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Date: December 2, 2023
Host: JR
Feature: It's that time of year to dust off those great Holiday Tunes and give 'em a spin!
Rockin' Remnants is broadcast from WVBR-FM Ithaca. Check out our webpage, like us on Facebook, and tune in to 93.5 or stream the show every Saturday night from 6-9pm! (Or download the WVBR+ app now available for iOS and Android!)
Thanks to our sponsors Island Health & Fitness and Rasa Spa for their support every week!
6pm - 7pm
It's the Most Wonderful Time of the Year - Andy Williams - 1963 - Andy's Christmas Specials ran from 1966 to 1974! I looked forward to it every year.
Lazy River - Bobby Darin - 1961- Originally done by Hoagy Carmichael in 1930; sorry folks, no video...
Hey Western Union Man - Jerry Butler - 1968 - Co-written by and produced in Philly by Kenny Gamble and Leon Huff.
Ain't That Peculiar - Marvin Gaye - 1966 - Marvin's Motown boss Berry Gordy, Jr. just turned 90!
River Deep, Mountain High - Ike & Tina Turner - 1966 - Great story behind this single:
River Deep – Mountain High - Wikipedia
Help! (James Bond version) - Beatles - 1965 - The Soundtrack version had an intro inspired by the Spy Films of the era!
On the Rebound - Floyd Cramer - 1964 - THE studio piano session man in Nashville, circa early to mid 60's! And he had a few solo hits, too...
Morning Dew - Lulu - 1967 - There have been many cover versions of this song written by Bonnie Dobson, but I like Lulu's the best!
Peace Train - Cat Stevens - 1971
Avenging Annie - Roger Daltrey - 1977 - This was originally an "FM hit" for singer/songwriter Andy Pratt in 1973.
One Man Band - Leo Sayer - 1974
Wasn't That A Party - The Rovers - 1980 - Who remembers Dunbar's on Eddy Street? This played ad nauseam on their jukebox in the early 80's!
Partytown - Glenn Frey - 1982 - From Frey's debut solo album No Fun Aloud.
Mary's Boy Child - Harry Belafonte - 1956 - The first versions of this were released on 78 rpm! Now that's old, but still timeless...
The Little Drummer Boy - The Harry Simeone Chorale - 1958
7pm - Birthday Calendar
November 27
Jimi Hendrix 1942 Eddie Rabbitt 1941
November 28
Berry Gordy Jr. 90 Randy Newman 76
November 29
John Mayall 86
Chuck Mangione 79
Felix Cavaliere (Rascals) 75
Denny Doherty (Mamas & the Papas) 1940
November 30
Paul Stookey (Peter Paul & Mary) 82
Rob Grill (Grass Roots) 1943
December 1
Lou Rawls 1933
John Densmore (Doors) 74
Every Which Way But Loose - Eddie Rabbitt - 1978
Voodoo Child (Slight Return) - Jimi Hendrix - 1968
Sail Away - Randy Newman - 1971
Don`t Waste My Time - John Mayall - 1969 - The only BB Hot 100 charting 45 for the Godfather of British Blues! And despite a stereo single, the song peaked at #81...
Monday, Monday - The Mamas & the Papas - 1966
Good Lovin' - Young Rascals -1966
The above two records were both #1 singles!
Stewball - Peter, Paul & Mary - 1963
Where Were You When I Needed You -The Grass Roots - 1966
Groovy People - Lou Rawls - 1976 - Another Gamble/Huff production! Is there any doubt Philly was the center of Soul in the 70's?
Hello, I Love You - The Doors - 1968
Cathy's Clown - Everly Bros. - 1960 - #1 on both the BB Hot 100 and the R&B chart!
In The Midnight Hour - Roxy Music - 1980 - Who could have predicted the suave and sophisticated Bryan Ferry would have covered this? Me!
Absolutely Right - Five Man Electrical Band - 1971 - #3 in Canada. #26 in the U.S.
King Midas In Reverse - The Hollies - 1967 - A neat slice of psychedelia, with those great harmonies, no less...
Rockin' Around the Christmas Tree - Brenda Lee - 1958
Jingle Bell Rock - Bobby Helms - 1957 - rereleased as recently as 2022, this Christmas Classic has sold over 890,000 copies!
8pm
Nether Lands - Dan Fogelberg - 1977
Burn Down The Mission - Elton John - 1971 - Elton's third American LP, that surprisingly had no 45 releases; peaked at #5 on the BB 200 LP Chart.
Trinidad - Eddie Money - 1980 - Not a big hit, but played a lot on VBR back in the day!
I'm Almost Ready - Pure Prairie League - 1980 - This band has had a variety of lead singers, (including Craig Fuller) and on this, country music superstar and current Eagle Vince Gill.
Which Way You Goin' Billy - Poppy Family - 1969 - For the most part this was Terry and Susan Jacks. Did you have fun in your seasons in the sun?
Valerie Carter - Ooh Child - 1977 - An excellent cover of the Five Stairsteps soul classic, given a 70's "SoCal" sound.
I've Done Everything For You - Rick Springfield -1980
Will It Go Round In Circles - Billy Preston - 1972
Thunder & Lightning - Chi Coltrane - 1972
The Free Electric Band - Albert Hammond - 1973
This Song - George Harrison - 1976 - The funny voices at 1:33 belong to George's buddy Eric Idle! He says "Could be Sugar Pie, Honey Bunch"! "Sounds more like "Rescue Me"! Once you check out the link below, you'll get it! Here's some background...
Sunspot Baby - Bob Seger - 1976
Christmas Dream - Perry Como - 1974 - This song ran under the opening credits of The Odessa File, starring Jon Voight.
The Christmas Song - Nat King Cole - And happy chestnut roasting to y'all! 😁
Host This Week (12/9/23): Gregory James.
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