

January 21st to 27th, 2018

Hi and welcome to this week's Island Update. As I've said on many occasions, the Chat Room or as I call it "The Hut" is a great add-on companion to the live show itself. Many of the chat room regulars or as I refer to them the "Nuts in the Hut" have been listening and chatting for 18 or 19 years, along with more recent folks. It's always fun to have someone new drop by for a visit. This week Bill from Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, paid us a visit, and before you knew it, it seemed like he has been a regular for a long time. Welcome Bill! You should consider stopping by yourself. During the live show, click Chat on the Menu tab and follow the easy instructions. We'd love to have your company in the Hut.

Our next special is our annual salute to the music of Buddy Holly, Ritchie Valens, and The Big Bopper. The Day The Music Died will occupy the entire 4th hour of the show, during which you will hear some of your favourites by these artists, along with interview clips graciously provided to me by Rock and Roll Hall of Fame DJ Red Robinson, plus actual news clips and bulletins that announced the tragic news. The Day The Music Died Special will air Live Sunday, February 4th.

Happy Birthday wishes go out to Alice Bledsoe in Peoria, Illinois, Fred Waterer in St. Catharines, Ontario, Wendy McDougall in the State of South Australia, as well as my sister Louise Godin in Gatineau, Quebec. If your birthday is coming up, please me know by sending the details to birthdays@treasureislandoldies.com. I'll wish you Happy Birthday on the show and also play Birthday by The Beatles for you.

The Top Five Countdown this week is from 1968 and the Number One song is by John Fred and His Playboy Band. Judy In Disguise (With Glasses) is playing at the Treasure Island Oldies Treasure Island Oldies Blog. 

Next week on Treasure Island Oldies, Voice Your Choice presents the great Johnny Mathis. Cast your vote at the Voice Your Choice page for either What Will Mary Say or It's Not For Me To Say. I'll play the winning song on next week's show. 

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

Take care and I look forward to your company again next week.

Bye for now.
Michael

Johnny Mathis - Voice Your Choice

Johnny Mathis was born John Royce Mathis, the fourth of seven children to Clem and Mildred Mathis on September 30, 1945 in Gilmer, Texas. As a young boy, the family moved to San Francisco where, at the age of 13, he began studying music and vocal lessons with Connie Cox, a Bay Area voice teacher.

Johnny had a two career opportunity facing him: either become a professional singer or a professional athlete. He won a Track Scholarship to San Francisco State College and was even invited to the Olympic tryouts. He opted for music, and as they say, the rest is history.

Between 1957 and 1984, Johnny Mathis appeared on the Billboard charts 45 times, reached the Top Ten six times, and achieved three Gold Records. His Johnny Mathis Greatest Hits album, released April 4, 1958 remained on the Billboard Top 100 Album chart for 409 weeks!

This week on Treasure Island Oldies, Voice Your Choice spotlights the amazing Johnny Mathis with two of his great his songs. Cast your vote at the Voice Your Choice page for either What Will Mary Say or It's Not For Me To Say. I'll play the winning song on next week's show.

John Fred and His Playboy Band - Number One Treasure Island Oldies Top Five Countdown 1968

This week on Treasure Island Oldies, the Top Five Countdown is from 1968.

At the top of the chart this week is John Fred and His Playboy Band with Judy In Disguise (With Glasses).

Enjoy!

Michael

This Week on Treasure Island Oldies Week of January 14th, 2018

January 14th to 20th, 2018

It sure feels good getting back to normal after all the Christmas, Hanukah, and New Year's celebrations. And fun to already have two shows completed in 2018. And I had a really good time preparing this week's show for you;  thinking I would start out with a mini British Music Invasion. And was it ever good to hear the Dave Clark Five, The Zombies and The Yardbirds as the starting point for this week's show!

You will want your calendar to give you an alert for our next special. It's our annual salute to the music of Buddy Holly, Ritchie Valens, and The Big Bopper. The Day The Music Died will occupy the entire 4th hour of the show, during which you will hear some of your favourites by these artists, along with interview clips graciously provided to me by Rock and Roll Hall of Fame DJ Red Robinson, plus actual news clips and bulletins that announced the tragic news. The Day The Music Died Special will air Live Sunday, February 4th.

Happy Birthday wishes go out to Judy Covington, longtime listener and supporter, in Canton, Ohio. If your birthday is coming up, please me know by sending the details to birthdays@treasureislandoldies.com. I'll wish you Happy Birthday on the show and also play Birthday by The Beatles for you.

The Top Five Countdown this week is from 1963 and the Number One song is by Steve Lawrence, who was already a veteran entertainer since the mid-50s. Go Away Little Girl, another great song written by Gerry Goffin and Carole King, is playing at the Treasure Island Oldies Treasure Island Oldies Blog. 

Next week on Treasure Island Oldies, Voice Your Choice presents Foreigner. Cast your vote at the Voice Your Choice page for either Cold As Ice or Feels Like The First Time. 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 this week's show and I look forward to your company again next week.

All the best to you.

Bye for now.
Michael

Foreigner Voice Your Choice

Foreigner were a British-American band formed in New York City by English veteran musician Mick Jones, along with fellow UK cohort, ex-King Crimson member Ian McDonald, plus American vocalist Lou Gramm. The rest of the group were comprised of another Brit, Dennis Elliott and Americans Al Greenwood and Ed Gagliardi. Together they sold more than a 80 million records worldwide! Wow very impressive!

Next week on Treasure Island Oldies, Voice Your Choice spotlights Foreigner. Cast your vote for either Cold As Ice or Feels Like The First Time. I'll play the winning song in the third hour of next week's show.

Treasure Island Oldies Top Five Countdown Steve Lawrence Number One 1963

Whether as a solo artist or as a duet with Eydie Gorme, Steve Lawrence has had a very successful career, in both the 1950s and '60s.

In fact, this week in 1963, Steve Lawrence was at the top of the heap with the Number One song in the country, Go Away Little Girl.

Enjoy!

Michael

This week on Treasure Island Oldies - Week of January 7th, 2018

January 7th to 13th, 2018

Happy New Year! It was great to be back with you after the two week break I took after the Christmas Special. And what a great way to start the year than with a party. Our New Year Dance Party has become quite the tradition on the Island. I love playing all those great dance songs and the New Year's jingles add an extra touch of fun. 2018 will be an important year for Treasure Island Oldies with our 21st Anniversary celebration on May 6th. For a complete list of all specials scheduled for 2018, please select Specials from the Listen menu. 

And we also begin 2018 with the addition of another Affiliate Station to the Treasure Island Oldies Broadcast Partners Network. A big hello and welcome to BPR Boomer Public Radio! You can hear the current show on BPR every Sunday from 1 to 5 PM Pacific. Looking forward to making new friends among the many BPR listeners.

I would also like to congratulate another Broadcast Partners Network Affiliate Station, WTND-LP 106.3 FM in Macomb, Illinois, celebrating their 15th Anniversary. All the best to Tom and Darryl, the station owners on a job well done!

Boy, lots of celebrating going on this week. Happy Birthday wishes go out to Shirley Ham in Cincinatti, Ohio, and to Darryl Roberts in Macomb, Illinois. If your birthday is coming up, please me know by sending the details to birthdays@treasureislandoldies.com. I'll wish you Happy Birthday on the show and also play Birthday by The Beatles for you.

The Top Five Countdown this week is from 1966 and the Number One song is by The Beatles. We Can Work It Out is playing at the Treasure Island Oldies Treasure Island Oldies Blog. 

Next week on Treasure Island Oldies, Voice Your Choice presents Gene Pitney for your votes with two of his many hit records. Cast your vote at the Voice Your Choice page for either Last Chance To Turn Around or Looking Through The Eyes Of Love. 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 this week's show and I look forward to your company again next week.

All the best to you.

Bye for now.
Michael

Gene Pitney Voice Your Choice

Gene Pitney has been recognized as having one of the most distinctive male voices of the 1960s. I became a fan of his when I first heard his debut 45, (I Wanna) Love My Life Away back in 1961.

Oddly enough, I don't recall ever seeing him on the Ed Sullivan Show; additionally, I don't remember ever hearing about him putting on a concert in Montreal. And just about everybody came and performed in Montreal.

Sadly, he died April 5th, 2006 at the age of 66. We are fortunate that he did leave us with a legacy of great recordings and the odd TV appearances that were captured on film or videotape.

Treasure Island Oldies is pleased to p[resent Gene Pitney in the Voice Your Choice spotlight. Cast your vote at the Voice Your Choice page for either Last Chance To Turn Around or Looking Through The Eyes Of Love. I'll play the winning song on next week's show.

Treasure Island Oldies Top Five Countdown 1966

The Fab Four are once again at the top of the charts. For the first Top Five Countdown of the New Year on Treasure Island Oldies, the year is 1966.

In at Number One, it's The Beatles with We Can Work It Out.

Enjoy!
Michael