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Friday December 26, 2008

Rock-it Radio shows #2822 to #2830 are released

ROCK-IT RADIO NEWSLETTER AND PLAYLIST

SHOWS #2822 TO #2830
FOR THE WEEK
December 20, 2008 to December 26, 2008
Main webpage: http://www.rockitradio.net
Current Shows Online: http://www.palmsradio.com/rockittext.htm

Hello Rock-it Radio Listeners,

Well it's the day after Christmas and we hope that all of you
had a Very Merry Christmas and Happy Hannukah. This is
the last newsletter for Rock-it Radio in 2008 and we look forward
to continuing and rockin' in the year 2009! Most of the
shows this week were the Christmas shows we offered this
year on Rock-it Radio.

We have 9 new Rock-it Radio shows this week online here for
you. We also have a new vintage radio recording release this week in the Launching Pad from KFRC in San Francisco..

So - Onward and Forward with the newsletter and playlists!
of Rock-it Radio shows #2822 to #2830.

Our shows can be heard in our archives page at:
http://www.palmsradio.com/rockittext.htm
and click to the speaker on the left to hear the show.

Remember if you are new to Internet Radio and having trouble tuning in though --
Check out our webpage to help you out at: http://www.rockitradio.net/tunein.html

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REMEMBER YOU CAN ORDER ANY OF THESE ROCK-IT RADIO SHOWS ON CD!!!! NEW EASIER ORDERING!

Would you like one of these Rock-it Radio shows on CD? To
be able to play anywhere? And help support Rock-it Radio at the
same time. For complete information check out our program
ordering webpage at: http://www.rockitradio.net/order.html
Our shows are of course copies straight from the studio so they are
studio quality and satisfaction is guaranteed.
Or if you would rather receive an invoice let me know and we
can e mail you a copy - Just e mail us the show(s) you would like
to have and the Rock-it # to: rockitradio@netzero.net

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LANE QUIGLEY AND THE MEMORY LANE SHOW ON
ROCK-IT RADIO SHOW #2822.

This week's Memory Lane Show brings another two dozen hot
records from the greatest era of music in history. Along with
sound bites from the folks who created the music, host Lane Quigley shares a family treasure with a recording of his father's from the
mid-1940's together with the hit from 1960 that it inspired.
Here is the playlist:

1. A Foolish Fool - Benn Joe Zeppa 1956
2. The 81 - Candy & The Kisses 1964
3. Tore Up - Harmonica Fats 1963
SOUND BITE
4. Race With The Devil - Gene Vincent & The Blue Caps 1956
5. He Walks Like A Man - Jody Miller 1964
6. Alone With You - Faron Young 1958
7. Pachuko Hop - Chuck Higgins 1953
SOUND BITE
8. He's a Good Guy (Yes He Is) - The Marvelettes
9. Try Try Baby - Clyde McPhatter & The Drifters 1954
10. My Dearest Darling - Etta James 1960
11. Tough Enough - The Jay-o's 1956
SOUND BITE
12. Three Window Coupe - The Rip Chords 1964
13. Bambalam - The Du Droppers 1953
14. I Wake Up Crying - Chuck Jackson 1961
SOUND BITE
15. Native Girl - The Native Boys 1954
16. I Wake Up Crying - Chuck Jackson 1961
17. Time Is On My Side - Irma Thomas 1964
SOUND BITE
18. Shimmy Like Kate - The Olympics 1960
19. Shimmy Like My Sister Kate - Bob Crosby Orch. featuring Quigg Quigley 1946
20. Back With My Baby - Kenni Woods 1963
SOUND BITE
21. I'm Alright - Little Anthony & The Imperials 1959
22. Where Are You Now My Love? - Jackie Trent 1965
23. Warm, Soft and Lovely - Johnnie & Joe 1957
24. Hey There Lonely Boy - Ruby & The Romantics 1963

Thanks Lane for another great show!
If you have any requests, dedications or would just
like to say Hello to Lane you can at:
memorylaneshow@rockitradio.net

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AL 'COOL DADDY' SMITH WITH A ROCKABILLY & DOO WOP SPECIAL ON ROCK-IT RADIO SHOW #2823.

This show features recordings by groups and individuals performing the two genres most popular with our listeners. i.e. Rockabilly and Doo Wop.
Some great tunes are featured in this Rockabilly and Doo Wop blow out! The play list is as follows:

1. Oh Yeah!-Tommy Danton 1957
2. My Memories of You-The Harptones 1954
3. My Baby Loves To Rock-Del Reeves 1956
4. She's Gone-The Five Satins
5. Hard Headed Woman-Wanda Jackson 1960
6. Try The Impossible-Lee Andrew and The Hearts 1958
7. Mr. Big Feet-The Charlie Bop Trio 1958
8. Nature's Creation-The Valentines 1956
9. That Ain't Nothin But Right-Joey Castle 1958
10 Let Me Tell You-The Nutmegs 1963
11 Rock-A-Bye Boogie-The Davis Sisters 1953
12. Gus Gossert Aircheck
13. Chapel Of Dreams- Wes and The Airedales 1968
14. Grandpa's Rock-The Trail Blazers 1958
15. Peppermint Stick-Butchie Saunders and The Elchords 1958
16. Walkin' Out-Jerry Bryan 1960
17. Honey Honey-Lewis Lymon and The Teenchords 1957
18. Our Love-Bobby Relf 1956
19. Cindy Lou-Dick Penner 1957
20. When I Return-The Turbans 1955
21. You Win Again-Jerry Lee Lewis 1957
22. At My Front Door-The El Dorados
23. Snake Eyed Woman-The Sundowners 1962
24. Walking Alone-The Four Dukes
25. Running Back To You-Moriss and His Sierra Melody Gang ?
26. Since I Don't Have You-The Skyliners 1958

Al loves getting e mails from his listeners as well, so if
you have any future requests, dedications or comments
you can e mail him at: cooldaddy@rockitradio.net

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DAVE JUSTICE AND THE RADIOACTIVE GOLD SHOW
ON ROCK-IT RADIO SHOW #2824

Dave is back this week with a show filled with listener requests
and dedications - A full hour + of great music from the first decade
of Rock and Roll -- Here is the playlist.

1. Baby Sittin' Santa--Barry Richard
2. I Love You Dianne--The Four Epics (Request)
Sound Bite With Jimmy Mullen
3. Cold Winter--Pixies Three
4. If I Didn't Have A Dime--Gene Pitney (Request)
5. Forgive Me Darling--The Ran-Dells (Request)
Sound Bite With The Late Steve Rappaport
6. Cry Baby Cry--The Angels
7. Ginny--The Duprees
8. Stars Will Remember--The Holidays
9. Is Your Love--Donnie Williams & The Blue Notes
10. I Think I Know--The Five G's
11. Just How Much Do I Love You--The Cascades
12. Stars in The Sky--The Chanters
13. Doin' The Cha Cha Cha--The Chanters
14. Oh Little One--Jack Scott
15. Remember Baby--Shep & The Limelites
16. Baby I'm Lonely--The Intruders
17. Jeannie, Joni, Shirley, Toni--The Four Palms
18. A Love So Fine--The Chiffons

If you would like to send a hello to Dave or a request or
comment on his show -- He can be easily contacted via E
mail at: radioactivegold@rockitradio.net

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DENNY MC CONNELL AND THE MUSIC OF YOUR MIND SHOW ON ROCK-IT RADIO #2825. 2 HOUR CHRISTMAS SPECIAL.

Denny also checks in this week with another great set of oldies
and forgotten Christmas memories here on Rock-it Radio. Here is the playlist for this week's show on Rock-it Radio #2825.

We don't currently have a playlist for this show but it's a great
2 hour special filled with wonderful vintage Christmas songs.

Denny loves his e mail so if you would like to drop him a e mail
with comments etc. on his show you can contact him at:
denny@rockitradio.net

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LESLIE STEVENS ROUTE 66 GOOD TIME OLDIES SHOW ON ROCK-IT RADIO #2826.

From the land of many Cactus comes the Route 66 Good Time
Oldies show featuring Leslie Stevens - This week of course
featuring his Christmas Special.

From the high country of Northern Arizona at a "Breezy & Cool" 7,400 ft.comes yet another Year of egg-nog (spiked of course) and great oldies to get you into the hoiday spirit. The route 66 oldies show is no exception. Here is the playlist"

1 Little St. Nick- Beach boys 1964
2 Jingle Bell rock- chet atkins 1961
3 Sleigh ride- Ella Fitzgerald 1960
4 Christmas song -Nat King Cole
5 Santa claus is coming to town- Partridge family 1975
6 Jingle bells- Singing Dogs 1971
7 White Christmas- Drifters 1954
8 Donde esta santa claus- Augie Rios 1958
9 Frosty The snowman- Jan & Dean 1962
10 Wonderful Day- David Seville & the Chipmunks-1962
11 Monsters holiday- Bobby (Boris) Pickett 1973
12 Feliz Navidad- Jose Feliciano 1972
13 Winter Wonderland- Platters 1967
14 Snowflakes- Ventures 1965
15 Jingle Bell Rock- Wayne Newton 1966
16 Marshmellow World- Brenda lee 1964
17 Rudolph the red nose reindeer- cadillacs 1956
18 You"re all I want for christmas- Brook Benton 1963
19 I want a hippopotomus for christmas- Gayla Peavey 1953
20 Holly Jolly Christmas-Burl Ives 1966
21 We wish you a merry christmas- Kingston Trio 1960
22 Have your self a merry little christmas- Lou Rawls 1967

Thank you Les for helping spread the Holiday cheer. If
you would like to write to Les out there in what they should
be having one heck of a winter storm right now you can at:
route66@rockitradio.net

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DEBRA DYNAMITE'S DOO WOP REVUE CHRISTMAS
SPECIAL ON ROCK-IT RADIO SHOW #2827

It's time to bring in a little Doo Wop Christmas cheer - It's
Debra Dynamite's Christmas special on Rock-it Radio show
#2827 we hope that you enjoy this wonderful testament of
Christmas Doo wop. Here is the playlist.

1. Happy Holiday-Shells
2. Mambo Santa Mambo-Enchanters
3. White Christmas-Drifters
4. Rock Around The Christmas Tree-Big Bud
5. Christmas In Jail-Youngsters
6. Santa Claus Boogie-Voices
7. Hey Santa Claus-Moonglows
8. Boogie Woogie Santa Claus-Mabel Scott
9. Santa Claus Boogie-Voices
10. Christmas Prayer-Valentines
11. Santa Claus Is Back In Town-Elvis Presley
12. It's Christmas Time-George Castelle
13. It's Christmas Once Again-Frankie Lymon
14. Merry Twistmas-Marcels
15. Jingle Jangle-Penguins
16. Rudolph The red Nosed Reindeer-Cadillacs
17. I Saw Mommy Kissing Santa Claus-Ronettes
18. Santa's Beard-Beach Boys
19. Dig That Crazy Santa Claus-Oscar McLollie
20. Mary Had A Baby-Golden Gate Quartet
21. I Want You For Christmas-5 Keys
22. Christmas To New Years-Larks
23. What Are You Doing News Year-Orioles
24. White Christmas-Golen Gate Quartet

Thanks Debra for this Christmas special! If you would like to
write to Debra Dynamite with a future Doo Wop request, dedication
or would just like to say Hello - You can at:
debradynamite@rockitradio.net

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ROCKIN' DADDY O'S ROCKABILLY RANCH PARTY
CHRISTMAS SPECIAL ON ROCK-IT #2828.

The Rockin' Daddy O is back this week with another rockin'
Rockabilly show and this time it's an all Christmas Holiday
Rockabilly show. Here is the playlist of the show.

1. Angels We Have Heard-Brian Setzer
2. Christmas Boogie-Ranch Girls
3. Here Comes Santa Claus-Elvis Presley
4. White Christmas-Robert Gordon
5. I'm Gonna Lasso Santa Claus-Brenda Lee
6. Sleigh Bell Rock-Marti Brom
7. Santa's Got A Brand New Pedal Steel-Barnshakers
8. Sleigh Ride-Brian Setzer
9. Angel On My Tree-Atomics
10. Jingle Rock-Tommy Lee & Orbits
11. Desperate Santa-Barnshakers
12. Run Rudolph Run-Chuck Berry
13. Jump Santa Jump-Atomics
14. Christmas Time Is Coming-Ranch Girls
15. Kisses For Christmas-Marti Brom
16.Santa Bring My Baby-Elvis Presley
17. Mr. Claus Is Rollin In-Freddy Frogs & Four On The Flour
18. Santa's Got A Hot Rod-Brian Setzer
19. The Nut Rocker-Tak Tiks
20. Lucky For Christmas-Lustre Kings
21. Silent Night Rumble-Jackie & Cedrics

Thanks Mr. Daddy O for having us have a Rockabilly Christmas
show here on the Rock-it! If you have any requests or comments
to the Rockin' Daddy O you can send them to:
daddyo@rockitradio.net

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PETE CHASTON'S DOO WOP SHOW ON ROCK-IT #2829

This week Pete has much more Doo Wop is in store for all of you
with this week's Doo Wop show with Pete Chaston. From the
Scratchy 45's to the Silly Song segment you know it is always a
listening pleasure on the Pete Chaston Doo Wop Show.
Here is this week's playlist of what you will hear when you click
to that little speaker next to show #2829.

1. Doo-Wop All Night Long-The Blue Emotions (1982)
2. Santa Town, U.S.A.-Lonnie & The Crisis (1961)
3. Winter Wonderland-The Blue Notes (1960)
4. by request: Lana-The Velvets (1961)
5. Zoom-The Bob Knight Four (xxxx)
6. I Wanna Run to You-The Tellers (1961)
7. Merry Christmas, Darling-The Uniques (1963)
8. Part of Our Love-The Apparitions (xxxx)
9. Crazy for You-The Mystics
(1982)

SILLY SONG SEGMENT:
10. Christmas in Jail-The Youngsters (1956)
11. Blue Christmas-Porky Pig (xxxx)

SCRATCHY 45 RPMs SEGMENT:
12. Merry Christmas, Baby-The Persuasions (1997)
13. She's So Fine-Flash Cadillac & The Continental Kids (1972)
14. Like a Kid at Christmas-The Five Boroughs (circa 1991)
15. Imagination (acappella version)-The Quotations (xxxx)

BACK TO THE CDs &/or More 45 RPMs:
16. White Christmas-The Saints (1984)
17. I Wonder Why-Stormy Weather (xxxx)
18. Breaking Up is Hard to Do-The Four Seasons (1964)
19. Merry Christmas-The Cameos (1957)

SLOW SONG SEGMENT:
20. There They Go-The Delfonics (xxxx)
21. The Reason-The Chanells (xxxx)
22. Merry Christmas Day-Sir Jablonski (1969)
23. White Christmas-The Statues (1960)
24. Hey You-The Reminescents (xxxx)
25. A Street Carol-Stormy Weather (1999)
26. O Holy Night-The Blue Notes (1960)

Do you have a special Doo Wop Request?? I bet Pete Chaston might just have it! Or if you would like to send a comment or hello you can reach him at: doowoppete@rockitradio.net

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TED QUILLIN AND THE BLUES FOR BREAKFAST SHOW ON ROCK-IT RADIO #2830.

It's time for another healthful heaping of the Blues for Breakfast
show with TQ -- Ted Quillin and to join in on the Quiverin' Quillin
Clan here on Rock-it Radio. Unfortunately the tape broke on the
b side of the show so it kind of ends abruptly. But here is the playlist
of what was able to be played.

1. Rockhouse - Ray Charles
2. You don't exist anymore -- Lil Ed and the Blues Imperials
3. These blues is killin' me -- A.C. Reed & Stevie Ray Vaughn
4. Kid from Red Bank -- Count Basie
5. You've changed -- Mary Kaye trio
6. Time out of mind -- Grover Washington
7. The way you look tonight -- Errol Garner
8. Until the real thing comes along -- Ernie Andrews
9. Back Home Blues -- Charlie Parker
10. Crazy -- Uppity Blues women
11. Midnite, the stars and you -- Al Bowly
12. Intermission Riff -- Stan Kenton
13. You've got me lovin' you -- Bobby Blue Bland
14. Cherokee -- Ted Heath
15. I didn't know what time it was -- Joe Pass & Sarah Vaughn

If you would like to send Ted an E mail you can with future blues
requests, comments or just to say Hello at:
tq@rockitradio.net

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VINTAGE VIDEO PICK OF THE WEEK

For the week of 26 December, 2008
This week in our archives page at:
http://www.palmsradio.com/rockittext.htm

The Five Satins with -- 'In the still of the night'

Also, remember you can view the other past vintage
video picks of the week at:

http://www.rockitradio.net/video.html

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HOW TO ORDER OLD ROCK-IT RADIO SHOWS = YOUR PURCHASES HELP US STAY ONLINE!!!

We have received many inquiries on how to order Rock-it Radio shows that are no longer in our on archives webpage. These shows are still available on CD and mailed to you within 24 hours of receiving payment. To help search for older shows that you may be looking for you may want to check the Rock-it Radio blog site. Old newsletters describing the shows and playlists
are archived there and there is a menu bar on the right side that breaks down every playlist by month. This website is: http://rockitradio.blogstream.com

Then you may either pay by check or money order or paypal. Rock-it Radio shows are only $9.50 U.S. each and are studio quality broadcasts that were placed on Compact Disc here at the Rock-it Radio Studio. We have a flat rate shipping charge of $1.50 U.S. so if you order one or several -- it is still only $1.50
U.S. shipping. And we ship worldwide, overseas orders are mailed out first class airmail. Instructions where to send payment is at our webpage:
http://www.rockitradio.net/order.html

If you are a member of paypal (http://www.paypal.com) you can e mail directly and let me know via e mail (rockitradio@netzero.net) what shows you would like we can send you a paypal invoice within 24 hours.

When you order a Rock-it Radio show or shop at our Rock-it Radio Launching Pad you help keep these oldies alive and help us pay the bills here at Rock-it Radio.
And at the same time -- you are not getting nothing for your donation, but actually some of the shows and memories we hope we keep alive here at Rock-it Radio.

WIN ROCK-IT RADIO PRIZES! --
DRAWINGS WILL CONTINUE FOR December
MORE CHANCES TO WIN ROCK IT PRIZES!

When you help support Rock-it Radio and purchase products from the Rock-it Radio Launching Pad -- We will put your e mail address in the drawing to win even more shows and broadcasts.
Jammin' Jan who now runs the Rock-it Radio Launching Pad at:
http://www.palmsradio.com/store.html
will be drawing 3 names on January 1, 2009 for all those that had purchased vintage broadcasts from our Rock-it
Launching Pad at during the month of October at: :
http://www.palmsradio.com/store.html
and ordered a vintage broadcast thru
- or
http://www.rockitradio.net/order.htm l
and ordered a Rock-it Radio show.

Those names that are randomly picked will be contacted via E Mail.
And will win a Rock-it Radio T Shirt of there size choice and 2 vintage radio broadcasts from the Rock-it Radio Launching pad of their choice or 2 Rock-it
Radio shows of their choice.

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ROCK-IT RADIO DJ PAGE...

Remember you can check out all the Rock-it Radio DJ's
and read the bios of these DJ's that make these
Rock-it Radio Shows possible at:
http://www.palmsradio.com/bio.htm
And don't forget for even more pictures --
there is our picture page at:
http://www.rockitradio.net/pics.html

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WELCOME NEW MEMBERS TO THE LISTENER'S CLUB!!!!

A big welcome to the below new Rock-it Radio listeners that
joined our Listeners Club from December 20, 2008 to December 26, 2008.
We hope that you enjoy the music Rock-it Radio provides and our playlists and information that our weekly newsletter provides. Any comments, criticisms, kudos, compliments or future ideas is always welcome and you can e mail me personally at: rockitradio@netzero.net

To All Welcome aboard! A Big Welcome to:

Mike Siegel -- Seattle, Washington USA
Wayne Whited -- Parma, Ohio USA
Mick -- Florida, USA
Ralf -- Germany
Scott Guidry -- Poway, California USA
Dalia Estrada -- Lawndale, California USA
Barry -- Oklahoma, USA
Jack Coe -- Branson, Missouri USA
Ed Dyson -- Smilde, Netherlands
B. Gresham -- Oregon, USA

We have added 10 more new members to the Listeners Club since our last newsletter. We now have that magic number of 7,689 members exactly! that have joined the Rock-it Radio Listeners Club. We hope that you enjoy the rare 50's and early 60's Rock and Roll, Rockabilly and Doo Wop (which most commercial oldies radio stations have forgotten) that we are able to play for you from Rock-it Radio. Remember, we are here for you!
So if you ever have any requests, dedications, comments and suggestions we always love to hear from our listeners. Our e mail address is: rockitradio@netzero.net
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ATTENTION ADVERTISERS -- YOUR SPACE COULD BE HERE
AND REACH THOUSANDS OF OLDIES LOVERS....
For further information go to:
http://www.palmsradio.com/ad.html

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NEW PICTURES UPLOADED ON ROCK-IT RADIO PICTURE
PAGE.

We were able this week to upload some pictures of the 100th Show celebration held in Adelaide, Australia. Hopefully most of you caught the show in Rock-it Radio show #2812. Co Hosted by Linda and Rae. Well we have pictures of that celebration now in our picture
page if you wish to see at: http://www.rockitradio.net/pics.html

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PIRATE RADIO PAGE -- MORE LINKS ADDED

We have had some very nice compliments and several hits and visitors this past week to our webpage dedicated to Pirate Radio and Offshore Broadcasting.
We have added more links this past week to various sources of this
venue and interesting phenomenon in broadcasting. You can check it out at: http://www.rockitradio.net/pirate.html

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ROCK-IT RADIO FOOD CHANNEL -GIVE THE GIFT OF GOURMET FOOD YEAR ROUND

It's not oldies but it is delicious! We are continuing to expand our webpage dedicated to excellent food sources and even dieting. In the Rock-it Radio Food Channel. We have added more links to Ethnic foods you can order online and a few sites offering exotic meats and cheeses from around the world.

It lists various deals with ordering ethnic and gourmet food from
reputable places from around the world! And also some diet sites as
well in case you over do it :) -- When you click to a link that interests you on The Rock-it Radio Food Channel a small referral fee will be given to Rock-it Radio and help us keep these oldies playing online. The website for the new Rock-it Food Channel is:
http://www.rockitradio.net/food.html
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FOURTH ANNUAL NORTH VS. SOUTH OLDIES BATTLE WITH LANE QUIGLEY AND BILL GREEN ON ROCK-IT RADIO SHOW #2798.

It's time again for the North and South to do battle. Rock-it DJs
Bill Green and Lane Quigley meet up in the Retro Studio to co-host the fourth annual showdown with twelve rounds of tunes. You get to listen and vote in each round. Then send your ballot to Bill Green's e mail link at retrorockbill@aol.com . Five lucky voters will be selected at random and receive a fabulous selection from our Launching Pad store. Here is the playlist and ballot below.

Round # 1: The Men Behind The Music
__Girls Are Out To Get You - The Fascinations (1967)
__Lullabye Of Love - The Poppies (1966)

Round # 2: Step Out From The Crowd
__You're So Fine - The Falcons (1959)
__Just Across The Street - The Del Rios (1962)

Round # 3: For The Birds
__Flamingo Express - The Royaltones (1961)
__Flamingo - Earl Bostic (1951)

Round # 4: Insomniac's Dream
__Tossin' And Turnin' - Bobby Lewis (1961)
__Another Sleepless Night - Jimmy Clanton (1960)

Round # 5: You Can't Say That On A Record
__Rhapsody In The Rain - Lou Christie (1966)
__Iko Iko - The Dixie Cups (1965)

Round # 6: Blues Masters
__Boom Boom: John Lee Hooker (1962)
__Sittin' On Top Of The World - Howlin' Wolf (1957)

Round # 7: Tick Tock Tunes
__Time Won't Let Me - The Outsiders (1966)
__Time Is On My Side - Irma Thomas (1964)

Round # 8: Jilted Four Sure
__Shake Me, Wake Me - The Four Tops (1966)
__Love's Made A Fool Of You - Bobby Fuller Four (1966)

Round # 9: Fabulous Flip Sides
__I'm Shakin' - Little Willie John (1960)
__You Don't Have To Be A Baby To Cry - Tennessee Ernie Ford (1956)

Round # 10: Doo Wop Non Stop
__In My Diary - The Moonglows (1955)
__Witchcraft - The Spiders (1955)

Round # 11: Time Of The Seasons
__Spring - Birdlegs and Pauline (1963)
__It's Now Winter's Day - Tommy Roe (1967)

Round # 12: Christmas Classics
__Jingle Bell Rock - Bobby Helms (1957)
__Rockin' Around The Christmas Tree - Brenda Lee (1960)

So, simply cut and paste your votes in and mail them off to Bill Green at: retrorockbill@aol.com
We will also be announcing the winners of the drawing at the first newsletter of next month. And the prize descriptions of the drawings are further down in this newsletter.

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DRAWING FOR ROCK-IT RADIO PRIZES IN 4TH ANNUAL NORTH VS. SOUTH OLDIES BATTLE.

5 Lucky Rock-it Radio Listener's names will be drawn at the end of December that send votes in the 4th Annual North vs. South Oldies battle here on Rock-it Radio.
Rock-it Radio show #2798 will be running all December - And just cut and paste the playlist to your show with your votes and you're entered to win the following Rock-it Radio prizes.

First Place -- Rock-it Radio T Shirt; A copy of the 4th Annual North vs. South Oldies Battle - Plus 3 other Rock-it Radio shows or vintage radio programs
from the Rock-it Launching pad at: http://www.palmsradio.com/store.html

Second Place -- A copy of the 4th Annual North vs. South Oldies show - Plus 3 other Rock-it Radio shows or vintage radio programs from the Rock-it Launching pad at: http://www.palmsradio.com/store.html

Third Place thru Fifth Place -- A copy of the 4th Annual North vs. South Oldies Battle The playlist and ballot can be retrieved further up in the newsletter.
Copy and Paste that ballot to: retrorockbill@aol.com
We will announce the drawn winners in the first Rock-it Radio Listener's club newsletter in January 2009.

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OUR LATEST VINTAGE SHOWS ADDED IN ROCK-IT RADIO LAUNCHING PAD SITE

Here is the listing of our latest shows we have put up in the Rock-it Store Now known as the Launching Pad. In these broadcasts you will hear the songs, news and ads and DJ's completely unedited just like you would of back then and placed on Compact Disc. They are
listed in order by date in our Rock-it Store at:
http://www.palmsradio.com/store.html
By clicking to the title of each show in our store you will be able to see the complete playlist of each show. We have also added the Ebay link to each of these broadcasts as well where you can read the entire playlist of these vintage broadcasts we offer here at Rock-it Radio.

RIR #448 -- Bennie Dingo with Rock-it Radio show #001
The very first show of Rock-it Radio over IRRS - Milan, Italy back in May 1995.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=130269791178

RIR #449 -- Chris Lane - KAYO Seattle, Washington 6/5/1964
Great Traditional Country Station with mid 60's news and ads.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=140282728644

RIR #450 -- Johnny Roe - WEAM - Arlington, Virginia 1/1/1968
New Year's show reviewing all the great songs from 1967 from this Washington DC
suburb station.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=140283202115

RIR #451 Chuck Dunaway - KLIF Dallas, Texas 7/2/1963
The Big D's #1 Top 40 Radio Station with a show from the summer of 1963.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=140283634814

RIR #452 Chris Edwards -- KYA San Francisco from 8/12/1968
Great Late 60's Rock Show from one of Frisco's Top DJ's.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=140283652274

RIR #453 -- Phil Gardner - WGAR Cleveland, Ohio 8/30/1974
Hour #1 of 2 of this 70s Rock Station in Cleveland.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=130270683149

RIR #454 -- Phil Gardner -- WGAR Cleveland, Ohio 8/360/1974
Hour #2 of 2 of this 70's Rock Station in Cleveland.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=140283662546

RIR #455 -- Johnny Hayes - KRLA Los Angeles (Pasadena) from 4/14/1967
Famous Popular West Coast DJ with one of LA's top radio shows.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=140284904844

RIR #456 -- Scott Regen - WCAR Detroit 4/25/1971
More great early 70's Rock and Roll from the Motor city!
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=140285386990

RIR #457 -- George 'Granny Goose' Groves -- KGMB Honolulu 6/27/1973
Famous Hawaiian DJ and TV Host on his own show with a Top 40 format.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=140285393731

RIR #458 -- Scotty Ferguson - KFQD Anchorage Alaska 6/30/1965
Great mid 60's Rock and Roll and tons of call in dedications from the kids of Anchorage.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=130273568845

RIR #459 -- Tom Donahue - KMPX-FM San Francisco 5/2/1967
New FM format station from it's early years from the Bay Area.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=130273573945

RIR #460 -- Mark Driscoll - WOR-FM New York City 4/4/1972
Great early 70's rock and roll from this FM superstation.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=140289392153

!!! THIS WEEK's RELEASE !!!!

RIR#461 -- Chuck Browning -- KFRC San Francisco from 8/29/1969.
Plus a bonus track show from KHJ in Los Angeles on 3/13/1970.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=130277191687

A big thank you to all those that purchase these broadcasts as it is our main source of income to keep Rock-it Radio on the Air! And another hearty thank you to all the Rock-it Radio DJ's that have been helping out in this project of getting more playlists out so that these shows can be released.
Simply go to our Launching Pad site at:
http://www.palmsradio.com/store.html
And then you can read the description by clicking to the title of each show available.
Then going back and if it's something you might like -- Just click to the add to cart button.
All the vintage shows we offer usually ship within 24 hours of receiving your order.
And we ask if you can please help support Rock-it Radio. The Rock-it Radio Launching Pad store provides the funds to pay all those copyright fees, internet bandwidth etc.
that it takes to run Rock-it Radio. And these vintage broadcasts do make wonderful nostalgic gifts as well.

With these broadcasts you actually hear it as it was broadcast on that date. With Great DJ personalities!, Actual vintage Ads and of course the songs as well. as they are uncut and unedited.

When you go to the Rock-it Store and click to each broadcast it will show you the playlist
of each broadcast. 100% of all purchases of the Rock-it Launching Pad goes back to Rock-it Radio to help keeping the music alive and pay the bills that we must pay to continue broadcasting. And their is more rare radio broadcasts that are unedited in the
Rock-it Store at:
http://www.palmsradio.com/store.html

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TOP 10 SELLERS OF THE ROCK-IT RADIO LAUNCHING PAD THIS WEEK

As you know the Rock-it Radio Store sells vintage Radio Broadcasts - Where you hear the actual music, news and vintage advertisements - uncut and unedited just like you would of heard it back then. Here are the top sellers this week.

1. RIR #393 -- John Lennon (Guest dj) WNEW NY Sept. 1974
2. RIR #439 -- Two 1965 broadcasts from CKLW Windsor Ont. Canada
3. RIR #266 -- Barney Pip - WCFL Chicago 5/26/1968
4. RIR #426 -- Dan Ingram - WABC New York 7/4/1968
5. RIR #171 -- Peter Tripp - WMGM New York 1/1/1960
6. RIR #387 -- Joey Reynolds - WKBW Buffalo, NY 2/24/1964
7. RIR #205 -- Porky Chedwick - WAMO Pittsburg 6/16/1960
8. RIR #286 -- Alan Freed - WINS New York 6/10/1957
9. RIR #260 -- Tony 'The Tiger' Taylor WQXI Atlanta 4/1/1965
10. RIR #457 -- George 'Granny Goose' Groves - KGMB Honolulu 6/27/1973

If you would like to view these shows in depth you can check out our Rock-it Radio Ebay Store at:
http://stores.ebay.com/Rockit-Radio

or in the Rock-it Radio Launching Pad store at:
http://www.palmsradio.com/store.html (listed by date)

and in the upper left hand corner - there is a search box where you can type in the DJ name or Station Call letters and that information on that show will pop up.
Ordering from the Ebay store will also qualify you for the Rock-it Radio
giveaway mentioned previously in this newsletter. Sale of these broadcasts is what keeps Rock-it Radio going and thank you again to everyone that buys these!

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TOP 30 NATIONS THAT ARE TUNING INTO ROCK-IT RADIO.

We are always amazed at the World Wide Web and the 120+ Countries that tune us in every month online. Here
are the top 30 Countries so far this month.+ or - shows up or down how many positions from the previous week.

1. USA +0
2. United Kingdom +0
3. Canada +0
4. Germany +0
5. Brazil +0
6. Mexico +0
7. France +0
8. Australia +0
9. Netherlands +0
10. Belgium +1
11. Sweden +1
12. Japan -2
13. Switzerland +0
14. Spain +0
15. Italy +0
16. Poland +0
17. Czech Republic +4
18. Philippines -1
19. Romania -1
20. Thailand +4
21. Ireland +1
22. Slovenia -4
23. Norway +2
24. Russia -4
25. Finland +1
26. Peru -1
27. Hungary +1
28. Argentina -1
29. Austria +3
30. Portugal -1

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GOURMET COFFEE INTRODUCTORY DEAL !!!

4 Sealed packages of Fresh Roasted Coffee - That is not roasted until you order it! And shipped to you with a very cool mug. Several delicious flavors to choose from. All for this special introductory offer of $14.95 U.S. -- Click below to find out more.

http://www.tkqlhce.com/click-1377222-10480127

Or click to the Boca Java link on the Rock-it Radio Food Channel at: http://www.rockitradio.net/food.html

ROCK-IT RADIO LISTENER'S SAVE $$$
WITH OUR COUPONS ....

Are you a coupon clipper??? Well now you can find and clip them online with our new service this week?? And save money on name brands. You can either go to this direct link at:
http://www.jdoqocy.com/click-1377222-10416381

Or you can just go to our main webpage at Rock-it Radio
http://www.rockitradio.net and scroll down towards the middle of the webpage and you will find the banner to go to. We have been using these coupons ourselves and work perfectly well... simply clip the ones you want and when you're done ... ask the computer to print and it will insert the bar code and everything to legitimize the coupon -- Then go to your Grocer and Save!

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GET NEWS FROM AROUND THE WORLD -- ON ROCK-IT RADIO

It's another public service on Rock-it Radio -- The Rock-it Radio
news webpage -- Let's you tune into Radio News Sources over your
computer from around the world. It is at:
http://www.rockitradio.net/news.html

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SHOW THE WORLD YOU TUNE INTO ROCK-IT RADIO!
WITH A NEW ROCK-IT RADIO T SHIRT.

The Rock-it Radio T Shirts are still available in Rockin' Cotton and can be ordered online at the Rock-it Radio Launching Pad. At:
http://www.palmsradio.com/store.html#station

These T Shirts feature the Rock-it Radio Rocket Cat Logo in the front. And looks great! And is shipped worldwide with low cost shipping.

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Tons of Doo Wop Links and Group
Harmony Sites at Our Doo Wop Links Page.

http://www.palmsradio.com/doowop.html

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And of course don't forget our Rockabilly Links page as well!

Our Rockabilly Links page can be found at:

http://www.palmsradio.com/rockabillylinks.html

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TUNE INTO THE WORLD ON YOUR COMPUTER!

Tune into the World on your Computer....In our Radio Links page we have put together several directories of sites of Radio Stations that can be heard around the world... Come check it out and tune into the world right from your computer at:
http://www.palmsradio.com/radiolinks.html

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DO YOU HAVE A WEBSITE? WANT TO PUT A ROCK-IT RADIO LINK ON IT?

Do you happen to have your own website? We would love to swap links with you and help promote each others site. We now have a new link as well that will automatically play Rock-it Radio programs on your website. To get the html code
and design of your choice you can just go to our links page at:

http://www.palmsradio.com/links.html

And if you do put a link on your site please e mail me at:
rockitradio@netzero.net

and we will link your site as a sponsor site in our sponsor page at:
http://www.rockitradio.net/sponsor.html

NEWSLETTER NOW ONLINE

-- Now you can read the Rock-it Radio weekly newsletter online! at:
http://www.rockitradio.net/newsletter.html

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TUNE INTO WORLD NEWSCASTS FROM AROUND THE WORLD

We have set up a new webpage for you with several international links to internet broadcasts from around the world that broadcasts World News. We invite you to check that out at:
http://www.rockitradio.net/news.html

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Rockabilly bands looking for airplay

If you or know someone that would like airplay on Rock-it Radio we invite you to submit your press kits to Rock-it Radio. Our website for further informmation is: http://www.palmsradio.com/airplay.html

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Latest openings at Rock-it Radio.

Come join the Rock-it Radio Team - Check out the webpage for current openings at: http://www.rockitradio.net/team.html

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Archives page reminder

Remember, if the show that you want to hear is getting close to the bottom of the list of radio shows, you should tune in as soon as you can. These shows to have a high audio quality require a lot of internet bandwidth and memory. And currently we can only afford the 16 latest shows online here at Rock-it Radio. So, when a new show is put online it knocks the oldest one off the Rock-it Radio archives page. Usually a show will at least last 10 to 12 days, once it is placed in the archives.

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Come Join the Rock-it Listener's Club

Want to join our Listeners Club?? And be notified when new shows are playing on the Rock-it. If you are not a member of our listeners club it isreally easy to join... just go to our main website at: http://www.rockitradio.net
and click the button that reads... "click here to be on our mailing list" at the top of the page. When you click there leave your e mail address and you are in...it's free and it gives you the playlists and news on our latest shows.

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OUR SISTER STATION FIRST NATIONS BROADCASTING.

We invite you to also check out our sister station -- First Nations
Broadcasting. And tune into the rather Cool North of the Yukon and Alaska at:

http://www.palmsradio.com/upnorth.html

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HISTORY OF ROCK-IT RADIO

If you are new to Rock-it Radio and would like to learn more --
We have our History Page up as well -- telling the story of Rock-it
Radio. You can find it at:
http://www.palmsradio.com/rockithist.html
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Well that is just about it for this newsletter and playlists of our latest
shows. We hope that you enjoy them.
We will do our best to keep these shows on for at least 7
days and hopefully 14 days.

All the best always,

Bennie Dingo
Rock-it Radio
e mail: rockitradio@netzero.net
website: http://www.rockitradio.net
myspace: http://www.myspace.com/benniedingo

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Rock-it Radio shows #2813 to #2821 are released

Hello Rock-it Radio Listeners,

As the Holiday Season quickly approaches we want to first
off wish all of our listener's from around the World a very
Merry Christmas and Happy Hannukah and a very prosperous
2009.
We have 9 new Rock-it Radio shows this week online here for
you. Each show featuring their own special genre of Oldies.
We also have a new vintage radio recording release this week
in the Launching Pad from WOR-FM in New York City.

So... Onward and Forward with the newsletter and playlists!
of Rock-it Radio shows #2813 to #2821.

Our shows can be heard in our archives page at:
http://www.palmsradio.com/rockittext.htm
and click to the speaker on the left to hear the show.

Remember if you are new to Internet Radio and having trouble tuning in though --
Check out our webpage to help you out at: http://www.rockitradio.net/tunein.html

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REMEMBER YOU CAN ORDER ANY OF THESE ROCK-IT
RADIO SHOWS ON CD!!!! NEW EASIER ORDERING!

Would you like one of these Rock-it Radio shows on CD? To
be able to play anywhere? And help support Rock-it Radio at the
same time. For complete information check out our program
ordering webpage at: http://www.rockitradio.net/order.html

Our shows are of course copies straight from the studio so they are
studio quality and satisfaction is guaranteed.

Or if you would rather receive an invoice let me know and we
can e mail you a copy - Just e mail us the show(s) you would like
to have and the Rock-it # to: rockitradio@netzero.net

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RICK WARD THE ADONIS OF INTERNET RADIO ON
ROCK-IT RADIO SHOW #2813

The Adonis of Internet Radio is back with his lovely sidekick
Judy 'The Beauty' is back this week. This week it's Rick's
Christmas Special here on Rock-it Radio. So, get ready for
some great Holiday tunes. Here is the playlist, of what you will
hear when you click to the little speaker next to show #2813 in
our program webpage at: http://www.palmsradio.com/rockittext.htm.

1. Walkin' Whistlin' Blues - Les Paul
2. Don esta Santa Claus - Auggie Rios
3. Santa Clause Is Coming To Town - The Harmony Grits
4. Please Come Home For Christmas - Charles Brown
5. It's Christmas Time - The 5 Keys
6. Run, Rudolph Run - Chuck Berry
7. A Rockit Radio Christmas With You - Judy The Beauty
8. I want You With Me Christmas - Jesse Belvin
9. All I Want For Christmas Is My Two Front Teeth - Spike Jones
10. Santa Baby - Eartha Kitt & Judy
11. Jingle Jangle - The Penguins
12. More than Enough For Me - The Feathers
13. The Christmas Song - Nat Cole (Original Version)
14. Papa Noel - Brenda Lee
15. Happy Holiday - The Jaguars
16. It's Christmas Once Again - Frankie Lymon
17. Christmas Dragnet - Stan Freberg
18. Christmas Long Ago - The Echelons
19. Silent Night - Nat Cole

Thanks Rick and Judy for another Great Show! If you have any
requests, comments or would just like to say Hello! You can
by e mailing them at: rick@rockitradio.net

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GREATMUSIC CHEAP DOT COM - YOUR SOURCE FOR
OLDIES ONLINE!

Dont' forget Rick and Judy's Website for great Musical CD's
from around the World! CD's not available anywhere else
and rare releases from your favorite Oldies Groups.
And they have free shipping worldwide!
Great Music Cheap at:
http://www.greatmusiccheap.com

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LANE QUIGLEY AND THE MEMORY LANE SHOW WITH
MORE ORIGINAL VERSIONS OF SONGS YOU KNOW.
ON ROCK-IT RADIO SHOW #2814.

The Memory Lane Show returns with another great assortment of
gems from the Golden Age of Top 40 Radio. Host Lane Quigley
presents a half dozen sound bites from the folks who gave us the
music, and a whole bunch of artists stop by to pass along greetings
of the season. Enjoy a mug of egg nog as you enjoy these
memory-makers:

1. She's Got It - Little Richard 1956
2. I Ain't Gonna Cry No More - Timi Yuro 1962
3. The Joker Went Wild - Brian Hyland 1966
SOUND BITE
4. Gum Drop - Otis Williams & His Charms 1955
5. Spanish Lace - Gene McDaniels 1962
6. Christmas (Baby Please Come Home) - Dion 1993
SOUND BITE
7. Little Latin Lupe Lu - The Righteous Brothers 1963
8. I Cry - The Miracles 1959
9. Hey Little Miss Tease - Troy Shondell 1964
SOUND BITE
10. Letter To The Beatles - The Four Preps 1964
11. The Train Kept a-Rollin' - The Johnny Burnette Trio 1956
12. A Bird In The Hand (Is Worth Two In The Bush) - The Velvelettes 1965
SOUND BITE
13. Hi-Tone - Ritchie Valens 1958
14. If I May - Nat 'King' Cole 1955
15. There's a Girl - Jan & Dean 1959
SOUND BIT E
16. Pride and Joy - Marvin Gaye 1963
17. I Wanna Be Around - Tony Bennett 1963
18. Caroline, No - Brian Wilson 1966
SOUND BITE
19. Open The Door To Your Heart - Darrell Banks 1966
20. Red Roses For a Blue Lady - Vic Dana 1965
21. Cover Me - Percy Sledge 1967

Thanks Lane for another great show!
If you have any requests, dedications or would just
like to say Hello to Lane you can at:
memorylaneshow@rockitradio.net

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AL 'COOL DADDY' SMITH WITH A ROY ORBISON TRIBUTE
ON ROCK-IT RADIO SHOW #2815.

From Studio C in Brampton, Ontario Canada the 'Cool Daddy' is
back with a special feature on rare releases of Roy Orbison.
This show features very rare recordings by a number of artists but
concentrates on rarities by perhaps the greatest voice in Rock
and Roll, Roy Orbison!! The play list is as follows:

1. Go Go Go-Roy Orbison 1956
2. Trying To Get To You [Alternate take]-Roy Orbison 1955
3. You're My Baby-Roy Orbison 1956
4. Quite A Party-The Fireballs 1961
5. Bring My Cadillac Back-Baker Knight and The Knightmares 1956
6. I Go To Pieces-Del Shannon 1965
7. I Like Love-Roy Orbison 1957
8. Mean Little Mama [alternate take] -Roy Orbison 1957
9. Problem Child-Roy Orbison 1957
10. Hard Rock-Red Prysock 1951
11. My Heart Became Of Age-Annette [ with The Afterbeats] 1959
12. Hunter Hancock Radio Ad. 1956
13. Hum De Hum-The Gassers 1956
14. Bye Bye Love-Roy Orbison 1961
15. Love Hurts-Roy Orbison 1961
16. The Great Pretender-Roy Orbison 1962
17. Hey Girl-Roscoe Gordon 1957
18. Sittin' At The Bar-Jr. Parker 1954
19. Hey Little Girl-Billy "The Kid" Emerson 1954
20. Nightlife-Roy Orbison 1962
21. Wedding Day-Roy Orbison 1962
22. What'd I Say-Roy Orbison 1964
23. Humble Bumble Bee-The Platters 1955
24. Beer Barrel Boogie-The Platters 1955
25. Don't Tickle Me-The Platters 1955
26. Say You're My Girl-Roy Orbison 1965
27. Goodnight-Roy Orbison 1965

Al loves getting e mails from his listeners as well, so if
you have any future requests, dedications or comments
you can e mail him at: cooldaddy@rockitradio.net

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DENNY MC CONNELL AND THE MUSIC OF YOUR MIND
SHOW ON ROCK-IT RADIO #2816.

Denny also checks in this week with another great set of oldies
and forgotten memories here on Rock-it Radio. Here is the
playlist for this week's show on Rock-it Radio #2816.

1. PA 1958 - DENNY
2. TROGLODYTE - JIMMY CASTOR -
3. CLAP YOUR HANDS - PERFECT BLEND
4. I'M HAPPY AND IN LOVE - ARTHUR LEE MAYE AND CROWNS
5. UP ON THE MOUNTAIN - MAGNIFICENTS - 1956
6. HEARTACHES - MARCELS - 1961
7. ROACHES - COURT JESTERS -
8. YOU'RE SO FINE - FALCONS - 1959
9. I FOUND A LOVE - FALCONS - 1962
10. I'M NOT A KNOW IT ALL - FRANKIE LYMON - 1956
11. BEWILDERED - JAMES BROWN - 1961
12. A LONG AND SLEEPLESS NIGHT - CHANCES
13. A FINE LITTLE GIRL - ARCADES
14. RUBBER BISCUIT - BLUES BROTHERS - 1979
15. THAT OLD BLACK MAGIC - MARCELS
16. GUARDIAN ANGELS - CAPRIS
17. GUESS WHO - JESSIE BELVIN -1959
18. VOWS OF LOVE - PARAGONS
19. FACT OF THE MATTER -RONNIE AND HI-LITES
20. GOOD GOLLY MISS MOLLY - LITTLE RICHARD - 1958
21. WIGGLE WOBBLE - LES COOPER & SOUL ROCKERS - 1962
22. DOROTHY - HI-FIVES - 1958
23. IF I COULD BE WITH YOU TONIGHT - NOLAN STRONG AND DIABLOS
24. OVER THE WEEKEND - BILLY AND THE ESSENTIALS
25. MY FAVORITE DOO-WOP SONG - PHILLY CUZZ - 2007
26. LOVER DOLL - NORMAN FOX AND THE ROB ROYS
27. STRANGE LOVE - NATIVE BOYS - 1955
28. CONGRATULATIONS BABY - LENNY WELCH - 1964
29. SO SO LONG GOOD GOOD BYE - BOB KNIGHT FOUR - 1961

Denny loves his e mail so if you would like to drop him a e mail
with comments etc. on his show you can contact him at:
denny@rockitradio.net

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DAVE JUSTICE AND THE RADIOACTIVE GOLD SHOW
WITH MORE REQUESTS ON SHOW #2817

Dave is back this week with a show filled with listener requests
and dedications - A full hour + of great music from the first decade
of Rock and Roll -- Here is the playlist.

1. Rama Lama Ding Dong--The Elegants
2. The Way You Look Tonight--The Jaguars (Request)
3. The Book Of Songs--The Ly-Dells (Request)
4. Darling Little Angel--The Interiors (Request)
5. Back To A Summer Place--Stark Naked & The Car Thieves
6. Midnight Dreams--The Vogues (Dedication)
7. Don¢t Be A Fool--The Regents (Request)
8. Chapel Bells--The Fascinators (Dedication)
9. Could This Be Love?--Don & Juan
10. Calendar Of Love--The Team Mates
11. Leotards--The Royal Teens
12. Why Do Kids Grow Up?--Randy & The Rainbows
13. Cool It, Fool--The Cadillaca
14. Last Saturday Night--The C-Notes
15. Never Let You Go--The Poets
16. Teenage Vows Of Love--The Dreamers
17. New Orleans--Troy Shondell

If you would like to send a hello to Dave or a request or
comment on his show -- He can be easily contacted via E
mail at: radioactivegold@rockitradio.net

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MIKE TAYLOR'S ROCKABILLY HOUR ON ROCK-IT
RADIO SHOW #2818 - TRIBUTE TO GROOVY JOE POOVEY!

Groovy Joe Poovey and the Big “D” Jamboree…featuring the Texas
rockabilly legend and some of his contemporaries from the mid-1950’s.
The Big “D” was a stopping point for many of the early rockabilly
artists on their southwestern tours. Joe was a regular performer on
the barn dance who could rock with the best of them…

1. Deep Elem Rock - Groovy Joe Poovey (Live)
2. Ten Long Fingers - Groovy Joe Poovey 1959
3. Move Around - Groovy Joe Poovey 1958
4. Careful Baby - Groovy Joe Poovey 1958
5. Just A Little - Sherry Davis (Live)
6. When My Baby Left Me - Sid King & the Five Strings (Live)
7. Little Joe - Helen Hall (Live)
8. Fool Fool Fool/Blue Moon of Kentucky - Elvis Presley (Live)
9. No Wedding Bells for Joe - Wanda Jackson (Live)
10. Nursery Rock - Groovy Joe Poovey 1956 (Unissued)
11. Silence Baby - Groovy Joe Poovey 1956 (Unissued)
12. Sweet Louella - Groovy Joe Poovey (Unissued)
13. My Life’s Ambition - Groovy Joe Poovey (Unissued)
14. No Money In This Deal - George Jones
15. Crackerjack - Janis Martin & the Marteens (Live)
16. Too Hot To Handle - Frankie Miller
17. Down Down Down - Rose Maddox (Live)
18. My Little Baby - Jimmy & Johnny 1959
19. Don’t Blame It On Me - Groovy Joe Poovey (Live)
20. Honolulu Rock-A-Roll-A - Groovy Joe Poovey (Live)
21. You Are My Sunshine - Groovy Joe Poovey (Live)
22. From The Jungle To The Zoo - Groovy Joe Poovey (Live)
23. Will The Circle Be Unbroken - Groovy Joe Poovey (Live)

Thank you Mike for featuring one of these unsung heroes of
Rockabilly music! If you would like to send comments, requests
or just to say hello to Mike out in Branson, Missouri you can by
e mailing him at: miketaylor@rockitradio.net

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PETE CHASTON'S DOO WOP SHOW ON ROCK-IT #2819

This week Pete has much more Doo Wop is in store for all of you
with this week's Doo Wop show with Pete Chaston. From the
Scratchy 45's to the Silly Song segment you know it is always a
listening pleasure on the Pete Chaston Doo Wop Show.
Here is this week's playlist of what you will hear when you click
to that little speaker next to show #2819.

1. Doo-Wop All Night Long-The Blue Emotions (1982)
2. Church Bells May Ring-The Willows (1956)
3. Church Bells May Ring-The Four Seasons (1964)
4. Church Bells May Ring-The Firebirds [from the U.K.] (2007)
5. Alone-The Shepherd Sisters (1956)
6. Alone-The Four Seasons (1963)
7. White Christmas-The Drifters (1954)
8. Love is a Many-Splendored Thing-Nicky & The Naks
9. The Closer You Are (live)-The Channels (1970 or '71, in concert)

SILLY SONG SEGMENT:
10. Give Me Love-Rosie & The Originals (1960)
11. Untrue-The Rock-A-Teens (1958)

SCRATCHY 45 RPMs SEGMENT:
12. Ala-Men-Sy (acapella version)-The Quotations (xxxx)
13. Maureen-The Durhams (xxxx)
14. Let the Good Times Roll-Shirley & Lee (1956)
15. Rocka-Conga (instrumental)-The Applejacks (late 1950s)

BACK TO THE CDs &/or More 45 RPMs:
16. Recess in Heaven-The Five Boroughs (1991)
17. Through Eternity-The Creations (xxxx)
18. The Bells are Ringing-The Mystics (1982)
19. Run, Rudolph, Run-Chuck Berry (xxxx)
20. Doo-Wop Christmas-Kenny Vance & The Planotones (2001)

SLOW SONG SEGMENT:
21. Why Do You Have to Go-The Dells (1956)
22. Hymn of Love-The Bob Knight Four (xxxx)
23. Merry Christmas, Darling-The Uniques (1963)
24. Merry, Merry Christmas, Baby-The Tune Weavers (xxxx)

Do you have a special Doo Wop Request?? I bet Pete Chaston might
just have it! Or if you would like to send a comment or hello you
can reach him at: doowoppete@rockitradio.net

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JOHNNY G AND THE CRUISIN' SHOW ON ROCK-IT #2820
MORE ROCKIN' 78'S!

Following the success of the last 78s show last time, together with a
request for "more!!" here is a 2nd installment of "the 78s Show" !!
25 great rarities & classics complete with all the snap, crackle &
pop, plus a non-78 requested tune. So, let's sharpen up that needle
and enjoy!

1. Birth of the Boogie - Bill Haley & his Comets 1955
2. My Boy Flat Top - Boyd Bennet 1955
3. My Blue Heaven - Fats Domino 1956
4. Wham! - Lonnie Mack 1963
5. Take me Back Baby - Guy Mitchell 1957
6. A Voice in the Wilderness - Cliff Richard & the Shadows 1959
7. Lend Me Your Comb - Bernie Nee 1958
8. You've Got That Magic Touch - The Platters 1956
9. Romance in the Dark - The Johnny Otis Show 1956
10. You Ain't Treating Me Right - Mac Curtis 1956
11. Rock - Goodbye Mambo - Frank Virtuose Rockets 1956
12. Alone - The Shepherd Sisters 1957
13. It's Almost Tomorrow - The Dream Weavers 1956
14. We're Gonna Rock Tonight - The Three Chuckles 1956??
15. Rattle Shakin' Daddy - The Jodimars 1956
16. Mean Woman Blues - Jerry Lee Lewis 1957
17. Out in the Cold Again - Frankie Lymon & the Teenagers 1957
18. Angels in the Sky - The Crew Cuts 1955
19. Maggie May - The Vipers 1957
20. Give Me A Big Fat Woman - The Soho Skiffle Group 195?
21. Woman Love - Gene Vincent 1956
22. Trying - The Hilltoppers 1956
23. I'll Be With You in Apple Blossom Time - The Four Lads 1954/55
24. It Takes a Long train With a Red Caboose - Peggy Lee 1947
25. Farewell, So Long, Goodbye - Bill Haley & his Comets 1955
26. The Night Ride - Wally Stott & His Orch. 195?

Thanks Johnny for all those great 78's! Can't say many radio stations
still be playing those 78's! If you have any requests, comments or
would just like to say Hello to Johnny out London way you can by
e mailing him at: cruisinshow@rockitradio.net

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COOL BOBBY B'S DOO WOP STOP - CHRISTMAS
EXTRAVAGANZA ON ROCK-IT #2821

It's a wonderful mix this week of Doo Wop and Vintage Christmas
songs on Rock-it Radio show #2821 hosted by none other then
Cool Bobby B here on Rock-it Radio. Here is this week's
playlist.

1. Rockin' with the clock -- Shirley and Lee
2. Rudolph -- The Cadillacs
3. Morse code of love -- The Capris
4. Picture of love -- The Continentals
5. Who's that knocking -- The Geniers
6. Just a lonely Christmas -- The Moonglows
7. Oh Starlight -- The Quinns
8. 10 Commandments of Love -- Desire
9. O Holy Night -- Dion
10. I wish that we were married -- Ronnie & The Hi Lites
11. Jingle Jangle -- The Penguins
12. Don't say goodnight -- The Valentines
13. A Christmas long ago -- The Echalons
14. Cinderella -- The Classics
15. Goodnight Sweetheart Goodnight -- The Spaniels
16. Gonna make you my baby -- April Young
17. Doo Wop Christmas -- Kenny Vance & The Planotones
18. See you next year -- The Cleftones
19. Rockin' with the clock -- Shirley and Lee
20. White Christmas -- The Drifters
21. So Blue -- The Vibrations
22. Every day of the week -- The Students
23. Long Tall girl -- The Carnations
24. What are you doing New Year's Eve -- The Orioles
25. Tear Drops -- Lee Andrews & The Hearts
26. Night Owl -- Tony Allen
27. Merry Twistmas -- The Marcels
28. My Love -- The Arcades
29. The Diary -- Little Anthony & The Imperials
30. I know -- Pookie Hudson
31. It's Christmas time again -- Frankie Lymon
32. I do -- The Marvellows
33. Winter Wonderland -- Dion
34. Bring Back those doo wops -- The Bagdads
35. Please come home for Christmas -- Dion
36. Kingdom of Love -- The Preludes

If you would like to contact Cool Bobby B and to say hello or
have your request filled or to send your 3 favorite doo wop songs
of all time to Cool Bobby B -- Or just to send a comment on his
show you can contact him at: coolbobbyb@rockitradio.net

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VIDEO PICK OF THE WEEK

For the week of 19 December, 2008
This week in our archives page at:
http://www.palmsradio.com/rockittext.htm

Joey Dee and the Starliters with a great
dance video of -- 'Let me teach you how to twist'

Also, remember you can view the other past vintage
video picks of the week at:
http://www.rockitradio.net/video.html

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ROCK-IT RADIO DJ PAGE...

Remember you can check out all the Rock-it Radio DJ's
and read the bios of these DJ's that make these
Rock-it Radio Shows possible at:
http://www.palmsradio.com/bio.htm

And don't forget for even more pictures --
there is our picture page at:
http://www.rockitradio.net/pics.html

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WELCOME NEW MEMBERS TO THE LISTENER'S CLUB!!!!

A big welcome to the below new Rock-it Radio listeners that
joined our Listeners Club from November 22, 2008 to November 28, 2008.
We hope that you enjoy the music Rock-it Radio provides and our playlists
and information that our weekly newsletter provides. Any comments, criticisms,
kudos, compliments or future ideas is always welcome and you can
e mail me personally at: rockitradio@netzero.net

To All Welcome aboard! A Big Welcome to:

Martin Scriven -- Witham, United Kingdom
Marcia MacCoy -- Philadelphia, Pennsylvania USA
Tom Hoar -- Glendale, New York USA
Robert Bernier -- Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario Canada
Pat Bowers -- Hatfield, United Kingdom
Angie Grijalva -- Avondale, Arizona USA
Richard Fitzpatrick -- Henderson, Nevada USA
John Cornes -- Preshaw, United Kingdom
Antonio Chavez -- Riverside, California USA
Roy Potelsdorf - Glenwood, New Jersey USA
Hellbound Productions - Bowling Green, Kentucky USA

We have added 11 more new members to the Rock-it Radio
Listeners Club since our last newsletter. We now have 7,679 members exactly!
that have joined the Rock-it Radio Listeners Club.

We hope that you enjoy the rare 50's and early 60's Rock and Roll, Rockabilly
and Doo Wop (which most commercial oldies radio stations have forgotten)
that we are able to play for you from Rock-it Radio. Remember, we are
here for you!

So if you ever have any requests, dedications, comments and suggestions we always
love to hear from our listeners. Our e mail address is:
rockitradio@netzero.net

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VINTAGE CHRISTMAS SHOWS HELP SUPPORT ROCK-IT
RADIO

Just a little Holiday reminder that we have vintage Christmas radio
broadcasts and some pretty interesting shows uncut and unedited and
placed on Compact Disc. They make great gifts or for yourself they
featuring some Great forgotten Christmas tunes etc. Here is a list
of what we offer.

RIR #367 -- Barney Pip - Wonderful World of Christmas - WCFL Chicago
Christmas Eve 1965 Radio Show.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=140178307752

RIR #368 -- Jim Runyon - Wonderful World of Christmas - WCFL Chicago
Christmas Eve 1965 Radio show (starts off where Barney Pip show above ends)
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=140183124694

RIR #218 -- Joel Sebastian & All the WCFL DJ's on Remote assignments
thruout Chicago on Christmas Eve 1967 -- Hour #1
This is a special multi hour broadcast featuring all the DJ's in various parts
of Chicago with interviews, music, comedy and drama on this Holiday. Unique
and a favorite of ours in our collection.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=4770062279

RIR #224 -- Joel Sebastian & All the WCFL DJ's on Remote assignments
thruout Chicago on Christmas Eve 1967 -- Hour #2 (where RIR #218 leaves off)
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=4780870010

RIR #226 -- Joel Sebastian & All the WCFL DJ's on Remote assignments
thruout Chicago on Christmas Eve 1967 -- Hour #3
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=4793559424

RIR #365 -- Joel Sebastian & All the WCFL DJ's on Remote assignments
thruout Chicago on Christmas Eve 1967 -- Hour #4
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=140173013165

RIR #365 -- Joel Sebastian & All the WCFL DJ's on Remote assignments
thruout Chicago on Christmas Eve 1967 -- Hour #5 Final Hour up to Midnight.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=140186895393

Rock-it Radio show #1927 -- Pete Chaston's Doo Wop Christmas 2006 Special.
Rock-it Radio's Doo Wop DJ with a special All Doo Wop Christmas music.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=140185825292

These shows are also listed in the Rock-it Radio Launching Pad at:
http://www.palmsradio.com/store.html
in order by date of broadcast.

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FOURTH ANNUAL NORTH VS. SOUTH OLDIES BATTLE
WITH LANE QUIGLEY AND BILL GREEN ON ROCK-IT
RADIO SHOW #2798.

It's time again for the North and South to do battle. Rock-it DJs
Bill Green and Lane Quigley meet up in the Retro Studio to co-host
the fourth annual showdown with twelve rounds of tunes. You get
to listen and vote in each round. Then send your ballot to Bill Green's
e mail link at retrorockbill@aol.com . Five lucky voters will be
selected at random and receive a fabulous selection from our
Launching Pad store. Here is the playlist and ballot below.

Round # 1: The Men Behind The Music
__Girls Are Out To Get You - The Fascinations (1967)
__Lullabye Of Love - The Poppies (1966)

Round # 2: Step Out From The Crowd
__You're So Fine - The Falcons (1959)
__Just Across The Street - The Del Rios (1962)

Round # 3: For The Birds
__Flamingo Express - The Royaltones (1961)
__Flamingo - Earl Bostic (1951)

Round # 4: Insomniac's Dream
__Tossin' And Turnin' - Bobby Lewis (1961)
__Another Sleepless Night - Jimmy Clanton (1960)

Round # 5: You Can't Say That On A Record
__Rhapsody In The Rain - Lou Christie (1966)
__Iko Iko - The Dixie Cups (1965)

Round # 6: Blues Masters
__Boom Boom: John Lee Hooker (1962)
__Sittin' On Top Of The World - Howlin' Wolf (1957)

Round # 7: Tick Tock Tunes
__Time Won't Let Me - The Outsiders (1966)
__Time Is On My Side - Irma Thomas (1964)

Round # 8: Jilted Four Sure
__Shake Me, Wake Me - The Four Tops (1966)
__Love's Made A Fool Of You - Bobby Fuller Four (1966)

Round # 9: Fabulous Flip Sides
__I'm Shakin' - Little Willie John (1960)
__You Don't Have To Be A Baby To Cry - Tennessee Ernie Ford (1956)

Round # 10: Doo Wop Non Stop
__In My Diary - The Moonglows (1955)
__Witchcraft - The Spiders (1955)

Round # 11: Time Of The Seasons
__Spring - Birdlegs and Pauline (1963)
__It's Now Winter's Day - Tommy Roe (1967)

Round # 12: Christmas Classics
__Jingle Bell Rock - Bobby Helms (1957)
__Rockin' Around The Christmas Tree - Brenda Lee (1960)

So, simply cut and paste your votes in and mail them off to Bill Green
at: retrorockbill@aol.com
We will also be announcing the winners of the drawing at the first
newsletter of next month. And the prize descriptions of the drawings
are further down in this newsletter.

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DRAWING FOR ROCK-IT RADIO PRIZES IN 4TH ANNUAL
NORTH VS. SOUTH OLDIES BATTLE.

5 Lucky Rock-it Radio Listener's names will be drawn at the end of
December that send votes in the 4th Annual North vs. South Oldies
battle here on Rock-it Radio.
Rock-it Radio show #2798 will be running all December - And just cut
and paste the playlist to your show with your votes and you're entered
to win the following Rock-it Radio prizes.

First Place -- Rock-it Radio T Shirt; A copy of the 4th Annual North vs. South
Oldies Battle - Plus 3 other Rock-it Radio shows or vintage radio programs
from the Rock-it Launching pad at: http://www.palmsradio.com/store.html

Second Place -- A copy of the 4th Annual North vs. South Oldies show -
Plus 3 other Rock-it Radio shows or vintage radio programs from the
Rock-it Launching pad at: http://www.palmsradio.com/store.html

Third Place thru Fifth Place -- A copy of the 4th Annual North vs. South Oldies Battle
The playlist and ballot can be retrieved further up in the newsletter.
Copy and Paste that ballot to: retrorockbill@aol.com
We will announce the drawn winners in the first Rock-it Radio Listener's club newsletter in
January 2009.

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ATTENTION ADVERTISERS -- YOUR SPACE COULD BE HERE
AND REACH THOUSANDS OF OLDIES LOVERS....
For further information go to:
http://www.palmsradio.com/ad.html

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WIN ROCK-IT RADIO PRIZES! --
DRAWINGS WILL CONTINUE FOR OCTOBER
MORE CHANCES TO WIN ROCK IT PRIZES!

When you help support Rock-it Radio and purchase products from the
Rock-it Radio Launching Pad -- We will put your e mail address in the
drawing to win even more shows and broadcasts.
Jammin' Jan who now runs the Rock-it Radio Launching Pad at:
http://www.palmsradio.com/store.html

will be drawing 3 names on November 1, 2008 for all those that had
purchased vintage broadcasts from our Rock-it
Launching Pad at during the month of October at: :

http://www.palmsradio.com/store.html
and ordered a vintage broadcast thru - or
http://www.rockitradio.net/order.html
and ordered a Rock-it Radio show.

Those names that are randomly picked will be contacted via E Mail.
And will win a Rock-it Radio T Shirt of there size choice and 2 vintage radio
broadcasts from the Rock-it Radio Launching pad of their choice or 2 Rock-it
Radio shows of their choice.

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YOUR VINYL DESTINATION
WITH ROBERT BENSON

This week we thought we would look into the plot behind the movie
'Cadillac Records' in the theaters, Robert Benson was kind enought to
dwell into some facts and truths behind this movie on the story of
Chess Records.

Chess Records
Written by Robert Benson

Legendary record label founder Leonard Chess was inducted into the
Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in 1987, and for good reason. Together with
his brother Philip Chess, they founded the quintessential record label
of the time whose roster reads as a who’s-who in Blues music.
Let’s explore the history of Chess Records:
Brothers Leonard and Philip Chess were Jewish immigrants from Poland
who came to Chicago in 1928. They were business partners in liquor
sales and by the 1940’s they owned and operated several bars on the
south side. One of their largest was a nightclub named the “Macomba,”
that featured live entertainment; mainly Blues artists who had migrated
to Chicago’s south side from the Mississippi Delta in the 30’s and 40’s.
Quickly realizing that these musicians were not being properly promoted
and recorded, they decided to start recording these musicians
themselves.
In 1947, already aware of what kind of music would appeal to the Black
community, the brothers partnered with Charles and Evelyn Aron at
Aristocrat Records; who had formed the label specifically to record Blues,
Jazz and R&B music.
By 1949, Aristocrat Records (which would ultimately become Chess records
in 1950) was a fixture in the music world and some of these early recordings
remain some of the most impressive collection of Blues music ever recorded.
Their experience in music helped the brothers understanding of their
predominantly Black audiences and they knew what this audience craved.
But they soon realized that the Blues could be marketed to a much broader
audience.
With Philip Chess overseeing the nightclub and offices at Aristocrat/Chess,
this allowed Leonard to produce sessions as well as scout around for new
and upcoming talent. Through their connections with Chicago radio stations
and nightclubs, the pair was able to build an up and coming Blues musician,
Muddy Waters, into the area leading Blues attraction.
With the success of Muddy Waters, Blues musicians were drawn to Chicago
and Chess records. Artists such as slide guitarist Robert Nighthawk,
Willie Dixon, Gene Ammons, Jimmy Rogers and Little Walter (who
revolutionized the role of the harmonica in Chicago’s Blues music) were
all drawn to Chess- it gave them the chance to record their music and
helped promote themselves and the Blues music they loved so much.
However, despite the success, the Chess brothers had with incoming as
well as the local talent, they began to search outside of the city for more
talent. Leonard was in Memphis and supervised Memphis pianist Roscoe
Gordon and also shipped music by Rufus Thomas, Dr. Isaiah Ross,
Joe Hill Louis and Bobby Bland up to his brother in Chicago.
But one of his greatest finds and one of the top contributors to the label
was the music of Chester Arthur Burnett, a.k.a. Howlin’ Wolf.
Many more Blues legends recorded for Chess records in the 1950’s including
Memphis Slim, Eddie Boyd, Little Walter, Willie Mabon, John Lee Hooker,
Joe Williams, Big Bill Broonzy, and Washboard Sam. Jazzmen Leo Parker,
Tab Smith, Otis Spann, Lynn Hope and Eddie Johnson added diversity to
the record label.
But in 1955, Chess was able to sign a new talent named Chuck Berry, whose
first hit; “Maybellene” added even more credibility to the label. Another new
talent was also signed in 1955 (to Checker Records, a subsidiary of Chess),
a Mississippi Blues legend named Sonny Boy Williamson. His first recording
for the label, “Don’t Start Me Talkin’” was recorded with the help of the
Muddy Waters Band. Additionally, Bo Diddley signed in 1955 and produced
a two-sided smash hit for Checker, the self-titled ditty called “Bo Diddley and
the flipside, “I’m A Man.”
Furthermore, Chess Records branched out and signed and recorded two
Black vocal groups, the Flamingos and the Moonglows, whose sentimental
singing styles would appeal to both black and white audiences alike.
But before their records (“Sincerely” by the Moonglows and “I’ll Be Home”
by the Flamingos) could become hits, they were covered by white artists
(a common practice back then). The McGuire Sisters recorded “Sincerely”
and Pat Boone released his version of the Flamingos’ song “I’ll Be Home.”
Although these white artists garnered much of the sales, Chess Records
became nationally recognized as a record company that could produce
hit music.
In 1956, Chess established a Jazz subsidiary label called Argo. They were
able to land some of the biggest and influential Jazz musicians of the time,
signing such Jazz greats as Sonny Stitt, Yusef Lateef, James Moody, Gene
Ammons, Lou Donaldson, Ahmad Jamal and Ramsey Lewis, among
many others. Although Argo was primarily a Jazz label, they also recorded
some of the finest female R&B by a singer named Etta James.
Additionally in 1956, Chess had a keen interest in music form New Orleans
and signed veteran musician Paul Gayten. Gayten was able to convince
others from the area to sign on with Chess including Clarence “Frogman”
Henry, Bobby Charles and Eddie Bo.
Chess also had an extensive collection of recordings of gospel and religious
music. They devoted an entire series of recordings of sermons by the
Rev. C. L. Franklin, who was a pastor at the New Bethel Baptist Church,
located in Detroit, Michigan. They became the first record company to
record his daughter, Aretha Franklin and their gospel catalog also included
albums by the Five Blind Boys, the Soul Stirrers, Alex Bradford and
the Violinaires.
By the early 60’s, Chess records was a major player in the music industry,
selling records by the thousands. They were able to sign some new, young
talented musicians including Buddy Guy and Otis Rush. Etta James made
her Chess debut in 1960 and many other female artists signed and recorded
with the label including Jan Bradley, Sugar Pie De Santo, Fontella Bass,
Jackie Ross, Jo Ann Garrett, Laura Lee as well as a female vocal group
called the Gems (that counted Minnie Riperton as a member). Irma Thomas
also joined Chess in 1967, recording her music in Muscle Shoals, Alabama.
When R&B merged with gospel influenced music, it formulated the foundation
for Soul music and right at the top of this transformation was Chess Records.
In fact, the late 60’s were extraordinary banner years for the now well–
established record label. But in 1968, after the departure of Billy Davis
and founding partner Leonard Chess (who left the record label to concentrate
his efforts in a radio station that he owned), much of the creative structure
was lost and many of the record producers and songwriters departed as well.
In 1969, Leonard and Philip Chess sold Chess Records to a company called
General Recorded Tape (GRT) for over six and a half million dollars
(plus twenty-thousand shares of GRT stock). The company also suffered
a devastating loss when Leonard Chess died that same year. The quality
of the music declined and by the summer of 1972, the Chess Chicago offices
were scarcely staffed, the distribution company and pressing plants had
been closed as well. In fact, the only Chess studio that was in operation
was the Chess Ter Mar studios, which were also operating with a
skeleton staff. By the summer of 1975, GRT was dismantling what
was left of the legendary record label. By August of 1975, all GRT
record operations had been shut down and what was left was sold to
a New Jersey-based company called All Platinum Records.
A catastrophic event occurred when the Chess building in Chicago
was sold and the new owners brought in dumpsters and chain saws and
destroyed over 250,000 vinyl records that had been abandoned. In one
of the music industry’s most appalling events, classic recordings by
Chuck Berry, Howlin’ Wolf, Little Walter, Bo Diddley, Etta James,
Muddy Waters and countless others were hauled away to the landfill.
Luckily, the master tapes survived this apocalyptic event and are now
the property of MCA Records which has reissued much of the classic
Chess material during the 1980’s and 1990’s.
In retrospect, the innovative genius of the Chess brothers, who certainly
had a clear eye for talent, is one of the most compelling stories in music
history. The now legendary musicians who recorded music at Chess
Records are some of the most influential artists of our generation; still
influencing a multitude of young musicians to this day.

Cadillac RecordsChess Records History Revealed

Cadillac Records is a 2008 musical biopic written and directed by Darnell
Martin. The film explores the musical era from the early 1940s to the late 1960s,
chronicling the life of the influential Chicago-based record-company executive
Leonard Chess, and the singers who recorded for Chess Records.
The film stars Adrien Brody as Chess, Cedric the Entertainer as Willie Dixon,
Mos Def as Chuck Berry, Columbus Short as Little Walter, Jeffrey Wright as
Muddy Waters, and Beyoncé Knowles as Etta James. The film has been
rated R by the MPAA for "pervasive langauge and some sexuality". The film
was released in North America on December 5, 2008.
I have not seen the movie, but from what I have read it is not the best,
historically speaking. Read on:

Controversy Over the Lack of Bo Diddley in Cadillac Records

One of Chess Records biggest stars in the 50's was iconic rocker Bo Diddley,
but there isn't even a mention of him in the new movie about the label,
Cadillac Records.
The movie even goes as far as opening with Jeffrey Wright, who plays
Muddy Waters, singing “I'm a Man.” Unfortunately, Waters never
recorded the song, at least under that title. It is known that Diddley based
“I'm a Man” on Waters’ “She Moves Me” and that Waters did recorded
a variant of the song, called “Mannish Boy,” but he never officially
recorded the song he is singing in the film.
So what happened? Diddley's former manager Margo Lewis has her own
ideas. "It's no secret that Bo had real issues with the Chess Brothers and
their 'creative accounting practices'.
"It was Bo's recollection that every time he or another performer would
go to the Chess offices to ask for their royalties, they were given the keys
to a new Cadillac instead. So, in that regard, at least they got the title of
the movie right.
"Regardless, we are shocked that the producers would omit such a seminal
figure as Bo."

Read more about the movie on the official site:
http://www.sonypictures.com/movies/cadillacrecords/

Your Vinyl Destination

Obviously space limits me from listing all of the recordings from this
phenomenal record label. Suffice to say most of the black label
Chess and Checker albums by their major Blues and R&B artists
are very collectible and will always be very much in demand.
Even more collectible are some of the early ‘white’ label
promotional albums which were pressed and released on colored vinyl.
Let’s explore some of the valuable Chess records (all prices listed
are quoted from the “Rockin’ Records Price Guide,” written and
distributed by vinyl record historian Jerry Osborne).

Gene Ammons
45 rpm
CHESS (1442 "Soulful Saxophone") $100-200 1959
(Multi-colored vinyl. Promotional issue only.)

Chuck Berry
45rpm
CHESS (1604 "Maybellene") $75-100 1955
CHESS (1610 "Thirty Days") $50-70 1955
CHESS (1615 "No Money Down") $30-50 1956

7 inch EPs
CHESS (5118 "After School Session") $400-600 1957
CHESS (5118 "Head Over Heels") $400-600 1957
CHESS (5119 "Rock and Roll Music") $400-600 1958
CHESS (5121 "Sweet Little 16") $300-400 1958
CHESS (5124 "Pickin' Berries") $300-400 1958
LP’s
CHESS (1426 "After School Session") $250-350 1957
CHESS (1432 "One Dozen Berrys") $100-200 1958
CHESS (1435 "Chuck Berry's On Top") $100-200 1959
CHESS (1448 "Rockin' at the Hops") $200-400 1959

Eddie Boyd
45 rpm
CHESS (1523 "Cool Kind Treatment") $200-300 1952
CHESS (1533 "24 Hours") $200-300 1953
CHESS (1541 "Third Degree") $200-300 1953
(Black vinyl.)
CHESS (1541 "Third Degree") $300-500 1953
(Red vinyl.)
CHESS (1552 "That's When I Miss You") $200-300 1953

Bo Diddley
45rpm
CHECKER (819 "Diddley Daddy") $100-150 1955
(Promotional issue only.)
CHECKER (827 "Pretty Thing") $30-40 1955
CHECKER (832 "Diddy Wah Diddy") $30-40 1956
CHECKER (832 "Diddy Wah Diddy") $100-150 1956
LP’s
CHECKER (1436 "Go Bo Diddley") $150-250 1959
CHECKER (2974 "Have Guitar Will Travel") $100-150 1959
CHECKER (2976 "Bo Diddley in the Spotlight") $100-150 1960
CHECKER (2977 "Bo Diddley Is a Gunslinger") $100-15 1961
CHECKER (2980 "Bo Diddley Is a Lover") $100-150 1961

John Lee Hooker
45rpm
CHESS (1505 "High Priced Woman") $200-30 1952
CHESS (1513 "Sugar Mama") $50-100 1952
CHESS (1562 "It's My Own Fault") $100-150 1954

Howlin' Wolf
45rpm
CHESS (1528 "My Last Affair") $300-400 1953
CHESS (1557 "All Night Boogie") $500-700 1953
CHESS (1566 "Rockin' Daddy") $200-400 1954
CHESS (1575 "Baby How Long") $200-400 1954
CHESS (1584 "I'll Be Around") $100-200 1955
CHESS (1593 "Who Will BeNext") $100-200 1955
CHESS (1607 "Come to MeBaby") $100-200 1955
CHESS (1618 "Smoke StackLightning") $100-200 1956
LP’s
CHESS (1434 "Moanin' in theMoonlight") $400-600 1958
CHESS (1469 "Howlin' Wolf") $300-500 1962
(Black label.)
CHESS (1469 "Howlin' Wolf") $400-600 1962
(White label. Promotional issue only.)

Muddy Waters
45rpm
CHESS (1509 "All Night Long") $400-500 1952
CHESS (1514 "Looking for My Baby") $300-400 1952
CHESS (1526 "Standing Around Crying") $300-400 1952
CHESS (1537 "She's All Right") $250-300 1953
CHESS (1542 "Who's Gonna Be Your Sweet Man") $150-200 1952
CHESS (1550 "Mad Love") $100-200 1953
LP's
CHESS (1427 "The Best of Muddy Waters") $400-600 1957
(Black label.)
CHESS (1444 "Muddy Waters Sings Big Bill") $300-500 1960
(Black label.)
CHESS (1449 "Muddy Waters at Newport 1960")$250-350 1964
(Black label.)
CHESS (1483 "Folk Singer") $200-400 1964
(Black label.)
Note: Orange and blue labels in the 1400 series are mid-'70s reissues, in the $10 to $20 range.

Willie Mabon
45rpm
CHESS (1531 "I Don't Know") $40-60 1952
(Black vinyl.)
CHESS (1531 "I Don't Know") $100-150 1952
(Red vinyl.)
CHESS (1538 "I'm Mad") $40-60 1953
(Black vinyl.)
CHESS (1538 "I'm Mad") $100-150 1953
(Red vinyl.)
CHESS (1548 "You're a Fool") $40-60 1953
CHESS (1554 "I Got to Go") $40-60 1953
CHESS (1564 "Would You, Baby") $40-60 1954
CHESS (1580 "Poison Ivy") $40-60 1954
CHESS (1592 "Come On Baby") $40-60 1954
CHESS (1608 "The Seventh Son") $30-40 1955
CHESS (1627 "Knock on Wood") $30-40 1956
CHESS (1627 "Knock on Wood") $75-125 1956
(Promotional issue only.)

Moonglows
45rpm
CHESS (1611 In My Diary") $250-275 1955
(White label. Promotional issue only.)
CHESS (1611 In My Diary") $75-100 1955
(Silver top label with chess pieces.)
CHESS (1619 "We Go Together") $30-50 1956
(Black vinyl. Silver top label with chess pieces.)
CHESS (1619 "We Go Together") $500-750 1956
(Red vinyl. Silver top label with chess pieces.)
LP's
CHESS (1430 "Look, It's the Moonglows") $200-300 1959

If you wish to contact Robert Benson with any comments etc.
you can at: robertbenson@rockitradio.net

You can also check out his other interesting websites of:

http://www.collectingvinylrecords.com
http://www.vinylrecordappraisals.com
http://www.recordalbumframing.com
http://www.bandt-shirts.net
http://collectingvinylrecords.blogspot.com
http://www.buyvinylrecords.net

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GET NEWS FROM AROUND THE WORLD -- ON ROCK-IT RADIO

It's another public service on Rock-it Radio -- The Rock-it Radio
news webpage -- Let's you tune into Radio News Sources over your
computer from around the world. It is at:
http://www.rockitradio.net/news.html

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More VINTAGE RADIO BROADCASTS IN THE ROCK-IT
LAUNCHING PAD ADDED!

Here is the listing of our latest shows we have put up in the Rock-it Store
Now known as the Launching Pad. In these broadcasts you will hear the songs,
news and ads and DJ's completely unedited just like you would of
back then and placed on Compact Disc. They are
listed in order by date in our Rock-it Store at:
http://www.palmsradio.com/store.html
By clicking to the title of each show in our store you will be able to see the
complete playlist of each show. We have also added the Ebay link to each
of these broadcasts as well where you can read the entire playlist of these
vintage broadcasts we offer here at Rock-it Radio.

Here are our most recent releases

RIR #446 -- Jack Edwards -- WCAO Baltimore -- New Years
1968 Countdown show Part 1
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=130265851175

RIR #447 -- Jack Edwards -- WCAO Baltimore -- New Years
1968 Countdown show Part 2
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=140278640490

RIR #448 -- Bennie Dingo with Rock-it Radio show #001
The very first show of Rock-it Radio over IRRS - Milan, Italy back in May 1995.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=130269791178

RIR #449 -- Chris Lane - KAYO Seattle, Washington 6/5/1964
Great Traditional Country Station with mid 60's news and ads.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=140282728644

RIR #450 -- Johnny Roe - WEAM - Arlington, Virginia 1/1/1968
New Year's show reviewing all the great songs from 1967 from this Washington DC
suburb station.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=140283202115

RIR #451 Chuck Dunaway - KLIF Dallas, Texas 7/2/1963
The Big D's #1 Top 40 Radio Station with a show from the summer of 1963.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=140283634814

RIR #452 Chris Edwards -- KYA San Francisco from 8/12/1968
Great Late 60's Rock Show from one of Frisco's Top DJ's.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=140283652274

RIR #453 -- Phil Gardner - WGAR Cleveland, Ohio 8/30/1974
Hour #1 of 2 of this 70s Rock Station in Cleveland.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=130270683149

RIR #454 -- Phil Gardner -- WGAR Cleveland, Ohio 8/360/1974
Hour #2 of 2 of this 70's Rock Station in Cleveland.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=140283662546

RIR #455 -- Johnny Hayes - KRLA Los Angeles (Pasadena) from 4/14/1967
Famous Popular West Coast DJ with one of LA's top radio shows.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=140284904844

RIR #456 -- Scott Regen - WCAR Detroit 4/25/1971
More great early 70's Rock and Roll from the Motor city!
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=140285386990

RIR #457 -- George 'Granny Goose' Groves -- KGMB Honolulu 6/27/1973
Famous Hawaiian DJ and TV Host on his own show with a Top 40 format.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=140285393731

RIR #458 -- Scotty Ferguson - KFQD Anchorage Alaska 6/30/1965
Great mid 60's Rock and Roll and tons of call in dedications from the kids of Anchorage.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=130273568845

RIR #459 -- Tom Donahue - KMPX-FM San Francisco 5/2/1967
New FM format station from it's early years from the Bay Area.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=130273573945

!!! THIS WEEK's RELEASE !!!!

RIR #460 -- Mark Driscoll - WOR-FM New York City 4/4/1972
Great early 70's rock and roll from this FM superstation.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=140289392153

A big thank you to all those that purchase these broadcasts as it is our main source
of income to keep Rock-it Radio on the Air! And another hearty thank you to all
the Rock-it Radio DJ's that have been helping out in this project of getting more
playlists out so that these shows can be released.

Even if you are not a member of Ebay you can still purchase these items online.
Simply go to our Launching Pad site at:
http://www.palmsradio.com/store.html
And then you can read the description by clicking to the title of each show available.
Then going back and if it's something you might like -- Just click to the add to
cart button.

All the vintage shows we offer usually ship within 24 hours of receiving your order.
And we ask if you can please help support Rock-it Radio. The Rock-it Radio Launching Pad
store provides the funds to pay all those copyright fees, internet bandwidth etc.
that it takes to run Rock-it Radio. And these vintage broadcasts do make wonderful
nostalgic gifts as well.

With these broadcasts you actually hear it as it was broadcast on that date.
With Great DJ personalities!, Actual vintage Ads and of course the songs as well.
as they are uncut and unedited.

When you go to the Rock-it Store and click to each broadcast it will show you the playlist
of each broadcast. 100% of all purchases of the Rock-it Launching Pad goes back to
Rock-it Radio to help keeping the music alive and pay the bills that we must pay to
continue broadcasting. And their is more rare radio broadcasts that are unedited in the
Rock-it Store at:
http://www.palmsradio.com/store.html

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ROCK-IT RADIO DJ'S THAT ARE ON MYSPACE

Some of the jocks here now have a myspace site including yours truly
and if you are a member of myspace... please put us down as a friend!
Some of these myspace sites also has links to other great musicians out
there as well and there myspace site. Here are a listing of the Rock-it
Radio myspace webpages.

Bennie Dingo & Rock-it Radio Myspace site:
http://www.myspace.com/benniedingo

Butchie Boy's Doo Wop Diner Myspace site:
http://profile.myspace.com/122170022

Cool Bobby B's Doo Wop Stop Myspace site:
http://profile.myspace.com/151777691

Jammin' Jan of the Rock-it Radio Launching Pad Store:
http://profile.myspace.com/169243228

Leslie Stevens Route 66 Good Time Oldies show:
http://profile.myspace.com/165266522

Johnny G & The Cruisin' show
http://profile.myspace.com/60554022

Debbie Snowdove of Rock-it Radio Promotions & First Nations Broadcasting
http://profile.myspace.com/dsnowdove

Myspace sites are free and you can start building your own at:
http://signup.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=join
And it is a great way to share pictures, a free blog to share news with
family and friends, find old classmates and let the world know that you
are out there in cyberland.

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DOO WOP FANS -- ROCK-IT RADIO DOO WOP PAGE

Tons of Doo Wop Links and Group
Harmony Sites at Our Doo Wop Links Page.

http://www.palmsradio.com/doowop.html

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WE HAVE ROCKABILLY LINKS AS WELL ON OUR
ROCKABILLY PAGE!

And of course don't forget our Rockabilly Links page as well!

Our Rockabilly Links page can be found at:

http://www.palmsradio.com/rockabillylinks.html

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TUNE INTO THE WORLD ON YOUR COMPUTER!

Tune into the World on your Computer....In our Radio Links page we have put
together several directories of sites of Radio Stations that can be heard around
the world... Come check it out and tune into the world right from your computer
at:
http://www.palmsradio.com/radiolinks.html

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DO YOU HAVE A WEBSITE? WANT TO PUT A ROCK-IT RADIO LINK ON IT?

Do you happen to have your own website? We would love to swap links with you and
help promote each others site. We now have a new link as well that will
automatically play Rock-it Radio programs on your website. To get the html code
and design of your choice you can just go to our links page at:

http://www.palmsradio.com/links.html

And if you do put a link on your site please e mail me at:
rockitradio@netzero.net

and we will link your site as a sponsor site in our sponsor page at:
http://www.rockitradio.net/sponsor.html

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PIRATE RADIO PAGE -- REMEMBER OFFSHORE RADIO??

We have had some very nice compliments and several hits and visitors this
past week to our webpage dedicated to Pirate Radio and Offshore Broadcasting.
We have added more links this past week to various sources of this
venue and interesting phenomenon in broadcasting. You can check it out
at: http://www.rockitradio.net/pirate.html

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ROCK-IT RADIO FOOD CHANNEL

The Rock-it Radio Food Channel a small referral fee will be given
to Rock-it Radio and help us keep these oldies playing online.
This past week -- We have also added some more Ethnic Food Sources
online and Exotic Meat and Cheese sites as well.
The website for the new Rock-it Food Channel is:
http://www.rockitradio.net/food.html

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TOP 0 NATIONS THAT ARE TUNING INTO ROCK-IT RADIO.

We are always amazed at the World Wide Web and the 120+ Countries that tune us
in every month online. Here are the top 30 Countries so far this month.+ or -
shows up or down how many positions from the previous week.

1. USA +0
2. United Kingdom +0
3. Canada +0
4. Germany +0
5. Brazil +1
6. Mexico -1
7. France +0
8. Australia +0
9. Netherlands +0
10. Japan +2
11. Belgium -1
12. Sweden -1
13. Switzerland +0
14. Spain +0
15. Italy +0
16. Poland +0
17. Philippines +1
18. Romania -1
19. Slovenia +0
20. Russia +6
21. Czech Republic +4
22. Ireland -2
23. Peru +0
24. Thailand -3
25. Norway -1
26. Finland -5
27. Argentina +1
28. Hungary +2
29. Portugal +5
30. Denmark +4

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TOP 10 SELLERS OF THE ROCK-IT RADIO STORE THIS WEEK

As you know the Rock-it Radio Store sells vintage Rock and Roll and Top 40
Radio Broadcasts - Where you hear the actual music, news and vintage
advertisements - uncut and unedited just like you would of heard it back then.
Here are the top sellers this week.

1. RIR #393 -- John Lennon (Guest dj) WNEW NY Sept. 1974
2. RIR #171 -- Peter Tripp - WMGM New York 1/1/1960
3. RIR #286 -- Alan Freed - WINS New York 6/10/1957
4. RIR #266 -- Barney Pip - WCFL Chicago 5/26/1968
5. RIR #260 -- Tony 'The Tiger' Taylor WQXI Atlanta 4/1/1965
6. RIR #357 -- John Landecker - WLS Chicago 10/11/1972 Pt.2
7. RIR #356 -- John Landecker - WLS Chicago 10/11/1972 Pt.1
8. RIR #439 -- Two 1965 broadcasts from CKLW Windsor Ont. Canada
9. RIR #320 -- Allison Steele - WNEW New York 9/19/1975
10. RIR #220 - Larry Lujack - WLS Chicago 12/28/1968

If you would like to view these shows in depth you can check out our Rock-it
Radio Ebay Store as well at: http://stores.ebay.com/Rockit-Radio
and in the upper left hand corner - there is a search box where you can type in
the DJ name or Station Call letters and that information on that show will pop up.
(make sure you check the box below that reads check items and descriptions)
Ordering from the Ebay store will also qualify you for the Rock-it Radio
giveaway mentioned previously in this newsletter. Sale of these broadcasts
is what keeps Rock-it Radio going and thank you again to everyone that buys these!

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LATEST ADDITIONS ON ROCK-IT RADIO SITES ......

-- Now you can read the Rock-it Radio weekly newsletter online! at:
http://www.rockitradio.net/newsletter.html

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Archives page reminder

Remember, if the show that you want to hear is getting close to the bottom of
the list of radio shows, you should tune in as soon as you can. These shows to
have a high audio quality require a lot of internet bandwidth and memory.
And currently we can only afford the 18 latest shows online here at Rock-it
Radio. So, when a new show is put online it knocks the oldest one off the Rock-it Radio
archives page. Usually a show will at least last 10 to 12 days, once it is placed in the archives.

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Come Join the Rock-it Listener's Club

Want to join our Listeners Club?? And be notified when new shows are playing on
the Rock-it. If you are not a member of our listeners club it is really easy to
join... just go to our main website at: http://www.rockitradio.net
and click the button that reads... "click here to be on our mailing list" at the
top of the page. When you click there leave your e mail address and you are
in...it's free and it gives you the playlists and news on our latest shows. In our
newsletter delivered in your e mail box every Friday.

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HISTORY OF ROCK-IT RADIO

If you are new to Rock-it Radio and would like to learn more --
We have our History Page up as well -- telling the story of Rock-it
Radio. You can find it at:
http://www.palmsradio.com/rockithist.html

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OUR SISTER STATION FIRST NATIONS BROADCASTING.

We invite you to also check out our sister station -- First Nations
Broadcasting. And tune into the rather Cool North of the Yukon and Alaska at:

http://www.palmsradio.com/upnorth.html

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Well that is just about it for this newsletter and playlists of our latest
shows. We hope that you enjoy them.
We will do our best to keep these shows on for at least 7
days and hopefully 14 days.

All the best always,

Bennie Dingo
Rock-it Radio
e mail: rockitradio@netzero.net
website: http://www.rockitradio.net
myspace: http://www.myspace.com/benniedingo

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Saturday December 13, 2008

Rock-it Radio Shows #2804 to #2812 are released

ROCK-IT RADIO NEWSLETTER AND PLAYLIST

SHOWS #2804 TO #2812
FOR THE WEEK
December 6, 2008 to December 12, 2008
Main webpage: http://www.rockitradio.net
Current Shows Online: http://www.palmsradio.com/rockittext.htm

Hello Rock-it Radio Listeners,

Wednesday night the technician for the new Satellite hookup
and modem arrived and I didn't think he could put up a new
satellite link in the dark but he did. And we are off of dial up
and back on with our satellite link for Rock-it Radio. We
played catch up on Thursday this week and put 5 new shows
online. And still putting a couple more up today. A couple
of specials outside of the usual great shows the DJ's here at
Rock-it Radio is -- Bill Green's Rock and Roll Retrospective
Christmas Show in show #2811. And Roy Harrow's 100th Show Celebration in Show #2812. And our North vs. South Oldies Battle is in progress this entire month in show #2798 where you the Rock-it Radio listener gets to tune in and vote for your choices.
And have a chance to win Rock-it Radio prizes. The Ballot is also is further down in this newsletter.

So - Onward and Forward with the newsletter and playlists!
of Rock-it Radio shows #2804 to #2812.

Our shows can be heard in our archives page at:
http://www.palmsradio.com/rockittext.htm
and click to the speaker on the left to hear the show.

Remember if you are new to Internet Radio and having trouble tuning in though --
Check out our webpage to help you out at: http://www.rockitradio.net/tunein.html

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REMEMBER YOU CAN ORDER ANY OF THESE ROCK-IT RADIO SHOWS ON CD!!!! NEW EASIER ORDERING!

Would you like one of these Rock-it Radio shows on CD? To
be able to play anywhere? And help support Rock-it Radio at the
same time. For complete information check out our program
ordering webpage at: http://www.rockitradio.net/order.html
Our shows are of course copies straight from the studio so they are
studio quality and satisfaction is guaranteed.
Or if you would rather receive an invoice let me know and we
can e mail you a copy - Just e mail us the show(s) you would like
to have and the Rock-it # to: rockitradio@netzero.net

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RICK WARD THE ADONIS OF INTERNET RADIO ON
ROCK-IT RADIO SHOW #2804

The Adonis of Internet Radio is back with his lovely sidekick
Judy 'The Beauty' is back this week. This show kicks off the
official Holiday Season with the opening number a new HOT
Release titled -- 'Rock-it Radio Christmas' sung by none other
then Judy the Beauty herself!
Next week stay tuned for the Rick Ward Christmas special.

-- SPECIAL INTRO. -- Rock-it Radio Christmas -- Judy 'The Beauty Ricci
1 Walkin' Whistlin' Blues - Les Paul
2. Cool Shake - Del-Vikings
3. Don't Get Around Much Anymore - Tab Hunter
4. I want you with me for Christmas - Jesse Belvin
5. The Shape I'm In - Johnny Restivo
6. Angela Jones - Johnny Ferguson
7. I Know It's Alright - Sam Hawkins
8. You're my Christmas Present - The Skyliners
9. Boogie Bear - Boyd Bennett
10. Angel baby - Rosie & The Originals
11. Sweet Sugar Lips - The Kalen Twins
12. Houdini - Walter Brennen
13. Over & Over - Thurston Harris
14. Come Home For Christmas - Platters
15. At The Hop - Nick Todd
16. Tra La La - the Majors
17. Shy Girl - The Cascades
18. I'm Sorry - Bo Diddley
19. Whip It On Me - Jesse Hill
20. I Saw Mommy Kissing Santa Claus
21. Tonight's The Night - The Chiffons
22. Walkin' Whistlin' Blues - Les Paul

Thanks Rick and Judy for another Great Show! If you have any
requests, comments or would just like to say Hello! You can
by e mailing them at: rick@rockitradio.net

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GREATMUSIC CHEAP DOT COM - YOUR SOURCE FOR
OLDIES ONLINE!

Dont' forget Rick and Judy's Website for great Musical CD's
from around the World! CD's not available anywhere else
and rare releases from your favorite Oldies Groups.
And they have free shipping worldwide!
Great Music Cheap at:
http://www.greatmusiccheap.com

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LANE QUIGLEY AND THE MEMORY LANE SHOW WITH
MORE ORIGINAL VERSIONS OF SONGS YOU KNOW.
ON ROCK-IT RADIO SHOW #2805

About a year ago, Lane Quigley presented four programs featuring
"Original Versions Of Songs You Know.: Your e-mails told us that
you wanted more, and so on this week's Memory Lane Show we
bring you another 23 songs in their first renditions.
There are some wonderfully historical records here (including one
recording that is nearly 100 years old!). Enjoy these Original
Versions of Songs You Know:

1. I Found You (aka I Got You) - Yvonne Fair 1962
2. Turn Me Loose - Mort Shuman 1959
3. Jackson - The Kingston Trio 1963
4. Tell Her (aka Tell Him) - Gil Hamilton 1962
5. Save Your Heart For Me - Brian Hyland 1963
6. Girl Of My Best Friend - Charlie Blackwell 1959
7. Someday We'll Be Together - Johnny & Jackey 1961
8. Born To Lose - Ted Daffan's Texans 1942
9. A Rocki' Good Way - Priscilla Bowman (with The Spaniels) 1958
10. Tobacco Road - John D. Loudermilk 1959
11. I'm Sure Gonna Miss Her (aka Sure Gonna Miss Her) - The Chellows 1965
12. That's Old Fashioned - The Chordettes 1959
13. Gina - Johnny Janis 1960
14. What Will Mary Say - Mark Dinning 1961
15. I'm Henry The VIII - Harry Champion 1911
16. The Night Time Is The Right Time - Nappy Brown 1957
17. Rave On - Sonny West 1957
18. Gloria - Bob Hayward with Buddy Baker's Orchestra 1946
19. Johnny Angel - Georgia Lee 1960
20. Then You Can Tell Me Goodbye - Don Cherry 1962
21. Midnight Plane To Houston (aka Midnight Train To Georgia) - Jim Weatherly 1972
22. This May Be My Last Time (aka The Last Time) - The Staple Singers 1960
23. She Cried - Teddy Daryll 1961

That Henry VIII song on #15 might be the oldest song yet we have
played here on Rock-it Radio! Well another great show and thank you
Lane for such! If you have any requests, dedications or would just
like to say Hello to Lane you can at: memorylaneshow@rockitradio.net And a special congratulations to Lane who has become a Grand Dad for the 3rd time this past week!

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ROCKIN' DADDY O'S ROCKABILLY RANCH PARTY
ON ROCK-IT RADIO SHOW #2806

That Rockin' Daddy O - Ken Abruzzi is back this week with more
great Rockabilly Music - Old and New here on Rock-it Radio.
Here is the playlist of his latest rockin' show here on Rock-it.

1) Love Me--The Phanton
2) Comanche--Link Wray
3) Bad Bad Boy--Bobby Lollar
4) Dixie Fried--Carl Perkins
5) Okie's in the Pokie--Jimmy Patton
6) High School Caesar--Reggie Perkins
7) Gang War--Gene Maltais
8) Gang War--Go Getters
9) Showdown--Tony Casanova
10) Leroy--Jack Scott
11) Switchblade Sam--Jeff Daniels
12) Cutting Class--Vargas Brothers
13) Cast Iron Arm--Luis and the Wildfires
14) Savage--Dusty Chance and the All Nighters
15) Hoodlum--Ronnie Dawson
16) I'm Bad--Bo Diddley
17) I Fought The Law--Bobby Fuller
18) Juvenile Delinquent--Ronnie Allen
19) Deliquente--Lil Luis and the Wild Teens
20) Teenage Riot--Portuguese Joe
21) Here Comes the Fuzz--Bop Kats
22) Rumble Rock--Kip Tyler
23) Curfew--Steve Carl and the Jags
24) Switchblade--Link Wray

Thank you Ken for another great Rockin' Show! If you like
Rockabilly music it is definetly worth a listen here online.
If you have any Rockabilly Requests or Dedications or would
just like to say hello. You can write to the Rockin' Daddy O
as he like all the Rock-it Jocks love there e mails. His address
is: daddyo@rockitradio.net

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DEBRA DYNAMITE'S DOO WOP REVUE IN ROCK-IT
RADIO SHOW #2807.

Our latest addition right here on Rock-it Radio is now online
and ready to play you some great Doo Wop right here on
Rock-it Radio! Here she is right here with some great ballads
and up tempo doo wop. Here's the playlist of what you will hear
when you click that speaker next to show #2807 in our archives
page.

1) Roaches--Court Jesters
2) It Had To Rain--Catalina 6
3) Mope-Itty-Mope--Boss-Tones
4) Honey Babe--the Sharps
5) Mambo of Love--Nolan Strong and the Diablos
6) Ay Si Si--Dootones
7) First Day of School--Kokos
8) Did We Go Steady Too Soon--Farris Hill and the Madison Bros
9) Teenage Love--Frankie Lymon and the Teenagers
10) Letter To A School Girl--Delacardos
11) No No No--the Chanters
12) I'm Not a Juvenile Delinquent--Frankie Lymon and the Teenagers
13) Bang Bang Shoot 'Em Daddy--Emblems
14) A Casual Look--the Sixteens
15) He's Gone--Orlons
16) Flossie Mae--Saucers
17) Millie's Chili--Cell Foster and the Audios
18) Sugar Cookie--Bay Sisters
19) Puddin' Pie--Lockettes
20) Sippin' Soda--Shells
21) Comes Love--Skyliners
22) Danny Boy--Darchaes featuring Nicky Addeo
23) Oh What A Dream--Ruth Brown
24) Touch the Hem of His Garment--Sam Cooke and the Soul Stirrers

Some great selections and if you would like to send Debra a hello
or would like to have a doo wop request played on her show. She
is all prepared to take down that special request. Her e mail address
is: debradynamite@rockitradio.net

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BRIAN LEE AND THE ROCK, BOP AND DOO WOP SHOW
ON ROCK-IT RADIO #2808.

From the new studios of KVMR in Nevada City, California high
up on the Sierra Madre Mountains - There is a Rockin' DJ that
spins some great great Rockin' vintage tunes - His name is Brian Lee.
And we are always blessed when we get his shows to spin here on
Rock-it Radio. Here is this week's playlist.

1. Glen Glenn-One Cup Of Coffee 1958
2. Continental Five-Lonely Friend 1959
3. Dynamics-Moonlight 1958
4. The Gems-Kitty From New York City 1954
5. Rochell And The Candles-Each Night 1962
6. Roy Wright-I've Got It 1957
7. The Neons-Fat Girl 1962
8. Buzz Clifford-Moving Day 1961
9. Terry Noland-There Was A Fungus Among us 1958/61
10. Terry Noland-Sugar Drop 1958
11. The Matadors-Perfidia 1963
12. The Cocoas-Flip Your Daddy 1955
13. The Blanders-Jitterbug 1965
14. The Vel Tones-Please Say You'll Be True 1958
15. The Voxpoppers-Can't Understand It 1959
16. Mello Kings-Tonight Tonight 1957
17. Baby Earl & The Trinidads-Back Slop 1962
18. The Sheppards-Sherry 1956
19. Skyliners-It Happened Today 1959
20. Jimmy Mc Cracklin-I Know 1961
21. Tokens-Sincerely 1961
22. Donnie Huffman-Pink Cadillac 1962
23. Dean And Marc-Tell Him No 1959 47
24. Faye Reis -Don't Break My Heart 1960
25. Little Maxine Simmons-In You Baby In You 1961

Thanks Brian for your shows and all the great rare rockers you play!
If you would like to write to Brian with requests, comments or
just to say Hello you can contact him at: MrLee@rockitradio.net
And make sure to check out his webpage also at:
http://www.colorradio.com

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DAVE JUSTICE AND THE RADIOACTIVE GOLD SHOW
WITH MORE REQUESTS ON SHOW #2809

Dave is back this week with a show filled with listener requests
and dedications - A full hour + of great music from the first decade
of Rock and Roll -- Here is the playlist.

1. The Push And Kick--Mark Valentino
2. Lonely Heart--The Enchantments (Request)
3. How Many Times--The Dantes (Request)
4. Falling Star--The Premiers (Request)
5. Memory Lane--The Hippies (Request
6. Donnie--The Bermudas
7. Dreaming Casually--Thee Midnighters (Request)
8. Runaway Heart--Jody Reynolds (Request)
9. Bandit Of My Dreams--Eddie Hodges
10. Here Comes The Pain--Scott English (Request)
11. The Age For Love--Jimmy Charles
12. A Second Helping Of Cherry Pie--Marvin & Johnny
13. Beware--The Innocents
14. Why Do I Cry For Johnny--Connie Stevens
15. This Is The Night--Larry Tamblin

If you would like to send a hello to Dave or a request or
comment on his show -- He can be easily contacted via E
mail at: radioactivegold@rockitradio.net

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PETE CHASTON'S DOO WOP SHOW ON ROCK-IT #2810

This week Pete has much more Doo Wop is in store for all of you
with this week's Doo Wop show with Pete Chaston. From the
Scratchy 45's to the Silly Song segment you know it is always a
listening pleasure on the Pete Chaston Doo Wop Show.
Here is this week's playlist of what you will hear when you click
to that little speaker next to show #2810.

1. Diddle-Dee-Dum-The Belmonts (1962)
2. Please Don't Wake Me-The Cinderellas (1964)
3. Rockin' `N' Rollin' with Santa Claus-The Hepsters (1955)
4. Seeing is Believing-The Aquatones (xxxx)
5. Buzz Buzz Buzz-The Hollywood Flames (xxxx)
6. Let's Get Married-The Belvederes (xxxx)

SILLY SONG SEGMENT:
7. People From Another World-The Jive Five (1961)
8. The Crusher-The Novas (xxxx)

SCRATCHY 45 RPMs SEGMENT:
9. Tonight (Could Be the Night)-The Velvets (1961)
10. Honey Hush-Joe Turner (1953(
11. Guardian Angel-The Imaginations (1961)
12. Rudolph, the Red-Nosed Reindeer-The Melo-deers (1959)

BACK TO THE CDs &/or More 45 RPMs:
13. I Didn't Want to Do It-The Spiders (xxxx)
14. You Are-Little Phineas & The Pheasants (2004)
15. In Your Letter-Randy & The Rainbows (1982)
16. Rendezvous with You-The Desires (1960)
17. Silent Night-The Shirelles (1997)

SLOW SONG SEGMENT:
18. Zu Zu-The Bonnevilles (1960)
19. Merry Christmas, Darling-The Uniques (1963)
20. Stars Fall-The Chessmen (mid 1960s)
21. Oh, What a Night-The Five Boroughs (2006)
22. I Love You So-The Chantels (1958)
23. Where or When-The Flamingos (1958)

Do you have a special Doo Wop Request?? I bet Pete Chaston might
just have it! Or if you would like to send a comment or hello you
can reach him at: doowoppete@rockitradio.net

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BILL GREEN'S ROCK AND ROLL RETROSPECTIVE
CHRISTMAS SPECIAL ON ROCK-IT #2811

Pour the egg nog and start roasting the chestnuts. It's time
for the first annual Christmas Special from Rock 'n Roll
Retrospective. Your host, Bill Green, has selected 25 holiday
tunes that will help get you into the spirit of the season.
Enjoy this musical Christmas card courtesy of Rock-it Radio.

1) Rock and Roll Christmas - George Thorogood (1983)
2) Santa Bring My Baby Back To Me - Elvis Presley (1957)
3) Merry Christmas Baby - Johnny Moore's Three Blazers (1947)
4) Oh Little Town Of Bethlehem - Bob Rivers and Twisted Radio (1993)
5) Run Rudolf Run - Chuck Berry (1958)
6) Donde Esta Santa Claus - Augie Rios (1958)
7) Silent Night - Elvin Bishop (1975)
8) Gee Whiz, It's Christmas - Carla Thomas (1963)
9) Merry, Merry Christmas Baby - Dodie Stevens (1960)
10) Sock It To Me Santa - Bob Seger and The Last Heard (1966)
11) Sleighride - Leroy Anderson (1959)
12) Everyday Will Be Like A Holiday - William Bell (1967)
13) Back Door Santa - Clarence Carter (1968)
14) Twistin' Bells - Santo and Johnny (1960)
15) Merry Christmas Baby - Elvis Presley (1971)
16) This Christmas - Donnie Hathaway (1972)
17) White Christmas - The Drifters (1954)
18) Christmas Auld Lang Syne - Bobby Darin (1960)
19) Silent Night - Phil Spector & Artists (1963)
20) Here Comes Santa Claus - Bob B. Soxx & The Blue Jeans (1963)
21) Jingle Bells - The Singing Dogs (1971)
22) Little Saint Nick - The Beach Boys (1963)
23) The Christmas Song - Nat 'King' Cole (1960)
24) If We Make It Through December - Merle Haggard (1973)
25) Merry Christmas Darling - Carpenters (1970)

Thank you Bill for officially kicking off the Holiday Season here
at Rock-it Radio with this great Christmas Special here on
Rock-it Radio. If you would like to write an e mail to Bill with
future requests, comments or just to say Hello you can at:
BillGreen@rockitradio.net

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ROY HARROW'S EAR FULL OF ROCK AND ROLL SPECIAL 100TH SHOW EXTRAVAGANZA ON ROCK-IT #2812

Roy is back from "down-under" in Australia to present his 100th
celebratory show with a little help from the two ladies that have
appeared on his shows in the past - Rae & Linda (& they certainly
give him a hard time of it!) It's a load of toungue-in-cheek fun so
click on the program & go to the party - the doors are open NOW!
You're invited to.

AN EARFULL OF ROCK & ROLL
AUSTRALIA'S GREATEST HITS
"THE 100th EDITION"

1) The Town Without Pity - The Playboys
2) Rockin' - The Delltones
3) All Shook Up - The Delltones
4) Ruby Baby / Flip Flop & Fly - The Speedsters
5) Purple People Eater / Witch Doctor - David Campbell
6) Johnny B. Goode - Plumb Loco
7) Baby You're So Square (I Don't Care) - Jade Hurley
8) Baby Let's Play House - Lonnie Lee & The Leemen
9) Pipeline (Alternative Mix) - Happy Daze
10) Adelaide Radio Station 5AD Full Length Jingle
11) Nervous Breakdown - Fantasy
12) Daddy Sang Bass - Rohan Powell & Amber Poulton
13) Little Devil - The Allstars
14) Angel - Rockin' Royals
15) Let's Have A Party - Johnny O'Keefe & The Dee Jays
16) Theme From "Happy Days" - The Silver Studs
17) Who Put The Bomp In The Bomp-De-Bomp - The Premiers
18) C'Mon Everybody - T. J .& The Twinspinners
19) Yes Sir! That's My Baby - Stex
20) Eagle Rock - Daddy Cool
21) Friday On My Mind - The Easybeats
22) The Rock & Roll DJ - Ronnie Sparks & The Good Guys
23) If The House Is A Rockin' (Don't Bother Knockin') - Get Back
24) You're Sixteen You're Beautiful & You're Mine - Izzy Di
25) It's My Party (I'll Cry If I Want To) - Marcie Hinds
26) Every Time You Cry - John Farnham & Human Nature
27) Greased Lightnin' - The Cruizers
28) One Degree North - The Thunderbirds
29) Rockin'-A-Rollin' - Rock & The Flamin' Cowboys
30) Be-Bop- A-Lula - Johnny Devlin & The Devils
31) Let's Bop - Itchy Fingers
32) Matchbox - Shadoogie
33) Massachusetts - Bee Gees
34) California Dreamin' - The Seekers
35) Perfidia - The Phantoms
36) Ten Lonely Weekends - Noelene Batley
37) Devoted To You - Forever Everly
38) I Saw Linda - Dance On!
39) Oh Roy! - Rae & Linda
40) Sweet Little Rock & Roller - Jigsaw
41) Viva Las-Vegas - Scott Davies
42) The Girl(s) Can't Help It - Little Richard
43) Good Golly Miss Molly - The T-Birds
44) Gimme' Dat' Ding - Frankie Davidson
45) The Breeze & I - The Vibrants
46) I've Had Everything (Doc)- Lucky Starr
47) My Bonnie (Lies Over The Ocean)- The Fab 4
48) Crazy - Jump `N Jive
49) Goodnight Sweetheart (It's Time To Go) - Ol' 55
50) Waltzing Matilda - Rae & Linda
51) Jingle Bells - Human Nature

We meant to air this show last week but with the satellite link
going down it just proved too difficult to try a 3 hour special on
dial up. But here it is and we hope that you enjoy this 3 hour special.
And a heartfelt congratulations to Roy for making his 100th show
here on Rock-it Radio!
If you would like to e mail Roy you can with hello's, comments
and just to say Hello at: Roy@rockitradio.net

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FOURTH ANNUAL NORTH VS. SOUTH OLDIES BATTLE
WITH LANE QUIGLEY AND BILL GREEN ON ROCK-IT
RADIO SHOW #2798.

It's time again for the North and South to do battle. Rock-it DJs
Bill Green and Lane Quigley meet up in the Retro Studio to co-host
the fourth annual showdown with twelve rounds of tunes. You get
to listen and vote in each round. Then send your ballot to Bill Green's
e mail link at retrorockbill@aol.com . Five lucky voters will be
selected at random and receive a fabulous selection from our
Launching Pad store. Here is the playlist and ballot below.

Round # 1: The Men Behind The Music
__Girls Are Out To Get You - The Fascinations (1967)
__Lullabye Of Love - The Poppies (1966)

Round # 2: Step Out From The Crowd
__You're So Fine - The Falcons (1959)
__Just Across The Street - The Del Rios (1962)

Round # 3: For The Birds
__Flamingo Express - The Royaltones (1961)
__Flamingo - Earl Bostic (1951)

Round # 4: Insomniac's Dream
__Tossin' And Turnin' - Bobby Lewis (1961)
__Another Sleepless Night - Jimmy Clanton (1960)

Round # 5: You Can't Say That On A Record
__Rhapsody In The Rain - Lou Christie (1966)
__Iko Iko - The Dixie Cups (1965)

Round # 6: Blues Masters
__Boom Boom: John Lee Hooker (1962)
__Sittin' On Top Of The World - Howlin' Wolf (1957)

Round # 7: Tick Tock Tunes
__Time Won't Let Me - The Outsiders (1966)
__Time Is On My Side - Irma Thomas (1964)

Round # 8: Jilted Four Sure
__Shake Me, Wake Me - The Four Tops (1966)
__Love's Made A Fool Of You - Bobby Fuller Four (1966)

Round # 9: Fabulous Flip Sides
__I'm Shakin' - Little Willie John (1960)
__You Don't Have To Be A Baby To Cry - Tennessee Ernie Ford (1956)

Round # 10: Doo Wop Non Stop
__In My Diary - The Moonglows (1955)
__Witchcraft - The Spiders (1955)

Round # 11: Time Of The Seasons
__Spring - Birdlegs and Pauline (1963)
__It's Now Winter's Day - Tommy Roe (1967)

Round # 12: Christmas Classics
__Jingle Bell Rock - Bobby Helms (1957)
__Rockin' Around The Christmas Tree - Brenda Lee (1960)

So, simply cut and paste your votes in and mail them off to Bill Green
at: retrorockbill@aol.com
We will also be announcing the winners of the drawing at the first
newsletter of next month. And the prize descriptions of the drawings
are further down in this newsletter.

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DRAWING FOR ROCK-IT RADIO PRIZES IN 4TH ANNUAL
NORTH VS. SOUTH OLDIES BATTLE.

5 Lucky Rock-it Radio Listener's names will be drawn at the end of
December that send votes in the 4th Annual North vs. South Oldies
battle here on Rock-it Radio.
Rock-it Radio show #2798 will be running all December - And just cut
and paste the playlist to your show with your votes and you're entered
to win the following Rock-it Radio prizes.

First Place -- Rock-it Radio T Shirt; A copy of the 4th Annual North vs. South Oldies Battle - Plus 3 other Rock-it Radio shows or vintage radio programs from the Rock-it Launching pad at: http://www.palmsradio.com/store.html

Second Place -- A copy of the 4th Annual North vs. South Oldies show - Plus 3 other Rock-it Radio shows or vintage radio programs from the Rock-it Launching pad at: http://www.palmsradio.com/store.html

Third Place thru Fifth Place -- A copy of the 4th Annual North vs. South Oldies Battle The playlist and ballot can be retrieved further up in the newsletter. Copy and Paste that ballot to: retrorockbill@aol.com
We will announce the drawn winners in the first Rock-it Radio Listener's club newsletter in January 2009.

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HOLIDAY SHOPPING VIA AMAZON.COM ON
ROCK-IT RADIO.

Save money this Holiday Season and Help Rock-it Radio at the same time. When you shop online you save Gas, Time from going from store to store and Amazon.com has tons of music, Electronics and much much more. And when you show at Amazon.com by clicking to the banner on our main webpage at:
http://www.rockitradio.net

You help keep Rock-it Radio Online and Rockin' the internet with these great oldies.

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VINTAGE VIDEO PICK OF THE WEEK

For the week of 5 December, 2008
This week in our archives page at:
http://www.palmsradio.com/rockittext.htm

MORE OF THE COLLINS KIDS
singing Bei Mir Bist du Schon

Also, remember you can view the other past vintage
video picks of the week at:

http://www.rockitradio.net/video.html

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HOW TO ORDER OLD ROCK-IT RADIO SHOWS = YOUR PURCHASES HELP US STAY ONLINE!!!

We have received many inquiries on how to order Rock-it Radio shows that are no longer in our on archives webpage. These shows are still available on CD and mailed to you within 24 hours of receiving payment. To help search for older shows that you may be looking for you may want to check the Rock-it Radio blog site. Old newsletters describing the shows and playlists
are archived there and there is a menu bar on the right side that breaks down every playlist by month. This website is: http://rockitradio.blogstream.com

Then you may either pay by check or money order or paypal. Rock-it Radio shows are only $9.50 U.S. each and are studio quality broadcasts that were placed on Compact Disc here at the Rock-it Radio Studio. We have a flat rate shipping charge of $1.50 U.S. so if you order one or several -- it is still only $1.50
U.S. shipping. And we ship worldwide, overseas orders are mailed out first class airmail. Instructions where to send payment is at our webpage:
http://www.rockitradio.net/order.html

If you are a member of paypal (http://www.paypal.com) you can e mail directly and let me know via e mail (rockitradio@netzero.net) what shows you would like we can send you a paypal invoice within 24 hours.

When you order a Rock-it Radio show or shop at our Rock-it Radio Launching Pad you help keep these oldies alive and help us pay the bills here at Rock-it Radio.
And at the same time -- you are not getting nothing for your donation, but actually some of the shows and memories we hope we keep alive here at Rock-it Radio.

WIN ROCK-IT RADIO PRIZES! --
DRAWINGS WILL CONTINUE FOR December
MORE CHANCES TO WIN ROCK IT PRIZES!

When you help support Rock-it Radio and purchase products from the Rock-it Radio Launching Pad -- We will put your e mail address in the drawing to win even more shows and broadcasts.
Jammin' Jan who now runs the Rock-it Radio Launching Pad at:
http://www.palmsradio.com/store.html
will be drawing 3 names on January 1, 2009 for all those that had purchased vintage broadcasts from our Rock-it
Launching Pad at during the month of October at: :
http://www.palmsradio.com/store.html
and ordered a vintage broadcast thru
- or
http://www.rockitradio.net/order.htm l
and ordered a Rock-it Radio show.

Those names that are randomly picked will be contacted via E Mail.
And will win a Rock-it Radio T Shirt of there size choice and 2 vintage radio broadcasts from the Rock-it Radio Launching pad of their choice or 2 Rock-it
Radio shows of their choice.

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ROCK-IT RADIO DJ PAGE...

Remember you can check out all the Rock-it Radio DJ's
and read the bios of these DJ's that make these
Rock-it Radio Shows possible at:
http://www.palmsradio.com/bio.htm
And don't forget for even more pictures --
there is our picture page at:
http://www.rockitradio.net/pics.html

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WELCOME NEW MEMBERS TO THE LISTENER'S CLUB!!!!

A big welcome to the below new Rock-it Radio listeners that
joined our Listeners Club from December 6, 2008 to December 12, 2008.
We hope that you enjoy the music Rock-it Radio provides and our playlists and information that our weekly newsletter provides. Any comments, criticisms, kudos, compliments or future ideas is always welcome and you can e mail me personally at: rockitradio@netzero.net

To All Welcome aboard! A Big Welcome to:

Stefan Gehrmann -- Hannover, Germany
Sven Wilke -- Germany
Curt Johnson -- Portland, Oregon USA
Lionel Gayford -- Lismoore, Australia
Ron West -- Garland, Maine USA
Karen Lara -- Montclair, California USA
ROCK cees -- Saskatchewan, Canada
Shar Forster -- Cheyenne, Wyoming USA
Screenwriter 1 -- ??
Gabriela Luana -- ??

We have added 10 more new members to the Listeners Club since our last newsletter. We now have that magic number of 7,668 members exactly! that have joined the Rock-it Radio Listeners Club. We hope that you enjoy the rare 50's and early 60's Rock and Roll, Rockabilly and Doo Wop (which most commercial oldies radio stations have forgotten) that we are able to play for you from Rock-it Radio. Remember, we are here for you!
So if you ever have any requests, dedications, comments and suggestions we always love to hear from our listeners. Our e mail address is: rockitradio@netzero.net
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ATTENTION ADVERTISERS -- YOUR SPACE COULD BE HERE
AND REACH THOUSANDS OF OLDIES LOVERS....
For further information go to:
http://www.palmsradio.com/ad.html

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VINTAGE CHRISTMAS SHOWS HELP SUPPORT ROCK-IT
RADIO

Just a little Holiday reminder that we have vintage Christmas radio broadcasts and some pretty interesting shows uncut and unedited and placed on Compact Disc. They make great gifts or for yourself they featuring some Great forgotten Christmas tunes etc. Here is a list of what we offer.

RIR #367 -- Barney Pip - Wonderful World of Christmas - WCFL Chicago Christmas Eve 1965 Radio Show.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=140178307752

RIR #368 -- Jim Runyon - Wonderful World of Christmas - WCFL Chicago Christmas Eve 1965 Radio show (starts off where Barney Pip show above ends)
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=140183124694

RIR #218 -- Joel Sebastian & All the WCFL DJ's on Remote assignments thruout Chicago on Christmas Eve 1967 -- Hour #1
This is a special multi hour broadcast featuring all the DJ's in various parts of Chicago with interviews, music, comedy and drama on this Holiday. Unique and a favorite of ours in our collection.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=4770062279

RIR #224 -- Joel Sebastian & All the WCFL DJ's on Remote assignments thruout Chicago on Christmas Eve 1967 -- Hour #2 (where RIR #218 leaves off)
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=4780870010

RIR #226 -- Joel Sebastian & All the WCFL DJ's on Remote assignments thruout Chicago on Christmas Eve 1967 -- Hour #3
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=4793559424

RIR #365 -- Joel Sebastian & All the WCFL DJ's on Remote assignments thruout Chicago on Christmas Eve 1967 -- Hour #4
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=140173013165

RIR #365 -- Joel Sebastian & All the WCFL DJ's on Remote assignments thruout Chicago on Christmas Eve 1967 -- Hour #5 Final Hour up to Midnight.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=140186895393

Rock-it Radio show #1927 -- Pete Chaston's Doo Wop Christmas 2006 Special.
Rock-it Radio's Doo Wop DJ with a special All Doo Wop Christmas music.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=140185825292

These shows are also listed in the Rock-it Radio Launching Pad at:
http://www.palmsradio.com/store.html
in order by date of broadcast.

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PIRATE RADIO PAGE -- MORE LINKS ADDED

We have had some very nice compliments and several hits and visitors this past week to our webpage dedicated to Pirate Radio and Offshore Broadcasting.
We have added more links this past week to various sources of this
venue and interesting phenomenon in broadcasting. You can check it out at: http://www.rockitradio.net/pirate.html

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ROCK-IT RADIO FOOD CHANNEL -GIVE THE GIFT OF GOURMET FOOD YEAR ROUND

It's not oldies but it is delicious! We are continuing to expand our webpage dedicated to excellent food sources and even dieting. In the Rock-it Radio Food Channel. We have added more links to Ethnic foods you can order online and a few sites offering exotic meats and cheeses from around the world.

It lists various deals with ordering ethnic and gourmet food from
reputable places from around the world! And also some diet sites as
well in case you over do it :) -- When you click to a link that interests you on The Rock-it Radio Food Channel a small referral fee will be given to Rock-it Radio and help us keep these oldies playing online. The website for the new Rock-it Food Channel is:
http://www.rockitradio.net/food.html
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OUR LATEST VINTAGE SHOWS ADDED IN ROCK-IT RADIO LAUNCHING PAD SITE

Here is the listing of our latest shows we have put up in the Rock-it Store Now known as the Launching Pad. In these broadcasts you will hear the songs, news and ads and DJ's completely unedited just like you would of back then and placed on Compact Disc. They are
listed in order by date in our Rock-it Store at:
http://www.palmsradio.com/store.html
By clicking to the title of each show in our store you will be able to see the complete playlist of each show. We have also added the Ebay link to each of these broadcasts as well where you can read the entire playlist of these vintage broadcasts we offer here at Rock-it Radio.

RIR #446 -- Jack Edwards -- WCAO Baltimore -- New Years
1968 Countdown show Part 1
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=130265851175

RIR #447 -- Jack Edwards -- WCAO Baltimore -- New Years
1968 Countdown show Part 2
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=140278640490

RIR #448 -- Bennie Dingo with Rock-it Radio show #001
The very first show of Rock-it Radio over IRRS - Milan, Italy back in May 1995.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=130269791178

RIR #449 -- Chris Lane - KAYO Seattle, Washington 6/5/1964
Great Traditional Country Station with mid 60's news and ads.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=140282728644

RIR #450 -- Johnny Roe - WEAM - Arlington, Virginia 1/1/1968
New Year's show reviewing all the great songs from 1967 from this Washington DC
suburb station.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=140283202115

RIR #451 Chuck Dunaway - KLIF Dallas, Texas 7/2/1963
The Big D's #1 Top 40 Radio Station with a show from the summer of 1963.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=140283634814

RIR #452 Chris Edwards -- KYA San Francisco from 8/12/1968
Great Late 60's Rock Show from one of Frisco's Top DJ's.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=140283652274

RIR #453 -- Phil Gardner - WGAR Cleveland, Ohio 8/30/1974
Hour #1 of 2 of this 70s Rock Station in Cleveland.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=130270683149

RIR #454 -- Phil Gardner -- WGAR Cleveland, Ohio 8/360/1974
Hour #2 of 2 of this 70's Rock Station in Cleveland.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=140283662546

RIR #455 -- Johnny Hayes - KRLA Los Angeles (Pasadena) from 4/14/1967
Famous Popular West Coast DJ with one of LA's top radio shows.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=140284904844

!!! 4 NEW RELEASES THIS WEEK !!!

RIR #456 -- Scott Regen - WCAR Detroit 4/25/1971
More great early 70's Rock and Roll from the Motor city!
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=140285386990

RIR #457 -- George 'Granny Goose' Groves -- KGMB Honolulu 6/27/1973
Famous Hawaiian DJ and TV Host on his own show with a Top 40 format.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=140285393731

RIR #458 -- Scotty Ferguson - KFQD Anchorage Alaska 6/30/1965
Great mid 60's Rock and Roll and tons of call in dedications from the kids of Anchorage.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=130273568845

RIR #459 -- Tom Donahue - KMPX-FM San Francisco 5/2/1967
New FM format station from it's early years from the Bay Area.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=130273573945

A big thank you to all those that purchase these broadcasts as it is our main source of income to keep Rock-it Radio on the Air! And another hearty thank you to all the Rock-it Radio DJ's that have been helping out in this project of getting more playlists out so that these shows can be released.
Simply go to our Launching Pad site at:
http://www.palmsradio.com/store.html
And then you can read the description by clicking to the title of each show available.
Then going back and if it's something you might like -- Just click to the add to cart button.
All the vintage shows we offer usually ship within 24 hours of receiving your order.
And we ask if you can please help support Rock-it Radio. The Rock-it Radio Launching Pad store provides the funds to pay all those copyright fees, internet bandwidth etc.
that it takes to run Rock-it Radio. And these vintage broadcasts do make wonderful nostalgic gifts as well.

With these broadcasts you actually hear it as it was broadcast on that date. With Great DJ personalities!, Actual vintage Ads and of course the songs as well. as they are uncut and unedited.

When you go to the Rock-it Store and click to each broadcast it will show you the playlist
of each broadcast. 100% of all purchases of the Rock-it Launching Pad goes back to Rock-it Radio to help keeping the music alive and pay the bills that we must pay to continue broadcasting. And their is more rare radio broadcasts that are unedited in the
Rock-it Store at:
http://www.palmsradio.com/store.html

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YOUR VINYL DESTINATION
WITH ROBERT BENSON

SPOTLIGHT ON ROY ORBISON

To many, Roy Orbison is best known for his highly successful single
"Oh, Pretty Woman." But Orbison's career spanned many decades
and he was an accomplished songwriter and legendary performer.
Let's explore the life of this music legend:
Roy Orbison was born in Vernon, Texas in 1936 and music quickly
became an important element in his life. His father gave him a guitar
when he was six years old and by the age of thirteen he organized his
first band called "The Wink Westerners," which was named after the
town that his family had relocated to.
The band had some success on local television and was allotted 30
minute weekly shows.
It was at one of these shows where Orbison met one of his guests, a man named Johnny Cash. Cash advised him to try and get a contract with record producer Sam Phillips of Sun Records. Phillips would turn them down at first, but relented and added the band to the Sun roster after hearing a recording that was created at Norman Petty's studio in Clovis, N.M.
The band was renamed "The Teen Kings." Orbison left for college in
March of 1956 and ultimately headed for Sun Records in Memphis to
pursue a career in music.
His first commercially successful song came in June of 1956 with the
Rockabilly single called "Ooby Dooby" (which was written by friends of Orbison). His song "Claudette" (named after his first wife) was recorded by the Everly Brothers in 1958 and was included as the B-side to their smash hit, "All I Have To Do Is Dream" (Claudette peaked at #30 in May of 1958).
However, Orbison's breakthrough hit was "Only The Lonely," which was a 1960 #2 hit in the US as well as #1 hit in the UK. Orbison had met songwriter Joe Melson and liking the way that Melson incorporated melodic twists and lyrical styling into his songs, asked him to write with him.
Together, they created the unique sound that Orbison would soon be
famous for; the dramatic rock ballad.
Orbison also scored a #1 US hit in 1961 with the song "Running Scared,' as well as scoring another #1 hit in the US with the cut "Crying," an almost over-the-top ballad that featured his brilliant and now internationally famous warble.
In 1963, he headlined a tour with the Beatles, but was soon demoted to the opening act. Nonetheless, he developed lifelong friendships with the band, especially George Harrison and John Lennon. In fact, Orbison encouraged the Fab Four to come to the United States and try and sell their sound.
When the British Invasion broke out in 1964, Orbison was one of the few who survived. His single, "Oh, Pretty Woman," actually broke the Beatles stranglehold on the Top Ten, catapulting to the #1 position in August of 1964 (where it would remain for three weeks). In fact, the record sold more copies in the first ten days than any other single up to that time and would go on to sell more than 7 millions copies.
The song was written in one afternoon while Orbison and his songwriting friend Bill Dees were working. Orbison's wife at the time, Claudette, was leaving to do some shopping when Orbison asked her if she needed any money; to which Bill Dees interjected, "A pretty woman never needs any money." They both thought that it would make a great song title and by thetime that Claudette returned home from her shopping trip, the duo had written the now legendary song.
Many people often wonder if Orbison had eye problems which forced him to wear sunglasses, even at night. He did not have a specific eye ailment; the sunglasses actually became part of his persona by pure accident. You see, after flying in to Alabama for a performance, Orbison accidently left his regular glasses on the plane and didn't realize he had his sunglasses on until the evening; but by then he had no choice, he had to wear the sunglasses or no glasses at all and not be able to see.
So he went onstage wearing the dark glasses and the next day he flew to England to tour with the Beatles. Again, he was forced to wear the
sunglasses and photographs of him and the Beatles circulated worldwide, and, although it was all unplanned, he was stuck with the new image and kept it throughout his amazing career.
In 1965, Orbison left Monument Records opting to move over to MGM,
a label that promised him more money. Unfortunately, he would not make the Top Ten in the US again until 1989 when his collaboration with the Traveling Wilburys (Jeff Lynne, Tom Petty, Bob Dylan and George Harrison) netted him a #9 hit with the cut "You Got It."
But Orbison was a world-wide music sensation and he remained very
popular in Europe and Australia. In fact, his cut "Working For The Man" topped the Australian charts and the song "Too Soon To Know" peaked at #3 in England. He was also very popular in Germany, actually recording his hit song "Mama" in the native tongue. In France, he was viewed as the master of lost love ballads and a cover version of his 1963 hit, "Blue Bayou" (#29 on the Billboard Top 40 chart and a #3 hit for Linda Ronstadt in 1977), that was performed in French by Mireille Mathieu topped the French charts.
Additionally, fans in the Netherlands formed his largest worldwide fan club.
Personal tragedy, sadly, was also a part of Orbison's life. In 1966, he lost his wife Claudette to a motorcycle accident and a couple of years later, while he was away on a tour of England, he lost two of his sons to a terrible house fire that destroyed his home in Tennessee. His third son was miraculously saved by his parents.
Orbison was obviously devastated and to try and block out all his pain
by touring constantly. In 1969, he remarried and started a new family, but he did not perform in the United States again until 1977.
The 1970's were a down time for Orbison, although he continued to
tour and release music, the albums did not fare as well as his
previously released material. He tried his hand at country music
with the LP "I'm Still In Love With You," and also released the album
"Regeneration" in 1976. Things got so bad that in 1979, Orbison
even attempted releasing a disco music album called "Laminar Flow."
In the 1980's, Orbison's career enjoyed a rebirth of sorts.
He collaborated with Emmylou Harris on the song, "That Lovin'
You Feeling Again," which would go on to win the 1981 Grammy
Award for Best Country Performance by a Duo or Group.
He also recorded the song "Wild Hearts" for inclusion in the film
"Insignificance" and the song "In Dreams" was included in the
David Lynch movie "Blue Velvet." He also re-recorded his 1961 hit
"Crying" as a duet with k. d. lang for the movie "Hiding Out" (which
would earn him another Grammy Award). All these things helped
Orbison regain his popularity.
His 1987 HBO Special, "Roy Orbison and Friends" was accompanied
by a who's-who supporting cast including musical director T-Bone
Burnett, pianist Glen Hardin (who had played with Buddy Holly and Elvis), guitarist James Burton (also played with Elvis), background singers Bruce Springsteen, Tom Waits, Elvis Costello, Jackson Browne, k.d. lang, Bonnie Raitt and Jennifer Warnes. All loved Orbison and lobbied to participate and the special helped Orbison gain the attention of a younger generation.
Shortly after the performance, he teamed up with the previously
mentioned rock stars (Lynne, Harrison, Dylan and Petty) to form
the Traveling Wilburys, who achieved mass commercial appeal
and success. He also recorded a new solo LP, "Mystery Girl,"
which yielded his last hit "You Got It."
Sadly, during the afternoon of December 6, 1988, after spending
time shopping for model airplanes (a hobby throughout his career
and one he thoroughly enjoyed), he complained of chest pains and
was rushed to a hospital in Hendersonville, Tennessee.
Roy Orbison died shortly thereafter.
Roy Orbison is fondly remembered by millions of fans for is ballads
of lost love and his creative songwriting abilities. His voice was also
unique, an instrument of melodic invention. Let's explore some this
legendary rock and roll artist's achievements:

Awards/Honors:
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame (1987)
Songwriter's Hall of Fame (1989)
Grammy Awards (1980, 1988, 1989, 1990)

#1 hits:
"Running Scared" (1961)
"Oh, Pretty Woman" (1964)

Top 10 hits:
"Only The Lonely (Know How I Feel)" (1960)
"Crying" (1961)
"Dream Baby (How Long Must I Dream)" (1962)
"In Dreams" (1963)
"Mean Woman Blues"(1963)
"It's Over" (1964)
"You Got It"(1989)

R&B:
"Mean Woman Blues"(1963)

Country:
"That Lovin' You Feelin' Again"(1980)
"You Got It"(1989)

Other important recordings: "Ooby Dooby," "Leah,"
"Blue Angel," "Candy Man," "I'm Hurtin',"
"Workin' For The Man," "Blue Bayou," "Falling,"
"Pretty Paper," "She's A Mystery To Me," "I Drove All Night,"
"Not Alone Any More" (Traveling Wilburys)

Wrote or co-wrote: "Claudette," The Everly Brothers; "Bad Boy,"
Sue Thompson; "Down The Line," Jerry Lee Lewis;
"I'm In A Blue, Blue Mood," Conway Twitty;
"See Ruby Fall," Johnny Cash

Covered by: Linda Ronstadt, Don McLean, Van Halen, Del Shannon,
Chris Isaak, k.d. lang, The Hollies, Waylon Jennings, Glen Campbell,
Expose, Buddy Holly, Slim Whitman
Appeared in the movies: "The Fastest Guitar Alive" (1967), "Roadie"
(1980), "Roy Orbison and Friends: Black & White Night" (1988),
"She's Having a Baby" (1988),
"Chuck Berry Hail! Hail! Rock 'n' Roll" (1987)

Selected vinyl record values
78 rpm
SUN (242 "Ooby Dooby") $250-350 1956
SUN (251 "Rockhouse") $200-300 1956
SUN (265 "Sweet & Easy toLove") $200-300 1956
SUN (284 "I Like Love") $300-400 1958

45 rpm
SUN (242 "Ooby Dooby") $40-60 1956
SUN (251 "Rockhouse") $40-60 1956
SUN (265 "Sweet and Easy to Love") $100-200 1956
SUN (284 "I Like Love") $125-150 1958
SUN (353 "Sweet and Easy to Love") $30-50 1961
(Yellow label.)
SUN (353 "Sweet and Easy to Love") $50-75 1961
(White label. Promotional issue only.)

LP's
MONUMENT (14002 "Lonely and Blue") $400-600 1961
(Stereo.)
MONUMENT (14007 "Crying") $400-600 1962
(Stereo.)
MONUMENT (4002 "Lonely and Blue") $100-200 1961
(Monaural.)
MONUMENT (4007 "Crying") $50-100 1962
(Monaural.)
SUN (1260 "At the Rock House") $500-700 1962
COCA-COLA (97 "Roy Orbison Swings the Jingle") $350-450 1965
(Contains four radio spots. Promotional issue only.)

If you wish to contact Robert Benson with any comments etc.
you can at: robertbenson@rockitradio.net

You can also check out his other interesting websites of:
http://www.collectingvinylrecords.com
http://www.vinylrecordappraisals.com
http://www.recordalbumframing.com
http://www.bandt-shirts.net
http://collectingvinylrecords.blogspot.com
http://www.buyvinylrecords.net

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-- MILESTONES --

Rock-it Radio is saddened to report the following passings this
past week. Both from Last night.

-- Marlowe Murray of the Fi-Tones and for the last 30 years with
The Harptones, lost his fight with cancer last night.

-- Betty Page - the infamous 50's Pin up gal passed away at
the age of 85 last night, after she had suffered a heart attack
9 days prior.
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TOP 10 SELLERS OF THE ROCK-IT RADIO LAUNCHING PAD THIS WEEK

As you know the Rock-it Radio Store sells vintage Radio Broadcasts - Where you hear the actual music, news and vintage advertisements - uncut and unedited just like you would of heard it back then. Here are the top sellers this week.

1. RIR #171 -- Peter Tripp - WMGM New York 1/1/1960
2. RIR #393 -- John Lennon (Guest dj) WNEW NY Sept. 1974
3. RIR #260 -- Tony 'The Tiger' Taylor WQXI Atlanta 4/1/1965
4. RIR #439 -- Two 1965 broadcasts from CKLW Windsor Ont. Canada
5. RIR #387 -- Joey Reynolds - WKBW Buffalo, NY 2/24/1964
6. RIR #430 -- Dave Lee Travis Radio Caroline North 8/14/1967
7. RIR #426 -- Dan Ingram WABC New York 7/4/1968
8. RIR #410 -- Dr. Don Rose - KFRC San Francisco 4/4/1974
9. RIR #176 -- Porky Chedwick - WAMO Pittsburgh 6/14/1962
10. RIR #386 -- Charlie Tuna - KHJ Los Angeles 2/26/1969

If you would like to view these shows in depth you can check out our Rock-it Radio Ebay Store at:
http://stores.ebay.com/Rockit-Radio

or in the Rock-it Radio Launching Pad store at:
http://www.palmsradio.com/store.html (listed by date)

and in the upper left hand corner - there is a search box where you can type in the DJ name or Station Call letters and that information on that show will pop up.
Ordering from the Ebay store will also qualify you for the Rock-it Radio
giveaway mentioned previously in this newsletter. Sale of these broadcasts is what keeps Rock-it Radio going and thank you again to everyone that buys these!

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TOP 30 NATIONS THAT ARE TUNING INTO ROCK-IT RADIO.

We are always amazed at the World Wide Web and the 120+ Countries that tune us in every month online. Here
are the top 30 Countries so far this month.+ or - shows up or down how many positions from the previous week.

1. USA +0
2. United Kingdom +0
3. Canada +0
4. Germany +0
5. Mexico +1
6. Brazil +1
7. France +1
8. Australia -3
9. Netherlands +5
10. Belgium -1
11. Sweden +2
12. Japan -1
13. Switzerland -2
14. Spain -1
15. Italy +0
16. Poland +4
17. Romania +5
18. Philippines -2
19. Slovenia +12
20. Ireland +0
21. Thailand +13
22. Norway +3
23. Peru -2
24. Finland +6
25. Czech Republic +3
26. Russia +1
27. Portugal +3
28. Argentina +7
29. Colombia +6
30. Hungary -3

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GET NEWS FROM AROUND THE WORLD -- ON ROCK-IT RADIO

It's another public service on Rock-it Radio -- The Rock-it Radio
news webpage -- Let's you tune into Radio News Sources over your
computer from around the world. It is at:
http://www.rockitradio.net/news.html

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SHOW THE WORLD YOU TUNE INTO ROCK-IT RADIO!
WITH A NEW ROCK-IT RADIO T SHIRT.

The Rock-it Radio T Shirts are still available in Rockin' Cotton and can be ordered online at the Rock-it Radio Launching Pad. At:
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These T Shirts feature the Rock-it Radio Rocket Cat Logo in the front. And looks great! And is shipped worldwide with low cost shipping.

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Tons of Doo Wop Links and Group
Harmony Sites at Our Doo Wop Links Page.

http://www.palmsradio.com/doowop.html

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And of course don't forget our Rockabilly Links page as well!

Our Rockabilly Links page can be found at:

http://www.palmsradio.com/rockabillylinks.html

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TUNE INTO THE WORLD ON YOUR COMPUTER!

Tune into the World on your Computer....In our Radio Links page we have put together several directories of sites of Radio Stations that can be heard around the world... Come check it out and tune into the world right from your computer at:
http://www.palmsradio.com/radiolinks.html

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DO YOU HAVE A WEBSITE? WANT TO PUT A ROCK-IT RADIO LINK ON IT?

Do you happen to have your own website? We would love to swap links with you and help promote each others site. We now have a new link as well that will automatically play Rock-it Radio programs on your website. To get the html code
and design of your choice you can just go to our links page at:

http://www.palmsradio.com/links.html

And if you do put a link on your site please e mail me at:
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and we will link your site as a sponsor site in our sponsor page at:
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NEWSLETTER NOW ONLINE

-- Now you can read the Rock-it Radio weekly newsletter online! at:
http://www.rockitradio.net/newsletter.html

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TUNE INTO WORLD NEWSCASTS FROM AROUND THE WORLD

We have set up a new webpage for you with several international links to internet broadcasts from around the world that broadcasts World News. We invite you to check that out at:
http://www.rockitradio.net/news.html

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Rockabilly bands looking for airplay

If you or know someone that would like airplay on Rock-it Radio we invite you to submit your press kits to Rock-it Radio. Our website for further informmation is: http://www.palmsradio.com/airplay.html

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Latest openings at Rock-it Radio.

Come join the Rock-it Radio Team - Check out the webpage for current openings at: http://www.rockitradio.net/team.html

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Archives page reminder

Remember, if the show that you want to hear is getting close to the bottom of the list of radio shows, you should tune in as soon as you can. These shows to have a high audio quality require a lot of internet bandwidth and memory. And currently we can only afford the 16 latest shows online here at Rock-it Radio. So, when a new show is put online it knocks the oldest one off the Rock-it Radio archives page. Usually a show will at least last 10 to 12 days, once it is placed in the archives.

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Come Join the Rock-it Listener's Club

Want to join our Listeners Club?? And be notified when new shows are playing on the Rock-it. If you are not a member of our listeners club it isreally easy to join... just go to our main website at: http://www.rockitradio.net
and click the button that reads... "click here to be on our mailing list" at the top of the page. When you click there leave your e mail address and you are in...it's free and it gives you the playlists and news on our latest shows.

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We invite you to also check out our sister station -- First Nations
Broadcasting. And tune into the rather Cool North of the Yukon and Alaska at:

http://www.palmsradio.com/upnorth.html

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HISTORY OF ROCK-IT RADIO

If you are new to Rock-it Radio and would like to learn more --
We have our History Page up as well -- telling the story of Rock-it
Radio. You can find it at:
http://www.palmsradio.com/rockithist.html
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Well that is just about it for this newsletter and playlists of our latest
shows. We hope that you enjoy them.
We will do our best to keep these shows on for at least 7
days and hopefully 14 days.

All the best always,

Bennie Dingo
Rock-it Radio
e mail: rockitradio@netzero.net
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Friday December 5, 2008

Rock-it Radio shows #2796 to #2803 are released

ROCK-IT RADIO NEWSLETTER AND PLAYLIST

SHOWS #2796 TO #2803
FOR THE WEEK
November 29, 2008 to December 5, 2008
Main webpage: http://www.rockitradio.net
Current Shows Online: http://www.palmsradio.com/rockittext.htm

Hello Rock-it Radio Listeners,

Last Wednesday night our modem died to our Hughes Satellite
Hook up so we are temporarily back on Dial Up until we can get that repaired. I forgot how slow going that dial up can be!
Especially uploading new shows. But we still have 9 great shows online for you right now here on Rock-it Radio and a couple of specials including The 4th Annual North vs. South Oldies battle hosted by Lane Quigley and Bill Green where you the Rock-it Radio listener decides the outcome of whether the
North or South wins as Bill and Lane match up the oldies
against each other. You will also have a chance to win some
great prizes here at Rock-it Radio as well when you turn in your ballot.
Which is also further down in the newsletter. And Al 'Cool Daddy' Smithcomes in with a show that celebrates this week the 50th Anniversary of Motown. Also, we have added a couple of more vintage rock radio shows of the past from some pretty great places - Like Honolulu and Anchorage. Plus some great articles written by Robert Benson here in this week's newsletter.

So - Onward and Forward with the newsletter and playlists!
of Rock-it Radio shows #2796 to #2803.

Our shows can be heard in our archives page at:
http://www.palmsradio.com/rockittext.htm
and click to the speaker on the left to hear the show.

Remember if you are new to Internet Radio and having trouble tuning in though --
Check out our webpage to help you out at: http://www.rockitradio.net/tunein.html

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REMEMBER YOU CAN ORDER ANY OF THESE ROCK-IT RADIO SHOWS ON CD!!!! NEW EASIER ORDERING!

Would you like one of these Rock-it Radio shows on CD? To
be able to play anywhere? And help support Rock-it Radio at the
same time. For complete information check out our program
ordering webpage at: http://www.rockitradio.net/order.html
Our shows are of course copies straight from the studio so they are
studio quality and satisfaction is guaranteed.
Or if you would rather receive an invoice let me know and we
can e mail you a copy - Just e mail us the show(s) you would like
to have and the Rock-it # to: rockitradio@netzero.net

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RICK WARD THE ADONIS OF INTERNET RADIO ON
ROCK-IT RADIO SHOW #2796

The Adonis of Internet Radio is back with his lovely sidekick
Judy 'The Beauty'. With great rarities and tunes from the 50's
and 60's. This weeks Rick Ward Show is Part II of II of a show
dedicated to outtakes and alternate takes of some great hits
of the past. Here is the playlist of the show.

1 Walkin' Whistlin' Blues - Les Paul
2. Remember Then - The Earls (Alternate)
3. Coney Island Baby - The Excellent (Accapella)
4. Charlie Brown - Coasters (Outtake)
5. Oh! Rosemarie - The Fascinators (Demo)
6. Mother-In-Law - Ernie Kdoe (Alternate)
7. If You Try - The Chantels (Alternate)
8. Mack The Knife - Bobby Darin (Outtake)
9. This I Swear - The Skyliners (Outtake)
10. Go, Jimmy, Go - Jimmy Clanton (Alternate)
11. Never, Never, Never - Jive Five (Alternate)
12. Twilight, Twilight - The Paragons (Outtake)
13. I'm A Hog For You Baby - Coasters (Outtake)
14. Prayee - The Chantels (Alternate)
15. Can I Come Tonight - The Velours
16. Darling - Johnny & Joe
17. Dream Girl - The Rob-Roys (Acappella)
18. Girl Of My Dreams - The Cliques
19. Dizzy Miss Lizzy - Larry Williams (45 rpm version)
20. Dizzy Miss Lizzy - Larry Williams (78 rpm version)
21. The Closer You Are - The Channels (Acappella)
22. Where Were You On Our Wedding Day - Lloyd Price
22. Walkin' Whistlin' Blues - Les Paul

Thanks Rick and Judy for another Great Show! If you have any
requests, comments or would just like to say Hello! You can
by e mailing them at: rick@rockitradio.net

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GREATMUSIC CHEAP DOT COM - YOUR SOURCE FOR
OLDIES ONLINE!

Dont' forget Rick and Judy's Website for great Musical CD's
from around the World! CD's not available anywhere else
and rare releases from your favorite Oldies Groups.
And they have free shipping worldwide!
Great Music Cheap at:
http://www.greatmusiccheap.com

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AL 'COOL DADDY' SMITH WITH A TRIBUTE TO THE
FOUR TOPS ON ROCK-IT RADIO SHOW #2797.

This show has a feature on "The Four Tops" who lost lead singer
Levi Stubbs in October. It also feature other Motown artists and
is as well a tribute to that Detroit label as Motown has turned 50 years old this month. Here is the playlist is as follows:

1. Without The One You Love [Life's Not Worthwhile]-The Four Tops 1965
2. Bernadette-The Four Tops 1967
3. It's All In The Game-The Four Tops 1970
4. Baby Love-The Supremes 1964
5. Come See About Me-The Supremes 1964
6. Where Did Our Love Go-The Supremes 1964
7. You Can't Hurry Love-The Supremes 1966
8. Reach Out I'll Be There-The Four Tops 1966
9. It's The Same Old Song-The Four Tops 1965
10 Baby I Need Your Loving-The Four Tops 1964.
11 Mighty Good Lovin'-Smokey Robinson and The Miracles [Live] 1963
12.A Love She Can Count On-Smokey Robinson and The Miracles [Live] 1963
13. You Really Got A Hold On Me-Smokey Robinson and The Miracles [Live] 1963
14. I Can't Help Myself-The Four Tops 1965
15. Standing In The Shadows Of Love-The Four Tops 1966
16. I Heard It Through The Grapevine-The Temptations 1968
17. The Way You Do The Things You Do-The Temptations 1964
18. I Wish It Would Rain-The Temptations 1968
19. My Girl-The Temptations 1965
20. Dancing In The Street-Martha and The Vandellas 1965
21. My Guy-Mary Wells 1964
22. Walk Away Renee-The Four Tops 1968

Al 'Cool' Daddy Smith loves his e mail and if you would like to
write to him with future requests or comments you can reach him
at: cooldaddy@rockitradio.net

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FOURTH ANNUAL NORTH VS. SOUTH OLDIES BATTLE
WITH LANE QUIGLEY AND BILL GREEN ON ROCK-IT
RADIO SHOW #2798.

It's time again for the North and South to do battle. Rock-it DJs
Bill Green and Lane Quigley meet up in the Retro Studio to co-host
the fourth annual showdown with twelve rounds of tunes. You get
to listen and vote in each round. Then send your ballot to Bill Green's
e mail link at retrorockbill@aol.com . Five lucky voters will be
selected at random and receive a fabulous selection from our
Launching Pad store. Here is the playlist and ballot below.

Round # 1: The Men Behind The Music
__Girls Are Out To Get You - The Fascinations (1967)
__Lullabye Of Love - The Poppies (1966)

Round # 2: Step Out From The Crowd
__You're So Fine - The Falcons (1959)
__Just Across The Street - The Del Rios (1962)

Round # 3: For The Birds
__Flamingo Express - The Royaltones (1961)
__Flamingo - Earl Bostic (1951)

Round # 4: Insomniac's Dream
__Tossin' And Turnin' - Bobby Lewis (1961)
__Another Sleepless Night - Jimmy Clanton (1960)

Round # 5: You Can't Say That On A Record
__Rhapsody In The Rain - Lou Christie (1966)
__Iko Iko - The Dixie Cups (1965)

Round # 6: Blues Masters
__Boom Boom: John Lee Hooker (1962)
__Sittin' On Top Of The World - Howlin' Wolf (1957)

Round # 7: Tick Tock Tunes
__Time Won't Let Me - The Outsiders (1966)
__Time Is On My Side - Irma Thomas (1964)

Round # 8: Jilted Four Sure
__Shake Me, Wake Me - The Four Tops (1966)
__Love's Made A Fool Of You - Bobby Fuller Four (1966)

Round # 9: Fabulous Flip Sides
__I'm Shakin' - Little Willie John (1960)
__You Don't Have To Be A Baby To Cry - Tennessee Ernie Ford (1956)

Round # 10: Doo Wop Non Stop
__In My Diary - The Moonglows (1955)
__Witchcraft - The Spiders (1955)

Round # 11: Time Of The Seasons
__Spring - Birdlegs and Pauline (1963)
__It's Now Winter's Day - Tommy Roe (1967)

Round # 12: Christmas Classics
__Jingle Bell Rock - Bobby Helms (1957)
__Rockin' Around The Christmas Tree - Brenda Lee (1960)

So, simply cut and paste your votes in and mail them off to Bill Green at: retrorockbill@aol.com
We will also be announcing the winners of the drawing at the first
newsletter of next month. And the prize descriptions of the drawings are further down in this newsletter.

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DENNY MCCONNELL AND THE MUSIC OF YOUR MIND SHOW ON ROCK-IT RADIO #2799

Denny also checks in this week with another great set of oldies
and forgotten memories here on Rock-it Radio. Here is the
playlist for this week's show on Rock-it Radio #2799.

1. PA 1958 - DENNY
2. TROGLODYTE - JIMMY CASTOR -
3. CLAP YOUR HANDS - PERFECT BLEND
4. I WONDER WHY - DION AND BELMONTS - 1958
5. CINDERELLA - CLASSICS - 1960
6. WHEN I WOKE UP THIS MORNING - BOP CHORDS - 1957
7. THERE GOES THE GIRL I LOVE - CLEFTONES -
8. HONEY HONEY - LEWIS LYMON AND TEENCHORDS - 1957
9. CLOSER YOU ARE - MAGNIFICENT FOUR
10. DO YOU HEAR WEDDING BELLS - JIVE FIVE - 1962
11. FOOL IN LOVE - KEYTONES
12. NOW YOU'RE GONE - LADDINS
13. MARTIAN HOP - RANDELLS - 1963
14. MR. BASSMAN - JOHNNY CYMBAL - 1963
15. BABY SITTIN' BOOGIE - BUZZ CLIFFORD - 1960
16. YOGI - IVY THREE - 1960
17. MORE MONEY FOR YOU AND ME - FOUR PREPS - 1961
18. DADDY'S HOME - SHEP AND LIMELITES - 1961
19. SORRY DADDY - SWEETHEARTS - ANSWER TO DADDY'S HOME
20. PLEASE (SAY THAT YOU CARE) - DON JULIAN
21. DOWN BY THE OCEAN - PHILLY CUZZ - 2007
22. SOUL TWIST - KING CURTIS - 1962
23. HOT ROD LINCOLN - BILL KIRCHEN
24. GLORY OF LOVE - VELVETONES - 1956 (TALKING VERSION)
25. SO SO LONG GOOD GOOD BYE - BOB KNIGHT FOUR - 1961

Denny loves his e mail so if you would like to drop him a e mail
with comments etc. on his show you can contact him at:
denny@rockitradio.net

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DAVE JUSTICE AND THE RADIOACTIVE GOLD SHOW
WITH MORE REQUESTS ON SHOW #2800

Dave is back this week with a show filled with listener requests
and dedications - A full hour + of great music from the first decade
of Rock and Roll -- Here is the playlist.

1. Your Last Chance--The Dovels
2. Canadian Sunset--Mills Brothers (Request)
3. Only You--Frank Pourcel (Request)
4. Please Write--Tokens (Request)
5. Time And Again--Velvets (Request)
6. Devoted To You--Everly Brothers--(Request)
7. Don't Blame Me--Everly Brothers (Request)
8. Such A Night--Run-Arounds
9. Gee Whiz--Innocents (Request)
10. Welcome Me Home--Fabulous Four
11. Hidin' My Love--Aesops Fables (Request)
12. Moonlight Cocktails--Rivieras (Request)
13. Crying For Laura--Dale Ward (Request)
14. When I Woke Up This Morning--Bop Chords
15. To Be Alone--Parlaments
16. A Girl Named Liz--Merle Kilgore

If you would like to send a hello to Dave or a request or
comment on his show -- He can be easily contacted via E
mail at: radioactivegold@rockitradio.net

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STEVE PROPES' 45 SHOW ON ROCK-IT RADIO #2801

Steve Propes is back this week with more great early Rhythm
and Blues. This week Steve does Part II of the Tribute to The
Miracles. Here is this week's playlist.

1. Meadowlarks - Slauson Shuffle
2. Ray Charles - Swanee River Rock
3. Channels - Stars In the Sky
4. Paragons - Hey Little School Girl
5. Channels - The Gleam In Your Eyes
6. Olympics - Your Love
7. Miracles - Way Over There
8. Miracles - Who's Loving You
9. Miracles - I Like It Like That
10. Miracles - Bad Girl
11. Miracles - Shop Around
12. Miracles - Shop Around (first version)
13. Ron & Bill - It
14. Miracles - Got A Job
15. Ron & Bill - Don't Say Bye Bye
16. Thee Midniters - Dragon Fly

Thank you Steve for another great show here on Rock-it Radio!
Steve Propes' show comes to you from the studios of WPMD at
Cerritos College. If you would like to write to Steve with comments
or just to say hello -- You can contact him at:
45sshow@rockitradio.net

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PETE CHASTON'S DOO WOP SHOW ON ROCK-IT #2802

This week Pete has much more Doo Wop is in store for all of you
with this week's Doo Wop show with Pete Chaston. From the
Scratchy 45's to the Silly Song segment you know it is always a
listening pleasure on the Pete Chaston Doo Wop Show.
Here is this week's playlist of what you will hear when you click
to that little speaker next to show #2802.

1. Doo-Wop All Night Long-The Blue Emotions (1982)
2. Candy Store Love-The Val-chords (1959)
3. Limbo-The Capris (1962)
4. True, True Love-The Corvairs (1962)
5. All Night Long-The Chessmen (mid 1960s)
6. All Night Long-Little Isidore & The Inquisitors (xxxx)
7. My Vow to You-The Students (1958)
8. No Time-The Slades (xxxx)
9. Mambo, Santa, Mambo-The Enchanters (1957)

SILLY SONG SEGMENT:
10. A Dog Named Zippo)-Da Yoopers (xxxx)
11. We Roasted Santa Claus-Chaston & Groditski (2003)

SCRATCHY 45 RPMs SEGMENT:
12. School Rock-The Montagues (1958)
13. Again-The Concords (1961)
14. Ready for Your Love-Shep & The Limelites (1961)
15. I Played the Fool-The Clovers (1952)

BACK TO THE CDs &/or More 45 RPMs:
16. My Valerie-The Note-torials (1959)
17. Hushabye-The Mystics (1959)
18. Baby, I Love You So-The Don Juans (1956)
19. Crazy Bells-The Marcels (1961)
20. Mickey Mouse Chant-Yesterday's News (1979)

SLOW SONG SEGMENT:
21. Melba-The Dreamers (1954 or '55)
22. I Don't Know What I'll Do-The Five Discs (xxxx)
23. Yuletide Love-The Chanaclairs (1950)
24. Gloria-The Passions (1960)
25. Teenager's Dream-The Kodoks (1957)

Do you have a special Doo Wop Request?? I bet Pete Chaston might just have it! Or if you would like to send a comment or hello you can reach him at: doowoppete@rockitradio.net

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COOL BOBBY B AND THE DOO WOP STOP ON ROCK-IT RADIO #2803.

Cool Bobby B is back this week with another great set of Doo
Wops. This week is a bit of a special as the Battle of the Doo
Wop All Stars featuring Doo Wop bands out there today along
with a focus on The Platters. Here is this week's playlist.

1. Rockin' with the Clock -- Shirley and Lee (0pening theme)
2. Tonight -- The Velvets
3. I remmber (with music) -- Five Discs
4. I only have eyes for you -- The Flamingos
5. Heartaches -- The Marcels
6. Goodnight sweetheart goodnight -- Shake Rattle and Roll
7. I wonder why -- Dion & The Belmonts
8. Nobody loves me like you -- The Flamingos
9. Mr. Cupid -- The Vespers
10. A kiss from your lips -- The Flamingos
11. Carol -- Tommy Roe
12. The glovy of love -- The Velvetones
13. Tonight I fell in love -- The Tokens
14. Your other love -- The Flamingos
15. The bells are ringing -- Van Dykes
16. Itchy Twitchy Feeling -- The Swallows
17. The Vow -- The Flamingos
18. Run Red Run -- The Coasters
19. You Cheated -- The Shields
20. Lovers never say goodbye -- The Flamingos
21. 4 Seasons Medley -- Randy & The Rainbows
22. Miss Annie -- The Plurals
23. If I can't have you -- The Flamingos
24. Hong Kong -- The Quinns
25. Memories of El Monte -- The Penguins
26. Forver in lovw with you -- Philly Cuzz
27. Jump Children -- The Flamingos
28. Story Untold -- The Nutmegs

If you would like to contact Cool Bobby B and to say hello or
have your request filled or to send your 3 favorite doo wop songs
of all time to Cool Bobby B -- Or just to send a comment on his
show you can contact him at: coolbobbyb@rockitradio.net

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HOLIDAY SHOPPING VIA AMAZON.COM ON
ROCK-IT RADIO.

Save money this Holiday Season and Help Rock-it Radio at the same time. When you shop online you save Gas, Time from going from store to store and Amazon.com has tons of music, Electronics and much much more. And when you show at Amazon.com by clicking to the banner on our main webpage at:
http://www.rockitradio.net

You help keep Rock-it Radio Online and Rockin' the internet with these great oldies.

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VINTAGE VIDEO PICK OF THE WEEK

For the week of 5 December, 2008
This week in our archives page at:
http://www.palmsradio.com/rockittext.htm

This week's edition is the Collins Kids doing a rocked up
version of the Buddy Holly Hit - "That'll be the day".

Also, remember you can view the other past vintage
video picks of the week at:

http://www.rockitradio.net/video.html

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HOW TO ORDER OLD ROCK-IT RADIO SHOWS = YOUR PURCHASES HELP US STAY ONLINE!!!

We have received many inquiries on how to order Rock-it Radio shows that are no longer in our on archives webpage. These shows are still available on CD and mailed to you within 24 hours of receiving payment. To help search for older shows that you may be looking for you may want to check the Rock-it Radio blog site. Old newsletters describing the shows and playlists
are archived there and there is a menu bar on the right side that breaks down every playlist by month. This website is: http://rockitradio.blogstream.com

Then you may either pay by check or money order or paypal. Rock-it Radio shows are only $9.50 U.S. each and are studio quality broadcasts that were placed on Compact Disc here at the Rock-it Radio Studio. We have a flat rate shipping charge of $1.50 U.S. so if you order one or several -- it is still only $1.50
U.S. shipping. And we ship worldwide, overseas orders are mailed out first class airmail. Instructions where to send payment is at our webpage:
http://www.rockitradio.net/order.html

If you are a member of paypal (http://www.paypal.com) you can e mail directly and let me know via e mail (rockitradio@netzero.net) what shows you would like we can send you a paypal invoice within 24 hours.

When you order a Rock-it Radio show or shop at our Rock-it Radio Launching Pad you help keep these oldies alive and help us pay the bills here at Rock-it Radio.
And at the same time -- you are not getting nothing for your donation, but actually some of the shows and memories we hope we keep alive here at Rock-it Radio.

WIN ROCK-IT RADIO PRIZES! --
DRAWINGS WILL CONTINUE FOR December
MORE CHANCES TO WIN ROCK IT PRIZES!

When you help support Rock-it Radio and purchase products from the Rock-it Radio Launching Pad -- We will put your e mail address in the drawing to win even more shows and broadcasts.
Jammin' Jan who now runs the Rock-it Radio Launching Pad at:
http://www.palmsradio.com/store.html
will be drawing 3 names on January 1, 2009 for all those that had purchased vintage broadcasts from our Rock-it
Launching Pad at during the month of October at: :
http://www.palmsradio.com/store.html
and ordered a vintage broadcast thru
- or
http://www.rockitradio.net/order.htm l
and ordered a Rock-it Radio show.

Those names that are randomly picked will be contacted via E Mail.
And will win a Rock-it Radio T Shirt of there size choice and 2 vintage radio broadcasts from the Rock-it Radio Launching pad of their choice or 2 Rock-it
Radio shows of their choice.

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ROCK-IT RADIO DJ PAGE...

Remember you can check out all the Rock-it Radio DJ's
and read the bios of these DJ's that make these
Rock-it Radio Shows possible at:
http://www.palmsradio.com/bio.htm
And don't forget for even more pictures --
there is our picture page at:
http://www.rockitradio.net/pics.html

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WELCOME NEW MEMBERS TO THE LISTENER'S CLUB!!!!

A big welcome to the below new Rock-it Radio listeners that
joined our Listeners Club from November 29, 2008 to December 5, 2008.
We hope that you enjoy the music Rock-it Radio provides and our playlists and information that our weekly newsletter provides. Any comments, criticisms, kudos, compliments or future ideas is always welcome and you can e mail me personally at: rockitradio@netzero.net

To All Welcome aboard! A Big Welcome to:

Dieter Lack -- Heide, Germany
John Killen -- Lexington, Kentucky USA
Ted Dudley -- Sparr, Florida USA
Charmaine Salmon -- Kingston, Jamaica
Phil Hanlon -- Dunkirk, New York USA
Perrin Holsonbake -- Universal City, Texas USA

We have added 6 more new members to the Listeners Club since our last newsletter. We now have that magic number of 7,658 members exactly! that have joined the Rock-it Radio Listeners Club. We hope that you enjoy the rare 50's and early 60's Rock and Roll, Rockabilly and Doo Wop (which most commercial oldies radio stations have forgotten) that we are able to play for you from Rock-it Radio. Remember, we are here for you!
So if you ever have any requests, dedications, comments and suggestions we always love to hear from our listeners. Our e mail address is: rockitradio@netzero.net
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ATTENTION ADVERTISERS -- YOUR SPACE COULD BE HERE
AND REACH THOUSANDS OF OLDIES LOVERS....
For further information go to:
http://www.palmsradio.com/ad.html

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VINTAGE CHRISTMAS SHOWS HELP SUPPORT ROCK-IT
RADIO

Just a little Holiday reminder that we have vintage Christmas radio broadcasts and some pretty interesting shows uncut and unedited and placed on Compact Disc. They make great gifts or for yourself they featuring some Great forgotten Christmas tunes etc. Here is a list of what we offer.

RIR #367 -- Barney Pip - Wonderful World of Christmas - WCFL Chicago Christmas Eve 1965 Radio Show.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=140178307752

RIR #368 -- Jim Runyon - Wonderful World of Christmas - WCFL Chicago Christmas Eve 1965 Radio show (starts off where Barney Pip show above ends)
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=140183124694

RIR #218 -- Joel Sebastian & All the WCFL DJ's on Remote assignments thruout Chicago on Christmas Eve 1967 -- Hour #1
This is a special multi hour broadcast featuring all the DJ's in various parts of Chicago with interviews, music, comedy and drama on this Holiday. Unique and a favorite of ours in our collection.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=4770062279

RIR #224 -- Joel Sebastian & All the WCFL DJ's on Remote assignments thruout Chicago on Christmas Eve 1967 -- Hour #2 (where RIR #218 leaves off)
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=4780870010

RIR #226 -- Joel Sebastian & All the WCFL DJ's on Remote assignments thruout Chicago on Christmas Eve 1967 -- Hour #3
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=4793559424

RIR #365 -- Joel Sebastian & All the WCFL DJ's on Remote assignments thruout Chicago on Christmas Eve 1967 -- Hour #4
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=140173013165

RIR #365 -- Joel Sebastian & All the WCFL DJ's on Remote assignments thruout Chicago on Christmas Eve 1967 -- Hour #5 Final Hour up to Midnight.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=140186895393

Rock-it Radio show #1927 -- Pete Chaston's Doo Wop Christmas 2006 Special.
Rock-it Radio's Doo Wop DJ with a special All Doo Wop Christmas music.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=140185825292

These shows are also listed in the Rock-it Radio Launching Pad at:
http://www.palmsradio.com/store.html
in order by date of broadcast.

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PIRATE RADIO PAGE -- MORE LINKS ADDED

We have had some very nice compliments and several hits and visitors this past week to our webpage dedicated to Pirate Radio and Offshore Broadcasting.
We have added more links this past week to various sources of this
venue and interesting phenomenon in broadcasting. You can check it out at: http://www.rockitradio.net/pirate.html

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ROCK-IT RADIO FOOD CHANNEL -GIVE THE GIFT OF GOURMET FOOD YEAR ROUND

It's not oldies but it is delicious! We are continuing to expand our webpage dedicated to excellent food sources and even dieting. In the Rock-it Radio Food Channel. We have added more links to Ethnic foods you can order online and a few sites offering exotic meats and cheeses from around the world.

It lists various deals with ordering ethnic and gourmet food from
reputable places from around the world! And also some diet sites as
well in case you over do it :) -- When you click to a link that interests you on The Rock-it Radio Food Channel a small referral fee will be given to Rock-it Radio and help us keep these oldies playing online. The website for the new Rock-it Food Channel is:
http://www.rockitradio.net/food.html
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OUR LATEST VINTAGE SHOWS ADDED IN ROCK-IT RADIO LAUNCHING PAD SITE

Here is the listing of our latest shows we have put up in the Rock-it Store Now known as the Launching Pad. In these broadcasts you will hear the songs, news and ads and DJ's completely unedited just like you would of back then and placed on Compact Disc. They are
listed in order by date in our Rock-it Store at:
http://www.palmsradio.com/store.html
By clicking to the title of each show in our store you will be able to see the complete playlist of each show. We have also added the Ebay link to each of these broadcasts as well where you can read the entire playlist of these vintage broadcasts we offer here at Rock-it Radio.

RIR #446 -- Jack Edwards -- WCAO Baltimore -- New Years
1968 Countdown show Part 1
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=130265851175

RIR #447 -- Jack Edwards -- WCAO Baltimore -- New Years
1968 Countdown show Part 2
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=140278640490

RIR #448 -- Bennie Dingo with Rock-it Radio show #001
The very first show of Rock-it Radio over IRRS - Milan, Italy back in May 1995.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=130269791178

RIR #449 -- Chris Lane - KAYO Seattle, Washington 6/5/1964
Great Traditional Country Station with mid 60's news and ads.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=140282728644

RIR #450 -- Johnny Roe - WEAM - Arlington, Virginia 1/1/1968
New Year's show reviewing all the great songs from 1967 from this Washington DC
suburb station.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=140283202115

RIR #451 Chuck Dunaway - KLIF Dallas, Texas 7/2/1963
The Big D's #1 Top 40 Radio Station with a show from the summer of 1963.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=140283634814

RIR #452 Chris Edwards -- KYA San Francisco from 8/12/1968
Great Late 60's Rock Show from one of Frisco's Top DJ's.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=140283652274

RIR #453 -- Phil Gardner - WGAR Cleveland, Ohio 8/30/1974
Hour #1 of 2 of this 70s Rock Station in Cleveland.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=130270683149

RIR #454 -- Phil Gardner -- WGAR Cleveland, Ohio 8/360/1974
Hour #2 of 2 of this 70's Rock Station in Cleveland.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=140283662546

RIR #455 -- Johnny Hayes - KRLA Los Angeles (Pasadena) from 4/14/1967
Famous Popular West Coast DJ with one of LA's top radio shows.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=140284904844

!!! 4 NEW RELEASES THIS WEEK !!!

RIR #456 -- Scott Regen - WCAR Detroit 4/25/1971
More great early 70's Rock and Roll from the Motor city!
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=140285386990

RIR #457 -- George 'Granny Goose' Groves -- KGMB Honolulu 6/27/1973
Famous Hawaiian DJ and TV Host on his own show with a Top 40 format.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=140285393731

RIR #458 -- Scotty Ferguson - KFQD Anchorage Alaska 6/30/1965
Great mid 60's Rock and Roll and tons of call in dedications from the kids of Anchorage.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=130273568845

RIR #459 -- Tom Donahue - KMPX-FM San Francisco 5/2/1967
New FM format station from it's early years from the Bay Area.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=130273573945

A big thank you to all those that purchase these broadcasts as it is our main source of income to keep Rock-it Radio on the Air! And another hearty thank you to all the Rock-it Radio DJ's that have been helping out in this project of getting more playlists out so that these shows can be released.
Simply go to our Launching Pad site at:
http://www.palmsradio.com/store.html
And then you can read the description by clicking to the title of each show available.
Then going back and if it's something you might like -- Just click to the add to cart button.
All the vintage shows we offer usually ship within 24 hours of receiving your order.
And we ask if you can please help support Rock-it Radio. The Rock-it Radio Launching Pad store provides the funds to pay all those copyright fees, internet bandwidth etc.
that it takes to run Rock-it Radio. And these vintage broadcasts do make wonderful nostalgic gifts as well.

With these broadcasts you actually hear it as it was broadcast on that date. With Great DJ personalities!, Actual vintage Ads and of course the songs as well. as they are uncut and unedited.

When you go to the Rock-it Store and click to each broadcast it will show you the playlist
of each broadcast. 100% of all purchases of the Rock-it Launching Pad goes back to Rock-it Radio to help keeping the music alive and pay the bills that we must pay to continue broadcasting. And their is more rare radio broadcasts that are unedited in the
Rock-it Store at:
http://www.palmsradio.com/store.html

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MOTOWN CELEBRATES IT'S 50TH ANNIVERSARY
By: Robert Benson

As this historic record label commemorates its 50th year in the
music industry, let's learn more about the history of this iconic
music leader:

"One of the principles we had at Motown was that success will come,
but that is not enough," founder Berry Gordy explained. "You had to be proud of yourself in order to achieve true happiness. And if you do it right, not only will you be successful, you'll be happy. And at Motown, we're the happiest people in the world."

His feelings on the meaning of Motown border on the mystical.

"Motown is a magical something that has never been seen before and will never be seen again. Because the world has changed for the worse. And to have a company like that is probably impossible now. It was too simple to be believed."

Berry Gordy is indeed a happy man. He formed the Motown Record
Corporation in 1960 after a year of being called Tamla Records.
And now, fifty years later, the world will help celebrate the
legendary record label with a series of gala events.

Berry Gordy actually started his career in the music industry as a
songwriter for local Detroit musicians such as Jackie Wilson and The
Matadors. In fact, Wilson's single, "Lonely Teardrops" became a
huge hit, but Gordy did not feel that he made as much money as he deserved and soon Grody realized that the more lucrative part of the music industry was in producing and owning the publishing rights.

So, with an $800 loan from family members, Gordy started Tamla
Records, signing his first act, The Matadors (who changed their
name to The Miracles). In fact, The Miracles lead singer, Smokey
Robinson became vice president of the company and many of Gordy's family also assumed roles in the company.

In 1959, Gordy purchased property that would eventually become
Tamla's "Hitsville U.S.A."studio. The property was modified into
a small recording studio with Gordy moving into the second floor
living quarters. Over the next few years, Motown would go on to own several more neighboring houses, with administrative offices, mixing and mastering studios and rehearsal studios.

Success came quickly for the new record label, the first hit single
was Barretts Strong's "Money (That's What I Want)" in 1959 (#2 on
Billboard R&B charts) and the first #1 R&B hit was "Shop Around," by The Miracles in 1960 (which also peaked at #2 on the Billboard Hot 100 and was Motown's first million-dollar selling record).

From 1961-1971, Motown Records had 100 Top Ten Hits from such music artists as Stevie Wonder, Diana Ross & The Supremes, Marvin Gaye, the Four Tops and the Jackson 5, among others. In addition, the company operated several other record labels (besides releases on the Tamla and Motwon labels) including "Gordy," which featured such acts as the Temptations, the Contours and Martha & the Vandellas, "V.I.P," which released music by the Velvelettes and the Spinners. Another label, "Soul" released recordings by Jr. Walker & the All Stars, Jimmy Ruffin and Gladys Knight & the Pips. Other labels included "Workshop Jazz" (which released Jazz music), Mel-o-dy (country music) and "Rare Earth," which focused on rock recordings.
Gordy utilized the slogan "The Sound Of Young America" and Motown acts enjoyed widespread popularity with both black and white audiences.

The "Motown Sound" is what made the music appealing. This was a
unique combination of tambourines to accent the back beat, prominent and melodic electric bass lines, distinctive chord structures and a call and response singing style that had its origins in gospel music. Add to this the use of orchestral string sections, bluesy horns and carefully arranged background vocals and the recipe was complete.

Gordy also surrounded himself with some of the best songwriters and producers in music at the time, including the songwriting trio of
Holland-Dozier-Holland (brothers Brian and Eddie Holland and Lamont Dozier), Norman Whitfield, Barrett Strong, Nickolas Ashford, Valerie Simpson, Frank Wilson and many others.

The Motown Sound also had a profound influence on other musicians of the time including Dusty Springfield and the Foundations, among others. In the UK, the Motown Sound was the basis of the "Northern Soul" phenomenon.

Adding to Motown's worldwide appeal was Gordy's practice of using a group of select studio musicians, collectively known as the "Funk
Brothers," who would record the instrumental tracks for the songs.
Included in this ensemble were keyboard players, Earl Van Dyke,
Johnny Griffith and Joe Hunter, guitarists Joe Messina, Robert
White, and Eddie Willis, percussionists Eddie "Bongo" Brown and
Jack Ashford, drummers Benny Benjamin, Uriel Jones and Richard
"Pistol" Allen and the bass playing of James Jamerson and Bob
Babbitt. Much of the Motown Sound was made by the use of over
dubbing instrumentation and the use of two drummers to go along with three or four guitar lines.

Gordy was also a master marketer, his acts were well-groomed, well-dressed and their appearances were expertly choreographed. Gordy's reasoning was that Motown artists were ambassadors for other African-American artists who sought broad market appeal and thought that they should act accordingly.

By 1969, Motown began its gradual move from Detroit to Los Angles, with its main objective to branch out into the television and
motion picture industries. Gordy formed Motown Productions which
provided some very memorable TV specials including TCB with Diana Ross & the Supremes and the Temptations, Diana! (with Diana Ross) as well as "Goin' Back to Indiana," with the Jackson 5. Additionally, after the loss of the songwriting team of Holland-Dozier-Holland (who left because of royalty payment disputes), the company loosened its productions rules allowing some of the longtime acts the opportunity to write and produce their own material. The result was the release of some classic albums such as Marvin Gaye's "What's Going On"(1971), and "Let's Get It On"(1973) and three fantastic LP's from Stevie Wonder, "Music Of My Mind" in 1971, "Talking Book" in 1972 and "Innervisions" in 1973.

In addition to establishing branch offices in New York City and Los
Angles, Motown also produced several hit films, including "Lady
Sings The Blues" and "Mahogany," both starring Diana Ross. Other
Motown films included "Thank God It's Friday" in 1978, "The Wiz," in
1978 and Berry Gordy's "The Last Dragon" in 1985.

Motown continued with its successful musical acts in the late 70's
and into the 80's with acts such as Lionel Richie, The Commodores,
Rick James and DeBarge, among others. Despite this success, by the mid-1980's Motown was losing money and consequently Gordy sold his ownership rights in Motown Records to Music Corporation of America
(MCA) and Boston Ventures in June 1988. In 1989, Gordy sold the
Motown Productions operations to Motown executive Suzanne de Passe, who renamed the company de Passe Entertainment.

Despite major recording starts such as Boys II Men, among others,
during the 1990's the company remained in a state of turmoil.
Numerous executives were appointed by MCA and a multitude of legal issues plagued the company. But by 1999, Motown was again a driving force in the music industry with such acts as 702, Brian McKnight, and Erykah Badu.

Motown's (which has merged with Universal Records to become
Universal Motown Records Group) current roster includes many R&B
super stars such as India Arie, Mya, Kem, Yummy Bingham, Badu, pop superstar Lindsay Lohan, reggae stars Damien and Stephen Marley and many more. Additionally, Universal Motown Records Group has retained Diana Ross, Smokey Robinson, Stevie Wonder and the Temptations.

In Motown, Berry Gordy was able to adeptly blend R&B and Soul with mainstream pop music to create a "super" record label. This
template can never be duplicated, but the world of music is by far
a better place because of Berry Gordy's visions and unique management.

For more information visit: http://www.motown50.com

Author Robert Benson writes about rock/pop music, vinyl record collecting and operates http://www.collectingvinylrecords.com, where you can pick up a copy of his FREE ebook called "The Fascinating Hobby Of Vinyl Record
Collecting." You can also have your vinyl records appraised at
http://www.vinylrecordappraisals.com.

DRAWING FOR ROCK-IT RADIO PRIZES IN 4TH ANNUAL
NORTH VS. SOUTH OLDIES BATTLE.

5 Lucky Rock-it Radio Listener's names will be drawn at the end of December that send votes in the 4th Annual North vs. South Oldies battle here on Rock-it Radio.
Rock-it Radio show #2798 will be running all December - And just cut and paste the playlist to your show with your votes and you're entered to win the following Rock-it Radio prizes.

First Place -- Rock-it Radio T Shirt; A copy of the 4th Annual North vs. South Oldies Battle - Plus 3 other Rock-it Radio shows or vintage radio programs
from the Rock-it Launching pad at: http://www.palmsradio.com/store.html

Second Place -- A copy of the 4th Annual North vs. South Oldies show - Plus 3 other Rock-it Radio shows or vintage radio programs from the
Rock-it Launching pad at: http://www.palmsradio.com/store.html

Third Place thru Fifth Place -- A copy of the 4th Annual North vs. South Oldies Battle The playlist and ballot can be retrieved further up in the newsletter.
Copy and Paste that ballot to: retrorockbill@aol.com
We will announce the drawn winners in the first Rock-it Radio Listener's club newsletter in January 2009.

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SATELLITE MODEM STOPS ROCK-IT RADIO
PROGRAMMING IN IT'S TRACKS.

On the evening of Wednesday December 3, 2008 -- The Modem
to the Rock-it Radio Satellite link died. The HN 7000S from Huges
Network after 22 months of steady operation gave out. And quickly
forced Rock-it Radio to it's back up system of 28k dial up.
On December 4th, I contacted Hughes communications and
will be getting a upgrade modem for Rock-it Radio. But until the upgrade can be completed - Rock-it Radio will remain on dial up. Making new programming and uploading almost impossible with time restraints. Even doing this newsletter at 2:00 a.m. has proved maddening and it was decided to suspend further programming until the repair can be made. A Technician is suppose to contact us within 72 hours and then based on the availability of them to come out to them. We are hoping for a quick fix and will keep you posted on the new system.

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Radio Pioneer Bill Drake Dies Of Cancer
Reported by: Rock-it Radio writer - Robert Benson

Legendary radio programmer, Bill Drake, who helped revolutionize and revamp Top 40 radio in the 1960's, died suddenly last Saturday; he was 71.

Bill Drake (real name- Phillip Yarbrough) started his radio career
at an early age (he was still in high school) in the late 50's at
WAKE in Atlanta, Georgia and finished his career on the West Coast.
In between, Drake became one of the most powerful men in the radio industry, incorporating his formula for success- (which is referred to as the "Drake Format") which was less talk, fewer commercials and more music.

"What he did for American radio, particularly the Top 40 format, was
to clean up all the clutter, such as disc jockeys rambling on and on
forever," said John Long, the president of the Georgia Radio Hall of
Fame, which inducted Drake in 2007.

But Drake didn't take the dee jay away from the audience, he limited the amount of DJ chatter, the number of advertisements and played only the top hits. Many DJ's had to change their methods, if they had something to say, it better be important and to the point; the DJ couldn't be more important than the music.

Drake met Gene Chenault at KYND in Fresno, California and together the pair developed highly influential radio programming strategies and tactics which included the use of jingles (most by the Johnny Mann Singers), radio contests, tighter playlists of current hits
news updates, traffic reports and other elements that were designed
to make Top 40 radio particularly attractive to people who listened
to the radio in their cars. Drake is also credited as being the
first radio programmer to utilize market research to facilitate
great programming which helped many of the radio stations that he
worked at become the top stations in their respective market.

In the late 60's/early 70's, the Drake-Chenault team marketed their
format in the form of customized Johnny Mann jingles which were sold in the US and overseas. They also marketed "automated" radio packages such as "Hit Parade," "Solid Gold," "Classic Gold" and
"Great American Country." Drake also created the 48-hour radio
special called "The History of Rock & Roll," (which first aired in
February of 1969) and later voiced an updated version that was
broadcast on over 400 radio stations nationwide.

The Drake-Chenault Corporation was sold and eventually dissolved in the mid 80's, but the team's radio specials are still available
today.

Back in his day, radio was the tool for music and Drake understood
its role in marketing music, the DJ's role and the business side of
the format. A radio legend, his concepts and ideology are still
used today. Bill Drake was a radio pioneer and will be missed by'
millions.

If you wish to contact Robert Benson with any comments etc.
you can at: robertbenson@rockitradio.net

You can also check out his other interesting websites of:
http://www.collectingvinylrecords.com
http://www.vinylrecordappraisals.com
http://www.recordalbumframing.com
http://www.bandt-shirts.net
http://collectingvinylrecords.blogspot.com
http://www.buyvinylrecords.net

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ROCK-IT RADIO DJ'S THAT ARE ON MYSPACE

Some of the jocks here now have a myspace site including yours truly and if you are a member of myspace... please put us down as a friend!
Some of these myspace sites also has links to other great musicians out there as well and there myspace site. Here are a listing of the Rock-itRadio myspace webpages.

Bennie Dingo & Rock-it Radio Myspace site:
http://www.myspace.com/benniedingo

Butchie Boy's Doo Wop Diner Myspace site:
http://profile.myspace.com/122170022

Cool Bobby B's Doo Wop Stop Myspace site:
http://profile.myspace.com/151777691

Jammin' Jan of the Rock-it Radio Launching Pad Store:
http://profile.myspace.com/169243228

Leslie Stevens Route 66 Good Time Oldies show:
http://profile.myspace.com/165266522

Johnny G & The Cruisin' show
http://profile.myspace.com/60554022

Debbie Snowdove of Rock-it Radio Promotions & First Nations Broadcasting
http://profile.myspace.com/dsnowdove

Myspace sites are free and you can start building your own at:
http://signup.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=join
And it is a great way to share pictures, a free blog to share news with
family and friends, find old classmates and let the world know that you
are out there in cyberland.

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TOP 10 SELLERS OF THE ROCK-IT RADIO LAUNCHING PAD THIS WEEK

As you know the Rock-it Radio Store sells vintage Radio Broadcasts - Where you hear the actual music, news and vintage advertisements - uncut and unedited just like you would of heard it back then. Here are the top sellers this week.

1. RIR #393 -- John Lennon (Guest dj) WNEW NY Sept. 1974
2. RIR #439 -- Two 1965 broadcasts from CKLW Windsor Ont. Canada
3. RIR #426 -- Dan Ingram WABC New York 7/4/1968
4. RIR #270 -- Buddy Holly Tribute via the BBC 2/2/1965 (6 yr. anniversary of his passing)
5. RIR #149-- Alan Freed AFter school Rock show WINS New York 1/23/1957
6. RIR #436 -- Pat Sajack - Armed Forces Vietnam Network 3/18/1969
7. RIR #370 -- Cynthia Fox - KMET Los Angeles 1979
8. RIR #378 -- Pete Chaston 2006 Doo Wop Christmas Special
9. Rock-it #2735 - Risque Rhythm and Blues Songs on the Cool Daddy Al show.
10. RIR #144 -- Radio Luxembourg Show from 5/28/1963

If you would like to view these shows in depth you can check out our Rock-it Radio Ebay Store at:
http://stores.ebay.com/Rockit-Radio

or in the Rock-it Radio Launching Pad store at:
http://www.palmsradio.com/store.html (listed by date)

and in the upper left hand corner - there is a search box where you can type in the DJ name or Station Call letters and that information on that show will pop up.
Ordering from the Ebay store will also qualify you for the Rock-it Radio
giveaway mentioned previously in this newsletter. Sale of these broadcasts is what keeps Rock-it Radio going and thank you again to everyone that buys these!

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TOP 30 NATIONS THAT ARE TUNING INTO ROCK-IT RADIO.

We are always amazed at the World Wide Web and the 120+ Countries that tune us in every month online. Here
are the top 30 Countries so far this month.+ or - shows up or down how many positions from the previous week.

1. USA +0
2. United Kingdom +0
3. Canada +0
4. Germany +0
5. Australia +1
6. Mexico +2
7. Brazil +0
8. France -3
9. Belgium +2
10. Japan +2
11. Spain +2
12. Switzerland +2
13. Sweden -2
14. Netherlands -5
15. Italy +0
16. Philippines +1
17. Slovenia +21
18. Thailand +15
19. Poland -2
20. Ireland +6
21. Peru -2
22. Romania -4
23. Finland -3
24. Colombia +3
25. Norway -1
26. Hungary +4
27. Russia -9
28. Czech Republic -6
29. Morocco +18
30. Portugal +10

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GOURMET COFFEE INTRODUCTORY DEAL !!!

4 Sealed packages of Fresh Roasted Coffee - That is not roasted until you order it! And shipped to you with a very cool mug. Several delicious flavors to choose from. All for this special introductory offer of $14.95 U.S. -- Click below to find out more.

http://www.tkqlhce.com/click-1377222-10480127

Or click to the Boca Java link on the Rock-it Radio Food Channel at: http://www.rockitradio.net/food.html

ROCK-IT RADIO LISTENER'S SAVE $$$
WITH OUR COUPONS ....

Are you a coupon clipper??? Well now you can find and clip them online with our new service this week?? And save money on name brands. You can either go to this direct link at:
http://www.jdoqocy.com/click-1377222-10416381

Or you can just go to our main webpage at Rock-it Radio
http://www.rockitradio.net and scroll down towards the middle of the webpage and you will find the banner to go to. We have been using these coupons ourselves and work perfectly well... simply clip the ones you want and when you're done ... ask the computer to print and it will insert the bar code and everything to legitimize the coupon -- Then go to your Grocer and Save!

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GET NEWS FROM AROUND THE WORLD -- ON ROCK-IT RADIO

It's another public service on Rock-it Radio -- The Rock-it Radio
news webpage -- Let's you tune into Radio News Sources over your
computer from around the world. It is at:
http://www.rockitradio.net/news.html

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SHOW THE WORLD YOU TUNE INTO ROCK-IT RADIO!
WITH A NEW ROCK-IT RADIO T SHIRT.

The Rock-it Radio T Shirts are still available in Rockin' Cotton and can be ordered online at the Rock-it Radio Launching Pad. At:
http://www.palmsradio.com/store.html#station

These T Shirts feature the Rock-it Radio Rocket Cat Logo in the front. And looks great! And is shipped worldwide with low cost shipping.

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Tons of Doo Wop Links and Group
Harmony Sites at Our Doo Wop Links Page.

http://www.palmsradio.com/doowop.html

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And of course don't forget our Rockabilly Links page as well!

Our Rockabilly Links page can be found at:

http://www.palmsradio.com/rockabillylinks.html

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TUNE INTO THE WORLD ON YOUR COMPUTER!

Tune into the World on your Computer....In our Radio Links page we have put together several directories of sites of Radio Stations that can be heard around the world... Come check it out and tune into the world right from your computer at:
http://www.palmsradio.com/radiolinks.html

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DO YOU HAVE A WEBSITE? WANT TO PUT A ROCK-IT RADIO LINK ON IT?

Do you happen to have your own website? We would love to swap links with you and help promote each others site. We now have a new link as well that will automatically play Rock-it Radio programs on your website. To get the html code
and design of your choice you can just go to our links page at:

http://www.palmsradio.com/links.html

And if you do put a link on your site please e mail me at:
rockitradio@netzero.net

and we will link your site as a sponsor site in our sponsor page at:
http://www.rockitradio.net/sponsor.html

NEWSLETTER NOW ONLINE

-- Now you can read the Rock-it Radio weekly newsletter online! at:
http://www.rockitradio.net/newsletter.html

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TUNE INTO WORLD NEWSCASTS FROM AROUND THE WORLD

We have set up a new webpage for you with several international links to internet broadcasts from around the world that broadcasts World News. We invite you to check that out at:
http://www.rockitradio.net/news.html

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Rockabilly bands looking for airplay

If you or know someone that would like airplay on Rock-it Radio we invite you to submit your press kits to Rock-it Radio. Our website for further informmation is: http://www.palmsradio.com/airplay.html

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Latest openings at Rock-it Radio.

Come join the Rock-it Radio Team - Check out the webpage for current openings at: http://www.rockitradio.net/team.html

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Archives page reminder

Remember, if the show that you want to hear is getting close to the bottom of the list of radio shows, you should tune in as soon as you can. These shows to have a high audio quality require a lot of internet bandwidth and memory. And currently we can only afford the 16 latest shows online here at Rock-it Radio. So, when a new show is put online it knocks the oldest one off the Rock-it Radio archives page. Usually a show will at least last 10 to 12 days, once it is placed in the archives.

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Come Join the Rock-it Listener's Club

Want to join our Listeners Club?? And be notified when new shows are playing on the Rock-it. If you are not a member of our listeners club it isreally easy to join... just go to our main website at: http://www.rockitradio.net
and click the button that reads... "click here to be on our mailing list" at the top of the page. When you click there leave your e mail address and you are in...it's free and it gives you the playlists and news on our latest shows.

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OUR SISTER STATION FIRST NATIONS BROADCASTING.

We invite you to also check out our sister station -- First Nations
Broadcasting. And tune into the rather Cool North of the Yukon and Alaska at:

http://www.palmsradio.com/upnorth.html

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HISTORY OF ROCK-IT RADIO

If you are new to Rock-it Radio and would like to learn more --
We have our History Page up as well -- telling the story of Rock-it
Radio. You can find it at:
http://www.palmsradio.com/rockithist.html
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Well that is just about it for this newsletter and playlists of our latest
shows. We hope that you enjoy them.
We will do our best to keep these shows on for at least 7
days and hopefully 14 days.

All the best always,

Bennie Dingo
Rock-it Radio
e mail: rockitradio@netzero.net
website: http://www.rockitradio.net
myspace: http://www.myspace.com/benniedingo

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