Happy Halloween Week on Treasure Island Oldies

October 28^th to November 2^rd, 2018

Happy Halloween! Thanks for sharing 4 scary hours of music and fun on this year's Halloween Spooktacular. If you missed the live show, go to the Broadcast Partners Network Page and you'll see the program grid for when our affiliate stations air the show during the week. And for a complete list of all the spooky tunes, check out the Listen page for the Playlist. The Crypt, aka the Chat Room, was a blast and a challenge to figure out who was who. Everyone had a special name for Halloween! LOL

Amazingly, our next special is my favourite show of the entire year. The Treasure Island Oldies Christmas Special this year will be very close to Christmas Day this year. Please mark your calendar for Sunday, December 23rd. The festivities will begin at 6 pm Pacific.

Next week the Voice Your Choice spotlight is on The Delfonics, a great soul group from Philadelphia. Cast your vote at the Voice Your Choice page for either Didn't I Blow Your Mind or La La Means I Love You.  I'll play the winning song on next week's show.

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

See you next week! 

Bye for now.
Michael

Tony Joe White Swamp Rocker Has Died at 75

Swamp-rocker Tony Joe White, a cult-favorite singer/songwriter whose songs were covered by everyone from Elvis Presley to Tina Turner, died Wednesday at 75.

White had just released his latest album, “Bad Mouthin’,” on the Yep Rock label Sept. 28 and had made his debut on the Grand Ole Opry that same night.

“He wasn’t ill at all,” his son, Jody White, told the Tennessean. “He just had a heart attack…there was no pain or suffering.” The Louisiana native died at his home in Leipers Fork, Tennessee, outside of Nashville.

White recorded more than 20 albums, beginning in 1969, but had his only serious brush with the charts as a performer with “Polk Salad Annie,” which reached No. 8 in 1969. The song became even better known as a staple of Presley’s repertoire, showing up in Elvis’ live albums and concert movies in the early 70s. Another early composition became an even bigger hit via a popular cover version, as Brook Benton’s version of “Rainy Night in Georgia” reached No. 4 on the Billboard Hot 100 and topped the soul chart in 1970.

For more, go to https://variety.com/2018/music/news/tony-joe-white-polk-salad-annie-singer-dies-75-1202994735/

Watch the video of Polk Salad Annie.

This Week on Treasure Island Oldies week of October 21st 2018

October 21^st to October 27^th, 2018

I'd like to start off this week's Island Update by thanking you for the many, many birthday greetings. I received your kind wishes via email, in the Chat Room, and well over 100 birthday greetings via my Facebook page. WOW! It was so cool to have my birthday fall on a show day and I really enjoyed celebrating with you on the air. Thanks again. I was also very pleased to send Happy Birthday wishes to listeners Mike Dillon in 100 Mile House, British Columbia; Donna Siren in St. Louis, Missouri and to Marcia Moses. If you birthday is approaching, please be sure to let me know in advance so that I can wish you Happy Birthday on the air and also play Birthday by The Beatles for you. Send the details to birthdays@treasureislandoldies.com. I'd also like to say Happy Anniversary to my lifelong friends Frank and Ria Vandeven in Mission, British Columbia.

I am looking forward to next week's show when it will be the annual Halloween Spooktacular. We get underway at 6 pm Pacific with 4 hours of spooky Halloween sounds and great songs. It'll be fun and scary. By the way, BIG thanks to Eddy Fisher, my partner and Webmaster for this year's Halloween Spooktacular video promo. The feedback and comments I have received from listeners is excellent. Eddy, what a great way to get everyone in the mood for Halloween; thanks very much.

A historical event took place in Canada this past week with the national legalization of recreational cannabis. Some of the songs on this week's show were in fun recognition, such as Along Comes Mary, One Toke Over The Line, Let's Go Get Stoned, and more. Check out this week's complete playlist at the Listen page then scroll down the page to the Playlist.

The Top Five Countdown this week is from 1961, this week's Spotlight Year on the show. Sitting at the Number One position is Dion. Runaround Sue is playing at the Treasure Island Oldies Treasure Island Oldies Blog.

Next week the Voice Your Choice spotlight is on The Delfonics, a great soul group from Philadelphia. Cast your vote at the Voice Your Choice page for either Didn't I Blow Your Mind or La La Means I Love You. As next week is the Halloween Spooktacular, I'll play the winning song in two weeks on the November 4th Live show.

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

See you next week in the Crypt for the Halloween Spooktacular. 

Bye for now.
Michael

The Delfonics Voice Your Choice

The Delfonics, an R&B vocal group, were from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The members were brothers William and Wilbert Hart, Ritchie Daniels, and the late Randy Cain who passed away in 2009.

Between 1968 and 1973 they appeared on the Billboard Hot 100 Charts sixteen times. They reached the Top Ten twice and also received a Gold Record.

This week on Treasure Island Oldies, Voice Your Choice spotlights The Delfonics with two of their signature songs.

Cast your vote at the Voice Your Choice page for either Didn't I Blow Your Mind or La La Means I Love You. As next week is the annual Halloween Spooktacular on the show, I'll play the results in two weeks on the November 4th show.

Dion Number One Treasure Island Oldies Top Five Countdown 1961

He was a star and lead singer with The Belmonts when he decided to go for a solo career. It paid off! This week on Treasure Island Oldies, the Spotlight Year is 1961, including this week's Top Five Countdown.

Coming in at Number One is Dion DiMucci or just Dion with Runaround Sue.

Enjoy!
Michael

This Week on Treasure Island Oldies Week of October 14 2018

October 14^th to October 20^th, 2018

I have the best gig going! Every week I get to sit in the studio and play music for 4 hours. How cool is that??!! The only drawback is that the four hours seem to go by as if it were 15 minutes. So as you can tell, even after hosting Treasure Island Oldies for over 21 years now, I still look forward to your company every week. Thanks very much. And this week our Spotlight Year was 1963, a year before the start of the British Music Invasion. To find out the complete list of songs I played, go to the Listen page and scroll down to the Playlist. I was also pleased to play another song, Come On To Me, from Egypt Station, the new LP by Paul McCartney. If you are a Beatles or Paul McCartney fan, be sure top check out this great album. To be perfectly clear, I gain nothing by promoting and playing this album. It's as a real fan that I want to share this excellent new Paul McCartney release.

Warning: we are just two weeks away from our next special, which will come to you from the Crypt. The annual Halloween Spooktacular will air this year Live Sunday, October 28th. This annual special is one of the most popular of the year and I invite you to join me starting at 6 pm Pacific. It'll be a very scary time!

Is your birthday is coming up soon? If so, I'd like to celebrate it with you. Send the date info to birthdays@treasureislandoldies.com and I'll wish you Happy Birthday on the show and play Birthday by The Beatles for you.

The Top Five Countdown this week is from 1963. And at the top of the chart a combination of two talents: singer Jimmy Gilmer and the group The Fireballs. Sugar Shack is playing at the Treasure Island Oldies Treasure Island Oldies Blog.

Next week the Voice Your Choice spotlight is on Del Shannon. Cast your vote at the Voice Your Choice page for either Handy Man or Hats Off To Larry. I'll play the winner next week's show.

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

See you next week on The Island. 

Bye for now.
Michael

Del Shannon Voice Your Choice

He was born Charles Westover December 30, 1934 in Coopersville, Michigan; but to us fans, we knew him as Del Shannon. Not only was he a talented hit maker as a recording artist, he was also a very good songwriter. One of his big hits that he wrote was I Go To Pieces, recorded by Peter & Gordon. He was also the very first artist to hit the US charts with a John Lennon and Paul McCartney song, From Me To You, which reached Number 77 in 1963.

In the short time span between 1961 and 1966, Del appeared on the Billboard charts sixteen times and had three Top Ten hits including the Number One Gold Record, Runaway.

Next week on Treasure Island Oldies, Voice Your Choice spotlights Del Shannon. Cast your vote at the http://www.treasureislandoldies.com/newsite/voice-your-choice Voice Your Choice page for either Handy Man or Hats Off To Larry. I'll play the winning song on next week's show.

Jimmy Gilmer and The Fireballs Number One Treasure Island Oldies Top Five Counrtdown 1963

This week on Treasure Island Oldies, the Spotlight Year is 1963. And our Top Five Countdown features the coming together of two talents: The Fireballs and Jimmy Gilmer. Together they reached the top of the chart.

Here at Number One this week in 1963 are Jimmy Gilmer and The Fireballs with Sugar Shack.

Enjoy!
Michael

This Week On Treasure Island Oldies Week of October 7th 2018

October 7^th to October 13^th, 2018

Happy Thanksgiving to you and your family! I sure enjoyed the celebration over the four hours of this week's Canadian Thanksgiving Special. And it was great to play some "thankful" songs for you as well, such as I Thank You, Let's Turkey Trot, Thank You For Being My Friend, Share The Land, and so many more. For a complete list of all songs played on this week's show, go to the Listen page and scroll down to the Playlist. 

Warning: our next special will "unearth" you. The annual Halloween Spooktacular will air this year Live Sunday, October 28th. This annual special is one of the most popular of the year and I invite you to join me in the Crypt starting at 6 pm Pacific. It'll be a very scary time!

If you birthday is coming up soon, please let me know. Send the date info to birthdays@treasureislandoldies.com and I'll wish you Happy Birthday on the show and play Birthday by The Beatles for you.

The Top Five Countdown this week is from 1970. And at the top of the chart it's Neil Diamond. Cracklin' Rosie is now playing at the Treasure Island Oldies Treasure Island Oldies Blog.

Next week the Voice Your Choice spotlight is on Connie Francis, the top female vocalist of the late '50s and early '60s. Cast your vote at the Voice Your Choice page for either Everybody's Somebody's Fool or Lipstick On Your Collar. I'll play the winner next week's show.

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

Have a great week and I look forward to enjoying the music once again with you next week. 

Bye for now.
Michael

Connie Francis Voice Your Choice Treasure Island Oldies

Connie Francis was born Concetta Rosa Franconero on December 12, 1938 in Newark, New Jersey. Apart from having a staggeringly successful recording career, she also appeared in several motion pictures including Where The Boys Are, Follow The Boys, Looking For Love, and When The Boys Meet The Girls.

Between 1957 and 1969, she appeared a stunning 56 times on the Billboard charts! Plus, she achieved 16 Top Ten hits, plus 8 Gold Records, quite a feat for anyone! In fact, Connie is the #1 pop female singer from the late 1950s to the mid-1960s.

Voice Your Choice presents Connie Francis on Treasure Island Oldies. Cast your vote at the Voice Your Choice page for either Everybody's Somebody's Fool or Lipstick On Your Collar. I'll play the winning song on next week's show.

Neil Diamond Number One Treasure Island Oldies Top Five Countdown 1970

Neil Diamond started out as a songwriter in the Brill Building in New York City. In that same building was a small label called Bang Records. It was with Bang that his career as a recording artist took off. After enough hit records to qualify for a greatest hits album, he eventually signed with UNI/MCA Records and his career took on a new level.

This week on Treasure Island Oldies, the Top Five Countdown is from 1970. Sitting comfortably at Number One is Neil Diamond with Cracklin' Rosie, a Platinum smash.

Enjoy!
Michael

This Week on Treasure Island Oldies Week of September 30 2018

September 30^th to October 6^th, 2018

Wow here we are into Fall. September sure flew by quickly; is that because there are only 30 days in September? That question is way above my pay grade. LOL And as the month flew by, so did the four hours on this week's show. It was so good to play some great songs for you from this week's Spotlight Year, 1964. As I mentioned on the show, the British Music Invasion was in full swing and yet you had songs such as Hello Dolly! by Louis Armstrong reaching Number One on the charts. Amazing! What variety of music there was. That's what I feel is missing from contemporary hit radio. There is very little variety other than the odd ballad that creeps in. That's why I love bringing the show to you every week, as each of the four hours is filled with a variety of hits from the '50s, '60s, and '70s. A big hello goes out to listeners Linda Gehres, Toni Howerton, and Tammy Maynard who send some very cool emails to me. Thanks very much. It's great to hear from listeners and I look forward to hearing from you. My email address is michael@treasureislandoldies.com. 

I invite you to join me next week as we celebrate our annual Canadian Thanksgiving Special. I'll play some "thankful" songs during the show including Little Eva's Turkey Trot! That's next Sunday, October 7th starting at 6 pm Pacific.

Is you birthday coming up soon? If so, please let me know. Send the date info to birthdays@treasureislandoldies.com and I'll wish you Happy Birthday on the show and play Birthday by The Beatles for you.

The Top Five Countdown this week is from our Spotlight Year 1964. And sitting at the top of the charts was a song that has become an all-time classic, Oh! Pretty Woman by Roy Orbison. It's is now playing at the Treasure Island Oldies Treasure Island Oldies Blog.

Next week the Voice Your Choice spotlight is on another great great R&B artist, Clyde McPhatter. Cast your vote at the Voice Your Choice page for either A Lover's Question or Lover Please. I'll play the winner next week's show.

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

Have a great week and I look forward to sharing Canadian Thanksgiving with you on the show next week.

Bye for now.
Michael

Clyde McPhatter Voice Your Choice

The Drifters were an R&B group formed in 1953 as a showcase for singer Clyde McPhatter. Prior to their first hit on the pop charts, they had eleven Top Ten songs on the R&B charts. The original lineup consisted of Clyde McPhatter, Gerhart and Andrew Thrasher, and Bill Pinkney.

When Clyde McPhatter left for a solo career, manager George Treadwell disbanded the rest of the group, brought in The Five Crowns, and renamed them The Drifters (perhaps The New Drifters would have been more like it). This new lineup included Ben E. King, Doc Green, Charlie Thomas and Elsbeary Hobbs. The majority of their Top 100 chart hits were sung by three different lead singers: Ben E. King (1959-60), Rudy Lewis (1961-63), and Johnny Moore (1957, 1964-66).

Clyde was born Clyde Lensley McPhatter on November 15, 1932 in Durham, North Carolina and sadly, he died of a heart attack at the young age of 39 on June 13, 1972. During his solo career, he charted 21 times, had 2 Top Ten hits and 1 Gold Record.

Treasure Island Oldies is pleased to spotlight Clyde McPhatter on Voice Your Choice. Cast your vote at the Voice our Choice page for either A Lover's Question or Lover Please. I'll play the winner on next week's show.

Roy Orbison Number One Treasure Island Oldies Top Five Countdown 1964

1964 - The British Music invasion was in full swing. Yet there were still many, many hits by other artists who were not from England. A great example is a song that since its release, has become an all-time classic known by many generations.

This week on Treasure Island Oldies the Spotlight Year is 1964 and at the Top of the charts is the Big O, Roy Orbison. Here he is with a live TV performance of Oh! Pretty Woman.

Enjoy!

Michael