From the Dec. 19, 2011 Yahoo! Finance, U.S. News.
These companies might go out of business.
1. Eastman Kodak
2. Research in Motion
3. Office Max
4. Monster World Wide job placement
5. Bank of America
6. Netflix
7. K.B. Home (California homebuilder)
8. Hewlett-Packard
9. Sears
10. Best Buy
11. Washington Post
--RoadDog
HEADLINES IN 2029: Senate still blocking drilling at ANWR even though gas is selling at 4532 Pesos per liter and gas stations are open only on Tuesdays and Fridays.
Being an account of some things I'm interested in, what I'm doing, and reflections on my past, especially music.
Listen to this man. Seven years of college, you know. Trying to reason with 2020 and, now, 2022.
Monday, January 11, 2016
Friday, January 8, 2016
WLS Top Ten for January 7, 1966
I get these from the Oldies Loon site which has the complete Top 40 for every one of these weeks. I usually do just the Top Ten, but about once a month I do the whole Top 40. There are always a lot of unfamiliar songs which I give a listen to on You Tube.
1. 5 O'CLOCK WORLD-- Vogues
2. WE CAN WORK IT OUT/DAY TRIPPER-- Beatles
3. SOUNDS OF SILENCE-- Simon & Garfunkel
4. LET'S HANG ON-- Four Seasons
5. IT'S GOOD NEWS WEEK-- Hedgehoppers Anonymous
6. SHE'S A MUST TO AVOID-- Herman's Hermits
7. I CONFESS-- New Colony Six (Chicago's own)
8. SHE'S JUST MY STYLE-- Gary Lewis & the Playboys
9. OVER AND OVER-- Dave Clark Five
10. IT'S MY LIFE-- Animals
Name That Tune: "Hello Darkness My Old Friend, I've Come to Talk to You Again." --RoadDog
1. 5 O'CLOCK WORLD-- Vogues
2. WE CAN WORK IT OUT/DAY TRIPPER-- Beatles
3. SOUNDS OF SILENCE-- Simon & Garfunkel
4. LET'S HANG ON-- Four Seasons
5. IT'S GOOD NEWS WEEK-- Hedgehoppers Anonymous
6. SHE'S A MUST TO AVOID-- Herman's Hermits
7. I CONFESS-- New Colony Six (Chicago's own)
8. SHE'S JUST MY STYLE-- Gary Lewis & the Playboys
9. OVER AND OVER-- Dave Clark Five
10. IT'S MY LIFE-- Animals
Name That Tune: "Hello Darkness My Old Friend, I've Come to Talk to You Again." --RoadDog
WLS 20 Best Selling #1 Records of 1965: "Satisfaction"
From the December 31, 1965 Silver Dollar Survey.
1. SATISFACTION-- Rolling Stones
2. HELP-- Beatles
3. DOWNTOWN-- Petula Clark
4. I GOT YOU BABE-- Sonny & Cher
5. HANG ON SLOOPY-- McCoys
6. GET OFF MY CLOUD-- Rolling Stones
7. MRS. BROWN YOU'VE GOT A LOVELY DAUGHTER-- Herman's Hermits
8. EIGHT DAYS A WEEK-- Beatles
9. THIS DIAMOND RING-- Gary Lewis & the Playboys
10. MR. TAMBOURINE MAN-- Byrds
11. YESTERDAY-- Beatles
12. WOOLY BULLY-- Sam the Sham & the Pharaohs
13. FERRY ACROSS THE MERSEY-- Gerry & the Pacemakers
14. SILHOUETTES-- Herman's Hermits
15. I CAN'T HELP MYSELF-- Four Tops
16. I'M TELLING YOU NOW-- Freddie & the Dreamers
17. LET'S HANG ON-- Four Seasons
18. KEEP ON DANCING-- Gentrys
19. 1-2-3-- Len Barry
20. LOVE POTION #9-- Searchers
Name That Tune: "Life Goes On day After Day, Hearts Torn In Every Way." --RoadDog
HEADLINES FROM 2029: Global cooling blamed for citrus crop failure for third consecutive year in Mexifornia and Floruba.
"Ferry Cross the Mersey"
1. SATISFACTION-- Rolling Stones
2. HELP-- Beatles
3. DOWNTOWN-- Petula Clark
4. I GOT YOU BABE-- Sonny & Cher
5. HANG ON SLOOPY-- McCoys
6. GET OFF MY CLOUD-- Rolling Stones
7. MRS. BROWN YOU'VE GOT A LOVELY DAUGHTER-- Herman's Hermits
8. EIGHT DAYS A WEEK-- Beatles
9. THIS DIAMOND RING-- Gary Lewis & the Playboys
10. MR. TAMBOURINE MAN-- Byrds
11. YESTERDAY-- Beatles
12. WOOLY BULLY-- Sam the Sham & the Pharaohs
13. FERRY ACROSS THE MERSEY-- Gerry & the Pacemakers
14. SILHOUETTES-- Herman's Hermits
15. I CAN'T HELP MYSELF-- Four Tops
16. I'M TELLING YOU NOW-- Freddie & the Dreamers
17. LET'S HANG ON-- Four Seasons
18. KEEP ON DANCING-- Gentrys
19. 1-2-3-- Len Barry
20. LOVE POTION #9-- Searchers
Name That Tune: "Life Goes On day After Day, Hearts Torn In Every Way." --RoadDog
HEADLINES FROM 2029: Global cooling blamed for citrus crop failure for third consecutive year in Mexifornia and Floruba.
"Ferry Cross the Mersey"
Thursday, January 7, 2016
Top Ten Influential Arcade Games
From the August 12, 2012, Listverse.
10. Asteroids 1979
9. Pheonix 1980
8. Galaga 1981
7. Q Bert 1982
6. Frogger 1981 (Remember George trying to get it across the street?)
5. Mario Brothers 1983
4. Space Invaders 1978
3. Donkey Kong 1981
2. Pac-Man 1980
1. Pong 1972
I Remember All of These Games. (Well, Not Sure About #8 and #9) --RoadDog
10. Asteroids 1979
9. Pheonix 1980
8. Galaga 1981
7. Q Bert 1982
6. Frogger 1981 (Remember George trying to get it across the street?)
5. Mario Brothers 1983
4. Space Invaders 1978
3. Donkey Kong 1981
2. Pac-Man 1980
1. Pong 1972
I Remember All of These Games. (Well, Not Sure About #8 and #9) --RoadDog
Where the Rich Folks Live
From the Dec. 6, 202012, Yahoo! Real Estate "America's 10 Richest Zip Codes" from Bloomberg Business.
Where located and Average Household Worth.
10. 90402 Santa Monica, Ca. $1,494,000
9. 94022 Los Altos, Ca. $1,563,486
8. 10577 Purchase, NY $1,503,911
7. 19035 Gladwyne, Pa. $1,483,586
6. 90077 Los Angeles $1,531, 147
5. 94028 Portolo Valley, Ca. $1,531,297
4. 90210 Beverly Hills, Ca. $1,504, 166
3. 60043 Kenilworth, Ill. $1,558,838
2. 11568 Old Westburg, NY $1,547,866
1. 33480 Palm Beach, Fl. $1,486,123
Too 'Spensive for Me. --RoadDog
HEADLINES FROM 2029: Average weight of Americans drops to 250 lns.
Where located and Average Household Worth.
10. 90402 Santa Monica, Ca. $1,494,000
9. 94022 Los Altos, Ca. $1,563,486
8. 10577 Purchase, NY $1,503,911
7. 19035 Gladwyne, Pa. $1,483,586
6. 90077 Los Angeles $1,531, 147
5. 94028 Portolo Valley, Ca. $1,531,297
4. 90210 Beverly Hills, Ca. $1,504, 166
3. 60043 Kenilworth, Ill. $1,558,838
2. 11568 Old Westburg, NY $1,547,866
1. 33480 Palm Beach, Fl. $1,486,123
Too 'Spensive for Me. --RoadDog
HEADLINES FROM 2029: Average weight of Americans drops to 250 lns.
Wednesday, January 6, 2016
Going Back to 1973: "Sail On Sailor"
From the Jan. 28, 2012 Saturday Morning Flashback on WXRT, 93.1 FM in Chicago.
I am catching up on some old lists.
DANCING WITH MR. D.-- Rolling Stones
YOU'VE BEEN IN LOVE TOO LONG-- Bonnie Raitt
IF YOU WANT ME TO STAY-- Sly & the Family Stone
SAIL ON SAILOR-- Beach Boys
JEAN GENIE-- David Bowie
LONG TRAIN RUNNIN'-- Doobie Brothers
SUFFICIENTLY BREATHLESS-- Captain Beyond
BODHISATTVA-- Steely Dan
GIVE IT TO ME-- J. Geils Band
I THINK IT WAS THE WINE-- Siegel-Schwall Band
LET'S GET IT ON-- Marvin Gaye
ROSALITA-- Bruce Springsteen
MYSTERY TO ME-- Fleetwood Mac
MIND GAMES-- John Lennon
Name That Tune: "Pushing the Barriers, Planting Seeds." --RoadDog
"Mind Games"
I am catching up on some old lists.
DANCING WITH MR. D.-- Rolling Stones
YOU'VE BEEN IN LOVE TOO LONG-- Bonnie Raitt
IF YOU WANT ME TO STAY-- Sly & the Family Stone
SAIL ON SAILOR-- Beach Boys
JEAN GENIE-- David Bowie
LONG TRAIN RUNNIN'-- Doobie Brothers
SUFFICIENTLY BREATHLESS-- Captain Beyond
BODHISATTVA-- Steely Dan
GIVE IT TO ME-- J. Geils Band
I THINK IT WAS THE WINE-- Siegel-Schwall Band
LET'S GET IT ON-- Marvin Gaye
ROSALITA-- Bruce Springsteen
MYSTERY TO ME-- Fleetwood Mac
MIND GAMES-- John Lennon
Name That Tune: "Pushing the Barriers, Planting Seeds." --RoadDog
"Mind Games"
The Magic's in the Music: "Do You Believe in Magic"
From the Jan. 15, 2015, Rock and Roll Roots by Bob Stroud on WDRV, 97.1 Fm in Chicago.
Abracadabra, Please and Thank You.
DO YOU BELIEVE IN MAGIC-- Lovin' Spoonful
YOU CAN DO MAGIC-- America
SINGING WINDS, CRYING BEASTS/BLACK MAGIC WOMAN-- Santana
EVERY LITTLE THING SHE DOES IS MAGIC-- Police
MAGIC MAN-- Heart
THIS MAGIC MOMENT-- Jay & the Americans
STRANGE MAGIC-- ELO
MAGIC POWER-- Triumph
MAGIC CARPET RIDE-- Steppenwolf
SPANISH CASTLE MAGIC-- Jimi Hendrix
MAGIC-- Pilot
MAGICAL MYSTERY TOUR-- Beatles
MAGIC BUS-- Who
Name That Tune: "I Like to Dream, Yes, Yes, Right Between My Sound Machine." --RoadDog
HEADLINES FROM THE YEAR 2029: 85-year $75.8 billion study: Diet and exercise is the key to weight loss.
"Magic Carpet Ride"
Abracadabra, Please and Thank You.
DO YOU BELIEVE IN MAGIC-- Lovin' Spoonful
YOU CAN DO MAGIC-- America
SINGING WINDS, CRYING BEASTS/BLACK MAGIC WOMAN-- Santana
EVERY LITTLE THING SHE DOES IS MAGIC-- Police
MAGIC MAN-- Heart
THIS MAGIC MOMENT-- Jay & the Americans
STRANGE MAGIC-- ELO
MAGIC POWER-- Triumph
MAGIC CARPET RIDE-- Steppenwolf
SPANISH CASTLE MAGIC-- Jimi Hendrix
MAGIC-- Pilot
MAGICAL MYSTERY TOUR-- Beatles
MAGIC BUS-- Who
Name That Tune: "I Like to Dream, Yes, Yes, Right Between My Sound Machine." --RoadDog
HEADLINES FROM THE YEAR 2029: 85-year $75.8 billion study: Diet and exercise is the key to weight loss.
"Magic Carpet Ride"
Gone But Not Forgotten 2015-- Part 5: Allen Toussaint
ALLEN TOUSSAINT-- Died Nov. 10. Mr. New Orleans in my book. Wrote "Mother-in-Law," "Ride Your Pony," "Southern Nights" and "Working in the Coal Mine." He also produced "Right Place, Wrong Time" and "Lady Marmalade."
P.F. SLOAN-- Died Nov. 15. Songwriter. Wrote "Eve of Destruction," "Secret Agent Man," "Let Me Be," "A Must to Avoid" and "You Babe." Cowrote "Things I Should Have said" and :"Let's Live for Today."
EDDIE HOH-- Died Nov. 7 at age 71. "Fast Eddie" Primarily a studio and touring drummer. Worked with Donovan, Mamas and Papas, Poco and Flying Burrito Brothers.
STEVE WRIGHT-- Died Dec.27. Lead singer of Australian group Easybeats who had the song "Friday On My Mind."
SNUFF GARRETT-- Died Dec. 16. Producer. Worked with Gary Lewis & the Playboys, Gene McDaniels, Bobby Vee and Buddy Knox.
WILLIAM GUEST-- Died Dec. 24. One of Gladys Knight & the Pips.
CARSON VAN AUSTIN-- Died Dec. 22. Bassist with Nazz.
JIMMY GREENSPOON-- Died March 11. Keyboardist with Three Dog Night. Also had played with Linda Ronstadt, Eric Clapton and Jimi Hendrix.
CORY WELLS-- Died Oct. 20. One of the three lead vocalists for Three Dog Night.
Quite a show, Mr. Stroud. Thanks.
Gone, But Definitely Not Forgotten.
P.F. SLOAN-- Died Nov. 15. Songwriter. Wrote "Eve of Destruction," "Secret Agent Man," "Let Me Be," "A Must to Avoid" and "You Babe." Cowrote "Things I Should Have said" and :"Let's Live for Today."
EDDIE HOH-- Died Nov. 7 at age 71. "Fast Eddie" Primarily a studio and touring drummer. Worked with Donovan, Mamas and Papas, Poco and Flying Burrito Brothers.
STEVE WRIGHT-- Died Dec.27. Lead singer of Australian group Easybeats who had the song "Friday On My Mind."
SNUFF GARRETT-- Died Dec. 16. Producer. Worked with Gary Lewis & the Playboys, Gene McDaniels, Bobby Vee and Buddy Knox.
WILLIAM GUEST-- Died Dec. 24. One of Gladys Knight & the Pips.
CARSON VAN AUSTIN-- Died Dec. 22. Bassist with Nazz.
JIMMY GREENSPOON-- Died March 11. Keyboardist with Three Dog Night. Also had played with Linda Ronstadt, Eric Clapton and Jimi Hendrix.
CORY WELLS-- Died Oct. 20. One of the three lead vocalists for Three Dog Night.
Quite a show, Mr. Stroud. Thanks.
Gone, But Definitely Not Forgotten.
Tuesday, January 5, 2016
WLEE Top 40 Survey for July 27, 1964-- Part 4 "A Hard Day's Night"
10. HANDY MAN-- Del Shannon
9. AND I LOVE HER-- Beatles
8. MEMPHIS-- Johnny Rivers
7. NEW ORLEANS-- Bern Elliott and the Fenmen British beat group 1961-1964. Peaked at #24 in UK. Didn't make Top 100 in U.S..
6. CAN'T YOU SEE THAT SHE'S MINE-- Dave Clark Five
5. LITTLE OLD LADY FROM PASADENA-- Jan & Dean
4. RAG DOLL-- Four Seasons
3. BECAUSE-- Dave Clark Five
2. I SHOULD HAVE KNOWN BETTER-- Beatles
1. A HARD DAY'S NIGHT-- Beatles
DISCOVERY OF THE WEEK
A SUMMER SONG-- Chad Stuart and Jeremy Clyde
I COULD CONQUER THE WORLD-- Sherelles Actually it was the Shevelles, a Welsh group who had four U.K. singles. Peaked at #104 in U.S.. Give it a listen.
SWEET WILLIAM-- Millie Small Who could forget that voice? #40 on Bilboard and followup to "My Boy Lollipop."
Name That Tune: "Has a Pretty Little Flower Bed of White Gardenias." -- RoadDog
HEADLINES FROM 2029: Postal Service raises price of first class stamp to $17.89 and reduces mail delivery to Wednesdays only.
"Little Old Lady from Pasadena"
9. AND I LOVE HER-- Beatles
8. MEMPHIS-- Johnny Rivers
7. NEW ORLEANS-- Bern Elliott and the Fenmen British beat group 1961-1964. Peaked at #24 in UK. Didn't make Top 100 in U.S..
6. CAN'T YOU SEE THAT SHE'S MINE-- Dave Clark Five
5. LITTLE OLD LADY FROM PASADENA-- Jan & Dean
4. RAG DOLL-- Four Seasons
3. BECAUSE-- Dave Clark Five
2. I SHOULD HAVE KNOWN BETTER-- Beatles
1. A HARD DAY'S NIGHT-- Beatles
DISCOVERY OF THE WEEK
A SUMMER SONG-- Chad Stuart and Jeremy Clyde
I COULD CONQUER THE WORLD-- Sherelles Actually it was the Shevelles, a Welsh group who had four U.K. singles. Peaked at #104 in U.S.. Give it a listen.
SWEET WILLIAM-- Millie Small Who could forget that voice? #40 on Bilboard and followup to "My Boy Lollipop."
Name That Tune: "Has a Pretty Little Flower Bed of White Gardenias." -- RoadDog
HEADLINES FROM 2029: Postal Service raises price of first class stamp to $17.89 and reduces mail delivery to Wednesdays only.
"Little Old Lady from Pasadena"
Gone But Not Forgotten 2015-- Part 4: Billy Joe Royal
MITCH ALIOTTA-- Died July 21, age 71. Of Aliotta, Haynes & Jeremiah. The classic song "Lake Shore Drive." If you're from Chicago, you'll know how big it was and is.
WAYNE CARSON-- Died July 20. Songwriter. Wrote many Box Top songs including "The Letter" and "Neon Rainbow." Cowrote "Always On My Mind."
BOB JOHNSTON-- Died August 14. Producer noted for his work with Simon & Garfunkel, Bob Dylan and Johnny Cash.
GARY RICHRATH-- Died Sept. 13. Lead guitarist and songwriter for REO Speedwagon. Wrote "Ridin' the Storm Out" and "Take It On the Run."
BILL WOODS-- Died September 29. Played sax on Steely Dan's "Doctor Wu" and Paul Simon's "Have a Good Time."
BILLY JOE ROYAL-- Died Oct. 16. His "Down in the Boondocks" immediately takes me back to 1965. Then there were all those other hits and his country and Beach Music songs.
RAUL REKOW-- Bassist for Santana, 61. Almost continuously from 1976 to 2013.
WAYNE CARSON-- Died July 20. Songwriter. Wrote many Box Top songs including "The Letter" and "Neon Rainbow." Cowrote "Always On My Mind."
BOB JOHNSTON-- Died August 14. Producer noted for his work with Simon & Garfunkel, Bob Dylan and Johnny Cash.
GARY RICHRATH-- Died Sept. 13. Lead guitarist and songwriter for REO Speedwagon. Wrote "Ridin' the Storm Out" and "Take It On the Run."
BILL WOODS-- Died September 29. Played sax on Steely Dan's "Doctor Wu" and Paul Simon's "Have a Good Time."
BILLY JOE ROYAL-- Died Oct. 16. His "Down in the Boondocks" immediately takes me back to 1965. Then there were all those other hits and his country and Beach Music songs.
RAUL REKOW-- Bassist for Santana, 61. Almost continuously from 1976 to 2013.
Gone But Not Forgotten-- Part 3: B.B. King
PERCY SLEDGE-- Died April 14. "When a Man Loves a Woman." The ultimate slow dancing song, but definitely not a good one for first dance at a wedding.
ANDY WHITE-- Died Nov. 9. Replaced Ringo on drums on "Love Me Do" and "P.S. I Love You" recordings.
JACK ELY-- Died April 28. Lead vocalist of Kingsmen on "Louie, Louie." Kicked out of group shortly afterward.
BEN E. KING-- Died April 30 How do you get better than "Stand By Me?"
B.B. KING-- Died May 14. "Blues Boy" His song "The Thrill Is Gone" was my introduction to the Blues.
CHRIS SQUIRE-- Died June 28. Member of Yes. Only member to appear ion every album.
BUDDY BUIE Died July 18. Co-wrote most all of the Classic IV hits.
ANDY WHITE-- Died Nov. 9. Replaced Ringo on drums on "Love Me Do" and "P.S. I Love You" recordings.
JACK ELY-- Died April 28. Lead vocalist of Kingsmen on "Louie, Louie." Kicked out of group shortly afterward.
BEN E. KING-- Died April 30 How do you get better than "Stand By Me?"
B.B. KING-- Died May 14. "Blues Boy" His song "The Thrill Is Gone" was my introduction to the Blues.
CHRIS SQUIRE-- Died June 28. Member of Yes. Only member to appear ion every album.
BUDDY BUIE Died July 18. Co-wrote most all of the Classic IV hits.
Monday, January 4, 2016
Gone But Not Forgotten 2015-- Part 2: Lou Soloff
Lou Soloff Died March 8. Trumpeter with Blood, Sweat & Tears.
Brian Carman, 69. Guitarist for Chantays. Co-wrote surf classic "Pipeline."
Bruce Crump, Died March 16. Drummer with Molly Hatchet on "Flirtin' With Disaster."
Andy Fraser Died March 16. Bassist with Free on "All Right Now."
Michael Brown, 65. Keyboardist for Left Banke. "Walk Away Renee" and "Pretty Ballerina."
Preston Ritter, 65. Drummer with Electric Prunes. Died March 30.
Bob Burns, 64. Died April 3. Original drummer with Lynyrd Skynyrd. Played on first two albums.
Brian Carman, 69. Guitarist for Chantays. Co-wrote surf classic "Pipeline."
Bruce Crump, Died March 16. Drummer with Molly Hatchet on "Flirtin' With Disaster."
Andy Fraser Died March 16. Bassist with Free on "All Right Now."
Michael Brown, 65. Keyboardist for Left Banke. "Walk Away Renee" and "Pretty Ballerina."
Preston Ritter, 65. Drummer with Electric Prunes. Died March 30.
Bob Burns, 64. Died April 3. Original drummer with Lynyrd Skynyrd. Played on first two albums.
Gone But Not Forgotten 2015-- Part 1: Music Deaths Don Covay
Yesterday Bob Stroud did his annual look back at rock era deaths that took place last year ion his Rock and Roll Roots show on Chicago's WDRV, 97.1 FM "The Drive." He gives some information about each person as well as playing one or two of their songs.
Dallas Taylor, drummer with Crosby, Stills and Nash and their first two albums. Also with Steve Stlls' Manassas. Age 66, Jan. 18.
Don Covay, songwriter and performer. Wrote "Chain of Fools" and "See Saw" for Aretha Franklin. "Sookie Sookie" for Steppenwolf.
Sam Andrews, guitarist with Big Brother & the Holding Company and Janis Joplin. Wrote "Call on Me." Died Feb. 12.
Ron Edgar, drummer with Music Machine on "Talk, Talk."
Joe B. Mauldin, 74, Feb. 7. Bass player with the Crickets/Buddy Holly.
Lesley Gore, 68 Died Feb. 16.
Dallas Taylor, drummer with Crosby, Stills and Nash and their first two albums. Also with Steve Stlls' Manassas. Age 66, Jan. 18.
Don Covay, songwriter and performer. Wrote "Chain of Fools" and "See Saw" for Aretha Franklin. "Sookie Sookie" for Steppenwolf.
Sam Andrews, guitarist with Big Brother & the Holding Company and Janis Joplin. Wrote "Call on Me." Died Feb. 12.
Ron Edgar, drummer with Music Machine on "Talk, Talk."
Joe B. Mauldin, 74, Feb. 7. Bass player with the Crickets/Buddy Holly.
Lesley Gore, 68 Died Feb. 16.
WLEE Top 40 for July 27, 1964-- Part 3: "Where Did Out Love Go"
20. C'MON AND SWIM-- Bobby Freeman
19. I LIKE IT LIKE THAT-- Miracles (As in Smokey Robinson) #20 on Billboard. Great Motown.
18. SUGAR LIPS-- Al Hirt Instrumental Went to #30 Billboard.
17. HOW GLAD I AM-- Nancy Wilson. Full title "(You Don't Know) How Glad I Am" #11 Billboard, her biggest hit.
16. STEAL AWAY-- Jimmy Hughes Great Southern Soul Went to #17 on Billboard, his biggest hit.
15. I WANNA LOVE HIM SO BAD-- Jellybeans Whoa, what a Girl Group song!!!
14. WHERE DID OUR LOVE GO-- Supremes
13. UNDER THE BOARDWALK-- Drifters
12. EVERYBODY LOVES SOMEBODY-- Dean Martin
11. THE GIRL FROM IPANEMA-- Getz & Gilberts
Name That Tune: "Oh When the Sun Beats Down and Burns the Tar Up On the Roof." --RoadDog
HEADLINES FROM THE YEAR 2029: France pleads for global help after being taken over by Jamaica. No other country comes forward to help the beleaguered nation!
"Under the Boardwalk"
19. I LIKE IT LIKE THAT-- Miracles (As in Smokey Robinson) #20 on Billboard. Great Motown.
18. SUGAR LIPS-- Al Hirt Instrumental Went to #30 Billboard.
17. HOW GLAD I AM-- Nancy Wilson. Full title "(You Don't Know) How Glad I Am" #11 Billboard, her biggest hit.
16. STEAL AWAY-- Jimmy Hughes Great Southern Soul Went to #17 on Billboard, his biggest hit.
15. I WANNA LOVE HIM SO BAD-- Jellybeans Whoa, what a Girl Group song!!!
14. WHERE DID OUR LOVE GO-- Supremes
13. UNDER THE BOARDWALK-- Drifters
12. EVERYBODY LOVES SOMEBODY-- Dean Martin
11. THE GIRL FROM IPANEMA-- Getz & Gilberts
Name That Tune: "Oh When the Sun Beats Down and Burns the Tar Up On the Roof." --RoadDog
HEADLINES FROM THE YEAR 2029: France pleads for global help after being taken over by Jamaica. No other country comes forward to help the beleaguered nation!
"Under the Boardwalk"
Saturday, January 2, 2016
New Year's Day: Good Friends, More Rotten Bowl Games and the Legion Again
JANUARY 1, 2016 Friday
For some reason, today seemed like it was Saturday all day. That was the same thing with Christmas Day.
Another bad day for the teams I supported in Bowl games. Both Notre Dame and Northwestern lost.
We went over to Kevin and Kelly's for a get together with them and Jim and Arlene. Watched some football and had plenty to eat. The others had never seen that hilarious, but oh so true Chris Rock video on how not to get your ass beat by the police. All the gangsts should be made to watch this over and over. Jin especially roared.
We had plenty of food and liberal samplings of Kelly's home brews. She is getting quite good at it.
Afterwards, stopped by the Legion on the way home.
My cold continued to get worse all day.
--RoadDog
For some reason, today seemed like it was Saturday all day. That was the same thing with Christmas Day.
Another bad day for the teams I supported in Bowl games. Both Notre Dame and Northwestern lost.
We went over to Kevin and Kelly's for a get together with them and Jim and Arlene. Watched some football and had plenty to eat. The others had never seen that hilarious, but oh so true Chris Rock video on how not to get your ass beat by the police. All the gangsts should be made to watch this over and over. Jin especially roared.
We had plenty of food and liberal samplings of Kelly's home brews. She is getting quite good at it.
Afterwards, stopped by the Legion on the way home.
My cold continued to get worse all day.
--RoadDog
Welcoming in the New Year: Great Times and Rotten Bowl Games
All this definitely would have been better had not my cold or whatever come back. That seems to be happening to a lot of people around here.
THURSDAY, DEC. 31, 2015-- We went to the American Legion Post 703 in Fox Lake, Illinois, for their early New Year's Eve party. It is the same as a regular party with noise makers, toast and everything, except it went from 1 op.m. to 6 p.m.. We got together with with friends Kevin and Kelly and Sue and Paul.
Plenty of food, drinks and a DJ/Karaoke. Watched the two Championship games where the teams I supported were blown out: Oklahoma and Michigan State.
Even managed to stay up until midnight here (something that usually doesn't happen) and saw the Chicago celebration with all the fireworks and the new "Rising Star." Instead of dropping, it rises up the side of a building.
--RoadDog
THURSDAY, DEC. 31, 2015-- We went to the American Legion Post 703 in Fox Lake, Illinois, for their early New Year's Eve party. It is the same as a regular party with noise makers, toast and everything, except it went from 1 op.m. to 6 p.m.. We got together with with friends Kevin and Kelly and Sue and Paul.
Plenty of food, drinks and a DJ/Karaoke. Watched the two Championship games where the teams I supported were blown out: Oklahoma and Michigan State.
Even managed to stay up until midnight here (something that usually doesn't happen) and saw the Chicago celebration with all the fireworks and the new "Rising Star." Instead of dropping, it rises up the side of a building.
--RoadDog
WLEE Radio Top 40 for July 27, 1964-- Part 2 "Walk, Don't Run '64"
My recommendation is to take the list and listen to the many songs you've probably never heard of before on You Tube.
30. ALONE-- Four Seasons Went to #28 on Billboard. Not one of their bigger hits, but great song. You'll probably recognize it.
29. SUCH A NIGHT-- Elvis Presley #16 Not one of his bigger hits, but a great song. It was a #2 R&B hit in 1954 for Clyde McPhatter & the Drifters.
28. HOW DO YOU DO IT-- Gerry & the Pacemakers#9 on Billboard and their second U.SS. hit.
27. WALK, DON'T RUN '64-- Ventures
26. ANGELITO-- Rene Y Rene Mexican-American duo from Laredo, Texas. Went to #43 on Billboard. Sung in Spanish and English.
25. PEOPLE SAY-- Dixie Cups #12 Billboard. Follow up to their #1 hit "Chapel of Love."
24. AL DI DA-- Ray Charles Singers Not to be confused with THE Ray Charles. This group was of a man born Charles Raymond Offenburg, an arranger and composer for many TV shows. Went to #29 Billboard.
23. I BELIEVE-- Bachelors Went to #33 on Billboard From Dublin, Ireland. Follow up to their #1 hit "Diane."
22. YOU'RE MY WORLD-- Cilla Black
21. TELL ME-- Rolling Stones First U.S. Top 40 and second U.S. release.
Name That Tune: "You Give Me a Feeling in My Heart." --RoadDog
MEMORY LANE: Whatever happened to "supper?" Now most everyone calls it dinner.
"How Do You Do It"
30. ALONE-- Four Seasons Went to #28 on Billboard. Not one of their bigger hits, but great song. You'll probably recognize it.
29. SUCH A NIGHT-- Elvis Presley #16 Not one of his bigger hits, but a great song. It was a #2 R&B hit in 1954 for Clyde McPhatter & the Drifters.
28. HOW DO YOU DO IT-- Gerry & the Pacemakers#9 on Billboard and their second U.SS. hit.
27. WALK, DON'T RUN '64-- Ventures
26. ANGELITO-- Rene Y Rene Mexican-American duo from Laredo, Texas. Went to #43 on Billboard. Sung in Spanish and English.
25. PEOPLE SAY-- Dixie Cups #12 Billboard. Follow up to their #1 hit "Chapel of Love."
24. AL DI DA-- Ray Charles Singers Not to be confused with THE Ray Charles. This group was of a man born Charles Raymond Offenburg, an arranger and composer for many TV shows. Went to #29 Billboard.
23. I BELIEVE-- Bachelors Went to #33 on Billboard From Dublin, Ireland. Follow up to their #1 hit "Diane."
22. YOU'RE MY WORLD-- Cilla Black
21. TELL ME-- Rolling Stones First U.S. Top 40 and second U.S. release.
Name That Tune: "You Give Me a Feeling in My Heart." --RoadDog
MEMORY LANE: Whatever happened to "supper?" Now most everyone calls it dinner.
"How Do You Do It"
Friday, January 1, 2016
WLEE Radio Top 40 for July 27, 1964-- Part 1: "Nobody I Know"
From the Dancing on the Edge News.
The station was located in Richmond, Virginia. I imagine the call letters had something to do with the Confederate general.
40. HE WAS A FRIEND OF MINE-- Bobby Bare Country
39. RINGO'S THEME-- George Martin Orchestra This is the instrumental to "This Boy" from the Hard Day's Night movie soundtrack.
38. I GET AROUND-- Beach Boys
37. NOBODY I KNOW--Peter & Gordon I had forgotten about how good this song was. Follow up to their #1 hit "A World Without Love." Went to #12.
36. YOU'RE MY REMEDY-- Marvelettes A forgotten Motown goodie.
35. LOVE IS ALL WE NEED-- Vic Dana Was he ever that young?
34. I'LL KEEP YOU SATISFIED-- Billy J. Kramer
33. SHE'S THE ONE-- Chartbusters Think Beatle Busters.
32. JOHNNY LOVES ME-- Florraine Darlin never heard of her before. A great Girl Group song. Her only Top 100 was 1962's "Long As the Rose Is Red" #62. Good song.
31. HAUNTED HOUSE-- Gene Simmons
Name That Tune: "I'm getting Bugged Driving Up and Down This Same Old Strip." --RoadDog
MEMORY LANE: Whatever happened to lumbago? Perhaps uit was that castor oil your mom made you take?
"I Get Around"
The station was located in Richmond, Virginia. I imagine the call letters had something to do with the Confederate general.
40. HE WAS A FRIEND OF MINE-- Bobby Bare Country
39. RINGO'S THEME-- George Martin Orchestra This is the instrumental to "This Boy" from the Hard Day's Night movie soundtrack.
38. I GET AROUND-- Beach Boys
37. NOBODY I KNOW--Peter & Gordon I had forgotten about how good this song was. Follow up to their #1 hit "A World Without Love." Went to #12.
36. YOU'RE MY REMEDY-- Marvelettes A forgotten Motown goodie.
35. LOVE IS ALL WE NEED-- Vic Dana Was he ever that young?
34. I'LL KEEP YOU SATISFIED-- Billy J. Kramer
33. SHE'S THE ONE-- Chartbusters Think Beatle Busters.
32. JOHNNY LOVES ME-- Florraine Darlin never heard of her before. A great Girl Group song. Her only Top 100 was 1962's "Long As the Rose Is Red" #62. Good song.
31. HAUNTED HOUSE-- Gene Simmons
Name That Tune: "I'm getting Bugged Driving Up and Down This Same Old Strip." --RoadDog
MEMORY LANE: Whatever happened to lumbago? Perhaps uit was that castor oil your mom made you take?
"I Get Around"
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