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01/08/2025

One of my favorite pictures of Elvis in the studio (1956), listening to a playback of the recording he's just made. Young, driven, and at his peak of creativity laying down recordings that changed the course of music forever. Sessions were informal, and Elvis was so comfortable, he took off his shoes and recorded in his socks...

01/08/2025

Happy birthday Elvis! He would have been 90 today…
His first commercial recording “That’s All Right”, was made on July 5, 1954 at Sam Phillips Sun studio on Union Avenue in Memphis. His last commercial recording “He’ll Have To Go”, was recorded on October 30, 1976 at Graceland in the Jungle Room, which had been converted into a recording studio. In between, were some of the best (and in some cases the worst) records ever made…
God bless him…

01/07/2025

Peter Yarrow (of Peter Paul and Mary fame) died today at the age of 87 after a 4 year battle with bladder cancer. They were, and still are, one of the most influential groups in my life - learned to play guitar listening to their albums. My first concert was seeing them in 1964 - and they played for almost 3 hours. The last time I saw them was in 2001 right after 9/11 - they were still just as wonderful.
I interviewed Mary in the late 70's and Peter a couple of times after that. The first time was in1981 when I brought up 'Puff (the Magic Dragon)'. and got the story of it's true meaning...here's an excerpt: https://soundcloud.com/sgoddard/82-11-01-yarrow-peter-on-puff?si=2910045ecd354d43a3d5962af4eca273&utm_source=clipboard&utm_medium=text&utm_campaign=social_sharing

01/07/2025

More sad news. Rest In Peace, Peter. 😔
What are some of your favorite songs from Peter, Paul and Mary?

Peter Yarrow of Peter, Paul and Mary died in January 2025.

01/07/2025

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01/06/2025

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01/05/2025

Also known for "Gimme Little Sign", Official: Brenton Wood has passed.

Singer Brenton Wood, best known for his 1967 hit "The Oogum Boogum Song," has died, TMZ has learned.

01/03/2025

My first Friday forgotten 45 is from a Houston, Texas band that cracked the Billboard top 15 in February 1969with 'Hot Smoke and Sassafrass'. The Bubble Puppy (Rod Prince (vocals), Todd Potter (guitar), Roy Cox (bass), and David Fore (drums), retained a cult following well into the 70's in spite of the fact that the group only released one full length albu ' A Gathering of Promises'. They made one appearance on American Bandstand in the spring of 1969. In 1970, the group moved to Austin then to Los Angeles where they signed with ABC-Dunhill Records and changed their name Demian. In 1971 they recorded and released one self-titled album. When the album failed to generate any interest, the group disbanded in 1972.

The lone top-40 hit for the Houston group.Pop Chart Peaks: Record World 13, Billboard 14, Cash Box 1645 single issued on International Artists 128 - Hot Smok...

01/01/2025

In case you were wondering, 2025 is a square. (45 x 45) What was the first 45 RPM record you ever bought?
And while we're on the subject, don't forget to join Steve Goddard for One 45 at 1:45, weekdays on Oldies 92.7 - 1440 AM KAZG .

12/31/2024

'Happy New Yeat' - the best New years song of all time - made me laugh as a kid and still makes me laugh... HAPPY NEW YEAR!

Released on the 78 flipside of Jones’ #1 novelty sensation “All I Want For Christmas (Is My Two Front Teeth)”CD audio, originally issued on 78rpm: RCA Victor...

12/23/2024

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12/21/2024

We bet some of your best dance moves were made when these songs were playing! Rest in peace, Alpha.

Alfa Anderson, lead vocalist of Chic who sang on classic disco songs including "Le Freak," Good Times," and "I Want Your Love," has died at the age of 78.

12/17/2024

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12/13/2024

From the makers of the shower radio (not really).
If watermelon is Disco, what would the other music genres be?

12/09/2024

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11/26/2024

Heartbreaking news for Elton John and all his fans. What are some of your favorite Elton John songs?

Elton John offered an update on the eye infection that has caused him blindness in an interview with 'Good Morning America' in November 2024.

11/24/2024

...and be free once more. Rest in peace, Mike. 🎸

Blues Image frontman Mike Pinera, who co-wrote their 1970 hit “Ride Captain Ride” before joining Iron Butterfly then Alice Cooper, died at 76 in November 2024.