TUESDAY THIS AND THAT:
From our “Can’t You Take A Hint” Department …
Lionel Richie has been hospitalized again (in the ICU this time!) after his concert in St. Louis Saturday Night (8/29) Richie previously cancelled shows at the beginning of the tour after becoming dizzy on stage and having to abort his performance. Meanwhile, Earth Wind and Fire’s drummer also had to cancel some gigs due to health issues on a tour that just seems doomed for both acts! (They are scheduled to appear here in Chicago on September 30th … which is alreadya rescheduled date!)
On the plus side, there are no new shows scheduled until September 26th … so hopefully this will allow enough time for everybody to get healthy again … although in the back of MY mind I’d have to be thinking “Getting knocked out three times already during this new tour might mean this gig was just never meant to be!”) kk
kk …
I GOT ANOTHER DOLLY FACT THAT I DON’T THINK YOU KNOW …
So I'm Listening To Cousin Brucie Interview Felix Cavaliere.
The Interview Is Just About To End – And Felix Tells Brucie, "You Know I Recorded A Song With Dolly Parton."
Cousin Brucie Says "I Never Heard That Before."
Neither Did I.
For Charit,y They Recorded "MY HAWAII" To Help Maui Wildfires That Killed Over 100 People.
It’s On You Tube If You Want To Check It Out. The Rascals Were Very Popular In Hawaii.
FB
I remember when Felix did the “My Hawaii” recording because we talked about it here in Forgotten Hits … but I don’t remember Dolly being part of it. VERY cool that she was … Dolly was ALWAYS giving and trying to help others. (kk)
Here’s the clip:
In other Dolly news, thanks to an increase of over 2000% in streams since her death, Dolly Parton is back on Billboard’s Top 50 Pop Singles Chart with FIVE of her previous hits, including two that never made The Top 40 the first time around.
“Jolene” premiered at #16 this week … it previously peaked at #60 back in 1974. “9 to 5,” a previous #1 Hit, debuted just behind it at #18. “Islands In The Stream,” her former #1 duet with Kenny Rogers, bows at #26 while Dolly’s original version of “I Will Always Love You” comes in right behind it at #27. This one never made the pop charts at all when it was first released in 1974 (although a remake by Dolly did creep up to #53 in 1982..) “Here You Come Again” becomes Dolly’s fifth song to crack this week’s Top 50, coming in at #44. It originally peaked at #3 when it was first released in 1977 and is considered her first big breakthrough crossover hit into the pop arena.
Even more impressive, on Billboard’s Digital Song Sales Chart, Dolly placed 15 songs in the Top 25, including ALL of the top six spots: “I Will Always Love You” (#1), “Jolene” (#2), “9 to 5” (#3), “Islands in the Stream” (#4), “Here You Come Again” (#5), and “Coat Of Many Colors” (#6) blew out all of the competition. Even her Christmas Hit “Hard Candy Christmas” made the chart, coming in #12. All 15 of Dolly’s digital charted hits made The Top 20! Dolly was laid to rest on Friday, the 28th, in a private family funeral ceremony in Nashville. She was buried next to her husband of 59 years, Carl Dean. (kk)
The hot new Micky Dolenz EP “Timeless” is out this Friday … it contains six brand new tracks: "Terri," "Any Way You Want Me To," "Something Happened," "Waiting For Day" "Where Do The Tears Come From" and "In The Center Of My Heart (There Is A Force Commonly Known As Love)." I've had the chance to listen to the whole CD and Micky is sounding really good.
From the original press release:
MICKY DOLENZ ANNOUNCES NEW EP TIMELESS, ARRIVING SEPTEMBER 4th ON FRIDAY MUSIC
The first single "Terri," written by Paul Westerberg, arrives June 26th
New six-song collection features songs by Paul Westerberg, Andy Partridge, Adam Schlesinger, Vicki Peterson, Sam Hollander, Shelby Lynne, Pete Donnelly, and Jonny Polonsky
Dolenz continues his 60 Years of The Monkees tour as the landmark television series approaches its 60th anniversary
Micky Dolenz, the celebrated vocalist, actor, director, producer and forever-beloved voice of The Monkees, has announced the release of his new EP, TIMELESS, arriving September 4, 2026 on Friday Music.
The announcement arrives as Dolenz continues his acclaimed MICKY DOLENZ CELEBRATES 60 YEARS OF THE MONKEES tour across the country, celebrating six decades of music, television, comedy and pop culture history. TIMELESS will be released just ahead of the 60th anniversary of the premiere of The Monkees television series, which debuted on NBC on September 12, 1966 and went on to become one of the most influential and enduring pop culture phenomena of the decade.
The first track from the EP, "Terri," will be released on June 26. Written by Paul Westerberg, the song finds Dolenz bringing his unmistakable pop power, warmth and emotional clarity to a piece that feels both intimate and instantly classic.
The “Terri” single will be accompanied by an official music video, also premiering June 26. Filmed at the legendary Church Studio in Tulsa, Oklahoma, and directed by John Hughes, the video captures Dolenz and his band in a loose, intimate performance setting that lets the song’s warmth and charm take center stage. The “Terri” music video can be viewed here - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tRYDb7W8-Ic&list=RDtRYDb7W8-Ic&start_radio=1
Now released as the follow-up single, “Waiting For Day” – video link - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R6Rgw_0nvBs&list=RDR6Rgw_0nvBs&start_radio=1
"Paul Westerberg wrote such a beautiful, heartfelt song with 'Terri,' and I'm very grateful I had the chance to sing it and bring my own little Micky twist to it," says Dolenz.
TIMELESS features six new songs that connect Dolenz with an extraordinary group of writers across generations of pop, rock and songcraft. In addition to Westerberg, the EP includes special contributions from Andy Partridge, Shelby Lynne, Pete Donnelly, Sam Hollander, Adam Schlesinger, Vicki Peterson, and Jonny Polonsky. The EP was produced by Sam Hollander (Gym Class Heroes, Katy Perry, Ringo Starr), John Hughes (The Monkees’ GOOD TIMES & CHRISTMAS PARTY), and Pete Donnelly (The Figgs, NRBQ).
The full track listing is:
1. Terri
2. Any Way You Want Me To
3. Something Happened
4. Waiting For Day
5. Where Do The Tears Come From
6. In The Center Of My Heart, Is A Force Commonly Known As Love
For Dolenz, TIMELESS is not simply a new studio project. It is a continuation of a musical life that began before The Monkees became a household name and has carried through six decades of recording, touring and reinvention.
Before becoming one of television and music's most recognizable figures, Dolenz first came to national attention as a child actor starring in the series *Circus Boy*. By the mid-1960s, he had already been playing guitar and singing in his own band, Micky and the All-Nighters, when he was cast as one of The Monkees alongside Davy Jones, Michael Nesmith and Peter Tork.
What followed was a cultural explosion. The Monkees television series captured the energy, absurdity and restlessness of a new generation, while the records became a phenomenon of their own. Dolenz's voice helped define many of the group's most enduring songs, including "Last Train to Clarksville," "I'm a Believer," "Pleasant Valley Sunday," "(I'm Not Your) Steppin' Stone," "Randy Scouse Git" and many more.
The Monkees became one of the defining acts of the 1960s, earning critical and commercial success while bringing a new kind of speed, comedy and surreal visual language to television. Their influence continues to echo through music video, pop television, comedy and generations of fans who discovered the group in real time, through reruns, on records, and now through streaming.
Dolenz has never stopped moving forward. In addition to his work with The Monkees, he has enjoyed a wide-ranging solo career, appeared on stage and screen, directed and produced for television, performed in musical theater, and continued to record and tour to enthusiastic audiences around the world.
TIMELESS also arrives as Dolenz celebrates the 10th anniversary of GOOD TIMES!, the 2016 Monkees studio album that reunited the group with a remarkable cast of contemporary and classic songwriters. That album introduced new favorites including "Me & Magdalena," which has become one of the most beloved later-period Monkees recordings.
"With the 60th anniversary tour in full swing, I found myself surrounded again by these songs, these memories and these wonderful audiences," says Dolenz. "Then these terrific new songs came my way, and it just felt like the right moment to get back into the studio. I've always loved a great song, especially one that gives me a chance to get inside it, tell the story, and maybe have a little fun while I'm at it."
The June 26 release of "Terri" will be accompanied by a new performance video, with an additional video for "Waiting For Day" to follow.
On "Waiting For Day," Dolenz shares the spotlight with his sister and tourmate, Coco Dolenz, adding a rich vocal connection to one of the EP's moodier and more atmospheric tracks.
"Vicki Peterson gave us something wonderfully moody and melodic with 'Waiting For Day,' and singing it with Coco made it even more special," says Dolenz. "My thanks to everyone who helped make this one shine."
TIMELESS stands as both a celebration and a statement: a legendary performer still choosing great songs, still singing with power and heart, and still finding new ways to connect the past, present and future, much like the EP’s title indicates.
Micky Dolenz's TIMELESS will be released September 4, 2026 on Friday Music on CD, 180-gram vinyl, and on digital and streaming platforms.
"Terri" will be available June 26 on all digital platforms.
1. Terri (Paul Westerberg) Dry Wood Music / BMG, ASCAP
2. Any Way You Want Me To (Andy Partridge) Copyright Control Andy Partridge, 2026
3. Something Happened (Sam Hollander/Adam Schlesinger/Steven Gold) Big In America/Vaguely Familiar Music/S M Gold Music, ASCAP
4. Waiting For Day (Vickie Peterson) featuring Coco Dolenz Ultra Vixen Music, BMI
5. Where Do The Tears Come From (Pete Donnelly/Shelby Lynn) Copyright Control Pete Donnelly, 2026/Swampyblu, BMI
6. In The Center Of My Heart, There’s A Force Commonly Known As Love (Jonny Polonsky) Spanakopita Songs, BMI
MUSICIANS:
Pete Donnelly – Bass Guitar, Acoustic Guitar
Doug Yowell – Drums, Percussion
Ben Butler - Guitars
Wayne Avers – Lead Nylon Guitar
Rich Dart – Percussion
Coco Dolenz - Additional vocals
Alex Jules – Keyboards, Backing Vocals, and Backing Vocal Arrangements
Emeen Zarookian – 12-string Guitar and Backing Vocals
Backing vocals on “Terri” – John Billings, John Hughes, Sam Hollander, JC Santalis
Recorded Jan 28 & 29, 2026 at Raw Recording, Patterson NY
JC Santalis – Engineer
Feb 25-27, 2026 at Farmland Studios, Nashville TN
Caleb Fisher – Engineer
Additional Recording at Woodstock Aerie Studio, March, 2026
Alex Jules - Engineer
Mastered by Joe Lambert at Joe Lambert Mastering
Mastered for Vinyl by Joe Lambert and Joe Reagoso at Friday Music Studios, Huntington Beach, CA
Produced by Sam Hollander, John Hughes & Pete Donnelly
Executive Producer: Joe Reagoso
A&R – John Hughes for NearMint Music
Album cover concept – John Hughes
Design – Rafael Hughes for NearMint Music
Micky Dolenz would like to thank:
Joe Reagoso offers his special thanks to Micky Dolenz for all the great music and shows over the years.
For more Micky Dolenz music, please visit www.fridaymusic.com
P&C 2026 Friday Rights Management and Micky Dolenz
**ABOUT MICKY DOLENZ**
Micky Dolenz is an actor, singer, director, producer and author best known as a member of The Monkees, the groundbreaking group and television phenomenon that helped reshape pop culture in the 1960s. As one of the group's principal vocalists, Dolenz sang lead on many of The Monkees' biggest and most enduring hits, including "Last Train to Clarksville," "I'm a Believer," "Pleasant Valley Sunday," "I'm Not Your Steppin' Stone" and "Randy Scouse Git."
Born into a show business family, Dolenz began his career as a child actor before joining The Monkees in 1965. The group's Emmy Award-winning television series premiered on NBC in 1966 and quickly became a defining cultural force, combining music, comedy, quick-cut editing and countercultural energy in a way that anticipated the music video era.
Following The Monkees' original run, Dolenz continued to work across music, television, theater and live performance. He has appeared on Broadway and in London's West End, directed and produced for television, released solo recordings, and toured extensively as both a solo artist and with various Monkees reunion projects. In recent years, he has continued to honor The Monkees' legacy while creating new work that reflects his lifelong love of great songs, great performances and a good laugh whenever possible.
kk …
Add This One To Larry's List –
"PILLOW TALK" by DORIS DAY.
FB
Playboys Of Edinburg got a fair amount of play here ... they were from South Texas ... in San Antonio and other parts of Texas in the 60's.
Their version of the song Bobby Vee charted with - and the flip side - have long been favorites of mine. (I have 20 or so songs by this band!)
Give a listen if you haven't heard them.
BRAD
Here's their other charted hit ...
I listened to all the Rewound Radio Labor Day Spectacular Promos on Forgotten Hits first thing this morning.
What a Great Trifecta of "Invites!"
Super Job from all of you!!
CB!
Thanks, Chuck. Kent has been a tremendous supporter of keeping the music of the Top 40 era alive and well in all of our hearts and ears.
We are looking forward to another fun weekend of "the radio days of yesterday". (Is that corny enough for you?")
Thanks for participating this year ... as you do every year.
Ted
It is gonna be another fun weekend!!!
Scott Childers
I’m ready!!! Can’t wait to hear some of the new surprises!
Rewound Radio (rewoundradio.com) – starting at 6 am Eastern on Saturday, September 5th … and running right past Midnight on Monday Night, September 7th! ALWAYS a great listen … and now in its FIFTH year!!! (kk)
And don't forget to enter for your chance to win a pair of tickets to see "Michael Jackson Lives" ... an incredible tribute show from Brazil coming to both The Arcada Theatre and The Des Plaines Theatre on September 30th and October 1st!
Just send me an email with MICHAEL JACKSON LIVES in the subject line and you're entered. (If you have a preference as to which show better fits your timeline, please include this information in the body of your email. Good Luck!!! (kk)
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And now ...
What we've got for you ...
Is a slew ...
Of Shelley Sweet-Tufano reviews!!!
Our calendar's been jam-packed these past couple of weeks due to our prior commitments to run the Al Jardine interview and concert review, the interview with Michael Jackson author Mark Bego and then all of the comments generated by the untimely passing of Dolly Parton ...
So this is really the chance we've had in a while to talk about some of the other things we've been keeping warm for you on the back burner ...
Like Shelley's review today of a Herman's Hermits starring Peter Noone concert she saw a few weeks back ...
HERMAN’S HERMITS starring PETER NOONE Concert Review
The Kate! The Kate! The Kate! Yes, for sure one of my favorite theatres has now become a hub of 60s/70s music. The theatre responded so well to pressure (now who would add that?) that audiences wanted to see these performers. The theatre holds 284 spectators and has added shows in order to accommodate the number of people who wish to attend. AND they are selling out these performances. I cannot even attend all of the shows scheduled. The man sitting next to me asked, "Why aren't you coming to Atlanta Rhythm Section on Monday?" I wish I could! I should be attending EVERY concert. I won't be seeing The Lovin' Spoonful this week either, but I will be back to see Gary Lewis and the Playboys on Saturday and Firefall, the following Monday. Today, August 16th, I will make both shows for Herman's Hermits starring Peter Noone. The afternoon show I will watch with my daughter. The evening show I will review based on a first time HHSPN concert goer.
My daughter informs me that she was 13 when she first saw Herman's Hermits starring Peter Noone. This may have been prior to the conclusion of the court case which ended with two Herman's Hermits groups and a division of the world for performances. She is looking at the stage and noting what physical changes have passed and whether the stage antics have changed, held up well over the years or been added. Peter states that when Dave laughs (Dave Ferrara, drummer) you know it's a new joke. We saw that once, although there were a couple witticisms that were new to us. I have approached The Kate about supplying souvenirs to their audiences to enhance the experience: glow sticks, mini flags (American or British) guitar pics and more. One item per show. They liked the idea, but they don't even pass out Playbills anymore as they find people leave them behind and it is more work for the volunteers to clean up. Alas, I had to agree with them. Too many of us are slobs and believe we are too good to clean up after ourselves. A shocker at the first show is the woman in front of us, who has taken off her shoes and places her feet on the shelf in front of her which has been built to hold drinks you can buy from the theatre. Unless she has a particular medical reason for this, it stinks ... yes, take that any way you wish.
The show itself is a hit as usual. No, the songs don't change. They can't and we don't go to these shows hoping they will. We go to the shows to hear the songs we love staged professionally and bring us the joy and memories of our past. "Check" all the above boxes.
Next to us is a young family. Both children are under 8. My daughter wonders why they paid for four tickets when we suddenly hear both children singing the words coming from the stage and as the final four songs are performed jumping up and down while yelling out the lyrics bold and strong. Yes, that could have been me with my two at the same age. Or me with my two granddaughters at the same age. I get it. It is too special to ever go away.
"I've never seen him before. Have you seen him? I thought, why not? Give it a try." These are the words coming from the man sitting next to me at the second show. We talk about the fact that I think he will really enjoy this show and also what he may think of other shows coming up here at The Kate. We each have tickets for various shows, but seemingly not the same ones. It isn't till the end of the night that the thought comes through to me that looking though his eyes, as someone who has never seen this performance, can revitalize my outlook. It has been hard for me to accept current situations of some of our favorites ... voices that are no longer strong, pre-recorded situations where there is lip-syncing, obvious physical pain, and the absence of some we can no longer see perform. We can only remember them from past shows. How is tonight going to hold up to someone who has never seen it and will be looking through an open mind?
The laughter, clapping and smiles I see confirms he is enjoying tonight. He does not interrupt with conversation nor any comments. This could mean he is engaged or he doesn't want to hurt my feelings since I have said I continue to come to their concerts. The concert ends. He says, "He will come back out, right?" No. There's A Kind Of Hush is his built-in encore. There were some years when he did leave the stage after Henry The VIII and return to sing Hush as an obvious encore. At the afternoon show, he sprinted down through the audience to sign autographs at the souvenir table. Not tonight. Two shows down. Traveling a few hours from New York to get here and traveling again tonight to the airport to get home before heading off to Texas negates more autograph time. The audience begins to relive the show in conversation and since we are standing from our ovation, a few begin to leave the theatre.
"You were right! He is
great! The show was great! I'm glad I tried it. I will go again." Yeah. Me,
too.
Thank you, Peter, Vance, Rich, Billy and Dave. (Yes Kent. I am sure I have these names correct)
2:00 show:
Something Good
Wonderful World
Love Potion #9
THE KATE
Listen People
Leanin' On A Lamppost
Ring of Fire
Sea Cruise
Dandy
She's A Must To Avoid
Daydream Believer
Travelin' Light
No Milk Today
Ferry Across the Housatonic
Doo Wah Diddy
End Of The World
Just A Little Bit Better
Silhouettes
Jezebel
Start Me Up
Can't You Hear My Heartbeat
Rudolph / Mrs. Brown
Henry VIII
There's A Kind Of Hush
7:00 Show:
Something Good
Wonderful World
Love Potion #9
THE KATE
Daydream Believer
Ring of Fire
Sea Cruise
Dandy
She's A Must To Avoid
Travelin' Light
Ferry Across The Housatonic
Leanin' On A Lamppost
All My Loving
This Door Swings Both Ways
Fish And Chips (Uncle Henry's)
Hold On
Silhouettes
Just A Little Bit Better
End Of The World
Jezebel
Start Me Up
Can't You Hear My Heartbeat
Rudolph / Mrs. Brown
Henry VIII
There's A Kind Of Hush
Shelley J Sweet-Tufano
NE Correspondent
Forgotten Hits
Look for another review from Shelley tomorrow in Forgotten Hits!
I suppose we COULD make this a Herman's Hermits doubleheader ... (or even a TRIPLE play if you count what Shelley wrote as being two reviews) ...
Back on August 18th we went to go see Karl Green, original bassist for the group Herman's Hermits, perform in a very coffeehouse-like setting at Ron Onesti's Rock 'n Ravolia in St. Charles, IL ... an absolutely BEAUTIFUL venue located in the lobby of The Arcada Theatre. This was our first time there and we'll definitely be back.
It's hard for me to talk about the concert because that old adage keeps coming back and whispering in my ear, preventing me from saying much about the show. You know the one I mean ... "If you can't say anything nice, don't say anything at all."
But still I feel I owe our readers SOME explanation as to what we saw and experienced ... as well as present an accurate description (or warning) should anyone out there be considering seeing this show for themselves ... so I will give you a couple of highlights while also making clear the understanding that everything else NOT mentioned would have to rank with some of the worst performances I have ever seen in my life.
Green performed on The Legends Stage along with Mike Bruccoleri, who clearly has the stronger singing voice (and musical chops.) It was Mike who truly helped to carry the show and keep it on point. They were also joined on stage by Taylor Swift impersonator Traci Marie, who was quite good and helped sing the Foundations' hit "Build Me Up Buttercup," making this tune a subtle "highlight" of the performance. (Other highlights included a Green/Bruccoleri duet of The Everly Brothers song "Bye Bye Love." Green also did a creditable version of Joe Cocker's rendition of "The Letter." In fact, that song more than any other, seemed to fit his comfort zone.)
I will say that he was EXTREMELY difficult to hear and understand, mostly due to his thick accent. Bruccoleri did his best to interpret where necessary ... but all that did was slow down the pacing of their act. And as to their act, it reeked of very little rehearsal ... they seemed to be winging it thru most of their set during which, quite honestly, we chose to leave because it was just all so unpleasant.
Now I WILL say that there was a rowdy group of Noonatics and Hermits fans there who sang along with every song and cheered at everything they presented on stage ... they saw Green as the "connection" they needed to stay close to their heroes, The Hermits. And Karl was EXTREMELY complimentary to all that Peter Noone has continued to do with his own career, which makes him one of the top drawing acts on the oldies circuit today. And please don't take my comments to be mean-spirited ... do not think for even one moment that I don't fully believe that a person of Karl Green's stature deserves the right to still pursue some type of musical career. He most certainly does.
But I grew up in the era of the Beef And Barrell, Ground Round, Come Back Inn, Shakey's Pizza restaurants that presented live music from a stage that usually included one or two acoustic performers who sang their songs in front of silent movies being shown on the screen behind them. And despite some pretty limited resources, MOST of these acts were pretty damn good ... they kept the show going, providing listenable and enjoyable songs and entertainment to dine by. I can only say that the duo of Karl Green and Mike Bruccoleri that we saw that Tuesday Night couldn't have even passed the audition to perform at one of these places.
Green did a fair share of story-telling but almost always presented himself as being too drunk at the time to fully engage and participate in whatever event he happened to be talking about. (And even at that we found some falsehoods in some of the tales he told ... so not quite the enlightening "fly on the wall" experience we were hoping for.)
In closing, let me just say that I respect Karl Green's right to go out there and sing his songs and tell his stories ... but I chose not to sit thru them myself ... and cannot in good conscience encourage you to go see this show either. (Go see Peter Noone instead ... you'll have a MUCH better time!!!) kk
60 YEARS AGO TODAY:
9/1/66 - The Byrds opened an eleven-night stand at the Whisky-A-Go-Go in Hollywood, California.
