GARY LOIZZO, 70, Died Jan. 16, 2016.
Lead singer and vocalist of Chicago's American Breed in the 1960s. The band formed as Gary and the Knight Lites and had some minor local success with "If I'm Lonely Tomorrow." You Tube has a lot of Gary and the Knight Lites songs.
The band was discovered by officials of ACTA Records who were snowed in during the Chicago Blizzard of 1967 and the name changed to American Breed.
"Step Out of Your Mind" (#24-1967," "Bend Me, Shape Me" (#5-1968) and "Green Light" (#39-1968) were their big hits. They also charted locally with "Ready Willing and Able."
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, February 1, 2016
Chicago Soul Legend Otis Clay Dead at Age 73
From the Jan. 10, 2016, Chicago Tribune Obituaries by Howard Reich.
OTIS CLAY 1942-2016.
He was pegged at various times as a soul singer, gospel titan or a high-energy showman. he was all of that and more. He had roots in Mississippi who came to Chcago. he was a one-time Grammy award nominee and had late 1960s hits with "That's How It Is (When You're in Love" and in the early 1970s "Trying to Live My Life Without You" which became a hit for Bob Seger. In the 80s, he had "When the Gates Swing Open."
people who influenced him were Duke Ellington, Thomas A. Dorsey, Sam Cooke and Muddy Waters among many others.
Clay was a 2013 inductee, died January 8, 2016, at age 73
In concert, he was a galvanic force and those shows were outstanding.
I got out my two cassettes and two CDs and listened to them over and over after I heard of his death.
OTIS CLAY 1942-2016.
He was pegged at various times as a soul singer, gospel titan or a high-energy showman. he was all of that and more. He had roots in Mississippi who came to Chcago. he was a one-time Grammy award nominee and had late 1960s hits with "That's How It Is (When You're in Love" and in the early 1970s "Trying to Live My Life Without You" which became a hit for Bob Seger. In the 80s, he had "When the Gates Swing Open."
people who influenced him were Duke Ellington, Thomas A. Dorsey, Sam Cooke and Muddy Waters among many others.
Clay was a 2013 inductee, died January 8, 2016, at age 73
In concert, he was a galvanic force and those shows were outstanding.
I got out my two cassettes and two CDs and listened to them over and over after I heard of his death.
Friday, January 29, 2016
JSS: Foxhole Ribs-- Christmas Stuff-- Football Playoffs-- "Groundhog Day" Festival
JSS-- Just Some Stuff
1. FOXHOLE RIBS-- This past Wednesday, we went to the Foxhole restaurant in McHenry, Illinois. It is located in the basement of a building dating to the 1890s that was once a hotel on the Fox River. A lot of history and a hard-to-beat rib special. For $12 you get a full slab, baked potato, garlic bread, cole slaw and choice of soup or salad. We still have two meals of left overs to go.
2. CHRISTMAS STUFF-- Hoping to have some temps in the 40s this weekend and will be able to get the mini Christmas light trees off the frozen ground. A lot of stuff is frozen.
3. FOOTBALL PLAYOFFS-- We've been enjoying the NFL football playoffs this month and are happy it will be the Carolina Panthers (N.C. is my home state, plus there is the ex-Bear factor with Coach Rivera and receiver Olson. We also like Denver because who isn't a Peyton Manning fan.
4. "GROUNDHOG DAY" FESTIVAL-- Tomorrow, I'll be going to Woodstock, Illinois, for the annual Groundhog Days Festival. This is where the movie "Groundhog Day" was mostly filmed. There will be a free showing of the movie, a chili cookoff, walk to movie sites and a seminar, all held at places featured in the movie.
Wearing My Panther Hat. --RoadDog
1. FOXHOLE RIBS-- This past Wednesday, we went to the Foxhole restaurant in McHenry, Illinois. It is located in the basement of a building dating to the 1890s that was once a hotel on the Fox River. A lot of history and a hard-to-beat rib special. For $12 you get a full slab, baked potato, garlic bread, cole slaw and choice of soup or salad. We still have two meals of left overs to go.
2. CHRISTMAS STUFF-- Hoping to have some temps in the 40s this weekend and will be able to get the mini Christmas light trees off the frozen ground. A lot of stuff is frozen.
3. FOOTBALL PLAYOFFS-- We've been enjoying the NFL football playoffs this month and are happy it will be the Carolina Panthers (N.C. is my home state, plus there is the ex-Bear factor with Coach Rivera and receiver Olson. We also like Denver because who isn't a Peyton Manning fan.
4. "GROUNDHOG DAY" FESTIVAL-- Tomorrow, I'll be going to Woodstock, Illinois, for the annual Groundhog Days Festival. This is where the movie "Groundhog Day" was mostly filmed. There will be a free showing of the movie, a chili cookoff, walk to movie sites and a seminar, all held at places featured in the movie.
Wearing My Panther Hat. --RoadDog
Top Ten Films for Special Effects
From the March 18, 2012, Listverse.
10. Deep Impact
9. Saving Private Ryan
8. Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope
7. Transformers
6. Independence Day
5. District 9
4. King Kong (the newest one)
3. Lord of the Rings: Return of the King
2. Inception
1. Avatar
Go Ahead, Wow Me. --RoadDog
HOW TO LIE TO THE BATHROOM SCALE: Start out with just one foot on the scale, then, holding onto the towel rack in front of you, slowly let off the rack. Admittedly, this takes time, but it's worth it. You will weigh at least two pounds less than if you stepped on normally. (But I broke the towel rack.)
10. Deep Impact
9. Saving Private Ryan
8. Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope
7. Transformers
6. Independence Day
5. District 9
4. King Kong (the newest one)
3. Lord of the Rings: Return of the King
2. Inception
1. Avatar
Go Ahead, Wow Me. --RoadDog
HOW TO LIE TO THE BATHROOM SCALE: Start out with just one foot on the scale, then, holding onto the towel rack in front of you, slowly let off the rack. Admittedly, this takes time, but it's worth it. You will weigh at least two pounds less than if you stepped on normally. (But I broke the towel rack.)
Thursday, January 28, 2016
WLS Top 40 Survey for January 28, 1966-- Part 6, The Top Ten-- "Zorba the Greek"
10. ZORBA THE GREEK-- Herb Alpert & Tiquana Brass From #19
9. SANDY-- Ronny & the Daytonas
8. LIES-- Knickerbockers
7. SHE'S JUST MY STYLE-- Gary Lewis & the Playboys
6. NO MATTER WHAT SHAPE-- T-Bones
5. LIGHTNING STRIKES-- Lou Christie
4. I CONFESS-- New Colony Six // Chicago Boys.
3. SOUNDS OF SILENCE-- Simon & Garfunkel
2. BARBARA ANN-- Beach Boys
1. WE CAN WORK IT OUT/ DAY TRIPPER-- Beatles
Some Mighty Fine Top ten Songs This Week. Name That Tune: "Listen To me Baby, You Gotta Understand." --RoadDog
"Lightning Strikes"
9. SANDY-- Ronny & the Daytonas
8. LIES-- Knickerbockers
7. SHE'S JUST MY STYLE-- Gary Lewis & the Playboys
6. NO MATTER WHAT SHAPE-- T-Bones
5. LIGHTNING STRIKES-- Lou Christie
4. I CONFESS-- New Colony Six // Chicago Boys.
3. SOUNDS OF SILENCE-- Simon & Garfunkel
2. BARBARA ANN-- Beach Boys
1. WE CAN WORK IT OUT/ DAY TRIPPER-- Beatles
Some Mighty Fine Top ten Songs This Week. Name That Tune: "Listen To me Baby, You Gotta Understand." --RoadDog
"Lightning Strikes"
WLS Top 40 Survey for January 28, 1966-- Part 5: "She's A Must to Avoid"
15. ANDREA-- Sunrays. Jumped from # 30 on WLS. Peaked #41, highest charted song for them on Billboard. Follow up to "I Live for the Sun." Southern California pop rock quintet. Reminds me of the Beach Boys in videos I saw, especially the shirts.
14. YOU DON'T HAVE TO BE SO NICE-- Lovin' Spoonful Actually "You Didn't Have to Be So Nice."
13. MY LOVE-- Petula Clark. Jumped from #24 on WLS.
12. SHE'S A MUST TO AVOID-- Herman's Hermits
11. I FOUGHT THE LAW-- Bobby Fuller Four. Jumped from #26.
Name That Tune: "Breaking Rocks in the Hot Sun." --RoadDog
"I Fought the Law"
14. YOU DON'T HAVE TO BE SO NICE-- Lovin' Spoonful Actually "You Didn't Have to Be So Nice."
13. MY LOVE-- Petula Clark. Jumped from #24 on WLS.
12. SHE'S A MUST TO AVOID-- Herman's Hermits
11. I FOUGHT THE LAW-- Bobby Fuller Four. Jumped from #26.
Name That Tune: "Breaking Rocks in the Hot Sun." --RoadDog
"I Fought the Law"
TV Shows Cancelled in 2012 and Movie Bombs
From 2012. Do you remember any of these?
TV Shows:
Pan Am
Awake
The River
Harry's Law (I liked this one.)
Are You There Chelsea?
Movie Bombs
The movie "Battleship" joined the movie "John Carter" as movie bombs. I liked both of them.
--RoadDog
HOW TO LIE TO THE BATHROOM SCALE: Exhale with all your might BEFORE stepping onto the scale (air has to weigh something, right?).
TV Shows:
Pan Am
Awake
The River
Harry's Law (I liked this one.)
Are You There Chelsea?
Movie Bombs
The movie "Battleship" joined the movie "John Carter" as movie bombs. I liked both of them.
--RoadDog
HOW TO LIE TO THE BATHROOM SCALE: Exhale with all your might BEFORE stepping onto the scale (air has to weigh something, right?).
Wednesday, January 27, 2016
WLS Top 40 Survey for January 28, 1966-- Part 4: "Jenny Take a Ride"
20. JENNY TAKE A RIDE-- Mitch Ryder & Detroit Wheels // Went to #10 Billboard. Medley of Little Richard's "Jenny, Jenny" and Chuck Willis' "C.C. Rider." This was their first hit. White soul group led by William Levise, Jr. (Mitch).
19. I SEE THE LIGHT-- Five Americans // Their first hit #26 Billboard. Dallas, Texas, group. One of my favorite groups.
18. MEN IN MY LITTLE GIRL'S LIFE-- Mike Douglas
17. BIG BRIGHT EYES-- Danny Hutton // Didn't chart, but definitely should have. His only chart hit was "Roses and Rainbows in 1965 which went to #73. Studio singer with Hanna-Barbera Productions. You probably know him better as a lead singer with Three Dog Night.
16. WELL-RESPECTED MAN-- Kinks #13. You know, Ray and Dave Davies. "A Well Respected Man."
Name That Tune: "Cause He Gets Up in the Morning and He Goes to Work at Nine." --RoadDog
"A Well Respected Man"
19. I SEE THE LIGHT-- Five Americans // Their first hit #26 Billboard. Dallas, Texas, group. One of my favorite groups.
18. MEN IN MY LITTLE GIRL'S LIFE-- Mike Douglas
17. BIG BRIGHT EYES-- Danny Hutton // Didn't chart, but definitely should have. His only chart hit was "Roses and Rainbows in 1965 which went to #73. Studio singer with Hanna-Barbera Productions. You probably know him better as a lead singer with Three Dog Night.
16. WELL-RESPECTED MAN-- Kinks #13. You know, Ray and Dave Davies. "A Well Respected Man."
Name That Tune: "Cause He Gets Up in the Morning and He Goes to Work at Nine." --RoadDog
"A Well Respected Man"
Most Beloved Animals and Pets on TV
From the April 18, 2012, Vanity Fare/Animal Nation.
Rin Tin Tin "The Adventures of Rin Tin Tin (1954-1959)
Eddie "Frasier" (1993-2004)
Flipper (1964-1968)
Lassie (1954-1974)
Wishbone (1995-1998) Not sure about this one. Looked it up. It is a children's show with a Jack Russell dog.
Murray "Mad About You" (1992-1999)
Santa's Little Helper "Simpsons" (1989-present)
Salem Saberhagen "Sabrina, the Teenage Witch" (1996-2003)
Marcel "Friends" (1994-2004)
Mr. Ed (1958-1966)
--RoadDog
HOW TO LIE TO THE BATHROOM SCALE: Weigh yourself after a haircut, this is good for at least half a pound of hair (hopefully).
Rin Tin Tin "The Adventures of Rin Tin Tin (1954-1959)
Eddie "Frasier" (1993-2004)
Flipper (1964-1968)
Lassie (1954-1974)
Wishbone (1995-1998) Not sure about this one. Looked it up. It is a children's show with a Jack Russell dog.
Murray "Mad About You" (1992-1999)
Santa's Little Helper "Simpsons" (1989-present)
Salem Saberhagen "Sabrina, the Teenage Witch" (1996-2003)
Marcel "Friends" (1994-2004)
Mr. Ed (1958-1966)
--RoadDog
HOW TO LIE TO THE BATHROOM SCALE: Weigh yourself after a haircut, this is good for at least half a pound of hair (hopefully).
Tuesday, January 26, 2016
10 Overused Restaurant Buzzwords: Artisinal What?
From the August 16, 2012, Listverse.
10. Lite and not just the beer either.
9. Homemade Very few restaurants are in somebody's home.
8. Generous As in portion, very subjective
7. Healthy All food will kill you if you eat it or not.
6. Signature I've never seen anybody's signature on the food.
5. Premium What, gas?
4. Artisianal What?
3. Sun-grown What isn't?
2. Award-Winning
1. Tuscan What's so hot about Tuscan?
Bonus: Made up words like McRibs or McDouble
And, then There Is Always Jumbo Shrimp. What? --RoadDog
10. Lite and not just the beer either.
9. Homemade Very few restaurants are in somebody's home.
8. Generous As in portion, very subjective
7. Healthy All food will kill you if you eat it or not.
6. Signature I've never seen anybody's signature on the food.
5. Premium What, gas?
4. Artisianal What?
3. Sun-grown What isn't?
2. Award-Winning
1. Tuscan What's so hot about Tuscan?
Bonus: Made up words like McRibs or McDouble
And, then There Is Always Jumbo Shrimp. What? --RoadDog
WLS Top 40 for January 28, 1966-- Part 3: California Dreamin'"
30. DON'T MESS WITH BILL-- Marvelettes #7 Her third Top Ten on Motown's Tamla Records.
29. CALIFORNIA DREAMIN'-- Mamas and Papas
28. IT WAS A VERY GOOD YEAR-- Frank Sinatra #28. "When I was 17 it was a very good year. First sung in 1961 by the Kingston Trio.
27. MY WORLD IS EMPTY-- Supremes
26. RECOVERY-- Fontella Bass #37 Never heard it before, but good. Follow up to her #4 hit "Rescue Me."
25. GOING TO A GO-GO-- Miracles
24. UP TIGHT-- Steve Winder "Everything's All Right."
23. MICHELLE-- David & Jonathan A good version of it, what it would have sounded like if John had sung with Paul. From England #18, their only hit.
22. GEORGIANA-- Princetons Also called the Princeton Five and spelled "Georgianna."Midwest group formed in Benton Harbor, Michigan. Never broke Top 100 on Billboard, but bug local hit in Chicago reaching #10 on the WLS survey in February. Well worth a You Tube listen.
21. SECOND HAND ROSE-- Barbra Streisand
Name That Tune: "Now I Know He's the Guy Who Put Tears in My Eyes." --RoadDog
HOW TO LIE TO THE BATHROOM SCALE: Stand with arms raised, making the pressure on the scale lighter.
:Don't Mess With Bill"
29. CALIFORNIA DREAMIN'-- Mamas and Papas
28. IT WAS A VERY GOOD YEAR-- Frank Sinatra #28. "When I was 17 it was a very good year. First sung in 1961 by the Kingston Trio.
27. MY WORLD IS EMPTY-- Supremes
26. RECOVERY-- Fontella Bass #37 Never heard it before, but good. Follow up to her #4 hit "Rescue Me."
25. GOING TO A GO-GO-- Miracles
24. UP TIGHT-- Steve Winder "Everything's All Right."
23. MICHELLE-- David & Jonathan A good version of it, what it would have sounded like if John had sung with Paul. From England #18, their only hit.
22. GEORGIANA-- Princetons Also called the Princeton Five and spelled "Georgianna."Midwest group formed in Benton Harbor, Michigan. Never broke Top 100 on Billboard, but bug local hit in Chicago reaching #10 on the WLS survey in February. Well worth a You Tube listen.
21. SECOND HAND ROSE-- Barbra Streisand
Name That Tune: "Now I Know He's the Guy Who Put Tears in My Eyes." --RoadDog
HOW TO LIE TO THE BATHROOM SCALE: Stand with arms raised, making the pressure on the scale lighter.
:Don't Mess With Bill"
Monday, January 25, 2016
WLS Top 40 Survey for January 28, 1966-- Part 2: "These Boots Are Made for Walking"
37. CRYING TIME-- Ray Charles He just knew for sure "You're going to leave me." #6 A soulful man being torn up. His last top ten. With the Jack Halloran Singers.
36. LISTEN PEOPLE-- Herman's Hermits
35. BREAKIN' UP-- Roy Orbison "Breakin' Up Is Breaking My Heart." #31. Pure Roy and I'd never heard this one before.
34. AT THE SCENE-- Dave Clark Five #18. Pure Dave and the lads.The pride and joy of Tottenhan, England.
33. A HARD DAY'S NIGHT-- Ramsey Lewis Oh, so jazzy and with plenty of singing along. #29 from the Chicago-born legend.
32. THESE BOOTS ARE MADE FOR WALKING-- Nancy Sinatra
31. BATMAN-- Markettes "Batman Theme" Marketts. #17. Their biggest hit was"Out of Limits" (#3-1963). From the really popular and campy hit TV series Batman starring Adam West and Burt Ward. That and "The Monkees."
Name That Tune: "I Can See That far Away Look in Your Eyes." --RoadDog
"Crying Time"
36. LISTEN PEOPLE-- Herman's Hermits
35. BREAKIN' UP-- Roy Orbison "Breakin' Up Is Breaking My Heart." #31. Pure Roy and I'd never heard this one before.
34. AT THE SCENE-- Dave Clark Five #18. Pure Dave and the lads.The pride and joy of Tottenhan, England.
33. A HARD DAY'S NIGHT-- Ramsey Lewis Oh, so jazzy and with plenty of singing along. #29 from the Chicago-born legend.
32. THESE BOOTS ARE MADE FOR WALKING-- Nancy Sinatra
31. BATMAN-- Markettes "Batman Theme" Marketts. #17. Their biggest hit was"Out of Limits" (#3-1963). From the really popular and campy hit TV series Batman starring Adam West and Burt Ward. That and "The Monkees."
Name That Tune: "I Can See That far Away Look in Your Eyes." --RoadDog
"Crying Time"
WLS Top 40 Survey for January 28, 1966-- Part 1: "Long Live Our Love"
Every month or so, I go through the whole top 40 songs on the survey instead of just the Top Ten. This gives me an opportunity to listen to songs I'm not too familiar with on that good old You Tube which has an amazing number of songs. rarely is there a song that I can't find on it.
I get the WLS Silver Dollar Surveys from the Oldies Loon WLS site. I also use Joel Whitburn's "Top Pop Singles 1955-1993." All final rankings are from Billboard national charts, not WLS.
At the bottom of the survey was a picture of one of WLS' top deejays, Art Roberts. He was on the radio from 9 to Midnight seven days a week (Sundays from 10 to Midnight). Everyone anxiously anticipated his Chicago Top three every night at 10 p.m..
40. WHAT NOW MY LOVE-- Sonny & Cher #14. Written in France in 1962.
39. LONG LIVE OUR LOVE-- Shangri-Las #33 A war song. She'll wait her soldier boy and pray.
38. THE ANSWER TO MY PRAYER-- Neil Sedaka. #89 A real good song His last hit after a nice run from 1958 to 1966. His next big hit was a #1 in 1974 with "Laughter in the Rain."
Name That Tune: "How Can I Live Through Another Day?" --RoadDog
HOW TO LIE TO THE BATHROOM SCALE: Always go to the bathroom first."
"What Now My Love"
I get the WLS Silver Dollar Surveys from the Oldies Loon WLS site. I also use Joel Whitburn's "Top Pop Singles 1955-1993." All final rankings are from Billboard national charts, not WLS.
At the bottom of the survey was a picture of one of WLS' top deejays, Art Roberts. He was on the radio from 9 to Midnight seven days a week (Sundays from 10 to Midnight). Everyone anxiously anticipated his Chicago Top three every night at 10 p.m..
40. WHAT NOW MY LOVE-- Sonny & Cher #14. Written in France in 1962.
39. LONG LIVE OUR LOVE-- Shangri-Las #33 A war song. She'll wait her soldier boy and pray.
38. THE ANSWER TO MY PRAYER-- Neil Sedaka. #89 A real good song His last hit after a nice run from 1958 to 1966. His next big hit was a #1 in 1974 with "Laughter in the Rain."
Name That Tune: "How Can I Live Through Another Day?" --RoadDog
HOW TO LIE TO THE BATHROOM SCALE: Always go to the bathroom first."
"What Now My Love"
Music Deaths: Owned the Buddy Holly Plane and Drummer for Mott the Hoople
JERRY DWYER, 85
Owner of the plane Buddy Holly, Ritchie Valens and the Big Bopper died in on Feb. 3, 1959. The "Day the Music Died."
DALE GRIFFIN, 67
Died Jan. 17, 2016. Drummer with the glam-rock Mott the Hoople, produced by David Bowie. Charted twice in the United States with the buggest song "All the Young Dudes" (#37-1972).
Owner of the plane Buddy Holly, Ritchie Valens and the Big Bopper died in on Feb. 3, 1959. The "Day the Music Died."
DALE GRIFFIN, 67
Died Jan. 17, 2016. Drummer with the glam-rock Mott the Hoople, produced by David Bowie. Charted twice in the United States with the buggest song "All the Young Dudes" (#37-1972).
Friday, January 22, 2016
Movie Scratches: Star-- Revenant-- 13-- Short
Movie Scratches: A Dog's Eye View of Today's movies.
5. STAR WARS: THE FORCE AWAKENS-- 1-15-- Fox Lake, $6-- Han Solo and Princess Leia's son sure looked a lot like Harry Potter's Professor Snape.
6. REVENANT-- 1-19-- Round Lake Beach, $5-- "You came all this way just for revenge?" Leonardo is the original takes a lickin' but keeps on tickin'.
7. 13 HOURS: SECRET SOLDIERS OF BENGHAZI-- 1-19-- Round Lake Beach, $5-- It was the Alamo all over again. Can't tell who is on your side and who wants to kill you.
8. THE BIG SHORT-- 1-20-- Fox Lake, $5-- GRBs all over the place. I hate GRBs, Greedy Rich _____. I came out still hating them as I figured I would.
Love Those Nathan's Hot Dogs at Regal Cinemas for $1 on Tuesdays.
--RoadDog
5. STAR WARS: THE FORCE AWAKENS-- 1-15-- Fox Lake, $6-- Han Solo and Princess Leia's son sure looked a lot like Harry Potter's Professor Snape.
6. REVENANT-- 1-19-- Round Lake Beach, $5-- "You came all this way just for revenge?" Leonardo is the original takes a lickin' but keeps on tickin'.
7. 13 HOURS: SECRET SOLDIERS OF BENGHAZI-- 1-19-- Round Lake Beach, $5-- It was the Alamo all over again. Can't tell who is on your side and who wants to kill you.
8. THE BIG SHORT-- 1-20-- Fox Lake, $5-- GRBs all over the place. I hate GRBs, Greedy Rich _____. I came out still hating them as I figured I would.
Love Those Nathan's Hot Dogs at Regal Cinemas for $1 on Tuesdays.
--RoadDog
WLS Top Ten for January 21, 1966: Sounds of Silence"
1. WE CAN WORK IT OUT/DAY TRIPPER-- Beatles
2. SOUNDS OF SILENCE-- Simon & Garfunkel
3. I CONFESS-- New Colony Six
4. BARBARA ANN-- Beach Boys
5. SHE'S A MUST TO AVOID-- Herman's Hermits
6. NO MATTER WHAT SHAPE-- T-Bones
7. IT'S GOOD NEWS WEEK-- Hedgehopper's Anonymous
8. 5 O'CLOCK WORLD-- Vogues
9. SHE'S JUST MY STYLE-- Gary Lewis & Playboys
10. LIES-- Knickerbockers
Name That Tune: "Went to a Dance, Lookin' for Romance." --RoadDog
HOW TO LIE TO THE BATHROOM SCALE: Use cheap scales only, never the medical kind, because they are always five pounds off...to your advantage.
2. SOUNDS OF SILENCE-- Simon & Garfunkel
3. I CONFESS-- New Colony Six
4. BARBARA ANN-- Beach Boys
5. SHE'S A MUST TO AVOID-- Herman's Hermits
6. NO MATTER WHAT SHAPE-- T-Bones
7. IT'S GOOD NEWS WEEK-- Hedgehopper's Anonymous
8. 5 O'CLOCK WORLD-- Vogues
9. SHE'S JUST MY STYLE-- Gary Lewis & Playboys
10. LIES-- Knickerbockers
Name That Tune: "Went to a Dance, Lookin' for Romance." --RoadDog
HOW TO LIE TO THE BATHROOM SCALE: Use cheap scales only, never the medical kind, because they are always five pounds off...to your advantage.
Thursday, January 21, 2016
Music Deaths: Troy Shondell
TROY SHONDELL, 76
Died Jan. 7, 2016.
Born George Wayne Schelton in Fort Wayne, Indiana. recorded as Gary Shelton and had a regional hits with "Kissin' at the Drive In" and "The Trance" in 1958.
He changed his name to Troy Shondell in 1959 and recorded his biggest hit "This Time" which was written by Waylon Jennings and Chips Moman. (#6-1961)
Died Jan. 7, 2016.
Born George Wayne Schelton in Fort Wayne, Indiana. recorded as Gary Shelton and had a regional hits with "Kissin' at the Drive In" and "The Trance" in 1958.
He changed his name to Troy Shondell in 1959 and recorded his biggest hit "This Time" which was written by Waylon Jennings and Chips Moman. (#6-1961)
Lifetime Achievement Grammys Announced
From the Oldies Music Site.
Jan. 13, 2016
The National Academy of recording Arts & Sciences will give Lifetime Achievement Grammys this year to Ruth Brown, Linda Ronstadt, Jefferson Airplane, Earth Wind & Fire and Herbie Hancock.
--RoadDog
HOW TO LIE TO THE BATHROOM SCALE: When weighing, remove everything, including glasses. In this case, blurred vision is an asset. Don't forget the earrings, these things can weigh at least a pound.
Jan. 13, 2016
The National Academy of recording Arts & Sciences will give Lifetime Achievement Grammys this year to Ruth Brown, Linda Ronstadt, Jefferson Airplane, Earth Wind & Fire and Herbie Hancock.
--RoadDog
HOW TO LIE TO THE BATHROOM SCALE: When weighing, remove everything, including glasses. In this case, blurred vision is an asset. Don't forget the earrings, these things can weigh at least a pound.
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