Hi Kent,
Thanks so much for advertising the WCFL/WLS Weekend on Rewound Radio. Like last year, it was great to hear all those great airchecks from the (Chicago) past. Luckily, this year I was able to record the whole 72 hours, so I can still enjoy all these programs for a while. And a BIG thank you to the Rewound Radio Team, that worked hard to make this all possible.
By the way, I just found out that the playlist of the full 72 hours is available on the web : https://onlineradiobox.com/us/rewoundradio/playlist/1?cs=us.rewoundradio
I only lived in the Chicagoland area from November, 1983, until February, 1985, and when hearing all these great airchecks from the 60’s and 70’s, I wish I had lived there much earlier 😊
Kind regards from Ben Meijering, The Netherlands
It was most definitely a “blast from the past!”
And Ross On Radio gave the weekend an EXCELLENT review here:
https://radioinsight.com/blogs/258524/was-classic-radio-ever-that-good/
Tom Cuddy sent us this review of the opening night of The Eagles’ Long Goodbye Farewell Tour …
The Eagles (who did many a tour with Jimmy Buffett over the years) paid tribute to their friend during the opening show of their farewell tour at Madison Square Garden in New York City last week by performing Jimmy’s hits “Come Monday” and “Fins.”
Timothy B. Schmit, who was once a member of Jimmy’s Coral Reefer Band, sang Jimmy’s first Top 40 Chart Hit, “Come Monday” … and then, right before putting on a parrothead hat and launching into “Fins,” Buffet’s last solo Top 40 Hit, Joe Walsh told the crowd, "Jimmy and I got thrown out of some of the finest hotels in the world." Jimmy inducted The Eagles into The Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame.
Don Henley told the audience that it had been “a rough six weeks,” as just prior to Buffett’s death, Eagles founding member Randy Meisner also passed away. (kk)
Frannie was fortunate enough to see this VIP pairing back in the late ‘70’s and shares this recollection …
On 7/7/77, I saw The Eagles in Ft Worth, TX, as they had begun their Hotel California tour a couple of months earlier. Jimmy Buffet was their opening act. That was such an incredible pairing, really genius. The audience was a complete mix of country, surfer types, families; old and young. I was with friends from high school, and while I cannot really remember musical details about the concert, what I do remember is how much fun we all had and how we went to the Ol’ South Pancake House afterward to discuss how great the show was. Such good times.
Mrs. K
Jimmy’s final album, completed just before his death, is the one he worked on with Paul McCartney, and will be released on November 3rd. McCartney paid tribute to his friend in a social media post right after Jimmy’s passing, noting the tracks “Bubbles Up" and “My Gummie Just Kicked In,” on which McCartney performed. (kk)
Here’s Johnny B’s tribute to Jimmy Buffett …
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c5reuDqDMbA
From Chuck Buell ...
After all the talk last weekend about Bruce Springsteen’s ever-expanding tour, The Boss was sidelined unexpectedly for the rest of September when he was diagnosed with a peptic ulcer disease and, under doctor’s orders, is postponing any remaining September dates.
We wish you a speedy recovery, Bruce! (kk)
Reportedly making guest appearances on the new Rolling Stones album “Hackney Diamonds” are Paul McCartney, Lady Gaga, Elton John and Stevie Wonder … as well as a full-blown “original Stones” reunion featuring Mick Jagger, Keith Richards, Charlie Watts and Bill Wyman (along with Ronnie Wood, of course!) I don’t know that ANY new Stones release has held as much anticipation as this one does over the last several decades! I can’t wait!
And could a follow-up album already be in the works?
The Stones told Jimmy Fallon that they had recorded 23 songs in all … which leaves 11 “leftovers” after “Hackney Diamonds” is released next month. Perhaps with a little bit of clean-up and fine-tuning, a SECOND Stones album could see the light of day next year! (In fact, Ronnie Wood told the press that The Stones actually recorded TWO songs with McCartney … and that the OTHER one will be released “on the next album.”) Stay tuned! (kk)
Remember the old Avis / Hertz rental car commercials from back in the day?
There’s no shame in being #2!!!
Sirius / XM has launched the Billboard #2’s Channel, running for a limited time (September 7th thru September 21st), featuring EVERY song that peaked at #2 on Billboard’s Hot 100 Pop Singles Chart since its inception in August of 1958.
Over 500 “Runners Up” in all will be featured …
You’ll find it on Channel 14 during this very special two-week stretch. (kk)
And, speaking of The Billboard Charts, Record Research has extended their sale on six of their best-selling books (at $25 off!) … but only until Tuesday, September 12th … so you’d better hurry!
https://www.recordresearch.com/
More chart predictions …
Tom Cuddy tells us about an upcoming Christmas Present, courtesy of this report by Roger Friedman … which warns, “Watch Out Mariah!!!” …
From Roger’s post …
This November marks the 60th anniversary of the release of “Christmas (Baby Please Come Home)” by Darlene Love.
Yes, it was 1963.
The song became an anthem and Darlene Love was coronated the Queen of Christmas. She’s performed it every year since then. For about 25 years in a row she sang it on David Letterman’s talk show with Paul Shaffer leading the band.
You may not know this but among the then unknown stars on the original Phil Spector recording was Cher. She’s singing lead back up and you can hear her very clearly. (You can also hear Darlene’s sister, Edna Wright, who went on to fame with her group, The Honey Cone, and “Want Ads.”) Also on that legendary record: Sonny Bono playing drums, Leon Russell on keyboards, and Hal Blaine on drums.
Wow!
So now today Cher released the cover of her upcoming Christmas album, but no track info.
But I can tell you that this summer Cher and Darlene recorded a 60th anniversary version of the song, this time with both of them on leads. The new “Baby Please Come Home” will be on Cher’s Christmas album, which is great for her and Darlene and bad news for Mariah Carey.
Mariah, of course, thinks she’s the Queen of Christmas because of her perennial hit, “All I Want for Christmas is You.” Every year, it’s number 1. But this blockbuster from Darlene and Cher should be a grand slam home run. The combination of these power voiced Spector divas on their 60th anniversary version? Magic!
Darlene Love: August 1
The VERY famous music, icon legend, mega star whom I’m recording this Christmas song with just called me to play me a rough cut and it’s AMAZING!!! Omg!! I’m literally doing the “happy dance” in my living room in tears!! Lol!! I’m heading to LA on Thursday to see my family and finish this project in person with this very talented, warm hearted soul whom I’ve known for many years. I’ll be sure to take lots of pix to post when it’s announced!! Get READY!!! This will be playing all over the radio during the holidays and I’m so so honored!!
Dionne Warwick and Barry Gibb will be among the recipients of The Kennedy Honors Awards this year. Also receiving Lifetime Achievement Honors are Queen Latifah and comedian Billy Crystal. It all takes place on December 3rd. (kk)
From Frank B … who send us this from Norm N. Nite’s book regarding The Four Preps …
kk …
They Attended Hollywood High School Together & Sang In The School Choir.
While Singing At A Dance At U.C.L.A. In 1956, A Friend Of Theirs, Howard Adelman, Made Tapes Of Their Performance And, Without Their Knowing It, Sent The Tapes To Capitol Records.
Capitol Contacted The Group & Put Them Under Contract.
The First National Release For The Group Came In November, 1956 = "DREAMY EYES."
It Wasn't Until January, 1958, That They Had Their First Real Hit = "26 Miles."
The Four Preps Were The "PAT BOONE" Of Vocal Groups, Because Of Their Clean Cut Image.
Bruce Goes On To Sing With Dave Sommerville (of The Diamonds), As A Duo.
FB.
P.S. Maybe Bruce Should Record A Country Album --- Like Pat Boone Just Did.
I'm about halfway thru Bruce's book ... and I can promise you that you would definitely enjoy it. ...
What an amazing life ... and his story is told in a most entertaining way. (kk)
Bob Dylan’s 1979 “Live At Budokan” album is being expanded as a “complete” 4-CD set to be released on November 17th.
As I continue to make my way thru the complete Bob Dylan recorded catalog, I am blown away by just how many live albums this guy released!!! It’s not like he’s the most dynamic performer! I’ve never been big on live albums to begin with, but I swear some of these were released only a couple of albums apart back in the day … and I just don’t see the point. I think I’m going to stick with the original “At Budokan” 2-CD set I already have … I really don’t need to hear any more! (lol) kk
But for those of you who do, here is the complete track listing:
CD 1-2 / LP 1-4: February 28, 1978
1. A Hard Rain's A-Gonna Fall * +
2. Repossession Blues * +
3. Mr. Tambourine Man *
4. I Threw It All Away *
5. Shelter from the Storm
6. Love Minus Zero/No Limit
7. Girl from the North Country *
8. Ballad of a Thin Man * +
9. Maggie's Farm *
10. To Ramona * +
11. Like a Rolling Stone * +
12. I Shall Be Released *
13. Is Your Love in Vain? *
14. Going, Going, Gone *
1. One of Us Must Know (Sooner or Later) *
2. Blowin' in the Wind * +
3. Just Like a Woman *
4. Oh, Sister *
5. Simple Twist of Fate
6. You're a Big Girl Now *
7. All Along the Watchtower * +
8. I Want You *
9. All I Really Want to Do *
10. Tomorrow is a Long Time * +
11. Don't Think Twice, It's All Right
12. Band Introductions *
13. It's Alright Ma, (I'm Only Bleeding)
14. Forever Young
15. The Times They Are A-Changin'
CD 3-4 / LP 5-8: March 1, 1978
1. A Hard Rain's A-Gonna Fall *
2. Love Her with a Feeling * +
3. Mr. Tambourine Man
4. I Threw It All Away * +
5. Love Minus Zero/No Limit *
6. Shelter from the Storm *
7. Girl from the North Country * +
8. Ballad of a Thin Man
9. Maggie's Farm
10. One More Cup of Coffee (Valley Below)
11. Like a Rolling Stone
12. I Shall Be Released
13. Is Your Love in Vain?
14. Going, Going Gone
1. One of Us Must Know (Sooner or Later) * +
2. Blowin' in the Wind
3. Just Like a Woman
4. Oh, Sister
5. I Don't Believe You (She Acts Like We Never Met) * +
6. You're a Big Girl Now * +
7. All Along the Watchtower
8. I Want You
9. All I Really Want to Do
10. Knockin' on Heaven's Door
11. The Man in Me * +
12. Band Introductions *
13. It's Alright Ma, (I'm Only Bleeding) *
14. Forever Young * +
15. The Times They Are A-Changin' *
All tracks recorded live at Nippon Budokan Hall, Tokyo, Japan
* denotes previously unreleased.
+ released on Another Budokan 2LP set
All others released on CBS/Sony 40AP 1100-1 (JP), 1978/Columbia PC2 36067 (U.S.), 1979)
And, for those of you out there who like to keep track of these sort of things, here is a complete listing of the 17 times former Beatles teamed up together to record post-Beatles chart hits. (All were uncredited collaborations – although it was never really a secret that they were still working together.)
All of this has come up because of the recent charting of Dolly Parton’s remake of The Beatles’ classic “Let It Be,” which credits Paul McCartney and Ringo Starr in the artist credits. (Also missing from this list are the two times “The Threetles” got back together for the Anthology albums to add their parts to two John Lennon demos, “Free As A Bird” and “Real Love.”) kk
Diane Diekman tells us that Herb Alpert, at age 88, made his first-ever appearance at The Grand Ole Opry last month! While there, he performed the first single from his upcoming album, Wish Upon a Star.
"East Bound and Down" is an instrumental remake of the Jerry Reed hit from 1977 that was revived for the 1980 film Smokey and the Bandit. "I never got that tune out of my brain," Alpert told Billboard. "I always remembered that melody, and I tried to see if I could play that melody in my style and make some sense out of it. I'm going to not only do it with the Opry band, but I'm bringing my band and we're going to do a Tijuana Brass medley."
As leader of Herb Alpert & the Tijuana Brass and as a solo trumpeter, he held the record for being the only living artist to have four albums in the top 10 of the Billboard 200 albums simultaneously until July when Taylor Swift tied his 1966 record. Alpert and Jerry Moss, co-founders of A&M Records, were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2006. They had signed Waylon Jennings in 1964 as one of their first artists. "Waylon really wanted to be a country artist," Alpert says. "I wanted to take him a little more pop. He told me confidentially about Chet Atkins wanting to see him. My partner Jerry Moss and I decided to let Waylon out of his contract so he could go with Chet and RCA." Jerry Moss died August 15 at age 88.
And, since we’re talking Country Music …
Hi Kent,
Some of your readers may be interested in this:
"The Johnny Cash Silver Anniversary Special," a two-hour radio show hosted by Johnny Cash, will be rebroadcast for the first time since it originally aired, to mark the 20th anniversary of Cash’s death on Tuesday, September 12th. Nashville’s Classic Hits station, Hippie Radio 94.5 (WHPY-FM), will air the program at 7 pm Central time that evening. "The Johnny Cash Silver Anniversary Special” was produced by Ed Salamon and received Billboard magazine’s award as Network Radio Program of the Year when it was first broadcast in 1980. Hippie radio streams online, so anyone anywhere can tune in.
Ed Salamon
Nashville, TN
From our FH Buddy LJ Coon, who is still trying to get the REAL story about there about Buddy Holly’s fateful plane crash on February 3, 1969 …
Thursday September 7, 2023
We have completed our feature length screenplay based around The Winter Dance Party Tour and the early morning Clear Lake Iowa aviation accident.
Significant and compelling interviews provided an in-depth personal account of the February 3, 1959 aviation accident.
Never before has a one-on-one fast paced behind the scene story offered so much of what it was really like.
This was the beginning of The Winter Dance Party Tour - 1959
Informative, Involving, Exciting, Happy, Boundary crossing, Shocking, and Emotional.
The Introduction
The Trailer script
The Screenplay
The Ending
I find the content very engaging.
Many of the details you provide are great for setting the scenes, feeling the emotions
(frustration, physical exhaustion, exhilaration, etc). Great ending.
I like the mystery of it. Leaves one thinking once the story is over.
Great Job!
Denny Maratead
Pfizer
Professor-Microbiology
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The story is definitely there. I look forward to reviewing the entire screenplay.
Wes Pryor
Reel Cool Films
L J
L J Coon
Author: 'The Winter Dance Party Tour - 1959'
Author: 'The Edge of Living'
Author: 'The Final Hour's of The Clear Lake Iowa Aviation Accident February 3, 1959'
Author: 'Livin in The Country Lane'
'Side of The Road Music'
BMI*
L J Coon Music Publishing BMI established 2001*
Please keep us posted, LJ …
We’ve been covering your efforts for over a decade now …
And want to keep Forgotten Hits Readers up to date on any and all new developments …
And where and how they might be able to view this film! (kk)
>>>I went to a pool party over the weekend and the music being played was on a Pandora Deep Cuts Station or something like that. You could kind of tell by the sound of the songs which band recorded them, but you had no idea as you could not see the iPhone screen in the bright sun. So my guess is that I did not own any of these albums. After about four hours of this, two songs came on that I was familiar with back to back … A Town I’d Like to Go Back To and The Warm by The Cryan’ Shames.
The songs did not sound exactly right and I went over to the speakers in order to hear them better. Sure enough, they were not the exact same songs recorded on the albums and singles. My question is … Where do these songs come from? They are obviously unreleased recordings and how do these internet music apps acquire them? (Robert Campbell)
>>>Wow, I have no idea … but we have long discussed this fear here in Forgotten Hits that the people PROGRAMMING these stations have become so young that most of them have absolutely connection to the music … and wouldn’t know if they were playing the right version or not. And the fact that so many of these “alternate takes” now find their place on to new CD releases and compilation sets as “bonus tracks,” that somebody not paying attention (or simply using the “shuffle” feature) could just as easily program the wrong tracks for broadcast. (Just for the heck of it, I looked at my copies of The Cryan’ Shames albums and checked to see if any alternate take bonus tracks were included … and only “The Warm” is featured in both its LP and 45 variations … nothing extra noted about “The Town I’d Like To Go Back To.” Anybody else got any ideas on this one??? (kk)
Well, first off, "The Warm" was never on an LP. It was, however, released in stereo and mono on Sony's "A Collection" CD. The stereo one may run longer and sound different since it was never IN stereo originally. I can’t remember. "Town I'd Like To Go Back To" was released in mono and stereo in the 60's and also on separate CDs by Sundazed (stereo) and Now Sounds (mono.) Mono versions often sound different from stereo records. For instance, if you listen to "July" on the stereo and mono LPs (CDs, too), you will find they are very different!
Clark Besch
Greg Lake “Magical” Solo Career Spanning Limited Edition 7 CD Box Set Released November 10th on Manticore Records Through Spirit of Unicorn Music
A CELEBRATION OF THE SOLO CAREER OF ONE OF BRITAIN’S MOST REVERED SINGER SONGWRITERS.
FEATURING PERFORMANCES BY GARY MOORE, TOTO, CLARENCE CLEMONS, ROBERT FRIPP, STEVE HOWE, GEOFF DOWNES, KEITH EMERSON, COZY POWELL, CARL PALMER AND MORE.
STRICTLY LIMITED EDITION
DELUXE 91-TRACK 7-CD
10” x 10” BOX SET WITH 64 PAGE DISPLAY BOOK FEATURING UNSEEN IMAGES AND
INTERVIEWS WITH MANY OF HIS COLLABORATORS
While perhaps best known as the singer, lyricist, composer, bass player, guitarist and producer for one of the most significant and best-selling bands of the 1970s, Emerson, Lake & Palmer, Greg Lake was a highly respected singer-songwriter releasing solo and collaborative material spanning four decades. He was also an incredibly in-demand musician playing with The Who, Ringo Starr and the Trans-Siberian Orchestra.
Greg Lake “Magical” is a limited edition seven-disc set that brings together Greg’s solo studio and live material for the first time, along with collaborations with Toto, Gary Moore, Asia, Geoff Downes, Keith Emerson, King Crimson, ELP, Emerson, Lake & Powell and many more.
Presented in a 10” x 10” box, the limited edition seven-CD set has a 64 page coffee table book featuring extensive notes for each album along with unseen photos from the Lake family archive as well as sleeve notes by Jerry Ewing, Editor of Prog Magazine, who speaks with many of Greg’s collaborators about this once-in-a-generation artist.
“Magical” features Greg’s two solo albums, including his hard rock-infused debut, featuring Gary Moore. Also included are two live albums, including “Songs of A Lifetime” where Greg covers artists such as The Beatles & Elvis Presley as well as a stunning version of The Impressions/Curtis Mayfield classic “People Get Ready”, all of whom inspired him to become such a celebrated songwriter.
The set also features rare tracks and live recordings such as Greg fronting King Crimson supporting The Rolling Stones at the legendary Hyde Park show in 1968, three previously unheard slices of FM Radio gold recorded in the early 80s with Toto, along with songs from his time with Asia, Emerson, Lake & Palmer, The Greg Lake Band, Greg Lake’s Ride The Tiger, Emerson & Lake and one of Greg’s first ever recordings fronting The Shame in 1967.
This incredible collection of Greg’s career has been curated with his family’s full involvement and blessing, who have opened their archive to allow for the inclusion of rare material. All the audio within the set has been mastered from the best available sources by renowned engineer Andy Pearce.
Greg Lake “Magical” is a worthy tribute to a unique talent.
“The only music worth creating is music that comes from the heart” - Greg Lake
“Greg, you are the man” - Ringo Starr
Track list:
CD ONE: Greg Lake
Nuclear Attack
Love You Too Much
It Hurts
Black And Blue
Retribution Drive
Long Goodbye
The Lie
Someone
Let Me Love You Once
For Those Who Dare
CD TWO: Manoeuvres
Manoeuvres
Too Young to Love
Paralysed
A Woman Like You
I Don’t Wanna Lose Your Love Tonight
It is You, You Gotta Believe
Famous Last Words
Slave To Love
Haunted
I Don’t Know Why I Still Love You
CD THREE: From the
Underground Vol. 1 - The Official Bootleg
Emerson, Lake & Palmer - Touch and Go
King Crimson - A Man, A City
The Shame - Don't Go Away Little Girl
Greg Lake - Medley: Still, You Turn Me On / Watching Over You
Greg Lake And Band - Daddy
Greg Lake And Band - Retribution Drive
Asia With Greg Lake - Heat of The Moment
Emerson, Lake & Powell - The Score
Shy Limbs - Love
Emerson, Lake & Palmer - Affairs of The Heart
Emerson, Lake & Powell - Learning to Fly
Emerson, Lake & Palmer - Lucky Man
Greg Lake And Band - 21st Century Schizoid Man
CD FOUR: From the
Underground Vol. II - Deeper into The Mine. An Official Greg Lake Bootleg
Emerson, Lake & Palmer - Black Moon
Greg Lake’s Ride the Tiger - Check it Out
Greg Lake’s Ride the Tiger - Love Under Fire
Greg Lake With Toto - Cold Side of a Woman
Emerson, Lake & Powell - Step Aside
Emerson, Lake & Palmer - Preacher Blues
Greg Lake - Hold Me
Greg Lake And Band - Heart on Ice
Greg Lake’s Ride the Tiger - Blue Light
Greg Lake With Toto - You're Good with Your Love
Greg Lake With Toto - You Really Got a Hold on Me
King Crimson - Epitaph
Greg Lake Band Featuring Gary Moore - Fanfare for The Common Man
CD FIVE: Songs of A
Lifetime
21st Century Schizoid Man
Lend Your Love to Me Tonight
Songs Of a Lifetime Tour Introduction
From The Beginning
Tribute To the King
Heartbreak Hotel
Epitaph/The Court of The Crimson King
King Crimson Cover Story
I Talk to The Wind
Ringo And the Beatles
You've Got to Hide Your Love Away
Touch And Go
Trilogy
Still... You Turn Me On
Reflections Of Paris
C’est La Vie
My Very First Guitar
Lucky Man
People Get Ready
Karn Evil 9: 1st Impression, Pt. 2
CD SIX: Live in Piacenza
21st Century Schizoid Man
Lend Your Love to Me Tonight
From The Beginning
Heartbreak Hotel
Epitaph/In the Court of The Crimson King
I Talk to The Wind
Ringo And the Beatles
Touch And Go
Trilogy / Still... You Turn Me On
I Believe in Father Christmas
Shakin’ All Over
C’est La Vie
People Get Ready
Lucky Man
Karn Evil 9 (1st Impression, Part II)
CD SEVEN: Emerson / Lake -
Live from Manticore Hall
From The Beginning
Introduction
I Talk To The Wind
Bitches Crystal
The Barbarian
Take A Pebble
Tarkus
C’est La Vie
Pirates
Moog Solo / Lucky Man
To pre-order: https://www.cherryred.co.uk/product/greg-lake-magical-7cd-10x10-box-set/
Mark Lapidos remembers the very first Beatlefest …
Incredibly 49 YEARS AGO this weekend!
SEPTEMBER 7-8, 1974 - 49 YEARS AGO
Dear Fellow Beatles Fans,
Retelling my story of the first FEST:
It was exactly 49 years ago that the very first Beatlefest was held, at the
Commodore Hotel in NYC. I remember being so nervous about the opening -
programs, shirts, posters printing - is everything and everybody going to
arrive in time? Did I have all the staff needed? Basic stuff that isn't so
basic when it is the first time doing something like this! The show was
set to begin on the Saturday at 1PM. About 11AM, Apple's official
representative, Tony King, arrives at my suite and what happened over the next
20-30 minutes changed everything!!! He brought along the guitar that John
mentioned to me at my meeting with him. He signed it for the Charity Raffle. I
had already received a set of signed drumsticks from Ringo. John called Paul
and George, who apparently did not know they were supposed to send signed items
for the raffle. So John signed a Spanish Guitar that Paul bought on their trip
to Spain in the early 1960s, and the Tabla that George used on Within You
Without You. Tony then hands me 6 signed copies of the Penguin John Lennon
Books to auction for the charity. Finally, he hands me a 7th copy signed
and personalized to me from John and tells me that John wants to come tomorrow
(Sunday) night and pick the winners. Did I hear that correctly?? Yes, that is
exactly what Tony just told me. I didn't tell a soul and a route was planned
out for John to come through the kitchen and go up to the balcony where a
microphone was set up for him for the Charity...Unfortunately, he changed his
mind and went upstate NY for the day. - IT WAS THAT CLOSE TO HAPPENING!!
There were lots of rumors going around over the weekend about him coming but it
was all speculation. Bob Gruen told me about 40 years later that he actually
called John from the hotel lobby (yes in a real phone booth!) and told him 'you
gotta come down and see what is happening. It is great!' I did, however, get to
thank John in person two months later and he was happy to hear how well it
went. John continued to donate signed items for the Charity Raffles for the
next 6 years. The event made the covers of Rolling Stone and the UK's
equivalent, Melody Maker. 9 1/2 months from the moment I thought of the
idea over a dish of vanilla ica cream in NYC in late November, 1973 to the
event itself was a journey I will never forget. It never occurred to me that
there would be a 2nd FEST the following September, then ventured out
to other cities (including Chicago every year since 1977) and now 134
FESTS later, we have begun plans for our big 50th Anniversary show at the TWA
Hotel at JFK Airport where all the mania began in the states exactly 60 years
ago - the weekend of February 9-11, 2024. Details coming in late October/early
November.
Peace and Love,
Mark Lapidos
Founder and Creator
I clearly remember going to the very first Chicago Beatlefest in 1977 … and have been to several more since over the years … a VERY impressive array of memorabilia, films and fans.
Thank you, Mark, for all the great memories … and for honoring the greatest band of all time. (kk)
By the way, you can view highlights from the most recent Chicago Beatlefest (sorry, Fest For Beatles Fans … it will ALWAYS be Beatlefest for me!!!) here …
For anyone who would like to hear my radio show I did last night, it is available to hear below anytime. Everything from WLS and WCFL (Chuck Buell even!) to my own aircheck as a college student 49 years ago. For anyone who HEARD it, thanks so much!
Clark Besch
https://wfmu.org/archiveplayer/?show=131431&archive=240771
And, speaking of Mr. Buell …
That is NOT the “pretty in pink” Barbie color. It must be the 21st century version, where everything is bolder and nobody cares what you think. However, I must say Kent rocks that bathing suit.
Shelley
Laugh of the day …
