Say What?!?!?!
Tom Jones is saying that he was fired from the U.K. version of “The Voice” after nine seasons.
What on earth are they thinking?
Jones was the ONLY reason to watch the show, often coming up to sing with some of the contestants or on his own … truly a joy to watch as his voice hasn’t lost any of its magic over the years.
The general consensus seems to be that their feeling was Tom was getting "too old" ... at one point, a comment was even made that he was uninsurable.
I say, buy the program right out from under ‘em, Tom … and sack the whole lot. Then, go out and hire Lulu, Barry Gibb and Donovan Leitch to be your co-coaches / judges / and mentors and watch the program soar ... prove to the entertainment world once and for all that there is no substitute for talent (both having it and recognizing it), knowledge and wisdom ... just imagine what this panel could do to inspire tomorrow’s wannabes!)
Sir Tom is that rare exception to the rule of an 86-year old who can still belt them out with the best of them. He certainly deserves better than this. (kk)
Kent,
Thanks so much for supporting our fifth year of WLS / WCFL Rewound.
The comments we have received from the DJs and their family members, along with many original Top 40 fans is overwhelming. We don't realize how much hearing these old shows means to those who are tuned in, and oftentimes themselves are a part of the history of Chicago Radio or the Music Industry.
Thanks again for spreading the word.
Ted
My pleasure … consider me amongst your very biggest fans! (kk)
Well, you Guys did it again!
Another Spectacular Rewound Radio Labor Day Weekend . . . ah . . . Spectacular!
I am so honored to be featured in your presentation each year. For that I say a Big "THANK YOU!"
Now, here is my Special 40-second Mashup I created just for you!
CB
And Timmy sent us this … an old WLS Concert Poster promoting
all of the shows coming to Washington Park … man, what a line-up … and only
about $6 or $8 for tickets! Man, those
were the days. (Although I’m not so sure
I’d venture into that neighborhood nowadays!!!
(kk)
Record Research has sweetened the pot if you preorder any of their new “Across The Charts” Decades books. (A preorder also offers you a discount price on each new book.)
Check out the link below to see how you can receive a free collectors’ card featuring founder Joel Whitburn.
https://mailchi.mp/recordresearch/g0xetr2ghd-12871179?e=d5785dc612
Looks like we missed a major milestone yesterday ...
Although the first memory that sprang to MY mind was 9-9-99 ... the day the first Beatles CDs were released ... (they were kinda late to the game so this was considered a very big deal at the time when their first four albums were released on compact disc).
However, it is FAR more significant that 70 years ago to the day (September 9th, 1956), Elvis Presley made his first appearance on The Ed Sullivan Show. All Hail The King! (kk)
