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Date: September 21, 2024
Host: Gregory James
Feature: Songs for the Equinox
Birthday Calendar
September 15
Jimmy Gilmer 84 years old
September 16
David Bellamy 74 years old
Kenny Jones (drummer for Rod Stewart, et. al) 76 years old
B.B. King b. 1925
September 17
Les Emmerson (Five Man Electrical Band) b. 1944
Bill Burkette (Vogues lead singer) b. 1942
Lamonte McLemore (5th Dimension) 85 years old
Brook Benton b. 1932
Bill Black b. 1926
In Memoriam
John David Souther November 23, 1945-September 17, 2024
September 18
Frankie Avalon 84 years old
Jimmie Rodgers b. 1933
September 19
Cass Elliot b. 1941
Bill Medley 84 years old
Billy Ward (Dominoes) b. 1921
September 21
Don Felder 77 years old
Rock n’ Roll Trivia
The 2024 equatorial autumnal equinox is September 22 at 8:43 am. What is the date of the equinox in Ithaca when the length of day and night are essentially equal?
(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
OPENING THEME: Good Old Rock n’ Roll—Cat Mother and the All Night Newsboys (1969, #29, produced by Jimi Hendrix)
Good Day Sunshine Beatles 1966 DNC
The main instrument on this track is piano. You have to listen hard for any guitar other than bass.
Night Time is the Right Time Ray Charles 1959 #95H100 #5RB
Margie Hendrix of the Raelettes sang most of the second part of the song.
Wild Night Martha Reeves 1974 #74 RB
This version of Van Morrison's song was heard in the 1991 film "Thelma and Louise."
Was a Sunny Day Paul Simon 1973 NRThe backing singers were Maggie and Terre Roche.
Night Moves Bob Seger 1977 #4
Apparently the woman in the song was named Rene who was a year older than Seger.
*Autumn Almanac Kinks 1967 DC
Requested by Michael from Newfield.
Blinded by the Light Bruce Springsteen 1973 DNC
The track was the first single off of “Greetings from Asbury Park.” And the teenage diplomat was none other than Bruce himself.
Here Comes the Night Them 1965 #24
Jimmy Page played guitar on the track.
Long As I Can See the Light Creedence Clearwater Revival 1970
John Fogerty played the sax on the track. This was one of six tracks off the album to reach the top 5 of the Hot 100. One music critic dubbed CCR as a "Third Generation San Francisco Band."
Night Shift Commodores 1985 #3
This Grammy winning track was the Commodores’ tribute to Marvin Gaye and Jackie Wilson who both died in 1984.
Dark End of the Street Aretha Franklin 1970 NR
Days Gone Down (Still Got the Light in Your Eyes) Gerry Rafferty 1979 #17
*In the Still of the Night Five Satins 1956 #3 RB #24 H100
Recorded in the basement of a New Haven church.
7:00
Linda Lu Jimmy Gilmer and the Fireballs 1963 DNC
Let Your Love Flow Bellamy Brothers 1976 #1
This was their debut single and it reached #1.
Cindy Incidentally Rod Stewart and Faces 1973 #48
This track from “Ooh La La” was the Faces’ biggest hit in the U.K. reaching #2 there.
Sweet Little Angel B. B. King 1956 #6 RB RRHOF
This is a live version of B.B. King at the height of his powers in 1964. The video below catches his playing on Lucille in close up. At the 3:00 mark, check out the note he holds and bends for nine seconds.
Absolutely Right Five Man Electrical Band 1971 #26
Five O’Clock World Vogues 1965 #4
The Vogues have been in vogue lately on Remnants. Jan played “You’re the One” last week.
Aquarius/Let the Sunshine In 5th Dimension 1969 #1 (6 weeks)
It’s Just a Matter of Time Brook Benton 1959 #1 RB #3 H100
This was the song that brought Benton national attention after he performed it on Ed Sullivan.
That’s All Right The Blue Moon Boys (Elvis Presley, Scottie Moore, and Bill Black) 1954 DNC
Beauty School Dropout Frankie Avalon 1978
From the movie musical “Grease.”
Kisses Sweeter Than Wine Jimmie Rodgers 1957 #3
This song started life as an Irish folk tune, was then adapted by Huddy Ledbetter, then by Pete Seeger and the Weavers and then recorded by Jimmie Rodgers.
Got a Feelin’ Mamas and Papas 1966
From their first album. P.F. Sloan (who was born on September 18) played on the track as well. Interesting that John and Denny wrote the song and gave it to Cass and Michelle to sing. Apparently, there was trouble in paradise from the very beginning. The video below is a clip from "Monterey Pop" and contains footage of the group and the audience.
Just Once in my Life Righteous Brothers 1965 #9
This Goffin/King/Spector composition was a follow up to “You’ve Lost That Lovin’ Feelin.”
60 Minute Man Dominoes 1951 #17 H100 #1RB (14 weeks)
Billy Ward wrote the song, which was a major crossover hit.
Good Day in Hell Eagles 1974 NR
This was the track that convinced the Eagles to hire Don Felder as a permanent member of the group.
8:00
If You Have Crying Eyes John David Souther and Linda Ronstadt 1976
From Souther’s second solo album “Black Rose” which had just about every brilliant West Coast player or singer on it who was working at that time. Souther was a prolific L.A. songwriter in the 1970's, and he died on September 17, 2024 at his New Mexico home at the age of 78.
The Night Has a Thousand Eyes Bobby Vee 1963 #3
The Johnny Mann singers provide the backing vocals.
*Reach Out of the Darkness Friend and Lover 1967 #10
Suggested by Scottie as fitting our Equinox theme and dedicated to Peggy.
Daybreak Nilsson 1974 #39
Daybreak is kind of a drag for the son of a vampire. Nilsson played a vampire in the film “Son of Dracula.”
*Shine a Light Rolling Stones 1972 NR
A deep cut from “Exile on Main Street,” this was a Mick Jagger song about Brian Jones.
Darkness Darkness Youngbloods 1969 #124/ 1970 #86
Day After Day Badfinger 1972 #4
The record was produced by George Harrison, mixed by Todd Rundgren and Leon Russell played piano.
Out of Work Gary “U.S.” Bonds 1982 #21
Bruce Springsteen wrote the song for Bonds.
Day is Done Brooklyn Bridge 1970 #98
Daylight Vicki Sue Robinson 1976 #63
She started singing at the age of six and made her professional debut in the Broadway cast of “Hair.”
Daylight and Darkness Smokey Robinson 1978 #75 H100 #9 RB
Motown musicians Marv Tarplin and James Jamerson played on the track, which was recorded in Motown’s Hollywood studio.
Night and Day Sergio Mendes 1967 #82
This Cole Porter classic was included on Brasil ‘66’s album “Equinox.” Sergio Mendes left this life on September 6, 2024.
Blue Moon Marcels 1961 #1 H100 and RB
Some people believe that a blue moon is a moment for second chances or renewed opportunities. Another belief is that a blue moon is a good time for setting long term goals.
Bad Moon Rising Creedence Clearwater Revival 1969 #2
One of five Creedence singles that peaked at #2 on the Hot 100 without getting to the top spot.
There’s a Moon Out Tonight Capris 1961 #3 H100 #11 RB
The record flopped on its original release in 1958, and the Capris disbanded. After a radio DJ played the record in 1960, it gained popularity with listeners and record buyers and it was re-released.
CLOSING THEME: Sleep Walk – Santo and Johnny (1959, #1 for two weeks)
Trivia Answer
Ithaca’s 2024 autumnal equinox is actually Thursday September 26 when the length of both day and night in Ithaca will be as close to 12 hours as it gets: 11:59:59.
Congratulations to Brad from Cayuga Heights 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
H100 = Billboard Hot 100
RB = Billboard’s chart of rhythm and blues records
RRHOF = Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
Host September 28, 2024: Kim Vaughan.
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