Neon Beat - 8.7.21

On the Neon Beat (show 56R6) Dean Martin opens up this hour's lineup with a classy version of the song “Just in Time” which is sung by Dean and actress Judy Holliday in the 1960 film “Bells are Ringing.” Next, get out the umbrella as Eydie Gorme follows up with a refreshing rendition of “April Showers”. Then listen to Nat King Cole backed with the orchestra of Les Baxter singing “To the Ends of the Earth”. Enjoy a sweeping version of a Victor Young film song sung by Bing Crosby. Turn up some more great silver screen songs with Herb Alpert and the TJB, Roger Williams, and Elmer Bernstien. Get your feet tappin' with a swinging version of “I Got Rhythm” sung by Bobby Darin. This hour's period groups include The Carpenters with “I Need to Be in Love” and a stirring version of the song “Till” sung by The Vogues. Catch a 1950's set with Rosemary Clooney's “Comon' a My House” followed up with Pat Boone's version of a 1955 rocking take of the song “At My Front Door”. Also hear Perry Como with “Round and Round”. Class is in session as we go“Learning the Blues” with Frank Sinatra. More with Kay Starr, Andy Williams, Dinah Shore, Sarah Vaughan, and Jerry Vale.

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Neon Beat - 7.23.21

On the Neon Beat (Show 55R6) Steve and Eydie open our little jamboree with a Steve Allen composition called “This Could Be the Start of Something Big.” Next, a song by a man who sported one of the longer autographs you could get written on an album jacket. Mr. Engelbert Humperdinck sings “Winter World of Love.” We'll follow up with Petula Clark's “It's a Sign of the Times” and Nat King Cole with a 1957 song called “With You On My Mind.” Enjoy a couple of songs by two of the great period male groups: The Kingston Trio, and The Four Lads. We'll enjoy a touch of country with Glen Campbell and Bobbie Gentry singing “Morning Glory” and Tennessee Ernie Ford with his signature hit single, “Sixteen Tons”. Listen to a Broadway song from “The Pajama Game” performed by Patti Page followed up with a fun memory from Tony Orlando and Dawn. Our instrumental offerings include music by Nelson Riddle, Herb Alpert and the TJB, Pee Wee Hunt tickling the ivories with the “12th Street Rag”, and a lovely piece by Arthur Fiedler conducting the Boston Pops. Turn up an uptempo hit for Bobby Goldsboro as we tote-that-bale working on that “Muddy Mississippi Line.” Listen to Kay Starr's charming “Rock N' Roll Waltz” followed by Frank Sinatra singing, “Cycles.” Also catch a little Hank Williams hit song sung by G.I. Jo Stafford. Enjoy the music kids!

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