On the Neon Beat this week, Jukebox 1: Frank Sinatra launches this hour with a swingin’ rendition of the song “Blue Moon” with Nelson Riddle’s Orchestra. Then we’ll track some great big band with Harry James and singer Helen Forrest. Hear more big band offerings with Glenn Miller and a couple with Louis Prima and Keely Smith. Listen to a smooth rendition of the song “Tenderly” by Nat King Cole, followed with Lawrence Welk’s 1961 pop hit, “Calcutta.” You’ll hear more instrumental standards with Ray Conniff, Nelson Riddle with the theme from “Route 66” and a two-fer with Herb Alpert and the TJB. Enjoy a smooth Cole Porter standard sung by Ella Fitzgerald. The Lettermen perform the song “Where or When,” composed for the Rogers and Hart musical, “Babes in Arms.” Dean Martin croons his signature standard, “Everybody Loves Somebody.” Hear a film theme from “Valley of the Dolls” by Dionne Warwick followed with those “Moments to Remember” by the Toronto group, The Four Lads. We’ll board “the Atchison Topeka and the Santa Fe” with Rosemary Clooney and go “South of the Border with Perry Como. Also, enjoy a stirring patriotic offering by actor John Wayne. To listen, go to: http://www.radiogeorge.com/neonbeat/On The Neon Beat this week, Jukebox 2: The Crew Cuts open this hour with their 1954 R&B pop hit, “Sh- Boom.” Then KC’s own Marilyn Maye slams on stage with a rousing rendition of “The Song is You.” Listen to Nat King Cole as he displays his bilingual skills for “Darling Je Vous Aime Beaucoup.” Listen to some film music with Henry Mancini, Fred Astaire from “Top Hat,” and Barbra Streisand with the beautiful Paul Williams song from “A Star is Born.” Tom Jones takes the mic next for his first across-the- pond hit song, “It’s Not Unusual.” We’ll spin the one hit wonder for Art and Dotty Todd from 1958. Hear DOT records’ Billy Vaughn with his first chart hit on the label, “Melody of Love.” Hear a set with the operatic voice of Tony Martin, “To Each His Own,” Jo Stafford with an amorous song, “Make Love to Me,” and Johnny Mathis with his smash 1957 hit song, “Chances Are.” Chicago’s own Lou Rawls sings his hit, “Lady Love.” Then hear a little Brit invasion standard sung by Chad and Jeremy. We’ll enjoy our “70’s” offering from Carole King’s “Tapestry” album. Omaha’s Roger Williams strokes the keyboard for “Autumn Leaves.” Enjoy Dean Martin’s 1956 song with the EZ Riders, “Memories are Made of This.” Go to and turn it up: http://www.radiogeorge.com/neonbeat/
On The Neon Beat this week, Jukebox 3: Italian tenor, Mario Lanza kicks of this hour with “Be My Love.” Then Rosemary Clooney grabs the mic for a song from “Gypsy.” Next, listen to a Rat Pack set with Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin, and Sammy Davis Jr. The New Christy Minstrels take the next set with Barry McGuire on the lead for “Green Green.” Hear more hit songs with fine period groups like, the Four Knights, and the Hilltoppers. We’ll track some film/show favorites with Doris Day’s “Secret Love” from “Calamity Jane,” Ferrante and Teicher with the “Theme Form Antony and Cleopatra, Ray Conniff with the theme from another Doris Day film, “Midnight Lace,” and actress Marilyn Monroe with her iconic performance from “Gentlemen Prefer Blondes.” Ella Fitzgerald sings a song bout’ “A Beautiful Friendship.” Get set for Eartha Kitt who beckons with a racy Cole Porter number, “Let’s Misbehave.” Frankie Valli follows next with his solo hit song, “Can’t Take My Eyes Off of You.” New Orleans’ great trumpeter, Al Hirt slathers the horn for the song, “Sugar Lips.” Enjoy Barbra Streisand’s lovely rendition of “He Touched Me” back by Don Costa’s arrangement and orchestra. Step on it Jeeves: http://www.radiogeorge.com/neonbeat/
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