June 15, 2019 - JH: "Breaking Bad" Oldies

Host: Jan Hunsinger (JH)
Date: June 15, 2019

Spotlight:"Breaking Bad" Oldies - songs of the oldies era that were used in the TV series "Breaking Bad".

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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 chart dates during/after Aug 1958) unless otherwise noted

·     a glossary of terms is below the playlist

 OPENING THEME:  Good Old Rock ‘n’ Roll – Cat Mother & the All-Night Newsboys (1969 - #29: produced by Jimi Hendrix)

El Paso - Marty Robbins (1960 - #1: classic country crossover that debuted on 11/9/59 and peaked at #1 for 2 weeks on 1/4/60; appeared in the final episode of BB)

Crystal Blue Persuasion - Tommy James and the Shondells (1969 - #2: appropriate song when considering BB character Walter White's product he produces)

Pick Yourself Up - Nat 'King' Cole (1962 - NR: from the LP "Nat 'King' Cole Sings/George Shearing Plays"; song was written for the 1936 movie "Swing Time" starring Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers)


Goin' Down - The Monkees (1967 - #104: song was the B-side to "Daydream Believer" but charted in its own right)

Heard It in a Love Song - The Marshall Tucker Band (1977 - #14: from the LP "Carolina Dreams)

You're Movin' Me - Clyde McPhatter (1962 - NR: deep cut from the former lead singer of the Drifters)



Enchanted - The Platters (1959 - #12: charted higher on the R&B chart [#9] than on the pop charts)

Up the Junction - Squeeze (1979 - DNC: song made it to #2 in the UK; "up the junction" means to be in deep trouble)

It's Such a Pretty World Today - Nancy Sinatra (1967 - NR: from the LP "Country My Way")


45 Corner

Baby Blue - Badfinger (1972 - #14: song was produced by Todd Rundgren; also used in the final episode of BB)


A Horse With No Name - America (1972 - #1: song debuted on 1/12/72 and reached #1 on 3/25/72, where it stayed for 3 weeks; banned on some US radio stations for the 'horse' reference)

(These Are) The Young Years - Floyd Cramer (1963 - #129: Cramer was a long-time Nashville session musician; song contains hints of his most famous hit, "Last Date")

Windy - The Association (1967 - #1: song hit the top of the charts on 7/1/67 and stayed there for 4 weeks after debuting on 5/27)

Birthday Calendar

June 9:  Les Paul - born 1915
Jackie Wilson - born 1934

June 10: Joao Gilberto - 88

Shirley Owens (The Shirelles) - 78
Janet Vogel (The Skyliners) - born 1941

June 11: Jud Strunk (Justin Roderick Strunk, Jr.) - born 1936
Joey Dee (Joey Dee & the Starliters) - 79

June 12: Reg Presley (Reginald Maurice Ball - lead singer for the Troggs) - born 1941
Len Barry - 77

June 13: Bobby Freeman - born 1940
James Carr - born 1942
Jorge Santana - 68
Bo (Robert) Donaldson - 65

June 14: Burl Ives - born 1909
Renaldo ("Obie") Benson (Four Tops) - born 1936
Mervyn "Muff" Winwood (Spencer Davis Group) - 76
Rod Argent - 74

June 15: Nigel Pickering (Spanky & Our Gang) - born 1929
Waylon Jennings - born 1937
Harry Nilsson - born 1941

How High the Moon - Les Paul and Mary Ford (1951 - #1: song was one of the biggest hits of the year, spending 9 weeks at #1)


(Your Love Keeps Lifting Me) Higher and Higher - Jackie Wilson (1967 - #6: from 1957 to 1972 "Mr. Excitement" had 54 songs on the BB Hot 100; this was his last to make the Top 10 and is #246 on the RS500)


The Girl From Ipanema - Astrud Gilberto (1964 - #5: Joao Gilberto was married to Astrud from 1960-64 and is credited with creating bossa nova)

Baby It's You - The Shirelles (1962 - #8: the Bacharach/David tune would later be covered by the Beatles)

This I Swear - The Skyliners (1959 - #26: Vogel sang the soprano parts for the group from Pittsburgh) 

Daisy a Day - Jud Strunk (#14 - 1972: Strunk was born in Jamestown, NY; we heard the original MGM 45)

Peppermint Twist - Joey Dee and the Starliters (#1 - 1961: song inspired by the venue that made the group famous - the Peppermint Lounge on 45th St. in New York City)

Love Is All Around - The Troggs (#7 - 1967: written by lead singer Reg Presley)

1, 2, 3 - Len Barry (#2 - 1965: once the lead singer of the Dovells, Barry co-wrote this million-seller) 

Do You Want to Dance - Bobby Freeman (#5 - 1958: Freeman, who was only 17, wrote this oft-covered hit)

Dark End of the Street - James Carr (#77 - 1967: R & B/soul singer who is known for his great vocals; Linda Ronstadt covered this on her "Heart Like A Wheel" LP; also covered by the Flying Burrito Brothers)

Who Do You Think You Are - Bo Donaldson & the Heywoods (#15 - 1974: Donaldson was the keyboardist of the group and not the lead singer)

Suavecito - Malo (#18 - 1972:  San Francisco band featuring Jorge Santana, brother of Carlos)

Funny Way of Laughing - Burl Ives (#10 - 1962: more than just the voice of the snowman in "Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer, Ives was an author, actor, and singer; song won a Grammy for Best Country Record)

Walk Away Renee - Four Tops (#14 - 1968: cover of the 1966 Left Banke tune)

Gimme Some Lovin' - Spencer Davis Group (1966 - #7: "Muff" Winwood played bass for the group and recruited younger brother Stevie to sing)

She's Not There - The Zombies (1964 - #2: the first chart single for the group that is #291 on the RS500)


Like to Get to Know You - Spanky and Our Gang (1968 - #17: Nigel Pickering was a founder of the group and played guitar)

Me & My Arrow - Nilsson (1971 - #34: song was from his animated special "The Point")

Luckenbach, Texas - Waylon Jennings (#25 - 1977:  song made #1 on the country charts and features Willie Nelson)

*Life Is a Rock (But the Radio Rolled Me) - Reunion (1974 - #8: Reunion featured the vocals of Joey Levine, who was the lead singer of the Ohio Express)

*It Was a Very Good Year - Frank Sinatra (1965 - #28: a request for a song used in the TV series "The Sopranos"; "Old Blue Eyes" won a Grammy for Pop Male Vocal for the song)


*Yakety Yak - The Coasters (1958 - #1: Lieber & Stoller classic featuring King Curtis on sax; topped the R&B charts for 7 weeks)

*Here Comes the Sun - The Beatles (1969 - NR: George Harrison penned tune from the "Abbey Road" LP)

Here Comes Summer - Jerry Keller (1959 - #14: Keller wrote and produced this one-hit wonder)


Groovy Summertime - The Love Generation (1967 - #74: the group existed only as a studio band)


Lily of the Valley - Queen (1974 - NR: from the LP "Sheer Heart Attack"; actor Rami Malek, who played Freddy Mercury in the film "Bohemian Rhapsody", calls it one of his favorite Queen songs)

On a Clear Day - The Peddlers (1968 - NR: jazz/soul trio from Manchester; song is from their LP "Three in a Cell")


Take My True Love by the Hand - The Limeliters (1960 - NR: from their self-titled first LP; group that Glenn Yarborough started in)

CLOSING THEME:  Sleepwalk – Santo & Johnny (1959 - #1 for two weeks)

Glossary of Terms:

dnc = did not chart

nr = not released as a single at the time

AC = Billboard’s chart for “Adult Contemporary” records

BB = Billboard Magazine, which publishes the Hot 100 chart (previously known as the Top 100), along with several other charts

Bubbling Under = songs that were ranked but fell below the top 100

C&W = Billboard’s chart for “Country & Western” records

R&B = Billboard’s chart for “Rhythm & Blues” records

RRHOF = Rock and Roll Hall of Fame

RS500 = Rolling Stone Magazine’s ranked list of the top 500 singles of all-time

Host This Week (05/25/19):  John Rudan (JR) with a spotlight on Solid Gold Oldies.

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Jun 8, 2019 - KV - Triple Down 3

 



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Date:  June 8, 2019
Host:  Kim Vaughan
Feature:  Triple Down 3






Birthday Calendar


Jun 2   – Charles Miller (War) – born in 1939

Jun 3   – Curtis Mayfield – born in 1942
            – Mickey Finn (T. Rex) – born in 1947
            – Ian Hunter (Mott the Hoople) – age 80

Jun 4   – Michelle Phillips (b. Holly Michelle Gilliam, Mamas & Papas) – age 75
            – Gordon Waller (Peter & Gordon) – born in 1945

Jun 5   – Tom Evans (Badfinger) – born in 1947

Jun 6   – Levi Stubbs (b. Levi Stubbles, Four Tops) – born in 1936
            – Gary U.S. Bonds (b. Gary Anderson) – age 80

Jun 7   – (Sir) Tom Jones (b. Tom Woodward) – age 79
            – Dean Martin (b. Dino Crocetti) – born in 1917

Jun 8   – Boz Scaggs (William Royce Scaggs) – age 75





 Rock ‘n’ Roll Trivia


What song from tonight’s Birthday Calendar had almost the same title as one of last week’s 45 Corners? 

(scroll down to find the answer below the playlist)





Playlist

·       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

·       a glossary of terms is below the playlist

6-7pm  



OPENING THEME:  Good Old Rock ‘n’ Roll – Cat Mother & the All-Night Newsboys (1969, #29, produced by Jimi Hendrix)

Caroline – Fortunes (1964, did not chart; their debut onto the Hot 100 was still a year away) 

 

Sixteen Reasons – Connie Stevens (1960, #3)

Got A Job – Miracles (1958, their first single, dnc.  This was an answer song to “Get A Job” by the Silhouettes.)

You’ll Lose A Good Thing – Barbara Lynn (1962, #8, R&B #1.  Bonus: here's another Barbara Lynn video!)

Dismal Day – Bread (1969, their first single, dnc)

Beach Baby – First Class (1974, #4)

 

 * Yakety Yak – Coasters (1958, #1)

 * Jailbreak – Thin Lizzy (1976, b-side of The Boys Are Back In Town)

Summer Sand – Dawn (1971, #33)

 * Fresh Air – Quicksilver Messenger Service (1970, #49)

 * On The Beach (In The Summertime) – 5^th Dimension (1970, #54) 

 

Remember (Walkin’ In The Sand) – Shangri-Las (1964, #5)

California Sun – Joe Jones (1961, #89. This was the original version; a cover version by the Rivieras in 1964 would reach #5.)

7-8pm

Summer – War (1976, #7, Adult Contemporary #1)

Since I Lost The One I Love – Impressions (1966, #90)

Ride A White Swan – T. Rex (1971, #76)

Go Where You Wanna Go – Mamas & Papas (1965, from the album If You Can Believe Your Eyes And Ears.  The song was reputedly written by John Phillips about his wife Michelle.  Two years later, a cover version by the 5^th Dimension would be their first Hot 100 single, peaking at #16.)

Nobody I Know – Peter & Gordon (1964, #12)

Baby Blue – Badfinger (1972, #14)

I Can’t Help Myself (Sugar Pie, Honey Bunch) – Four Tops (1965, #1 for two weeks, with Levi Stubbs singing lead)

Quarter To Three – Gary U.S. Bonds (1961, #1 for two weeks)

(It Looks Like) I’ll Never Fall In Love Again – Tom Jones (1967, #49 – and then it charted again in 1969, reaching #6)

Nobody’s Baby Again – Dean Martin (1966, #60)

What Do You Want The Girl To Do – Boz Scaggs (1976, from the album Silk Degrees.  This song was written by Allen Toussaint.)

 * Once Bitten Twice Shy – Ian Hunter (1975, dnc in US, #14 in UK.  This was his first solo single, after his work with Mott The Hoople.)

You’ve Got Your Troubles – Fortunes (1965, #7)

8-9pm




Second Fiddle Girl – Barbara Lynn (1962, #63, with Mac Rebennack aka Dr. John on piano, giving it that New Orleans sound.  Sadly, Dr. John passed away this week.)

The Greenwood Tree – Connie Stevens (1961, non-charting b-side of If You Don’t Somebody Else Will)

 

When Sundown Comes – Smokey Robinson & The Miracles (from 1971 album One Dozen Roses, released as the b-side of “We’ve Come Too Far To End It Now” in 1972)

Take Comfort – Bread (1971, b-side of If)

Summer Song – Chad & Jeremy (1964, #7)

Sunny – Bobby Hebb (1966, #2 for two weeks)

Rockaway Beach – Ramones (1977, peaked at #66 in early 1978)

Summer Means Fun – Bruce & Terry (1964, #72)

Keep On Pushing Your Luck – Barbara Lynn (1965, dnc)

 

Your Cheatin’ Heart – Connie Stevens (from her 1962 album, The Hank Williams Songbook)

Whenever It’s A Sunday – Fortunes (1973)

The Tracks Of My Tears – Miracles (1965, #16, R&B #2)

Belonging - Bread (1976, from the album Lost Without Your Love)

CLOSING THEME:  Sleepwalk – Santo & Johnny (1959, #1 for two weeks)






Trivia Answer


This week’s Birthday Calendar included “I’ll Never Fall In Love Again” by Tom Jones, and one of last week’s 45 Corners was “I’ll Never Be In Love Again” by Don Williams.

Congratulations to David from Ithaca, for correctly answering the question and winning two passes to Island Health & Fitness!





Glossary of Terms:

dnc = did not chart

nr = not released as a single at the time

AC = Billboard’s chart for “Adult Contemporary” records

BB = Billboard Magazine, which publishes the Hot 100 chart (previously known as the Top 100), along with several other charts

Bubbling Under = songs that were ranked but fell below the top 100

C&W = Billboard’s chart for “Country & Western” records

R&B = Billboard’s chart for “Rhythm & Blues” records

RRHOF = Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
RS500 = Rolling Stone Magazine’s ranked list of the top 500 singles of all-time






Host Next Week (June 15):  Jan Hunsinger with a spotlight on Breaking Bad Oldies




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