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T I M E T U N N E L
on the station that's #1 for music and fun - S-P-M-M!
COLD SHOW OPEN:
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"Just Like Me" - Paul Revere And The Raiders
(Jan./Feb. 1966, highest chart pos. #11 Hot 100/#16 Cash Box)
"THE DITTIES ARE COMING!"
"THE DITTIES ARE COMING!"
That there was Paul Revere and his band of Raiders featuring
Mark Lindsay on lead vocal, kicking off our midnight ride with
"Just Like Me," a single that brushed the top 10 in the
early weeks of 1966 and began a string of classic
garage rock hits by the group.
Mark Lindsay on lead vocal, kicking off our midnight ride with
"Just Like Me," a single that brushed the top 10 in the
early weeks of 1966 and began a string of classic
garage rock hits by the group.
Hi there! I'm your host, Toto Moto,
Shady's dog, the Shady's Place
blog mascot, Chief Petting Officer
and Shady Bunch deejay. They call
me the All Night Satellite, the Hound
of Sound and the Hi-Fi Fido. Shucks,
I don't care what they call me as long
as they don't call me late for chow.
(BA-DUM-BUMP)
Welcome to another 7-in-a-row
midnight block party here on
S-P-M-M, the station that's
number one for music and fun.
I'm starting from scratch...
and I aim to fleas.
Shady's dog, the Shady's Place
blog mascot, Chief Petting Officer
and Shady Bunch deejay. They call
me the All Night Satellite, the Hound
of Sound and the Hi-Fi Fido. Shucks,
I don't care what they call me as long
as they don't call me late for chow.
(BA-DUM-BUMP)
Welcome to another 7-in-a-row
midnight block party here on
S-P-M-M, the station that's
number one for music and fun.
I'm starting from scratch...
and I aim to fleas.
Here's a riddle: What has four legs and chases cats?
Mrs. Katz and her lawyer! (BA-DUM-BUMP)
Mrs. Katz and her lawyer! (BA-DUM-BUMP)
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I know I'm a corn dog, but it's alright, and that just happens to be the
title of my next song. In 1966 this one reached the top 30 on the pop
chart and the top 5 R&B. J.J. Jackson zings-- "But It's Alright!"
title of my next song. In 1966 this one reached the top 30 on the pop
chart and the top 5 R&B. J.J. Jackson zings-- "But It's Alright!"
"But It's Alright" - J.J. Jackson
(Oct./Nov. 1966, highest chart pos.
#4 R&B/#22 Hot 100/#26 Cash Box)
You done me wrong, girl... left me
all alone with my achy breaky heart,
"But It's Alright," sings Brooklyn soul
man J.J. Jackson, a record that was
hot on the charts in the fall of 1966.
all alone with my achy breaky heart,
"But It's Alright," sings Brooklyn soul
man J.J. Jackson, a record that was
hot on the charts in the fall of 1966.
This is everybody's favorite mutt, your rover
of the radio - Toto Moto - and I want you to
lend me your ears. Lend me your eyes, too,
because my show is simulcast on YouTube.
We're traveling thru my Top Tunes Time
Tunnel back to the swingin' 60s here on
S-P-M-M, the number one station for
a rock and roll nation. This 7-song
non-stop commercial free cruise
is just getting started!
because my show is simulcast on YouTube.
We're traveling thru my Top Tunes Time
Tunnel back to the swingin' 60s here on
S-P-M-M, the number one station for
a rock and roll nation. This 7-song
non-stop commercial free cruise
is just getting started!
CLICK TO START VIDEO NOW!
From 60s R&B soul we switch to country pop and the smooth
sound of Billy Joe Royal's sig song "Down In The Boondocks."
In this vintage clip, Billy Joe is flanked by The Gazzarri
Dancers on Hollywood A Go-Go!
sound of Billy Joe Royal's sig song "Down In The Boondocks."
In this vintage clip, Billy Joe is flanked by The Gazzarri
Dancers on Hollywood A Go-Go!
"Down In The Boondocks" - Billy Joe Royal
(July/Aug. 1965, highest chart pos. #6 Cash Box/#9 Hot 100)
From the archives of Hollywood A Go-Go, that was Billy Joe Royal
doing his biggest hit, "Down In The Boondocks," a top 10 record
in the summer of 1965. "Boonies" was written by Joe South and
samples the Gene Pitney hit "Twenty Four Hours From Tulsa."
If you're just tuning in, I'm Toto Moto,
your Rocker Spaniel, keeping you
company on the radio all night
long here on the greatest little
station in the nation, S-P-M-M.
Folks, this next one has me scratching
my head (and other body parts). Dionne
Warwick emerged as one of the biggest
stars of the 60s waxing the songs of
Burt Bacharach and Hal David. You
are about to hear one of their greatest.
It's among Dionne's best known hits,
ranked #70 on Rolling Stone's list of
The 500 Greatest Songs of All Time,
yet, at the time of its release, the
single failed to reach the top 5
on the pop and R&B charts.
my head (and other body parts). Dionne
Warwick emerged as one of the biggest
stars of the 60s waxing the songs of
Burt Bacharach and Hal David. You
are about to hear one of their greatest.
It's among Dionne's best known hits,
ranked #70 on Rolling Stone's list of
The 500 Greatest Songs of All Time,
yet, at the time of its release, the
single failed to reach the top 5
on the pop and R&B charts.
CLICK TO START THE VIDEO NOW!
Check out this vintage clip in which Dionne decides to
casually "Walk On By" rows of mysterious men in suits.
casually "Walk On By" rows of mysterious men in suits.
"Walk On By' - Dionne Warwick
(May/June 1964, highest chart pos.
#6 Hot 100 & Cash Box & R&B)
That was sultry soul siren Dionne Warwick brushing the top 5
in the spring of 1964 with "Walk On By," and this is your
All Night Satellite Toto Moto digging up gold (and a
few old bones) on S-P-M-M... Retrosonic Radio
in Futuresonic Stereo Surround.
in the spring of 1964 with "Walk On By," and this is your
All Night Satellite Toto Moto digging up gold (and a
few old bones) on S-P-M-M... Retrosonic Radio
in Futuresonic Stereo Surround.
I've got more great tunes in my Time Tunnel
than you can shake a stick at, enough to last
you through the dogs days of summer.
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THE VIDEO NOW!
Now let's hear the West Coast folk-rock
sound of The Byrds with a Bob Dylan
song that ignited the mid 60s folk-rock
boom. Spinning on my turntable even
as I bark is the band's first single,
number one in the summer of
'65-- "Mr. Tambourine Man."
sound of The Byrds with a Bob Dylan
song that ignited the mid 60s folk-rock
boom. Spinning on my turntable even
as I bark is the band's first single,
number one in the summer of
'65-- "Mr. Tambourine Man."
""Mr. Tambourine Man" - the Byrds
(June/July 1965, highest chart pos. #1 Hot 100 & Cash Box)
Those Byrds are the bees knees, and you're sweatin' to the oldies
with me, your K-9 compadre, Toto Moto, right here on
with me, your K-9 compadre, Toto Moto, right here on
S-P-M-M, the station that's #1 for music and fun.
From Oklahoma they came - Five Americans,
count 'em - one, two, three, four five. In 1967
the band released their biggest hit. Inspiration
for the ditty came when the lead guitarist was
goofing around and produced a unique sound
that reminded the other guys of a telegraph key.
START VIDEO NOW!
By now I'm sure you know the famous
song I'm talking about - "Hot Diggity
(Dog Ziggity Boom)" - uh... no...
pardon me, folks, I accidentally
skipped ahead to my next show.
Here are The Five Americans
and-- "Western Union!"
song I'm talking about - "Hot Diggity
(Dog Ziggity Boom)" - uh... no...
pardon me, folks, I accidentally
skipped ahead to my next show.
Here are The Five Americans
and-- "Western Union!"
"Western Union" - The Five Americans
(Mar./Apr. 1967, highest chart pos. #5 Hot 100/#7 Cash Box)
"Western Union" by the Five Americans, not to be confused with
"Hey, Western Union Man" by Jerry Butler or the traditional
Christmas hymn "Grandma Got Run Over by a Reindeer."
(BA-DUM-BUMP)
"Hey, Western Union Man" by Jerry Butler or the traditional
Christmas hymn "Grandma Got Run Over by a Reindeer."
(BA-DUM-BUMP)
Hey, the sun's comin' up and I gotta run.
(I also need to find the nearest fire hydrant
pronto!) Thanks for staying awake with me
(I also need to find the nearest fire hydrant
pronto!) Thanks for staying awake with me
all night long. Stay tuned on the B side of
news for the debut of another brand new
show here on S-P-M-M Retrosonic Radio.
It's called Libbin' It Up With The Good Girls
and stars those sweet thangs, my new best
bud-ettes Cindy, Patti & Jane, and I'll be
back soon to take you on another hip
musical trip to the Swingin' Sixties.
news for the debut of another brand new
show here on S-P-M-M Retrosonic Radio.
It's called Libbin' It Up With The Good Girls
and stars those sweet thangs, my new best
bud-ettes Cindy, Patti & Jane, and I'll be
back soon to take you on another hip
musical trip to the Swingin' Sixties.
CLICK TO START
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Toto's Top Tunes Time Tunnel - the paws that refreshes. Accept no substitutes.
Now this is your puppy pal, your Pooch with the Hooch, Toto Moto, saying
so long and leaving you in the capable hands of Every Mother's Son as
they sing their 1967 top 5 hit "Come On Down To My Boat." What's
my favorite part of a boat, you ask? The poop deck, of course.
(BA-DUM-BUMP) Goodbye everybody!
Now this is your puppy pal, your Pooch with the Hooch, Toto Moto, saying
so long and leaving you in the capable hands of Every Mother's Son as
they sing their 1967 top 5 hit "Come On Down To My Boat." What's
my favorite part of a boat, you ask? The poop deck, of course.
(BA-DUM-BUMP) Goodbye everybody!
"Come On Down To My Boat" - Every Mother's Son
(June/July 1967, highest chart pos. #5 Cash Box/#6 Hot 100)
Wait! Am I the first one today? It's a red letter morning for sure! Plus the tunes featured today were super fab..groovy..and of course awesome! I had the sound going strong and even Jack stopped by the computer room and sat down to listen and went back in time with me and we decided that we had the best time to grow up with the best music. I know many will debate that but hey, I'm old now and can say what I want! So thanks Toto for this wonderful selection that had me singing along. I should dig out my love beads and Neru Jacket! Have a wonderful day Shady and stay safe!
ReplyDeleteHi, Yaya!
DeleteYessum, you are the early bird this time, and I thank you very much for coming, dear friend! I'm sure you were lured here early on day one by my promise of another Raiders song. :)
I was very happy to find all these remixed and remastered versions of some of our favorites from the mid 60s. Thanks to YouTube remixers and enhancement artists, these oldies sound better now than they ever did when you and I were young, especially since many times we listened to the hits on tinny sounding transistor radios or cheap record players. At least that's what I did. I'm thrilled that you boosted the sound and played these tunes for Jack. We surely were lucky to be young when all this great music was being recorded, and I wouldn't trade places with any other generation, certainly not with the young people of today who face a very uncertain future.
I'm delighted that you and Jack enjoyed Toto's Vol. 3 playlist. I always like Toto's show because the music cuts right through the middle of the 60s and represents the soundtrack of my middle teen years and the best times of my life.
Thank you again for being a dear and valued friend, YaYa. I hope you are having a restful weekend and I wish you a safe, healthy and happy week ahead!
Good show, Toto! I liked every song on today's program!
ReplyDelete"But It's Alright" was a major cool soul song! This one got everyone out there dancing. Any dance move was "Alright" with J.J. Jackson. Smooth going, and I liked the video!
There is not one song I didn't know, or didn't like! It's always good to see the Byrds perform, and one of their greatest is Mr. Tambourine Man!
Each song today presented a different story. "Come On Down to My Boat" has the guy trying to get the girl, which is typical, however, he's trying to lure her into his boat instead of his "Nash Rambler", haha! Billy Joe Royal sings a sad song, but his energy and crystal clear voice brings it to an upbeat conclusion.
All of the videos for these songs are pretty good. I didn't know who J.J. Jackson was, or Every Mother's Son. The Five Americans are a good group of musicians. I don't know all of their work, but "Western Union" is a cool song to sing along with-lots of energy!
Well, Toto, I'm going to side with Dionne for my fav today! I am glad I got to see this video, it's a good one. "Walk On By" is my favorite Dionne song. Some nights, that I cannot explain, I sing it while trying to get to sleep, but it doesn't work. I suppose the dynamics and chord changes keep me working to stay in tune.
"Just Like Me" is one of Paul Revere's best (all of their songs are the best!)
I'll scoot out for now you guys and come back next time! Good job Toto...you've always been a crowd pleaser! Take care, dear friend Shady! ♫
Hi, Suzanne!
DeleteYou are the second early bird of the day and I am delighted to see you, dear friend. Thanks for coming!
I'm thrilled that you know and like all of the songs Toto played. Toto's show, Robert W. Morgan's and Dr. Don Rose's all feature the major hits of the mid 60s. There are so many great sounds from the period and so many remastered and restored videos of the songs that it will take another 10+ years for me to present them all if I continue posting them at a rate of 6 or 7 songs at a time.
I've been holding on to J.J. Jackson's signature song for quite a while now. When Toto's Vol. 3 show came up in the schedule I found my chance to insert it into the lineup. I love Jackson's gravel voice and R&B flair.
That Byrds performance clip is a rare gem that only recently showed up on YouTube. The uploader made sure to sync crystal clear studio audio over the B&W footage. I remember how much of a splash Every Mother's Son made in the summer of 1967 with "Come On Down To My Boat." As you might have seen in the video, the song was for some reason entitled "Come And Take A Ride In My Boat" on the record album label. Clearly that innocent ditty recorded by the clean-cut New York City based EMS group was intended to be an antidote to the hippie counterculture anthems popular during that "Summer of Love." Their "kid tested - mother approved" formula didn't result in any other substantial hits, and by the following year the group was gone.
I defy anyone to feel down in the dumps when Billy Joe Royal is singing. His voice lifts me up every time and his sig song "Boondocks" was one of the hottest records on my local radio station in the summer of 1965. It probably peaked even higher on WSBA York than it did on Billboard or Cash Box.
Burt Bacharach challenged Dionne Warwick's vocal range and singing talent. "Walk On By" was another huge hit locally and I can't help believing it finished at a higher position than it did nationally. That video, shot in Paris with Dionne surrounded by mysterious businessmen in suits, is quite an artsy production. "Just Like Me" is a terrific single by The Raiders, one that led the band into their breakthrough year, 1966, when they cranked out a string of classic garage rock nuggets.
I'm excited to know you found so much to like in Toto's latest blogcast (dogcast?). Thank you again for joining the fun. Please take good care of yourself and Scootie, and BOLO for The Good Girls - Cindy, Patti & Jane - who will be Libbin' It Up in my next post next Saturday, Aug. 1. Until then, take care and stay well, dear friend Suzanne!
Toto picked some wonderful songs for us this week, Shady!! The Byrds made Mr. Tambourine Man sound so different from Bob Dylan (though his voice and delivery are so unique, anything would sound different!) I love Down in the Boondocks, but my favorite this time.... Dionne Warwick! Following that teaser poster at the top, I was hoping you'd indulge us with the song. Thank you for doing just that! :)
ReplyDeleteHi, Kelly!
DeleteThanks for coming over on your Sunday, dear friend. I'm pleased to see you!
I am also delighted that you enjoyed Toto Moto's Vol. 3 playlist of hit records from the mid 60s. Like you I appreciated the gloriously remastered studio sound of the Dylan song "Mr. Tambourine Man" waxed by The Byrds, B.J. Royal's "Down In The Boonies" and the others. I am particularly happy that you gave thumbs up to sultry soul siren Dionne Warwick and her mid tempo classic "Walk On By." That's two imaginary votes so far for Dionne. (Please... no wagering.)
I hope you summoned Pat to the monitor so that he could enjoy his buddy Toto's radio show. Remember - Toto starts from scratch and aims to fleas. :)
I'm so glad you had fun, Kelly. Thanks again for coming by. Have a safe, healthy and happy week, dear friend!
WIXY 1260-AM. I don't want to say it was before my time, but it just wasn't quite OF my time. It changed its call letters and stopped being a Top-40 station about the time I entered high school, but even if it hadn't, AM radio (and in some ways Top-40 itself) had become a rather uncool thing for teens to listen to by the mid-1970s, as FM Album Oriented Rock was now on the rise. Yet I knew of the station, am sure I listened to it at one time or other, and even as it went through several different call letters and formats (it's currently WCCR and has a Roman Catholic format), I gradually became immersed in the original WIXY's growing legend, that it was THE rock and roll station that Clevelanders listened to in the 1960s. Hearing all these songs, I'm once again jealous I wasn't born 10 years earlier (though not TOO jealous, as I didn't particularly want to get sent to Vietnam.)
ReplyDeleteWell, my favorite here is "Walk On By". I just love it. This is the first time, though, that I've seen the video or even knew there WAS a video. I remember when I first watched MTV in the early 1980s--when it played almost nothing but videos--and marveled at all the abstract imagery and seeing such as largely a new thing. But "Walk On By" shows that in fact abstract music videos were nearly 20 years old by then! That one, anyway. Poor Dionne. She goes on a Parisian holiday and can't enjoy a rooftop view of the Eiffel Tower without finding herself surrounded by a bunch of Ken doll-lookalikes.
Speaking of MTV, I'm well aware of "But It's Alright" but can never remember who sang it. Seeing the name J.J. Jackson, I was reminded of the early '80s MTV "veejay". Since both men had similar builds, deep voices, and--I'm walking on eggshells here--were African-Americans, I wondered if they could be the same person. But no. The veejay died in 2004--that saddens me because I liked him--whereas the singer, happily, still lives.
Finally, not only could the Byrds play Dylan, but they could play it on electric guitars without getting BOOED (which reminds me, did you know Muddy Waters was once booed in the UK for playing electric? Waters excuse was one of economics. The only reason he had played acoustic in the past is that he couldn't AFFORD an electric guitar.)
Great playlist today.
Hi, Kirk!
DeleteThanks for hustling over on day one, good buddy!
I was hoping you'd enjoy that built-in COLD OPEN featuring the jingle and I.D. of the most popular Cleveland AM radio station of the 60s. (In case you haven't heard... Cleveland rocks!) Yessir, I realize you missed out on the fun of top 40 radio in the 50s and 60s and that the format was definitely old school and uncool by the time you were in high school. I hope that cold intro toss to The Raiders gave you an idea of the excitement of the time and helped you understand why Boomers around my age consider themselves so lucky. Good point though, Kirk. It wasn't all fun and games for people my age. I remember sweating out the draft and watching them pick numbered ping pong balls that corresponded to birth dates. It was one lottery I was not eager to win, because the prize was an all expense paid trip to Vietnam.
Well my goodness. That's three imaginary votes for Dionne Warwick and her hit recording of the Bacharach - David song "Walk On By." Again I must offer this friendly reminder to you and other readers:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BOvOXab1P-Y
I'm thrilled that you enjoyed the artsy video of Dionne weaving her way through a bunch of Parisian businessmen. (I can't help thinking there are a few secret agents planted among them.) I don't know the story behind the shoot, whether it was simply a promotional film or produced for a specific TV show or special, but Toto found a real weiner when it turned up on YouTube synced with brilliant studio sound.
I remember the MTV veejay J.J. Jackson and I wasn't aware that he died. I'm sure you remember foxy presenter Downtown Julie Brown. Me likeyed her!
All music genres have their purists who gripe if a favorite artist crosses over. I didn't know that Muddy Waters story, but it doesn't surprise me. As you seemed to be hinting in your comment, and I will explain for younger readers who might not know, Dylan himself alienated folk fans and was booed when he first plugged in and went electric at live shows. Some of his greatest studio recordings followed and I think most of the naysayers got over it (and themselves) in time.
I'm so happy that you liked the tuneage in today's show. I wish I could take credit for the song selections, but it was all Toto. Thanks again for coming, Kirk. I see that you have fodder for upcoming posts of your own following the deaths of Regis, Olivia de Havilland and John Saxon. Take care and have a great week, good buddy!
Happy Sunday to you my friend! I have to admit that Mark Lindsay had a place on my bedroom wall via Teen Beat magazine. All your songs were great today. I have to laugh about the pulling on the leash as that is what my Benny does quite frequently, along with a lot of stopping and sniffing. I have my earphones in and listen to tons of music as we move along though, so it's okay. I've been seriously slacking in the blogosphere lately but wanted to say hello to you. Have a wonderful week dear Shady.
ReplyDeleteJanet’s Smiles
Hi, Janet!
DeleteI'm happy to see you, dear friend! Thanks for bringing your smiles all the way across the country to visit me here at Shady's Place and hop aboard Toto's Top Tunes Time Tunnel.
I can picture your bedroom wall covered with pics and posters of teen idols like Mark Lindsay, Davy Jones, Peter Noone, David & Shaun Cassidy. I'm delighted that you liked Toto's song picks for this third edition of his/her SPMM show. The real Toto, my pet Cocker Spaniel, the inspiration behind Chief Petting Officer Toto Moto here on my blog, was female, and she did the same thing as Benny. Toto had her sniffer working overtime whenever I took her outdoors on a leash. She was determined to "follow that scent wherever that scent may lead." :) We enrolled her in obedience school hoping it would break her habit of yanking on the leash... but she flunked the course. :)
Your visits make me happy, Janet, and I thank you again for dropping by. Think of this Toto post next time you are walking Benny and I'm sure it'll make you smile. Have a healthy and happy week, dear friend!
The Sixties were such a great time for music, you know? I remember hearing my cousin play "Come On Down To My Boat" and I thought he was great, because he was making the music in front of me.
ReplyDeleteI currently live in the city where Billy Joe Royal was born. Not that it entitles me to a free Coke with the purchase of a Big Mac, but it was kind of a surprise to see. Always liked his stuff.
These songs all bring me back, man, thanks!
Hi, John!
DeleteThanks for coming by to ride Toto's Top Tunes Time Tunnel, good buddy!
I agree. The explosion of great music in the 60s was like the Big Bang, and throughout the decade I was exactly the right age (10 to 20) to fully enjoy it. I'm glad that song by Every Mother's Son brought back a fond memory. Two friends of mine were in a garage band that same year, 1967, and I used to hang out in their basement and watch them practice. I distinctly remember three songs they performed: "Time Won't Let Me" by The Outsiders, "A Little Bit O Soul" by The Music Explosion and "She Comes In Colors," a rather obscure single released by the West Coast band called Love led by Arthur Lee. That local garage band (The Trolls) did a great job of covering those songs.
It's cool that you live in or near Valdosta, hometown of Billy Joe Royal. If you get a free Coke with your Big Mac...it is "owed to Billy Joe." (Sorry about that, Chief.)
Thanks again for joining the fun, good buddy John. On my next post coming this Saturday, the timeline moves forward to the late 60s as the three lovelies pictured in my right sidebar: Cindy, Patti & Jane from the TV series Good Girls Revolt - entertain you with their new show Libbin' It Up with The Good Girls. Until then, take good care of yourself and have a super week, John!
Hey Mr. Tambourine Man! I can't wait to listen to these gems tomorrow morning, dear friend!
ReplyDeleteYour blog posts help me get through work days, and I always save them for work! Have a great evening, dear friend.
Hi, Jessica Marie!
DeleteI'm happy to see you, dearie, and glad to know that "Mr. Tambourine Man" rings a bell. As you can see by the stats beneath the video, the record by The Byrds topped both the Billboard and Cash Box chart and was one of the biggest sounds on radio during the summer of 1965. Music historians point to it as the song that launched the mid 60s folk-rock boom.
I hope you enjoy the other musical gems presented by your host Toto Moto in this third volume of Time Tunnel. Thanks again for your visit and comment and have a great day, dear friend JM!
Hi Shady,
DeleteAt first I was going to say I never heard of "But It's All Right" by JJ, but after I took a listen, this was one of my favourite songs growing up! I never knew the title or the artist, but the oldies station dad used to listen to would play this song a lot in the 90s and early 00s. I liked the groove to it and you brought the groove back!
"Down In The Boondocks" by Billy Joe Royal, "Western Union" by the Five Americans and "Come On Down To My Boat" by Every Mother's Son were new to me. I never heard of these artists either. I liked the lyrics and the beats, I'm going to have to see what other songs they performed. One hit wonders?
I really love the Byrds and folk can be hit or miss for me. Maybe that's why I never heard of the songs I mentioned above. I do love the Byrds and Mr. Tambourine Man is one of my favourite songs by them. Dad's cousin in law was a big Bob Dylan fan, dad didn't care much for Dylan, but mom sort of likes the Byrds and I remember listening to this song growing up too.
Have a great day, dear friend.
Hi, Jessica Marie!
DeleteThanks for returning to listen to more of Toto's tuneage, dear friend!
I'm happy that you remember "But It's Alright" from your youth and that it was one of your favorites. I'm sure your dad would remember it, too, along with most or all of these other songs. They were all substantial hits. The records Toto picked by B.J. Royal, The 5 Americans and EMS represent their biggest and best known hits. You already heard and loved Billy Joe's "Cherry Hill Park" song which I featured in a recent post. It was a top 15 hit, so it wouldn't be right to call Billy Joe a one-hit-wonder, especially since he had hits in the 1980s and 90s as a country artist. The Five Americans had another big hit in our region of PA entitled "Zip Code." Every Mother's Son had a top 50 minor hit with "Put Your Mind at Ease" but I don't even remember it. I'm glad you also like the folk-rock style of The Byrds doing that Bob Dylan song.
Thanks again for stopping in, dear friend JM!
Hi Shady,
DeleteI will have to check out other songs by The 5 Americans and EMS. I'll even have to check out Billy Joe. I don't mind country, but I much prefer the classic country like Johnny Cash. The 80s weren't a bad decade either, but I still like the 50s and 60s for country.
I have to go into the office tomorrow and print. I will give the Byrds a listen to again. Have a great evening, dear friend.
Hi, Jessica Marie!
DeleteI can also recommend "I Knew You When," B.J. Royal's follow-up hit to "Down In The Boondocks" that reached the top 15 in the fall of 1965.
Be careful at the office today. Keep your distance and wash those hands. Have a great day, dear friend JM!
Hi Shady,
DeleteDistance kept and washed my hands. They're handing out masks and hand sanitizers at the office. Not many people are permitted in, which is good too. We're only allowed in when we have to print.
Took a listen today and all I can say is WOW! What a hit and I dig BJ Royal. Thank you for having these posts, dear friend, you tend to introduce me to "new" music.
Have a wonderful Thankful Thursday!
Hi, Jessica Marie!
DeleteI'm glad it went well at the office. Sounds like you played it safe. I had a doctor appt. today and it also went AOK (I hope).
I'm always happy to introduce friends of a younger generation to my Boomer tunes. I'm glad you enjoyed "I Knew You When." It was another biggie in my neck of the woods.
Happy TT to you as well, dear friend JM!
Hi Shady,
DeleteIt sounds like you had good news yesterday too! How was seeing the doctor in these times? I have to make some appointments because I have $1000 of flexible spending I need to spend before next year. I also have some things I need to take care of. I'm just nervous about things.
I love Boomer music, remember, I was raised by the Silent and Baby Boom Generations, I am familiar with a lot of tunes. Even if I don't know the names off the top of my head, I'm familiar. I tend to listen to everything.
Have a great weekend, dear friend!
Hi, JM!
DeleteThe rules are the same at a doctor's office or waiting room. Keep your mask on and keep your distance. However I did need to remove my mask to have my face inspected. Yesterday I was away no less than 9 hours on another medical mission, driving my stepson across the state for shoulder surgery. I waited four hours in a waiting room wearing two layers of masks which the facility required everyone to do. It was hard to breathe. We didn't get home until late and I went straight to bed exhausted.
I'm glad you enjoy my Boomer tunes, dear friend JM. Have a super weekend!
Good morning, Tom!
ReplyDeleteIn March I used 'Walk On By' for a BoTB song. I liked Dionne Warwick's singing from the 60s and maybe the early 70s. After that, her voice changed and I didn't care for the sound as much. I knew all of your songs except for the Paul Revere & the Raiders and The Five Americans. The later band name doesn't ring a bell but there probably did something I'd recognize. I didn't keep up with the names of groups when I was younger. Thanks for the great song set from yesterday. You can't go wrong with mewsic from the 60s! Have a boogietastic week and thanks so much for visiting this morning, my friend. :)
Hi, Cathy!
DeleteWelcome back over to Shady's Place, dear friend! Toto Moto is happy to see you and thanks you very much for the compliments on the song selection in Vol. 3 of Top Tunes Time Tunnel.
I agree that Dionne Warwick, like many artists, made her finest recordings early in her career. The Idaho based band Paul Revere And The Raiders began their recording career in 1960 releasing rock & roll instrumentals. They also waxed a moderately successful cover version of the garage rock standard "Louie Louie." It wasn't until they hooked up with Doris Day's son Terry Melcher, a record producer every bit as important to West Coast mewsic as Phil Spector, that The Raiders became consistent hitmakers. "Just Like Me" was the record that kicked off a string of major hits for the Raiders in 1966 and 1967.
The Okie band The Five Americans had one other notable hit single, at least in my neck of the woods, and it was "Zip Code." However "Western Union" is by far their biggest hit and best known song. Two other singles by the group: "I See The Light" and "Sound Of Love," charted in the same range as "Zip Code," but I honestly don't remember them. They must not have been played very often on my local radio station.
I'm delighted that you enjoyed these sounds of the 60s, some familiar and some new to your ears. Thank you again for your visit and cheery comment, dear friend Cathy, and have a tunetastic week!
Tom,
DeleteI don't recognize any of The Five American song titles you mentioned. I hopped over to YT for a sound check confirming to my ear that none ring a bell. I like the "Sound of Love" of those you called out. About the only way I know a song from the 60s is if was a huge billboard hit. Thanks for naming some of T5As tunes to check out. Have a great day, my friend!
Hi, Cathy!
DeleteYessum, a few years age difference can make quite a difference in the artists and songs that are recalled. I believe you are 13 years younger than Shady, and that explains why you don't know as many sounds of the 60s. The Five Americans made the top 5 nationally with "Western Union." If you didn't remember that one, their biggest hit, there was little chance you'd know their other charting records. The only other song of theirs that I remember is "Zip Code" which was played often on my local station.
Thanks for coming back over for a chat, dear friend Cathy!
I am loving all this lovin' especially from the cool doggie, Toto. I love Paul Revere and the Raiders and giggled at the front cover because they all look uncomfortable in their outfits except for the guy on the left. This song is iconic. I also just love that second song which was engaging. Down in the boomdocks is another great song but I thought the guy's voice was deeper, much deeper so maybe I heard another version?? I can't believe Walk On By didn't crack the top 5 but I like this song and love the video with Dionne stroking the pussy cat toy although I would be worried with all those men in suits following me....they look like they are from the IRS. Mr. Tambourine man is one my friend and I love because we saw The Byrds twice in a place called Lulu's back in the 1980's and we were so close to them dancing away drinking zombies.The other 2 songs i am not too familiar with but I enjoyed them nevertheless and learning a bit more about them from you.
ReplyDeleteHi, Birgit!
DeleteThanks for popping in, dear friend! Your puppy pal Toto is dancing a jig now that you have arrived at the party and entered the Time Tunnel for music and fun.
Yessum, I'm thinking the hot studio lights were getting to The Raiders as they stood posing for that album cover shot. The only version of "Boondocks" I know is this one by Billy Joe. As far as cover versions you might have heard, Wiki sez: "Penny DeHaven's 1969 version reached #37 on the Billboard country chart. The song was covered in 1978 by Kenny Loggins on his Nightwatch album, and twice in 1980, first by Ry Cooder who included it on his album Borderline, and by D.L. Byron, featuring backing vocals by Billy Joel. It was also recorded by Depeche Mode member Martin Gore for his first solo CD Counterfeit E.P. in 1989 but was ultimately left out of the final track listing. In 2012 the band U.S. Girls covered the song on their album Gem. Holy Sons (Emil Amos) covered the song on the album Decline of the West Volumes 1 and 2."
Like I said, I haven't heard any of those other versions. I'm glad you share my surprise that "Walk On By" fell short of the top 5. It's such a classic that it deserved a first place finish. I just looked at the Cash Box chart for the weeks Dionne's record was hot, and it is plain to see what happened. The Beatles were hogging the chart with multiple records in the top 10 including "Can't Buy Me Love" and "Love Me Do" which both reached #1. Louis Armstrong's "Hello, Dolly!" also topped the chart during that span of time. Then came The Dixie Cups with their monster #1 hit "Chapel Of Love." If "Walk On By" had been released a year earlier, I am sure Dionne's record would have gone all the way. I don't know why Dionne was carrying a toy cat as she strolled among those strange men in suits. Was the director experimenting with subliminals? :) I agree it was creepy to have those men shadowing her throughout the video. I'd love to know the back story.
Wow, you saw The Byrds twice in the 1980s? And you and your friend danced close to them drinking zombies? You must have been a wild child, Birgit. :) I used to dance like a zombie and I have seen Hitchcock's The Birds several times. That's close as I can get to matching your story. :)
Speaking of movies, before I forget, I want to mention that I watched that film you recently recommended If It's Tuesday... I liked it a lot. It was fun seeing Donovan perform in it, and to see fresh and lovely Susanne Pleshette along with Normal Fell, Murray Hamilton, Peggy Cass, Marty Ingels, John Cassavetes, Joan Collins, Robert Vaughn, Ben Gazzara and other popular actors of the period.
Thank you again for coming to Toto's platter party, dear friend BB. Enjoy the rest of your week!
Hi, Dear Shady,
ReplyDeleteGreat mix of songs that stand the test of time. I'm intrigued by Dionne Warwick's video. First off, is she holding a stuffed little kitty? She's fully dressed, classy lady, and that makes the link stand out to me. I thought it was very tasteful until a gang of creepy white men start to stalk her. Walk on by, lady. You're killing it.
A group of friends perform a song to the Mr. Tambourine Man melody. It's called Mr. Tangerine Man. You can guess who it's addressed to. It's hilarious.
Be well and happy, my dear friend.
Thank you for adding these fun songs to my day.
xo
Hi, Robyn!
DeleteI'm excited to have you over, dear friend. Thanks for coming!
I wish I knew more (or anything at all) about that mysterious B&W Dionne Warwick promotional film, such as where it was used, who directed it, for what reason was Dionne carrying a toy cat, and what's with all the men in suits staring, lurking and stalking? “Enquiring minds want to know.”
LOL - I'll have to tell Mrs. Shady about "Mr Tangerine Man." If your friends haven't yet put their "cover" on YouTube, I hope they will at some point in the near future.
I'm glad Toto Moto put a song in your heart today, in fact seven of them, and that you had fun here at Shady's Place. Thanks again for dropping by, dear friend Robyn, and enjoy the rest of your week!