Tuesday, March 27, 2012

And the singer of the UK's entry in this year's Eurovision Song Contest is........

the oldest male singer ever to take the stage for the legendary contest!  CLICK HERE to find out more, and see the music video for the song below...........

 

 

 

Reunited......and it still feels so good

To celebrate a milestone birthday, The Queen of Soul is back together with the man who helped her ascend to the throne.......CLICK HERE to find out more

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From ballroom dancer to the President's mom?

No matter how far Gladys Knight goes this season on Dancing With The Stars, it appears she may already have her next gig lined up, and this one doesn't involve singing!  CLICK HERE to find out what Gladys is tackling next.........

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Monday, March 26, 2012

A King becomes an icon

One of the Brill Building's finest songwriters receives a well-deserved honor from BMI......CLICK HERE to find out who it is

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Familar "Faces" at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Induction

The logistics of getting a long-defunct band back together for even something as prestigious as induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremony can sometimes be a risky proposition, but the surviving members of The Faces say they're all game, including Rod Stewart! 

CLICK HERE to see what Faces drummer Kenney Jones has to say about reuniting........

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Barry Manilow: Hip (Replacement) Cat

Call it whatever you want.......but don't call it a tour, says Barry Manilow following his first few road ventures following hip surgery. 

CLICK HERE to see Barry tell Rolling Stone about plans to revisit old musical territory for a new album, tour plans, and who he'd like to tour with on a co-headlining trip.

 

 

 

Multiple Megs of "Ram"

1972 saw several landmark albums, and now, in a never ending effort to milk a cash cow dry, another album gets a full reissue treatment. 

CLICK HERE to find out which album and the bonus material included........


 

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Bowie Howdy!

The moment when androgyny went mainstream is celebrated will be celebrated this summer when the 40th anniversary reissue of a landmark album hits stores and iTunes......

CLICK HERE for track listing and other info

 

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Will The Eagles soar on the road this year?

We already know The Rolling Stones won't be hitting the road for a 50th anniversary tour......at least not this year.  Earlier this year, Joe Walsh indicated The Eagles would be hitting the road for a 40th anniversary tour, but Glenn Frey says, "not so fast"...........

CLICK HERE to get his thoughts on an Eagles commemorative tour, an upcoming Eagles DVD, and his own solo album and tour.

 

 

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Thursday, March 22, 2012

The Killer keeps it "all in the family"........AGAIN!

While the source must be considered in this case, although they've been right more than they've been wrong recently (John Edwards, etc.), just when you think Jerry Lee Lewis couldn't possibly top himself after marrying his cousin 50-plus years ago (which is still just as creepy of a notion today, by the way) comes this...........

CLICK HERE to get the scoop! 

Wednesday, March 21, 2012

Will Blu-ray make it even "Yellow"er?

Although it isn't considered one of their many artistic triumphs, musically or otherwise, a film from the Fab Four's catalog is getting the HD re-release treatment.  CLICK HERE to find out more.........

 


 

 

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Tuesday, March 20, 2012

"This one time, at rock and roll camp............"

Why not make everything old new again for your summer vacation?  Go back to summer camp!  We can't promise it will be mosquito free, but this one sure looks and sounds like fun.  Wanna relive your favorite musical memories with great artists spanning three decades?  CLICK HERE to feel 20 years younger again!

 

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The Boss and The Animal

Last week's SXSW conference in Austin, Texas brought out several Oldies heavyweights, and two of them collaborated onstage for the very first time!  Eric Burdon discusses his admiration for Bruce Springsteen's knowledge of his 60's heyday.........

Mad About "Mad Men"

Score one for musical historical accuracy!!  Why will you not be hearing Dusty Springfield's classic "The Look of Love" on Sunday night's fifth season premiere of AMC's "Mad Men"?  CLICK HERE to find out! 

 

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Monday, March 19, 2012

ON THE ROAD - CROSBY, STILLS, AND NASH

  • 06/07 - Philadelphia, PA - Tower Theatre
  • 06/08 - Johnstown, PA - Cambria County War Memorial
  • 06/10 - Cleveland, OH - Jacobs Pavilion at Nautica
  • 06/12 - Canandaigua, NY - Marvin Sands Performing Arts Center
  • 06/13 - Gilford, NH - Meadowbrook U.S. Cellular Pavilion
  • 06/15 - Providence, RI - Providence Performing Arts Center
  • 06/16 - Wallingford, CT - Oakdale Theatre
  • 06/18 - Boston, MA - The Wang Theatre
  • 06/20 - Westbury, NY - Theatre at Westbury
  • 06/21 - Westbury, NY - Theatre at Westbury
  • 06/23 - Erie, PA - Presque Isle State Park
  • 06/24 - Bethlehem, PA - Sands Bethlehem Event Center
  • 06/26 - Montclair, NJ - Wellmont Theatre
  • 06/27 - Montclair, NJ - Wellmont Theatre
  • 06/29 - Red Bank, NJ - Count Basie Theatre
  • 06/30 - Atlantic City, NJ - BorgataEvent Center
  • 07/02 - Baltimore, MD - Pier Six Pavilion
  • 07/03 - Vienna, VA - Wolf Trap
  • 07/05 - Charlottesville, VA - nTelos Wireless Pavilion
  • 07/07 - Portsmouth, VA - nTelos Wireless Pavilion
  • 07/08 - Durham, NC - Durham Performing Arts Center
  • 07/11 - Tuscaloosa, AL - Tuscaloosa Amphitheatre
  • 07/13 - Biloxi, MS - IP Casino Resort & Spa
  • 07/14 - Alpharetta, GA - Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre at Encore Park
  • 07/27 - Nashville, TN - Ryman Auditorium
  • 07/28 - Paducah, KY - Carson Center
  • 07/30 - Cincinnati, OH - PNC Pavilion at Riverbend Music Center
  • 07/31 - Toledo, OH - Toledo Zoo Amphitheatre
  • 08/02 - St. Louis, MO - Fox Theater
  • 08/03 - Chicago, IL - Ravinia Festival
  • 08/05 - Milwaukee, WI - Riverside Theater
  • 08/06 - Minneapolis, MN - Orpheum Theatre
  • 08/08 - Lincoln, NE - Pinewood Bowl Amphitheater
  • 08/09 - Kansas City, MO - Starlight Theatre
  • 08/11 - Wichita, KS - Hartman Arena
  • 08/12 - Oklahoma City, OK - Zoo Amphitheatre
  • 08/14 - Dallas, TX - Verizon Theatre
  • 08/15 - Houston, TX - Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion
  • 08/17 - San Antonio, TX - Majestic Theatre
  • 08/18 - Austin, TX - Austin City Limits Live
  • 08/20 - Albuquerque, NM - Route 66 Casino
  • 08/21 - Morrison, CO - Red Rocks Amphitheatre
  • 08/23 - Salt Lake City, UT - Red Butte Garden
  • 08/24 - Boise, ID - Idaho Botanic Gardens
  • 09/04 - Phoenix, AZ - Symphony Hall
  • 09/07 - Los Angeles, CA - Greek Theatre
  • 09/08 - San Jose, CA - San Jose Civic Auditorium
  • 09/14 - Woodinville, WA - Chateau Ste. Michelle
  • 09/22 - Reno, NV - Reno Events Center
  • 09/28 - Santa Barbara, CA - Santa Barbara Bowl
  • 09/29 - San Diego, CA - Humphrey's

Tom Jones Doesn't Hear "Voice"s!

"The Voice" has become an international smash, with the UK now getting in on the act, and in the first episode of that version, Tom Jones commits a major faux pas!  This is the professional equivalent of forgetting his anniversary..............

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Is rock and roll's longest running feud finally over?

We know they won't be hitting the road this year, but the hatchet between the Glimmer Twins appears to have been buried........at least temporarily.  

Keith Richards apologizes to Mick Jagger | The Music Mix | EW.com

Thursday, March 15, 2012

Today In Oldies 3/15/2012

Golden Hits Radio's Everything Oldies.....We've got a nose for Oldies news! 

 

ODD JOBS

Before your favorite Oldies superstars became million-selling musicians and singers, they often had to hold down "real" jobs to make ends meet.  Now's your chance to show what a big fan you are by playing our new game, "Odd Jobs".  We'll give you an occupation, and you tell us (via multiple choice) which star once held that job before they hit it big.............


Auto factory worker - Little Richard, Bo Diddley, or Chuck Berry

Movie theater ticket taker - B.J. Thomas, Bob Dylan, or Harry Nilsson

Shipyard riveter - Tony Bennett, Perry Como, or Frank Sinatra

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ANSWERS TO MONDAY'S ODD JOBS

Wire solderer @ General Electric - Tommy Roe

Dishwasher - Marvin Gaye

Glove factory worker - Tom Jones

 

***COMMENT BELOW WITH YOUR GUESSES......WE'LL HAVE THE ANSWERS TOMORROW!***

Golden Hits Radio's Burning Question of the Day

Today in 1972, Los Angeles police broke into the barricaded studios of radio station KHJ following calls from worried listeners due to the same song being played over and over for 25 1/2 hours!  Which song was it? 

Come back to Everything Oldies tomorrow to find the answer, and leave a Comment below with your best guess!
 

 

Yesterday's Burning Question (and Answer) of the Day

Which two music legends were thrown out of L.A.'s legendary Troubador March 13, 1974 for heckling The Smothers Brothers during a performance?

Answer:     John Lennon and Harry Nilsson

 

ON THE ROAD - B.J. THOMAS

Sunday, March 11, 2012

Today In Oldies 3/12/2012

Golden Hits Radio's Everything Oldies.....All the Oldies news that's fit to print!

 

ODD JOBS

Before your favorite Oldies superstars became million-selling musicians and singers, they often had to hold down "real" jobs to make ends meet.  Now's your chance to show what a big fan you are by playing our new game, "Odd Jobs".  We'll give you an occupation, and you tell us (via multiple choice) which star once held that job before they hit it big.............

 

Wire solderer @ General Electric - B.J. Thomas, Tommy Roe, or Bobby Goldsboro

Dishwasher - Marvin Gaye, Smokey Robinson, or Eddie Kendricks (of The Temptations)

Glove factory worker - Engelbert Humperdinck, George Harrison, or Tom Jones

 

ANSWERS TO FRIDAY'S ODD JOBS:

Recording studio janitor - Harry Wayne Casey (of K.C. and The Sunshine Band)

Hospital orderly - Percy Sledge

Truck driver - Elvis Presley

 

***COMMENT BELOW WITH YOUR GUESSES......WE'LL HAVE THE ANSWERS TOMORROW!***

Golden Hits Radio's Burning Question of the Day

Which two music legends were thrown out of L.A.'s legendary Troubador today in 1974 for heckling The Smothers Brothers during a performance?

Come back to Everything Oldies tomorrow to find the answer, and leave a Comment below with your best guess!
 

Yesterday's Burning Question (and Answer) of the Day

The Beatles weren't the only British Invasion act to make waves on The Ed Sullivan Show.  Which British supergroup made their first of EIGHTEEN appearances on the show March 9, 1964? 

Answer:     The Dave Clark Five

 

ON THE ROAD - TOMMY ROE

  • 04/07 – Riverside, IA – Riverside Casino
  • 04/08 – Riverside, IA – Riverside Casino
  • 04/14 – Niagara Falls, NY - Seneca Niagara Casino
  • 05/25 – Edmonton, AB, Canada - Century Casino
  • 06/16 – Gray, TN - Fountain of Life Fair
  • 06/17 - Ponte Vedra, FL (tentative)
  • 06/18 – The Villages, FL
  • 08/31 – Dubuque, IA - DiamondJo Casino
  • 09/01 – Sloan, IA - Winnavegas Casino
  • 09/02 – Arnolds Park, IA - Hall of Fame Induction

Thursday, March 8, 2012

Today In Oldies 3/9/2012

Golden Hits Radio's Everything Oldies.....Where Oldies news comes first!

 

ODD JOBS

Before your favorite Oldies superstars became million-selling musicians and singers, they often had to hold down "real" jobs to make ends meet.  Now's your chance to show what a big fan you are by playing our new game, "Odd Jobs".  We'll give you an occupation, and you tell us (via multiple choice) which star once held that job before they hit it big.............

Recording studio janitor - Davy Jones (of The Monkees), Ben E. King, or Harry Wayne Casey (of K.C. and The Sunshine Band)? 

Hospital orderly - Paul Simon, Percy Sledge, or James Brown

Truck driver - Elvis Presley, Fabian, or Dion

 

 

***COMMENT BELOW WITH YOUR GUESSES......WE'LL HAVE THE ANSWERS TOMORROW!***

Golden Hits Radio's Burning Question of the Day

The Beatles weren't the only British Invasion act to make waves on The Ed Sullivan Show.  Which British supergroup made their first of EIGHTEEN appearances on the show today in 1964? 

Come back to Everything Oldies tomorrow to find the answer, and leave a Comment below with your best guess!
 

Yesterday's Burning Question (and Answer) of the Day

Which group became the first Canadian act to have an American hit in the rock era, which peaked at #2 On March 6, 1957?

Answer:     The Diamonds, with their smash "Little Darlin'"

 

ON THE ROAD - MICKY DOLENZ (of The Monkees)

 

 

"Moondog Coronation Ball" 

Sat 03/31/12  Cleveland, OH  Quicken Loans Arena

Sat 04/07/12  Auburn, WA   Muckleshoot Indian Casino

Appearing at The "Happy Together" Tour 2012

Fri 06/08/12  Columbus, GA   RiverCenter

Sat 06/09/12 Dothan, AL Dothan Civic Center Arena

Appearing at "Riverbend Festival"

Sun 06/10/12   Chattanooga, TN  Riverbend Festival Grounds

Appearing at The "Happy Together" Tour 2012

Thu 06/14/12   Jacksonville, FL  Florida Theatre

Fri 06/15/12  Clearwater, FL  Ruth Eckerd Hall

Sat 06/16/12   Hiawassee, GA   Anderson Music Hall

Sun 06/17/12  Montgomery, AL  Montgomery Performing Arts Centre

Tue 06/19/12  Glenside, PA  Keswick Theatre

Wed 06/20/12 New Brunswick, NJ  State Theatre

Thu 06/21/12 Tarrytown, NY  The Tarrytown Music Hall

Sat 06/23/12 Westbury, NY  NYCB Theatre At Westbury

Sun 06/24/12 Hampton Beach, NH   Hampton Beach Casino Ballroom

Wed 06/27/12 Bangor, ME   Waterfront Park

Thu 07/12/12 Santa Ynez, CA  Chumash Casino

Appearing at "California State Fair"

Fri 07/13/12  Sacramento, CA  Cal Expo

Appearing at "OC Fair"

Sat 07/14/12 Costa Mesa, CA   Pacific Amphitheatre

Appearing at The "Happy Together" Tour 2012

Sun 07/15/12 Prescott Valley, AZ  Tim's Toyota Center

Tue 07/17/12 Sandy, UT   Sandy City Amphitheater

Sat 07/28/12 Asbury Park, NJ  Paramount Theatre

Mon 07/30/12 Bethlehem, PA  Musikfest Cafe At ArtsQuest Center

Thu 08/02/12 Kettering, OH  Fraze Pavilion For The Perf. Arts

Fri 08/03/12 Windsor, ON  Caesars Windsor "The Colosseum"

Sat 08/04/12 Waukegan, IL  Genesee Theatre

Tue 08/07/12 Bemidji, MN  The Sanford Center

Thu 08/09/12 Effingham, IL  Effingham Performance Center

Sat 08/11/12 Manistee, MI   Little River Casino Resort

Appearing at "Kentucky State Fair"

Thu 08/23/12 Louisville, KY  Cardinal Stadium

Appearing at The "Happy Together" Tour 2012

Thu 08/23/12 Louisville, KY  Cardinal Stadium

Fri 08/24/12 Aurora, IL  Paramount Theatre

Appearing at "New York State Fair"

Thu 08/30/12 Syracuse, NY   New York State Fairgrounds

Appearing with Herman's Hermits Starring Peter Noone

Sat 09/29/12 Branson, MO  Tri-Lakes Center

Monday, March 5, 2012

Today In Oldies 3/6/2012

Golden Hits Radio's Everything Oldies.....Oldies news first!

 

ODD JOBS

Before your favorite Oldies superstars became million-selling musicians and singers, they often had to hold down "real" jobs to make ends meet.  Now's your chance to show what a big fan you are by playing our new game, "Odd Jobs".  We'll give you an occupation, and you tell us (via multiple choice) which star once held that job before they hit it big.............

Grave digger  --  Rod Stewart, Elton John, or Roger Daltrey

Pool ball racker -- Little Richard, James Brown, or Jimi Hendrix

Chicken plucker -- Carl Perkins, Mick Jagger, or Chubby Checker


***COMMENT BELOW WITH YOUR GUESSES......WE'LL HAVE THE ANSWERS TOMORROW!***


Golden Hits Radio's Burning Question of the Day

Which group became the first Canadian act to have an American hit in the rock era, which peaked at #2 today in 1957? 

Come back to Everything Oldies tomorrow to find the answer, and leave a Comment below with your best guess!
 

Yesterday's Burning Question (and Answer) of the Day

On February 28,1970, Led Zeppelin was forced to play a gig in Copenhagen, Denmark under a different name.  What name did they use, and what were the circumstances that necessitated the temporary name change?

Answer:     Due to the family of Ferdinand von Zeppelin being offended by what they considered to be a derogatory use of their name in their native country, Led Zeppelin became.............The Nobs! 

 

ON THE ROAD - EARTH, WIND, & FIRE





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