January 19th to 25th, 2020
It's been great hearing from you over the past months with comments about featuring a different year every week. Some have mentioned that while it is nice to hear songs from various years during the weekly show, they really are enjoying to hear songs from one particular year. You have told me that by hearing songs from one year, it really gives the flavour of the music we listened to in that year. Thanks for your feedback; I always appreciate hearing from you. You too can get in touch with me with any thoughts or comments you may have about the show. Send an email to michael@treasureislandoldies.com.This week's Spotlight Year is 1968. And what an excellent year it was too. It was great to hear excellent records by James Brown, The Association, The Beatles, The Grass Roots, Petula Clark, The Moody Blues, Jimi Hendrix Experience, and so many more. To see all the songs I played on the show this week, go to the Listen page and scroll down to the Playlist.
Coming up on February 2nd, it will be my annual Tribute
to The Day The Music Died, the horrific day when Buddy Holly, Ritchie Valens and The Big Bopper all perished in a terrible plane crash. During the entire 4th hour you'll hear news bulletins announcing the tragic accident, interviews, tribute songs, and of course the great music of Buddy Holly, Ritchie Valens and The Big Bopper.
It's a Happy Birthday this week for Fred Waterer in St. Catharines, Ontario, and Wendy McDougall in Adelaide, South Australia. I'd like to help you celebrate your birthday with all the show's listeners. Send the details 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 features the the vibrant entertainer and great singer Jackie Wilson. Cast your vote at the Voice Your Choice page for either I'm Coming On Back To You or Shake! Shake! Shake!. I'll play the winner on next week's show.
The Top Five Countdown is from this week's Spotlight Year, 1968. John Fred and His Playboy Band reached the top with this week's Number One song the title of which was a parody of Lucy In The Sky With Diamonds by The Beatles. Judy In Disguise (With Glasses) is now playing at the Treasure Island Oldies Blog.
Click here for this week's Rock and Roll News Podcast.
I hope you have a good week. Take care.
Bye for now.
Michael
