19 January 2024
21 January 2024
Valley Sunrise Edition 765
Today’s Playlist
Hour 1:
Eamonn Jackson – Just The Way I Am (2023)
Benny Hill – Ernie (1971) [Benny Hill, actor, comedian and singer born this day in 1924, Southampton, Hampshire, England. Died 1992.]
Jack Blanchard & Misty Morgan – Tennessee Birdwalk (1970)
Chris Boots Lee – If Only Your Eyes Could Lie (2023)
Mac Davis – Tequila Sheila [Mac Davis, singer and songwriter, born this day 1942 in Lubbock, Texas. Died 2020]
Jackie Wilson – Reet Petite (1957) [Jackie Wilson, rhythm and blues and rock singer, died this day 1984 in Mt Holly, New Jersey, U.S.A., aged 49]
Perry Botkin Jr & His Orchestra – Happiness Is
Peggy Lee – Manana (1948) [Peggy Lee, jazz and pop singer, songwriter and actress for nearly 70 years, died this day 2002 in Los Angeles, California, U.S.A.]
Guy Mitchell – When Blinky Blows (1955)
The Billboard Top 20 of 1960: No 19 – Brian Hyland – The Itsy Bitsy Teeny Weeny Yellow Polka Dot Bikini (1960)
Manuel & The Music Of The Mountains – La Golondrina
RnR Ranch Girls – On The Road Again (2022)
Shangri Las – The Leader Of The Pack (1964) [Mary Weiss, lead singer, died last Friday, aged 75.]
Hour 2:
Julie Anthony – The Only Way Out
By Request: Paul McCartney – Mull of Kintyre
By Request: Shirley Bassey – Goldfinger (1964)
By Request: Foster & Allen – The Green Hills of Ireland
John Denver – Daddy What’s A Train
Warren Kearney & Peggy Nora – We Don’t Talk Any More
By Request: Foster & Allen – Old Loves Never Die
By Request: James Blunt – You’re Beautiful
Charles Gerhardt & His Orchestra – Love Changes Everything
Sisters In Country – My Heart’s Already There
Reels – Bad Moon Rising
Frank Sinatra – Pass Me By (1965)
19 January 2024
Friday Morning Radio Edition 400
Today’s Playlist
Hour 1:
Lloyd Back – Try A Little Kindness (2023)
Adam Brand – Grandpa’s Piano (2013)
Emily Lubitz – Like I Do (2022)
Michael Buble – All I Do Is Dream Of You
Roger Whittaker – My World
Carol Markstrom – Route 66
Bert Kaempfert & His Orchestra – Wheeling Free
Vic Damone & Nelson Riddle Orchestra – Games That Lovers Play
60 Year Diamond Classic: Town & Country Brothers – Sandy Sandy (1963)
60 Year Diamond Classic: Dave Clark Five – Glad All Over (1963)
Dancing Ballroom Orchestra – I Need Your Love
Hour 2:
Johnny Cash – One Piece At A Time (1976)
Celine Dion – Another Year Has Gone By
Patrizio Buanne – Alta Marea
They Don’t Make Them Like This Anymore: Stargazers – It’s The Milkman (1957)
John – First Snow (2021)
Val Doonican – Here’s That Rainy Day
James Last & His Orchestra – Medley
Bobby Goldsboro – By The Time I Get To Phoenix
Warren Kearney – We Don’t Talk Anymore (2023)
BBC Big Band – Take The A Train
Jon English – All Together Now
Ashley Cook – The Sydney Jillaroo (2022)
Hour 3:
ABBA – Take A Chance On Me (1977)
Norma O’Hara Murphy – Kosciusko (2023)
Charlie Landsborough – Love You Every Second
Patti Page – Fly Me To The Moon
Chris “Boots” Lee – This Is Australia (2023)
Nana Mouskouri – Heimweh Nach Wind Und Meer
Manuel & The Music Of The Mountains – Arrivederci Roma
60 Year Diamond Classic: Village Stompers – Washington Square (1963)
60 Year Diamond Classic: Beatles – Love Me Do (1964)
Suzanne O’Boyle – Wayfaring Stranger (2023)
Damian Davis – Today’s Teardrops (2023)
Dean Perrett – Close To Home (2023)
BORN This Day:
1935 – Bondi Junction, New South Wales – Johnny O’Keefe, rock and roll singer whose career began in the 1950s hits such as Wild One, Shout and She’s My Baby. In his twenty-year career, O’Keefe released over 50 singles, 50 EPs and 100 albums. Died 1978.
1939 – Shenandoah, Iowa, U.S.A. – Phil Everly, one of the Everly Brothers, rock and roll performers known for steel string guitars and close harmony singing. Their greatest period was between 1957 and 1965. Died 2014.
1942 – Salisbury, Wiltshire, England – Michael Crawford, acclaimed actor and singer who has won numerous awards, covering radio, television, film, and stagework on London’s West End and on Broadway in New York City. He is famed for originating the title role in The Phantom Of The Opera, as well as playing the hapless Frank Spencer in the popular 70s British sitcom, Some Mothers Do ‘Ave ‘Em. Turn 82.
1943 – Port Arthur, Texas, U.S.A. – Janis Joplin, singer, songwriter and music arranger who rose to prominence in the late 60s as the lead singer of Big Brother And The Holding Company and later, as a solo artist. Died 1970.
1944 – Santa Monica, California, U.S.A. – Michele Ann Marie Fabares alias Shelley Fabares, actress and singer known for her role as Donna Reed’s oldest child, “Mary Stone,” on The Donna Reed Show from 1958 to 1963. Her Top 40 hit, Johnny Angel sold over one-million copies and was awarded a gold disc. Turns 80.
1944 – Bethnal Green, London, England – Laurie London, pop singer of the late 50s whose only hit record He’s Got The Whole World In His Hands reached #2 on the American Billboard chart. Turns 80.
1946 – Sevierville, Tennessee U.S.A. – Dolly Parton, singer-songwriter, author, multi-instrumentalist, actress and philanthropist, best-known for her work in country music. Turns 78.
DIED This Day:
1998 – Jackson, Tennessee U.S.A. – Carl Perkins, rockabilly musician whose recording career began in 1954. His best known song was Blue Suede Shoes. Aged 65.
2006 – Reston, Virginia, U.S.A. – Wilson Pickett, rhythm and blues, rock and roll and soul singer and songwriter. Aged 64.