August 25th to 31st, 2019
Talk about a trip down memory lane! It sure was fun to revisit some of the Moments In Time that have aired on the show for going on 20 years. It was my pleasure to welcome Tom Locke to the studio and to reminisce together. We both really enjoyed playing back the 100th edition of the Sorrells Pickard Pick of the Week and hearing the conversation with Sorrells on the phone. Tom created the concept of a moment in time and it began as the Sorrells Pickard Pick of the Week. Sorrells was a successful recording artist, songwriter and actor. Ringo Starr recorded four of Sorrells' songs for Beaucoups Of Blues, Ringo's post-Beatles solo recording debut. Unfortunately, soon after Sorrells' untimely passing, his company, Sorrells Pickard Gourmet Peanut Butter, which he started with long time friend and Hollywood film editor, Herb Dow, closed down forever. I have to tell you, it was the absolute best peanut butter I had ever tasted. Many Treasure Island Oldies listeners can attest to how delicious the product was, as many won gift pack prizes on the show. It was at that time Tom and I discussed our desire to continue the feature and thus, it became the Moment In Time. Many thanks Tom, for your incredible commitment of researching and writing the feature every week for 20 years!
Next week on Treasure Island Oldies, we celebrate the end of summer, the return to school and work with the Labour Day End Of Summer Back To School special. I'll play some great songs dealing with work and labour, the end of summer with the last of the great summer songs, and back to school songs. It's a great way to end the Summer season and prepare for Fall, and it's all on next week's show.
Is your birthday coming up soon? If it is, I'd like to help you celebrate it on the show. Send the month and date to birthdays@treasureislandoldies.com. I'll wish you Happy Birthday on the air and also play Birthday by The Beatles for you.
Next week on Treasure Island Oldies, Voice Your Choice spotlights The Coasters. Cast your vote at the Voice Your Choice page for either Poison Ivy or Young Blood. I'll play the winner on next week's show.
This week the Top Five Countdown is from 1967. Sitting at the top of the chart is a great story song and debut record for Bobbie Gentry. The Ode To Billie Joe is playing at the Treasure Island Oldies Blog.
Click here for this week's Rock and Roll News Podcast.
See you on The Island for next week's show the Labour Day End Of Summer Back To School Special.
Have a great week. Bye for now.
Michael
