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Radio Mans fave with Rick Nelson

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"Garden Party" is a 1972 song written by Rick Nelson and recorded by him and the Stone Canyon Band for the album Garden Party. The song tells the story of Nelson being booed at a concert at Madison Square Garden. It was Nelson's last top 40 hit, reaching No. 6 on the U.S. Billboard pop chart.

Sunday in Broadcast History .. June 15th

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IT WAS JUNE 15th .. when the first-ever radio broadcast of live music took place from Chelmsford, England, featuring Australian soprano Dame Nellie Melba… When the rural TV comedy/musical show “Hee Haw” with Roy Clark and Buck Owens premiered on CBS as a summer replacement for the Smothers Bros… When Rev. David Mainse broadcast the first “100 Huntley Street” program out of its studios at the said address in downtown Toronto… ..and when 83-year-old Bob Barker’s final appearance as emcee of CBS TV’s”The Price Is Right” aired. He had hosted the game show for 35 years! ALL the milestones for June 15th INSIDE.

Brian Wilson on The Beach Boys + Songwriting. Charlie Rose Global Conversations with The...

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Brian Wilson had suffered from major cognitive disorder. He had been diagnosed after the death of his wife, Melinda Wilson. The Beach Boys recorded hits like “Surfin’ USA” and “California Girls” - which reminded music lovers of the southern California beach lifestyle. Some called them the American band of the time and highlighting singles like “Good Vibrations” pointed to the band citing the musical genius of Brain Wilson.

Radio Mans fave with Boz Scaggs

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William Royce "Boz" Scaggs (born June 8, 1944) is an American singer, songwriter, and guitarist.[2] He was a bandmate of Steve Miller in the Ardells in the early 1960s and a member of the Steve Miller Band from 1967 to 1968.

Saturday in Broadcast History .. June 14th

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IT WAS JUNE 14th … when a U.S. President was heard on the radio for the first time. President Warren G. Harding dedicated the Francis Scott Key Memorial and was heard on Baltimore’s WEAR … When “The Happy Gang” troupe of musicians, led by Bert Pearl, made their first broadcast on station CRCT, the C-B-C flagship station in Toronto. It became a NATIONAL listening habit 4 months later… When after 13 years Harold Peary played the role of The Great Gildersleeve on NBC radio for the last time … When Toronto's CHUM Radio published its final hit music chart ... ..and when NBC-TV’s action-adventure series “A Team,” aired for the last time. ALL the milestones for the date INSIDE.

PSR’s 6pm Friday Night News with The News You Should Know…

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Trump Setting Iran Free, [FF], How Do You Force The [DS] Out Into The Open? – X22 Report

Radio Mans fave with Clyde McPhatter

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Clyde Lensley McPhatter was an American rhythm and blues, soul, and rock and roll singer.