"Because ignorance of your culture is considered uncool"
"Because ignorance of your culture is considered uncool"
If you’ve ever wanted to hear a slice of an average day of Top-40 radio in Los Angeles during those halcyon days of Rock, all things British Invasion and Motown, this may be your chance. It comes with a caveat…
Not askin’ for much:Become a Patron! A brief detour to live TV of the 1950’s tonight with The Everly Brothers and their guest appearance on The Big Record, the short-lived TV Variety show hosted by Patti Page and featuring the…
Days Of Conspicuous Consumption – Radio Commercials Of the 60’s – Part 2 – More Of Everything – Gordon Skene Sound Collection – Patrons can download this audio for free (hint-hint): Become a Patron! As much as the 60s were…
KOBY-AM, San Francisco – Jim Wayne Show – August, 1957 – Gordon Skene Sound Collection – When a phenomenon goes from being a wishful fad to a hardcore lifestyle, little things begin to happen. And if you’re at that coming-of-age…
David Cassidy – in concert from De Doelen, Rotterdam – March 23, 1973 – Radio Nederland – Gordon Skene Sound Collection – A tribute to David Cassidy tonight. Hearing the news earlier this evening that David Cassidy had died, owing…
KYNO – Fresno – Lee Duncan 8:00 am – 9:00 am – February 12, 1968 – Gordon Skene Sound Collection – Hard to imagine, at least to those of us “of a certain age”, that it will be 50 years…
The Open Mind – America And The Fountain Of Youth – January 4, 1959 – Gordon Skene Sound Collection – Youth and Youth Culture -it’s been an obsession since the beginning of time. Every generation has been preoccupied in one…
KHJ – The Real Don Steele – 3:00-4:00 pm – May 23, 1972 – Gordon Skene Sound Collection – No month moves quite as slowly as May. You get tantalizing glimpses of Summer, and then comes June Gloom and you…
KFWB at KMET – November 1972 – Midnight – 1:00 am – Gordon Skene Sound Collection – KMET, one of the most popular FM stations in Los Angeles decided to dive back in time for one day in November of…
KHTZ-FM – Charlie Tuna – August 3, 1979 – Gordon Skene Sound Collection – It’s August 1979 – the last Summer of the 70s. 1979 is confusing. You’re glad you don’t have to wear platform shoes anymore, but you liked…