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Favoriting January 16, 2016: Golden Years

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Elvis Presley and David Bowie  Golden Years (unreleased demo)   Favoriting
Del Shannon  It's Too Late   Favoriting
Roy Hogsed  So Cold, So Dead, So Soon   Favoriting
Cliff Nobles & Co.  Let's Have A Good Time   Favoriting
Gladiators, The  Sweet Soul Music   Favoriting
James Hunter Six  A Truer Heart   Favoriting
Donna Lynn  I'd Much Rather Be With the Girls   Favoriting
Merrell E. Moore  Snatchin and Grabbin   Favoriting
Elroy "Shadow" Peace  Where Did I Goof?   Favoriting
Collin Blunstone  Mary Wont You Warm My Bed?   Favoriting
Otis Clay  2009 Interview   Favoriting
Otis Clay  Trying To Live My Life Without You   Favoriting
Iggy Pop  The Passenger   Favoriting
Cliff Richard  Eso Beso   Favoriting
Rick Nelson  Tonight I'll Be Staying Here With You   Favoriting
Don Julian and the Larks  Respect Yourself   Favoriting
Charioteers, The  Straighten Up and Fly Right   Favoriting
Holly Golightly  Getting Mighty Crowded   Favoriting
Them Other Brothers  Just Forget 'Em   Favoriting
Sonny Curtis  Atlanta Georgia Stray   Favoriting
Trends, The  Soul Clap   Favoriting
Above, The  Goons   Favoriting
Chris Montez  I Ran   Favoriting
Little Johnny Taylor  One More Chance   Favoriting
Sister Rosetta Tharpe  99 and 1/2 Won't Do   Favoriting
Ken Stringfellow  Down On My Knees   Favoriting
Id, The  Baby Eyes   Favoriting
George Jones  Vitamins L-O-V-E   Favoriting
Gladys Knight and the Pips  Runing Out   Favoriting
Paul Schneider  Dying Of The Summer   Favoriting
Tommy T and the Targets  Sales Pitch   Favoriting
Junior Brown  Gotta To Get Up Every Morning   Favoriting
Rudolph Taylor  One Man's Poison   Favoriting
Lenny Breau  Chinatown, My Chinatown   Favoriting
Dirty Looks  Accept Me   Favoriting
Goodthings  I've Got Eyes For You Baby   Favoriting
Coasters, The  Three Cool Cats   Favoriting
Roger Miller  My Uncle Used to Love Me But She Died   Favoriting
A MINUTE WITH  SCOTT SCHINDER   Favoriting
Angry Girl  Hates The Crappy Ass Alamo Draft House!   Favoriting
WAKY  Weird Beard Money Phone   Favoriting
George Clooney  Hello Hello Hello   Favoriting

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CLICK HERE to see drummer Joff from the band Bucky so some drawings of old people

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CLICK HERE to see why the cowardly anonymous culture of the internet drives me even more crazy then art does

CLICK HERE for a little background on the Buddy Rich tapes

CLICK HERE for a weird Tonight Show episode where Jerry Lewis fills in for Johnny, with guest Bob Hope

CLICK HERE for the Jim Keltner Discography

CLICK HERE for the The Knack - this clip (with hard panned guitars) will help you understand the division of guitar parts in this song - which is not quite what I thought it was

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Apparently Bowie offered "Golden Years" to Elvis Presley - but The King declined. CLICK HERE former guest Stevie Riks nails the Elvis/Bowie duet version.


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Listener comments!

Avatar 11:03am
Baby:

You may have all you want, Baby. But I've got something you need!! Good morning.
  11:05am
dinatekno:

wow. Bowie & Elvis??? Damn, thanks Mike.
Avatar 11:05am
Michael Shelley:

Naturally
  11:06am
Michael from the Left Coast:

Is It's Too Late a Ray Stevens song?
Avatar 11:06am
Marc Francis:

Good morning all.
  #1 Hit Supporter Hellraiser 2024 Swag For Life Member 11:09am
tadpoles:

Wow thanks Mike for the Golden Years. Great to learn something new about Bowie and Elvis too. Amazing!
Avatar 11:11am
Melissa Jean:

good mornin!
Avatar 11:12am
glenn:

welp, the last survivor of the 1906 san francisco earthquake has died.
www.nbcbayarea.com...
Avatar Swag For Life Member 11:15am
Mike East:

love The Gladiators. Nice spin!
  11:23am
Ice in Brooklyn:

I love the twist Reigning Sound puts on if Much Rather Be..
Miss Lynn's version is super good tho
Avatar 11:25am
Baby:

Can we all knowledge the graciousness and generosity of Michael Shelley. Playing #1 hits for us poor saps, when he has a huge show to play tonight at Monte Hall. He'll be joined by the great Laura Cantrell. If you ain't going, then you ain't knowing. I'll be there in spirit. You guys be there in person. Going to be great!!
Avatar 11:30am
glenn:

well, MAYBE, just maybe, mister shelley and ms. cantrell should come and play in toronto. then i'd go.
Avatar Swag For Life Member 11:31am
doctorjazz:

I'll be there with my family, can't wait (well, the 17 year old has me a bit nervous. She loves all kinds of music, as long as it is punk or pop-punk. I can already picture her face during Laura Cantrell...:( )
Avatar 11:32am
Michael Shelley:

make sure to say hi!
  11:39am
dinatekno:

YESSSSSS!!!!
Avatar Swag For Life Member 11:41am
doctorjazz:

Sure, expecting a fun time (except as noted...)
Avatar Swag For Life Member 11:42am
Brian C.:

Looking forward to tonight's Monty Hall show, then tasty beers at Iron Monkey
Avatar 11:47am
Michael Shelley:

Brian - do they have food at iron monkey too?
  11:47am
Michael from the Left Coast:

Rick Nelson with Phil "Fang" Volk (from Paul Revere and the Raiders) on bass?
Avatar Swag For Life Member 11:48am
doctorjazz:

Any good recommendations for restaurants near Monty Hall, if I may ask?
Avatar Swag For Life Member 11:49am
doctorjazz:

Loving the Dylan cover.
Avatar 11:50am
Michael Shelley:

Last Saturday I had pizza at RAZZA on Grove st - and it was amazing - but there was a LONG line - get there early!
  11:51am
Mr C:

Where on Grove?
Avatar 11:53am
Michael Shelley:

www.razzanj.com
I should point out - kind of expensive for pizza - even if it is "farm to table" pizza - and DO GET THE Panna Cotta for dessert
  11:54am
Mr C:

oops, I thought you meant Montclair!?!
Avatar Swag For Life Member 11:54am
Uncle Michael:

stream seems to be flaking, intermittantly
  11:55am
Mark R.:

There's no shortage of great pizza in Montclair, either, Mr. C. But the original query was about places to eat near Monty Hall.
Avatar 11:56am
Michael Shelley:

Mr C - I also ate at Ah Piz in MOntclair this week - similar wood fired pizza - also very good
Avatar 11:57am
Michael Shelley:

www.ahpizz.com
Avatar 12:01pm
Todd-o-phonic Todd:

If you eat at City Diner, I recommend Sal's Wrap. The Asian place on the corner of Greene and York, Honshu, is pretty good. Also for Chinese, Shanghai's Best on Montgomery.
Avatar 12:04pm
Cat:

Hi Michael. Atlanta GA Stray is definitely a #! hit!
Avatar Swag For Life Member 12:05pm
Mike East:

I'm a few blocks from Ah Pizz, but haven't been there. looks like its not as expensive as I thought it would be.
Avatar 12:06pm
Cat:

watch out, the clap is contagious
Avatar 12:06pm
Michael Shelley:

MIKE - the lunch special is an AMAZING deal at Ah Pizz
Avatar Swag For Life Member 12:07pm
ChrisB.:

Love The Above!!!
Avatar 12:08pm
Michael Shelley:

I usually respect Todd's opinion - but Ive never had a good experience at City Diner.
Avatar Swag For Life Member 12:08pm
Mike East:

thanks for the tip, Michael!
Avatar Swag For Life Member 12:12pm
common:

just awoke to hear that above tune. so good. thanks! and good day!
Avatar 12:13pm
Michael Shelley:

I'm jealous - wish I could sleep till noon!
Yes - what a great song/recording!
  12:15pm
George Kopp:

Really looking forward to the show tonight, Michael!! You & Laura together, killer double feature!
Avatar #1 Hit Supporter Hellraiser 2024 Swag For Life Member 12:15pm
myron feld:

Michael, don't let Laura Cantrell steal your fruit basket tonight!
Avatar 12:18pm
duke:

That's funny. I was just thinking how great the Laura Cantrell song sounded
Avatar 12:18pm
Todd-o-phonic:

@George: Agreed! Whomever put this show together tonight must be a genius!
  12:18pm
BennettCap:

You can still buy them in advance at ticketfly.com, but now they're $12, no longer $10.
Avatar Swag For Life Member 12:19pm
doctorjazz:

Worth the extra $2 (and more)...
Avatar 12:20pm
Michael Shelley:

HERE's a tip they dont put on the web site - this show is BYOB!
  12:23pm
George Kopp:

I kinda thought you booked this one, @Todd-o-phonic. Genius indeed.
  12:24pm
George Kopp:

Thanks Michael, was wondering if it was BYO. They really should post that info.
Avatar 12:32pm
Melissa Jean:

Ooooo I know the Mable John - nice GK&TP
Avatar 12:35pm
Michael Shelley:

the original
Avatar 12:40pm
Marc Francis:

Hahahahaaaa. This song!
  12:44pm
Listener Robert:

Huh. I thought Jean Shepherd used to sing "Hindustan" to this one.
  12:48pm
P-90:

OMG! -had forgotten all about Dirty Looks...not they're not worth remembering.
Avatar Swag For Life Member 12:52pm
Brian C.:

Michael - re: Iron Monkey grub - yes they do. Pub grub kind of stuff
Avatar Swag For Life Member 12:54pm
Matt F:

The alternate take of 3 cool cats and this roger miller song are the two greatest recordings of all time and you just played em back to back. Break a leg tonight!
Avatar 12:56pm
Melissa Jean:

I'm missing a wedding next month that's in Roger Miller's 70s haus
  12:58pm
beavo:

Michael Jackson was "of that stature"
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