This Week on Treasure Island Oldies - Week of May 27th, 2018

May 27^th to June 2^nd, 2018

Thanks for keeping me company on the Island again this week. I always enjoy putting the show's playlist together and it sure feels good when I receive a comment, whether it be via email, in the chat room, or via my Facebook page, about how you loved hearing a particular song on the show. I'd love to play your favourite song too. Send a note to me with what you'd like to hear by emailing requests@treasureislandoldies.com I look forward to hearing from you.

Please listen to my annual Father's Day special on Father's Day, June 17th. There will be a lot of songs celebrating, saluting and paying tribute to Father, Dad, Papa, Daddy. We get started 6 pm Pacific. Listen either via the Yare Media stream or wtnd.org.

Birthday wishes go out to Daryl Darnell in Jacksonville, Illinois, and to Bruce Toews in Winnipeg, Manitoba. I'd also like to celebrate your birthday on the show. Send the date info 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 1971, this week's Spotlight Year. At Number One it's the Rolling Stones. Brown Sugar is playing at the Treasure Island Oldies Treasure Island Oldies Blog.

Voice Your Choice next week spotlights the soulful Arthur Alexander. Cast your vote at the Voice Your Choice page for either You Better Move On or Anna (Go To Him). I'll play the winner on the next week's show.

Listen to this week's Rock and Roll News Podcast.

Thanks again for listening to this week's show. Have a great week.
See you next Sunday for the live show.

Bye for now.
Michael

Arthur Alexander Voice Your Choice

Now here is a bit of a twist. Arthur Alexander, our artist in the Voice Your Choice spotlight was both a country music  songwriter and a soul singer. He was born in Sheffield, Alabama on May 10, 1940.

He influenced many recording artists and his songs have been recorded by the likes of The Beatles, The Rolling Stones, Gerry and The Pacemakers, Otis Redding, Tina Turner and Jerry Lee Lewis. Surprisingly and interestingly too, many North Americans heard Arthur Alexander's music first via the aforementioned recording artists. I know I heard Anna (Go To Him) and You Better Move One, for example, by the Beatles and Rolling Stones respectively years before I heard the original versions by Arthur Alexander.

So in a way, Voice Your Choice is a bit of an education this week as Arthur Alexander is in the spotlight. Cast your vote at the Voice Your Choice page for either You Better Move On or Anna (Go To Him). I'll Play the winner on next week's show.

Rolling Stones Number One Treasure Island Oldies Top Five Countdown 1971

The Spotlight Year this week on Treasure Island Oldies is 1971 and that includes this week's Top Five Countdown.

Here are The Rolling Stones with Brown Sugar, Number One!

Enjoy.

Michael

This week on Treasure Island Oldies - Week of May 20th, 2018

May 20^th to 26^th, 2018

As I mentioned on my Facebook page at the end of this week's show, it is surprising how quickly four hours can go by. I often find myself all wrapped up in the show when I discover that there is only maybe an hour and ten minutes or so left. As they say, time flies when you're having fun. And as usual, we had lots of fun in the chat room once again this week. The humour is everywhere with some very quick minds contributing to the conversation. As some recent new friends in the chat room say, it really does add an extra dimension to the enjoyment of the show. I invite you to give it a try next Sunday during the live show. Just click Chat on the menu and then follow the easy instructions. We'd love to welcome you to being one of the Nuts in the Hut. Cheers!

June 17th is not only Father's Day, it's also the date for our annual Father's Day Special here on the Island. There will be a lot of songs celebrating, saluting and paying tribute to Father, Dad, Papa, Daddy. We get started next Sunday, June 17th at 6 pm Pacific. Listen either via the Yare Media stream or wtnd.org.

I would like to wish long time listener Cora Quinn in Peoria, Illinois Happy Birthday. And if your birthday is coming up soon, please let me know the date. Send the date info 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 1960, this week's Spotlight Year. The Number One song is by the Everly Brothers and their fist release for Warner Brothers Records. Cathy's Clown is playing at the Treasure Island Oldies Treasure Island Oldies Blog.

Voice Your Choice next week spotlights Lady Soul, Aretha Franklin. Cast your vote at the Voice Your Choice page for either Ain't No Way or Baby I Love You. I'll play the winner on the next week's show.

Listen to this week's Rock and Roll News Podcast.

Thanks again for listening to this week's show. See you next week on the Island.

Bye for now.
Michael

Aretha Franklin Voice Your Choice

There is only one Aretha Franklin! "Lady Soul" was born in Memphis, Tennessee on March 25, 1942 and raised in Detroit, Michigan. She was heavily influenced musically by her famous gospel preacher father, Reverend Cecil L. Franklin. Despite recording for two labels JVB/Battle in 1956 and Columbia Records in 1960, she had little success until she was wooed to sign with Atlantic Records where she worked with producer Jerry Wexler.

Between 1961 and 1998 Aretha appeared on the charts a total of 76 times, achieving 17 Top Ten Hits and 15 Gold Records. Isn't that astounding!!!

Treasure Island Oldies presents Aretha Franklin in the Voice Your Choice spotlight. Cast your vote at the Voice Your Choice page for either Ain't No Way or Baby I Love You. I'll play the winner on next week's show.

Everly Brothers Number One Treasure Island Oldies Top Five Countdown 1960

This week on Treasure Island Oldies, the Spotlight Year is 1960. And the unmistakable sound of the Everly Brothers vocal harmonies combined with great songwriters, provided them with many hits over the years.

In 1960 Don and Phil moved from Cadence Records to Warner Brothers and scored their first number one hit with their new label.

Here are the Everly Brothers with the Number One song this week from 1960, Cathy's Clown.

Enjoy!

Michael

This Week on Treasure Island Oldies Week of May 13th to 19th, 2018

May 13^th to 19^th, 2018

Happy Mother's Day! It was my pleasure to bring the annual Mother's Day Special to you once again this year. I really enjoy preparing the playlist for this particular show; and there is a vast amount of mother type songs to choose from. Surprisingly, there are so many songs about Mom that I could not play them all. However, for a complete list of all songs I played on the show, just go to the Listen page and scroll down to the playlist.


For our next special, we will salute Dads all around the world with the Annual Father's Day Special. There will be a lot of songs celebrating, saluting and paying tribute to our dear Papa. We get started next Sunday, May 17th at 6 pm Pacific. Listen either via the Yare Media stream or wtnd.org. Be sure to check out the Father's Day Special promo billboard that Eddy Fisher, my Webmaster, has created. Similar to the Miother's Day promo,   you'll find Father in every language! Many thanks Eddy.

I would like to wish Toni Howerton in Middletown, Ohio a very Happy Birthday. And if your birthday is coming up soon, please let me know the date. Send the date info 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 1964, this week's Spotlight Year. The Number One song is by Motown's Mary Wells. My Guy is playing at the Treasure Island Oldies Treasure Island Oldies Blog.

Voice Your Choice next week spotlights Archie Bell and The Drells, from Houston, Texas. Cast your vote at the Voice Your Choice page for either Tighten Up or I Just Can't Stop Dancing. I'll play the winner on the next week's show.

Listen to this week's Rock and Roll News Podcast.

Thanks again for listening to the Mother's Day Special on this week's show. I look forward to your company next week on the Island.

Bye for now.
Michael

Archie Bell and The Drells Voice Your Choice

Archie Bell and The Drells were from Houston, Texas. Archie himself came from quite the family. One of his brothers, Jerry Bell, was a world karate champion and  lead vocalist with Motown's Dazz Band. Another brother, the late Ricky Bell, was a player in the NFL.

One of their biggest hits, Tighten Up, was released after Archie received his draft notice. The single was released on a local label but went all the way when it was picked up for national distribution by Atlantic Records.

Archie Bell and The Drells are in the Voice Your Choice spotlight next week on Treasure Island Oldies. Cast your vote at the Voice Your Choice page for either Tighten Up or I Just Can't Stop Dancing. I'll play the winning song on next week's show.

Mary Wells Number One Treasure Island Oldies Top Five Countdown 1964

This week on Treasure Island Oldies, the Top Five Countdown is from this week in 1964.

At the top of the charts is the major smash by Motown's Mary Wells.

Here she is in a clip from the TV show Shindig, performing her million seller, My Guy.

Enjoy!
Michael

Treasure Island Oldies 21st Anniversary Special Update Week of May 6th, 2018

May 6^th to 12^th, 2018

As the Irish Rovers sang, Wasn't That A Party! I had a wonderful time celebrating the 21st Anniversary of Treasure Island Oldies with you on this week's show. I enjoyed playing some montages of the many affiliate station IDs that have carried the show over the years. It was also really nice to hear from some listeners who left a message on the Listener Line. My thanks to Judy Covington in Canton, Ohio; California Barb in California; and Shirley Ham in Cincinnati, Ohio. The Chat Room had a party atmosphere with everyone in a great mood to celebrate. Also, a big thank you to the dozens of people who sent congratulations notes to me via my Facebook page. And of course, the music reflected the occasion with Rare Earth's I Just Want To Celebrate, We Are Family by Sister Sledge,  There Dog Night's Celebrate, and Celebration with Kool And The Gang, and many other party tunes. Thank you all so very much. It really astounds me that I have been getting together with you weekly since 1997! Here's to many more years of fun on the Island. I'd like to also say thank you to Hugh Dobbie Jr., with whom I have been working with since the show began in 1997. Hugh has continued to be the live online streaming provider to this day. Cheers, Hugh!

Next week we will salute Moms all around the world with the Annual Mother's Day Special. There will be a lot of songs celebrating, saluting and paying tribute to mothers. We get started next Sunday, May 13th at 6 pm Pacific. Listen either via the Yare Media stream or wtnd.org Be sure to check out the Mother's Day Special promo billboard that Eddy Fisher, my Webmaster, has created. You'll find Mother in every language! Thanks Eddy for another fun and creative promotional ad.

It would be my pleasure to help celebrate your birthday on the show. If it's coming up soon, please me know by sending the date info 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 1962, this week's Spotlight Year. The Number One song is by The Shirelles. Soldier Boy is playing at the Treasure Island Oldies Treasure Island Oldies Blog.

Voice Your Choice next week spotlights Annette, one of the original Mouseketeers on The Mickey Mouse Club TV show. Cast your vote at the Voice Your Choice page for either Pineapple Princess or Tall Paul. I'll play the winner on the next week's show.
Listen to this week's Rock and Roll News Podcast.

In closing for this week, I wanted to thank you again for your many kind wishes and congratulations for the 21st Anniversary of Treasure Island Oldies. I look forward to your company next week on the Mother's Day Special.

Bye for now.
Michael

Annette Voice Your Choice on Treasure Island Oldies

Annette was born Annette Joanne Funicello on October 22, 1942w in Utica, New York, but relocated with her family to Southern California when she was four years old. At twelve she became part one of the original Mouseketeers when she was chosen to be part of The Mickey Mouse Club.

As a teenager, she established herself as an actress and starred in several movies including Beach Party, Babes In Toyland, Beach Blanket Bingo, and others.

Sadly Annette passed away at age 70 on April 8, 2013 from Multiple Sclerosis.

Treasure Island Oldies is pleased to present Annette in the Voice Your Choice spotlight. Cast your vote at the Voice Your Choice page for either Pineapple Princess or Tall Paul. I'll play the winner on next week's Mother's Day Special

The Shirelles Top Five Countdown 1962 Treasure Island Oldies

This week on the 21st Anniversary Special of Treasure Island Oldies, the Spotlight Year is 1962.

At the top of the charts was a very timely song for the times. Here are The Shirelles with Soldier Boy, Number One this week in 1962.

Enjoy!
Michael