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Date: December 9th, 2017
Host: JH
Feature: Top #1 Songs Year by Year
Playlist
[Playing the #1 songs based on weeks at the top of the chart, from 1955 to 1975, in some years there were ties; 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 chart dates
during/after Aug 1958) unless otherwise noted]
6pm-7pm
OPENING THEME: Good Old Rock ‘n’ Roll – Cat Mother & the All-Night Newsboys (1969, #29, produced by Jimi Hendrix)
Sincerely - The McGuire Sisters (1955 - #1 for 10 weeks: Phyllis, Christine & Dorothy McGuire were from Middletown, Ohio; song written by famous DJ Alan Freed and Harvey Fuqua of the Moonglows)
Cherry Pink and Apple Blossom White - Perez Prado & His Orchestra (1955 - #1 for 10 weeks: the Cuban-born Prado was known as "The King of Mambo")
Don't Be Cruel/Hound Dog - Elvis Presley (1956 - #1 for 11 weeks; double-sided hit for the King; #197 and #19, respectively, on the Rolling Stone 500 Greatest Songs of All Time List)
All Shook Up - Elvis Presley (1957 - #1 for 9 weeks: #352 on RS 500 list)
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At the Hop - Danny & the Juniors (1958 - #1 for 7 weeks: group was out of Philadelphia)
Mack the Knife - Bobby Darin (1959 - #1 for 9 weeks: #251 on RS 500 list)
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Theme from 'A Summer Place' - Percy Faith & His Orchestra (1960 - #1 for 9 weeks: from the movie starring Troy Donahue and Sandra Dee; song won a Grammy for Record of the Year)
Tossin' & Turnin' - Bobby Lewis (1961 - #1 for 7 weeks: with rare intro)
I Can't Stop Loving You - Ray Charles (1962 - #1 for 5 weeks: #161 on RS 500 list)
Sherry - Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons (1962 - #1 for 5 weeks: group had 47 songs chart on the BB Hot 100 over their career)
Sugar Shack - Jimmy Gilmer & the Fireballs (1963 - #1 for 5 weeks: group was out of Raton, New Mexico)
45 Corner
Santa Looked a Lot Like Daddy - Buck Owens (1965 - #2 on the Christmas Songs chart for 1965; Owens co-wrote the song)
I Want to Hold Your Hand - The Beatles (1964 - #1 for 7 weeks: reached #1 on February 1, 1964, The Beatles landed at JFK airport on February 7; #16 on RS 500 list)
Satisfaction - The Rolling Stones (1965 - #1 for 4 weeks: #2 on RS 500 list)
Yesterday - The Beatles (1965 - #1 for 4 weeks: song has been recorded over 2500 times; #13 on RS 500 list)
Birthday Calendar
Dec. 3 - Andy Williams - 1940
Dec. 4 - Freddy Cannon - 81
Chris Hillman (The Byrds) - 73
Dennis Wilson (The Beach Boys) - 1944
Dec. 5 - Little Richard (Richard Wayne Penniman) - 85
Dec. 6 - Dave Brubeck - 1920
George Williams (The Tymes) - 1935
Mike Smith (Dave Clark Five) - 1943
Jonathan King (Kenneth George King) - 73
Dec. 7 - Harry Chapin - 1942
Dec. 8 - Jerry Butler - 78
Bobby Elliott (The Hollies drummer) - 75
Jim Morrison (The Doors) - 1943
Dec. 9 - Sammy Strain (The Impressions) - 76
George Baker (Johannes Bouwens) - 73
Donny Osmond - 60
One Bad Apple - The Osmonds (1971 - #1 for 5 weeks: first Top 40 hit for the brothers)
Go Away Little Girl - Donny Osmond (1971 - #1 for 3 weeks: Donny had more Top 40 hits as a solo artist than with his brothers, plus hits with sister Marie)
*Crazy Horses - The Osmonds (1972 - #14: the brothers rocked out on this hit; an instant request for Don in Oklahoma listening on wvbr.com)
Rockin' Remnants Trivia: What legendary DJ co-wrote the #1 song played in the first hour of Rockin' Remnants?
(see below for answer)
Butterfly - Andy Williams (1957 - #1: one of 27 Top 40 hits for the legendary crooner)
Palisades Park - Freddy "Boom Boom" Cannon (1962 - #3: song was written by Chuck Barris of 'Gong Show' fame about the famous New Jersey amusement park across the Hudson from NYC; Cannon appeared on American Bandstand 110 times!)
So You Want to Be a Rock and Roll Star - The Byrds (1967 - #29: song was co-written by Hillman)
Do You Wanna Dance? - The Beach Boys (1964 - #8: Dennis Wilson had the rare lead vocal on this hit; he was the only member of the group who was a true surfer)
Tutti-Frutti - Little Richard (1956 - #17: #43 on RS 500 list; Little Richard was an early pioneer of rock n roll, soul, & funk and in the original class of inductees of the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame)
Long Tall Sally - Little Richard (1956 - #6: #56 on RS 500 list)
Take Five - Dave Brubeck (1961 - #25: jazz instrumental partly in 5/4 time, hence the title of the song; Paul Desmond on saxophone)
So Much in Love - The Tymes (1963 - #1 for 1 week: George Williams was the lead singer for the group out of Philadelphia)
Glad All Over - Dave Clark Five (1964 - #6: Mike Clark was the lead singer and keyboard played for the group that appeared on Ed Sullivan 18 times)
It's Good News Week - Hedgehoppers Anonymous (1965 - #48 (The Hedgehoppers was a singing group of Royal Air Force members, Jonathan King took them under his wing, added 'Anonymous' to the group's name, and wrote and produced the song; 'hedgehopper' is RAF slang for a low-flying plane)
Sunday Morning Sunshine - Harry Chapin (1972 - #75: the follow-up single to "Taxi")
He Will Break Your Heart - Jerry Butler (1960 - #7: one of 39 Top 40 hits for "The Ice Man", who after his singing career went on to be a Cook County (Illinois) Commissioner)
Look Through Any Window - The Hollies (1965 - #32: song that features the drumming of Bobby Elliott)
Tell All the People - The Doors (1969 - #57: chart hit off of "The Soft Parade" LP)
Outside Looking In - Little Anthony and the Imperials (1964 - #15: George Strain left the Imperials to join the Impressions in 1975 and thus is a Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee for two groups)
Little Green Bag - George Baker Selection (1970 - #21: part of the 'Dutch Invasion' of the early 70s; song was used in Quenton Tarantino's movie "Resevior Dogs")
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Back to our Spotlight on #1 Hits by year:
I'm a Believer - The Monkees (1966 - #1 for 7 weeks; song written by Neil Diamond reached the top of the charts on 12/31/66)
To Sir With Love - Lulu (1967 - #1 for 5 weeks; from the movie of the same name starring Sidney Poitier; Lulu [born Marie Lawrie] had a bit part in the film)
Hey Jude - The Beatles (1968 - #1 for 9 weeks; #8 on the RS 500 list)
In the Year 2525 - Zager & Evans (1969 - #1 for 6 weeks: the duo out of Lincoln, Nebraska never had another charting single, making 'In the Year 2525' the greatest one-hit wonder of all time)
Bridge Over Troubled Water - Simon & Garfunkel (1970 - #1 for 6 weeks: the duo'd signature song with Larry Knechtel on piano; won Grammys for Record of the Year, Song of the Year, and Pop Song; #47 on the RS 500 list)
Intended to go up to 1975 but stopped here to get in a few Christmas songs
My Christmas Card to You - The Partridge Family (original Christmas song written by Tony Romeo, who wrote many of the group's hits; 1971 album image below)
Jingle Jangle - The Penguins (doo-wop Christmas from the group that recorded 'Earth Angel')
Deck the Halls - Jackie Wilson
You're My Christmas Present - The Skyliners
Trivia Answer: "Sincerely" was co-written by DJ Alan Freed. Congratulations to Barbara in Ithaca for being the caller with the correct answer and the winner of of Luna Street Food gift card.
CLOSING THEME: Sleepwalk – Santo & Johnny (1959, #1 for two weeks)
Host Next Week: (12/16): KV, with a spotlight on December 16, 1955!
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Date: December 2nd, 2017
Host: JR
Feature: 1973
Tonight here on Remnants, we check out the chart sounds on the BB Hot 100, 44 years ago. I was in high-45-collecting mode and glued to my AM radio at night, searching the dial to hear those hits over and over again! It's prime 70's cut!
Another awesome Birthday Calendar coming up at 7:00, and
RR Trivia, with a chance to snag a $20 Gift Card from Luna Street Food...
Playlist
[songs in bold are from the spotlight date of 12-2-1973; yellow song titles are YouTube links; 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 chart dates during/after Aug 1958) unless otherwise noted]
6pm-7pm
OPENING THEME: Good Old Rock ‘n’ Roll – Cat Mother & the All-Night Newsboys (1969, #29, produced by Jimi Hendrix)
Top Of The World - The Carpenters - BB Hot 100 #1, 2 weeks
Photograph - Ringo Star - BB Hot 100 #2 - This topped the chart on 11/24/1973 for 1 week
Helen Wheels - Paul McCartney & Wings - BB Hot 100 #42 - John Lennon was also on the chart on this date with "Mind Games" at #29
Goodbye Yellow Brick Road - E.J. - BB Hot 100 #3, peaked at #2
Keep On Truckin' (Part 1) - Eddie Kendricks - BB Hot 100 #5 - This topped the chart on 11/10/1973 for 2 weeks
The Most Beautiful Girl - Charlie Rich - BB Hot 100 #10 - The "Silver Fox" topped the the Hot 100 on 12/15/1973 for 2 weeks
I Got A Name - Jim Croce - BB Hot 100 #16
This was released just 2 weeks after his tragic death in a small plane crash on 9/20/1973. Jim was considered one of the pioneering "Singer/Songwriters" on the early 70's, although this song was written by L.A. songwriters Charles Gimbel and Norman Fox.
The Joker - The Steve Miller Band - BB Hot 100 #22 - The first #1 hit for legendary HOF artist, 1/12/1974 for 1 week
Ooh Baby - Gilbert O'Sullivan - BB Hot 100 #28 - The end of Raymond's (real first name) on the Hot 100, this peaked at #23 (Also, Happy Birthday to Ray on Dec. 1st)
45 Corner
A unique offering in the Corner tonight: the Quadrophonic Mix of "All I Know" by Art Garfunkel! The stereo and mono mix of this song are different, but this is the Quad stereo version on a radio station promo 45, for those stations back in '73 gearing up for Quad (it was basically a failure, kind of like AM stereo in the 90's) This was on the chart this date 44 years ago at #23
If you'd like to check it out, click this link here
* "Hello Old Friend" - Eric Clapton - BB Hot 100 #24, 1976.
* "These Arms Of Mind" - Otis Redding - BB Hot 100 #65, 1963 - Otis' first charting record on the Hot 100!
7pm - 8pm
Birthday Calendar
November 26th - Tina Turner, 79
Jean Terrell (The Supremes), 73
John McVie (Fleetwood Mac), 72
November 27th - Eddie Rabbit, 1941
Jimi Hendrix, 1943
November 28th - Berry Gordy, Jr., 88
Randy Newman, 74
November 29th - Denny Doherty (Mamas & Papas), 1940
John Mayall, 84
Chuck Mangione, 77
Felix Cavaliere, 73
November 30th - Rob Grill (Grass Roots), 1943
Noel Paul Stookey, 80
Roger Glover (Deep Purple), 72
December 1st - Lou Rawls, 1933
John Densmore (The Doors), 73
Gilbert O'Sullivan, 71
Before we start the Birthday Calendar, just a quick moment to acknowledge the passing of David Cassidy on November 21st at the age of 67. David was best known for playing Keith Partridge on the TV show which ran from 1970 to 1974. This was just one phase of a long and varied career.
Click here for David's bio.
"River Deep, Mountain High" - Ike & Tina Turner - BB Hot 100 #88, 1966.
The failure of this single to chart higher in the U.S. drove producer Phil Spector into seclusion for 3 years!
"Nathan Jones" - The Supremes - BB Hot 100 #16, 1971.
Jeannie Terrell took over as the lead singer of The Supremes in 1970 after Diana Ross split for a solo career.
"Hold Me" - Fleetwood Mac - BB Hot 100 #4, 1982 - Of all the songs driven by the venerable rhythm section of Mick Fleetwood and John McVie, this is one of my favorites! It just propels the song, especially in the first verse. Wanna listen?
Click here.
"Red House" - Jimi Hendrix - DNC in U.S. - recorded in 1966.
"Every Which Way But Loose" - Eddie Rabbitt, BB Hot 100 #30, 1979 - Title song of the movie of the same name starring Clint Eastwood and Clyde the orangutan.
"Sail Away" - Randy Newman - 1972, DNC
"Sail Away" the album is ranked #321 on the Rolling Stone "500 Greatest Albums Of All-Time".
"Do You Love Me" - The Contours - BB Hot 100 #3, 1962 - In the early days of Motown Records, boss Berry Gordy, Jr., was involved in all phases of making hit records! He wrote, produced, and even played piano on this dance floor classic; maybe the first and greatest false ending ever!
"Don't Waste My Time Time" - John Mayall - BB Hot 100 #81, 1969
The "Godfather of British Blues" (with alumni Eric Clapton, Mick Fleetwood and John McVie among many) charted only this on the Hot 100. It was also a stereo 45 on Polydor Records, a rarity in 1969!
"Feels So Good" - Chuck Mangione - BB Hot 100 #4, 1978
"Good Lovin'" - The Young Rascals - BB Hot 100 #1, 1 week, 1966 - Led by the soulful vocals and hot organ playing of Felix Cavilere, this was the first of 3 Hot 100 #1's. Check out
this video from the Ed Sullivan Show. The vocals are overdubbed, but the performance is live, and check out Dino Danelli on drums. Outta sight! Love that false ending, too...
"Monday, Monday" - The Mamas & The Papas - BB Hot 100 #1, 3 weeks, 1966 - Featuring the late Denny Doherty on lead vocals. Our third entrant in the "False Ending" sweepstakes!
"Two Divided By Love" - The Grass Roots - BB Hot 100 #16, 1971 - The late Rob Grill was lead singer and bassist for this West Coast combo.
"Stewball" - Peter, Paul & Mary - BB Hot 100 #35, 1963
"Space Truckin'" - Deep Purple - DNC, 1973 - Off the groundbreaking LP "Machine Head", bassist Roger Glover keeps this track truckin' behind Richie Blackmore and Jon Lord!
"Who Scared Your" - The Doors - DNC, 1969
This was the flip-side of the single "Wishful Sinful" and was previously unavailable until the release of the CD:
This multi-disc set has a 3rd disc which is a DVD recording of "The Best Of The Doors" Quadrophonic LP in Dolby 5.1 Surround Sound. It sounds fantastic!!! If you want to ask Santa for any music this year, ask for this!
"Dead End Street" - Lou Rawls - BB Hot 100 #29, 1967
8pm - 9pm
Whoa! After a long ride on the Birthday Calendar it's time for Rockin' Remnants Trivia, with a $20 gift card from Luna Street Food for our winner. Tonight an audio clue:
name one of the songwriters on this hit single from 1981.
Listen here, and scroll down to the end of the show for the answer and the winner!
Back to our chart date, 12/2/1973
Knockin' On Heaven's Door - Bob Dylan - BB Hot 100 #27
Show And Tell - Al Wilson - BB Hot 100 #33 - This would top the chart on 1/19/1974 for 1 week.
D'yer Mak'er - Led Zeppelin - BB Hot 100 #36
Led Zep released 10 singles in their original 10 year run, and this one peaked in the Top 40 at #20.
We May Never Pass This Way (Again) - Seals & Crofts - BB Hot 100 #37 - The theme for hundreds of Senior Proms in the 70's. Was it for yours?
Can't do a Rockin' Remnants is December without playing a few songs of the Holiday Season. So we offer you:
"Jingle Bell Rock" - Bobby Helms- first released in 1957, presented here for the first time in stereo!
"Rockin' Around The Christmas Tree" - Brenda Lee - first released in 1958 when you Miss Lee was just 14!
* "Dream Weaver" - Gary Wright - BB Hot 100 #2, 1976
"Medley" - Stars On 45 - BB Hot 100 #1, 1 week, 1981
"Rockin' Remnants Trivia answer:
The audio clue we gave was "Hooked On Classics", BB Hot 100 #10, 1981, by the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra. Basically it was classical compositions over a disco beat. What a concept! But, like the "Stars On 45" series it was a big hit and spawned more "Hooked On Classics", "Hooked On Big Band", "Hooked On Swing" and the Jive Bunny And The Mixmasters singles later in the 80's. Check out the image of the single for the list of "songwriters":
Congratulations going out to Robin calling from South Hill, who identified "Flight Of The Bumble Bee" by Rimsky-Korsakoff and won that $20 gift card to Luna Street Food.
CLOSING THEME: Sleepwalk – Santo & Johnny (1959, #1 for two weeks)
Host Next Week: (12/9): JH, with a spotlight on the #1's of the Rockin' Remnants era!
Thanks for tuning in! You can listen to Rockin' Remnants every Saturday night from 6-9pm on WVBR (93.5 FM in Ithaca, NY) or streaming here.
