ROCKOLLECTIONS: GETTING HOME FOR THANKSGIVING: BOATS PT.3

These next 2 chapters can be listened to either BEFORE or AFTER Thanksgiving.
So no need to take time away from your turkey preparation, just listen at your leisure.
I open this one in a similar fashion to Part One, but from across the Atlantic.
Did you know George Washington declared a Day Of Thanksgiving in 1789, but my man Thomas Jefferson dismissed it?
What the hell was he thinking, lol?
A women’s magazine editor named Sarah Hale felt we should have one though, and wrote editorials and letters to presidents, governors and other influential people for FORTY YEARS, until President Lincoln proclaimed a National Day Of Thanksgiving in 1863.
In 1941, Congress made it a Holiday- the 4th Thursday in November.
In this episode, songs about Ships- including one co-written by David Crosby, Stephen Stills and Paul Kantner (Kantner for years couldn’t collect on it because of contractual obligations- don’t you love those?).
Then I will begin a collection of songs for people heading for the dock, port or harbor, and those who are there waiting for them.
Starting with another contrast- this time between some old, poetic Dylan and the Hollies.
I will continue with that sub-topic in our final, concluding entry with a varied selection of songs you should enjoy.
Getting closer and closer to Turkey Time!

Mike

Tags: , 1941, Bob Dylan, david crosby, George Washington, Hollies, National Day Of Thanksgiving, Paul Kantner, President Lincoln, Sarah Hale, stephen stills, Thomas Jefferson

ROCKOLLECTIONS: THE CSN DEBUT PT.2 END

 

Funny, this show was broadcast on a hot August day, and now today I have been battling a cold, flu or whatever the hell has gotten into me!
I feel like crap, but listening to this debut album by Crosby, Stills & Nash helped.
Side Two is all ready to go.
And I went off on why I like the song Helplessly Hoping so much.
Besides all the alliterations included in it, there is that chorus…oh that chorus!
Brilliant to me, and my breakdown of it just shows what a true romantic I am, lol!
Always loved the song, always will.
There is the rest of the side of course, plus I had time to throw in a bonus track.
So sit back, kick off your shoes and listen to some fabulous harmonies.
I rank them right up there with the Mamas & Papas, Beach Boys and anyone else I can think of.
It’s strange, I put so much work into the Theme shows and sometimes just simply playing an album is so satisfying.
Please do enjoy the sounds.
It’s a sick man’s request, lol!

Mike

Tags: Beach Boys, david crosby, Graham Nash, Helplessly Hoping, Mamas & Papas, stephen stills

ROCKOLLECTIONS: THE CSN DEBUT PT.1

I broadcast this show this past August- a hot, sticky August day in New York City, after having taken the bus and train to get to the radio station.
The hard candy in my pocket was melting!
It seemed like the kind of day to just play an album all the way through.
Nothing difficult, just take a classic album from 1969, let it spin and talk a little about it.
So that’s what I did with the debut album by Crosby, Stills & Nash.
The LP blew everyone away upon its release and they became superstars.
The Players in our drama:
David Crosby, from the great and still-thriving Byrds;
Stephen Stills, from the great and dissolved Buffalo Springfield;
Graham Nash, feeling stifled with the great and to continue being great Hollies.
And to keep the feeling of playing an album, I have Side One in this chapter.
I’ll flip the album over for the forthcoming Part Two.

Mike

Tags: 1969, buffalo springfield, Byrds, david crosby, Graham Nash, Hollies, stephen stills

RockRoll360 #054 - Fresh Air - (Part 2)

KFML - Dog

RockRoll360 #054 - FRESH AIR - (Part 2)

Talk about the essence of great progressive classic underground radio.
This is da place. Light up that smoking lamp at 4:20 and enjoy.
Enjoy the way radio was, very laid back with great tunes.
I have some great moments with radio stations like
WBCN, KFML, & KTYD. Also enjoy a great bit about
someone who gets his parents stoned.

Music includes ::::

2000 LIGHT YEARS FROM HOME (Stereo) - THE ROLLING STONES
13 QUESTIONS - SEATRAIN
ASHES TO ASHES - DAVID BOWIE
JOHNNY’S GARDEN - STEPHEN STILLS
THEY CAUGHT THE DEVIL AND PUT HIM IN JAIL - TONY JOE WHITE
HELP, I’M A ROCK (Short Edit) - FRANK ZAPPA
YOU TURN ME ON I’M A RADIO - JONI MITCHELL
JAVA BLUES - RICK DANCO
YOUR HEAD IS REELING - ULTIMATE SPINACH
TWO TRAINS (Rare) - THE ROLLING STONES
WOMAN - SPOOKY TOOTH

Sound bites include :::::::::

NBC– CHIME I.D (Very Old) - Radio Network I.D.
Malcolm doing a KTYD I.D. over Bowie
KFML 98.5 FM in Denver Radio - Radio I.D.
Two cops smoking Pot - KFML Radio Skit
Malcolm saying Thanks and then
Pacific Stereo Commercial from KTYD in Santa Barbara, Calif.
WBCN I.D. - What Radio Station Is This
Rare material coming up next on mattress milestone.
Smoking Pot With Your Parents - Comedy From The Bob & Tom Show

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