December 2, 2023

Roger Miller

Roses are red, violets are purple, sugar's sweet, so is maple syrple.

November 25, 2023

November 18, 2023

rub a dub dub...

...thanks for the grub. Please pass whatever those are.

November 11, 2023

Nancy Wilson

This fabulous song received a Grammy for Best Rhythm and Blues Recording in 1965. Check out her gorgeous live performance.


(You Don't Know) How Glad I Am, Nancy Wilson, 1964


(You Don't Know) How Glad I Am, Aretha Franklin, 1964

November 4, 2023

October 29, 2023

Googie architecture

What is the Googie architectural style? Let's go bowling.

October 14, 2023

October 9, 2023

Mirror, mirror on the wall...



...who's the roundest of them all? Looking glass, you're a gas.


Do the Slauson, Round Robin and the Parlays, 1963


Do the Slauson
wouldn't be as groovy without the fantastic backup singing by The Parlays (The Blossoms). Round Robin was the west coast Chubby Checker thanks to The Lloyd Thaxton Show.

September 30, 2023

Saturday morning dose of 1965



I love how this show incorporated the audience, especially them.

September 16, 2023

Ween

I so appreciate when people are confident to be their weirdo selves.

September 9, 2023

September 2, 2023

The Mellotron

Make some space in your electric home for your new toy.
Want to see and hear the Mellotron in action? Lucky you:

Paul McCartney demonstrates the Mellotron
• Would you care to Cha Cha?
Dr. Mix shows you what it's all about
• Learn about it from the inside out
More lessons / hear some famous tracks

August 26, 2023

The Point!



Teach the kids in your life about differences. Narrated by Ringo.

August 19, 2023

August 13, 2023

summertime fun

Take your bongos to the beach, park or wherever and enjoy. 😎

August 5, 2023

Delta Lady



Joe Cocker
performs on the German tv show Beat-Club from 1969.

July 30, 2023

Herb Alpert

I experienced my most inspiring concert Saturday night at the Cabot with Herb Alpert and his wife, singer Lani Hall. Behind the five-piece ensemble were screens displaying photographs and films from both of their careers and images of his paintings acting as backdrops.

I've known his music all of my life but seeing this segment opened my eyes to the wonderful world he's created as a musical artist, trumpeter, painter, sculptor, composer, record-company businessman and philanthropist while remaining kind, humble and generous. 100% of the tours' proceeds go to the Louis Armstrong Foundation.

Between songs and medleys, he spoke about his life and what it means to be an artist and finding your own voice and way in the world.

In the photo above, Lani Hall is singing Mais Que Nada by Sergio Mendes and Brasil '66 in which she was lead singer. In the background photo from the 60s, she is in the red dress. Click pics to make big.

Tijuana Taxi, Hollywood Palace, 1966
Spanish Flea, 1965
A Taste of Honey, The Ed Sullivan Show, 1965
BBC tv special, 1967
Tremendous documentary
Check out Alpert's Vibrato Jazz Club in LA

Clark's Gum used Mexican Shuffle in their series of commercials.


Mexican Shuffle, Herb Alpert and the Tijuana Brass, 1964



In the clip above, Alpert plays along to a video at The Cabot Theater.
And did I mention that he is 88 years old? Keep enjoying life, Herb.


The Lonely Bull, Herb Alpert and the Tijuana Brass, 1962


This Guy's In Love With You, Herb Alpert, 1968

July 29, 2023

Da Da Dadaism



Learn about Dadaism and impress your friends and frenemies.

July 23, 2023

claps, whips, beeps and boops

What happens when you mix Boston-based Eddie Japan with Greg Hawkes? A blast of a show with many appreciative, bobbing heads. Hawkes, the keyboard and synthesizer player in The Cars had TCAN groovin' last night to his iconic sound. Hear him talk about the Beatles' influence. With the exception of a few tunes, all the songs performed were by The Cars. He also blew everyone away with his sax wailing.

Hawkes (in red blazer) with The Cars (left) and Eddie Japan (right)



Above, Greg Hawkes and Eddie Japan perform Candy-O at TCAN.

July 22, 2023

Ozark Mountain Daredevils

If you want to get to heaven, you got to raise a little hell. 🔥🔥🔥

July 15, 2023

They're fabulous

The Fabulous Thunderbirds rocked out last night at the cozy TCAN where there isn't a bad seat in the house. Too bad there wasn't a dance floor because they make you want to boogie. Their hit Wrap It Up was originally recorded by Sam and Dave – the fab duo from Stax.


Wrap It Up, Sam and Dave, 1968

reasons to be cheerful

Don't be a blockhead, Charlie Brown. Enjoy life and be grateful. 😌

July 8, 2023

my neck hurts

Question: how well can you whip your head around? You're hired.

July 1, 2023

look inward



Journey to the center of your mind with The Amboy Dukes from 1968.

June 24, 2023

Peyton Place

Micky Dolenz is a convincing creep in this 1965 episode.
Peyton Place (1964-1969) was the first prime time soap opera airing three times a week at one point. Ryan O'Neal and Mia Farrow starred as young people living in a seaside town in Massachusetts.

The 1957 film was born from the 1956 novel. The 1961 film "Return to Peyton Place" was based on the 1959 sequel of the same name.

June 17, 2023

Rain


Without the Rain we wouldn't have flowers and there would be no Flower Children Land. This is the actress on Welcome Back,
Kotter
– a show I never missed during its 1975-1979 run.

June 10, 2023

I Can Hear the Grass Grow

Welcome summer. Looks like The Move shopped on Carnaby Street.



Way out is way in on Carnaby Street in 1967
A mixed boutique, 1966
What's new in 1965?
Who's the best-dressed entertainer of 1969?
A Carnaby Street fashion show in 1966
Les Move on French tv, 1967
The heartthrob of housewives visits Carnaby Street, 1968
What's your style: murderous bank robber or hippie hillbilly?


June 3, 2023

hey Babs

Ditch old Barbie for a more provocative version. What up, Marcia?

May 27, 2023

Tina Turner

Thanks, Tina for what you brought to the world. Mission accomplished.

I Can't Believe What You Say, 1964
River Deep Mountain High promo, 1966
Playboy After Dark, 1969
Proud Mary, Ike and Tina Turner Revue, 1970
Nutbush City Limits, Soul Train, circa 1975
What's Love Got To Do With It, 1984


River Deep Mountain High, Ike and Tina Turner, 1966

May 20, 2023

I'm not your stepping stone



Beware of manipulators. You come first. Now where are my maracas?


 

May 13, 2023

Choir! Choir! Choir!

Are you the type of person who loves singing along to music whether you know the lyrics or not? Then you will love Choir! Choir! Choir! I was taken to their show at TCAN without knowing about them or what was about to happen. I loved it. The theme was George Harrison tunes. There's something magical about a bunch of people singing together. Check them out with David Byrne, Patti Smith and Rick Astley.

Where are you?


There you are. Put that hamburger down and join me in a little shake.
If you love 1960s soul music, you'll dig Funky 16 Corners radio.


Hide and Seek, Lillian Dupree, 1965

May 6, 2023

Outta my way!


What are you doing on Saturday? I'm Rollerskating. What else?


I Got My Mind Made Up, Instant Funk, 1978

April 29, 2023

It's a Bikini World

What are you wearing to the go-go party? My bikini, of course.

April 17, 2023

yikes


Hey Bob...... I think that may be my jumpsuit that you're wearing.

April 8, 2023

April 2, 2023

March 25, 2023

Wanna Watusi?

Watusi with Luci Baines Johnson and Steve McQueen in 1964.
Don't know how? Tune in to The Lawrence Welk Show and learn.


Watusi with Lucy, The Dovells, 1964

March 18, 2023

March 11, 2023

Zephyr winds which blow on high...

...lift me now so I can fly. On Saturday mornings, I didn't go outside until after The Shazam/Isis Hour. Words of wisdom from Isis.