Lord knows what you’ll find here as you peruse these comments … but, hopefully, there’s something here for everybody …
Kicking off with another clip from that short-lived series, The Music Scene … this time featuring a 1969 Neil Diamond …
As you're talking about the 50th of Abbey Road, don't forget to tell people about Louisville's Abbey Road on the River (https://www.arotr.com/).
Ken Voss
We’ve been running promos for this event for years now and I’ve still never been … but this looks like a killer line-up for the 50th Anniversary of “Abbey Road.”
VERY happy to pass this information along. Thanks, Ken! (And, by the way, very nice to FINALLY meet you after all these years!) kk
kk …
The two faces of Scott Shannon …
Day Time DJ = Scott Shannon (6 - 10 AM)
Night Time DJ = Super Shan (7 - Midnight)
FB
And, don’t forget that you can ALSO catch Scott Shannon 24/7 on The True Oldies Channel!!! (kk)
http://trueoldieschannel.com/
Do DJs choose their own songs or rely on pre-programmed shows from a service?
I know you're always advocating more innovative song selection and something has been on my mind about 'all Christmas songs, all December.'
I can beat around the bush about it or just come right out and say ... I don't like it.
I went so far as to drop an e-mail to one of our local stations. I probably don't need to remind you that back in the olden days, they'd mix in Christmas songs after Thanksgiving up thru the end of the year, winding down on New Year’s Eve with the Top 50 or Top 100 songs of the entire year. We looked forward to it.
Now everybody from Bing Crosby to Pentatonix has recorded Christmas songs so there is so much some (uh) person decided we have enough to play all month and, God help us all, did it. I love Christmas hustle, bustle and lights and bells and all the rest, but it isn't so pleasant after days and days and days. I'm sure this isn't what God intended when he sent His only begotten Son.
Do you think you could make a joyful noise in the direction of a little more 'Peace On Earth' approach to Christmas programming? A little subtler mixing in with non-holiday fare?
At the beginning of January, I was never so happy to hear a little REO Speedwagon, followed by Kansas ... not that they are even my favorite groups.
Your thoughts?
Patti
Believe me, we’ve been talking about the over-saturation of songs for YEARS now … both the same 200-300 oldies to now the non-stop ten weeks of Christmas. It’s audience burn-out … yet this programming continues to deliver big ratings. (Here in Chicago, The Lite scored a 13.4 share … and unheard of number these days … and about 4 ½ times their normal listenership … so how do you fight what’s working?) Truth is, there isn’t another station in town … or anywhere else for that matter … who wouldn’t kill for those ratings, even if it is only for a couple months each year.
As for deejays programming their own music, about your ONLY hope of that is on some of the Internet Oldies Stations (which is where oldies primarily live these days anyway.)
The GOOD news is you get unparalleled variety, including songs you haven’t heard in decades (and some you probably haven’t heard since they were out on the radio the first time around!) MOST of these stations also take listener requests (and value that input in order to keep providing the music that listeners really want to hear, rather than the beaten-to-death same old same old that everybody else plays. (kk)
Dear Kent:
Thank You so much for The Investigative 'Buddy Holly' posting on FH.
In My Opinion:
This was a 'Forced Landing' ('There was No Hollywood snow storm)
February 3, 1959 - 0058Z The Beechcraft Bonanza-35 V-tail level at 800 foot AGL
(visibility six statue miles / ceiling 3,000 ) just minutes into the flight started a ...
(Slow Descent - Approximately 750 fpm - Landing Light switched ON - Landing gear retracted - Magneto power switch found in OFF position - Nose Lowered Slightly at touch down as The Right Wing tip touched first)
In My Opinion:
The Manufacture of The Aircraft N3794N failed to provide its advertised claim.
'The low-wing design, and strong crash-resistant cabin compartment would protect passengers during a forced landing'.
Beech Aircraft’s Bonanza-35 V-Tail marketing campaign highlighted The “Survivability” features of the aircraft.
'There Was No Hollywood Snow Storm'.
a). The Dwyer Flying Service was certified by The FAA to ONLY conduct chartered VFR Flights both Night and Day.
b). The FAA Did Not de-certify Dwyer Flying Service, and their Insurance company Did Not cancel them.
c). The VFR Night flight of N3794N was Only for 4.9 miles or 3.5 minutes.
d). 4-Adults witnessed this flight, and 4-Adults witnessed that it Was Not Snowing. (N3794N) 1947 Beechcraft Bonanza-35 V-Tail The Beech Aircraft Company was the first major aircraft manufacturer to directly integrate into it's aircraft design a 'Strong Crash-Resistant' cabin compartment that would protect passengers during a forced landing.
TIMELESS:
https://www.dickinsoncountynews.com/story/2550675.html
https://www.stormlakepilottribune.com/story/2377475.html
In Closing:
I believe that The (CAB) Civil Aeronautics Board Investigation / Accident report / Probable Cause findings of The Mason City Iowa Accident Tuesday 0058Z February-3-1959 'should be Found Inconclusive', while The NTSB conducts a thorough Investigation.
More Detailed information on my attached Twitter site:
https://twitter.com/ljcoon2?lang=en
Petition for the reconsideration and modification
(The Mason City Iowa Accident February 3, 1959 Bonanza N3794N)
I am inquiring as to the status of The NTSB's review?
Petition for Reconsideration and Modification submitted on January 6, 2017 (sections #1 thru #8)
Submitted: January 6, 2017
The NTSB response: Thursday August 2, 2018 10:19 p.m.
(1 Year 6 Months, and 27 days)
Designated Agency NTSB
National Transportation Safety Board
490 L'Enfant Plaza East, S.W.
Washington, DC 20594
Mr. Coon -
a). I ensured your 'Petition for Reconsideration and Modification' (sections #1 thru #8), was routed to appropriate personnel within the NTSB.
b). Petitions for reconsideration are handled as time permits. It is not unusual to take quite some time to receive a response.
c). We deal with approximately 1300 aviation accidents each year. Because each could have potential safety implications that warrant immediate corrective actions, our first priority is to deal with them.
d). Due to the time elasped since the February 1959 crash, it is highly doubtful that an accident that occurred nearly 50 years ago would have safety implications that could in fact be of immediate safety concerns.
e). We will address your Petition as time permits.
Thank you.
The NTSB
Designated Agency NTSB
National Transportation Safety Board
490 L'Enfant Plaza East, S.W.
Washington, DC 20594
Kindest Regards
L J
L J Coon
starrtrac6@aol.com
Hi Kent,
Designated Agency NTSB
National Transportation Safety Board
490 L'Enfant Plaza East, S.W.
Washington, DC 20594
Mr. Coon -
a). I ensured your 'Petition for Reconsideration and Modification' (sections #1 thru #8), was routed to appropriate personnel within the NTSB.
b). Petitions for reconsideration are handled as time permits. It is not unusual to take quite some time to receive a response.
c). We deal with approximately 1300 aviation accidents each year. Because each could have potential safety implications that warrant immediate corrective actions, our first priority is to deal with them.
d). Due to the time elasped since the February 1959 crash, it is highly doubtful that an accident that occurred nearly 50 years ago would have safety implications that could in fact be of immediate safety concerns.
e). We will address your Petition as time permits.
Thank you.
The NTSB
Designated Agency NTSB
National Transportation Safety Board
490 L'Enfant Plaza East, S.W.
Washington, DC 20594
Kindest Regards
L J
L J Coon
starrtrac6@aol.com
More memories ...
Hi Kent,
I want to say it was the winter of '63 -- Chicago calls it colder than
hell, in the Red River Valley of northeastern North Dakota we just
simply called it winter. When you live between Winnipeg and Grand
Forks, let's just say winter means winter!
Buddy, Richie, & the Big Bopper had crashed about four years before
and, to make a short story long, an ethereal, haunting song came on the
50,000-watt CKY Radio-58 out of Winnipeg I have never forgotten.
It was
"Tribute To Buddy Holly" by Chad Allan & The Reflections. You know
the story ... they started out as Al & The Silver-tones, then Chad
Allan & The Reflections, then Chad Allan & The Expressions, and
finally, after so many name-changes, they put "Guess Who?" on their next
release. Burton Cummings was still in the Deverons, and hot on the
Guess Who's trail in a town that had well over 200 bands on the
Community Club and collegiate circuit. "Tribute To Buddy Holly" was a
song written by Geoff Goddard out of the U.K. Mr. Goddard was working
with Joe Meek, who produced the Tornados' "Telestar" and, as Burton
Cummings has previously mentioned, records from England ended up in
Canada before making to the U.S.
The Guess Who's version is still the
best version of the song. At that stage of the game, the Guess Who with
Randy Bachman was just starting to write some of their own songs but
was mainly a great cover band that had the ability to replicate the
originals, but many times "make them their own" and kick them up a notch
as with Johnny Kidd & The Pirate's song "Shakin' All Over!" When
Burton Cummings joined the band, the chemistry and synergy of
Bachman - Cummings, as the charts testify, took them to a whole other
level for which we all remember them.
Though Forgotten Hits has featured it in the past on the anniversary of
"the day the music died,' I wanted to send "Tribute To Buddy Holly"
again, Kent, as it sounds as haunting today as it did 56 years ago. You can
still hear the Fender twangy, treble-intensive sound that went from
Buddy Holly to Randy Bachman, the Beatles, the Searchers, the Byrds, and of
course, a band of Buddy's famous namesake, the Hollies ... and
let's not forget Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers.
Peace,
Tim Kiley
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W8_mWHJrGNA Hi Kent,
Sorry to say that the Forgotten Hits emails are going into my SPAM file and I am unable to open them up to read.
All other emails in Spam I am able to open and read. Are any of your other readers have that same problem with your emails recently?
All other emails in Spam I am able to open and read. Are any of your other readers have that same problem with your emails recently?
I really miss not reading them!
Carolyn
Most of the emails we send out these days are just reminders to check the site …
It has been because I have been getting SO many “Spam Mail” bounce backs that we stopped sending out as many emails as we used to … it’s just not worth the effort if people aren’t getting them. (You should be able to correct the problem you’re having on your end simply by adjusting your mail filters to allow all mail from kk@forgottenhits.com) … but honestly, we need to rely on YOU GUYS to check the site regularly (if not daily) for updates.
We have been posting SO much stuff there lately that I hate to see any of it go unnoticed by those who really want to keep up with all our craziness here.
So again … PLEASE bookmark the site … and make it part of your daily routine to check it. Start your day with Forgotten Hits … read us while you enjoy your morning cup of coffee … or check us out during your lunch break … or in the evening when you get home. You decide … but we’ll be there for you as often as we can be. (And if it just so happens not to be a new post, you’ll still find TEN YEARS and thousands of OTHER posts to catch up on!)
Thanks, All! (kk)
Hi, Kent -
A couple of comments ...
First, regarding your mention of the first "rap" record ...
My vote goes to (and always will) the guy who, I believe, "invented" rap - Nervous Norvus, in the mid-1950s. "Transfusion" was a good example ... and especially "The
Fang," two 45s later, around 1957, both on Dot records.
Great stuff!
Next, since you were mentioning space-related pieces, how about some of Dickie Goodman's old stuff like "The Flying
Saucer" from 1955-ish? Funny, at least.
Mike Wolstein
Carolyn
Most of the emails we send out these days are just reminders to check the site …
It has been because I have been getting SO many “Spam Mail” bounce backs that we stopped sending out as many emails as we used to … it’s just not worth the effort if people aren’t getting them. (You should be able to correct the problem you’re having on your end simply by adjusting your mail filters to allow all mail from kk@forgottenhits.com) … but honestly, we need to rely on YOU GUYS to check the site regularly (if not daily) for updates.
We have been posting SO much stuff there lately that I hate to see any of it go unnoticed by those who really want to keep up with all our craziness here.
So again … PLEASE bookmark the site … and make it part of your daily routine to check it. Start your day with Forgotten Hits … read us while you enjoy your morning cup of coffee … or check us out during your lunch break … or in the evening when you get home. You decide … but we’ll be there for you as often as we can be. (And if it just so happens not to be a new post, you’ll still find TEN YEARS and thousands of OTHER posts to catch up on!)
Thanks, All! (kk)
Hi, Kent -
A couple of comments ...
First, regarding your mention of the first "rap" record ...
My vote goes to (and always will) the guy who, I believe, "invented" rap - Nervous Norvus, in the mid-1950s. "Transfusion" was a good example ... and especially "The
Fang," two 45s later, around 1957, both on Dot records.
Great stuff!
Next, since you were mentioning space-related pieces, how about some of Dickie Goodman's old stuff like "The Flying
Saucer" from 1955-ish? Funny, at least.
Mike Wolstein
Kent,
In
response to your how COLD is it in Chicago, to be honest with you, the
first two records I thought of were, first, Johnny Horton's 1959
crossover WHEN IT'S SPRINGTIME IN ALASKA (IT'S 40 BELOW). And I don't
know if you remember it, but in 1962 country singer Merle Kilgore had a
crossover record here in OKC called 42 IN CHICAGO. Now without hearing
that record in a few years, I believe that the 42 refers to above zero
but later references in the song pertain to being way below zero.
Stay
warm!
Larry
This weekend has provided us with "The Great Meltdown" ... with temperatures in the upper 40's (and even lower 50's), it is incredible how quickly some of the snow has disappeared ... leaving, of course, a muddy flooded mess in its wake. (Hey, it's winter in Chicago ... why wouldn't we go from -50 windchills to +50 temperatures?!?! That's what we ALWAYS do here!!!)
More snow due on the way later this week ... but for right now I can live with more "normal" temperatures for the time being. (Sure makes getting around a whole lot easier!) kk
OK, this one sounds kinda interesting ...
TV Guide is reporting on a new television series that premiers tomorrow night (Tuesday, February 5th) called "American Soul." It tells the story of Don Cornelius (portrayed by Sinqua Walls) and his efforts to make "Soul Train" the "American Bandstand" for soul and R&B fans.Sounding a bit similar in concept to one of our favorite programs, "American Dreams," (which was actually ABOUT "American Bandstand" and created by Dick Clark Productions), current acts will recreate performances by the stars of the '70's to still pay homage to the original while updating things a bit by giving it a more contemporary feel (and, ideally, drawing in more younger viewers.)
Already signed for appearances are Kelly Rowland, formerly of Destiny's Child, as Gladys Knight, Michelle Williams as Diana Ross and Gabrielle Dennis as Tina Turner.
The program will air on BET-TV at 9 pm Eastern Time. (kk)
Hi guys,
I thought you Shames fans might like these.
I have friends who are starting to make extracted stereo versions of only MONO 45s from the 60's and one guy loves the Shames like me and chose to make stereo creations of the early Shames singles. Sometimes, one or two have artifacts or hide the guitar a bit, but most came out really well, especially showcasing the vocals in the middle.
Here's what the file below has with MY grade for the conversion:
Sugar & Spice A
Ben Franks B
I Wanna Meet You A-
We Could be Happy A+ 2 versions, one with double tracked vocals and one without)
If I Needed Someone A
It Could Be We're In Love (using 45 and not the stereo LP or CD version) A-
This file is 39 MB and I use this We Transfer site all the time without problems. ENJOY and please comment, good or bad.
https://wetransfer.com/downloads/2fb64a9b263d6393b63ec24a9653f10820190201052723/6f5e99
Clark Besch
>>>Hey, Locals ... how about a Forgotten Hits Night Out at Venuti’s in Addison to see The Chicago Experience? We’re thinking Thursday, March 28th. Let’s pack this place with music fans. This is a show you’ve got to see! (kk)
Regarding this, Kent: It’s not likely that I will be able to join you and the FH folks in Addison on a weekday evening but, should y'all go, please be sure to hoist a root beer or six to toast my 37th, errr - got the numbers backwards - 73rd birthday!
Looking forward to time for "Chitchat with Chet" as well as "Minutes to Kibitz with Forgotten Hits" and you at the Athenaeum Theater on the 23rd of March. Hoping that the show packs the place; gonna be fun doing all these tunes stripped down and acoustically. Preliminary set list I've come up with so far has me battling between hits and songs more apropos with less accompaniment but, so far anyway, methinks the charted records will win out but perhaps at least a "B" side or two. Your thoughts?
Ray
P.S. Unbelievable depth in recent editions of FH - kudos to you but, as others have asked, where in the Hades do you find the time?
P.P.S. I already wrote Mike Bush with congratulations as I cannot get to Zhou B for the opening but will hope to schedule a sales call somewhere in that neighborhood and go see the exhibit one day, even if he is not there - pretty cool about Gary Lewis flying in, right? Anyway, if you think of it and you go, please affirm my well wishes to Mr. Bush, okay? Thanks!
I’m hoping more artists will come by to discuss their long-term relationships with Michael Bush … you’d be hard pressed to come up with somebody that he HASN’T photographed in the past 40 years! Not sure yet when I’ll make it out there but I wouldn’t dream of missing this exhibit. (Scroll back in Forgotten Hits for more details.) With these events still several weeks away (The Kinda / All Acoustic New Colony Six along with Paul Revere’s Raiders at The Athenaeum Theater on March 23rd and The Chicago Experience at Venuti’s on March 28th), I’m hoping we hear from several more local FH Fans who plan on attending both events in support of both a good cause … and a good time!
Looking forward to both shows! (kk)
Word is The Backstreet Boys could have their first #1 Album in nearly twenty years next week when the new Billboard Top 200 Albums Chart is released. “DNA” seems poised to take over the top spot … and we offer our heartiest congratulations to these guys for sticking it out and never giving up on what they set out to do. (Wish we could see them on this year’s tour when they hit Chicago on August 10th.)
Billboard is also reporting that Billy Joel has done over $130 Million in ticket sales now for his five year residency at Madison Square Garden. With every show a sell out, he can continue to do this for as long as he likes. (Not a bad gig … and not too far from home!) In addition, Billy will do his annual stadium tour this summer … these concerts also continue to sell out wherever he performs. Suffice to say that The Piano Man is still going strong after some 45 years! (kk)
Meanwhile, Ultimate Classic Rock has just run a piece on B-Sides that went on to have a life of their own … but let me tell you, they barely scratch the surface.
Our Official Forgotten Hits Poll generated over 65,000 votes … and thus ranks as the DEFINITIVE list in my opinion.
It also makes for a GREAT programming idea …
Why not do a Two-Sided Hits Weekend? You could easily feature an A and B Side Twin-Spin every half hour and STILL not run out of music!
Take a gander at these lists … and then, if you’re so-inclined, let us know when you’re going to run your radio special so we can post “Listen Live” links so other oldies fans on the list can enjoy it too! (kk)
Already signed for appearances are Kelly Rowland, formerly of Destiny's Child, as Gladys Knight, Michelle Williams as Diana Ross and Gabrielle Dennis as Tina Turner.
The program will air on BET-TV at 9 pm Eastern Time. (kk)
Hi guys,
I thought you Shames fans might like these.
I have friends who are starting to make extracted stereo versions of only MONO 45s from the 60's and one guy loves the Shames like me and chose to make stereo creations of the early Shames singles. Sometimes, one or two have artifacts or hide the guitar a bit, but most came out really well, especially showcasing the vocals in the middle.
Here's what the file below has with MY grade for the conversion:
Sugar & Spice A
Ben Franks B
I Wanna Meet You A-
We Could be Happy A+ 2 versions, one with double tracked vocals and one without)
If I Needed Someone A
It Could Be We're In Love (using 45 and not the stereo LP or CD version) A-
This file is 39 MB and I use this We Transfer site all the time without problems. ENJOY and please comment, good or bad.
https://wetransfer.com/downloads/2fb64a9b263d6393b63ec24a9653f10820190201052723/6f5e99
Clark Besch
>>>Hey, Locals ... how about a Forgotten Hits Night Out at Venuti’s in Addison to see The Chicago Experience? We’re thinking Thursday, March 28th. Let’s pack this place with music fans. This is a show you’ve got to see! (kk)
Regarding this, Kent: It’s not likely that I will be able to join you and the FH folks in Addison on a weekday evening but, should y'all go, please be sure to hoist a root beer or six to toast my 37th, errr - got the numbers backwards - 73rd birthday!
Looking forward to time for "Chitchat with Chet" as well as "Minutes to Kibitz with Forgotten Hits" and you at the Athenaeum Theater on the 23rd of March. Hoping that the show packs the place; gonna be fun doing all these tunes stripped down and acoustically. Preliminary set list I've come up with so far has me battling between hits and songs more apropos with less accompaniment but, so far anyway, methinks the charted records will win out but perhaps at least a "B" side or two. Your thoughts?
Ray
P.S. Unbelievable depth in recent editions of FH - kudos to you but, as others have asked, where in the Hades do you find the time?
P.P.S. I already wrote Mike Bush with congratulations as I cannot get to Zhou B for the opening but will hope to schedule a sales call somewhere in that neighborhood and go see the exhibit one day, even if he is not there - pretty cool about Gary Lewis flying in, right? Anyway, if you think of it and you go, please affirm my well wishes to Mr. Bush, okay? Thanks!
I’m hoping more artists will come by to discuss their long-term relationships with Michael Bush … you’d be hard pressed to come up with somebody that he HASN’T photographed in the past 40 years! Not sure yet when I’ll make it out there but I wouldn’t dream of missing this exhibit. (Scroll back in Forgotten Hits for more details.) With these events still several weeks away (The Kinda / All Acoustic New Colony Six along with Paul Revere’s Raiders at The Athenaeum Theater on March 23rd and The Chicago Experience at Venuti’s on March 28th), I’m hoping we hear from several more local FH Fans who plan on attending both events in support of both a good cause … and a good time!
Looking forward to both shows! (kk)
Word is The Backstreet Boys could have their first #1 Album in nearly twenty years next week when the new Billboard Top 200 Albums Chart is released. “DNA” seems poised to take over the top spot … and we offer our heartiest congratulations to these guys for sticking it out and never giving up on what they set out to do. (Wish we could see them on this year’s tour when they hit Chicago on August 10th.)
Billboard is also reporting that Billy Joel has done over $130 Million in ticket sales now for his five year residency at Madison Square Garden. With every show a sell out, he can continue to do this for as long as he likes. (Not a bad gig … and not too far from home!) In addition, Billy will do his annual stadium tour this summer … these concerts also continue to sell out wherever he performs. Suffice to say that The Piano Man is still going strong after some 45 years! (kk)
Hi Guys,
So happy there’s somebody out there caring about 45s in general but specifically those great old B-Sides.
I
had the 45 of Paul Revere and the Raiders’ "Just Like Me." It was
obviously an ad-libbed blues jam that got recorded and, somehow, the suits
let slip by and it was released.
It was called B.R.D.F. or maybe
B.D.R.F. Blues. Great sax and a very cool line when one of the guys
yells out, "Give me a scream, Smitty," followed by one of the best rock and
roll screams of all time.
I’d
be very interested know if anyone out there knows if this was a very
small pressing as I’ve been watching for a copy many years. Any intel
would be appreciated including what the initials of the title mean and
who is Smitty?
Keep on rockin the B's
George Arthur
The official title shown on the 45 was "B.F.D.R.F. Blues," which apparently stood for "Big Fucking Deal, Rat Fuck," described as "a favorite Northwest slang phrase."
"Smitty" was their drummer, Michael Smith, not especially known for his singing but a pretty good screamer, I guess. (You can find the track on the 3-CD Set "Paul Revere and the Raiders featuring Mark Lindsay - The Complete Columbia Singles.")
We know all about the B-Sides … and have a REAL passion for these tracks as well (far too often considered just a "throw-away" cut by the band and/or producer) to try to get the "hit side" out there to push to the deejays. Sometimes these "experts" were dead wrong.
Check out these postings of both The Biggest Two-Sided Hits Of All-Time as well as the list of Your Top 200 Favorite, Forgotten B-Sides ever …
Meanwhile, Ultimate Classic Rock has just run a piece on B-Sides that went on to have a life of their own … but let me tell you, they barely scratch the surface.
Our Official Forgotten Hits Poll generated over 65,000 votes … and thus ranks as the DEFINITIVE list in my opinion.
It also makes for a GREAT programming idea …
Why not do a Two-Sided Hits Weekend? You could easily feature an A and B Side Twin-Spin every half hour and STILL not run out of music!
Take a gander at these lists … and then, if you’re so-inclined, let us know when you’re going to run your radio special so we can post “Listen Live” links so other oldies fans on the list can enjoy it too! (kk)
