Solid Gold Saturday Mornings

12/08/2024

44 Years Ago, John Lennon was taken from the world in front of the Dakota Building in New York.

His murder had always perplexed me for years, because he was somebody that wanted nothing more than peace and love towards everybody. There was no ulterior motive, no underlying messages, but rather just a simple message of unity and love. And yet he was gunned down for it.

Even throughout everything, from the death of his mother to the complex emotions that rattled through his brain as he grew older, he still sought after a world that would champion happiness over war and love over hate.

We miss you, John ♥️ Wherever you are. Strawberry Fields Forever.

12/06/2024

Hello everyone!

Normally by this time, everything about tomorrow’s show would be posted and we would be getting ready to have a great show. Unfortunately, this week has been rough as I have been dealing with problems involving my tonsils. Therefore, I’ll have to rest my voice for another week.

However, next week I’ll be back to bring you a great first December show! Looking forward to hearing from you again and playing the music that will unlock some great holiday memories!

For now, I hope you have a great weekend see you next week!
WFDU

11/29/2024

Hello everyone!

I hope you enjoyed your Thanksgiving! However you spent it, I hope it was filled good food.

I’ve decided to rest my voice this week so DJ Hal will be starting off your morning tomorrow from 6am EST to 10am EST before Opie comes in. I’ll see you all next week for the first December show!

While I’m away, send your requests and dedications to the email at [email protected]. Check the archives to listen to past shows at wfdu.fm, click on “Archives” on the header, and search for my show “Solid Gold Saturdays.”

See you next week!

11/28/2024

Happy Thanksgiving from all of us at 89.1 WFDU Retro Radio!

Enjoy the day by stuffing your face full of good food and being around great company! Celebrate it however you wish, and remember to be thankful for being here and enjoying the simple things in life that keep you going.

11/27/2024

We'll be carrying on the long-standing Thanksgiving Day tradition of playing "Alice's Restaurant Massacree" at Noon on WFDU 89.1fm and streaming everywhere on wfdu.fm 📻🎶

Don't be a 🦃 and let us be your holiday soundtrack! Tune in to Brodsky’s Jukebox at 6am, The Vault with DJ Jay Wright: Radio Page from 9a-1p, and Opie the DJ Girl filling in from 1-4p 😊

11/27/2024

I remember hearing songs from this album for the first time on a father-son trip to Scranton, PA. We were going to visit the Steamtown Historical Museum and my dad had a small iPod and a plugin that could go into the truck. Some of my favorite songs were “Your Mother Should Know,” “Hello Goodbye,” “I Am The Walrus,” and “Baby You’re A Rich Man.”

Fun Fact: When the Beatles catalog was eventually standardized, Magical Mystery Tour became the only Capitol album in their lineup. Every other album was either released on Parlophone or Apple.

Recorded: 24, 28, 29 November 1966 8, 9, 15, 21, 29, 30 December 1966 4, 5, 6, 9, 10, 12, 17 January 1967 25, 26, 27 April 1967 3, 11 May 1967 14, 19, 23, 24, 26 June 1967 22, 23 August 1967 5, 6, 7, 8, 16, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29 September 1967...

11/27/2024

My favorite song has to be “What Is Life?” because it shows that George can write a really fun pop song. In a way, just like the whole triple album, it was the perfect way to show John and Paul that he could write those types of songs too.

Honorable mentions:
- All Things Must Pass
- Isn’t It A Pity?
- Wah-Wah

in 1970, George Harrison released All Things Must Pass in the US 🌳

(Mural at George Harrison Liverpool Home, by Sandra Denysova Mural Artist)

11/26/2024

Good morning!

in 1939, we were blessed and graced by the presence of the future Queen of Rock ‘N’ Roll. From Brownsville, Tennessee, a little girl named Anne Mae Bo***ck would write her name in the stars as the legendary Tina Turner was born.

Rising to prominence with her then-husband Ike Turner in the 1960s, their soul-infused rock style would create the sound for some of rock and R&B’s biggest hits like “Nutbush City Limits” and “Proud Mary.”

In honor of Tina, I’d like to share my favorite performance of all time. This comes to you from the old Wembley Stadium in the year 2000 as one of the closing numbers. From her “Twenty Four Seven Tour” and part of the documentary “One Last Time Live In Concert,” here is Tina Turner doing “Proud Mary” the way she does it best!

Happy Birthday, Tina! We miss you everyday ♥️

http://tinaturnerblog.comTina Turner (60 at the time) performing her classic hit Proud Mary live at Wembley stadium in 2000.2020 👉🏽 Order 'That's My Life' ...

11/24/2024

Happy birthday to The Beatles' first drummer, Pete Best! 🥁

11/23/2024

Hey everyone!

Thank you for tuning into the show today! If you missed all the fun, go to wfdu.fm and click on the HD1 archives. My show is every Saturday morning from 6am to 10am, and you can see the full playlist of songs that aired during the show.

One last thing before the weekend is out, a very happy heavenly birthday to Freddie Marsden - Drummer for Gerry And The Pacemakers & Gerry Marsden’s older brother! The Pacemakers have always been one of my favorite bands, and Freddie was there for all of their UK Number 1’s including “How Do You Do It,” “I Like It,” and “You’ll Never Walk Alone.” Sadly, he left us in 2006 and his brother Gerry would follow in 2021, but their music will always live on in the halls of WFDU Retro Radio.

Happy Birthday, Freddie, from Ryan Vincent to you. Say “hello” to Gerry for us!

11/23/2024

Such a handsome picture of Ritchie! Although he was well before my time, he was an incredible inspiration to me as a young hispanic teenager who wanted to get into music. I would’ve loved to watch him perform live! ♥️

Along with Buddy Holly, Ritchie Valens was one of the first guitarists to play on a Fender Stratocaster. He was raised hearing traditional Mexican mariachi music, as well as flamenco guitar, rhythm and blues, and jump blues.
Born: May 13, 1941, Los Angeles
Died: February 3, 1959, Clear Lake
Nationality:
American but his family comes from mexico
Buried:
San Fernando Mission Cemetery
Fender

11/23/2024

Good morning, Retro Radio!

Time to cast your vote for this week’s WMCA Pick Hit! Your options are as follows:

1. Friendship Train - Gladys Knight & The Pips
2. Jingle Jangle - The Archies
3. Leaving On A Jet Plane - Peter, Paul & Mary

Comment down below with your pick, call (201)-692-2012 or email your vote with your requests at [email protected].

We’ll play the winning song after the number one song on our survey.

May the best song win!
WFDU

11/22/2024

Good morning, Retro Radio!

We are less than a week out from Thanksgiving and I am feeling so grateful and thankful to everyone out there for making my WFDU career an incredible ride. To show my thanks, we’re going to have a great show tomorrow!

At 7:30am EST - In celebration of the new Beatles ‘64 Tour documentary, we’re going back to the year 1964 to see which three songs topped the charts around the world for our Triple Crown!

At 8am EST - We’ll see which eight songs we’re the sound around New York town towards the end of the legendary era of the Fab Four in 1969! Courtesy of the Good Guys of 57 WMCA.

As always, check back here at 6am EST for your chance to vote for this week’s WMCA Pick Hit.

Listen LIVE from 6am EST to 10am EST at wfdu.fm or iheart.com.

See you tomorrow!
WFDU

11/16/2024

Good Morning, Retro Radio!

Time now to vote for this week’s WABC Pick Hit:
1. Superstar - Carpenters
2. Inner City Blues - Marvin Gaye
3. Rock Steady - Aretha Franklin

Comment below, email your vote with your requests at [email protected] or call (201)-692-2012.

Listen LIVE for the countdown at 8am EST at wfdu.fm or iheart.com.

May the best song win!
WFDU

11/15/2024

Good morning, Retro Radio!

After the spectacular Holiday Doo-Wop show at BergenPAC last Saturday, I’m feeling very thankful to have witnessed music history LIVE and in person! Which means, tomorrow should be a lot of fun!

At 7:30am EST - We go back to the year 1961, when the lion slept that night, to see which three song topped the charts in the UK, Canada and the USA.

At 8am EST - We jump ahead a decade to 1971 for this week’s Top 8 @ 8 countdown, brought to you by the All-Americans at 77 WABC!

As always, check back here tomorrow morning at 6am EST for your chance yo vote for this week’s WABC Pick Hit!

Listen LIVE from 6am EST to 10am EST on wfdu.fm or iheart.com.

See you tomorrow!
WFDU

11/11/2024

Hello everyone!

I wanted to take a second to recognize and wish all the veterans of America and Retro Retro a very happy Veterans Day. They are the ones who have made the ultimate sacrifice in protecting us at home and abroad. May you all have a great day and know that your efforts, courage and bravery are sincerely appreciated.

- Ryan Vincent

11/09/2024

Good morning, Retro Radio!

It’s time now to vote for this week’s WMCA Pick Hit!

Your options are as follows:
1. Those Were The Days - Mary Hopkin
2. Son-Of-A Preacher Man - Dusty Springfield
3. The Worst That Could Happen - The Brooklyn Bridge

Vote now by commenting below or send them to the email at [email protected], or call with your requests at (201)-692-2012.

Listen LIVE at 8am EST for the countdown at wfdu.fm or iheart.com. We’ll play the winning song after the number one song on our survey.

May the best song win!
WFDU