Rockin’ Remnants
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Date: June 8, 2024
Host: Gregory James
Feature: Weddings and Anniversaries
Birthday Calendar
June 2
Charlie Watts b. 1941 d. 2021
Jimmy Jones b. 1930 d. 2012
June 3
Curtis Mayfield b. 1942 d. 1999
Ian Hunter (Mott the Hoople) 85 years old
Eddie Willis (Funk Brother guitarist) b. 1936 d. 2018
Deneice Williams 73 years old
June 4
Gordon Waller (Peter and Gordon) b. 1945 d. 2009
Michelle Phillips 80 years old
Freddy Fender b. 1937 d. 2006
June 6
Gary US Bonds 85 years old
Levi Stubbs b. 1936 d. 2008
June 7
Prince b. 1958 d. 2016
Tom Jones 84 years old
June 8
Julie Driscoll (Brian Augur and Trinity) 77 years old
Boz Scaggs 80 years old
Nancy Sinatra 84 years old
Rock n’ Roll Trivia
In the 6:00 hour I played “Wedding” by the Hep Stars and “I Do, I Do, I Do, I Do, I Do” by ABBA. Other than the subject matter, what did those two songs have in common?
(scroll down to find the answer below the playlist)
Playlist
* songs with * were requests
* all chart information comes from the Billboard Top 100 (for chart dates before/during July 1958) or Billboard Hot 100 (for subsequent dates) unless otherwise noted
* glossary of terms is below the playlist
6:00-7:00
OPENING THEME: Good Old Rock n’ Roll—Cat Mother and the All Night Newsboys (1969, #29, produced by Jimi Hendrix)
You Never Can Tell Chuck Berry 1964 #14
Also known as “C’est la vie.”
With This Ring Platters 1967 #14
This was the last Platters record to reach into the top 20.
*Happy Anniversary Little River Band 1978 #16
In the song it’s the characters’ fifth anniversary, but they are actually separated. Requested by Scottie and dedicated to Peggy.
I Do Castells 1964 DNC
The song was co-written by Brian Wilson, who also arranged and produced the record.
I Do, I Do, I Do, I Do, I Do ABBA 1976 #15
The saxophonist was Ulf Andersson-no relation to ABBA’s Benny Andersson.
Wedding Hep Stars 1966 DNC in U.S., #1 in Sweden
A co-composer of the song was Benny Andersson before he became the BA of ABBA.
*The Song Is Love Mary Travers 1971 DNC
This was Mary Travers’ second recording of the song, this one off of her solo album “Mary.” Dedicated from listener Paul to Jane.
To the Aisle 5 Satins 1957 #25 H100 #5 RB
This song was heard in “American Graffiti.”
Down the Aisle Patti LaBelle and the Bluebelles 1963 #37
This was one of the first Bluebelles sides to go into heavy radio rotation.
Still the One Orleans 1976 #5
In this song, a Remnants perennial favorite, love has its ups and downs, but it still prevails.
Wedding Bell Blues Laura Nyro 1967 #103
Eighteen year old Laura Nyro was inspired to write the song by an affair that entertainer Bill Carter had with jazz vocalist Helen Merrill.
Wouldn’t It Be Nice Beach Boys 1966 #8
The mythology around the song is epic—the countless takes, the unconventional instrumentation. But it did usher in an era of greater musical sophistication from the Beach boys.
*Never My Love Association 1967 #2
Broadcast Music Incorporated (BMI) ranked this song as the second most played song on radio and TV in the 20th century. For John and Lynne.
Chapel of Love Bette Midler 1973
Barry Manilow produced and arranged the track which was the B-side to “Friends.”
*Just You and Me Chicago 1973 4
Written by James Pankow after a fight with his future wife. Requested by Willda listening in Houston.
You’re My Best Friend Queen 1976 #16
It’s nice to have a best friend…
7:00-8:00
Get Off My Cloud Rolling Stones 1965 #1
Recorded in Hollywood, this was their follow up to “Satisfaction”—and Keith was not very satisfied with it. However, many critics praised Charlie Watts’ flawless metronomic drumming
Handy Man Jimmy Jones 1960 #2
Songwriter and producer Otis Blackwell did the whistling on the track.
Woman’s Got Soul Impressions 1965 #29 H100 #9 RB
Curtis Mayfield wrote this song and sang lead.
Roll Away the Stone Mott the Hoople 1974 DNC
The Way You Do the Things You Do Temptations 1964 #11
The first thing you hear on this track is Funk Brother Eddie Willis’ guitar.
That’s What Friends Are For Deniece Williams 1977 #103
A World Without Love Peter and Gordon 1964 #1
This was one of only two Lennon and McCartney songs recorded by someone else to reach #1 in the U.S. The guitarist was Vic Flick.
String Man Mamas and Papas NR
Michelle Phillips sang lead on what sounds like a semi- autobiographical song.
Dias y Noches Perdidas Freddy Fender 1975
This is the Spanish language version of “Wasted Days and Wasted Nights.”
Way Back When Gary US Bonds 1980 NR
From his album “Dedication” with lots of help from Bruce and the E Street Band.
Ask the Lonely Four Tops 1965 #9 RB #24
That might have been Funk Brother Eddie Willis on sitar.
Uptown Prince 1980 #101
Uptown was the trendy Minneapolis neighborhood where artists gathered. It was one of Prince’s earliest political statements in his music.
Do What You Gotta Do Tom Jones 1971 NR
Tom Jones was not first to record this Jimmy Webb composition, but he did a fine job.
Flesh Failures (Let the Sunshine In) Brian Augur, Julie Driscoll and Trinity 1969 NR
What Can I Say? Boz Scaggs 1976 #42
Boz Scaggs collaborated with David Paich to write the song.
Jackson Nancy Sinatra and Lee Hazlewood 1967 #13
This song, ostensibly about Jackson Tennessee, was co-written by Jerry Leiber under the pseudonym of his then-wife Gaby Rodgers.
8:00-9:00
*Save It for Me Four Seasons 1964 #10
This side was released as the follow up single from their "Rag Doll" album. Requested by Greg.
I’m Gonna Marry You Goldebriars 1965 DNC
This was the B-side to “June Bride Baby,” a double sided wedding themed record.
Wedding Song (There Is Love) Paul Stookey 1971 #24
Paul Stookey wrote the song for Peter Yarrow’s wedding to Mary Beth McCarthy in 1969 and the record was released in 1971.
And I Love Her Beatles 1964 #12
John Lennon called this song Paul McCartney’s first draft for "Yesterday.”
Your Song Elton John 1971 #8
This was originally the B-side to “Take Me to the Pilot,” but radio DJs, including myself, preferred “Your Song” and it became the A-side.
I Knew the Bride (When She Used to Rock and Roll) Nick Lowe 1986 #77
If the song reminds you of Huey Lewis and The News, it’s because Huey played harmonica and the News played everything else.
Rings Cymarron 1971 #17
The beach wedding mentioned in the song actually took place in Venice, California. Requested by Scottie for Peggy.
Where Were You on Our Wedding Day? Lloyd Price 1959 #23
Band of Gold Freda Payne 1970 #3
Holland-Dozier and Holland wrote the song under the name of Edythe Wayne due to an ongoing lawsuit with Motown at the time.
* More Today Than Yesterday Spiral Starecase 1969 #12
The perfect blend of soul and sunshine pop. Requested by Terry.
Don’t Get Around Much Anymore Sam Cooke 1961 DNC
Cooke included his version of Duke Ellington’s classic on his 1961 album “My Kind of Blues.”
At Last Etta James 1961 #47 H100 #2 RB
Originally written for a Glenn Miller movie in 1941, the song, with modified melody and arrangement, became Etta James’ signature song.
Old College Avenue Harry Chapin 1973 NR
This was the Saturday night of Cornell Reunion Weekend 2024. Harry Chapin knew Ithaca’s College Avenue from his days at Cornell. Paradoxically, for a guy in such a happy marriage, a lot of his songs dealt with failed relationships.
Our Anniversary Shep and the Limelites 1962 #59
This was the second of their two charting records, the other being “Daddy’s Home.”
Can’t Help Falling in Love Elvis 1962 #2
This was the last song Presley performed live on June 26, 1977.
Baby I’m Yours Barbara Lewis 1965 #11
It took Barbara Lewis several takes to get to her finished vocal track.
CLOSING THEME: Sleep Walk – Santo and Johnny (1959, #1 for two weeks)
Trivia Answer
Both “Wedding” and “I Do, I Do, I Do, I Do, I Do” involved musician, composer and producer Benny Andersson, first with the Hep Stars and later with ABBA
Congratulations to Mike from the City of Ithaca for correctly answering the question and winning a pair of passes to Cinemapolis, downtown Ithaca’s home for first-run, international, independent and local films.
Glossary of Terms:
DNC = did not chart
NR = not released as a single at the time
AC = Billboard’s chart for Adult Contemporary records
H100 = Billboard Hot 100
Host June 15, 2024: Jan Hunsinger whose theme will be "Fathers and Dads."
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