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Wednesday, December 27, 2023

Christmas Albums, Singles



Seems like everyone had a  Christmas LP or two. Johnny Mathis has four! Many included straight covers of more traditional xmas songs. Others included at least one or two updated versions of songs- the Phil Spector LP being the best example with virtually all songs with the signature Spector Wall of Sound. For thst reason it's hard to topple Spector from the No.1 Christmas LP spot. But Frankie Valli and Four Seasons had several Christmas songs styled in classic four Seasons tradition as did Dion and Fats Domino in their styles with their Xmas 
albums , the latter two coming out lomg after the original rock and roll 'golden era.' Jackie Wilson ranks high on sheer beauty of his vocals as only Wilson can do. For Instrumental, Ventures have it hands down giving their famous surf spin to the classics; the only thing keeping their LP from #1 is perhaps lack of vocals as they do provide their creative update to most of the Christmas songs. NEILS Diamond and Sedaka also had quality Christmas albums albeit in later years.And there are many others we couldn't get to but you can comment below or on our social media
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And we didn't forget Elvis, with his unique Elvis touches to classics AND originals, to rank him right up there behind Spector and co. All the others tend to me more traditional, less rock and roll but nonetheless enjoyable.

What are your Christmas faves (not necessarily listed below)





Best Christmas Songs

Fave Christmas songs?
We like some of the more obscure ones you don't hear three times a day- now here they are. What are your three faves?

Best UNDER THE RADAR BEST XMAS SONGS:

If everyday were Christmas- Elvis

WHen a Child is Born -Johnny Mathis
Christmas time "

Harry Belafonte:

I heard the Bells on Christmas Day- Belefonte


Honorable mentions:
Christmas in heaven -Jackie Wilson with Billy wards Dominoes

Santa bring my baby back to me -Elvis



Most meaningful / Best Christmas lyrics:

Tuesday, November 28, 2023

Oldies Radio Still on Air

FROM Rockin Richard, 54 years on the air!: THE 50 YEAR ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION CONTINUES ON WNHU-FM RADIO FROM THE NEW HAVEN, CONNECTICUT AREA! Please “SHARE” this post with other oldies fans of the 50’s 60’s era!
Tune to the ROCKIN’ RICHARD SHOW Tuesdays 7pm to 9pm on WNHU 88.7 FM or on the internet at www.wnhu.org  This week on the show all your requests in the 50’s DOOWOP & RHYTHM & BLUES style and of course Rock n’ Roll! I will be featuring a truly great DOOWOP LP by a group from DANBURY, CONNECTICUT called THE HI-LITES! This group is special to me not only because they are from the state I live in but because this group has a natural talent for harmony! Every single song on this LP will thrill you if you are a group harmony fan!
You can request any song by sending it to rockinrichardradio@yahoo.com
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Saturday, November 25, 2023

60 Years Later, JFK's Interrupted Dream Remains Unfulfilled - How One Man Made A Difference



MLK Jr Had A Dream, JFK Tried To Fulfill That Dream 60 years ago ... a dream that to this day still awaits to become reality. If anything, the Dream has probably been set back further, 'thanks' to one tragic day, Nov 22 , 1963 from which we've never recovered.  Fascinating article , 'A Dream Interrupted,'  from Steve Bhaerman, inspired by James Douglass' book. It's a well-sourced , well-written view of how politics and personal ego got in the way and destroyed the dreams and the positive direction of one great man , who lost his life- and the world lost its moral compass. As a kid, a noticed an immediate Sea Change in society and culture . Hard to believe one man  could have made thst much difference , but, now I am really believing it- with my new knowledge from this fine read>>>

https://open.substack.com/pub/signsoftheupwising/p/a-solemn-anniversary-and-a-reason?utm_source=share&utm_medium=android&r=40xh
Steve Bhareman traces back todays society ills to that fateful day in 1963 , 60 years ago when we lost our moral compass, as it were, in perhaps the foremost leader of our time, who in three short years did what those followed could not- keeping the peace, tranquility and Ĥappy Days . Great read, as well as the referenced good by Douglass >>>
https://open.substack.com/pub/signsoftheupwising/p/a-solemn-anniversary-and-a-reason?utm_source=share&utm_medium=android&r=40xh

I am an involved JFK affianado and assasination devotee still trying to understand what happened back as a 11 year old  who couldn't finish my lunch on that dark day , Nov 22, 1963, when I heard the news of the Unspeakable tragedy. 

My belief  'pendulum' keeps swinging back and forth and now it has swung back more towards the government's/CIA's involvement or possibly Castro's. Originally,  I was one of many brainwashed by the Warren report but all alomg never forgot Lee Harvey Oswald'a last words, 'I'm a patsy' only minutes before i watched as he, too, was, unfortunately, shot down as I watched,  horrified, on TV. Now, more than ever, I believe those last words from Oswald. BHAREMAN and Douglass show how the warhawk 'military complex' and 'all politics' VP Lyndon Johnson were against Kennedy's pacifistic efforts to get get us out of the Cuban waters and his attempted prevention of the coming Vietnamese war.

I've long said that todays problems in America date back 60 years to thst 'day the music died, ' as it were, along with our collective conscious'.

Of course the music continued albeit with an edginess- we got the talented Beatles and related for awhile- but seemed to me like the spirit came out of the balloon (if I may make a weak analogy) as society mourned -but only to some extent. Some, like the new president, Johnson, used the occasion to his advantage, doing what his warlords wanted with Vietnam- what he thought politically expedient. It backfired on Johnson but the damage was done. America lost its innocense- we all need a dose of that- and started turning mean-spirited. One cause celeb after another. War and protest was becoming a part of the new American way. 

Apparently, the media was already begginning to assert itself -even going so far as to disparage the late JFK for his alleged multiple affairs, instead of remembering him for how he got US out of the Cuban crisis and his attempts to quell the uprisings in Vietnam before that was shot down, as well as his  positive outlook, which served as a beacon. Perhaps Kennedy was the last role model President. As a personal aside, I was fortunate enough to see and hear Kennedy speak at the Charter Day address in 1962 at .U.C. Berkeley, before over 50,000! (My mother took me.) I don't think any president since then could begin to attract such a throng...

With all the 'propaganda' in America today we've become like the Russia we used to rail against. And so it goes. We've gone 180 degrees in the wrong direction. Maybe you can't blame it ALL on the Kennedy assasination but, after reading this fine treatise, I now believe more than ever that Kennedy WAS, perhaps, the BUDDY HOLLY of the entire society and culture , and when we lost him we lost not only the music,  but the good conscience  throughout all of society!


While we're at it, the music of the Kennedy 'Camelot' early-60s era never got its fair due in that early pioneering rock and roll time when even Elvis was still disdained by many. HOLLY may have died but there was still great, melodic and rythmic music, albeit a slightly softer sound. We can also thank Kennedy for his contribution to these 'Happy Days' sounds that were a reflection of his positive leadership, unlike the darker days and years that would follow Kennedy indefintely.  To continue Steve's way of thinking, musically, perhaps you might enjoy reading: http://oldiescountry.blogspot.com/2023/09/rock-roll-in-kennedys-americaa-cultural.html?m=1

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Wednesday, October 11, 2023

Peter Asher and Albert Lee Great American (and UK) Nostalgia Tour

Gordon may no longer be with us as Peter Asher's sidekick, but Albert Lee--longtime lead guitarist for Everly Brothers-was a wonderful standin Sept 14, 2023 in Healdsburg and Sept 15 in San Jose. No longer Peter and Gordon, call it the Peter and Albert show with these long time UK friends reprising several P and G hits as well as some Ebsrlybsonvs and other songs they had been associated with. Not onlyndisbwe get to hear their wonderful  But we also got to hear their divergent backgrounds like a living history of their career paths. The boys have now been touring together, off and on , for many years but the show is still fresh and delightful with a heavy dose of nostalgia and some great stories,  some of which you can hear below...in process. Come back soon 

California Road Trip 1962 and Beyond exhibit-featuring Nut Tree, Disneyland and Roadtrips


(Under construction) Great memories from childhood of these great roadside attractions, thanks to the Napa Valley Yountville CA Museum  . What a presentation ->what with speakers Diane Power of Nut Tree fame, Donald  Ballard and his Disneyland book and and Alex Tyler,, who took us on video road trips from her childhood (see below). Exhibit may be over but you can relive it below and also see related Tiki Dreams exhibit thru Dec 8 at Napa Valley Museum

55 Presidents Circle, PO Box 3567

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This epic story of a world-famous restaurant spans the twentieth century and tells how a California ranch grew into a renowned destination. For seventy-five years, visitors came by land and later by air to dine, purchase fresh baked goods, candies, unique gifts, and to enjoy art and entertainment. This purely California tale will fascinate historians, designers, foodies, and anyone interested in how a small farm business grew into an iconic multi-million-dollar enterprise and became an integral part of California’s lore. While many journalists have written about the rich history of Nut Tree, one one has a written a five-generation retrospective. Diane Power Zimmerman writes from her perspective as a fifth-generation member of the founding families.

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The Disneyland® Hotel: The Early Years 1954-1988 captures the amazing construction of this landmark resort and tells the story of how it became one of Southern California's premier destinations for family vacations. The book includes vintage photos, memorabilia, and a foreword by the son of the original owner of the hotel.


Click Click Here. ALIX TYLER recounts family road trips of old . SEE MORE VIDEOS 

Roadside Attractions We Remember
You will note that Dinosaur and prehistoric parks were big with many scattered around not only CA but America
Click Here for video-  Children 's Fairyland, Oakland, Ca-The great Walt Disney visited here while researching Disneyland, which would open a few years later

Oakland Ca 1948- opening of Children's Fairyland, believed to be the inspiration for Disneyland - see above and below- and still open for business 75 years later! See video above