The Neon Beat on Radio George - 5.4.15

On The Neon Beat this week, Jukebox 1: “What’s New Pussycat?” We open this set with the theme from the 1965 movie sung by Tom Jones. More film music follows up with Elvis singing “Viva Las Vegas.” Enjoy a sultry version of “Black Coffee” performed by Julie London. Hear the Ray Anthony hit theme for the longest running crime show in TV history. Enjoy a great hit single by the Platters, “Smoke Gets in Your Eyes.” Andy Williams sings a song “you can’t refuse” from The Godfather. We’ll spin a lovely record with Patti Page singing “I’ll Remember Today.” Mitch Miller directs 25 guys in the Columbia studios echo chamber for “the Yellow Rose of Texas.” Enjoy a little rock n’ roll with Buddy Knox’s, “Party Doll.” Here great songs by Bobby Darin, Debbie Reynolds and more. Go to: http://www.radiogeorge.com/neonbeat/

On The Neon Beat this week, Jukebox 2: Michael Buble storms on stage for a swingin’ version of “Foggy Day in London.” Then listen to some great big band featuring Harry James and his Orchestra with Helen Forest singing, “I’m Beginning to See the Light.” We’ll spin a great Johnny Mercer song performed by Bing Crosby and The Andrews Sisters. New Orleans trumpet player, Al Hirt puts a little honey in the horn with his hit version of “Java.” Tony Bennett sings a song from “Gypsy.” Turn up Dean Martin as he’ll “Lay A Little Happiness” on ya. Enjoy a western set with Marty Robbins, Dinah Shore, and The Theme from Bonanza by Al Caiola. Listen to Nat King Cole’s “That Sunday That Summer” with The Ralph Carmichael Chorus. We’ll play Louis Armstrong, Ella Fitzgerald, Frank Sinatra and more. See the playlists, leave comments at: http://theneonbeat.blogspot.com/

On the Neon Beat this week, Jukebox 3: Bobby Goldsboro opens this hour with one of his most beloved hits, (written my Mac Davis) “Watching Scotty Grow.” Dionne Warwick takes the mic next with some bouncy Broadway, “Promises Promises.” We’ll remember a little Martin Scorsese film magic as Frank Sinatra sings “New York, New York.” Then when those marimba rhythms start to play, dance with Dino, and “Sway.” (watch out for them stage lights) Listen to Actress Judy Garland as she performs “Embraceable You.” Enjoy a great romping performance of Barbra Streisand singing, “Don’t Rain on My Parade” from Funny Girl. Hear Nat King Cole with his 1962 country hit, “Rambling Rose.” The McGuire Sisters sing the theme song from the 1956 movie, “Picnic.” Hear Johnny Mathis, Frankie Valli, Kay Starr and The Smothers Brothers. Go to: http://www.radiogeorge.com/neonbeat/