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This week
on Treasure Island Oldies
January 31st, 2010 to February 6th,
2010
Wow there are a lot of things I want to tell you about, so
let's get started. To begin, I'd like to thank our
Webmaster, Eddy Fisher,
for the brand new alternative to mIRC to be able to connect
with the Chat Room. He has been testing it, and several
listeners were sent an email with access to the test page.
By all accounts, it is a huge improvement over the former
java chat applet, which stopped working in early January. It
is NOT difficult to log into the Chat Room, but you must
follow the instructions completely. For full details, click
Chat on the
Menu. Please note
that the visually impaired are encouraged to use IRC
software as it is easy for screen readers to assist with
connecting and chatting. The Nuts are definitely back in the
Hut!
I am pleased to have introduced a new Weekly Feature, the
Oldies Artist of the Week
in the first hour of the show. You'll hear a short artist
profile followed by one of that artist's hit songs. My
thanks to Russ Horton
and IRSOA
(Internet Radio Supports Oldies Artists) for providing the
weekly artist profile spots. I have been and continue to be
an active supporter of oldies artists every week on the show
since 1997.
Next week be sure to listen for our
Annual Tribute to The Day
The Music Died, February 3, 1959. We'll play the
music of Buddy Holly,
Ritchie Valens
and The Big Bopper,
and also air interview segments and news clips from that
tragic event. It'll all happen in the 4th Hour of next
week's show.
In two week's time it our
Annual Valentine's Special
and this year we will be live right on Valentine's Day,
February 14th. The last and only time this has ever happened
was back in 1999. Be sure to get your requests and
dedications to me in plenty of time for inclusion on the
show. Call or Click:
206-203-4678 -
the number for the 24/7
Listener Line, or
click Requests on
any page of the website. I look forward to playing your
songs and dedications.
I am pleased to pass on the encouraging news that
Susan Jacks,
formerly of The Poppy
Family, is going to receive a kidney transplant
from her brother, Billy,
on February 17th. She has been battling kidney failure and
on dialysis on a regular basis. I know you join me in
wishing Susan all the very best.
Another singer is on the mend; this time it's
Austin Roberts,
who had several hits including
Something's Wrong With Me.
Austin suffered the beginnings of a heart attack and entered
hospital for triple bypass surgery. He is recuperating at
Baptist Hospital in Nashville and would welcome and
appreciate receiving get well cards. You can send them to
Baptist Hospital, 2000
Church Street, Nashville, TN 37236, Attention: George
Robertson.
There is a brand new series of DVDs being released, with the
first four coming out at the end of March. It's
The British Invasion,
featuring individual discs from
Gerry and The Pacemakers,
Small Faces,
Herman's Hermits,
and the amazing Dusty
Springfield. Be sure to go to the
Treasure Island Oldies Blog
to see a trailer. Dusty looks and sounds amazing in this.
Speaking of Dusty, she's being featured this week at the
Treasure Island Oldies Blog
with Son Of A Preacher
Man, performed live. It's our
Song of the Week.
Enjoy!
I played Andy Kim's
fantastic new song,
Happen Again, once again on this week's show. Not
surprisingly, the response was phenomenal. Reading the
comments posted on
Facebook and elsewhere, people are loving this
song and being moved deeply by the lyrics. The song and the
rest of his brand new album will be released March 31st and
will be available both as a CD in your local music store, as
well as available online. I can't wait!
Speaking of Andy, he is part of the impressive list of
2009 Inductees to
the Hit Parade Hall of
Fame. There's more details on the
Treasure Island Oldies Blog.
Voice Your Choice
next week has Bobby Vee
being featured with two of his many hits:
Charms and
Rubber Ball.
Cast your vote by clicking the
Voice Your Choice button
on any page of the website and then making your selection.
The winner will be played in the 3rd hour of next week's
show.
If you or
someone special to you is having a birthday, let me know.
Send the details to
michael@treasureislandoldies.com.
It'll be my pleasure to wish you
Happy Birthday
and play Birthday
by The Beatles.
Remember to send in your photo for the
Treasure Island Oldies
Listener Gallery. Many folks have, and there's
still room for yours. Send your picture, name and city to
michael@treasureislandoldies.com.
I look forward to receiving it from you.
Is your high school, college or university
Alma Mater
planning a Reunion? Let me know and I'll be pleased to let
the listeners know about it. Today with people scattered all
around the globe, it is sometimes difficult to reach them.
I'll do my best to help publicize and promote your Reunion.
Send the details to
michael@treasureislandoldies.com.
Have a good week.
Bye for now.
Michael
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(left to right:
Kenny Loggins, Eddy Fisher, Jim Messina, Michael
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Michael Godin, Johnny Mathis) |
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