Favorite songs you havent heard in a long time?

[cyberdad]

Okay....

I'll try a few.... most or all made the top ten, as I recall

"Asia Minor"-Kokomo
"The Stripper"-David Rose (politically incorrect?)
"Old Rivers"-Walter Brennan
"Up a Lazy River"-Si Zenter"
"Pocketful of Miracles"-Frank Sinatra
"Master Jack"-Four Jacks & A Jill
"San Antonio Rose"-Floyd Cramer
"If a Man Answers:-Bobby Darin
"Second Hand Rose"-Barbara Streisand

If we're going to mention "Sailor" by Lolita....then what about "Morgen" by Ivo Robic
"Swingin' Sweethearts" by Ron Goodwin? What about the similar "Swedish Rhapsody" by Percy Faith on the charts during the same year, if I'm not mistaken ('57).

And finally, "The Wheel of Hurt" by Margaret Whiting. The "problem" here is that despite the fact it did reasonably well on the national charts, it basically was something of a regional hit. I grew up near Chicago, and when it came out, I don't recall it getting any airplay on WLS, WCFL, WOKY, WRIT, or even WIND, etc.

 

[hammondo]

I grew up IN Chicago and "the Wheel of Hurt" was certainly played on WIND. It was on London records. In fact, I was there when it got played, probably by Howard Miller or Lee Rogers, who I often visited.

It was an mor song, so the rockers you mentioned didn't touch it.

Re; your list; "Up a Lazy River"-Si Zenter" was not on the pop chart at all but made the MOR chart in about '61. It was on the album chart, and WGN and WSDM played it but not until about 63 or 64.

WSDM had just started the great "all-girl" dj formatin 64 and played it alot.

 

[sharklover]

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[RMarino]

Ok, here's another one for you. "1900 Yesterday" by Liz Damon's Orient Express. I love this song but I never hear it anymore. The only standards format we have around here is MOYL and I have never heard it played there even though I've suggested it several times on their e-mailed survey.

 

[Famous56guy]

Ok, here's another one for you. "1900 Yesterday" by Liz Damon's Orient Express. I love this song but I never hear it anymore. The only standards format we have around here is MOYL and I have never heard it played there even though I've suggested it several times on their e-mailed survey.

Great song, Stardust use to play it, but not anymore.

 

[dbdigital]

For me, anything by Al Caiola is a listening treat. His version of the Theme from: The Magnificent Seven is great. And I know Al did a version of the theme from the TV show "Bonanza" that made it into the top 20 in either '61 or '62.

BTW, Al Caiola is still with us and (I think) living in New Jersey.

db

 

[cyberdad]

Don't think they ever charged, but if you like Caiola, check out his versions of "Big Noise from Winnetka" and "Midnight Swim". Both rock!

 

[oaktree]

I want to take this time to thank each of you posting on this thread a huge, grateful and sincere "Thank You."

We have had many a discussion here about what to do and what not to do. We have shared much input, and I trust, will continue to do so. You are each very knowledgeable and aware of the music and format that we all like so much ... and share some disappointment as it continues to erode.

Please know that as a test of your abilities, talents and abilities ... even as listeners ... did put my money where my mouth is over the past two weeks, and I'm far from done, but have made significant progress in converting from Dial Global to disc based "local" programming on our "new" radio station here on California's Central Coast.

Know that so far, 80 percent of the songs you have suggested ... from Al Caiola (both songs) to Peggy Lee, from Steve Lawrence and Eydie to, Ella and, well, so many, many others you have mentioned, are now in our format ... carefully played and working just fantastic!

Though the stream is just online in three hour segments as I fine tune every song and category, we are over 600 now and looking for 600 more ... with an "inner library" that turns quicker, but not more than three days. (Thanks Chuck!)

So far, we have had to replace our online internet stream after those who had found us with NO publicity, began to flock to us in higher numbers than ever before. In fact, the GM/owner, has us pull "his" Dial Global stream and go with ours immediately, until we can get the stream "on air" by mid-September.

The ads you hear, incidentally, are a "Charter" package of half price ads for a yearly contract once the station goes to the new format within the month.

Our sales people have been most surprised. They take a laptop out, play it during a presentation ... and are making sales.

We target our advertisers. We lower the demo a little, but keep the P1 cores very happy. We do play "surprises."

I am so enthused about this idea that you and I spoke of just a few months ago.

I have shown an owner that he could do better locally with a lot less investment ... and ended up being hired, myself, to "make it happen," and it has, already.

I can't wait to go on the air in morning drive shortly.

http://www.fabulous1400.com

Like anything ... give it a full hour listen ... and, again, keep that input and comments coming. Thanks to Dick Whittington for coming out of retirement to help us and to those who had faith in a format that some say is way long gone. It's not...and there is agency business on our stream to prove it.

This is, incidentally, a 26 metro station market.

The passion has returned ... thanks to each and everyone of you.

Thank you so very very much for giving this 55 year old who loves this format another chance to prove that good radio still works.

Warmly - Oaktree

 

[dbdigital]

Like anything ... give it a full hour listen ... and, again, keep that input and comments coming. Thanks to Dick Whittington for coming out of retirement to help us and to those who had faith in a format that some say is way long gone. It's not...and there is agency business on our stream to prove it.

Dick Whittington?! I thought he died. I always enjoyed his show when he was broadcasting in Los Angeles. Glad to see that he is still with us and back before the mic. I met him and Gary Owens when they were MC'ing a Harry James concert (a month before his death) at the Hollywood Paladium. I was a press photographer at the time and had access to the back stage.

You and I are the same age, Oaktree. And you're doing exactly what I would like to do...namely move to the CA Central Coast and start a radio station playing a format like this. I think there is an untapped audience for it.

Case in point, a couple of months ago, I played Al Caiola's "------ Tonk" for some young people in their 20's, a captive audience in my car, followed by Paul Mauriat's well-worn "Love Is Blue" (two songs they had never heard before) and they loved them and wanted more.

So I think there's a future for this format (despite what some on this board think).

db

 

[oaktree]

DB -

Thank you very much, and "Sweet" Dick Whittington sends his regards, saying, "The presumption of my death is greatly exaggerated."

Dick lives in San Luis Obispo and, of course, since his days at KMPC, KIEV, KSFO, KABC & KVIL has "greatly missed" those "back in the day - days."

He was, as you may know, a featured voice in the "Bull Durham" movie as well as his antics on the air. He has retired, but became a "fan" of the last vestige of "MOR Standards" via Dial Global here ... until we connected through the station owner at KKJL, who has been running DG for 12 years. There have been better days.

Dick was invited to listen to the stream I had custom created for the client ... using 10 year old voice tracks that Dick had done for the station. A little editting and a touch of reverb, and Dick sounds like the voice of the Central Coast.

His comment: "I just LOVE this format. This is where my people want to be!" And he has already contributed lots of ideas. Believe me, Dick is very much alive. Guy Hackman, the owner of KKJL and, now a good friend as well as a "client" says that a "fairly mediocre lunch with 'Sweet Dick' lasts about four hours..."

I will be meeting with both this week and will pass your comments, again, along... Again, thank you so much.

My thanks to Rick Crandell at KEZW at Entercom - Denver (a great guy) and to KAAM in Dallas and to Chuck in Longview, as well as each of you. Mr. Marino, you will remember a couple of refreshing posts from you a few months ago about this...I give you much credit. As well as to Hammando and Vic Chimpanzee, as well as my friend Chris Lash. Again, thank you all.

I'm on the lookout for that other Al Caiola song, too... Keep us in mind! Thanks, again, DB.

 

[Chuck]

I think you will have great success with the station. Filling niches can certainly pay the bills and give a lot of satisfaction to everyone involved. Congratulations on the launch.

 

[dbdigital]

DB -

Thank you very much, and "Sweet" Dick Whittington sends his regards, saying, "The presumption of my death is greatly exaggerated."

Dick lives in San Luis Obispo and, of course, since his days at KMPC, KIEV, KSFO, KABC & KVIL has "greatly missed" those "back in the day - days."

He was, as you may know, a featured voice in the "Bull Durham" movie as well as his antics on the air. He has retired, but became a "fan" of the last vestige of "MOR Standards" via Dial Global here ... until we connected through the station owner at KKJL, who has been running DG for 12 years. There have been better days.

Dick was invited to listen to the stream I had custom created for the client ... using 10 year old voice tracks that Dick had done for the station. A little editting and a touch of reverb, and Dick sounds like the voice of the Central Coast.

His comment: "I just LOVE this format. This is where my people want to be!" And he has already contributed lots of ideas. Believe me, Dick is very much alive. Guy Hackman, the owner of KKJL and, now a good friend as well as a "client" says that a "fairly mediocre lunch with 'Sweet Dick' lasts about four hours..."

I will be meeting with both this week and will pass your comments, again, along... Again, thank you so much.

My thanks to Rick Crandell at KEZW at Entercom - Denver (a great guy) and to KAAM in Dallas and to Chuck in Longview, as well as each of you. Mr. Marino, you will remember a couple of refreshing posts from you a few months ago about this...I give you much credit. As well as to Hammando and Vic Chimpanzee, as well as my friend Chris Lash. Again, thank you all.

I'm on the lookout for that other Al Caiola song, too... Keep us in mind! Thanks, again, DB.

"Sweet" Dick Whittington. Well, God bless him. I hope he does well with this and that it is a success for everyone involved.

BTW, it might be nice to notify LA Radio. I'm sure Don Barrett would love to run a piece about this venture and "Sweet" Dick's participation in it on his web newsletter.

db

 

[oaktree]

As a reader of Don's newsletter, you have hit on a great idea. Will do so.

Now, if I could just get Gary Owens, Geoff Edwards, Chuck Southcott and reunite the Anita Kerr Singers for those great KMPC jingles...we'd be set. Thanks, again!

 

[Chuck]

Though the stream is just online in three hour segments as I fine tune every song and category, we are over 600 now and looking for 600 more ... with an "inner library" that turns quicker, but not more than three days. (Thanks Chuck!)

If you like, I can email you our current playlist. (Sorry, no music, just a list of songs.) I know that your format is a bit different than mine, but there is a lot of common ground. Just let me know.

 

[oaktree]

Chuck -

How gracious of you regarding your list. I will, in turn, reciprocate to anyone willing to send me their lists. I would like very much to see what we're all doing and would like to share mine.

Please send me a private message and I will send my email to you. Thank you!

Regards - Oaktree

 

[dbdigital]

Don't think they ever charged, but if you like Caiola, check out his versions of "Big Noise from Winnetka" and "Midnight Swim". Both rock!

Thanks, I'll look for those songs.

How I became introduced to Al Caiola was through a friend of mine who had a friend who owned an AM station in Texas. The station owner died and the wife of the owner sent my friend the station's entire collection of LPs and open reel tapes. Boxes of stuff (the station had switched from music to talk a long time ago).

My friend let me sift through the collection and take what I wanted. I spotted two Caiola albums and, on a hunch, grabbed them. Have enjoyed them ever since.

db

 

[bub]

Good Job, Oaktree!
Keep it up and keep the faith!

 

[bub]

Glen Campbell - Dreams of the Everyday Housewife.
Hugo Montenegro - Theme from "The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly"
Willie Nelson - Sunny Side of the Street

 

[BlueHen]

For me, anything by Al Caiola is a listening treat. His version of the Theme from: The Magnificent Seven is great. And I know Al did a version of the theme from the TV show "Bonanza" that made it into the top 20 in either '61 or '62.
BTW, Al Caiola is still with us and (I think) living in New Jersey.

I have an Australian-made CD: Al Caiola Bonanza! 1960-1969 on the Raven label (#RVCD-140). According to the extensive liner notes by Chuck Miller, he still performs, sometimes touring with Steve Lawrence & Eydie Gorme... although that was written in 2002.

 

[BlueHen]

"Master Jack"-Four Jacks & A Jill

Neat little song... from the spring of '68. As a kid, I remember buying it on a 45 at the same time as "Angel Of The Morning" by Merrilee Rush, "The Unicorn" by Irish Rovers, "Mrs Robinson" by S&G, and the completely forgotten "Louisiana Man," Bobbie Gentry's follow-up to "Ode To Billie Joe."

Don't know why you never hear "Master Jack" anymore. Seems like it would be a natural fit for today's soft-AC format. A few years ago I found it on a compilation CD, "Lost Hits of the 60s," but I could tell immediately it wasn't the same version as my original 45. (Maybe it was an album version... hard to say). But I did find the original single version as part of the "Hard To Find 45s On CD" series: Vol. 6 More Sixties Classics (Eric #11512-2).