Solid Gold Saturday Mornings

11/15/2025

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Time to vote for this week's WABC Pick Hit! Comment down below, email me at [email protected], or call me at (201)-692-2012 to submit your vote along with your requests. The countdown begins at 9 AM EST.

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11/14/2025

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This week's countdown is brought to you by 77 WABC as we go back to the year 1964! As always, check back here tomorrow morning at 7 AM EST to start voting for this week's WABC Pick Hit.

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11/11/2025

Also in 1978, Donna Summer went to No. 1 on the US Albums chart with her first live album, and second double album, "Live And More."

This was a concert recording where Donna performed at the Universal Amphitheatre in Los Angeles, California on June 17, 1978. She opened her concert with "Once Upon A Time" (a recording that appeared in the B-Side of "MacArthur Park" in the US). In addition to her disco hits, Donna also experimented with jazz songs as featured in the "My Man Medley" on Side 2. The concert wraps on Side 3 with "Last Dance" of which she won an Academy Award (Best Original Song from the film Thank God, It's Friday) and a Grammy Award for in 1979. Side 4 features the entire 17-minute "MacArthur Park Suite" with "One Of A Kind" and "Heaven Knows" featured in the medley.

This is, perhaps, my favorite live album of all time. It captures Donna Summer at her best which is exciting considering the album "Bad Girls" would be released the next year. One of her ballads, "Mimi's Song," dedicated to her daughter Mimi Sommer, is sure to bring a tear to your eye. And, IMHO, the pictures showcased across the album are some of her most gorgeous and iconic photos!

Fun Fact: At the site of what used to be the Universal Amphitheatre (demolished in 2013) sits The Wizarding World of Harry Potter attraction at Universal Studios Hollywood.

11/11/2025

in 1978, Donna Summer started a three-week run at No. 1 on the US singles chart with "MacArthur Park." It earned Donna her first nomination for the "Best Female Pop Vocal Performance" category at the 21st Grammy Awards in 1979.

Written by Jimmy Webb, the song was originally done by Irish singer and actor Richard Harris in 1968. The album version for Donna was nearly 8 minutes and 30 seconds whilst the single was only about 3 minutes and 59 seconds. The whole recording was also part of the "MacArthur Park Suite" which featured the songs "One Of A Kind," "Heaven Knows," and a reprise clocking in at almost 17 minutes and 47 seconds all together!

You may have heard both Harris's and Donna's versions in the sequel movie "Beetlejuice Beetlejuice" in 2024. Speaking of movies, Richard Harris was the original Albus Dumbledore in the first two Harry Potter films before being replaced by the late Sir Michael Gambon following Harris's passing in 2002.

The B-Side of the US single release features the live version of "Once Upon A Time." It's the opening song off of Donna's first live album "Live And More." More details about that in the next post 😉

11/11/2025

Happy to all who have served our country. At this time, I'd like to give a special shoutout to all of my family members who have served in the armed forces. From Vietnam to Afghanistan and all the battles the USA have fought, may you live long within our hearts and strive for the peace of mind you deserve. To those we have lost in the face of battle, let us honor their memories by standing up for the peace and freedoms that they fought for for everyone at home and around the world.

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On January 27, 1991—ten days into the Persian Gulf War—Whitney Houston took the field at Tampa Stadium and performed "The Star Spangled Banner", backed by th...

11/10/2025

“(Our Love) Don’t Throw It All Away” is a beautiful recording by both Andy and his brothers.

The first time I had ever heard of that song was in Season 5 of The Nanny when Fran (spoiler alert) just misses the boat that would take her to England with Maxwell Sheffield‘s brother. Even just thinking about that scene now makes me so sad for her. 😭😭

46 years ago, Bee Gees 'Greatest' landed and quickly became the brothers’ third US #1 album in a row. It also includes their recording of “(Our Love) Don’t Throw It All Away,” co-written by Barry and Blue Weaver — a standout hit for Andy.

What hit is still on repeat for you?

11/08/2025

The fact that this was her first solo single! To start off your career with a smash hit like this is lightning in a bottle, and it was the beginning of many great hits to come. This song peaked at #4 in the UK and #12 on the US HOT 100 in 1964.

On this day in 1963 a new solo star released her first single....the rest is history 🥰

11/08/2025

Good Morning, Everyone!

Time to vote for this week's WOR Pick Hit! Comment down below, email me at [email protected], or call (201)-692-2012 to cast your vote along with your requests. The countdown begins at 9 AM EST.

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May the best song win!

11/07/2025

Hello Everyone!

There is a lot to talk about and a lot of music to play, so that's what we'll do tomorrow! This week's countdown is brought to you by the "Big Town Sound" of WOR-FM from 1967. Check back on my page at 7 AM EST to start voting for this week's Pick Hit. The countdown begins at 9 AM EST.

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11/06/2025

If the recent craze surrounding the trailer for the new Michael Jackson biopic " " was enough to get you excited, here's another bit of news: "Thriller" has officially re-entered the Billboard 200 Album charts and (as of this post) sits at #30!

For as long as I have surrounded myself with the music we play at , often times I hear our listeners talk about albums that are timeless and I have definitely familiarized myself with plenty of them growing up. This album, is not just timeless and legendary, but it stands on its own above the rest. Every note, every lyric, and every mix feels like perfection because that was the goal of Michael and his artistry. He wasn't just making an album. He was letting everyone into his world, and it is something we have all cherished even in a world without him. Play through the whole album again, and let me know your favorite song!

11/06/2025

This is what happens when you have a production that doesn’t openly mock Michael Jackson. This biopic is what happens when you focus on accuracy and portraying the subject as genuinely as possible. I am so excited beyond words to see this movie in April!

11/06/2025

If you haven’t seen the trailer for, possibly, one of the biggest and most anticipated biopics ever make sure to check it out right here!