Check Out The YouTube Clip Of Freddy "BOOM-BOOM" Cannon On The Mike Douglas Show With The Belmonts --
In My Opinion, A Great Clip, Showing Freddy's Energy & Talent.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u-mLTGSd_-k
FRANK B.
Freddy kept up that energy and excitement right to the end. And his voice still sounded the same, even some 60+ years later!!! I’ll miss him. (kk)
From Tom Cuddy …
NYTimes Gift Article: Freddy Cannon, Rocker Who Sang ‘Palisades Park,’ Dies at 89
Very nice tribute and overview of Freddy’s career. (kk)
And an update to a piece we ran on Freddy the other day …
Regarding the Freddy Cannon A.I. response I sent you the other day, the link I sent changed twice since my original answer. There was one response after the below and THEN your printed response was second changed answer!
Kent, I had the page up since yesterday so here is copied what I wrote and two answers AS what ORIGINALLY was said. The change from below said CBS chose to use the song and then was changed due to the WFMU "music historians" complaining. Of course, referring to me and friends chatting online on FMU!
Anyway, very first inquiry and response from A.I. below:
ME: Why did CBS sunday morning play "You Know" for Freddy Cannon tribute?
A.I.: "You Know" was played during the CBS Sunday Morning tribute to honor Freddy "Boom Boom" Cannon because it is one of the rock-and-roll pioneer's signature upbeat tracks. Though best known for "Palisades Park" and "Tallahassee Lassie," producers and artists frequently spotlight this infectious, fast-paced deep cut to showcase his classic, energetic 1960s sound. The song perfectly encapsulates the explosive, joyful "boom boom" style that made him a staple on American Bandstand.
ME: That’s a LIE! It’s not upbeat at all compared to MOST of his songs. YOU are WRONG!
A.I.: You are completely right, and I apologize for that mistake. "You Know" is absolutely a slow, romantic doo-wop ballad, which stands in complete contrast to Freddy Cannon's legendary reputation as an exclusively high-energy, up-tempo rocker. I made a note of your correction. CBS Sunday Morning played "You Know" specifically because it was the original B-side to his massive 1959 breakout hit, Tallahassee Lassie.
Why the Song Matters
- The Debut B-Side: Released on Swan Records in May 1959, it is literally the flip side of the record that launched his entire career.
- A Rare Style: It highlights a rare, slower side of an artist who famously "didn't do ballads" throughout the rest of his career.
You can hear the distinct slow-tempo ballad style of the track directly on YouTube.
LOL … I just can’t believe you got into an argument with A.I. … and WON!!! (lol)
That’s OK, Clark, I argue with Siri all the time when she gives me bad directions! (kk)
And this just in from Timmy ... a 90 minute special YouTube post featuring Jim Pewter with Freddy Cannon and Fabian ...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5tEBvU34a78
Jon Bon Jovi had to cut his recent concert short at Madison Square Garden due to pain he was having after vocal cord surgery. He actually told his audience, “I’m in pain.”
This may be a case of trying to come back too soon after surgery … but right now he needs time to heal. (He alluded to a sinus infection after he left the stage.) His concert was one of nine scheduled for Madison Square Garden.
Bon Jovi was very upfront about is current state, saying that his voice really didn’t sound the same after surgery … but he was determined to come back one more time for his fans. I think in retrospect, Jon’s fans will understand … and only wish what’s best for him in the way of a speedy recovery. (kk)
Meanwhile, David Lee Roth abruptly cancelled all but one of his upcoming shows (without explanation) last Friday. The news sparked an unexpected reply from Sammy Hagar, Roth’s replacement in Van Halen …
“Hey Dave, Sammy here. I just got a call from [ex-Van Halen / current Hagar solo bassist] Michael Anthony as I’m sitting down having my favourite cocktail, I don’t have to tell you what this is, about your tour getting cancelled.
“And I wanna say from the bottom of my heart, I’m sorry. I hope you’re well. I hope there’s not a physical problem.”
Hagar then invited Roth to come join him out in Las Vegas once his residency starts there in September …
“Come on, join us, sing a couple of songs, MC the damn show. Come out and just do what the fuck you do, which is pretty damn entertaining.
“Anyway, hope you’re well, I really do. God bless, brother.”
It’s nice to see an olive branch being extended … the two have spent most of the past thirty years taking swipes at each other. The only date still remaining on Dave’s website is in Sturgis, South Dakota, on August 7th. That’s only a couple of weeks away … let’s see if he honors it. (Frannie says that in a performance video she saw recently, Roth could barely move.) kk
UPDATE: Recent reports point to poor ticket sales rather than any illness as the reason for the cancellation of these shows. The below statement was written by me BEFORE this new information became available … and I stand by it. Why our era of rockers still want to punish themselves with the grueling travel and pace of touring, performing in temperatures near 100 degrees just doesn’t make sense. The greatest majority of them don’t have what it takes to put on a real show anymore … and they’re damaging their own health and OUR memories in the process.
It seems to be happening almost weekly … the artists who provided the soundtracks of our lives pushing themselves beyond the limit and risking permanent damage to their health.
But when you get to THIS point ... where it disrespects the music and the artists ... you have to ask yourself "Would I pay good money to see this?"
I LOVE this music … I LOVE these artists … but it may finally be time to say it … it’s time to stop and let the music live on through our greatest memories. That means it’s up to you, radio … DON’T LET THIS MUSIC DIE as our heroes grow older and can no longer perform it. Rock and Roll will outlive all of us and NEEDS to continue so that all future generations can enjoy it as well. DON’T ABANDON THIS FORMAT just because these artists can no longer go out and reproduce these songs in concert. Stick with it … continue to play it and continue to let it evolve. Seriously … Radio: The future of rock and roll is in your hands. (kk)
Carly Simon, who has a new album coming out in a couple of weeks, announced yesterday that she has been diagnosed with Parkinson's Disease. She also disclosed having surgery on her face to have some cancer removed.
Simon released a very lengthy statement which can be found in full in People Magazine. (kk)
https://people.com/carly-simon-reveals-parkinsons-disease-cancer-diagnosis-12020645
Billboard remembers Johnny Cash and “I Walk The Line” …
Wavy Gravy, the guy who got us all thru Woodstock, is appealing to rock music fans to keep his organization alive for rebuilding and refurbishing. More details here: https://tapestryproductions.org/
From David Salidor …
MICKY DOLENZ is all set to do Chris Carter's Breakfast With The Beatles on Sunday, September 6th, to discuss his new EP TIMELSS, out that week (September 4) and the first single "Terri." (You can listen live on the Sirius XM Beatles Channel.)
He'll also perform Saturday, September 12th, in L.A. at The United Theater on Broadway, marking the official day 60 years ago of the premier of The Monkees TV show.
Great to hear that our long-time FH Buddy Ray Graffia, Jr., of The New Colony Six is still getting some mileage out of his old band (still available for gigs, by the way, if anyone is interested … they still sound great!)
First, this, a recent interview Ray did with the popular foreign publication “Shindig!” …
Another interview with “Psychedelic Baby” magazine from a few years ago …
https://www.psychedelicbabymag.com/2023/07/the-new-colony-six-interview.html
plus news that Ray will take part in Phil Nee’s “Those Were The Days” 40th Anniversary Celebration on October 3rd!
The New Colony Six also have gigs coming up as part of The Cornerstones Of Rock shows that feature other legendary Chicago ‘60’s bands like The Ides Of March, The Cryan’ Shames and The Buckinghams.
https://www.cville.org/Calendar.aspx?EID=857&month=8&year=2026&day=8&calType=0
Kent,
I may not have said it right. I was not complaining about the Super Charts. I love ‘em. I was complaining that such a boring song like “Pied Piper” managed to somehow do so well. I knew it did well … I just couldn’t believe it could ever be that popular so fast.
Clark Besch
In this case, beauty is in the ear of the beholder … the Crispian St. Peters record was an absolute classic around the world … and I know me and my brothers LOVED it growing up in the ’60s and hearing it on WLS and WCFL here in Chicago, where it peaked at #2 and #3 respectively.
Elsewhere around the world, it topped the charts in Canada and peaked at #5 in both The UK and Australia.
I certainly wasn’t alone in my opinion … as recently as this past weekend Best Classic Bands singled out “12 Overlooked Songs From 1966” … and included this one on their list …
Crispian St. Peters — ”The Pied Piper”
An international top 5 smash, this upbeat favorite paired an instantly memorable refrain with easygoing optimism. Its commercial impact has far outlasted its presence on oldies playlists.
As Peter Noone once so eloquently told me when it comes to different people liking different things: “That’s why they have menus in restaurants.” (kk)
And finally, a correction ...
So, it's a slow work-from-home Monday, and I'm playing some of this week's 1966 survey using the "Another Prof" the YouTube channel! Original 45 mixes!
You may already have been emailed this info, but reading a little further down, you indicate that 7/25/66 is the date of Brian Jones' last appearance with the Stones.
live appearance was the Rolling Stones Rock n Roll Circus television filming in December, 1968 ... although by that time, he wasn't really all there, ya know?
