The Neon Beat on Radio George - 4.9.18

On The Neon Beat this week, Jukebox 1: Rosemary Clooney slams on stage to open this hour with a rousing version of “April in Paris.” Frank Sinatra takes the mic next for his hit, “Strangers in the Night.” Then we listen to one of the great period film themes from “Picnic” as Morris Stoloff plays “Moonglow.” Hear another film song with Tony Bennett’s haunting rendition of a song from “the Flower Drum Song.” We’ll track a 1964 Grammy award winner for Nancy Wilson. Enjoy some great big band with Benny Goodman’s “The Jersey Bounce” followed with a fun tease between singers Buddy Clark and Doris Day called “Love Somebody.” Hear songs by great period groups like Chad and Jeremy, The Ames Brothers, and The Rooftop Singers.” Listen to a lush version of “The Very Thought of You” by Nat King Cole, followed with a back-o-the-rack selection with young British singer Laurie London. Then enjoy the beautiful “Our Winter Love” by pianist Bill Pursell. Lou Rawls sings his great comeback hit, “You’ll Never Find Another Love Like Mine.” And hear Glen Campbell’s 1968 chart topping song, “Gentle on my Mind.” More with Vikki Carr, the String a Longs and Merv Griffin. Listen today at: http://www.radiogeorge.com/neonbeat/

On the Neon Beat this week, Jukebox 2: Pat Boone takes the mic for that great gettin’ up morning for the song “A Wonderful Time up There.” Connie Francis follows with her first 1958 chart topper, “Who’s Sorry Now.” The Four Lads are next with their 1956 hit, “No Not Much,” followed with a sprite version of “Eh Campari” by Julias LaRosa. Hear one of Frank Sinatra’s signature songs, “I’ve Got You Under My Skin,” and Vic Damone with a lovely rendition of a song from “South Pacific.” Listen to Denver’s own television actress and singer, Jaye P. Morgan with “Danger Heartbreak Ahead” and the lively “Cherry Pink and Apple Blossom White” by Perez Prado. Listen for the signature song that defined the era: Nat King Cole’s “Unforgettable.” We’ll spin some period pop with Gene Pitney, Petula Clark, and Andy Williams. Enjoy some great big band with Benny Goodman with Helen Ward singing “Goody Goody.” We’ll team up Bing Crosby with The Andrews Sisters for the great Johnny Mercer song “Accentuate the Positive.” To Listen, Go to: http://www.radiogeorge.com/neonbeat/

On the Neon Beat this week, Jukebox 3: Patti Page opens this hour with the female answer to the Glen Campbell hit played in Jukebox 1, “Gentle on my Mind.” Brit crooner Matt Monro takes it next for his 1961 hit song, “My Kind of Girl.” Listen to Nat King Cole as we take a trip down the mother road for the Bobby Troup song, “Route 66.” Listen to the Tennessee Plowboy, Eddy Arnold, with “Misty Blue.” We’ll spin a couple of “70’s” hits in the second set. Hear Roger Whittaker’s smash hit, “The Last Farewell” and Carly Simon with “Haven’t Got Time for the Pain.” You’ll also hear a film hit from “the Alamo” sung by The Brothers Four, and another movie song by Ferrante and Teicher from the film, “Exodus.” Hear Dot records, The Hilltoppers with “From the Vine Came the Grape,” Steve and Eydie with “I’ve Got a Gal in Kalamazoo” and Ray Charles with “Hallelujah, I just Love Her So.” We’ll hear a set featuring hit singles by Shelly Fabares, Perry Como, and a big band selection called “Topsy” by Glen Gray and the Casa Loma Orchestra. Frank Sinatra sings, “Tell Her You Love Her” followed with Jo Stafford’s beautiful rendition of “Suddenly There a Valley.”
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