Bob Stroud Time Warped to October 18, 1970 earlier this month and these three performers all had songs that he played. Here's some more information on them.
100 PROOF (AGED IN SOUL)-- Funk/soul group from Detroit. Put together by the Holland-Dozier-Holland songwriting team. "Somebody's Been Sleeping in My Bed" was their biggest hit, peaking at #8 and selling over a million copies. Member Joe Stubbs also was in the Contours and Falcons and was the brother of Four Tops' Levi Stubbs.
CROW-- Minneapolis hard rock/blues band from 1967-1972. Best known for "Evil Woman (Don't Play Your Games With Me." Another hit song was "Cottage Cheese."
R. Dean Taylor-- born 1939 in Toronto, Canada. Staff songwriter and recorded for Motown on the Rare Earth label. "Indiana Wants Me" was biggest hit: #1 Canada, #5 US. Also co wrote "Love Child" and "I'm Living in Shame" for Supremes, "All I Need" for the Temptations and "I'll Turn to Stone" for the Four Tops.
So, Now You Know. --RoadDog
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.
Saturday, October 31, 2009
Like Boo to You!!! Halloween Music-- Part 2
Song listings for my Halloween Tape.
SIDE ONE Year and highest Billboard position.
Monster Mash-- Bobby "Boris" Pickett '62 #1
Witch Doctor-- David Seville 1958 #1
Little Red Riding Hood-- Sam the Sham and the Pharaohs '66 #2
Purple People Eater-- Sheb Wooley '58 #1
Martian Hop-- Ran-Dells '63 #16
Jolly Green Giant-- Kingsmen '65 #4
Haunted House-- Gene Simmons '64 #11
Werewolves of London-- Warren Zevon '78 #21
Itchy-Coo Park-- Small Faces '67 #16
They're Here-- Boots Walker '67 #77
They're Coming to Take Me Away-- Napoleon XIV '66 #3
Dancing Fool-- Frank Zappa '79 #45
Time Warp-- Rocky Horror Show Cast
The Homecoming Queen's Got a Gun-- Julie Brown
King Tut-- Steve Martin '78 #17
Pretty Good Lineup If I Do Say So.
Side 2 Next Year, If I Remember. --RoadDog
SIDE ONE Year and highest Billboard position.
Monster Mash-- Bobby "Boris" Pickett '62 #1
Witch Doctor-- David Seville 1958 #1
Little Red Riding Hood-- Sam the Sham and the Pharaohs '66 #2
Purple People Eater-- Sheb Wooley '58 #1
Martian Hop-- Ran-Dells '63 #16
Jolly Green Giant-- Kingsmen '65 #4
Haunted House-- Gene Simmons '64 #11
Werewolves of London-- Warren Zevon '78 #21
Itchy-Coo Park-- Small Faces '67 #16
They're Here-- Boots Walker '67 #77
They're Coming to Take Me Away-- Napoleon XIV '66 #3
Dancing Fool-- Frank Zappa '79 #45
Time Warp-- Rocky Horror Show Cast
The Homecoming Queen's Got a Gun-- Julie Brown
King Tut-- Steve Martin '78 #17
Pretty Good Lineup If I Do Say So.
Side 2 Next Year, If I Remember. --RoadDog
Like, Boo to You!!!! Halloween Music-- Part 1
When I used to deejay, I added two cassette tapes to my traveling collection every October and really played a lot off these as we approached the 31st. Always enjoyed the Halloween parties of which i did both junior high and adult at various bars in the area. I was glad that I usually was able to duck costume judging.
One was Hallmark Presents with Sounds of Halloween on Side 1. All sorts of creepy sounds, etc.
Side 2: Ghostbusters, Monster Mash, Thriller, Purple People Eater and Bach-Toccata Fugues in D-Minor. These were not done by the original artists, but close enough. The younger folks especially couldn't tell the difference.
The other was my own compilation called simply: Halloween. I'll get into that the next post.
No Iron Man Here. --RoadDog
One was Hallmark Presents with Sounds of Halloween on Side 1. All sorts of creepy sounds, etc.
Side 2: Ghostbusters, Monster Mash, Thriller, Purple People Eater and Bach-Toccata Fugues in D-Minor. These were not done by the original artists, but close enough. The younger folks especially couldn't tell the difference.
The other was my own compilation called simply: Halloween. I'll get into that the next post.
No Iron Man Here. --RoadDog
Friday, October 30, 2009
Where Were You October 18, 1975?-- Part 3
THIRD RATE ROMANCE-- AMAZING RHYTHM ACES-- Sometimes it's better than none "Low rent rendezvous." (Played American Music, a combination of rock, country, blues, folk, reggae and Latino. Started in Knoxville, Tn, and later moved to Memphis.)
MIRACLES-- JEFFERSON STARSHIP--
HEATWAVE-- LINDA RONSTADT-- her version of Motown classic
BALLROOM BLITZ-- SWEET--
SKY HIGH-- JIGSAW-- one hit winder (English group who had many world-wide hits, releasing 13 albums and noted for their high energy stage presence.)
LADY BLUE-- LEON RUSSELL--
FEEL LIKE MAKIN' LOVE-- BAD COMPANY--
MR. JAWS-- DICKIE GOODMAN-- The number 1 song in town, commonly called Break-In record. Only two minutes long. Some insist it is one of the longest two-minute records ever made. (Dickie was interviewing the shark from Jaws. Early proponent of sampling. Also had a hit with "The Flying Saucer.")
BREAK SONGS
WASTED DAYS AND WASTED NIGHTS-- FREDDIE FENDER-- the dude with a guitar last name. (Later performed with the Texas Tornadoes.)
FEELINGS-- ALBERT MORRIS-- featuring the the good, the bad, the feelings. What category this falls in I'll leave to your discretion.
So, What Were You Doing? --RoadDog
MIRACLES-- JEFFERSON STARSHIP--
HEATWAVE-- LINDA RONSTADT-- her version of Motown classic
BALLROOM BLITZ-- SWEET--
SKY HIGH-- JIGSAW-- one hit winder (English group who had many world-wide hits, releasing 13 albums and noted for their high energy stage presence.)
LADY BLUE-- LEON RUSSELL--
FEEL LIKE MAKIN' LOVE-- BAD COMPANY--
MR. JAWS-- DICKIE GOODMAN-- The number 1 song in town, commonly called Break-In record. Only two minutes long. Some insist it is one of the longest two-minute records ever made. (Dickie was interviewing the shark from Jaws. Early proponent of sampling. Also had a hit with "The Flying Saucer.")
BREAK SONGS
WASTED DAYS AND WASTED NIGHTS-- FREDDIE FENDER-- the dude with a guitar last name. (Later performed with the Texas Tornadoes.)
FEELINGS-- ALBERT MORRIS-- featuring the the good, the bad, the feelings. What category this falls in I'll leave to your discretion.
So, What Were You Doing? --RoadDog
It's Them, Not Me: Loud Commercials and Pop Ups
I don't know about the rest of you, but those incessant pop ups at the bottom of the screens really drive me nuts. Sometimes I'm not sure whether or not they are part of the ongoing screen events. Even worse is when they get cutesy.
I liked The Simpsons take on these.
Then, even worse is when the volume goes way up when the commercials come on. Enough to scare you right off the old bar stool.
Come On TV, Give Us a Break. --RoadDog
I liked The Simpsons take on these.
Then, even worse is when the volume goes way up when the commercials come on. Enough to scare you right off the old bar stool.
Come On TV, Give Us a Break. --RoadDog
Thursday, October 29, 2009
Where Were You October 18, 1975?-- Part 2
ISLAND GIRL-- ELTON JOHN--
BAD BLOOD-- NEIIL SEDAKA-- Neil was back because of Elton John, who was a big fan and signed him to his Rocket label company. And, Elton helps out on the background vocals.
LYIN' EYES-- EAGLES-- basically Glen Frey's baby
DANCE WITH ME-- ORLEANS-- out of New York
WHY CAN'T WE BE FRIENDS-- WAR--
LISTEN TO WHAT THE MAN SAID-- WINGS
YOU-- GEORGE HARRISON---- a couple songs by ex-Beatles (Always my favorite Beatle and another great song by him.)
DAISY JANE-- AMERICA--
FAME-- DAVID BOWIE-- from "Young Americans"
More Songs to Come. --RoadDog
BAD BLOOD-- NEIIL SEDAKA-- Neil was back because of Elton John, who was a big fan and signed him to his Rocket label company. And, Elton helps out on the background vocals.
LYIN' EYES-- EAGLES-- basically Glen Frey's baby
DANCE WITH ME-- ORLEANS-- out of New York
WHY CAN'T WE BE FRIENDS-- WAR--
LISTEN TO WHAT THE MAN SAID-- WINGS
YOU-- GEORGE HARRISON---- a couple songs by ex-Beatles (Always my favorite Beatle and another great song by him.)
DAISY JANE-- AMERICA--
FAME-- DAVID BOWIE-- from "Young Americans"
More Songs to Come. --RoadDog
Where Were You October 18, 1975? --Part 1
As usual, Bob Stroud jumps ahead five years for the last hour and a half of his Rock and Roll Roots show.
On October 18, 1975, I was early on in my 3rd year of teaching at John T. Magee School in Round Lake, Illinois. Now, I only had 7th and 8th graders since the freshmen had been moved over to the high school. Jim Rogers had left as principal and now Bob Ballinger had the duties.
We were first-time homeowners, having just moved into a 24 by 44 foot Fairfield Builders home at 1013 Morningside in Round Lake Beach, Illinois. Cost of the house was $33,000 (a big amount for us back then as I was earning around $8500 a year).
We had moved in during the summer and were having a garage built. Liz's Aunt Lee had bought a fence for the property, so our dog Brandy could run, and did she ever.
The garage was built by Turtle Garage Builders who had a showroom at the corner of Hainesville Road and Rollins in Round Lake Beach.
Liz was now teaching full-time after getting a 1st grade job part way through the previous year.
The Music Next. --RoadDog
On October 18, 1975, I was early on in my 3rd year of teaching at John T. Magee School in Round Lake, Illinois. Now, I only had 7th and 8th graders since the freshmen had been moved over to the high school. Jim Rogers had left as principal and now Bob Ballinger had the duties.
We were first-time homeowners, having just moved into a 24 by 44 foot Fairfield Builders home at 1013 Morningside in Round Lake Beach, Illinois. Cost of the house was $33,000 (a big amount for us back then as I was earning around $8500 a year).
We had moved in during the summer and were having a garage built. Liz's Aunt Lee had bought a fence for the property, so our dog Brandy could run, and did she ever.
The garage was built by Turtle Garage Builders who had a showroom at the corner of Hainesville Road and Rollins in Round Lake Beach.
Liz was now teaching full-time after getting a 1st grade job part way through the previous year.
The Music Next. --RoadDog
So, Who Were Rare Earth and Crabby Appleton?
These two bands had hits on October 18, 1970. Just who were they? I've heard of both and even have a Rare Earth GH album, but, I don't know that much about them. So I did a Wiki search, always a great place to go for fast facts.
RARE EARTH
Not only affiliated with Motown's Rare Earth label, but actually gave their name to it. They were hot from 1970-1972. Formed in 1960 as the Skyliners and later changed their name to rare Earth. Signed with Motown in 1969 when Motown decided to expand to white acts. Two of their biggest hits were with covers of Motown's Temptations songs "(I Know) I'm Losing You" and "Get Ready." Also had hits with "I Just Want to Celebrate" and "Hey, Big Brother" both in 1971.
Like I said, Blue-Eyed Soul.
CRABBY APPLETON
Most members came from the LA band Stonehenge. Opened for a lot of big name bands back then on the success of their one really big hit, "Go Back." They've also been on a lot of '70s compilations. Michael Fennelly of New Jersey was the lead singer, guitarist and songwriter.
So, That's Who Those Guys Are. --RoadDog
RARE EARTH
Not only affiliated with Motown's Rare Earth label, but actually gave their name to it. They were hot from 1970-1972. Formed in 1960 as the Skyliners and later changed their name to rare Earth. Signed with Motown in 1969 when Motown decided to expand to white acts. Two of their biggest hits were with covers of Motown's Temptations songs "(I Know) I'm Losing You" and "Get Ready." Also had hits with "I Just Want to Celebrate" and "Hey, Big Brother" both in 1971.
Like I said, Blue-Eyed Soul.
CRABBY APPLETON
Most members came from the LA band Stonehenge. Opened for a lot of big name bands back then on the success of their one really big hit, "Go Back." They've also been on a lot of '70s compilations. Michael Fennelly of New Jersey was the lead singer, guitarist and songwriter.
So, That's Who Those Guys Are. --RoadDog
Where Were You October 18, 1970?-- Part 5
Going to Dave McAleer's book of Top Twenty Charts again for some songs Bob didn't play on the 18th of this month:
CANDIDA-- DAWN--
GREEN EYED LADY-- SUGARLOAF--
AIN'T NO MOUNTAIN HIGH ENOUGH-- DIANA ROSS--
WE'VE ONLY JUST BEGUN-- CARPENTERS--
EXPRESS YOURSELF-- CHARLES WRIGHT & THE WATTS 103RD STREET RHYTHM BAND--
SNOWBIRD-- ANNE MURRAY--
STILL WATER (LOVE)-- FOUR TOPS
WAR-- EDWIN STARR--
IT'S A SHAME-- SPINNERS--
LOOK WHAT THEY'VE DONE TO MY SONG, MA-- NEW SEEKERS--
IT'S ONLY MAKE BELIEVE-- GLEN CAMPBELL--
BOB STROUD'S BREAK SONGS-- songs he plays little parts of when he comes back from breaks.
I THINK I LOVE YOU-- PARTRIDGE FAMILY--
JULIE, DO YOU LOVE ME-- BOBBY SHERMAN-- latest teen heart throb
DEEPER AND DEEPER-- FREDA PAYNE--
GROOVY SITUATION-- GENE CHANDLER-- Chuicago-born, "Can you dig it?"
ROCKY-- AUSTIN ROBERTS-- long before the movie
That's a Wrap on October 18, 1970 Charts. --RoadDog
CANDIDA-- DAWN--
GREEN EYED LADY-- SUGARLOAF--
AIN'T NO MOUNTAIN HIGH ENOUGH-- DIANA ROSS--
WE'VE ONLY JUST BEGUN-- CARPENTERS--
EXPRESS YOURSELF-- CHARLES WRIGHT & THE WATTS 103RD STREET RHYTHM BAND--
SNOWBIRD-- ANNE MURRAY--
STILL WATER (LOVE)-- FOUR TOPS
WAR-- EDWIN STARR--
IT'S A SHAME-- SPINNERS--
LOOK WHAT THEY'VE DONE TO MY SONG, MA-- NEW SEEKERS--
IT'S ONLY MAKE BELIEVE-- GLEN CAMPBELL--
BOB STROUD'S BREAK SONGS-- songs he plays little parts of when he comes back from breaks.
I THINK I LOVE YOU-- PARTRIDGE FAMILY--
JULIE, DO YOU LOVE ME-- BOBBY SHERMAN-- latest teen heart throb
DEEPER AND DEEPER-- FREDA PAYNE--
GROOVY SITUATION-- GENE CHANDLER-- Chuicago-born, "Can you dig it?"
ROCKY-- AUSTIN ROBERTS-- long before the movie
That's a Wrap on October 18, 1970 Charts. --RoadDog
Wednesday, October 28, 2009
Where Were You October 18, 1970?-- Part 4
CRACKLIN' ROSIE-- NEIL DIAMOND-- King of Diamonds, Neil in the Top Ten with a favorite bottle of wine
GYPSEY WOMAN-- BRIAN HYLAND-- covering the original done in the 60s by Chicago legends, the Impressions with Curtis Mayfield.
FIRE AND RAIN-- JAMES TAYLOR-- (Off that great "Sweet Baby James" album.)
LUCRETIA MACEVIL-- BLOOD, SWEAT AND TEARS-- Lucy, you're just so damn bad. Brand new. (My favorite BS&T song,)
MONGOOSE-- ELEPHANT'S MEMORY-- some sort of a parable with some sort of moral which I could never quite figure out, but it was in the top ten on WCFL anyway. Soon after this recording, this band of NYC musicians would join up with John Lennon and back him on many recordings.
I'LL BE THERE-- JACKSON FIVE-- #1 in town. Here they come. Their 4th consecutive #1 single. Michael and his brothers. Four number ones beginning with "I Want You Back," "ABC" and "Stop, the Love You Save."
A Very Good Chart. --RoadDog
We're now 11 days away from Rock and Roll Roots Vol. 11!!
GYPSEY WOMAN-- BRIAN HYLAND-- covering the original done in the 60s by Chicago legends, the Impressions with Curtis Mayfield.
FIRE AND RAIN-- JAMES TAYLOR-- (Off that great "Sweet Baby James" album.)
LUCRETIA MACEVIL-- BLOOD, SWEAT AND TEARS-- Lucy, you're just so damn bad. Brand new. (My favorite BS&T song,)
MONGOOSE-- ELEPHANT'S MEMORY-- some sort of a parable with some sort of moral which I could never quite figure out, but it was in the top ten on WCFL anyway. Soon after this recording, this band of NYC musicians would join up with John Lennon and back him on many recordings.
I'LL BE THERE-- JACKSON FIVE-- #1 in town. Here they come. Their 4th consecutive #1 single. Michael and his brothers. Four number ones beginning with "I Want You Back," "ABC" and "Stop, the Love You Save."
A Very Good Chart. --RoadDog
We're now 11 days away from Rock and Roll Roots Vol. 11!!
And They Didn't Run Out of Warsteiners-- Oktoberfest-- Part 5-- The Party
We got there at 12:30 and got seats at the bar closest to the band and overlooking the Fox River. They weren't charging the $5 at the door to get in, but we later went back and paid. Hey, it's a good cause.
Immediately ordered two steins of Warsteiners. It cost $7 for the first one, but you got to keep the stein which is etched with Foxtoberfest 2009 and the After the Fox logo. Refills of Warsteiner, 22 oz., cost $3.25. Nice keepsake of a fun day.
We were joined by Pam, Jim, and Laura and Ed. Liz gagged the first Warsteiner's down and went to filling her stein with Miller Lite. Even though half German on her father's side (Klaus), she is not a fan of German beer or ANY import for that matter.
We were assured that they were not going to run out of Warsteiners this year as it was a new barrel. Last year, they had had it on tap all month.
EIN PROSIT!!
Party Time has arrived. The band started at 2:30 and played until 6:30. And they played all those great oom-pah songs that I love so much. I especially liked the new sing-a-long one where you follow a sign on a sort-of-like "12 Days of Christmas) song. Did a lot of video-taping.
Then, there was the $9 platter of German food that was really good (but not as good as Mar's the night before).
Got My German On. --RoadDog
Immediately ordered two steins of Warsteiners. It cost $7 for the first one, but you got to keep the stein which is etched with Foxtoberfest 2009 and the After the Fox logo. Refills of Warsteiner, 22 oz., cost $3.25. Nice keepsake of a fun day.
We were joined by Pam, Jim, and Laura and Ed. Liz gagged the first Warsteiner's down and went to filling her stein with Miller Lite. Even though half German on her father's side (Klaus), she is not a fan of German beer or ANY import for that matter.
We were assured that they were not going to run out of Warsteiners this year as it was a new barrel. Last year, they had had it on tap all month.
EIN PROSIT!!
Party Time has arrived. The band started at 2:30 and played until 6:30. And they played all those great oom-pah songs that I love so much. I especially liked the new sing-a-long one where you follow a sign on a sort-of-like "12 Days of Christmas) song. Did a lot of video-taping.
Then, there was the $9 platter of German food that was really good (but not as good as Mar's the night before).
Got My German On. --RoadDog
Tuesday, October 27, 2009
Old Time TV and Howdy Doody
I have been writing about old-time TV and the Howdy Doody Show on my history blog, including some of my childhood memories of TV and the time I got out of a spanking because of Walk Disney.
Yesterday and today's entries at
http://cootershistorything.blogspot.com
Bringing Back Some Memories. --RoadDog
Yesterday and today's entries at
http://cootershistorything.blogspot.com
Bringing Back Some Memories. --RoadDog
And They Didn't Run Out of Warsteiners-- Oktoberfest-- Part 4
Oktoberfest 11th, after Rock and Roll Roots, we drove to McHenry, Illinois, for the second Foxtoberfest at After the Fox, a bar/restaurant located right on the Fox River (we boated there several times this past season).
This is a fundraiser for FISH, our local food pantry and a mighty good time last year. Unfortunately, they didn't do much advertising and I had to do a Yahoo search to find out about it. Sure wouldn't want to miss it. We REALLY had a great time there last year.
However, last year they RAN OUT OF WARSTEINERS BIER!!! And, we had eaten the breakfast buffet there ahead of the party and were too full to have the German food. Fortunately, we had spots at the bar as after a few hours you couldn't even find a place to sit at a table. Standing room only.
This time, we arrived hungry and thirsty, so the party was on.
Nothing Like a Good Old German Party. --RoadDog
This is a fundraiser for FISH, our local food pantry and a mighty good time last year. Unfortunately, they didn't do much advertising and I had to do a Yahoo search to find out about it. Sure wouldn't want to miss it. We REALLY had a great time there last year.
However, last year they RAN OUT OF WARSTEINERS BIER!!! And, we had eaten the breakfast buffet there ahead of the party and were too full to have the German food. Fortunately, we had spots at the bar as after a few hours you couldn't even find a place to sit at a table. Standing room only.
This time, we arrived hungry and thirsty, so the party was on.
Nothing Like a Good Old German Party. --RoadDog
And They Didn't Run Out of Warsteiners-- Oktoberfest-- Part 3
Continued from October 12th.
One of my favorite times of the year is Oktoberfest. Love the music, the beer, the food, the beer, the season (most years), and, did I mention THE BEER. I didn't like German beer at one time, BUT NOT NO MORE!
I've been enjoying listening to my German oom-pah music both at home and in the vehicles. I've especially been playing the Die Musikmeisters CD. By far, one of the best collections of songs. I have about 15 German Oktoberfest CDs.
MEXICAN OOM-PAH MUSIC
Several years ago, I was listening to one of our many Mexican stations here in Illinois (I do that from time to time and am a big fan of Mexican music even if I don't know what they're saying). I was surprised to hear a song that sounded like an oom-pah band and then another. I did a little research and found that back in the 1800s, a lot of Germans settled in northern Mexico and brought their music and culture with them. That is why it sounds like oom-pah but sung in Spanish.
Ein Prosit! Let's Count in German. --RoadDog
One of my favorite times of the year is Oktoberfest. Love the music, the beer, the food, the beer, the season (most years), and, did I mention THE BEER. I didn't like German beer at one time, BUT NOT NO MORE!
I've been enjoying listening to my German oom-pah music both at home and in the vehicles. I've especially been playing the Die Musikmeisters CD. By far, one of the best collections of songs. I have about 15 German Oktoberfest CDs.
MEXICAN OOM-PAH MUSIC
Several years ago, I was listening to one of our many Mexican stations here in Illinois (I do that from time to time and am a big fan of Mexican music even if I don't know what they're saying). I was surprised to hear a song that sounded like an oom-pah band and then another. I did a little research and found that back in the 1800s, a lot of Germans settled in northern Mexico and brought their music and culture with them. That is why it sounds like oom-pah but sung in Spanish.
Ein Prosit! Let's Count in German. --RoadDog
Where Were You October 18, 1970?-- Part 3
As I sit here listening to one of the two Halloween cassette tapes I used when I was deejaying. "HorroR Movie" by the Skyhooks is playing AT this moment. Just listened to "Dead Man's Party" by Oingo Boingo and "I Put a Spell on You" by Screaming Jay Hawkins. Don't Be Afraid.
Back to Bob Stroud's songs from this date.
SOMEBODY'S BEEN SLEEPING IN MY BED-- 100 PROOF (AGED IN SOUL)-- some years later, Foghat would cover it on their "Boogie Motel" album.
OUT IN THE COUNTRY-- THREE DOG NIGHT-- current release
JOANNE-- MICHAEL NESMITH AND THE FIRST NATIONAL BAND-- Did we know how good we had it back then when it was happening? I think we did, but putting it in a warp-perspective presentation, it really all comes home. (Short song title, long group name.)
ALL RIGHT NOW-- FREE-- Everything's alright when you're back to 1970. (Well, not so alright if your draft lottery number is 22. One of my all-time favorites. Talk about your guitar riffs!!)
DON'T TRY TO LAY NO BOOGIE-WOOGIE ON THE KING OF ROCK AND ROLL-- CROW-- Next year, 1971, we'd get it from Long John Baldry. (Long song title, short group name. Loved Baldry's spoken story before he played it.)
INDIANA WANTS ME-- R. DEAN TAYLOR-- Top Ten. Served as a Motown staff writer. (I can't drive into this state without singing this song at the top of my voice. Just ask Liz.)
And It Ain't Over Yet. --RoadDog
Back to Bob Stroud's songs from this date.
SOMEBODY'S BEEN SLEEPING IN MY BED-- 100 PROOF (AGED IN SOUL)-- some years later, Foghat would cover it on their "Boogie Motel" album.
OUT IN THE COUNTRY-- THREE DOG NIGHT-- current release
JOANNE-- MICHAEL NESMITH AND THE FIRST NATIONAL BAND-- Did we know how good we had it back then when it was happening? I think we did, but putting it in a warp-perspective presentation, it really all comes home. (Short song title, long group name.)
ALL RIGHT NOW-- FREE-- Everything's alright when you're back to 1970. (Well, not so alright if your draft lottery number is 22. One of my all-time favorites. Talk about your guitar riffs!!)
DON'T TRY TO LAY NO BOOGIE-WOOGIE ON THE KING OF ROCK AND ROLL-- CROW-- Next year, 1971, we'd get it from Long John Baldry. (Long song title, short group name. Loved Baldry's spoken story before he played it.)
INDIANA WANTS ME-- R. DEAN TAYLOR-- Top Ten. Served as a Motown staff writer. (I can't drive into this state without singing this song at the top of my voice. Just ask Liz.)
And It Ain't Over Yet. --RoadDog
Monday, October 26, 2009
You Know You're Too Old To Trick-or-Treat When..
TEN SURE-FIRE SIGNS THAT YOU ARE TOO OLD
10. You have to be careful about your candy so the dentures don't get pulled out.
9. You can't see when it gets dark.
8. You get winded just knocking on a door.
7. You have to get a kid to chew your candy for you.
6. You ask for high fiber candy only.
5. When somebody drops a candy bar in your bag, you lose your balance and fall over.
4. You're the only Power Ranger in your neighborhood with a walker.
3. You have to careful choose a costume that won't dislodge your hairpiece.
2. When the door opens you yell, "Trick or _____" and can't remember the rest.
1. People say, "Great Keith Richards mask!" and you're not wearing a mask.
By the way, I just heard that You Tube, Twitter and Facebook are merging. The new company will be called You-Twit-Face.
Thanks to my Uncle Bo for these.
Like, Boo!!! --RoadDog
10. You have to be careful about your candy so the dentures don't get pulled out.
9. You can't see when it gets dark.
8. You get winded just knocking on a door.
7. You have to get a kid to chew your candy for you.
6. You ask for high fiber candy only.
5. When somebody drops a candy bar in your bag, you lose your balance and fall over.
4. You're the only Power Ranger in your neighborhood with a walker.
3. You have to careful choose a costume that won't dislodge your hairpiece.
2. When the door opens you yell, "Trick or _____" and can't remember the rest.
1. People say, "Great Keith Richards mask!" and you're not wearing a mask.
By the way, I just heard that You Tube, Twitter and Facebook are merging. The new company will be called You-Twit-Face.
Thanks to my Uncle Bo for these.
Like, Boo!!! --RoadDog
Saturday, October 24, 2009
One Great Football Game-- part 1
Drove to Arlington Heights this morning and had an excellent breakfast at Bob's house. We were joined by his nephew Chris, also a Northern Illinois grad, only a lot more recent.
Evanston is particularly beautiful this time of the year, along with those gorgeous homes. We parked to the west of Green Bay Road and walked over to Ryan Field and took our seats along the 30 yard line on the east side.
We were near the Indiana cheering section and they had lots to yell about in the first part of the game. I mean, LOTS. The first play from scrimmage and a Hoosier ran 70 yards for a touchdown. before long, it was 21-0.
Northwestern finally got a field goal, but on the ensuing kickoff, another Indiana touchdown and a 28-3 lead.
Fortunately, it hadn't rained, but the seats were wet, plus it was quite cool and overcast with a breeze, so we were really considering leaving.
Things Gotta Get better. --RoadDog
Evanston is particularly beautiful this time of the year, along with those gorgeous homes. We parked to the west of Green Bay Road and walked over to Ryan Field and took our seats along the 30 yard line on the east side.
We were near the Indiana cheering section and they had lots to yell about in the first part of the game. I mean, LOTS. The first play from scrimmage and a Hoosier ran 70 yards for a touchdown. before long, it was 21-0.
Northwestern finally got a field goal, but on the ensuing kickoff, another Indiana touchdown and a 28-3 lead.
Fortunately, it hadn't rained, but the seats were wet, plus it was quite cool and overcast with a breeze, so we were really considering leaving.
Things Gotta Get better. --RoadDog
Friday, October 23, 2009
Where Were You October 18, 1970?-- Part 2
Bob's quotes first. Mine in parentheses.
(I KNOW) I'M LOSING YOU-- RARE EARTH-- (Missed the first two songs. Blue-eyed soul on Motown,)
THE TEARS OF A CLOWN-- SMOKEY ROBINSON & THE MIRACLES-- (Now, here's a guy who can song and write songs.)
LOLA-- KINKS-- The single version. Tastes just like cherry cola, not Coca-Cola. By the Davies brothers, Ray and Dave. (Wait, something mighty different about this "gal."
IT DON'T MATTER TO ME-- BREAD-- "A" and "B" sides of their current single.
CALL ON ME-- BREAD-- (A lot of people think of Bread as being that schmaltzy group that brought us "Make It With You," but this shows an edgier side.)
LOOKIN' OUT MY BACK DOOR-- CREEDENCE CLEARWATER REVIVAL-- It wouldn't be the late 60s early 700s without a Creedence song on your radio. From the "Cosmo's Factory" album. "Just got back from ____, locked my _____ _____, Oh Boy!" Life is Good: College and CCR>)
GO BACK-- CRABBY APPLETON-- One hit wonder by band out of Los Angeles. Included on R and R Hits Vol. 2
And speaking of his popular Rock and Roll Roots series of CDs, Vol. 11 will be released Sunday, Nov. 8th and it will be featured on the show from 7 to 10 AM. Afterwards, there will be a CD release party at a Borders store (forgot where) and then there will be a follow-up at the Mt. Prospect Borders, where Liz and I and some of our friends will attend.
Last year, Bob had the New Colony Six, Cryan' Shames, Buckinghams, Jim Peterik of the Ides of March and Doug Sahms of the Shadows of Knight playing a free two-hour show. Chicago Rock in the sixties doesn't get much better than this.
Listen to the show at www.wdrv.com.
Getting Ready for Some of That Good Old Chicago Sixties Rock and Roll. --RoadDog
(I KNOW) I'M LOSING YOU-- RARE EARTH-- (Missed the first two songs. Blue-eyed soul on Motown,)
THE TEARS OF A CLOWN-- SMOKEY ROBINSON & THE MIRACLES-- (Now, here's a guy who can song and write songs.)
LOLA-- KINKS-- The single version. Tastes just like cherry cola, not Coca-Cola. By the Davies brothers, Ray and Dave. (Wait, something mighty different about this "gal."
IT DON'T MATTER TO ME-- BREAD-- "A" and "B" sides of their current single.
CALL ON ME-- BREAD-- (A lot of people think of Bread as being that schmaltzy group that brought us "Make It With You," but this shows an edgier side.)
LOOKIN' OUT MY BACK DOOR-- CREEDENCE CLEARWATER REVIVAL-- It wouldn't be the late 60s early 700s without a Creedence song on your radio. From the "Cosmo's Factory" album. "Just got back from ____, locked my _____ _____, Oh Boy!" Life is Good: College and CCR>)
GO BACK-- CRABBY APPLETON-- One hit wonder by band out of Los Angeles. Included on R and R Hits Vol. 2
And speaking of his popular Rock and Roll Roots series of CDs, Vol. 11 will be released Sunday, Nov. 8th and it will be featured on the show from 7 to 10 AM. Afterwards, there will be a CD release party at a Borders store (forgot where) and then there will be a follow-up at the Mt. Prospect Borders, where Liz and I and some of our friends will attend.
Last year, Bob had the New Colony Six, Cryan' Shames, Buckinghams, Jim Peterik of the Ides of March and Doug Sahms of the Shadows of Knight playing a free two-hour show. Chicago Rock in the sixties doesn't get much better than this.
Listen to the show at www.wdrv.com.
Getting Ready for Some of That Good Old Chicago Sixties Rock and Roll. --RoadDog
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